IN my ripe old age of 35—19 of those devoted to the wonderful world of soft news reportage—I have, for the past several years, chosen to use the smug person’s phrase, “Been there; done that,” in a very positive context.
When I returned to my post as Lifestyle Editor of The Manila Times following my three-year sabbatical in 2010, I spent a few months doing the rounds of events to touch base with long-time friends and colleagues, and soon after began passing on invitations to my very young (and good looking) staffers. At present, these are my top gal and guy, Euden Valdez and Ed Uy (do take note, however, that our lone male member is slightly more advanced in months than I am), and tireless contributors Carla Bianca Ravanes and Sheila Mañalac.