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WIMMING for 1.9 kilometer, biking for 90 kilometers, and running for 21 kilometers are not easy feat individually—doing the three together is grueling.
But these ‘Ironmen’ prove that if you want something, no matter how physically and mentally exhausting, you can achieve it if you work hard enough.
Set realistic goals
“Every year, there’s a little bit more pressure to perform,” shares Reed. “I just try to keep it fun and enjoy what I’m doing, and thankful it worked out. It’s a really great feeling.” The Aussie athlete shares that it took him a long time to get to where he is now, he started racing professionally in March 2010. “It takes a lot of years to reach your potential.” But he emphasizes that progressing in the sport should be the priority of those trying out triathlon. “Set realistic goals and slowly increasing training so you don’t get injured and you keep enjoying it. If you keep enjoying it, you can be in it for a long time.”
Australian triathlete Tim Reed claimed his third Cobra Ironman 70.3 championship recently in Cebu. He finished the course in 3 hours, 45 minutes and seven seconds (3:54:07), besting a total of 2,762 triathletes from 52 countries. Reed recovered from a challenging start in the swim stage, moving up front in the bike ride, and in the end, acing the run. The 32-year-old “three-peater” has won numerous triathlon events and was also the Commit to the sport winner of the 2016 Ironman 70.3 Lauren Lim only got into runWorld Championship title. He admits ning two years ago, yet the upthere’s a pressure on his shoulder ev- and-coming sporting superstar ery time he joins the competition. Turn to E2
Scan this icon to view the PDF Gerald Anderson says his team and supporters push him to work hard
MIKA DELA CRUZ GETS OUT OF HER COMFORT ZONE TEEN star Mika dela Cruz is not one to easily say no to various roles and in film and television. She played a loving a daughter, a prim and proper teenager, and an evil mythical creature, among others. But there is one thing she hasn’t done until recently: color her hair. As simple as the procedure may be to many who have had their tresses dyed, Mika finds it scary. “I’ve never done it before and I always associated the procedure with strong chemicals that can cause damage,” she relates. But her long-instilled trust in Japanese products—which goes all the way back when her ItalianAustrian mother was working in Japan and would send her products from there—encouraged her to give hair coloring a try. Mika picked Liese Creamy BHC, a Japanese brand featuring a foam-type formula that lets
anyone who want to change up their hair color do so easily. It also promises ease of application, so much so that anyone can do properly it on themselves without any assistance. After using the product, the 18-year-old actress exclaims, “I love Liese and its foam-type formula. It was so easy to use and it provided me with rich evenly colored hair that was super soft and shiny.” Mika’s fear of dam damaging her hair was put to rest when her now-colored hair came out smooth and soft. She even considers doing the procedure again. “I’m already looking forward to trying out the other available colors. I feel like I’m getting ad addicted and I might even change my hair color ev every month.” Mika dela Cruz conquers one of her fears
2017 Cobra Ironman 70.3 champion Tim Reed believes that setting realistic goals is key to training for triathlon
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finished the 1.9k swim-90k bike-21k run event at second place in 18-24 age group category. When she finished her first 5k run with a time of 10:30, and finished the same distance again in under half the time of her first try, Lim decided to take running seriously. She committed to training twice a week with Coach Titus Salazar, waking up at 4:00 am to make it to the track at 5:30 am, running and doing drills until 7:00 am. For the Cobra Ironman 70.3, Lim joined other tri-races and dedicated most of her time to training when she’s not working or spending time with her family. “I woke up really early to train, and also trained after work if possible.” she recalls.
