Southern Living: 2019 January-March

Recalibrate Issue 2019

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Spark Joy KonMari has evolved from a simple decluttering method to a worldwide lifehack phenomenon. But her philosophy of keeping only the things that spark joy is something we can apply to life in general.

Our first issue this year takes a different approach from the Southern Living you might’ve gotten used to. This is in hopes that we continue to create something you can keep—something that will always spark joy.

Our neighborhood guides, which feature new and interesting finds all over the city, should be handy for updates on what’s cool now. Our Eats section, meanwhile, still takes you to our new favorite restaurants in town, but this time we’ve added a few more “food-spirations.” In this issue, Two Chickpeas, a falafel-focused restaurant in Salcedo, got us wondering where else we can get good vegetarian-friendly food in the south and how we can include these in our meals at home.

We also get to know more about Southerner Martine Ho through snapshots of her new home. If, like Martine, you’re looking to redesign or move into a new space, we’ve also listed ways on how you can make the move friendlier on the planet, and how to make decluttering spark more joy through donations.

Pauline Miranda Associate Managing Editor

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How are you planning to spend the summer?

EVERY TIME I’M IN NEW ZEALAND, I LOOK FORWARD TO TRIPS TO THE GROCERY STORE BECAUSE OF THE ROUTE (AND THE FOOD, OF COURSE).

I’VE ALWAYS BEEN IN AWE OF THE COUNTRYSIDE, SO MUCH THAT I’M PLANNING TO GO BACK THIS JUNE.

GOING BACK HOME TO ILIGAN, THE “CITY OF WATERFALLS.” IT’S NAMED BECAUSE OF ITS 23 WATERFALLS, INCLUDING THE MARIA CRISTINA FALLS, WHICH POWERS THE ENTIRE CITY, AS WELL AS A HUGE CHUNK OF MINDANAO.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR NIMU MUALLAM JUNIOR DESIGNERS MELANIE CHANG TRICIA GUEVARA STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS AND VIDEOGRAPHERS JAVIER LOBREGAT SAMANTHA ONG JP TALAPIAN ARGYL LEONES

GROUP PUBLISHER BEA J. LEDESMA EDITORIAL MANAGER ERIC NICOLE SALTA ASSOCIATE MANAGING EDITOR PAULINE MIRANDA JUNIOR CONTENT CREATORS ZOFIYA ACOSTA AMIERIELLE ANNE BULAN JILL CHUA YAZHMIN MALAJITO CHRISTIAN SAN JOSE MY FAMILY USUALLY GOES UP NORTH DURING THE BREAK, EITHER TO PAGUDPUD’S OR BOLINAO'S WHITE SAND BEACHES. BUT MY BET’S ON PANGASINAN, WHERE I GET TO LIVE LIKE A LOCAL EVEN JUST FOR A WEEK.

This magazine was printed responsibly using recycled papers with biodegradable inks.

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I’M ITCHING TO FLY BACK TO VIETNAM AND VISIT THE CITY OF HANOI. ASIDE FROM THE COLD WEATHER, I WANT TO SEE THE FRENCH QUARTER, WHICH IS A TINY FRENCH-LOOKING VILLAGE IN THE CITY. BOARD CHAIRPERSON ALEXANDRA PRIETO-ROMUALDEZ IGC CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER J. FERDINAND DE LUZURIAGA CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ATTY. RUDYARD ARBOLADO HR STRATEGY HEADZ RAYMUND SOBERANO VP AND CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER IMELDA C. ALCANTARA AVP FOR SALES MA. KATRINA MAE GARCIA-DALUSONG HEAD OF OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LURISA VILLANUEVA

KEY ACCOUNTS SUPERVISOR ANGELITA TAN-IBAÑEZ KEY ACCOUNTS OFFICER ALETHEIA ORDIALES SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE KARL ANGELO RESURRECCION ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES KYLE CAYABYAB, ROSE MAMONONG, ANNE MEDINA, XENIA SEBIAL, ANDIE ZUÑIGA SALES COORDINATORS CHLOE DIANNE CARTONEROS, JOY GALURA, TAIRA HERNANDEZ SALES SUPPORT ASSISTANT RECHELLE NICDAO

I’M JUST GOING TO EMBRACE THE HEAT AND GET OUT OF THE CITY. GO ON A TRIP TO GUIMARAS OR SIQUIJOR, TRY THEIR LOCAL DELICACY AND JUST LIVE IN MY BIRKENSTOCKS AND LINEN JUMPSUIT.

