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A ‘scentsational’ birthday surprise
by Pat-P Daza - September 30, 2024 - 12:00am
The high school nostalgia feels started when I got a Viber notification on Sept. 1 that I had been added to a chat group called “Nina’s 60th Birthday Surprise.
Why India is now on my travel bucket list
by Pat-P Daza - September 23, 2024 - 12:00am
I had lunch last week at an Indian restaurant with Victor “Binky” Dizon, one of the founders of A2A Safaris, a company he co-founded 22 years ago with his partner, Jose Cortez. At that time, in 2002,...
Grace Poe celebrates her ‘last birthday as a senator’
by Pat-P Daza - September 16, 2024 - 12:00am
When she turned 56 on Sept. 3, Sen. Grace Poe had planned to celebrate her special day with an intimate party for family and friends. According to her, she hadn’t intended to celebrate but was cajoled by fellow...
An enviable family success story
by Pat-P Daza - September 9, 2024 - 12:00am
I met Rhodora “Doyee” Tactacan Tumpalan, CEO/president of the herbal marketing success story that is First Vita Plus, through a mutual friend. I remembered reading about Doyee more than two decades ago,...
A special ‘Eat Bulaga’ episode for birthday boy Tito Sen
by Pat-P Daza - September 2, 2024 - 12:00am
Former Senate president Tito Sotto – a.k.a. Tito Sen — turned 76 last Aug. 24, and he had two celebrations. The first was held on the longest running noontime show, “Eat Bulaga,” which he...
How Cris Roque plans to use the creative industry to support MSMEs
by Pat-P Daza - August 26, 2024 - 12:00am
Barely a month ago, Cris Aldeguer Roque was appointed acting Secretary for the Department of Trade and Industry.
Inside the EuroPhil home of bon vivant Leo Espinosa
by Pat-P Daza - August 19, 2024 - 12:00am
The day started with a sumptuous Chinese lunch in Gloria Maris in Greenhills hosted by Leo Espinosa, talented interior designer and certified bon vivant.
Remembering the colorful life of Mother Lily
by Pat-P Daza - August 12, 2024 - 12:00am
Lily Yu Monteverde, more fondly known as Mother Lily, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 4, exactly 15 days before she would have turned 85 on Aug. 19. August 4 was also the day after her husband Remy was laid to rest,...
Andrea and Elisha slowly make their mark in the music industry
by Pat-P Daza - August 5, 2024 - 12:00am
Andrea Gutierrez and Elisha Ponti were the finale performers in the star-studded seventh Eddys Awards held last July 7 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. So impressed was I when they sang their medley of Lambing, Naghihintay,...
Young educator makes learning fun and entertaining
by Pat-P Daza - July 29, 2024 - 12:00am
Today, July 29, is the first day of classes for many of our public schools.
Who will be wearing who at today’s SONA?
by Pat-P Daza - July 22, 2024 - 12:00am
President Bongbong Marcos or “PBBM” will deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) today. During the term of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, there was a call for legislators to tone down...
What sets The Eddys apart
by Pat-P Daza - July 15, 2024 - 12:00am
The Entertainment Editors Awards for Movies, better known as The Eddys, are presented by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) annually.
Putting the spotlight on Pinoy entrepreneurs
by Pat-P Daza - July 8, 2024 - 12:00am
Upon the invitation of Cris Roque, Undersecretary for the Department of Trade and Industry’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Group, I attended the 10th DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair...
Why Japan is always a good idea for fun
by Pat-P Daza - July 1, 2024 - 12:00am
The last time I was in Osaka was back in 2019, when I went with my mom and daughter Gabbie.
Saying goodbye to Sofitel
by Pat-P Daza - June 24, 2024 - 12:00am
In exactly a week, Sofitel Philippine Plaza will close its doors after nearly 50 years as one of our country’s most luxurious hotels.
‘The Modern Nanay’ shares her recipe for success
by Pat-P Daza - June 17, 2024 - 12:00am
She is a certified content creator who has over 5.5 million followers on Facebook and more than seven million followers on TikTok.
Alfred Vargas talks about fulfilling roles he plays on and off screen
by Pat-P Daza - June 10, 2024 - 12:00am
He is one of the most handsome men in Philippine showbiz and politics.
RS Francisco opens LGBT-friendly nightclub Rampa
by Pat-P Daza - June 3, 2024 - 12:00am
Actor, entrepreneur and producer Raymond “RS” Francisco is best known for his iconic portrayal of Song Liling in “M Butterfly,” the Tony award-winning play about a French man who falls in...
Lolit Solis holds first Birthday party at 77
by Pat-P Daza - May 27, 2024 - 12:00am
Manay Lolit Solis’ birthday is May 20 and the talent manager/entertainment news writer/talk show host turned 77 years old this year.
Helen Gamboa holds birthday bash on Mother’s Day
by Pat-P Daza - May 20, 2024 - 12:00am
Helen Gamboa’s birthday is on May 7 and this year, she spent her natal day in Baguio City with hubby, former Senate President Tito “Tito Sen” Sotto, and their two daughters, Apples Sotto and Movie...
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