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SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017 Isah V. Red, Editor
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Bernadette Lunas, Issue Editor isahred@gmail.com.ph
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WHAT YOU FEEL By Bernadette Lunas
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UR teenage to early adulthood could be considered our fashion formative years. During this period we discover various styles, decide which suits our preference and personality, and display a part of ourselves through the clothes we wear.
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TO ENSURE SAFETY DURING DISASTERS NATURAL disasters cannot be controlled, others cannot be predicted. Despite this, and because of this, it’s only important that we take precautionary steps to mitigate its adverse effects. LPG company Solane presents four basic things we must do in our household to ensure that we’re safe and ready once a natural disaster hits us.
More than art, fashion is a language, a self-expression. One’s outfit is more than a fabric that covers his body, it is who he is and what he feels, or as Miuccia Prada once said, “What you wear is how you present yourself to the world.” Such is the theme of this year’s Ayala Malls’ Style Origin. Style Origin is an annual fashion event that showcases the latest trends in clothing and accessories from homegrown and global brands with outlets in Ayala Malls. The fashion event, entitled “Emoticonic by Style Origin,” takes cue from the favorite form of expression of today’s youth: emoticons. Youthful vibe was teeming during the fun fashion show at Greenbelt on Aug. 16. Fresh styles for toddlers, pre-teens, teens, and young adults were showcased during the first leg of Emoticonic by Style Origin. A variety of casual wear, activewear, and semi-formal ensembles from brands including Anne Klein, Asics, Banana Republic, Cotton On, Kikay, Lacoste, Mango, Marc Jacobs, Cotton On Kids, Gingersnaps, Mothercare, Osh Kosh, Marks & Spencer, Miss Selfridge, Onitsuka Tiger, Puma, Religioso, Tommy Hilfiger, Springfield, Topman, Topshop, Warehouse, XOXO, and Zara were highlighted. Turn to E2
Prepare an emergency kit
An important step in preparing for unforeseen events is having an emergency kit ready for you and your family. Basic supplies kit should include: a gallon of water per person per day for the next three days, three-day supply of food, flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, seven-day supply of medicines, multi-purpose tools, cell phone with chargers, family and emergency contact information, copies of personal documents, extra cash, blankets, maps of the area.
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Know what to do in case of fire
FUN FASHION. Ayala Malls' Style Origin 2017, entitled Emoticonic, encourages the youth to express themselves in the clothes that they wear. (Photos from @iloveayalamalls on Instagram)
Some of the common causes of fire, especially during natural disasters like earthquake, are faulty electrical and gas lines. If you are caught in an establishment engulfed by fire, vacate the area immediately and ask for help. Do not hide in closets and small spaces, and remember to stay low and crawl as it is easier to breathe in a fire if you stay low. Turn to E2
TEAM MANILA CLAWS PGS 2017 CHAMPIONSHIP
From left: Dong-A Pharma Philippines country manager Won Tak Son, president Amen Say, AVP for Global Business Dong Lee-Hoon, and general manager Choi Junho
IN A stunning display of strategic offensive plays, Team Manila Eagles, via reverse sweep, annihilated the Mineski League of Legends to claim the Bacchus Pro Gaming Series 2017 championship title at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on July 30. Team Manila Eagles was undefeated during the best-of-five series highlight finale of the Rampage 2017 event. On top of winning P300,000, they will also represent the Philippines in the Garena Premier League regional competition. Rampage 2017, which is now on its sixth run, is touted as the biggest and grandest annual convention among LoL community players and fans.
Summoners of all ranks and specialties enjoyed the jam-packed, day-long event, which featured fun activities including a cosplay competition, a Merchandise Caravan (for limited edition and exclusive LoL items), and a Celebrity Show Match featuring cosplay queen Ashley Gosiengfiao, Jack Reid, Sam Concepcion, Riot Spiffy, and Sinio Cagasan, among others. The event was hosted by Bacchus, the leading energy drink of Korea, for the second time. Dong-A Phils. president and CEO Amen Say said Bacchus is greatly pleased to sponsor the return of Rampage in the country. Turn to E2
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WEAR...
