Without Batting an Eyelash
By Maurice Arcache
THE WEDDING OF THE YEAR WAS even more than everyone expected it to be. It was a wedding made for a princess and her dashing prince. The solemnity, elegance of décor at Sto. Domingo Church and soothing voices of the choir mesmerized the invitees. More so, when the absolutely radiant, gorgeous bride,...
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Kitchen Rescue
By Reggie Aspiras
PIAYAS, THE ALL-TIME favorite from Bacolod, has not been spared by the changing times. What we once knew as little flat, flaky pastries stuffed with muscovado has morphed into something modern—in taste, texture and appearance.
Consumer
By Linda Bolido
AS EVERY FILIPINO KNOWS, THE CHRISTMAS season in the Philippines begins on Sept. 1 when every radio disc jockey tries to be the first to play a Christmas carol. Hardworking Filipinos take that as a signal to start making a list, checking it twice and preparing a budget for everything they consider...
Beauty in the Big Apple
By Mariel Chua
WHEN NEW YORK-BASED makeup pro, Mally Roncal, launched Mally Beauty in 2005, the world came to know about this sassy, energetic Filipino woman’s love for all things beautiful—with lush, long lashes in between—and her uplifting mantra of “The things that make us different are the qualities that make...
First Person
By Norma O. Chikiamco
MANILA, Philippines - I feel disheartened every time I hear people extol the virtues of Asian cuisine.
Purely Personal
By Josephine Darang
FR. APOLINARIO TY, SSS, SPIRITUAL director of the Eucharistic Adorers’ League, says that the choice of the theme for the 22nd Eucharistic Congress on Nov. 28 coincides with the wish of the Holy Father that the Church celebrate this year the Year of the Priest. He says, “Hopefully, this year’s...
Mabuhay
By Jenni Epperson
AT WHITE SPACE IN PASONG Tamo, Makati, last Nov. 15, the tension was palpable as the audience watched via satellite Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto exchanging blows. When the referee stopped the fight some 50 minutes into the last round and declared Pacquiao the winner by TKO, the elation was...
Country Cooking
By Micky Fenix
THE FIRST TASTE OF ZAMBOANGA cooking happened as soon as we left the airport. It only took a few minutes to get to a place called Busy Bee where we had breakfast. It turned out to be arroz caldo—rice soup with chicken. What was different about the order is it’s paired with fresh lumpiang ubod placed...
Inner Awareness
By Jaime Licauco
We are reprinting last week’s Inner Awareness, which was drastically cut. IT IS NO PLEASANT TASK TO contradict a fellow columnist, especially one I highly respect and admire. But to let our readers hear the other side, I must speak out.
Emily's Post
By Emily A. Marcelo
DEAR EMILY, Two years ago, I broke up with my boyfriend after a six-year relationship. We broke up because of the pressure around us which made things complicated. Long story short—we couldn’t get along. He was my first love as I was his.
Tricks of the Trade
By Kelly Misa
A FRESH CROP OF hairstyles freshen this season’s look, with a range of glamorous waves, sleek side parts, high buns and poofy ’dos. Know how to get the look, and translate it from runway to real life. Soft, face-framing curls can look romantic or edgy-cool, depending on the texture and finish of...
Roots and Wings
By Cathy S. Babao Guballa
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away... ” BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA— Every morning for the last week or so, a sunrise like no other greets me the moment I wake up.
Cebu Cebu
By Jaime Picornell
DENMARK’S HONORARY CONSUL IN CEBU Sabino Dapat was recently upgraded to First Class in the Order of the Knighthood of Daneborg. Here to impose the medal were Danish Ambassador Svend Weaver and Counselor Helle Mythue. Ambassador Weaver said Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II confirmed the citation on her...
Knockout
By Ria Francisco-Prieto
THERE WAS SOMEthing about the past few weeks that made me a little more nationalistic. I came from SM grocery to buy some Christmas giveaways for the less fortunate, and was pleasantly surprised to see that the store didn’t use plastic bags anymore, but boxes and brown paper bags to pack groceries....
Inside Out
By Cory Quirino
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED OR asked yourself, “Could it happen to me?” after hearing news about a friend or family member being stricken with cancer or having had a heart attack? Statistics show only 12 percent of heart attacks occur in men from age 44 below. As for the women, it’s much less. Women...
Makeover 911
By Kinny Salas
THOSE WHO MOST NEED A CERTAIN SKIN care product have no means of getting it because either it doesn’t exist yet or if it does, it is only available abroad or is prohibited by some medical condition. My skin care suppliers have sent me these hard-to-find products for specific needs.
Tessa!
By Tessa Prieto-Valdes
DON’T STOP BELIEVING! Yes, that famous line from the classic song by Journey is so universal, whether you’re 40-something or pre-teen. My 11-year-old Annika counts as one of the newer fans of Arnel Pineda and Journey, having probably caught his incredible story on YouTube.
Pride of Place
By Augusto Villalon
WORLD MONUMENTS FUND, A nonprofit organization headquartered in New York dedicated to preserving cultural heritage around the globe, recently announced its 2010 World Monuments Watch List that includes cultural heritage sites at risk in 47 countries. The Watch is World Monument Fund’s flagship...
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