Sunday, November 12, 2017
Thursday, November 09, 2017
Monday, November 06, 2017
Ang itlog ni Rizal
Great words come from great men. I greatly agree. But did you ever question if those beautiful lines were written and said spontaneously and unpremeditated? No rough and draft; and did not go through proofreading, checking and re-checking?
Well, naturally or with corrections, what we get now from these great and famous personalities are all in its final form. And I believe too, that nobody really cares about this point I am raising — and I have the strongest feeling that I’m just alone in this search. Well, ayokong mag-isa at madali akong kausap. Erase, erase.
But I’m sure that someday, we would probably be reading in some quotation books under the headline Woodstalk — something from the controversial Toygirl, este Tiger Woods pala, like —
X
“I’ve always been ‘even’ and on the level as far as my wife is concerned. But winds change; you commit mistakes in the course — you sometimes hit and take too many strokes on the holes. I hate bogeys. My ‘birdie’ is important to me.”
And not far from these pages would be our very own Wapakman (with a ‘K‘) —
“Maraming taon at panahon akong nakikipagbugbugan at nakikipagkiskisan ng katawan at nakikipagyakapan sa kapwa ko lalaki. Mga katawang pawis na pawis at hindi mo maiwasang kung minsan ay amoy kabayo at kalabaw na kami. At pagkatapos, minsan ako’y inyong pag-uusapan na may kasamang babaeng mabango, ako pa ay inyong huhusgahan. Pagbigyan n’yo naman ako. Sabi nga ni Tiger Woods, ‘My birdie is important to me.’”
Entertainment ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1
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Actually, the subject and inquiry for today was first directed to Jose Rizal’s Mi Ultimo Adios. Did our national hero have scratch papers when he wrote it? Or did he burn the trash papers using the oil lamp to hide evidence of trial? Someone even thought that he might have swallowed them — that is why he did not request for a last meal and did not eat his breakfast before he was executed. Nabusog na raw kasi sa papel. Ngek!
By the way, this bit of information about our Pambansang Bayani not eating anything before facing the firing squad, was given to me by multi-awarded Filipino historian and journalist Ambeth Ocampo. He even added that according to a certain Austin Coates, “Bago s’ya lumabas sa Fort Santiago, kumuha s’ya ng isang nilagang itlog sa mesa at hinagis sa madilim na sulok ng selda at sabi, ‘Hayaan natin magpista rin ang mga daga!’”
Thank you Ambeth. Parang naging interesado ako bigla sa kasaysayan ng itlog ni Rizal. Pero teka, mukhang sumasama na ang usapan — we started from “scratch”... then we ended with “eggs.” Ngek!
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Pambansang Kamao at Pambansang Kaano,
Pambansang Mangangaritong numero uno;
May Pambansang Laro at ito’y Pinoy Henyo
At Pambansang Pang-Goodtime — Wow, Mali! pare ko.
Ano ba ang dapat para maging pambansa?
Kailanga’y angat ka sa larangang paksa;
Kung gano’y pwede na at walang hiya-hiya,
Ang Pambansang Palabas ay ang Eat, Bulaga!.
Aber, kontrahin nga ng ibang inggitero —
Mahigit tatlumpung taong pag-ere nito
Sa tatlong himpilan — Siyam, Dalawa’t Pito;
At sa tanda nito, nasitsit pa sa Singko.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ubra naman kayong gumawa
Ng sariling “pambansa” kung inaakala;
Pambansang Bugaw o kaya’y Pambansang Bakla,
Pambansang Ilong o Pambansang Mandaraya.
Pambansang Papansin kaya’y Pambansang Bakya,
Pambansang Plastikado’t Pambansang Pagawa;
Sa huling titulo maraming pinagpala,
Kaya sa tropeo, kanya-kanyang palikha.
Usapang seryo tayo’t naiisip ko lang —
Pambansang Awit natin dapat bang palitan?
Para kasing kulelat na tayo sa laban,
Paumanhin, “Per-LAST na tayo ng Silangan.”
Tutal ang sigaw n’yo ay puro pagbabago,
Di baguhin ang pwede’t magsimula tayo;
Ibahin din ang watawat... napansin ba n’yo?
Ginawa nang T-shirt bandilang Pilipino.
Subalit ayon sa aking pagkakatanda,
Tatlong tala’t isang araw lang ang ginawa,
Ngunit mga tao para bagang nagwala,
May mapa sa dibdib tila ba nawawala.
Wari bang lahat naging makabayan bigla
Na parang kailan lang tinatanggap na “bakya”;
At parang kasalanan ni Francis M pa nga,
Pagkawala ni Kiko, dun lang nagsimula.
Kung ’yay pagbabago di ibigay ang hilig,
Sama ’ko kung saan may kilig at pag-ibig;
Ngayon balikan natin ang Pambansang Himig,
Tanggalin mga tinik na nakakabikig.
May dagat at langit ngunit may bundok pa ba?
Palagay ko pagpalit napapanahon na;
Tutal tayo naman mahilig na kumanta,
Talent shows nga natin ay sampu ang sampera.
Mga lupa’y hinarang na lang ng iilan;
Marami ang ni duyan ay walang mahigan,
Tuloy iba’y nagdarasal — bumalik na lang
Mga nanlupig at naniil na mayaman.
“Alab ng puso sa dibdib mo’y buhay...” pa ba?
Eh mukhang wala nang buhay nasabing linya;
Tipong may buhay lamang dibdib ng dalaga,
Napapalaki pa s’ya at napapaganda.
At ang huling linya’y mukhang hindi na bagay
At hindi na lang “dahil sa’yo” ang mamatay,
Pagkat marami rin ngayon ang bumibigay
Nang dahil sa YO... SI.
Ano inyong palagay?
* * *
Today is the 13th of December. Thirteen is one of my favorite numbers. Again, for your information, I gave all my children 13 letters in their first names. And most of the time too, my poems have 13 syllables in each line. Tiger Woods is now a “thirteen” — labingtatlo.
Ang kanyang nila-LABING... TATLO! Ngek!
Well, naturally or with corrections, what we get now from these great and famous personalities are all in its final form. And I believe too, that nobody really cares about this point I am raising — and I have the strongest feeling that I’m just alone in this search. Well, ayokong mag-isa at madali akong kausap. Erase, erase.
But I’m sure that someday, we would probably be reading in some quotation books under the headline Woodstalk — something from the controversial Toygirl, este Tiger Woods pala, like —
X
“I’ve always been ‘even’ and on the level as far as my wife is concerned. But winds change; you commit mistakes in the course — you sometimes hit and take too many strokes on the holes. I hate bogeys. My ‘birdie’ is important to me.”
And not far from these pages would be our very own Wapakman (with a ‘K‘) —
“Maraming taon at panahon akong nakikipagbugbugan at nakikipagkiskisan ng katawan at nakikipagyakapan sa kapwa ko lalaki. Mga katawang pawis na pawis at hindi mo maiwasang kung minsan ay amoy kabayo at kalabaw na kami. At pagkatapos, minsan ako’y inyong pag-uusapan na may kasamang babaeng mabango, ako pa ay inyong huhusgahan. Pagbigyan n’yo naman ako. Sabi nga ni Tiger Woods, ‘My birdie is important to me.’”
Entertainment ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1
* * *
Actually, the subject and inquiry for today was first directed to Jose Rizal’s Mi Ultimo Adios. Did our national hero have scratch papers when he wrote it? Or did he burn the trash papers using the oil lamp to hide evidence of trial? Someone even thought that he might have swallowed them — that is why he did not request for a last meal and did not eat his breakfast before he was executed. Nabusog na raw kasi sa papel. Ngek!
By the way, this bit of information about our Pambansang Bayani not eating anything before facing the firing squad, was given to me by multi-awarded Filipino historian and journalist Ambeth Ocampo. He even added that according to a certain Austin Coates, “Bago s’ya lumabas sa Fort Santiago, kumuha s’ya ng isang nilagang itlog sa mesa at hinagis sa madilim na sulok ng selda at sabi, ‘Hayaan natin magpista rin ang mga daga!’”
Thank you Ambeth. Parang naging interesado ako bigla sa kasaysayan ng itlog ni Rizal. Pero teka, mukhang sumasama na ang usapan — we started from “scratch”... then we ended with “eggs.” Ngek!
* * *
Pambansang Kamao at Pambansang Kaano,
Pambansang Mangangaritong numero uno;
May Pambansang Laro at ito’y Pinoy Henyo
At Pambansang Pang-Goodtime — Wow, Mali! pare ko.
Ano ba ang dapat para maging pambansa?
Kailanga’y angat ka sa larangang paksa;
Kung gano’y pwede na at walang hiya-hiya,
Ang Pambansang Palabas ay ang Eat, Bulaga!.
