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Oohs and aahs in Amuma
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - February 2, 2007 - 12:00am
Iwasn’t prepared to discover the "Tree of Life." Made of brass, it is hoisted up by two intermingling bodies, male and female, along its trunk. The figure crafted by sculptor Michael Cacnio...
A cause for Pinoy pride
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - January 12, 2007 - 12:00am
Pride may well be society’s greatest scoundrel. It is said to be an evil, plaguing everything in its path. But pride, no matter how scorned, can still be a good thing. This is especially true when it...
Guimaras: Unspoiled spirit amid the spill
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - December 22, 2006 - 12:00am
It would have been the perfect sunset, occurring just beneath the mountains that stood by the sea. But alas, all around it, life seemed a little less than what it was and what it could be. More than 50...
Swept away in Matabungkay
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - December 15, 2006 - 12:00am
A storm can sweep anything away, but not the promise of weekend splendor. Because here at Matabungkay Beach Resort and Hotel in Lian, Batangas, a mere two-hour drive from Metro Manila, people have learned...
Wanna know a delicious beauty secret?
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - November 24, 2006 - 12:00am
I’m told a beauty secret over lunch, one that is unbelievably delicious. For a while, we hush about it inside the Suriya Spa at Glorietta as a lavish spread is set before us. This is going to be...
What you don’t know can scare you
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - October 27, 2006 - 12:00am
Fear – we know about it and we know we have it. John Watson, the founding father of Behaviorism, believed that as infants, we fear only two things: loud noise and loss of support. But as adults, we...
The Philippines show and tell some ESL
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - October 13, 2006 - 12:00am
Seoul, Korea, Sept. 23, 11 a.m.: The Philippine flag is raised as a kangaroo comes hopping by. Everywhere you turn, other nations are just as vibrantly represented. Till the next day, certain parts of the world will...
Dance the martial arts way
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - December 9, 2005 - 12:00am
A circle forms. The music starts and a fight ensues. No blood is spilled. No limbs are crushed. But someone is going to emerge the winner. And then, the music starts again and a match begins anew. Capoeira (pronounced...
Singapore at 40: Alive and roaring
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - August 19, 2005 - 12:00am
It has been said that a nation will continue to exist as long as its people live – as long as the sights and sounds unique to it continuously flourish, remaining upheld and respected. This is exactly why Singapore...
Run, Milo, run!
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - September 17, 2004 - 12:00am
Somebody once told me, "You have to learn to push your limits." Scary as that may sound, it can actually be worth going beyond what you think you can do. It’s one way a person can truly know his limitations....
Lite up your life!
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - September 3, 2004 - 12:00am
When you go on a do-or-die diet, there are a lot of things you stay away from. You can’t have cake, chips, cookies, candies and ice cream, for instance. You’re also told to avoid sugary drinks, such as...
Tougher than boot cam
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - August 27, 2004 - 12:00am
Ever wondered what makes the US Elite Special Forces oh-so-formidable? Well, you can probably say it’s their training. It could also be their skills. Then again, it might just be their boots. You heard that...
Putting their best toes forward
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - August 20, 2004 - 12:00am
(Conclusion) The first day of the competition lasted way past the little darlings’ bedtime. It was close to 1 a.m. when we took a very late dinner. As sleepy as our little ballerinas were, they looked overjoyed...
Putting their best toes forward
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - August 13, 2004 - 12:00am
Never have I seen too many tutus and pointe shoes, and too many graceful bodies all in one place in my whole life! I’m talking about the Asia Pacific Dance Competition (APDC) held recently in Singapore where...
Calling all fresh grads looking for a job
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - July 23, 2004 - 12:00am
Have you just stepped out of college? Are you looking for a job that’s somewhat different? If your answer is yes to both questions, then there’s a company I would like you to meet: Epixtar. Relatively new...
Go, grow, and glow with Citipro!
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - July 16, 2004 - 12:00am
In a world where uncertainty is the only thing you can be sure of, wouldn’t you want something to make you feel a bit more secure? Don’t you want to have a financially stable future? Wouldn’t you...
Got plastic? Use wisely
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - June 25, 2004 - 12:00am
What is the most powerful plastic that one can ever have? A credit card, of course. For one, it allows you to shop without having to bulk up your wallet with cash. It can also be a lifesaver, allowing you to pay...
Paolo Araneta, on and off the wakeboard
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - June 11, 2004 - 12:00am
He’s no model, at least that’s what he says, but Paolo Araneta has definitely been getting a lot of attention on and off the ramp. For one, he has caught the eye of eyewear and sports wear pioneer Oakley....
Lights, camera, Hong Kong
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - June 4, 2004 - 12:00am
(Conclusion) The third day of our Hong Kong experience began with a trip to an island so beautiful that it has never left my mind. I am talking about a small, spectacular wonder called Lantau Island. It’s...
Lights, camera, Hong Kong!
by RAVIN’ FACTS By Jennifer Ong - May 28, 2004 - 12:00am
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