Subscribe
The Diarist.phThe Diarist.ph
Menu
  • Home
  • Passions and Obsessions
  • Before I Forget
  • Persona
  • K-Drama/K-Pop
  • Art/Style/Travel Diaries
  • Home and Kitchen Diaries
  • Luxury
  • ▼
    • Reading and Such
    • Transition
      • Job / Career
      • Movements
      • Obituary
    • Commentary
93 posts

Browsing category

Obituary

The only Amadis I know
ObituaryTransition
May 14, 2026

The only Amadis I know

By Elizabeth Lolarga
Photos from the author’s collection Amadis Ma. Guerrero died on May 13, 2026 and left behind his only sibling Claudette G. Silerio. The…
Share
Lito Tacujan: He wrote a big part of PH sports history
ObituaryTransition
March 23, 2026

Lito Tacujan: He wrote a big part of PH sports history

By Jun Engracia
(This was written by the author the day after the Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards Night on Feb. 26, 2019, with a postscript in…
Share
I remember Alex Baluyut, king of the charcoal grill
ObituaryTransition
March 3, 2026

I remember Alex Baluyut, king of the charcoal grill

By Elizabeth Lolarga
Late last year, photojournalist Alex Baluyut posted a poem-like status on his Facebook account with a picture of his bangled and tattooed…
Share
Lor Calma (1928-2026): ‘You have to be godly to get gold and glory’
ObituaryTransition
January 30, 2026

Lor Calma (1928-2026): ‘You have to be godly to get gold and glory’

By Thelma Sioson San Juan
Lor Calma, architect, sculptor, furniture designer, educator,  who helped steer Philippine architecture and design, passed away Jan. 27…
Share
Bobby, theater remembers
ObituaryTransitionVideo
January 7, 2026

Bobby, theater remembers

By Thelma Sioson San Juan
Joanna Ampil and Mig Ayesa do excerpt from ‘Bridges of Madison County’ in ‘Bobby’s Curtain Call’ memorial at…
Share
Jimmy Mariano beat the curse
ObituaryTransition
December 9, 2025

Jimmy Mariano beat the curse

By Vergel O. Santos
Jimmy Mariano died on Sunday, December 6. The announcement does not say how he died. In any case, living to 84, he beat life expectancy for…
Share
Lessons that Pablo Tariman taught me
ObituaryTransition
November 24, 2025

Lessons that Pablo Tariman taught me

By Elizabeth Lolarga
“Art lifts man from his personal life into the universal life.” –Leo Tolstoy Nov. 19, 2025 was the 40th day of the passing of Pablo…
Share
How Susan Joven pioneered lifestyle PR in PH
ObituaryTransition
October 25, 2025

How Susan Joven pioneered lifestyle PR in PH

By Thelma Sioson San Juan
We, like the rest of the Philippine lifestyle industry, remain in disbelief as we mourn the passing of lifestyle PR pioneer Susan Joven. Her…
Share
On Diane Keaton: Too soon for another obit, but here I am
ObituaryTransition
October 13, 2025

On Diane Keaton: Too soon for another obit, but here I am

By Elizabeth Lolarga
The death of actor Diane Keaton hit me in my gut when I opened my gadget Sunday morning, and she was on top of the news feed. No cause of…
Share
Pablo Tariman’s long goodbye
ObituaryTransition
October 10, 2025

Pablo Tariman’s long goodbye

By Elizabeth Lolarga
When revolutionary poets Kerima Tariman and Ericson Acosta were summarily killed, I felt that the depth of Pablo A. Tariman’s grief, as…
Share
Page 1 of 1012345...10...»Last »

Newsletter
Sign up for our Newsletter
Sign up for Diarist.ph’s Weekly Digest and get the best of the Diarist.ph, tailored for you.
  • About The Diarist.Ph™

    We, believers in the written word throughout our years in journalism and related fields, have long wanted a platform where the story rules, and where passions are not restricted by too many compromises. It is an endeavor built on the hope that people will read—not only watch—and will share.

    WORDS. NOT ONLY PHOTOS. EMOTIONS. NOT ONLY LIFESTYLE

    email us: info@thediarist.ph

  • Useful Links

    • Passions and Obsessions
    • Loose Thoughts, Loose Talk
    • Persona
    • Transition
      • Job / Career
      • Movements
      • Obituary
    • Art/Style/Travel Diaries
    • Home and Kitchen Diaries
Website Design Philippines by Online Thinkers
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. See our Privacy Policy
Cookie settingsI ACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT

The Diarist.Ph © Copyright 2025. Privacy Policy