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EDITOR’S NOTE
The World’s Biggest Business— Travel
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For the past 10 years, travel has been the top industry in the world. Last year, about one billion people traveled and spent a whopping US$1 trillion. According to the World Tourism Organization, the top 10 destinations are: 1. France (74.2 million visitors, US$49.5 billion in revenues) 2. U.S. (55 million visitors, US$110 billion in revenues) 3. Spain (52.2 million visitors, US$53.2 billion revenues) 4. China (51 million visitors, US$39.7 billion in revenues) 5. Italy (43.2 million visitors, US$40.2 billion in revenues) 6. Britain (28 million visitors, US$30 billion in revenues) 7. Turkey (25.5 million visitors, US$22 billion in revenues) 8. Germany (24.2 million visitors, US$40 billion in revenues) 9. Malaysia (23.6 million visitors, US$30 billion in revenues) 10. Mexico (21.5 million visitors, US$28 billion in revenues).
Our neighbors, China and Malaysia, are reaping tourism’s rewards as well. If you want to understand why China continues to fascinate travelers, one reason is its cuisine. We have a feature on this delicious subject matter from three of its cities. Our local success story is the one on our cover— the province of Camarines Sur, now popularly known as Camsur. Before the tourism drive of its governor, LRay Villafuerte, took off in 2004, this province attracted only 135,000 visitors a year. After LRay built the Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) and developed Caramoan Island—which was later chosen as the setting of at least five international Survivor Series, starting with the French—visitor arrivals in Camsur took off. Last year’s figures from the Department of Tourism (DOT) placed Camsur now as the country’s top destination with 1.1 million visitor arrivals. The influx of tourist money has also moved the economic ranking of Camsur from 39th place among 81 countries some six years ago to one of the top 10 provinces in the Philippines. Many still don’t realize that Davao City in southern Philippines is the only local destination that offers a complete range of activities. Some places have mountains, some have beaches, but, to borrow a local super mall chain’s tag line, Davao has got it all. You can climb the country’s highest peak, Mount Apo, and go to Samal Island with 60 resorts to choose from in the same trip. Our inside feature on Davao reveals more reasons you should put it on your travel list this summer.
Simeon S. Ventura, Jr. Editor-in-chief
(TOP) Hunongan cove resort in Caramoan. Photo by Erwin Lim. Gene Bangayan (center) one of the prime movers of Davao City opened a new fusion restaurant, Ronaldo’s, in the city with her team of chefs (from left): Martin Lozano, Chibi Hashim, Jerome Garcia, and Alfred Yeun. Photo by Rhonson Ng
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CAMSUR ADVENTURE It may as well raise its own flag as the Philippines’ extreme-sports playground. JOAN BULAUITAN runs, climbs, dives, and kitesurfs in Camarines Sur—and lives to tell the tale.
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Up on the mountain or down by the beach, JUN VENTURA marks Davao as the fail-proof destination for people in pursuit of fresh food and big fun.
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50 SUMMER LIST
From the best travel guides and handbooks, we give you a list of vacations that will change the way you spend summer.
How does a traveler find his way around a land of 1.19 billion people and 330 million gods? We list down eight ways to experience the bursting diversity of this South Asian subcontinent.
From the emperor’s table to crowded street stalls, China’s culinary offerings are exotic and addicting. DANIEL ALLEN and JUSTIN FISCHER take a bite out of Xiamen, Shanghai, and Beijing.
Editor’s Note What’s Up Travel Log The Lighter Side Last Frame PAL Pages
Matukad Island, one of Caramoan’s unspoilt beaches, provides a calm retreat amid extreme adventure. Photo courtesy of the province of Camarines Sur
108 MAKING CARS INTO STARS
New York Times’ JOHN MARCHESE talks to the Hollywood legend whose customized cars have been the stuff of movies—literally—since the 1960s.
We, at Philippine Airlines, are happy to have you on board. Please sit back and relax, and allow us to make your flight enjoyable. For your own safety and convenience, please observe the regulations listed on the back pages. “Mabuhay” is a Filipino verb in the form of a command: “Live!” It is also a wish: “May you live!” Whoever says it wishes you the great gift of a long and full life. It is both a blessing and a lusty cheer. “Mabuhay” (ma-boo-high) is such a large word that it lends itself to a wide number of secondary uses: Welcome, Congratulations, Thanks, Godspeed, Hello, Good Luck, Cheers, Posit, Sante, Viva, Kambei, Aloha, and many other expressions of goodwill. All these are a part of life, but it is the gift of life that makes them possible. “Mabuhay,” in other words, is an invocation and a celebration of life itself. 8 M A B U H AY
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In 2005, JUSTIN FISCHER left the U.S. for China and never looked back. After two years of writing manuals for a major software company, he landed a gig writing about his passion—food—for That’s Shanghai magazine, Shanghai’s largest English-language magazine. He is the Dining Editor of the urban webzine www.SmartShanghai.com and invites you to go food-tripping in his city on page 94. He says he would like to have coffee with legendary punk rock hero and The Clash front man Joe Strummer. His favorite body of water is Tian Chi in Xinjiang, China.
JOAN BULAUITAN keeps a busy schedule as the head for creative and content development in GMA New Media, Inc., but her constant love is writing, having written for both Conde Nast Traveler and Travel +Leisure. She gets her high from traveling and always seems to be doing an inordinate amount of cooking. Recently, she has been “roughing it up” on that veritable island playground of Camarines Sur. Read about her adventure on page 64. She says she would like to have coffee with British essayist Pico Iyer. Her favorite body of water is the Cagayan River. Read more of her travels and love affair with food at www.travelswithgusto.com.
Itinerant writer and photographer DANIEL ALLEN is based in Beijing and London. “I never get tired of Chinese cuisine,” he says. “There’s just so much variation. You can travel the length of England and still end up with the same restaurant menu!” He shows just how varied the cuisine is in Beijing (page 98) and Xiamen (page 92). He says he would like to have coffee with the Dalai Lama. His favorite body of water is Lake Baikal. View some of his work at www.daniel-allen.net
ERWIN LIM may be a dentist by profession, but his photos have won him awards like the 2009 Best ASEAN Tourism Photo. This month, he turns his camera at the stunning landscape of Camarines Sur. Get an eyeful on page 64. He says he would like to have coffee with Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner. His favorite body of water is Maldives and the diving potential of Raja Ampat in Indonesia.
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WHAT’S UP
Pause and Pay Attention A week of tradition, an offering to the dead, another new year’s eve, a gathering of gourmets—April halts life on the fast lane with arresting stopovers.
ALL OVER THE (CATHOLIC) WORLD April 18-24 Holy Week inspires many traditions all over the Christian world. In the Philippines, there’s Maundy Thursday’s Visita Iglesia, when devotees visit various churches as in the Way of the Cross. Culturally interesting are the Sinakulo or passion plays and selfflagellation rituals like those in Pampanga.
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Bacolod City Pana-Ad sa Negros April 2-9 This week-long event brings together different cities in Negros to Bacolod, the City of Smiles. Hop from the trade fair to the singing and songwriting tilts to a garden show or golf tournament for some summer snapshots. Metro Manila Manila International Auto Show 2011 April 7-10 Mark your calendar for the country’s largest motor show at the World Trade Center. With this year’s theme, “Crossing Boundaries,” the annual event will showcase the latest models, concept cars, accessories, and electronics by premier automobile manufacturers, importers and enthusiasts.
CHina
Qing Ming Festival April 5 The Qing Ming Festival marks China’s remembrance of the dead. Also known as Pure Brightness Festival or TombSweeping Day, this festival sees the Chinese visiting the gravesites of the departed and offering food and tea or wine. They also fly kites to honor and celebrate life. 2011 Shanghai Formula One Grand Prix April 17 Rev up your adrenaline at this year’s Grand Prix to be held at the ultramodern Shanghai International Circuit. www.china-grand-prix.com
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Songkran Festival April 7-19 The New Year celebrations aren’t over as Thailand celebrates the Buddhist New Year. From cultural performances to water-splashing along the streets, this is one festival that isn’t dry—in all aspects of the word. www.songkran.net
Singapore
World Gourmet Summit 2011 April 25-May 8 Now on its 15th year, the World Gourmet Summit features the world’s finest cuisines and exquisite wines. Know the latest gastronomic trends, master chefs, and renowned sommeliers in this two-week event. www.worldgourmetsummit.com
TOKYO
Cherry Blossom Festival April 2-12 Sakura or cherry blossoms, flourish in Japan this spring. Take your pick from popular sites to do hanami or flower viewing. Most popular are the Shinjuku Gyoen, Ueno Park, and Sumida Park.
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Travel log APRIL 2011
A Shanghai Story
Once there was a lady named Madame Ning, whose lavish lifestyle spun tall tales of Shanghai’s glory days. Today, those tales come to life at Salon de Ning, The Peninsula Hotels’ swanky club lounge in New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and now, Makati. Thick, oxbloodcolored doors open to the snazzy Shanghainese era of the 1930s, the opulence clear in jewel-encrusted parasol chandeliers set against a beaded golden backdrop. The salon has four themed rooms: the Imeldific Shoe Room walled by 240 pairs of designer shoes; the Shanghai Room housing Madame Ning’s Silk Route-acquired possessions; the Boxing Room dedicated to 1937 World Boxing champ Joe Louis; and the Zeppelin Room overlooking King Kong and the Empire State. A stellar line-up of contemporary jazz cats is nightly fare, best taken with the signature drink Ning Sling. Drinks and snacks for two at Php1,200. Salon de Ning is located at The Peninsula Manila, corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues. For reservations call (+632) 887 2888; for more information visit www.peninsula.com. 14 M A B U H A Y
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Prices start at US$800-900 per person for a three-night Bahamian cruise. For more information visit www.disneycruise. disney.go.com.
Where Dreams Come True
Sail for the sun on the latest installment of the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Dream. The ship’s 14 decks have state rooms that can accommodate 4,000 passengers, themed youth clubs that look like they’re straight out of the movies (think Toy Story and Finding Nemo), and entertainment areas specially designed for adults. The ship’s crowning glory is the four-storey AquaDuck, the first onboard water-coaster that dips, dives, and travels 765 feet around the ship’s decks. It could be your next happiest place on earth.
Gold’s Gym Zumba Fitness First came the
samba then the salsa. Now it’s the Zumba. Gold’s Gym brings you Zumba Fitness, the largest and most successful dance exercise on the globe, with over 10,000 followers worldwide. Tone your body in a program that feels like one big party. Zumba Classes are offered at all Gold’s Gym branches. For
Segway Boracay This guided Segway tour (Php4,500 inclusive of safety equipment use) gives visitors a two-hour eco-friendly swing around the world-famous island. That’s less tiring than taking in the scenery on foot and easier than riding a bike! For inquiries or reservations call (+63916) 700 0685, or email segwayboracay@ gmail.com.
more information visit www.goldsgym. com.ph
Liquid Image Wear these protective goggles with a high-definition camera and 32-GB memory card, and take photos and videos while on the go. Choose from the Scuba Series for deep-sea divers, Explorer Series for hikers, and Summit Series for snow-sports enthusiasts. Prices begin at US$349. For more information visit www.liquidimageco.com.
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Heavenly Spa Perched on the 116th floor of the world’s tallest hotel is The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA. Its floor space of 860 square meters houses nine deluxe treatment rooms, two private couples’ suites, manicure and pedicure stations, an indoor swimming pool with a ceiling-mounted LED screen, and an outdoor whirlpool. The world’s highest hotel spa is walled by floor-toceiling glass panes, giving guests a heavenly view of Hong Kong Island. The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is located at International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Web.: www.ritzcarlton.com; Tel.: (+852) 2263 2263
tea treat Wintermelon milk tea with pearls (Php85) might just make you permanently forget cold coffee. Moonleaf Tea Shop joins the metro’s tea craze with its small plot in Quezon City’s bohemian scene. Spice up your tea with milk, tapioca pearls, nata de coco slivers, and egg pudding (Php65-100). Moonleaf Tea Shop is located at 44 Magiting St., UP Teacher’s Village (near Mini Stop on Maginhawa St.). Follow it on twitter at www.twitter.com/moonleafteashop.
Old Manila Feast Travel back to the days of Old Manila at the White Knight Hotel Intramuros. The newest addition to its line of budget-friendly amenities is the Coco Bango Café, which will have you feasting like kings. Indulge with their all-you-can-eat barbecue and pasta dishes (Php250/person), unlimited eggs and burgers (Php175/person), and bottomless cappuccino, amid the picturesque scenes of the ancient Spanish seat of power. Students get a discount. White Knight Hotel Intramuros is located at Plaza San Luis Complex, Cabildo cor. Urdaneta, Intramuros, Manila. Web: www.whiteknighthotelintramuros.com; E-mail: whiteknighthotelintramuros@gmail.com; Tel.: (+632) 5266539
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Wineskin “Ensure wine protection from the cellar door to your lips!” Price of a three-pack Wineskin set is US$9.99. Visit www.wineskin.net for more information.
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Confucius-themed jade murals line the walls of Manila Hotel’s newly refurbished restaurant, Mabuhay Palace. Named one of the country’s best restaurants last year, it offers authentic Cantonese dishes whipped up by Executive Chef Sun Bing. House specialties include the fried shrimps spun in glass noodles (Long Life Prawns, Php180 per piece), and the vegetarian Peking Duck (Php2,150 for a whole duck). Mabuhay Palace is located at the Manila
Hotel, 1 Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines. Open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and for dinner from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For reservations call (+632) 527 0011, local 1261.
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TRAVEL LOG
TRAVEL TIPS Avoid staying under the sun from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The sun is at its highest and strongest point during these hours, putting you at a higher risk of getting sunburned.
Bookay-Ukay Punk meets nerd at this neighborhood bookshop shrouded in cigarette smoke and loud music. Bookay-Ukay has a good though very random–but most importantly, cheap–selection, from the classics to camera guides. Don’t let the tattooed clientele fool (or scare) you, they’re hardcore readers. Bookay-ukay is located at
55 Maginhawa St., UP Village, Diliman, Quezon City. It’s open from Monday to Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Add it on Facebook.
Sleeping in a Super City When in Shanghai, The Eton Hotel is ideal for both the business and pleasure travelers. Located on the riverfront in Shanghai’s Lujiazui district, it’s a stone’s throw from the city’s major finance centers and hottest attractions. Not only that, the digs are thoroughly modern—flat-screen TV, ergonomically designed beds, high-speed Internet access, to name a few. And if you’re feeling hungry, the hotel has a steakhouse, Cantonese restaurant, and buffet facility. By Justin Fischer
Slather on some sunscreen. The SPF (sun protection factor) number, when multiplied by the amount of time it takes for your skin to burn under the sun without sunscreen, determines how much time is allowed to pass before putting more lotion on. Opt for a high SPF sunscreen to avoid constant application. Cool down with after-sun lotions. In case you missed out on the sunscreen, after-sun lotions and gels hydrate the skin and soothe sunburnt areas. Don a pair of sunglasses. Not only will they protect the skin around your eyes, they’ll protect the eyes from forming cataracts. Get a pair with 100-percent UV protection lenses. Seek the shade. Wear a cap to protect wrinkle-prone areas like the forehead, or use an umbrella to keep you cool and protected. Safeguard your smackers with lip balm, and keep reapplying throughout the day. Avoid shiny lip gloss as they attract the sun’s rays. Carry a hankie with you at all times to blot out the excess oil that clogs up facial pores. Don’t forget the conditioner! Conditioning will prevent your hair from becoming dull and brittle under the sun.
Think of a four-letter word, enter it on the dials, and your Wordlock combination is all set. It spells the end of memorizing a string of numbers. It’s Travel Security-approved, so it’s easier for luggage inspection at the airport security. Wordlock luggage locks (US$8.99) are available at www.wordlock.com
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All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware. -Martin Buber
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InTheNews FACEBOOK STARTS REVOLUTION Protest organizers that overthrew Tunisian dictator Zine Al Abidine and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak were organized through blogs and Facebook groups—plotting marches and providing one another helpful tips like tear gas remedies. The former President Mubarak is said to have an estimated fortune of US$70 billion dollars, making him wealthier than Bill Gates. In other parts of the world, China is using the Internet to protect against cheats. Beijing and Shanghai have started requiring married couples to register online as the country faces increased divorce cases and extramarital affairs.
THE NUMBERS
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the increase in percentage of phone thefts in Paris due to the value of smartphones
230 million
estimated number of Chinese that return home for Chinese New Year, the biggest annual human migration in the world
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number of Internet users worldwide, according to the United Nations
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IN THE NEWS
Positive Thinking Proven Good for Brain Recent studies show that positive thinking, physical exercise, meditation, and learning a new cognitively demanding skill like a video game or a language may help boost the parts of your brain that are responsible for memory retention, attentiveness, reasoning, visual-spatial skills, and motor speed.
Dirty Money According to a recent study in England, ATM keypads are just as dirty as public toilets. Better have that handy sanitizer!
South Korean homes have greater internet access than U.S. President Barack Obama approves a US$18.7-billion spending program to develop broadband in the U.S. as South Korea aims to connect their homes at one gigabyte per second by the end of 2012.
Gaga Enters Grammys in an Egg God as Guard? Thanks to presiding deity Lord Shani, the village of Shani Shinganapur, India has been crime-free for several years now. None of the residents have locks or doors in their homes. The result: the United Commercial (UCO) Bank opened the country’s first “lockless” bank in the town proper.
Talk about dramatic entrances. This year’s Grammys had Lady Gaga “incubated” inside a giant alien-like egg carried in by half-naked attendants dressed in gold. Performing her single Born this Way for the first time that night, the so-called incubation was part of the plan to reiterate her song’s message on gay and lesbian rights.
CNN’s Insane List With over 1,600 motorcycle accidents in
imagine the first three months of 2010, driving a
in Manila landed seventh Picture yourselfmotorcycle taking a bite of thathas chocolate cake, on CNN’s of “insane activities for chewing and swallowing it.list Repeat 20 times. Do you thrill-seekers. ” Alsoatlisted were running still want chocolate? Researchers the Carnegie with mad that bullsrepetitively in India, formula-racing Mellon University found thinking of eating a particular food wouldinhelp you consume in a single-seater Thailand, and baseless of it. It’s the work of habituation the decreased jumping off the Kualaor Lumpur tower. response to stimulus due to repeated exposure. For weight watchers out there, this is one mental exercise worth trying!
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IN THE NEWS
PHILIPPINES GETS WORLD RECOGNITION
Time recommends Ilocos Norte as a tourist destination in its article “5 Reasons to Visit Ilocos Norte.”
Pacquiao GOES TO WHITE HOUSE
The 2011 Swimsuit Edition of Sports Illustrated was shot in Boracay’s Shangri-La Resort and Spa, alongside other locations like Fiji’s Turtle Island and California’s Laguna Beach.
Fil-Am boxer Nonito Donaire knocks out (and unseats) WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel of Mexico in two rounds, the first knockout experienced by Montiel in his 15-year professional career.
As other world leaders beg for President Obama’s time, world boxing champ and Philippine Congressman Manny Pacquiao gets a personal audience with him at the Oval office. This is thanks to US Senate Majority Floor Leader Harry Reid, a former boxer himself whom Pacquiao helped in his campaign for reelection. Before the meeting, Pacquiao’s wife Jinkee was quoted by the Philippine Daily Inquirer as saying “Before, Manny and I were only dreaming of getting to the United States. And here we are now, visiting the White House.” Obama gave Pacquiao three bags of blue M&Ms and a watch—both stamped with the Presidential seal.
Starbucks has a New Size Besides its new logo, come May, Starbucks will offer Trenta. At 31 ounces, the new cup contains more liquid than the average capacity of a human stomach. TRIVIA In Italian, venti translates to twenty and trenta to thirty. In Filipino, bente means twenty and trenta also means thirty.
CAMSUR sets a new Guinness World Record for planting the most trees simultaneously. Their numbers: 64,096 in an hour! India used to hold the record at 50,033 trees in one hour.
Manila’s indie group Taken by Cars gets listed in Time’s Asian bands to watch out for in 2011.
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HISTORY
Forward We Will Go
As Filipino women gain the right to vote, April introduces the rest of the world to the Simpsons, the first Apple computer, and the musical Annie.
Philippine hISTORY April 28, 1611 The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is founded by the Archbishop of Manila, Miguel de Benavides. It is the oldest existing university in Asia. April 25, 1898 War is declared between the United States and Spain. U.S. Commodore George Dewey receives orders to attack the Spanish fleet in the Philippines. April 30, 1937 A plebiscite for Filipino women is held in the country to determine whether they should be given the right to suffrage. More than 90 percent of attendees vote for the affirmative. April 9, 1942 Approximately 76,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrender to the Japanese forces in what is commemorated today as the Fall of Bataan. The infamous Death March then takes place, in which the soldiers are forced to travel by foot without food or water for more than 60 miles, from Bataan to Tarlac.
THE WORLD April 9, 1953 Warner Brothers Studios releases one of the first 3D movies by a major production studio titled House of Wax. 28 M A B U H A Y
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April 4, 1964 Can’t Buy Me Love, The Beatles’ sixth single, hits no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stays there for five weeks.
April 11, 1976 Steve Wozniak creates Apple Inc.’s first personal computer, the Apple-1. His friend Steve Jobs later suggests selling it to the public. April 21, 1977 Annie, the musical, debuts at the Alvin Theater in New York City. At the Tony Awards in the same year, it bagged awards for seven of its 10 nominations.
April 19, 1987 The Simpsons premieres in a short clip on the Tracy Ullman Show.
Famous Birthdays April 3 Actor Marlon Brando (1924-2004) was one of the pioneers of method-style acting, which involves creating back stories for the characters that actors portray for more lifelike performances.
He is best known for his role as Vito Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather.
April 23 Minora Shirota (1899-1982) was the first doctor in the world to successfully create a strain of lactic acid bacteria beneficial to the human body. The bacteria called lactobacillus casei strain shirota is better known today as the milk drink Yakult. April 15 Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (14521519) was born in Florence, in the Tuscan town of Vinci. He is often called the archetype of a Renaissance man as he was an engineer, sculptor, architect, scientist, writer, geologist, inventor and painter. He is regarded as one of history’s best painters, having created Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
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Electric jeepneys can be found not only in Makati but also at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, Bangko Sentral in Manila, Puerto Princesa in Palawan, and Plantation Bay in Cebu.
Heeding the
Green Light Written by MIXKAELA VILLALON Photographed by Joseph Agcaoili
The future is electric. And so the Philippine jeepney, with its iconic painted flanks and dashboard adorned with religious ornaments, is getting plugged into the green movement. This descendant of war-time American military vehicles is taking on a new face in Metro Manila—as the electric jeepney or eJeep. Developed by Philippine Utility Vehicle Inc. (also the maker of electric tricycles), the eJeep is the first locally assembled electric jeepney in the country, and the first public transport of its kind in Southeast Asia when it was launched in July 2008. The regular jeepney’s frame was streamlined to make it lighter, but the eJeep can still carry 14 passengers, plus the driver. While it may not be a speed 30 M A B U H A Y
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demon on the road, an eJeep can run up to 70kph when fully charged. It is powered entirely by rechargeable automotive batteries which require eight hours of charging on a common wall socket. Because it runs on batteries, eJeeps have no internal combustion engine and tailpipe, and therefore do not emit fumes or noise. Compared with the cost of driving diesel-powered jeepneys (Php5.80 per kilometer), the cost of running an eJeep is nearly half (Php2.60 per kilometer). The unit cost of an eJeep is Php625,000. There are now 80 eJeeps plying the Salcedo, Legaspi and Rockwell loops in Makati City, and the Ayala Alabang Village route in Muntinlupa.
eJeeps provide an ecofriendly alternative to the largely diesel-based Philippine transport industry, which consumes 800 million barrels of diesel annually.
For more information on the electric jeepney, visit www.ejeepney.com.ph.
The Grand Midori Makati Redefines Luxury Living
Artist’s rendition of the elegant Porte Cochere by world-renowned Tange Associates. A new, opulent address in Makati is fast becoming the talk of the town these days. Designed and finely crafted for the most discriminating homebuyers, The Grand Midori Makati -- the maiden project of a joint venture between Federal Land, ORIX Corporation of Japan and Metrobank -- will soon provide unit owners with space that showcases Japanese virtues of simplicity, elegance and serenity. Its strategic location places future residents at the center of 5-star living. Simply put, it is one new home address in Makati that is set to redefine luxury living; one you’d be proud to call home. “Because of its distinct features, we are proud to say that units at Tower 1 of The Grand Midori Makati are now selling fast,” says Jose Mari Banzon, general manager of Federal Land, Inc. “And with its seamless fusion of convenience, elegance, and security all in one grand design, The Grand Midori Makati is a luxury residence in the city today that offers comfortable lifestyle complete with all the amenities and perks one can expect from the finer things in life.” Indeed, just a few minutes away are upscale shopping establishments which house the world’s most exclusive labels, the ritziest dining places and trendy lifestyle destinations. Other points of interests such as hospitals, educational institutions, hotels, and the rest of the Makati business powerhouses are also there. At The Grand Midori Makati, indulgence overlaps with convenience as unit owners and visitors can be picked up or dropped off at the building’s elegant porte-cochère leading straight to the grand lobby. The Grand Midori Makati is an art in itself, crafted precisely to excite and impress. It is a genuine Zen-inspired sanctuary at the heart of a bustling city. The soothing Koi pond at the lobby and the Zen garden found in every floor serve as welcome respite from the over-stimulating clutter of the outside world.
1-Bedroom unit at The Grand Midori Makati The whole residential complex, meanwhile, reflects the dynamic marriage of Filipino artistry and Japanese ingenuity through moderninspired amenities, aesthetic features, and truly functional details. To ensure that its design will be aligned with the concept of sustainable living, top Japanese design firm Tange Associates, the company behind world-renowned developments like The Romeo Hotel in Italy and One Raffles Place in Singapore, has been tapped for the design of the project’s luxurious common areas. To appeal to the finer taste of discerning homebuyers, the fully furnished units will also have large picture windows and balconies providing a stunning view of Makati skyline. The kitchen is appointed with a built-in LPG system, and is further complemented by modern kitchen system with built-in cabinets, range hood and granite countertop. This subdued elegance cascades towards the rest of the unit. Knowing that stately lifestyles must be complemented by modern security, The Grand Midori Makati has also come up with sophisticated security measures not common in other high-end developments. Unit owners will be issued their Personalized Access Card Key (PACK) to eliminate unauthorized access to a residents’ floor. Dual closed circuit cameras are also installed in all floors and common areas, backed up by 24-7 roving guards. The Grand Midori Makati also showcases a number of other amenities that could rival those of other upscale spa resorts. Its grand centerpiece is a majestic 20 meter lap pool plus a wading pool for the kids. Zen living continues with 100-meter jogging trail, a fitness center/gym and a wellequipped day care center. For momentous occasions, a multi-purpose hall can also be made available for such celebration.
More space and ease of movement await you in the 2-bedroom unit
The Grand Midori Makati units can now be viewed at its on-site showroom located along Legazpi St., Legaspi Village, Makati City. For inquiries, call (02) 310-5155 or visit www.thegrandmidorimakati.com.ph.
