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Monday, May 30, 2016

Illuminate: Ignite the Light Presents the Rocky Gathercole Collection


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The Rocky Gathercole collection was presented at the Illuminate: Ignite the Light on May 27 at One Esplanade.

Rocky Gathercole, an ardent, plucky, provocative fashion artist, exudes his dazing ideas into his Avant-Garde designs. A highly aggressive fashion designer with a taste for the unalike, Rocky continuously stage inimitable works of art on the vogue runway. Rocky Gathercole has made a niche in Dubai and Saudi Arabia for more than 20 years now. And he has now brought his amazing and atypical designs back to the Philippines.

Started humble beginnings in Pasay City Philippines, and made a career move that would launch him further in the fashion world, he then moved to the Middle East joining Calash Haute Couture and quickly made great impressions that would turn heads by leading designers, models and artists.

Rocky Gathercole has taken part in the International Miami Fashion Week getting lauding reviews. He was invited to feature his collections in several fashion shows including in New York.
The future holds no borderlines for fashion extraordinaire Rocky Gathercole and is starting to break in the wedding scene with some of the most unique and dazzling wedding gowns in the world.

Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2016: The Arnold Galang Collection


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Philippine Fashion Week, (PhFW) is a bi-annual fashion week event held in Manila, Philippines. Dates are determined during the month of May, to showcase Holiday collections (instead of the autumn-winter which does not apply in the country) and again, during the month of October, to showcase Spring and Summer collections. It is the longest running fashion event in the country, and the largest fashion event held in Manila known as the "Olympics" of Fashion. The Philippine Fashion Week was founded by Joey A. Espino Jr and Audie Espino in 1997. They continue to lead the project as Executive Producers along with Espino brothers protege Conchitina (Tina) Herrera.

Filipino Designers such as Michael Cinco, Ezra Santos, Oliver Tolentino, Albert Andrada, Jerome Salaya Ang, Noel Crisostomo,Jeffrey Rogador, Sidney Perez Sio, EsAc, Pat Santos, Arnold Galang, Roland Alzate, Raoul Ramirez, Lyle Ibanez, Cherry Samuya Veric, Philipp Tampus, Junjun Cambe, Mixy Dy, Jian Lasala, Randall Solomon,Kaye Morales,Boyet Dysangco, Anthony Nocom, Eric Delos Santos, Cesar Gaupo, Robin Tomas, Lesley Mobo, Frederick Peralta, Ben Farrales, Pitoy Moreno and Aureo Alonzo have presented full collections on Philippine Fashion Week's dynamic Multi-Media platform.

Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2016 was held at Discovery Primea this May. This collection seen here showcases Arnold Galang's creations. Sticking to mostly black pieces, Arnold Galang still pulls off a well-thought collection with Coalescent Culture: The Peace Collection Series. Chiffon tops with embroidery and polka dot prints show that “he is putting focus on uniting diversified and creating something new from the union.”

Straightforwardly chic with monochromatic black–in his signature silhouettes and understated elegance–Arnold’s latest installment to his peace collection is a juxtaposition of independent expressions. With various textures and fabrications put together in a contrasting yet unified story, Coalescent Culture is elegant for the Holidays, with a great bold statement.

Videos: Interviews with ArtBGC Mural Festival 2016 Artists


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It was another art attack in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) as Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. (BAFI), LeBasse Projects and Honeycomb Communities, celebrates ArtBGC Mural Festival 2016, a 10-day mural festival featuring international and local artists to turn BGC's walls into public works of art.

Now on its sophomore run, ArtBGC promised to showcase more vibrant new murals and programs to make art and culture more accessible to BGCitizens.

They allowed us to have a one-on-one interview with the artists on different scheduled dates at their partner restaurants down at Burgos Eats by the Max's Group of restaurants (Yellow Cab, Teriyaki Boy and Pancake House) located at the Burgos Circle.

I had the interview opportunities with Andrew Schoultz, Nate Frizzell, Bunnie Reiss, and a Filipino artist who goes by the monicker of Trip63, and also with Anina Rubio, another Filipino who was assisting one of the main artists, Francisco Diaz.