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It featured styles currently sweeping young fashionistas today and trends we expect to hit the streets soon such as patches (on everything), millennial pink, printed tops, print on print, cut off denim shorts, ripped jeans, and slip dresses. Sneakers remain the footwear of choice, and several ‘70s trends such as bell bottom pants seem to be making a comeback this year. Leading the fashion show were some of the trendsetters of this generation. LA Aguinaldo, Santino Rosales, Marco Suarez, Claudio Gutierrez, Mauritius Joseph Loosli, and Joshua Desequera presented various styles for men. While Adela Mae Marshall, Tricia Santos, Maureen Schrivers, Aryanna Epperson, and Jodilly Pendre showed how to have fun in chic ensembles. The next Emoticonic by Style Origin is happening at TriNoma (Sept. 3), Solenad (Sept. 9), Alabang Town Center (Sept. 10), Market! Market! (Sept. 16), and Harbor Point (Sept. 17).
'50 Years: A Glorious Journey to Greater Heights' coffee table book narrates the history and contributions to the country of Fatima Hospital and Our Lady of Fatima University.
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4FromTIPS... E1 Plan your escape routes and safe places
It’s important to have a sketch of your house so you know how to immediately get out when disaster strikes. Establish and record location of your meeting area, and be sure to practice this with your family members.
Be informed
Know the hazards within your community, and ask the local authorities about the emergency plans and warning signals. Being informed will help you gather a detailed plan for your own household.
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“Following the success of last year’s LoL event, which had gathered more than 10,000 attendees, Bacchus is again honored in bringing ‘energized’ play to Filipinos by throwing its long-term support to the growing LoL/e-sport gaming community in the Philippines,” enthused Say. He continued, “It has remained our main thrust, to focus on e-games. Bacchus, in fact, is the first energy drink brand to fully support esports/e-gamers.” Say also announced its partnership with Mineski Infinity, a premier cyber cafe network brand owned and managed by Mineski. Prior to the epic PGS finale, officials from Dong-A Korea led by assistant vice president for Global Business Dong Lee-Hoon, country manager Won Tak Song, and general manager Choi Junho, together with Amen Say and COO Eugene Say launched on stage SKT T1 Faker, a popular celebrity gamer in Korea as the official Bacchus endorser.
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GLORIOUS GOLDEN YEAR
HEY say all things start from a vision.
Our Lady of Fatima University (then Our Lady of Fatima College of Nursing) was a dream of Jose Olivares, the co-founder of Fatima University Medical Center. The school, beside the hospital, was planned to serve as a training ground for nurses and midwives. Fifty years and thousands of graduates later, OLFU and FUMC continue to develop healthcare providers through their legacy of excellent education and compassionate value formation. OLFU consistently produces board top-notchers, while the FUMC is the only ISO-certified hospital with modern facilities in the Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela (CAMANAVA) area. The two institutions commemorate their 50th founding anniversary with a special edition coffee table book entitled “50 Years: A Glorious Journey to Greater Heights.” The coffee table book, according to its author Robert Bjorn Santos, narrates the history of OLFU and FUMC from their humble beginnings to where they are now, through the perspective of the people who were and are part of them. “Our published materials are quite limited so we interviewed people such as retired employees, alumni, family members, scholars, current students, and faculty,” Santos told MS Young Life. Santos, who’s also an OLFU alumnus and one of the university’s administrators and board of trustees, said they asked these people about their most memorable moments, how they ended up working in Fatima, and the learning and experiences they remember most. The book also articulates the numerous accomplishments of Fatima as evidenced by the various recognitions and accreditations it received here and abroad. It also details the expansion of the university from Valenzuela to Quezon City, Antipolo, Pampanga, and Nueva Ecija; and the medical center from Valenzuela to Antipolo. Furthermore, it summarizes the contributions of the institutions in the field of research; and its impact in society through quality education, healthcare, extension services, scholarships, and charitable works of the founders and current administrators.