CONTRIBUTORS WRITER DENISE CELDRAN PHOTOGRAPHERS PATRICK MATEO RG MEDESTOMAS ILLUSTRATORS KRISTINE PAZ ARIA DIMAANO HAIR STYLING DOROTHY MAMALIO FOOD STYLING GRAI ALVAR COPY EDITOR PATRICIA ROMUALDEZ PROOFREADER OLIVER EMOCLING

ASSISTANT MANAGER - DESIGN DANICA CONDEZ ASSISTANT MANAGER - BRAND STORYTELLING AND CONTENT CREATION NICOLE TOSOC KEY ACCOUNTS OFFICER SARAH CABALATUNGAN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ALLYSZA MARASIGAN, KIM TANAFRANCA JUNIOR CONTENT CREATORS MARY JOY ESTABILLO, LYLE PENDON JUNIOR DESIGNERS DANA CALVO, RUSSEL CONCEPCION, ARIA DIMAANO, JENNY ANNE MASANGKAY, KRISTINE PAZ PRODUCTION MANAGER JAN CARIQUITAN PRODUCTION ASSISTANT MARICEL GAVINO FINAL ART SUPERVISOR DENNIS CRUZ MARKETING ASSISTANT SAMANTHA JARO, STEFHANIE MEDINA GRAPHIC ARTIST BIANCA PILAR

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SPECIAL FEATURE

FUTURE PROOF EDUCATION Schools must provide environments for students to develop qualities needed in this fast-paced world TEXT AMIERIELLE ANNE BULAN

NAE students attending a STEAM conference at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts

NAE - Juilliard Summer Programmes in New York, Shanghai, and Geneva.

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3 “Are our children prepared to think and focus for success in 21st century life?” Whether we’re handling a three-year-old or a 13-year-old, this question posed in The Power of Prime by psychologist and author Jim Taylor should keep us pondering every time we find ourselves struggling to learn something new.

We are at the time when technology is emerging at its fastest pace: Artificial intelligence is evolving; touch commerce is leading the markets; careers are diversifying; and cars are driving themselves. New information is going to keep bombarding not only us, adults, but our children as well.

While the advancement benefits us in many ways, it also opens up challenges to our children’s future, including how they will gain employment, says Andy Puttock, Director of Education at Nord Anglia Education (NAE), world’s leading premium schools organization. “The jobs of tomorrow will be very different to the ones we have today.”

Educators at NAE suggest that students should be provided with personalized learning experiences where machine and human intelligence use are maximized.

As part of their teaching process, NAE teachers tailor their approach to suit the students’ interest in particular fields (which can be cultural, environmental, athletic, and artistic, among others). It would cultivate both hard and soft skill sets, they said.

Established in the UK in 1972, NAE has employed this teaching process to over 53,000 students in 56 schools across 27 countries.

NAE has exclusive collaborations with leading organizations like Juilliard, MIT, King’s College London and UNICEF to give their students global exposure and opportunities.

NAE schools are found in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia, including the Philippines.

They are offering pre-school to high school education. Find out more about them at www.nordangliaeducation.com.

To help children keep up, schools should gradually introduce them to the advancements in a way that won’t overwhelm them.

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ONLINE

WEAR THE SKIRT March is National Women’s Month, a celebration of the huge strides women have made and will continue to make for empowerment. We’ve seen a lot of strong Filipinas since the year started, too: Dr. Honey Carandang, who spoke up against the unjust move to lower the age of criminal liability; Janice Lao-Noche, this year’s Edie Sustainable Leader of the Year; Issa Reyes, the professional organizer in the vein of Marie Kondo; Gaby Tantuico, whose works will be exhibited at the Conception Arts show in New York; and Lui Medina, who curated an exhibit on the fluidity of place at Artinformal Greenhills.

Learn more about these women on our website, nolisoli.ph.

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Brick-and-mortar is not dead.

They’re just becoming collectives with multiple brands congregating under one roof. page 6 Just like your local bulletin board, here’s your quick neighborhood guide to all the new restaurants, products, and events in the south. page 12

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UNDER ONE ROOF These local multi-brand shops are drawing Filipinos back into physical stores

In 2018, almost a third of the country’s population engaged in e-commerce, according to the latest We Are Social digital survey.

But this doesn’t mean that brick-and-mortar stores are dead.

Brands that were once exclusively sold online are finding their way into multi-brand boutiques that highlight homegrown products.

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Common Room Cinema Area, Alabang Town Center, Alabang Zapote Rd., Muntinlupa City R2 Level, Rockwell Center, Makati City Instagram.com/commonroomph www.commonroomph.com

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With branches in Alabang, Makati, and Katipunan, Common Room is home to over 200 local brands, from handmade paper crafts to terrarium plants. They also hold pop-ups, workshops, and talks, apart from being a retail store.

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Kahilom First United Bldg., 413 Escolta St., Binondo, Manila Instagram.com/kahilom

Part of Hub: Make Lab in Escolta, Kahilom is a store that carries products by eco-entrepreneur Daniela Calumba, along with homegrown clothing labels such as Kultura Caved and Astella.

Frankie and Friends General Store 2F SM Aura Premier, Taguig City Instagram.com/frankiegeneralstore

This store advocating a zero-waste lifestyle stocks reusable items such as utensils and collapsible glasses, as well as startup lifestyle brands selling bags and other accessories.

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PHOTOGRAPHY KAHILOM, FRANKIE AND FRIENDS, SAMANTHA ONG

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Tropa Store 117 Aguirre St., Legazpi Village, Makati City Instagram.com/tropa.store www.tropastore.com

Opened in 2017, this lifestyle store alludes to the country’s tropical climate with its in-house line of linen basics called Áraw.

