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“SANA BUKAS PA ANG KAHAPON” PREMIERES ON ABS-CBN THIS JUNE ABS-CBN will introduce two entirely different women seeking for justice in its newest primetime drama series titled “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” that is set to air this June. In the series, the new generation’s ‘Movie Queen’ Bea Alonzo will portray the characters of the feisty lawyer, Emmanuelle and the kind-hearted heiress of a huge company named Rose, who will be accused of a crime she did not commit. “The personalities of my two roles are very different from each other. Emmanuelle has a very strong personality and a successful career, but her biggest struggle is being a good mother to her only son. While, Rose grew up having a comfortable life but lacks confidence in herself because of the way people insult her looks,” Bea said. How will fate entwine the lives of Rose and Emmanuelle who are both seeking for justice? Will finding the truth be enough to ease out the pain that people have caused them? Will true love be able to sweeten and take away all the bitterness in their hearts? Aside from Bea, the powerhouse cast of “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” is composed of award-winning actors Paulo Avelino, Dina Bonnevie, Tonton Gutierrez, Maricar Reyes, and Albert Martinez; and veteran artists Eddie Garcia, Anita Linda, and Susan Roces for their remarkable portrayals. Also starring in the series are Kapamilya child stars Miguel Vergara and Ben Isaac; together with Malou Crisologo, Nikki Valdez, Francis Magundayao, and Michelle Vito. It also features the special performances of Bembol Rocco, Chinggoy Alonzo, Christian Vasquez, and Lara Quigaman. It is directed by Jerome Pobocan and Trina Dayrit. “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” is the newest masterpiece of Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created the phenomenal teleserye “Walang Hanggan,” family drama series “Ina Kapatid Anak,” advoca-serye “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala,” romantic-comedy series “My Binondo Girl,” and the currently airing master teleserye “Ikaw Lamang.” Don’t miss the beginning of Rose and Emmanuelle’s story in “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon” this June on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more information about “Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon,” visit the show’s official social media accounts at Facebook.com/SBPAK.TV, Twitter.com/SBPAK_TV, and Instagram.com/DreamscapepH. www.filipinostarmagazine.com
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philippine showbiz news Ai-Ai tatakbo sa Eleksyon 2016 tos-Recto ngunit hindi pa niya sigurado kung mayor or congresswoman ba ang posisyon na kanyang tatakbuhan. Sinabi ng aktres sa Bandera.Inquirer. net, “Actually, matagal ko ng plano, three years ago pa, kinausap ko si Ate Vi, nag-usap kami heart-to-heart, sabi niya, ‘Ai, kung hindi ka pa ready by heart, ‘wag muna.’ Sa ngayon, ready na ako by heart, so game na!”
Sinabi kamakailan ng aktres-komedyante na si Ai-Ai delas Alas ang kanyang intensyon na pagtakbo sa 2016 national elections. Inamin pa niya na nais niyang sundan ang yapak ni Batangas Gov. Vilma San-
Dagdag pa niya, “Anything na ginagawa ni ate Vi, gagawin ko, idol ko siya, di ba? So gusto niyang pulitika, ako rin. Wala nga lang akong asawang senador, but later on, malay mo, di ba?” Maaalalang ipinahayag rin ng aktres noong Enero ang kanyang matinding pagsuporta kay VP Binay, “Si Binay ang aking presidente sa 2016!” Ang aktres ay taga-Calatagan, Batangas. Bagaman naipahayag na niya ang kanyang nais, inamin niya rin na wala pa siyang partido at nagparehistro pa lamang.