Aber, kontrahin nga ng ibang inggitero —
Mahigit tatlumpung taong pag-ere nito
Sa tatlong himpilan — Siyam, Dalawa’t Pito;
At sa tanda nito, nasitsit pa sa Singko.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ubra naman kayong gumawa
Ng sariling “pambansa” kung inaakala;
Pambansang Bugaw o kaya’y Pambansang Bakla,
Pambansang Ilong o Pambansang Mandaraya.
Pambansang Papansin kaya’y Pambansang Bakya,
Pambansang Plastikado’t Pambansang Pagawa;
Sa huling titulo maraming pinagpala,
Kaya sa tropeo, kanya-kanyang palikha.
Usapang seryo tayo’t naiisip ko lang —
Pambansang Awit natin dapat bang palitan?
Para kasing kulelat na tayo sa laban,
Paumanhin, “Per-LAST na tayo ng Silangan.”
Tutal ang sigaw n’yo ay puro pagbabago,
Di baguhin ang pwede’t magsimula tayo;
Ibahin din ang watawat... napansin ba n’yo?
Ginawa nang T-shirt bandilang Pilipino.
Subalit ayon sa aking pagkakatanda,
Tatlong tala’t isang araw lang ang ginawa,
Ngunit mga tao para bagang nagwala,
May mapa sa dibdib tila ba nawawala.
Wari bang lahat naging makabayan bigla
Na parang kailan lang tinatanggap na “bakya”;
At parang kasalanan ni Francis M pa nga,
Pagkawala ni Kiko, dun lang nagsimula.
Kung ’yay pagbabago di ibigay ang hilig,
Sama ’ko kung saan may kilig at pag-ibig;
Ngayon balikan natin ang Pambansang Himig,
Tanggalin mga tinik na nakakabikig.
May dagat at langit ngunit may bundok pa ba?
Palagay ko pagpalit napapanahon na;
Tutal tayo naman mahilig na kumanta,
Talent shows nga natin ay sampu ang sampera.
Mga lupa’y hinarang na lang ng iilan;
Marami ang ni duyan ay walang mahigan,
Tuloy iba’y nagdarasal — bumalik na lang
Mga nanlupig at naniil na mayaman.
“Alab ng puso sa dibdib mo’y buhay...” pa ba?
Eh mukhang wala nang buhay nasabing linya;
Tipong may buhay lamang dibdib ng dalaga,
Napapalaki pa s’ya at napapaganda.
At ang huling linya’y mukhang hindi na bagay
At hindi na lang “dahil sa’yo” ang mamatay,
Pagkat marami rin ngayon ang bumibigay
Nang dahil sa YO... SI.
Ano inyong palagay?
* * *
Today is the 13th of December. Thirteen is one of my favorite numbers. Again, for your information, I gave all my children 13 letters in their first names. And most of the time too, my poems have 13 syllables in each line. Tiger Woods is now a “thirteen” — labingtatlo.
Ang kanyang nila-LABING... TATLO! Ngek!
Sunday, November 05, 2017
speedo fastskin FS-PRO women's recordbreaker costume (8-008153218)
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Friday, November 03, 2017
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Goodbye to a jam-packed October
Partnering with Jewelmer for the first time, the fashion show presented women adorned with the South Sea pearl along with clothes by Ito Curata, Mia Arcenas, Rosenthal Tee, Vania Romoff, JC Buendia and Cary Santiago.
Among the muses who graced the runway were 1973 Miss Universe Margie Moran-Floirendo, who walked with her grandchild; 1969 Miss Universe Gloria Diaz, who lost her sister Rio to colon cancer; and the face of this year’s Fashion Can Serve, Maureen Wroblewitz, who walked in honor of her mother, who battled cancer.
Jewelmer EVP and deputy CEO Jacques Christophe Branellec was present to also introduce the “Why We Fight” bracelet, with the Philippine national gem, the South Sea pearl, at the heart of the creation. A golden South Sea pearl strand was auctioned off at the fashion show, the proceeds earmarked to support ICanServe’s nationwide programs and initiatives.
The “Why We Fight” video starred influential women from different industries supporting the cause. Fashion designer Mia Arcenas-Branellec, principal ballerina Candice Adea, environmentalist Anna Oposa, and jewelry designer Wynn Wynn Ong voiced out their respective advocacies.
Newlyweds Jacques and Mia Branellec have both been busy as they support several benefit shows, including the Red Charity Gala (RCG). Mia has been working on multiple fashion shows, and even asked little ol’ me to be a supermodel for a night! For her Manila Fashion Festival S/S 2018 Collection, Mia showcased her flowing, romantic and sexy silhouettes.
Models and Assumption girls
The weekend of RCG was action-packed, with the celebrations of the Professional Models Association of the Philippines’ (PMAP) 30th anniversary at the Peninsula Manila, as well as the annual Assumption College homecoming known as Velada.
The PMAP Ball dubbed “PMAP and Friends,” was a grand reunion of colleagues and family over three decades. Held at the Rigodon Ballroom of the Peninsula Manila, the event was a rare opportunity for models of the past to mingle with the stars of today’s runways.
Belvedere provided an open bar to moisten lips all night.
In true PMAP tradition, the ball also raised money for World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Philippines. This will be used to reforest 2.5 ha of barren land at the IPO watershed in Bulacan, where 98 percent of Manila’s potable water is sourced.
The Assumption Velada was spearheaded by Silver AC Batch 1992 and Gold AC Batch 1967. Other gems included Pearl AC Batch 1987, Jade AC Batch 1982, Ruby AC Batch 1977, Diamond AC Batch 1957 and Blue Diamond AC Batch 1952.
The annual homecoming raises funds for the Assumption Mission Schools and other Assumption projects throughout the country.
October gets the run-up to Christmas going. Many charitable affairs kicked off pre-Christmas gift-giving festivities.
Creative caring spaces
Newlyweds Dr. Hayden Kho and Dr. Vicki Belo-Kho welcomed October with a charity fundraiser for Right Start, a nonstock, nonprofit organization with children’s interests at the heart of its existence.
Held just weeks after the couple’s celebrated #aKHOandmyBELOved Paris wedding, the event raised almost P3 million that will be used for creative caring spaces for the poorest children in the community.
The Right Start team expressed gratitude to the donors, partners and volunteers for their unwavering commitment. These kindhearted supporters enable Right Start to realize its vision of creating a community of care, in which children with their God-given potentials are empowered to be creative and productive.
Scarlet Snow Belo, Hayden and Vicki’s adorable daughter, was at the event, enjoying playtime with the Right Start kids. She was also the most photographed guest at the recent RCG, where her mom and dad generously bid for and won the beautiful diamond and sapphire necklace donated by Emperor Watch and Jewelry.
Love and weddings
October has also been filled with love and weddings. Among the unions to mention are those of stylists Rex Atienza and Jay Sarmiento in Paris, and that of young couple Bindoy Crisostomo and Patricia Ongsiako-Crisostomo.
Patricia is the eldest daughter of my Assumption classmate and best friend Jojo Ongsiako and her husband Neneto.
Tomorrow is the eagerly awaited wedding of my Tropafrica mate Malu Gamboa to her fiancé Mon Lindo. My cousin Leica Carpo Argosino flew in just for the wedding of her best friend, and went straight to fashion designer
Rajo Laurel for her gown fitting.
For my own gown, I will just grab one of the pieces of designer Rajo from his recent show, the season opener of Mega Fashion Week.
This year, Mega goes back to that zeitgeist by mounting the magazine’s first venture into fashion week, as it presents the evolution of established designers.
Apart from Rajo, the other participating designers are John Herrera, Puey Quiñones, Francis Libiran and Mark Bumgarner.
