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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.
Remembering the colorful life of Mother Lily
by Pat-P Daza - August 12, 2024 - 12:00am
Lily Yu Monteverde, more fondly known as Mother Lily, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 4, exactly 15 days before she would have turned 85 on Aug. 19. August 4 was also the day after her husband Remy was laid to rest,...
Andrea and Elisha slowly make their mark in the music industry
by Pat-P Daza - August 5, 2024 - 12:00am
Andrea Gutierrez and Elisha Ponti were the finale performers in the star-studded seventh Eddys Awards held last July 7 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. So impressed was I when they sang their medley of Lambing, Naghihintay,...
Young educator makes learning fun and entertaining
by Pat-P Daza - July 29, 2024 - 12:00am
Today, July 29, is the first day of classes for many of our public schools.
Who will be wearing who at today’s SONA?
by Pat-P Daza - July 22, 2024 - 12:00am
President Bongbong Marcos or “PBBM” will deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) today. During the term of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte, there was a call for legislators to tone down...
What sets The Eddys apart
by Pat-P Daza - July 15, 2024 - 12:00am
The Entertainment Editors Awards for Movies, better known as The Eddys, are presented by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) annually.
Putting the spotlight on Pinoy entrepreneurs
by Pat-P Daza - July 8, 2024 - 12:00am
Upon the invitation of Cris Roque, Undersecretary for the Department of Trade and Industry’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Group, I attended the 10th DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair...
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