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s this in Cebu?” This is the common response that I get whenever I would show images (such as the two photos on this page) from my mobile phone of Cebu’s latest hip spots. Why not? Just because Cebu is a provincial city doesn’t mean it can’t come up with something sophisticated and creative. On the contrary, there are many places in provincial cities and towns that have a unique character. By the way, Mabuhay is the first one to publish these places on a national and international scale. Anyway, on our cover is a boutique hotel called House of Cebu owned by a well-traveled couple, Detlef and May Ernst. Detlef is a successful, low-key German steel businessman while May is a Filipina who is an accomplished chef and one of those born with a natural, artistic talent (her husband gallantly attributes the hotel’s design to her). There are many new hotels now that are labeled “hip” or “modern” but they all look the same—a lot of dazzle but no character. Technically, their hotel embodies the current fad in Europe, especially in Germany, called “industrial glam.” But when you take out the mumbo-jumbo of terminology, it is a place where you would see unfinished cement floors and walls brightened with colorful artworks, armchairs, draperies, curtains, and knick-knacks. These are elements that don’t seem to match but it works—creating a place that is not contrived, cozy, and playful. The other new spot that we are featuring is the Alliance Française de Cebu’s La Maison Rose that only opened last month. It’s an old pink house located beside Cebu’s Mormon Church, which was renovated by French designer Delphine de Lorme into a colorful, Oriental place that now offers You definitely won’t be bored with the French-language lessons, promotes French wines, and serves dinner. We bohemian guestroom at the House of Cebu that even comes with a “date” painted on a were treated to an intimate dinner mural on a wall done by a Filipino artist. preview and I invited a few of Cebu’s luminaries—Kenneth Cobonpue, Jay Aldeguer, and Kaye Luym—to join me. Kenneth and Jay both said that the way this old house has been transformed would up the ante and encourage others to do the same. The lounge area of Alliance Française reflects the decadent days of Shanghai mixed with other oriental touches such as an old Filipino shell window that now serves as a tabletop.
Well said, indeed. I hope that these two creative places will also inspire you.
Simeon S. Ventura, Jr. Editor-in-chief
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BBQs, noodle markets, and lots of drinks await for attendants of Sydney’s annual Crave International Food Festival
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34 100 Years of H’wood Glam The Beverly Hills Hotel is going, going... glamorously strong
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Camping in style in Sumilon
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The CNN anchor shares her thoughts about the Philippines
76 Paddles Up!
78 Date a Girl Who Travels
ERRATUM: On our June 2012 issue, Erwin Lim should have been credited for the photos of the Tubbataha Reef on page 6 and the whale shark on page 20
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A lobby of cool knicknacks in one of Cebu’s new hot spots, House of Cebu. Model: Rogelie Catacutan. Photo by Francisco Guerrero.
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A gastronomic and nature tripping guide
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CONTRIBUTORS
FLASH PARKER is a photojournalist from
ROBIN ESROCK is a travel writer and a host
LEN MANRIQUEZ is very much interested
Ontario, Canada. He was nominated for a PATA
in Travel Channel and National Geographic’s
about the world and the people living in it.
Gold Award for destination journalism, and his
“Word Travels.” His works have been published
She enjoys the opportunity to discover life in
works have been featured in Asian Geographic,
in newspapers worldwide, and he is currently
the places she travels. On page 52, she goes
Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler, and
writing his first book, The Great Canadian
on a filling food trip in Bacolod and heads to
Reader’s Digest. On page 28, he looks beyond
Bucket List. Based in Vancouver, he reveals 10
its waterfalls and white-sand beaches to burn
Guam’s Japanese influences and discovers
of the city’s best neighborhoods on page 36
off the calories. She says: My favorite travel
stunning beauty in its cultural and natural
and shows us why his hometown is hailed as
souvenir is a postcard.
attractions. He says: My favorite travel souvenir
one of the world’s most livable. He says: My
is my girlfriend. I picked her up in Korea in 2008
favorite travel souvenir is twisted, but that’s
and haven’t lost her since! www.flashparker.com
why I love my authentic kangaroo scrotum bottle opener from Australia. www.robinesrock.com
MICHELLE WILDING is an award-winning
XAVIER TOBY is a comedian and writer. Catch
Australian freelance journalist who loves all
his show Binge Thinking at the Edinburgh
things creative. If she’s not writing, snapping
Fringe Festival from August 2 to 27 and at the
away, or producing feature videos for online and
Hong Kong Comedy Festival on September 10.
print publications, you’ll catch her traveling the
On page 46, he tells us what Melbourne has
world and sampling fried tarantula legs. On page
that Sydney doesn’t, from quality cheap eats
42, she joins in the Sydney-versus-Melbourne
to its eclectic art scene. He says: My favorite
rivalry and gives us her take on why the former,
travel souvenir is a camel bone key-ring given
with its beautiful Bondi Beach and busy nightlife,
to me by an Egyptian immigrant who is a fully
is the place to be. She says: My favorite travel
qualified engineer, but cannot find work in that
souvenir is a t-shirt painted by a dolphin
field, so is currently employed as a cleaner.
named Zeus in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Also,
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WHAT’S UP
PHILIPPINES
ONE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP AUGUST 31 SMART ARANETA COLISEUM, QUEZON CITY
It’s fist against fist in Asia’s largest and most prestigious mixed martial arts event as Filipino martial artists compete against international MMA superstars. ONE Fighting Championship will broadcast to over 28 countries all over Asia, the birthplace and home of martial arts for the last 5,000 years. www.onefc.com
TSINELAS FESTIVAL AUGUST 25 GAPAN CITY, NUEVA ECIJA
Get down and dirty this August with a martial arts competition, a festival involving flipflops, and an art fest in the middle of a blistering desert.
Gapan City, dubbed the “Slipper Capital of the North,” celebrates its cityhood with various festivities, including street dancing and a quirky parade of floats decked with seven-foot giant flip-flops. Don’t leave your feet bare and drop by the city’s famous flipflops bazaar. www.cityofgapan.gov.ph
AUSTRALIA
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AUGUST 2–19 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Go on a film viewing spree in one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals. The annual event will screen over 400 films from 50 different countries, featuring a colorful range of styles, directors, and genres. www.miff.com.au
In the Burning Man festival, Black Rock Desert’s bare plains are dotted with strange art installations such as this steampunk-style treehouse.
USA
THE BURNING MAN AUGUST 27–SEPTEMBER 3 BLACK ROCK DESERT, NEVADA, UNITED STATES
Each year, 50,000 people congregate in Nevada’s scorching hot Black Rock Desert for the Burning Man, a week-long art festival that features large-scale art installations, theme camps, and outrageous costumes. After the week is over, participants burn their art and strip the place clean of the festival, as though nothing had happened. www.burningman.com
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S SALTIMBANCO AUGUST 9–19
SM MALL OF ASIA, PASAY CITY World-renowned entertainment company Cirque du Soleil returns to Manila to perform their signature show, Saltimbanco. With daredevil acrobatics like adagios, Russian swings, and duo trapezes amid an outof-this-world set design, this 1992 classic will have you feeling like living in a colorful dream. www.cirquedusoleil.com
SMASHING PUMPKINS CONCERT AUGUST 7 SMART ARANETA COLISEUM, QUEZON CITY
After a long wait, the Smashing Pumpkins, one of the world’s most iconic alternative rock bands, will perform for the first time in Manila. Belt out to popular anthems such as “Tonight, Tonight,” “Today,” and “1979.” www.smashingpumpkins.com
CANADA
WORLD ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL AUGUST 17–19 SOUTH ALGONQUIN, ONTARIO, CANADA
Get your rave on in Canada’s brightest, liveliest, and grooviest music festival. Formerly known as the World Trance Festival, the World Electronic Music Festival is a three-day electronic music event that features over 200 international acts. www.wemf.com
JAPAN
SUMMER SONIC FESTIVAL AUGUST 18–19 OSAKA AND CHIBA, JAPAN
Rock it out live with around 60,000 attendees in this two-day rock music festival, which features some of the best local and international acts. This year’s lineup includes Green Day, Rihanna, New Order, Azealia Banks, Garbage, Death Cab for a Cutie, and Foster the People, among others. www.summersonic.com
TRAVEL LOG
Sing, Angel of Music, Sing! At long last, The Phantom of the Opera is here, and prepare to be lured into Erik’s lair. Be ready for breathtaking high E’s and some of the most beautiful songs in the world of musical theater. Based on Gaston Leroux’s novel Le Fantome De L’Opera, the US$5.6-billion-grossing Phantom has been seen by over 130 million people worldwide in more than 27 countries. The Andrew Lloyd Webber hit musical, which celebrated its 25th year in October 2011, will go on stage from Aug. 25-Sept. 30, 2012, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Produced in Manila by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises, Hi-Definition Radio Inc., and Concertus, in association with The Really Useful Group, The Phantom of the Opera is presented by Smart Infinity and Citibank, in association with Philippine Airlines. Tickets are available at Ticketworld; +632 891 9999; www.ticketworld.com.ph
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CEBU.
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Afraid of Flying? Say goodbye to your fear of flying with the "Flight App VALK," a mobile tool for iPhone, iPad, and Android users. Designed by the VALK Foundation to help relax passengers before and during flights, it informs users about aerodynamics, flight safety and turbulence, sounds and sensations during departure, flight and landing. Practical audio exercises help lower flight stress. A special panic button, with audio and written aids to decrease the stress level, is also available. Once downloaded, the program does not require Internet connection in the air. www.valk. org/uk/index_uk.html
Cirque de SOLeiL’S SaLtimbanCO in maniLa A night of thrilling artistry awaits everyone in Saltimbanco, the vibrant signature production of international entertainment group Cirque du Soleil. Saltimbanco is their longest-running touring show with a cast of 50 high-caliber artists hailing from 20 countries. It is inspired by the urban fabric of the metropolis and its colorful inhabitants. Decidedly baroque in design, the show’s eclectic cast draws spectators into a fanciful world of breathtaking acrobatics. Shows run from Aug. 9 to 19, 2012 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Ticket prices start at Php1,200. For ticket inquiries, call Hoopla at +63 2 320 9111.
burn, baby, burn!
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Surprise, Surprise! Diamond Hotel Philippines offers the Diamond Dream Deals Room Package that includes superior-room accommodations and buffet breakfast for two at Corniche. But the excitement starts when you check in. Guests are entitled to pick one prize where they instantly get a chance to win freebies, such as accommodations, buffet lunch for six at Corniche, Teppanyaki buffet for four at Yurakuen, and other gift certificates. Rates start at Php5,500. Promo is valid until Aug. 31, 2012. Roxas Blvd. corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Ermita, Manila; +632 528 3000; www.diamondhotel.com
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ErnEst’s Picks
Mabuhay’s resident food writer, Chef Ernest Gala, savors his favorite rainy day comfort food—the arroz caldo (rice porridge).
The Lobby, Peninsula Manila (Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, Makati City; +632 887 2888). Nothing beats the arroz caldo at the Pen with its hearty and evenly balanced flavor. Each spoonful leaves a lasting impression, with the ginger perfectly infused in this delicious dish. Runners-up: Whistlestop Restaurant and Bar (28 Jupiter St., Bel-Air Village, Makati City; +632 896 1989). Arroz caldo is one of the most sought-after dishes in its menu. Its savory and robust flavor is delicious, with the chicken
and aromatic broth nourishing your body after a long day. Via Mare (Ground Level, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City; +632 757 4020). Consistent, smooth, and with an emphasis on clean flavors, Via Mare’s healthy porridge is a star dish in the menu. With generous portions, this tummyfilling dish is worth the visit.
Porridge Across the Cultures FILIPINO LUGAW
SPANISH ARROZ CALDO
MANDARIN BENGALI ZHOU KONJI JAOU
JAPANESE OKAYU
PORTUGUESE CANJA
Dining ETiquETTE: Before you scoop that last spoonful of arroz caldo or any soup from your bowl, make sure that you do it the proper way. Tilt your bowl away from you and scoop the residue outwards. Ernest studied in various culinary schools, such as the Italian Institute for Advanced Culinary & Pastry Arts in Calebria, Italy; Le Moulin de Mougins Alain Llorca, Cannes, France; École Ritz Escoffier in Paris Ritz Hotel, and École Lenôtre Pattiserie, Plaisir Cedex, France; and at the Thai Cooking School, Oriental Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
All chic, All Filipino
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C ag aya n d e O r O :
A Rising Star
Cagayan de Oro ranks as the most competitive city among the growth centers outside the National Capital Region, according to the 2009 Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project of the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center. One of the leaders in the development of CDO's uptown area is Pueblo de Oro, a 360-hectare mixed-use township project, master-planned by renowned urban planners Louis Berger International. Residents of the Pueblo de Oro Township are able to work, go to school and church, and shop only minutes from their own homes and the township. From food to real estate, prices here are relatively lower than those of Manila, other parts of Luzon, or Cebu.
The south turns even more stylish as Acacia Hotel Manila offers their luxurious amenities to businessmen and travelers. Acacia sets the bar high for hotels in the south with its modern approach to design: prints, vibrant colors, and statement artworks adorn the public areas giving the property a minimalist but edgy look. 5400 East Asia Drive corner Commerce Avenue, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City; +632 720 2000 or +632 588 5888; www. acaciahotelsmanila.com
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All Pigs Go to Heaven
A Fun, Flipping Time at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu Forgot your flip-flops? Fret not because Marco Polo throws in a free pair of Havaianas for you when you avail their Weekender Package. Travelers can unwind in a deluxe room, snazzy up with welcome drinks at Blu Bar & Grill, and enjoy a 4 p.m. checkout. You can also use the shuttle service to major malls, while kids can get an Explorer bag with goodies. The package is applicable from Fridays to Sundays until Nov. 30, 2012. Rates start at Php3,985. Cebu Veterans Drive, Nivel Hills, Apas, Cebu City; +63 32 253 1111; www.marcopolohotels.com
A Tricycle with an iPod Dock! Internationally awarded furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue has taken the tricycle to a whole new level in terms of style and craftsmanship. Last March, Cobonpue unveiled the Eclipse, a modern version of the humble three-wheeler that uses the bicycle spokes as a design metaphor. Its unexpected luxuries include an iPod docking base, speakers, cup holders, cooling fan, and fully closable panels. Kenneth Cobonpue Asia—3A General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City; +63 32 233 4045; www.kennethcobonpue.com
Anthony Bourdain with Zubuchon creator Joel Binamira, known in the blogging world as Marketman.
Certainly so, if all roast pigs taste as good as Zubuchon lechon. Hailed by worldrenowned TV host and chef Anthony Bourdain as "the best pig...ever," the Zubuchon has a crisp skin and tender meat that’s evenly flavored with earthy spices. The secret lies in the way it’s cooked: homegrown pigs are stuffed with all-natural herbs and spices then slowly (no shortcuts here) roasted on bamboo poles over charcoal. www.facebook.com/pages/ Zubuchon
Waterfront’s New Look Looks like someone had a makeover. Waterfront Cebu City shows off its lobby’s chic new look. The new design offers a fresh and younger feel. Separate canopies and entrances have been built for the hotel, casino, and convention areas. Guests are guaranteed a better check-in experience, a more spacious concierge counter and a wider front desk that will cater exclusively to individual travelers. Brand new communications and IT gadgets are also available to ensure the smooth reception of guests. Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City; +63 32 232 6888; www.waterfronthotels.com.ph Photo by Paco Guerrero
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Zubuchon is flavored with more than 12 herbs and spices. Its skin is punctured all over and sprayed with coconut water, resulting in crispy, brown skin. Photo by
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IN THE NEWS Our Islands
BORACAY wINs TwO ‘TRAvEl + lEIsURE’ AwARds Readers of Travel + Leisure voted Boracay as this year’s World’s Best Island for the magazine’s annual World’s Best Awards. Following Boracay on the list are popular island getaways like Bali, the Galapagos, Santorini in Greece, and the Great Barrier Reef Islands. Discovery Shores in Boracay, meanwhile, ranked 5th in the magazine’s World’s Best Hotels, beating heavyweights such as The Peninsula in Bangkok and the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Hawaii, among others.
for six months.” “The Filipinos combined the best of [Chinese, Thai, and Japanese food] with Spanish technique. The Spanish left behind adobo and cooking in vinegar—techniques that, applied to tropical Asian ingredients, are miraculous,” he told Today.com. ONCE AGAIN THE sTAIRwAY TO HEAvEN The famous Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras are no longer included in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in Danger, thanks to the UN agency’s US$153,200 aid to help conserve the rice terraces. About 50 percent of the collapsed areas have now been restored. THE NEXT BIG THING Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmerman theorizes that Filipino food “will be what we will have been talking about
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PAlAwAN’s ARIARA IN BRITIsH vOGUE With hundreds of acres of coral reefs, 600 meters of white sand, and beach cottages with uninterrupted views of the sea, it’s only fitting that Ariara in Palawan is one of British Vogue’s top vacation sites. According to the article, the private tropical island “will house you and your guests along a stunning beach so that you truly feel that you’ve found your corner of the world.” PINAY PIROUETTEs TO FIRsT PRIZE Candice Adea, Ballet Philippines’ principal dancer,
won First Prize in the Senior Women’s Division at the Helsinki International Ballet Competition, one of the world’s most prestigious ballet competitions. Adea, the first Filipino to be awarded First Prize in a top-tier international ballet competition, trumped 69 dancers from 28 countries.
Goodbye, Dolphy
BANQUET FIT FOR A QUEEN In celebration of Philippine–Spain Friendship Week, Queen Sofia of Spain made a five-day visit to the Philippines and graced a banquet at the Malacañang Palace, hosted by President Noynoy Aquino. “I had a wonderful time. Very wonderful people, so friendly. Really it’s been a big experience for me,” Queen Sofia was quoted as saying.
It’s a sad farewell to the Philippines’ “King of Comedy,” the actor fondly called Dolphy by many generations of Filipinos, who passed away at the age of 83 due to multiple organ failure and complications from pneumonia. The vaudeville dancer-turned-comedian starred in over 200 movies, often portraying odd, funny characters.
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to Reuters. Economic growth in China and other markets increased the number of millionaires across the Asia-Pacific region by 1.6 percent, allowing Asia to jump past North America as home to more millionaires.
TRAVEL MAKES yOu SExy
Ever wondered why you find those backpackers so sexy? A survey on 880 Australian singles showed that travel increases sex appeal. The poll by tour operator Intrepid Travel found that 55 percent of respondents were attracted to those who listed “travel” as an interest. The reason, according to Intrepid Travel, is that it makes them seem open-minded and adventurous.
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GREAT WALL OPENS NEW SECTIONS Even one of the world’s largest man-made structures, just recently discovered to be two and a half times longer than previously thought, can be overcrowded. In response to the growing demand of tourism, two new sections of the Great Wall—Huanghuacheng and Hefangkou—will be open to the public. Authorities have yet to announce the date, though.
SuN-POWERED fLIGhT An intercontinental flight might no longer be a stunner today, but with a solar-powered aircraft, it’s a milestone. June 5, 2012, marked the world’s first intercontinental trip by a solar-powered plane. The 12,000-solar-cell-powered aircraft, dubbed the “Solar Impulse,” took off from Madrid and landed in Morocco after a 19-hour flight. ASIA’S MuLTIPLyING MILLIONAIRES Plummeting economies pulled the world’s rich along with them, and for the first time, a fastergrowing Asia has more millionaires than North America, according
MOVE OVER, 3D 3D is trendy, but today, entertainment companies are popularizing a new system known as 4D. Imagine movie theater seats heaving back and forth in a film’s earthquake scene, or smelling gunpowder smoke as a villain fires a pistol. CJ Group, South Korea’s largest multiplex cinema chain, is finalizing a deal to build 400 4D theaters in the United States in the next 5 years.
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RAS AL KHAIMAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Getting stranded in a desert has never been this chic. In the Al Wadi Nature Reserve, 133 woodplatform tents look like nomadic dwellings, but none are designed to be movable. Each tent is about 1,700 to 2,700 square feet, decked with silk upholstery, a tub and rain shower, a private sundeck, a pool, and in-house Wi-Fi. Opt for butler-staffed private barbeques or eat out in restaurants. Price: $4,080/three nights.
