Blessed as it is with thousands of islands, the Philippines offers a wealth of travel destinations, especially lately with the boom in low-cost flights.
This year, my birthday falls on a Sunday, so believe it or not, I was contemplating a quiet celebration with just my immediate family on Balesin Island.
Like a kid in a candy store, I was eagerly awaiting September and now it’s here. September is the time I celebrate my annual life milestones. It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since my wonderful golden birthday bash in Balesin Island.
If you need a break from the stress of the holidays (especially if you’re the one doing all the cooking and Christmas shopping) and just want some serious family time, here are some destinations for you to discover.
The artista world seems to be more exciting than yours or mine. The lights are brighter and the energy stronger whenever big stars arrive at a glittering scene.
Everyone is in on the secret except the host herself. What Inquirer Lifestyle columnist Tessa Prieto-Valdes thought was just another hosting gig to launch Sheaffer’s newest pen at National Book Store’s Glorietta branch last Tuesday turned out to be a surprise book launch that reduced her to tears.
Turning a half-century old is truly an important milestone. I seem to be in celebrations this whole month—launches and openings all happening at the same time.
Around the time when “Charlie’s Angels” was still a TV series and not yet a movie, there was another popular sitcom called “Golden Girls.” It was a funny show about women in their 50s living in Florida. When I used to watch it, I thought the “Golden Girls” looked really old and ancient!
Girls just want to have fun! It’s the perfect thought as I head to Balesin Island to celebrate my birthday weekend with friends. Among the early birthday gifts I’ve received has been a pair of Stuart Weitzman boots. Stuart Weitzman is a stylish shoe designer, also known as the “King of Boots.” The flagship boutique recently opened at SM Aura Premier, and the footwear is not only fashionable but functional as well.
What is the best way to celebrate a wedding anniversary? Lots of couples try to come up with unique and memorable ways, especially when milestone years are involved. Well, the bar has just been set pretty high by Babes and Babot Oreta, who decided to celebrate their 40th anniversary by sponsoring a mass wedding for 31 other deserving couples.