Coco Martin, just a front Born as Rodel Nacianceno, the then newcomer believed he wasn’t being taken seriously and decided to have a screen name. Dubbed as the local showbiz’s “King of Primetime,” he said in Gandang Gabi Vice that talent manager Ed Instrella, who also handles the careers of some films veterans like Cherry Pie Picache and Jaclyn Jose, suggested his screen name. Nung nagsisimula kasi ako, siyempre, marami sa’yong tumutulong,” Martin said. “Sabi niya sa akin, ‘Alam mo, may bagay na pangalan sa’yo -- Coco Martin.’ Sabi ko, ‘Coco Martin? Parang hindi seryoso. Parang pinag-trip-an lang.’ Honestly, iyon ang nasa isip ko no’n!” Though skeptic, Coco Martin agreed and took the name. He related, “Siyempre nagsisimula ka, binigyan ka ng screen name tapos talagang respetado ‘yung tao. ‘Sige, puwede na ‘yan.” Rodel Nacianceno, as Coco Martin, later on earned the title “Prince of Philippine Independent Films” after several award-winning roles in indie films. His name now is credited in some 20 TV shows and 30 films since 2005. 4
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Maja Salavador—Continuously reaching for the stars
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n 2003, 15-year-old Maja Ross Andres Salvador first appeared pleading in ABS-CBN’s show, ‘The Buzz’, hosted by Boy Abunda searching for her long lost father, Ross Rival, a former actor. Having rooted from a family of actors (aunt Jobelle Salvador and uncle Phillip Salvador), it didn’t take long for ABS-CBN executive, Charo Santos-Concio to notice her angelic and innocent demeanor, and had her staff look for Maja and had her sign under the network. And indeed, Maja was signed and was first introduced as John Pratts’ partner in 2003 drama series ‘It Might Be You’ top-billed by John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. She was later on casted as one of the lead characters in ‘Spirits’ and followed several appearances in ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’s’ episodes. 2006 was a good year for Maja because that was when she first debuted in a film as a supporting actress in the horror movie ‘Sukob’ which earned her a Star Award for Movies for New Movie Actress of the Year and also bagged the Golden Screen Award for Breakthrough Performance by an actress. She was also nominated at the FAMAS Awards for Best Supporting Actress. She was reunited with John Lloyd and Bea Alonzo in the movie ‘One More Chance’ in 2007. Her character had movie critics claiming that her portrayal of the character was “perfect and luminous’’. She also starred side-byside Rica Peralejo and Sarah Geronimo in the TV series ‘Pangarap na Bituin’, Maja Salvador seemed to unstoppable since then. She was even tagged as the “Dance Princess of the Philippines”. She top-billed several drama series: Nagsimula sa Puso, May Bukas Pa, Impostor, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, Ina, Kapatid, Anak and now plays the ‘’mistress’ role in ‘The Legal Wife’ alongside Angel Locsin and Jericho Rosales. The 25-year-old actress-dancer-producer added yet another title in her name when she released her first album last March with her debut single “Dahan-dahan”. Maja shares to ABS-CBN how happy she was with her album, “Masaya ako na nabigyan ako ng chance na ‘yung talent ko sa pagkanta ay mai-se-share ko naman sa kanila... Masaya ako na kunwari, nag-kocommute sila o may ginagawa sila, naririnig nila ‘yung boses ko. ‘Yung hindi nalang nila ako napapanood. This time, sa radyo maririnig naman nila.” Surely, Pinoys worldwide have a lot to look forward to in Maja Salavador’s career. She’s in her peak, not yet to be stopped and has no signs of doing so. Watch out for her as she continuously reaches out for the stars. 6
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Bidding an angel on earth,‘Mama Nene’, a sweet goodbye By Zsa Zsa Zorilla
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onsidered to be as “Ina ng Pelikulang Filipino” Azucena “Nene” Vera-Perez was remembered by many because of her “forgiving and compassionate heart”. A woman, a mother who hadthe “natural grace, the ability to stand firm and yet remained kind”. She’s known for a lot of things, never short of goodness, but most importantly, because of her “resilient faith in God’s love and mercy”. At 96, she surely has tasted the sweetness and bitterness life has to offer. Her daughter, Pangasinan’s 4th district Congresswoman Gina De Venecia, fondly referred as “Manay Gina” recalled how her mother stayed strong through all the ordeals in her life saying, “My mother was our rock Gibraltar. She was our strength. She gave me the courage to move-on after my daughter passed away. So my mother, inspite of all the tragedies she’s experienced in life, she lost her only brother when he was 21, he was a summa cum laude but he died of typhoid fever, she lost her father, her mother, her husband and her son, Bobby my younger brother when he was 26 and then my daughter KC, the granddaughter, but inspite of that she never lost her faith in God. She remained strong and resilient. That’s what my mother taught me of the most.’’