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MIRANO, ITALY Imagine two massive canvas tents with Venetianinspired interiors right smack in the middle of a verdant four-acre meadow. This is Canonici di San Marco, complete with four-poster beds, Murano crystal tablewear, mirrored armoires, antiques, and aluminum tubs. After an excursion by bike or by boat along the charming Brenta River, toast with a complimentary bottle of chilled Prosecco on your private deck. Price: $500–$582/three nights.
ROUGHING IT, RITZ STYLE
TOFINO, VANCOUVER ISLAND, CANADA A seaplane flies you 178 miles to Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, an encampment hidden deep within a forest. Select from 24 candle-lit tents bedecked with Oriental carpets, cast-iron wood-burning stoves, and log beds set amid a river valley. Enjoy five-course dinners with wine pairings, and then go smooching with your lover in the safety of your shelter while black bears tussle outside. Price: $9,400-$10,886/three nights.
SAFARI CHIC
SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE, KENYA The accommodations at Sasaab Samburu look like a set from a safari movie, and why shouldn’t they when its Kenyan founder previously trained animals in Hollywood? Each thatched-roof tent is 1,000 square feet, with wooden campaign furniture, Moroccan weavings, and four-poster beds. Take a dip in the plunge pool while zebras, giraffes, and ostriches spy on you. Price: $3,270–$4,020/three nights.
BEACHSIDE BLISS
CALAGUAS ISLANDS, PHILIPPINES Calaguas Eco Tours starts with a two-hour boat ride to the Calaguas Islands where snacks and beverages are served on-board. On the island proper, beachside tents come stocked with beds, bathrobes, and various amenities like peppermint soaps and rattan fans. Have a candlelit dinner by the beach, then skip to the al-fresco cocktail bar. Price: $1,080/three nights.
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LET’S HOPE THIS ONE’S UNSINKABLE Riding on a massive Titanic replica named The Titanic II might give you a bad case of nostalgia, but it might soon be possible. Clive Palmer, an Australian mining billionaire, is planning to build another Titanic, complete with 840 rooms and nine decks just like its predecessor. The boat will have the same dimensions as the Titanic, but will have “stateof-the-art engineering” so it will never sink again.
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MORE THAN FIFTEEN MINUTES FAMOUS
PHILIPPINES AUGUST 7–15, 1999
The Philippines participates in the 20th Southeast Asian Games, held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. The country ranked fifth with an overall medal tally of 87.
American artist Andy Warhol was born on August 6, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is famous for pioneering the Pop Art movement that used images from popular culture, such as movies and advertising. Today, 12,000 of his works are displayed in the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, the largest museum in the United States dedicated to a single artist. Warhol, who died in 1987, uncannily predicted: “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.”
AUGUST 27, 2008
Barack Obama officially receives nomination for president at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, and then became the country’s first African-American president. “This is something people like me have been waiting for...” said AfricanAmerican delegate Howard Hemsley.
AUGUST 1, 1981
Music Television (MTV) premieres at 12:01 a.m., airing its first ever music video: The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star.” Before there were Jersey Shore, The Hills, and Teen Mom reality series, MTV played only music videos 24/7.
skewer with a fork. It backfired when the guest found them delicious and people started requesting for them.
AUGUST 29, 1966
The Beatles performs their final public concert in Candlestick Park, San Francisco, before some 25,000 people, heralding the end of an era and their subsequent disbandment. “The End” is the last song they recorded as a group.
AUGUST 24, 1853
The first potato chips are made in a restaurant in New York. When a customer complained about Chef George Crum’s thick french fries, he tried to spite the guest by making paper-thin potatoes impossible to
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS AUGUST 16, 1958
Pop superstar Madonna, widely considered as the most successful female recording artist of all time. The singer, who’s turning 54 this year, has always been open about dating younger men; her current beau is 24-year-old French dancer Brahim Zaibat.
AUGUST 15, 1954
Swedish author Steig Larsson, author of three bestselling crime novels known collectively as the Millennium Series, which were published posthumously. The first book of the series, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, was adapted to the big screen, first in 2009 (Swedish version) and then in 2011 (Hollywood version).
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AUGUST 24, 2011
Maria Venus Raj wins fourth place in the 2010 Miss Universe pageant. The beauty queen failed to win the crown, but received the highest rating in the Miss Universe website with 3.54 points, the highest ever for a Filipina delegate.
AUGUST 30, 2008
Filipino rock band Eraserheads holds a reunion concert at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City. Some 40,000 fans gathered to witness the iconic group’s first concert after disbanding in 2002.
AUGUST 6, 1964
Filipino singer Gary Valenciano, dubbed as “Mr. Pure Energy” for his electric performances. He has released 26 records and won Awit Awards’ “Best Male Performer” 11 times. He made popular the songs “Sana Maulit Muli” and “Pasko Na, Sinta Ko.”
GUAM’S FINEST: Tumon Bay has a 1.5-kilometer long white sand beach popular among foreign tourists and local residents alike. Among the beaches found along the Bay are Joseph Flores Beach Park, Matapang Beach Park, and Gun Beach, to name a few. A protected wildlife reserve, Tumon Bay is the place to be for fun water activities like kayaking, swimming, wind-surfing, snorkeling, or simply strolling along the beach. Photo by JR Manuel
HAFA ADAI, GUAM! FLASH PARKER says “hello” to a part of Guam that is off the tourist radar.
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here are two sides to Guam. On the one hand, the island seems like a weekend retreat designed by and for the Japanese, a densely packed Pacific playground replete with sushi bars, all-night karaoke pits, and pop-up ramen stands. Then there is Guam’s overlooked island jewel appeal—a place bursting at the seams with culture, color, and adventure. Guam is one of the world’s premier scuba diving destinations, but for those who would rather keep their heads above water, this enchanting little blip on the map awaits. GOING NATIVE To have an authentic experience in Guam, one must “go native.” Modesty sits at the core of the Chamorro culture, which is a blend of influences from Asia, the United States, Spain, and Latin America. The bling that resonates from the tourist center of Tumon won’t
help you understand the culture, but a visit to the Chamorro Village in the capital Hagåtna will. Check out a Micronesian folk rock band, shop for handmade crafts and textiles, sample seafood fresh off the boat, and drape yourself in island finery. If you look hard enough, you might even find a funky Hawaiian shirt at a discount, if that’s the sort of thing you’re into. Once you’ve packed your bags with all the island essentials, you’ll be ready to go incognito and see what the island has to offer. A visit to Latte Stone Park in Hagåtna will acquaint you with a bit of the 4,000 years of Chamorro history the islanders are so proud of. The Latte Stones are pillars built with special limestone columns and capstones used by the Chamorro to store treasures, artifacts, and important ceremonial trinkets. Some of the stones were even large enough to hide canoes and weapons, while the stones
BEST DIVE The Blue Hole with Guam Tropical Dive Station is a natural limestone shaft that drops more than 300 feet into the reef (www.gtds.com) BEST HIKE A half-day hike to the top of 406-meter Mount Lamlam in Agat village, southwest Guam. Perfect for anyone of moderate fitness levels.
PINOY FOOD FINDS: Among the Filipino dishes adopted by the Chamorro cuisine include the pancit (stir-fried noodles), lumpia (deep-fried spring rolls), and halo-halo (dessert of shaved ice, evaporated milk, and sweet ingredients). 28 I Mabuhay Magazine I August 2012
TOGETHER FOREVER: Couples in love should not miss visiting Two Lovers’ Point and sealing their love with these Love Padlocks, or “love locks,” which they then affix onto bridges and fences. The keys are thrown away for added emphasis. Photo by Angela Garcia
Located near this secret cove is The Lost Pond, a tranquil spot of ocean-side paradise where serenity reigns. The Lost Pond is a small collapsed cave where a freshwater pool, one of two on the island, is found. The adventurous might fancy a turn on the old rope swing that whips riders out into the ocean; the rest may enjoy the shade of the jungle while relaxing on the beach with a good book.
themselves were, and still are, treated with a great deal of respect. Meanwhile, Hagåtna is dotted with Spanish influences, from the design of churches and administrative buildings to the food on local restaurant menus. OFF THE BEATEN PATH Past the sewage plant, over the concrete barriers, and down the gravel road—this sounds more like the setup for a bad joke than directions to one of the most beautiful beaches in the Pacific, so you’ll just have to trust that we’re not pulling your leg. Guam’s most secluded beach hideaway takes you first to the island’s sewage treatment plant, then to Two Lovers Point, a park that honors the memory of two young lovers, one Chamorro and one Spanish, who jumped to their deaths together so that they would never have to be separated from one another. From here the views of the craggy cliffs and the shoreline are sublime. Work your way down through the jungle, up and over a stunning coral garden, and through a tiny cove and you’ll arrive at the wonderfully secluded Hilaan Beach known only to a few local fishermen who may share their catch of the day with you, if you’re lucky.
Hai, Guam! Although residents of Japanese descent make up only 10% of Guam’s population (native Chamorros and Filipinos make up more than 60%), Japan is the island’s largest tourism market, at 70.9% as of 2011.
THE CHAMORRO TRIFECTA One of Guam’s most important cultural icons is the Padre Diego Luis San Vitores Shrine, at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica in Hagåtna. The shrine was built to honor a missionary leader who built the first Catholic church on the island in early 1669, and who was killed during a skirmish between the Spanish and the Chamorros. The basilica serves as a reminder of the impact imperial powers—the Spanish, Japanese, and Americans—have had on Guam. The Spanish brought Catholicism to the island, and it stuck thanks in large part to the choices made by one man. Chief Kepuha accepted Catholicism on behalf of all Guamanians. The chief is revered to this
SAY WHAT? “Hafa Adai” is hello in Guam’s Chamorro language. 30 I Mabuhay Magazine I August 2012
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HOME AND AWAY: Beach lovers will immediately feel at home on Cabras Beach with its clear and calm waters, and white sands. Photo by JR Manuel. (INSET) Nearby Japan and Philippines, it’s no wonder Japanese and Filipinos alike are frequent visitors to Guam. Illustration by Ruth Rivera.
day, and his statue remains an important landmark, while the religion he accepted on behalf of his people resonates throughout the land. The 11-foot bronze statue itself off the capital’s Marine Drive is an incredible sight and serves as a worthy diversion from relaxing on the beach. A cultural tour of Guam most certainly must culminate with a visit to the War in the Pacific National Historic Park. Set against a backdrop of cerulean waters, slowly lapping waves, and waving
palm trees along Asan Beach in the island’s western part. It honors the sacrifices of all those who fought and died during World War II. The Americans landed here in 1944, and in the wake of battle left behind guns, trenches, ships, vehicles, and other war relics that can be explored above ground and below the water (the area is a highly regarded diving destination). The park also features an incredible cave system worth exploring, if the ghosts of the past don’t scare you off. n
Hotel Santa Fe Guam 132 Lagoon Drive, Tamuning, 96913; Tel.: +1 671 647 8855; www.hotelsantafeguam. com Bayview Hotel Guam 1475 Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon, 96913; Tel.: +1 671 646 2300; www.hotel-guam.com
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TWINKLE, TWINKLE: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows’ posh entrance; Hollywood stars Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn were once frequent guests; the hotel’s pool area is a favorite photo shoot location of such glamorous stars as Rita Hayworth and Faye Dunaway, shown here with her Oscar award for Best Actress. Celebrity photos courtesy of “The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows: The First 100 Years by Robert S. Anderson,” available at www.thebeverlyhillscollection.com.
100 YEARS OF HOLLYWOOD GLAM
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he Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows is 100 years old, but it seems just like yesterday when Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and the rest of the Rat Pack engaged in some serious drinking sessions in the hotel’s Polo Lounge, or when John Lennon and Yoko Ono holed up in one of its bungalows for a week in the ’70s. Marilyn Monroe and Yves Montand were bungalow neighbors and legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor honeymooned here with six of her eight husbands. The hotel’s guest book looks like a list of stars parading on the red carpet—Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Rudolph Valentino, Will Rogers, Loretta Young, Faye Dunaway, Neil Simon, John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and so on. Why, the only thing missing in the hotel is its own Walk of Fame. The Pink Palace (affectionately called thus because of its signature flushed façade in colonial architectural style) is also a favorite haunt
of royalty, from the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, to King Albert of Belgium. The hotel, a member of the Dorchester Collection, is definitely paparazzi heaven. Located atop a 12-acre prime land in Los Angeles, it was named Beverly Hills’ first Historic Landmark in June this year. To commemorate its 100th year, The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows is offering special treats for hotel guests, including a lifesize lobby photo gallery showcasing its glamorous history, dining surprises, and special packages. One of the highlights of this year’s grand fete is the launch of Robert S. Anderson’s much-anticipated book, The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows: The First 100 Years, featuring never-before-seen photos, historical documents, and colorful anecdotes. For more information, log on to www. beverlyhillshotel.com. n
LUXE COMFORT: After a US$100-million restoration in 1992, The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows reopened in 1995 with 210 guestrooms and suites, including 23 bungalows and two new 5,000-square-foot, three-bedroom presidential bungalows. 34 I Mabuhay Magazine I August 2012
SAX UNDER THE SUN. The International Jazz Festival in Granville Island offers a chance to stretch out under the sun while watching a performance by some of the world’s most talented jazz artists. Known as a cultural city, Granville Island is associated with musicians, craftsmen, culinary enthusiasts, and year-round festivals. Photo by Stuart Dee
VANCOUVER’S TOP NEIGHBORHOODS In a city of neighborhoods, local ROBIN ESROCK reveals 10 of the best.
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ristish Columbia’s coastal seaport city of Vancouver has earned the reputation as one of the world’s most livable cities. Here are great reasons why this is so: n ROBSON ST.: FAB ZONE
Vancouver’s premier street-shopping district can be found from the corner of Robson and Burrard Sts., heading west several blocks. All the major brands are well represented—Banana Republic, Gap, Mexx, Esprit, Levi’s, and Roots, along with the better chain restaurants like Milestones, Earls, and Cactus Club. Dining ranges from celebrity hangouts like CinCin and Joe Fortes, to cheap eats, hip Japanese eateries, and sushi joints. At Thurlow, you’ll find two Starbucks stores directly opposite each other—an indication of the city’s 36 I Mabuhay Magazine I August 2012
‘It’ List HOT BAR The Keefer Bar, located in the reenergized Chinatown, caters to a hip and happening crowd, serving up Asian-fusion cocktails created by Danielle Tatarin, winner of Vancouver’s Bartender of the Year. Open 5 p.m. till late. www. thekeeferbar.com
addiction to coffee culture. n GRANVILLE ST.: ARTS AND THE CITY
Expect neon-lit clubs and bars in Vancouver’s entertainment district, which get very busy on weekends. Clubs range from the high-end Republic, along with popular live music venues like the Orpheum and Vogue. South Granville, over the bridge away from downtown, is a more chic affair, with art galleries, designer stores, and highly rated restaurants like West and Cru. Under the bridge is Granville Market, an excellent place to find gifts, delicacies, art, crafts and, of course, fresh fruit and veggies. n WEST END: ’HOOD WITH A VIEW
Welcome to the main residential areas of downtown Vancouver. It encompasses English Bay, one of the world’s great urban beaches, and various shopping districts. The West End is known to be one of the most densely populated urban areas in North America, where rents are high and everyone is clambering for a view of the gorgeous local mountains. Parking is almost impossible, which is why many locals travel by bike, taking advantage of
VIEW FROM THE TOP. Hear and see the rainforest like you never have before in Vancouver’s 450 ft. long and 230 ft. high Capilano Suspension Bridge. Rest assured, the bridge pays much attention to safety and there are no trolls that guard the entrance. Photo by Stuart Dee www.philippineairlines.com I 37
A LOAD OF LIFESTYLE. Hang out with the yuppies in Yaletown, have a picnic by English Bay, or head for the mountains for a breather— Vancouver’s got it all and it’s no wonder it ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities. Illustration by Kasey Albano
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HOT RESTAURANT Quite unusual in a city famed for its fresh seafood, Black + Blue is a sexy restaurant inspired by Chicago’s classic steakhouses. Cuts of marbled prime beef are aged in-house, and viewed in a custom-built meat locker at the back of the dining room, among colorful and practical Himalayan salt bricks. www.glowbalgroup.com/ blackblue
dedicated bike lanes. The building boom has spared many heritage houses and old condo blocks, giving the neighborhood the atmosphere of a laid-back holiday town. n YALETOWN: YUPPIES’ PET
Downtown’s gritty industrial area has transformed into Vancouver’s own TriBeCa, with expensive lofts, trendy firms, designer boutiques, bars, and restaurants lining these few city blocks. It’s a smart, slick, and often a celebrity affair at joints like Society, Glowbal, Blue Water Café, and George. More relaxed is the Yaletown Brew Pub and the always popular Section 3. In a city known for its laid-back population, Yaletown is one of the few places you might see yuppies after work, chatting to well-dressed women with coiffed poodles on the sidewalk.
WHERE TO STAY CLASSIC: Open since 1927, Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s past guests include Elvis Presley, Nat King Cole, and Frank Sinatra. The luxury boutique hotel has 156 suites, a hip outdoor bar, and renowned fine dining. 38 I Mabuhay Magazine I August 2012
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When I lived on Commercial Drive, I counted 14 ethnic restaurants within three blocks of my apartment, all on the same street. Commercial Drive is a vibrant community hosting a multitude of ethnic groups—Jamaican, Ethiopian, Greek, Portuguese, Japanese, and plenty of Italians. There are boutiques and delis, antique furniture, and strange shops like Beckwomans that sell, well, just about everything you can imagine. Walking “The Drive” is a great activity in itself, with odd characters, cool independent coffee shops, and great food from around the planet. n KITSALANO: HOT, HIP, AND HEALTHY
Kits is Vancouver’s equivalent of Santa Monica, having evolved from a hippie/student ’hood into an expensive yuppie kingdom. During the summer, the
BUDGET: Once a seedy cocktail joint, the refurbished Burrard Hotel blends its retro past with modern design and is located near the lively Granville Entertainment District. Unusual amenities like free phone calls and electric bike rentals are offered.
CHIC: Award-winning boutique hotel The Loden features custom-designed rooms with soaker tubs, high-tech sound systems, and dramatic views of Vancouver’s mountains and coastal inlet.
WHERE NEW IS YOU. Visit Commercial Drive for an encounter with different characters from second hand shop owners, skaters, and lots of Italians. With its Edwardian style homes and heritage buildings, this area is also popular for film locations. Movies like Fantastic 4 and Juno were filmed here. Photo by Robin Esrock
hardest bodies hit Kits beach, but anyone will find plenty to look at, buy, and eat on the main arteries of Cornwall, West 4th Ave., and West Broadway. On sunny days, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better patio view than The Boathouse on the beach, while Bishops on West 4th Ave. routinely tops the best finedining awards. Vegetarians are in heaven at Naam, undoubtedly the best 24-hour vegetarian restaurant in the world. n MAIN ST.: ECLECTIC VIBE
One of the city’s first major arteries has also seen a reemergence in recent years, with industrial stores and factories making way for restaurants, bars, designer stores, and coffee shops. Main St. runs north to south throughout most of the city. It cuts through Vancouver’s wonderful Chinatown at the bottom, makes its way up to Broadway passing Foundation (a terrific vegetarian dining option), and local faves like the Cascade Room and Café Barneys. On its way to King Edward St., Main St. offers boutique clothing
shops and hip coffee and dining spots like the Grind and Locus. From there, Main becomes more residential, although does run into a lovely strip of Little India around 49th Ave. n NORTH VANCOUVER/WEST VANCOUVER: PRIME SPOT
Across the striking Lions Gate Bridge sit the more affluent municipalities of North and West Vancouver. Some of the city’s most expensive property is located here, threading up the mountains, with views over Vancouver. West Vancouver’s North West Marine Drive snakes along the coastline, a beautiful drive all the way to Horseshoe Bay. Stop in at Lighthouse Park for some great forest walks and views of the city. North Vancouver has a wonderful market at Lonsdale Quay, with many Persian shops found further up the street. North Van also has wonderful forests to explore, like Lynn Valley Canyon, Capilano Demonstration Forest, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. n
In Vogue Streetfood goes gourmet. The old staple is Japadog on the corner of Smythe and Burrard (as well as a store on Robson Street). Expect long queues, movie stars among them, for these Japanese-style hotdogs. Expect tasty, wild, and organic offerings at Fresh Local Wild, where the chef catches the fish himself. Try a fusion taco at Cartel Taco. Their bulgogi tortilla with kimchi is a perfect representation of this multicultural city.
