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40 years ago Rodel Rodis and Edna Austria got married
By Loida Nicolas Lewis On Sunday, July 28, 2019, Rodel and Edna (née Austria) Rodis celebrated their 40 years of marriage at Colma Community Center in California. Around 200 guests attended the renewal of marriage vows with Father Rey Culaba officiating, this time with their three adult sons Carlo, 33; Daniel, 30; and Eric, 27, […]
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Diskubre Tour invites young FilAms to visit Bicol
Young Filipinos with a sense of adventure and a wish to connect with their Filipino roots are invited to participate in the second Diskubre Tour from 3 to 13 January 2020 in the Bicol Region. Covering Manila and the provinces of Albay, Masbate, Sorsogon, and Camarines Sur, this year’s Tour will include historical and city […]
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When Tracy met Betsey!
By Tracy Dizon New York or bust! There is no one else in the world who has salivated, daydreamt and fantasized about New York more than I did in my lifetime. The Universe conspired and also with the help of Good Karma, our U.S. petition finally came through after waiting 11 years. Now here […]
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Erman Baradi’s Hollywood journey: ‘Be ready to sleep on couches’
By Maricar CP Hampton “For a while there I thought I wanted to be a doctor.” But several months into his high school’s medical academy, Erman Baradi realized his passion lay not in hospitals but in Hollywood. The writer-producer, who was once hailed a Top Networker in Hollywood, is currently working on a project where he will […]
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Ruby Ann Weigel-Canete: A pilgrim in progress
By Danielle Vania Bonus To most religious people, Holy Week becomes an affair that targets a hungry soul. To celebrate the occasion, the purist Christians partake in the seven days of fasting also known as Lent, while others pack their bags and set off for some R&R. Ruby Ann Weigel-Canete, a housewife since 1992 and […]
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The comeback of Michelle Hugo: Using her voice to speak for women
By Cristina DC Pastor It has been over a year since the closing of the Park Avenue modern French brasserie, Maison Hugo, owned by the culinary couple Michelle and Florian V. Hugo. Michelle is finally opening up, ready to address the curious questions. How the business – and a nearly 20-year relationship — went down […]
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Tidying up Boracay
By Angelito Cabigao When I arrived in the Philippines for work three years ago, one of the places that I wanted to visit again was Boracay. I remember family vacations here where we would eat fresh seafood by the silky white sand beaches and luminous waters. Unfortunately, I was met with feedback on how I […]
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Reckless in Oahu
By Danielle Vania Bonus Hawaii was never on my radar only for the mere fact that having family in the Philippines makes island adventures affordable and much more pleasurable. But recently, I stumbled on this great opportunity to leave this ice chest of a town to visit a friend on the island of Oahu. This […]
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Step-by-step guide to buying a home
By Edwin Josue With having the knowledge of the different types of NYC real estate ownership in the February issue, we are presenting the closing process or step-by-step guide involved in acquiring an apartment or a home in New York City. 1. Create a Wish List. Speak with your Halstead agent about what you desire […]