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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.
Our afternoon with Ramon Orlina....
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March 31, 2023

Our afternoon with Ramon Orlina....

By Thelma Sioson
Like we experienced some years ago, part of the excitement of visiting the studio/workshop of foremost Filipino sculptor Ramon Orlina was…
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A nun’s way to live beyond 100: ‘I am happy’
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March 9, 2023

A nun’s way to live beyond 100: ‘I am happy’

By Thelma Sioson
After a long life lived in faith, Sr. Manuela Martinez, ICM, passed away March 1, 2023 at the age of 102. The author wrote the following for…
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11,103: The nation’s soul has memory
Passions and Obsessions
March 7, 2023

11,103: The nation’s soul has memory

By Thelma Sioson
One need not be either an overt or closet rebel to watch 11,103, the award-winning documentary on the survivors of Martial Law. It is for…
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Maurice Arcache: He took society’s secrets to the grave with him
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February 24, 2023

Maurice Arcache: He took society’s secrets to the grave with him

By Thelma Sioson
Maurice Arcache in Rome, 1995 (Photo by T. Sioson) The vigil for Maurice Arcache, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, Convent Garden, Santuario de San…
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PNoy’s gift to us on his birthday
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February 17, 2023

PNoy’s gift to us on his birthday

By Thelma Sioson
In January 2015, President Aquino welcomes Pope Francis to Malacanan Palace. (Photo by T. Sioson) Nephew Kiko Aquino-Dee on his…
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Dennis Lustico and Joey Samson back with a vengeance—and how
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February 11, 2023

Dennis Lustico and Joey Samson back with a vengeance—and how

By Thelma Sioson
Joey Samson combines barong, camisa and book-leaf saya. (Photo by TheDiarist.ph) If the guests of Ternocon last January 29 went home feeling…
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The balintawak, like the terno, is now GenZ-fied
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February 11, 2023

The balintawak, like the terno, is now GenZ-fied

By Thelma Sioson
This ‘balintawak’ with beaded yakan pants by Glady Rose Pantua won the Ramon Valera Award (Bronze). Gabbie Sarenas’…
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The Ilocos cotton takes centerstage at Pinto Art Museum
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February 3, 2023

The Ilocos cotton takes centerstage at Pinto Art Museum

By Thelma Sioson
Pinto Art Museum has expanded its area and attractions. (Photo by TheDiarist.ph) Pinto Art Museum is rich with architecture details. (Photo…
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Manuel ‘Manolo’ Lopez: ‘He has the capacity to make each one of his employees feel special’
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January 17, 2023

Manuel ‘Manolo’ Lopez: ‘He has the capacity to make each one of his employees feel special’

By Thelma Sioson
In 2015, Ambassador Manuel Lopez and wife Maritess, beside their BenCab, at Kudan (Photo by T. Sioson) Former Philippine ambassador to Japan…
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Auggie Cordero: Friends’ terms of endearment
Before I Forget
December 30, 2022

Auggie Cordero: Friends’ terms of endearment

By Thelma Sioson
Auggie’s desk, the iconic fixture in his atelier, is brought to the venue of the tribute. (Photo by T. Sioson) Auggie Cordero gowns on…
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