The Congresswoman’s husband, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Jose de Venecia Jr. shared, “She is very wise and talented and she also is very loving of her family and friends and specially of the poor people. She always has charity in her heart. Whatever she has she shares, specially with the poor people.” She is not only a mother to her immediate family, but she is too to all those she’s met, she had worked with, and to those whose had an opportunity of meeting her. Her “bunso”, Kokoy, referred to her mother as the “glue that held our family together.” In his eulogy he said, “Sunday lunches in Valencia drew not just the immediate family but also relatives and friends who could show up unannounced and still be assured of gracious, open-arms and her genuine pleasure in seeing them. No one was a stranger to Mama.” He then jokingly added, “She may forget their names or call them by another’s but she always makes people feel special and loved,” that made the condolers giggle with him. “Amor
con amorsepaga; love begets love,” his mother’s reminder whom he referred as someone who “just exudes love and warmth”. Former child actor and grandson of Mama Nene, Christopher “Toff” de Venecia shared his fond memories of his grandmother, “I will never forget when I tried to talk to her in Spanish ‘cause I was learning it in college, she was so fluent and I learned a few words but I didn’t get beyond ‘Si’, ‘Hola! Que tal?’ and ‘Bien’. I also remembered just being in her room and hanging out with her as I watch all of her favorite TV shows. I love Mama Nene. I don’t remember a day of my life that she wasn’t a part of. So I feel like now, a huge part of my life just died.” Toff finds solace on “the fact that she’s now with my sister KC and they probably made their own version of Valencia there in heaven.”
The Queen of Philippine movies, Gloria Romero in her shaky-almostabout-to-burst-in-tears-voice said, “Oh! My goodness. I have so many wonderful and nice memories kay Mama Nene. I met her when I was 16 and now I’m 80 years old. I can hardly talk about Mama Nene; it makes me so sad. I love her dearly. She’s my second Mama.” The priest during the homily reassured everyone by saying,“We have no fears. We have no anxieties. We have no doubts that she was God’s gift from heaven. She made heaven in earth and has nowhere else to go but back in heaven.” Mama Nene succumbed to pneumonia that led to the failure of her vital organs at 2:56 a.m. at the St. Luke’s Medical Center last May 14. She would have turned 97 last May 22. She was laid to rest in their family mausoleum at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque.
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Heima: Gearing for ‘global’ market but Proudly Pinoy By Zsa zsa Zorilla
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eima is basically an Icelandic word for “at home”. It is a local brand dedicated on making ‘quirky, friendly and young’ furniture for the kids and kids-at-heart and is now ontheir eight collection called“This is the Life” which focuses on all the elements of summer: sea, sky and sun that resulted to a very vibrant and fun array. This 5-year-old home and lifestyle company is the brain-
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child of partners Bong Rojales and Rossy Anne Yabut-Rojales. “It’s about happy designs. We’re really known for colors. We’re known for a lot of quirkiness and experimentation. Not the usual things for furniture thatyou see in the local market,” said Bong beaming. The store swayed away from the ‘traditional’ and takes pride on having everything made and inspired by the Philippines:
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designs, materials, and the work force. Celebrities like Megan young, Janice de Belen, Kris Aquino, Anne Curtis, MaxeneMagalona and even the senators frequented the store. “They get attracted because they are surprised that we are a local brand. Maybe because our style is a little bit global. Although our manufacturers are dependent on Filipino craftsmanship,” added Rojales. While Heimacaters to women, My APT by Heima is more on masculinity, manhood and maleness of the Adonis’s. The area definitely screams “Bachelor’s pad!” Not only do they sell fun, hip, and extraordinary pieces, they also custom-made designs fit for every client’s taste.
