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ADVOCACIES OF MISS PHILIPPINES EARTH 2017 CANDIDATES
A designated home office helps telecommuters focus on the task at hand and shift into 'work mode'
WORK FROM HOME THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A ‘HOME OFFICE’
EFFORTS for environmental protection and conservation could feel overwhelming to a person who has neither help nor background. But these five Miss Philippines Earth 2017 candidates tackle this difficulty by pursuing environmental sustainability through urban advocacies meant to inspire others to do more for the place they live in. With the help of Merrell’s latest collection 1SIX8 AC+, they prove that a single step can go a long way.
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ELINE REYES is a freelance travel journalist who’s been working from home for two years. Maybelle Gormate is a graphic artist who gets her job done at home since 2013. Both employees consider their residence their office as well. But once they’re at their workspace, their focus is on the task at hand and not on what’s happening in the living room or whatever is cooking in the kitchen. Thanks to electronic gadgets and the Internet, telecommuting is now easier than ever. In fact, it seems more efficient to work at home what with the timeconsuming traffic weary workers face on a daily basis going to and from their workplace. A 2014 study by US software company VM Ware Inc. found that 73 percent of Filipino employees said working from home was ideal for them. IDr. Iriss Mangio But not all telecommuters have the luxury of having a designated area in their house that they can call their “office.” “In Metro Manila spaces tend to be smaller so it’s really a challenge to create a home office,” SM Home assistant vice president for Marketing Tom Castañeda told MS Young Life. Despite of that, Castañeda, who also works from home, emphasized the importance of setting up a work area. Tom Castañeda “I think it’s really important to have a designated working area because when you work from home, there are gazillion distractions. [But] having a workspace where you can say, ‘from 9 to 6 this is where I’m gonna be,’ can feel like you’re working in an office even if you’re at home,” opined the marketing executive/design magazine associate publisher. Prior to setting up her home office, Reyes used to work on her laptop while lying in bed. “It wasn’t very productive,” she admitted. Now she works in a small corner of her bedroom where, she said, whenever she sits in front of her desktop computer, she can easily focus on working. Gormate, meanwhile, shared that her designated home office in her living room “creates a mindset that I am at work, not at home.” Suffice it to say, a designated workspace helps the two telecommuters shift into “work mode.” But is it possible to have such a space if you live in a, say, studio-type condo unit? Interior designer Iriss Mangio said it’s possible. Citing a past project wherein they created a small office space for a 22-square meter unit, Mangio explained, “you can transform your living room or a small space in your bedroom, [and put] a small table where you can set your computer and all the things that you need.” Castañeda suggested alternating your dining table as a desk or using a multifunctional coffee table that transforms into a viable
Hang framed artworks or encouraging prints on walls to inspire you to work hard
Road safety and discipline
While Metro Manila traffic is a serious issue that must be dealt with efficient urban planning, Miss Olongapo Kim De Guzman starts from the ground by advocating for disciplined partnership between drivers and pedestrians to help minimize traffic. She says street walkers should cross on the proper lanes and pedestrian crossings, while drivers must be mindful on the road, follow traffic signs, and respect fellow motorists and pedestrians.
work counter. “If you live in a studio, use what you have,” he advised. He added that the size of a home office is not as important as the atmosphere it offers. “It doesn’t have to be a big area, just find a space in your home where you can feel comfortable, you have the least amount of distraction, and you can feel like you can be the most productive,” said Castañeda. He suggested picking a spot where natural light comes in and adding elements, such as background music or artworks, which could help you be creative and work hard. As for the design, Castañeda said it all depends on whatever fits your style, mood, and personality. “At the end of the day, you would want to be in an area that’s warm and inviting to you,” he concluded.
