Quiet Journeys

Sometimes in our lives we cross paths with people who will change our lives forever, even if it's only for a brief moment. They let us discover who we are, they teach us new outlook in life, and they become a very important part of our story. And when you go on your separate ways, we easily focus on the pain, the "what could have beens" and the mistakes. But what if we chose to remember only the good things?  It doesn't mean that when you're moving on you have completely forgotten the person or you act as if that person never mattered to you. Maybe it's just a part of the journey of letting go of the pain while holding on to the lessons. It's about accepting that the connection you once had was real and that the person you shared it with deserves to be happy, just as you do. If you wish your ex well, it doesn't mean you're hoping to reconcile with him or her or you want to be his/her best friend.  It's a quiet, personal act of grace. It's ...

  Manila, Philippines – If you think being a stylist to the country’s hottest stars is all about the glitz and the glam, you are definitely mistaken! E! Philippines gives you a glimpse of the fashionably crazy world of top stylist/fashion editor Rex Atienza and his fellow Angels, with the all new reality series, StyleList, Inc. StyleList, Inc. is the first styling service company in the country which services some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry – including John Lloyd Cruz, Maja Salvador, Angelica Panganiban, Matteo Guidicelli and Jericho Rosales. The program follows Rex and his Angels around the metro as they go from one shoot to the next – with tons of clothes, shoes and accessories in tow – to create an impressive look for some of showbiz’s biggest stars.    Promising a mix of styling drama, a hefty serving of the season’s best collections and a mile’s walk in the shoes of the country’s top stylists, StyleList, I...

Manila, Philippines –  The hit reality TV series It Take Gutz To be Gutierrez returns on July 27, Monday, on E! NBCUniversal International Networks' pop culture powerhouse. The showbiz Royal family promises to give more unaltered access to their everyday family drama.  “We are excited to launch the third season of  It Takes Gutz To Be A Gutierrez  in July, first on E! The first two seasons were a hit among viewers in not only the Philippines, but across the region as well – gaining momentum in countries like Malaysia,” said Scott Mackenzie, Vice President, Channels, Asia. “We look forward to working with the Gutierrez family on the show’s third season to continue this spectacular success.” This season, expect the Gutierrezes to give you more family drama, fights, and flirtations. The show will also go deeper into the lives of the siblings Ruffa (a former beauty queen), the twins Richard (heartthrob actor) and Raymond (entertainment per...

Manila, Philippines – Filipina fashion and TV junkies have one more reason to get excited this year as NBCUniversal International Networks brings the fashion makeover series How Do I Look? Asia . The show will be hosted by Malaysian TV personality, film actress and style icon Sazzy Falak. She will complement Jeannie Mai, host of the U.S. How Do I Look? , who will be making special appearances throughout the Asian version to mentor participants. “ I am delighted to work on such a prestigious project with NBCUniversal that combines fashion, lifestyle and entertainment. The original How Do I Look? is such a huge hit with women across the region and I am sure they will love the Asian version just as much, if not more,” said Sazzy. Fashion is Sazzy’s forte. She is the owner, curator and designer of homegrown label, Street Fashion by Sazzy Falak, an all-in-one role which gives her a critical eye for style. The fashion boutique has been both a local and international success, wi...

June 27, 2015, Saturday, was the first ever Bloggers Day that was held at the Museo Pambata, Manila. The successful event was lead by Ms. Chie Roman and Dra. Nina Yuson-Lim, Museo Pambata CEO. Their aim was to promote to the media the various interactive exhibits the museum offers and to teach them that learning and fun can go side by side.   MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE This was not my first time at the Museo Pambata, because 11 years ago, after seeing it being featured o n a TV show, I said to myself that this is a place where my children could learn, discover and have fun at the same time. What makes it apart from the rest is that this one is interactive. And as an advocate of discovery learning , I know that children assimilate most if they could actually experience and not just read things from the book or watch it be hind a glass cabinet. And so, I brought the four of them here and I was happy to see the result . M y children had a blast aside from learning. Even ...

If there was something good that we got from the hundred years of colonization, I guess that would be our deftness on exploring and trying out different kinds of food to satisfy our distinct palate. Having been influenced by different races brought a lot of changes in our preference in the food we eat. The passion for it  is so deep-rooted in our culture that access to it is so important in our daily lives. And so, Avida recently conducted a food hunt within the vicinity of  San Antonio Village in West Makati, where there is a lot of promising restaurants to discover. Along with some participants who registered online via Avida’s Facebook page, we got the chance to taste a variety of specialty cuisines on the neighboring restaurants near the Avida Asten Towers. The famous chef, food write-blogger, and founder of Pinoy Eats World Chef JJ Yulo leads the hunt. Pinoy Eats World is dedicated to food culture; motivated to give the public an interesting and al...