Want to know more about Heima and My Apt by Heima? Visit their website: http://www.heimastore.com/
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Anne Curtis WOW-ed crowd “again” in the “Big Dome’’ “The Forbidden Concert Round 2: Annekapal” happened last May 16 with the non-singer belting out songs from Whitney Houston, Barbara Streisand, Katy Perry, and many more. Anne Curtis, known for her “sintonado” voice, made up to her fans by performing in a “buwis buhay” kind of production. The TV host-actress sang her heart out while she was suspended in the air, doing extreme stunts like flipping and tumbling, taking prompts from the world-celebrated Cirque du Soleil. She also took the notch higher by whooshing her fans away with her over-the-top costumes. Her fans’ eyes feasted on sparkles, gown lighting up, body-hugging clothes and sequined one-piece outfits.
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The concert also starred several recognized singers in the industry: Regine Velasquez, Robert Seña, Martin Nievera and Ogie Alcasid were present. Anne went emotional when she was about to sing David Guetta’s song “Titanium” and dedicated it to “any one that has had anything to say about me, good or bad.” She added, “I had my ups and downs, lessons learned… We just gonna learn to live more, to keep continuing and to know when it is when we committed a mistake, to admit more mistakes and to just move on and be a better person.” The actress’ close friend, Luis Manzano and “It’s Showtime” co-host, Billy Crawford were also there and they performed a short stint that made the crowd giggle more.
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She closed her performance while having an onstage shower performing on top of a huge floating apple singing Aegis’ “Basang-basa Sa Ulan.” She indeed, had done it again.
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Heart Evangelista’s first art exhibit
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ctress-TV host turned artist recently launched her exhibit last May 8 in Ayala Museum’s Artist Space in Makati City. Not only did her artwork sold on its first day, it was sold an hour after the display was revealed. The exhibit was titled, “I am Love Marie: The Art and Works of Love Marie Ongpauco” which comprised of 19 paintings that took a year for the actress to finish. “The stronger the emotion, the bigger it should be. Like when I’m angry, I feel that the canvas is never big enough,” said the 29-year-old actress in an article published by Manila Bulletin. Prior to the unraveling, Heart gave out a sneak peek through her personal Instagram account. Women were mostly the subject of her artworks, with some having big and beautiful hair. Evangelista said, “Women inspires me. I look at each painting like a friend.” She also noted that these women were “not of anyone in particular.” The actress had long been inclined to painting but ceased when she entered show business. She reconciled with it during her feud with her parents exactly a year ago saying, “it became my solace after a series of family problems.’’ Her resorting to painting to ease her troubles away resulted to a calmer and a more mature Heart Evangelista.
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MarNella and NLex in “Tapatan Ni Tunying” Marlo Mortel Works Hard For Family And Mom With Cancer Aguas and Alexa Ilacad, or NLex, already feel, at a very young age, the heavy responsibility of serving as good role models for the youth. “We have to be careful with our actions because there are also children aged eight or seven years old who watch and admire us. They are still innocent so we have to serve as good examples for them because they will imitate us,” Nash says. “We go to school, and at the same time, we are making other people happy with our career. I think that is the one they should admire in us -- how we manage our time for studies, family, friendship towards other people, and career,” Alexa adds.
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oung star Marlo Mortel considers the unexpected warm response of fans to his team-up with Janella Salvador, called MarNella, a timely break for him after his mother was diagnosed with cancer recently.