Urban gardening
If you don’t have a chance to join a reforestation project, start growing small plants in your garden. Miss Dauin Negros Oriental Cheysen Fabriquer Capuno is leading the charge towards sustainability with urban gardening. Doing this may help improve oxygen circulation in your home, while brightening up your place. Turn to E2
HOW TO COP LOISA ANDALIO’S #FOTD RISING star Loisa Andalio is indeed a face to watch out for. Whether she sports a “no-makeup” makeup look or goes full-on made up, her selfies on Instagram always rake in thousands of “likes” from her fans. Aside from genes
and everything else that’s necessary to maintain that pretty face, find out how you can cop Loisa’s everyday #fotd (face of the day) using her favorite makeup products. Loisa evens out her skin with Ever Bilena Powder Foundation in Soft
Beige and Light Natural shades. Once the base is covered, she brushes a few swipes of Ever Bilena Blush in Raisin. In highlighting her sultry eyes, Loisa skips eye shadows and goes for a swipe of Ever Bilena Matic Eyeliner in Hazel Brown. She finishes off her
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Minimize use of nonbiodegradable materials
Plastic waste has been a long-time problem, but something that could be difficult to address considering plastic’s benefits. Miss Tayabas Lea Laano hence encourages the use of reusable objects instead of opting for disposable ones. Use tumblers instead of one-use water bottles, stainless utensils in place of plastic spoons and forks, and cloth bags instead of plastic bags; and say 'no' to plastic straws.
The first batch of dog food and cat food donation for the abandoned pets in war-torn Marawi has been turned over to the command center for distribution
FOR ABANDONED PETS IN MARAWI
Creative recycling
Miss Parañaque Sofia Jane Panapanaan is on a mission to make recycling more colorful and fun to everyone. Instead of throwing things away, she suggests 'upcycling' them into crafts that can be used for a different purpose. For instance, transform old jeans into bags or make key chains from soft drink bottle caps.
Healthy lifestyle
Being a beauty queen is no easy feat; it requires beauty, brains, and a fit physique, reason why Miss El Salvador City Elizabeth Amahan is a strong advocate of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. But it doesn’t mean enrolling yourself to an expensive fitness center (although, that would help). For instance, a simple day tour to your nearest local park can offer an opportunity to be active, or walk instead of taking a ride when going to nearby destinations. To know more about 1SIX8 and Merrell’s partnership with Miss Philippines Earth, visit Merrell Philippines on Facebook and follow @merrell_ph on Twitter and Instagram.
A HOPE
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OT only people are affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Marawi. As residents evacuated the area, some pets were sadly left in the crossfire.
Abandoned dogs, cats, and doves were seen roaming the streets of Marawi searching for food and shelter. Driven by their survival instincts, many dogs were seen carrying bones, not minding whether they came from a human body; other starving canines were seen passing around a stray cat to eat until concerned media respondents shooed them away—the cat eventually died due to severe wounds. Animal rescue groups were alarmed by this dire situation, and took action almost instantly. One of these animal rescue groups is the Save Animals of Love and Light or Save ALL. Save ALL admins gathered and came up with “Marawi Animal Mission Operation,” a project to collect dog and cat food donations that they can send to Marawi. Through the combined efforts of admins and volunteers, the group was able to repack and send 80 kilos of dog food and 12.5 kilos of cat food—the first time pet food donations were sent to the war-torn city. Financial donations from Kaye Advincula, PBS, and MC Chacha covered half of food cost, while some of those shipped were borrowed from Save ALL shelters. Group admins Ruby Bautista and Niko Gabriel Salgado, with caretakers Robin and Jimmy repacked and sorted out the food. A group of scholars from the Australian Global Alumni Philippines also helped the team. On June 30, Dr. Dahlia M. Valera of the Iligan City Veterinarian Office took in the donations and made arrangements with the military command center in Marawi. According to Save ALL’s Desiree Carlos, Divina Suson of Sunstar Balita brought the donation to Marawi and turned them over to the Philippine military. Soldiers on ground have started leaving pet food in corners where abandoned animals are hiding and in areas where they can easily see the food. Following the successful first shipment, the Save ALL team will
once again send 100 kilos of dog food and 27 kilos of cat food with the assistance of the office of Senator Nancy Binay who agreed to include pet food donations in relief goods that will be sent to Marawi. Other donors who helped financed this project were Angela Thakur, Sheila Salao, JNS, Izzy Tish, Althea Prudente, Niwre Rossi Schumacher, Cholo, Liz Miguel, Keng Gatchalian, and Mimi Escueta. “Many thanks to Doc Valera, Anna Felicia S. Alagar of the Australian Alumni Global Network, and admins Ruby Bautista, Niko Gabriel Salgado, Sheila Sawit, Toni Mariz Munar, Anna Mozelle Liberato, and Maricel Mondejar of Save ALL for working on this project,” Carlos said in her post on Save ALL’s Facebook page. Go to Save ALL: The Public Forum to find out how you can help.
