The primordial thread that links the feminine essence of every woman to nurturing and caring had been deeply rooted since the dawning of creation. According to Diane Mariechild:  “A woman is the full circle…within her is the power to create, nurture, and transform!”  Indeed, women in the world deserve nothing but only the best accolade…

“We can all make a difference in the lives of others in need… because it is the most simple of gestures that make the most of difference…” – Miya Yamanouchi If volunteerism is to be based on theology, easily, it could mean the theory that God is to be conceived as some form of will…

MUSIC as a universal language and a pragmatically quintessential articulation of human emotions has considerably undergone paramount evolutions and adaptations to fit into the demands and modes of social lifestyles. An ultimate structure of poetry fused with melody, music has indubitably streamed to limitless forms and possibilities. Some adapted commercially pertinent genres in modern pop-music…

LIFE is a reverie for the judicious but simply a game for hoodwinks… an entertaining tryout for the affluent but a catastrophe for the underprivileged…and a never-ending encounter with uncertainty for those who relentlessly struggle for life isn’t just about finding one’s self but creating it… for life is what and how we make it!…

AFTER having immeasurably lived life, deservingly attained what she desired, and contentedly enjoyed the vast reward of what she has painstakingly toiled for, it is only but fitting and appropriate that Rose Pantoja Javier recognizes the seven decades she has profitably journeyed with a grandiose celebration to mark her noteworthy  milestone. Although turning 70 could…

THE dimly lit posh entertainment venue was almost full to the rafters when I inched my way after a burly, stern doorman stamped my right wrist with an indelible admission insignia. Slithering in rectilinear locomotion like a snake hunting for its prey, my blinded sight prevented me to execute spontaneous steps for fear I might…

It’s always fascinating to listen to or watch a foreigner faultlessly singing Tagalog songs. Aside from the uplifting feeling of unexplainable pride inevitably induced by the situation, it indubitably gives the alien tongue the opportunity to communicate efficiently through music which the world relentlessly considers the universal language. Take the case of the pretty Russian…

After having defied all odds, they finally tied the knot! Destiny concluded Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto’s 5-year relationship and certainty capped their poignant reverie with a “forever” that commenced after they exchanged vows in a solemn matrimonial service officiated by Rev. Fr. Jeffrey Quintela last Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St. James the Great…

THE most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion,  which is hard to find and never sold. Makeup simply defies the degradations of time and not the marks of life’s prime…it doesn’t cover up an empty brain but merely holds perception temporarily. Beauty is only skin deep.  In the truest sense of the idiom, beauty…

THE fangs of death could be dreadful especially for one whose faith isn’t strong enough to enable him to either come face to face with his Creator or cushion his fall into the fires of hell. But according to Mark Twain, “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives…

EVEN before the advent of reality talent show competitions on TV, we had capably established and stamped our distinct mark, as Filipinos, in the international music scene. The unprecedented record of the Filipinos’ unrivaled supremacy in the field of vocal competition more than proved our inherent love and irresistible adherence to music. There were already…

IT has been weeks after the worldwide telecast of the Miss Universe 2015 staged at the Axis of Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas last December 20 which entailed an unprecedented brouhaha and yet the incident that caused a disreputable aftermath has totally lost its way out to oblivion… as if it was…

Cancer, according to the American Cancer Society, is the second most common cause of death in the US and 8.2 million cancer-related deaths in 2012 based from the World Health Organization estimated data. The astounding figures alone are more than enough to set one’s mode in to a panic attack but such is overwhelmingly the…

Indubitably a “chip of the old block” and admittedly a spitting image of her mom, Lala Aunor, a former movie-TV popular teen personality of the early 70s and 80s, multi-faceted singer Marion Aunor is the niece of Philippine phenomenal Superstar Nora Aunor… no wonder she uncompromisingly carries on the legacy of excelling in the field…

As expected, the exceedingly hyped “Lani Misalucha Live in New York” concert was a rousing success despite the grueling tension and arduous mind-torturing agony (days prior the main event) over unsold tickets, uncollected payments, settling final dues, and meeting last minute details. The concluding hours close to showtime gave box office the most startling moments…

It will take some 7 more weeks or so before 2015 bids goodbye and yet Joji Babuschak’s JB Entertainment Productions has already prides itself with a hugely grandiloquent year-ender and newsmaker via its ambitiously conceived Asia’s Nightingale’s pre-Christmas concert aptly labeled “Lani Misalucha, Live in New York” on Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 PM at…