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Actor, and now pro athlete, Gerald Anderson was also in Cebu for the Ironman race. He joined with Team De Rosa, which made a splash placing 4th out of the 164 teams in the relay event. Anderson, who recently achieved a milestone finishing the Los Angeles Marathon in California, took on the 90k bike leg traversing Mactan Newtown, the Marcelo Fernan Bridge, Cebu International Convention Center, Plaza Independencia, Cebu South Coastal Road Tunnel, the turnaround in Talisay City, and back to CICC. “Pakiramdam ko lumalaban ako sa Tour De France with all the amazing spectators watching. They gave me energy whenever they saw me pass by,” he relates. With several sporting achievements under his belt, 2017 is proving to be a banner year for Anderson. “What pushes me to do my best in these sporting events is the love from the fans and my team who supported and trained with me,” he enthuses.
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Reed, Lim, and Anderson also credit their recent triumph to their footwear. The champion used his favorite Saucony Kinvara 8, which has a fulllength Everun topsole for enhanced energy return. Lim, meanwhile, took on the course in Skechers Go Run 4, whose M-Strike Technology promotes a midfoot strike for quicker toe-off and therefore, advanced speed. Anderson pedaled to the finish line in Skechers Performance shoes as well. Choosing the right footwear is no small matter. Lim avers, “If you wear the wrong pair of shoes, it can destroy your feet and knees, give you shin splints, add to your injuries.”
AST food chains are currently on a roll in making us smile, cry, and fall in love (or bitter, whatever is the state of your heart).
The latest in the series of kilig-inducing videos is the feel-good short clip of real-life couples who share their real stories of love that happened at McDonald’s or involved their favorite McDo products. Entitled “Love Kita,” the video currently up on YouTube is McDo’s way of celebrating Romance Awareness Month, happening this August. Stories in the online clip include the teenage couple who had the Internet buzzing over their DIY Chicken McNuggets bouquet, the longdistance lovers who shared their first meal together at McDo, the two teenagers who first met at the fast food, and the guy who proposed to his long-time girlfriend by placing the engagement ring inside a Big Mac box. Amid the current culture of cynicism online the two-minute video gives glimmer of hope and reason for people to smile and believe in love again. “Love Kita” has 9,515 views, as of this writing. Go to McDo Philippines page on YouTube to watch the video.
Lauren Lim trained hard for the Ironman
Gary Oreta placed the engagement ring for Maurize Peralta in a Big Mac box
Juswille Pineda and Hye Lim Cha shared their first meal at McDo
Kenneth Daluz and Roanne Nalo first met at McDo
UNDERSTANDING OUR CATS (MORE) PET TALES
BY DESIREE CARLOS
(Part 2) WE ALL know that the domestic cat came from a wild ancestor cat. But are personality traits of kittens like friendliness or aloofness passed on by the parents? Or does human touch and care influence a cat’s personality? Writer Tia Ghose, author of 6 Secrets to Unlocking Your Cat’s Personality, says “most of what makes a cat socialized is his early experience with humans.”
The findings: 1. Cats handled by humans between three (3) weeks and seven (7) weeks of age tend to be friendly and social. 2. Felines who make it past seven (7) weeks old without any human touch become skittish kitties who hide under the bed when guests come over.
Eight-year-old rescued feline Bulilit is a friendly cat and can mix well with other cats and even dogs
The second study in 1995 was detailed in Applied Animal Behavior Science. The research team produced two litters of kittens: one was sired by an aloof tomcat and the other was sired by a friendly and social male.
The findings: 1. The tomcat has a strong influence on the personality of the kittens he sired. 1. A friendly mother tends to raise friendly kittens. 1. Persians are more aloof 2. At one (1) year old, the friendliest cats were 2. It is not certain however if the genes had a hand 2. Siamese cats are like dogs those handled by humans as kittens and sired by in this or the kittens became friendly due to imitation 3. Maine Coons are friendly but can not be lap cats the friendly male cats. while the mothers were raising their kittens. Researches on cats 3. The least friendly cats were sired by aloof Ghose says some of these tales may be true but Ghose cites studies with interesting findings. Traits of different kinds of cats these are still mere observations. She prefers to The first study was done by Temple University tomcats and were left on their own. Ghose says another research came out with the Ghose enumerates what most people say about look at studies done. researcher Eileen Karsh and her colleagues in following findings: some cats: Continued on E3 the 1980s.