Don’t miss “Tapatan ni Tunying” (TNT) this Thursday (June 5) at 4PM on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For updates, follow @TNTunying on Twitter and Instagram, or like its Facebook page www.facebook.com/TNTunying
Marlo, who admits to be his family’s breadwinner at the age of 21, reveals how the entertainment industry has been helping them financially. “My mom was diagnosed with cancer just last month. I am thankful with my job because I am able to provide for our needs now. We come from a simple family and we are not rich,” he shares in “Tapatan Ni Tunying” airing this Thursday (June 5). Janella, on the other hand, is also grateful with their teamup as she enjoys the opportunity to prove her talents beyond the shadow of her mother, singer Jenine Desiderio. When asked if she would like follow her mother’s footsteps, she said, “Yes, I want too. But right now, since I started in acting, I would like to prioritize it more.” Meanwhile, another hit loveteam of today, Nash 14
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Caleb Johnson named American Idol winner
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aleb Johnson named American Idol winner The American singing competition named Johnson as their Season 13 winner beating his girl pal, Jena Irene. Johnson made history by being the first true hard-rocker to win the title. He not only conquered the championship but he also gets to take home a huge cash prize, a record deal and both him and runner-up Jena gets to drive home a Ford Mustang.
Caleb went through three auditions before he finally became an A.I. finalist, just like last year’s winner, Candice Glover. He first auditioned in Season 10 and made it to Hollywood Week then in Season 11 but was cut off in Vegas after he messed up his lyrics. The 23-year-old winner had little to say after bagging the top prize but didn’t forget to thank the crowd saying, “Thank you guys so much.”
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JT Bagged The Most Billboard Music Awards
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ustin Timberlake might as well have “won the lottery” by taking home seven awards from the BMAs that happened at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada last May 18. Timberlake took home the Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Radio Songs Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album and the Top R&B Album trophies. The popstar also took the lead in Album award having gotten two. Ludacris, musician and actor, hosted the show. The awards night made television history by presenting never-before-seen-tandems, explosive début performances and once-in-a-lifetime Michael Jackson experience.
“Royals” singer, Lorde, took home the Top New Artist and the Top Rock Song for the song mentioned. American Idol 4th season winner, Carrie Underwood received the Milestone. Katy Perry bagged the Top Female Artist and the Top Digital Songs Artist awards. The American alternative rock band from Las Vegas, Imagine Dragons, won the Top Duo/Group, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Rock Artist, Top Rock Album for “Night Visions” and Top Streaming Song (Audio category) for “Radioactive”. Bon Jovi got the top Touring Artist award. Miley Cyrus took home the Top Streaming
Artist and Top Streaming Song (Video category) for her song “Wrecking Ball”. American rapper, Eminem, bagged the Top Rap Artist and the Top Rap Album for his “The Marshall Mathers LP2”. Country singer, Luke Bryan, received the Top Country Artist and Top Country Album for his “Crash My Party”. Marc Anthony bagged the Top Latin Artist, Top Latin Song for his “Vivir Mi Vida” and Top Latin Album for “3.0”. Electronic Music duo, Daft Punk, took home the Top Dance/ Electronic Artist Album for their “Random Access Memories”. Chris Tomlin was named the Top Christian Artist while Alan Jackson took home the Top Christian Album award for his “Precious Memories: Volume II”. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton, “Can’t Hold Us’’ won the Top Rap Song. Florida Georgia Line featuring Nelly, “Cruise” won the Top Country Song. Avicii’s “Wake Me Up!” won the Top Dance/Electronic Song award. Matthew West’s “Hello, My Name is” won the Top Christian Song award. The record-breaking summer hit “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell won the most Song categories with four wins: Top Hot 100 Song, Top Digital Song, Top Radio Song and Top R&B Song. As per Billboard Music Awards, their nominations were based on annual “key fan interactions with music, including album and digital singles sales, radio airplay, touring, streaming and social interactions on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, VEVO, Spotify and other popular online destinations for music.
