Michelle Devera Louie – Not much about Filipino culture permeates the mainstream media outside of the Philippines. So when a book, even a children’s book, makes an attempt, it’s worth noting, especially when the author can trace her heritage back to the national hero of the Philippines, Dr. Jose Rizal. Read more »
Displaying all posts for January, 2007
Emotional Chin-Chin Gutierrez faces media
Actress Chin-Chin Gutierrez tearfully faced the media Wednesday, two weeks after a fire burned down her house in Loyola Heights Subdivision, Quezon City. ABS-CBN footage showed Gutierrez being wheeled into a conference room in Medical City in Pasig City. The 32-year-old actress had no make-up yet there were no noticeable Read more »
Actress, former BF swap charges after violent fight
Actress Lara Morena and her former boyfriend filed criminal charges against each other Wednesday after the two figured in a violent fight inside Morena’s condominium unit in Makati City. Morena, 32, suffered a fractured left elbow with signs of hematoma, bruises and hematoma on the lower left hip and legs, Read more »
Kasal: Things you wish your family and friends knew
Last year seemed like everyone was getting married. But before I had my own wedding, I had no idea what was involved! In fact, I would always buy the cheapest gift (because I was corriput like that). My perspective has changed and I give what I feel comfortable with. Read more »
Hundreds hurt in New Year revelry in Philippines
Filipinos watch a fireworks display during New Year celebrations in Manila’s Makati financial district January 1, 2007. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo
