Senyora Bettina Caballero. That was my character in Batang Quiapo. I was in this daily primetime show for eight months but, sadly, my family—the Caballeros—was tragically massacred by the Montenegros end of September! So I decided to leave the Philippines last Oct. 15. But instead of heading out to be back in the arms of my beloved husband Roger (Pullin), after staying in the Philippines for 15 months, due to work plus other matters, I informed Rog that I wanted to take a short trip to see my son Robin in New York City. It was so timely because Robin was going to participate in the 2nd Annual Filipino Comedy Festival on Oct 19. He took up Comedy Writing and was on his 10th performance, which was limited to four minutes only! Seven comedians participated. Bakit ganun? I know he's quite good, pero bakit mas ako ang ninenerbyos before he stepped onstage?! Thank God all went well, and I thought he was second or third best, but that's just Mommy's opinion. Syempre ganyan ang Nanay.
While in NYC, I had dinner in nice restos with various friends. Also had the honor of getting a one-hour solo interview as guest of billionaire Loida Nicolas-Lewis for a podcast in her posh apartment at 5th Avenue with a stunning view of Central Park. After the session, she said, "I have never laughed so hard in a long time!" Palagay ko naaliw siya sa mga quips and anecdotes ko sa buhay.
After the interview, Robin and I went to see The Roommate, starring Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone—a well-written play on deception and friendship. Really enjoyed it!
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November 10, 2024 من The Philippine Star.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November 10, 2024 من The Philippine Star.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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Phl curlers to receive cash incentives
The Philippine men's curling team of Marc and Enrico Pfister, Christian Haller, Alan Frei and Benjo Delarmente will receive P2 million in cash incentives from the government for their historic win in the just concluded Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China.
UP, FEU Lady Spikers Off to Flying Start
University of the Philippines needed the full, five-set route to overcome a short-handed University of the East, 25-18, 26-24, 24-26, 13-25, 15-13, that set in motion its campaign in UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball at the MOA Arena.
Lusso: Where Margarita Forés taught us to fly
Walking into her newest restaurant, Lusso at The Podium, the song \"Volare\"—meaning \"to fly\" in Italian—plays softly. \"I want guests to feel transported,\" said Gaita.
BuCor lobbies for Asean prisoner swap
Following the transfer of drug convict Mary Jane Veloso from Indonesia to the Philippines last year, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) is pushing for the adoption of a policy that would allow individuals imprisoned in any Southeast Asian country to be repatriated to their home countries to serve their sentences.
Ostapenko ousts Swiatek; Sinner banned
Three-time defending Qatar Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing 6-3, 6-1 defeat by Jelena Ostapenko in the semifinals on Friday, her fifth loss in as many meetings with the mercurial Latvian.
Russian drone damages Chernobyl plant's radiation shield
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that a Russian drone had caused significant damage to the radiation containment shelter at the disused Chernobyl nuclear power plant overnight.
Ayala Land Premier sees robust demand
Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) continues to see resilient demand for luxury residences, with Ayala Land Premier recording P4.7 billion in sales in just the first week of February.
Tollways Going Full Cashless on March 15
Motorists must install a radio frequency identification (RFID) sticker on their vehicles to pass through tollways starting March 15, in line with the government's policy to transition to cashless payments, the Toll Regulatory Board announced yesterday.
US seeks more invested, enduring ties with Phl
The United States under the new Trump administration is looking to further strengthen its bilateral relations with the Philippines, not only in terms of security but also in other possible areas of development.
WHAT'S NEXT FOR CUP OF JOE?
It may take a while for the euphoria to die down. The Joewahs who witnessed \"Silakbo,\" Cup of Joe's explosive, exciting, vastly entertaining and really packed two-night stint at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last Feb. 8 and 9, are still over the moon in ecstasy.
