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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2016 Isah V. Red, Editor / Bernadette Lunas, Issue Editor isahred@gmail.com.ph
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TRAIN TO BACLARAN. A festive LRT 1 train decked with Christmas decors. Photo by Lino Santos
SNEAKERS
ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND, TOO By Bernadette Lunas
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IVE a girl a pair of sneakers, and she can conquer the world confidently and comfortably. That, they said, was the intention of American footwear brand Keds when they created the first canvas-top sneakers, known as the Champion. “Back in the day, women had to wear leather boots and uncomfortable high heels which were totally not practical,” Keds head of retail Karen Ong shared with Manila Standard. When the label was founded in 1916, it launched the first pair of canvas-top and rubber-sole shoes made for women, who then had a few comfortable footwear options. “Keds basically gave them the freedom to have something accessible and fashion-forward, [a footwear] that allowed them to do the thing they wanted to do, go where they wanted to go, and chase all their aspirations,” added Ong.
As timeless as the little black dress
The simple yet vital purpose of sneakers made them popular among young girls and older female. The said shoes were even worn by iconic celebrities and tastemakers such as Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Betty White, among many others. They were also featured in television and film: Jennifer Grey danced her way to Patrick Swayze’s heart wearing Champion in the movie Dirty Dancing, and Kelly Kapowski rocked her Keds pair in the halls of Bayside High in the hit sitcom Saved by the Bell. Its no-fuss style made the pair a versatile fashion staple, transcending time and ever-changing trends. “Keds’s classic and timeless style made it an icon,” Ong said when asked how the centenarian brand managed to appeal to today’s young ones. “It never goes out of fashion, it’s like a little black dress. It can go with anything.” Perhaps it also helps that sneakers have crawled their way from merely for athletics to a stylish fashion item. “A few years back, you only wear sneakers for sports. It’s not the case now. Sports is fashion,” emphasized the Keds official. Turn to E2
CHRISTMAS EXPRESS: GOOD VIBES AMID HOLIDAY RUSH TAKING the train, especially during rush hour, is almost always an unpleasant experience. There is queuing, jostling, shoving and cramming that leave passengers harassed and exhausted even before their days have started. This situation worsens come Christmas season. In an attempt to brighten the mood and surprise passengers, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) decked one of its Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) trains with Yuletide decors a few weeks before Christmas Day. LRMC corporate communications head Rochelle Gamboa said the purpose of launching a Christmas Train is to lighten the mood of tired passengers who get stuck in traffic and struggle with commuting on a daily basis. It surely looks like Christmas inside the Roosevelt-Baclaranbound Christmas Train with its wreaths, lanterns, red and green overhead lights, candystriped poles and a photo of the Nativity scene. To further spread holiday cheer, LRMC is set to launch a “Selfie Contest” for commuters which will run until January 8, 2017. the LRT operator will also hold a series of concert performances at the Doroteo Jose station beginning on Dec. 2. And starting Dec. 3, senior citizens and Persons with Disability can ride the LRT for free every weekend.
An image of the Nativity scene
STYLISH DREAM CHASERS. Chic and comfortable footwear options—such as those Keds offers—allow women to do what they want to do and go where they want to go without being restricted by impractical shoes.
Wreaths and lanterns adorn the windows of the Christmas Train
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‘Ladies first since 1916’
A hundred years have passed and yet Keds still focuses on women and on offering them more sneaker selections. Ong said the brand’s market is close to 100 percent female, that, despite of them offering sneakers for men as well. “The Keds brand itself has always been about ladies first, and throughout the history it really became a staple in women’s closets.” Today, Keds, and sneakers for that matter, appeal to teenage girls and women in their late 20s, according to Ong. “That’s [the age] when they are really trying to find themselves and trying to be comfortable in who they are.”
Finding their perfect pair
Fashion and lifestyle blogger Laureen Uy, for instance, admitted that she had always worn high heels when she was younger, something that she have outgrown. “As I grow older I just feel like I went all out for sneakers,” she related. Laureen shared that her current favorite is the quintessential white sneakers. “If you’re traveling, white sneakers, for me, is the best pair to bring because you can wear them with jeans, skirt or shirt.” Just like Laureen, top model and singer Jessica Yang said she used to set aside sneakers in favor of other footwear. But their versatility made them appealing to her. “You can always match [the shoes] with different outfits as long as you feel comfortable. When you feel good, it matches.” Meanwhile, casual means sneakers for style and travel blogger Bea Marin. “I love wearing sneakers ‘cause I’m very casual most of the time... they’re comfortable and very versatile.” Laureen, Jessica and Bea are three of the five muses Keds Philippines tapped for its Fall 2016 collection. They are joined by Akiko Abad and Janeena Chan.