All of the works of the artists were all stunning and visually delightful. It is true that they make the blank and plain looking firewalls of the BGC buildings really look a lot more interesting. It also gives people something to talk about as they all make their own interpretation of the meanings of each artwork. From big murals designed by artists like Andrew Schoultz, to smaller versions created by artists like Nate Frizzell, each one made these areas of BGC truly hotspots of masterpieces.

The video interviews are down below so please do watch them and learn more about these artists. I'm so sorry if I was not able to interview every artist that took part in these amazing project but I'm sure glad I was able to be somehow a part of the selected media who are now helping share their precious contributions to society.

Videos: Lubao International Balloon Festival 2016


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We took a lot of videos during the 3rd Lubao International Balloon Festival or #LubaoIBF2016 held at Pradera Verde located at Prado Siongco in Lubao, Pampanga and have posted some of the highlights during the same days between April 14 to 17, 2016 when we rode for the first time the hot air balloon and experienced the feeling of how it is soaring among the clouds and above the Lubao, Pampanga rice fields.

There were mixed emotions as we couldn't decide if we want to enjoy the view or take lots of phots and videos while up above the Pampanga sky. The heat of the flames the keeps the hot air balloon afloat was also somewhat distracting as we sweat so much that it was advised to have some water after a few hours up in the air.

Our balloonist from Spain was more than relaxed that he even opted to fly twice. We landed somewhere only to change tanks and flew again somewhere in Bataan. The second landing was a bit rough as we bumped into some tree branches, and our balloon making a "hop" during landing.

However, it was a very minor discomfort if we are to consider the overall experience. Since it was our first time to fly high and that the Philippine weather is really hot especially during summer, the morning flight was still not the most ideal as the balloons could have stayed longer and flew higher if the weather was colder in temperature.

But what would you expect from a tropical country like the Philippines. We are mostly known for our splendid beaches and not by hot air balloons. But Pampanga has surely made the Philippines widely known for having two hot air balloon events every year. Kudos to the organizers for putting us again on the map as a destination for hot air balloon festivals.

Carrot Man Jeyrick Sigmaton: The Next Asian Supermodel?


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This is great for a headliner statement: "Carrot Man" Jeyrick Sigmaton may just be on his way to become the next Asian supermodel.

Well, why not? The guy does have the looks and proud to be rooted from the Philippines, our beloved country where anybody can accidentally become a star if they have the looks that men and women would go gaga about...and all it took was just one viral photo that captured the hearts of Netizens and now he is for the world...ready to see his potential.

Netizens went ga-ga over a photogenic vegetable farmer in Mountain Province. This, after bakeshop owner Edwina Bandong posted on Facebook several photographs of the Igorot man carrying a basket of carrots, earning him the moniker "Carrot Man."

Jeryck Sigmaton has gone from an anonymous vegetable farmer to a famous apparel model. He is the face that launched a thousand clicks. He put Igorots back in the map! “Carrot Man” joins the likes of Kris Aquino, KC Concepcion, Matteo Guidicelli, and Alden Richards, who are also celebrity endorsers of the clothing brand.

What's next after wearing one of the collection of the internationally renowned designer Mr. Avel Bacudio on Boardwalkph Pictorial? Will his luck continue or is this just a fad until the next pretty face comes out of social media?

Badjao Girl Rita Gabiola Scores Photoshoot and Scholarship


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Dream comes true for a very special little 13 year old girl from Estancia, Iloilo who became social media's little darling. Sometimes dreams do come true. Online sensation Rita Gabiola, popularly known as "Badjao Girl," was treated to a makeover. This girl is a gem! She got really something special. Those eyes that need no explanations. It says everything. Beautiful in and out, and of substance, a rarity these days. From 0 to 10 real quick. That's what a 'good face' can do. 

She lands a scholarship from a sponsor, other promises of aid, and now check out her stunning photos below.

I hope help is provided, not only to Rita Gabiola, the Badjao girl who caught the attention of many because she's a beauty, but also to every native who wants to reach their dreams. As the song goes, "You know it's you babe..." When you photograph beauty today, it becomes a memorable past. Tomorrow's generations will be forever grateful of that ‪‎moment‬.

I'm happy for her. I could understand our fascination with aesthetics though I hope we can transcend that initial stage and seek meritorious system that will encourage the not-so-aesthetically gifted people to strive and be rewarded. I hope other Badjao children get the help they need through sustainable access to education and economic opportunities. May this media exposure help their tribes to have proper education, support, livelihood and other things that most of us have been experiencing.