Edgar Alan Zeta-Yap traversed the rivers and slopes of the Sibalom Natural Park to see the world’s biggest flower smile back at him.
L Long before scientists discovered the Rafflesia speciosa, Antique’s locals have been familiar with the huge plant they called uroy. Photo by Edgar Alan Zeta-Yap.
REVEAL I N G A N T I Q U E ’ S
Giant Blooms
Named after the British founder of Singapore, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, the rare Rafflesia can also be found in Philippine rainforests. .
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ike a kitchen sponge, Mt. Porras drank up the passing rain as we ascended its flanks to find southern Antique’s famous but uncanny inhabitant—the Rafflesia speciosa. Belonging to the genus of the world’s largest single flowers, Rafflesia speciosa was the first of eight species discovered in the past decade by Filipino scientists, a testament to the Philippines’ staggering biodiversity. While only identified by conservationists in 2002, the curious flower has been known to generations of Antiqueños as uroy in the Kinaray-a tongue (It is bó-o to the Bagobo and kolon busaw to the Higaonon). Everything about the Rafflesia is otherworldly: it has no leaves, stems or true roots. Being a parasite, it attaches itself with absorptive fibers to particular species of Tetrastigma jungle vines, which only thrive in undisturbed, primary forests across Southeast Asia. This makes spotting a Rafflesia a rare occasion. Although Rafflesias flower throughout the year, summer is the best time to visit because the drier weather offers the best conditions for hiking. Rafflesia flowers take 9 to 10 months to mature, with open blossoms lasting only three to five days. The fiery five-petaled flower, which can grow to as big as car tires, emits a foul odor to attract flies, beetles, and other pollinators. At this point, this “Queen of Parasites” becomes more enigmatic. How Rafflesia seeds disperse themselves and eventually attach to their hosts remain a mystery to science.
GO San Jose, Antique is a 2.5-hour bus ride (Php90) from Iloilo. A 15-minute jeep ride (Php13) will take you from San Jose to Sibalom town, where you can take a motorbike (Php300) to Brgy. Imparayan, the jump-off point to Sibalom Natural Park. From there, hike to Mt. Porras to reach the Rafflesia site open to tourists. PAY The park charges Php10 entrance fee per person, and Php25 for still cameras and Php150 for video cameras brought in. Visitors must be accompanied by accredited tour guides (Php150 a day). Contact DENR officer Rodel Esler at (+63906) 340 2755 or lgusibalom@gmail.com. STAY Homestays can be arranged near the park entrance in Brgy. Imparayan. For better lodgings, try the Centillion House in San Jose (Php1,000 for airconditioned double rooms). 2/F CHVH Bldg, Bantayan, San Jose, Antique. Mob.: (+63927) 219 8524 ; Web: www.centillionhouse.com DID YOU KNOW? The newest Philippine find is Rafflesia banaoana, discovered last year in the isolated highland forests of Kalinga province. First identified during an expedition up Mt. Apo in 1882, Rafflesia schadenbergiana, the second largest Rafflesia species, was presumed to be extinct, until it was rediscovered over a century later in the mountains of South Cotabato and Bukidnon.
From the base of the Sibalom Natural Park, it’s a one-to-twohour hike up Mt. Porras to reach the Rafflesia site where tourists can view and photograph the world’s largest single flower. Photo by Edgar Alan Zeta-Yap
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NOT A DINOSAUR. The sperm whale (physeter macrocephalus) can grow up to 67 feet long, just a little over the length of four standard flagpoles. The bones of this sperm whale can be viewed at the National Museum’s Bones Gallery.
A Day at the Museum
Written and Photographed by MIXKAELA VILLALON
Built in 1926, the Old Senate Building (ABOVE), which was home to Congress until it was closed down in 1972, has been turned over to the National Museum. Its now empty halls (BOTTOM) will soon house some of the National Museum’s treasures.
The thing with history is that it never grows old. This summer, pay a visit to the good ol’ warehouse of knowledge. The National Museum in Manila is revamping its three museum houses—the Museum of the Filipino People, National Art Gallery, and Planetarium—to bring back the thrill of going on museum visits. Besides the school field-trip staples Kasaysayan (History) and Treasures of San Diego, the museum will open new exhibits on Philippine Fossils and Biodiversity, which will showcase the fossils and bones of Philippine whales, mammals and birds. The flying plant is a must-see. The opening of an herbarium, where all the plant species in the Philippines are stored, is in the works. For a behind-the-scenes look into the art of preservation, join a special tour available only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from April to June. The three-hour tour will show you how ancient jars and the paintings of great Filipino masters are restored. You will also be allowed to interact with the scientists and researchers working in the museum’s laboratories. MORE INFO The National Museum is located at P. Burgos Street, Rizal Park Manila and is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Entrance fees for the Museum of the Filipino People are at Php100 (Php80 for senior citizens, Php30 for students). The National Gallery will waive its fees for the summer. Php350 gets you a guided tour of both museum houses and the behind-the-scenes tour. For group tours, contact the Museum Education Division at (+639) 527 0278.
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Illustration by Ryan Kabigting
N EG ROS OCCIDENTAL, SUGAR-FREE As part of their penance, Christian pilgrims of old would visit seven basilicas in Rome, Italy. Thousands of years later, this practice, known as Visita Iglesia, is still observed in Catholic countries like the Philippines. VALERIE CAULIN maps out an interesting religious route in the nation’s Sugarlandia, taking off from Bacolod, for the Holy Week break.
San Sebastian Cathedral Rizal Street, Bacolod City (12km from the airport) Prisoners of the city helped build this church in 1876-85 using stones from Guimaras Island. To get there, take a jeepney (Php8) bound for SM Bacolod and get off at the city’s public plaza. San Diego de Alcala Pro-Cathedral Silay City (14.4km north of Bacolod) This is the only church in the province with a dome, and the only pro-cathedral (a parish church temporarily serving as 36 M A B U H A Y
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Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Hinigaran
co-cathedral of a diocese) outside of Metro Manila. From the airport, take a van to Silay (Php50) or a tricycle (Php15) Chapel of St. Joseph the Worker: “Church of the Angry Christ” Victorias City (29.79km north of Bacolod) This controversial chapel used abstract expressionism to depict Jesus. Many Catholics disapproved of the brown-skinned and “less merciful” portrayal of Christ. Take a bus (Php35) bound for Victorias City or for San Carlos City via Escalante and get off at the city plaza. Hire a tricycle going to Victorias Milling Corporation’s chapel.
San Diego de Alcala Pro-Cathedral, Silay
Church of the Angry Christ, Victorias
Chapel of Cartwheels Hacienda Rosalia, Manapla (34.4 km north of Bacolod) This unique church dedicated to Hacienda Rosalia’s farmers was made with farm implements like cartwheels and plows. Here, Jesus as a farmer is crucified on a cartwheel, instead of a cross. Take a bus (Php40) to Manapla or San Carlos via Escalante. Before the Manapla Crossing, there is a sign pointing to the Chapel on the left side of the road. From the national highway, take a tricycle (Php7) to Hacienda Rosalia. Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Church Valladolid (31.1km south of Bacolod) This is the largest and oldest (built in 1851) church in the province, with its original image of the Blessed Virgin enshrined in its chapel. From Bacolod, take a bus (Php30) to Valladolid or Kabangkalan and get off at the Valladolid town plaza.
San Sebastian Cathedral, Bacolod
Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish Church La Carlota City (45.9km southwest of Bacolod) Aside from rendering 15 days of compulsory labor to construct this church, each laborer was required to bring 25 duck eggs (in lieu of cement, which was still unavailable at that time), to hold the bricks and stones together. Take jeepneys or buses (Php45) going directly to La Carlota City. From the bus terminal, hire a tricycle or walk to the church. Church of St. Mary Magdalene Hinigaran (50 km from Bacolod) The bells of this church built in 1857 were made from pure silver and gold, and weigh almost half a ton. Workers were paid one centavo per day to build the church. Take a jeep or bus (Php60) to Hinigaran or Kabankalan City. The church is along the national highway and just a few meters away from the Hinigaran terminal.
Chapel of Cartwheels, Manapla
BEACHES ON THE SIDE
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Easy Reach: Lakawon Island, Cadiz City (1.5 hrs by bus, 20 mins. by boat) Private Sands: Jomabo Island, Escalante City (2 hrs. by bus, 20 mins. by boat) Marine Life: Carbin Reef, Sagay City (2 hrs by bus, 25 mins. by boat) Deluxe Deal: Punta Bulata White Sand Resort and Spa, Cauayan, Negros (3.5 hrs by bus
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Most Wanted Take-Out: Bong Bong’s Ube Piyaya (Php40/pack) Purple yam gives a twist to the classic piyaya (flat unleavened bread with raw sugar or muscavado filling). Available in malls (SM, Gaisano, Robinson’s), bus terminals, and at the aiport.
Original Chicken Inasal: Manokan Country Reclamation Area, Bacolod City Less than a Php100 will get you Bacolod’s best grilled chicken with a one-of-a-kind marinade.
PAL flies between Manila and Bacolod four times daily. PALakbayan tour packages are available. For more information, call PAL reservations office (+632 855 8888) or log on to www.philippineairlines.com.
西内格罗省，无糖 为了补赎, 旧时代的基督教朝圣者会参观意大利罗马的七座梵蒂冈大教堂。几千年后, 这种被称 为Visita Iglesia的习俗仍旧在天主教国如菲律宾奉行。Valerie Caulin 制定出一条在菲国糖城进行宗 教朝圣的有趣路线, 趁着圣周假期, 起飞前往巴科洛德市吧。 塞巴斯蒂安大教堂 巴科洛德市Rizal 街 (离机场12公里) 该市的囚犯于1876至1885年期间采用来自Guimaras岛屿的石头 帮助兴建此教堂。欲参观此教堂, 游客可乘坐吉普尼车 (八比 索) 前往SM Bacolod, 然后在该市的公共广场下车。 圣地亚哥阿卡拉准座堂 锡莱市 (离巴科洛德市北部14.4公里) 这是该省唯一一家圆顶教堂, 同时也是马尼拉大都会以外仅 此一家的准座堂 (一家暂时充当为教区教座堂的教区教堂) 。 游客可从机场乘坐客货车或三轮车到锡莱市 (15比索)。 圣若瑟工人礼拜堂: “愤怒基督的教堂“ 维多利亚市 (离巴科洛德市北部29.79公里) 这家引起争议的礼拜堂采用抽象画派来描绘耶稣。有许多天 主教堂都不赞同使用那棕色皮肤及较不慈祥的基督肖像。乘 坐公交车通过Escalante前往维多利亚市或圣卡洛斯市 (35比索), 然后在城市广场下车。游客也可租一辆自行车前往维多利亚 制粉公司的礼拜堂参观。 车轮礼拜堂 (离巴科洛德市北部34.4公里) 这座设计独特的教堂是特别为Hacienda Rosalia的农民而建的， 它使用农具如: 车轮和犁来建造。此处, 作为一个农民, 耶稣
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是被钉在车轮上, 而不是十字架上。 乘坐公交车 (40比索）通过 Escalante前往Manapla或圣卡洛斯。到达Manapla十字路口前, 路旁 左手边有一个路牌指向礼拜堂。在国道乘坐三路车 (7比索)前往 Hacienda Rosalia。 瓜达卢佩圣母教区教堂 瓦拉多利德 (离巴科洛德市南部31.1公里) 这是该省最大且最古老的教堂 (建于1851年), 里面还供奉着圣母 玛利亚的原像。在巴科洛德市乘坐公交车 (30比索) 到瓦拉多利 德或Kabangkalan, 然后在瓦拉多利德城镇广场下车。 和平及好之旅圣母教区教堂 拉卡洛塔市 (离巴科洛德市南部45.9公里) 除了强制在15天内兴建这座教堂的劳动外, 每位劳工还被要求 携带25粒鸭蛋 (代替当时还未面世的水泥), 将砖块和石头沾在一 起。乘搭吉普尼或公交车 (45比索) 直接前往 拉卡洛塔市, 然后 从巴士总站租一辆自行车或步行到教堂。 抹大拉圣玛利亚教堂 希尼加兰 (离巴科洛德市50公里) 该教堂的钟建于1857年, 是采用纯银和金制成, 近半吨重。当时 付给工人们每日一分钱来建造此教堂。乘坐吉普尼或公交车 (60 比索) 到希尼加兰或Kabankalan 市。这教堂位于国道, 距离 希尼 加兰总站仅数米。
DAVAO’S
Hyped up, dressed down, decked out—Davao City never fails to live up to its billing as the country’s ultimate “highland to island” destination. JUN VENTURA discovers for himself why this pearl of the Philippine south scores a perfect 10 on the traveler’s list. Photographed by RHONSON NG.
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or starters, it’s one of the biggest cities in the world with an area of 2,440 square kilometers (it can fit two Hong Kongs). The streets are clean and safe, traffic is light, drivers are courteous. It boasts the most efficient 911 emergency services in the country. Food is fresh and cheap, the locals are friendly, and the tourist spots accessible and inexpensive. Indeed, the quality of life here is so good that Davao City has long been recognized as one of the best places to live in Asia. And how is a traveler to enjoy all this goodness? 40 M A B U H A Y
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Standing at 9,691 feet, Mt. Apo is every Filipino trekker’s dream. The climb is not extreme, any fit person can do it. The jump-off point is only about three hours from the city. Porters can be hired for Php300 per day (An average trek lasts three days).
Brave the cool temperature, set up a campfire and enjoy the exhilarating view of Davao’s city lights, one of the big draws of conquering the country’s highest peak—Mount Apo.
Appreciation of Mindanao’s rich nature and culture (top left) and exciting zip rides (above) are just a few of Eden Mountain Resort’s attractions; Davao City’s river rafting adventure (RIGHT) is considered the most thrilling in the country in terms of time span (three hours), and degree of challenge and fun.
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downtown Davao is the Philippine Eagle Sanctuary where you come face to face with the magnificent Philippine Eagle (phitecophaga jefferyi) whose wingspan can reach seven feet. Established in 1987, the sanctuary preserves this endangered species by breeding them in captivity. Nearby (just five minutes away) is the Malagos Garden Resort where you can buy a variety of orchids including the famous waling-waling orchid (vanda sanderiana). Its sprawling grounds have pools, centuryold durian trees, fish ponds, and the works of Philippine National Artist Napoloen Abueva. From here, it’s a mere 30-minute drive to the Eden Nature Park. Once a denuded area, this 80-hectare park was replanted and revived by Chito and Fe Ayala. Today, it offers hiking and horse-riding trails, fun obstacle courses, swimming pools, ponds, a native village, and verdant gardens. Its latest attraction is a zip line where you can ride through an occasional fog over the pine trees. It’s surreal, and for Php200 pesos, totally worth it.
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from downtown Davao. Built with the German 5.0 cable system technology similar to the Camsur Wakeboarding Center, Deca also offers free instruction. A complete gear—board, vest, and helmet—rents out for Php250.
TRY wHITE wATER RAFTING. This three-hour rafting
trip has enough thrills to keep an adrenalin junkie interested and a newbie unafraid. It’s safe—the youngest that has done it is a four-year old boy, the oldest is a 70year old grandma. (Rapids are rated from level 1 (mild) to level 5 (extreme). This one in Davao is in the middle— level 3). The ride is professionally handled, with safety briefings and exercises done before rafting. The rate is Php2,000, inclusive of lunch (group rates are available). A New Zealander who joined me on the raft said that in other countries, a similar trip would cost Php10,000, so this is a bargain. To join, go to Crocodile Farm (about 10 minutes from downtown) and a 45-minute shuttle ride will bring you to the “put in” (starting) area.
GO RESORT-HOPPING ON SAMAL ISLANd.
One of the perks of the locals here is their proximity to beautiful beaches in neighboring Samal Island. Public
transport—a 15-minute jeepney ride to Caltex depot (Php10 per person) followed by a 10-minute boat ride (Php15 per person)—will take you to Paradise Resort, Samal’s best budget beach resort (Entrance fee is only Php125 pesos, Php25 of which is consumable). There are around 60 resorts on the island, ranging from budget to luxury like the Pearl Farm, Bali-Bali, and Leticia By The Sea. There’s even a tarpaulin slide that drops you straight to the sea—at Maxima (For Php200, you can slide the whole day). Samal is also going upscale with a Holiday Ocean View Marina; another one, Kembali, offers well-designed vacation cottages. Instead of being demolished, the city’s old, graceful homes are being dressed up for a new life. The former Lat family compound on Legaspi Street, for instance, is now called “Paseo de Legaspi,” with a small hotel, restaurant, coffee shop, bar, and retail outlets. The Obosa house on J. Rizal Street, that dates back to the 1930s and was the residence of the first mayor of Davao, Alfonso Obosa, will be the new setting of Claude’s restaurant, one of the city’s best. This is the local craze right now. The Glamour Crab Restaurant on Camus Street offers all the crabs you can eat for only Php368. Ranch and Reef Restaurant on Torres Street has a buffet of beef, chicken, prawn tempura, vegetables, rice, and a variety of desserts for Php399. Both are good, just be prepared to wait to get in. Other popular dining spots are Penong’s (barbecued chicken meals with unlimited rice for Php60), Harana (native food, 43 M A B U H A Y
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The gracious Obosa house, the residence of the first mayor of Davao, is being preserved and will come back to life as Claude’s restaurant, one of the city’s most popular dining spots. (INSET) the fine, interesting women of Davao: (from left) Celine Le Neindre who has worked in Monaco and just opened her new restaurant, Farfalla; Angela Aquino, a bohemian boutique owner; Mae Herrero, a construction supplies’ entrepreneur; Meg Sta. Ines, the senior PR person of Marco Polo Davao whose stepfather is an award-winning playwright and late mother, an accomplished stage actress; Bettany Macintosh, a dentistry student whose father is an American missionary that does outreach programs; Tess Le Neindre, a former dean of agriculture of Ateneo de Davao University and owner of Claude’s; and, Patty Basa, also with the PR team of Marco Polo Davao and whose family is known for talented architects. Photos by Jun Ventura
(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) The charming Paseo de Legaspi of the Lat family compound; Exotic fruits galore at cheap prices; Paradise Resort, one of more than 60 resorts on Samal Island—only 40 minutes away from Davao City.
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The Deck at Marco Polo Davao is the perfect spot to unwind and be pampered after your Davao adventures. Photo by Raf Dominguez
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Torres Street, Matina (seafood), MacArthur Highway near Waterfront Hotel, Claude’s (French & Mediterranean), Rizal Street, and new ones like Ronaldo’s (fusion cuisine), Torres Street and the cozy, candle-lit Farfalla (French-Italian) at the Victoria Compound, JP Laurel Street.
JAM wITH LOCALS. People are friendly
and prices are low in the bars along Rizal Street, the Auto Shop area, and Matina Town Square. Take note, though, that Davao has a curfew on serving alcoholic drinks, so bars close by 2 a.m.
CHILL OUT AT THE DECK. A nice place to
hang around is the fourth level of the Marco Polo Hotel Davao, an area simply called “The Deck.” In the evening, the pool’s underwater lights change colors. Surrounding it are a restaurant, the Lazuli Spa, gym, and a pool bar that plays a cool mix of ambient music.A lap by the pool followed by a spa treatment and a nice meal is a good way to unwind.
SHOP FOR PASALUBONG (SOUVENIRS). Just across the Marco Polo Hotel is the Aldevinco shopping arcade where you can buy products from Mindanao, and neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia. To find some fine weaving, check out the T’boli Weaving Center near the Waterfront Hotel. If you’re up for some delicious, exotic fruits like pomelo, mangosteen, and durian, head 47 M A B U H A Y
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to Madrazo and the entrance of Magsaysay Park. Prices are at least 25 percent cheaper than in Manila, and most fruit stands can pack your purchases according to airline check-in requirements.
PAL flies between Manila and Davao four times daily. PALakbayan tour packages are available. For more information, call PAL reservations office (+632 855 8888) or log on to www.philippineairlines.com.
Happy faces fill the Glamour Crabs Restaurant on Camus Street. Who wouldn’t be happy when you can eat all the crabs you like for only Php368?
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(ABOVE) Divers go to Cebu for the thresher sharks and sardine run. Photo by Wowie Wong. (RIGHT) The result of an enormous volcanic eruption, Santorini’s cauldron-like geology gives breathtaking views.
An unpretentious tropical retreat, a land untouched by time, a movie set undone—this summer, set your sights on destinations tried and trusted by the world’s travel experts to blow you away. Next time, it’s your turn to write a review.
Maldives, the smallest country in Asia, is one of the biggest destinations for the rich and famous. Photo courtesy of Anantara Dhigu Resort and Spa
BEST ISLANDS Forget the world. Sip a piñacolada. Lie on a hammock. Feel the breeze on your face. Bury your feet in the sand. Heed the siren call of these islands on Travel + Leisure’s 2010 Best List for an unforgettable taste of life in the sun and sea.
IN THE WORLD 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Galapagos Kauai Cyclades (except Santorini), Greece Bali Hvar, Croatia Santorini, Greece Sicily Maui Maldives Big Island, Hawaii
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Sail the Indian Ocean on a private yacht—there’s no lack of luxury at the Maldives. Photo courtesy of Anantara Dhigu Resort and Spa.
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Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emmanuel is a virtual fashion walk with its stream of well-dressed passersby.
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Loreto, Mexico 9. Park City, Utah 10. Cali, Colombia
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ento, 31. Colonia del Sacram Uruguay 32. Tozeur, Tunisia 33. Hangzhou, China 34. Iraqi Kurdistan 35. Durham, N.C. 36. Kosovo
37. Pingyao, China 38. Salonika, Greece 39. Okinawa, Japan 40. Budapest
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Trains are the best way to get around in Poland’s seaside hub, Sopot and Gdansk.
Zanz whit ibar’s are a p e beaches op for t ular stop after ravelers as East A afari in frica
The Strotokkur is one of Iceland’s most famous geysers.
The quirky Wanderlust Hotel is the latest addition to Singapore’s booming boutique-hotel scene. Photo courtesy of Wanderlust hotel
Classic American automobiles run well past the revolution in Havana.
6thThe 1 ury cent Arab Mir-iasah in Madrekistan Uzb
GO BACK IN TIME Despite the dizzying rush of everyday life, some pockets of this world seem to be untouched by civilization’s mad dash for the future. For those better, simpler days, Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences recommends these trips that turn back the clock.
Hand-woven fabrics in the markets of Fez, Morocco. Photo by Daniel Bosma
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Havana, Cuba Bukhara, Uzbekistan Hill Club, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka Broadstairs, Kent, England Nevada Joe’s, Nevada, USA Fez, Morocco Old Delhi, India Siwa, Egypt Muthaiga, Country Club, Nairobi, Kenya Cosenza, Calabria, Italy
LEARN THE LOCAL CUISINE Surprise your folks with an edible souvenir (a local recipe) upon your return from these best places to learn to cook with locals, included in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2011. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Luang Prabang, Laos Istanbul, Turkey Oaxaca, Mexico Banks Peninsula, New Zealand Hoi An, Vietnam Chang Mai, Thailand Tuscany, Italy Fez, Morocco San Sebastian, Spain Goa, India
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Dry-cured hams called prosciutto hang from the ceilings of markets across Tuscany. In true Italian fashion, slivers of prosciutto are wrapped around breadsticks or served with fresh melon. Photo by Michelle Ayuyao
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Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, New Zealand was the elven kingdom of Lothlorien in Peter Jackson’s trilogy adaptation of the Lord of the Rings. Photo by Glenn Macaspac
TOP FILM LOCATIONS
Follow a movie trail, live your own story or simply enjoy some scenery porn on a trip to any of National Geographic Travel’s best places to make a film. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
New York, New York Hollywood, California Monument Valley, Arizona/ Utah Mumbai, India Tokyo, Japan Queenstown, New Zealand Rome, Italy Paris, France Prague, Czech Republic
10. London, U.K.
The elm-lined promenade of the Mall at Central Park (ABOVE) is a familiar sight in movies like When Harry Met Sally and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Photo by Michelle Ayuyao. The lake (RIGHT), seen in Sex and the City, links the park’s most iconic spots like the Bow Bridge, Boathouse Restaurant, and Cherry Hill.
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Rome’s famous monuments were featured in Oscarwinning movies Ben Hur and Gladiator.
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Ruttenberg (LEFT) sleeps with her pet pig, two kittens and three terriers, a habit of many pet owners in New York; Ruttenberg’s favorite pet Trixie (ABOVE) gets some shuteye. © 2011 Randy Harris/The New York Times Syndicate
Every night for the last year, Kathy Ruttenberg has been taking a bath, putting on pajamas, turning on CNN and getting into bed with a little pig named Trixie. “She’s a great cuddler if you lie still,” said Ruttenberg, a 53-year-old artist who lives near Woodstock, New York. “But if you’re restless, she gets annoyed, and her hooves are very sharp.” 59 M A B U H A Y
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(ABOVE) Patricia Garcia-Gomez and her Rhodesian ridgeback, Sylvie, at her home in New York, on Feb. 11, 2011. Garcia-Gomez was recuperating when the dog surprised her by joining her in bed. She enjoyed the comfort, and the dog has joined her ever since; (RIGHT) Mark Doty, left, who wrote a memoir called Dog Years, and Paul Lisicky, with their dog, Ned, at their home in New York on Feb. 10, 2011. © 2011 Tony Cenicola /The New York Times Syndicate
Still, of all the animals she has in her bed (there are also two kittens and three terriers), Trixie, a seven-kilogram Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, is her favorite because of the way she spoons. Ruttenberg’s habit of sleeping with pets mirrors that of Paris Hilton, who has slept with a pig—of the four-legged variety —and was once bitten at her home at 3 a.m. by a kinkajou, a tiny raccoon-related creature. Keeping that sort of menagerie may be unusual, but the habit of allowing animals in bed is not. Figures vary, but according to a recent study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 percent to 62 percent of the 165 million dogs and cats in the U.S. sleep in bed with humans, with other surveys skewing higher. The reasons are well documented. First, touching, human or otherwise, raises levels of oxytocin in the body, creating feelings of contentment. And, of course, the comfort that an unconditionally loving animal provides in bed is an emotional balm, especially for the depressed, lonely or anxious. It’s no surprise that pet owners like Mark Doty seem unconcerned about the study published in February by the CDC on which two California doctors warned that allowing pets to sleep in the bed can be dangerous and can spread zoonoses (pronounced zoh-AN-ee-sees), pathogens that go from animals to people. According to Bruno Chomel, a professor at the University of California at Davis, and Ben Sun of the California Department of Public Health, the risks are rare, but real. They
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cite instances of fleas from cats transmitting bubonic plague and fleas from dogs spreading chagas in South America, with symptoms of mild fever and fatigue. Cat scratch fever is a danger, too, they say, as are various forms of meningitis, Pasturella pneumonia and other infections. “There are risks and precautions to take. But we aren’t telling people not to be close to their pets,” said Chomel. There is far more risk, he warned, with pet licks and kisses. If you have a wound or if your immune system is compromised, licking should be avoided. (Meaning, don’t let the dog lick you—the hazards involved in the other way around have not been researched.) It’s also not good for babies. And there have been cases of animals spreading resistant strains of staph infections and other diseases by licking cuts and wounds after surgery, so it’s not recommended that pets be allowed in bed then. Cesar Millan, the hard-nosed dog trainer known for his TV series The Dog Whisperer, believes the dog should be invited up each night, just to show it who’s the real leader of the pack. “Then choose the portion of the bed where the dog sleeps,” he writes in his book Cesar’s Way. As gentlemen don’t even make it to Ruttenberg’s bedroom before being scared away by the animals, Ruttenberg’s mother frets her daughter has put herself in the permanent zone of marriage ineligibility. But Ruttenberg is too busy making art, having fun and cooking for her animals (baked potatoes, squash, scrambled eggs with truffle oil for the pigs) to worry about it.