Latest collection
Keds’s Fall 2016 collection showcases the same style—women have loved through the years—but with different material executions. “The Fall collection is all about evolving our style in a way that is true to our iconic brand,” Keds president Chris Lindner said in a statement. The range takes inspiration from three key ideas: classic Americana, utilitarian chic, and theme of celebration. A fun play on preppy style captures the ‘70s mood in sneakers made of various prints and materials such as slub tweed, windowpane plaid, jersey, chambray, wool and retro floral prints. The military trend serves as another inspiration for the season. Keds is able to inject utilitarian details by pairing shimmer and hints of strawberry pink with a palette of olive and gray. Ripstop, wool, burnished leather and metallic canvas materials are cornerstones of the trend. Festive patterns and high-shine styles mark the theme of celebration. Shoes under this inspiration are accentuated with glitter wool, metallic knit, flocked sequin and exotic shimmer leather, among others.
HOW DOES IT FEEL TO FLY A
LIKE AN EAGLE
SK people what kind of superpower they wish to have, and many would say “to be able to fly.”
The country’s premier amusement park, Enchanted Kingdom makes this wish sort of come true when it finally opens its newest and grandest attraction yet, Agila the EKsperience on Sunday, Dec. 11. Agila the EKsperience is the first and only flying theater in the Philippines and said to be the largest flying theater of its kind. It is inspired by our national bird, the Philippine Eagle. The newest attraction uses a patented motion picture technology that creates a realistic sensation of flight as if like an eagle. Strapped on their seats, guests will get to “travel” from Batanes to Cagayan de Oro through the six-minute film which was shot in 10 days across more than 3,000 kilometers. The visually stunning film will be viewed on a large format screen, whose combined area of 544 square meters is said to be larger than a basketball court and the typical IMAX theater screen. Aside from a visual treat courtesy of the film that showcases the natural wonders of the Philippines, the flight is amped up with
multi-sensory effects such as wind, water, mist, scents and the combination of overhead stereo speakers and seat bass shakers for the most realistic flying sensation. The journey begins with the wise Wizard Eldar’s magical mission. He summons his mighty friend Agila to take visitors on an aerial quest to find and restore the light to the fading gem stones of Earth, Water and Air. As if by magic, the theater lifts guests from the ground and transports everyone across the country, to see the most amazing places from the vantage point of an eagle. EK President Mario Mamon said Agila is the theme park’s most expensive attraction yet. “It is, without mentioning any numbers, a substantial investment,” said Mamon. “But this is something that we feel will be really world class and will put Enchanted Kingdom at par with other amusement parks in Southeast Asia.” In essence, Agila is both a fun and educational ride that can be enjoyed by all ages. Agila the EKsperience is housed in the massive nine-story building Enchanted Kingdom started building in March 2015. An attraction on its own, the iconic structure is designed to depict the sun and its eight rays as a tribute to the Philippine flag—a testament to EK’s commitment to building Filipino pride.
SOAR HIGH.
Enchanted Kingdom opens the first flying theater in the country, Agila the EKsperience, that features the natural wonders of the Philippines.
JUSTIN CASQUEJO CLIMBS NEW HEIGHTS
The 18-year-old Fil-Am daredevil hangs onto a pole up above New York (@livejn)
REMEMBER the Filipino-American teenager who scaled the World Trade Center’s centerpiece tower in March 2014 and got arrested? Well, two years later, he’s at it again, perched dozens of stories above New York City. When then 16-year-old Justin Casquejo was arrested, he was sentenced to 30 days community service, ordered to have counseling, and was made to write a 1,200-word essay. He was called an “airhead,” a “selfish thrill-seeker,” and a “daredevil.” But as he put it in one of his latest post on his Instagram account (@livejn), he believes he and everyone are “limitless.” Now 18, Casquejo and his pals continue their nerve-wracking hobby of scaling skyscrapers in Manhattan—standing on ledges, hanging onto poles and sitting on rooftops—like its just any other ordinary day. Armed with cameras, physical strength and loads of guts, they document their stunts in stunning photos and videos. People seeing them understandably have mixed reactions. Some are fascinated with his skill and fearlessness, many are disturbed by his recklessness of putting his life and others’ in great danger, and a few wonders how the heck he got to those locations and how he got back down from there. Browsing through his IG profile, its easy to say that the Weehawken, New Jersey based teenager is probably just someone looking for Internet fame or a young guy who has so much time in his hand. Might be. But putting so much of himself in great risk, he also seems to be someone who just wants to live his life in this world full of people afraid to even take a few steps up because they have grown comfortable on the ground. A caption on one of his photos puts it best, “If you want freedom, take it. It’s yours.” Fear of heights? Definitely not for Justin Casquejo who’s back at scaling skyscrapers We just hope he’d be extra careful all the time. -BL again. Photo from Instagram account @livejn
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IÑIGO PASCUAL
EMBARKS ON A MUSICAL JOURNEY
Hope of new music from the Korean girl group 2NE1 came to a crashing halt when the act announced its formal disbandment
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AFTER 2NE1 SPLIT, WHAT’S NEXT FOR SANDARA? OUTH Korea’s biggest and iconic girl band, 2NE1, officially called it quits leaving Blackjacks (2NE1’s fan group) grieving with the news.
