Christmas requires a certain stillness to perceive its meaning. If we isolate ourselves from the fanfare for a few moments, Christmas begins to give up its mysteries…the hidden presents! There have been good days, bad days, so-so days. But hey, we need to be thankful. We have the gift of life. What a beautiful present. I remember… Read More »
I will be very personal this time. Almost two weeks ago, I tested positive. I got rattled, a bit jittery, and didn’t know what to do – I was going to have my fifth vaccination when it happened. I called friends to inform them of my status as they were with me on the last 3 big events… Read More »
We soared to the highest skies with Darna, swam into the deep blue seas with Dyesebel and lived again reincarnated as Maruja (“tunay kang pinagpala, sa yaman , sa ganda ay sagana”) They’re the top creations of the greatest Filipino comic writer/artist MARS RAVELO. I remember them days when we bought all the comics in a nearby store… Read More »
2 hours before Jaya and Jay-R’s concert last Saturday (Oct 22) at TD Pavilion, I did not have a ticket yet. But radio personality Ryan Orlanda who’s identified with singing celebs called me, “You have 2 tickets from me! Ikaw pa!” So I went! The last time I watched Jaya was 2017 here in Toronto, when she came… Read More »
On October 27 Dear CHARO turns 67. Countless memories, maybe more than a million thoughts rush into my mind. All about this one super woman. Our DEAR CHARO. In 1976, the day after Charo won Baron Travel Girl, she got a surprise call. Charo didn’t recognize his voice but she knew his name. Instantly. “Congratulations, Charo,” the voice… Read More »
I was in my best element. I thought I was in Manila, 18 yrs young again and rushing to get an interview with an icon. We were advised to be ready between 12 and 2 pm becoz the man/woman of the hour had 4 appointments that day. But at 10:45 just as I was checking my Iphone notifications,… Read More »
The 47th annual Toronto International Film Festival scheduled from September 8 to 18, 2022 is a huge success! The filmfest has captivated the universe (digital and nondigital) – took over all the byways/paths/backstreets, cinemas and all other venues of the city this past weekend, with blinding flashes from paparazzi and vibrant entertainment devotees rushing to each gala premiere.… Read More »
August 20, 1939, the birthday of our all-time favorite Da King (FPJ). He would have turned 83. I remember that evening of November, 1982 when I received a phone call about 8:30 pm. “Baby (he never called me Babes), si Kuya Ronnie mo ‘to”, FPJ started our chat. Sabi ko, why did he have to say he’s Kuya… Read More »
Who said Fashion is at its best when it is diverse? The whole world indeed seems like a runway and each person is like a fashionista. As I go to press, the PIDC is in the process of presenting its GALA event with both professional mannequins from Manila and the topnotch names here in Toronto who are more… Read More »
Thank GOD it didn’t rain on our parade!!! Weather was predicted to be 90% rain on Sunday, and possibly a storm (July 24) and maybe a few showers the day before (July 23)…FUN PHILIPPINES is so grateful the sun happily came out both days, with just a little bit of dark clouds hovering late Sunday afternoon. The huge… Read More »