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A Face-Off in Oz-land Sydney and Melbourne, two of the world’s most liveable cities, have been trading barbs for the last 200 years. Melbournians beat their chests with the city’s intellectual and cultured flair, while Sydneysiders roll their eyes and point out that Sydney is a fashionable, glamorous, and luxurious city in all levels... end of story. Now, the battle continues in this issue with Sydney being likened to a snazzy shirt that ends up at a charity store and Melbourne as a pair of snug shorts that one wears until they fall apart. Let the (good-natured) tirades begin between the Beauty and the Brains. Which side are you on?
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OODLES OF NOODLES: Dinner with family and friends take on an Asian hawker food market mood with lots of noodles (and more!) being served al fresco at the Crave Sydney International Food Festival, held every October at Hyde Park. Other festival highlights include an amazing array of food stalls, bars, and nightly entertainment.
6 Reasons Why You’ll Love Sydney Be prepared to be seduced by Sydney, warns MICHELLE WILDING. The city snaps, crackles, and sizzles unique appeal.
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ydney isn’t regarded as Australia’s largest city and culture capital for nothing. It benefits from a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters—hands down the enviable ingredient that vying sister-city Melbourne in Victoria lacks. But the charming food, couture, natural attractions, and events are also waiting to supersede your expectations upon arrival. What are you waiting for? Party ’til Quarter to Late Like staying out well after sunrise? The good news is a number of Sydney hotels and nightclubs don’t shut their doors at midnight, so you can either go hard or go home. Darlinghurst’s Colombian Hotel closes at 6 a.m. all week with no 2 a.m. lockout policy. This means that all you night owls can re-enter the club after 2 a.m. if you need to go outside for a quick breather. The World Bar also follows suit, staying open ’til 6 a.m.
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from Friday to Sunday. Sydney is the only city Down Under that lays claim to its very own exclusive worldwide Marquee nightclub—brought to you all the way by internationally famed Tao Group, which owns venues in Las Vegas and New York. Enjoy the expected spectacle of gogo dancers, LED lights, a killer sound system, and European table service until 4 a.m. Head to SPICE Club now located inside The Spice Cellar where the techno and deep house music will keep you moving right through to 10a.m. for a A$20 entry. There are also a few 24/7 restaurants to satisfy your hunger cravings if quickie-marts can’t do the trick. Try Pancakes on the Rocks and order breakfast or an alcoholic drink at any time of the day. One Word: Bondi! Sydney undisputedly boasts Australia’s most famed stretch of sand, Bondi Beach. It’s a sight to behold
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Kaboodle Designs impressed Fashion Weekend in May, so be sure to grab vintageinspired accessories for budget prices. This “Holly Golightly” ring will set you back just A$20. The “Time for Tea Pocket Watch Necklace” is A$38 (228 King St., Newtown; +612 9517 2002; www. kaboodledesigns.com.au)
BEACH BODS. Better start toning up those muscles if you want to join the fit and fab bodies that fill Bondi Beach. In 2007, the iconic beach became the world record holder for the “largest swimsuit photo shoot” ever for Cosmopolitan Magazine, with some 1,010 bikini-clad women participating. Photo by David Jumpa
boutiques inside Westfield Sydney, the Queen Victoria Building and leading Myer and David Jones department stores. And if you don’t want Aussiemade, grab YSL, try Chanel, Cartier, Tiffany’s, and Dolce & Gabbana also inside the central business district’s recently built Westfield Shopping Center.
STAR-STUDDED. Pop celebrity Paris Hilton graces the opening night of the exclusive Marquee nightclub. Photo by James Morgan
and a thrill to experience. So Learn to Surf (www. letsgosurfing.com.au), ride the waves, tan with the body beautiful, or have a fish-and-chips picnic with the family on the beach and feel the sand between your toes, Sydney way. Need help planning to get there by bus or train? Try the Transport Infoline (www.131500.com.au). Panache for Fashion Sydney is home to some of the best Australian-grown designer labels seen on runways all over the world— Carla Zampatti in Surry Hills, the Zimmerman sisters, Akira Isogawa in Woollahra store, and Sydney-sider Collette Dinnigan (the first Aussie to launch a ready-to-wear collection in Paris in 1995). Find these designer goods stocked in branded
The Coat Hanger Not one bridge in the world can match up to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, affectionately called by Sydney residents as the Coat Hanger. Climb it with Bridge Climb Sydney or peddle across on a Bike Buffs Cycle Tour to take in the majestic, picturesque view of the harbor and cityscape. Cosmopolitan “Grub” With Sydney being a melting pot of cultures, it takes no effort to find specific multicultural dishes that you’re craving here, thanks to a great combination of evolving immigrant recipes and fresh local produce. Mizuya is Sydney’s most glamorous Japanese restaurant and karaoke bar featuring an easy-to-use touch-screen menu-ordering service with over 200 traditional and contemporary Japanese dishes. La Bodeguita del Medio is a Cuban spot where the conversation-stopping fare is as grand as its vibrant salsa and mojito-filled atmosphere. Almustafa lures in Lebanese foodies with oil-drizzled lamb, tasty shish kebabs, vine leaves, homemade
‘It’ List DRINKS Classic: The Victoria Room – an exotic cocktail bar with serious cocktails (235 Victoria St., Darlinghurst; +612 9357 4488, www. thevictoriaroom.com) Hip: Oxford Art Factory – where gig land meets bar land (38-46 Oxford St, Darlinghurst; +612 9332 3711 www.oxfordartfactory.com)
EATS Classic: Wildfire – fine modern Australian dining with unsurpassable Harbour Bridge views (Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay West, The Rocks; +612 8273 1222; www.wildfiresydney. com) Hip: Bodega Tapas Restaurant – chic, inviting ambience with a sizeable selection of tapas (216 Commonwealth St., Surry Hills; +612 9212 7766; www. bodegatapas.com)
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THEY LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE. DJ Red Foo of the electro-pop LMFAO rocks with the huge crowd at the Marquee-The Star Sydney, where party-goers can enjoy 20,000 square feet of fun divided into three main areas. Dance floors, lounges, outdoor patios, plus state-of-the-art sound systems and popular DJs all make up the Marquee experience. Photo by James Morgan
hummus, soft breads, and Arguileh (flavored tobacco smoking pipes). A 5-minute walk from Bondi Beach is Brown Sugar, known for its delectable Mediterraneaninspired modern Australian meals. Co-owner Neil Gottheiner has done wonders adding exotic flavor to the local favorites.
(ABOVE) Illustration by Kasey Albano TRIVIA TIME: Pub trivia is now the rage in Sydney with prizes ranging from bar vouchers and free food, to t-shirts and cash of up to A$1,000. Trivia nights are offered in such pubs as The Townie and Sydney’s Best Trivia, and can attract as many as a hundred people nightly.
There’s Always Something On! The city’s vibrant passion for arts and culture is the driving factor behind a sundry of frequently hosted events, including the upcoming annual Crave Sydney International Food Festival (www.cravesydney.com), which kicks off October 1 to 31. The festival praises Sydney as a global dining destination, providing families and friends an opportunity to sample firstrate local produce and wine. Sports is also a dynamic part of Sydney culture. The city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics and it is where the first matches of rugby football and cricket in Australia were played. Venues such as the ANZ Stadium and Allianz Stadium make it possible for live spectators to cheer on their favorite team and unleash their sporting spirit. n
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STREET BEAT. After hours of boutique-hopping just to look at that perfect gift at Melbourne’s historic Victorian-style Centre Place, go ahead and treat yourself to a cup of coffee or tea (or even a cocktail to give you that “happy hour” kick). While you’re at it, do some serious people watching as well. Photo by Richard Shaw
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by specializing in small venues that are experts in a selection of seasonal dishes and delectable beverages.
What does Melbourne have that rival Sydney doesn’t? XAVIER TOBY shares some of the city’s best-kept secrets.
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In Vogue Melbourne at the moment is mad for knits. In particular, knitted leggings are stretching the obsession with black with mixes of gray, white, and soft colors. Also big are patterned tights, big boots, and anything vintage.
FRESH BREW Melbournians treat their coffee with reverence, and are always searching for a tastier brew. They’ll happily search back lanes for a café that yesterday was a shipping container, queuing down the street or traveling across town for that elusive better cup. Freshness is a key ingredient, and for that reason, cafés that roast their beans on the premises are opening up all over town. Three of the best are 65 Degrees Café (309 Exhibition, City), Atomica Caffe (268 Brunswick St., Fitzroy), and League of Honest Coffee (8 Exploration Lane, City). PUB CULTURE Pubs that double as craft breweries are also a local specialty, with many formulating signature brews only available on one tap. The best include The Portland Hotel, where you should try the Highwayman, a thrice-hopped red ale (115-127 Russell St., City), Mountain Goat Brewery and its ever-popular Steam Ale (56 Crown St., Richmond), and 2 Brothers Brewery, where a rich brown beer called the Growler is all the go (4 Joyner St., Moorabbin).
ART SPEAK. One of Melbourne’s “hidden treasures,” Rose St. Artists’ Market was a former junkyard in Fitzroy that has been transformed into a venue for budding designers and artists to showcase their work, from fashionable trinkets and jewelry, to one-of-a-kind paintings. Photo by Kate Wehl
GOOD EATS Sydney is beginning to be a worthy rival for fine dining; however, in terms of quality cheap eats, Melbourne is still far ahead. Many award-winning chefs can be found hiding away in eateries that often amount to little more than shop fronts. For freshly made noodles, try the Noodle Kingdom (175 Russell St. & 264 Swanston St., City). Or for individually formulated broths nestled amid a lane inspired by Europe’s café culture, head to The Soup Place, where anything with vegetables and the word “Moroccan” is guaranteed delicious (14 Centre Place, Melbourne). If you’re chasing a simple but superb baguette, go straight to Rue Bebelons (267 Little Lonsdale St., City). Every ingredient is made fresh daily, and all you need to choose is whether or not you’d like meat. FOOTBALL CITY Melbourne is also the live sport capital of Australia, and the city is obsessed with Australian football. If two local teams are playing, up to 90,000 people will be at the country’s premier sporting stadium, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). In spring, over 100,000 people in their finest threads flock to the biggest race days at Flemington Racecourse. ECLECTIC ART SPACE Bypass the art galleries and go straight to the source
at one of Melbourne’s several artist-run gallery spaces (Brunswick St., Fitzroy). You’ll find mostly photography, paintings, and drawings in styles from abstract to local landscapes. Prices range from the tens of dollars to the thousands, with most pieces available for only a couple of hundreds. LOCAL TALENTS For a market that specializes in the wears of local artisans, where they’re offering everything from furniture to clothes and even stickers, venture to the Rose Street Market (www.rosestmarket.com.au/) again in Fitzroy on any given Saturday. ART ATTACK Sydney prefers to hose down its alleys at the end of a big night, while for Melbourne that color is left splashed across its walls. As a result, Melbourne’s street art is now world renowned. Start with Hosier Lane in the city, then explore the laneways on an impromptu walking tour. Designs are often bright, regularly comical, and sometimes utterly confounding. With few rules and many enthusiasts, the art is always being overwritten, and it’s common to see an artist out spraying over a piece that has barely dried. For a quick bite, the world-renowned tapas bar MoVida is on the corner.
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‘It’ List SLEEP Classic: Built in 1883, the Hotel Windsor is a seamless blend of Victorian architecture with fivestar luxury (111 Spring St., Melbourne; www. thehotelwindsor.com.au; from $215/night). Hip: An art gallery or a hotel? The Olsen features elegant suites infused with the works of Australian landscape artist Dr John Olsen (637-641 Chapel St., South Yarra; www. artserieshotels.com.au/ olsen; from $200/night). Budget: Base Backpackers is a multi-award winning hostel next to the beach, and a short tram ride from the city with a range of facilities (17 Carlisle St., St Kilda www.stayatbase.com; from $26/night).
SHOPPING IN STYLE Still in the city, Melbourne prefers boutique arcades
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‘It’ List SHOP Classic: Collins Street. Known as the “Paris” of Melbourne’s shopping precincts at the Spring Street end, toward the middle it’s more relaxed, with heritage buildings dotted throughout (www. collinsstreet.com.au). Hip: Chapel Street, Prahran. For the latest in Melbourne fashion. Always distinctive and excitingly different (www. chapelstreet.com.au). Budget: Sydney Road, Brunswick. The innovative alongside the artistic, the original, the rediscovered, the original and sometimes, the very odd (www. sydneyroad.com.au).
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with individual style and wares, compared to Sydney’s shopping centers. First established in the 1800s, they’re still dripping with classic Victorian style and are important historical sites. Three of the best are the Block Arcade, Royal Arcade, and Centre Place. THE GREAT OUTDOORS Nestled on the Yarra River is the Collingwood Children’s Farm and Abbotsford Convent. Surrounded by running and riding trails, galleries, and cafés, it’s a verdant oasis only minutes from the city. Without the sparkling waterways of Sydney to distract from the foliage, Melbourne has immaculate gardens, with the Treasury Gardens and Botanical Gardens being two outstanding inner-city green spaces. Outside the city, Hepburn has sparkling, mineralpacked water literally on tap. One can either take a day trip or stay in historical and picturesque wine country Daylesford. Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa (www.hepburnbathhouse.com) offers therapeutic and mineral-rich waters in the heated pool or a private room. n
COFFEE COUNTRY. Melbournians take pride in their hometown brew, which is why artisan cafes like Padre’s League of Honest Coffee located at Queen Victoria market are getting a steady stream of customers in need of a caffeine boost.
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Photo by Ferdz Decena OF PICNICS & SMILES: (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) Visitors to Bacolod naturally gravitate to its many attractions, among them, the chicken inasal, the Masskara Festival held in October yearly, and the Mambukal Waterfalls and Sulfur Springs located near Mount Kanlaon Natural Park.
EAT AND RUN IN BACOLOD LEN MANRIQUEZ plans a perfect gustatory and adventure weekend getaway in the City of Smiles. Photos by CHARLIE M. SACEDA
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t’s impossible not to smile when you’re in Bacolod. The City of Smiles is, literally, filled with residents’ sweet smiles so contagious that visitors almost always end up smiling a lot, especially after discovering its culinary and natural delights. Nestled in northwestern Negros Occidental, also called the “Sugar Bowl of the Philippines” because of the acres upon acres of sugarcane fields that blanket this province, Bacolod is a foodie’s destination thanks to its many food choices.
EAT One of the best-known Bacolod dishes is chicken inasal (barbecue). So popular is this dish that an entire food complex is dedicated to it. Manokan
Country, in the city’s reclamation area, is chicken inasal haven. While the marinade may differ, prices are similar among stalls. Try Nena’s, or go to Paz and enjoy inasal amid the artworks of Bacolod-based artist Rex Cuenca. Then there’s cansi, Bacolod’s version of bulalo (stewed beef shanks and marrow bones) in sinigang broth (sour soup with meat, chicken, or seafood). This dish uses batwan, a local fruit that acts as a souring agent similar to tamarind. The best place to go for this hearty soup? Look for Sharyn’s Cansi House on Narra Street in the old shopping district. This eatery offers one great-tasting cansi. Come before 12 noon or after 1 p.m. to make sure you get a table, though. If it’s seafood you’re after, Bacolod has its tulahan (a
CHICkEN INASAL Chicken inasal is best eaten with your bare hands. Strip a piece of chicken meat from your inasal, dip it in a special sauce (a mixture of local lemon, soy sauce, achuete oil, and special vinegar sauce), place it on top of hot rice, and savor Bacolod in a mouth-watering chicken delight!
FOODIES’ CORNER. Bacolod’s reputation for great food is such that it even has an informal but close-knit community of food critics, called Team Tikim (taste). Let its lead expert Betsy Gazo (+63921 561 9556) take you to more of Sugarlandia’s gustatory nooks. 52 I Mabuhay Magazine I August 2012
small restaurant that usually serves tinola—gingerflavored fish or chicken soup) in Old Pala-Pala on San Juan Street. Find a tulahan, reserve a table, and proceed to the wet market to choose from an array of freshly caught seafood—shrimps, scallops, crabs, tuna, and other shellfish. Have them cooked at the tulahan, and in a few minutes, you’ll have a succulent Pala-Pala-style meal: buttered shrimps, grilled scallops, crabs in chili sauce, sizzling tuna belly, and shellfish tinola. The serene, almost secret Sian Tian Food Center at the Bacolod Divine Institute along Burgos Street is well-known among vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Their rice paper-wrapped fresh veggies topped with crushed peanuts and sesame seeds is a popular choice. The temple also serves tofu and mock meat dishes. For dessert, head for Balay Quince on Lacson Street, where you’ll find Calea. A popular dessert choice is their Mudslide, an ice cream cake topped with chocolate syrup, crushed Oreo cookies, and almonds. Order and indulge! For good coffee, try the coffee shop that bears Negros’ old name, Buglas Coffee Bar. Located in a quiet nook of Rizal and Lacson Streets, Buglas has a wide variety of coffee-based drinks, including the sara-sara or rice coffee.
AND RUN! After all that food, burn off those calories and go on a day trip to Mambukal Mountain Resort, 23 kilometers from the city. A gateway to Mount Kanlaon Natural Park, Mambukal features a series of waterfalls, the first of which becomes visible after about a 10-minute hike. After that, the next five falls can be viewed only from viewing decks. Marvel at the butterflies and fruit bats along the trail and the trees as you cross a couple of rivers and rice fields. Upon reaching the “seventh heaven” you can take a dip and even drink from the spring to soothe your thirst. With those aching joints now crying out for relief, take a dip in the warm sulfuric waters of Ishiwata Bath House. Built in 1927 by Japanese architect Paul Ishiwata, a long-time resident of Negros Occidental, the bath house is said to have been inspired by the Roman and Greek baths. If it’s white-sand beaches you’re after, head for Sagay City and take a boat ride to the Carbin Reef. Its inviting sand bar and clear waters are perfect for lazing under the sun. But its real attraction is its marine life. Part of the Sagay Marine Reserve, Carbin
SUNRISE, SUNSET: The Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson mansion, or The Ruins, gives visitors a peek into the opulent past of Bacolod’s elite.