After the announcement that the members of the group decided to go separate ways, Sandara Park, together with the group’s leader, CL, signed solo contracts with YG Entertainment, according to the announcement released on the K-pop website, Soompi, on Nov. 25. “Rather than waiting an unknown amount of time for 2NE1’s next promotions, we have decided to focus on the members’ solo activities,” the statement says. The entertainment agency also revealed reasons on why 2NE1 was disbanded altogether. They said that the girl group was bound to split up because of its members’ solo endeavors apart from going on a long hiatus. In the beginning of 2015, Dara, one of ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Boyband Superstars jurors, started focusing on her acting career, starring in the online dramas such as Dr. Ian, We Broke Up and in the romcom TV show Missing You alongside actor Kim Jeong Hoon, seeing it as her huge breakout as an actress. With 2NE1’s contract coming to an end and Minzy’s departure in April, YG Entertainment, after many discussions, decided to officially disband the K-pop
group after its seven successful years in the Korean music industry. After 2NE1’s contract expired, Dara and CL renewed their contract with the entertainment agency except for Park Bom who didn’t re-sign leaving the management to officially announce her departure on the same day of the disbandment. When 2NE1 youngest member, Minzy, left 2NE1 in April, YG’s CEO, Yan Hyun Suk thought they could still manage to continue the group’s music career even with only three members. But since Minzy’s split with the group, 2NE1 hasn’t been seen in any group activities. After the release of band’s second full-length album, “Crush” in February 2014, they also haven’t made any comeback ever since. The girl group was last seen performing at the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in Hong Kong in which they performed their hit songs “I Am the Best” and “Fire”. The surprise appearance in which they got to be reunited was the group’s only activity in 2015. Their performance, however, was marked by MAMA’s 2015 as the most-viewed and best girl-group performance as recorded and listed by Fuse. Bianca Domingo
CROSSWORD PUZZLE Sunday, December 4, 2016
ACROSS 1 Miss Piggy’s aunts 5 Leafy vegetable 10 Springlike 16 Busch Gardens city 21 Swabber’s need 22 Comic — Mandel 23 A Mandrell sister 24 Jugs 25 Long-active volcano 26 Hem and haw 27 Just say no 28 Low voices 29 Anytime 31 “— — Mouse” 33 Wasps’ homes 35 Festive night 36 Medieval alliance 37 Wings, in botany 40 Not sm. or med. 41 Ballad writer 42 Leb. neighbor 45 Guitarist — Paul 46 Hearing aid? 48 Touch of frost 50 Sturdy shoes 52 Wielded a hoe 54 Baseball VIPs 55 Minn. neighbor 57 Way of Lao-Tzu 58 “— the Dragon” 59 Tide causer 60 Lab compound 62 Cast a shadow 66 Etc.’s kin (2 wds.) 67 Environment 69 Reviewer 71 Urban woe 72 Budgies 74 Famous Chairman 76 Late- — 78 Wheel buy (2 wds.) 79 Open wide 80 Yellow pads 83 Like an unlucky whale 85 Gem surface 88 Jacques, in song 89 Hollows 90 Highway menace 93 Cavorts 95 Wolf’s expression 97 Planet, in verse 98 Hostel visitor 100 You don’t say! 101 Droll 106 Mix it up 108 Mardi Gras event 110 Rascals 112 Lady Chaplin 113 Asian capital 115 Inspiration 116 Gridder — Alonzo Stagg 117 Hightail it 118 Geol. formation 120 Mouse alerts 122 Drains, as energy
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Shortage Hardly a homebody Gas-pump abbr. Current regime Good disguise Date regularly Elvis’ middle name — — few rounds Bill, briefly Laces into Chatter Doohickey Royal pronoun All you can carry, and then some Soar Less fatty Caribbean island Bubble — Las senoritas Restaurant patrons Tap-dancer of old musicals Zola novel Textile workers Deepen, as a canal Inches forward Flower holder
