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JOSE RAZON PUYAT 3RD and his cove of happy memories
Edge Properties Development Corporation (EPDC) President Jose Razon Puyat 3rd talks about how his childhood memories inspired his first real estate endeavor. Kawayan Cove in Nasugbu, Batangas an...
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National Ballet of China to perform “Raise the Red Lantern” at CCP
For the first time, the National Ballet of China (NBC) will be performing the internationally-acclaimed ballet “Raise the Red Lantern” in the Philippines. Hosted by the National Commission for Culture...
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“Ampalaya Monologues” stages anniversary show
Love plus bitterness equals monologues. “Ampalaya Monologues” that is. First staged in August of 2015, this episodic play features a collection of short monologues about love, heartache, and...
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1930’s America in 2016 Philippines: Why “Annie” endures
KATRINA STUART SANTIAGO Certainly the fanfare that surrounds the Philippines staging of “Annie” (Full House Theater Company) is not without reason. It launched Lea Salonga into the iconic performer we...
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FDCP, Kultura celebrate Filipino craftsmanship
(From left) Joel Escober, Dong Omaga-Diaz, Joyce Makitalo, Malou Romero and Amina Aranaz-Alunan The Fashion & Design Council of the Philippines and Kultura celebrate Filipino craftsmanship in their...
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64th Manila FAME to welcome more exhibitors, buyers
Five large venues, extended exhibit hours, more SME (small and medium enterprise) exporters and special showcases for artisans, designers and products makes the 64th edition of Manila FAME the most...
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Still fun, but change is coming
Move over “It’s More Fun in the Philippines.” A new branding campaign to promote Philippine tourism will be revealed in January 2017. Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach takes a selfie with President Duterte...
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Walk with a purpose
130 Million Steps to Fight Breast Cancer’ Direct selling company Avon Philippines amplifies its commitment to the fight against breast cancer by challenging the public join its “130 Million Steps to...
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Refocusing priorities with Baldwin Velasco
CARLA BIANCA RAVANES-HIGHAM Whenever I pen my articles for this column, I am often asked one question, “What defines a champion?” We are quick to think that a champion is one who has won awards, racked...
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Peninsula Manila turns pink anew for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Lobby art exhibit to raise funds for East Avenue’s breast care center Every October, The Peninsula Manila mounts its “Peninsula in Pink Campaign” as an annual initiative to raise awareness and funds in...
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Tales of survivors
Beth Romualdez and Frances Yu talk about their triumph against breast cancer with the women who helped them every step of the way The invite was for an intimate high tea, a special gathering to talk...
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Parts of a Whole
I found myself in the idle corner of the cafeteria, hearing the commotion of the crowd while staring blankly at my mushy mac and cheese. I’ve been used to this scenario ever since I can remember,...
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The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the country’s de facto Ministry of Culture, is accepting applications for memberships to its 19 national committees for the arts for the term...
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Lee Paje’s ‘Unexpurgated’ at Tin-aw Art Gallery
Lee Paje once again takes inspiration from children’s books, this time using as nucleus popular tales from Disney and recreating these into alternate configurations. Entitled Unexpurgated, this is a...
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Ballet Philippines presents Noli-Fili double bill
The protagonists of National Hero Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo leap off the page and onto the stage with Ballet Philippines’ Crisostomo Ibarra and Simoun. The demise of Juli in...
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‘Changing Partners:’ Dazzling despite sentimentality
The most glaring implication of the conceit at the core of Changing Partners is on gender but it manages to do more. In this brisk one-act musical, four actors play two roles — May-December partners...
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Justice, memory, ‘Hinulid’ and Nora Aunor
The poetry of Hinulid begins with its premise. Sita, an OFW, returns to her village in Bicol carrying the ashes of her only son. She rides on the old train that forms part of this universe she used to...
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What’s up Davao?
With President Duterte’s popularity still at an all-time high, his hometown of Davao continues to draw attention from different industries with a new movie and a major event shot and mounted in the...
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A small lady and her big accomplishments
CARLA BIANCA RAVANES-HIGHAM “Though she may be little but she is fierce.” – William Shakespeare The Muay Thai gym was practically empty on this Wednesday morning but from afar, you could hear ferocious...
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Sea travel in the PH – more fun and now safer
In an archipelago comprising 7,107 islands, there is never a shortage of tourist spots to see in the Philippines. And unless one is in a hurry, sea travel is the best way to enjoy and appreciate the...
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