Marcos, Aquino, Ramos, Estrada. Tick off the names, and every political dynasty—but one—was represented at the launch of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile’s memoir, which was so well-attended it caused horrendous traffic on Makati and Ayala Avenues in Makati Thursday night.
In the 1980S movie “Amadeus,” there is a study of contrasts in the person of Salieri. In one scene, he is pictured as the hardworking, disciplined and methodical court composer. Upon completion of a work, he raises his eyes to the crucifix and gratefully says, “Thank you, Lord!”
We learn and imbibe values from our parents and ancestors. We bequeath values to our children and grandchildren.
Movies can magically transport you to a different time and place, to experience happiness and romance, to find fear or hope, or to simply have a great time. With indie films and experimental short films becoming more mainstream, some corporations have ventured into producing short films on their own to promote their products.
If there was a wedding I’ve seen that represented the style of today’s Filipino bride, it must have been the wedding of Cebu couple Kaye Luym and Javier Sala. It was nonchalantly elegant, simple, simply cool.
Holiday luxe shopping seems to have already started in the big city. On a random afternoon this past week, we walked into Louis Vuitton in Greenbelt 4 and observed that the store was abuzz, with most of the shoppers milling by the bag bar near the entrance, where the second installment of the Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama collection is displayed.
The delegation of the European Union, in partnership with the Arts Council of Cebu, presented Cine Europa last Sept. 21-24 at the OnStage theater of Ayala Center Cebu. This was the 15th year the film festival had been brought to Cebu.
I am a 24-year-old guy, and have been single for a while. I liked a few girls before but never really pushed through with any of them. Recently, I met a guy and we became friends. Before I knew it, I was in love with him. I can say for certain he’s 100-percent straight, but as for me, I’m confused. I’ve already confirmed that I have no problem being gay, but I also have that same urge with women! Maybe I’m bisexual?
The next day the king sent his three sons out again. This time he gave them veils for their sweethearts to embellish. “A worthy wife will know how to make a good veil,” the king said.
Weddings have become more than just a ceremony. Brides make it a point to leave a personal imprint on every detail, from the wedding dress to the wedding motif. And with various theme weddings come different bridal looks—from Old Hollywood to rock ‘n roll, highly embellished to minimalist.
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