Her only dream is to become a teacher someday and brings hope to the Badjao community and to help her family by getting viral through social media. There are always good things in store for all of us. We just don't know when they come. Just keep the faith for they will be provided in the most unexpected way.

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Videos: Harte Hanks MOA Launch


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Opening ceremonies including a small program, a ribbon-cutting and a media tour were held at the Harte Hanks’ BPO facility located at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex in Pasay City, Present at the event were Pasay Mayor Calixto’s representative, Atty. Ray Glenn Agranzamendez, Acie Arroyo-Cruz of IBPAP, Nikki Gilladoga, AVP of SM Prime, Butch Valenzuela of CCAP, Benjamin Chacko, Harte Hanks’ Head of BPO Operations and Jonathan Bondoc, Site Director ofHarte Hanks Philippines.

Moderator during the short discussion was ANC Anchor Ron Cruz.

The Pasay facility, situated at Five E-Com Center, consolidates both of Harte Hanks Philippines’ former primary and secondary locations and creates seats for hundreds of additional new employees.

The US-based firm’s Manila affiliate employs about 2,000 IT-BPO workers, majority of whom are assigned at its primary location in Fort Bonifacio, Global City.

Jonathan Bondoc, Site Director for Harte Hanks Philippines, said the company prides itself as a BPO with a low-attrition rate, or turnover of employees, focusing on in-house programs that engage, enable and retain personnel.

“Our employees generally stay for the culture and work environment we provide,” Bondoc stressed. “We pride ourselves in a culture that is inclusive and embraces diversity.”

Below are videos from the event:

Videos: Book Museum cum Ethnology Center Tour


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We were fortunate to be among the few selected to be part of the Book Museum cum Ethnology Center tour. This awesome underrated attraction is located in Marikina Heights and is hardly noticeable unless you take a closer peek of the insides of this establishment.

From the name itself, they offer not just a broad collection of rare books but also a great number of artifacts from both local and foreign sources which comprise their "ethnology center" part. They have three buildings of which two are sort of dedicated for the ethnology part, aside from the ladies dormitory at one building which they use as a source of income to maintain their collection.

You'd be surprised to find out that the owner, Atty. Dominador Buhain, of the Book Museum cum Ethnology Center is the same owner of the Rex Bookstore. But the bookstore came first, and the collection is a result of the owner's numerous travel in and out of the country which earned him the recognition as among the most traveled individuals in the world.

We decided to take videos so our readers would get an actual walk-through of the Book Museum cum Ethnology Center  so they could somehow experience the same amazement.

Of course, nothing beats being there in person so I encourage everyone to visit this place. Details can be found at their Facebook page or you can refer to our previous blog post about them.

The big bonus about the tour is that they packaged it with some lunch and snacks from two different restaurants. The organizers sure know how to pamper their guests.

Videos: Microtel by Wyndham's Quezon City Experience Tour


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During our stay at the Microtel by Wyndham Up Technohub branch, the organizers toured us around the tourist spots near the vicinity of the hotel. The first day afternoon was spent biking with the UP Bike Share founders within the grounds of the University of the Philippines (UP), but the following morning was a tour which included the Quezon City Memorial Circle where you can find the Quezon Memorial shrine with a 66-meter trylon monument at the heart of Quezon City's most important park, and the QCX, an interactive 'social history museum' also called as the Quezon City Experience.

Below is a series of videos which starts at a tour of the Microtel by Wyndham UP Technohub hotel and includes the walk-through of the destinations we mentioned. Though this is not how the tour exactly happened but I felt it was but right to begin the tour at our point of origin.

We used a GoPro Hero4 Silver as our action camera so the shots will be different from the usual video coverage we make.

Thank you to Microtel by Wyndham for organizing this fabulous tour which was just part 1 of our Quezon City hotels media familiarization tour. The second part was a tour of the Microtel Acropolis, their newest hotel branch just opposite Eastwood city, and boasts of being a "green" establishment. We will tell you more about that particular hotel on our next blogs. Sorry if it has taken too long to release the videos. We again encountered problems with our Internet Service Provider or telco so hoping that when the new president of the country finally sits in Malacanang, he will stand up and take action against these erring telcos tat could not provide satisfactory services.

