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I wonder where our culture is heading now that every other celebrity has a beauty line. I believe it’s only going to be more exciting.
My beauty routine will always have two things: something new, and a brand or product that I’ve been loving for a long time.
Jo Ann Bitagcol always makes Manila’s fashion and art scene interesting.
I’m a big fan of gel nail polish. I usually use it when I don’t want to bother with my nails for a few weeks, as my nails are relatively low-maintenance
FOOD
In Parañaque, a cozy new spot for strong brews and good eats
Caffeina’s Brew has a relaxing ambiance ideal for students and families
The best Japanese restaurant in the country is in Cebu
Guests are requested to call not only to secure a seat but also to order beforehand—each dish prepared in time for your arrival
PARENTING
Why we braved the rain to give free hugs at Gay Pride
One young man asked me, with teary eyes, ‘Why are you doing this?’
Ernie Lopez: Sports is a fathering ‘language’
The businessman has a way of turning athleticism into a parenting tool, and his Christian faith into a shared value with his kids
Nicole, Camille, Christian on Donnie Tantoco: ‘We have seen him do the impossible’
‘It’s never about him. Instead he’d genuinely listen’
Why we don’t have to be our mothers
In a recent online forum, author Dr. Christiane Northrup debunked genetic determinism
Seeing my father for the last time, I felt forgiveness
I have long accepted father figures for what they are and not for what is expected of them
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