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One place worth going to—one that’s not far from Donsol—is the Panumbagan Sand Bar, a five-kilometer-long, tamarind-shaped islet in Pilar town that’s known for its fine, pearl-white sand.

Writer Isobel Diamond describes the city as a “medieval Spanish walled town at its heart; it is chaotic and seedy in parts—with strip joints and dwarf-wrestling clubs—but steeped in old-world glamour.”

The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) presented last Friday the new crown that the next Miss Universe and her nine immediate successors will wear, a partial result of what will be a decade-long partnership between the Donald Trump-owned organization and Czech Republic-based jewelry company Diamonds International Corp. (DIC) that they entered into in July 2014.

By Alvin I. Dacanay Today, January 26, many Filipinos here and overseas will watch the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant to see if our delegate, 27-year-old entrepreneur Mary Jean “MJ” Lastimosa of North Cotabato province, succeeds in what her immediate predecessors failed to do: win the prestigious title that the Philippines last won in 1973.

By Alvin I. Dacanay Is Batman going to triumph over a 40-year-old “virgin” and Sherlock Holmes? Do everybody’s “friend” Rachel and June Carter Cash have a chance against Sarah Palin? Would a Birdman soar or a Boy further grow in stature? Is everyone going to check in at The Grand Budapest Hotel? Film fans will learn the answers to these …

Leanne Italie / The Associated Press New York—With lots of easy breezy makeup, minimal jewelry and loose hair, the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards opened the awards season with a red carpet chock-full of sparkly metallics, bright whites and dramatic reds.

By Cherie Mercado Santos Last part The moment the sun rose on that lovely Sunday morning, my husband Mike and I were halfway through our breakfast at our charming hotel in Aix en Provence and ready to explore what’s said to be two of the most beautiful villages in France.

Jocelyn Noveck / The Associated Press The actor’s recent success doesn’t surprise the dean of his former acting school; That would be James Lipton, host of Bravo’s Inside the Actors Studio, who auditioned Cooper when he was a student at Georgetown.

Since his surprising election on March 13, 2013, Pope Francis has attracted an astonishing amount of attention from people who are awed by his simplicity, modesty and indomitable will. Not surprisingly, this has led to an almost insatiable demand for books and other published materials on the popular pontiff.

CHEF MOM / Adoree Chong-Uy As we welcome the New Year with every taste bud satisfied, while still craving for more festive delicacies or sweets, we would like to spread the spirit of gratitude as we tackle questions about well-loved Christmas goodies.