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Poliform launches showroom in Makati
Poliform, one of the leading brands in Italian furniture, recently launched its 500 sqm. showroom in Bel-Air, Makati. A ribbon cutting ceremony was led by guests of honor, former President Joseph...
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TRESemmé celebrates fashion’s finest in Thanksgiving dinner
TRESemmé, the authority in salon-quality hair care, celebrated Philippine fashion with a thanksgiving dinner at the Grand Showroom of SMDC. The venue was transformed into a dramatic black haven of...
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Is “One More Try” worth seeing?
Forget Sosy Problems. Some people are saying One More Try is worth seeing in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival, and I quote:@piedpipergirl @ancalerts I was with MTRCB member who says it is a...
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How to disconnect your Apple remote from your Mac
You know I’m a big fan of Apple TV. What I’m not a fan of is when the Apple remote controls my Mac as well. It happened in a hotel in Paris. The Apple remote drove me crazy every time it played music...
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Zac Efron or Harry Connick Jr.??
Last Christmas, while waiting for the clock to strike 12, some of us were left talking to relatives we don’t normally converse with. I overheard my young niece talking about her friend who sold a water...
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I’ve lost my mojo
You may have felt that I have lost my mojo to blog. I started blogging 12 years ago in 2000, when I was stuck at home, pregnant with my first child. By 2004, the blog became popular and took off....
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Father Reuter’s tips for a lasting marriage
“Father Reuter is our lucky charm,” I told Jeroen as we held hands, looking at Father James B. Reuter in his coffin. Jeroen smiled and kissed me before we left the venue.“For more luck,” he said.Jeroen...
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Ol’ Man River
I don’t usually cry at wakes. I don’t like dramatic scenes you see in Filipino movies. I dunno, that’s just me. Sometimes I think the most painful things are so painful you can’t even cry. It’s like...
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How not to starve in NAIA
After last month’s siomai horror story in NAIA, I made a plan not to starve while waiting in the airport. Jeroen and I had a 12:25 noon flight to Hong Kong. Which means we would have to leave the house...
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Hello, it’s time to fix the airport!
Condé Nast Traveler just named Philippines one of the Top 2013 Holiday Destinations. Isn’t it time to do something about NAIA, with its collapsing ceilings, hideous bathrooms, and disgusting food...
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Just say no
Just say no to bad wigs, Sarah Geronimo. If you’re not sure about what the director is telling you to wear, consult a stylist. Consult Liz Uy, Millet Arzaga, Alodia Gosiengfiao, or something. Consult a...
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How to help a man stuck in NAIA?
In the 2004 movie The Terminal, Tom Hanks stars as an eastern immigrant who finds himself stranded in the JFK airport.His country goes into revolution while he’s en route. Upon landing in New York, he...
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Must watch: Extreme Cheapskates
It was my friend Biden who told me to watch the reality show Extreme Cheapskates which made my husband, son, and I all cringe as we watched all seven episodes. When I was young my dad told me a rich...
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Proudrace S/S 2013
Meanwhile, back in Manila, Pat and Rik of Proudrace have concocted ’90s streetwear looks for their 1990Nile Spring/Summer 2013 collection. Separates reflect their love of athletic uniforms, focusing on...
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The coolest hospital gift shop
I’m a sucker for merchandise. If there’s a gift shop—whether in a posh hotel or even a Cathay Pacific office—I’m there, looking for something to buy.I’ll even shop in a plane (sorry can’t help it)One...
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How President Quezon saved more than 1,200 Jews
“Roosevelt and Churchill saved Western civilization, but President Quezon of the Philippines—and so few people know that—saved 1200 Jewish souls—as many as Schindler, maybe even more. And that is the...
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How to spell awkward?
“Mahirap maging sikat” is a Filipino expression that means “it’s hard to be famous.” When you’re on top and the world is at your feet, people constantly bug you that you just learn how to say no. Like...
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Touched by cancer: Anita Moorjani comes to Manila
“I had the choice to come back… or not. I chose to return when I realized that heaven is a state, not a place…”I’m scared. What if you died and had a choice to come back? Would you? When I was asked to...
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Found: Skullcandy headphones for NBA fans
If my Dutch husband had a choice, our boys would be playing soccer. But the Filipino half of the kids made them take to basketball naturally—what with a basketball court in every park in the...
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Potted Potter returns to Manila
Due to popular demand, the outrageously hilarious smash hit show Potter Potter returns to Manila this January 30 to February 3, 2013 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza.During its first...
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