Dr. Dahlia Valera of the Iligan City Veterinarian Office (rightmost) receives the donation from Save ALL. With her in photo are Rosa Apag, Dr. Jesus Flor, Dr. Luisa Quidlat, Leila Nunez, Daryl Buhion, Lito Macapil, Emeliana Pacana, Joy Iglupas, Paulino Dechos, Melecio Actub, and Jantzen Dalisay
PET LOVE STORIES PET TALES
BY DESIREE CARLOS
Avery Paraiso with his two-yearold adopted dog Kani
ALMOST two years ago, he saw a pup with soulful eyes and fell in love. Avery Paraiso, known to many as Khalil in the TV show Encantadia and a commercial model, brought donations to the rummage sale of Save Animals of Love and Light (Save ALL) with his mom Holly and sister Ariel in August 2015 to help raise funds for injured and sick animals. He went home hopeful that the pup will eventually be their family’s pup. His mom, Holly, remembers asking Save ALL officers then if they had a pup for adoption. Two asong Pinoy (aspin) pups—Kani and Sunshine—were just found abandoned on a vacant lot in a subdivision in Quezon City, thus, admin Maricel Mondejar accompanied them to the shelter nearby. Avery found himself drawn to Kani. “Those soulful eyes melted his heart,” Holly recalls. After the screening, which included an interview and home visit, Save ALL approved the adoption and the
Paraiso family welcomed its new member. They waited for two months as Kani also had to finish the series of vaccination. But for Avery and the rest of the family, it was worth it. At first, Kani was fearful. He and Sunshine were abandoned at 6 weeks old. Who would not be anxious and fearful when left to fend for one’s self at such a young age? Knowing Kani’s history, Avery was more than willing to give Kani the attention he needed and wanted. This, despite his busy schedule then as a finalist of GMA’s Star Struck Season 6 where he got the award for best in acting. Avery would even bring Kani to his room and let him sleep with him after a tiring day. Kani slowly warmed up to all the members of the family as he was (and still is) showered with love. Holly says, “Now, he is so joyful to greet us in the morning and asks for attention.” Kani’s love story with Avery continues to this day. He is one of seven other dogs who freely roam in the Paraiso’s home. Another beautiful love story between a pet and a human started 10 years ago. Continued on E3
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WHAT’S POP AND WHAT’S NOT?
THE BEST AND THE WORST OF 2017 SO FAR By Sundy Locus
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E’RE already halfway through 2017 and with the year at its midpoint, it’s high time to look back at the previous six months of the cinematic calendar. The pride of the passing year continued in 2017 as fresh and fiercer films took over the limelight. A few of them made money and some of them did not.
The flop Extra Service The story revolves on the amazing adventures of Aw (Arci Muñoz), Em (Coleen Garcia) and Gee (Jessy Mendiola), who are mild-mannered massage therapists by day and fierce secret agents who solve crimes by night. They are then tasked to embark on a top-level secret mission to retrieve the precious “Perlas Ng Silangan” in exchange for their lives and freedom. But this plot didn’t make much of an impression as the film only managed to earn P28 million, a figure that failed to impress even the big bosses of Sklylights and Star Cinema.