Santos said the coffee table book is a follow up to Fatima's photo exhibit staged during its 45th anniversary. In celebration of their golden year, they also launched the SPARKS (Synergizing Partnerships in Advancing Research Knowledge and Services) International Academic Conference of OLFU. The international conference is set on Sept. 15 to 16 at the Novotel Hotel in Cubao, Quezon City. The event brings together global and local academicians and professionals, all aligned to the theme, “Fusing Strengths in Building Academic Diplomacy in Higher Education in Asia.” SPARKS’s registration is accessible at www.sparksconference.com. For more information on the institutions, visit www.fatima.edu.ph for Our Lady of Fatima University and www.fumc.com.ph for the Fatima University Medical Center. -BL
Author Robert Bjorn Santos in the middle presents the coffee table book to Dr. Caroline Enriquez and Dr. Yvonne Guevara
A FURRY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION PET TALES
BY DESIREE CARLOS Train your children in the way they should go and they will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6
Rhodora Lao and her daughter Sabine celebrate their birthdays with rescued dogs and cats of Save Animals of Love and Light
I am honored to have met parents—Rhodora and Dennis Lao—who have been living this reminder. They have trained their children well. With daughters Shannen and Sabine, they decided to celebrate their birthdays in a unique, lovepowered way: They visited 56 rescued dogs and cats of Save Animals of Love and Light (Save ALL) in three small homes, carried and hugged them, and gave them treats. They also donated food, medicine, soap, and shampoo for the 11 rescued animals who are still in the clinic and for the 56 rescues in the homes. Sabine turned 14 last Aug. 18, Shannen turned 18 last July 26, and Rhodora celebrated her birthday last July 10. A happy, happy birthday to Dennis who is celebratContinued on E3 ing his birthday today.
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Two Door Cinema Club frontman and vocalist Alex Trimble
“Ang Manananggal sa Unit 32B” follows the story of a lonely woman (Ryza Cenon) with dark secrets falling for a broken-hearted guy (Martin del Rosario) amidst mysterious murders in the city.
A MODERN TAKE ON FILIPINO FOLKLORE By Sundy Locus
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ANANANGGAL sa unit 32B can be anybody’s love story... until it isn’t. With its simple boy-meets-girl premise, the opening scenes subtly paved way to the spark of a blossoming romance between Jewel (Ryza Cenon) and Nikko (Martin Del Rosario),two lone strangers who, by fate, met by living in the same apartment. The sudden shift of scenes from delicate to daring, however, inherently destructed the film’s sweet façade; replacing it with a bold and modern portrayal of a Filipino folklore that everybody is familiar of. Director Prime Cruz, in his second movie, exquisitely challenged the cliché and opened up a world often overlooked by hundreds of portrayals of manananggals and other mythical creatures- the humanistic side of these so-called monsters and their struggle to fit inside a world entirely different from theirs. The cinematography is definitely a stand-out in the movie. Tey Clamor’s use of dark and electric hues complemented well with the mysterious narrative of the film. Its color grading along with the efficient use of music to intensify the emotions of the characters and highlight the riveting scenes is refreshing in a good way. The play of shadows to imply the way Ryza kills her victims is highly effective- both on essence and as aesthetic. The minimal depictions of her transformation intensified the scene where she changed completely as a mananananggal. Nestor Abrogena Jr.’s excellent production design along with the tinge of CGI sealed the deal in delivering the pivotal moment. The chemistry between Ryza and Martin in the film is also something worth mentioning. Manananggal sa unit 32B shows Ryza Cenon’s prowess as an artist. From her mysterious character to the controversial masturbation scene, her genuine portrayal of Jewel flawlessly showed her character’s battle against her fate and her internal conflicts as a human.