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JAKE ZYRUS
5 FILMS TO WATCH IN
PISTA NG PELIKULANG PILIPINO T HEY say millennials can be a weird bunch to understand. But one of the easiest ways to do so is to check the pop-culture entities that inspire them. And observing the movies they watch is a good starting point.
Indie films are popular among the young generation. With a lot of film fests being held around the Metro, the indie scene definitely hooked the younger generation with its wide array of genres and ingenious plots. On June 30, Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) announced the 12 titles that will take part in one of this year’s biggest film fests, Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP), which (taking cue from the Cinemalaya 2017) features varied genres that millennial moviegoers might be very interested to see. Today, we list down the PPP movies that will surely capture this generation of moviegoers.
100 Tula Para Kay Stella Written and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana, the film stars the tandem of JC Santos and Bela Padilla. It’s a story of a stuttering student who have a crush on his friend. He writes poems dedicated to her throughout their four years in College. The story leaves audience the question: Can the poems help him win her heart in the end?
Bar Boys This Kip Oebanda-helmed film tells the story of a barkada (composed of Rocco Nacino, Carlo Aquino, Enzo Pineda, and Kean Cipriano) whose friendship is challenged when three of them go to law school and one gets left behind. The bigger trial, however, lies ahead. They try to stick together through insurmountable readings, nerve-wracking graded recitations and irresistible temptations. Manananggal sa Unit 32B Jewel (Ryza Cenon) is a mysterious woman who lives alone in the city. She has a secret which has led her to settle into a lonely existence. That is, until she meets Nico (Martin del Rosario), a broken-hearted, down-and-out guy who also feels unlovable like she does. Jewel is torn between wanting to love him and wanting to save him from herself. Will he accept her if he knew the truth about her? Can she ever find love, or is she destined to be alone forever?
Birdshot Set in the lush countryside surrounding a sanctuary for the haribon (the Philippine Eagle), the story revolves around a farm girl mistakenly shoots and kills an endangered Philippine Eagle. When authorities begin a manhunt to track down the eagle’s killer, they stumble upon an even more horrific discovery. This is directed by Mikhail Red and stars Mary Joy Apostol, Arnold Reyes, John Arcilla, and Ku Aquino.
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In an in-depth study of cat personality described in “Companion animals and us: exploring the relationships between people and pets,” (Cambridge University Press, 2000), Ghose says the caretakers described the different kinds of cats under their watch: 1. Persians were friendlier and more affectionate to the owner, but were fussy about food and cleanliness. 2. Siamese cats were more affectionate, playful, curious, friendly to strangers than non-pedigreed cats. Another study published in 2012 in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior showed the following findings:
1. The hairless sphinx— despite their sinister appearance—may be the most affectionate cat. This may be due to the cat’s need for more human snuggling to keep them warm because they have no fur. 2. The mixed breeds, also called domestic shorthairs, were the least friendly cats. But it was noted that purebred cats may be friendlier on average only because they get to spend more time with their mothers, thus they learned to socialize, Ghose says. Mixed breeds, on the other hand, are those picked up on the street after weeks of having had to
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DEBUTS ON CONCERT STAGE AFTER performing alongside Boyband PH, Sam Concepcion, and a dozen more artists in a benefit concert for the victims of the ongoing Marawi siege, Jake Zyrus will be holding his first solo concert since casting out his former identity as Charice. The gig will be held at Music Museum on Oct. 6 and will feature songs from his upcoming album. It has been a month since Jake Zyrus changed the username of his social media accounts to fit his new identity as a transgender male. He credits his fans and music for giving him the strength to make the transition. “I am so excited about this concert because I will be able to finally express my real self. Another thing that excites me is the kind of music I will be performing,” says Jake. Joining Jake in the concert as his musical director is Troy Laureta, a Filipino-American musical director, keyboardist and record producer who’s worked with international artists such as David Foster, Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea. “This concert will also be ‘perfect’ for those who want to ‘celebrate themselves,’” says Jake whose story has recently been featured on USA Today and Forbes. The concert, billed as “I Am Jake Zyrus,” will showcase songs he’s been longing to perform on stage. Among the songs that he will perform is “Hiling,” a cover of the Jay-R Siaboc song of the same name. The track is also the lead single for his forthcoming album.