Let me end with a happy birthday wish to October celebrators: Edward V.P. Maceda, veteran actress Rio Locsin, Mon Fernandez, Beth J. Natividad, Tessie Lim, Lani Aquino, Jenny Salvador-Locsin, Rogie Arellano, Cres Macabenta, Adrian Buan, Rina Pineda, MB’s Pepito Rotallo, Robert Requintina, and Tessa Mauricio-Arriola, lifestyle/entertainment editor of Manila Times, Laguna Governor ER Ejercito, former Sen. Francisco “Kit” Tatad, “Master Showman” German Moreno, Matet de Leon, Pet Aquitania, Bon Arambulo, Editha Lim Manansala, Librada Gutierrez, Jose Francisco Kapellan Kawada, Lawrence Yap, Atty. Joe Monastrial Jr., Mrs. Lani L. Pelayo, Winnie Javillo of West Covina, California; Malou Pamaran Zamora, Angela L. Morales and Grace Lee, Supreme Court Justice Consuelo Ynares-Santiago, Korina Sanchez, Liela Benitez-Simpson, Nelia Silverio, Ida Joseph, Tita Calalang, Karina “Bing” Baylon, Corazon G. Dizon, Karen Capina, Jet Ejercito, Inger Cuenco, Nanette Edillon, Bobby Rodrigo, Melody Anne Bonoan, Josephine Woodward, Roselle Vargas, Marilou Sanchez Catalucci, Danny Velasco, Virgie McAffrey, Elvis Trocio of DSWD, Mat Ranillo III, Rose Monaghan, Rolly Quizon, Danny Velasco and Star Magic’s Maja Salvador, Mrs. Ma. Victoria Araneta Concepcion, Letty M. Talag, Elena Chiongbian Young, Lou Bonnevie, Susan Joven, Carmen Dy-Liacco, Rosario Agustin, Jiggy Cruz, Lilibeth Josue, Marivic Tengco, Cory Gayon, Dona Rosario Savillano Ablan, Sonia Domingo Sadsad, Nonoy Orlina, Losario Delmar, Bro. Eddie Villanueva, Chef Joey Carbon, Ogie Mendoza, Mex Gonzales and Queen of Jazz Annie Brazil, Ma. Victoria Jasmin of DOT, Nelly Campos, Linda Punzalan, Ira Maniquis, Eleazar Macapagal, Bing Jaleco, Jake Tordesillas, Roselle dela Umbria of PCSO PR Dept., Vanessa Valderama, Shoona Teves, Brenda Villasin, Norihide Joseph Ono, Mrs. Po Suan Velasco, Virgie V. Mariano, Engr. Abraham S. Gumatay, Anna Larruccea and former Parañaque City Mayor Joey Marquez, Arnold Gamboa, Marissa Albert, lawyer Michael Abundo, Caring Almendras, Gerry A. Sarino, Lily Maliwanag, Brigida “Veda” Somera, Mike Raleigh, Bro. Joe Corsal, Dawnie B. Roa, Kim Martillano, Dr. Nehemiah Velasco, Aida Lagarejos and entertainment columnist Allan Diones, Mercy Ong of MTO and Skides Water, Joanie Feliciano, Charito Gonzalez, Piluchi Esteban, Cristy Mendoza, Gay Abundo, Shonna C. Teves, Rosario Guidaya, Allyson Lacson Young, Lydia Reyes, Mousa Testa of TV5’s Interaksyon, Arnold Mago Medina, Nino Reyes, Jesabel Tiongco, actor Shintaro Valdes, Gizzle Dionisio, Rusty Sandiko, Philip de Vera of London, Mrs. Corazon Adolfo Calderon of Davao City, Yollie Aguila, Maliksi Morales of Star Magic, and Sarah Lahbati, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, columnist Neal Cruz, Keiko Gardiner, Buboy Garovillo, Ms. Yaying Dragon, Malou Maglutac, Vivian Uy, Michelle Puzon, Encarnacion “Lovely” R. Santos, Ben Nery, Jennefe Cezar, Ayze Querejero, Billy Joe Leones, Mrs. Fely Gupit, Frederick Farell, Mrs. Laura del Rosario Milo, Vic Brita, Ricky Alvaran, Anna Vitta-Lim Galagnara, New York-based Luisa Velasco-Datiles, Joanne Marie A. Henson and Nash Aguas, Kuya Daniel Razon, twins Richard and Ricardo Cepeda, Dr. Miles dela Rosa, Ed Santillan, Terry Lim, Baby Aguilar, Dianne Eugenio, Jan Carlo Tobias, Johnson Robert, Tina M. Ejercito, Wu Elsie, Pat Cabiling, Pilar Gozum, MB’s Myra Liezl Abando and Ronald Jeffrey Lim, Jason Francisco, Erlinda Romey and Bobbit Vidanes, Marissa del Mar, former beauty queen turned-actress Pilar Pilapil, Willie Rebano, Serafin Pua, Pilar Ongking, Pilar Tanjangco, Antonio Santos, Dr. Morena Canizares, Jane Go, Noel Y. Regala, Marine Engr. Erwin Soriano of Bacoor City, Cavite; Imus City Mayor Emmanuel L. Maliksi, Alex Broce, Vina Rose Medina Soriano, Pilar Mateo, Baby O. Garcia, Angelia Jade Boaquina, Jenny Ramos Mahinay, Carl John Barrameda of Star Magic and Saicy A. Aguila, and Tessie Lozano-Dunn of Wales, Tito Sy, publisher Oscar Jornacion, Letty Ruiz, Dr. Charing M. Santos, Inday Rosales, Norma Lara, Carina Dacer, Marlette Pineda, Katrina E. Panlilio, Elizabeth Hammond, Vangie Jacinto, Rene Perez, Eriel Cortez, Annette Africano, Pinky Masigla, Irma S. Gumalay, Aika entertainment writers Len Llanes and Rose Garcia, former PAGCOR Chairman Alicia Ll. Reyes, Rep. Dudot Jaworski, Joey de Leon, Richard Merk, Norma Japitana, Lexine Bondoc, Cecilia Batungbacal, Atty. Ruby Ruiz-Bruno, Agnes Payawal, Lita Alejar Faustino, Charlie Antonio, Eva Pinda, Ilonah Jean, Socorro Zarate, Alexander M. Dacanay, Doy Tobias, Charito C. Reyes, Tess E. Santos, Atty. Luz L. Suapengco, Moses Albert Ollero, Katherine Chloe S. de Castro, Erlinda L. Bautista and Brgy. Captain Ramil P. Landingin of Macalong, Asingan, Pangasinan, Henry Sy Sr., former Chief Justice Renato Corona, Paz Yuchengco, Dante Ponce, Leo Baluyot, Garry C. Villanueva, Teresa Cabigao, Tessie Isidro, Mely Munoz, and entertainment writers Ernie Pecho and Noel Asinas, Billy Formoso, Jamike Lopa, Nica Bueno of Youngstown, Cainta, Rizal; Rowell Martirez of PCSO GM’s office, Kristine Agnar, Mario Baluyot, Remy Go, Tessie Coronel of London, Mrs. Ondang Sarao Virata, Gabriel Patrick “Gabe” G. Jimenez, and MB’s SCU editor Rachel Castro Barawid, Rosa Rosal, Richard Reynoso, Sec. Sonny Alvarez, Princess Violago, Dr. Pacita Gonzalez, Eden Arias, Dr. Concordia Pascual, Cathy Babao, Fe Aurora Castro, Cynthia Sullivan (a.k.a. Zapphire), Pearlie Cabanizas, Jojo Temporal, Victor Mark M. Santos, Violeta Flores Constantino of Sun-Life of Canada, New York-based Dr. Nora Realuyo and Ernesto V. Martinez, Gerry Velasquez, Tony Gonzales, entertainment writer Emy Abuan, and GMA Network executive Jimmy Duavit, Bea Alonzo, Vina Morales, director Olive Lamasan, Dante Silverio, Alona Alegre, Christine Manalang, Maria Montelibano, Ester Barbin, Bienvenido Rodriguez, Nards Ocampo, Marie Grace Cabanizas, Jose Fombuena, Jay Carlos, Mariz C. Ricketts, Bert Nievera, Enrique “Quito” Pili, Dr. Andy Reyes, Florence Cruz, Dante E. Gerella, Laura Manio-Jacinto of PCSO PR Dept., director Maryo J. de los Reyes, Sol Caco-Landicho, Rafael Consing Lumanlan, Norma Constantino, Rene Pilande of Tacloban, Susan Cervantes, John Jacaria, Marge Rogan of ACCRA Law Office, Carlo Magdaluyo, Margot B. Torres, Nestor Ventura, Noemi Cruz Suarez, and Sam Concepcion, Shirley Halili-Cruz of the multi-awarded Halili-Cruz School of Ballet; Prof. Sonia Zaldivar-Ronda, Dr. Oscar Lopez, Ernesto Bravo, Mrs. Nellie Bengzon, Mary Anne Lizza Freking, Col. Julian Malonzo, Jacob Fernandez, Dr. Violeta Dorado, Cora Ruiz, Andrew de Real, Jordan Francoise Castillo Jr., Michael Manangan, Jona Lyn, Rodolfo Torres, Fe Y. Puzon, Jennie Ilustre, Mary Anne Gamboa, Annie de Leon, Steven U. Villareal, Reggie Sta. Maria, Rodolfo Alonzo, Ashley Aurora Cortez, Connie Han, Pam Dy, Railey