Entries from June 2009

June 17, 2009

Generation Kill: the other side of the story

By Nickie Wang/ Manila Standard Today
It got the whole world’s attention, and we have heard different stories of people, civilians and servicemen alike, about the military invasion that led to the second Gulf War or more popularly known as the Iraq War.
So many questions have been asked about the real motives of the world’s most [...]

June 12, 2009

Judy Ann is happy 24/7

 

By Nickie Wang/ Manila Standard Today
Everybody is wondering how is Judy Ann feeling now that her surname is spelled as Santos-Agoncillo. The answer is: contented and very happy.
A month after her much talked-about wedding with Ryan Agoncillo, Judy Ann made a recent public appearance and answered all the questions people are dying to ask her.
At [...]

June 5, 2009

Encouraging kids to learn science

By Nickie Wang/ Manila Standard Today

How does a seed grow? It germinates, becomes a seedling then becomes an adult plant or tree. Science books can give a pretty fair description of the whole process with terms a student can memorize. But experiential learning is different; it involves complete understanding not just by memorizing the entire [...]

June 3, 2009

When less is really more

By Nickie Wang/Manila Standard Today
How can “less is more” be possible?
A lot of people asked when a couple of billboards along Edsa were seen with the catchy tagline “Less is More.”
Because the huge ads didn’t indicate the product or service being advertised, the white and pink balloons gave us the idea that something wonderful will [...]

June 2, 2009

Back home with Gary V.

By Nickie Wang/ Manila Standard Today
When asked if pursuing a political career ever crossed his mind, Gary Valenciano’s answer was a big “No,” punctuated with conviction. He has his own way to selflessly touch other people’s life and that is through his talent and passion for music.
Gary V. will stage a two-night concert at the [...]