Ryza Cenon and Martin Del Rosario star in "Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B," one of the films in the inaugural Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino
The hours-long spectacle was opened by American singer and Grammy winner, Grace Martine Tandon, who is better known by her stage name Daya. The teen singer performed her Billboard 100 chart-toppers “Hide Away,” and “Don’t Let Me Down,” a collaboration with EDM superstar The Chainsmokers. Next to perform was Dua Lipa, a London-raised singersongwriter and model of Albanian. Dua Lipa, who began her music career at 14, started recording covers for YouTube and Soundcloud, continuing those early rap and R&B influences by tackling tracks from artists like Chance The Rapper. During the concert, she made everyone jump to their feet with her hits “Be The One,” “Hotter Than Hell,” and her current single “Blow Your Mind (Mwah).” Dua Lipa was then followed by DNCE and then by the Irish alt-indie favorite Two Door Cinema Club. The band, which is currently on tour for its third album, is behind the hit songs “Are We Ready? (Wreck),” “Bad Decisions,” and “Gameshow.” The band is composed of singer Alex Trimble, guitarist Sam Halliday, and bassist Kevin Baird. Next big act to hit the MoA Arena stage was the 19-year-old Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson who trended on Twitter with 1.5 million tweets right after the concert. “Thank you Manila. Thank you for cheering on and for giving me so much energy last night. I can’t wait to be back,” the singer twitted early morning on Friday. Larsson gained national fame for winning the 2008 season of the Swedish version of Got Talent. She released her debut EP, “Introducing,” with the hit single “Uncover” in 2013. Thereafter she released the singles “She’s Not Me,” “Carry You Home,” and “Rooftop,” which all reached top 10 of all major music charts in Europe. – Nickie Wang
Martin Del Rosario, on the other hand, is promising as a lead actor. His natural and easy-going performance as Nikko blended well with Ryza’s. Meanwhile, Vangie Labalan’s humorous depiction of Lola, however, completed the chemistry. The trio’s interaction made the film more realistic, peppered with effortless kilig and humor. Overall, Manananggal sa unit 32B delivered more than what it promised. With its right mix of darkness, solitude and mystery, the film narrated a love story that showed the viewers what’s beyond the kilig- it is the struggle of finding yourself and confront the uncertainties life has to offer. International singing phenomenon Zara Larsson
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Dennis looked for most of the items in the wish list of Save ALL, a task that we believe is a great service to the Lord because one is helping His helpless but loving creations—the dogs and cats. We are delighted that there are parents like Rhodora and Dennis, and kids like Sabine and Shannen who are compassionate towards animals, specially to those in need who were pulled out from illness-ridden pounds, from the streets where they were hit by vehicles or are dying of an illness or hunger, and from abusive owners. We thank them and bless them. The more people understand that dogs and cats have feelings and ask only for kindness, the more our world will be wrapped in a positive energy— that thing called Love—that heals us all. We are glad that the young are now joining hands with older folks in creating a better place for animals. May their number increase. Have a blessed Sunday everyone! Namaste! (Photos by Paolo Jose C. Salgado, Anna Mozelle Liberato, Rhodora Lao and Niko Gabriel C. Salgado)
Cassie, a beagle who was bred till she was four years old, has discovered the joys of being held and kissed.
Sabine gives a treat to Pandora, a mama dog who would have been put to sleep with her six 10-day old pups in a pound last year.
Sabine meets Santi, the odd-eyed kitten who was thrown in a trash bin when he was only a few weeks old together with his brother Seb.
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‘IN THE MIX’
MUSIC FEST CAPTURES MILLENNIAL HEARTS The "Dangerous Woman Tour" is the third concert tour of Ariana Grande, in support of her third studio album, Dangerous Woman (2016)
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‘DANGEROUS WOMAN’ IN MANILA By Nickie Wang
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T’S exactly two years ago when pop chanteuse Ariana Grande “bangbanged” Manila by staging the Philippine leg of The Honeymoon Tour where she performed the hits culled from her second studio album, My Everything (2014), and paid tribute to Whitney Houston and Madonna. After winning the hearts of people around the world by returning to the stage just three weeks after a suicide bomber attacked her concert in Manchester in May, the petite millennial Mariah Carey is back in Manila, more polished, mature and experienced, to treat local fans with her Dangerous Woman World Tour. The 24-year-old pop princess is arriving today from Bangkok via her private jet for a concert tomorrow at the Mall of Asia Arena. While security details have not been specified as of this writing, they are expected to be similar to that of Britney Spears’ Manila concert in June. That means, security will be extra tight even the PNP has already expressed their cooperation following the deadly attack after her concert in England in May. At the venue, there will be no meet-andgreet (just what like happened in Seoul six day ago), and concertgoers will not be allowed to bring big cameras and big bags. But of course, fans are going to the “already sold-out” concert and will not be disappointed on what their idol will dish out.
