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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.
    Dom Martin Gomez: ‘Never underestimate the grace of God’
    PersonaVideo
    April 4, 2023

    Dom Martin Gomez: ‘Never underestimate the grace of God’

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    The community of the Transfiguration Abbey in Bukidnon led by Fr. Abbot Savio Ma. Siccuan, OSB, Superior of the Transfiguration Abbey…
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    Our afternoon with Ramon Orlina....
    Art/Style/Travel DiariesStyle
    March 31, 2023

    Our afternoon with Ramon Orlina....

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    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’
    Persona
    March 9, 2023

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

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    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 San Juan
    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 San Juan
    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
    PersonaVideo
    February 17, 2023

    PNoy’s gift to us on his birthday

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    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
    Art/Style/Travel DiariesStyleVideo
    February 11, 2023

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

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    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
    Art/Style/Travel DiariesStyleVideo
    February 11, 2023

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

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    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 San Juan
    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 San Juan
    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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