Makati Leads: 2016 June by Hinge Inquirer Publications

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MAKE IT MAKATI

MAKING THE

Top Repurposed wood and tubular metal are the main components of Kubular furniture. Their storage pieces inspired by musicians’ flight cases are frequently requested as commissioned pieces. Opposite page Aside from shelving, seating, and display pieces, the brand also sells prints.

While malls remain major congregation points for retail and recreation in the city, there’s a rising movement spearheaded by humble local businesses to transform neighborhoods into hubs that mix commerce with culture and community. San Antonio Village has great examples of this. Between modest homes are non-franchise eateries and small retail boutiques, and in its more commercial areas, residential apartments and offices occupy shared real estate space with concept businesses that cater to particular markets. Furniture brand Kubular is one such business. Created by the same group behind Team Manila, it’s now five years strong and continues to attract clients looking for pieces that show character. Its gallery at the corner of Suez and Zapote Streets receives visits from a variety of people: advertising agency folks, music scene luminaries, local celebrities, businessmen, and young professionals, all taken with the brand’s mix of rock ’n’ roll and urban vibes. “In the Team Manila office in Jupiter Street, we applied our style and aesthetic to the space,” says co-founder Mon Punzalan on Kubular’s genesis. “A lot of people would ask where we got our furniture and we’d say we had them custom-made. Once, businessman Steven Cua asked for our help with two pieces in particular.” Kubular released its first collection in 2011 and it cemented the team’s objective: nothing that looks like something out of a mall furniture store and nothing with astronomical prices. “Since we have our graphic design brand, Kubular has to be aligned with Team Manila’s DNA,” Punzalan explains. “At first, we were hesitant to go into the furniture business because I myself never understood [why people would spend] P20,000 on a table. But with our first collection, we found out that when something is made well with quality materials, people with disposable income find value in it, even when the price is a bit steep.” From recreating their signature musician’s flight case-inspired vinyl racks for the likes of director Lyle Sacris and Taken By Cars drummer Brian Kong to outfitting the condo display rooms of real estate companies, a big part of Kubular’s business

WORDS SEPTEMBER GRACE MAHINO PHOTOGRAPHY PATRICK SEGOVIA

Kubular mixes global aspirations with homegrown appeal right at the heart of the San Antonio Village community

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comes from custom-made orders. It’s a challenge that stretches the design capabilities of the team as the brand makes it a point to use recycled wood in its pieces. “We find the wood randomly, so when a client asks for something just like our display pieces, the result would be a bit different. We try to look for a similar color tone, even twist some aspects a bit to make the finish look closer to their peg, but it’s really a different piece of furniture every time.” A San Antonio Village home base outside the mall setting fits in with Kubular’s original vision. Inside the 200-square-meter gallery is a display of Team Manila merchandise, street culture accessories (backpacks, skateboards, Lomography cameras), and framed prints. In a separate room are Kubular pieces, which includes a sofa prototype upholstered in camouflage print, and further at the back is a silkscreen workshop where Team Manila designs are imprinted by hand on fabrics. Punzalan envisions a similar space for Kubular somewhere also in the

Makati area to reflect what the graphic design brand already does. “We want a one-stop shop where people can see how the artisans put together the furniture. No furniture business is doing that yet.” Currently, the Kubular workshop is located in Marikina. “We like being in this village because our market is here. The business is here, especially for design studios,” he continues. “Plus, it’s great that neighborhood businesses are growing: there are coffee shops, boutique stores, gig places, even a photography gallery all in one area. Filipinos are so much into malls that it’s nice to get them to venture outside of these commercial areas for a change.”

