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CLOY, K-dramas & why you love them so much

By Hermes Joy Tunac The love story of a billionaire heiress Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin) and North Korean army officer Ri Jeong-hyeok (Hyun Bin), Crash Landing on You is, without a doubt, the most talked-about Korean drama series to hit Philippine shores in recent years. And yes, there’s more to its success…

Stay home. Stay safe. Stay sane.

By Joanne Rae Ramirez In these extraordinary times, it is important, nay, necessary, to not just stay home and stay safe. It is also a must to stay sane as well. The blues are not just hitting the skies but also the mood of several people experiencing a lockdown —…

When the body and mind unite

By Hermes Joy Tunac As more studies emerge in support of the growing wellness benefits of yoga, more and more people are getting drawn to it. But is yoga really worth all the buzz it’s getting? Some would define yoga as a form of physical workout. Others would say it’s a breathing…

‘The Power of Pause’

By Joanne Rae Ramirez No matter your age, listen to your teachers. Listen. My Assumption High School batch, long after graduation, still does. Spearheaded by president Arlina Arrozal de Jesus and Pia Benitez Yupangco, our batch has reached out to our former Religion teachers and asked them to give some…

The Way We Were

By Joanne Rae Ramirez A year ago today, if you were more or less like me a career woman probably in the upper middle-class demographic and working hard to enjoy life’s perks what were you doing? You were probably at the office, and firming up plans for tonight’s after-office TGIF.…

Why digital protection for your eyes is a must

With the enhanced community quarantine currently in full effect and the COVID-19 pandemic continually posing a threat to lives not only here in the Philippines but all over the world, many find themselves holed up at home trying to make the most of the current situation. With all the time…

Woman of Steel, Soul & Smiles

By Joanne Rae M. Ramirez Aside from numerous edifices and virtually all the foundation work of buildings from Cavite City to Smokey Mountain, from Batangas to Pampanga, Taguig to Pasig, Alice G. Eduardo has also built ports and airports; power plants, bridges and buildings; highways and Skyways. And now, she’s building…

Mission in a Bottle

By Joyce Reyes-Aguila Her message in a bottle spells hope for future generations. More importantly, it inspires refreshing kindness for those craving for clean water — and those wanting to do good. “Drink hope, you give hope,” says the message inscribed on the “Hope in a Bottle” purified drinking water. The…

That’s what friends are for

Rising above a personal tragedy that claimed the life of their son Franco in 2009, restaurateurs Mon and Monica Eugenio channeled their grief later that same year to form Franco’s Friends. Since then, the informal charity group springs into action to identify and help feed those in need, including…

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.…