Stella Arnaldo's Blog

A collection of travel stories and food reviews, my published pieces on politics and relationships, the stories behind the stories, gossip, and hearty opinions on just about any topic. Lots of stream of consciousness musings too...

May 30, 2006

Pinoy Pod

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I just discovered Pinoy Podcast by the San Francisco Chronicle and I think it's really great to listen to Flips in the US talking about ...

Cabalen alert!

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday ordered the closure of the commissary of restaurant operator Cabalen M...
May 29, 2006

What were they thinking of?

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With panic withdrawals reaching about P30 billion from trust funds, the so-called UITF, why is the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas slow to act o...
May 27, 2006

A Tale of Two Mothers

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Their children figured in the most publicized rape and murder case in recent national history. Both of them are grieving---one for two dead...

Bank chismis

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Though panic withdrawals by trust fund depositors are a hot item in the banking community these days, I would rather choose to talk about ju...
May 26, 2006

To live by faith

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I’m not usually accustomed to discussing spiritual matters and one’s relationship with God except with close friends. But all the fuss about...
May 25, 2006

Soul Patrol! Soul Patrol!

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Well as I predicted, Taylor Hicks won this year's American Idol. Americans just love a good show...and Taylor just gave it to them nigh...
May 24, 2006

Fil-Am porn star runs for Nevada governor

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Our time has arrived all ye Pinoys out there! Click a load of this baby! For campaign contributions, copy and paste this URL on your browser...

Who's afraid of a national ID system?

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A couple of days ago, I was at Equitable Bank paying some bills. While waiting for my turn, I overheard a teen-ager trying to open a savings...

Oh Soozy, we miss you!

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The Pinoy blogging community is still talking about the disappearance (or deletion) of Soozy Hopper's blog. "Confessions of Soozy H...
May 22, 2006

RP gov't bureaucracy

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Click on the link above and find out just how many government agencies, bureaus, task forces and divisions there are out of MalacaƱan...

Trust funds/mutual funds alert!

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I got a text message recently from a bank president who warns people to think twice about investing in trust funds. Several investors have a...
May 20, 2006

I love SM!

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Just some of the shops now open at the second floor of the Mall of Asia. This place was made for shopaholics! Water fountains at the entranc...

Mall of Asia...Wow!

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Huge doesn't begin to describe the Mall of Asia. I was there this afternoon for its launch and man! my feet hurt! I went started going a...

A 'Da Vinci Code' That Takes Longer to Watch Than Read

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Like I said, so much ado over nothing. And what's up with Tom Hanks' hair? Ron Howard's greatest achievement is playing Richie C...
May 19, 2006

Manila bans Da Vinci Code!

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Que barbaridad! What in heaven's name were these Manila petty politicians thinking? Oh right, politicians don't have brains, only bi...

Breast milk is best...but not for this mall

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I was breastfed as a baby. It's no wonder that I never really got sick with any major illness common to kids. In fact, I only got mumps ...
May 18, 2006

The Top 10 Relationship Questions

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You’re dating a new hot guy, or currently in a steady relationship with a guy you think you’d like to spend the rest or your life with, or m...
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RP tourism industry experiencing growth

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BORACAY ISLAND, Philippines — Orlando Sacay, a long-time resort owner in Boracay Island, reputed to have the best white beach in the world, ...

The Next American Idol

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I am putting my name on the line and predict Taylor Hicks to win the coveted prize on American Idol. He's not that good, except that peo...

Spoon Wars

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What a cultural disconnect! So much fuss over proper dining etiquette. I remember the first time I went to an upscale restaurant when I was ...

Doing Mongkok in Boracay

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I thought it odd at first to find a Mongkok Dimsum and Noodles all the way in Boracay Island. I’ve seen it at Power Plant in Rockwell, Makat...

Pinoys in Palau 'illegal'-envoy

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Man-made beach at Palau Pacific Resort...where the late JFK Jr and has-been actress Darryl Hannah stayed in. Remember years back, there was ...

Welcome to my world!

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Being a journalist for some 15 odd years, I have met a lot of people, covered a lot of events, and seen so many places...all of which have e...
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