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Aprille Aquino elected 56th president of JCI Philippine-New York
By Cristina DC Pastor Aprille Aquino discovered JCI Philippine-New York while on a date with Nonong Aquino who would later become her husband. She joined in 2006, and was excited to meet a lot of “interesting people.” Thirteen years and two kids later, she is now the president of the organization that is celebrating its […]
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Loss, Faith, love and an island wedding in Siargao
By Danielle Vania Bonus About a year ago, my best friend Ivy and her husband-to-be Charlie asked me to travel across the world with them for their wedding in the Philippines as her maid of honor. My initial reaction was expected: I was full of excitement and honored to be of service! However, three months […]
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Amid the New York Fashion Week frenzy, 4 Pinays bond over their love of makeup
By Cristina DC Pastor A bag of Doritos sat on top of Jessy Daing’s holy mess of brushes, foundation palettes, tubs and bottles of eye and concealer makeup. It was another early day at New York Fashion Week, and this makeup artist began work at 8 a.m. wrapping up five hours later to go to […]
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Manchester’s Jason Buendia debuts at NYFW with one red gown
By Cristina DC Pastor Catriona Gray and the jeepney. They were the creative inspirations behind the red suit gown that paved the way for Manchester, U.K. design student Jason Buendia to debut at New York Fashion Week. Considered one of this year’s young, promising designers, Jason, 20, presented just one design. Using layers, wraps, and […]
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Miss U Catriona Gray’s advice to young girls: ‘You will find people who will believe in you’
By Lindy Rosales One balmy afternoon somewhat at the tail end of the polar vortex, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray came to the Philippine Consulate for a meet-and-greet with the Filipino community. “Hello po, magandang hapon” she greeted everyone, this tall beauty with the grace of royalty. She was wearing white pencil pants matched with […]
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A bite of the Big Apple
By Edwin Josue One of the most emotional and financially important decisions in a person’s life is a purchase, sale or lease of a home especially if one is to live in the greatest capital of the world: New York City. Dubbed as the vertical city, one has to learn a whole gamut of contract […]
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Burlesque: Freedom, Femininity and the Filipino psyche
By Elizabeth Cueva I have always been a fan of the beautiful Dita Von Teese, whose burlesque shows exuded glamour, grace and glitter. To me, she had elevated the art of the tease. I had pored through a coffee table book of hers and was enticed by all those luxurious lingerie and accoutrements that made […]
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PAFCOM announces 2019 officers as ConGen lauds organization for its ‘significant character, principle’
By Maricar Taino The Philippine American Friendship Committee, Inc. (PAFCOM) welcomed the new year with its 2019 slate of officers, committee and board members. President Rosalinda Rupel and board chair Dr. Connie Uy led the new set of officers who were inducted by Consul General Claro Cristobal on January 9. In his message, Cristobal stressed […]
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In praise of Gray’s anatomy
By Cristina DC Pastor When Catriona Gray won Miss Universe for 2018, I took a passing glance at the TV, turned it off, and went to bed. I did not have any strong feeling about her winning, and I guess this wry shrug of a reaction would apply even if she lost. I thought Catriona […]