It’s a family affair! A sibling revelry on stage intimately bonded by their innate sense of musicality, earnest commitment to their craft, compulsive dedication to entertaining people while simultaneously releasing every single sentiment and angst of their passion— yes, Virginia, they are the Band of Brothers! Meet Gregorio (Jay-Jay) Lozano, Jr., Juan Carlos (JC) Lozano,…

Well-travelled men could frankly say London and Paris are undoubtedly two greatest European cities (aside, of course, from Rome) that have influenced the world over the last 2,000 years with their unparalleled historical accomplishments, immeasurable art collection, inestimable architectural preserves and consummately unmatched civilization that the world conscientiously regard in high esteem. And so, being…

(Part 1 of 2) In the company of an all-nurse practitioner, I was persuaded to break out of my shell to embrace new culture, enjoy life like never before, and acquire an invaluable experience in a well-planned European tour. So together with my wife, Venny, her college friend from PWU Jessette Loredo and her colleague…

(Part 2) After having successfully attained the vocation they had long ambitioned aside from being on the top of their craft, there’s a great number of flourishing and accomplished men and women who could still find time to be actively involved in various worthwhile community activities while altruistically contributing their proficiency to the growth and…

There are well-rounded professionals who are qualified experts, duly certified, highly skilled, and rigidly trained, but what pale them in comparison with the achievers are the achievements of the latter. These are the ones who, aside from attaining high education and having landed profitable jobs, are altruistically involved in their community while finding opportunities for…

Being born to both educators, former college dean Teofilo B. Caliolio and retired school principal Leonila Castro, inevitably molded young Olivia’s mind to embrace the noblest profession and be different from the rest of her six siblings who opted to take up medicine (3 among them) and other equally prestigious courses with high-paying jobs. “Actually,…

A secular holiday specially dedicated to grandparents is celebrated in the United States and being adapted by all countries worldwide. Grandparents, too, like mothers and fathers, were legitimately given their own special day to commemorate their unprecedented significance in the most basic component of society—the family. Initiated and founded by Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade (1917-2008),…

If laughter is truly the best medicine then Ai-Ai Delas Alas could easily be an effectual stress-reliever by merely injecting a dose of her own brand of comedy which is, of course, addicting! The Queen of Comedy remains unrivaled because of her consummate capability to tickle her audience’s funny bones and leave them dying of…

While education fuels man to strive even farther beyond and his objective inspiringly motivates him to aspire for higher goals, it is society and the community where he lives that keeps him constantly driven to achieve gratification which eventually defines the truest essence of his purpose in life. The fundamental quintessence of success is self-fulfillment…

The saying that “an apple won’t fall far from its tree” holds true in Maxene Magalona’s case. Born Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona on November 23, 1986 in Manila to Pia Arroyo and Francis Durango Magalona, Maxx (as friends address her), has an impressive lineage of distinctly recognized and creative assemblage of personalities in her…

“We can each define ambition and progress for ourselves. The goal is to work toward a world where expectations are not set by the stereotypes that hold us back…but by our personal passion, talents, and interests.” – Sheryl Sandberg This guy, Edgar Allan Guzman, is ambitious…unflinchingly ambitious with a hard driven determination to succeed. Having…

Sultry singer-performer Vina Morales creates unprecedented waves and tremendous impact every time she performs on stage confidently equipped with her innately unabated seductiveness, voluptuous physicality, alluring charm, effortlessly strenuous dance moves, and unrivaled raspy-ish vocal range. What makes Vina sexier when she performs is her unique husky voice that inevitably gives her that electrifying sex…

“A great leader is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind.” – Nelson Mandela Junior Chamber International (JCI), a non-profit international non-governmental organization of young people between the ages of 18 to…

“Kung tayo’y matanda na, sana’y ‘di tayo magbago…Kailan man nasaan ma’y ito ang pangarap ko… Makuha mo pa kayang ako’y hagkan at yakapin…hanggang sa pagtanda natin… Nagtatanong lang sa ‘yo ako pa kaya’y ibigin mo… kahit maputi na ang buhok ko…” “Huwag kang mag-isip ng ano pa man…Mga paliwanag mo’y ‘di na kailangan… At kahit…