Other homegrown brands are also consigned in its space, including Namì homemade jewelry, Halo Halo bags, and most recently, Baúl beaded bags.

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Puesto Unit 3A, Plaza San Luis Complex, General Luna St., Intramuros, Manila Instagram.com/puesto.manila www.puestomanila.com

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Well within the walls of Intramuros is a creative hub that doubles as a retail space for local crafts called Puesto. The store, which was originally meant to be a hotel room, sells pop-up cards depicting iconic local architecture, stuffed toys made from fabric scraps, and even organic bath bars.

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ANG HULING EL BIMBO GOES FOR A VICTORY LAP AT RESORTS WORLD MANILA

The cast and creative team of Ang Huling El Bimbo 2019 with Full House Theater Company’s artistic directors, Michael Stuart Williams and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo.

TEXT AILEEN MARTIN

It was in September last year that Resorts World Manila broke new ground in Philippine theater with Ang Huling El Bimbo, the criticallyacclaimed, perpetually sold-out original musical featuring beloved songs from the most iconic ‘90s Filipino rock band set to the moving story of four friends and their trials and triumphs.

The demand to see the show was so high that despite adding additional show dates to the original run, many theater and music fans were still unable to get tickets. This is why on its 10th year, Resorts World Manila is giving audiences another chance to catch Ang Huling El Bimbo at the Newport Performing Arts Theater from Mar. 1 to Apr. 6.

Many of the original cast members will be reprising their roles, including Gian Magdangal, OJ Mariano, Jon Santos, Reb Atadero, Boo Gabunada, Bibo Reyes,

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Tanya Manalang, and the First Lady of Philippine Theater herself, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo. Joining them is a new set of actors who will bring their own brand of energy to the play—Nicco Manalo, Lance Reblando, David Ezra, Phi Palmos, Myke Salomon, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Gabriella Pangilinan, and Carla Guevara-Laforteza.

Audiences who watched the first run of Ang Huling El Bimbo are guaranteed a fresh experience for the second run with new twists care of Director Dexter Santos, Musical Director Myke Salomon, Associate Director Menchu LauchengcoYulo, Artistic Director Michael Williams, Playwright Dingdong Novenario, Costume Designer Marlon Rivera and the rest of the creative team. The team will also be joined by writer-director extraordinaire Floy Quintos for the second run.

“Given the huge success of the first run, we wanted to ensure that the audiences will

still be treated to all the best-loved songs as in the original, save for a few tweaks in aid of a more streamlined storytelling,” says Lauchengco-Yulo. “It’s an even more amazing show now for those who will see it for the first time, and these changes will bring an added dimension of enjoyment for those who have already seen it before.”

Special show promotions are available to Resorts World Manila members through the RWM Mobile App which is available for free download via the AppStore or GooglePlay. Guests who are 21 years old and above may avail of free RWM membership to qualify for RWM Mobile App promotions.

Tickets to Ang Huling El Bimbo are available at Ticket World (www. ticketworld.com.ph) and the RWM Box Office at GF Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila. Call the Tourist/Visitor Hotline at 908-8833 for inquiries.

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WHAT’S NEW ON YOUR BLOCK? All you need to know about the new residents of your community 07 Ministry of Crab

01 Lampara 5883 Enriquez St., Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City Instagram.com/lampara.pob

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Lampara is a Neo-Filipino restaurant in Poblacion. Order their duck leg confit served with kaliskis, Bulacan’s version of empanada.

02 Pedro Tap House 5910 Matilde St., Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City Instagram.com/pedrotaphouse

04 Alegria 4F Uniqlo Bldg., C3 Annex 7th Ave. cor. 30th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Instagram.com/alegriamnl

Alegria, the purveyor of sangrias in BGC, debuts a new menu, one with Venezuelan, Colombian, and even Thai flavors.

Started by the people behind Pedro Brewcrafters, Pedro Tap House offers craft beer by local breweries straight from the tap.

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03 Ooma, Manam Comfort Filipino

Homme et Femme’s younger streetwear-centric sibling opens a slick new coffee joint in Legazpi Village this February.

Molito Lifestyle Center, Madrigal Ave., Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City Instagram.com/ooma_ph Instagram.com/manamph

Alabang denizens, you don’t have to drive far to get to Ooma or Manam Café anymore. The Moment Group’s Japanese and Filipino-inspired comfort food restaurants have just opened new branches at the Molito Lifestyle Center.

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Unit A, Republic Glass Bldg., 196 Salcedo St., Legazpi Village, Makati City Instagram.com/hoodwink.ph

06 The Back Room Shangri-La at the Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Instagram.com/backroomph

You didn’t hear it from us, but there’s a new speakeasy at Shangri-La at the Fort. Ask around the hotel to find it.

30th St. cor. 5th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Instagram.com/ministryofcrab.manila

Ministry of Crab is a Sri Lankan restaurant that’s 25th on Asia’s Best Restaurants list, which makes their new branch at Shangri-La at the Fort worth checking out.

