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How A Diabetic Doctor Made The Switch to a Plant-Based Lifestyle

Five years ago, Dr. Edelita Jamis, an Internal Medicine physician, was suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes, allergies, gastric bloating, and being overweight during the height of her career in the U.S.A. Coincidentally, her husband, who is also a doctor, had diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, hypertension, a fatty liver, and so on. The consequences …

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No Bake Plant-Based Bean Brownie

SO Hot / By Bituin Aquino

Switching to a plant-based diet can be quite tricky because you have to look for healthier alternatives of the food that you usually eat. But with the help of Dr. Edelita Jamis, a doctor who specializes in Lifestyle Medicine, she shares with us her Chocolate Bean Brownies recipe that surely tastes like your regular brownies. …

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Celebrating APAIT’s 35th Year and Their Commitment to Serving the LGBTQ-IAS2+ Community

SO Hot / By Bituin Aquino

With over 35 years of serving the community, APAIT has certainly come a long way from where they started. APAIT, which originally stands for Asian Pacific Aids Intervention Team, began as an organization addressing the needs of Asians who were dying from HIV/AIDS. But over time, they have transformed to Access to Prevention Advocacy Intervention …

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Manila Luzon, Kataluna Enriquez, and many more at APAIT’s 35th Anniversary Gala

SO Hot / By Bituin Aquino

Recently, #SoJannelle was invited to APAIT’s 35th anniversary gala and charity fashion show for mental health, housing, and HIV/AIDS called “Sashay The Runway”. We were able to meet and catch up with some popular personalities who graced the red carpet such as Manila Luzon, Kataluna Enriquez, and Garth Garcia. Manila Luzon, a drag queen and …

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Immigration Issues Within the LGBTQIA+ Community & How Atty. John Perry Addresses Them

SO Informed / By Bituin Aquino

In this newest segment of So Informed, we sat down with Atty. John R. Perry, a managing attorney and certified specialist of Perry and Alznauer, who specializes in U.S. #immigration and nationality law. With more than two decades in business, Perry and Alznauer has been providing reliable and efficient service to the community and has …

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The Mestizo LA: Wearing a Piece of Heritage

SO Bold / By Bituin Aquino

Traditional Filipino clothing such as the Filipiniana and the Barong Tagalog are usually worn during special and formal occasions. But with the evolution of time and fashion, here comes a heritage fashion brand called “The Mestizo LA” which features traditional Filipino pieces revived to contemporary wear. Founders Gil Gabriel Gonzales and Robert Kolosso discuss the …

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Tristan Magundayao on Elevating Yourself with Higher+Higher

SO True / By Bituin Aquino

Hard work, determination, and eagerness to learn are some of the best qualities that a person can possess to achieve success. These characteristics are embodied by Tristan Magundayao, founder and designer of Higher+Higher, which is a contemporary womenswear brand that has a vision of elevating basic and everyday pieces through elevated style. Back in the …

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Ryan Jordan Aliason on Paying Homage to His Heritage Through OMAJ X

SO Hot / By Bituin Aquino

With the announcement of the release of Beyoncé’s newest album titled ‘Renaissance’, we highlight Ryan Jordan Aliason, the founder and vision holder of #OMAJX, who is known to have worked with Hollywood A-Listers such as Beyoncé herself, Lady Gaga, and many more. OMAJ X, his luxury streetwear brand, aims to pay homage to one’s sole …

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Justin Sergio Navarra’s Journey from Basketball to Fashion

SO Cool / By Bituin Aquino

So Jannelle TV takes pride in featuring different immigrants who are thriving in their respective fields. For this segment, we are highlighting Justin Sergio Navarra who has been making his name in the fashion industry. He is the founder and designer of Sergio Velin, a menswear contemporary brand whose pieces are referenced by Filipino heritage …

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Francisgum: A Creative Artist’s Immigration Success

SO True / By Bituin Aquino

June is #ImmigrantHeritageMonth. To celebrate and honor the contributions of immigrants, this So True segment proudly presents our very own Francisgum, one of SoJTV’s highly talented videographers. From working behind the scenes to bringing him in front of the camera, we sat down with him to talk about his immigration journey and pursuing his dream …

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