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JOAN C. BULAUITAN gets a dose of energy in Camarines Sur
Photographed by ERWIN LIM and modeled by Lotus Vanheddegem, Vanessa Matsunaga, Don Mendoza, Aaron Tuiza of Mercator Model Management. Stylists: Jasmine Mendiola, Soleil Angeles Tinoco. Make-up: Jasmine Mendiola, Anamie Saenz
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“SPORTS CENTRAL is what CWC has practically become with wakeboarding, water obstacle courses, dragonboat racing, skateboarding, triathlon, motocross and four-wheel-drive racing.” I designed my Camarines Sur itinerary such that wakeboarding would be out of the question. The idea alone of getting dragged around a lake by a zippy cable line was unnerving, even more so the sight of worldclass wakeboarders performing daredevil stunts. But with inclement weather delaying my trip to Caramoan, I had more than enough time to give the sport a try. After all, I was staying at the Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC), which boasts of a top-of-the-line six-point cable ski system that many experts believe to be one of the best in the world. With more will than skill, this weakling was strapped onto her life vest and taught the basics of standing on a wakeboard at Wynch Park where most beginners get their training. As I took my place on the orange floater, the cable began to pull me. I glided for a second but eventually succumbed to a wipeout, which wasn’t as scary as I had imagined. Gaining confidence with every try, I was finally able to stand and managed to cross the lake several times. It was then that I understood what this sport had to offer—it was tonic, one so potent that a single spin kept the spirits lifted throughout the day. When the cable park was first built, there were skeptics. After all, wakeboarding was a foreign sport.
Eventually, however, tourists arrived, including the pros, all raring to get a ride. Pretty soon, even Camsur residents developed a taste for the sport, which seemed to go well with their penchant for spice. Now that the cable park has earned a steady following, with new converts being added each year, new “playgrounds” have been developed, such as the newly opened water-oriented family entertainment facility, Lago del Rey. Intended to balance the cable park’s extreme sports forte, Lago del Rey features giant water slides, obstacle courses and facilities for aqua wall-climbing, water polo, water volleyball, kayaking, paddle surfing, boat-towed wakeboarding and skiing, dragonboating and, of course, swimming. Paddling around the lake on a walker bay, I saw groups congregating around the water slides and floating balloons. Even small children were allowed to join in the fun, as long as they kept their life vests on, which was required of everyone. The lake is big enough to accommodate activities involving any group size, whether it’s for a barkada outing or a corporate teambuilding session. All these activities are supported with the necessary amenities. A variety of accommodations are available, from O c t o b e r 2 0 1 0 M A B U H A Y 67
In 2010, Camsur became the Philippines’ top tourist destination, besting old favorites such as Cebu, Puerto Princesa and Boracay.
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luxury villas and guestrooms to prefabricated wood cabins, trailer rooms, niparoofed cabanas and tiki huts, which are fitted with all the basic necessities such as a speckfree room and bath with hot and cold water, a comfortable bed and couch, and a TV set. WiFi is free and readily available. The sports complex, however, is just a small portion of the provincial capitol property, which covers an area of 115 hectares. A portion of the land is leased to big companies, mostly BPOs or business process outsourcing companies. There is even an animation studio whose work has appeared in various local and international projects, including the critically acclaimed animated Philippine film Dayo. Under Governor Villafuerte, Camsur was transformed from a sleepy province into a world-class tourist spot. In 2010, it became the Philippines’ top tourist destination, besting old favorites such as Cebu, Puerto Princesa and Boracay. The superb infrastructure, top-notch facilities and modern technology promote an ease of travel that is fairly uncommon to the Philippines. Camsur’s good fortune didn’t stop at CWC. By a rare mixture of luck, natural resources and political resolve, Camsur once again struck gold by way of Caramoan Island, with its jungle-clad limestone peaks and caverns, teeming bays, and offshore whitesand beaches exploding from a deep-blue sea. The producers of the award-winning reality TV series, Survivor, evidently agreed. The island went on to become the location for five Survivor franchises, namely France, Bulgaria, Serbia, Israel, and Sweden. At the time Survivor France, the first of the series franchises to visit the island, arrived, there were no roads, no accommodations, no communication system. Although the roads have been improved since and close to 100 pre-fabricated wooden cabanas have been erected on Gota Beach to house the Survivor team (and guests when there are no ongoing shoots), the island has retained its rough beauty and kept its repute as an adventure paradise. Recently, rock-climbing experts have helped develop new climbing areas in Caramoan, including the majestic formations in the vicinity of Gota Village Resort. These rock-climbing facilities are expected to draw a different breed of sportsmen to Camsur, making the province a major extreme sports center. For the past two years, CWC has been playing host to the biggest IronMan event in the Philippines. I got my own dose of adrenaline shot when I went island-hopping with friends O c t o b e r 2 0 1 0 M A B U H A Y 69
on a speedboat, bouncing along mammoth waves caused by foul weather. We passed limestone outcrops swathed in dense, lush foliage, some with empty beaches. Even on that rain-stained day, buoyed up on sullen gray waters that would otherwise be cerulean, the limestone islets were a preternatural sight. Our first stop was Pitogo Bay on the east side where we swam and snorkeled. The bay was hemmed by rocky bluffs and limestone karsts, making it one of the most secluded shores in Caramoan. We jumped into the tepid water and finned languidly through the bay, which bristled with hard and soft iridescent corals. Back on the boat, we motored to other white-sand beaches but did our swimming on Matukad Beach. With its stretch of powder-fine white sand and gently sloping beach, Matukad was ideal for the purpose. Our last stop was Hunongan Cove, which was sheltered by a small island that was close enough to swim to. The resort was a more upscale alternative to Gota’s, which is closed down for months when a Survivor team visits the island for a shoot. Hunongan’s villas were comfortable and modern, if a tad austere, with timber floors and starch white walls. There were no frangipani wraps, butlers or mojitos. But I appreciated the friendliness of the staff and the exceedingly calm cove. As we departed Hunongan, we were enveloped once again with horizontal sheets of rain. But, by then, I had forgotten how rough the waters were. What started out to be a casual weekend visit to Camarines Sur turned out to be an adventure writ large. I left loaded with exactly what I was looking for—adventure stories to tell and retell.
INTERNATIONAL SURVIVORS’ ISLAND is the fame being reaped by Caramoan for being the location of not only one but so far, five international Survivor series ranging from French to Israeli. Caramoan keeps on getting better with rock-climbing and spelunking as the latest draws.
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Suggested Itinerary
Camsur offers a variety of activities that most visitors wish to have on a holiday. You can visit centuriesold churches, taste unique regional cuisine famous for its mildly spicy dishes, and shop for native craft in its markets. Then there are sports and leisure facilities at CWC and rugged and pristine spots where you can either go sporty or enjoy blissful downtime.
Day 1
Check in at CWC. Give wakeboarding a try. Take a break and try the laing pizza at the sports complex. After lunch, take a tour of CWC and Naga City.
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Hone your newly acquired skills on the wakeboard. You may also opt to explore Camsur’s environs by visiting the Deer Farm, climbing Mt. Isarog, or taking a refreshing dip in the province’s numerous waterfalls.
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Off to Caramoan. Visit the Our Lady of Peace statue, Tayak Lagoon, and Bulangbugang underground freshwater caves.
Day 4
A day of swimming and islandhopping. Go to Matukad, Lajos, Tinago Cave, Minalgos, Sabitang Laya, Cotivas, and Lahuy island.
Day 5
Back to main island to catch your return flight. If you take the last departure, you just might have enough time for another session of wakeboarding.
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The Man Behind
Camsur’s Surge By Nyx Martinez
It’s no secret that CWC has become one of the world’s best wakeboard cable parks, combining the adventure factor, diverse holiday accommodation, and unique Philippine experience exotic to so many Westerners. The man behind it all is the province’s youthful governor, Luis Villafuerte Jr., more fondly known as “Gov LRay.” “I took a gamble,” the governor says, when asked about the glowing success of his worldfamous waterpark in Camarines Sur. “But I believed it would work—and it did.” Rather than succumbing to the more obvious setbacks that a poor province could have and stay in the shadows, LRay had a greater vision. Much like the movie, Field of Dreams, where Kevin Costner’s character stands, looking across an empty lot envisioning the future, Gov LRay dared to dream, and then dared to take a risk.
He won that gamble—against all odds. Hard work, planning, entrepreneurial strategy and clever marketing all played a part in the growth of Camsur, a place now synonymous with the word “success.” He also looked beyond the box of what everyone else was doing, to a market that was barely there: Adventure Tourism. “Wakeboarding, while initially unknown to many here in the Philippines, has long been a hot and in-demand sport in Europe, North America and Asia,” the governor explains. “I decided to bring in something that I was most certain Filipinos would love.” He wooed the foreign crowd by appealing to what they craved for back home—warm weather, clear skies, and a great big playground at much less cost of what their own countries could offer. He saw what the Philippines could give them. And he wooed the local crowd with creative marketing strategies, building CWC up as the place to see and be seen—celebrities, athletes and beautiful people all adding to Camsur’s image. Setting an example for growth with his province, he took that sodden grass field and turned it into a Field of Dreams. The lake was constructed within five months, using reliable German technology, but LRay didn’t stop there. Camsur kept up the momentum of adventure tourism with international sports competitions, some even bringing in runners all the way from East Africa. The CWC waterpark continues to progress, just as LRay endeavors to strive for excellence and meeting the need. A look back at what brought him to this stage makes it clearer: After earning his bachelor’s degree in Political Science at the De La Salle University, he studied Executive Education at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. A father to four children, he knows the ropes of business-savvy leadership. “Having been a CEO for more than 15 years, I look at public governance as an extension of my entrepreneurial side,” he muses. “I’m just happy that we’re reaping very profitable results, and I am optimistic that in due time, we will be running a self-sufficient, selfliquidating enterprise.” Wanting to ensure access to quality education plus strong family values, the governor also set up the Barangay and School Visitation Program, proving that the vision for his province extends to the long term—to enhance the quality of life for his people, even down to the marginalized sectors of his community. The influx of tourists has risen to a yearly 60 percent growth, and, in turn, also provides revenue for the people of O c t o b e r 2 0 1 0 M A B U H A Y 73
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1. Black Noddy. Photo by Anton Carag. 2. Brown Booby. Photo by Gregg Yan. 3. Irrawaddy Dolphin. Photo courtesy of dsc.discover.com. 4. Brown Noddies. Photo by Anton Carag. 5. Lesser Frigate bird. Photo by Anton Carag. 6. Masked Booby. Photo by Lory Tan. 7. Red-Footed Booby. Photo by Gregg Yan
L I S T
Each year it seems another animal is recorded extinct—or at the brink of extinction. One in four mammals is in danger of disappearing from the face of the earth, as well as one in eight birds. But half the human population is likely not even aware of the plummeting numbers, or that we’re losing some of these species right at home. The WWF-Philippines reports a few that are in danger but can still be saved. 5
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FOUND IN: Tubbataha North and South Islets, Palawan CHARACTERISTICS: Seabirds have waterproof plumage and the ability to drink seawater. They inhabit remote areas and give birth to a few young. Migratory by nature, over a hundred species regularly visit Tubbataha but only eight types are recorded to breed locally.
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HOW THEY HELP THE ENVIRONMENT: They provide vital fertilizer for nutrient-poor sandbars, allowing the first waves of pioneer plants to survive. Fossilized bird droppings form Phosphorite, a type of rock used for agricultural fertilizer.
Marivel Dygico, Project Manager, WWF-Philippines mdygico@wwf.org.ph
CRITICAL NUMBERS: Since the last century, numbers have dropped from 20 million to 400,000.
Mavic Matillano, Project Manager, WWF-Philippines
THREATS: Animal and human predators, marine pollution, land development CURRENT CONSERVATION EFFORTS: Conservation groups like WWF-Philippines and the Tubbataha Management Office closely monitor the numbers through their Annual Bird Census, and regulate human intrusion and land development.
M ALA M P A Y A S O U N D ’ S I RRA W A D Y D OL P H I N S (Orcaella brevirostris) FOUND IN: Shallow coasts of Southeast Asia and Australia; in the Philippines, they inhabit the inner portion of Northern Palawan’s Malampaya Sound
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CRITICAL NUMBERS: The Philippine population has been classified as critically endangered. From the initial population of 77, the current number of Irrawady dolphins is estimated to have gone down to 47, meaning, about four die each year. THREATS: Drowning and entanglement in neglected fishing gear (nets and crab pots) CURRENT CONSERVATION EFFORTS: The Irrawaddy Dolphin Recovery Plan was set up to develop and implement policies on regulating fishing activities for dolphin protection. The program develops livelihood opportunities like eco-tourism projects for the local fishing community.
Arthur Lauretano performs a solo at the final concert of Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp at B.B. King’s Blues Club and Grill in New York.
AND FOR A PRICE Written by Larry Rohter Photographed by DAMON WINTER
© 2011 New York Times News Service / Distributed by The New York Times Syndicate
NEW YORK—Long before they became doctors and lawyers or CEOs and real estate developers, they played in garage bands and maybe even dreamed of becoming rock stars. That’s why they signed up for Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp, and that’s how they ended up on the stage of B.B. King’s Blues Club and Grill on a recent Monday night, dressed in leather and tossing their drumsticks and guitar picks to a cheering crowd. For nearly a week, the mostly middle-aged “campers” had rehearsed in the West 54th Street studios once known as the Hit Factory, where legends like Bruce Springsteen, John Lennon and Michael Jackson used to record. They came from as far away as London and Tokyo for their moment of onstage glory under the tutelage of rock star “counselors” like Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad and Rudy Sarzo of Quiet Riot and the Ozzy Osbourne band. “I feel like I’m 18 again,” said Jerry Goldberg, a 60-year-old investment banker and guitar player, originally from Brooklyn, whose family was in the audience. The Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp is the creation of David Fishof, a former sports agent who expanded into the tour promotion business when he began handling artists like the former Beatle Ringo Starr. He organized the first camp in Miami
Arthur Lauretano, left, gets some encouragement from songwriter-producer Mark Hudson on the first day of Rock ’n Roll Fantasy Camp.
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Christy Hemme, right, rehearses with The Who lead singer Roger Daltrey.
Roger Daltrey (LEFT), lead singer of The Who, signs autographs for members of the fantasy camp band The Dicksteins (RIGHT) during rehearsals at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp at the Gibson Guitar Studios.
in 1997, more than a decade after baseball fantasy camps began proliferating. That venture, he said, lost a lot of money, but he tried again in 2002 and found that a market had developed. Since then, his camps have been held in locations as far-flung as Las Vegas and London, where campers and their rock star counselors recorded in Abbey Road studios and made a side trip to Liverpool to play in the Cavern, the club where The Beatles became famous. (Pete Best, The Beatles’ original drummer, sat in.) Celebrity participants vary from camp to camp but have included Roger Daltrey of The Who, Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones, Jack Bruce of Cream, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and Slash of Guns N’ Roses. For the camp in New York, more than 60 musicians and singers enrolled (men substantially outnumbered women, and guitarists substantially outnumbered any other type of player), paying up to $10,000 for six days of camp and recording and $5,000 for a four-day package. Most of the campers are successful executives: a founder of the Oracle computer company, a personal-injury lawyer, a McDonald’s franchisee whose father invented the Big Mac, a plastic surgeon, presidents of health care and seafood companies.
But for other players, like Will Sealey, an affable, talented 24-year-old drummer from England who is a rabid fan of The Who, the commitment requires financial sacrifice. He worked in a bottle factory to save enough money for camp in Los Angeles. For other campers, the experience offers catharsis. Bands were required to write and record an original song, and on the first full day of rehearsals, Jeff Lack, a 47-year-old oil-rig operator from Enid, Oklahoma, who is also a vocalist from the Lynyrd Skynyrd school of grit, brought in a set of lyrics for his group, led by Sarzo, to put to music. His fellow musicians asked about the story behind the lyrics, and Lack, his voice choked with emotion and his eyes moistening, told how his teenage son, Cory, died while driving drunk seven years ago this February, also killing two other people. Sarzo put the band to work, and within 48 hours a complete song called Seven Year Fog, was recorded. “I’ve been keeping it all in, because it’s hard for me to talk about it,” Lack said. “So it means a lot that Rudy and these guys have been willing to help me deal with this. It’s been real therapeutic for me, but it’s also been a hell of a lot of fun, and I can’t wait to do it again.”
Jeff Boico, left, and Brian Marshall take a bow after performing with their fantasy band Unusual Suspects.
Christy Hemme works her moves backstage before her band’s performance.
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Where cities turn from blue to pink to gold, neighbors can be humans, elephants or monkeys, and people in love build majestic things like the Taj Mahal, a simple trip could very well be an odyssey. Here’s a guide to enjoying an authentic Indian experience.
1. SHOP AFTER A SAFARI Located in the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer Fort abounds with merchants selling all kinds of goods. Check out Manek Chowk, its main market. Known as the “Golden City,” its 250-feet-high walls gleam in the early morning and at sunset. Camel safaris and carved temples are just some of the other attractions here. Photo by Abhishek Prabhu 78 M A B U H A Y
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2. FEAST ON FESTIVAL FOOD Food is stacked up for the Rama Navami festival which celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama, the hero of Ramayana, one of the two great epics of India. The festival is marked by fasting until midnight, after which food offerings made during the day are consumed. Photo by Kyle Hammons
A variety of Indian curry and rice dishes
Roadside snacks frequently sold in India
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Photo by Nikhil Gangavane / Dreamstime.com
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3. TAKE A VINTAGE RIDE – THE SHIVALIK EXPRESS Look out to the foothills of the iconic Himalaya Mountains onboard the Shivalik Express “Toy Train.” The Shivalik coaches provide an oldfashioned experience you won’t find in riding the faster modern trains. The vintage train travels from Shimla to Kalka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photos by Tommy Schultz
4. BE MESMERIZED BY A MONUMENT Roughly 20, 000 workers, 500 kilos of gold, 22 years of construction, INR41 million in expenses—the Taj Mahal in Agra, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in childbirth, still stands as the world’s grandest testament of love. Photo by Richard Shaw
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5. EXPERIENCE THE BLUES This ancient city of humans and monkeys in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is known for its blue buildings, painted so because the color was believed to deflect the sun’s heat. For the best view, the Mehrangarh Fort atop a 125-meter hill is recommended. Photo by Tommy Schultz
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6. FORGET PARIS Who needs Paris’ Arc de Triomphe? India’s National Gate, which marks New Delhi as the country’s capital, plays host to ice cream and food vendors at night, making for a popular picnic venue. Photo by Richard Shaw
8. REFLECT IN COLOR Worshippers in colorful saris walk through one of the most visited sites in the world, the Bahá’í House of Worship, or Lotus Temple, in New Delhi. The daily visitor log reaches 8,000 to 10, 000. Photo by Erwin Lim 82 M A B U H A Y
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SWEET DREAMS After a day of discovery, sleep well at any of these top hotels in India chosen by Tripadvisor’s readers. TAJ MAHAL LOOKOUT: The Oberoi Amarvilas Address: Tag East Gate Road, Agra; Tel. No.: (+91) 5622231515; Email: reservations@oberoihotels.com; Web: www.oberoihotels.com; Room rates start at INR29,000 (US$642) a night. LAKESIDE LUXURY: The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort and Spa Address: V-235 A1 to A54 Karrottukayal, Kumarakom Kottayam Kerala 686 563; Tel. No.: +91 481 252 7272; Web: www.thezurihotels.com/kumarakom; Room rates start at INR 21,999 (US$487) for a 3D2N summer package (April 15 to September 30, 2011) plus five percent off if you book online. Package comes with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and other in-house entertainment. SECLUDED NATURE RESORT: Camp Noel Nature Resort Address: Pazhathottam, Koviloor P.O., Munnar-685615, Kerala; Tel. No.: 04865-214095, 214444, 214450; Email: manager@campnoel.com; Web: www. campnoel.com; Room rates start at INR 6,750 (US$149) for a cottage (until May 2011). Mabuhay readers get 10 percent off room rates (until Sept 30, 2011) and a complimentary fourth night with a three-night booking. VALUE FOR MONEY: Ratan Vilas Address: Loco Shed Road, near Bhasker Circle, Ratanada, Jodhpur-342001 Rajasthan-India; Tel. No.: 0091 291 2614418; 2613011; 5132448; Email: ratanvilas@gmail.com; Web: www.ratanvilas.com; Room rates start at INR2500-3500 (US$55-78) inclusive of breakfast and taxes.
7. GO PINK With its ancient pink structures still standing, Jaipur’s history as the capital of India’s royalty still shows. Today, elephants that used to transport members of the royal family are still part of street traffic. A major landmark in the background, the Hawa Majal, has 953 small, honeycomb-like windows that were believed to conceal women of the royal family from the public eye. Photo by Tim Draper
RIVERSIDE BLISS: Casa Colvale, Goa Address: Colvale, Bardez 403513, Goa; Tel. No.: +918322416737; Email: reservation@casaboutiquehotels.com; Web: www.casacolvale.com; Room rates start at INR7000 (US$155) + 12 percent tax (includes breakfast). Get seven nights for the price of six. TASTE OF RAW COFFEE: Orange County, Coorg Address: Karadigodu Post, Siddapura, Coorg District-571 253, Karnataka Orange Country, Coorg; Tel. No.: +91(0) 8274 258481/2/3/4; Email: coorg@ orangecounty.in; Web: www.orangecounty.in/coorg/home.php; Room rates start at INR39,999 (US$886) for 4D3N stay until June 15, 2011 (twin occupancy, all meals, nature activities and taxes included) SAFARI THRILLS: Orange County, Kabini Address: Bheeramballi Village and Post, H. D. Kote Taluk, Mysore District-571116, Karnataka; Tel. No.: +91(0) 8228 269100; Email: kabini@ orangecounty.in; Web: www.orangecounty.in/kabini/home.php; Room rates start at INR35,999 (US$798) for 3D2N stay until June 15, 2011 (all meals, nature activities and taxes included).
The Oberoi Amarvilas.
PAL flies between Manila and New Delhi six times weekly. For more information, call PAL reservations office (+632 855 8888) or log on to www.philippineairlines.com.
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SWIRLING SENSATIONS Asians are generally not big winedrinkers, so NYX MARTINEZ chats up sommeliers to learn how—and why— that can change.
Do you automatically think of pairing Asian food with a tall glass of ice-cold beer? Think again. The layers of flavors in our cuisine are often better enhanced with a chilled white wine, according to Etienne Hugel of Hugel and Fils, one of the oldest and most famous wine-makers in France. Multi-awarded Filipino wine-maker Manny Osmeña could not agree more. The man behind the hugely successful Manny O. Wines says lechon (roasted pig), crispy pata (deep-fried pork leg), rellenong bangus (stuffed milkfish), and grilled seafood go well with white wine. But is it really wrong to serve red wine with white meat? “No, it’s not just all about the meat—it depends on the sauce of the dish. For example, chicken curry goes very well with a syrah/ shiraz, which is a red wine with ripe fruity flavors,” Manny says. In 2010, Manny O. Wines garnered nine international awards, a testament to the brand’s success in producing wines that suit the culture and taste, adaptability and impression of the Asian and the new global palate. Hugel and Fils Wines, a product of 12 generations of winegrowing in Alsace, France, are now available at Wine Story Fine and Rare Wines Merchant, in Serendra, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City, Philippines. Tel.: (+632) 846 6310 Got a wine query? Send it to info@eastgatepublishing.com and Manny O will answer it. Visit www.mannyowines.com for more information.
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT WINE GLASS The many varieties of wine glasses and proper usage for each one can be confusing, but did you know that the shape of a wine glass actually serves a purpose? It’s all about functionality and better taste. To properly appreciate a good wine, select a colorless, transparent glass with no decorations. Wide-Bowl Wine Glasses for Reds: Red wines come with big flavors. The size of the bowl helps spread these flavors out and lets air in, boldly releasing those gorgeous
Narrow-Bowl Wine Glasses for Whites: White wines, often served at a lower temperature, will keep cooler longer in a narrow glass. HOW TO HOLD A WINE GLASS The proper way to hold a wine glass is at the bottom of the stem closest to the base. If you’ve seen connoisseurs holding the stem daintily, swirling the wine and then dipping their long noses into the mouth of the glass before taking a sip, it’s not snobbery—holding wine glasses by their stems really prevents the transfer of heat from the hand to
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world traveler NYX MARTINEZ finds a different level of fun and pampering right at home. I never heard the alarm go off. It could have been due to the rare absence of my oneyear-old son, who would normally be climbing over my head at 6:30 a.m., attempting to sneak a few items off my bed board. It could have been the previous partying-the-night-away with my husband, sipping signature cocktails and watching all the beautiful people stride past. Or, it could simply be the plush, sixstar casino hotel that I was booked into, lounging in the kind of luxury that made me never want to wake up. When you have such an exquisite suite to snuggle into, you should be allowed to be lazy.
“Perhaps you would like to try our truffle popcorn?” Pearl had suggested. It was a sampling of the restaurant’s modern cuisine. The week before, I had already tasted Chef Carlo Miguel’s imaginative and healthy dishes; behind a glass encasement where dinner had been served, I chose Crispy Skin Salmon Fillet with Roast Vegetable and Feta Tart, Broccoli Puree and Sauce Vierge.
So I snoozed a bit more. And I dreamt a hazy dream of the night before, where, on the second floor of this compound, we had joined the hungry party crowd for dinner and drinks at Opus, the recently opened bar and restaurant whose popularity was gaining more loyal followers nightly. Opus—even the meaning of its name bore semblance to the age-old Roman style of architecture, one that obviously inspired its renaissance interiors. A word that stands for the best fine art rendered by a master. Opus is, in fact, the realization of a dream by the masters of Manila’s night scene, who have an affinity to life’s finer things.
Maxims Tower hotel features 172 all-luxury suites, three Royal Villas for VIPS, and one Presidential Suite which, I later learned, was where a certain Middle Eastern Prince had recently tucked into.
Pearl, our tall, dark-haired VIP Services Officer, had escorted us to a table near the DJ’s booth. “So you can get a better view,” she had smiled. Perched on a slightly higher level, we watched the nightscape unfold—Manila’s elite, the fashionistas, the trendsetters, the ever-so-posh pouring in like this was not the Third World.