The pop My Ex and Whys From its star-studded cast, cliché plot and Pinoy humor, the hugotPiolo Pascual and Yen Santos in “Northern Lights” filled film hooked a massive viewership that earned the LizQuen-topbilled movie a whooping P341 movie on its closing week making it Northern Lights: A Journey to Love-Northern Lights the biggest local film of the year. The film, like everyone knows, is the Like the aurelia borealis that the film failed to show, its box office perlove team’s most successful movie to date. My Ex and Whys hit P31.5 formance missed the list of the best performing films in terms of box million on its opening day, and the figure increased to P100 million office gross. The collaboration film Star Cinema and Regal Films was a three days later. Another milestone was made as the film crossed over big production but it only earned…gasp… P200,000. So, what hapthe P200-million-mark in just 13 days. pened to Piolo Pascual’s star power? Luck at First Sight The failure of Jericho Rosales and Bella Padilla’s film is somehow surprising. With the success of their individual films Walang Forever and Camp Sawi, it was expected that the film would make it well at the tills but its box office figures say otherwise. Oh, we stand corrected! No figures were released. Perhaps, Viva Films was too embarrassed to even announce the film’s box office failure.
Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo in “Can’t Help Falling In Love”
Can’t Help Falling In Love KathNiel reestablished itself as one of the country’s most prominent love teams with this blockbuster film from Star Cinema. Can’t Help Falling in Love raked in P33 million for its opening day, making it the highest-earning opening Black Saturday Filipino film to date. On its 13th day, the film grossed P200 million locally, and on its 24th day at the commercial theaters, the film grossed P300 million. Bela Padilla and Jericho Rosales in “Luck at First Sight”
PET TALES... From E2 Leslie Carlos, a former commercial model, welcomed mix breed Amanda into her life then and their love story continues to bring wonderful moments to this day. All moments are treasures for Leslie who says she cannot say one moment with Amanda is more memorable than the other. She says, “All moments with her are memorable.” She adds that Amanda taught her that “getting a pet is like getting a child. It’s not easy. You have to be committed to taking care of a pet. I don’t go on long layovers because I don’t like leaving her for too long. Parang baby talaga. “ Leslie advises new furparents to “prioritize quality time.” “Go on walks if you can because it’s a great way to bond with your pet,“ she says. She also warns against giving table food. “There are so many ingredients in our food that are not good for dogs. If they’re not used to getting table food, they won’t bother you for it,” Leslie says. Leslie also stresses the importance of giving dogs a complete check-up yearly “even if they seem healthy.” Since Amanda is a senior dog, Leslie has her checked twice a year.
IS SONG HYE KYO PREGNANT?
and Arci Muñoz started strong at the tills with a 7-million-peso opening gross. Can We Still be Friends? paraded the love team’s chemistry with its quirky plot and a question that brought viewers together: “Can exes really be friends?” Although no official box office figures were released after it’s opening day, the film is one of the films this year that made more money, including Our Mighty Yay, that made a killing at the box office during its first week of commercial release.
Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano in “My Ex and Whys”
Can We Still be Friends? The highly-anticipated sophomore film of Gerald Anderson
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Amanda thought Leslie that taking care of a pet is a lifetime commitment
SARANG. Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo surprise their fans with wedding announcement
FOLLOWING the announcement that South Korean superstars Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo are tying the knot in October, pregnancy rumor also started spreading around. But the “Song Song Couple” was quick to deny this rumor. In a statement, Song Hye Kyo’s talent agency, United Artists Agency said, “This rumor is completely groundless.” The wedding announcement of the Descendants of the Sun stars came to be a big surprise. Although people see them together numerous times, the couple had not admitted the real score between them until recently when they officially told their fans that they are getting married. The 31-year-old Song Joong Ki recalled how he was able to develop a friendship with Song Hye Kyo while doing the megahit series that eventually led to a romantic relationship. “I recently had the honor of participating in a production that could let me shine. It was such an amazing experience to me because I received so much undeserved love. During that time, I made a precious friend who eventually became my lover,” says the actor. He then revealed that they decided to spend their lives together “in the beginning of 2017,” and continued, “In order to begin a new life where we can get through difficult times together, Song Hye Kyo and I have decided to get married on the last day of October.” The actor also asked for understanding on why they had to keep their relationship a secret. “I think a lot of my loving fans would’ve been taken aback by the sudden news. I wanted to tell everyone earlier, but I had to be cautious because it was a decision that involved two people and their respective families,” he appeals to their fans. Meanwhile, Song Hye Kyo, 35, also asked for her fans’ understanding. She said, “I think many of you would’ve been surprised by the sudden news. It may appear as if I lacked consideration for my fans, but I hope you will understand my intentions.”
