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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.
    The night John Legend shared not only his music, but also his character
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    September 4, 2026

    The night John Legend shared not only his music, but also his character

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    John Legend An Evening of Songs and Stories ends its two-night engagement in Manila today, 7 pm, Rockwell Proscenium Theater, Makati. John…
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    Joey’s orange world up in the sky
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    August 19, 2026

    Joey’s orange world up in the sky

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    Panoramic window gives view of skyline. It took some time for Joey to invite us over to his condo home. The wait was as long as the months…
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    Proud of that Alex Eala Effect: I can’t get a court!
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    August 10, 2026

    Proud of that Alex Eala Effect: I can’t get a court!

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    Eala holds her trophy after winning the WTA Tour-level and WTA 500 title at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C., last Aug. 3. With…
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    No, Ben Chan is not the “Ben” in Benlai
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    July 6, 2026

    No, Ben Chan is not the “Ben” in Benlai

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    First Benlai collection in the Philippines on fitness fashion runway at SM MOA (Photo by Thelma San Juan) Philippine lifestyle retail…
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    Ateneo crisis: ‘People listen with their eyes….’
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    June 18, 2026

    Ateneo crisis: ‘People listen with their eyes….’

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    As a mom, you can’t even bear to look at the photos of the two fallen Ateneo basketball players, not even if and especially because they…
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    Catch Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra Ang Kasaysayan and listen to yourself
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    June 3, 2026

    Catch Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra Ang Kasaysayan and listen to yourself

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    Catch Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra Ang Kasaysayan in the cinema today or tomorrow, before cinema owners cut its run short. Don’t be…
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    How BTS bodyguard Mr. Lee saved my day
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    May 9, 2026

    How BTS bodyguard Mr. Lee saved my day

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    That moment of April 9, 2026—3:30 pm, to be exact—was one time I became truly grateful to be in my senior years. Thank God, I move…
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    Sung Hoon back in Manila for BENCH Fashion Week
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    April 21, 2026

    Sung Hoon back in Manila for BENCH Fashion Week

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    Sung Hoon going viral at BENCH Coffee Station Top Korean actor Sung Hoon is back in Manila, this time to attend Bench Fashion Week 2026…
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    We stayed on through the rain with BTS in Goyang
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    April 21, 2026

    We stayed on through the rain with BTS in Goyang

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    Shot from giant screen, BTS performing in the pouring rain SEOUL (Day 1)—BTS ARMY, arguably the most engaged, if not the biggest, fandom…
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    When 5 Theresians discover Bukidnon, the fertile spiritual soil
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    April 1, 2026

    When 5 Theresians discover Bukidnon, the fertile spiritual soil

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    Picturesque view of the Museum at the Monastery of the Transfiguration The Monastery of the Transfiguration at sundown This was one trip…
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