Reef is a marine sanctuary best seen snorkeling, diving, or from a glass-bottom boat. Spot the cultured giant clams, a project of city government that aims to preserve the Negros seas’ rich marine life. While in Sagay, stop by Museo Sang Bata sa Negros, a playful and interactive marine museum— the first in the country. The museum boasts activities for children and adults alike, and its main exhibit, Under the Sea, focuses on corals and the importance of preserving them for generations to come. In Talisay, between Silay and Bacolod, visit The Ruins—the remains of the Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson mansion after guerilla forces burned it down in World War II to prevent the Japanese army from using it as their headquarters. The majesty of the mansion’s ruins is evidence to its former grandeur. Order some coffee at the Cafe by the Ruins and wait for the sunset. n
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大快朵颐后，建议前往距离该市23公里外的Mambukal避暑山庄游玩。那 里拥有一系列瀑布，徒步约10分钟后首座瀑布就进而显见，其余的五座
LEN MANRIQUEZ 策划了微笑之都的觅食与冒险之旅。
仅可从观景台观望。“7th heaven”是一个可让您在泉水中一边畅泳一 边畅饮的天堂。一名长居于内格罗斯的日本建筑师Paul Ishiwata于1927
觅食
年创建Ishiwata澡堂，患有筋骨酸痛的游客可浸泡在硫磺温泉中，以舒
巴科洛德拥有各种美食小吃，因而成了美食家觅食之地。烧烤鸡肉是当
缓肌肉不适。
地最著名的菜肴之一，您可到Manokan Country品尝。Nena’s或Paz 餐 馆则可让您一边享受烧烤、一边欣赏巴科洛德艺术家Rex Cuenca的艺术
您若向往洁白的海滩，就得前往Sagay市，然后乘坐船只到Carbin暗礁
品。其他美食还有cansi，是巴科洛德人的bulalo （炖牛腿和骨髓）
探索。 其诱人的沙滩、清澈的海水，可让您放松心情，感受阳光下的
配加sinigang（以肉类、鸡肉或海鲜煮成的酸汤）。位于Narra 街的
慵懒惬意。然而，该地的海洋生物才是吸睛之处。您可通过浮潜、潜水
Sharyn’s Cansi House 是品尝此道菜肴的最佳餐馆，您最好是在中
或者乘坐玻璃底船来欣赏部分Sagay 海洋保护区的海底风光绮丽。届时
午十二点之前或者下午一点之后才到，以免扑空。San Juan 街的Old
可趁机目睹由该市所培养的巨蛤，它是属内格罗斯海的受保护海洋生
Pala-Pala 是海鲜觅食地。您可在街市选购新鲜捕获的各式海产，然后
物。人在Sagay，可顺道参观菲国首座海洋博物馆Museo Sang Bata sa
拿到餐馆内烹饪，仅需几分钟的时间就可享用鲜甜多汁的海鲜如：奶油
Negros。它主要展出海中生物如珊瑚，并灌输为下一代保护这些生物的
虾、烤扇贝、辣椒酱炒螃蟹、铁板吞拿鱼腩以及tinola贝类。
重要性。
The serene Sian Tian 饮食中心座落于沿着Burgos街的Bacolod Divine
此外，不妨到访位于Silay 和巴科洛德之间的Talisay，并参观该地
Institute，深受素食和非素食者的喜爱。甜品爱好者可到Lacson 街
的The Ruins-在第二次世界大战期间被游击队员烧毁的Don Mariano
Balay Quince的Calea品尝他们的Mudslide（淋上巧克力酱的冰淇淋蛋
Ledesma Lacson 宅邸遗址。该座雄伟的遗址证明了当时的辉煌壮丽。在
糕）、奥利奥香碎曲奇以及杏仁。Buglas咖啡吧专售各式的咖啡饮料，
The Ruins的咖啡馆品着香溢的咖啡，等候欣赏日落的绚丽景观，真是一
其中包括sara-sara（ 米咖啡），咖啡爱好者岂能错过。
大享受。
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5. Old barber’s chair is a popular conversation piece at GILT. 6. Chefs at the kitchen of the Alliance Française. 7. Sensuous corner set-up at GILT. 8. Anzani’s wine cellar with Italy’s iconic beauty Sophia Loren watching over.
DINNER WITH A FRENCH TWIST La Maison Rose is the new restaurant of Cebu’s French cultural center, Alliance Française, which is known for offering Frenchlanguage classes, wine-tasting events, and film festivals. Walking through the front door of La Maison Rose feels like stepping into a vintage poster. The year is 1930 and the place is Shanghai’s “Paris of the East” or even Hanoi’s French Quarter. You can practically smell Chanel No. 5 mixed with incense and hear Mandarin love songs on the gramophone. Here, pretty pin-up girls wink from walls and Burmese parasols hang on wooden beams. An old capiz window gets reincarnated as a tabletop where buttery lights illuminate capiz shells. Dinner is
served underneath swaying red lanterns. A menu featuring both French and Cebuano flavors lets guests dine for about Php500 each, proof that French cuisine need not be expensive. One recipe uses local fish dumplings in the classic French seafood dish, quenelles. Alliance Française general manager Louis Thevenin offers a popular favorite—the French lechon. “I cannot give all the secrets, but I can say that it’s cooked for 8 hours using San Miguel Beer!” he says. TIP – Slip behind the carved door for dinner in the “hidden room” with a mural of Brigitte Bardot. Future events include a modern circus, piano concert, and garden movie screenings. French lessons are taught in La Maison Rose’s five classrooms with small group classes starting at Php100/hour per X www.philippineairlines.com I 57
Bon appetit! With an interior that looks like this, dining is simply delightful at the Alliance Française that offers the French version of the Filipino paksiw na lechon (roasted pig cooked in vinegar and San Miguel beer for eight hours).
person. Online French lessons can also be arranged with cyber-teachers via Skype. (371 Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City; info@lamaisonrose.ph; +63 32 232-1311)
THE DEsIGNEr: Delphine de Lorme is the Parisian artist who created La Maison and GILT’s interiors. She says, “Everything can have a second life. Old furniture can be fixed. I use everything except plastic because it destroys the environment and ends up in the ocean.” (www. delphinedelorme.com)
A LOUNGE WITH AN ECLECTIC VIBE GILT recreates a funky home, so pick a room to fit your mood. The living room is a boudoir-style gentleman’s club perfect for sipping cocktails among velvet sofas and vintage nudes. Play poker on the “Table of Beliefs,” but be warned: items gathered from witches and churches may not help your chances of winning. Need a seat? The saddle chair is free. The bar is through the curtains where glossy red and black shelves (inspired by Christian Louboutin shoes) stock ingredients for crafted Cosmos. GILT’s whiskey selection is great for after-work drinks. You could even call it a business meeting.
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Thevenin shares, “The Alliance Française de Cebu is a place for Filipino citizens. I would consider it a failure if it becomes an exclusive club for French expats. That is why I choose this historical family house with garden so people feel at home.”
DJs spin sets in the downstairs game room, but if losing at Beer Pong or Vodka-Shot Checkers makes you mad, cool down throwing Pacquiao-style punches on the Everlast bag. According to French designers Lani Pasquet and Delphine, everything has a story. A giant Campbell’s soup can honors graffiti artist, Banksy, while an old barber chair belonged to owner Jay Chiongbian’s grandmother. GILT is about interaction, so you won’t be yelling over music. Instead, chat over sub zero beers, signature cocktails like Lani’s Mixed Berry Mojito, and finger foods such as baked oysters. TIP – At Thursday nights’ “Detention, ” college students with ID get 50% off drinks. Beer Pong tournaments and DJs set the scene. (Crossroads Mall, Banilad, Cebu City; www.facebook.com/#!/GILT.Artisan.Lounge) X
Fun time at the beer pong table at the ground level of GILT at the Crossroads Arcade in Banilad, Cebu City. Cheesy PiCk-uP lines
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•“Look at you with all those curves and me without brakes.”
•“The only thing your eyes haven’t told me is your name.”
•“Does God know he’s missing an angel?”
Cebu’s Other COOL sPOts Blu Bar & Grill – Hands down, the best romantic dining spot in the city is at the penthouse of Marco Polo Hotel. Food and drinks are great. www. marcopoloplazacebu.com
toP ChoiCe. If you’re going to pop the question, do it in style at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s Blu Bar & Grill, where the sweeping view, great cuisine, and fine wine will clinch that “I do”.
Bellini – Just outside Marco Polo Hotel, this champagne bar is where you can put your feet up and enjoy balmy airs. www.anzani.com.ph/ bellinichampagnebar.ttml Formo – A local favorite of the 30s and above crowd with music from the 80s. Happy hour is generously long—6 p.m. to 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ FORMO.lounge Penthouse – Alternative club that draws the city’s yuppies with its minimalist decor and house and techno music. www.thepenthousecebu.com maya tequila Bar – The secret of this Aztec-themed restaurant is in its upper level - 85 top tequilas await you. www.theabacagroup.com/maya-cebu Joker’s arm – Neighborhood pub vibes where you can enjoy a pint, play pool, or watch sports channels. www.jokersarms.com Cowrie Cove – Most romantic dining and bar by the sea at Shangri-la Mactan Resort & Spa. www.shangri-la.com
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(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Sweet smiles of success from Detlef and May Ernst; the largest guestroom of House of Cebu; tempting desserts at the hotel’s restaurant; a model can’t resist playing with the “Man In Red.”
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A TRUE BOUTIQUE HOTEL Owners Detlef and May Ernst have traveled. A lot. They have called Damascus, Tripoli, Munich, and Singapore home. Now, this international duo has created House of Cebu. Staying here is like taking a global tour for a fraction of the cost. Inside the lobby, stacked suitcases and vintage crates make even domestic travelers feel worldly. And who needs a concierge when the Red Man statue from China is greeting you? While many boutique hotels can look the same —hip and stylish—House of Cebu stands out for its “character and soul that immerses guests in a unique experience,” shares Detlef. Chill out by the garden pool or hang out in a colorful sitting area. Returning to your room may take awhile as you “oooh” and “ahhh” over the quirky décor. (Spot the teddy bear driving a race car or table fit for a Mad Hatter’s Tea party.) Guest rooms resemble a Berlin apartment or a New York loft. Flat screen TVs and brick walls go surprisingly well with zebra rugs. Impressed by how abandoned industrial buildings were converted into art galleries, restaurants, and hotels in Berlin, May explains that the House of Cebu reflects an industrial touch as well. Bring your confidence as the modern bathroom features clear glass. Room rates start at Php4,600/night, but check promo rates starting at Php3,220/night. Paseo Restaurant serves global flavors like Bavarian Sausages, Thai Beef Salad, and Middle Eastern “House of Cebu Skewer.” Toss back a few Caipmansi at the Scrapyard Bar where a Brazilian drink gets a local spin with calamansi. TIP — Chef Matthias serves a two- to three-course business lunch Monday to Friday starting at Php295. House of Cebu is located close to dining and nightlife hot spots Crossroads and Banilad Town Center. (No. 1 Paseo Saturnino, Cebu City; www.thehouseofcebu.com) RESTORING THE PAST Cebu isn’t all about the glam scene. Cebuanos also take care of their heritage. Cebu City’s Parian District began as a 16th-century Chinese ghetto, but grew into an upper-class neighborhood filled with grand ancestral homes. Thanks to patrons like businessman Jaimie Sy, the past lives on. Three hundred years hide within a warehouse. Just wander past piles of steel and timber to find the Jesuit House of 1730. What appears to be one mansion is actually two houses connected by a bridge. A carved entrance leads inside. It is easy to imagine a busy kitchen preparing meals for 18th-century Jesuits or the wealthy Alvarez family. Wander past dining room antiques to lavish bedrooms and even a birthing chair. Such a beautiful home must be hard to leave and X
THE PATRON: Jaimie Sy says he decided to restore the Jesuit House because it was one of three old houses left in the Parian. “Moreover, I was encouraged by my friend, Robert Aboitiz, to open it for public viewing like what he did with Casa Gorordo,” he adds.
interested in restoring historical buildings? Sy has some tips:
“Prior to restoration, one should research the history, architecture, and technology on how the building was built in the past.” HIDDEN HISTORY: Once used as a club and then a warehouse, the Jesuit House was intended as the Cebu residence of the head of the order.
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MIXED BAG: Cebu’s varied attractions—from glam spots to beaches, historical attractions to whale shark encounters (opposite page)—are as eclectic as the interiors at Alliance Française’s La Maison Rose, with its oriental, bohemian, and pop touches.
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WHALE SHARK, AHOY!: It’s a humbling, life-changing experience, swimming with these gentle, gigantic sea creatures. For half an hour, foreign visitors can swim with whale sharks (for Php1,000), or view from the boat (for Php500). For some scuba diving fun, expect to shell out Php1,500 (equipment not included). Whale shark encounters are restricted from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure to register at the Oslob’s whale shark center. Photo by Erwin Lim
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indeed, ghostly sightings have been reported. Sy admits that buying a historical home was an accident. His father simply needed a warehouse and bought the property for their hardware business. Initially, they didn’t realize the 282-year-old Jesuit House was an architectural treasure. Parian heritage can also be seen at these ancestral homes: the 17th-century Yap San Diego Ancestral Home (155 Mabini Street, Cebu City) and the 19thcentury Casa Gorordo Museum (35 Lopez Jaena Street). TIP – Visit the basement museum, Sugbu Gallery, to view artifacts and memorabilia. (Between Zulueta and Binakayan Sts., Cebu City) WHALE SHARKS & MORE LECHON Dive into the waters of Tan-awan, Oslob in Cebu’s southeastern coast to swim with 18- to 25-foot whale sharks, the world’s largest fish. Not to worry though, these gentle giants only feed on small shrimps. From Cebu City, it’s about a three-hour drive to Oslob. Aside from shoes, Carcar City (35 kms from Cebu City, or about a 40-minute drive) is known for sweet and salty delicacies. The local market offers lechon (slow roasted pig) so succulent, you can forget the sauce. X
Whale shark etiquette Look, but don’t touch. Some rules: Keep a distance of 5-6 meters away Sunscreen can irritate whale sharks so use a biodegradable brand. Turn off your camera’s flash when taking photos.
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New activities are never far. After swimming with Oslob’s whale sharks, travel 74 km (about a 90-minute drive) to Carcar, dubbed Cebu’s “Heritage City” because of its numerous historical buildings. (ABOVE) Balay na Tisa, built during the 19th century, housed four generations of the influential Sarmiento family. It still contains original furniture. (BELOW LEFT) In 1929, the Carcar Museum was built as a medical dispensary with lace-like exteriors showing American-era design. Photos by Erwin Lim
Carcar’s chicharon—crispy pork skin—is meatier. Soothe your sweet tooth with bucarillo, coconut strips in crystallized sugar, and ampao (sweet puffed rice cakes). Exploring Carcar’s history is fun. Next to Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church is Carcar Museum, whose delicate white frame looks like an iced gingerbread house. Along Santa Catalina Street is 19th-century Balay na Tisa or “House of Tiles” whose original owner, Don Roman Sarmiento, helped build the Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church. Just down the street is another 19th-century home, Sa Dakong Balay, also known as Don Florencio Noel House. As with other ancestral homes, look out for the four poster bed known as the Ah-Tay bed, which was a status symbol during colonial times. Sophisticated, laidback, and original— that’s Cebu for you. These new hotspots embrace new trends while sticking close to and honoring its roots. If there’s one place that has it all, no need to look far— Cebu is the real deal. n
Check It Out Glamour, whale shark encounter, and history are all rolled into one fun package called “Cebu’s Whale Shark And Party Animal Tour” being offered by My Consummate Traveler. Fun, adventure, and personalized service are guaranteed. Email: reservations@ myconsummatetraveler. com for more details.
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ONe FINe DAY: Explore Sumilon island in style with the help of camp attendants who will guide you through hidden trails and gentle, winding pathways.
IN THE LAP OF LUXURY LORI BLACKBURN experiences camping on a whole new, glamorous level. Photos by GeORGe TApAN
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FIeSTA TIMe: Barbecue and bonfire parties take on grander fiesta atmosphere, complete with lechon (roast suckling pig).
ACTION-PACKED: Grab a kayak to explore mangrovelined waterways. Swim in the infinity-style pool or ask staff to arrange a beach picnic. Dive or snorkel in the marine sanctuary at spots such as Garden Eel Plaza or Nikki’s Wall. As Sumilon’s name implies, “take refuge” at Amuma Spa where massages are given in cliff-side gazebos.
and baluarte (Spanish-era watchtower) used to ward off 19thcentury marauders. Afterwards, lounge in a bamboo gazebo or payag-payag. Colorful pillows and seascapes are perfect for taking photos or stealing a romantic smooch from your sweetheart. Aside from glamping, Sumilon is full of perks. Those preferring traditional accommodation can book the resort’s cottage-style rooms with oceanfront verandas. Grab a game of pool, a book from the library, or a bite to eat at the Pavilion Restaurant’s al fresco dining area. Panoramic views and native architecture make island time just a beer away. Dinner’s ready and Sumilon makes it fun. Themed nights such as Sandbar Clambakes and Cultural Barrio Fiestas ensure a memorable time. These folks can throw a party. Glampers get their own
campsite barbecue complete with candlelit table. Afterall, roughing it shouldn’t be too rough. To reach Sumilon, drive 125 kilometers south of Cebu City to Bancogon, Oslob. Kick back with a cool drink at the resort’s welcome dock where a banca (native outrigger boat) will provide the 15-minute ride to the island. Overnight accommodation starts at Php12,000 per room per night and includes full-board meals, boat transfers, and activities. Overnight glamping packages start at Php4,500 per person, which includes full-board meals plus barbecue and bonfire, boat transfers, camp assistant, tent accommodation, and activities. Budget travelers can opt for a Sumilon Day Pass starting at Php1,500 per person and includes boat transfers, set lunch, and activities. n
Whale Sharks and Waterfalls Sumilon’s whale shark excursion has streamlined swimming with the world’s largest fish. Dive into the waters of Tan-awan, Oslob, and be encircled by whale sharks about 18 to 25 feet long. Overnight guests can skip long registration lines and go straight to orientation at Oslob’s whale shark center. Excursions start at Php1,500 per person, but packages can include a side-trip to Tumalog waterfalls. www.philippineairlines.com I 67
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GOOD EXPOSURE: CNN anchor Anna Coren interviews Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III for the CNN special, “Eye on the Philippines,” where she tackled pressing social issues such as corruption, contraception, investments, education, and infrastructure, to name some.
ANNA COREN: ‘THE PHILIPPINES’ BEST ASSET IS ITS PEOPLE’ SUNSHINE LICHAUCO DE LEON engages CNN anchor Anna Coren in a tête-à-tête and finds out the popular host’s thoughts about the Philippines.
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ward-winning CNN anchor and correspondent Anna Coren spent a week in the Philippines in April for CNN’s special programming Eye on the Philippines. Hosting live daily reports from Manila, Tagaytay, and Batangas for her daily morning news program World Report, Coren’s latest visit gave her time to have a closer look at the country, to find out what the issues are, and to speak to Filipinos about what matters most to them. How would you describe your strongest impressions of the Philippines? The most striking
thing for me was the people, the hospitality, just how friendly everybody was. The smiles, it didn’t matter where you went. Everyone was just so open and warm. Other than your country’s [natural] beauty I would have to say the people are the best asset.
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Many countries claim they have friendly people. What is it about the Philippines that make their friendliness special? I don’t know whether that was
ingrained in you as a young child but I went to the slums and people still had manners. That to me was quite staggering.
This is not your first trip here. Was there anything new you observed? I think everyone is
very engaged in what is happening in the country. They realize its potential, as well as the challenges. I spoke to this 25-year-old who worked at one of the hotels, and he was so clued in as to the challenges facing the Philippines: overpopulation. He had informed, educated opinions and I just thought if there are people like him, of his generation, who hold opinions like his, I think the country is in the right hands.
Born and bred in Sydney, 37-year-old Anna Coren earned her journalism degree from Charles Sturt University. Her idea of paradise is a coastal country in Australia, with horses, dogs, and lots of open space. Her favorite Sydney souvenirs? Bondi Beach photo prints, Tim Tam chocolate biscuits, and a fridge magnet.
A MOMENT IN TIME: Anna says in interviews that her coverage of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami has brought back her “faith in humanity” after she witnessed the Japanese people’s resilience, dignity, and calm amid great suffering.
Was there one thing you saw or experienced that really stood out? One of the most interesting
things is how to tackle population in the Philippines. If they can keep the population under control, I think there is just so much promise and potential. You already have growth and foreign investment that’s coming in, but if population can be controlled, then there would be a huge increase. If the reproductive health bill can get through Congress, I think it would change your country for the better.
You decided to be a journalist when in high school. Why? I enjoyed telling people stories—quite
a curious mind—I asked lots of questions.
What made you choose to be a broadcast/TV journalist? The visual medium is just so much more
powerful. You can change things with a picture. It forces people to act when they see, say, a famine or an act of brutality. You look at that and it makes people pay attention. It’s in your face.
Which reporting assignments for CNN have been the most exciting? The tsunami in 2011. I
was anchoring as it happened. Then I came off set, got on a plane, and flew to Japan. It was just mindblowing to see the impact and the power of the wave.
What did you take away from that experience?