08 Kwago Warehouse 8-A La Fuerza Plaza, 2241 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City Instagram.com/isipkwago

Kwago is an indie book bar-cumcreative hub that’s gained notoriety as a quasi-incubation space for upcoming zinemakers, writers, and artists. This year, they’re relaunching their space with a more curated, minimalist look.

09 Metronome GF The Grand Midori Makati, Bolanos St., Legazpi Village, Makati City Instagram.com/restaurant.metronome

Modern French cuisine makes its way to the Grand Midori in Legazpi Village this March with Elbert Cuenca, Alain Borgers, and chef Miko Calo taking the helm at Metronome.

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FRESH OFF THE RACK This season’s drops are your next summer companions

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EVENTS 01 Kubo by Piopio 109 Esteban St., Legazpi Village, Makati City Instagram.com/piopio_kubo

The local bohemian fashion brand Piopio, which celebrates Filipino weaves by incorporating local fabrics like inabel into their islandinspired clothing, opens a physical store in Legazpi Village.

02 Bumgarner Studios 2F Greenbelt 5, Makati City Instagram.com/markbumgarner

Designer Mark Bumgarner launches a ready-to-wear line with handbags, jewelry, and shoes at his new Greenbelt studio all decked out in pink.

03 Inné Studios Instagram.com/innestudios

Local shoes and bags brand Inné is known for their use of woven abaca and rattan. Their upcoming collection mixes these indigenous materials with leather.

04 Áraw swimwear Instagram.com/araw.theline

Heads up to anyone doing some early summer shopping: Clothing brand Áraw is releasing their first line of swimsuits in stark colors and minimalist shapes.

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05 Halo Halo Instagram.com/halohalostoreph

Known for its handcrafted bayong and palengke bags, Halo Halo is debuting a new bag called Bulaklak, a handy little pouch made from buttery soft leather.

The Big Bad Wolf, a 24-hour book sale, is coming back to Manila for its second run happening from Feb. 22 to Mar. 4 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

06 San Teodoro bags Instagram.com/harveyalumisin

Harvey Alumisin’s San Teodoro bags are inspired by the bayong.

You might want to hit him up on Instagram ASAP as there is a waitlist.

07 The Fore’s Apeiron Instagram.com/theforeseries

Named after the Greek word for limitless, The Fore and Bagasao Studios’ Apeiron collection features bags that play with leather and rope.

The Malasimbo Festival in Puerto Galera is a huge music and art festival that brings in both local and international artists such as Leeroy New, Olivia d’Aboville and multi-Grammy Award winning artist Robert Glasper. The event happens on Mar. 1 and 2.

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The latest scarf design by feminist brand Strange Mercy features nude female figures of various skin tones and can be worn as a top, skirt, or hung as a tapestry. It was made in partnership with Ladies Wine & Design, a series of conversations on women and creativity.

Art in the Park is a yearly art fair that bills itself as the affordable alternative to other big-name art events. For its 13th year, it takes place at its usual home, Salcedo Park on Mar. 17.

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They say veganism and vegetarianism are only for the wealthy.

That’s a myth. page 17

Two Chickpeas is a cute vegan joint that puts the spotlight on customizable falafel dishes. page 20

The secret is out of the pod. Chickpeas are the unsung heroes of the meatless revolution. page 24

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PLANT-BASED CUISINE FOR EVERY BUDGET Restaurants in the south with vegan and vegetarian options at every price point TEXT AMIERIELLE ANNE BULAN ILLUSTRATION TRICIA GUEVARA

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Some people believe that veganism and vegetarianism are only for the wealthy because a plant-based diet is more expensive than an omnivorous diet. But that’s a myth.

The glaring difference between what vegetarians and omnivores consume is animal protein. “Animal protein is what makes food prices more expensive,” nutrition professor Loan Kim of California’s Pepperdine University said in a study. This is why you should not be discouraged from embracing a healthier diet just because of the price points.

So if you’re thinking of going the veggie route, here are some restaurants for every kind of budget.

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P200 Below 01 Cosmic 2F 5057 P. Burgos cor. Gen. Luna Sts., Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City Instagram.com/cosmicphilippines 0946-7700000

Have you ever thought of eating longsilog without actual eggs and longganisa? It may seem unrealistic, but this new vegan and vegetarian café hidden in Poblacion brings our healthy fantasies to life through ingredients like tofu and seitan.

Chef Rodel Ginto, Cosmic’s only staff member that has tasted meat in his life, aims to create vegetarian dishes that don’t veer from the Filipino palate.

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02 Green Bar Mezz-104 West of Ayala Bldg., 252 Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Instagram.com/greenbar_cafe 885-7537, 0917-8082506

This restaurant and café is where vegans and vegetarians can find comfort food that suits any taste.

Green Bar has burgers, burritos, tacos, and donuts—all meatless, of course.

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04 03 Hummus Elijah 2F 7850 Makati Ave., Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City Instagram.com/hummus_elijah 802-1885,0905-3134602

It’s no secret that hummus plays an important role in veganism and vegetarianism. This is why Hummus Elijah uses this staple and versatile dip as their condiment, side dish, and even main dish.

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Vegans vs Vegetarians: What makes them different?