But now, I was half-awake, conscious of the silence, the feel of fresh, soft sheets, and sunlight streaming through the window. I remember where we spent the night. A dream hotel, in Resorts World Manila.
We weren’t checked into that palatial lair, but I felt royal in our own suite, with a private sundeck and seductive jacuzzi. I took a deep breath, pulled back the heavy drapes, and stepped outside, recalling the details of the previous day. Valentine’s Day was 48 hours ago, but it could hardly get more romantic than this. There, in warm, inviting water, we had soaked up some late afternoon sun while watching airplanes lift off from the runway.
We had also missed breakfast.
“Good morning! Would you rather take your lunch at Marriott?” Candy, our personal butler had been waiting outside for us. “We can have it arranged.”
(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) The crimson bedroom suite at Maxims Hotel; Ginzadon Restaurant; Sampling Ginzadon’s delicate Japanese cuisine
My husband, who was also waking by now, needed no further convincing. Five minutes later, we were ushered into the large restaurant, its cozy interiors inviting us to dine in style. It was a vast, international buffet—a spread of fresh seafood on ice, multiple selections of the finest, inter-continental cuisine, a carving station that would melt anyone’s vegetarian will. Over a hearty lunch, we talked about Kaos, the amazing show we had witnessed last night, prior to partying. The Newport Performing Arts Theater could sit 1,500 people very comfortably. There had been live orchestra music, dancing, dazzling acts and death-defying stunts—all with an unmistakable Vegas touch. Big cats were the main attraction, but then so were the stunt motorcyclists and a magician named The White Wizard who produced sexy triplets from thin air. It was spectacular! Candy, always at our service, reappeared in the restaurant just then to remind us that, as per schedule, our movie would begin in an hour. Our crimson “loveseat” in the Ultra 1 Theater was a cozy, enclosed pod. On cue, Candy refilled our popcorn and drinks, then pressed a button on the chair, swinging my legs into full reclining position. Ah, indulgence. There is no finer cinema in the country: our sofas— with built-in cup-holders—were made of premium fabric and high-grade cushion, all in the name of comfort. Each pod came
in pairs, which gave the feeling of privacy while enjoying an optimum view. We snuggled into our movie world of adventure, thrills and romance. Later that afternoon, I scoured Newport Mall. Its four levels were designed with a piazza at the center, looking up to a sun-showered glass skyline. The variety of restaurants available there meant an endless array of options. I had been to Beurre Blanc the week before to try its fabulous wines. Children played near the piazza fountain as their parents dined. Younger couples strolled hand in hand, and jetlagged travelers strode through the mall’s wide open spaces, ready to spend more than a few bucks on branded items. Resorts World Manila seemed a city all its own, and with such easy access to the airport and highways, you need not look further for cosmopolitan entertainment. We had spent two days in this world-class development, and had not even tasted the half of it. Since the afternoon had blown in a cooler breeze, I stepped outside to survey my surroundings. This dream hotel, the Maxims Tower, was one of three international lodging brands in a giant complex, a stone’s throw from Manila’s international airport. Next door to the Marriott stood the Newport condominiums for those who want a permanent piece of this luxurious lifestyle.
(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Shopping at Newport Mall; More dining options at Resorts World; The Newport residences just a few steps from the RWM compound
LIVE WHERE YOU PLAY If your weekend visit to Resorts World Manila made you declare, “I want to live here!”— you actually can. Just next-door to the Resorts World playground is Newport City, a 25-hectare development that offers residences and office spaces within walking distance of Maxims Hotel and Marriott Hotel Manila. Newport City is a playground on its own, its condominiums complete with swimming pools and fitness stations. A few minutes away is the 60-hectare Villamor Golf Course, where you can while away the day as you wait for the night to come alive at the neighboring Resorts World.
To go back to our suite in Maxims, I could cross through the adjoining casino. Resorts World Manila’s gaming facility is the country’s largest, with over 1,000 slot machines. Dizzying lights and foreign dancers took center-stage at the Bar 360 while hopeful gamblers tried their luck at the game tables. Returning to our suite, I passed a few moments by the villa pool—an enticing, see-through glass encasement of turquoise water. No one was around just then, and if I’d had all the time in the world, this part would be my happy place. And then it was time for dinner: authentic Cantonese cuisine at the Passion Restaurant, which could fill up to 400 people. Seated in a hall fit for Chinese royalty, we tried an array of perfectly cooked crustaceans, served with classic Cantonese spices and trimmings: oranges with caramelized prawns, crabs doused with gourmet garlic sauce. And so went our dreamy weekend – our sophisticated suite was a playground within a playground, an affair to remember. In big cities like Manila, some hotels still manage to get ahead of their game and simply, give you everything you could possibly want. If you care to splurge the US$300-500 a night for a Resorts World experience, you’ll get faultless six-star service you can’t find anywhere else here. And that’s worth waking up to!
It’s the kind of cuisine that you can find anywhere you go in the world—take-out in New York, food carts in Manila, gourmet in Hong Kong—but nothing can quite beat the taste of Chinese food in THE mainland, MSG and all. Here, we lay out the distinctive tastes of China—from Xiamen’s sweet soup and spicy seafood, to Shanghai’s superb xiaolong bao and the offerings of Beijing’s hutong, falling from the Emperor’s table, from a time when chefs prepared thousands of dishes—never repeating any—to please the Son of Heaven. 90 M A B U H A Y
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If YoU wAnt to get tecHnIcAl ABoUt It, tHere reAllY Isn’t A “sHAngHAI cuisine” per se. rather, it’s a loosely defined agglomeration of the various cooking styles found throughout the Yangtze river Delta. The city straddles a river and extends all the way to the china sea, so fish, mollusks, and crustaceans—both sea and freshwater—play prominently in most recipes, in addition to china’s national staples, pork and rice. for the flavor, you need to look to shanghai’s neighboring provinces, Jiangsu and Zhejiang: Zhejiang gets credit for primo ingredients like sweet shaoxing rice wine and tart, and complex Zhenjiang vinegar, while Jiangsu provides much of its food philosophy—the importance of freshness and presentation.
So what is the end result of all of this mixing and matching? For starters, hongshao rou (red-braised pork) without a taste of which no visit to Shanghai is complete. Renowned as a favorite of Chairman Mao Zedong himself, this dish consists of large chunks of pork belly braised in a mixture of soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, rice wine, and spices like star anise. The end result: meltingly tender chunks of pork with ribbons of soft custardy fat in a sweet, aromatic glaze. There is also Shanghai’s famous xiaolong bao, also known as tang bao or soup dumplings. These are small steamed pouches of delicate dumpling skin stuffed with minced meats like pork, shrimp, chicken, or crab mixed with chunks of gelatinized pork stock. Then there is xiaolong bao’s puffier, crispier cousin shengjian bao, which has the same stuffing but wrapped in fluffy semi-leavened dough. Instead of being steamed, they’re fried on one side in a shallow cast-iron pan, and sprinkled with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Every fall, the city goes crazy for hairy crabs. Also known as the
Chinese mitten crab, this delicacy gets its name from the unique patches of brown fur on their claws. The female crabs are the most prized as they spawn and stock up on rich buttery roe when the weather cools. The best way to enjoy these coiffed crustaceans is simply steamed with a little vinegar for dipping and a glass of Shaoxing rice wine to wash them down. Youbao xia is another favorite seafood dish. Some restaurants will translate it on their menus as “wok-fried river shrimps” but it doesn’t really do it justice. Small shrimps are thrown in a hot wok with butter, soy sauce, sugar, shallots, ginger, and rice wine. Don’t waste your time peeling the shells, they’re fried to a crisp and only add to the texture.
1. Stir-fried river shrimps called youbao xia 2. Redbraised pork belly or hong shau rou. 3. Lion’s Head dish is composed of soy-braised pork balls on a bed of bok choi. Photos by Justin Fischer
WHERE THERE’S A LINE It’s a shabby affair, but Jia Jia Tang Bao (90 Huanghe Lu, near Beijing Lu, Tel. No.: 6327 6878) does the city’s best xiaolong bao, hands down. For a taste of shengjian bao, head to Yang’s Fry Dumplings (97 Huanghe Lu, near Fengyang Lu, Tel. No.: 5375 1793), just across the street from Jia Jia Tang Bao. Folksy little Chun (124 Jinxian Lu, near Maoming Lu, Tel. No.: 6256 0301) is the real home-style cuisine: it has only four tables and no menu. What they get is what you eat. Call for reservation and don’t be late, or say goodbye to your table. WHERE TO WEAR HEELS
PAL flies between Manila and Shanghai daily. Swingaround tour packages are available.For more information, call PAL reservations office (+632 855 8888) or log on to www.philippineairlines.com.
By 2025, China will have 50,000 new buildings whose total space is equivalent to 10 New York-sized cities, according to the McKinsey Global Institute.
Located in a graceful colonial-style villa on the edge of the French Concession, Fu 1088 (375 Zhenning Lu, near Yuyuan Lu, Tel. No.: 5239 7878) does fine dining Shanghai-influenced-by-Western style. Don’t miss their smoked egg with caviar. WHERE EVERYONE IS If your stay is short and you’re just looking for the big picture, you can’t go wrong with Jesse (41 Tianping Lu, near Huaihai Xi Lu, Tel. No.: 6282 9260). Crowded but quaint, it’s a Shanghai institution, long a favorite of the elite and hoi polloi alike. MA AB BU UH HA AY Y 95 O c t oAbperri l 22001101 M 93
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Schedule: Mon-Sat, 3 p.m.-10 p.m.; Address: B1/F, DBS Building, 1318 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Dong Yuan Lu; Tel. No.: 5010 0800
The Alchemist This “cocktail kitchen” takes mixology to new levels. The menu is a formulary of mind-expanding concoctions mixed from spirits infused with herbs, fruits, and even tobacco and leather. Some are frozen to a slush with liquid nitrogen, others, heated and set aflame. Others, still, are garnished with aromatic tea smoke or wine vapor. If you’re hungry, there’s a menu of very unique bar bites like sous vide egg yolk sandwiches, foie gras confit with bacon caviar, crispy sweetbread and oxtail sliders, and deep-fried popcorn pig’s brain. Don’t be afraid. They’re delicious. Schedule:
Daily, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Address: Block 32, Sinan Mansions, 45 Sinan Lu; Tel. No.: 6426 0660
Chinatown Tonight you’re going to party like it’s 1929… in Shanghai’s one and only purpose-built burlesque club. Situated in a restored Buddhist temple, this is the place to get a taste of Shanghai’s heady heyday. Three floors decked out in dark wood, ruby red upholstery and gold trim wrap around a vaudeville-style stage where a teddy and tassel-clad revue of dancers truly aim to tease. And to get you even more in the mood, the bartenders mix some of the best cocktails you can find in Shanghai. Schedule: Wed-Sat
8 p.m.- 2 a.m.; Address: 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu; Tel. No.: 6307 7607
Velvet Lounge You can count on punters packing in cheek-by-jowl at this Shanghai stalwart. It has little to do with the cocktails or the dance beats (even though they are reason enough to go). What really draws the crowd is their pizza. We’re talking real-deal Italian-style: gorgeously crispy thin crusts with a perfect slathering of sauce and mozzarella and served until the wee hours of the morning to boot. Schedule: Sun-Thu 6 p.m.-3 a.m., Fri-Sat 6 p.m.-5 a.m.; Address: 1/F, 913 Julu Lu, by Changshu Lu; Tel. No.: 5403 2976
Bar Constellation This Japanese-style lounge is the pioneer of Shanghai’s craft cocktail scene. Each branch is like a different wing of a stately mansion. There’s a small but cozy vestibule on Xinle Lu, a study decked out in burnished brass and classic leather chairs on Yongjia Lu and on Huangpi Lu, the conservatory—a brighter, sunnier, slightly feminine affair decked out with tile floors and wainscoting with pale blue-grey wallpaper and accents of stained glass here and there. Drinks are all about straight-up premium whiskies and stiff Gimlets, Martinis and Manhattans served up by tuxedoed barkeeps. Schedule: Daily, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.; Address: 33 Yongjia Lu, by Maoming Nan Lu; Tel. No.: 5465 5993. Schedule: Daily, 10 a.m.-2 a.m.. All credit cards accepted; Address: 251 Huangpi Bei Lu, by Jiangyin Lu; Tel. No: 5375 2712. Schedule: Daily, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. All credit cards accepted; Address: 86 Xinle Lu, by Xiangyang Bei Lu; Tel. No.: 5404 0970
Hof Hit the sweet spot here. This “dessert lounge” is classy, intimate and, more importantly, serves a sumptuous selection of cakes, truffles and bonbons. Wash it all down with an artisan hot cocoa or one of their signature cocktails. Schedule: Sun, Tue-Thu, 11 a.m.-midnight; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Address: 30 Sinan Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu; Tel. No.: 6093 2058 94 M A B U H A Y
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Glamour Bar Expect curvaceous décor, plush furnishings, great service (a rarity in many of Shanghai’s bars and clubs), and, surprisingly, zero pretension in this mainstay at 5 on the Bund. What’s more, the music is played at such a volume that you can actually have a conversation. Schedule: Daily, 5 p.m. onwards; Address: 6/F, Five on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu; Tel. No.: 6329 3751
JZ Club JZ Club is the self-appointed steward of Shanghai’s legendary jazz heritage. It occupies a former villa on a tree-lined street at the heart of the former French Concession. Every night, the venue showcases artists from Shanghai’s ever-growing pool of local talent as well as the occasional critically acclaimed international act. Styles of music vary from night to night with everything from salsa and Latin jazz to big-band swing to small be-bop combos. If you’re a jazz fan, this place is not to be missed. Schedule: Daily, 8 p.m.2 a.m.; Address: 46 Fuxing Lu, near Yongfu Lu; Tel. No.: 6431 0269
Kaiba It’s all about beer here. Kaiba is a temple erected in honor of the holy trinity of hops, malt and alcohol. It’s a pub that lets you tour the world’s greatest beer-producing nations without ever having to leave your barstool. They do a particularly brisk business in the unique Trappist and Abbey ales of Belgium, which can pack a serious punch. Word to the wise: do not overestimate your drinking prowess here. Some of these beers boast an alcohol content of 12 percent.
Schedule: Sun-Thu, 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m; Fri-Sat, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Address: 739 Dingxi Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu; Tel. No.: 6280 5688 Schedule: Sun-Thu, 4 p.m.-midnight; Fri-Sat, 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; Address: 528 Kangding Lu, by Xikang Lu; Tel. No.: 6288 9676
Flair Perched on the 58th floor of the recently opened Ritz-Carlton Pudong, Flair is Shanghai’s highest open-air bar. A split-level terrace pushes right to the precipice of this skyscraper, putting you at eye level with Shanghai’s iconic Pearl Tower. Past that, you can see the distinguished colonial edifices that line the Bund. Reserve a sofa, order a few bottles of bubbly (there is a minimum spending of RMB3500 for sofa seating, so bring some friends, too) and bask in the glittery glory of it all. Schedule: Daily, 5,30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Address: 58/F, Ritz-Carlton Pudong, 8 Shiji Da Dao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu; Tel. No.: 2020 1778
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p.m. onwards; Address: 7/F, Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu; Tel. No.: 6339 1199
1. 5 on the Bund’s swanky Glamour Bar overlooks the Pudong skyline. 2. The flashy crowd at Shanghai’s popular Bar Rouge. 3. A mix of bitter tequila and absinthe, topped with Savignon blanc fog, make up The Alchemist’s La Flora Fixe cocktail. 4. The mostly expat crowd at Kaiba Belgian Beer Bar.
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DANIEL ALLEN explores the capital for remnants of the glorious imperial cooking, and signs of China’s changing tastes.
s the nation’s long-time imperial base, Beijing boasts of dishes that originated in the Emperor’s courts, representing the best of China’s haute cuisine. Bear’s paws, camel’s humps and bird’s nests were just a few of the exotica that graced the Son of Heaven’s table. The fare isn’t as exotic these days, and the authentic cuisine of Beijing—usually referred to as lao Beijing cai (old Beijing food)—is far less extravagant than in the imperial days. Mutton, pork and chicken are now the meats of choice, liberally bathed in salt, oil and herbs (Because of cold winters, dishes tend to be substantial to keep the body warm). But a famous dish that dates back 600 years to the Ming Dynasty remains on Beijing’s banquet table—Beijing kaoya (duck). A taste of the Beijing Duck is as important as climbing the Great Wall when in China. Traditionally prepared for a minimum of six people over three courses, the duck is air-dried, then coated with a mixture of syrup and soy sauce before roasting. After carving, pieces are wrapped in thin pancakes with onions or leeks, cucumber, turnip and plum sauce. Much of the capital’s increasingly cosmopolitan cuisine revolves around its hutongs. Comprising small alleyways and narrow lanes, running between the high brick walls of siheyuan (one-storey Beijing courtyards), a growing number of hutong areas are now undergoing gentrification, with many siheyuan being transformed into chic cafés, restaurants and wine bars.
(TOP) An ornate gateway to Nanluoguxiang, one of Beijing’s culinary hotspots, welcomes gastronomic hopefuls ; Beijing’s bintanghulu (caramelized haw fruit), bottom left, and imperial amuse bouche or “mouth amuser” (a free dish served while waiting for one’s order) at Beijing’s Fangshan Restaurant, bottom right. Photos by Daniel Allen 96 M A B U H A Y
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(FROM LEFT) Fried spicy noodles in a hutong restaurant ; The glistening, crispy skin of a freshly roasted Beijing duck; Mahua (fried dough twist) is the perfect mid-morning snack. Photos by Daniel Allen
“In the past, food in the hutongs was heavily influenced by Beijing cuisine, which often consisted of snacks sold by street vendors,” says Adlyn Teoh, who runs a popular culinary tour called Hutong Eats (www.hiasgourmet.com/hutong-eats.htm). Lined with over 100 restaurants, most of them offering 24hour service, Beijing’s Gui Jie (Ghost Street) is the best place to sample hutong-style snack food. Visit at night to experience the full hustle, bustle and camaraderie of Chinese snack-food dining. (Get off at the Xizhimen subway stop and follow the red lanterns.) Hutong visitors can still enjoy everything from Xinjiang-style chuanr (kebabs), jiaozi (steamed dumplings) and bingtanghulu (sugarglazed fruit on a stick) to kao baishu (sweet potatoes), chao mian (fried noodles) and mahua (fried dough twists). The former imperial thoroughfare of Nanluoguxiang is now one of the biggest draws for Beijing’s gourmands. Hip cafés and coffee shops jostle for space with a wide assortment of top-notch restaurants, serving up everything from rogan josh and goat’s cheese gnocchi to kumquat ice cream and Korean kimchi. From the authentic to the avant garde, hutong cuisine today is all about enjoying quality food in a uniquely Chinese setting. “Diners in Beijing are far more discerning these days,” says Zhou Chun Yi, who recently transformed part of her hutong home into a small school, appropriately named Hutong Cuisine (www.hutongcuisine.com). Opening her kitchen six days a week, she now teaches students of all nationalities to cook everything from spicy tofu to Beijing Duck. “New restaurants have really revitalized the hutongs,” Zhou says. “They’re as vibrant as they were in imperial times, and a lot of that is down to good food.” PAL flies between Manila and Beijing daily. Swingaround tour packages are available. For more information, call PAL reservations office (+632 855 8888) or log on to www.philippineairlines.com.
IMPERIAL IMITATION Those in search of more retro fare can take a short walk over to Qionghua Island, on a lake at the center of Beihai Park. Here, at the newly renovated Fangshan Restaurant, patrons can sample dishes created for the legendary Empress Dowager Cixi (1835–1908). There’s no shortage of culinary surprises on the menu. 1 Wenjin Jie, inside Beihai Park –via east gate – Xicheng District; Tel. No.: +86 10 6401 1889 DUCKS DELICIEUX For duck in a stylish environment, try Duck de Chine, where the capital’s juiciest birds are served with a traditional sweet flour paste and sesame sauce, wafer-thin pancakes, and steamed sesame buns. Gongti Bei Lu, Courtyard 4 in 1949 The Hidden City, behind Pacific Century Plaza, Chaoyang District, Tel: (0)10 6501 8881 For duck in a more authentic Chinese setting, Li Qun’s hutong-style eaterie is hard to beat. Service can be a bit slow but diners are kept happy watching their meal roasted to perfection in an open brick oven. 11 Beixiangfeng, Zhengyi Nanlu, Qianmen Dongdajie, Chongwen District, Tel: (0)10 6702 5681 GREETINGS Beijingers love their food. The expression “chi fan le ma?” – which literally means “have you eaten yet?”—is actually used by Beijingers as a greeting at any time of day. BEST VIEW OF FORBIDDEN CITY
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For the perfect view of China’s imperial history away from the crowds, head north to Jingshan Park. For RMB2, you’ll be able to take in the sheer immensity of the whole ancient city.
Getting into the (798 Art) Zone Who would have thought that an old military factory complex initiated by the Russians and designed by East Germans would become Beijing’s contemporary art oasis? PETER DE MARCO lists five reasons a visit to the 798 Art Zone ( also known as the Dashanzi Art District) should be part of your itinerary.
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Shang Zun Art: This art complex is filled with interesting galleries. Go with your curiosity, but be sure to check out Fang Min’s series of Buddhist monk paintings. Oddly enough, each painting features young and old monks with a red ladybug somewhere on their expressive faces. Address: 4
Jiuxianoqiao Rd., Web: shangzun.kuaile800.com (site is in Chinese but you can see images of the inside of the gallery)
Outdoor Sculptures: Walking through the Art Zone is like wandering in a life-size toy store, with everything from a car made out of stone to a half-frog-half-man trapped in a cage. Probably the most famous outdoor art are the dozens of ferocious metal wolves surrounding a lone sword-wielding soldier. Liu Ruo Wang is the artist behind this sculpture called Wolf Coming. You can find it in the courtyard next to the Pace Gallery. Time Zone 8: As most of the streets within the complex are blocked from traffic, it’s a fantastic place to relax. There seems to be a café on every corner so it’s not hard to find a good spot. Robert Burnell was one of the first people to open a bookstore/café in the district. Grab a seat in the inner courtyard and order a cappuccino or sandwich. Feel free to look through the many books on avant-garde art, photography, architecture and design. Address: 4
Jiuxianqiao Lu St.; Tel. No: 8456 0336; Schedule: Open 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. daily
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Bauhaus Architecture: Probably the single most interesting thing about the 798 Art District is the actual venue itself. What makes the buildings so unique is that East Germans designed them following the modernist Bauhaus architectural style. All the buildings have a very simple form and focus on functionality. A common architectural theme throughout the complex is the sawtooth-like roof design. The German architects wanted to have much natural light in the factories so the ceilings arch upward then taper off into a bank of windows. The “less is more” minimalist design showcases the artwork instead of suffocating it.
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798 Space: Located in an amazing Bauhause-style building, complete with red Maoist slogans painted on the ceiling, 798 Space hosts art exhibitions, experimental dramas, dances, and concerts. It’s a great place to pick up a souvenir too. Web:
www.798space.com; Tel. No.: 6437 6248
heaven’s song
The Steam House courtyard along the Fayun pathway serves up a large selection of dumplings. All photos courtesy of Amanfayun
ust outside the lego block cities of Shanghai and Hangzhou is the ancient mountain village of Fayun, where life remains slow and sweet. The latest location of the Aman resort—Amanfayun—is in the middle of acres and acres of balmy tea fields and Buddhist temples, recreating the Chinese village of Fayun’s youth. A stone’s throw away is Hangzhou’s West Lake, host to a quiet stream of pilgrims escaping the chaos of the world. Amanfayun guests can stroll past age-old wooden bridges, sit under fragrant trees or by lotus blossoms, and ponder all the reasons traveler Marco Polo baptized Hangzhou “The City of Heaven.”
Steam House courtyard
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Amanfayun is located at 22 Fayun Nong, Xihujiedao Xihufengjingmingsheng District, Hangzhou. For reservations, e-mail amanfayun@amanresorts.com or visit www.amanresorts.com. Room rates start at US$580 per night.
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“Custom King” George Barris created the Batmobile, the modified DeLorean from Back to the Future and numerous other cars for TV shows and films. © 2011 Photo by Kirsten Luce/The New York Times Syndicate
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George Barris designed and created this vehicle for the 1968 movie The Monkees. © 2011 Photo by Kirsten Luce/The New York Times
movie crew had taken over the elliptical cobblestone courtyard of the Bloomberg Building in Manhattan on a late July day, and the star had just arrived on the set. Russell Brand, resplendent in a red smoking jacket, silky cream-colored pants and Gucci loafers, was preparing to shoot a scene for the remake of the 1981 comedy Arthur, in which he replaces Dudley Moore as the troublemaking, besotted British playboy of the title. As a crew readied a much-modified DeLorean – one instantly recognizable from the Back to the Future movies—a small man in baggy jeans and an untucked shirt printed with cars and the words “Hot Rod Rumble” approached to introduce himself. Brand, who has worked on a handful of films, was about to meet George Barris, 84, who has been on scores of sets over a more than five-decade career designing, modifying and supplying cars (and boats and even the odd souped-up rolling coffin) to the makers of movies and television shows. There was KITT, the modified Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that protected and talked to David Hasselhoff in the 1980s television series Knight Rider. There was the rebuilt and countrified 1921 jalopy that Jed Clampett drove—with Granny in a rocking chair behind him—from the Ozarks to Hollywood in the 1960s series The Beverly Hillbillies. And most notably
there was the 1955 Lincoln Futura with the bubble top that Barris and his crew chopped and stretched into a sinister-looking shiny black-and-red crime fighting machine called the Batmobile. “In the hall of fame of car customizers, George Barris is No. 1,” Buddy Pepp, executive director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, said in a phone interview. Barris was on the Arthur set because his East Coast partner had been hired by the filmmakers to supply a model of the Batmobile (the reworked version used in the 1995 movie Batman Forever), as well as the Back to the Future DeLorean that was being filmed on this day. “He is the ultimate custom car designer and builder in the United States,” Michael Tadross, one of the Arthur producers, said of Barris. “When it comes to cars, the man’s a genius.” Since he emerged from Southern California drag racing culture and first supplied two 1948 Chevy hot rods and his expertise at racing them for the 1958 movie High School Confidential!, Barris has built a collection of tales that has come to rival his collection of cars. One story begins with an anonymous young man walking through his shop, politely inquiring about the health and families of all the workers. And it ends with, “And that young man’s name was Elvis Presley.” The customizing king produced a big white Cadillac Fleetwood stuffed with electronic equipment and converted a Greyhound bus into a motor coach for the king of rock ‘n’ roll. O c t o b e r 2 0 1 0 M A B U H A Y 106
A modified model of the DeLorean (LEFT) made for Back to the Future; A real coffin was used for this vehicle customized for The Munsters. © 2011 Photo by Kirsten Luce/The New York Times
“Hitchcock was funny,” another tale begins, and then meanders through the process of crashing a Mercedes in North by Northwest. The names pile up. Frank Sinatra, who insisted that Barris apply a dark tint to the windows of his personal car and then realized he could not drive at night. Michael Jackson, who brought in a Rolls Royce covered with white bandages to show Barris the nicks and scratches that needed repair. Then there’s the story about the writer Tom Wolfe whose 1965 book with an eccentrically spelled title not only
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prominently featured Barris and helped stoke his legend, but also borrowed his peculiar spelling habits. The shop that Wolfe had walked into, a former car dealership on Riverside Drive in the North Hollywood section of Los Angeles, has always been called Barris Kustom City. Barris still goes to work there most mornings, commuting lately in a two-tone customized Toyota Prius. His showroom, which recently displayed the elaborately macabre coach he designed for The Munsters, is lined with photos of Barris posed with celebrities and their cars.