People’s resilience. The Japanese people were just phenomenal in how they came together and helped
WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE: Anna with former Spice Girl member Victoria Beckham, who was recently in Hong Kong to launch her “Victoria” fashion line. Featured on CNN’s Talk Asia, Beckham talked about her experiences in the fashion industry, and her domestic life with soccer royalty David Beckham and their four kids.
each other and didn’t complain. Not one person said, “Why me? Why has this happened to me?” I think the world could learn so much from the way the Japanese handled the disaster. Who has been the most impressive of the celebrities or politicians you have interviewed?
Sigourney Weaver. She was just this amazing woman, a role model, strength of character, just a real inspiring woman, the way she spoke, and the causes that she’s involved with. She cares about the world. What was your impression of Charice?
She was a pocket rocket. Such a lovely girl who is so grounded as well. She’s obviously gone through this amazing ride—a meteoric rise. But she was just very real and has a very magnificent voice. Her story was quite amazing as well, like where she’s come from, how she was discovered, and the hardship that she’s faced and has overcome to be where she is. What kinds of traveling do you like the most?
My favorite country that I have traveled to in Asia to date is Vietnam. My favorite place in the world is Sabah, and up in the mountains in the Chinese– Vietnamese border. That was beautiful. But I’d love to go to Napole, I’d love to go to India. I love hiking so the idea of being in the wilderness, being in the mountains, in the heavens so to speak. That’s my idea of a wonderful holiday, somewhere that’s very quiet, somewhere that’s very cut off from everybody else. n
I enjoyed telling people stories— quite a curious mind—I asked lots of questions.
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SPRINT CITY. Running has recently gained much popularity in Manila that its not uncommon to see roads blocked off for marathons and an increase in jogging lanes. Running events range from the traditional set ups (LEFT) to the more quirky themed ones such as the zombie infested run organized by Outbreak Manila (RIGHT).
LET’S GO RUN! So you’re raring to run like a gazelle? Let running coach IGE LOPEZ run you through the basics.
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ot everyone is a Forrest Gump who could just get up and run away like a champion long-distance runner…with the wrong shoes at that. But for amateur runners, it’s important to know how and where to start. Read on and jump start your running to a healthier and fitter you. (And leave that box of chocolates behind, if you please.) WHY RUN? Running is the most efficient way to lose weight, gain fitness, and increase your overall endurance. Among the benefits of running are lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, increased metabolism, and improved strength and bone density. WHERE DO I RUN? The best thing about running is that you can do it practically anywhere. You may run as soon as you get outside your door, in the park, around campus, in a running track, and so on. Opt for the track that causes the least amount of impact on your body, such as trails, fire roads (unpaved roads used for emergency access), grassy areas, running tracks (indoor/outdoor), asphalt roads, and even the compact sand along the beach. HOW DO I RUN? • Keep an upright but relaxed position to avoid straining your back and other parts of your body, and so as not to restrict breathing. • Keep your chest out and stomach in with your arms at a right angle, and elbows at the back to avoid tension and tightness in the neck and shoulders. • Look ahead and watch out for obstacles. • Let your arms swing naturally to facilitate proper breathing and avoid slouching.
• Make sure you use a mid-foot strike (this is when the foot’s heel and ball land simultaneously) while running to avoid shin pain or leg cramps. WHAT DO I WEAR? Too tight a clothing and you run the risk of fainting spells; too loose will weigh you down. Always go for shirts/singlet and shorts made of quick-drying fabric. Others prefer running tights or pants, while others use compression shorts (undergarments that support the thigh and groin muscles). Socks should also be of lightweight/quick dry material for blister-free feet. You can also buy the following for added comfort: a running cap/visor, eyewear for sun protection, sports watch with a heart rate monitor and/or GPS, and hydration systems for longer runs. WEAR RUNNING-SPECIFIC SHOES! Treat your feet right by using the proper footwear. Seek expert advice from runner friends or your local running store before investing on a new pair. Most running-specific stores have free gait analysis that analyzes your running form and can recommend a specific shoe for you. TIP FOR BEGINNERS: Start with 2–5 minutes of brisk walking, then progress to light running for about 1 minute. Do 10 sets of this for a total of 30 minutes. DOs AND DON’Ts OF RUNNING: DOs: • Warm up and cool down properly (10–15 minutes). • Do your stretching after your runs. • Go for distance first before speed. • Be consistent with your training. DON’Ts:
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Photo by Paolo A. Beltran ROLLIN’ DOWN THE RIVER: Groups of travelers try out the ride at San Jose’s river using inflatable kayaks. These kayaks have an advantage over traditional kayaks in that they are more affordable, portable, and easier to climb back into.
PADDLES UP! It’s wet, it’s fun, and best of all, you can do it during the rainy season. Photos by Russel C. Patalinghog
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hitewater kayaking is an adventure sport that consists of navigating a kayak through waters of varying roughness.
Rapid Stream Ecotours offers whitewater kayaking in San Jose, Tarlac—just two and a half hours north of Manila, with the majestic Zambales Mountains providing a spectacular backdrop. You get into an inflatable kayak and paddle down the river. Rapid Stream promises that you will be “immersed in nature, surrounded by mountains, and face to face with wildlife.” It’s wholesome family fun, says Rapid Stream Ecotours founder Bryan McClelland. Children as young as eight, groups of up to 35, and even the elderly (with precautions, of course) can be accommodated. “Any level of fitness is fine for our trip because each boat has an experienced paddler. Many of our guests don’t even know how to swim,” he adds. A typical whitewater kayaking trip begins at 9 a.m. with a safety briefing at the site. An hour later, guests head for the river put-in, where they
spend about three hours navigating a stretch of river some 7.5 kilometers long, with options for rock jumping and river surfing. Back at the site, an organic native lunch will be served, and showers are available for those who want to freshen up before heading home. “San Jose offers a beautiful landscape, friendly locals, fresh native food, and most importantly, an incredible river on which to kayak,” McClelland says, adding that the whitewater kayaking here is mostly Class I and II: gentle currents, no serious obstacles, interspersed with moderate rapids and waves. Whitewater kayaking typically leaves big grins on guests’ faces, McClelland notes. Not bad for a rainy day sport. n Contact Rapid Stream Ecotours at:
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Whitewater Wipe Out Twenty-two-year-old Tyler Bradt broke the world record for kayak descent in 2009, when he successfully kayaked the 186-foot drop (about 15 storeys) of Palouse Falls in Washington state. He beat the previous record of 127 feet achieved by Pedro Oliva in Salto Belo in Brazil. Bradt emerged from the raging torrent with a sprained wrist and a broken paddle.
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date a girl who travels ALEAH TABOCLAON writes about the quirks and nuances in dating a girl who travels. Illustrations by IDA NOELLE
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ate a girl who travels. Date a girl who would rather save up for out-of-town trips or day trips than buy new shoes or clothes. She may not look like a fashion plate, but behind that tanned and freckled face from all the days out in the sun lies a mind that can take you places and an open heart that will take you for what you are, not for what you can be. Date a girl who travels. You’ll recognize her by the backpack she always carries. She won’t be carrying a dainty handbag—where will she put her travel journal, her pens, and the LED flashlight that’s always attached to her bag’s zipper? With a small purse, how can she bring the small coil of travel string, the wet tissues, the box of saltines, and the bottle of water she’s always ready with, just in case something happens and she can’t go home yet? Yes, a girl who travels knows that anything can happen anytime and she just has to be prepared for it. Nothing takes her by surprise; she takes everything with equanimity, knowing that such things are a part 78 I Mabuhay Magazine I August 2012
of life. She’s reliable and dependable, traits that she’s learned while on the road. You’ll also recognize a girl who travels by the fact that she’s always amazed at the world around her, no matter if she’s in her home town or in a place that’s totally new. She sees beauty all around her, not just the ones featured in travel guides or shown in postcards. A girl who travels has developed a deeper appreciation for life. She won’t judge you or pressure you to do things you don’t want to do. She knows too much about the importance of identity and self-efficacy, and she will appreciate you more if you don’t pretend to be somebody you’re not. You can make mistakes with a girl who travels, and you can also be as idiosyncratic as you can be. Trust me, she has seen so much worse in her travels, and knows firsthand the vagaries of human nature. Date a girl who travels, because when you’re with her, you’ll realize that even though she’s napped at a temple in Angkor Wat, went boating down the Mekong River, ran by the streets of Ho Chi Minh City,
“Date a Girl Who Travels” has been shared 36,060 times in Facebook and 1,635 times on Twitter. It also spawned several blog posts: Date a Boy Who Travels, in You Got Me Blogging http://www.razlan.net So I’m Dating a Girl Who Travels, in Lecture Notes https://mbsperez. wordpress.com Date a Girl Who’s on Facebook, in Blabbrmouth http://www.tinaaraneta.com Date a Girl Who Loves, in Twosidesto http://twosidesto. wordpress.com Date a Girl Who Loves Life, in Kim in Motion (http:// kiminmotionblog.com)
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“You’ll also recognize a girl who travels by the fact that she’s always amazed at the world around her, no matter if she’s in her hometown or in a place that’s totally new.”
or went skinny-dipping in a cave in the Philippines, she still retains that humility that is the mark of a real traveler. She knows she’s been to a lot of places, but she’s humbled by the fact that the world is a big place and she’s only seen a small part of it. Seeing this in her can make you feel all right with yourself too; there’s no need for you to do more and to be more. What you are is enough. When you meet a girl who travels, ask her where she’s been and what she’s going to do next. She will appreciate your interest, and if you’re lucky, she may even invite you to join her. When she does, do so. Nothing bonds people better than traveling. On your trips, you will both see each other’s best and worst characteristics, and you can then decide whether she’s worth fighting for. It’s easy enough to date a girl who travels. She won’t want expensive gifts; you can buy her (or both of you) cheap tickets to Thailand for the weekend, and she’ll be more than happy to take you to the longest wooden bridge in the country. You don’t even have to go overseas; you can take her out on day trips, caving or hiking, or treat her to a full body massage. You can also buy her the little things that she keeps forgetting to buy for herself; that carabiner that will attach her backpack to her seat so that she will feel easier about sleeping on her bus trip, or a backpack cover, a small alarm clock, a money belt, or maybe another sarong that will replace the one she lost in China.
She won’t mind if you get lost on your way to a date. She knows that oftentimes, the journey is more important than the destination. She will help you see the lighter side of things. She’ll walk along with you, not behind you, pointing out the interesting bits you’ll see along the way. Before long, you’ll realize that yes, the journey has been more memorable than the destination that you’ve planned to take her to. Is a girl who travels worth it? Yes, she is. So when you find her, keep her. Don’t lose her with your insecurities and doubts. Because when she says she loves you, she really does. After all, she’s seen so many things and met so many people, and if she’s chosen you, better grab that opportunity. Thank the gods that you were lucky enough she’s chosen you and not that bloke she met while watching the sun rise in Angkor Wat or whitewater rafting in the Padas Gorge in Sabah. If she says she loves you, she must have seen something in you. Something that can always call her back from her travels, or something that can anchor her to the world in the way that she wants to after weeks and months of being on the road. Date a girl who travels. Make her feel safe, warm, and secure. Make her believe that no matter where she goes, and however long she’s gone, you’ll always be there for her, the one that she can call home. Find a girl who travels. Date her, love her, and marry her, and your world will never be the same again. n
Aleah Taboclaon is a runner, blogger, traveler, and diver. She wrote this piece in Copenhagen, Denmark, during her 70-day solo backpacking trip in Europe. This was first published on her blog, SolitaryWanderer. com, where it became viral with over 30,000 shares in Facebook and Twitter. After working for eight years for nonprofit organizations as a counselor to sexually abused children, Aleah is now freelancing as a writer and an editor while she does her traveling in the Philippines and abroad.
DATING HISTORY “Date A Girl Who Travels,” “Date A Girl Who Takes Photographs,” and “Date A Girl Who Reads,” among others, are a few of the many spin-offs of Charles Warnke’s poignant, albeit bitter narrative of an ideal lover, “You Should Date An Illiterate Girl.”
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FOLK TALE
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long time ago the crow and the lizard were friends. One day the crow said to the lizard: “Tattooing makes a person very pretty. Let us find some soot and tattoo each other.” “I’d really like that,” the other agreed. So they found a pot of soot and went together to the river bank. “You must make me pretty first,” urged the lizard. “All right,” acceded the crow. Taking a knife he carefully made the intricate markings all over the lizard’s body; and then he rubbed in the soot. The crow said: “Now, I have made you lovely; you must ornament my body too.” “Yes,” replied the lizard. “First lie down and close your eyes so that I will not get soot in them.” The crow spread out on the ground and closed his eyes. The wily lizard took the pot of soot and scattered it all over the poor crow. Then the lizard ran away. Leaving his friend beside the river. That is why the lizard is covered with beautiful markings while the crow is as black as soot. n
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; ( (+632) 928 2558; * up.press@gmail. com; : www.uppress. com.ph
BIRDS OF THE SAME FEATHER. The crow has various meanings in different mythologies of different cultures, but their common denomination is death. No wonder a flock of crows is called a “murder.”
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THE LIGHTER SIDE
STUDENTS’ PLAYGROUND: Bangkok University lounge’s upper level (ABOVE) is a gaming area stocked with re-invented items, like an elongated pool table with adjustable holes and a supersized dart board. The lower level (BELOW) comes with a sofa that can be reconfigured for resting or studying, for large or small crowds.
Bangkok University Makes School Cool If every university had a lounge like this, students would stay way after class. This is Bangkok University’s student lounge, a twostory playground and study area complete with a giant dartboard, a billiards table, a polka-dotted karaoke hut, playground swings, a ping-pong table, and yes, even a pole for pole dancing. It’s so slick and trendy you wouldn’t think of skipping school. Designer Pitupong Chaowakul also added some quirky elements: psychedelic-colored walls, a gigantic panda statue painted into different characters each semester, and a massive periscope goggle for spying on students upstairs. Now if only we could get our hands on an application form. (Bangkok University is located at Rama 4 Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand; www.bu.ac.th)
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THE LIGHTER SIDE
Plant Some Paper
Scribble on this like regular paper, but when you’re done, don’t chuck it in a trash bin; throw it in your garden instead. Paperpod Seedpaper is regular recycled paper, but embedded in each sheet are seeds of various vegetable and flowering plants that you can grow. Just moisten the sheet, store it in a plastic bag, wait for signs of life, and replant the sprouts in soil. Be the ultimate cheapskate…send it as a love letter and save yourself from buying a bouquet of flowers! Available at ECHOstore, Ground Floor, Serendra Piazza, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City ( (+632) 901 3485, : www.echostore.ph
Organic Soap for Filthy Furballs With everyone these days going green, there’s no reason why your pets shouldn’t. Grab your cruddy canine and give him an ecofriendly bath with Bark, a locally made organic pet soap that promises to make even the filthiest flea bag squeaky clean. It kills parasites with organic ingredients like coconut oil and wild plant extracts, so you don’t risk poisoning your pooch or your water source. Bark costs Php75 each and can be delivered anywhere in the Philippines. * barkorganicpetsoap@ yahoo.com; ( +63917 726 4313
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Dan Eldon: Safari as a Way of Life JENNIFER NEW
Php1,125 (US$27) This scrapbook-style journal documents the life of young English activist and photojournalist Dan Eldon, who grew up an expat in Kenya and lost his life in an assignment in Somalia at age 22. The book incorporates colorful entries from his art journal—collages, pullout pages, and postcards—which give readers a creative and inspirational account of how a young man, through benevolent crusades and his love for the land, tried to make a difference in povertystricken Kenya. –Jared Millan THE GODFATHER RETURNS
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Just fresh out of college, this young quartet injects its dramatic brand of pop rock with tight arrangements and virtuosity. Hints of Coldplay, Muse, Queen, and even Dream Theater can be detected on tracks like album opener “You,” the searing instrumental “A Thousand-Year Mistake,” and carrier single “Alive.” But songs like “Bago Mahuli ang Lahat” and “Makakarating” clearly show that the band has the songwriting chops that reveal a musical maturity beyond the members’ twentysomething years. –Jason Caballa
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It’s a different kind of rush hour in Kathmandu’s Hanuman Dhoka Square. While tourists explore the site’s ancient temples and palaces, hundreds of hungry pigeons eagerly wait outside, wing to wing with one another, ready to race not for a cab or a train, but for food from people looking to earn good karma. In this UNESCO World Heritage Site, feeding pigeons is considered good luck. New York-based fashion and travel photographer NICK ONKEN snapped this shot with his Canon 1Ds Mark II, capturing the birds in a feeding frenzy as a woman holds out a plate of bird feed. Hanuman Dhoka, once home to the Nepalese royal family, is named after the mischievous Hindu monkey god Hanuman, whose 340-year-old statue guards the gate to the square. To view more of Nick’s Works, visit www.nickonken.com.
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B777-300 ER Fiesta Class Interior
PAL UnveiLs new B777 PAL announces the delivery of another brandnew Boeing 777-300 ER passenger jet, bringing to three the number of B777s in the flag carrier’s wide-body fleet.
The aircraft arrived in Manila on July 21, 2012, from the Boeing plant in Seattle, Washington, and was officially received by PAL SVP for Operations Augusto Gozon and VP-Flight Operations Capt. Alejandro Campos from Boeing Field Service Manager Gary Youngblood in simple rites at the Lufthansa Technik Philippines Hangar in Manila. The aircraft marked its entry into commercial service via its maiden flight to Cebu, two days after delivery. It will primarily service regional and international flights. n
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The smooTh sTyles and voices of le velveTs Classical and pop music fans had every reason to rejoice with the recent visit of Le Velvets in time for the commemoration of the Philippine-Japanese Friendship Day in July. Hailing from Tokyo, Japan, Le Velvets is an all-male vocal group that mixes the classical style of vocal discipline with the flavors of mainstream pop. Put simply, Le Velvets is Japan’s suave answer to Il Divo and the Backstreet Boys. Le Velvets are tenor singers Tatsuhiko Saga, Shinichiro Hino, and Takanori Sato, and baritones Hironobu Miyahara and Takuya Kurokawa. All are graduates of prestigious music and art schools in Tokyo, Japan—comparably the country’s equivalent of Juilliard. All five members have each dedicated their lives to classical music, but at the same time have been open to the perspectives that other music styles offer. Hence Le Velvets blending of styles—undeniably classical, but liberally flavored, and excitingly at that, with the contemporary sounds of pop and other genres of music. The soaring harmonies that the groups three tenors provide and the complementing lows of two accomplished baritones certainly open up a lot of harmonic possibilities for Le Velvets. In fact, their comparisons to other foreign acts are mere reference points. But the fact is, Le Velvets members are their own artists with a distinct flavor all their own, and most important of all, these artists hail from Asia. Producer Robert Wada, the man behind Le Velvets, has trained 92 I Mabuhay Magazine I August 2012
the members of the group well. “I have instilled discipline in the group, not only as performers of a high calibre, but as gentlemen, each with their distinct talent and charm,” said the head of the SL – Company (Symphony of Love) that manages Le Velvets. “Someone walks inside the room, and all of Le Velvets stands up and respectfully acknowledges, that’s their discipline.” Sure enough, it’s this gentlemanly air about Le Velvets, not to mention their clean and suave demeanor, coupled with their exceptional skills, is what wins them renown and praise in Japan. Their sensational debut has won them fans and an ensuing loyal following. Their music is a powerful motivator—Le Velvets has performed at music festivals and some of the grandest music halls in their country. Their take on the classical pieces “Nessun Dorma,” and “O Sole Mio” are nothing short of magnificent. Their interpretations of standards such as “Unchained Melody,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” and “Moon River” are fine exercises in tastefully rendered pop presentations. Le Velvets’ recent performance on Philippine shores truly made the Philippine-Japanese Friendship Day on July 23, 2012, all the more memorable, kudos to a mega-crossover between established business and entertainment entities in Manila, such as corporate giants SM Supermalls, Philippine Airlines, Viva Communications Inc., and the Embassy of Japan that all worked hand in hand to bring Le Velvets to Manila.
