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Dr. Caroline Enriquez received the 2019 Gusi Peace Prize

Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) president Dr. Caroline Marian S. Enriquez was recently hailed as one of the distinguished laureates of the Gusi Peace Prize International for 2019. Dr. Enriquez was awarded the Gusi Peace Prize due to her exemplary and visionary leadership in the academe as a prime mover towards…

Friendly neighbor: TECO donates $100,000 to victims of Tisoy in Sorsogon

By Faith Argosino The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines recently donated some P5 million ($100,000) to the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) for the victims of Typhoon Tisoy in Sorsogon, citing Taiwan’s long-standing friendship with Gov. Francis “Chiz” Escudero and the people of the province…

Building a dream

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Makeup by FLOE TAPAYAN / Hair by HYATT LAUREL As she shuffles in between bridge inspections, groundbreaking ceremonies, inter-agency meetings and Law classes, the 28-year-old chairman of the “Build, Build, Build” Committee proves that there’s no such thing as a man’s world—when you’re the right woman for the…

Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” set to hit the high notes at the CCP

"We are very excited to bring 'Lucia di Lammermoor' to the Philippines. One of the most significant bel canto roles in all the operas, Lucia is quite challenging to perform. It has been challenging for us to find the best opera singer who would fit the role, and I'm so…

Candy-colored precious jewelry Juliana Gomez favors

Sassi Fine Jewellery has chosen Juliana Gomez to be the new face of its latest collection. No less than Sassi founder and creative director Renilde Vervoot chose Juliana whom, she says, embodies the spirit of a Sassi woman with her warm, charming personality and beauty. In the Philippines, the Sassi…

A tale of two ‘power-lifters’

By Büm D. Tenorio Jr. It is a case of two “power lifters” joining forces. He uses his power to lift the living condition of the marginalized. She, on the other hand, uses her power to lift sagging skin. Together, they lift lives. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno was glowing when he entered the Imperial…

Millennial vs. ‘Boomer’: A firsthand account of the Taal Volcano eruption

Photos and Text By Maica Frances Maglipon January 12, 2020: It was a typical Sunday morning. The family decided to take an out-of-town trip for some late lunch— and Tagaytay, the ever-reliable escape from the metro, was it. The ride was unremarkable; the weather, clear and blue, slightly chilly even, prompting me to…

Iconic ’90s frontmen Jett, Dong, Basti and Wency share stage for the first time

In the '90s, Filipino bands undoubtedly ruled the airwaves, released hit songs and dominated the musical landscape of the time. Heralded as the most prolific era for bands in the Philippines, the music of that decade continues to bridge the generations, up to this day, ringing loud and clear in…

Body positivity and how we should view eating, exercise and self-worth in 2020

“Body positivity is a hot topic, but in truth, we like talking more about other people’s bodies and their struggles over our own. Our body in all its beauty and brokenness is a good place to start our journey towards self acceptance.”--Grace Barbers-Baja By Alex Y. Vergara We’ve all been…

Carlo and Ian, Conrad Manila’s ambassadors of faith, love and joy this Yuletide season

By Faith Argosino As people age, not a few can't help but feel the diminishing excitement the Yuletide season brings. While innocent little ones look forward to the holidays with gifts and Christmas goodies in mind, not a few adults, on the other hand, are more concerned with the expenses…