Kubular. Suez and Zapote Gallery, 2631 Suez cor. Zapote Sts., San Antonio Village, Makati. www.kubular.com

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WELLNESS

WORDS SEPTEMBER GRACE MAHINO (SET IN THE CITY) AND PEPI MORAN (UPGRADED EXTENSION AND ON FOOT)

SERENITY In dealing with the stress of city living, the trick is to keep breathing Rush hour. Expressway. Fast food. Urban living is set on two speeds: “fast” and “faster.” While city life has its fair share of comforts and convenience, the pressure to keep up with its pace takes a toll on anyone’s sanity and well-being. This is why the Art of Living Foundation (AoLF) chose Makati to be the home of its main center in the country. An international, non-profit humanitarian organization “dedicated to society by strengthening the individual,” AoLF would like to help urban folks find peace even in the middle of daily stress. “High stress levels push people to look for ‘quick fixes’ to resolve their physical, mental, and emotional distress—and that includes substances that bring longterm harm,” Philippines Chapter head Nameeta Dargani says. “Our goal is to spread awareness about the power of meditation and other techniques that are natural built-in systems in each person and can help them overcome stress without the use of substances.” Meditation is believed to be an indulgence for those who can carve out the time and space for it, an impossible dream for those who can barely do more around eight-hour workdays and a two-hour-plus daily commute. But as Dargani says, it’s something that the body intrinsically knows how to do

when the mind lets it work its own self-healing magic. “Meditation connects us to a natural source of energy within, giving us more energy than sleep,” she explains. “The energy we get is so potent that meditators generally don’t feel the need for consuming external stimulants.” This energy is not a manic, scattered one, though. Rather, it’s a feeling of rejuvenation, balance, and focus, of being connected to the body. Kim Hartman, director of programs, further illustrates: “When you’re stressed or lacking sleep, you feel as if you’ll never finish whatever you’ve set for the day. You’re constantly reacting to stressors like the heat or heavy traffic. But if you practice meditation regularly, you become more able to tap into its powers just by doing the proper breathing techniques no matter where you are, whatever time of the day. You become more relaxed but also focused, able to take on what you need to do. You feel kinder toward others because even when you can’t control what’s around you, you know the power to feel bad or good about it is right inside.” It isn’t only quiet spaces that are conducive to meditation. While minimizing distractions as much as possible is helpful, its subtleties, which the AoLF programs guide participants through, make it possible for anyone to meditate even in a chaotic environment with a chaotic mind. “It isn’t about ‘emptying’ the mind,” Dargani says. “The mind is like a child: the more you tell it to do something, the more it won’t want to. In meditation, we allow the mind to think whatever it wants. Ironically, the results are less thoughts and a more ‘empty’ mind.” Negative thoughts and even emotions are allowed to come and go, with no effort to hide or push them away. “This is how I put it when I teach kids about meditation,” Hartman says. “When a cloud passes over the sun, does it mean the sun is gone? No. Negative thoughts and feelings pass through the mind, but the real power lies in you.” It’s a great reminder whenever you feel at the end of your tether at work, crowded in by the walls of your office, in conflict with friends and colleagues, or just in a bad funk. You are the sun, all the stressors are just passing clouds. Take deep, cleansing breaths and let your inner power shine. Art of Living Foundation. Unit 2601 Antel 2000 Building, 121 Salcedo St., Salcedo Village. www.artofliving.org.ph.

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URBAN BITES

HUNGER For the famished, San Antonio Village— plus a couple of nearby hubs—offer plenty of good, comforting grub

G/F CAP Building, Amorsolo cor. Rufino Sts., Legaspi Village, Makati 625-5943 or 0977-4032290 www.facebook.com/naimasrestaurant Operating hours: 11:30 am to 11 pm Available parking: Yes Delivery option: Yes Naimas’ interiors are reminiscent of a family home. An open veranda welcomes guests with a hospitable and friendly atmosphere, inviting you to find a seat and make yourself comfortable. More than the space, the restaurant’s name itself promises the delicious taste of home, pushing unconventional Filipino dishes whose roots come all the way from the north.

BON BANHMI 8390 Mayapis St., San Antonio Village., Makati 808-7979 www.bonbanhmi.net Operating hours: 7:30 am to 11 pm Available parking: None. Find parking at your own risk. Delivery option: Yes. Bon Banhmi is all about its straightforward Vietnamese sandwiches, and what they serve are considered some of the best banh mi in town. This unassuming hole-in-the-wall sits discreetly in a residential street, barely calling attention to itself save for a sign outside. Inside is much the same: a simple space with enough tables to accommodate the few who decide to eat in. Aesthetics are a far second to the appeal of their fresh sandwiches—the bread is even made in-house—that never disappoint.

