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Francis’ death left me in a state of trance

by Bernadette Sembrano - April 3, 2016 - 10:00am

The death of my friend Francis Pasion, the multi-awarded indie director, put me in a state of trance.

No memories of EDSA

by Bernadette Sembrano - February 27, 2016 - 9:00am

My memory of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution is close to nothing.

Short & sweet conversations

by Bernadette Sembrano - December 27, 2015 - 9:00am

“It’s the quality, not the quantity.”

Still smiling Pinoys amidst calamities

by Bernadette Sembrano - November 15, 2015 - 9:00am

“Be careful not to smile when you’re in calamity areas,” a concerned colleague told me about the photos that I posted on my Instagram account when I was in Casiguran, Aurora in the aftermath...

So you’re retired, now what?

by Bernadette Sembrano - October 15, 2015 - 10:00am

When we were kids, we used to run after dragonflies (and remove their wings), climb the mango tree at our backyard and wait for the yellow bell flowers to fall from the tree and make a garland.

Kilig!!!

by Bernadette Sembrano - October 2, 2015 - 10:00am

How do you find an English term for kilig?

Get moving!

by Bernadette Sembrano - September 19, 2015 - 10:00am

The thing with Internet and social media, you can never ever escape from your past. Your past will forever haunt you. Lo and behold, a friend forwarded an old picture of myself and it scared me.

What do your kids want to be?

by Bernadette Sembrano - August 30, 2015 - 10:00am

Normally, when I ask children in provinces “What do you want to be when you grow up?”, I often get “soldier” or “teacher” as a reply.

Walking the dog

by Bernadette Sembrano - August 2, 2015 - 10:00am

Every Saturday morning, I go out on a date with our dog Uni. She’s a one-year-old shitzu and maltese hybrid. On Saturdays, she’s my master. I let her drag me where she wants to go. When she...

Pinoys with rare diseases need help, too

by Bernadette Sembrano - September 22, 2014 - 12:00am

The ice bucket challenge began in July of this year, when Peter Frates, a US baseball player suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) posted a challenge in his social media account.

Strong Women in the news

by Bernadette Sembrano - September 15, 2014 - 12:00am

Perhaps it goes with the territory that women in the broadcast industry are headstrong and assertive.

A small act that means a lot

by Bernadette Sembrano - August 31, 2014 - 12:00am

Blood donation: It’s no big thing — really. It does not take much effort. It takes so little of your time. It won’t cost you anything except maybe your transportation allowance.

Mabuhay, Papa Francis!

by Bernadette Sembrano - August 21, 2014 - 12:00am

“I don’t mind being a human red carpet for the arrival of Pope Francis — for him and his entourage!” This was my reaction when we broke the story on ANC’s Top Story about the Pope’s...

The gift of adversity

by Bernadette Sembrano - August 14, 2014 - 12:00am

“Ang kahirapan ay hindi kamalasan.” Being poor is not a curse.

Glenda and Rak Of Aegis

by Bernadette Sembranao - July 27, 2014 - 12:00am

Barangay Venezia is flooded for three months. This was not always so, only until a subdivision was built near it, turning the barangay into a catch basin whenever it rained.

A labor of love

by Bernadette Sembrano - July 13, 2014 - 12:00am

When we were still kids, my kuyas and I slept in a plastic banig in our parents’ bedroom. Since I was the smallest, I was sandwiched between them. I liked making my version of tipi from our banig. Once inside,...

Cut down on salt, sugar and fat to lose weight

by Bernadette Sembrano - June 29, 2014 - 12:00am

A trainer advised me to cut down on sugar, salt and fat if I want to lose weight. Perhaps those familiar with my build would raise their eyebrows at me if heard me say this.

Life in Kagbana

by Bernadette Sembrano - June 22, 2014 - 12:00am

How many times have I ever gone up the mountains? Not that many, 10 times at the most. The first few attempts I’ve had climbing a mountain were with the Probe Team in Mt. Dulang-Dulang in Bukidnon and Samal...

Growing old gracefully

by Bernadette Sembrano - June 15, 2014 - 12:00am

My Mama Elaine coined that title for this article while we were at St. Luke’s The Fort having her checked by a geriatrician.

Bored with exercise?

by Bernadette Sembrano - June 8, 2014 - 12:00am

“When you’re bored with your workout, perhaps it’s time to start looking for another.” Since the beginning of my fitness routine, I’ve been bugging Dyan Castillejo to help me out. I...

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