Veganism falls under vegetarianism, making the two diets more confusing to distinguish.

The key is to remember that vegetarians may consume non-plantbased foods as long as they’re not by-products of slaughter. Vegans, on the other hand, abstain from all kinds of animal products, including dairy, eggs, and gelatin.

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P300 to P500 04 Medley: Modern Mediterranean B6 Bonifacio High Street, 11th Ave. cor.

Lane O, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Instagram.com/medleymodernmed

Bonifacio High Street’s healthconscious crowd can now have Mediterranean cuisine on the go.

Medley, a grab-and-go concept, has a wide range of dishes—from salads to pizzas—that fit the diet of vegans and vegetarians.

05 Berde Ayala Triangle Garden, Makati City Instagram.com/berdebowls 728-5046

This restaurant in Ayala Triangle lets you build your own vegetarian bowl

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P500 Above 07 Alive! Restaurant The Farm at San Benito, 119 Brgy. Tipakan, Lipa City, Batangas www.thefarmatsanbenito.com 884-8074

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with ingredients sourced directly from partner farms and growers.

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06 Susi Forbes Town Center, Burgos Circle, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Instagram.com/susiph 720-9164

Along the array of meat-centric restaurants in Burgos Circle stands Susi, a rustic, two-storey restaurant with 100 percent vegan and gluten-free offerings. Since the owners are also strong advocates of sustainability, eco-friendly products are sold in the store.

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If you’re opting for an organic vegan dining experience, head to this wellness resort in Lipa, Batangas. Alive! has their own farm that provides the restaurant’s vegan ingredients. In 2018, they launched a new menu that highlights salad served in jars, fermented vegetables, and a few Mediterranean dishes, among others.

08 Corner Tree Café 150 Jupiter St., Brgy. Bel-Air, Makati City www.cornertreecafe.com 897-0295, 0906-5586177

Tucked next to a massive narra tree on a corner along Jupiter Street is this cozy 10-year-old vegetarian café that serves dishes inspired by Asian, African, European, Mediterranean, and American cuisine. But the stars of this café are the Filipino dishes, which include the classic “Adsilog” or adobong tofu, a meatless version of the all-time favorite adobo.

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SUNNY WITH A CHANCE OF FALAFELS

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This vegan spot also doubles as a mini zero-waste grocery store

The flexibility of their falafel pockets and bowls and the variety of toppings is Two Chickpeas’ answer to the “umay” factor.

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Green Bar has established itself as a vegetarian and vegan food source in Makati. They have a wide selection for all kinds of eaters who follow these lifestyles—for the junk food junkies, they have fried dishes and donuts, for the “green”-minded, salad bowls and everything in between. And just last year, the owners opened a new concept in Legazpi Village called Two Chickpeas.

Two Chickpeas is a cute vegan joint that puts the spotlight on customizable falafel dishes. It caters mostly to those who are on the go (enter their packed falafel pocket),but doesn’t exclude those who want to dine in (say hi to falafel bowls).

Just in case you haven’t heard of falafels yet, they’re deep-fried balls made primarily out of dried chickpeas blended with various spices and herbs like cumin and coriander. They originate from the

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Gyro fries topped with meat protein called seitan, tzatziki, garlic sauce made from soy milk, and cilantro

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EATS Bring your own containers when shopping at Two Chickpeas’ mini zero-waste shop, The Pantry.

Middle East. It’s also worth noting that the falafels at Two Chickpeas aren’t overwhelming for those who are trying them for the first time— they’re moist but not soggy, airy and not dense, and they’re kind of sweet, as there are sweet potatoes blended in.

Basically, at Two Chickpeas, you get to decide what goes into your dish. The pocket comes with five falafel balls and five toppings.

The bowl comes with five balls, too, with romaine lettuce or rice, and five toppings. You can choose from the following: cabbage salad, romaine lettuce, tomato cucumber salad, quinoa salad, pickled basil beets, curried carrots, creamy tahini

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cauliflower, sweet potato fries, turmeric rice, tzatziki (a cucumber yogurt dip made from blended plant-based ingredients like tofu instead of yogurt), hummus, and herbed croutons.

For those who want to keep it simple, there are readily assembled offerings like the Basic Falafel Pocket, which has five falafel balls, cabbage salad, and tomato cucumber salad in a pita pocket.

Gyro Seitan, on the other hand, is Two Chickpeas’ take on shawarma.

It’s a flatbread that envelopes seared seitan, French fries, tzatziki, lettuce, and tomato topped with garlic sauce made from soy milk.

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altruistic foundation of veganism, Two Chickpeas has a mini zerowaste grocery called The Pantry, where buyers are encouraged to bring their own containers and bags. As of writing, they sell various plant-based ingredients like organic chia seeds, nutritional yeast flakes, chickpea flour, and more.

Two Chickpeas GF Eton Parkview Greenbelt, 112 Gamboa St., Legazpi Village, Makati City Instagram.com/twochickpeasph 0916-9005886

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CHECK : GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP From travel, families, and businesses to global mobility TEXT MJ ESTABILLO

A second passport that has access to multiple countries is exciting for Filipino travelers.