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DONAIRE
WINS AFTER TECHNICAL DECISION, DEMANDS REMATCH
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fter being declared the new world featherweight champion through a victory via technical decision, Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire is still hungry for another win against SimpiweVetyeka. Donaire took home the title after all three judges scored the bout 49-46 in his favor. However, after taking a headbutt in the first round, he suffered a bad cut above his left eye. The new champion said that the attack had left him “out of it” in the rounds that followed. He even registered a knockdown in the fourth round, but before the fifth round started, Donaire told the referee that he could no longer see. This ended the fight, with Donaire still being granted the victory, despite his injuries. Not satisfied with the way the match played out, “The Filipino Flash” wants to grant an immediate rematch with Vetyeka. “Me and Vetyeka need to do this all
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over again, because he is an amazing fighter, and I want to congratulate him for being an amazing fighter,” he said. “Hopefully, we can get an amazing fight for you guys all over again.” Vetyeka welcomed Donaire’s invitation and Top Rank chief executive Bob Arum, who promoted the fight, said they will do the rematch “as soon as possible”. After having returned to the Philippines, Donaire expressed his thanks to all his supporters. He assured them that, despite awaiting a rematch, he went all out, saying, “I’m happy to know that I gave it all that I got.” When asked about how he will be taking on what’s ahead of him, Donaire promised his fans that they’d see a faster and stronger version of himself. “That’s the game plan—to get better and better and better for each fight.” Arum suggested in an interview with ABS-CBN News that the Donaire-Vetyeka rematch may be held in November, also in Macau--possibly as part of the fight card for the next fight date of Manny Pacquiao.
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MAY HOROSCOPE
ASTROTWINS, ASTROLOGY FORECAST
Don’t be afraid to blunder into a great learning experience. June 19 and June 20 are powerful days for you. If your critical mind takes a break on June 19, your instincts could take up the slack. You may be supercharged to the point of hyper on June 20, so do something physically demanding. Your family position gets a boost under the June 27 New Moon. Start something new that makes you happy, and conclude or decide something that makes everyone glad.
You could be the center of attention for the first few days of the month, so look good, behave well, and see if you can’t gain some extra respect and good memories out of it. Cravings for big fun might rock your world or perhaps it will be an explosion of creativity. Either way, it won’t be boring. The June 27 New Moon lets you make some personal changes and start a new approach to an old problem without a lot of people interfering with you.
The June 12 Full Moon is all yours. Be prepared to shine and attract attention. There’s no point in being shy or not speaking up. Be nice about it all. You could be drawn into someone else’s affairs just before the New Moon on June 27. Anything you do to help will only benefit you and your family in the long run, but don’t get nervous about the preconceived notions of anyone else. Watch for a special personalized blessing, pop of good luck, or simply a chance to do a very good deed.
People might make a lot of demands on you. Do what you can, accept graciously what is offered in exchange, and then let it go. You may feel less secure and grounded from June 21 through June 23. Keep track of your wallet, phone, and keys, and relax. This won’t last long. Siblings (or a few close friends) could descend on you during the June 27 New Moon. Be well situated and ready to jump in and turn a new corner in a relationship.
The June 12 Full Moon shines on your family and home environment. Try to keep things quiet, don’t force anything, and let the magic of the night provide its comfort and blessings. If there’s friction with friends before June 27, the New Moon brings you a chance to shift things around socially and make some new friends and different alliances. Satisfy yourself and let the chips fall where they may.
June 14 could be a busy and emotionally intense day. Stay cool and calm, and refuse to get rattled. A love interest or romantic involvement could appear close to home at the June 27 New Moon. If a friend of a friend of a sibling has a crush on you, don’t be surprised (or rude). Roll with it if it appeals to you.
You should be able to communicate and network more effectively starting June 20. Try to keep it toned down, though. Avoid getting chatty or overbearing. You can charm your way into almost anything on June 24. Control your temper and impatience on June 25. Money matters are highlighted at the June 27 New Moon. You might have more resources (and fewer problems) at home than you realized. Don’t let anyone or anything spook you.
The June 12 Full Moon could whet your curiosity and set you exploring something that interested you before but has since been dropped or forgotten. If work or office life gets a bit rocky before June 27, the New Moon lets you touch up any rough spots with co-workers or superiors. You could even make a major change in career direction. Don’t be brash, but don’t be anxious, either.
