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National Artist and ‘Superstar’ Nora Aunor dies at 71

National Artist for Film and Broadcast Nora Aunor passed away at 71 years old, according to a social media post made by her son Ian De Leon on Wednesday night. "We love you, Ma... Alam ng Diyos kung Gano ka namin kamahal. Pahinga ka na po Ma. Nandito ka lng…

Tootsy Angara: Family-sized friendship

For this poised and soft-spoken lady, the best way to know if a person is a good friend — as opposed to a mere friend —is by simply allowing your feelings instead of your mind to make that discernment. By ALEX Y. VERGARA If you ask Tootsy Angara what the…

Small Laude: In no Small measure

When the going gets rough, friends smoothen out life’s rough edges. This Small Laude knows for sure. By JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ Small, who has 2.3 million followers on YouTube and about a million on Instagram, says “blind loyalty” is what she values most in a friendship. “It’s loyalty that…

Karen Davila: Pure intentions

For this respected broadcast journalist and UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador, the key to having long and lasting friendships is the “purity of the heart.” By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ As a young girl, Karen first found a friend in a neighbor, whom she would visit in her house…

Ton & Karen Concepcion: Love is the best teacher

Ton and Karen Concepcion have been married for 31 years now. And all this time, they have stood by, uplifted and loved each other. And because of this love, they’ve nurtured and inspired each other to be their best, widening their spheres and areas of interest, all for their union,…

Philippine Airlines honors top-performing agents the world over

Philippine Airlines (PAL) recently feted its distinguished travel partners from all over the Philippines and around the world, awarding top agents for their exemplary contributions to global tourism and the Philippine flag carrier’s business success. PAL marked a milestone by staging back-to-back PAL Awards Philippines and PAL Awards International events…

Karen, Tootsy & Small: Three’s no crowd

For these beautiful, strong and successful women, what happened during a trip to Botswana simply couldn’t just stay in Botswana. Rather, it stayed in their hearts, where it grew into an even more meaningful friendship — the kind that they now carry with them anytime, anywhere. By JOSE PAOLO S.…

“Asia’s Queen of Song” Pilita Corrales dies at 87

The legendary pop singer’s strong and steady presence in the entertainment industry, which spanned more than six decades, gave us such timeless OPM hits “Ang Pipit,” “Kapantay ay Langit,” and “Dahil Sa’yo” and English gems like "A Million Thanks to You." She also dabbled in songwriting, hosting and acting, proving…

RCBC Travel Fair 2025 paves the way for irresistible deals and dream destinations

Ongoing until April 13, the RCBC Travel Fair 2025 at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall Grand Atrium brings together the biggest names in travel and tourism, offering unbeatable flight deals, exclusive perks and incredible prizes. Whether you’re dreaming of cherry blossoms in Japan, exploring cultural landmarks in Europe, relaxing in the…

Bernie & Alice Liu: Golden rules

The couple behind some of the country’s biggest fashion and lifestyle brands talks about the importance of balance and the need to bring out the best in each other. While Bernie is the visionary, Alice is the pragmatist. Nearly 40 years on, they’ve achieved quite a healthy balance between business…