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Why Ina Raymundo is killing me
I never thought I’d get fat. When I got married in 2000, I weighed 95 lbs. During the ’90s When I was studying in New York, my fattest would be 104 lbs, which would make me not eat for a couple of days...
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Now comes HIMALA, the concert
Thirty years after its very first screening, Himala remains one of the most celebrated Filipino films ever made. Ten years ago, this multi-awarded film was made into a musical called HIMALA: Panibagong...
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Just for fun: Who are your top senatorial bets?
When it comes to elections, I’m a loser. Whoever I’m for never wins—whether it’s a presidential election (US or Philippines) or even Miss Universe. I know my readers’ opinions don’t necessarily reflect...
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Peninsula Moments
If I were to marry a hotel, it would be The Peninsula Tokyo. For me, this video captures the charm and elegance the city offers, and staying at the Peninsula Tokyo makes the experience extra magical....
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What if you saw your ex?
More than two decades ago, someone broke my heart in the worst possible way. The night we said goodbye, before he left for Paris, I had no idea I wouldn’t see him again for the next 20 years. I spent...
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We have a Pope
Blame it on Catholic school upbringing. Since the 3rd grade, I got used to hearing Catholic school urban legends such as the white lady that walked in the Science Lab, because the school was built on...
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Privato Tower: New Kid on the Block
One good sign of an improving economy is a robust real estate industry. And contributing to this boom is the newest landmark to rise in the Ortigas-Pasig block—Privato Tower by Green Asia Real Estate....
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Donate old furniture, get a 25% discount from Gus Modern PH
I’m a believer of updating furniture when you have to. What you thought was cool ten years ago may not look so great today. Or maybe you have kids who have outgrown their beds, toys, and furniture. The...
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Don’t be alone with a stranger
If there’s one thing I learned from my mom, is to be wary of being alone with the opposite sex. I always used to wonder why I was the only girl who had a yaya waiting in the car when I was 22, as I...
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Are you a “sige mom” or “pigil mom”?
Sige means yes and pigil means no.I used to wonder why God gave me three sons instead of a daughter who could go shopping with me. I still remember my ultrasound tests where they tell you the sex of...
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Meet the winners: Multiply’s Origination Awards
I think it’s amazing how Filipinos seem to have changed Multiply from a social networking to a leading e-commerce site in Southeast Asia. Well, at least I think the Filipinos did it. Today, Multiply...
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Don’t bring your knucklecase to Hong Kong
My friend Ginggay has a very interesting iPhone case called the knucklecase.Made of aluminum, it comes in many colors.But don’t ever think of taking it to Hong Kong.Ginggay was recently there en route...
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How to organize: Multiple iPads and laptops
If you’re a multiple-gadget household like ours, you might feel frustrated trying to organize all your ipads and laptops. You don’t want to pile them up together because they can fall or get...
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Trip to Solaire, Part 1
Last week everyone was talking about the opening of Solaire Resort & Casino at Entertainment City along Manila Bay. They say it’s Las Vegas in Manila. Because I missed the opening and media...
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Where have all the lychees gone?
It’s been almost 1.5 years since I last had fresh lychees. I bought these in Singapore last December 2011.They were so expensive. And perfect.Since then I’ve been searching for fresh lychees in Manila,...
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Win free stays and luggage from Rustan’s and PNB
It’s more fun in the Philippines as Rustan’s partners with PNB in its Journey Into Summer promo. Take home free Samsonite premium items or win free stays at some of the country’s top resorts with a...
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Trip to Solaire, Part 2
Aside from all the new restaurants plus a newly opened food court serving affordable fast meals, Solaire also has 488 hotel rooms (deluxe and grand deluxe rooms, suites) and bayside villas. The...
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Grace Park opens at One Rockwell
Margarita Forés has a new baby—and it’s a not a new sibling for Amado. A couple of years ago, when I heard Margarita was planning a new restaurant called Grace Park, my first thought was, I’m in. Grace...
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Estrel’s is not gold
A door greeter is someone who welcomes visitors and customers as they arrive at a restaurant, retail store, or other businesses. The greeter may also bid people farewell as they exit the premises....
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Holy week 2013: what’s closed and what’s open?
In a nutshell, almost everything is closed on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Except for some restaurants in Greenhills and Newport Mall, which is open on Thursday. To see is to believe, so I went...
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