BY THE RIVER PASIG
A beautiful and enthralling Pasig River has come to life with the First Lady of the Philippines, Liza Araneta Marcos, leading the effort to clean up and beautify the river and its environs. (FROM left)…
JUAN PONCE ENRILE @ 100: ON LOVE, LIFE AND LEARNINGS
A man who has lived all his 99 years to the fullest, as the expression goes, Juan Ponce Enrile’s storied career in public service and private exploits have made him the lustful idol of many…
Leslie Bocobo: JPE’s true companion
I have a friend of long standing who, all these years, has spoken affectionately of Juan Ponce Enrile, who had been his boss, mentor and his father figure. I have a friend of long standing…
Remembering Nedy Tantoco — My patroness, friend and favorite subject
Working on the biography of her father, Bienvenido R. Tantoco Sr., Philippine Ambassador to the Holy See, which was launched in 2019, and her mom’s, which has yet to be launched, has allowed me the joy…
NIKKI TANG: Trailblazing beauty entrepreneur and lady of abundance
Some girls have all the luck, goes the 1980s ditty. No lady embodies this saying more than my dear friend, Nikki Tang, who not only possesses a lovely countenance, carries herself well, speaks confidently and relates…
Great Gatsby goes to Ayala Alabang
Joanne Matschuck’s second birthday celebration was just as fantastic! The Great Gatsby-themed event was a huge hit. Attended by her dear family members, both old time and new friends, this most memorable party had her…
Shirley Young Sobremonte — Woman of true grit and substance
Meeting the well-dressed and articulate lady entrepreneur and executive Shirley Young Sobremonte for the first time easily gives the impression of someone who is gifted in both beauty and brains. The beauty part is palpable.…
Child Protection Network raises P7M in exclusive charity dinner
My former boss and publisher, Irene Martel Francisco, has gladly shared with us the good news that the recent dinner of the Childhood Protection Network, which she has steered through the years with utmost dedication…
Filipina entrepreneur gets up close and personal with Biden, Harris
I am sharing with you two posts by my dear friend, Tricia Evangelista Benitez, whose mom, Baby Antonio, is a bosom friend of mine. Tricia and I have been in touch because I am very interested…
Malou Tamayo-Martinez: Quintessential lady of charm, style, enterprise and volunteerism
Exceptionally attractive and kind are some of the best ways to describe this popular and well-loved lady of the current social set. Malou Tamayo-Martinez is foremost a family woman, a devoted wife and mother, who…