Valeroso, Alfredo Fedilaga, Jr., Aloysius Joseph Villagonzalo, Angelie Gornez-Gabutan, Ayan Parame, Police Officer Edario Manatad, Dan Adrian Pilones, Dave Tolentino, Engr. Edgar Estela, Jr., Francis Ray Oplimo, Gemma Arnado Nojo, Juliet Corridor, Leandro Remedio, Loloy Ulbata, Maria Rosanna V. Cavada, Marvie Emmacen, Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy, Nerissa Naveo, Orland Navarro, Randy Gabutan, Samuel Quinones, and MB’s Danilo L. Bricia, Archbishop Diosdado Talamayan of Tuguegarao, Christian Bautista, Dr. Mita Pardo de Tavera, Joyce Jimenez, Odelle & Kyle Concepcion, Peachy Gonzalez, Jinky Chua Peralta, Noel Colet, Chit Sambile, Beth T. Tioseco, Pedrito Diga, Karlo Abarquez, Roland J. Ong, Markus Danao-Schmidt, Zoren Bautista, Jojo Garzota, John Jacaria, Romulo S. Lodriquito, chairman of Mt. Balagbag Multi-purpose Cooperative, Brgy. San Isidro, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan and Anna Nina A. Lorbes of BPI Family España Branch, Gina Pareño, Ms. Chona Trinidad, Consul General of Kazakhstan Edward Fereira, Gloria Cabrera of New York, Dr. Raul Guanzon, Aida Sevilla Mendoza, Rudy Genaskey, Irene Cortes, Nadine Teves, Bong Pizarro, Che Serrano, Michael Raleigh, Lyn Romero, Letecia Clarino, Gunther Grupp, Mag Cruz Hatol, Raul and Mary Sharmaine Castillo, Dory Simio and Reynald Zabala from California, Emelita Olemos greetings from Ninong at Ninang Santos, Ghie Espiritu, Annie Chong, Raoul Chee Kee, Anna Teresa A. Velasco, Armand Padilla, Jeremy Orange M. Ejercito, Nicole Ofiana, Maricris Llanes Quero, Thermina Ann Akram, Rina A. Concepcion, Aaron Zach B. Patasao, Joseph Gegory M. Arriola, Oscar Maliuanag, Eric Matthew Martinez, Maureen Guese, Thara Jordana, former Presidential Adviser Gabby Claudio, Mitch Valdes, awarded director Joey Reyes, Irma Potenciano, Herbert Sy, Tessie E. Rodrigo, Charing Dulalia, Kookoo Gonzales, Celia Martinez-Flores, Ernest Tagle, Celia Cunanan, Delfin V. Cruz Jr., Joan Menguito, Marirose Sison-Garcia, Jesus Reynaldo V. Palma of California, Annaliza Velasco, Atty. Harry Roque, Vanessa Ricarte, Mandy Eduque, Gregor Christopher Uy Viscayda, Edwin Costa, twins John Lawrence and John Mark de la Cruz, Stephen Tomas Flores-Joseph, Kathy Tanjuatco, PDI’s Chelo Banal Formoso, Beth Gelema, and Pica Lozano of Star Magic…Oct. 22: Lindsay Custodio-Platon, Conchitina Veloso, Tereret Liboro, Angel Cruz, Lito Talampas, Jane Enrile, Virginia R. Velasco, Anna Liza C. de Leon, Richard Merino, Helen Ong, Kristina Antonio Macapagal, Antonio La Vina, Nadine C. Teves, Jojo Guiao, Felino “Sonny” Timbol, Mary Ann “Baby” M. Montemayor, Marissa Francisco, Karla Yturzaeta and Matt Evans, Verni Varga, Babes Tirona, Carol Jao, Marlyn Bermudez, Teody Buenaflor, Maria Belinda, Malou Matias, Lhen Estanislao, Fely Igmat, Baby Detoito, Joel David, Flores-Wenceslao, Deth Paras, Mrs. Maria Rosario, Fernandez, Lirio Covey, Boy Romero, Don Moral, Adrian Elisan, Ramon Papa, Abegail Galang, Francesca Venice Reyes, Jel Cortez, Andre Garcia, Jojo Panaligan, Freddie Wells, Juanita Velasco Palma, QC Councilor Alfred Vargas, Cesar Concio, Willie Chipeco, Lourna Pal, Yasmin Dayrit, Jun-Jun R. Ablaza, Narciso Chan, Cesar dela Fuente, Marites Meyer, Mrs. Alice Rosario, Salud Mercado, Mary Cris Borja, Camille Encinas, Emily Dacer, Susie dela Cruz, Ma. Luisa Javier, Nanet Canchela, Hanna Alegre, Rafael Relucio, Gavina Motel, Ester Cumagun, Brenda Arguelles, Fely I. Jimenez, Nickson Pacayra, Mary Anne Cabanizas, Dindo Acosta, Aileen Lorenzo, Ronnie Vivar, MB’s Rory Page, Raffy Sazon, Rosalina Munoz, Hazel Uy, Atty. Ma. Angelina G. Matibag, Arnold Trinidad, Raffy Lim, Tony Tamayo, Nadine Bonoan, Dr. Tito Torralba, Boy Villasanta, Liezl Quilala, Ariel Obera, Rafael Sazon, Gov. Jonvic Remulla, Bill Kevin del Rosario, Michael John Sibal Cojuangco, Garret Tabuzo, Erlinda “Baby” Mendiola of San Pedro, Laguna; Joseph Cruz of Pan Pacific Casino Filipino, and GMA-7’s Pia Guanio, Senators Lito Lapid and Alan Peter Cayetano, Comelec Comm. Ma. Gracia Dielo Padaca, Ms. Cristina G. Caedo, Chary S. Misa, Jackie Cayuca, Santa So, Mrs. Rosario Corrales Miranda, Rey Espiritu of Walnut, CA; Toni Acaylar, Ma. Bituin Hidalgo, Ceada Tanopo-Nato, Mario Hernando, Jojo Montemayor, Mark Talosig, writer Mario A. Hernando, actor Leandro Z Baldemor, Gilleth Sandico, "TWBA" production assistant Andy Ferrer, triplets Leonardo Frederick, Alvin Benjamin and Kevin Anthony S. de Leon, and Henry Yap-Espiritu of Campaigns PR, Viva’s big boss Vic del Rosario, Gina Nolasco, Priscilla P. Tuazon, Janet Arnaiz, Jennifer Ongkeko, Jose Bravo, Victor de Vera, Rusty Salazar, Jhervy Santiago, Delbert Santos, Gina Nolasco, Jennifer Ongkiko, Rusty Salazar, Grave Velasco, Victor de Vera, Jose Israel Bravo, Priscilla Tuazon, Delbert Santos, Jherry Santiago, Aida Espiritu, Jules Yanga, Theresa Veloso, Jason Manuel, Callyx Lavado daughter of "TWBA" set designer Randy turns 3, Carmelito Lamoso, Emy Enriquez, Jenny Deed Navarro, Glaiza Joyce Cruz, Rosanna Morales, Shanna Paula Plaza, Jennifer Tan, Dolyn Monique Cadungog, Inday Varing Nacario, Kim Grace Deldig, Dr. Cynthia Gayatin, Lilia Aimas, Tem Ponce, DTI Sec. Ramon Lopez and Rep. Joey Salceda, Bro Ryan A. America turns 34, Charo Santos Concio, Niño Muhlach, Gary Lising, Harlene Bautista, Nelly Campos, Michael Abundo, Ingrid Salas, Jojo Gatbonton, Michelle Aldana, Viel Aquino-Dee, Ronald Manila, Allure Padua, Joy Rosaroso, and Maria Teresa Cancio, Jonathan dela Cruz, Walter de Santos, Benjo Marquez, Manny Valera, Bubbles Carandang, Millie Vera, Angia Munji Laurel, Atty. Pete Principe, Melba Nergua, Christine Limpo, Alvin Tan, Winnie Boado, Fatima Dumalagan, Doreen Fernandez, De La Salle Lipa’s Grade 12 student Romina Celina Sabino Faylon, Boy Abunda, Riza Mantaring, Kaye Tinga, my ever dearest co-chair of RCG.
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Among the muses who graced the runway were 1973 Miss Universe Margie Moran-Floirendo, who walked with her grandchild; 1969 Miss Universe Gloria Diaz, who lost her sister Rio to colon cancer; and the face of this year’s Fashion Can Serve, Maureen Wroblewitz, who walked in honor of her mother, who battled cancer.
Jewelmer EVP and deputy CEO Jacques Christophe Branellec was present to also introduce the “Why We Fight” bracelet, with the Philippine national gem, the South Sea pearl, at the heart of the creation. A golden South Sea pearl strand was auctioned off at the fashion show, the proceeds earmarked to support ICanServe’s nationwide programs and initiatives.
The “Why We Fight” video starred influential women from different industries supporting the cause. Fashion designer Mia Arcenas-Branellec, principal ballerina Candice Adea, environmentalist Anna Oposa, and jewelry designer Wynn Wynn Ong voiced out their respective advocacies.
