By BRYAN B. GARCIA, The Manila Bulletin May 1, 2012, 2:39pm MANILA, Philippines — Women and motorbikes have always been a good mix. The thought of long hair, red lips and a fine body to boot sitting on a fine-tuned machine built on power and speed sounds awesome and it’s almost always is. Although the idea of these words together might mean something unique to everyone, there’s always this idea of the feminine embracing the...

Oscar Oida is a mild-mannered reporter who turns into a crusader By MAAN D’ASIS PAMARAN/Contributor, The Manila Bulletin May 8, 2012, 12:59pm MANILA, Philippines – Unlike his childhood hero Superman, Oscar Oida is not up in the sky – but he is on the air. That statement would make sense to the millions of viewers of the GMA network, who tune in each night to keep abreast of the latest news. On “Saksi” and...

By BRYAN B. GARCIA, The Manila Bulletin May 15, 2012, 11:08am MANILA, Philippines — Biking, some would say, is more than just a sport or a hobby, it’s a lifestyle.  Because of the recent premium placed on fitness and wellbeing, more and more have been willing to adapt this way of life. Enthusiasts make it a priority to invest their hard earned cash on quality gear and spend their precious time on their bikes and on the road. While...