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SPAIN has a huge influence on our Filipino culture. Since the Philippines was colonized by Spain and remained its colony for almost 400 years, it is, therefore, not surprising that Spain has greatly influenced our culture,…
SOME cities strike us for their historic sites, some for their cuisine, some for their ambiance, and sometimes because of a more personal connection. For my wife Anna and myself, the city of Barcelona hits on all…
Although most women live longer than men, they have many wellness problems. Many women in our society are poor. Due to their poverty as well as gender-related issues, they are malnourished. Most women are overworked, more so…
THE 2015 remake of the ’90s hit series “Pangako Sa’Yo” has reached another milestone. “La Promesa,” the Spanish-dubbed series of “Pangako Sa ’Yo” is currently making waves in Latin America as it premiered its first episode in…
Ladies in killer heels, colorful and glittering costumes and stunning make-up paired with suave gentlemen heated up the dance floor in the grand ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel in Lahug on Saturday night much to…
Doctor Diaries at the Olympics I woke up excited as it was going to be my first day to work my shift. Because my shift will not start until 5 p.m., I decided to buy tickets for…
A Spanish bullfighter was gored to death in front of horrified spectators at a corrida on Saturday, the first to be killed in the ring in more than three decades. Victor Barrio, 29, was struck in the…
IN JUNE 2008 Philippine Airlines (PAL) took a group of Cebu media to Puerto Princesa in Palawan to inaugurate service from Cebu. We were escorted by PAL’s Vice President for Communications Rolly Estabillo and PAL’s Mactan Airport…
Part 135 IT was February 2002. Cecilia and I took a plane to Manila for the birthday of Doña Concepcion Cuenco Manguerra. Her daughter Ana Maria Manguerra had organized a luncheon at the Chinese restaurant of the…
IN 1998 the Philippines celebrated the centennial of its declaration of Independence from Spain. The whole year was studded with commemmorative events. The first of these was an official visit by King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia…
Madrid, Spain — During the past two weeks I have been observing how the Spanish cities I have been privileged to visit here have harnessed whatever means they have to welcome as many tourists as the entire…
Six years after being transferred from the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City to a Spanish prison, Francisco “Paco” Osmeña Larrañaga is working part-time as a chef. “He is employed and he is earning…I’m happy and proud…
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