Newlyweds Jacques and Mia Branellec have both been busy as they support several benefit shows, including the Red Charity Gala (RCG). Mia has been working on multiple fashion shows, and even asked little ol’ me to be a supermodel for a night! For her Manila Fashion Festival S/S 2018 Collection, Mia showcased her flowing, romantic and sexy silhouettes.
Models and Assumption girls
The weekend of RCG was action-packed, with the celebrations of the Professional Models Association of the Philippines’ (PMAP) 30th anniversary at the Peninsula Manila, as well as the annual Assumption College homecoming known as Velada.
The PMAP Ball dubbed “PMAP and Friends,” was a grand reunion of colleagues and family over three decades. Held at the Rigodon Ballroom of the Peninsula Manila, the event was a rare opportunity for models of the past to mingle with the stars of today’s runways.
Belvedere provided an open bar to moisten lips all night.
In true PMAP tradition, the ball also raised money for World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Philippines. This will be used to reforest 2.5 ha of barren land at the IPO watershed in Bulacan, where 98 percent of Manila’s potable water is sourced.
The Assumption Velada was spearheaded by Silver AC Batch 1992 and Gold AC Batch 1967. Other gems included Pearl AC Batch 1987, Jade AC Batch 1982, Ruby AC Batch 1977, Diamond AC Batch 1957 and Blue Diamond AC Batch 1952.
The annual homecoming raises funds for the Assumption Mission Schools and other Assumption projects throughout the country.
October gets the run-up to Christmas going. Many charitable affairs kicked off pre-Christmas gift-giving festivities.
Creative caring spaces
Newlyweds Dr. Hayden Kho and Dr. Vicki Belo-Kho welcomed October with a charity fundraiser for Right Start, a nonstock, nonprofit organization with children’s interests at the heart of its existence.
Held just weeks after the couple’s celebrated #aKHOandmyBELOved Paris wedding, the event raised almost P3 million that will be used for creative caring spaces for the poorest children in the community.
The Right Start team expressed gratitude to the donors, partners and volunteers for their unwavering commitment. These kindhearted supporters enable Right Start to realize its vision of creating a community of care, in which children with their God-given potentials are empowered to be creative and productive.
Scarlet Snow Belo, Hayden and Vicki’s adorable daughter, was at the event, enjoying playtime with the Right Start kids. She was also the most photographed guest at the recent RCG, where her mom and dad generously bid for and won the beautiful diamond and sapphire necklace donated by Emperor Watch and Jewelry.
Love and weddings
October has also been filled with love and weddings. Among the unions to mention are those of stylists Rex Atienza and Jay Sarmiento in Paris, and that of young couple Bindoy Crisostomo and Patricia Ongsiako-Crisostomo.
Patricia is the eldest daughter of my Assumption classmate and best friend Jojo Ongsiako and her husband Neneto.
Tomorrow is the eagerly awaited wedding of my Tropafrica mate Malu Gamboa to her fiancé Mon Lindo. My cousin Leica Carpo Argosino flew in just for the wedding of her best friend, and went straight to fashion designer
Rajo Laurel for her gown fitting.
For my own gown, I will just grab one of the pieces of designer Rajo from his recent show, the season opener of Mega Fashion Week.
This year, Mega goes back to that zeitgeist by mounting the magazine’s first venture into fashion week, as it presents the evolution of established designers.
Apart from Rajo, the other participating designers are John Herrera, Puey Quiñones, Francis Libiran and Mark Bumgarner.
Let me end with a happy birthday wish to October celebrators: Edward V.P. Maceda, veteran actress Rio Locsin, Mon Fernandez, Beth J. Natividad, Tessie Lim, Lani Aquino, Jenny Salvador-Locsin, Rogie Arellano, Cres Macabenta, Adrian Buan, Rina Pineda, MB’s Pepito Rotallo, Robert Requintina, and Tessa Mauricio-Arriola, lifestyle/entertainment editor of Manila Times, Laguna Governor ER Ejercito, former Sen. Francisco “Kit” Tatad, “Master Showman” German Moreno, Matet de Leon, Pet Aquitania, Bon Arambulo, Editha Lim Manansala, Librada Gutierrez, Jose Francisco Kapellan Kawada, Lawrence Yap, Atty. Joe Monastrial Jr., Mrs. Lani L. Pelayo, Winnie Javillo of West Covina, California; Malou Pamaran Zamora, Angela L. Morales and Grace Lee, Supreme Court Justice Consuelo Ynares-Santiago, Korina Sanchez, Liela Benitez-Simpson, Nelia Silverio, Ida Joseph, Tita Calalang, Karina “Bing” Baylon, Corazon G. Dizon, Karen Capina, Jet Ejercito, Inger Cuenco, Nanette Edillon, Bobby Rodrigo, Melody Anne Bonoan, Josephine Woodward, Roselle Vargas, Marilou Sanchez Catalucci, Danny Velasco, Virgie McAffrey, Elvis Trocio of DSWD, Mat Ranillo III, Rose Monaghan, Rolly Quizon, Danny Velasco and Star Magic’s Maja Salvador, Mrs. Ma. Victoria Araneta Concepcion, Letty M. Talag, Elena Chiongbian Young, Lou Bonnevie, Susan Joven, Carmen Dy-Liacco, Rosario Agustin, Jiggy Cruz, Lilibeth Josue, Marivic Tengco, Cory Gayon, Dona Rosario Savillano Ablan, Sonia Domingo Sadsad, Nonoy Orlina, Losario Delmar, Bro. Eddie Villanueva, Chef Joey Carbon, Ogie Mendoza, Mex Gonzales and Queen of Jazz Annie Brazil, Ma. Victoria Jasmin of DOT, Nelly Campos, Linda Punzalan, Ira Maniquis, Eleazar Macapagal, Bing Jaleco, Jake Tordesillas, Roselle dela Umbria of PCSO PR Dept., Vanessa Valderama, Shoona Teves, Brenda Villasin, Norihide Joseph Ono, Mrs. Po Suan Velasco, Virgie V. Mariano, Engr. Abraham S. Gumatay, Anna Larruccea and former Parañaque City Mayor Joey Marquez, Arnold Gamboa, Marissa Albert, lawyer Michael Abundo, Caring Almendras, Gerry A. Sarino, Lily Maliwanag, Brigida “Veda” Somera, Mike Raleigh, Bro. Joe Corsal, Dawnie B. Roa, Kim Martillano, Dr. Nehemiah Velasco, Aida Lagarejos and entertainment columnist Allan Diones, Mercy Ong of MTO and Skides Water, Joanie Feliciano, Charito Gonzalez, Piluchi Esteban, Cristy Mendoza, Gay Abundo, Shonna C. Teves, Rosario Guidaya, Allyson Lacson Young, Lydia Reyes, Mousa Testa of TV5’s Interaksyon, Arnold Mago Medina, Nino Reyes, Jesabel Tiongco, actor Shintaro Valdes, Gizzle Dionisio, Rusty Sandiko, Philip de Vera of London, Mrs. Corazon Adolfo Calderon of Davao City, Yollie Aguila, Maliksi Morales of Star Magic, and Sarah Lahbati, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, columnist Neal Cruz, Keiko Gardiner, Buboy Garovillo, Ms. Yaying Dragon, Malou Maglutac, Vivian Uy, Michelle Puzon, Encarnacion “Lovely” R. Santos, Ben Nery, Jennefe Cezar, Ayze Querejero, Billy Joe Leones, Mrs. Fely Gupit, Frederick Farell, Mrs. Laura del Rosario Milo, Vic Brita, Ricky Alvaran, Anna Vitta-Lim Galagnara, New York-based Luisa Velasco-Datiles, Joanne Marie A. Henson and Nash Aguas, Kuya Daniel Razon, twins Richard and Ricardo Cepeda, Dr. Miles dela Rosa, Ed Santillan, Terry Lim, Baby Aguilar, Dianne Eugenio, Jan Carlo Tobias, Johnson Robert, Tina M. Ejercito, Wu Elsie, Pat Cabiling, Pilar Gozum, MB’s Myra Liezl Abando and Ronald Jeffrey Lim, Jason Francisco, Erlinda Romey and Bobbit Vidanes, Marissa del Mar, former beauty queen turned-actress Pilar Pilapil, Willie Rebano, Serafin Pua, Pilar Ongking, Pilar Tanjangco, Antonio Santos, Dr. Morena Canizares, Jane Go, Noel Y. Regala, Marine Engr. Erwin Soriano of Bacoor City, Cavite; Imus City Mayor Emmanuel L. Maliksi, Alex Broce, Vina Rose Medina Soriano, Pilar