How Many Words Do You Need to Know in a Second Language?

I studied French when I was in high school. Back then, I didn't really take it seriously and just studied it for the sake of passing. Bu...

Best of the week: Leave EDSA, Gloria, Taylor and the Biebs alone!

Anorexic of the week: CGMA MANILA, Philippines - Former First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo told  The Philippine   STAR  that his wife, Pampa...

Best of the Week

Catholic scandal of the week: Vatican forces Benetton to pull Pope Benedict kissing ad MANILA, Philippines - The Vatican is showing no love ...

Best of the Week: Finding Ramona, tapping Georgina, and giving it up for Gaga

Beauty queens of the week: Gwendoline Ruais  and Dianne Necio MANILA, Philippines - This week, Gwendoline Ruais finished as first runner-up ...

Going back to my roots.

I've always been a writer. Ever since I was a kid, I've been keeping journals on and off. I'd write in a notebook for several mo...

Made in China: Accomodations

We stayed at Li Jing Hotel, a three star hotel in Hankou Lu. I convinced my mom to stay in a cheaper hotel so that we could maximize our mon...

Made in China: East Meets West (Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, Xintiandi and CPC)

Shanghai is a beautiful mix of old and new. They keep temples with elaborate Oriental designs amidst the steel and glass cosmopolitan buildi...