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Adette Contreras sees capes coming back in style, is upbeat about the rise of the socially conscious consumer
By Cristina DC Pastor Adette Contreras is one of the three smart women behind Tinsel & Twine, an event design company that organizes celebrations, from ballroom galas to intimate dinners. “Our design lies in that thoughtful intersection between form and function,” she said. They make it their business, she added, to create an experience their […]
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We were robbed of $1.4K, and Ebay appears to be aiding and abetting the scam
By Jen Furer On September 17, we auctioned my son’s Canon camera lens on eBay. I listed it in Ebay’s Cameras & Photo category with a starting bid price of $550, and $650 Buy it Now price plus $15 shipping. On September 30, I received a notification from PayPal that I received a confirmed payment […]
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PACC reports 2,400% increase in membership after one year
By Mike Nierva President Philippine American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. The summer is winding down. The new Philippine American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) has had quite a busy year and so I thought it might be good to review what the Chamber has done so far and unveil some of our plans for the end […]
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Amb. Cuisia invites investors to bid on PHL infrastructure, asks: Where are the Americans?
By Cristina DC Pastor Ambassador Jose Cuisia was in New York August 28 to invite prospective investors to consider partnering with the Philippine government in sectors, such as energy, agribusiness, infrastructure, and housing. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with executives from Pfizer, 3M, and Transfast, among others, Cuisia said he responded to questions and […]
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OFF THE WALL: Why ‘logged-outs’ like myself are the bane of Twitter
By Daniel de la Rosa I am what is called a “logged-out,” a Twitter user with an account, but does not really stay long on the site firing a series of 140-character tweets day after day. I usually log in, post a few tweets on sports and some politics and then vanish for a month […]
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Designer bag mom ventures into travel marketing
By Cristina DC Pastor Ever wondered what that “You Should Be Here” blue sign that is going viral all about? It’s all over social media and if you’re a friend of Jessy Daing-Musbeh, it’s all over her wall as well. Jessy is the first to introduce this travel concept in the Filipino American community. And […]
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OFF THE WALL: The stock split: why it’s a big thing for a small investor like me
By Daniel de la Rosa When you are a small investor nursing along your IRA, everybody will yap at you that a stock split does not change anything. Normally, they tell you that turning one share into two is just dividing the dollar. It’s worth exactly the same. Let’s see, I have 37-plus shares of […]
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Jessy Daing Musbeh knows the ABCs to a girl’s heart: Authentic Birkins and Chanels!
By Cristina DC Pastor How can she not? She wears them fashionably, sells them reasonably and urges women they’re a must-have in a wardrobe where style and deals can co-exist nicely. Designer handbags may seem overpriced at thousands of dollars a pop, but Jessy Daing Musbeh knows how to make them “within reach” of the […]
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Nanding Mendez opens up about wife’s final moments, the future of Fiesta
By Cristina DC Pastor Nearly two years after his wife passed away, Nanding Mendez still speaks of Mila like she is just in the next room — the kitchen, perhaps, making his favorite beef with olives dish — and very much a part of his life. “I am writing a book about her,” said the […]