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RJ & Vanessa Ledesma: Works of love

By GRACE C. DIEZ It may not have been love at first sight, but multi-hyphenate couple RJ Ledesma and Vanessa Pastor-Ledesma somehow found the way, not just into an epic romance, but to a happy and productive married life — and they have three children and four startups to show…

Bohol gathering showcases country’s growing farm tourism potential

By Alex Y. Vergara Led by former tourism chief Mina Gabor, the annual Philippine Farm Tourism Conference, which is open to farmers, farm owners and farming enthusiasts, marries best practices in farming and tourism as it explores sustainable growth through the cultivation of fruit and vegetable farms, aquaculture and artisanal…

Jon De Guzman & Sara Soliven-De Guzman: What matters most

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ When Jon De Guzman and Sara Soliven-De Guzman tied the knot at the Archbishop’s Palace in Mandaluyong City on Jan. 5, 1999, the priest who officiated in the wedding played “What Matters Most ” during the ceremony. Now, 25 years into their marriage, these…

Heart believes in finance app’s vision to provide financial inclusion

GCash recently kicked off its partnership with Heart, as it reaffirmed its commitment of guiding Filipinos on their financial journey. Heart's experiences illustrate how the app empowers the A-list celebrity in her own financial journey, as she shared with people insights and tips on how to sustain it. Behind the…

Victor & Linda Ley: Take two!

BY ALEX Y. VERGARA After losing a spouse to cancer and emerging from a failed marriage, respectively, Victor and Linda Ley have learned for themselves that “love’s more comfortable the second time you fall.” “In everything you do as a couple, be it big or small, always be appreciative. I…

Chet & Margie Espino: Love, hope, faith & acceptance

BY ALEX Y. VERGARA Aneurysm, cancer, going blind, witnessing the family home razed to the ground. Name it, Margie has experienced it. Yet, instead of losing their faith in God, she and husband, Chet, have completely surrendered themselves to Him. Come what may. Thy will be done. “My intense longing…

For the love of art – and basketball!

Celebrities and personalities from the basketball community, as well as art lovers, trooped to Cloudscape in Poblacion, Makati recently for the opening night of "Hard in the Paint," an urban street art exhibit dedicated to all things basketball. "Hoop Dreams" by Marclen Ricafort-Chulani, 48"x48", Mixed Media, Acrylic on Canvas “'Hard…

Pag-IBIG home loans reach record-high P126B in 2023

The amount is set to finance the housing units of 96,848 members in 2023, Pag-IBIG officials announced recently. The amount of housing loans released in 2023 grew by P8.19 billion or seven percent compared to the P117.85 billion released last year. The amount was able to finance 96,848 housing units…

Former “People of the Year” awardee Kris Aquino “refuses to die”

In an interview with talk show host Boy Abunda, the Philippines’ Queen of All Media revealed her worsening condition, after being diagnosed with a fifth autoimmune disease. Kris also revealed that despite the numerous tests and treatments she has sought, she knows that a steep battle towards recovery lies ahead.…

Turning 100: Another Lifetime Achievement for Juan Ponce Enrile

Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile turns 100 today. On Feb. 14, 1924, Juanito was born in Gonzaga, Cagayan to a fisherman’s daughter named Petra Furagganan. His father, who he did not see as a kid, was Alfonso Ponce Enrile, a young, powerful politico. But being born out of wedlock…