Your heart
Heart, the symbol of love, of Valentine’s Day, even of religious adoration, is always fascinating but still a mystery to most of us. The amazing facts about our most loyal…
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Meet Fil-Am designer Zaldy, costume designer for Cirque du Soleil’s “Volta” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
FOR over a decade now, renowned designer Zaldy Goco has straddled the twin genres of fashion and costume design to create unforgettable, timeless, and beautifully crafted clothing. A decade earlier,…
Chef Jessie: Championing Filipino cuisine
YOU can tell a lot about a chef not only through the dishes they prepare, but also through the experiences they accumulated. For instance, Chef Jessie Sincioco was the first…
Understanding spirits
(Part I of II) WITH the celebration of All Souls’ Day earlier this month, stories of ghosts and hauntings have surfaced — as if they never existed even beyond the…
“Documented,” the film: The truth of a son’s struggle to be reunited with his mother in the context of a broken immigration system
[Editor’s note: This column was originally published in 2014 but has been updated and republished in light of recent immigration conversations in the U.S.] “Immigration is by definition a gesture…
Where have all the soldiers gone?
WAR is just a filthy tragedy. But it has always been like that, whether it was the violent age that was Renaissance, the Roman Empire, or the Golden Age in…
On grappling with life’s questions and mysteries
WE can spend many years of studies, read many books, travel to many places, hear from both simple and erudite people, and learn lessons from the experiences of life, but…
Popular makeup artist Pony holds Shiseido masterclass
Pony, one of the most influence makeup artists and beauty influencers in the world, was recently in Los Angeles with Shiseido for a masterclass showing looks that can be done…
Lacto A: Friendly germs?
What is Lactobacillus acidophilus? L. acidophilus is the most popularly used probiotic or “friendly bacteria.” They live in the intestines and vagina and prevent the entrance and proliferation of disease-causing…
El Nido cleanup set before 2019
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday, November 13, is set out to remove business establishments that violate environmental rules and guidelines in El Nido by the…
Fish oil and vitamin D pills no guard against cancer or serious heart trouble
by Liz Szabo A widely anticipated study has concluded that neither vitamin D nor fish oil supplements prevent cancer or serious heart-related problems in healthy older people, according to research…
Thanksgiving is all rolled up with this dish!
IF you don’t feel like roasting a big turkey for Thanksgiving, or want to try a great dish for holiday entertaining, you might want to try my Stuffed Turkey Rolls….
Cycling to the end game
“Nothing is important than THIS DAY!” – Goethe HOW has 2018, which is about to come to a close, treated you thus far? Has it been smooth sailing? Or has there been…
Thanksgiving traditions that stay
FOR most Americans, Thanksgiving is associated with gathering around a table with family and devouring a hearty meal with the turkey at the center. Though families across the country who…
What we eat: Favorite staples on your Thanksgiving dinner and how they’re changing
FOR years, no Thanksgiving dinner spread has been complete without the centerpiece turkey, sides of mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, and cranberry sauce, and the assortment of pumpkin, apple, and…
BE Grand Resort in Bohol announced as Southeast Asia’s hidden gem
BE Grand Resort in Bohol, a 5.0-hectare resort situated on a clifftop and naturally surrounded by lush vegetation has been awarded as Southeast Asia’s hidden gem by receiving the award…
Are there leaders with integrity left in America? (Part II of women can change America series)
“This ‘one nation, indivisible’ is deeply divided along political, economic, racial and religious lines. And despite our historic dream of being “a light unto the nations,” the gaps between us…
God’s heart
THE Scripture readings this Sunday present stories about two widows. The first one is from the Book of Kings. Thirsty and hungry after a long trip to the city of…
Maestro Bob and his magic baton glowing like Excalibur
I can never quell a stir of fascination, dread and longing, when the house lights dim and the curtain parts in every Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO)’s gentle riot. It…
Fil-Am chef introduces menu inspired by travels, global cultures at Montage Beverly Hills
IT’S no secret that Filipino-American chefs have made their marks on restaurants across Southern California. The latest discovery (for me) is The Restaurant at the Montage Beverly Hills, where Fil-Am…
California dreamin’? With Newsom’s win, single-payer unlikely to follow anytime soon
by Samantha Young Californians on Tuesday, November 6, elected a governor who campaigned for a complete overhaul of how people get their health coverage — but they shouldn’t hold their…
Vanny Tousignant and her passion for excellence
TO dream lofty dreams… condescendingly envision a bright future…and reach out for that elusive star… these and much more are what young ambitious souls profess to better their lives and…
Polio-like mystery
A scary polio-like disease, which peaked every other year since 2014 and has stumped health officials all over the United States, is causing widespread concerns, especially among parents, in this…
Hello? It’s I, Robot, and have I got an insurance plan for you!
by Barbara Feder Ostrov “Anna” will not stop calling. She really, really wants to sell you health insurance. What a lot of consumers really, really want is to smack Anna…
Circles, cycles and the season of our lives
“To everything – turn, turn, turn. There is a season – turn, turn, turn And a time to every purpose under heaven.” – A song by The Byrds (based on the Book of Ecclesiastes)…
Cleansing the aura (Part III of III)
SINCE we spoke of the aura as a field of energy surrounding a living and non-living thing, it follows that this energy is also open to being corrupted. It interacts…
On bringing back Catholic fervor
MY recent Marian pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes, and the other Marian shrines in Spain convinced me even more of the importance and the urgency to bring back Catholic fervor in…
The human obsession for acceptance and recognition
IT’S not just the celebrity allure. It’s the cut above all. It’s the public acclaim, the attention, and the limelight. Every time you turn around, someone’s winning an award for…
How women can change America
(Part I of II) “You can’t be what you can’t see.” – Marian Wright Edelman “If they see it, they can be it.” – Geena Davis, March 19, 2015 at…
Pricey precision medicine often financially toxic for cancer patients
by Liz Szabo When Kristen Kilmer was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer at age 38, her first thought was of her 8-year-old daughter. Kilmer lost her own mother as a…