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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 71-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 1970s 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 DC-3s that serve as a workhorse in the 1940s and 1950s, Vicker Viscount turboprops and Fokker F-27s were added to the fleet in the 1960s. After the BAC1-11 jets were introduced in the 1970s, the McDonnel Douglas DC-10—PAL’s first wide-body aircraft—went into
OUR FLEET Since its first flight on March 15, 1941, Philippine Airlines has flown almost 30 types of aircraft to fulfill its mission of providing the Philippines with efficient and reliable air transportation as the country’s flag carrier. Now with a fleet of 40 aircraft, PAL operates one of the youngest and bestmaintained fleets in the region.
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-theart inflight entertainment system. Today, the fleet consists of Boeing 747-400s, B777-300ER, Airbus A340-300s, 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.
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Get acquainted with the Philippines even before you arrive. These tips will guarantee a carefree and informed stay.
PH I LI P P I N E S A T A G L ANC E Stretching 1,839 km 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%.
CLI M A T E The Philippines is a tropical country with an average temperature of 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.
TOUCHDOWN MANILA
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 hand-woven 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.
NIGHT L IF E Metropolitan Manila is considered a pleasure-seeker’s paradise,
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.
TR AN S P O R T A T I O N Philippine Airlines flies between Manila and 19 cities
F OOD Filipino food may puzzle the first-time eater. Philippine history is largely
CUR RE N C Y The monetary unit is the peso, divided into 100 centavos. The
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.
SH OP P I N G The Philippines is fast becoming a shopping haven, yielding great
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.
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bargains if you know what to look for and where.
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 101 and 102. 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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SERVICE GUIDE
Philippine Airlines is pleased to offer you the following services to make your travel experience not only convenient but delightful as well.
SP E C I A L M E A LS 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 low-sodium meal. Please call PAL Reservations at least 24 hours before date of departure to ensure availability.
“Early Bird” advanced 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.
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.
EX PRES S CH E CK- IN CO U NTE 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.
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 RE CON FIRM 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. AIRPORT
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Philippine Airlines offers the
AIRPO RT LO U NGE S Philippine Airlines has Mabuhay Lounges in Manila (Domestic and International), Cebu (Domestic and International), Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, General Santos City and San Francisco. 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. AIRPO RT T RA NSFE R SE R VICE IN M A NIL 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. CHO ICE ECONO M Y SE A T SU R CHA R GE Feeling cramped-up sitting with limited legroom when traveling on economy class? We are pleased to announce that passengers
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. TR A VE L ING WITH INFA NTS Infants at least 16 days old may be accepted for travel. 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 a 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 on flights with a flying time of three (3) hours or more. The bassinets are approximately 70 cm long and 30 cm wide, with a weight limit of 10 kg. They are not suitable for infants over 18 months of age. Infants who turn two years old at the time of travel are required to occupy seats for safety reasons. FR E E BA GGA GE A L L O WA NCE O F IN F A N T S ON U S, GU A M A ND CA NA D A F L IGHTS 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. FR E E BA GGA GE A L L O WA NCE O F IN F A N T S ON NO N- U S, GU A M A ND CA NA D A FL IGH T S From the Philippines, an infant paying at least 10 percent of the fare is entitled to 10 kg (22 lbs) 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). Departing passengers for international destinations are advised to check with airport or tourist information counters (Tel. Nos. 524-1703; 832-2964) 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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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR FLIGHT TRANSFERS
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.
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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RESERVAT IO NS
Abu Dhabi Bahrain
4,352 4,580
9:00 9:58
Bangkok Busan
1,368 1,515
3:15 3:45
Beijing
1,797
4:25
Doha Dubai
4,528 4,294
8:15 8:45
Fukuoka Guam Ho Chi Minh Hong Kong Honolulu Jakarta
1,445 1,596 1,002 712 5,296 1,732
3:30 3:40 2:30 2:00 10:15 6:15
00971 2 6351700 00973-17225650 extension 212 (662) 633-5713 / 14 (8251) 466-0333 (8251) 464-7890 (8610) 6510 2991 2992 / 2993 (974) 455-8760 (9714) 203-3788 / 316-6632 (8192) 415-3232 (671) 632-1615 / 17 / 19 (848) 832-872105 (852) 230-19350 / 51 1-800-435-9725 (6221) 300-15757 (6221) 526-8668
ROUTE S & SE CTOR S
MANILA
(via Singapore) Manila-Singapore Singapore-Jakarta Kuala Lumpur (via Kota Kinabalu) Manila-Kota Kinabalu Las Vegas (via Vancouver) Manila - Vancouver Vancouver - Las Vegas Los Angeles
3:35 1:35 3:40 7,393
1:55 16:15
7,290
12:05 2:40 12:30
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
714
2:10
Xiamen
DOMESTIC R OU TE S & SE C TOR S
MA NIL A
Bacolod Busuanga Butuan
298 489
1:10 1:05 1:30
Cagayan de Oro
486
1:30
Calbayog
1:15
Catarman
1:15
Caticlan
1:10
Cebu
349
1:15
Cotabato Davao
552 597
1:30 1:45
Dipolog Dumaguete
438 390
1:30 1:15
General Santos
647
1:45
Iloilo
280
1:05
Kalibo
250
0:55
Laoag Legazpi Naga Ozamiz
257 250
0:55 0:55 0:50 1:25
Puerto Princesa Roxas San Jose
364 311
(603) 2141 0767 1-800-435-9725 1-800-635-8653 1-800-435-9725 1-800-635-8653 (853) 2835-5770 (613) 965-02188 (816) 6444-2541 (8152) 588-7131 1-800-435-9725 1-800-635-8653 (822) 774-3581 (8621) 6279-8765 (65) 6336-1611 (612) 927-92020
1,060 617 1,634
2:40 1:45 5:00
4:25 4:40
1:15 0:55 0:55 1:40
Tacloban Tagbilaran
352 387
1:10 1:10
Tuguegarao Zamboanga
530
1:00 1:30
R E SE RVATI O N S
(034) 433-3045 (0919) 511-2797 (085) 226-5118 / 4777 (085) 341-5156 (088) 857-2294 / 95 (088) 857-2688 (088) 858-8863 (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) 340-0191 (032) 234-2713 (064) 431-0136 (082) 233-0284 (082) 232-8010 (082) 234-0073 (082) 221-5513 (082) 225-0990 (065) 212-2355 / 2356 (035) 225-4266 (035) 226-1301 (083) 552-1235 / 36 (083) 552-5282 (083) 553-3943 (033) 333-0003 (033) 320-4893 (036) 262-3260 (036) 262-1261 (077) 670-8533 (052) 481-0780 (054) 473-2277 (088) 521-5565 (088) 521-0462 (048) 433-4565 (036) 621-0244 (043) 491-1604 (043) 491-1923 (086) 231-9680 (086) 826-8589 (053) 321-2213 (038) 412-2232 (038) 411-4226 (078) 844-9238 (062) 991-5800 (062) 993-0488
(852) 2301-9300 (603) 2141-0767
ReseRvations, t ouR Packages, Mabuhay Miles and Flight in Fo RMation
1:45 2:25 1,884 2,024
478
Surigao (8862) 250-67255 (813) 515-74167 1-800-435-9725 1-800-635-8653 (86592) 239-4729 / 30 /65
CEBU
Hong Kong Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur (via Kota Kinabalu) Cebu-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu-Kuala Lumpur Seoul Tokyo
M M FL I GH T MI L E S TI ME
0082-1544-1717 (813) 3593-2421
PHILIPPINES: Manila (632) 8558888 Cebu (032) 3400191
US/CANADA: 1 (800) I FLY PAL or 1 (800) 4359725
For more information, visit www.philippineairlines.com
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FLIGHT SCHEDULE
Flight schedules printed in these pages are correct and current at time of printing.
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS MON Manila - Bacolod Bacolod - Manila Manila -Butuan Butuan - Manila Manila - Cagayan de Oro Cagayan de Oro - Manila Manila - Cebu Cebu - Manila Manila -Cotabato Cotabato - Manila Manila - Davao Davao - Manila Manila -Dipolog Dipolog - Manila Manila - Dumaguete Dumaguete - Manila Manila - General Santos General Santos - Manila Manila - Iloilo Iloilo - Manila Manila - Kalibo Kalibo - Manila Manila - Laoag Laoag - Manila Manila - Legazpi Legazpi - Manila Manila - Puerto Princesa Puerto Princesa - Manila Manila -Roxas Roxas - Manila Manila -Tacloban Tacloban - Manila Manila -Tagbilaran Tagbilaran - Manila Manila - Zamboanga Zamboanga - Manila
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Manila - Dubai Dubai - Manila Manila - Bahrain Bahrain - Manila
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Bacolod / Butuan / Cagayan De Oro / Cebu / Cotabato / Davao / Dipolog / Dumaguete / General Santos City / Iloilo / Kalibo / Laoag / Legazpi / Manila / Puerto Princesa / Roxas / Tacloban / Tagbilaran / Zamboanga
DOMESTIC ROUTES
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NARITA
Brisbane
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FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM I T A L L A D D S U P W I T H M A B U H AY M I L E S
Travel the world with Philippine Airlines and enjoy a host of privileges that add up to miles of difference. Open to anyone aged 2 and above, the Mabuhay Miles Frequent Flyer Program is designed to deliver to you the best rewards and privileges. And as you move up to higher elite levels, more travel privileges await you.
PROGRAM ENROLLMENT Applying for Mabuhay Miles membership is now more convenient than ever. Simply log on to www.mabuhaymiles.com or visit any PAL office. Enrollment forms come with a pre-numbered temporary membership card that you can immediately use to accrue Miles. EARNING MILES Mabuhay Miles is one of the most generous frequent flyer programs in the market. With Mabuhay Miles, you can earn Flight Miles through qualifying flights on Philippine Airlines and on its code-share partners (with PR in the ticket carrier box) on paid tickets in any class of service. MABUHAY MILES PROGRAM PARTNERS Earning miles has never been easier! Philippine Airlines lines up a growing host of program partners where Mabuhay Miles members can earn additional Miles to get that free ticket fast! For a complete list of our Mabuhay Miles program partners, just log on to www.mabuhaymiles.com. BUY MILES You may purchase Miles to redeem your award tickets sooner. Avail of the Mabuhay Top Up Miles feature to add Miles to your personal account or give Mabuhay Gift Miles to family and friends. Simply accomplish the Travel Award Redemption Form (Buy Miles portion) available Online, at PAL ticket offices and the Mabuhay Miles Service Center and proceed to any PAL ticket office. Miles may be purchased in increments of 1,000 at US$25. A US$10 processing fee applies. MILES TRANSFER Transfer your Miles to another Mabuhay Miles member’s account. Miles can be transferred in increments of 1,000 Miles with a minimum of 2,000 Miles. Miles Transfer costs US$15 per 1,000 Miles per transaction. Maximum Miles transfer allowed is 25,000 Miles per calendar year. Recipient may receive a maximum of 25,000 Miles per calendar year. A US$10 processing fee applies. Simply accomplish the Travel Award Redemption Form (Miles Transfer portion) available Online, at PAL ticket offices and the Mabuhay Miles Service Center and proceed to any PAL ticket office. AWARD REDEMPTION For as low as 3000 Miles you can now redeem free flights on Philippine Airlines. You also have more chances of securing an award seat even during peak months with the Flexiflyer award option. With interactive and real time award ticket issuance at PAL ticket offices, Mabuhay Miles makes it highly convenient for you to redeem your travel awards!
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MEMBER SERVICES The Mabuhay Miles website at www.mabuhaymiles.com gives you one-stop access to useful services from Mabuhay Miles. With a pleasant design and user-friendly features, the website allows you to check your account balance, view your latest activity statement, update your personal profile, refer to the miles accrual and redemption calculators, download important forms, and request for retroactive crediting of Miles. So log on today and experience the online advantage. TAKING OFF THE Y FLYER WAY Created and meant for today’s youth, the Gen Y, Mabuhay Miles’ “Y Flyer Program” is designed for members between the ages 2-21 years. Y Flyers will enjoy a 10% discount on PAL domestic fares (except on Booking Class Codes [BCC] “P” and “O”), purchased at any PAL Ticket Office or accredited Travel Agency in the Philippines and discount from partner establishments. For enrollment and more details, log on to www.mabuhaymiles.com TRAVEL LIGHT WITH SPORTSPLUS SportsPlus is a unique subscription-based program feature available only to Mabuhay Miles Members. As a Mabuhay Miles SportsPlus member, you are given extra free luggage allowance on Philippine Airlines flights for your golf, bowling, sportfishing, cycling, tennis, scuba diving and badminton equipment. To apply, just proceed to any Philippine Airlines Ticket Office, fill out the enrollment form, and pay the corresponding application fee. SPORTSPLUS LEVEL
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEE
SportsPlus Philippines
US$70
SportsPlus Asia
US$140
SportsPlus Global
US$210
ENTITLEMENT
20 kgs 20 kgs
COVERAGE
PAL Philippine domestic flights PAL flights within the Philippines / Asia, and to/ from Fukuoka and Osaka
1 piece not exceeding 20 kgs.
PAL flights to/ from Nagoya, Narita and Guam
20 kgs
PAL flights within Philippines / Asia/ Australia, Fukuoka and Osaka
1 piece not exceeding 20 kgs.
PAL flights to/ from United States / Canada/ Guam, Narita and Nagoya
ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE WITH ELITE & PREMIER ELITE LEVELS A world of exclusive benefits await you as you earn Miles and attain elite levels of membership in Mabuhay Miles. As a Mabuhay Miles Elite or Premier Elite Member, you gain the recognition you deserve as a traveler. There are more ways to qualify and you have the whole calendar year between January 1 and December 31 to attain your
privileged status. EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL BENEFITS As Elite or Premier Elite Members, you also enjoy the following privileges: priority reservation waitlist, exclusive member reservations numbers, priority check-in, additional free luggage allowance, priority luggage handling, priority airport standby, access to Mabuhay Lounges and participating VIP Lounges, Sports Plus Global equivalent privileges, additional discounts and amenities from Program Partners, and many more.
ELITE LEVEL
ANNUAL QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
Mabuhay Miles Elite
25,000 Flight Miles flown on Philippine Airlines or 30 one-way segments in any class of service,or 15 one-way segments in Mabuhay Class
Mabuhay Miles Premier Elite
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Witness the world’s most powerful superhero team save the world in one of the highest grossing films of all time, Avengers, starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, and Jeremy Renner, directed by Joss Whedon, who brought us Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel. Turn to page 108 for more information or page 116 for movie schedules.
After Loki (Tom Hiddleston) steals the Tesseract, a cube of energy which can destroy the Earth, he encounters Chitauri, the leader of an alien race, who agrees to give him an army with which he can subjugate the Earth. Meanwhile, S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) reactivates the “Avengers Initiative” and recruits Captain America (Chris Evans), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) to retrieve the Tesseract and prevent Loki’s attempt to destroy the world.
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Stars Eddie Murphy, Cliff Curtis, Allison Janney Director Brian Robbins Comedy 86 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson , Alexander Skarsgård Director Peter Berg Action Sci-Fi 131 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer Director Tarsem Singh Fantasy 106 mins Rated PG
Stars Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth Director Joss Whedon Action Adventure 142 mins Rated PG -13
An epic action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies, and on land as planet Earth fights for survival against a superior force.
An exiled princess enlists the help of An unexpected enemy emerges that seven resourceful rebels to win back threatens global safety, the director of the international peacekeeping her kingdom. agency, SHIELD, needs a team to 魔镜，魔镜 pull the world back from the brink of 一名被流放的公主在七个足智多谋的小矮人的 disaster.
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Fast-talking Jack's insincere patter often gets him into trouble. He suffers karmic repercussions from a magic tree that sheds a leaf for each word Jack speaks. After one thousand words, he will die. 临终前言 杰克是一个快人快语的人，因此常在无意中得 罪不少人。有一次，他闯祸后“召唤”来了一 棵带有魔法、一千片树叶的菩提树。他每说一 个单词，树叶就会掉下来一片，等到一千片树 叶落尽的时候，杰克的生命就到了尽头。 ア・サウザンド・ワーズ （原題: A Thousand Words） 言葉巧みなジャックは、矢継ぎ早に口から出ま かせを言っては、しばしば自らを窮地に陥れてき た。因果応報、そんなジャックは一語話すたびに 葉を落とす不思議な木の呪いに悩まされている 。千語話してしまうとジャックに死が訪れるのだ。
超级战舰 这部史诗动作冒险钜片带领观众体验一场横跨 海、陆、空三军的地球保卫战与外星人舰队对 抗。 バトルシップ アクションアドベンチャーの大作。地球の存続を かけて、はるかに優れた異星人軍との対戦が、 海上で、空で、そして陸で繰り広げられる。 배틀쉽(Battleship) 정체를 알 수 없는 외계의 힘에 맞서 지구를 구하기 위해 육,해,공을 넘나드는 대서사적 액션 모험이 펼쳐진다.
帮助下，重新赢回了属于她的权力。 白雪姫と鏡の女王 追放された王女は、王国を取り戻そうと機知に 富む７人の小人に助けを求める。 백설공주(Mirror Mirror) 쫓겨난 공주가 지략이 뛰어난 반항아들인 일곱 난쟁이의 도움을 얻어 왕국을 되찾는다.
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ザ・アベンジャーズ 予期せぬ敵に地球の安全を脅かされ、国際平 和維持機関 SHEILD の長官は、崩壊寸前の世 界を元に戻すために、チームを必要としている。 어벤져스(THE AVENGERS) 예상치 못한 적의 등장으로 지구 안보가 위협당하자 국제평화유지기구 ‘쉴드’의 국장이 ‘어벤져스’ 작전 팀을 꾸려 대참사에서 세상을 구하려고 한다.
어 싸우전드 워즈(A Thousand Words) 빠르게 말을 하는 잭의 무성의해 보이는 말투는 종종 그를 곤경에 빠트린다. 잭이 한 단어를 말할 때마다 나뭇잎을 떨어뜨리는 마술 나무로 인해 그는 숙명적 영향을 받게 되는데.. 1,000마디 단어를 말하면 그는 죽음에 이르게 된다.
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复仇者联盟 一股突如其来的强大邪恶势力对地球造成致命 威胁，致力于保护全球安危的神盾局（SHIELD ）云集各方超级英雄一起发威，抵御黑暗势力 的侵袭。
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Stars Zac Efron, Blythe Danner, Taylor Schilling Director Scott Hicks Romance 98 mins Rated PG -13
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Stars Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Rosamund Pike Director Jonathan Liebesman Adventure 99 mins Rated PG -13 V
A US Marine returns from war with the one thing he credits with keeping him alive, a photograph he found of a woman he doesn’t even know. Discovering where she lives, he is determined to meet her. 幸运儿 一名美国海军带着令他保命的陌生女人照片离 开战场。他决定去寻找照片中的女主角。 一枚のめぐり逢い 戦争から帰国した米国海兵隊員は、自分が生 還できたのは、見ず知らずの女性が写った一 枚の写真のおかげだと信じている。その女性 が住む場所を突き止めた男は、彼女を訪ねる ことを心に決める。 더 럭키 원(The Lucky One) 전쟁에서 살아 돌아온 한 해병대원은 그가 우연히 손에 넣은 생판 모르는 한 여성의 사진 덕분에 자신이 살아 남았다고 믿는다. 그 여자를 만나기로 결심한 해병대원은 사진 속 여자를 찾아 나선다.
After defeating the Kraken, Perseus lives quietly as a fisherman and parent. But unknown to him, a struggle for supremacy has been raging between the gods that will threaten his idyllic life 诸神之怒 珀尔修斯在击败海怪之后，就与家人和孩子过 着平静的渔民生活。然而，他还不知道生活中 巨大的动荡正在慢慢地侵袭其悠闲的生活。 タイタンの逆襲 クラーケンを討伐した後、ペルセウスは、漁師 としてそして父親として静かな生活を送ってい る。しかし、ペルセウスの知らぬ間に、支配権 を求める神々の争いが激化、ペルセウスのの どかな生活を脅かす。 타이탄의 분노(Wrath Of The Titans) 크라켄과의 전투를 승리로 이끈 페르세우스는 어부이자 아버지로 조용한 삶을 살아간다. 그가 모르고 있는 사이, 절대권력을 차지하려는 신들간의 갈등은 고조되어 그의 한가로운 삶을 위협하기에 이른다.