“My big decade was the ‘60s,” after his wife, Shirley, persuaded him to buy the Hollywood shop, Barris said. “I was working for the movie industry, the TV industry. I got into the automotive companies. There was marketing and licensing. My God, we had fun.” Speaking on the phone from his office in North Hollywood a day after returning from the filming in New York, Barris talked of his hopes to orchestrate the biggest car chase ever filmed for a planned remake of It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. “That’s what I always liked to do,” he said. “Work on cars. What’s the next challenge? The busier you get, the longer you’re going to last. Every one of my friends that haven’t stayed busy, they become old.”
Andy Perillo inspects George Barris’ Batmobile, which is being used for the remake of Arthur. © 2011 Photo by
In a 1972 New York Times article, George Barris was reported to be earning a million dollars a year.
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EYE ON ART
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Art from a Twin Heritage
Tsinoys, or Filipinos with Chinese ancestry, have been making their indelible mark on the Philippine art scene. Embodying the best virtues of a twin heritage—the Chinese values of hard work and craftsmanship, and the Filipino’s expressive creativity—three painters from different generations, all visionaries, have stood out, their works in sync with the present. They are National Artists Ang Kiukok, Lao Lianben, and Charlie Co. They present three very different ways of looking at the world and the traditional portrayal of Chinese painting. These three artists veer away from whatever ancestral DNA they have grown up with. Unlike the traditional Chinese painting, their works are not typically pretty, happy, or joyful. Ang Kiukok’s paintings contain pain, loneliness, and despair. His works reflect struggle—a weeping clown, a screaming man, or fighting between dogs or roosters. On the opposite end is Lao Lianben, whose quiet, minimalist works calm the mind and soul. Lao’s art alludes to light and absorbs viewers into a Zen-like state. Charlie Co, the social commentator with a twist, uses more personal symbols. His paintings have themes such
Ang Kiukok. Male Nude (1988). Oil on canvas. 84 x 58.5 cm. Yuchengco Museum Collection
Charlie Co. Game of the Generals (2006). Oil on canvas. 129.5 x 213.5 cm. Private Collection
as inequality between social classes, the Church leading the blind faithful, or town gatherings with local flavor. With their different styles, it may seem that their Chinese roots are their only common ground, but together they form clear visions of man’s inner self and our world.
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Lao Lianben. Tryst-300 (1981). Acrylic on wood. 122 x 115 cm. Private Collection
INFO The Yuchengco Museum is at the RCBC Plaza, corner Senator Gil J. Puyat and Ayala Avenues, Makati City, Philippines. For information, call (+632) 889 1234. Web: www.yuchengcomuseum.org.
CONVERSATIONS OL I VER TOLE N T I N O
Weaving a Fairy Tale Less than two years after opening his shop in Los Angeles, the works of Orani, Bataanborn designer Oliver Tolentino have gone to the Golden Globes, Oscars, and Grammys.
Photos courtesy of Oliver Tolentino Oliver’s piña gown at EcoChic Geneva.
“In my small part as a designer of clothes, I will strive to be worthy of my heritage. I have always been, and will always be, a proud Filipino.” - Oliver Tolentino. To see more of Oliver’s work, go to www.olivertolentino.com. Glee star Amber Riley at the 2011 Golden Globes wears Oliver Tolentino
Oliver’s work as featured in Hong Kong Tatler
When did you realize you wanted to design clothes? I guess I always knew. At seven, while the other kids in the province were outside playing, I was inside watching my mother’s seamstress sew. My schoolbooks were full of sketches and I would re-do clothes that got handed down from my brothers so they would look different and new. Who were your fashion influences while growing up? My mother, primarily. Imelda Marcos was also a fashion influence. For designers, Valentino, Christian Dior, and Chanel were my fashion idols. How did you get into Hollywood? I didn’t grow up in the city and didn’t have connections to get clients. I built up a roster of clients over time and they introduced me to their friends. Once I achieved a certain level of success in Manila and had the opportunity to dress Mrs. Marcos and the big singers, I longed to dress Hollywood actresses. My American business advisor helped me reach Hollywood when I opened a boutique on Melrose Avenue. 114 M A B U H A Y
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Where do you get inspiration for your designs? I get inspiration from traveling to beautiful places around the world. I also rely on inspiration from the colors of my home country—beautiful beaches and tropical plants and flowers. What Philippine indigenous materials do you use? My piña gown won the Eco Sustainable Fashion Award in the Bahamas—it was the first time the fashion dean of Parsons in New York had seen piña. I also showcased a gown of capiz shells in Bali in 2008 and won first prize for it in the carnivale parade. Describe your own style. Very casual. I wear jeans and darkcolored pullover shirts a lot. My tastes are not high-end, designer names. I buy at regular shops in L.A. but I also make my own clothes. Pick one person in the world to wear Oliver Tolentino. Angelina Jolie
Give three pieces of clothing that every woman should have. A nice pair of slim jeans, black cocktail dress, and a great pair of comfortable high heels. Your advice to young Pinoy designers who want to go international? Master our craft. Learn to draw, make patterns, cut, sew, and embellish. If designers can do it all, then they can properly do quality control and challenge themselves creatively. It’s almost impossible to make it without a business partner to handle all the things we designers traditionally aren’t good at, but it must be someone whom you trust with your life... because it is your life. What’s your favorite place in the world? That would be hard to say. I love traveling. I have enjoyed my recent trips to Aspen. I learned to snow ski, and I love to hike in the summer. I always have loved the beach and recently I went to Oahu and Maui. I enjoy traveling the world looking for a beach as nice as Boracay. I haven’t found it yet.
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A college student attends to a young orphan as part of her school organization’s outreach activity. Concordia encourages visitors to play with the children. Photo by Mixkaela Villalon
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Children Play In the labyrinth of Sta. Mesa’s drive-in motels and dubious bars, MIXKAELA VILLALON finds a home for innocents.
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t was an old house, almost exactly like my grandmother’s, but better for all the scattered toys and toddlers. The house of Concordia Children’s Services Inc. is a place in flux, its residents—abandoned children—constantly coming and going. The ground floor serves as both the children’s play area and offices for the social workers who help the Department of Social Welfare and Development in finding adoptive families for the kids. Concordia takes pride in having most of its wards adopted before the age of five. The oldest resident, seven-year-old Jay-Jay, is a special case, having been born deaf and blind. But Concordia remains hopeful. Many of the infants living in Concordia’s second floor were referred by hospitals in the area. There were a couple of undernourished babies, an orphaned sevenmonth-old girl whose mother died in childbirth and whose father is in prison, and a fivemonth-old boy who looked to be of Chinese or Korean descent. No one was quite sure. “We get them as early as one-day old,” Elizabeth Caces, Concordia’s Executive Director, said. On my visit, Concordia had 17 infants and toddlers, a slightly lighter load than its capacity of 22. The rest of the children were under Concordia’s Urban Poor Children’s Program, which helps put Manila’s streetchildren in school. Like many orphanages, the shelter gets by on donations, which are stretched throughout the year. Like eternal parents, Concordia’s wish list includes diapers, baby soap, milk formula, cookies, vitamin C syrup, and crib mattresses. It strives to meet the children’s needs and welcomes visits from kind strangers. The power of touch works wonders, Ms. Caces said. I played with the little ones for a while. I made faces, drummed my fingers on their bellies, traced circles on their heads, and held their Physical contact is hands. therapeutic to infants as it reduces stress and assures them that they are not alone or in danger. Photo by Mixkaela Villalon
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Concordia Children’s Services Inc. is located at 4600 Old Santa Mesa Street, Sta. Mesa, Manila. Those who want to help may reach them at (+639) 716 031 or (+639) 713 3462.
CELEBRITY ADOPTIONS Actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt may be the poster parents for adoption, with children from Cambodia, Ethiopia and Vietnam, but they don’t have the monopoly on celebrity adoptions. Queen of Pop Madonna not only founded the charity Raising Malawi to help Malawi’s orphans, she also adopted two kids from there. Star Wars creator George Lucas’ children—two girls and one boy—are all adopted and had cameo appearances in Star Wars. Like her character in the Oscaraward-winning film The Blind Side, Sandra Bullock is a proud mom to an adopted black baby boy. Comic actor Harpo Marx of the legendary Marx Brothers has four adoptive children. He said: “I’d like to adopt as many children as I have windows. So when I leave, I want a kid in every window, waving goodbye.” Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was the adoptive son of Paul and Clara Jobs, who also adopted a daughter. Steve was later able to trace his biological family— Syrian-born dad Abdulfattah Jandali, American mom Joanne Simpson and his full-blooded sister—in California.
FOLKTALES
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THE MYTHS: Philippine Folk Literature by Damiana L. Eugenio Published by the University of the Philippines Press, 2001. Paperback, 513 pages. University of the Philippines Press, E. de los Santos St., University of the Philippines Campus; Tel.: (+632) 928 2558; Web: www. press. up.edu.ph; E-mail:
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The Coconut Story Fiction says that once upon a time there lived a beautiful lass with dark wavy hair and soulful eyes, who fell in love with a youth, a strong-armed, long-limbed, handsome fellow who, however, did not find favor in her father’s eyes. Instead, parental authority ordered that she marry a rich widower, old and ugly. Obstinately she refused the two old men’s wishes and continued seeing her youthful swain. But one day, while she was in town, the two villains waited for her lover and slew him when he arrived, burying his body in her own front garden. Several days the maiden waited for him to come and call on her, little knowing that he was so close by. Finally giving up, she vowed to always remain an old maid, and pining and sighing, she filled her time by sweeping and weeding her garden. But to her amazement, one afternoon, as she performed her usual chore, she noted a tree growing where she had planted no seed, a strange tree with large, comb-like leaves. Under her tender ministrations, the tree grew and grew and soon bore fruit, into the core, great was her surprise when she found that the inside hard shell resembled the face of her dear, departed Ireneo, whom she used to endearingly call Niyong. There were the eyes, there the nose, and there the mouth. The last, her lips to it, a sweet liquid flowed out, giving her fading body strength. Till the day she died, the maiden took care of the tree, which she called Niyog. From its fruit which she planted sprung new trees, which she cared for as she would have done her two children. When she died, neighbors who had heard of the wonderful plant came and gathered more seeds and thus was the coconut scattered all over the earth.
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TheLighter Side
Wild Wild Wave
Step aside. This is just one of the views you can get before a wave crashes. Capturing awesome angles of waves, this photo was taken by Clark Little, the recipient of the 2010 Oceans Photography Award by Windland Smith Rice International Awards. Drop by the recently opened Clark Little Gallery in Haleiwa Town Center in North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii to view some of his works. A collection of his photos are also in a coffeetable book called The Shorebreak Art of Clark Little, with forewords by musician Jack Johnson and 10-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater. Web: www.ClarkLittle.com. 122 M A B U H A Y
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THE LIGHTER SIDE
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I Love Planet Earth
If you ever caught your kid burning ants under a magnifying glass, perhaps it’s time to take them to a place like this. Museo Pambata, the Philippines’ premier children’s interactive museum, has opened a new room called “I Love Planet Earth.” Housing games and exhibits, the space aims to make learning about climate change fun. Two other rooms focusing on health, the human body and the environment will be launched this year. Tel.: (+632) 523 1797; Web: www.museopambata.org
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Glasses by Gaga
Co-designed by Lady Gaga herself, these sunglasses by Polaroid can capture and display images and videos. Included: a USB key in the frames for easy file transfers. Who can keep a poker face while wearing these? The sun-specs are set for release this year. Visit www.polaroid.com for price announcements.
Seaside Weekend
Three days, three ways—surf lessons, Vinyasa yoga sessions and Brazilian batucadda samba drumming are in store when you join FLOW’s weekend retreat in La Union from April 30 to May 2. Priced at Php7,750, this covers the essentials like round-trip land transfers, accommodations, and meals. Contact Monica, Mob.: (+63915) 294 3441; Facebook and Twitter: flowsurfyogasamba; Web: www.flowsurfyogasamba.multiply.com
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Hailed by critics as one of last year’s best local releases, Haha Yes is the debut album of Hannah+Gabi, a.k.a. Mikey Amistoso, frontman of local indie rock institution Ciudad, who sings and plays almost everything on this modest, nine-track record. Haha Yes sublimely unravels Amistoso’s more introspective, if not vulnerable side, as he channels the likes of Elliot Smith, Brian Wilson, and Sufjan Stevens on brilliant acoustic guitar- and piano-driven ballads like Lost Together and Everything Refuses To Move. By Jason Caballa
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LAST FRAME
Sweet Show February 2010
In the Shaoxing city of China’s Zhijiang province, onlookers are hooked as a man makes chebaitang or “pulled sugar.” The process entails scooping some granulated sugar, pouring it into a top, heating and stirring it until it melts into sugar sauce, and then swiftly pulling out the sugar and rotating it into a long pipe to be finally sliced into small pieces. Chinese photographer WANG YUANCHANG took this shot with a Nikon D300 and says that chebaitang is not only a souvenir for travelers, its preparation process is also an attraction.
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ASIA'S FIRST AIRLINE Philippine Airlines—Asia’s first airline—is the flag carrier of the Republic of the Philippines and pioneer domestic airline of the country, with a 69-year history that is steeped in tradition and modernity. PAL first took to the skies on March 15, 1941 with a small twin-engine Beech Model 18 airplane, flying 212 kilometers from Manila to Baguio City, carrying a full load of five passengers. Upon the outbreak of World War II in December 1941, the PAL airplanes were commandeered by the military and eventually destroyed in combat. Post-war operations resumed February 14, 1946 with five ex-military Douglas DC-3s. In July, 1946, PAL chartered DC-4s to carry American servicemen home to Oakland, California, making PAL the first Asian airline to cross the Pacific. In May 1947, PAL also became the first Asian carrier to fly to Europe by opening regular service to Madrid. This was followed by rapid expansion of services to Asia and the Middle East in the next two decades. By the 1970’s PAL international route network covered two-thirds of the world. PAL keeps in step with advancements in aircraft technology, acquiring the latest aircraft type suited to market demands and local aviation conditions. From DC3s that serve as a workhorse in the 1940’s and 1950’s, Vicker Viscount turboprops and Fokker F-27s were added to the fleet in the 1960’s. After the BAC1-11 jets were introduced in the 1970’s, the McDonnel Douglas DC-10—PAL’s first wide-body aircraft— went into service on the transpacific route in 1974. The Boeing 747-200Bs jumbo jet replaced the DC-10s in 1979 on long haul routes, while the Airbus 300B4s replaced the DC-8s on regional services. In November 2009, the Boeing 777-300ER (extended range)—the most fuel efficient, twin-engine jet that can fly long-haul—joined the fleet. It boasts of one of the most spacious cabins, fitted with state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system. Today, the fleet consists of Boeing 747-400s, B777-300ER, Airbus A340300s, A330-300s, A320s and A319s. They carry an average of 12,000 passengers and 180 tons of cargo daily on domestic routes, and 10,000 passengers and 170 tons of cargo daily on international sectors. PAL’s modern aircraft and equipment are complemented by frequent customer service enhancements, both inflight and on ground. The PAL website—whose features are regularly upgraded—can now be accessed by WAP-enabled cellphones, making PAL available at the palm of your hands. Mabuhay Class passengers now get to enjoy fine-dining in the sky through a new personalized inflight meal service known as One By One. PAL’s seven-decade tradition of warm Filipino hospitality has always been coupled with strong commitment to continuous improvement of services and operations. Despite the many challenges, PAL remains focused on its vision of becoming a world-class Filipino airline.
Since its first flight on March 15, 1941, Philippine Airlines has flown almost 30 types of aircraft to fulfill various roles in its mission of providing the Philippines with efficient and reliable air transportation as the flag carrier. Now with a fleet of 36 aircraft, PAL operates one of the youngest and best-maintained fleets in the region.
B777-300ER NO. OF AIRCRAFT M A B U H AY C L A S S
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FIESTA CLASS
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2 42 passengers 328 passengers
B747-400 NO. OF AIRCRAFT M A B U H AY C L A S S
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5 42 passengers 383 passengers
A340-300 NO. OF AIRCRAFT M A B U H AY C L A S S
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FIESTA CLASS
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4 44 passengers 220 passengers
A330-300 NO. OF AIRCRAFT M A B U H AY C L A S S
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FIESTA CLASS
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8 42 passengers 260 passengers
A320-200 NO. OF AIRCRAFT M A B U H AY C L A S S
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13 12 passengers 144 passengers
A319-100
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4 8 passengers 126 passengers
WELCOME ABOARD H A N D L U G G A G E One hand luggage small enough to be placed in the overhead rack or under the passenger seat of the aircraft cabin may be carried without charge. The hand luggage must not exceed a total linear dimension of 115 cm or 45 in, and should weigh not more than 7 kg or 15 lbs. If hand luggage fails to comply with the required applicable dimensions and weight, hand luggage will be checked in and charged with the corresponding excess baggage charges (if applicable). In addition to the free hand luggage allowance, the following items are allowed onboard: a laptop with case; a small handbag; a coat, wrap or blanket; a walking stick or a pair of crutches; a small camera or a pair of binoculars; a reasonable amount of reading material; and infant’s food and carrying basket. S E C U R I T Y I T E M S The following items are prohibited from being loaded in the hand luggage or inside the aircraft cabin on all Philippine Airlines flights: liquids and gels; sharp items and blunt instruments; explosives, munitions and fireworks; weapons (including replicas), accessories and martial arts devices; large and heavy tools; and other dangerous items contained in, but not limited to, Section I.D. 8 of the U.S. Transportation Security Administration Model Security Program. All passengers travelling from/to the United States (including Guam) will be prohibited from carrying any type of lighter in their carry-on luggage and into security checkpoints. Please contact any Philippine Airlines Reservations or Ticket Office for the complete list of prohibited items. Prohibited items discovered during the security search will be immediately referred to law enforcement officers or appropriate authorities at the airport for disposition. Security Removed Items (SRI) shall be loaded in the aircraft cargo / baggage compartment subject to security clearance procedures by airport authorities. When traveling in the U.S.A., please give enough lead time for the stricter screening of both checked and hand luggage at all commercial airports. All bags will be subject to search; bags that set off alarms or otherwise raise security concerns will have to be opened for inspection.
T A K E - O F F / L A ND I N G During take-off and landing, ensure that seat back is in the upright position and the tray table is folded or secured properly. Hand luggage should be stowed in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front. S E A T B E L T S It is Philippine Airlines’ safety requirement that passengers must fasten their seatbelts for the entire duration of the flight even when the seat belt sign is off. When a passenger is asleep, the seat belt must be fastened over the blanket for easy inspection by the cabin crew. While you are sleeping, please fasten your seat belt over your blanket for the easy inspection by the cabin crew. This is to assure uninterrupted rest during the flight even during moments of turbulence. E L E C T R O N I C E Q U I P M E N T In the interest of flight safety, any transportable electronic equipment are not to be operated during take-off, climb out, descent, final approach and landing, except for personal electronic life support systems. Electronic devices which intentionally transmit radio signals should never be used for the whole duration of the flight. These include, but are not limited to: radio transceivers, CB radios, cellular phones, and electronic remote control transmitters. Transportable electronic equipment which are non-transmitters and without any accessories that would transmit/receive radio signals, such as laptop computers without Wi-Fi and wireless peripheral devices, video cameras / players, tape recorders / players, CD/DVD/MP3 players, calculators, electronic entertainment devices and electronic shavers may be used after the safe use of these has been announced. Some flight conditions may require the discontinuance of the use of electronic devices and will be announced by the crew. Personal electronic life support systems such as hearing aids, electronic nerve stimulators, respirators may be used throughout the flight.
N O S M O K I N G In compliance with the Administrative Order 121 of the Air Transportation Office, smoking is strictly prohibited on all PAL flights, including when the aircraft is on the ground prior to take-off and/or after landing. E M E R G E N C Y O X Y G E N S U P P L Y A N D L I F E V E S T S In the event of a sudden drop in cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop automatically in front of the passengers. An inflatable life vest is located beneath the seat or in/under the armrest. Please watch the live or film demonstration of safety procedures, which will be given or screened prior to take-off. F I E S T A B O U T I Q U E A selection of duty-free liquor, cigarettes, perfumes and other high-quality gift items can be purchased during the flight from our Fiesta Boutique. Payment may be made on selected currencies. Credit cards acceptable on major routes. The minimum amount for credit cards is US$10.00 and the maximum amount is US$250.00. Please refer to our Fiesta Boutique Catalogue or inquire from our cabin crew. I N F L I G H T A M E N I T I E S On long-haul flights, you receive an overnight kit that contains grooming items and other travel essentials to make your flight as comfortable as possible. Mabuhay Class passengers are treated to additional amenities in their kit, such as branded toiletry products and handy travel accessories. Our cabin lavatories are also stocked with other toiletry products to help you freshen up for your arrival at your destination. For a more comfortable rest especially during long-haul flights, pillows and blankets are available upon request or can be found on the seat. Seats can be reclined except those that remain fixed for safety or other physical reasons. We also suggest that passengers tune in to the Tranquil Traveler channel of our Flights of Fancy inflight radio program to keep them relaxed during the flight.
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Welcome to Philippine Airlines! Here are a few reminders to ensure your safety and comfort on board. Have a pleasant trip!
Fun and treats are in store for PAL Junior Jetsetter passengers ages 2-11 when they hop in for flight. They will be treated to special kiddie meals on all our international flights. For long-haul flights between Manila and San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney, kids could play with Tom and Jerry, as the wacky catand-mouse tandem continue their endless chase onboard our flights, through the Junior Jetsetter activity kits, exclusively made for PAL. The Junior Jetsetter Activity Kits contain activity books, coloring materials, puzzles, stickers, writing materials and other collectibles, which provide children with hours of fun, while educating them on the different travel destinations. Two different activity sets, packed in easy-to-carry tote bags, are available for flights originating from Manila and for flights bound for Manila.
COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGE Complimentary beverage service is offered on all international flights. On long-haul flights, distilled water is passed around every-hour-on-the-hour in between meals to promote passenger well-being. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Red Wine / White Wine / Gin* / Vodka* / Whiskey* / Brandy / Selection of Beer (*Available only on long-haul flights) Alcoholic drinks are served only to a passenger aged 18 years or over. Government regulation prohibits passengers from opening and drinking alcoholic beverage other than what is served inflight. For the safety and comfort of all concerned, the cabin crew may decline to serve alcohol to passengers who appear to be intoxicated. Alcoholic drinks are not available on domestic flights and Vancouver - Las Vegas -Vancouver flights.
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Cola / Diet Cola / Uncola / Diet Uncola / Dalandan (Lime) Soda / Orange Juice / Apple Juice / Ginger Ale / Absolute Distilled Water / Tonic Water / Soda Water / Lemon Iced Tea / Figaro Coffee / Lipton Tea INFLIGHT SNACKS On flights between Manila and Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver and Honolulu, Philippine Airlines invites passengers to enjoy our complimentary snack selection. These include Asian noodle soup, meat-filled buns, and pastries. Preferred snacks may be requested from the Cabin Crew during anytime of the flight. READING MATERIALS We carry a number of Filipino and foreign language newspapers to keep passengers abreast with the lastest news and current events. Our inflight magazine, Mabuhay, is available for all classes of service on all international flights. Our Mabuhay Class service on international flights carries an array of News, Business, Fashion, Travel and Sports Magazines, including some Foreign Magazines on selected flights. These may be requested from the Cabin Crew onboard the flight.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE Passengers must ensure that all personal belongings are in their possession before disembarking. If anything is forgotten, passengers may check with ground staff or write to Philippine Airlines, P.O. Box 1955, Manila, Philippines, Zip Code 1059. DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT) DVT is the formation or presence of a blood clot (thrombus) in any of the deep veins of the body, most frequently involving those of the legs, thighs or pelvis. The blood clot may interfere with the circulation and manifest as combinations of pain, soreness, heaviness, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, or prominent superficial veins over the affected area. It may also break off (an embolus) and travel to the lungs or other organs, sometimes leading to undesirable complications. Warning signs of lung involvement (or pulmonary embolism) include shortness of breath, sudden unexplained coughing, or abrupt chest pain. If you experience any of these symptoms during the flight, please inform any of our cabin crew right away; or if you already left the aircraft, please seek medical attention immediately. 1. Internal Risk Factors: DVT especially affects people with pre-existing medical conditions, such as a history of thrombosis or embolism, heart decease, stroke, or malignancy. Other risk factors include advanced age, obesity and paralysis, use of oral contraceptives, pregnancy, recent childbirth, blood coagulation disorders, varicose veins, recent major surgery, and fractures of the pelvis and lower extremities. Prolonged immobility due to illnesses or injuries may also predispose one to DVT. Before you make travel plans, consult your physician to determine your fitness to take a flight. You might also need to secure clearance form our PAL Medical Office before you purchase a ticket. 2. External Risk Factors: Sitting or sleeping in cramped positions for extended periods may occasionally induce DVT. For your comfort and relaxation, we suggest you perform in-seat exercises. Extreme dehydration can also increase the risk of DVT, so drink plenty of water and minimize alcohol and caffeine intake before and during the flight.
YOUR FEEDBACK WILL BE APPRECIATED We encourage any comments or suggestions on how we can further improve our products and services. Please call our Customer Relations Office at telephone numbers 777-5932, fax number 777-5928 or email wecare@pal.com.ph.