Try to stick close to home. Good things will find you there and tend to last. Don’t wait idly - keep busy in the meantime. The Sun enters your sign on June 21 and brings the first day of summer with it. Feel comfortable in your own skin no matter what’s happening in the world around you. It’s a fresh, powerful New Moon for you on June 27. If you’ve needed to project a stronger self-image of your choosing, you can do it now. Just remember to include your roots
Have your finances in order - or at least in hand - for the June 12 Full Moon, since this lunation affects your money and material possessions. Think no surprises, and perhaps an opportunity or two for increase. The June 27 New Moon might drag you out of seclusion and push you more into the public. Step up, be yourself, and maybe make some new contacts.
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People are going to want to be with you. Don’t have so much fun that you’re exhausted the next day, however. June 16 and 17 could be a roller-coaster ride. Be mentally sharp and bright on June 16, but don’t be surprised if you’re washed away on a tide of emotion the next day. The June 27 New Moon is a great time to start a bunch of small but significant changes or additions to your work routine or diet. Be good to yourself in a million little ways. Act generously but speak modestly for the best and most long-lasting results. June 18 could be profoundly touchy-feely. Be generous but respectful about hugs. The June 27 New Moon opens doors and provides lots of opportunities for fun and creativity. Psychodrama could peak, too, especially with family, so try to minimize or completely skip that part. Not getting scared or feeling inferior can help. The last few days of the month set you up to do great things for someone else and earn massive karmic brownie points.
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joke time Relaxing Location While my parents were making their funeral arrangements, the cemetery salesman pointed out a plot that he thought they would like. “You’ll have a beautiful view of the swan pond,” he assured them. Dad wasn’t sold: “Unless you’re including a periscope with my casket, I don’t know how I’m going to enjoy it.” A Dime a Dozen While visiting a retirement community, my wife and I decided to do some shopping and soon became separated. “Excuse me,” I said, approaching a clerk. “I’m looking for my wife. She has white hair and is wearing white shoes.” Gesturing around the store, the clerk responded, “Take your pick.” In Memoriam Seeing her friend Sally wetaring a new locket, Meg asks if there is a memento of some sort inside. “Yes,” says Sally, “a lock of my husband’s hair.” “But Larry’s still alive.” “I know, but his hair is gone.”
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othing must stop you from feeling confident and sexy. Celebrate your unique beauty by wearing off-shoulders blouses. Trends may come and go but these flirty yet classy tops will always remain as one of the hottest outfits out there. Showing some skin does not have to be all-out. It’s believed that LESS is MORE.
Your off-shoulders blouse accentuate your upper body, it emphasizes your shoulder lines, nape area, and a great way to flaunt your tattoos (if any). If you ask what the best time to wear it is, let me say that it can be on that evening gathering when you can just lather on some body shimmer on your left shoulder blade and feel like the Queen of the night. Or, on any easy breezy day when you’re out for a walk in the sunshine, your collarbone being kissed by the skies. I can be any time to be exact. Any time you feel like celebrating your body and beauty, wear
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one and let the confidence exude. Lace off-shoulders are best paired with tattered denim shorts. Play with the combination of sultry and playful. This is perfect for free-spirited ladies who like to worship the sun and have chit-chats with friends and strangers. Note: never over-accessorize. Doing this will just steal the focus from your upper body area. You can pick some colorful or quirky rings and a little headband or thin bandana to go with the Boho looks.
laces with these printed off-shoulders. You are most beautiful at your simplest in this. Vintage fashion never goes out of style. Let your retro-ish off-shoulders match with your polka-dotted shorts or skirts. Let others get charmed with your loveliness straight from the time machine. This outfit becomes more endearing with a long necklace with a rustic pendant. You can also unleash the geek goddess by wearing thick-rimmed glasses. As they say, “geek is the new sexy.”
Printed off-shoulders bring out the chic and fashionable you. It can make summer more relaxed and beautiful. Plain-colored pants like your classic black or white can give more femme wonders to the way you project your comfortable, sociable, warm self.
There are other ways to wear sultry. What matters most is that you are enjoying each moment of wearing off-shoulders and celebrating your shape…who you are. Remember though to wear the right bra or bandeau. For really sunny days, it’s also commendable to use bikini top to add some sexiness.