Mateo, Baby O. Garcia, Angelia Jade Boaquina, Jenny Ramos Mahinay, Carl John Barrameda of Star Magic and Saicy A. Aguila, and Tessie Lozano-Dunn of Wales, Tito Sy, publisher Oscar Jornacion, Letty Ruiz, Dr. Charing M. Santos, Inday Rosales, Norma Lara, Carina Dacer, Marlette Pineda, Katrina E. Panlilio, Elizabeth Hammond, Vangie Jacinto, Rene Perez, Eriel Cortez, Annette Africano, Pinky Masigla, Irma S. Gumalay, Aika entertainment writers Len Llanes and Rose Garcia, former PAGCOR Chairman Alicia Ll. Reyes, Rep. Dudot Jaworski, Joey de Leon, Richard Merk, Norma Japitana, Lexine Bondoc, Cecilia Batungbacal, Atty. Ruby Ruiz-Bruno, Agnes Payawal, Lita Alejar Faustino, Charlie Antonio, Eva Pinda, Ilonah Jean, Socorro Zarate, Alexander M. Dacanay, Doy Tobias, Charito C. Reyes, Tess E. Santos, Atty. Luz L. Suapengco, Moses Albert Ollero, Katherine Chloe S. de Castro, Erlinda L. Bautista and Brgy. Captain Ramil P. Landingin of Macalong, Asingan, Pangasinan, Henry Sy Sr., former Chief Justice Renato Corona, Paz Yuchengco, Dante Ponce, Leo Baluyot, Garry C. Villanueva, Teresa Cabigao, Tessie Isidro, Mely Munoz, and entertainment writers Ernie Pecho and Noel Asinas, Billy Formoso, Jamike Lopa, Nica Bueno of Youngstown, Cainta, Rizal; Rowell Martirez of PCSO GM’s office, Kristine Agnar, Mario Baluyot, Remy Go, Tessie Coronel of London, Mrs. Ondang Sarao Virata, Gabriel Patrick “Gabe” G. Jimenez, and MB’s SCU editor Rachel Castro Barawid, Rosa Rosal, Richard Reynoso, Sec. Sonny Alvarez, Princess Violago, Dr. Pacita Gonzalez, Eden Arias, Dr. Concordia Pascual, Cathy Babao, Fe Aurora Castro, Cynthia Sullivan (a.k.a. Zapphire), Pearlie Cabanizas, Jojo Temporal, Victor Mark M. Santos, Violeta Flores Constantino of Sun-Life of Canada, New York-based Dr. Nora Realuyo and Ernesto V. Martinez, Gerry Velasquez, Tony Gonzales, entertainment writer Emy Abuan, and GMA Network executive Jimmy Duavit, Bea Alonzo, Vina Morales, director Olive Lamasan, Dante Silverio, Alona Alegre, Christine Manalang, Maria Montelibano, Ester Barbin, Bienvenido Rodriguez, Nards Ocampo, Marie Grace Cabanizas, Jose Fombuena, Jay Carlos, Mariz C. Ricketts, Bert Nievera, Enrique “Quito” Pili, Dr. Andy Reyes, Florence Cruz, Dante E. Gerella, Laura Manio-Jacinto of PCSO PR Dept., director Maryo J. de los Reyes, Sol Caco-Landicho, Rafael Consing Lumanlan, Norma Constantino, Rene Pilande of Tacloban, Susan Cervantes, John Jacaria, Marge Rogan of ACCRA Law Office, Carlo Magdaluyo, Margot B. Torres, Nestor Ventura, Noemi Cruz Suarez, and Sam Concepcion, Shirley Halili-Cruz of the multi-awarded Halili-Cruz School of Ballet; Prof. Sonia Zaldivar-Ronda, Dr. Oscar Lopez, Ernesto Bravo, Mrs. Nellie Bengzon, Mary Anne Lizza Freking, Col. Julian Malonzo, Jacob Fernandez, Dr. Violeta Dorado, Cora Ruiz, Andrew de Real, Jordan Francoise Castillo Jr., Michael Manangan, Jona Lyn, Rodolfo Torres, Fe Y. Puzon, Jennie Ilustre, Mary Anne Gamboa, Annie de Leon, Steven U. Villareal, Reggie Sta. Maria, Rodolfo Alonzo, Ashley Aurora Cortez, Connie Han, Pam Dy, Railey Valeroso, Alfredo Fedilaga, Jr., Aloysius Joseph Villagonzalo, Angelie Gornez-Gabutan, Ayan Parame, Police Officer Edario Manatad, Dan Adrian Pilones, Dave Tolentino, Engr. Edgar Estela, Jr., Francis Ray Oplimo, Gemma Arnado Nojo, Juliet Corridor, Leandro Remedio, Loloy Ulbata, Maria Rosanna V. Cavada, Marvie Emmacen, Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy, Nerissa Naveo, Orland Navarro, Randy Gabutan, Samuel Quinones, and MB’s Danilo L. Bricia, Archbishop Diosdado Talamayan of Tuguegarao, Christian Bautista, Dr. Mita Pardo de Tavera, Joyce Jimenez, Odelle & Kyle Concepcion, Peachy Gonzalez, Jinky Chua Peralta, Noel Colet, Chit Sambile, Beth T. Tioseco, Pedrito Diga, Karlo Abarquez, Roland J. Ong, Markus Danao-Schmidt, Zoren Bautista, Jojo Garzota, John Jacaria, Romulo S. Lodriquito, chairman of Mt. Balagbag Multi-purpose Cooperative, Brgy. San Isidro, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan and Anna Nina A. Lorbes of BPI Family España Branch, Gina Pareño, Ms. Chona Trinidad, Consul General of Kazakhstan Edward Fereira, Gloria Cabrera of New York, Dr. Raul Guanzon, Aida Sevilla Mendoza, Rudy Genaskey, Irene Cortes, Nadine Teves, Bong Pizarro, Che Serrano, Michael Raleigh, Lyn Romero, Letecia Clarino, Gunther Grupp, Mag Cruz Hatol, Raul and Mary Sharmaine Castillo, Dory Simio and Reynald Zabala from California, Emelita Olemos greetings from Ninong at Ninang Santos, Ghie Espiritu, Annie Chong, Raoul Chee Kee, Anna Teresa A. Velasco, Armand Padilla, Jeremy Orange M. Ejercito, Nicole Ofiana, Maricris Llanes Quero, Thermina Ann Akram, Rina A. Concepcion, Aaron Zach B. Patasao, Joseph Gegory M. Arriola, Oscar Maliuanag, Eric Matthew Martinez, Maureen Guese, Thara Jordana, former Presidential Adviser Gabby Claudio, Mitch Valdes, awarded director Joey Reyes, Irma Potenciano, Herbert Sy, Tessie E. Rodrigo, Charing Dulalia, Kookoo Gonzales, Celia Martinez-Flores, Ernest Tagle, Celia Cunanan, Delfin V. Cruz Jr., Joan Menguito, Marirose Sison-Garcia, Jesus Reynaldo V. Palma of California, Annaliza Velasco, Atty. Harry Roque, Vanessa Ricarte, Mandy Eduque, Gregor Christopher Uy Viscayda, Edwin Costa, twins John Lawrence and John Mark de la Cruz, Stephen Tomas Flores-Joseph, Kathy Tanjuatco, PDI’s Chelo Banal Formoso, Beth Gelema, and Pica Lozano of Star Magic…Oct. 22: Lindsay Custodio-Platon, Conchitina Veloso, Tereret Liboro, Angel Cruz, Lito Talampas, Jane Enrile, Virginia R. Velasco, Anna Liza C. de Leon, Richard Merino, Helen Ong, Kristina Antonio Macapagal, Antonio La Vina, Nadine C. Teves, Jojo Guiao, Felino “Sonny” Timbol, Mary Ann “Baby” M. Montemayor, Marissa Francisco, Karla Yturzaeta and Matt Evans, Verni Varga, Babes Tirona, Carol Jao, Marlyn Bermudez, Teody Buenaflor, Maria Belinda, Malou Matias, Lhen Estanislao, Fely Igmat, Baby Detoito, Joel David, Flores-Wenceslao, Deth Paras, Mrs. Maria Rosario, Fernandez, Lirio Covey, Boy Romero, Don Moral, Adrian Elisan, Ramon Papa, Abegail Galang, Francesca Venice Reyes, Jel Cortez, Andre Garcia, Jojo Panaligan, Freddie Wells, Juanita Velasco Palma, QC Councilor Alfred Vargas, Cesar Concio, Willie Chipeco, Lourna Pal, Yasmin Dayrit, Jun-Jun R. Ablaza, Narciso Chan, Cesar dela Fuente, Marites Meyer, Mrs. Alice Rosario, Salud Mercado, Mary Cris Borja, Camille Encinas, Emily Dacer, Susie dela Cruz, Ma. Luisa Javier, Nanet Canchela, Hanna Alegre, Rafael Relucio, Gavina Motel, Ester Cumagun, Brenda Arguelles, Fely I. Jimenez, Nickson Pacayra, Mary Anne Cabanizas, Dindo Acosta, Aileen Lorenzo, Ronnie Vivar, MB’s Rory Page, Raffy Sazon, Rosalina Munoz, Hazel Uy, Atty. Ma. Angelina G. Matibag, Arnold Trinidad, Raffy Lim, Tony Tamayo, Nadine Bonoan, Dr. Tito Torralba, Boy Villasanta, Liezl Quilala, Ariel Obera, Rafael Sazon, Gov. Jonvic Remulla, Bill Kevin del Rosario, Michael John Sibal Cojuangco, Garret Tabuzo, Erlinda “Baby” Mendiola of San Pedro, Laguna; Joseph Cruz of Pan Pacific Casino Filipino, and GMA-7’s Pia Guanio, Senators Lito Lapid and Alan Peter Cayetano, Comelec Comm. Ma. Gracia Dielo Padaca, Ms. Cristina G. Caedo, Chary S. Misa, Jackie Cayuca, Santa So, Mrs. Rosario Corrales Miranda, Rey Espiritu of Walnut, CA; Toni Acaylar, Ma. Bituin Hidalgo, Ceada Tanopo-Nato, Mario Hernando, Jojo Montemayor, Mark Talosig, writer Mario A. Hernando, actor Leandro Z Baldemor, Gilleth Sandico, "TWBA" production assistant Andy Ferrer, triplets Leonardo Frederick, Alvin Benjamin and Kevin Anthony S. de