Balik Tanaw 2016: A Pasig River and Cultural Heritage Experience


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In celebration of the 118th Celebration of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, PIA-NCR, in partnership with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC), and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), will conduct a river tour entitled Balik Tanaw 2016: A Pasig River Tour and Cultural Heritage Experience on June 8, 2016 (Wednesday), 8:30 AM.

The activity aims to create a community that is well-informed on the rich history of various cities in Metro Manila traversed by the Ilog Pasig as well as to increase their level of awareness on the importance and preservation of heritage sites, and rehabilitation of rivers and its tributaries (esteros).

Historians and tour guides will be onboard during the tour. Aside from this, various art activities such as kundiman and spoken word performances will be the major highlights of the event onboard.

The tour will originate at the Guadalupe Ferry Station (Dr. Jose P. Rizal Avenue, Makati, Metro Manila) and the end point will be at the Escolta Ferry Station. The Pasig River tour will take around one (1) hour from Guadalupe Ferry Station to Escolta Ferry Station. We were advised that taking videos/photographs along the Malacañang Area is NOT allowed.

There will also be a walking tour in Escolta, Manila. The Escolta Commercial Association, Inc. and Heritage Conservation Society will lead the tour in various museums located at Escolta. The walking tour is FREE however,donations are encouraged. The walking tour at Escolta will also take around one-hour.

Miss Tourism Philippines 2016 Grand Coronation Night Winners



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Congratulations to the Miss Tourism Philippines 2016 winners held on May 28 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila. Among the 42 official candidates, only a few were given recognition through special awards.

Miss Tourism World Philippines: Pangasinan Sharyl Diana Catchillar

She will be the Philippine representative to the annual Miss Tourism World pageant.

Miss Model of the World Philippines 2016: Cebu City, Ethel Abellanosa
Miss Model of the Universe Philippines 2016: Capas-Tarlac, Jean Tumang
Miss Bikini World Philippines 2016: Ibaan-Batangas, Krizsa Nicolitte Serquina

1st runner-up: Makati City, Jane Sotomayor
2nd runner-up: Rodriguez-Rizal, Karen Grace Atienza
3rd runner-up: Muntinlupa City, Quennie Marie Orbeta
4th runner-up: Pasay City, Joana Espiritu






Special award winners:
Miss Snap Travel: Palawan
Best in Swimsuit: Ibaan, Batangas
Best in Talent: Muntinlupa City
Miss Friendship: Pila, Laguna
Miss Best in National Costume: Dapitan City
Miss Lady Grace: Pangasinan
Miss Zen Zest: Pasay City
Miss Aqua Mineral: Manila
Miss Envy Body: Dapitan City



Top 15:
Zambales
Cebu City
Rodriguez-Rizal
Ibaan- Batangas
Palawan
Makati City
Tabuk City
Cagayan De Oro
Pangasinan
Dapitan City
Capas -Tarlac
Pasay
Marilao-Bulacan
Marikina
Muntinlupa


Special awards have been given to the following during their pre-pageant activities:

Darling of the Press: Ms. Patricia Kay Arabaca of Pampanga

Best Sta. Cruzan Gowns: 

Ms. Asmen Razul of Palawan; Ms. Aeriel Bartolome of Marikina City; Ms. Marlyn Dela Merced of Guinto,Marilao-Bulacan ; Ms. Sheena Mae Zaldivar of Dapitan City

Miss La Virginia Resort & Miss Kutis Filipina: Ms. Krizsa Nicolitte Serquina of Ibaan-Batangas

Miss Lima Park Hotel: Ms. Sharyl Diana Catchillar of Pangasinan


Below are some of the winning ladies in swimsuit:







*Photos from Fab Manila, Joy Arguil, Vanessa Velasco

We Got Whipped and We Liked It; Sugar Waxing for Eyebrow and Underarm


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You can remove unwanted hair quickly and easily with sugar waxing - a method that has been perfected at Whipped Sugar Wax and Body Scrub Salon.

This old-school waxing method is cheap, requires no heat or strips, and is as effective and less painful than conventional methods. The sugaring technique employs the use of a sugar paste or gel made from sugar, lemon juice and water. It is often credited as nature’s permanent hair removal.