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Act of Valor stars a group of activeduty U.S. Navy SEALs in a film like no other in Hollywood's history. A fictionalized account of real-life Navy SEAL operations. 《英勇行动》与好莱坞史上任何一部作品不太 一样的是，由真实的现役海豹部队成员真枪实 弹亲自演出，揭开了最不为人知的机密行动。 ハリウッド史上類を見ない作品ネイビーシール ズでは、現役の米国海軍シール隊員一団が主 役を演じる。実際の海軍シール部隊の戦略をフ ィクション化。 할리우드 역사상 이런 영화는 없었다. 현역 네이비 씰 요원들이 영화에 등장하여 실제 네이비 씰 작전을 허구적 이야기를 빌어 풀어나간다.
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Two best friends decide to have a child together so they can avoid the strain that having kids can put on romantic relationships. 老友有喜 一对好朋友决定搭伙生个小孩。事后，两人 不但要面对养育孩子的压力，更重要的是， 如何在带着一个孩子的情况下继续寻觅爱情 。 フレンド・ウィズ・キッズ （原題：Friends With Kids） 子供を持つことで恋愛関係へしわ寄せが来る ことを防ごうと二人の親友同士は、恋愛関係の ない者の間で子供を持つことを決意する。 프렌즈 위드 키즈 (Friends With Kids) 두 명의 베스트 프렌드가 한 아이를 함께 기르기로 결정한다. 그리하여 그들의 로맨틱한 관계를 아이가 망치는 스트레스를 피해보고자 하는데…
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John Carter is inexplicably transported to Mars, known as Barsoom to its inhabitants. Stranded on this wildly diverse planet, Carter becomes embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions.
The new family adventure Journey 2: The Mysterious Island begins when 17-yearold Sean Anderson receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist.
快乐的噪音 佐治亚州小镇的教堂唱诗班总指挥 猝死，居民皆感到沉痛。然而，他 们仍引颈期盼能在全国《快乐噪音 》的比赛上抱回冠军。
历险新片《地心历险记2：神秘岛》 ，源于17岁的肖恩•安德森收到的一 组发自无人知晓的神秘岛密码求救 信号。
ジョイフル・ノイズ（原題：Joyful Noise） ジョージア州の小さな町パカシャウは 窮地に立っていたが、町民は、ディヴ ィンティ教会の聖歌隊がジョイフル・ノ イズ全国大会で優勝して、意気を高 揚させてくれると期待している。 조이풀 노이즈 조지아주에 있는 작은 마을 파카샤는 힘든 시간을 보내고 있지만 주민들은 디비니티 교회 합창단이 전국 조이풀 노이즈 대회에서 우승해 그들에게 희망을 줄 것이라고 믿는다.
センター・オブ・ジ・アース2：神秘の島 では、17歳になったショーン・アンダー ソンが、島など存在するはずのない場 所にある神秘の島から暗号化された 遭難信号を受け取ったことから、新た なファミリー・アドベンチャーの旅が始 まる。 뉴 패밀리 어드밴처 잃어버린 세계를 찾아서 2: 17세 소년 션 앤더슨이 미스테리한 한 섬으로부터 정체불명의 부호를 받게 되면서 이야기는 시작된다.
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The small town of Pacashau, Georgia, has fallen on hard times, but the people are counting on the Divinity Church Choir to lift their spirits by winning the National Joyful Noise Competition. 快乐的噪音 佐治亚州小镇的教堂唱诗班总指挥 猝死，居民皆感到沉痛。然而，他 们仍引颈期盼能在全国《快乐噪音 》的比赛上抱回冠军。 ジョイフル・ノイズ（原題：Joyful Noise） ジョージア州の小さな町パカシャウは 窮地に立っていたが、町民は、ディヴ ィンティ教会の聖歌隊がジョイフル・ノ イズ全国大会で優勝して、意気を高 揚させてくれると期待している。
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Nick Cassidy makes a desperate and lifethreatening move to prove his innocence after he is framed for the theft of a rare diamond.
Matt Weston has been frustrated by his post in Cape Town. When the first and only occupant he’s had proves to be the most dangerous man he’s ever met, Weston readies himself 尼克.卡西迪策划一项反击计划，以 for duty. 揪出诬陷他私吞钻石的幕后黑手。 希少なダイアモンドを強奪した罪をき せられたニック・キャシディは、その汚 名を返上したい一心で生死をかけた 行動をとる。 닉 캐서디는 희귀 다이아몬드 절도 사건의 누명을 쓰고 그의 무고함을 증명하기 위해 생명을 위협하는 절박한 상황을 맞이한다.
韦斯顿被派驻开普敦的安全屋。他 甚感沮丧未能一展抱负，直至他第 一个也是唯一一个看管对象，一位 棘手的危险人物出现。 マット・ウェストンはケープ・タウンでの 駐在に嫌気がさしていた。しかし、初 めての、そして唯一の住人がこれまで に会った中で最も危険な男であること が証明されたとき、ウェストンは任務 遂行に備える。 맷 워스턴은 케이프 타운에서의 그의 자리에 매우 실망한다. 그가 처음 만난 유일한 수감자가 누구보다 위험한 인물임이 드러나자 웨스턴은 작전을 수행할 준비를 하게 되는데…
조이풀 노이즈 조지아주에 있는 작은 마을 파카샤는 힘든 시간을 보내고 있지만 주민들은 디비니티 교회 합창단이 전국 조이풀 노이즈 대회에서 우승해 그들에게 희망을 줄 것이라고 믿는다.
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A fisheries expert is asked to help realize a sheik’s vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible. 鱼跃奇缘 一位也门富人怀有一个梦想，将鲑鱼 引进也门沙漠地带。他于是委托一名 渔业专家协助实现这个奇迹。在此事 背后呈现的美好远景下，似乎谁也挡 不住奇迹的必然发生！ イエメンで鮭釣りを （原題：Salmon Fishing In The Yemen） 水産業研究員のもとに、砂漠でフライ フィッシングが楽しめるようにというシ ークの構想実現を手助けして欲しいと いう依頼が舞い込み、流れに逆らって も信条を貫き、不可能を可能であると 証明しようという旅が始まる。 새먼 피싱 인 더 예멘 (Salmon Fishing In The Yemen) 한 해양 전문가는 사막에서 낚시를 가능케 하고자 하는 부족장의 비전을 실현시키기 위해 도움을 주고 오라는 명을 받아 불가능을 가능하게 할 수 있음을 보여주는 여행에 나선다.
Guy Ritchie helms a new action-packed adventure, following the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his trusted associate, Dr. Watson, as they match wits with their nemesis, Moriarty.
A group of British retirees decide to retire to India, however their hotel isn’t as luxurious as they’d hoped, but they still find themselves seduced and transformed by their new environment.
涉外大饭店 大侦探福尔摩斯：诡影游戏 一群英国退休人士决定去印度旅游， 这部动作片是由蓋瑞奇指导，诠释 享受生活。然而，他们发现所留宿的 世界最著名的侦探故事。福尔摩斯 酒店不如想象般的舒适美好，但是他 与其忠诚拍档华森医生联手跟他们 们也因此有了一次别样的生活体验。 的克星莫里亚蒂教授斗勇斗智。
It’s a bumpy road to matrimony and this romantic comedy follows the journey and challenges of a young couple who take a little longer than expected getting to “I do”. 五年之约 这部浪漫喜剧是讲述一对已订婚五年 却还没结婚的年轻情侣所经历的摩擦 与甜蜜，起起伏伏。
ファイブ・イヤー・エンゲージメント 結婚へのでこぼこ道。このロマンチッ ザ・ベスト・エキゾチック・マリゴールド・ クコメディでは、誓いを交わすまでに予 シャーロック・ホームズ：シャドウゲー ホテル 定より少し時間がかかっている若いカ ム 引退したイギリス人グループがインド ップルの結婚への道のりとその課題を ガイ・リッチーのアクション満載の新作 で隠居生活を送ろうと決心する。しか 追う。 アドベンチャー映画。世界一の名探偵 し、滞在するホテルは望んでいたほど シャーロック・ホームズと彼の信頼す 豪華ではなかった。それでも、彼らは、 5년째 약혼중(The Five-Year べき相棒ワトソン博士が宿敵モリアー 新しい環境に魅了され、自分たちが変 Engagement) ティとの機知に富んだ対決を追う。 わってきていることを発見する。 결혼까지 가는 길은 너무 험난하다! 여러 가지 일들로 예상보다 결혼이 셜록 홈즈: 그림자 게임 메리골드 호텔 늦어진 젊은 커플의 여정과 모험을 세상에서 가장 유명한 재간둥이 영국인 퇴직자 한 무리가 인도에서 담은 로맨틱 코미디 영화이다. 형사 셜록 홈즈와 그의 심복 왓슨 은퇴 생활을 보내기로 결정한다. 박사가 평생의 숙적인 모리아티 하지만, 그들이 그 곳에서 교수를 상대하는 모습을 그린 액션 묵을 호텔은 바라던대로 전혀 어드벤터이다. 가이 리치 감독. 호화스럽지 않다. 하지만, 이들은 새로운 환경에 매료되고 서서히 변화하는 자신들을 발견하게 되는데..
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In a future where North America lies in ruins, Katniss volunteers for the Hunger Games, a twisted televised tournament in which teenagers must fight with one another until only one remains. 饥饿游戏 故事背景设定在大灾变后的北美洲， 自废墟建立起的“施惠国”之中。都 城要求派出一对少年少女到竞技场参 加“饥饿游戏”，同时透过电视转播 ，最后存活的即为胜利者。 ハンガー・ゲーム アメリカが文明崩壊してしまった未来 。カットニスは、ティーンエージャーた ちが最後の一人として生き延びるま で戦い続けるという倒錯したテレビ・ トーナメント、ハンガー・ゲームへの 参加を自ら申し出る。 헝거 게임 (The Hunger Games) 북미지역이 폐허가 된 미래에 캣니스는 헝거 게임에 참가하기를 자청한다. 헝거게임은 십대들이 한 사람이 최종적으로 남을 때까지 싸움을 하는 텔레비전 중계 토너먼트이다.
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Four friends conspire to turn the tables on their women when they discover the ladies have been using Steve Harvey's relationship advice against them. 像男人一样思考 四名好友发现他们的女友开始阅读Steve Harvey的两性书籍来武装自己后，就共谋 扭转局面。 シンク・ライク・ア・マン 男４人の仲間は、彼らのガールフレンドたち が、スティーブ・ハーベイの男女関係に関す るアドバイスを自分たちに応用していること を知り、形勢を一変するために結託する。 씽크 라이크 어 맨(Think Like a Man) 네 명의 친구들은 자신의 여자 친구들이 스티브 하비의 ‘내 남자 사용법’이란 책을 이용해 자신들을 조종해 온 것을 알게 되고, 여자들에게 반격하기 위해 음모를 꾸민다.
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Stars John Lloyd Cruz, Angel Locsin Director Cathy Garcia-Molina Comedy 97 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Akshay Kumar, Asin Thottumkal, Jacqueline Fernandez, John Abraham, Ritesh Deshmukh Director Sajid Khan Comedy/Social 130 mins Rated PG
Macky Galvez is a depressed young man contemplating why he has had several failed relationships, until he meets Ces Bricenio, a modern-day woman who is afraid of commitment, and things change
HOUSEFULL 2... The Dirty Dozen is the second super star packed installment in the HOUSEFULL franchise. It is the story of four fathers, four daughters, and four prospective son-in-laws and as the second half of the title suggests, they are the dirty dozen.
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It's a case of spy versus spy when best friends and deadly CIA operatives FDR and Tuck both fall for the same woman, employing an endless array of high-tech gadgetry against each other. 塔克和FDR是美国中央情报局的顶尖探员，并 且是生死与共的最佳拍档，但却没料到两人 会爱上同一人。他们为了赢得佳人的芳心， 各自使出看家本领。 親友同士であり、とことんCIAエージェントであ るFDRとタックの二人が同じ女性に恋をし、次 から次へとハイテク兵器を駆使して恋のさや 当てをすることに……。これはもうスパイ対ス パイの対決だ。 한 여자를 동시에 사랑하게 된 베스트 프렌드이자 CIA 요원 에프디알과 턱의 이야기. 첨단 장비를 동원하여 끊임없는 경합을 펼친다.
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非正式的你 Macky Galvez是一个很沮丧的年轻小伙子 ，正为几段失败的恋情而苦思着。当他遇 上了Ces Bricenio，一名很摩登且害怕献 身的女子后，一切就有了转变。 アンオフィシャリー・ユアーズ（原題 ：UnOfficially Yours） これまでなぜ女性との関係がうまくいかな かったかを深く考えこんで、落ち込んでい る青年、マキー・ガルベズ。男女の誓約を 恐れるいまどきの女性セス・ブリセニオに 出会い、その状況が一変する。
Each father wants his daughter to marry the richest son-in-law. Each daughter thinks she is marrying the richest son-in-law. Each son-in-law is pretending to be the richest sonin-law. Each character is flawed, unscrupulous and extremely entertaining. However, none of these people can stand each other and all of them are under one roof, in one house as the first half of the title suggests.
언오피셜리 유어즈 (UnOfficially Yours) 맥키 갈베즈는 그의 순탄치못한 인간관계를 탓하며 우울한 젊은 나날을 보낸다. 그러던 중 한 사람에게만 충실하는 것을 두려워하는 현대적 여성인 세스 브리세니오를 만나게 되고 변화를 맞이하게 된다.
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ninJa assassin Rated R stars Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Sho Kosugi Director Donald Petrie
Die haRD 4 Rated PG-13 stars Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Oliphan Director Len Wiseman
fantastic fOUR: Rise Of the silVeR sURfeR Rated PG stars Jessica Alba, Chris Evans Director Tim Story
fRee Willy: escape fROM piRate’s cOVe Rated PG stars Beau Bridges, Bindi Irwin, Mike Falkow Director Will Geiger
inceptiOn Rated PG13 stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe Director Christopher Nolan
safe hOUse Rated R stars Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Brendan Gleeson Director Daniel Espinosa
shOOt ‘eM Up Rated R stars Clive Owen Paul Giamatti Monica Bellucci Director Michael Davis
the Day the eaRth stOOD still Rated PG-13 stars Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates Director Scott Derrickson
the hUnGeR GaMes Rated PG-13 stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Director Gary Ross
inKheaRt Rated PG stars Brendan Fraser, Paul Bettany, Helen Mirren Director Iain Softley
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the aVenGeRs Rated PG 13 stars Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth Director Joss Whedon
the Day afteR tOMORROW Rated PG-13 stars Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Sela Ward Director Roland Emmerich
the MatRiX RelOaDeD Rated R stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving Director The Wachowski Brothers
the MatRiX ReVOlUtiOns Rated R stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne Director The Wachowski Brothers
V fOR VenDetta Rated R stars Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea Director James McTeigue
aUstin pOWeRs 2: the spy WhO shaGGeD Me Rated PG 13 stars Mike Myers Heather Graham Michael York Director Jay Roach
aVataR Rated PG13 stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana Director James Cameron
chaRlie anD the chOcOlate factORy Rated PG stars Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore Director Tim Burton
JOURney 2: the MysteRiOUs islanD Rated PG stars Dwayne Johnson, Josh Hutcherson, Michael Caine Director Brad Peyton
JOURney tO the centeR Of the eaRth Rated PG stars Brendan Fraser Anita Briem Director Eric Brevig
MR. MaGORiUM’s WOnDeR eMpORiUM Rated G stars Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Matt Baram Director Zach Helm
X-Men 2: XMen UniteD Rated PG-13 stars Hugh Jackman Halle Berry Ian McKellen Director Bryan Singer
clash Of the titans Rated PG-13 stars Sam Worthington,
Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes Director Louis Leterrier
planet Of the apes Rated PG-13 stars Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter Director Tim Burton
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KinGDOM Of heaVen Rated R stars Orlando Bloom, Liam Neeson, Jeremy Irons Director Ridley Scott
Battleship Rated PG -13 stars Taylor Kitsch Alexander Skarsgård Liam Neeson Director Peter Berg
Rated PG-13 stars Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe Director Andrew Stanton
WRath Of the titans Rated PG-13 stars Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Rosamund Pike Director Jonathan Liebesman
GhOsts Of GiRlfRienD’s past Rated PG-13 stars Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Lacey Chabert Director Mark Waters
lOVe anD OtheR DRUGs Rated R stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Oliver Platt Director Edward Zwick
MOnsteR-inlaW Rated PG-13 stars Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan Director Robert Luketic
niGhts in RODanthe Rated PG 13 stars Richard Gere, Diane Lane, James Franco Director George C. Wolfe
RUMOR has it... Rated PG-13 stars Kevin Costner, Jennifer Aniston, Mark Ruffalo Director Rob Reiner
sOMethinG’s GOtta GiVe Rated PG13 stars Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves Director Nancy Meyers
the fiVe-yeaR enGaGeMent Rated R stars Jason Segel Emily Blunt Chris Pratt Director Nicholas Stoller
the lUcKy One Rated PG 13 stars Zac Efron Blythe Danner Taylor Schilling Director Scott Hicks
this Means WaR Rated PG-13 stars Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy Director McG
Valentine’s Day Rated PG-13 stars Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner, Shirley MacLaine Director Garry Marshall
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cATS AnD DoGS: The RevenGe oF kiTTy GAloRe Rated PG Stars Christina Applegate, Chris O'Donnell Director Brad Peyton
cop ouT Rated R Stars Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan, Adam Brody Director Kevin Smith
Down wiTh love Rated PG-13 Stars Ewan McGregor, Renee Zellwegger Director Peyton Reed
he’S JuST noT ThAT inTo you Rated PG-13 Stars Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck Director Ken Kwapis
hoMe Alone Rated PG Stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern Director Chris Columbus
in heR ShoeS Rated PG-13 Stars Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette, Shirley MacLaine Director Curtis Hanson
liFe AS we know iT Rated PG-13 Stars Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel Director Greg Berlanti
MiRRoR MiRRoR Rated PG Stars Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer Director Tarsem Singh
MiSS conGeniAliTy 2: ARMeD & FABulouS Rated PG-13 Stars Sandra Bullock Regina King Director John Pasquin
RuSh houR 3 Rated PG-13 Stars Chris Tucker, Jackie Chan, Roman Polanski Director Brett Ratner
Sex AnD The ciTy Rated R Stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis Director Michael Patrick King
Sex AnD The ciTy 2 Rated R Stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis Director Michael Patrick King
The BeST exoTic MARiGolD hoTel Rated PG-13 Stars Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith Director John Madden
The hAnGoveR Rated R Stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Heather Graham Director Todd Phillips
The whole nine yARDS Rated R Stars Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry, Rosanne Arquette Director Jonathan Lynn
Think like A MAn Rated PG 13 Stars Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Michael Ealy Director Tim Story
weDDinG cRASheRS Rated R Stars Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Christopher Walken Director David Dobkin
500 DAyS oF SuMMeR Rated PG-13 Stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel Director Marc Webb
A ThouSAnD woRDS Rated PG-13 Stars Eddie Murphy, Cliff Curtis, Allison Janney Director Brian Robbins
BRiDe wARS Rated PG Stars Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Bryan Greenberg Director Gary Winick
FAMily STone Rated PG-13 Stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes Director Thomas Bezucha
FRienDS wiTh kiDS Rated R Stars Jennifer Westfeldt, Adam Scott, Jon Hamm Director Jennifer Westfeldt
MARley & Me Rated PG Stars Owen Wilson Jennifer Aniston Kathleen Turner Director David Frankel
SpAce JAM Rated PG Stars Michael Jordan, Bill Murray, Theresa Randle Director Joe Pytka whAT hAppenS in veGAS Rated PG-13 Stars Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah Director Tom Vaughan
Alvin AnD The chipMunkS: The SqueAkquel Rated PG Stars Anna Faris Justin Long Christina Applegate Director Betty Thomas
FAnTASTic MR. Fox Rated PG Stars George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Anjelica Huston Director Wes Anderson
leGenD oF The GuARDiAnS: The owlS oF GA’hoole Rated PG Stars Jim Sturgess, Emily Barclay, Emilie de Ravin Director Zack Snyder
MAn on A leDGe Rated PG-13 Stars Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell Director Asger Leth
MAn on FiRe Rated R Stars Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, C. Walken Director Tony Scott
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Rated PG Stars Anna Faris Dan Aykroyd Justin Timberlake Director Eric Brevig
FRAcTuRe Rated R Stars Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, Rosamund Pike Director Gregory Hoblit
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Rated PG Stars Brendan Fraser, Steve Martin, Jenna Elfman Director Joe Dante
The AnT Bully Rated PG Stars Julia Roberts, Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep Director John A. Davis
127 houRS Rated R Stars James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara Director Danny Boyle
a tIME to kIll Rated R Stars Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson Director Joel Schumacher
auStRalIa Rated PG-13 Stars Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham Director Baz Luhrmann
BEfoRE SunSEt Rated R Stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff Director Richard Linklater
BoDy of lIES Rated R Stars Leonardo Di Caprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong Director Ridley Scott
flagS of ouR fathERS Rated R Stars Ryan Phillippe, Jesse Bradford, Adam Beach Director Clint Eastwood
gRan toRIno Rated R Stars Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Ahney Her Director Clint Eastwood
I aM SaM Rated PG-13 Stars Sean Penn Michelle Pfeiffer Dakota Fanning Director Jessie Nelson
InvICtuS Rated Drama Stars Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon Director Clint Eastwood
juno Rated PG-13 Stars Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner Director Jason Reitman
My naME IS khan Rated PG-13 Stars Shahrukh Khan, Christopher Duncan, Steffany Huckaby Director Karan Johar
My SIStER’S kEEpER Rated PG-13 Stars Cameron Diaz Alec Baldwin Joan Cusack Director Nick Cassavetes
SalMon fIShIng In thE yEMEn Rated PG-13 Stars Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Tomas Director Lasse Hallström
SolaRIS Rated PG-13 Stars George Clooney, Jeremy Davies, Natascha McElhone Director Steven Soderbergh
SWEEt novEMBER Rated PG-13 Stars Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron, Jason Isaacs Director Pat O'Conor
thE aSSaSSInatIon of jESSE jaMES Rated R Stars Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shephard Director Andrew Dominik
thE BRIDgES of MaDISon County Rated PG-13 Stars Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep Director Clint Eastwood
thE BoDyguaRD Rated R Stars Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp Director Mick Jackson
thE nEgotIatoR Rated R Stars Samuel L.Jackson, Kevin Spacey, J.T. Walsh Director F. Gary Gray
tIME tRavElER'S WIfE Rated PG-13 Stars Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams, Ron Livingston Director Robert Schwentke
thE toWn Rated R Stars Ben Affleck, Jon Hamm, Rebecca Hall Director Ben Affleck
BakIt IISa ang puSo Rated PG-13 Stars Christopher De Leon, Dawn Zulueta, Eddie Garcia Director Eddie Rodriguez
EntEng ng Ina Mo Rated GP Stars Vic Sotto, Eugene Domingo, Marvin Agustin, Ai Ai delas Alas Director Tony Y. Reyes
foREvER anD a Day Rated GP Stars KC Concepcion, Sam Milby Director Cathy Garcia Molina
In thE naME of lovE Rated PG Stars Aga Muhlach, Angel Locsin Director Olivia Lamasan
no othER WoMan Rated PG Stars Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay, Cristine Reyes Director Ruel S. Bayani
pRayBEyt BEnjaMIn Rated PG-13 Stars Vice Ganda, Eddie Garcia, Jimmy Santos, Nikki Valdez, John Lapus, Derek Ramsay Director Wenn Deramas
unoffICIally youRS Rated PG-13 Stars John Lloyd Cruz, Angel Locsin Director Cathy GarciaMolina
MovIE tRIvIa: anothER CInDERElla StoRy Rated PG Stars Selena Gomez, Andrew Seeley, Jane Lynch Director Damon Santostefano
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has been manufactured since 1931. The original paper and pencil version of the game predates World War I.