WORDS GABRIELLE NOVENARIO (NAIMAS, BON BANHMI, AND TRIGO) AND SEPTEMBER GRACE MAHINO (RESTOCK AND TOYO EATERY) PHOTOGRAPHY CHOLA TOLENTINO (BON BANHMI), PATRICK SEGOVIA (TRIGO, TOYO EATERY, AND RESTOCK) AND SAM LIM (NAIMAS)

NAIMAS

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URBAN BITES TOYO EATERY G/F Building C, Karrivin Plaza 2316 Chino Roces Ave., Makati 0917-7208630 @toyoeatery on Instagram. Operating hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 6 pm to 11:30 pm Available parking: Limited. Delivery option: None yet. Toyo Eatery’s reimagination of Filipino classics is getting more people to venture outside familiar configurations of local dishes. Using the best produce the country’s land and seas have to offer, the restaurant layers different flavors in innovative presentations and allows diners to discover how much richer Philippine cuisine is and can be.

RESTOCK 7635 Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati 0917-6631011 @restockph on Instagram. Operating hours: 12 noon to 10 pm Available parking: Yes but limited. Delivery option: None yet. Come in for the art, stay for the cups of joe. Restock’s walls and shelves are full of pieces from Manila’s most promising young artists, and its menu is equally interesting with the café’s own “progressive” caffeine blends—try their Midnight, a citrus-infused short mocha—sharing space with more traditional concoctions. Savory and sweet pastries are also available, great for when the munchies hit you mid-afternoon.

TRIGO 9629 Kamagong St., San Antonio Village, Makati 975-7446 www.trigo.com.ph Operating hours: 10 am to 10 pm Available parking: Yes but limited Delivery option: Only for fresh breads worth P300 and above. Trigo fits right in with San Antonio’s roster of artisanal coffee shops and restaurants. This quaint café and bakery along Kamagong St. starts emitting the scent of freshly baked bread in time for brunch, and their hearty grilled paninis hit the right spot for hunger pangs at any other time of the day.

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COVER STORY

Gab Bustos and Thea de Rivera hit the millennial goldmine when they made it big with The Girl and The Bull, their first restaurant in the suburbs of BF Paranaque. They doubled that luck quickly when they opened their second restaurant 12/10 at Guijo Street in San Antonio Village, Makati in 2014, catering to a varied, well-traveled, and selective crowd of businessmen and creative individuals. All their good fortune isn’t borne out of serendipity, however, but rather forged out of the pressure to do better and surpass the standards they’ve set. With all the good reviews they reaped with 12/10, they admit going through a lot of pressure. “It’s easy to open a restaurant and start making a name for yourself,” Bustos says. “But staying in business is another thing. [It is about] maintaining the quality. We want to make sure we are always doing something new.” Surprisingly, the success they have is something the two didn’t plan on. “I never imagined doing what I do now,” de Rivera admits. Bustos even reveals he had wanted to become a painter when he was younger, “but I just really wanted to create at the time. When I discovered food, it gave that passion of mine another form.” Now, they are both part of the new wave of the culinary scene. Moving their vision to Makati with 12/10 was a challenge they had accepted in order to grow and create something bigger, and they got what they wanted. “It was definitely different from our experience with The Girl and The Bull. Here, we are catering to a different crowd and a different vibe,” says Bustos. “And the difference manifested in both the big things and the small details, like serving sparkling water.” The two also feed off from the inherent energy of San Antonio Village. “I love the rawness of it,” Bustos says, to which de Rivera agrees. “[People think Makati is] all about structure and buildings when the city is really more complex than that: when you go to Nicanor Garcia Street, there are all these furniture shops. When you go to SaGuijo, you find a lively music scene. [When you go to] Salcedo, it’s quite relaxing with all the trees and open spaces. In Legazpi, it gets busier with the

WORDS OLIVIA ESTRADA PHOTOGRAPHY ARTU NEPOMUCENO (GAB BUSTOS AND THEA DE RIVERA) AND TAMMY DAVID (12/10) GROOMING LIO JAVIER OF FACEONE

GROWING

It was a risky move, but Gab Bustos and Thea de Rivera’s decision to take their growing culinary enterprise to a new community led them to discover bigger frontiers