It was my wife's first time trying out sugar waxing to remove unwanted body hair like those found in our underarms, and also to sculpt the eyebrows perfectly well by removing the excess or runaway hair around them.

Whipped is owned by Ms. Bing Fabi. They have three branches located at 3rd Floor, Ayala Fairview Terraces, 2nd Floor, Commerce Avenue Wing, Alabang Town Center and 2nd Floor, Eight Forbes Town Center. We visited the third one on May 17, 2016 for sugar waxing of eyebrow and underam for my wife.

Sugar waxing, or Persian waxing, is a method of hair removal that has been in use since 1900 BC. It is an old, tried and true way to wax, naturally. It is not as harmful as regular waxing because the sugar sticks only to the hair and not the skin. Sugaring is gentler to the skin and less painful than waxing. It doesn’t rip your skin off especially for those with sensitive skin. 

Miss Global Philippines 2016 Resorts Wear and Long Gown Competition Winners


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We would like to congratulate all the winners of the Miss Global Philippines 2016 Resorts Wear and Long Gown Competition held at Hannah's Beach Resort and Convention Center located in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte on May 28, 2016.

The final results shows candidate number 19, Camille Hirro, as the emerging top winner for bagging both Best in Resorts Wear and Best in Evening Gown, and the special award as Miss Hannah's.

The Miss Hannah's 1st Runner Up position went to candidate number 21, Janelle Olafson, while candidate number 23, Perlyn Ocampo, won the 2nd Runner Up award.

No. 19 Camille Hirro
Miss Hannah's
Best in Resorts wear
Best in Evening Gown

No. 21 Janelle Olafson
Miss Hannah's 1st runner up

No. 23 Perlyn Ocampo
Miss Hannah's 2nd runner up

Brigada Eskwela 2016: Tayo para sa Paaralang Ligtas Maayos at Handa


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Brigada Eskwela, also known as the National Schools Maintenance Week, will be on Monday, May 30, until June 3. In this regard, the Department of Education invites you all to help in making our neighborhood schools clean, safe, and disaster-free. Please bring cleaning materials such as grass cutter, guna, bolos, rakes, brooms as well as saws, hammers etc. as there would probably not enough tools to clean-up the school.

Brigada Eskwela 2016 will have a theme dubbed as:"Tayo para sa Paaralang Ligtas Maayos at Handa Mula Kindergarten Hanggang Senior High School".

Every year, people from all over the country volunteer their time and effort to prepare public school facilities for the opening of classes. We see this as an opportunity to manifest core values of Teamwork and Responsibility, and provide meaningful community work for all the people of the community.

All stakeholders are welcome to volunteer their services on these days. The school will appreciate it very much if volunteers with skills in masonry, carpentry, painting, electricity, plumbing, gardening and landscaping will extend their expertise during the Brigada Eskwela days. They would also welcome generous donors of cash or in kind such as paints, cement, plywood, etc on these dates. You may also help out by donating materials and equipment for our Junior High School and Senior High School program.

Oplan RODY: Rid the Streets Of Drinkers and Youth


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Men who violated the 10pm liquor ban, seen drinking on public places, are temporarily detained and made to do 40 push-ups at a police headquarters in Las Pinas.

Those who finished the 40 push ups were allowed to go home while those who haven't completed the punishment were jailed temporarily, the report said.

The mass arrests were made in line with “Oplan RODY,” a campaign named after Davao City mayor and now incoming president Rodrigo "Rody" Duterte or otehrwise known as "Digong."

At about 10:00pm, elements of the Las Pinas city police station led by PSUPT CONRADO N BUNYI, ACOPA together with PCI LIBRETO BUISAN, ACOPO with the full cooperation of Las Piñas City Force Multipliers under the direct supervision of PSSUPT JEMAR D MODEQUILLO, ACOP conducted "OPLAN RODY" (Rid the streets Of Drinkers and Youth) at Barangay CAA, Las Piñas City.

The said successful operation resulted to the rescue of 57 minors and the arrest of 2 Drinking in Public, 16 Half Naked and 8 for violation of RA 9165 (COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002). The number was said to increase to more than 100.
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