Jake Zyrus, formerly known as Charice, is ready to take his new brand of music to another level
Triptiko Kylie Padilla, Kean Cipriano, Albie Casino, and Joseph Marco are the stars of this Miguel Franco Michelena film. The only trilogy in the upcoming festival, the film is described by its director as “a Filipino pop culture version of triptych, which is a set of three associated artistic, literary, or musical pieces intended to be appreciated together.” – Sundy Locus
fend for themselves. My own take based on rescue efforts of Save Animals of Love and Light (Save ALL) is that mixed breeds learned to be defensive and to be cautious when dealing with humans after a life on the streets where they could have been hurt by humans or had to fight for food with other cats, mostly older ones. All rescues are afraid at first. But in time, through love and care, the mixed breeds or our very own Pusang Pinoy (puspins) learn to trust caregivers and end up the sweetest furbabies in town. A lot of factors come into play based on the studies and our own experiences. As Ghose notes: “Either way, for most breeds, there’s little data to back up proud owner claims that their Snookums is friendlier, smarter or better at using a flush toilet because of its pedigree.” Mixing them with other Seb, an odd-eyed kitten (one eye is blue, the other one is green) was days old when found cats and dogs by SAVE ALL in a trash bin on a vacant lot in Quezon City. Now 8 months old, his best Cat lovers know that cats buddy is brother Santi.
are independent animals. Thus, it can be such a challenge to introduce new cats in a single-cat household. But if a cat was raised with other kittens from birth, they become playmates and friends for a lifetime. “Cats introduced to other animals between ages 3 weeks to 7 weeks may also become best buddies with animals that would otherwise be enemies or even prey in the wild. Cats and dogs often coexist in harmony, and felines and birds or hamsters have even been known to be friends. Still, it’s probably not a good idea to leave a cat and its natural prey alone, lest the feline’s hunting instincts take over,” Ghose says. Do you have stories about your cat’s adventures with you and other animals? Do send us your story at daycarlos28@yahoo.com. Please send us two photos with your story. Namaste!
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JAMES REID
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Solenn Heussaff joins the cast of "Alyas Robin Hood" Book 2
SOLENN HEUSSAFF
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T’S going to be a clash of the sexiest as GMA Network’s primetime drama-action series Alyas Robin Hood returns on the boob tube. Still featuring Dingdong Dantes in the title role, the series will have Andrea Torres reprising her role as Venus and Solenn Heussaff joining the cast to play an important role.