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(GAB BUSTOS AND THEA DE RIVERA) AND TAMMY DAVID (12/10) GROOMING LIO JAVIER OF FACEONE

COVER STORY

Opposite page, from top to bottom Gab Bustos and Thea de Rivera’s 12/10 restaurant was an instant hit, with its izakaya-inspired concept served inside a tastefully modern setting; the Salmon Kushiyaki fast became a menu favorite. This page Theirs is a creative and intrepid partnership that resonates with the urban crowd.

malls and the different shops. Every part of the city has its own distinct identity.” In their own street, family homes and offices surround 12/10 with muted domestic noises, the road conducive to walking with its minimal traffic. Just a few meters away, when the street turns a corner, the scene gets a bit livelier with medium-scale businesses added to the landscape. All of these combine to make a diverse local clientele for 12/10’s food, in addition to visitors from other parts of the metro flocking in for a taste of the izakaya dining concept it offers. San Antonio Village’s dynamic energy makes the two hungry for more. “I’d love to just go around for a day and really explore it,” de Rivera says, while Bustos cites a wish for bigger bike lanes on all major roads, with more bikers plying the urban streets. These all

come hand in hand with how they themselves want to improve on their craft and their life’s work even with the inherent competition in the restaurant business. Good reviews are great, frequent diners even better. Despite having no formal background in the food industry, Bustos and de Rivera know that the proof of a job well-done lies in the satisfaction of the people they get to feed at 12/10. With the first year hurdle over, the two are now ready for their next big move: bringing their first endeavor, The Girl and The Bull, to Makati. It’s a gutsy move but they feel it’s the right time to make it, with the right place and the right community to receive it. “We know it’s not going to be easy,” says de Rivera. “But we’ve learned so much working here and we want to keep on learning.”

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FASHION

CHILL

PHOTOGRAPHY RONAN CAPILI STYLING RANDZ MANUCOM HAIR AND MAKEUP LIO JAVIER OF FACEONE SHOT ON LOCATION AT AVIDA SHOWROOM, GLORIETTA 4

A cozy night in can be a chic affair with versatile pieces that mix the best of the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trends

HOUSE SITTER Inner shirt, H&M, P1,480 Outer top, Marks & Spencer, P3,450 Trousers, Uniqlo Shoes, Charles & Keith, P2,499

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FASHION

BED AND BEYOND Dress, Forever 21, P1,535 Shoes, Charles & Keith, P2,299 EVENING GLOW Pants, Sfera, P1,499 Top, H&M Shoes, Charles & Keith, P3,550

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CULTURE BEAT

SCENE Local independent music is thriving with self-made artists sharing their craft in intimate gig spots hidden around the city

BP VALENZUELA When heard live, BP Valenzuela’s mostly electronic tracks become more of an experience than anything else. From its dance vibes to her soulful, almost haunting tones, listening to Valenzuela’s music takes the audience to places deep within them even as they stand shoulder to shoulder in a crowd.

BLACK MARKET Away from the flashy, stiletto-heeled crowd of uptown clubs, Black Market lets everyone come as they are. Within its grunge-y exteriors, electronic and synth-driven beats pulse from the decks of both local and international performers, driving people to the middle of the dance floor. Black Market. Warehouse 5, La Fuerza Plaza, Chino Roces Ave. Cor. Sabio St., San Lorenzo Village, Makati

JENSEN AND THE FLIPS

REESE LANSANGAN

Recalling the slightly cheesy yet also a tad sexy pop/R&B appeal of the ’90s boyband heyday is this seven-man musical act. Often wearing suits to their performances, the boys of Jensen and The Flips prove that even a Soundcloud-based beginning doesn’t preclude a dapper presentation.

Reese Lansangan entered our consciousness in 2012 when her covers and quirky original sound (inspired by Japan, pop culture, and outer space) dropped on Soundcloud. In 2015, she released her first full-length album “Arigato, Internet,” an ode to the medium that allowed her to share her music.

www.soundcloud.com/Jensen-and-the-Flips.

www.soundloud.com/ReeseLansangan.