MABUHAY MILES PARTNER Double Miles and more at ... SHANGRI-LA’S RASA SENTOSA RESORT, SINGAPORE
Shangri -L a’ s Rasa Sentosa R esort, Singapore (formerly known as Rasa Sentosa Resort, Singapore) re-opens after a complete S$80 million makeover. And to celebrate the re-opening of the resort, Mabuhay Miles members will receive Double Miles plus 2 tickets to the Universal Studio* for a minimum of 2 consecutive nights stay at Best Available Rate. The only resort in Singapore with a beachfront location, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort, Singapore offers services and facilities catering to leisure and business travellers. Rooms feature views of the hill, garden, pool or sea, with a balcony in each room for guests to enjoy the lush natural surroundings. Rooms are designed specifically to suit the different needs of travellers. Guests with children can check into a larger Family Room instead of having two connecting rooms. Honeymooners can choose to stay in the Panorama Room with an open concept bathroom that looks out to views of the South China Sea or a Deluxe Seaview Suite, each with its own private outdoor Jacuzzi. The rooms are furnished in soothing accents of green and beige to complement the resort’s lush and natural environment with wood as the predominant material used throughout the room design. The resort features seven dining and entertainment options: Dine On 3, a new destination-dining concept that features three restaurants (Casserole, Silver Shell Café and 8 Noodles) and a bar (The Bubble Bar) under one roof; Barnacles Restaurant serves seafood and grill by the waterfront with indoor and outdoor dining areas; Siloso Beach Bar, located by the resort’s swimming pool, offers a chill out spot with a soda fountain and an ice cream bar and the Trapizza which features an open-air layout at Siloso Beach. The best selling item on its menu is the crispy, thin crust pizza baked in a traditional wood-fired oven. Spanning 100 square metres over two-storeys, Cool Zone is the largest children’s club provided by a hotel in Singapore. Free for in-house guests for children aged four to 12, Cool Zone offers children’s meals and three activity centres (Toots Club, Craft Zone and Game Zone) that are fully supervised by an experienced recreational team. Other recreational facilities include The Flying Trapeze, the Sea Sports Centre, the swimming pools and outdoor Jacuzzis. Corporate guests can look forward to holding meetings in newly refurbished function rooms and even dinner on the beach and teambuilding activities. The resort is one of the few hotels in Singapore that can offer organisers such a mix of meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition (MICE) services.
In addition, the beachfront location is an ideal venue for couples looking to hold a romantic sunset wedding. Sentosa is located 15 minutes from the main shopping and business district of Orchard Road and 25 minutes from Changi International Airport. Attractions include a three kilometre long sheltered beach, Fort Siloso, golf courses and five-star hotels, luxurious residences and spa retreats as well as the Universal Studios theme park.
For bookings, please call (65) 6235 1666. For enquiries, please call (65) 6275 0100 or e-mail sen@shangri-la.com. For more information and reservations, access the website at www.shangri-la.com. To redeem their Universal Studios tickets, Members will need to present their Philippine Airlines boarding pass at the resort’s reception upon check-in. Promo runs from 01 April -31 May 2011.
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TOUCHDOWN MANILA
Get acquainted with the Philippines even before you arrive. These tips will guarantee a carefree and informed stay.
P H I L I P P I N E S AT A GLANCE Stretching 1,839 kms. north-to-south off the southeast coast of Asia, the Republic of the Philippines has a total land area of 300,000 sq. kms. Its 7,107 islands comprise one of the largest island groups in the world. About 92 million Filipinos make up the population, 55% of whom occupy the largest island of Luzon. Filipinos comprise 111 cultural and linguistic groups of Malayo-Polynesian origin, with varying degrees of Chinese, Spanish and American influences. Majority are Roman Catholics, though a significant number are Protestants and Moslems. The Philippines is the world’s third largest Englishspeaking country after the United States and the United Kingdom. Filipino is the national language; English is used for commercial and legal transactions. Literacy rate is a high 94%. C L I M A T E The Philippines is a tropical country with an average temperature of
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32°C (89.6°F). March to June are hot and dry (36°C); rains and typhoons abound from July to October; November to February are pleasantly cool (around 23°C) and dry. In mountainous regions, temperatures dip to about 15°C. Light casual clothing is recommended for daily wear and Barong Tagalog or coat-and-tie for business and formal functions.
The secret to a satisfying shopping expedition is to go where the locals go, whether it be to world-class malls, bargain-rich flea markets or “tiangges,” ubiquitous sidewalk stalls, or tiny “holes-in-the-walls.” Handicraft stores can be found all over the country, selling export-quality products like native baskets and handwoven fabrics, exquisite shellcraft and fine jewelry, or one-of-a-kind home accessories. Antique shops are a rich source of Philippine antiquities such as carved wooden furniture, old religious images, unique tribal artifacts, or vintage collectible pieces. The country’s upscale malls carry international brands with prices comparable to those in Hong Kong or Singapore. Don’t forget to check out the kiosks scattered throughout these sprawling spaces. They sell interesting items you may want to bring back home – from household bric-a-brac to curio items, native delicacies, or even the must-buy souvenir T-shirt.
NIGHTLIFE Metropolitan Manila is considered a pleasure-seeker’s paradise,
C U R R E N C Y The monetary unit is the peso, divided into 100 centavos. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas supervises authorized foreign exchange dealers (at airports, hotels, major commercial establishments and all bank branches), and posts official exchange rates for most international currencies.
with an array of nighttime activities, from the soothing to the sinful. No wonder it has been consistently voted as Asia’s number one destination for entertainment and relaxation by expatriates. You can listen to whatever music you fancy from the country’s popular bands and singers, take advantage of “happy hour” drink promos at bars and pubs, dance up a storm at clubs and street parties, or cap an exhilarating night with a calming cappuccino at the corner café. Hotspots not to be missed are bohemian Malate in Manila, cosmopolitan Fort in Taguig, upscale Ayala and Rockwell Centers in Makati, and the trendy Libis and Timog districts in Quezon City.
T R A N S P O R T A TION Philippine Airlines flies between Manila and 19 cities
FOOD Filipino food may puzzle the first-time eater. Philippine history is largely
and towns throughout the country. In Metro Manila, taxis, buses, jeepneys and a four-line Mass Transit System (LRT and Metrorail) provide public transport. In certain areas like Binondo (Manila’s Chinatown) and the old walled city of Intramuros, horse-drawn carriages or calesas ply short routes. International and local car rental companies provide chauffeured or self-driven limousine service. Large groups may hire medium-sized passenger vans or tourist coaches.
S H O P P I N G The Philippines is fast becoming a shopping haven, yielding great bargains if you know what to look for and where.
responsible for this complex cuisine: on a matrix of native dishes akin to those in the rest of Southeast Asia, Chinese traders added their culinary influence, Spanish colonizers threw in touches of Castillan and Mexican cooking, and U.S. colonization brought in convenience and fast-food meals. Eating in the Philippines can therefore be an outstanding experience at all budget levels. In recent years, a profusion of restaurants has emerged, many catering to continental European or exotic Asian tastes. There are some good Japanese restaurants, too, plus a smattering of Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and other cuisines.
AIRLINE PARTNERS To serve you better, Philippine Airlines broadened its route network through Codesharing with its Airline Partners, offering you more destinations worldwide. Together, PAL and the Airline Partner, sell the flight sector operated by the Airline Partner. In Manila, Codeshare Flights operated by PAL’s other Airline Partners arrive/depart at NAIA1. For details on Codeshare Flights, please refer to the PAL Flight Facts and Flight Schedule on pages 137 and 138. When traveling on any of PAL’s Codeshare Flights, Mabuhay Miles members enjoy certain privileges. For specific Mabuhay Miles privileges per Airline Partner, especially on baggage allowance and lounge access, please contact the Mabuhay Miles Service Center at (632) 817 8000. Mabuhay Miles members can redeem travel awards on PAL operated sectors only. The privileges listed in the table shown are applicable provided ticket sales and reservations are under PAL’s seat allocation (ticket should reflect “PR” in the carrier designation box) and upon presentation of the Mabuhay Miles membership card.
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C E B U - H O N G K ONG
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LOUNGE ACCESS EXCESS BAGGAGE BENEFIRS MABUHAY MILES MILAGE ACCRUAL
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TRANSFER SERVICE BETWEEN NAIA TERMINAL 1 AND 2vv ELITE, PREMIER ELITE AND MILLION MILER MEMBERS PREMIER ELITE AND MILLION MILER MEMBERS MILLION MILER MEMBERS
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MILLION MILER MEMBERS PLUS 1 TRAVELING COMPANION
NOTE PRESENTATION OF MILLION MILER’S MEMBER SHIP CARD IS REQUIRED TO AVAIL OF ETIHAD PRIVILEGES
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Philippine Airlines launches Bally overnight kits in Mabuhay class Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay Class passengers can look forward to their very own exclusively designed BALLY bag with CLARINS skincare starting this month. Felix J. Cruz, Vice President, Marketing Support of PAL says “PAL wanted international brands with a strong reputation and global prestige which will be appreciated and valued by our Mabuhay passengers. The goal was to develop overnight kits that are functional as well as aesthetically pleasing to our discern[ing] travelers. We are very happy with the results of this collaboration” And what’s not to be happy about? The new kit is a result of working with trusted brands – Helios (an amenity kit specialist), Bally and Clarins. Bally, which prides itself as a ‘Swiss Heritage Luxury House,’ is responsible for the modern, sleek and stylish nylon bag design of the kit. The Bally pouch is filled with International French skincare brand products from Clarins. With 50 years of practical experience in beauty institutes, Clarins has exceptional knowledge in beauty needs. They also favor natural ingredients by using plant extracts of the highest quality.
While still keeping the passengers in mind, the Clarins products in the amenity kit have been specially made to fight air travel dehydration and help the skin cope with different environmental conditions: dryness, humidity and pollutants. In the pouch you will find: Hand & Nail Treatment Cream, Eau Dynamisante and Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm. Other essential items (toothbrush and toothpaste, an eye mask, pair of socks and a brush with a mirror) are also provided for the passenger’s comfort throughout the flight. “It was a privilege and pleasure to work on this exciting project with the Product and Research Development team of PAL. This was clearly a winwin solution for all parties. The brands (Bally and Clarins), PAL, Helios and of course, the Mabuhay Class passengers,” comments Cindy Lam, Managing Director Helios MPPD Ltd. The result of all this: a complete kit designed for passengers to look fresh and feel great when they step off the plane.
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SERVICE GUIDE S P E C I A L MEALS Special meals may be requested on all Philippine Airlines international flights to cater to the various dietary requirements of passengers, for reasons of age, health or religion. These include: baby meal, child’s meal, western vegetarian meal, low-fat meal, diabetic meal, fruit meal, gluten restricted meal, moslem meal, asian vegetarian meal, seafood meal, hindu vegetarian meal, kosher meal and lowsodium meal. Please call PAL Reservations at least 24 hours before date of departure to ensure availability. PAL passengers can now compare fares across a seven-day period. Our online booking features a fully automated facility called “Calendar Pricing” that displays the lowest fare available over a seven-day range-three days before and three days after the planned travel date thus allowing travelers to decide quickly when it is most convenient and cheapest to fly. Experience the difference. Book online!For more information, please visit us at www.philippineairlines com. PAL Mobile connects passengers to us while on the go! Our mobile site, www.philippineairlines. mobi gives flyers the more flexibility and convenience. With web-enabled mobile phone, Blackberry or PDA, passengers can check the latest arrival and departure times, check flight schedules, track Mabuhay Miles mileage, and know more about our latest news and promos. Important advisories, travel essentials, contact information and a lot more can also be accessed. For more information on how to access the PAL Mobile site, check our FAQ at http://www.philippineairlines. com/faq/pal_mobile. Normal browsing charges apply. Please contact mobile carrier for details. N E E D T O RECONFIRM Reconfirmation is not required for all Philippine Airlines flights. However we recommend that when making reservations, passengers provide telephone numbers at every stopover in their itinerary. This will allow us to call and advise them of any changes in their flight. A I R P O R T CHECK-IN Philippine Airlines offers the “Early
Philippine Airlines is pleased to offer you the following services to make your travel experience not only convenient but delightful as well.
Bird” advance check-in service in select airports, to help passengers avoid the rush during peak check-in hours. Check-in counters generally close 45 minutes before flight departure. If passengers check in after the counter closure cut-off time, they may not be accepted for the flight even if they are holding a confirmed booking. Always have your travel documents on hand. As with other airlines, Philippine Airlines may refuse carriage to passengers who lack the necessary travel papers.
may purchase a CHOICE ECONOMY SEAT. These seats are positioned at the bulkhead and exit rows to provide the widest legroom possible on this class of service. Seats may be reserved upon ticketing. Please advise our Customer Service representatives of your request. Seat confirmation will be done at the airport to comply with the Philippine Civil Air Regulations. Fees are collected upon check in and may vary per destination.
EXPRESS CHE C K - I N C O U N T E R S Senior Citizens traveling with up to two (2) traveling companions and passengers with NO CHECK-IN BAGGAGE on PAL flights departing from Manila or Mactan may avail of the express check-in service at designated counters. For more information on restrictions and check-in procedure, log on to www.philippineairlines. com.
T R A V E L I N G W I T H I N F A N T S Infants at least 16 days old may be accepted for travel.
AIRPORT LOU N G E S Philippine Airlines has Mabuhay Lounges in Manila (Domestic and International), Cebu (Domestic and International), Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, General Santos City, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Mabuhay Class passengers, as well as Mabuhay Miles Elite and Premier Elite members, can unwind, dine and freshen up in these lounges before boarding their flight. In other International Stations, PAL has contracted the services of airport lounge operators to offer the same amenities to said passengers. AIRPORT TRA N S F E R S E R V I C E I N M A N I L A For passengers connecting from a Philippine Airlines flight at the NAIA Centennial Terminal 2, to a code share flight operated by any of its Airline Partners at NAIA Terminal 1 (and vice versa), a complimentary transfer service is available. This service is subject to certain conditions and qualifications. For more information, please inquire with any of our Transfer service staff at the arrival area. CHOICE ECO N O M Y S E A T S U R C H A R G E Feeling cramped-up sitting with limited legroom when traveling on economy class? We are pleased to announce that for a fraction of the price of a more affordable ticket, passengers
Passengers requiring the use of baby bassinets should book their flights and make the necessary reservations at least 24 hours before the date of departure. We follow One-InfantPer-Adult Policy. Philippine Airlines reserves the right to decline bassinet requests without prior reservation. These bassinets are limited in number as they can only be attached to certain seats on the plane and are available only for flights with a flying time of three (3) hours or more. The Bassinets are about 70cm long x 30cm wide and shall not be suitable for infants over 18 months of age with a weight limit of 10 kgs. Infants who turn two at the time of travel shall be required to occupy seats for safety reasons. Free B aggage A llowance of I nfants on U S , Guam and Canada Flights An infant paying at least 10 percent of the adult fare is entitled to one piece of checked baggage weighing 7 kg (15 lbs) and whose dimensions do not exceed 45 inches. The passenger is also entitled to one fully collapsible child’s stroller or pushchair. Free B aggage A llowance of I nfants on non- U S , Guam and C anada Flights From the Philippines, an infant paying at least 10 percent of the fare is entitled to 10kg of checked baggage plus one fully collapsible child’s stroller or pushchair.
Philippine Airlines introduces the RHUSH (Rapid Handling of Urgent Shipments) airport-to-airport service, the fastest way to ship cargo domestically or overseas. Enjoy the following advantages with RHUSH: highest priority in cargo, guaranteed space, fast and quick acceptance and release time, and money-back guarantee (conditions apply). But what makes RHUSH the hands-down choice is its guarantee that your cargo is released on the day you expect it. For particulars, please call PAL Cargo Sales and Reservations in Manila at (632) 831 3061 / 853 3062 / 853 3059 / 851 3063 / 879 5879 / 834 0362, or any PAL Office in your area.
FLIGHT TRANSFERS IN MANILA Philippine Airlines offers worry-free transit procedures for passengers coming from an international flight with an immediate connection to a PAL domestic flight. Upon arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Centennial Terminal 2 in Manila, all passengers have to do is clear with immigration, claim their baggage from the carousel, and proceed to the Special Customs Examination Counter for baggage clearance. They must then return the baggage to the carousel to ensure its loading on the domestic flight. If passengers onboard a PAL flight from the U.S.A., Canada or Narita are connecting to Cebu or Davao, they can proceed directly to the PAL Domestic Terminal at NAIA 2 after clearing Immigration. Baggage no longer has to be cleared in Manila, as the appointed Customs personnel in Cebu or Davao will take care of your baggage clearance. If passengers do not have their boarding passes for domestic flights, they may proceed to the PAL Transfer Desk at the Arrival Area for assistance. Passengers may take the escalator or elevator located at the Arrival Lobby to go to the PAL Domestic Terminal. Airport Terminal Fees: Php550 for international departure and Php200 for local departure (paid in Philippine pesos only). Note that a Php200 Security Fee will also be collected by Manila International Airport Authority for international departures. Departing passengers for international destinations are advised to check with airport or tourist information counters (Tel. Nos. 524-1703; 8322964) for the departure fees which may change without notice.
PAL PASSENGERS FROM USA, CANADA OR NARITA WITH CONNECTING FLIGHT TO CEBU, DAVAO OR LAOAG (FOR CHECK THROUGH PASSENGERS ONLY): 1. Disembark from plane and go through Immigration check. 2. Proceed to PAL Domestic Terminal (via escalator or elevator at Arrival Lobby). 3. Pay terminal fee of Php200.00 at the Domestic Terminal. 4. Proceed to the assigned gate for your connecting flight.
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PASSENGERS FROM ANY OF PAL’S INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS BOUND FOR ANY PAL DOMESTIC STATION: 1. Disembark from plane and proceed to the Transfer Desk to check in for your connecting flight. 2. Go through Immigration check. 3. Proceed to Baggage Claim Area. 4. Proceed to the Special Customs Examination Counter for clearance. 5. Return baggage to the PAL staff at the baggage area for reloading. 6. Proceed to PAL Domestic Terminal (via escalator or elevator at the Arrival Lobby). 7. Pay terminal fee of Php200.00 at the Domestic Terminal. 8. Proceed to the assigned gate for your connecting flight.
FLIGHT FACTS
Below are useful facts and figures about are flights and schedules.
DISTANCE AND FLIGHT TIME
Distances and flight times may vary due to weather conditions, flight path changes and the type of aircraft utilized. FLIGHT TIME refers to the time from when the aircraft engines start up before take-off, until the aircraft comes to a halt after landing. MM MILES refers to flight miles earned when travelling on Fiesta (Economy) Class, as adopted from the IATA standards.
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RESERVATIO N S
Abu Dhabi Bahrain
4,352 4,580
9:00 9:58
Bandar Seri Begawan Bangkok Busan Beijing
781 1,368 1,515 1,797
2:05 3:15 3:45 4:25
Brisbane Doha Dubai
3,607 4,528 4,294
10:50 8:15 8:45
Fukuoka Guam Ho Chi Minh
1,445 1,596 1,002
3:30 3:40 2:30
Hong Kong Honolulu
712 5,296
2:00 10:15
Jakarta (via Singapore) Manila-Singapore Singapore-Jakarta Kuala Lumpur (via Kota Kinabalu) Manila-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu-Kuala Lumpur Las Vegas (via Vancouver) Manila - Vancouver Vancouver - Las Vegas Los Angeles
1,732*
6:15
00971 2 6351700 00973-17225650 extension 212 (603) 2141-3899 (662) 633-5713 / 14 (8251) 466-0333 (8610) 6510 2991 2992 / 2993 (61-7) 3236-2044 (974) 455-8760 (9714) 203-3788 / 316-6632 (8192) 415-3288 (671) 632-1615 / 17 / 19 (848) 827-2105 / 06 / 8272 (852) 2301-9300 1-800-435-9725 1-800-635-8653** (6221) 300-15758
3:35 1:35 3:40
(603) 2141 0767
ROUTES & SECTORS
MANILA
16:15
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Macau Melbourne Osaka Nagoya San Francisco
723 3,927 1,651 1,741 6,978
1:55 8:00 3:55 4:00 12:00
Seoul Shanghai Singapore Sydney (via Melbourne) Manila - Melbourne Melbourne - Sydney Taipei Tokyo Vancouver
1,624 1,152 1,476 3,883*
4:00 3:10 3:35 10:50
731 1,879 6,560
8:00 1:30 2:00 4:15 12:05
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ROUTES & SECTORS
MANILA
1:55 2:25 7,393*
DOMESTIC
1-800-435-9725 1-800-635-8653** 1-800-435-9725 1-800-635-8653** (853) 2835-5770 (613) 9600-2898 (816) 6444-2541 (8152) 588-7131 1-800-435-97251-800635-8653** 0082-1544-1717 (8621) 6279-8765 (65) 6336-1611 (612) 9279-2020 / 2228
(8862) 2506-7383 (813) 5157-4161 1-800-435-9725 1-800-635-8653** (86592) 239-4729 / 30 /65
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Bacolod Busuanga Butuan
298
Cagayan de Oro Calbayog
486
1:30 1:15
Catarman
349
1:15
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552
1:10
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1:10 1:05 1:30
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438 390 647
1:30 1:15 1:45
Iloilo Kalibo
280 250
1:05 0:55
Laoag Legaspi Ormoc
257 250
0:55 0:55 1:20
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478
1:25
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364 311
1:15 0:55 0:55
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352 387
1:10 1:10
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530
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R E S E RVAT I O N S
(034) 434-6016 / 6017 (0919) 511-2797 (085) 341-5156 / 5257 226-4777 loc. 6328 (088) 857-2294 (055) 209-2885 (055) 533-8885 (055) 209-9228 (055) 251-8996 (055) 500-9886 (036) 288-7536 (036) 288-7538 (036) 288-7539 (032) 234-2586 (032) 234-2713 (064) 431-0136 (082) 222-0366 (082) 226-4604 (065) 212-2355 / 2356 (035) 422-8577 (083) 552-5282 (083) 553-8856 (033) 333-0040 /41 (036) 262-3260 (036) 262-3263 (077) 670-8533 / 8451 (052) 481-0780 (053) 255-4261 (053) 561-9758 (088) 521-5565 (088) 521-0462 (048) 433-4565 / 2561 (036) 621-0244 (043) 491-1604 (043) 491-1923 (086) 231-9680 (086) 826-8589 (053) 321-2212 (038) 411-2939 (038) 411-3552 (078) 844-9238 (062) 993-0330 / 2995
CEBU
Ozamiz
1:00
(088) 521-5565 (088) 521-0462
LEGEND
* **
refers to direct mileage exclusive Reservations numbers for Business Class passengers, Mabuhay Miles Elite & Premiere Elite Members
CEBU
Hong Kong Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur (via Kota Kinabalu) Cebu-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu-Kuala Lumpur Seoul Tokyo
(852) 2301-9300 (603) 2141-0767
PHILIPPINES: Manila (632) 8558888 Cebu (032) 3400191
1:45 2:25 1,884 2,024
4:25 4:40
Reservations , T our Packages , Mabuhay Miles and Flight Information
0082-1544-1717 (813) 3593-2421
US/CANADA: 1 (800) I FLY PAL or 1 (800) 4359725 For more information, visit http://www.philippineairlines.com
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Bacolod / Butuan / Cagayan De Oro / Cebu / Cotabato / Davao / Dipolog / Dumaguete / General Santos City / Iloilo / Kalibo / Laoag / Legaspi / Manila / Ozamiz / Puerto Princesa / Roxas / Tacloban / Tagbilaran / Zamboanga
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PAL FLIGHTS CODESHARE WITH AIRPHIL EXPRESS
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SPORTSPLUS LEVEL
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ELITE LEVEL
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Mabuhay Miles Elite
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PAL Philippine domestic flights
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SportsPlus Asia
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SportsPlus Global
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20 kgs
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YOUR INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
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s Fancy
Parental Lock may be enabled upon request. (available on Digital IFE-equipped aircraft with AVOD)
CONTENTS 146
Hollywood thespians Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp grace the big screen as the tandem on The Tourist. Skip to page 146 for movie details, and page 150 for screening schedules.
MOVIES
Black Swan Little Fockers Tron: Legacy
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Star Wars: Clone Wars Ice Age The Golden Compass
Elton John Ella Fitzgerald Disney Pixar: Greatest
MOVIE LIBRARY
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Filipino Pop Spotlight Jazz Club
Mike & Molly The Big Bang Theory Just For Laughs
MUSIC
TV
Making Track On a train ride to Venice, American tourist Frank (Johnny Depp) encounters a mysterious woman named Elise (Angelina Jolie). Deep in conversation on that train ride, Frank is quickly enthralled, unbeknown that Elise has actually chosen him to be a decoy for her lover who is wanted by the government. What begins as friendly flirtation between the two evolves into a cat and mouse chase set against a breathtaking European backdrop.
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In-flight Tetris Head-to-head Chess Invasion
After touring around Europe with The Tourist, take in more culture from another part of the globe with Asian pop songs on Flights of Fancy's Jammin' in Japan, Orient Express, and Seoul Grooves. In the mood for something light and breezy? Flip on over to the Spotlight channel which features the angelic voices of boy choir, Libera. From pop to Broadway, R&B to instrumental classics, Flights of Fancy has a whole range of ear candy lined up for you.
MOVIES MAINSCREEN gulliver’s Travels
HOW DO YOU KNOW
THE chronicles of narnia: the voyage of the dawn treader
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 1
Stars Jack Black, Emily Blunt, Billy Connolly Director Rob Letterman Adventure 87 mins Rated PG V
Big-talking mailroom clerk Gulliver is mistakenly assigned a travel piece on the Bermuda Triangle and finds himself washed ashore the hidden island of Lilliput, home to a race of very tiny people. 爱吹牛的邮局职员格列佛因一次阴 差阳错的公派任务来到了百慕大群 岛，过后因遭遇大风暴闯进了一个 住着上千小人的隐秘小岛 Lilliput 。 ハッタリものの郵便係のガリバーに、 間違って、バミューダトライアングルの 旅の取材という仕事がまわってきたが 、ガリバーは小人が暮らす秘密の島リ リパットに漂着してしまう。 우편 관리원 걸리버는 졸지에 버뮤다 삼각지대로 출장을 가게 되고 숨겨진 소인국 릴리풋 섬의 해안에 표류하게 된다.
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Flights of Fancy
Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint Director David Yates Adventure 140 mins Rated PG-13 V
As Dark Forces threaten to tear them apart, Harry, Ron and Hermione set out to destroy the secret to Voldemort’s immortality. 由于有一股黑势力威胁要将哈利、 罗恩及赫敏拆散，他们随即展开摧 毁伏地魔隐藏起来的魂器之任务。 ダーク・フォースの脅威により仲間割 れの危機に陥りながらも、ハリー、ロン 、ハーマイオニーはヴォルデモートの 不死の秘密を打ち破るために旅に出 る。 어둠의 세력이 해리와 론, 헤르미온느를 서로 떼어놓으려는 위협이 커져가는 중, 셋은 볼드모트의 영원한 생명의 비밀을 파괴하기 위한 여정을 시작한다.
the tourist
Stars Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson Director James L Brooks Comedy 120 mins Rated PG-13 L
Stars Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany Director Florian Henckel-Donnersmark Thriller 103 mins Rated PG-13
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Feeling a bit past her prime at 27, former athlete Lisa Jorgenson finds herself in the middle of a love triangle, as guy in crisis George competes with Lisa’s current, baseball-playing beau, Matty. 自认青春不再了的前运动员丽莎陷 入一场纠结的三角恋爱中，麻烦缠 身的乔治与丽莎的现任橄榄球球员 男友曼尼较劲。 27歳にして絶頂期を超えてしまったと 落ち込んでいる元ソフトボール選手、 リサ・ジョンソンは、窮地に陥った男ジ ョージがリサの現在のボーイフレンド で美男のベースボール・プレイヤーの マティと張り合うちに、自分が三角関 係の真ん中に立たされていることに気 づく。 전성기를 지난 27세의 전 운동선수 리사 조젠슨은 조지가 리사의 농구선수 남자친구 매티와 경쟁하게 되면서 삼각관계에 빠지게 되는데..