She is glad she does this as Amanda’s comprehensive blood test showed she has elevated liver enzymes. She had no symptoms of a liver ailment at all. “I wouldn’t have guessed. She looks great,” Leslie says. Because her condition was detected early, Amanda is now being treated so that her liver will regenerate. Leslie hopes to spend more awesome moments with her adorable Amanda. KANI AND AVERY. AMANDA AND LESLIE. These are just two of the many inspiring and beautiful love stories I have come across. There are other love stories waiting to be told: Stories of how a dog taught a child about kindness and compassion, how a dog tried to warn an owner of an illness way before the illness was detected, how a cat filled a single woman’s life with love, among others. Pet owners, adopters, fosters, rescuers, DO TELL US YOUR STORY. Do share with us lessons learned, memorable experiences, funny moments, among others. You can also write your story in Filipino. Please email your love story (3-5 paragraphs) with two clear colored photos to daycarlos28@yahoo.com. My co-animal lovers, your love stories will hopefully inspire others to be more kind, loving and compassionate towards ALL animals and help create another love story. We will feature at least one story every Sunday starting in October. Have a blessed day, everyone! Namaste!
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STARS CONVERGE
AT THE FIRST EDDYS By Nickie Wang
John Lloyd Cruz as Raffy
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HE Eddys is set to be a starstudded night, and with Edu and Luis Manzano as hosts, it’ll no doubt be a feel-good and funny one as well. Tonight at the Kia Theater, the red carpet will be rolled out to welcome the stars from the country’s biggest networks and talent management agencies including the love team James Reid and Nadine Lustre, who will also open the show. Viva artists Ella Cruz and Julian Trono, and Kapamilya stars Yassi Pressman and Arjo Atayde are taking prime spots with their respective musical numbers, too. The two-hour awards show, which will honor the best talents in the local movie industry, will see a production number headed by singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid, Concert King Martin Nievera and rising pop divas Morissette Amon and Klarisse. The singers will pay tribute to the late OPM legend Willy Cruz. The roster of celebrities who will present the various awards to be given out includes top-caliber and award-winning actor and actress Christopher de Leon and Lorna Tolentino with rising young stars AJ Muhlach and Phoebe Walker, comedian Empoy Marquez, Alessandra de Rossi, couple Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez, love team and former Pinoy Big Brother housemates Edward Barber and Maymay Entrata, TV stars JC Santos and Bela Padilla; young love team Elmo Magalona and Janella Salvador; and actresses Cristine Reyes, and Jodi Sta. Maria, to name a few. Special awards will be handed out to Director Lav Diaz (Manny Pichel Award), TV host/columnist Boy Abunda (Joe Quirino Award) and Regal Films matriarch Lily Monteverde (Producer of the Year). The Eddys is mounted by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd), a non-stock, non-profit organization of entertainment editors from the country’s top broadsheets and tabloids. The awards is the group’s way of encouraging Filipino filmmakers, producers, writers, actors and other allied artists in the Philippine movie industry to continue pursuing their passion of creating films that mirror the realities of our society. “Given our collective experience and many decades of chronicling the careers, artistic processes and success or failure of actors, directors, producers and other players in t h e
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Father and son tandem Edu and Luis Manzano host the awards show