The repetitive tasks of fixing visas can be scrapped in exchange for longer stays and a more flexible itinerary for travel. However, the application process remains labor-intensive and time consuming with a small chance of approval for those with instability in the home country.

While there are different programmes to facilitate the application process, backing and support is necessary. To guarantee ease and results, Harvey Law Group (HLG) can conduct cross-border transactions to more than 20 countries of diverse backgrounds.

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HLG offers a variety of immigration and investment programmes for the needs of families in foreign countries — from children’s education, real estate and business investments, to donations to the country’s government and infrastructure.

In view of an interconnected world, the firm becomes responsible for changing the landscape of families’ wellbeing, global businesses, and the international economy.

A country rich in history and culture like Greece is a possible permanent residence with faster immigration process and real estate investment opportunities.

Having another passport doesn’t have to be aspirational, but the sense of home does feel stronger with one.

Canada is an ideal place to live for its multicultural society, advanced health and welfare systems, and high quality education.

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CENTER PEAS

Garbanzos, Bengal grams, Egyptian peas—call it any way you want, cook it any way you want

Hummus makes an excellent dip for chips like these lentil crisps.

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An omelet without eggs or a savory pancake? Either way, we’re digging in.

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Think giniling or menudo.

This Morrocan chickpea stew is reminiscent of guisado Filipino fare.

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Hummus INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, cooked 1 tbsp. garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. tahini (optional) 1 tsp. ground cumin Salt, to taste 1/4 tsp. paprika PREPARATION 1. In a food processor, purée the chickpeas and garlic with olive oil, lemon juice, tahini (optional), cumin, and 3/4 teaspoon salt until smooth and creamy. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water as necessary to achieve the desired consistency.

2. Transfer to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika before serving.

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Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Vegan Chickpea Omelet

INGREDIENTS 2 tsp. olive oil 1 cup white onion, diced 1 cup carrot, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeño pepper*, minced 1 1/2 cups potato, cubed 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric 1/8 tsp. salt 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 can organic vegetable broth

INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup chickpea flour 1 1/3 tbsp. water 3 tbsp. sofrito 2 tbsp. oil, for frying Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup tomatoes, diced

PREPARATION 1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.

2. Add onion, carrot, garlic, and jalapeño. Sauté for 6 minutes or until tender.

3. Stir in potato and the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil.

4. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until potato is tender.

5. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over either brown rice or whole wheat couscous.

PREPARATION 1. Mix chickpea flour with water then season with salt and pepper.

Whisk to a pouring consistency.

Set aside.

2. Heat oil on a non-stick pan and sauté the sofrito until onions and tomatoes are translucent.

3. Mix the sautéed sofrito with the chickpea flour mixture and fry for approximately 2 minutes.

4. Fold over on one side and cook for another minute.

5. Stuff with more tomatoes. Serve.

*For milder heat, seed the jalapeño.

PHOTOGRAPHY PATRICK MATEO

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LIVING THINGS

“It was about time I took the next big adulting step and put my savings into somewhere other than my shoe closet.”

-Martine Ho, page 30

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A HOME OF ONE’S OWN Martine Ho’s apartment is a study in pink and in space optimization

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“When people come over here they’re shocked at how small the space is,” says Martine Ho, creative director of Sunnies, of her Rockwell apartment in between bites of sunny side up eggs and avocado she’s having for breakfast.

Decked out in warm hues of pink and vivid greens—thanks to her collection of plants—the 71sq.m. apartment is what she likes to call the “Ho Haus,” a playful iteration based on her husband’s last name. This is despite the fact that she has the whole place all to herself, an investment she had before getting married.

“It’s more of how I utilized it and made it bigger by adding functional furniture to widen the space,” she says. The dining area— where one of two paintings by her aunt Isabel Diaz hangs—attests to this. Curved pieces such as an

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“Most of the furniture I have are easy to move around. I opted for this Eames wire mini table because a coffee table seemed a bit stiff for my lifestyle.”

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from Bauhaus to Vitra—and curiously, a pink vase shaped like a phallus. A real conversation-starter, says Martine.

This is quite an interesting piece you have here.

It’s called the Shiva Vase by Ettore Sottsass, a symbol of his love for a Catalan woman. I saw it while in Milan and knew I needed to find a way to bring it home. People often ask me if I’m aware of what it resembles, to which I reply, “Obviously. I am a grown woman.”

illuminated round mirror and an oval table cut away corners, creating room to breathe.

A pink modular Hay Design couch easily catches the eye in the sunlit living room. Martine says it was quite a splurge, together with the framed television, which seamlessly blends in as art into the wall, and the Smeg refrigerator she has recently acquired for her kitchen that’s currently being remodeled.

Tomado shelves she handcarried from a vintage store in Barcelona line the walls and brim with books of her design influences

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We understand that despite the house’s name it’s actually your personal space.

Cliff and I share similar views on marriage and togetherness—we both respect each other’s need for space. The vision for my place was never a family home for us or our future kids—although we definitely have dreams of building one, too.