The French Filipino beauty is ready to add color and spice to the action drama Photo credit, FHM
In July, Solenn took to Instagram to confirm her inclusion in the primetime drama. In a photo she shared with her 3.5 million followers, the French-Filipino beauty expressed her excitement to work with Dominic Zapata, who is currently the head director for Mulawin vs. Ravena. “Here we go. Can’t wait to work with director Dominic Zapata again, and all these talented people,” her caption for the socmed post. In the series, Solenn plays Iris Lizeralde, described as the rich high-society “it girl” who will also fall in love with Robin Hood. In an interview with 24 Oras, Solenn explained that she couldn’t reveal what her character is going to be just yet but promised that her character will give Venus (Andrea) a run for her money. “I’m going to have some fight scenes. I can only tell so much about my character but Iris and Venus will fight for the love of Pepe (Dingdong),” she divulged adding that her character will add color and spice to the action drama. Solenn and Andrea have been friends for a long time. They’ve been together in numerous projects, but it is the first time that they’re acting together in a television project. “We had her in one of the episodes of Taste Buddies and in Sunday All Stars. But this is the first time we are going to be together in a TV series. That’s why I’m very excited to do this project,” she said. Since Solenn is going to have a lot of fight scenes in Alyas Robin Hood’s second installment, the 32-year-old host-actress has been focusing on how she can meet the physical demands of her character. Apart from looking gorgeous on the small screen, she needs to showcase exceptional agil-
Andrea Torres reprises her role as Venus, Robin Hood's apple of the eye
ity so she’s currently on a rigorous physical training to prepare for action stunts, which she plans to do sans any double. “I run for 10 kilometers a day, and I do biking. I also have an app on my phone that helps me tone my arms and legs,” Solenn shared. Alyas Robin Hood’s ’s first season ended its 23-week run on Feb. 24 with a total of 115 episodes, and was replaced by Destined to be Yours.. The series second season is premiering tomorrow replacing the local adaptation of My Love from the Star. In a statement from GMA Network it says that the season 2 is all set to bring viewers twice the action, drama, romance and comedy (and double the sexiness with Solenn and Andrea around). And with the much-anticipated sequel comes a new battle cry: That even heroes fall, but only those who rise from the ashes are the ones that are able to make a difference and save the world.
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Fil-Am actor Carlin James joins other Asian actors in the viral "American Bachelorette" parody
MEET Filipino American Carlin James. He’s an actor known for his roles in TV series Dear White People (2017), Pretty Dudes (2016), and How to Get Away with Murder (2016). This time, James is playing a role that got everyone's attention. On Aug. 2, a YouTube video uploaded by independent content producer Wong Fu Productions made its way to Facebook and instantly became viral. As of this writing the 8-minute sketch has been viewed more than 2 million times on the popular video sharing site and 10 million views on Facebook. Highlighting the lack of diversity in
mainstream media and the absence of Asian faces on the American Bachelorette, the video imagines a version of the show in which (almost) all of the contestants are Asian. In the parody, James plays Vince, a professional nurse who uses his flair for singing to win a woman’s heart. He’s among the Asian contestants that include a Chinese entrepreneur and an Indian dentist who, in his own words, “is here to represent brown town.” As a response to Western society’s habit of desexualising Asian men, as well as a send-up of the ridiculous conventions of dating shows more
generally, the video is bang on the money. They’ve even got the one token white guy complaining about not getting enough screen time. “We made the video to poke fun at yet another example that Asian men aren’t viewed as desirable in mainstream media. We started joking that the only way an Asian guy was gonna make it past the first round [of The Bachelorette] is if they were all Asian. It is a joke but sometimes you just have to force it in people’s faces...and that’s when people’s minds open, hopefully,” Philip Wang from Wong Fu Productions said in an interview.
VIVA artist and Kapamilya star James Reid is playing Pedro Penduko on the big screen. Although a release date for the movie is yet to be revealed, according to James, who was presented during the opening day of History Con 2017 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, filming for the movie has already began and will continue until next year. The other half of the popular love team, JaDine, emerged as the top choice to take on the re-imagined version of the superhero, first created by Francisco Coching, a national artist for the visual arts. Pedro Penduko is consistently portrayed a normal human being who has no superpowers, but is resourceful and quick-witted in battling evil forces. He is aided by a magical amulet. In 1994 and 2000 movies, he was introduced as a descendant of a family of legendary heroes but is coward to fight evil forces. Now, in the re-imagined version, written by Regene Estolatan under Epik Studios, the next “chosen one” is a wimpy teen named Peter Harris, who was raised in the United States by his adoptive father. Filipino actor Efren Reyes Sr. was the first to play the role followed by Ramon Zamora. The most popular Pedro Penduko was Janno Gibbs, who appeared in two Pedro Penduko movies. Meanwhile, Matt Evans was the first actor to reprise the role on television.
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James Reid is the top choice to play Pedro Penduko on the big screen