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The ‘Gracious Lady’ trunk show: Treasures with a priceless cause

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - November 22, 2024 - 12:00am

Tonette Martel, who has written articles on the arts, travel and social issues in The STAR for over two decades, and was a speechwriter during the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, is a “treasure...

Susan Peña Joven: Forever Young

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - November 19, 2024 - 12:00am

She lives up to her name, “Joven,” which is Spanish for “young.”

Memories on a Christmas tree

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - November 15, 2024 - 12:00am

Following a tradition that began with my mother Sonia, I usually set up our Christmas tree right after All Saints’ Day.

Hermès’ Faubourg Express showcases heritage, craftsmanship and elegance

by Frannie Jacinto - November 13, 2024 - 12:00am

The Hermès Faubourg Express was an unforgettable train ride.

It’s destiny

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - November 12, 2024 - 12:00am

As it is many times in love, the presidency is destiny.

In The Diplomat Season 2, women rule

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - November 8, 2024 - 12:00am

The diplomat who doesn’t comb her hair smooths out world issues.

MassKara 2024: MassKara unmasked!

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - November 5, 2024 - 12:00am

I spent five wonderful years of my childhood in Iloilo City, and would visit Bacolod, which was just a ferry ride away. I love its people, its food and its historical structures.

Halloween 2024: Ghouls, goblins & gals

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - November 1, 2024 - 12:00am

During the “witches’ feast” hosted by US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson in her official residence just before Halloween night, saying “Booo!” was giving a compliment.

AC velada 2024 together again, together always

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - October 29, 2024 - 12:00am

For many, no matter how young or old, attending class reunions is a gift — simply because you are able to attend it.

Velada Magic

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - October 25, 2024 - 12:00am

Ariveting study attributed to UCLA finds that women “respond to stress with a cascade of brain chemicals that cause them to make and maintain friendships with other women.”

95 countries, 7 continents & 7 Wonders of the World

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - October 8, 2024 - 12:00am

CITTI began as a small travel agency with big dreams.

‘Three-la in Manila’ for Alice Eduardo

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - October 4, 2024 - 12:00am

Business is also not just about profit — it’s about people.”

Doña Bea Zobel de Ayala: Beautiful Inside & Out

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - September 27, 2024 - 12:00am

It was a privilege to have known, and worked with, the late Doña Bea Zobel de Ayala during the administration of President Cory Aquino.

What the world owes Loren Legarda

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - September 24, 2024 - 12:00am

In the words of French Ambassador Marie Fontanel herself, Sen. Loren Legarda, in championing the Manila Agreement on climate change in 2015 that was adopted by Paris and the world at a summit later that year,...

Why ‘Emily in Paris’ makes us choose

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - September 20, 2024 - 12:00am

It’s official. There’s going to be an Emily in Paris Season 5! And no wonder.

From kare-kare to karaoke: The Grace Poe we don’t know

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - September 17, 2024 - 12:00am

And what you didn’t know will stun you.

Sneakers are the new ‘bling’

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - September 10, 2024 - 12:00am

And they’re more than just collector’s items — as the pair painted on by National Artist for Visual Arts Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera definitely is — they’re...

Joy to the (art) world

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - September 6, 2024 - 12:00am

Lawyer Jose Ferdinand “Joy” Rojas, former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager, picked up the paintbrush in between court hearings 15 years ago, and voila, has become a joy to the art...

Cynthia Carrion hoped Carlos would get 2 golds, 1 silver in Paris

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - September 3, 2024 - 12:00am

But Cynthia Carrion, the “wind beneath the wings” of Carlos Yulo, is not disappointed in the gymnast she has nurtured and supported from the time he was in grade school.

And So It Begins: Women power

by Joanne Rae M. Ramirez - August 30, 2024 - 12:00am

Just before National Heroes Day in the Philippines, four strong women dominated the screen in front of me: former Vice President Leni Robredo, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa and award-winning filmmaker Ramona...

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