Leon, and Henry Yap-Espiritu of Campaigns PR, Viva’s big boss Vic del Rosario, Gina Nolasco, Priscilla P. Tuazon, Janet Arnaiz, Jennifer Ongkeko, Jose Bravo, Victor de Vera, Rusty Salazar, Jhervy Santiago, Delbert Santos, Gina Nolasco, Jennifer Ongkiko, Rusty Salazar, Grave Velasco, Victor de Vera, Jose Israel Bravo, Priscilla Tuazon, Delbert Santos, Jherry Santiago, Aida Espiritu, Jules Yanga, Theresa Veloso, Jason Manuel, Callyx Lavado daughter of "TWBA" set designer Randy turns 3, Carmelito Lamoso, Emy Enriquez, Jenny Deed Navarro, Glaiza Joyce Cruz, Rosanna Morales, Shanna Paula Plaza, Jennifer Tan, Dolyn Monique Cadungog, Inday Varing Nacario, Kim Grace Deldig, Dr. Cynthia Gayatin, Lilia Aimas, Tem Ponce, DTI Sec. Ramon Lopez and Rep. Joey Salceda, Bro Ryan A. America turns 34, Charo Santos Concio, Niño Muhlach, Gary Lising, Harlene Bautista, Nelly Campos, Michael Abundo, Ingrid Salas, Jojo Gatbonton, Michelle Aldana, Viel Aquino-Dee, Ronald Manila, Allure Padua, Joy Rosaroso, and Maria Teresa Cancio, Jonathan dela Cruz, Walter de Santos, Benjo Marquez, Manny Valera, Bubbles Carandang, Millie Vera, Angia Munji Laurel, Atty. Pete Principe, Melba Nergua, Christine Limpo, Alvin Tan, Winnie Boado, Fatima Dumalagan, Doreen Fernandez, De La Salle Lipa’s Grade 12 student Romina Celina Sabino Faylon, Boy Abunda, Riza Mantaring, Kaye Tinga, my ever dearest co-chair of RCG.
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Friday, October 27, 2017
Pia Cayetano: With honors
Lawmaker Pia Cayetano was not only a champion athlete but also a top student during her days in UP
by Gay Ace Domingo
Lawmaker Pilar Juliana “Pia” Cayetano is known for her sports advocacy. She is into running, yoga and triathlon. She is also an avid backer of collegiate and national athletes. The former senator-now-representative of Taguig City has been spotted cheering for the swimming team and football team of the University of the Philippines. She often writes in her IG, “It’s no secret that my fave color is maroon…” because UP is her alma mater. She knows the importance of supporting student-athletes because she herself was like them.
Pia was a player of the UP Women’s Volleyball Team all throughout her four years at the state university in Diliman, QC.
“Volleyball wasn’t big then,” she recalls. “The bleachers were empty except for a few parents, a couple of boyfriends and our teachers.” The lack of spectators didn’t deter the team from working hard and giving their best. The UP volleybelles practiced thrice a week from 5 pm to 9 pm in the UP College of Human Kinetics gym. “We trained on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Minsan pinagsasaraduhan na kami ng ilaw,” says Pia.
The ladies were not usually satisfied with 12 hours of practice per week. “There were times when we put in extra work on Tuesdays and Thursdays,” Pia reveals. “We would run or lift weights or hold additional practices.”
Their effort paid off. In UAAP Season 45, the UP Women’s Volleyball Team, of which Pia was part of, won the championship. A little trivia: unlike most student-athletes nowadays, collegiate players in UP did not enjoy a scholarship. “But on the year following our championship, former Senator Edgardo Angara, then president of UP, granted scholarships to the members of the UP women’s volleyball team as a prize,” says Pia.
At the age of 17, Pia was also drafted to play for the national team. She was part of the squad that went to the 1983 Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship in Fukuoka, Japan.
The sense of gratitude and pride is very evident whenever Pia talks about her days with the UP Women’s Volleyball Team. “It contributed to who I am today. More than 50 percent of who I am comes from being an athlete.” Training taught her the value of excellence. “There are no shortcuts. You have to do your best always,” she elaborates.
It also helped Pia develop a knack for time management. “I tried to keep my schedule simple. I studied in between classes. I trained in the evening. And then I went home.”
Later, Pia scored greater successes. In March 1986—just a few days before her 20th birthday—Pia graduated cum laude with a degree in Economics. She pursued law also at UP Diliman and finished with academic honors in 1991.
These would prove to be her foundation for a dynamic career in law, government and public service.
Pia’s experience is proof that focus and dedication are essential to the gameplan in life. These are values that she seeks to instill in the youth of today. “I try to tell kids to channel their energy to learning. Ang masipag mag-aral at masipag mag-training merong mararating.”
(Photo credit: Rep. Pia Cayetano’s Instagram)
by Gay Ace Domingo
Lawmaker Pilar Juliana “Pia” Cayetano is known for her sports advocacy. She is into running, yoga and triathlon. She is also an avid backer of collegiate and national athletes. The former senator-now-representative of Taguig City has been spotted cheering for the swimming team and football team of the University of the Philippines. She often writes in her IG, “It’s no secret that my fave color is maroon…” because UP is her alma mater. She knows the importance of supporting student-athletes because she herself was like them.
Pia was a player of the UP Women’s Volleyball Team all throughout her four years at the state university in Diliman, QC.
“Volleyball wasn’t big then,” she recalls. “The bleachers were empty except for a few parents, a couple of boyfriends and our teachers.” The lack of spectators didn’t deter the team from working hard and giving their best. The UP volleybelles practiced thrice a week from 5 pm to 9 pm in the UP College of Human Kinetics gym. “We trained on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Minsan pinagsasaraduhan na kami ng ilaw,” says Pia.
The ladies were not usually satisfied with 12 hours of practice per week. “There were times when we put in extra work on Tuesdays and Thursdays,” Pia reveals. “We would run or lift weights or hold additional practices.”
Their effort paid off. In UAAP Season 45, the UP Women’s Volleyball Team, of which Pia was part of, won the championship. A little trivia: unlike most student-athletes nowadays, collegiate players in UP did not enjoy a scholarship. “But on the year following our championship, former Senator Edgardo Angara, then president of UP, granted scholarships to the members of the UP women’s volleyball team as a prize,” says Pia.
At the age of 17, Pia was also drafted to play for the national team. She was part of the squad that went to the 1983 Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship in Fukuoka, Japan.
The sense of gratitude and pride is very evident whenever Pia talks about her days with the UP Women’s Volleyball Team. “It contributed to who I am today. More than 50 percent of who I am comes from being an athlete.” Training taught her the value of excellence. “There are no shortcuts. You have to do your best always,” she elaborates.
It also helped Pia develop a knack for time management. “I tried to keep my schedule simple. I studied in between classes. I trained in the evening. And then I went home.”
Later, Pia scored greater successes. In March 1986—just a few days before her 20th birthday—Pia graduated cum laude with a degree in Economics. She pursued law also at UP Diliman and finished with academic honors in 1991.
These would prove to be her foundation for a dynamic career in law, government and public service.
