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Ang Nawawala premieres this Saturday at the CCP
Marie Jamora’s first feature film, Ang Nawawala, premieres this Saturday, July 21st, at the Cultural Center’s Main Hall at 3 PM. Ang Nawawala is a finalist in the Cinemalaya Film Festival’s New Breed...
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Mothercare sale!
Mothercare goes on End of Season SALE right now until August 5, 2012. Take up to 60% off on clothing and 30% off INGLESINA strollers. Visit Mothercare at Abreeza Mall, Davao • Active Fun, Bonifacio...
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Why is Star Wars trending?
Trivia: Mark Hamill was one of my childhood crushes. I was in grade school when the first Star Wars movie came out in 1977. At that time it was considered a high-tech movie then. Now that I see parts...
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How to style for Muji, Part 1
Not everyone knows I’m a stylist—not a serious professional stylist (meaning: it’s not my main job) but I do style occasionally. I’ve done work for the Philippine Star, Bench and Muji, among others....
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Do you have what it takes to wear Bench underwear?
Who’s looking forward to the Bench underwear show this September 13 and 14 at the Mall of Asia Arena? I am! I’m also hoping I can take some friends who are flying in from Bangkok and Hong Kong. Sorry...
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Felix Roco is haunting me
My inner Blanche Dubois will never tire of faces like Felix Roco, who became known when he starred in Pepe Diokno’s debut film, Engkwentro, which won two major awards in the 2009 Venice Film Festival....
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They’re back!
Thanks to Malate resident Carlos Celdran, we found out that Chicken ala Kiev was back on Café Adriatico’s menu! So now we have an excuse to eat there every time we find ourselves in the area. Like...
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Just say NO to fake ink
Last January 2010, HP convinced me to trade in my beloved Epson printer for an HP Photosmart Premium. While I was very hesitant to give up my trusted printer, the idea of having a wireless one appealed...
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What’s Benchingko Films?
You may have seen these billboards on EDSA/Guadalupe and like me, wondered what they’re all about. To celebrate its 25th year in the retail industry, BENCH clothing and lifestyle brand, together with...
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Dreaming of sushi
Before Jeroen and I got married, we spent our spare time watching rented laser discs and VHS tapes at home (yes, this was the late ’90s). To this day I look forward to our movie dates at home, though...
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Help for Anna
Leukemia sucks. Having lost a friend and relative to leukemia, I can’t help but feel emotional whenever I hear of someone fighting the disease. This week I’m going to collect stuff around the house to...
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Sylvia Park wins BAYO design competition
Last June 30, 2012, BAYO named the winner of the First SoFA Young Designer for BAYO Design Competition. Co-presented by Kotex Luxe, the contest aims to promote young talents in the Philippine fashion...
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Where the boys are
In Manila, it’s very rare to see so many cute guys in one place at one time, so Grace and I were happy to have come to the Penguin event at Greenbelt 5. They had a fashion show directed by Robby...
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Cameron Diaz stars in TAG Heuer campaign
Cameron Diaz takes on an exciting new role—as TAG Heuer’s ambassador and muse for the new LINK LADY collection. The new range is dedicated to beautiful and rebellious women around the world. Cameron...
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Goodbye Häagen-Dazs
The day wasn’t so bad for me, even though it came with a lot of bad news: Death. My Meralco bill—along with the news of another price hike. Now this. Whenever something bad happens, I try to see...
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Kusama Day
I can’t even remember the last time I bought a Louis Vuitton bag or wanted one. The prices just keep going higher. The stuff wasn’t exciting. The last thing I got was a wallet. I still think Louis...
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Anna Carmela Kho
Last July 8, I wrote this entry to ask donations for Anna Carmela “Chikki” Kho who was battling leukemia. Chikki died yesterday morning following complications from pneumonia. Her remains will lie at...
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Dolphy memories, Part 1: the movies
My earliest memory of Dolphy was watching his black and white movies as a child. I remember seeing Ibong Adarna at my Tita Noly’s house in San Juan with my playmate Lia. I remember Dolphy as Prinsipe...
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Kotong: More scary in Manila
Dutch animal activist and artist Katinka Simonse (a.k.a. Tinkebell) arrived in Manila last Saturday night and will be here for 3.5 weeks to work on an mission to save the world. We met through...
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Who’s afraid of Redwood 9?
“If you build it, they will come.” —Field of Dreams A classy tourist needs classy accommodations. Don’t you wish the Philippines had quality tourists (think Singapore)—like families, women, spending...
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