Remember to stay simple and never wear dangling earrings and loud neck-
Off-shoulders tops and blouses, wear sultry…wear who you are with a
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Puerto Princesa, Palawan:
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here’s this secondhand book that I’ve got last year which mentioned about a woman who traveled in an area of Nepal and decided to stay there for years. she mentioned that being there made her see how far the world has gone – and that she wishes it would take a pause and just do not brace too much advancement. I remember underlining her words. I remember how strongly I felt her. I was in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. I wish Iloilo City has more trees. So while traveling around some tourist spots, Manong and Jojo mentioned to us that Balsahan Natural Pool is slowly becoming too commercialized. Cement, higher entrance fee, painted rocks and sheds. I guess it’s the same case for most of the more ‘touristy’ places in this country. I am not the happiest about it. Both of them are disheartened too.
Though I totally admire how the local government and the people maintain such cleanliness in most places, I have this fear that in 2 or 3 years’ time, the natural beauty shall be stripped off slowly, painfully. Materialism is this enormous powerful beast these days.Tourism, if not cultivating sustainability — is really a scary thing. Let me tell you this though, I felt small and blessed again – finding a little piece of paradise with the mangroves (where beach bummers do not usually stay at) in Pristine. Snorkeled in some islands of Honda Bay and went wow to the colorful sea creatures. Sit grateful for the spectacular summer skies whilst tricycle, multicab and jeepney rides. Walked unfamiliar corners. Got sensuous – gastronomically. Marveled at the beautiful creations of the imagination and the hands. Met new people and 28
shared a mini-eternity with them within a fleeting moment. It was great to do Couchsurfing again. I’ve had really enriching exchanges with our host and the other travelers (from China, USA and France) in her house. Their dog, Snoopy gave birth in our second night there. It was a lovely evening under the stars, over vino and lots of stories about being 24, languages and so forth. At Iwahig (prison without walls), an www.filipinostarmagazine.com
inmate stood beside me and told me that he misses his family so much- and that it will take him 28 years more (not sure if he has someone/something to go home to by that time). One of them who made some wood burning art gave us a gentle farewell and told Marrz, “I pray that you become famous. Keep making those beautiful paintings.” Back home (really sunburned), we made tokwabunwiches and talked about the trees, the city in the forest and the roots band from Iloilo who found home there.
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Lutong Nanay: By Zeala Cortes
Healthy Cassava Cake Notes: This dish can be served warm or cold. It is best eaten as a snack (serving size is about 2×3 inches). If you prefer this dish as a dessert then serve it in smaller 2”x 2” portions.
Ingredients 1 pack thawed frozen Cassava (I used Rosan brand, which is preservative free and only 99 cents at Superstore) 1 can organic coconut milk, 400 ml. (I used Thai kitchen brand which has 60% less calories and fat) 1/2 cup organic molasses (amber in color) 1/4 cup Xyla sugar 3 scoops Kaizen whey powder 1 tbsp. coconut virgin oil to line the glass bake ware.
This is gluten free, protein packed and calories are greatly reduced from the typical Filipino recipe. This is the recipe I made for my mom who had type 2 diabetes. My mom is a great cook and enjoys great tasting food. With recipes such as this, her blood sugar level was kept at a constant.
Directions
Topping
In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Mix really well so the sugar components are well incorporated into the mixture.
In a metal container, warm the honey and butter mixture in an oven toaster for 2 min. (I don’t like nuking my food in a microwave).
In a 2.75 quart glass bake ware, pour in the well blended mixture. Bake for an hour at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the cake from the oven and rest for 10 mins. or so.
Topping
2 tbsp. whipped butter 2 tbsp. honey 1/4 cup coarsely grated mozzarella
Mix the 2 ingredients really well. Using the backside of a spoon, spread the mixture evenly. Either use a torch or put it back in the oven to broil the topping (setting is full broil, at 500 degree F). Broil for 4 minutes to get that burnt and caramelized effect. Spread the coarsely grated mozzarella evenly and put back to be broiled once again for 1-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
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