DOWN 1 Pour out violently 2 Vow 3 Napa Valley product 4 Informal speech 5 Harassed 6 Mean dwellings 7 Grant 8 Eliminate 9 Insect repellent 10 Like a cold bug 11 Sooner than 12 Literary monogram 13 No, to Fraulein 14 Lensman — Adams 15 Dismisses (2 wds.) 16 Afternoon socials 17 Belt maker’s tool 18 Falling star 19 Demonstrated 20 Valuable holdings 30 Calculus pioneer 32 Galley slaves’ need 34 Manual 38 Ms. Landers 39 Fluffy quilt 41 Makes light of 42 Win every game 43 Gossipy type 44 Pave over 46 “Me” devotee 47 “Judith” composer 49 Takes fright 51 Musical notes 53 Buttonholed, maybe 54 Shed one’s coat 56 Geisha’s zither
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Deportment Branch Menotti hero Gift recipient Zounds! Vet office sound Pique Forces Fair grade Bates of “Misery” Coeur d’— Gushes over Olduvai loc. Jeans go-with Brazilian dance Frat recruits Major artery Cruise accommodations Alley from Moo Largest of the Marianas “Star Trek” weapon Quagmires They may be sealed 911 responder Actual RN employers Rockies’ brew Drop — — to Woodworking tool
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Chariot race bettor Fakes, in hockey “Brian’s Song” lead — be an honor! “Love Story” writer Close by Barracks off. In — (as found) Unnerves Harped on Aloud Gulf port Ready to strike Trill Lend — — (listen) Telegraph code Drives a semi Whistle stops Hardy’s dairymaid Box office Don Juan Trapped like — — “Great” dog Hi-tech junk mail — es Salaam Jarrett of NASCAR Joule fraction Power agcy.
GOING SOLO. Dara or Sandara Park to her Filipino fans took to Twitter to thank all the people who supported the band’s career.
The young Pascual is stepping out of his father’s shadow
THE shadow cast by the reputation of actor, recording star and celebrity endorser Piolo Pascual is a large one—but his unico hijo is stepping out of it grabbing his own share of the limelight. But it’s not as simple task for the showbiz scion. Everybody knows that Iñigo Pascual has some big shoes to fill. And since giving show business a try, the 19-year-old has been trying all possible ways to get noticed. Indeed, it’s difficult to be Papa P’s only son as he needs to meet people’s expectations. In an effort to make a name for himself, Iñigo recently dropped a self-titled album that aims to showcase his musical chops as a singer and songwriter. Iñigo’s passion for music goes back to his childhood when he learned to play the piano at the age of seven – all by himself. At 12, he already knew how to play the guitar and ukulele. It was also the first time Iñigo wrote a song, called “Fallen,” which is included in his album. He also dabbled in theater when he played Link Larkin in the musical Hairspray in high school. As he appeared in teleseryes and movies, he also started showcasing his musical talent. He recorded the song “Lullabye Bye”for Star Music’s OPM Fresh album, which enlisted up-and-coming artists, and he wrote the song “Dito” for his episode in Wansapanataym in 2015. Now that he has made his dream come true by releasing his first album, the road is going to be lot bumpier and more exciting for Inigo. And like his musical influences Sam Concepcion, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, and Nick Jonas, Inigo is ready to be a total performer – to produce the next big hit, top music charts, and start a dance craze with his first single “Dahil Sa’yo”. The self-titled album contains three of his compositions: his first single “Dahil Sa’yo,”“Fallen,” and “Dito.” Completing the track list are his cover of “Binibini,” and all-original songs “That Hero” composed by Jonathan Manalo, “Your Love” composed by Shorya Shorma and Samuel Simpson – Singaporean-based and from Academy of Rock composers, “Ikaw at Ako” composed by Gabriel Tagadtad and “Live Life Brighter” by Miles Blue Sy – composer of Gimme 5’s “Hatid Sundo” and the bonus tracks “Lullabye Bye” and “Dito (Acoustic).” The album was produced by Kidwolf, who also worked on songs by Star Music artists Marion Aunor, Gimme 5, and Matteo Guidicelli.
