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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.
    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 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
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    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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    Auggie Cordero: Friends’ terms of endearment
    Before I Forget
    December 30, 2022

    Auggie Cordero: Friends’ terms of endearment

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    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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    Conchita rocks—at 90
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    December 22, 2022

    Conchita rocks—at 90

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    Conchita with granddaughters and great granddaughters Not even the steady downpour and messy traffic that Saturday December 10 could…
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    <em>Beso-beso</em> is back with a vengeance—and how
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    December 9, 2022

    Beso-beso is back with a vengeance—and how

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    Thanksgiving dinner of Jonathan Matti, with guests Minnie Osmena, Bea Zobel, Jr. (Photo by TheDiarist.ph)From self-isolation? Or from…
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    Auggie Cordero: Two friends on a rainy day
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    November 1, 2022

    Auggie Cordero: Two friends on a rainy day

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    One of the last shoots of Auggie Cordero was in 2018 for Inquirer Lifestyle, a classic yet modern gown of tulle and lace, rich in detailing…
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    Stop holding your breath—BTS is enlisting
    Passions and Obsessions
    October 24, 2022

    Stop holding your breath—BTS is enlisting

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    Now you can exhale—if you’ve been holding your breath about the mandatory military enlistment of the global boy band BTS. BigHit Music…
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    ‘Kakabakaba ka ba?’: After the vote
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    May 11, 2022

    ‘Kakabakaba ka ba?’: After the vote

    By Thelma Sioson San Juan
    “Pag class ang damit, pinapapasok niyo?!” an irate man who looked like a thug, wearing a barangay shirt, was barking at the poll…
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