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Joanne Rae M. Ramirez
Joanne Rae M. Ramirez
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Viel on mom Cory: ‘No matter how tough life got, she would remain calm’
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - August 1, 2023 - 12:00am
Fourteen years ago today, an extraordinary lady passed away and millions accompanied her to her grave to say farewell, and “Maraming salamat.”
KiSH the Day!
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - July 28, 2023 - 12:00am
Well, guess who met up from all corners of Metro Manila, including Pampanga, for a fan meet with a Korean star at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum last Saturday, braving age (LOL), the traffic and the rains to KiSH the...
Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro’s secret to ‘Hapeeness’
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - July 25, 2023 - 12:00am
The phenomenal Dr. Cecilio K. Pedro, whose Lamoiyan Corp. is known by the toothpaste Hapee (among others), celebrated his 70th birthday at the Reception Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center last...
Why Rosalind Wee swung into action to support art
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - July 21, 2023 - 12:00am
Carrageenan Queen” Rosalind Wee is vice chairperson of the W Group and the founder of Marine Resources Development Corp., which exports tons of carrageenan yearly.
Oh, to be a child again!
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - July 18, 2023 - 12:00am
Children’s parties are the happiest gatherings, because they celebrate not just a child’s birthday, they celebrate the child in every adult. Sometimes, the adults outnumber the kiddos, ultimately becoming...
100 pounds of gratitude
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - July 14, 2023 - 12:00am
When I gave megastar Sharon Cuneta an admiring “elevator” look as I mouthed the word “Wow!” when she stepped in front of photographers at the recent press conference announcing that she...
Louie Ablaza’s 85th: P-Pop & Pomp
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - July 11, 2023 - 12:00am
Businessman Louie Ablaza, Consul of Zambia, held his 85th birthday with P-Pop — Pinoy Pop and…Pomp!
The only ‘Men Who Matter’ that matters
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - July 7, 2023 - 12:00am
Often imitated but never equaled, PeopleAsia’s “Men Who Matter” awards select men who exemplify what it means to “man up” — as they roll up their sleeves and take...
The Maserati from an (aspiring) passenger’s point of view
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - July 4, 2023 - 12:00am
The Maserati team in the Philippines, led by Modena Motorsports Inc. president Sam Versoza, and visiting head of Maserati Asia Pacific Takayuki Kimura, drove the lifestyle media swooning over the latest addition...
The 247th anniversary of US Independence: A birthday party like no other
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - June 30, 2023 - 12:00am
Tonight’s a birthday celebration.
Martin Arnaldo on Juan Luna: Victor, victim or villain?
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - June 27, 2023 - 12:00am
Filipino artist Juan Luna of Spoliarium, Blood Compact, Death of Cleopatra, and now, Hymen, oh Hymenee! fame, excelled at a time when racism was rife in Europe and Filipinos were thought to be “...
Justice Adolfo S. Azcuna: Winning the gold with his silver
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - June 23, 2023 - 12:00am
Retired Supreme Court Justice Adolfo S. Azcuna served as Presidential Legal Counsel (1987-1991), Press Secretary (1989 to 1990) and Presidential Spokesman (1990-1991) during the administration of President Corazon...
Philippine Ateneo is champ in international business tilt
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - June 20, 2023 - 12:00am
It’s a source of pride when the Philippines stands tall in the boxing ring, the catwalk, under the klieg lights of America’s Got Talent (Rolando Abante, mabuhay ka!) and in the boardroom,...
‘Everyone wants it!’
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - June 16, 2023 - 12:00am
Touted by many art collectors as the “holy grail” of Philippine art, Hymen, oh Hyménée! by Juan Luna was “lost”  for 132 years and then “found’...
Frankie and Eddie
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - June 13, 2023 - 12:00am
Happy Father’s Day this Sunday to my late father, Frank Mayor, fondly called “Frankie” in his younger years, and to my husband, Eduardo Ramirez, still “Eddie” to his siblings...
To the class of 2023: ‘Infinite possibilities’ await you
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - June 6, 2023 - 12:00am
It’s graduation time for many universities here and abroad. Last year, 1.6 million students graduated from state-run higher education institutions in the Philippines.
Grab the Day
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - June 2, 2023 - 12:00am
As far back as he can remember, 34-year-old Greg Camacho has tried to seize, or shall we say, grab, the day, in order to make a difference in this world.
Former foreign secretary Alberto G. Romulo: ‘A National Treasure’
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - May 30, 2023 - 12:00am
There is always a first, even for one who has served the government since 1984, travelled the world, supped with kings and presidents, while keeping a sterling reputation, unsullied by time. For Alberto G. Romulo,...
Puey Quiñones: A ‘Golden’-berg moment
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - May 26, 2023 - 12:00am
The setting for designer Puey Quiñones’ fashion show, a comeback in more ways than two, was a mansion that, along with Puey, was making  grand entrance in decades (for Puey, after 23 years) —...
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Madly in love
by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - May 23, 2023 - 12:00am
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is a love story like no other. It shows that two people madly in love can conquer all — discrimination, politics, clashing cultures, mental health issues, even a meddling...
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