WARNING LEGEND: A Strong Adult Themes G Gore
Stars Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley Director Michael Apted Adventure 112 mins Rated PG
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Return to the magic and wonder of C.S. Lewis’ beloved world as Edmund and Lucy Pevensie find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to the Dawn Treader. 爱德蒙和露西意外地被卷入壁画中 ，来到画中的“黎明踏浪号”，再 次踏上C•S•刘易斯所创造的充满神 奇魔法的国度。 エドマンドとルーシーのペベンシー兄 妹は、絵の中の朝びらき丸へ吸い込 まれ、C.S.ルイスの愛する魔法と不思 議の世界がよみがえる。 C.S. 루이스가 사랑하는 신비롭고 경이로운 세계로 돌아간 에드몬드와 루시는 그림 속에 빠져 새벽 출정호에 탄 자신들을 발견하게 된다.
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A playful dalliance with beautiful stranger Elise leads American tourist Frank into a web of intrigue and danger, as their whirlwind romance unwittingly leads them into a game of cat and mouse. 一名漂亮的神秘女子依莱斯把一名 美国游客法兰克引入一连串的阴谋 危险之中。他们俩的旋风式浪漫邂 逅不知不觉陷入一场猫捉老鼠的游 戏中。 見知らぬ美女エリスとのアヴァンチュ ールは、アメリカ人旅行客フランクを陰 謀と危険の罠へと導き、めくるめくロマ ンスは、思いもかけず、追いつ追われ つの危険なゲームへの道をたどる。 미국에서 온 여행자 프랭크는 아름다운 낯선 여인 엘리스와 즐거운 시간을 보내지만 그들의 로맨스가 발전하면서 점점 쫓고 쫓기는 음모와 위험에 휘말린다.
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black swan
tron
Stars Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde Director Joseph Kosinski Action 120 mins Rated PG V
Sam Flynn, the tech-savvy son of Kevin Flynn, looks into his father’s disappearance and finds himself pulled into the digital world of Tron, where his father has been living for over 20 years. 山姆费林是电脑天才凯文费林的 儿子，他因调查其父亲离奇失踪 的事件，而堕入电脑虚拟世界， 一个他父亲已被拘禁逾20年的地 方。 ケヴィン・フリンの息子でテックおたく のサム・フリンは、父親の失踪の原因 を探るうちに、父が20年以上暮らして いるデジタルワールド、トロンに引き込 まれてしまう。 천재박사 케빈 플린의 컴퓨터 천재 아들 샘 플린은 사라진 아버지를 찾아 여행을 떠나게 되면서 그의 아버지가 20년간 감금되어 있는 디지털 세계 트론으로 빨려 들어간다.
Stars James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara Director Danny Boyle Drama 96 mins Rated R L
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Stars Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassell, Mila Kunis Director Darren Aronofsky Thriller 107 mins Rated R L
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The true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston’s incredible five day ordeal after being trapped by a fallen boulder.
A featured dancer in NYC finds herself locked in a web of competitive intrigue with a new rival at the ballet company.
这部电影是以真实故事为题材， 讲述登山者艾朗.罗斯顿在进行峡 谷探险时被巨石困住五天的严峻 考验。
纽约市一名资深芭蕾舞演员发现自 己被困在与另一个新舞者的竞争状 态中。
登山家 アロン・ラルストンの、巨大落 石により身動きの取れなくなってから の信じられないような５日間の苦しい 体験を描く実話 등반중에 낙석에 깔린 산악 등반가 아론 랄스톤의 5일간의 사투를 다룬 실화
ニューヨークで話題のダンサーは、バ レエ団の新人ライバルダンサーとの激 しい競争と感情のもつれにがんじがら めになってしまう。 뉴욕 발레단의 한 댄서가 새로이 등장한 라이벌이 자신의 지위를 위협하기 시작하면서 어두운 음모에 사로잡히게 되는 이야기.
CONVICTION
Stars Cher, Christina Aguilera, Eric Dane Director Steven Antin Drama 118 mins Rated PG-13 L
Stars Hilary Swank, Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver Director Tony Goldwyn Drama 106 mins Rated R L
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Small-town Midwestern singer goes to Hollywood to find fame and fortune and ends up singing & dancing in an old school classic-style burlesque club.
When Betty Anne Walters’ older brother Kenny is arrested for murder and sentenced to life, Betty Anne dedicates herself to overturning the conviction.
一名来自中西部一个小城镇的歌手 来到好莱坞打拼，最终落脚于一家 老派的经典舞娘俱乐部，参与歌舞 表演。
当贝蒂的哥哥肯尼因涉嫌谋杀而被 判无期徒刑锒铛入狱时，她决定为 他进行平反，推翻错判。
名声と富を求めて中西部の小さな町 からハリウッドにやって来た歌手は、 時代遅れのクラブ、バーレスクで歌声 と踊りを披露することに。 중서부 작은 마을 가수가 부와 명성을 쫓아 헐리우드로 향하다 고전 스타일의 벌레스크 클럽에서 노래하고 춤추며 끝을 맺는다.
ベティ・アン・ウォータースの兄、ケニ ーが殺人容疑で逮捕され終身刑が言 い渡されると、ベティ・アンは有罪判決 を覆すため献身する。 베티 앤 월터의 오빠 케니가 살인 혐의로 종신형을 선고받고 베티는 판결을 뒤집고자 싸움에 뛰어든다.
Flights of Fancy
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MOVIES PERSONAL CINEMA lITTLE FOCKERS
MORNING GLORY
Stars Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Jessica Alba Director Paul Weitz Comedy 98 mins Rated PG-13 L
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Fired from her job at a local news programme, struggling TV producer Becky gets a job at ‘Daybreak’ and decides to revitalise the flagging morning show by bringing on legendary TV anchor Mike Pomeroy.
格雷经历了与岳父长达10年的一系 列斗法，他们俩的对立关系会在第 三部中发展到一个最为精彩的白热 化阶段。
地方新闻电视节目制作人贝琪被辞 退后即加入一个名为“早间秀”的 节目，并邀请当年叱咤风云的主持 人迈克·波默罗伊，以让这档节目 起死回生。
그렉이 그의 완고한 장인에게 적응하는 데는 10년이라는 세월이 걸렸다. 그러나 그의 인내에 대한 시험은 이번 시리즈에서 새로운 강도로 강해지는데..
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Stars Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Patrick Wilson Director Roger Michell Comedy 107 mins Rated PG-13
It’s taken ten years and numerous hurdles for Greg to get “in” with his tightly wound father-in-law, but their test of wills escalates to new heights in the third instalment in the blockbuster series.
厳格な義父に取り入るために、グレッ グは10年の月日を費やし、幾多の試 練を乗り越えてきたが、このシリーズ 第3弾では、その意志を試すためにさ らに厳しいテストが続く。
Flights of Fancy
STEP UP 3
RED
地元のニュース番組を首になったTV プロデューサー、ベッキーは、「デイブ レーク」で仕事を見つけ、伝説のニュ ースキャスターを起用することにより、 視聴率の低迷するモーニングショーを 活性化しようと決意する。 TV 프로그램 PD인 베키는 자신이 담당하던 지방 뉴스 프로그램에서 해고당한 뒤 시청률이 저조한 <데이브레이크>란 아침 프로그램을 맡게 되고 이 프로그램을 살리고자 유명한 앵커 마이크 포메로이를 섭외한다.
SECRETARIAT
Stars Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren Director Robert Schwentke Action 111 mins Rated PG-13 L
Stars Rick Malambri, Adam G. Sevani, Sharni Vinson Director Jon Chu Musical 107 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Dylan Walsh, Dylan Baker, Scott Glenn Director Randall Wallace Drama 123 mins Rated PG
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Frank, Joe, Marvin and Victoria used to be the CIA’s top agents, but the secrets they now know just made them the Agency’s top targets. 法兰克、乔、马文以及维多利亚曾 经是美国中央情报局的高级特工。 然而，他们所知晓的秘密却让他们 成为当局的头号目标人物。 フランク、ジョー、マービン、そしてビク トリアは、元 CIAのトップエージェント。 しかし、彼らは秘密情報を握っている ため、今やそのエージェンシーの最大 の標的に。 프랭크, 조, 마빈 그리고 빅토리아는 CIA 최고의 특수요원이다. 그러나 이제 그들이 알고 있는 비밀이 CIA의 타겟이 된다.
WARNING LEGEND: A Strong Adult Themes G Gore
I Aircraft Incident
Based on true events, this fascinating film follows the story of housewife and mother Penny Chenery, who, against all odds, managed to foster what may be the greatest racehorse of all time. 这部改编自真实故事的电影是讲述 一名身为人母的家庭主妇潘妮.切 纳克服重重的难关，成功培育了一 匹史上最棒的赛马。
A tight-knit group of street dancers team up with NYU freshman Moose and find themselves pitted against the world’s best hip hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives. 一群街舞爱好者与纽约大学的新生 摩斯结成一队，以和全球最佳的嘻 哈舞者一决高下，这场决战将会改 变他们的命运。
実話に基づくこの感動的な映画は、主 婦であり母親でもあるペニー・チャナリ ーが非常に不利な状況にも関わらず 、大方の予想に反して、史上最強の競 走馬であろう馬を育て上げた話を追っ ている。
固い絆で結ばれたストリートダンサー たちは、ニューヨーク大学の一年生、 ムースとチームを組み、ダンスコンペ ティションで世界最高のヒップホップダ ンサーに対抗してイチかバチかの勝 負に臨むが、それは彼らの人生を変 えることになる。
실제 사건에 기반한 이 영화는 주부이자 엄마였던 페니 셔너리가 당대 최고의 경주마를 기르는 과정을 담고 있다.
결속력 강한 거리 댄서그룹이 뉴욕대 신입생 무스와 팀을 이뤄 자신들의 삶을 바꾸게 될, 세계 최고의 힙팝 댄스 배틀에 참가한다.
L Strong Language
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the accidental husband
the social network
the king’s speech
tangled
Stars Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, David Schwimmer Director Nathan Greno, Byron Howard Animation 101 mins Rated PG
Stars Uma Thurman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Colin Firth Director Griffin Dunne Romance 90 mins Rated PG-13
The long-haired Princess Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but when she falls in love with a bandit who was passing by she must venture into the outside world to find him.
When talk radio host Emma Lloyd advises one of her listeners to break up with her boyfriend, the jilted ex sets about getting his revenge.
长发公主拉普兹尔从小生活在高塔 之中，她爱上了一位路过的盗贼 。她必须冒险进入外面的世界，以 寻找她爱慕的男人。 長い髪を持つ「髪長姫」のラプンツェル は、生まれてこのかた塔の上で暮らし ていたが、ある日、そばを通りすぎた 大泥棒に恋をしてしまう。彼を見つけ るためにはラプンツェルは外の世界へ の冒険にのりださなければならない。 탑에서 일생을 보내 온 긴 머리의 라푼젤 공주는 지나가던 도둑에게 반하여, 그를 찾기 위하여 바깥 세상으로 모험을 떠난다.
Stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter Director Tom Hooper Drama 118 mins Rated R L
电台主持人艾玛在节目中劝她的听 众与其男友分手，结果那被抛弃的 情人决定展开他的报复行动。 ラジオ番組のホストを務めるエマ・ロイ ドは、リスナーの一人にボーイフレンド と別れるようにアドバイスをする。その 腹いせに元彼はエマに復讐をくわだて る。 라디오 진행자 엠마 로이드는 자신의 청취자 중 한 명에서 남자친구와 헤어지라고 말하고, 버림받은 남자친구는 복수를 시작한다.
Based on the true story of George VI, and his remarkable friendship with a maverick Australian speech therapist who helps the stammering King find a voice with which to lead the nation into war. 影片讲述了英国乔治六世国王的真 实故事。患有严重口吃的乔治六世 ，在一位来自澳大利亚的语言治疗 师的协助之下，不但改善了口吃的 问题，两人还成为了好友。国王随 后发表了著名的圣诞演说，鼓舞了 当时二战中的英国军民。 イギリス王ジョージ6世の実話にもと づく、型破りなオーストラリア出身の 言語療法士と王との異例な友情のス トーリー。言語療法士の助けにより、 王は吃音症を直し「声」を見出すが、 その「声」がイギリスを参戦へと導くこ とになる。
unstoppable
Stars Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake Director David Fincher Drama 119 mins Rated PG-13 L
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From the halls of Harvard to the cubicles of Palo Alto, The Social Network captures the thrill of the heady early days of culture-changing phenomenon Facebook in the making.
Stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson Director Tony Scott Action 98 mins Rated PG-13 L
Veteran engineer Frank and young conductor Will race against the clock to try and stop a massive runaway train loaded with toxic cargo before it reaches Will’s Pennsylvania hometown.
SINENG PINOY Stars John Lloyd Cruz, Tony Gonzaga Director Cathy Garcia-Molina Romance 110 mins Rated GP
말을 더듬는 왕이 목소리를 찾아 전쟁을 선포 연설을 하게 된다는 실화를 바탕으로 한 조지 6세와 그의 호주출신의 스피치 치료사와의 놀라운 우정이야기
my amnesia girl
True love is difficult to resist for Apollo (John Lloy Cruz) and Irene (Tony Gonzaga). Just when they find themselves ready to commit to each other, the pains from the past catch up with them, challenging them to finally own up to the mistakes made and lies said, and eventually realize what it is to forgive and forget.
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A340
CHANNEL
STEP UP 3D
CHANNEL
THE KING’S SPEECH
BURLESQUE
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1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 9/10 11/12 13/14 15/16 17 A330
A340
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1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 9/10 11/12 13/14 17
A330
A340
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1/2
3/4
AUSTRALIA, HONOLULU, NEW DELHI Gulliver’s Travels Short Films The Tourist The King’s Speech P Black Swan P The Social Network P The Tourist AIRSHOW
3/4
7/8 17
7/8 17
GUAM, JAPAN The Tourist Black Swan Short Films Short Films Black Swan AIRSHOW
Tron: Legacy Little Fockers Short Films Short Films Little Fockers AIRSHOW
P
P
A330
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows P1
Red
Bituing Walang Ningning
Hating Kapatid
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Burlesque
In Your Eyes
The King’s Speech
Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan
My Amnesia Girl
Unstoppable
Short Films
A340 B747
1/2
CHANNEL
3/4
BLACK SWAN
5/6 7
7/8 17
A330
Hating Kapatid
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Burlesque
In Your Eyes
The King’s Speech
Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan
My Amnesia Girl
Unstoppable
A340 B747
1/2
CHANNEL
7/8 17
1/2 3/4
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows P1
Red
Bituing Walang Ningning
Hating Kapatid
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Burlesque
In Your Eyes
The King’s Speech
Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan
My Amnesia Girl
Unstoppable
A340 B747
1/2
CHANNEL
5/6 7
A320 Short Films
Alabok Sa Ulap
3/4 7/8 17
The Tourist Black Swan Short Films Short Films Black Swan AIRSHOW
Tron: Legacy Little Fockers Short Films Short Films Little Fockers AIRSHOW
P
P
P
P
A320 / A319*
AIRSHOW Gulliver’s Travels Short Films AIRSHOW
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows P1
Red
Bituing Walang Ningning
Hating Kapatid
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Burlesque
In Your Eyes
The King’s Speech
Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan
My Amnesia Girl
Unstoppable
Short Films
AIRSHOW How Do You Know Short Films AIRSHOW
A340 B747
BANGKOK-NEW DELHI
NEW DELHI-BANGKOK
1/2
The Tourist The King’s Speech Short Films Short Films The King’s Speech AIRSHOW
Tron: Legacy Burlesque P Short Films Short Films Burlesque P AIRSHOW
3/4 5/6 7
A320
Alabok Sa Ulap
(RP-C8168)
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AIRSHOW How Do You Know Short Films AIRSHOW
INDONESIA*, MAINLAND CHINA*, SINGAPORE
A320
A330
150
How Do You Know Little Fockers P Short Films Short Films Little Fockers P AIRSHOW
Gulliver’s Travels Black Swan P Short Films Short Films Black Swan P AIRSHOW A320 / A319*
AIRSHOW Gulliver’s Travels Short Films AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW How Do You Know Short Films AIRSHOW
BANGKOK, JAKARTA
(RP-C8168)
Flights of Fancy
A320
Bituing Walang Ningning
A320
A330
HOW DO YOU KNOW
P
Short Films
Red
3/4
THE SOCIAL NETWORK
P
A320 / A319* Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows P1
5/6 7
Tron: Legacy Little Fockers Short Films Short Films Little Fockers AIRSHOW
Alabok Sa Ulap
(RP-C8168)
1/2 3/4
AIRSHOW Tron: Legacy Short Films AIRSHOW
KOREA Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 1 Black Swan P Short Films Short Films Black Swan P AIRSHOW
A320
AIRSHOW The Tourist Short Films AIRSHOW
P
A320
Alabok Sa Ulap
(RP-C8168)
1/2 3/4
P
A320 / A319*
A320
AIRSHOW The Tourist Short Films AIRSHOW
How Do You Know Tron: Legacy Short Films Little Fockers P Step Up 3D P Burlesque P My Amnesia Girl AIRSHOW
B747
3/4
Tron: Legacy How Do You Know Short Films Little Fockers P Step Up 3D P Burlesque P My Amnesia Girl The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW
(RP-C8168)
5/6 7
The Tourist Gulliver’s Travels Short Films The King’s Speech P Black Swan P The Social Network P Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 1
B747
1/2
INBOUND MANILA
US MAINLAND, CANADA
(RP-C8168)
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OUTBOUND MANILA
B747
(RP-C8168)
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P
WARNING LEGEND: A Strong Adult Themes G Gore
I Aircraft Incident
L Strong Language
N Nudity
S Sexual Content
V Violence
PFEI RE SS TOAN CALLA CS IS N E M A OUTBOUND MANILA
A340
tron: legacy
US MAINLAND, CANADA
(RP-C8168)
AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing 3rd showing 4th showing
The Tourist Gulliver’s Travels Short Films Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 1
Tron: Legacy How Do You Know Short Films My Amnesia Girl
1st showing 2nd showing 3rd showing 4th showing 5th showing
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW
A340
B747
AUSTRALIA, HONOLULU, NEW DELHI
(RP-C8168)
AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing 3rd showing
Gulliver’s Travels Short Films The Tourist
AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing 3rd showing 4th showing
How Do You Know Tron: Legacy Short Films My Amnesia Girl (except Delhi)
AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW
GULLIVER’S TRAVELS
INBOUND MANILA
A330
A330
harry potter and the deathly hallows pt 1
B747
A340
B747
GUAM, JAPAN
(RP-C8168)
AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW
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The Tourist Short Films
1st showing 2nd showing
Tron: Legacy Short Films
AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW
A320 AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing
The Tourist Short Films
A320 AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing
Tron: Legacy Short Films
AIRSHOW
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AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 1 Short Films
AIRSHOW
A320 AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing
The Tourist Short Film
A330
A320 / A319* Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows P1
Short Films
A340 B747
A330
A340 B747
Short Films
AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing
Gulliver’s Travels Short Films
AIRSHOW
A320 AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing
Gulliver’s Travels Short Films
(RP-C8168)
the chronicles of narnia: the voyage of the dawn treader
AIRSHOW
A320 AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing
How Do You Know Short Films Short Films
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AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing
How Do You Know Short Films
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A320 AIRSHOW
A320 / A319* Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows P1
Short Films
AIRSHOW A340 B747
Tron: Legacy Short Films
Chronicles of Narnia: How Do You Know The The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Short Films Short Films
AIRSHOW
INDONESIA*, MAINLAND CHINA*, SINGAPORE AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW
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The Tourist Short Films
1st showing 2nd showing
Tron: Legacy Short Films
AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW
A320 AIRSHOW
A320 AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing
Gulliver’s Travels Short Films
AIRSHOW A340 B747
(RP-C8168)
A320 / A319*
1st showing 2nd showing
A330
A320 / A319* The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
BANGKOK, JAKARTA
A330
AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing
A320 / A319* Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows P1
(RP-C8168)
THE TOURIST
Short Films
KOREA
(RP-C8168)
LITTLE FOCKERS
A320 / A319* The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
A320 / A319* Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows P1
Short Films
A320 / A319* The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
1st showing 2nd showing
How Do You Know Short Films Short Films
AIRSHOW
BANGKOK-NEW DELHI
NEW DELHI-BANGKOK
AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing
The Tourist Short Films
1st showing 2nd showing
Tron: Legacy Short Films
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MOVIE TRIVIA: THE TOURIST
>> Angelina Jolie dons twelve outfits throughout the movie. >> Angelina Jolie admitted in an interview with Vogue Magazine that the only reason she agreed to do this movie was because she knew it would be a “quick shoot” in Venice, Italy.
Movie titles and channel assignments are subject to change without prior notice. Only short films will be shown on the following sectors: Manila – Hong Kong – Manila, Manila – Macau – Manila, Manila – Taipei – Manila, Manila – Xiamen – Manila, Vancouver – Las Vegas – Vancouver and Singapore – Jakarta – Singapore P
PTV only * Digital IFE-equipped aircraft: RP-C8600 to RP-C8615
* Via Singapore * Except Xiamen
Flights of Fancy
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300 Rated R Stars Gerard Butler, Lena Headey Director Zack Snyder
BATMAN BEGINS Rated PG-13 Stars Christian Bale, Michael Caine Director Christopher Nolan
BULLITT Rated PG Stars Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn Director Michael Curtiz
I, ROBOT Rated PG-13 Stars Will Smith, Bruce Greenwood, Bridget Moynahan Director Alex Proyas
ms congeniality Rated PG-13 Stars Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, Michael Caine Director Donald Petrie
Ocean’s 11 Rated PG-13 Stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt Director Steven Soderbergh
Ocean’s 12 Rated PG-13 Stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt Director Steven Soderbergh
Ocean’s 13 Rated PG-13 Stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt Director Steven Soderbergh
RED Rated PG-13 Stars Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren Director Robert Schwentke
rush hour Rated PG-13 Stars Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker Director Brett Ratner
The Dark night Rated PG-13 Stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger Director Christopher Nolan
the matrix Rated R Stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss Director The Wachowski Brothers
the transporter Rated PG-13 Stars Jason Statham, Shu Qi Director Cory Yeun, Louis Leterrier
TRON: LEGACY Rated PG Stars Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia WIlde Director Joseph Kosinski
TROY Rated R Stars Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom Director Wolfgang Petersen
BEOWULF Rated PG-13 Stars Ray Winston, Anthony Hopkins Director Robert Zemeckis
GULLIVER’S TRAVELS Rated PG Stars Jack Black, Emily Blunt, Billy Connolly Director Rob Letterman
harry potter and the CHAMBER OF SECRETS Rated PG Star Daniel Radcliffe Director Chris Colombus
harry potter and the DEATHLY HALLOWS P1 Rated PG-13 Star Daniel Radcliffe Director David Yates
harry potter and the GOBLET OF FIRE Rated PG-13 Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson Director Mike Newell
harry potter and the HALFBLOOD PRINCE Rated PG-13 Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson Director David Yates
harry potter and the ORDER OF THE PHOENIX Rated PG-13 Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson Director David Yates
harry potter and the PRISONER OF AZKABAN Rated PG Star Daniel Radcliffe Director Alfonso Cuaron
harry potter and the sorcerer’s stone Rated PG Star Daniel Radcliffe Director Chris Colombus
LORD OF THE RINGS: the fellowship of the ring Rated PG-13 Stars Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen Director Peter Jackson
LORD OF THE RINGS: the two towers Rated PG-13 Stars Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler Director Peter Jackson
LORD OF THE RINGS: the return of the king
Rated PG-13 Stars Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom Director Peter Jackson
the chronicles of narnia: the voyage of the dawn treader Rated PG-13 Stars Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley Director Michael Apted
THE GOLDEN COMPASS Rated PG-13 Stars Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards, Sam Elliot Director Chris Weitz
ANIMATION
tangled Rated PG-13 Stars Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, David Schwimmer Director Nathan Greno, Byron Howard
ice age Rated PG Stars Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary Director Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha
star wars: clone wars Rated PG Stars Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, James Arnold Taylor Director Dave FIloni
COMEDY
ACTION
MOVIE LIBRARY
17 AGAIN Rated PG-13 Stars Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon Director Burr Steers
HAIRSPRAY Rated PG Stars John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer Director Adam Shankman
how do you know Rated PG-13 Stars Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd, Jack NIcholson Director James Brooks
the mask Rated PG-13 Stars Jim Carey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert Director Chuck Russell
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Rated PG-13 Stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway Director David Frankel
THE WEDDING SINGER Rated PG-13 Stars Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore Director Frank Coraci
ADVENTURE
UNSTOPPABLE Rated PG-13 Stars Denzel Wahington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson Director Tony Scott
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little fockers Rated PG-13 Stars Rober De NIro, Ben Stiller, Jessica Alba Director Paul Weitz
MORNING GLORY Rated PG-13 Stars Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Patrick Wilson Director Roger Michell
BLOOD DIAMOND Rated R Stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly Director Edwatd Zwick
BURLESQUE Rated PG-13 Stars Cher, Christina Aguilera, Eric Dane Director Steven Antin
CASABLANCA Rated PG Stars Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman Director Michael Curtiz
charlie st. cloud Rated PG-13 Stars Zac Efron, Kim Basinger Director Burr Steers
CONVICTION Rated R Stars HIlary Swank, Sam Rockwell Director Tony Goldwyn
SECRETARIAT Rated PG Stars Dylan Walsh, Dylan Baker, Scott Glenn Director Randall Wallace
sherlock holmes Rated PG-13 Stars Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law Director Guy Ritchie
THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Rated PG-13 Stars Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett Director David Fincher
THE KING’S SPEECH Rated R Stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter Director Tom Hooper
the notebook Rated PG-13 Stars Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams Director Nick Cassavetes
THE SISTERHOOD OF TRAVELING PANTS 1 Rated PG Stars Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn Director Ken Kwapis
FILIPINO
akin ang pangarap mo Stars Dawn Zulueta, Richard Gomez Director Laurice Guillen
bagets Stars William Martinez, Herbert Bautista Director Maryo Delos Reyes
in your eyes Rated PG-13 Stars Richard Gutierrez, Claudine Barretto, Anne Curtis Director Mac Alejandro
jack and jill Stars Sharon Cuneta, Herbert Bautista and Edu Manzano Director Leroy Salvador
MY AMNESIA GIRL Rated GP Stars John Lloyd Cruz, Tony Gonzaga Director Cathy GarciaMolina
MUSICAL
moulin rouge Rated PG-13 Stars Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor Director Baz Luhrmann
ROMANCE
27 DRESSES Rated PG-13 Stars Katherine Heigl, Judy Greer, James Marsden Director Anne Fletcher
LAKE HOUSE Rated PG Stars Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Christopher Plummer Director Alejandro Agresti
THE ACCIDENTAL HUSBAND Rated PG-13 Stars Uma Thurman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Colin Firth Director Griffin Dunne
you’ve got mail Rated PG Stars Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan Director Nora Ephron
black swan Rated R Stars Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassell, Mila Kunis Director Darren Aronofsky
the prestige Rated PG-13 Stars Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Michael Caine Director Christopher Nolan
THE TOURIST Rated PG-13 Stars Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie Director Florian HenckelDonnersmark * Available in B747 (RP-C7471 / RP-C7472 / RP-C7473 / RP-C7475) and B777
127 Hours Rated R Stars James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara Director Danny Boyle
THRILLER
DRAMA
FOR FULL CABIN AVOD*
MOVIE TRIVIA: THE TOURIST
>> Johnny Depp replaced Worthington when he dropped out due to “creative differences.”
