Migz Villafuerte and other scions in PeopleAsia

MANILA, Philippines - PeopleAsia devotes its October-November issue to the future torchbearers of the country’s most prominent families in its special “Scions” issue. On the cover is the youngest elected governor of the Philippines, 25-year-old Miguel “Luis” Villafuerte of Camarines Sur. The son of veteran politician and former CamSur governor LRay Villafuerte, Migz answers the tough questions on his youth, competence, running against his grandfather Luis Villafuerte Sr., and losing his police powers earlier this year. Migz also shares his vision of turning CamSur into a world-class tourism and sports destination under his newly minted term.

Positively surprised by his son’s appearance on the cover, former Gov. LRay Villafuerte immediately called the magazine’s editor-in-chief, and said, “I feel very touched, blessed and proud reading about my son in your prestigious magazine. This will inspire him to do better and aspire for greatness. Thank you very much for believing in young leaders like him.”

The ladies of the house of Binay also grace PeopleAsia’s latest edition. The sisters — Sen. Nancy Binay, Makati Second District Rep. Abby Binay-Campos, JM Binay and Anne Binay-Alcantara — open up about their family’s legacy, and how being part of Vice President Jojo Binay’s family is as tough as it is fulfilling.

Hailing from the world of business, on the other hand, are the scions and patriarchs of Rustan’s and McDonald’s. The Bienvenidos behind one of the country’s most prominent luxury mall chain and brands — Ambassador Bienvenido “Benny” Tantoco, Sr., his son Bienvenido “Rico” Jr., and grandson Bienvenido “Donnie” III — talk about their shared legacies in business and their camaraderie as men who are forever “young boys at heart.” Meanwhile, McDonald’s Kenneth Yang and his son, George, talk about how they built the country’s most prolific foreign fast food franchise, and how they intend to grow bigger in the coming years.

Adding more colors to this issue are the mother-and-child tandems of Honorary Consul of Guatemala Mellie and jeweler/gemologist Jun Jun Ablaza and designers Malu and Letlet Veloso, who all talk about their creative inspirations, being good hosts and finding strength in their families. Basketball legend Benjie Paras and his handsome sons Andre and Kobe also open up about their passions for on the hard court and under the limelight.

Aside from stories that cut across generations, PeopleAsia also trains the spotlight on some stories of giving. From the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s 80-year history of uplifting underprivileged Filipinos, to the Tzu Chi Foundation in Taiwan, whose thousands of members have actively contributed to the calamity victims in Tacloban, Bohol and Cebu — these heartwarming stories are sure to inspire. PeopleAsia also brings you places with features on Rockwell’s 32 Sanson in Cebu, exotic Sri Lanka and other must-see destinations.