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How Mike Tuviera came up with a provocative winner of a film
by Pat-P Daza - December 30, 2024 - 12:00am
Be warned: in this article, I will gush about the Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 entry “The Kingdom,” which was directed and co-produced by my brother-in-law, Mike Tuviera, who is married to my bunso...
The family Christmas tradition in Baguio
by Pat-P Daza - December 23, 2024 - 12:00am
Two weeks ago, our family went on our annual Christmas trip to Baguio from Dec. 12 to 15. My mom and two siblings, Paul and Penny, together with twin nephews Patrick and Peter, went up Thursday morning, while me...
Christmas is the perfect time for healing
by Pat-P Daza - December 16, 2024 - 12:00am
Christmas is really my favorite time of the year because people are in a festive mood, more forgiving, and definitely more generous. The true essence of Christmas is not the giving of gifts or attending parties....
James Reid ready to return to acting
by Pat-P Daza - December 9, 2024 - 12:00am
James Reid emerged as the big winner of “Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010” when he was only 17 years old.
The charmed life of Happy Ongpauco-Tiu
by Pat-P Daza - December 2, 2024 - 12:00am
I was recently invited to the birthday lunch of PR guru Susan Joven at Tsokolateria-Pamana restaurant in the new GH (Greenhills) Mall.
When practicality meets playfulness in fashion
by Pat-P Daza - November 25, 2024 - 12:00am
On Nov. 11, event curator (and good friend) Anna Amigo invited me to the press launch of Yoya, a clothing line that opened a new branch at Shangri-La Plaza Mall.
From L.A. to New Orleans: Swiftie daughter relives ‘Eras’ effect
by Pat-P Daza - November 18, 2024 - 12:00am
Back in August 2023, my 32-year-old stepdaughter, Alexa Bonnevie-Milmont, invited my daughter Gabbie to join her for Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” concert last Oct. 27 in New Orleans. Alexa —...
What we can all learn from power couple Ricco and Tina Ocampo
by Pat-P Daza - November 11, 2024 - 12:00am
I have known Ricco Ocampo and his wife Tina Maristela Ocampo for over 30 years.
Mom’s best and happiest time
by Pat-P Daza - November 4, 2024 - 12:00am
From Oct. 19 to 24, my siblings Pete, Paul, Penny and I — together with our mom — were in Fukuoka, Japan. The vacation was years in the planning because it took a while to convince mom to brave the airport...
Lorna Tolentino on staying power, self-love and state of her heart
by Pat-P Daza - October 28, 2024 - 12:00am
I have been a fan of premier actress Lorna Tolentino since I was a schoolgirl, and how fortunate and serendipitous it was for me to be able to chat with her at the press launch of Belle Dolls, the new line of Beautederm...
A place where you’re bound to bump into friends
by Pat-P Daza - October 21, 2024 - 12:00am
Friday, Oct. 4, was a classic case of serendipity.
A perfect homecoming celebration for Olivia Rodrigo
by Pat-P Daza - October 14, 2024 - 12:00am
On Saturday, Oct. 5, Olivia Rodrigo electrified the Philippine Arena with her “GUTS” concert, drawing a crowd of 55,000 fans from across the country to celebrate the Filipino-American superstar. Among...
Restaurateur to the stars tries hand at politics
by Pat-P Daza - October 7, 2024 - 12:00am
The last time I saw Florabel Co Yatco was three months ago when we both attended the Food Fair sponsored by the Department of Trade. We vowed to get-together soon for some long delayed catch-up.
A ‘scentsational’ birthday surprise
by Pat-P Daza - September 30, 2024 - 12:00am
The high school nostalgia feels started when I got a Viber notification on Sept. 1 that I had been added to a chat group called “Nina’s 60th Birthday Surprise.
Why India is now on my travel bucket list
by Pat-P Daza - September 23, 2024 - 12:00am
I had lunch last week at an Indian restaurant with Victor “Binky” Dizon, one of the founders of A2A Safaris, a company he co-founded 22 years ago with his partner, Jose Cortez. At that time, in 2002,...
Grace Poe celebrates her ‘last birthday as a senator’
by Pat-P Daza - September 16, 2024 - 12:00am
When she turned 56 on Sept. 3, Sen. Grace Poe had planned to celebrate her special day with an intimate party for family and friends. According to her, she hadn’t intended to celebrate but was cajoled by fellow...
An enviable family success story
by Pat-P Daza - September 9, 2024 - 12:00am
I met Rhodora “Doyee” Tactacan Tumpalan, CEO/president of the herbal marketing success story that is First Vita Plus, through a mutual friend. I remembered reading about Doyee more than two decades ago,...
A special ‘Eat Bulaga’ episode for birthday boy Tito Sen
by Pat-P Daza - September 2, 2024 - 12:00am
Former Senate president Tito Sotto – a.k.a. Tito Sen — turned 76 last Aug. 24, and he had two celebrations. The first was held on the longest running noontime show, “Eat Bulaga,” which he...
How Cris Roque plans to use the creative industry to support MSMEs
by Pat-P Daza - August 26, 2024 - 12:00am
Barely a month ago, Cris Aldeguer Roque was appointed acting Secretary for the Department of Trade and Industry.
Inside the EuroPhil home of bon vivant Leo Espinosa
by Pat-P Daza - August 19, 2024 - 12:00am
The day started with a sumptuous Chinese lunch in Gloria Maris in Greenhills hosted by Leo Espinosa, talented interior designer and certified bon vivant.
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