A diverse mix of traditional and modern Filipino music and dance artists are back from representing the Philippines in the “World Expo Aichi 2005” in Nagoya, Japan.

"Beautiful people reflect God in their lives. They think His thoughts, Speaking words and love without end. May all of you remain beautiful people Always for a beautiful, Godly world." From Jen Barte of the Light of the World etreat house in Silang, Cavite. Will the next war be fought over water? Don’t laugh but we are in a midst of a water crisis and it could get worse if we ignore the warning signs. And yes, war could be fought over potable water!

Going once, going twice ... sold! The adrenaline surged during “An Auction for All Seasons” staged at the Westin Philippine Plaza recently.

Concert at the Park opens its “May Sizzlers,” with a back–to–back concert of two upcoming bands, the Mint Band and Poetic Sparks, this Sunday, May 1, at 6 pm.

It was fascinating watching the Catholic church’s wise old men wearing their red frocks and caps, chanting the names of the different saints, to guide and help them choose the next pope. Watching old rituals with its being performed gave me a kind of h-i-g-h.

In fact, with the way Guatemalan officials have been visiting Manila ever since Mellie took the position of consul ad honorem, one imagines that word must have gotten around about the lavish hospitality of the Ablazas... dear, dear! Guatemala, as one knows, is a rather poor country with problems similar to our own here.