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ANNE CURTIS, ELLEN ADARNA FLASH SKIN IN SEXY PHOTO SHOOTS
The TV host also added, “Sending positivity and happiness out to the universe as the holidays are just around the corner.” Anne cut her hair short in October as she prepares for her role in the upcoming movie Buy Bust directed by Erik Matti. The film, which what could easily prove to be Anne and Erik Matti’s biggest international film to date, also stars MMA fighter Brandon Vera. Anne underwent rigorous training to pick up the skills required for the movie. She tried to learn as much from her training because she wanted to do all her stunts in the movie herself. She utilizes extensive knife and stick techniques as shown in the film’s behind the scenes footage. Meanwhile, the recently launched Tanduay 2017 calendar girl and the controversial TV actress, Ellen, has finally revealed the reason why she went completely naked while frolicking on an undisclosed beach last month. The 28-year-old Cebu native is back this month for a third go-round as cover girl for FHM Philppines magazine. Considered as the most provocative cover of FHM since it seriously toned down its content, eschewing nudity and humor for artsy pictorials and thoughtful articles, it features Ellen in “naughty by nature” theme for the cover shoot snapped by top photographer Mark Nicdao. “Because of our cover girl’s stunning physique and bold personality, we were compelled to release two versions of her cover,” writes Anton Umali for the teaser piece announcing the cover issue. “In the first, she is wrapped in vines, embodying the essence of Mother Nature—a strong woman very much in control. In the second, she stands amid tempestuous waves, glowing as she basks in the glorious light of the sunset.” Ellen was said to be dead serious about the provocative shoot she even went unconscious after she fainted during the early part of the shoot.
Taylor Swift (center) in Jun Escario ensemble
Taylor Swift’s sexy black dress by Pinoy designer AMERICAN singer Taylor Swift was spotted wearing a dress by a Filipino designer at an event in New York. In the Instagram account of The Archives and Showroom, a photo was shared featuring the pop star donning a dress by local fashion designer Jun Escario. Escario said he was surprised when he found out that the pop star wore his creation. He now joins other Filipino designers such as Michael Cinco, Oliver Tolentino and Monique Lhullier, who have dressed some of Hollywood’s A-list stars.
Ma’Rosa stars Andi Eigenmann and Jaclyn Jose
‘Ma’ Rosa’ wins another award FILIPINO filmmaker Brillante Mendoza and his film Ma’Rosa won another award, this time at the recentlyconcluded 54th Gijón International Film Festival in Spain. Mendoza carried the Philippines’ pride at the Spanish film festival by winning Best Director for the same film that earned the country and Jaclyn Jose the first Best Actress award from the Cannes International Film Festival. The Filipino filmmaker was described on the Gijón festival site as “one of the exponents and prolific authors of the current Asian cinema highs” and “as always enjoyed the favor of critics thanks to risky subjects with which reality unfiltered plasma; issues such as incest, bigamy, crime or prostitution.”
Tanduay’s 2017 Calendar Girl Ellen Adarna smolders as she goes completely naked for FHM’s cover story
By Nickie Wang
Rumored couple Pia Wurtzbach and Marlon Stockinger on a dinner date at a posh resto in Singapore
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WO magazine covers are making rounds online after they feature two actresses sensationally showing more than what they should have. Anne Curtis graced the cover of the latest issue of Metro Magazine topless while her fellow Kapamilya star Ellen Adarna went completely naked during the cover shoot for FHM. It wasn’t quite a change of pace for Anne since she has already appeared on magazine covers a few times showing more than what she’s supposed to. This time, wearing only a pair of denim jeans, the former Dyosa star captured the hearts of men and women alike in a sexy yet fun and fashionable issue of the popular glossy. “First one with my short hair, too! Thank you for having me again, Metro. Big hugs and kisses to all of you! Here’s to ending 2016 with a smile and welcoming 2017 with love, laughter and happiness!” Anne said on the caption of her Instagram post sharing the cover of the magazine with her some 6.1 million followers.
Pia Wurtzbach in Singapore
LOOK AT THOSE ABS!
Former Dyosa star Anne Curtis is sexy, fun and fashionable in the latest cover of Metro Magazine
MISS Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach was in Singapore to join the next season of Asia’s Next Top Model as guest judge. In a photo shared on Instagram, the beauty queen was shown turning a bridge in Singapore into a catwalk while half-naked male models walk behind her. Fans went crazy upon seeing the photo but they were even more surprised when Pia posted a snapchat video of her having dinner at Osteria Mozza (a top Italian restaurant in Singapore) with rumored boyfriend Marlon Stockinger after the shoot. The racing driver, on the other hand, posted a photo on Instagram along with the rather simple yet meaningful caption: Dinner date.