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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 provocation that is Gino Gonzales
    Art/Style/Travel Diaries
    September 26, 2024

    The provocation that is Gino Gonzales

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    ‘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

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    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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    June 25, 2024

    My chat with Byeon Woo Seok—‘instead of feeling depressed….’

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    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
    Persona
    April 26, 2024

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

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    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

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    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!’

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    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
    Art/Style/Travel Diaries
    February 12, 2024

    Face to face with the Ronald Ventura

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    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
    Loose Thoughts, Loose Talk
    January 4, 2024

    'Utang na loob' as pageant requirement

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    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

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    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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    Coming home to Malabon, I rediscover a church and an old sacristy
    Art/Style/Travel Diaries
    December 1, 2023

    Coming home to Malabon, I rediscover a church and an old sacristy

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    The softly lit old sacristy of San Bartolome Church before the chamber music concert (Photo by Thelma Sioson) When I received the invite…
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