IT'S THE SMALL THINGS On Monday, I turn 32. And as a good friend jokingly teased me, I am officially off the calendar. Every trip around the sun is something to be grateful for. Another 365 days of renewed opportunities, and days to fill with memories. As I leave 31 behind, I put together a list of...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Dear mom, When people ask me to describe you, I am almost always stumped. Not because I do not know what to say, but because of your multi-faceted selfless ways. You are many things to many different people – the toughest, but most mentoring and loving teacher to your...
Filipino-American Bishop Alejandro “Alex” Aclan, the auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, was pronounced stable on Monday. Auxiliary Bishop Alejandro Aclan of Los Angeles (left) greets Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila in Tagaytay City on July 8, 2022. (Photo CBCP NEWS) CBCP News said according to...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS The world has most definitely opened up in all corners. Here in Manila, the social scene is most definitely abuzz. And while I do not think we will ever know a world without Covid-19 anymore, I think most of us have learned to live with it in our midst. Physical school is back...
By Alex B. Brillantes, Jr. and Karl Emmanuel V. Ruiz President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo by Noel Pabalate / MANILA BULLETIN) The first State of the Nation address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. included several references to the imperatives of governance reform, specifically the...
KC Montero was only too eager to clear the air relating to the controversy involving his "Tropang LOL (Lunch Out Loud)" co-hosts Alex Gonzaga and Matteo Guidicelli. On his social media account, KC defended Alex, claiming that it was all just a "prank." "I feel pretty bad for Alex Gonzaga right now....
Audio streaming platform Spotify launches podcasts in video By Poch Eulalia STOP, LOOK LISTEN Often, I enjoy listening to podcasts in the background while writing. Sometimes, I wonder what the people I’m hearing in the background look like. For the longest time, I assumed Spotify was only meant...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS August in the Philippines is “buwan ng wika” – the month that celebrates and promotes our national language. To some, it is “ghost month,” and the month where businesses avoid launching, or starting something new because of superstition. August to me back when I was...
Matteo Guidicelli and Alex Gonzaga Actor Matteo Guidicelli has called out social media superstar Alex Gonzaga for her alleged insensitive jokes, sending both stars on the trending list on social media. Matteo, 32, called her attention on national television during an episode of "Lunch Out Loud" on...
WASHINGTON, United States -- A Texas jury ordered US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Friday to pay $45.2 million in punitive damages for falsely claiming that the deadly 2012 Sandy Hook elementary shooting was a "hoax." This file photo taken on August 15, 2018 shows a computer screen displaying...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS If you know me, or at least follow me on my social media platforms, then you are aware of the happiness food brings me. A good meal, or a comfort snack is no fail, my instant pick me up. Whether it is a simple home-cooked meal, take-out from one of my favorite restaurants, a...
Alex Eala Alex Eala lost steam in the W100 Grodzisk Mazowiecki International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament Wednesday after bowing to her German foe in Poland. Eala yielded to Katharina Hobgarski, 6-4, 6-3, in the second round to make an early exit after 90 minutes. Hobgarski, who earned a...