This is more of an inspiring space that I could always have for myself.

bright. It has a mix of vintage lamps with sentimental value, a few pieces I lugged over from local furniture designers in Melbourne, and pieces I’ve found throughout my travels and miraculously was able to bring home.

“I joke (but it’s true) that I have a secret bookshelf full of the books about science, post-apocalyptic scenarios, and AI. They just always have terribly bad covers and I can’t bear to display them.”

What was the inspiration for the interiors?

I fell in love with the design scene in Milan when I went there last year for Sunnies Face. I wanted the space to feel playful, airy, and

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“These Sunnies I have on display are ones that I actually wear.

Although, I also switch it up every once in a while depending on my mood.”

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LIVING THINGS “My usual breakfast consists of fruit slices, sunny side up eggs, and a bowl of yogurt with banana and granola.”

You have a lot of houseplants. How does that influence the overall look of your house?

I’m a believer of the biophilia [hypothesis] which suggests that humans innately seek out being around other living things.

Also, I can’t have a dog so the commitment I can have at the moment is with plants. In a sense, they’re my pets. I just enjoy looking at them and being around them.

It’s just as simple as that.

What’s your approach to curation?

Are you more of a minimalist or a maximalist?

I’m trying to be a minimalist.

But I seem to have a serious rug hoarding addiction. I switch them

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out quite frequently. I find it such an easy way to change up the vibe and energy of the room depending upon your mood. And I enjoy the craftsmanship that goes into them.

Plus, I love the search for finding the perfect one and bringing it home.

What are some of the pieces here that you consider valuable?

This painting by my Tita Isabel. I grew up with it in my childhood home in Orange County and I remember admiring the colors when I was young. I suppose it inspired me very early on to be drawn to this palette.

It moves around a lot because it looks good in every corner. I convinced my mom I needed it in my life and she generously gave it to me.

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“I went with an oval glass table I found in Edea and chairs by Melbourne design studio Daniel Emma so that the space wouldn’t feel too heavy.”

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Where do you usually source your furniture?

I’m an advocate of high and low mixing when it comes to design.

Some of my fave high-end stores in Manila are CWC (for all your Eames and Vitra needs) and Casa Bella (for Hay Design). For good cheap finds, I turn to local Japanese surplus stores.

I once bought a set of Herman Miller office chairs for P2,000 and an amazing mid-century style couch we still use at Sunnies HQ. I also frequent Craigslist when I’m in Los Angeles and Palm Springs.

The Rose Bowl Flea Market is also incredible for furniture finds. In Melbourne, I love going to Smith Street Bazaar.

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03 Photobook of her wedding back in September together with a retro phone acquired from a flea market 04 Shiva flower vase by Italian designer Ettore Sottsass

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SERVICES As someone who’s had to move multiple times in the last two years, I can’t say that the anxiety over losing your things in the move ever leaves. page 40

What to do with all the pre-loved stuff you’ve packed away? Donate them. page 43

Time to start thinking about that major house cleanup that you’ve been putting off for a while—starting with the refrigerator. page 46

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MOVING BUDDIES

Five apps that can make moving houses less stressful TEXT ZOFIYA ACOSTA ILLUSTRATION KRISTINE PAZ

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As someone who’s had to move multiple times in the last two years, I can’t say that the anxiety over losing your things during the move ever leaves.

Moving is hard and painful, a strict reconnoiter of all your things before you load them onto a truck. This is why we’ve found some helpful movers that you can conveniently book on your phone. (Bonus perk: all these apps provide real time tracking.)

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Lalamove You’ve probably heard of the Hong Kong-based app Lalamove already, albeit in the context of deliveries.

It’s a popular app used by online shops and restaurants to quickly send their wares within the day. Lessknown service is their lipat bahay service, which allows customers to pick drivers to move their items.

Transportify Also known as Deliveree in Thailand, where it was founded, the delivery and pickup app acts as a platform for lipat bahay services. Through the app, you can pick what kind of truck you’d like to use (important if you’re wary about things falling out of an open truck) before matching you up with a driver.

Aside from the real-time updates on the app, Transportify also sends you text updates on your delivery. You can also be sure that every item is accounted for with their written agreement.

Lalamove is available on the App Store and Google Play.

Transportify is available on the App Store and Google Play.

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Gawin.ph Gawin.ph is sort of like a mobile odd jobs provider. Just type in the kind of service you need, and the app matches you with a list of service providers who can get the job done. You’ll be able to see their profiles and reviews so you can choose which one to enlist.

Gawin.ph is available on the App Store and Google Play.

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MyKuya MyKuya is another odd jobs app, focused on providing “helpers” to get their errands done. It’s considerably cheap, too, charging only P49 for half an hour.

MyKuya is available on Google Play.

Mober Mober is a homegrown delivery app that provides a variety of cargo services. It works a lot like Transportify, and using the app has an added benefit of supporting our local tech startup industry, it being the first on-demand delivery app made in the country.

Mober is available on the App Store and Google Play.

