tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41617243193319251962026-06-26T21:40:27.577+08:00Every person has his own story. For every face there is a unique life and experience. It doesn't matter what skin tone people have or what they eat...what matters is the lesson we get from their story. Faces and Colors speaks of life's tapestries. Your story might be another person's inspiration.minihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17363070037446407223noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4161724319331925196.post-70881730917429213002009-06-27T15:54:00.004+08:002009-06-27T16:01:25.416+08:00

No other single artist has surpassed what he did during his time. Now, the King of Pop is dead. But he will always be remembered for his voice, his energy, his history, his passion, his life. A truly influential icon of his generation, Michael Jackson deserves his title as the King of Pop.It was year 1983 when I first heard his name. My eldest sister has gone gaga on his hit album with the songs

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There is no doubt. It is undisputable. Our very own Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao sealed his mark in boxing history.His brutal left hook that literally brought Ricky Hatton to sleep is indeed one for the books. The Pacquiao-Hatton fight will definitely be a center of talks in the boxing world in the next decade.What made Pacquio’s victory even sweeter is the fact that Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Hatton

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Hot, hot and chilly hot. That is Jamie Foxx to me. His brilliant act for the film Ray earned him respect as a serious actor. He is one of the few African-American actors who won the Academy Award for Best Actor.His portrayal of Ray Charles’ life is indeed moving and powerful. I love the movie. I love the Ray Charles character and I love Jamie. Great talent.He made his film debut in the 1997

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Literally following the footsteps of Jesus Christ. Every Good Friday, for 23 years now since 1986, Ruben Enaje made it a practice to commemorate the life of Jesus and thank God for his “second life” by being nailed in the cross.San Pedro Cutud in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga became famous worldwide because of the hundreds of flagellants and the nailing in the cross as a re-enactment of the

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(Myrna Bituin with husband Jose Bituin)If there is one entrepreneur who can catch a peso in thin air, that would be Myrna Bituin, owner and founder of Betis Crafts. For those who are not familiar with Betis Crafts, it is one of the most-successful companies in furniture design and manufacturing. Betis Crafts is now exporting to Europe and other parts of the globe with their state-of-the-art

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(Luciano with the late Pope John Paul II. Photo from jci)If there is one person I know who definitely deserves to be in this space, that would be Victor Jose “Chichos”Luciano, the president and CEO of the Clark International Airport (CIAC). Luciano is the best man to stir the firm developing the Diosdado International Airport (DMIA). Unlike his predecessors, he has the utmost intellect,

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For pop princess Sarah Geronimo, dreams indeed come true. If you dream hard enough and you work hard enough, chances are you will get what you want. They say life is all about passion, persuasion and attitude.Sarah or Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo in real life is a girl who came from a poor family in Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines. Before becoming a professional singer and actress, she joined

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Just like us, he has daily obligations. He works like anybody else. He has two daughters to feed and to send to school. His wife already died last year.She was 23 when she died. He married her when she was only 15. Just like any other couple, they had a few issues but generally lived happed and peacefully.But unlike us, Ricardo Lansang is a small man living in a big world. He only stands four (4)

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(Photo from sciencemag)Among many scientists working on environmental protection and marine life culture, a Filipina made it to the top list of Time Magazine. A holder of PhD in marine science and an author of about 50 peer reviewed papers, Jurgenne Primavera is a special woman with extraordinary intellect, passion, vision and judgment.Primavera is very well respected and known for her works in

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They are building a statue of Mother Mary taller than the Statue of Liberty. It is the talk of the town, especially to the Catholics. It is being built as a sanctuary to the faithfuls seeking remedy for their ailments and answers to their prayers. It will be the home of Father Fernando Suarez, the now famous Filipino-Canadian healing priest.Father Suarez hails from Taal, Batangas. He is 41 years

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Even in darkness, a little voice can spark a light…That is Charise Pempengco. In the midst of quandary and hopelessness for many Filipinos, she became an inspiration.Her fame began when she was discovered by Ellen Degeneres and Oprah Winfrey on YouTube. With a voice that is as powerful as Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli, Charise Pempengco is a born diva.Her latest stint at the

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Artist. Singer. Legendary master rapper. Songwriter. Musician. Producer. Actor. Director. Host. Businessman. Designer. Model father. Loving husband. Exemplary citizen of his time for he dedicated most of his songs to advocate for nationalism. An idol with substance.   A victim of Leukemia. Born October 4, 1964. Died March 6, 2009 The whole Filipino nation grieves with the death of a

