Ching M. Alano
Ching Alano likes to say she’s an “old hand at newspapering.” She landed her first job as a reporter straight out of UST Journ School and spent almost three decades on the Lifestyle staff at Philippine Star. She’s covered the whole range of subjects for Star, from dog shows to health and celebrities; and interviews with politicians, three of whom became president.
The Promise of Magical Sunsets at Crosswinds Tagaytay
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Coming home to East Bay Residences, your nearby city address amid nature
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Those of us living in the crowded city long for a place we could call our personal space, surrounded by the comforts of life and the warmth of home.
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Makati is inarguably one of the most coveted prime addresses in Metro Manila.
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For young, upwardly mobile couples starting a family and millennials treading a new, exciting path into adulthood, buying their own home is a lifelong dream. It can be stressful, unnerving,...
SMDC builds homes with world-class master planners
SMDC (SM Development Corporation) is an acronym that speaks of luxurious urban living. Those imposing SMDC properties that happily dot the metro’s bustling skyline never cease to amaze. You’ll find...
Creating a new work world as people return to the office
Rise and shine! Time to drag yourself out of bed and get ready for work. Yes, work at the office and not at home, which served as your instant office...
Patio Madrigal: Where the past meets modern lifestyle
Then and now, if there's one place people would like to live in, it's Roxas Boulevard, home to Manila's elite and today's much-sought-after address. The Roxas Boulevard of my youth...
Dynamic ‘can-do’ lifestyle awaits at Avida’s Centralis Towers
Life in the big city can be a never-ending rat race and being in the middle of the action gives you a competitive edge. Luckily, soon to rise along Taft Avenue...
Future-proofing real estate with fortitude and faith
Nothing could be more down-to-earth than investing in real estate. A wise man shares this gem of advice: “Don’t wait to invest in real estate. Invest in real estate and...
Life is sweeter with Pasteleria at Alviera Country Club
As the crisp cool breeze suddenly caresses you, you know you're no longer in the hot, flat, and crowded city. You're at Alviera Estate in Porac, Pampanga (just one-and-a-half-hour drive...
Ching M. Alano
Ching Alano likes to say she’s an “old hand at newspapering.” She landed her first job as a reporter straight out of UST Journ School and spent almost three decades on the Lifestyle staff at Philippine Star. She’s covered the whole range of subjects for Star, from dog shows to health and celebrities; and interviews with politicians, three of whom became president.
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