B-SIDE

SAGUIJO BAR + CAFE

This intimate space inside the hipster-laden The Collective along Malugay St. is known as the home of the niche genres, where the curious tread and the more adventurous find solace. As one of The Collective’s original tenants, B-Side has become the go-to gig destination of the local music scene.

Here is where musicians and audiences come together to appreciate good sounds, powerful lyrics, and the togetherness of the local music scene, regardless of genre. Founded 12 years ago, the house-turned-pub pushes the next generation to broaden OPM offline on a solid—if tiny—sweat-stained stage.

B-Side. The Collective, 7274 Malugay St., San Antonio, Makati

SaGuijo. 7612 Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati

WORDS GABRIELLE NOVENARIO AND SEPTEMBER GRACE MAHINO (JENSEN AND THE FLIPS) PHOTOGRAPHY LOVIN (REESE LANSANGAN), PHOTOS COURTESY OF SAGUIJO BAR + CAFE, IFLIX.COM (BP VALENZUELA AND BLACK MARKET), AND HUB PACHECO (JENSEN AND THE FLIPS AND B-SIDE)

www.soundcloud.com/BPValenzuela.

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NEIGHBORHOOD

THE WEEKEND SHOPPER'S DELIGHT The Salcedo Saturday Market and the Legazpi Sunday Market are two of the best reasons to get up early on weekends, offering impressive selections of home-cooked local and international cuisines, a wide variety of fresh organic produce, plants, and everything from personal care products to quirky finds. Two staples in the city’s weekend itinerary, these markets draw a crowd of loyal followers and curious visitors who look for a relaxing shopping experience outside the crowded malls. Tip: It’s best to drop by the weekend markets early in the morning, between 7 to 9 am, if you want to find the freshest produce and most in-demand food products. Salcedo Saturday Market. Jaime C. Velasquez Park, Salcedo Village, Makati. Open from 7 am to 2 pm. Legazpi Sunday Market. Legazpi corner Rufino Sts., Legazpi Village, Makati. Open from 7 am to 2 pm.

FOUND IN TRANSLATION If your dreams of strolling along the banks of the River Seine and straddling the spot where the Berlin Wall used to stand are not quite feasible right now, do the next best thing and learn about their countries’ cultures first. Alliance Française de Manille and the Goethe Institut offer an introductory immersion in the French and German cultures, respectively, not only with their language courses but also with cultural events such as film showings, exhibits, and seminars. Tip: Sign up for these institutions’ e-mail newsletters to get updates on their upcoming events and programs. Alliance Française de Manille. 209 Nicanor Garcia St., Bel-Air II, Makati. www.alliance.ph. Goethe Institut Manila. Adamson Centre, 121 Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati. www.goethe.de.

WORDS GABRIELLE NOVENARIO (SHOPPER’S DELIGHT, CURL UP AND DIY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS FEVER) AND SEPTEMBER GRACE MAHINO (FOUND IN TRANSLATION AND FAST TIMES) PHOTOGRAPHY PATRICK SEGOVIA (WEEKEND MARKET). OTHER PHOTOS COURTESY OF UNSPLASH.COM

Create your kind of fun at the end of the workweek while staying close to home

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NEIGHBORHOOD FAST TIMES Instead of roaring down Ayala Ave. on Sunday mornings, satiate the need for speed with a few laps around Circuit Makati’s City Kart Racing, the safest way to push the pedal to the metal. Another sport that lets you take the wheels is skateboarding, and the Mountain Dew Skate Park, also in Circuit Makati, has the space, the ramps, and the quarter pipes for showing off your neat tricks.

Tip: Tutorial sessions are available for first-time kart racers and skaters. City Kart Racing. Circuit Makati, Fortuna St., Makati. 0915-4471060. Open from 10 am to 12 mn, Friday to Sunday. Mountain Dew Skate Park. Circuit Makati, Fortuna St., Makati. Open from 9 am to 10 pm for skate tutorials on Saturdays and from 10 am to 7 pm on Sundays.

CURL UP AND DIY

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS FEVER

While it may seem like a very tita thing to do, signing up for a weekend session of crafting is good for the soul. For creatives looking to beef up their knowledge on anything from the fine art of calligraphy to how to make paper flowers, places like Craft MNL along Arnaiz Avenue offer Do it Yourself classes for fair prices. You’ll never know when your new skills could come in handy.

