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Our glimpse into Oscar Lopez’s library:  A celebration of one man’s passion
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April 28, 2023

Our glimpse into Oscar Lopez’s library: A celebration of one man’s passion

By Carlo L. Santiago
It was to be my first time to meet the man, but I had not really thought much about it—or him, for that matter. Truth was, I had known…
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A grandchild's beautiful tribute to her 'tata,' Oscar Lopez
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April 28, 2023

A grandchild's beautiful tribute to her 'tata,' Oscar Lopez

By Marianna Lopez Vargas
At 82, he climbed Mount Kinabalu. (Contributed photo) This was the eulogy delivered by Marianna Lopez Vargas at the funeral vigil of her…
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Albert del Rosario: Suits need to rest, too
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April 21, 2023

Albert del Rosario: Suits need to rest, too

By Raf Ignacio
In a souvenir shot, Secretary Albert del Rosario and the author at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, waiting for the next…
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The real Bobby Ongpin: He was interested only in the impossible
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March 3, 2023

The real Bobby Ongpin: He was interested only in the impossible

By Rafael A. S. G. Ongpin
Upon the death of technocrat and leading businessman Roberto Ongpin on Feb. 4, 2023, the author posted these two entries Feb.5 and Feb. 6…
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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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When Gina Lollobrigida met Imelda Marcos
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January 31, 2023

When Gina Lollobrigida met Imelda Marcos

By Pablo A. Tariman
A sexy Gina Lollobrigida and a dashing Rock Hudson in ‘Come September’ Italian actor Gina Lollobrigida, considered one of the…
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See you again, Kikay, my first asPin
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January 17, 2023

See you again, Kikay, my first asPin

By Alya B. Honasan
FRANCISCA “KIKAY” HONASAN, Found 9 May 2009-died 15 January 2023 As always, she thought about me. I had a feeling today would be…
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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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Jun Antonio: Such a darned good man
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November 26, 2022

Jun Antonio: Such a darned good man

By Vergel O. Santos
IN MEMORIAM Pablo R. Antonio, Jr. November 6, 1940 – November 22, 2022 I’m speaking in place of my wife, Chit, whose feelings are simply…
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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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