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Yoko Ono designed clothing for men inspired by her favorite parts of John Lennon...

Yoko Ono designed clothing for men inspired by her favorite parts of John Lennon's body. These designs were gifted to Lennon 43 years ago on their wedding day and only recently executed by Opening Ceremony. You literally need balls to wear these, especially the see-thru butt pants. People have mixed reactions to these clothes but id like to think that whether these inspire a derisive or genuine smile it contributes to Yoko's goal to see the whole world smile.

Some friends still lament the fact that I did not have my camera with me when Jo...

Some friends still lament the fact that I did not have my camera with me when John Lennon's widow, YOKO ONO, visited her childhood home that is presently the residence of the Philippine Ambassador to Japan. It was great to see the house from her eyes and memories. Thanks to Ambassador Manolo Lopez for the invite and for documenting this near famous moment. BTW the only painting in the house she noticed and liked was the Bencab hanging behind us on the right.

My Inquirer column today.Merry Christmas!http://opinion.inquirer.net/43441/the...

My Inquirer column today.
Merry Christmas!
http://opinion.inquirer.net/43441/the-first-christmas-tree-in-the-philippines


The first Christmas tree in the Philippines
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Pangasinan is supposed to have gotten its name from its famous gourmet product, a coarse, pinkish sea salt (asin) praised by discriminating cooks all over the world. Pangasinan, depending on your informant, means either “land of salt” or “place where salt is made.”

Maligayang Pasko! This delightful Christmas letter from Rizal to his nephew Maur...

Maligayang Pasko! This delightful Christmas letter from Rizal to his nephew Mauricio Cruz advises him to study well under the threat of "coscorrones" (being knocked on the head with knuckles or "kutos"). Rizal teaches Moris some English Xmas greetings but mispells one word, can you find it? Shouldn't Rizal receive coscorrones too?

Merry Christmas to everyone who interacts on this page. I'm sharing Jose Rizal's...

Merry Christmas to everyone who interacts on this page. I'm sharing Jose Rizal's drawing of a Christmas tree made in 1886 to illustrate his translation of Hans Cristian Andersen's "Little Fir Tree (Ang Puno ng Pino).

Found out only recently I'm Anvil Publishing Author of the Month. In case you ne...

Found out only recently I'm Anvil Publishing Author of the Month. In case you need Christmas gifts (to give or to receive) I hope you consider my books. Scroll down the page to see available titles.
http://www.anvilpublishing.com/2012/10/ambeth-r-ocampo/


Ambeth R. Ocampo « Anvil Publishing, Inc.
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AMBETH R. OCAMPO is a multi-awarded Filipino historian whose research covers the late nineteenth-century Philippines. He writes a widely read editorial-page column for the Philippine Daily Inquirer and moderates a growing Facebook fan page.

Now that the RH Bill has been passed with a clear majority we can get on with ou...

Now that the RH Bill has been passed with a clear majority we can get on with our lives. But before we turn the page we must find out the names of the 88 representatives who were conveniently absent during this crucial vote that divided the nation. Excused or unexcused absence--these congressmen should not be re-elected ever!

Contribution from Prof. Ed Tadem who took this picture in QC near St. Peter's Fu...

Contribution from Prof. Ed Tadem who took this picture in QC near St. Peter's Funeral homes (the one that advertises e-burol). It is alleged that the funeraria serviced those caught in the act.


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There is an exciting online publication called "The Manila Review" that carried...

There is an exciting online publication called "The Manila Review" that carried my essay in its first issue. Hope you will read and support it.

http://themanilareview.com/postscript-to-rizal150/


Postscript to Rizal@150 | The Manila Review
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WAITING for execution is not the best of times, even more so for the victim. Days before a bullet in the back snuffed out his life in the crisp morning air of December 30, 1896, Jose Rizal distracted himself in his prison cell in Fort Santiago by scribbling. Where are these papers that he wrote whi...

While all eyes were on Yoko Ono at the Tokyo launch of her men's clothing line,...

While all eyes were on Yoko Ono at the Tokyo launch of her men's clothing line, Maritess Lopez found her son, Sean Lennon, watching quietly from the back. This time I had my camera :)


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