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Captain Lester Codog: When dreams take flight

A visionary and a man of many interests, this pilot-entrepreneur isn’t afraid of admitting and learning from his mistakes as well as going back to basics without losing sight of the future. BY GRACE C. DIEZ Captain Lester Codog’s identity doesn’t rest on him being a pilot alone. Because of…

Is Michele Gumabao the girl to beat at MUP?

By Hermes Joy S. Tunac From princess of the volleyball court to beauty queen, this lady was also on the ball during the pandemic, launching a donation drive for medical frontliners. For Michele, a former Binibining Pilipinas Globe, her beauty title is a powerful tool for spreading positive change. Will lightning strike…

With boyband BTS, old’s cool again

By Hermes Joy Tunac South Korean boyband BTS recently released the official music video of its latest single "Dynamite," which is set in a make-believe paradise full of palm trees and pink skies. BTS on their latest music video Dynamite /Screencap from Big Hit Label's YouTube channel While the music…

Where were you on Aug. 21, 1983?

By Joanne Rae M. Ramirez Many of those who remember vividly the day former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino was shot in cold blood on the tarmac of the Manila International Airport recall also that it was “the shot that rang across the world.” It was arguably the first tile in…

The brave and the beautiful

As a UN Global Champion, Filipino teenager Brina Maxino shines bright on the world stage, proving once more that what counts isn't our disability, but our ability to make a difference in this world. It's evident the moment you laid your eyes on her: Brina isn't your typical teenager next…

Hyun Bin writes an open letter to his fans

Hyun Bin in Smart Communications' newest ad campaign. Screencap from Smart Communications. After a back-to-back surprise from Korean superstar Hyun Bin: Smart Communications’ latest TV ad featuring the global heartthrob, followed by his first printed glossy cover, with an accompanying incisive cover story, in an influential and widely read Philippine-based…

From Manila to the world

By Hermes Joy Tunac / Photography by Mark Chester Ang / Art direction by Ramon Joseph Ruiz / Grooming by Eddie Mar Cabiltes / Styling by Vhee Co This 28-year-old content creator, who started his blog as part of a class requirement in college, didn’t expect that there was a…

Kawit Mayor Angelo Emilio Aguinaldo: Journeys to the past

By Bum D. Tenorio Jr. Mention Kawit, Cavite and the image of Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippines, comes to mind. It was in his house, which is now converted into the Aguinaldo Shrine, that the Philippine flag was first raised on June 12, 1898 in declaration of…

Rice and shine under lockdown

By Joanne Rae Ramirez When the lockdown was first imposed in Metro Manila and Luzon last March 16, one thing immediately came to tycoon Alice Eduardo’s mind: rice. Known as the “Woman of Steel,” Alice employs over 500 people, most of whom are breadwinners. Though not knowing that the lockdown…

Making every moment count while on lockdown

If there’s one good thing that has resulted from all the doom and gloom we’ve been seeing and hearing lately due to COVID-19, it has made many of us stronger yet more compassionate toward other people, including ourselves, and grateful for small, everyday blessings that continue to come our way.…