Slimming teas?
What are slimming teas? Slimming teas was a term designed by unscrupulous manufacturers who claim that drinking them would lead to loss of weight. These teas are marketed as a…
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Recognizing individuals
THEY met in Las Vegas. From all over the world, they came and gave three days of their lives to be with each other. It was in the Philippines Normal…
Preparing for the ‘What ifs’
Part 1 of 2 WITHOUT any doubt, crafting a Family Constitution or a Charter is one major step to every founder’s dream and aspiration of ensuring that his blood, sweat…
Persistence wins!
ASK God with a sincere heart for his absolute forgiveness for all your failures and sinfulness, and he will grant it to you. Plea to him for a place in…
Preparing for the what ifs
(Part 1 of 2) WITHOUT any doubt, crafting a Family Constitution or a Charter is one major step to every founder’s dream and aspiration of ensuring that his blood, sweat…
Queries from readers
Is there a blood test for brain cancer? Soon there will be. A new study reveals a promising simple blood test that could help detect brain cancer with 87 percent…
Angels among us (Third of 4 parts)
“I think we all do have a guardian angel. I believe they work through us all the time, when we are thoughtful and good and kind to each other.” — Roma Downey…
The wheatfields of Leny Strobel’s memoir
IF you have walked the Camino de Santiago, you will come across acres and acres of wheatfields. The wheatfields have no shade and you will see colors of yellow-brown as…
St. Florian, pray for us!
AS I write this article, I’m watching on television wildfires spreading around Southern California once again. We pray for the end of this disaster and the safety of all people….
Amalia Fuentes and Jojit Paredes: Farewell to the pillars of Philippine entertainment
IT’S the end of an era as giants of Philippine cinema and entertainment, Amalia Fuentes and Jojit Paredes, both passed away recently. Dubbed as the local filmdom’s Elizabeth Taylor during…
Awards galore
LIKE a compass through the storms of art and other noteworthy human endeavors, the awards culture, that human obsession for recognition and accolade; is here to stay — at its…
Angels Among Us (Second of 4 Parts)
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” — From Frank Capra’s film “It’s a Wonderful Life” (Continued from last week …) The belief in the presence and…
Which diet is best?
With the various diets flooding the market out there, each claiming to be “the right one” or “the best diet” for health, the public and some healthcare providers themselves are…
Angels among us
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” — From Frank Capra’s film “It’s a Wonderful Life” (Continued from last week …) The belief in the presence and…
Part III: One mistake erases all the good one has done
A sad reality on being judgmental and unforgiving Erratum: Pinoy Vibes was aired on Sept 16, 2007, instead of Sept. 16, 2017 As shared with you in the last article…
Tomorrow is another day
I believe that good is manifested from every experience that comes into our lives. Cancer is not a death sentence and I’ve been battling it for ten years, six months…
On giving from a place of gratitude
“You claim his lordship and power over your life. You know that you are nothing without God!” DID you wake up this morning saying to yourself, “I will do everything…
Practical health tips
Conscious brushing Oro-dental health parallels cardiac health. Poor oral hygiene from neglect or improper oral care does not only lead to disgusting halitosis (bad breath) and dental carries/gingivitis, but also…
Angels among us (First of 4 parts)
“I think that someone is watching out for me, God, my guardian angel, I’m not sure who that is, but they really work hard.” — Mattie Stepanek, Author, “Heartsongs” DO…
Thread Lift: Erasing aging signs from head to toe
I HAVE talked about “Thread Lift” in my column before. It is one of the topics I have enjoyed discussing because I really find the process of facelift via PDO threads to…
When love dies
WHAT people call love between a man and a woman is a season…and if it is at its flowering, this season is a feast of greenery; at its waning, it is only…
‘Meeting Rosie’: A young Filipina American unveils art exhibit dedicated to grandma
YSABEL Grace Simon opened her first solo art exhibit, “Meeting Rosie,” on Sept. 5 at the Philippine Consulate in New York. It was on exhibit from Sept. 2 to 20….
Walking the talk
LAST Wednesday, a group of parishioners and I kicked off our celebration of 40 Days for Life with a rosary procession to an abortion clinic near our church on Arden…
Ozone for sanitizing
FOLLOWING our article on the use of UVC and ozone for sterilizing CPAP system for sleep apnea and almost any other items at home, we received queries about the use…
Mindfulness as virtue
“Be present. It is the only thing that matters.” — Ways of the Peaceful Warrior THESE are the best of times. These are the worst of times. Charles Dickens could…
On the devotion to Virgen De Los Remedios, patroness of Pampanga
THIS Sunday, September 22, thousands of us, particularly Kapampangans, will gather at the Cathedral of Los Angeles to celebrate the 63rd Canonical Coronation Mass of Virgen de Los Remedios. We…
We’re the last leaves on the oak
WE who are old know that age is more than a disability. It is an intense and varied experience, almost beyond our capacity at times, but something to be carried…
Scam-proofing basics 101
“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” —Marcus Aurelius YEARS ago, I came across an email message from…
UVC kills bugs at home
One of the great advances in medical science is the discovery that Ultraviolet C (UVC) rays effectively kill bacteria, and neutralize viruses, fungi and molds. This has led to the…
Fall in love with these fall makeup trends
SOME weeks ago we welcomed the fall season with an article on hairstyles. Today, we tackle another one of my fortes – and a sought-after subject for women – the latest makeup…