As seen in the previous legs of the concert, Ariana is expected to go big on production. The enormity of the catwalk, end-to-end video wall and extravagant staging for the Dangerous Woman Tour can easily dwarf an artist of lesser caliber. But not Ariana, of course. She will perform against a stunning backdrop of lights and pyrotechnics perfectly set to the beat of her hit songs – but make no mistake, all eyes are on her. While Ariana is known for her powerful vocals, the pop singer also proved that she’s got game when it comes to belting out high notes while being lifted, spinned and flipped. In this concert tour, she made dancing in 6-inch heels look effortless. The 100-minute concert will feature more than 20 hits such as “Bad Decisions,” “Side to Side,” “Bang Bang,” “One Last Time,” “Problem,”and “Focus,” to name a few, has everything: from laser effects, and hydraulics, to pink balloons falling from the ceiling. A party bus will also be on site to give fans a taste of how to live like Ari while on tour. Dangerous Woman Tour kicked off in Phoenix, Arizona, with concerts taking place in 84 cities in 28 countries. Since the announcement of her concert tour, Ariana fans’ excitement has been mounting on Twitter, with photos and videos of concert highlights and what they can expect from the multi-platinum young diva. After the Manila concert, Ari will be visiting Hong Kong, Taipei, and F1 Grand Prix in Singapore as part of the Asian leg of the concert series.
MILLENNIAL CHANTEUSE. Known for her four-octave-anda-note soprano vocal range, and the whistle register, Ariana Grande has been regarded as the biggest diva of her generation
JAK ROBERTO IN NEW SITCOM
“Abs ng Bayan” Jak Roberto gears up for another TV project on GMA Network
GMA Network teases fans with another surprise as “Abs ng Bayan” Jak Roberto and the Meant To Be boys are rumored to go back on the boob tube with a new sitcom following the massive success of their rom-com series. “We are already talking about the project. It’s not going to be a soap, more like a sitcom,” Jak said in a recent interview. Rumor has it that the comedy show will be similar to Palibhasa Lalake, a popular TV series from the other network that ran from 1987 to 1998 and was directed by Johnny Manahan. Its original cast members were Joey Marquez, Richard Gomez, Miguel Rodriguez, Gloria Romero, Cynthia Patag, Amy Perez and Carmina Villaroel.
The show featured the humorous everyday lives of the original cast and spiced up by the groupies like The Gwapings (composed of Mark Anthony Fernandez, Eric Fructuoso, Jomari Yllana, and Jao Mapa), The Kutings (Claudine Barretto , Rica Peralejo, G. Toengi, Regine Tolentino, Lindsay Custodio, and Maria Kristina P.). The roles of Jak Roberto and the MTB Boys are yet to be confirmed as no official word coming from the network if the show would push through. In the meantime, Jak and his former co-stars are busy with their respective TV projects and showbiz commitments. Sundy Locus
Australian rock band 5 Seconds of Summer closing the “In The Mix” music fest
IT WAS likely the first concert for a lot of young girls including boys in the crowd when In The Mix 2017, presented by MMI Live together with Smart and PLDT, kicked off at the MoA Arena on Thursday. Fans exploded and easily whipped into rabid frenzy. The Twitter-trending indoor music festival returned this year with six of the hottest acts on the international music scene led by the Australian rock band 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS). Less than a year after they came to Manila for their Sounds Live Feels Live Tour, the Australian rock quartet showcased what kind of young rock ’n’ roll band they are, as evidenced by their show last Thursday night. 5SOS delivered the goods with their popular hits including crowd favorites “She Looks So Perfect,” “Amnesia,” “Don’t Stop,” “Hey Everybody!,” and “What I
DNCE performing a cover of a Spice Girls hit
Like About You.” But it was also the night of American dance-rock band DNCE fronted by singer and actor Joe Jonas. The band, which first introduced itself to audiences worldwide with the release of “Cake By The Ocean,” captured the hearts of the audience when its frontman waived the Philippine flag amid the raining confetti and while the giant speakers at the Arena was blasting the song “We are the Champion.” Apart from performing its hits “Kissing Strangers” and Toothbrush,” DNCE was not short of any surprises. The band did an eclectic cover of Spice Girls “Wannabe” and Britney Spears’s “Oops!... I Did It Again.”
DNCE frontman Joe Jonas (left) rocking the MoA Arena