Hidden inside unassuming buildings and decidedly untrendy streets are go-to gig places like SaGuijo, B-Side, and Black Market where the country’s biggest musicians and promising indie acts alike play on the same stage to bring the best of local live music to the masses. Tip: Get updated weekend line-ups by checking their websites and social media accounts.

Tip: Round up a group of friends to make your crafting classes more fun.

SaGuijo Bar + Café. 7612 Guijo St., San Antonio Village, Makati. www.saguijo.com. B-Side at The Collective. 7247 Malugay St., San Antonio Village, Makati. www.facebook.com/B-SIDE. Black Market. 20a-20b La Fuerza Compound, 2241 Chino Roces Ave., Makati. www.blackmarketmnl.com.

Craft MNL. 3rd floor Jackson Building, 926 Arnaiz Ave., San Lorenzo Village, Makati. www.craftmnl.com.

FUN AND OTHER INDOOR SPORTS If recuperation is your preferred weekend theme, Avida Towers Asten makes this not just possible but also enjoyable. The 10,000 sq. m. development is designed to make daily life— especially life beyond work—resonate with inspiration, in reflection of its name. “Asten,” after all, is Dutch for “to affect.” Young, savvy achievers can find the right balance of weekend respite and recreation with Avida Towers Asten’s amenities: A few laps around the pool make for a perfect low-impact workout to ease you into the weekend. Have friends over for afternoon gab sessions, or better yet, enjoy some friendly competition with them at the games room. Catch the last rays of the sun at the poolside, homemade cocktails on hand, and when evening comes, cap off your weekend indoors with a DVD marathon, your favorite food delivered right into your home. No stress, no fuss, at almost no cost—you’ll be ready to face the coming workweek in no time. Avida Towers Asten. Yakal and Malugay Sts., San Antonio Village, Makati. 15 | Issue No. 2, 2016

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CITY SNAPS

CITY Enjoy the beautiful sounds of music beyond the usual buzz of the metropolis

Following the success of last March’s Shakespeare Lives!, Ayala Museum, co-presented by the Manila Symphony Orchestra and Avida, is bringing four more nights of orchestral music onstage for another leg of the Rush Hour Concerts. Treat yourself to a musical experience that offers a respite from the commuter’s grind for music aficionados and new listeners alike. On June 16, sit back and listen to a collection of rare and masterful symphonies, concertos, and variations at Bayan Ko, Tugtugin Ko. On Aug. 4, the icons of French classical take center-stage with performances of Debussy’s “String Quartet in G minor/Afternoon of a Faun” and Ravel’s “String Quartet in F major/Bolero” at Vive le MSO!. On Sept. 22, classical takes on rock at the clash of the genres in Classics Vs. Rock. Finally, on Nov. 10, the abstract purist nature of Classical Symphonies meets imagery-filled scores of local and international films at Sountracks and Symphonies. All performances will be begin at 6:30 pm at the ground floor lobby of the Ayala Museum. For inquiries and reservations, call 759-8288 loc. 31 or email concerts@ayalamuseum.org. Programming and scheduling are subject to change without prior notice.

GLOBAL MELODY Mark your calendars as the annual French music festival is once again bringing the world together. Fête dela Musique, the celebration of anything and everything musical, returns this month. Put on a pair of your most comfortable shoes on June 18 as the festival’s Philippine leg sets up pocket stages and performances around Metro Manila in cooperation with the Department of Tourism and Alliance Française de Manille. Explore the city from end to end to catch the performances by some of the country’s most prominent performers as well as the music scene’s newest members. For lineup details and locations, visit www.facebook.com/fete.dela.musique.philippines.

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URBAN SYMPHONY

A SURE HOME RUN Aside from developing spaces that complement the contemporary lifestyle, Avida also aims to give valuable information about financial planning, investments, and a balanced, holistic lifestyle to every Filipino with Homepossible, a regular event that encourages potential home buyers to take steps towards independence and provides them tools for an easy home purchase through enriching talks, special offers, and deals. Homepossible’s next installment is in July. For updates and more details, visit facebook.com/Avidalandph or visit www.avidaland.com.

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