Heart Evangelista used to come off as the highest-maintenance girlfriend in the world. Undoubtedly one of the loveliest faces in local tinseltown, she was a deadly china doll, flawless as porcelain and just as impenetrable.
I had a feeling I was going to be an ‘extra’ in this story,” laughs Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, looking relaxed in khaki shorts and a tight V-neck T-shirt, the same clothes he wore when he first met Heart, he recalls.
It used to be dismissed as a relic, a casualty of the compact disc, but those black flat vinyl discs formerly known as LPs (for long-playing) are back.
“If you’re just curious, go for a cheap, budget one. If you’re a music fan, you can start with a basic, less expensive set up and upgrade later. Or, start with a pretty decent setup… expect to amass records. Not cheap.”
They’re no strangers to fame, but basketball celebrity Doug Kramer and actress-TV host Cheska Garcia-Kramer found that, contrary to the expected downslide that most showbiz couples experience after settling down, family life has not dimmed their appeal to the general public.
Five well-known children’s book authors and illustrators on their favorite locally-written children’s book of all time
So what else is there to see in Thailand after you’ve toured all the temples, seen all manner of reverence for the Buddha, marveled at the distinct Thai architecture, carted home choice handicrafts from Chatuchak and tasted all those strange but wondrous street food?
If you’ve been infected by that spirit of giving going around these days, here are some gadgets guaranteed to draw a smile (or a scream of joy) from the lucky recipient.
The Christmas season is an exceptional intersection of faith, festivities, family and food. It’s about reunions and reviving memories. For Filipinos, especially for the over 2 million who live abroad, it’s an occasion to come home and indulge in flavors we grew up with.
The latest in global fashion, beauty, and culture through a contemporary Filipino perspective.