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TIDY UP

Extend your possession’s life cycle

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If there’s something we should’ve learned by now it’s that we should clean and give up things in our house that don’t “spark joy” anymore, all thanks to everyone’s favorite influencer and tidying guru Marie Kondo. But what do you do with all the pre-loved stuff you’ve packed away? Donate them.

Here are some organizations that accept used but still decent clothes, furniture, toys, and books.

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2002 Jesus St., Pandacan, Manila 564-0205, 562-0020 to 25 segunda_mana@yahoo.com

Love Education accepts book donations for the mini libraries they set up in public spaces in Laguna.

Segunda Mana is the donations program of Caritas Manila, giving help to those in need.

03 Habitat for Humanity ReStore

04 Childhope Philippines

Lot 2 Blk. 1 G-3, Alabang-Zapote Rd., Almanza Uno, Las Piñas City 807-1169, 856-9342 restore@habitat.org.ph

1210 Peñafrancia Ext., Paco, Manila 563-4647 childhope@hope.org.ph

ReStore is Habitat for Humanity’s donation center for used but well-maintained furniture, home accessories, and appliances.

Childhope Foundation’s inkind project accepts school and office supplies, toiletry kits, and first aid kits.

05 Precious Heritage Children’s Homes

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02 Caritas Manila Segunda Mana

Contact Inah Salazar 0917-3008341 vfsalazar@up.edu.ph lovedvolunteers@yahoo.com

06 Reading Club 2000

1340 Manuel Hizon St., Sta. Cruz, Manila 736-5867 preciousheritage@yahoo.com

1454 Balagtas St., Brgy. La Paz, Makati City 777-8441, 0935-1533031 readingclub2000@yahoo.com

This non-government organization provides housing, food, clothing, medical care, and education to orphaned and abandoned children.

Reading Club is open 24/7 and accepts all kinds of book donations. They in turn give books back to children from underprivileged communities.

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FRIDGE HACKS How to best optimize your fridge, according to experts

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While we’re still in the first quarter of the year, it’s time to start thinking about that major house cleanup that you’ve been putting off for a while—starting with the refrigerator. It consumes a big chunk of your electricity bill, only to be home to lots of expired and wasted food. Optimize your biggest energy consuming appliance by keeping your fridge clean and clutter-free with these tips from experts.

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your fridge daily because it’s those machines that keep food longer.

On organizing the fridge, he shares, “ideally, we would want to organize the refrigerator in a manner that suits the flow of the kitchen.” He suggests that food items used more often should be closer to the front than seldom-used items. He also practices labeling the date of the items from the moment they enter fridge so that way, the first-in, first-out method can be applied.

Keeping key ingredient groups separated, especially items that may trigger chemical reactions from each other, is also vital to avoid crosscontamination. In his restaurants, he arranges these food groups from top to bottom: ready-to-eat or pre-cooked items and dairy and produce, seafood, processed meat, and poultry.

From a food safety officer According to Glenn Dela Cruz of the Food Safety and Hygiene Academy of the Philippines, he recommends maintaining a regular

schedule of deep cleaning for your fridge (both chiller and freezer), including all rubber gaskets where microorganisms inhabit.

He also notes that bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella cannot multiply on safe temperatures of five degrees Celsius for chillers and -18 degrees Celsius for freezers so it’s best to keep your fridge at those temperatures.

He suggests that all food items must be stored in covered containers with an appropriate label to monitor expiration dates. Segregate food items by storing them according to hierarchy, starting from raw food below cooked food. Transfer canned food to another container to avoid the risk of chemical contamination caused by the rusting of original cans.

He also recommends that any frozen food that has been defrosted must never be refrozen to maintain its goodness. It’s highly advised to cook defrosted food immediately to kill microorganisms; otherwise, putting them back in the freezer only slows down the growth of bacteria.

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WHERE ART THOU?

If you’re not the type to brave the Art Fair crowds, here are some exhibits happening in the area that are also worth seeing

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04 Juxta:Position The Aesthetics of Reduction / Feb. 16 to Mar. 2 20th/21st Century Abstract Philippines and Traditional Philippine Cordillera Art 1335 Mabini C1B Karrivin Plaza, Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati City T-Su, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

05 Benji Reyes: Celebrating 38 Years / Feb. 20 to Mar. 10 Benji Reyes Guava Sketches GF Greenbelt 3, Esperanza St., Makati City Su-Th, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., F-Sa 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

01 Bullish / Feb. 9 to Mar. 2 Francis Commeyne, Nathalie Dagmang, Antipas Delotavo, Lui Gonzales, Is Jumalon, Manny Montelibano, and MM Yu Tin-aw Art Gallery UGF, Somerset Olympia Bldg., Makati Ave. cor. Sto. Tomas St., Makati City M-Sa 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

02 Alfredo Roces Retrospective: 100 Still Life Paintings, 1947-2019 / Feb. 15 to Mar. 8 Alfredo Roces Finale Art File Warehouse 17, La Fuerza Plaza, 2241 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City M-F 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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06 Memory Until Now / Feb. 16 to Mar. 12 Neil Pasilan The Drawing Room (Contemporary Art) GF Bldg. C, Karrivin Plaza, 2316 Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati City T-Sa, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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