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If there is one person in the world that has the most influence among people right now, that would be US President Barack Obama.The first African-American to be elected in the most powerful and influential country in the globe, Obama is not only an inspiration to many but also a face of hope.His greatest challenge could be to reach the White House. But equally challenging is the responsibility

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Cathy is a 29-year-old mother of three. She is working in Dubai right now. She is one of the millions of OFWs in Middle East. She used to work with me at the Pampanga Provincial Government. There are two words that remind me of her – outgoing and problematic.Her life to begin with is full of heartaches. Abandoned by her former husband, she was totally devastated for years. Leaving her was already

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He is the Pambansang Kamao (national fist) of millions of Filipinos all over the world. His life is inspiring to many. He became a living hero to the poor and a hope for the Filipino athletes.He is now a world personality. He has NBA and celebrity fans. For a 30-year-old diminutive boxer, Manny Pacquiao is indeed very special. Winning numerous titles in the world boxing arena, now he is about to

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Pain. Sorrow. Grief. Actually, there is no exact wordto express what his family experiences right now. He was taken too soon. And sadly, in a way that is very difficult to accept.Julian Carlo Miguel "Amiel" Alcantara was killed in an accident inside the Ateneo de Manila University parking lot recently. He was run over by a speeding van driven by Ma. Theresa Songco Torres.Amiel was only 10 years

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A 20-year old Filipina ballerina was killed in United States. I don’t know her. I don’t even know how she looks. All I know is her name. Beatrice Mary Saludares. She was hit by a car on Route 24 in Harford County, Md.She was part of the Washington Ballet Studio’s Company tour for the 2008-2009 season. According to the ballet company’s artistic director, Mary was a beautiful dancer and a “radiant

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I love his show. He makes me feel life. He gives me inspiration to learn more about other people – their food, their life, their culture.Unlike other travel journalists, he doesn’t seem boring to me. No scripts. No rehearsals. Just plain, factual, candid, and bold Anthony Bourdain.I am a fan. Yes, I would admit that. I am not even sure what made me love this guy. Maybe it is because of his superb

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He was born from the rich clans of Henson, Suarez and Tayag in Pampanga. He is the president of Mother Earth, one of the pioneer meat processing firms in the region. But unlike other meat processors, Mother Earth stands up to its name.Renato “Abong” Tayag Jr. or simply Tatang Abong as we dearly call him is not only an entrepreneur but likewise an environmentalist, agriculturist and advocate of

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He loves cars, especially his Ferrari miniatures. He is bubbly and naughty. He is likewise sweet but don’t touch his cars. Because once you do, you’ll be sorry. He can be too loud and furious!That’s my two-year old son, Boy2. He literally sleeps with a car in his hand. I just hope that he will get something out of his fascination with cars someday. He could become a car builder, car racer or a

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During the 2007 elections, his name could have been mistaken for a “saint.” Many said that he came at the right moment when the people of the province of Pampanga were looking for an alternative candidate to stand for righteousness and good governance.His victory over the known politicians was quite phenomenal. Many stood strong to fight for his sweet victory. Many painstakingly watched the

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When he speaks, everybody listens. He is not afraid of anyone even that may be the President of the Republic of the Philippines. A genuine advocate of small entrepreneurs, environment protection and preservation of culture, Ruperto Cruz is one voice that is so powerful.When no one dared to speak against the ill-effects of Henry Sy’s SM City Clark to the local traders, Cruz stood up and fought. He

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(Photo from Pinoyweekly)He came out to expose corruption. He named the biggies who allegedly collected millions of pesos grease money from the NBN-ZTE deal. He showed moral courage to reveal the truth. He gave Filipinos hope that moral recovery is still possible even in a very corrupt bureaucracy like the Philippine government.But his 15 seconds of fame was very short-lived. The following days

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(Ronalie and first-born child, Stephanie)“Love is blind”. This could be the most common saying about love. But others would argue that love is not really blind, it is rather profound. It is not blind because a person in love sees something that other people cannot see.True enough. Last February 14, when

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This is my late friend Dante Fabian. He was only over 40 when he died last year. He likewise died as a bachelor. I worked with Dante in the late ‘90s until 2004 at SunStar Pampanga, a local daily. He was a very good writer with a very bad habit – he doesn’t sleep at night.Dante is up most of the time between 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. He stays with the local police in Angeles City. He would always get the

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