Philippine movie industry, we felt that we are in a distinctive position to hand out sound and sincere recognition of the best in filmmaking of the past year, and eventually inspire everyone in the industry to take pride in their craft and continue to enrich the Filipino talent,” said Lifestyle and Entertainment editor and SPEEd President Isah V. Red during the announcement of the nominees last month. The nominees for the Best Film are: Pamilya Ordinaryo, Ang Babaeng Humayo, Everything About Her, Saving Sally, and Die Beautiful. Vying for top acting honors are Nora Aunor (Tuos), Vilma Santos (Everything About Her), Charo SantosConcio
Young chanteuse Morissette Amon joins OPM icons in a grand musical prod
(Ang Babaeng Humayo), Hasmine Killip (Pamilya Ordinaryo), Ai Ai delas Alas (Area) and Jaclyn Jose (Ma’ Rosa). While the Best Director race is a tough competition among acclaimed filmmakers Jun Robles Lana, Die Beautiful; Lav Diaz, Ang Babaeng Humayo; Avid Liongoren, Saving Sally; Joyce Bernal, Everything About Her; and Eduardo Roy, Pamilya Ordinaryo. Written by Nash Torres and directed by Arnel Natividad, The Eddys is a joint production of Viva Live and ABS-CBN. Show will start at 7 p.m. and will be telecast on ABSCBN. Sarah Geronimo as Aprilyn
BIGGEST LOVE TEAM.
Top Cosmo Bachelor James Reid and FHM Sexiest Woman Nadine Lustre will open “The Eddys,” a twohour awards show and entertainment spectacle.
Viva artists and rising love team Julian Trono and Ella Cruz
THE SEXIEST MULAWIN
MACHISMO OVERLOAD. Derrick Monasterio transforms into a winged creature in a trending episode of “Mulawin Vs Ravena.”
MOVIE TEASER RELEASED
DERRICK Monasterio is giving people many reasons to call him the Kapuso Network’s hottest property, literally and figuratively. It was a TV moment for the 21-year-old actor when an episode of Mulawin Vs Ravena featured him being tortured. He was tied upside down and repeatedly plunged into water. The young actor claimed that no double was used in doing the scene, although it was the same reason why he fainted on the set. Amid his exceptional performance in this episode, it’s not the reason why people are talking about him and why the entire World Wide Web was so abuzz about the actor of late. In the same episode, shown on July 3, his
character Almiro turned into a full-bloomed Mulawin. His memory eventually returns and now remembers his mother Alwyna (Heart Evangelista) who pulled out his ugatpak thus leaving a root in his back. “It has the makings of every gay’s fantasy: A piece of cloth slowly removed, a sculpted bod heavily oiled, and then that long exposure to make thy gay-manity drool,” one article says about the scene when Derrick’s wings emerged making him look like more of an archangel. Following his transformation in the series, he will be called Rodrigo by Lola Consuelo (Nova Villa), after her real son’s name. Later on, he will regain his Mulawin abilities as he is the destined next “sugo” after his late parents.
FINALLY, the teaser for Finally Found Someone, John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo’s first movie together in four years, was released on Thursday, and fans couldn’t help but rave about it. The two-minute clip from the much-anticipated flick introduces the character of Sarah, a woman who found herself heartbroken after being left at the altar. We see Sarah wearing a wedding dress, walking through the crowd at Bonifacio Global City, and crying over a guy named Randy. John Lloyd’s character sees her and is amused. The scene then cuts to Sarah sitting at a house. She gets up to hug a guy holding a bouquet of flowers, thinking it’s Randy. The two almost kiss, when Sarah’s character embarrassingly mistakes Lloydie’s character for her exfiance in front of several people. Finally Found Someone, which was initially had a working title Dear Future Husband, is apparently not a continuation of the screen couple’s blockbuster movie series, which spawned A Very Special Love (2008), You Changed My Life (2009), and It Takes A Man and A Woman (2013). The romantic comedy is directed by Theodore Boborol, the same director behind MMFF 2016 top-groossing Vince & Kath & James.
Lloydie and Sarah G in a scene from “Finally Found Someone”