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After devoting more than 30 years to daily newspaper editing (as Lifestyle editor) and a decade to magazine publishing (as editorial director and general manager), she now wants to focus on writing—she hopes.
Loose Thoughts, Loose Talk
October 23, 2024

Super 'baduy'

By Thelma Sioson
Don’t stand up and take your selfie or group-fie while the program onstage is going on, the MC is talking, or the performance is going…
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The provocation that is Gino Gonzales
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September 26, 2024

The provocation that is Gino Gonzales

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‘Spoliarium: Juan Luna’ won Bronze in World Stage Design in Canada. ‘Shoes++’ uses plastic bins stacked up as backdrop. A…
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Thank you, Tonichi, the quiet presence in our corner
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July 10, 2024

Thank you, Tonichi, the quiet presence in our corner

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Don’t rely on the promise of tomorrow, renowned journalist Jullie Yap Daza told our Bulong Pulungan reunion over lunch just about two…
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My chat with Byeon Woo Seok—‘instead of feeling depressed….’
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My chat with Byeon Woo Seok—‘instead of feeling depressed….’

By Thelma Sioson
Date first published May 27, 2021 Updated June 21, 2024 (After the resounding success of ‘Lovely Runner,’ Byeon Woo Seok comes to Manila…
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It was Ji Chang Wook who drew Rico Hizon to K-drama
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April 26, 2024

It was Ji Chang Wook who drew Rico Hizon to K-drama

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Hizon with Kim Seon Ho during the ‘Good Guy’s’ fan meet for Bench Popular Korean actor Ji Chang Wook is responsible for making Rico…
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Why Bench Fashion Week was a breath of fresh summer air
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March 22, 2024

Why Bench Fashion Week was a breath of fresh summer air

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Bench Fashion Week (BFW) Summer  2024 (March 8-10, 2024) was a breath of fresh air in a local fashion scene that swings only from one…
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Paul Cabral overcomes jitters to mount gala—‘Finally, lakas ng loob!’
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February 23, 2024

Paul Cabral overcomes jitters to mount gala—‘Finally, lakas ng loob!’

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Paul Cabral’s “maria clara” with “piña” top and hand embroidered neckline and diaphanous skirt for First Lady…
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Face to face with <em>the</em> Ronald Ventura
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February 12, 2024

Face to face with the Ronald Ventura

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Ronald Ventura in his studio: ‘Artmaking different from career’ (Photo by TheDiarist.ph) Ronald Ventura opens what is planned to be a…
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'Utang na loob' as pageant requirement
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January 4, 2024

'Utang na loob' as pageant requirement

By Thelma Sioson
Overheard at dinner over the holiday season: “Beauty pageants should add a requirement for beauty queens. ‘Utang na loob!&#8217…
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Samson’s fragrant Filipiniana, Mobo’s Ramon Valera circa 2023
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December 14, 2023

Samson’s fragrant Filipiniana, Mobo’s Ramon Valera circa 2023

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Joey Samson’s clean dainty terno worn with locally handcrafted flats (Photo by TheDiarist.ph) At curtain call graced by First Lady Lisa…
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