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The best place to stay
After searching for hotels in the Ginza area, I’m convinced Peninsula Tokyo is the best. Four of us arrived at night—we almost didn’t fit in the van!We got two connecting rooms. I immediately unpacked...
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R.I.P.
November 9, 2012—Remember last Friday, the day 11 vehicles collided on northbound C5? We had a psychological evaluation at Makati Med at 3 PM. At 2 PM, I took my 4-year-old son in the car to meet my...
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New offerings in Pepper Lunch’s new Grand Menu
Pepper Lunch introduces a wide variety of new dishes to its Grand Menu—from Japanese Curry meals to Cream Sauce of Tomato Sauce pasta dishes, and delicious tender Chicken Aglio Olio Pasta. We’ve also...
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Recurring dream
Do you have a recurring dream that keeps playing itself when you sleep? I have one about a wasteland in Japan. I’ve been dreaming about it for more than 10 years and it goes like this:A wasteland is...
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Nagpaparamdam
Have you ever felt the presence of someone who has just passed away? Funny how Jude and I were just talking about Mommy. Today is the 9th day after her passing. Jude said Mommy has a funny way of...
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Mankind premieres November 14 on HISTORY
History lovers, don’t miss the biggest TV event of the year, as Mankind: The Story Of All Of Us, premieres tonight, November 14, 9 PM on HISTORY™. Acclaimed actor and Oscar nominee Josh Brolin narrates...
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Hong Kong in a jiffy (Part 1)
Whatever is lacking in Manila, Hong Kong makes up for it. We’re lucky that it’s only 1.5 hours away. I do apologize for the lack of entries. Hong Kong is probably the only city where I can’t feel my...
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Queueing for Margiela
I learned about Martin Margiela as a fashion student 20 years ago, when a Swedish friend, who was working at IF in Soho, started raving about the new Belgian designer. At that time, the majority of my...
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Hong Kong in a jiffy (Part 2)
I figured Hong Kong was the easiest place to fly to for Margiela with H&M. First of all, no visa required. Second, only 1.5 hours by plane. I found out from Cher Chui of H&M that four Hong Kong...
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Turkey, turkey
When I was a student in New York in the ’90s, I used to wonder why Filipinos celebrated Thanksgiving there. It didn’t mean anything to me—the turkeys, the pilgrims, the pumpkins. I had to ask Grace...
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Christmas with Botti at Resorts World December 6
Grammy-winner Chris Botti returns to Manila in a one-night Christmas concert at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila on December 6, 2012.Joining the trumpeteer is American actress...
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Is Manila ready for Philippe Starck?
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve changed careers—I’ve been a fashion designer, journalist, shopkeeper, blogger, mom. In between all of that I wished I had studied bag making instead of fashion...
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Queen of Versailles
Apple TV is one of the best gadgets I’ve bought this year. It’s a small gadget you plug into your TV. With an iTunes account (hopefully you have one with a US address) you can pick out any movie from...
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Dimensione finds a new home
For me, a trip to Bonifacio High Street is never complete without dropping by Muji and Dimensione, which used to be just a short walk from each other. Dimensione’s flagship store is no longer where it...
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Curious Setting
Have you ever wondered where Celine Lopez draws her decorating ideas from?Where Lesley Mobo sleeps?Or how Hindy Tantoco lives?Curious Setting—a fairly new blog by lifestyle editors Bea Ledesma and Ria...
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The worst elevator prank
This one’s for my sister Ana who celebrates her 21st birthday tomorrow! I sure hope these people had their hearts checked before entering the elevator. Ana would love this.Via:...
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Have you tried Pepita’s lechon?
Lechons have funny names. One of my favorite brands is Abub’s lechon, which I wrote about here. I have yet to try Ulcing’s lechon, which someone recommended. Most recently my friend Rhoda was raving...
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Lesley Mobo Spring/Summer 2013
It’s been a while since I’ve spoken to Ariel Lozada, who directed my first fashion show back in 1996 at Star City. I bumped into him at the wake of our friend Jude’s mom, who passed away suddenly last...
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I am what I am
One Sunday while having lunch at my parents’ house, we distinctly heard the word “sh*t” coming from the kids’ playroom. My dad rounded up the little kids at the lunch table and said, “Who said a bad...
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Gift Guide #1: Dessert du Jour Holiday 2012
Of all the homemade desserts tried, two names stand out: Mrs. Yulo for Strawberry Shortcake and Mara de la Rama Poblete for her well-curated Dessert Du Jour selection. This Holiday 2012, Dessert Du...
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