“God so loved the world that he gave his only son.” (John 3: 16a) Giving out of love—a rather apt...
What’s behind Shalani Soledad’s Gioconda smile? Perhaps only Roman Romulo knows for sure. In any case, there’s no doubting that the Pasig City Representative and former presidential girlfriend, television game show host and Valenzuela City Councilor are the couple du jour.
You say in your columns that if a guy likes a girl, the girl would know it even if she is asleep. Or that, if a guy likes a girl, even if the guy be a priest or a saint, he would still let that girl know that he likes her. Could you be more specific? What are the definite signs that a guy likes a girl? How would a girl know for sure that a guy likes her?
Love. The most beautiful thing in the world. The idiocy that we celebrate but can’t define. The feeling, that thought. It can be stolen but can’t be bought. Bleh. Bleh. Bleh.
Contrary to the popular misconception that they are read only by the household help, Filipino romances rank among the most diverse and vibrant products of the Philippine publishing industry. They don’t get a lot of love from the literati crowd, but are nonetheless the result of a dizzying creative process and have an extremely loyal following that continues to grow.
As the most lucrative holiday for lovers approaches, flowers are suddenly priced like gold and cuddly stuffed toys multiply like red gremlims. The Internet too becomes a hotbed for all things dewy-eyed and lovestruck. Check out SIM’s top sites to visit this Valentine’s Day.
I almost didn’t make it here. I was this close to becoming a reader, instead of an author. Vicky’s piece has been waiting patiently in the wings for my half to come join it for days now.
First of all, this is a chapter in my life I do not expect everyone to understand and accept. It is, as I have said, my life. I’ve realized that, at this age, there is no magic timeline, no perfect things to say or do that can make everyone agree with you.
I was a victim of date rape in college when I was 17 years old. I was so drunk I don’t even remember what happened. I just knew the beast who cornered me the whole evening was the married brother of my dorm mate. To hide my pregnancy from my parents, I asked to go to the province of my mother in the south and stay with my favorite aunt and “get to know life,” I said. I was a problem child, and they were only too glad to let me go. We’re five siblings; I am the only girl and the most spoiled.
Call it expert advice. Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada has volunteered to become President Benigno Aquino III’s consultant on romantic ties, apparently noting that the incumbent is having difficulty latching on to a long-term relationship.
