By Berniemack Arellano, on April 25th, 2010%
The chief of the Lopez Group of Companies, Oscar “Oskie” Lopez, tells the story of the family’s triumphs and trials through time. He traced his roots from the earliest of times in the late Spanish colonial era. With his rediscovery of his past, he researched more about the heritage of his family and its contributions to the Filipino society. He believes that looking into the past would strengthen the foundation of their family and the Filipino society. In his 80th birthday, the musical “Undaunted” was produced. It was played at the Meralco Theatre on April 23 and 24, 2010. Continue reading Undaunted: The Story of Familia Lopez
By Berniemack Arellano, on April 20th, 2010%
Since the advent of online social media and blogging in the Philippines, it has revolutionised the way people think, see the world and express themselves. For one, blogging has moved virtual revolution onto a new level of awareness and spreading ideas fast. Filipino bloggers came together to talk about or discuss relevant issues that bloggers face in today’s society in iBlog6: from SEO marketing, to political blogging, photo-blogging, advertising, legal concerns, community blogging and more. iBlog6 was held on April 16 to 17 at the UP Diliman’s College of Law.
Continue reading iBlog 6: Photos at the Annual Blogging Summit in the Philippines
By Berniemack Arellano, on December 26th, 2009%
Puto Kalabasa with Eden Cheese | Photo by Flowell Galindez
BACOLOR, Pampanga — Christmas is the time of the year for giving, sharing and togetherness. As part of the tradition we Filipinos do during Christmas, we celebrate the birth of the Redeemer by observing nine mornings…nine days of waking up early and hearing mass we know as misa de gallo or simbang gabi. Christmas isn’t complete without a sumptuous meal served, may it be simple or extravagant. This is how Filipinos celebrate life. Yet 2009 was a tough year for most of us Pinoys. A lot of us have felt the brunt of tragedies and catastrophes. But no matter how tough it is Filipinos find hope in Christmas. Continue reading Keso de Gallo: 9 Mornings with Kraft Eden Cheese
By Berniemack Arellano, on December 10th, 2009%
In a bid of raising awareness about HIV and AIDS infection in our country, Project Headshot Clinic together with Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), launched “Move” on December 9, 2009 at Greenbelt 5 Fashion Walk in Makati City. Niccolo Cosme, one of the finest photographers in the Philippines, was the one who took the headshots of famous and influential such as Dr. Eric Tayag of DOH, Congresswoman Riza Hontiveros, Wanggo Gallaga, Tim Yap, Kristine Hermosa, Carlos Celdran and so much more. Joining them also are the ordinary Filipinos who took their stand in raising awareness about HIV/AIDS issue in our country. Continue reading Move: AIDS and Awareness in the Philippines
By Berniemack Arellano, on December 6th, 2009%
Harapan The ANC Presidential Forum | Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN
Last 2nd of December 2009, the students of Manila’s university belt, together with the Filipinos accross the globe converge to watch and listen as the presidential aspirants give their wits, ideas and their platapormas as ABS-CBN’s presented Harapan: The ANC Presidential Forum from the Medicine Theatre of the University of Santo Tomas. Continue reading Harapan: The ANC Presidential Forum Tonight!

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