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Color Me The Sky (BTS with CoreTV “Gala” in Tanap, Burgos)
CoreTV Ilocos Sur is set to run a new nature and adventure show by the end of the year. Hopefully it airs in the US like what the production crew say. For the love of environment, I didn’t think twice...
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FoodPrints with Sandy Daza Across Bulacan in 5 Days
What’s Sandy Daza up to these days? He’s just added a new dimension to his love of food. The credible and respected chef and food columnist explores the country’s nooks and crannies for gastronomic...
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In the Pink: Dior Rosy Glow and Lip Glow
Ericke flew in from LA the other day for a brief 2-week vacation and she got me Dior Rosy Glow for the cheeks and Dior Addict Lip Glow at the Bradley Airport Duty Free Shop, saving much than if she...
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Homecoming Queen
Happy to share with you photos from last weekend at the beach. Instead of us bringing balikbayan Ericke to places, she gave us her happy place. Lynne made us suman with lots of ladek to enjoy after...
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Beauty on the Beach: Find Your Light
No matter what, I refuse to go ultra bare outdoors. The sun washes out my medium/fair complexion, I’d look dead without color. I’m also not flawless. Beach makeup however does not necessarily have to...
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Revisiting the Ilocano Spirit with Northwestern University Tourism Students
I forced myself to get up to attend a prior commitment with NU Tourism students and speak about tourism opportunities in 2020. I got sick all of a sudden from the crazy hectic schedule the past 3...
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FoodPrints with Chef Sandy Daza: The Ilocos Norte Episode
Inviting you to watch the premiere episode of the new FoodPrints travelogue show on the Lifestyle Network this Saturday, Sept 21, 8:30 PM. The Chef Sandy Daza is back with vengeance! He’s hipper and...
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Vault: A magazine for modern Filipino males with dapper tastes
I was given a copy of Vault as a gift from the editor’s wife. It’s an upscale lifestyle zine for men that features global luxury brands, unique experiences, and fine products that represent the best...
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Urban Decay The Feminine Palette
Just when I said I’m not going to buy anything Urban Decay again because I think my eyes are sensitive to something in the eyeshadow formulation, Ericke buys me this irresistibly dangerous The...
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Time stands still at the Don Antonio Bautista Mansion in Malolos
The Bautista-Uytangcoy Mansion on Sto. Niño in The Camestisuhan District (the old enclave of rich Sangleys and Ilustrados) in Malolos is a beautiful oddity in this day and age when bygone residences...
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Old Gold and Horseshoes
I’ll tell you more about urban horses in Ventura Highway after I’m done with the entire batch of photos. In the meantime, here’s the OOTD. I dressed down my gold knit running shorts with the comfiest...
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Baker’s Percent Opens in Downtown Rizal Street, Laoag
If it’s a sin to covet my neighbor’s goods, then let me sin religiously in the name of starvation. Blame it on the insane aroma of newly baked bread around the block. The one month old Baker’s Percent...
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Bensimon Strides Into Sunshine City Laoag
I’m a self-confessed shoe fiend. Well, I collect not just any shoes. I looove shoes that won’t asphyxiate my dactyls! Hahah, I care! Found iconic Bensimon tennis shoes from Paris at Red Dot in Laoag...
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Diego’s Dr. Seussical 1st Birthday Party
Diego, the son of my favorite optometrist, turned one yesterday. Guests were treated to a classic retro Dr. Seuss party. You wouldn’t ever guess who’s behind the Cat in the Hat costume. Alexa had so...
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Heaven Sent Cello’s Doughnuts
God loves me for giving me angels and doughnuts. I featured my first Cello’s Doughnuts doughnut from Ali in September (here). And here comes a dozen from Raine. The doughnut freaks in the house...
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The Art of Vince Canlapan
Sharing a gem of a kid. Well, not exactly juvenile stuff. He’s Vince Canlapan, a young graphic designer in Ilocos who’s fast making a name as a blog designer for celebrity bloggers across the nation....
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Current Beauty Loves
I’ve been living quite fast the past months. Thanking my heroes for being there when I need them most. Hero # 1: Fairy Drops Creamy Treatment Base Mascara Got this on sale at Red Dot. It’s something...
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Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) survivors need your help
Photo by Franz Lopez via Rappler Photos via BBC News Last week, an American friend at Flickr left a message on one of my photos. It read: “From what I just saw on Facebook, I hope you have a good...
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New Yellow Cab Favorites: Dear Darla and Salted Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
Went to a random date with the kids. I only had eyes for Dear Darla, one of the specialty pizzas at Yellow Cab Pizza Co. Roll in the greens with alfalfa sprouts and arugula for a burst of flavors and...
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A cup of coffee and more with Barako Joe
As promised, sharing photos taken at Barako Joe’s coffee farm in Lipa, Batangas. Barako Joe is Jose Macasaet Honrade Mercado, a third generation coffee farmer/trader and as he describes himself, “a...
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