Pia’s experience is proof that focus and dedication are essential to the gameplan in life. These are values that she seeks to instill in the youth of today. “I try to tell kids to channel their energy to learning. Ang masipag mag-aral at masipag mag-training merong mararating.”
(Photo credit: Rep. Pia Cayetano’s Instagram)
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Tuesday, October 24, 2017
MEET OUR NEWEST BENCH/ BODIES
Videography by Petersen Vargas
Creative Direction by Raymond Ang
Sittings by Mags Ocampo, Ina Jacobe, and Neal Corpus
Photo by Kitkat Pajaro
It’s getting hot in here.
There’s a certain kind of confidence that one needs to show off their body. Even if you’ve got an ultra-fit physique, you gotta have enough chutzpah to take off your clothes and show off all the hard work you put in working out.
And that’s exactly what our new BENCH/ Bodies have. It’s not exactly a cocky confidence; it’s more like being sure of who you are. Because after all, nothing’s sexier than being in your own skin. B/Blog presents Screen Tests with Marco Gumabao, Maxine Medina, Albie Casiño, Beauty Gonzalez, and Kiko Estrada as they join the ranks of our sizzling roster. Catch them all on Nov. 18 at #BenchUnderTheStars at the MOA Arena. Make sure you hydrate, ‘cause it’s going to be hot, hot, hot.
Creative Direction by Raymond Ang
Sittings by Mags Ocampo, Ina Jacobe, and Neal Corpus
Photo by Kitkat Pajaro
It’s getting hot in here.
There’s a certain kind of confidence that one needs to show off their body. Even if you’ve got an ultra-fit physique, you gotta have enough chutzpah to take off your clothes and show off all the hard work you put in working out.
And that’s exactly what our new BENCH/ Bodies have. It’s not exactly a cocky confidence; it’s more like being sure of who you are. Because after all, nothing’s sexier than being in your own skin. B/Blog presents Screen Tests with Marco Gumabao, Maxine Medina, Albie Casiño, Beauty Gonzalez, and Kiko Estrada as they join the ranks of our sizzling roster. Catch them all on Nov. 18 at #BenchUnderTheStars at the MOA Arena. Make sure you hydrate, ‘cause it’s going to be hot, hot, hot.
Sunday, October 22, 2017
BEARALD IN PALAWAN
After their quality time in Barcelona, Bea Alonzo and Gerald Anderson were spotted in El Nido, Palawan with their friends. Andun kaya si Enchong humabol!!
In their photo-op it composed of their friends: Jon Avila, Luke Conde, Nikko Natividad, Carl Guevarra, Ron Morales, Clint Bondad, Wil Dasovich, Tommy Esguerra, Luis Hontiveros, Tanner Mata, Marvin Raymundo, Puma de Borja, Brent Javier, Luke Jickain, Xian Lim, Arron Villaflor, Zanjoe Marudo, Joseph Marco, David Chua, Mark Lopez, Miko Raval, Raphael Robes, Ethan Salvador, Randy See, Sydney Du, Jerome Tan, Sky Yang, Tyson Kraft, Sacheen Steinmann, Dimitri Tolenaars, Carlo Gonzales, LA Aguinaldo, Javi Cang, Kim Cruz, Carlos Laurel, Hannah Locsin, Luigi Pumaren, Kelsey Merritt, Daniel Velasco, Klaudia Koronel, Irma Adlawan, Efren Reyes, Jr., Mario Magalona, Emilio Garcia, Rustica Carpio, Lotlot De Leon, Malou Crisologo, Perla Bautista, Melanie Marquez, Bernard Palanca, Justin Cuyugan, Matet de Leon, Arlene Muhlach, Anna Marin, Jenine Desiderio, Denise Joaquin, Claire Ruiz, Pamu Pamorada, Prince Stefan, Sam Thurman, Kazel Kinouchi and Patricia Ysmael, actor and model Troy Montero, actress and breast cancer survivor Maritoni Fernandez, businesswoman Katrina Ponce Enrile, Siquijor Vice Governor Dingdong Avanzado and Jessa Zaragoza; Jay Manalo; Alessandra de Rossi; actress and model Angel Aquino, comedienne Nanette Inventor, actors Joel Torre, Spanky Manikan and Miguel Faustmann, Chona Montinola, former model Cathy Santa Maria-Escano, Natalia Escaño, Nena Mewshaw, Crispy Santamaria Laurel and Mia Laurel, former Secretary Mike Defensor, Pelita Peralta Uy, Miko Salud, Carlo Magdaluyo, Jules Yanga and Bernice Tenchavez, Fashion Forward founder and CEO Bong Guerrero, serial investor, entrepreneur, former DJ, and transformative coach Jon Herrera and host and model Patti Grandidge, Gian Carlos, photographer and artist Filbert Kung, road manager Mo Nuevo, talent handler Monch Novales, publicist and talent manager Keren Pascual, actress and singer Pops Fernandez, Sen. Grace Poe, Sr. Mary John Mananzan, former Sen. Rene Saguisag, Rev. Rhee Timbang, Rev. Broderick Pabillo, former congressmen Lorenzo Tañada III and Neri Colmenares, ACT partylist Rep. Antonio Tinio, University of the Philippines chancellor Michael Tan, Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) national chairman and law dean Jose Manuel Diokno, BAYAN’s Carol Araullo, National Union of People’s Lawyers secretary general Edre Olalia, UP professors Rolando Simbulan and Julkipli Wadi, journalists Vergel Santos and Inday Espina Varona, actors Mae Paner and Audie Gemora, Karapatan secretary general Cristina Palabay, Edith Burgos and former Bayan Muna Party-List Rep. Teddy Casiño.
In their photo-op it composed of their friends: Jon Avila, Luke Conde, Nikko Natividad, Carl Guevarra, Ron Morales, Clint Bondad, Wil Dasovich, Tommy Esguerra, Luis Hontiveros, Tanner Mata, Marvin Raymundo, Puma de Borja, Brent Javier, Luke Jickain, Xian Lim, Arron Villaflor, Zanjoe Marudo, Joseph Marco, David Chua, Mark Lopez, Miko Raval, Raphael Robes, Ethan Salvador, Randy See, Sydney Du, Jerome Tan, Sky Yang, Tyson Kraft, Sacheen Steinmann, Dimitri Tolenaars, Carlo Gonzales, LA Aguinaldo, Javi Cang, Kim Cruz, Carlos Laurel, Hannah Locsin, Luigi Pumaren, Kelsey Merritt, Daniel Velasco, Klaudia Koronel, Irma Adlawan, Efren Reyes, Jr., Mario Magalona, Emilio Garcia, Rustica Carpio, Lotlot De Leon, Malou Crisologo, Perla Bautista, Melanie Marquez, Bernard Palanca, Justin Cuyugan, Matet de Leon, Arlene Muhlach, Anna Marin, Jenine Desiderio, Denise Joaquin, Claire Ruiz, Pamu Pamorada, Prince Stefan, Sam Thurman, Kazel Kinouchi and Patricia Ysmael, actor and model Troy Montero, actress and breast cancer survivor Maritoni Fernandez, businesswoman Katrina Ponce Enrile, Siquijor Vice Governor Dingdong Avanzado and Jessa Zaragoza; Jay Manalo; Alessandra de Rossi; actress and model Angel Aquino, comedienne Nanette Inventor, actors Joel Torre, Spanky Manikan and Miguel Faustmann, Chona Montinola, former model Cathy Santa Maria-Escano, Natalia Escaño, Nena Mewshaw, Crispy Santamaria Laurel and Mia Laurel, former Secretary Mike Defensor, Pelita Peralta Uy, Miko Salud, Carlo Magdaluyo, Jules Yanga and Bernice Tenchavez, Fashion Forward founder and CEO Bong Guerrero, serial investor, entrepreneur, former DJ, and transformative coach Jon Herrera and host and model Patti Grandidge, Gian Carlos, photographer and artist Filbert Kung, road manager Mo Nuevo, talent handler Monch Novales, publicist and talent manager Keren Pascual, actress and singer Pops Fernandez, Sen. Grace Poe, Sr. Mary John Mananzan, former Sen. Rene Saguisag, Rev. Rhee Timbang, Rev. Broderick Pabillo, former congressmen Lorenzo Tañada III and Neri Colmenares, ACT partylist Rep. Antonio Tinio, University of the Philippines chancellor Michael Tan, Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) national chairman and law dean Jose Manuel Diokno, BAYAN’s Carol Araullo, National Union of People’s Lawyers secretary general Edre Olalia, UP professors Rolando Simbulan and Julkipli Wadi, journalists Vergel Santos and Inday Espina Varona, actors Mae Paner and Audie Gemora, Karapatan secretary general Cristina Palabay, Edith Burgos and former Bayan Muna Party-List Rep. Teddy Casiño.
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