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...

October 30, 2009

I talk to dead people

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MY friend Reyna Emperatriz used to bewilder some of our pals. Whenever she would leave her condo unit, she would speak out and say, “Ser, al...

Trick or treat!

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When I got back from Boston sometime in 1999, I decided to rent a condo unit for my daughter and me. It was a high-rise four-bedroom unit, s...

This is it

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IF you still haven't seen "This is It", the behind-the-scenes documentary of Michael Jackson's rehearsals for what would...
October 29, 2009

How now brown cow? (Updated)

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(Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero announces decision to leave National People's Coalition in a press conference held at Club F...
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Scenes from a wedding

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THE bride was radiant, and the groom, dashing. It was a sweet and touching ceremony. We wish the couple all the best as they embark on a new...
October 27, 2009

Peace

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AFTER all the news and blogs about the more recent inefficiencies in government service, here's some good news for a change. Let's c...
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October 24, 2009

Move those relief goods Sec. Cabral!

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GOOD grief! If you haven't seen the photos of those relief goods just sitting at DSWD warehouse, click here . Good thing Ella's blog...
October 22, 2009

Have you seen this?

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HERE'S the actual video of the robbery that happened in the Rolex store at Greenbelt 5 last Sunday, Oct. 18. Afraid! This page requires ...
October 21, 2009

Entrepreneurship 101 from Manny Villar

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"Subdivisions in Las PiƱas not owned by the Villars are celebrating. The reason, they are now freed from Villar's water company wit...
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October 19, 2009

Rain rain go away!

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IT'S 4:26 a.m., Oct. 19, Monday. The rain is starting to pour again. I can imagine people who survived Typhoon Ondoy and Typhoon Pepeng ...
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No one to save us but ourselves*

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(Slums of Manila. Photo by Laine and Lucas at Travelblog ) "Our thoughtless throwing of garbage into canals and the remaining estuarie...
October 16, 2009

Surrendering to bliss

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THE province of Albay in Bicol doesn’t exactly conjure images of luxury and pampering. To most people, it just means the ever-rumbling Mayon...

My new guilty pleasure

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IF you like exceptionally creative musical arrangements of your favorite songs, excellent dance choreography, and well, screwed up teen-ager...
October 13, 2009

I am furious beyond words!

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Gibo delayed purchase of rubber boats by Aries Rufo, abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak | 10/12/2009 8:19 PM MANILA - Disaster-preparedness official...
October 12, 2009

If you still think the branded styro food package was a fake...

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...here are a couple of more photos to show how one presidentiable has been taking advantage of the Ondoy tragedy. For security reasons, I c...
October 10, 2009

Oct. 31, 2009 (Updated 10/14/09)

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(Photo from the WN Network ) PLEASE go out and register. Your country needs your vote. Please don't let this opportunity to change the ...
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'Depression is coming'

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(From the Washington Post via LB Now Ltd.) THE global economy is still in for rougher times ahead as the underlying problems that caused th...

From victims to survivors

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(Photo from http://www.annalyn.net/2009/09/30/typhoon-ondoy-the-long-road-to-rehabilitation/#more-2552">Ajay's Writings on the ...
October 08, 2009

Hot flashes! (3rd update)

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1. Just received a text from highly-respected Malaya columnist and political commentator Lito Banayo that Chizwiz's coming out party w...
October 06, 2009

Remember this?

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Well, read this . I couldn't help but cry over this little miracle. Thank you Lord.
October 05, 2009

Aga ikaw ba yan?

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THIS old video has been making the rounds of Facebook today. It shows actor Aga Muhlach expressing his frustration with government and corru...
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Another inspiring story

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BULLIED by teen gang members as a child, Efren Penaflorida and his team of youth volunteers help kids move away from a life of violence and ...
October 04, 2009

God didn't have anything to do w/ the Ondoy tragedy

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THE flooding from Typhoon Ondoy happened, because of poor urban planning and our polluted esteros. There were many victims from the flood, b...
October 03, 2009

It takes a village... (updated again, 6:36 pm, Oct. 5)

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At the offices of many civic groups and private organizations, hundreds of people showed up to volunteer in packing relief goods or going to...
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October 02, 2009

For foreign donors

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PLS. coordinate with the Philippine Embassy/Consulates in your respective areas and the Dept. of Social Welfare and Development for your don...

'Wag na kayong umasa sa rescue'-Gibo

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DISASTER czar Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro made this statement during a press conference this morning. That's bec. the government is...
October 01, 2009

Go eat your fro-yo!

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RECEIVED this notice in my inbox. I think it's a worthy cause. Eat as much as you can, it's healthy for you. Ey, Red Mango managemen...

I'm sorry, I have no sympathy for you (Updated)

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I JUST got off the phone w/ a Cabinet official who called me about my concern regarding donations by foreign groups of used clothing. Appare...
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