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Candy Reyes: A soccer-playing bag lady

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - August 2, 2004 - 12:00am

Ishq is the name of a quaint boutique tucked in a nook of the Astoria Plaza Hotel in Ortigas Center. This tiny, 23-square-meter store is hidden from the crowd, relying mostly on loyal customers who enjoy the exclusiveness...

Geronimo Begre likes the sea, boats and Aquaman

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - July 26, 2004 - 12:00am

As managing director of General Bath and Body Company, Geronimo Begre employs 50 people to help him distribute the skin care products that he manufactures locally.

Designer Kate Torralba likes geeks

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - July 19, 2004 - 12:00am

The world of fashion has much to thank Kate Torralba for. Deemed a prodigy by respected names in the fashion industry, this 25-year-old Cebuana has established her name by making women feel good about themselves....

Anton Naguiat swims against the tide

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - July 12, 2004 - 12:00am

Armed with a degree in business administration from Fordham University, as well as a master’s degree in public administration from New York University, Anton Naguiat dared to apply for the position of executive...

Kate Dychangco on seduction and skydiving

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - July 5, 2004 - 12:00am

Everybody dies. How to celebrate one’s death and console those left behind is the work of funeral and mortuary professionals like Kate Dychangco. With a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management...

Abelardo Apollo David: God’s gift to special children

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - June 28, 2004 - 12:00am

Holding one’s head up high can be nearly impossible for some special children until Archie David teaches them how to develop their self-confidence. Teenagers who are mentally retarded, affected with Downs syndrome,...

Bowling champ CJ Suarez once tripped down the bowling lane

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - June 14, 2004 - 12:00am

CJ Suarez won one of the most prestigious bowling tournaments in the world. This 25-year-old bachelor had to beat a thousand other local bowlers in order to represent our country in Honduras. There, he won against...

Bowling champ CJ Suarez once tripped down the bowling lane

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - June 14, 2004 - 12:00am

Christina Trillana takes the road less traveled

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - June 7, 2004 - 12:00am

This is what scares Christina Trillana: to see long lines of people standing, patiently waiting their turn to be served their donuts. There are usually at least 20 people in the queue at her Go Nuts Donuts store...

Sheila Tanseco practices the art of letting go

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - May 31, 2004 - 12:00am

As training officer for Allied Bank, 34-year-old Sheila designs and conducts her own behavioral programs for the 1,000 officers of the bank. Sheila’s focus is on improving the attitude of the bank’s officers...

Jake Bonife dresses up Makati, shops in Divisoria

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - May 24, 2004 - 12:00am

To dress up the corporate world of Makati is one of the dreams of Jake Bonife. Bonife owns Modista, which manufactures uniforms for PLDT, LBC and the WG&A Group, among other companies. Shopping for fabrics in...

Jardine Gerodias digs The Beatles, loves ‘Shake, Rattle & Roll’

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - May 17, 2004 - 12:00am

Jardine Gerodias – the chief operating officer of the family-owned MMG Corporation – cracks the oft-repeated joke that COO means "child of owner." With more than 300 employees to oversee, Jardine...

Like the Terminator, Rich Herrera will be back

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - May 10, 2004 - 12:00am

He’s got the looks and the personality. You may have seen him in one of his many commercials, some of the more recent ones being Gold’s Gym, Nestea, San Mig Light, Century Tuna, KFC, Ponds and Smart. At...

Adnelle Valeza would like to date Jim Caviezel

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - May 3, 2004 - 12:00am

Two days after Adnelle Valeza applied in Berkley International Philippines, she was called by the company and offered whatever salary and title she wanted. Adnelle chose to start as a consultant to this pre-need...

A. F. Benaza believes fortune favors the brave

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - April 26, 2004 - 12:00am

Amid the thousands of advertisements that bombard the public, credit can be given to those that stand out. The McDonald’s advertisement "Love Ko ‘To," which A.F. Benaza directed, is one of those...

Pet stylist Tess Villareal is a dog’s best friend

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - April 19, 2004 - 12:00am

Where would you keep 28 dogs? If you love dogs like Tess Villareal, you would keep them all at home, of course – nine dogs in the kitchen, nine in the garage, three in her bedroom, four in the garden and three...

Jun Allanigue creates something out of nothing

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - April 12, 2004 - 12:00am

Laughter comes easily to our hardworking bachelor who manufactures table linens, lamps, dividers and other related items for export. With 120 employees to help him, Jun Allanigue successfully runs a company that...

Stylist Rosario Herrera likes quirky looks and funky attitudes

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - April 5, 2004 - 12:00am

People in the industry say that she is one of the best fashion stylists in the Philippines. Depending on the look that advertisers or magazines want to impart, Rosario decides what outfits the models will use and...

Victor Emmanuel Sevilla Bernardo sells security

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - March 29, 2004 - 12:00am

Designing campaigns to help insurance agents receive more business from their existing clients is Victor Bernardo’s job with Philamlife. As senior manager in the Office of the Customer, our 5’8" bachelor...

Victor Emmanuel Sevilla Bernardo sells security

by Aurora Diaz-Wilson - March 29, 2004 - 12:00am

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