Time Marches On
Society views aging in very different ways. Rock star Jimmy Hendrix, who said, “Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens,” saw aging as something positive. British…
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What Democracy Looks Like
Last week was Election Day. It is truly one of the times when you can see Democracy at work. I got up early to vote,…
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Who’s That Girl?
Since Ligaya was founded, in 2012, the same captivating photo of a smiling Filipina with a bright smile, and a perfect deep tan, has…
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Don’t Knock it ‘Til You’ve Tried It
People often wonder why women join pageants. On the surface, pageants seem superficial and ridiculous ― what with their crowns, sashes, and blinged clothing….
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10,000 Philippine Artifacts at Chicago Museum
I was born in Manila, a bustling city, which is the capital of the Philippine Islands… and I’ve always been a city girl. Growing…
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A Forum For Empowered Women
Each year, at their annual Circle of Empowered Women gala, the Illinois chapter of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), recognizes nearly two-dozen…
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The Fall Glossies
The 2012 Fall Special Anniversary issue of VOGUE is 916 pages thick. If it’s true that young girls don’t buy magazines, anymore, then that’s…
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Life in a Frock: My Love of Dresses
There’s just something about a dress that makes me want to wear one all of the time. Historically, I’m not alone. People have been…
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An Unexpected Renewal of Friendship
When I returned to New York City, after a long disappearance, I reached out to some girlfriends whom I had not seen for over…
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An Envelope Clutch Made of News Paper
This orange clutch made out newspapers is one of the specialty items that my friend, Lenore Espanola, sells out of boutiques in San Francisco…
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