>> Tom Cruise was originally going to play Frank, but was replaced by Sam Worthington.
Only short films will be shown on the following sectors: Manila – Hong Kong – Manila, Manila – Macau – Manila, Manila – Taipei – Manila, Manila – Xiamen – Manila, Vancouver – Las Vegas – Vancouver and Singapore – Jakarta – Singapore
Flights of Fancy
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POP
CDS
The Element of Freedom
Loud
Animal
My World 2.0
Bionic
Libra Scale
Hands All Over
Teenage Dream
Speak Now Taylor Swift
The Adventures of Bobby Save Me, San Francisco Ray (Clean) Train
Alicia Keys
Maroon 5
Ke$ha
Katy Perry
Justin Bieber
Christina Aguilera
Battle Studies John Mayer
Shock Value II Timbaland
Raymond vs Raymond Usher
B.O.B.
FILIPINO
Ne-yo
Rihanna
Inspired
Now Playing
The Classic Album
As 1
Byahe
The 18 Martial Arts
Luo Sheng Men
Love Me, Hate Me
Baby
Sorry, Sorry (Version C) G i r l s G e n e r a t i o n F u r u s a t u Super Junior M i n i A l b u m V o l . 3 Yazu
Juris
Jed Madela
Gary V. & Martin Nievera
Noel Cabangon
Charice Charice
Music And Me
Sarah Geronimo
ASIAN
Lea Salonga
Shou Luo
Kenji Wu
Aiko
KIDS
Wang Lee Hom
Elton John: One Night Only
Radio Disney Jams 12 Greatest Various Artists
Disney Pixar
Season 1, Vol. 2
Buddha-bar Vol. 12
Costes 14
The Chillout Lounge The Ministry of Sound Chilled II Vol.4
CHILL OUT
Glee
Hotel
Various Artists
JAZZ
Various Artists
Best of the BBC Vaults Ella Fitzgerald
154
Hoot Girls Generation
Flights of Fancy
Playlist: The Very Best of Miles Davis Miles Davis
Your Songs
Harry Connick Jr.
Various Artists
Singer-songwriter, pianist, and composer Sir Elton John’s “One Night Only,” features his greatest hits from 1962 to 2000. Tracks include “Rocket Man,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” At present, the album has sold four million copies worldwide, though its audience continues to grow even further.
OST/MUSICAL
FOR FULL CABIN AVOD*
500 Days Of Summer Once On This Island Various Artists
1990 Original Broadway Cast
The Sound of Music Cats 40th Anniversary Edition Andrew Lloyd Webber
CLASSICAL
Various Artists
La Voce
First Love
Peace
Motown 50th Definitive Collection
Saturday Night Fever
Greatest Hits
Essentials
Born To Run
ALL-TIME FAVES
Russell Watson
Diana Ross & The
Yiruma
The Bee Gees
Libera
Earth Wind and Fire
Supremes
Legend
Bob Marley
Bread
Bruce Springsteen
Ne-Yo: Libra Scale
Blonde On Blonde Bob Dylan
Big Hits
The Rolling Stones
Slowhand
Eric Clapton
Purple Rain Prince
One Night Only Greatest Hits Pet Sounds
Three major influences inspired Ne-Yo’s fourth album, Libra Scale: a desire to release a non-conventional standard compilation of songs, science fiction and Japanese animation, and works by Michael Jackson. The theme of the album revolves around questioning the two sides of the scale, which tackles wealth and fame over love. Release of the album in October of 2010 automatically placed it at number nine on the Billboard 200. The album features hit singles, “One in a Million,” “Beautiful Monster,” and “Champagne Life,” and is the fourth consecutive Top 10 album released by the R&B Star.
Elton TheJohn Beach Boys
* Available in B747 (RP-C7471 / RP-C7472 / RP-C7473 / RP-C7475) and B777
Flights of Fancy
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MUSIC >> 3
>> 6
FILIPINO P O P
HITLINE
SPOTLIGHT
BEST OF 60S, 70S & 80S
Sweet and sultry Filipina divas, Juris and Amber Davis, along with Tanya Markova and Princess make up the voices for this month’s Filipino Pop.
Hollywood music stars align on Flights of Fancy’s Hitline. Stars include pop prince and princess, Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus, as well as Maroon 5 and Cee Lo Green.
The Libera boy choir sets the soul at ease with their heavenly voices. Their angelic hums echo throughout the entire set on Spotlight. Listen for their rendition of Freddie Aguilar’s Bayan Ko.
Lipps Inc’s Funkytown, Madonna’s Material Girl, and U2’s With Or Without You, will give you a blast to yesteryear’s past on The Best of the 60s, 70s, & 80s. Get ready to shake your groove thing!
juris
paramore
libera
madonna
‘Di Lang Ikaw
Like a G6
Sanctissima Libera (EMI Classics)
Lovely Day
Gaelic Blessing (Deep Peace) Libera (EMI Classics)
Nobody Does It Better
Hold My Hand
Lacrymosa (based on “Aquarium” from “Carnival of the Animals”) Libera (EMI Classics)
Copacabana
Falling Stars
“How Can I Keep From Singing? Libera (EMI Classics)
House of the Rising Sun
Back To December
Time Libera (EMI Classics)
Barbara Ann
Light Up The Night
Ave Virgo (based on a theme from Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto) Libera (EMI Classics)
Blame it on the Boogie Jackson 5 (Epic)
Stutter
Faithful Heart Libera (EMI Classics)
Faith
It's OK
Lead Kindly Light Libera (EMI Classics)
First Cut Is The Deepest Rod Stewart (Riva)
Juris (Star Recording)
I Love You Goodbye Juris (Star Recording)
Nariyan Ka Juris (Star Recording)
Fireflies Princess (Vicor Music)
Two Is Better Than One Princess (Vicor Music)
3
Princess (Vicor Music)
Disney Tanya Markova (Universal)
Linda Blair Tanya Markova (Universal)
Picture Picture Tanya Markova (Universal)
Heartbreaker Amber Davis (Viva)
Manila
Amber Davis feat. Marcus Jr. (Viva)
Bus Stop
Francis Magalona & Ely Buendia (Sony Music)
Higante
Far East Movement featuring The Cataracs & Dev (Cherrytree/ Interscope)
What's My Name?
Rihanna featuring Drake (Island Def Jam) Michael Jackson featuring Akon (Epic) David Archuleta (Jive)
Taylor Swift (Big Machine)
The Black Eyed Peas (Interscope) Maroon 5 (A&M/ Octone) Cee Lo Green (Elektra)
Higher
Panis Angelicus Libera (EMI Classics)
The Beach Boys (Capitol)
George Michael (Epic)
Roxanne The Police (A&M)
One In A Million
Touch the Sky Libera (EMI Classics)
Daydream Believer
Who Owns My Heart
How Shall We Sing That Majesty Libera (EMI Classics)
10cc (Mercury)
Madonna (Sire)
Ne-yo (Island Def Jam)
Miley Cyrus (Hollywood)
Wasak Waltz
Nothing
Mother of God Libera (EMI Classics)
Kyla (PolyEast)
The Animals (Polygram)
Easy
Paramore (Fueled by Ramen)
Nicki Minaj & will.i.am (will.i.am music)
Hanggang Ngayon
Barry Manilow (Arista)
Exsultate Libera (EMI Classics)
Playing God
Check It Out
Nina (Warner)
Carly Simon (Warner)
With Or Without You
Francis Magalona & Ely Buendia feat. Hardware Syndrome (Sony Music)
She’s Out Of My Life
Bill Withers (Columbia)
The Fountain (based on “Chopin Prelude in C minor”) Libera (EMI Classics)
The Saturdays featuring Flo Rida (Fascination)
Bayan Ko Libera (EMI Classics)
Francis Magalona & Ely Buendia (Sony Music)
The Script (Sony Music)
U2 (Island)
The Commodores (Motown) The Monkees (Colgems)
Dreadlock Holiday Material Girl Funkytown
The Flood
You Were There (Main theme from “Nobody To Watch Over Me”) Libera (EMI Classics)
All of the Lights
Secret Libera (EMI Classics)
Sade (Epic)
Move That Body
Do Not Stand Libera (EMI Classics)
Fleetwood Mac (Warner)
Take That (Polydor)
Kanye West featuring Rihanna (Roc-A-Fella)
Lipps Inc (EMI)
Smooth Operator Albatross Tired of Waiting For You
Regine Velasquez (Universal)
Nelly featuring T-Pain & Akon (Universal Motown)
Liwanag
Sweet Disposition
Gaduete Libera (EMI Classics)
Don't Let Me Go
We Are The Lost Libera (EMI Classics)
Jumpin’ Jack Flash
Night Is Young
Twilight Libera (EMI Classics)
Hanging On The Telephone
Pray
Stay With Me Libera (EMI Classics)
Telegram Sam
Higher
Jerusalem Libera (EMI Classics)
You’re My First, My Last, My Everything
You Don’t Know
Callalily (Sony Music)
Lumapit Archipelago (Sony Music)
Paano
Letter Day Story (Sony Music)
Jeepney Love Story
Yeng Constantino (Star Recording)
Lagi Kiss Jane (Sony Music)
The Temper Trap (Glassnote) The Click Five (Warner) Nelly Furtado (Geffen)
Justin Bieber (Island Def Jam) Taio Cruz featuring Kylie Minogue & Travis McCoy (Island)
Poison
Nicole Scherzinger (Interscope)
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Flights of Fancy
Always With You Libera (EMI Classics)
The Kinks (Pye)
Paperback Writer The Beatles (Apple)
Rolling Stones (London) Blondie (Chrysalis) T-Rex (Demon)
Barry White (20th Century)
Eternal Flame The Bangles (CBS)
Don’t Worry Be Happy Bobby McFerrin (EMI)
>> 7
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>> 9
>> 10
JUNIOR JETSETTER
J A ZZ CLUB
TINSELTOWN
FLITE LITE
Head-bopping beats by Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Selena Gomez are in store for young passengers on the Junior Jetsetter channel.
Chill out with finger-snapping, hipswaying jazz hits by Stacey Kent, Harry Connick, Jr., and Sarah Vaughan.
Experience Broadway beats in the sky from classic musicals like Fiddler on the Roof Cabaret, and Burlesque. Think bright lights, big city, and all that jazz.
Fly right on Flite Lite with the cool tunes of Jimmy Chan, Andy Findon, and The Sunset Lounge Orchestra.
taylor swift
Stacey kent
The Best Thing About Me Is You Ricky Martin feat. Joss Stone (Sony)
Goldfinger David “Fathead” Newman (High Note)
One Love Puss In Boots (Shrek) (Dreamworks)
Midnight Blue Kenny Burrell (Blue Note)
Wooly Bully The Great Gonzo, Rizzo the Rat and Fozzie Bear (Jim Henson/BMG)
The Shadow of Your Smile Oscar Peteson (Verve)
The Big Honey Hunt Stan and Jan Berenstein (Harper) Lovely, Love My Family The Roots (Nickelodeon) One Time Justin Bieber (EMI) If I Didn’t Have You Sulley & Mike (Monsters Inc.) (Disney/Pixar)
Puffling in a Pickle Read by Christopher Timothy (Penguin) Party in the USA Miley Cyrus (Hollywood Records)
Words Can’t Describe Sarah Vaughan (Emarcy)
connie fisher
Welcome To Burlesque (From Burlesque”) Cher All That Jazz (From “Chicago) Bebe Neuwirth & Company (RCA)
Angel of Music (From “Phantom of the Opera”) Megan Kelly & Claire Moore (Union Square) If I Was A Rich Man (From “Fiddler on the Roof”) Topol (Universal)
Sambop Canonball Adderley (Capitol)
I Know Him So Well (From “Chess”) Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson (Universal)
I Wish I Could Go Travelling Again Stacey Kent (Blue Note)
A Woman In Love (From “Guys and Dolls”) Gregg Edelmann and Emily Loesser (Union Square)
Where Can I Go Without You Keith Jarrett & Charlie Haden (ECM)
Seasons of Love (From “Rent”) Original Cast (Universal)
Money Money (From “Cabaret”) I’ve Discovered That I Love You Charles Aznavour & Rachelle Ferrell with Jonathan Price & Maria Friedman (Union Square) the Clayton Hamilton Orchestra (Capitol What Is This Feeling? (From “Wicked”) Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel (Universal) Like A Prayer (From “Glee”) Original Cast (Columbia)
A Year Without Rain Selena Gomez and the Scene (Disney)
Everything Happens To Me Houston Person (32 Jazz)
Angel Akon (Konvict/Universal Motown)
Misty Erroll Garner (UCJ)
Mine Taylor Swift (Big Machine)
Watermelon Man Herbie Hancock (Blue Note)
Don’t Stop Believin’ The Glee Cast (EMI)
The Look of Love Diana Krall (Verve)
Firework Katy Perry (Capitol)
Why Can’t We Live Together Kyle Eastwood feat. Diana King (Sony)
The Magic Finger Read by Roald Dahl (Harper Collins)
(USM Junior)
I’m Beginning To See The Light Original Broadway Cast (Ghostlight) Dee Dee Bridgewater with The Hollywood Tomorrow (From “Annie”) Bowl Orchestra (Phillips) Andrea McArdle (Arista) The Way You Look Tonight The Best of Times Harry Connick Jnr. (Sony Music) (From “La Cage Aux Folles”)
How Do You Do? Lena Horne and Grover (Sony Wonder)
Don’t Explain Dexter Gordon (JazzFM)
Do The Owl The Wiggles & Steve Irwin
Just The Way You Are Bruno Mars (Elektra)
Sacrifice Various Artists (EQ Music) (Everything I Do) I Do It For You Gheorghe Zamfir (Virgin)
Everything’s Coming Up Roses (from “Gypsy) Get Here Ethel Merman (Arista)
Smooth Operator Mongo Santamaria (UCJ)
Jazz)
James galway
Whistle Down The Wind (From “Whistle Down The Wind”) Andrea Ross (Decca) Adagio for Tron (From “Tron Legacy”) Daft Punk (Disney)
Erwin Keiles (Time Music International) Nobody Does It Better Michael Lington (Rendezvous Music) Love Takes Time Various Artists (EW) More Than Words Various Artists (Warner) Runaway Michel Bestrin (Mastertech Pty Ltd) How Am I Supposed To Live Without You The Moods Unlimited Orchestra (St. Clair Entertainment Group Inc.)
Feelings Acker Bilk (SNS Production) Endless Love The Gary Tesca Orchestra (Mirage) Have I Told You Lately Richard Clayderman (Snapper Music) Time After Time Various Artists (Ivory Records)
I Dreamed A Dream (From “Les Miserables”) My Cherie Amour Aretha Franklin (Arista) And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going (From “Dreamgirls”) Jennifer Holliday (Arista) Legally Blonde (From “Legally Blonde”)
George Hearn (Arista)
Peggy Sue (From “Buddy”) Dominic Curtis (JAY) We Will Rock You (from “We Will Rock You”) Company (Union Square) America (From “West Side Story”) Rebecca Trehearn, Melanie Marshall and Company (Universal Classics and Jazz) Can You Feel The Love Tonight (From “The Lion King”) Original Broadway Cast (EMI) I Could Have Danced All Night (From “My Fair Lady”) Connie Fisher (The Really Useful Group)
James Galway (RCA)
Take Me Home Country Road Various Artists (EQ Music) Somebody Various Artists (EQ Music) You Are Not Alone The Sunset Lounge Orchestra (EQ Music) Up Where We Belong Joaquim Sanchez & Pipes Of The Enamorates (Virgin) Jesus To A Child Various Artists (EQ Music) Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head Francis Purcell (Joyworld Music) I Started A Joke Jimmy Chan (Capitol) Hero Andy Findon (Virgin) Just When I Needed You Most Various Artists (EQ Music)
Can’t Help Falling In Love (From “Viva Elvis!”) Original Cast (Sony)
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CLASSIC COLLECTION
J A M M I N ’ I N JAPAN
ORIENT EXPRESS
SEOUL GROOVES
Relive the days of Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven, with present-day renditions on the Classic Collection channel.
Start turning Japanese with the latest in J-pop music. Jammin’ in Japan features songs by NEWS, AKB48, and Dreams Come True.
Hop aboard this month's Orient Express, and get a slice of popular Canto-pop beats that are hitting the airwaves.
Flights of Fancy gives you a mix of the latest K-pop grooves. Tune into songs like, “I’ll be back,” “Running & Running,” and “High Fly.”
Daniel barenboim
Symphony No.6 in F major – “Pastoral” - Allegretto
Beethoven (Channel Classics), Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer
Quel Buon Pastor Son Io (From “La Morte D’Abel Figura Di Quella Del Nostro Redentore”)
Antonio Caldara (Decca), Cecilia Bartolli (soprano), Wiener Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
S ymphony No.7 in E mi no r, IV: Nachtmusik, II: Andante
Mahler (WCJ), Staatskapelle Berlin, Daniel Barenboim
Minuet
Boccherini (Naxos), Capella Istropolitana
Arabesques
Debussy (EMI Classics), Simon Trpčeski (piano)
Concerto in E Major - Allegro
Bach (Channel Classics), Rachel Podger (violin), Brecon Baroque
Che Gelida Manina (From “La Boheme”) P u c c i n i ( S o n y C l a s s i c a l ) , Vittorio Grigolo (tenor), Orchestra del Teatro
Piano Sonata No.8 in A minor – Andante Cantabile Con Espressione
Mozart (Deutche Grammophon), Hélène Grimaud (piano)
Hor Ch’é Tempo Di Dormire
Tarquino Merula (Deutsche Grammophon), Magdalena Kožená (mezzo-soprano), Private Musicke, Pierre Pitzl
Violin Concerto in D Major – II: Canzonetta:Andante
Tchaikovsky (Decca), Janine Jansen (violin), Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Harding
Morning (from “Peer Gynt”)
Grieg (BMG), Polish Radio Symphony, Tadeusz Wojciechowski
Les Chasseresses (from “Sylvia”)
Delibes (Classic FM), Razumovsky Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogralia
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OUTBOUND WORLD BUSINESS SPECIAL EDITION February 2011
MIKE & MOLLY Episode: First Date
This program investigates key trends in politics, industry, entertainment and fashion. From discovering the best high-end bars in London or investigating the risk and rewards of investing in Iran, World Business Special edition is the ultimate source of global business trends.
When Molly gets a cold before her first date with Mike, she takes some cold medication to help her feel better…with disastrous results.
WALL STREET JOURNAL TECH WATCH January 2011
THE BIG BANG THEORY Episode: The Adhesive Duck Deficiency
This program looks at the latest technology applications and cutting-edge innovations and offers insight into the advances that are transforming the industry. It also includes interviews with the most influential players in technology and regular updates on new multimedia products and integrated devices.
With the rest of the gang off on a desert camping trip to view the Leonid meteor shower, Sheldon must play hero after Penny slips in the tub and dislocates her shoulder.
JUST FOR LAUGHS Season 9 Episode 17
Be amused with these hidden camera gags performed on the street, in the shopping malls, all around town and in the countryside. For all ages and funny-bones alike!
INBOUND ASIAN AIR SAFARI Episode: Cebu
A visit to Cebu always yields a gastronomic experience. But aside from its famous roast pig, Cebu is a melting pot of culture, arts and religion. Capt. Joy visits a 150 year old house, a furniture designer and an eco-friendly resort.
FOR AVOD* ASIAN AIR SAFARI Episode: Legazpi
It's so much more than just travel. It's also all about discovery and adventure. In this current episode, the Philippine's pride, Mayon Volcano, welcomes our host in this trip to Legaspi City. Capt. Joy is met with warm hospitality as he rediscovers this fascinating city. In a nearby island Masbate, he tries his luck while diving in its unfamiliar waters in search of whale sharks and manta rays.
ASIAN AIR SAFARI Episode: Shanghai
Asian air safari: Episode: Melbourne
Asian air safari: Episode: Sydney
WALL STREET JOURNAL TECH WATCH
Shanghai is a city soaring with transformation. It is a place enriched by the past and fortified by history and yet it is a city ahead of its time. Capt. Joy takes the Gulfstream 150 to visit this interesting city which is divided into 2 parts—culture and architecture and Shanghai's busy business
Australia has become a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. In Melbourne, people are more relaxed and they enjoy living their lives in a quiet and simple way. They have a deep respect for their culture and land they call their home. Watch how Capt. Joy meets an actual aborigine who explains to him Australia’s rich customs.
After seeing Melbourne’s laid-back charm, Captain Joy experiences a more fast-paced lifestyle in Sydney. Known as the Harbour City, the different parts of the city merge toward the harbor side where “Sydneysiders” are seen rushing to go from one place to another.
This program looks at the latest technology applications and cutting-edge innovations and offers insight into the advances that are transforming the industry. It also includes interviews with the most influential players in the technology sector and regular updates on new multimedia products and integrated devices.
* Additional titles available on Digital IFE-equipped aircraft with AVOD
OUTBOUND WORLD BUSINESS SPECIAL EDITION February 2011
MIKE & MOLLY Episode: First Date
This program investigates key trends in politics, industry, entertainment and fashion. From discovering the best high-end bars in London or investigating the risk and rewards of investing in Iran, World Business Special edition is the ultimate source of global business trends.
When Molly gets a cold before her first date with Mike, she takes some cold medication to help her feel better…with disastrous results.
WALL STREET JOURNAL TECH WATCH January 2011
THE BIG BANG THEORY Episode: The Adhesive Duck Deficiency
This program looks at the latest technology applications and cutting-edge innovations and offers insight into the advances that are transforming the industry. It also includes interviews with the most influential players in technology and regular updates on new multimedia products and integrated devices.
With the rest of the gang off on a desert camping trip to view the Leonid meteor shower, Sheldon must play hero after Penny slips in the tub and dislocates her shoulder.
JUST FOR LAUGHS Season 9 Episode 17
Be amused with these hidden camera gags performed on the street, in the shopping malls, all around town and in the countryside. For all ages and funny-bones alike!
INBOUND ASIAN AIR SAFARI Episode: Cebu
A visit to Cebu always yields a gastronomic experience. But aside from its famous roast pig, Cebu is a melting pot of culture, arts and religion. Capt. Joy visits a 150 year old house, a furniture designer and an eco-friendly resort.
FOR AVOD* ASIAN AIR SAFARI Episode: Legazpi
It's so much more than just travel. It's also all about discovery and adventure. In this current episode, the Philippine's pride, Mayon Volcano, welcomes our host in this trip to Legaspi City. Capt. Joy is met with warm hospitality as he rediscovers this fascinating city. In a nearby island Masbate, he tries his luck while diving in its unfamiliar waters in search of whale sharks and manta rays.
ASIAN AIR SAFARI Episode: Shanghai
Asian air safari: Episode: Melbourne
Asian air safari: Episode: Sydney
WALL STREET JOURNAL TECH WATCH
Shanghai is a city soaring with transformation. It is a place enriched by the past and fortified by history and yet it is a city ahead of its time. Capt. Joy takes the Gulfstream 150 to visit this interesting city which is divided into 2 parts—culture and architecture and Shanghai's busy business
Australia has become a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. In Melbourne, people are more relaxed and they enjoy living their lives in a quiet and simple way. They have a deep respect for their culture and land they call their home. Watch how Capt. Joy meets an actual aborigine who explains to him Australia’s rich customs.
After seeing Melbourne’s laid-back charm, Captain Joy experiences a more fast-paced lifestyle in Sydney. Known as the Harbour City, the different parts of the city merge toward the harbor side where “Sydneysiders” are seen rushing to go from one place to another.
This program looks at the latest technology applications and cutting-edge innovations and offers insight into the advances that are transforming the industry. It also includes interviews with the most influential players in the technology sector and regular updates on new multimedia products and integrated devices.
* Additional titles available on Digital IFE-equipped aircraft with AVOD
GAMES FOR FULL CABIN AVOD*
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in-flight TETRIS
>> Use the block pieces to fill most of
the pit, leaving only a one-column gap. Reserve this for the straight piece for heavy scoring.
>> Don't start at an advance level. Your
cumulative score will be higher if you start with the lowest difficulty and work your way up.
>> Try to keep the blocks to the lower
head-to-head chess Match wits with either the computer or another passenger - even if you are sitting at opposite ends of the cabin - in this multiplayer rendition of one of the world's best-known games, chess!
half of the pit. Letting them rise any higher is risky.
>> Always take a break from playing The object of this game is to keep the blocks from piling up to the top of the playing field. Sounds easy? Well, it could be if you know how to effectively move and rotate the colored blocks as they fall.
after a few rounds or so. Ths should help you avoid the so-called "Tetris Effect" or involuntary seeing Tetris combinations in your head even when you are not playing. Good luck!
bejeweled Catch some fast and furious gemmatching fun in this colorful puzzle game. Just click on two adjacent gems to swap them and make sets of three to score. This colorful game has four great modes to suit all players.
in-flight sudoku
BOOKWORM
invasion
Link letters and create words to feed the hungry Bookworm. With thousands of words to form, it's a new game each time you play. No matter your skills level, you'll enjoy this vocabulariffic puzzle.
Hop on board your fighter spacecraft equipped with high-tech weapons and fight biomechanical aliens threatening to destroy the Earth. This challenging game has four difficulty levels.
Sudoku presents quite a challenge and is sure to satisfy puzzle lovers. Before you get hooked on the addicting numbers game, did you know that:
>> >> KLONDIKE Solitaire Klondike Solitaire is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular solitaire card game and is also one of the most difficult variations to play. Amazingly challenging and addicting, you will play for hours.
in-flight trivia challenge Take advantage of quiz show mania with this cabin-wide multiplayer trivia game. Passengers can compete with each other to determine who the real trivia master is.
* Available in B747 (RP-C7471 / RP-C7472 / RP-C7473 / RP-C7475) and B777
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The Sudoku was believed to be designed by American architect Howard Garns, whose first number puzzle game was published in 1979 under the name "Number Place". The Game first appeared in Japan in early 1980's and has since been a hit. It was given the name Sudoku which means "The digits must remain single". In 2005, two game shows dedicated to Sudoku aired on television: Sky One's Sudoku Live and BBC's SUDO-Q. Italy, Czech Republic amd India have all played host to the annual World Sudoku Championship, which started in 2006. 2009's championship was held in Slovakia. Two students from the Philippines dominated the 2009 Asia-Pacific Sudoku Tournament held recently in Thailand, John Robert Valcos and Sarah Jane Cua.