>> The battleship Missouri was the key plot of the movie Under Siege , where it was about to be decommissioned. In Battleship , this boat is set as a museum.
>> The scene when Alex Hopper breaks into the convenience store to get the chicken burrito is a spoof of a real convenience store robbery—the security video for which went viral on YouTube. The actual robber fell from the ceiling twice.
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MOVIE TRIVIA:
MIRROR MIRROR
>> The original script included a scene between a shirtless Prince (Armie
Hammer) and the Queen (Julia Roberts) in which the latter remarks how smooth the Prince’s chest is. This line had to be altered when Hammer refused to shave the hair off his chest for the scene. >> Until the filming was complete, Mirror Mirror was known as The Untitled Snow White Project . Though director Tarsem Singh’s intention was to make a family-friendly action comedy, he admitted to the press that he was disappointed with the title Mirror, Mirror. He said in an interview that we would have preferred the simple title of Snow .
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Born This Way
Break the Spell
Femme Fatale Britney Spears
Simple Plan
Get Your Heart On
MDNA
My Worlds Acoustic
Mylo Xyloto Coldplay
Now That’s What I Call Music! 39
Now That’s What I Call Music! 41
Pink Friday
Talk That Talk
Who You Are
Himig ng Damdamin
I’ll Be Seeing You
Magpakailanman
One Heart
The Definitive Collection With Love of Hits CD 1 Gary Valenciano
Beyoncé
CDS FILIPINO
Justin Bieber
Fall In Love Again
Martin Nievera
Lady Gaga
Various Artists
Richard Poon
Daughtry
Various Artists
Regine Velasquez & Ogie Alcasid
Nicki Minaj
Rihanna
Sarah Geronimo
Madonna
Jessie J
The Company
ASIAN
Angeline Quinto
Adele
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2NE1 2NE1
Ikimonogakari Newtral
It’s Time
Stephanie Sun
Japanese Singer Ken Hirai
LeeHom-New+Best Selections LeeHom Wang
Wonder World Wonder Girls
KIDS
Eason Chan
Disney’s Greatest Vol. 1
CHILL OUT
Various Artists
Best of Lounge, Ambient and Chill Out Vol.1
Glee Cast
Brazil Lounge Deluxe Various Artists
Café Del Mar Vol. 17 Various Artists
JAZZ
Various
Glee: The Music, Season Kidz Bop 19 3 Vol.7 Various Artists
The Very Best of John Coltrane John Coltrane
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The Wayman Tisdale Story
Wayman Tisdale
Ultimate Tony Tony Bennett
World of Chillout Lounge Vol. 2 Various Artists
Angeline Quinto: FAll in love AgAin Like many who try to establish their names in the music industry, Angeline Quinto joined singing competitions at a young age wishing she could catch her big break. While others lost their sparkle after numerous defeats, Angeline fought hard and managed to make a name for herself. In 2011, she finally emerged as the winner of Star Power, a prestigious singing competition in the Philippines. Her sophomore album, Fall In Love Again, a collection of popular Filipino ballads, shows Quinto’s vocal prowess and why she’s here to stay.
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Greatest Hits 1970-2002
Legacy, Greatest Hits Collection
Love Songs
Sounds of Silence
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The Very Best of Sergio Mendes
ABBA
Boyz II Men
OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)
True Blue
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Madonna
Glee: The Music Presents The Warblers Various Artists
Elvis
Nat King Cole
Whitney Houston
Elton John
Simon & Garfunkel
Sergio Mendes
What's The Story Morning Glory Oasis
Highlights from the Phantom of the Opera Original Cast Recording The Phantom of the Opera
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album, MDNA, addresses her 2008 divorce with director Guy Ritchie, among other things. The dance tracks have a distinct French Impression Joshua Bell
The Most Relaxing Classical Music In The Universe CD1
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F ILIP INO POP
PIN OY FAVORI TE S
HI TL I N E
BEST OF 60S, 70S & 80S
Stay tuned with your host, Claire, as she brings you the latest OPM Hits from David Archuleta, Angeline Quinto and many more here onboard Philippine Airlines!
Bringing you some the best hits from the hottest Divas! The classics we all grew up with, Regine Velasquez, Lani Misalucha, Lea Salonga, Zsa Zsa Padilla and many more!
It's the attack of the hits with the likes of Gotye, The Fray, Far East Movement, Fun, Calvin Harris, Katy Perry and more on Hitline onboard Philippine Airlines!
Get plugged in as we bring you a collection of the best hits from the 60's, 70's & 80's here onboard Philippine Airlines! Remember these songs?
Piolo Pascual
Zsa Zsa Padilla
one direction
Fleetwood Mac
Sa Kanya Piolo Pascual (Star Records)
Pangako Regine Velasquez (Viva Records)
Honestly Hot Chelle Rae (RCA)
Livin' on a Prayer Bon Jovi (Mercury)
Maghihintay Sa'yo Angeline Quinto (Star Records)
Ikaw Regine Velasquez (Viva Records)
Starships Nicki Minaj (Young Money)
Is This Love Bob Marley (Tuff Gong Island)
Pagdating Ng Panahon Bryan Termulo (Star Records)
Kailagan Ko'y Ikaw Regine Velasquez (Viva Records)
So Good B.o.B. (Atlantic)
Bennie and the Jets Elton John (MCA)
Nang Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig Cristine Reyes (Star Records)
Dadalhin Regine Velasquez (Viva Records)
Forevermore David Archuleta (Ivory Music & Video)
Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka Regine Velasquez (Viva Records)
Rainbow David Archuleta (Ivory Music & Video)
Minsan Lang Kitang Ibigin Regine Velasquez (Viva Records)
I'll Never Go David Archuleta (Ivory Music & Video)
Tunay Na Mahal Lani Misalucha (Vicor Music/ Viva)
Hold On David Archuleta (Ivory Music & Video)
Ang Lahat Ng Ito'y Para Sa'yo Lani Misalucha (Vicor Music/ Viva)
Wherever You Are David Archuleta (Ivory Music & Video)
Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin Lani Misalucha (Viva Records)
Maybe David Archuleta (Ivory Music & Video)
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Lani Misalucha (Viva Records)
Nandito Ako David Archuleta (Ivory Music & Video)
Muntik Nang Maabot Ang Langit Lani Misalucha (Viva Records)
I Just Fall In Love Again Angeline Quinto (Star Records)
The Journey Lea Salonga (BMG Records)
Turn Me On David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj (What A Music Limited)
Everybody Wants to Rule the World Tears for Fears (Mercury)
Bakit Ba Minamahal Kita Angeline Quinto (Star Records)
Two Words Lea Salonga (Divaako Ltd)
One Thing One Direction (Columbia)
The Joker Steve Miller Band (Capitol)
Lipad Ng Pangarap Angeline Quinto feat. Regine Velasquez (Star Recordings)
Reflection Lea Salonga (Divaako Ltd)
Feel So Close Calvin Harris (Columbia)
Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough Michael Jackson (Epic)
Hiram Zsa Zsa Padilla (Viva Records)
Heartbeat The Fray (Epic Records)
Maggie May Rod Stewart (Mercury)
Sa Kanya Zsa Zsa Padilla (Viva Records)
Call Me Maybe Carly Rae Jepsen (Interscope)
Always Something There to Remind Me Naked Eyes (EMI)
Nag-iisang Bituin Angeline Quinto (Star Records) Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo Angeline Quinto (Star Records) Hulog Ng Langit Angeline Quinto (Star Records) If You Asked Me To Angeline Quinto feat. Erik Santos (Star Records) Saan Darating Ang Umaga Angeline Quinto (Star Records) Ngayon Angeline Quinto (Star Records)
Sana'y Maghintay Ang Walang Hanggan Zsa Zsa Padilla (Vicor Music/ Viva) Kahit Na Zsa Zsa Padilla (Vicor Music/ Viva) Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig Jaya (Viva Records) Dahil Ba Sa Kanya Jaya (Viva Records) Maging Sino Ka Man Sharon Cuneta (Viva Records) Kung Ako Na Lang Sana Sharon Cuneta (Star Records)
We Run the Night Havana Brown ft. Pitbull (Universal Music) We Are Young Fun ft. Janelle Monae (Fueled by Ramen) Troublemaker Taio Cruz ft. Pitbull (Island Records) Brokenhearted Karmin (Epic Records) Live My Life Far East Movement ft Justin Bieber (Interscope) Alone Again Alyssa Reid ft. Jump Smokers (Wax Records) Wide Awake Katy Perry (Capitol) Is Anybody Out There K'naan ft. Nelly Furtado (A&M/ Virgin/ EMI) Somebody That I Used to Know Gotye ft. Kimbra (Eleven Records)
Boyfriend Justin Bieber (Island Records) Back In Time Pitbull (Mr. 305/ RCA) La La The Cab (Independent) She Doesn't Mind Sean Paul ft. Pitbull (Atlantic) Drive By Train (Columbia) Kiss Me Again We Are the In Crowd (Hopeless Records) Dance Again Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull (Epic Records) Eyes Open Taylor Swift (Big Machine)
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My Hometown Bruce Springsteen (Columbia) Don't Stop Fleetwood Mac (Warner Bros.) Come On Eileen Dexys Midnight Runners (Mercury) Maniac Michael Sembello (EMI) Bohemian Rhapsody Queen (EMI) All Night Long Lionel Richie (Motown) Unforgettable Nat King Cole (Capitol) In The Summertime Mungo Jerry (Dawn Records)
Sugar Baby Love The Rubettes (Polydor Records) Stand by Me Ben E. King (ATCO Records) Squeeze Box The Who (MCA) Pride (In the Name of Love) U2 (Island) You're No Good Linda Ronstadt (Capitol) Your Mama Don't Dance Loggins & Messina (Columbia) Just Like Heaven The Cure (Fiction Records)
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SP SPOTLIGHT OTLIGHT
JAZZ C L UB
Tune-in to Spotlight with your all-time favorite love songs that remind us of our first love, lost love etc. with the likes of Michael Learns To Rock, Faith Hill, Backstreet Boys, Phil Collins, Westlife, Brian McKnight and more onboard Philippine Airlines!
Tune in to Jazz Club, with a sultry blend of the best of new and old Jazz here onboard! Lie back and relax–perhaps a glass of wine or champagne to go along?
A1
Louis Armstrong
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TI N S E L TOW N
DAviD CAmpbeLL
Celebration Rolf Lovland & Fionnuala Sherry (Universal Music)
The Flesh Failures/ Eyeslook Your Last/ Let The Sun Shine In (from Hair) Original Cast Recording (Sh-K-Boom)
Crazy Love Peter White (Sony BMG Music Entertainment)
Like A Rose (2012 Version) A1 (Universal Music)
Slam Dunk Wayman Tisdale (Rendezvous)
I Turn To You Christina Aguilera (BMG Entertainment)
Sway Michael Feinstein (Concord)
My Everything 98 Degrees (Universal Records)
Radio Song Esperanza Spalding (Heads Up)
I'll Make Love To You Boyz II Men (Motown Records)
Poker Face Idina Menzel (Concord)
Cradle Atomic Kitten (Virgin Records Ltd)
St Louis Blues Peter Cincotti (Universal Music)
Shape Of My Heart Backstreet Boys (Zomba Recording)
I Get Lifted Kem (Universal Music)
I'm Not At All In Love (from The Pajama Game) Original Cast Recording (Sony BMG)
From The Bottom Of My Broken Heart Britney Spears (Zomba Recording)
Mind Trick Jamie Cullum (Universal Music)
Take Advantage (from Thou Shalt Not) Harry Connick Jr (Sony BMG)
If You Come Back Blue (Virgin Records Ltd)
Akujyo Clementine (Sony Music)
Cabaret (from Cabaret) Liza Minnelli (MCA)
Love, Me Collin Raye (Curb Entertainment)
Something In The Air Between Us Sophie Milman (eOne)
Mame (from Mame) Original Cast Recording (Sony Music)
I Need You LeAnn Rimes (Curb Entertainment)
Over The Rainbow Nikki Yanofsky (Decca)
Queen Of My Heart Westlife (RCA, Sony)
Labyrinth The Stanley Clarke Band (Heads Up)
Bombay Dreams (from Bombay Dreams) Dalip Tahil, Raj Ghatak, Karen David & Preeya Kalidas (Sony Music)
Way Back Into Love Hugh Grant & Haley Bennett (Warner Bros)
Billy Boy Oscar Peterson (Verve)
You Took My Heart Away Michael Learns To Rock (EMI Medley)
Struttin' With Some Barbecue Louis Armstrong (Universal Music)
Kiss From A Rose Seal (ZTT Records Ltd.)
Trumbology Frankie Trumbauer (EMI)
This I Promise You N Sync (Zomba Recording)
Playboy Lionel Hampton (Windswept Trio Music)
Truly Madly Deeply Savage Garden (Sony Music Entertainment)
Harlem Air Shaft Duke Ellington (EMI)
Back At One Brian McKnight (Motown Records) When You Say Nothing At All Ronan Keating (Polydor Ltd)
Jesse Cook
Legally Blonde (from Legally Blonde) Kate Shindle, Laura Bell Bundy, Natalie Joy Johnson and Company (Sh-K-Boom)
A Thousand Kisses Deep Chris Botti (Sony Music)
There You'll Be Faith Hill (Hollywood Records)
F L IT E LIT E
Time to relax and enjoy some soothing Tune-in to Tinseltown and take a musical tour with some of the well-known familiar instrumental classics, as this selection of soporific movies including Dracula, My Fair Lady melodies helps the miles fly by. Philippine Airlines and many more! is proud to bring you this selection of well-known hits and timeless classics.
You'll Be In My Heart Phil Collins (Walt Disney)
Glory Of Love Peter Cetera (Warner Bros)
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The Strip (from Patti Lupone Gypsy) Laura Benanti (Time Life) Hotpants (from Hotpants) Company (Warner) Bolero De Amor (from Copacabana) Richard Lyndon & Company (First Night)
Carnaval Del Barrio (from In The Height) Original Cast Recording (Sh-K-Boom) Magic To Do (from Pippin) Ben Vereen (Decca) Too Close For Comfort (from Mr Wonderful) Sammy Davis Jr (Decca) Fresh Blood (from Dracula) James Barbour (Global Vision) Hello, Dolly! (from Hello, Dolly!) David Campbell (Sony Music) The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) Original Cast Recording (Sh-K-Boom)
Valentine Jim Brickman (SLG Music) Rivers Of Babylon Antonio De Lucena (Prestige Records) Costa De La Luz Johannes Linstead & Nicholas Gunn (Gemini Sun Records) Visions Jimmy Chan (White Cloud Record) Horizontes Paco Nula (Open Records) Your Song Jim Wilson (Willow Bay Music) Evening Embrace Johannes Linstead (BMI & SOCAN) Azul Jesse Cook (Narada Productions) Driving Will Ackerman (Sony BMG Music Entertainment) The Rap Fionnuala Sherry (Universal Music) You've Got A Friend Various Artists (Prestige Records) A New Day Has Come Richard Clayderman (Rock Records) Euridice Jason McGuire (Bolero Records) The Way You Look Tonight Kenny G (Arista Records) One Moment In Time The Moonlight String Orchestra (Delta Entertainment)
Flashdance (What A Feeling) (from Razzle Dazzle) Wendy Matthews (Warner)
No Matter What Various Artists (Music Collection International Ltd)
Opportunity (from 13) Elizabeth Egan Gillies, Delaney Moro (Sh-K-Boom)
Baile Del Corazon Govi (Higher Octave Music)
I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face (from My Fair Lady) Rex Harrison (Sony Music)
Song 4 Noemie Jean-François Maljean (Adasong Productions) The Dance Floyd Cramer (Reader's Digest Music) From A Distance Roger Williams (Reader's Digest Music)
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MUSIC
Tune-in to Classic Collection channel onboard Philippine Airlines! Relax and enjoy our wide selections of masterpieces as we take you into the world of the classics
roger Muraro
Theme From Sabrina Violin: itzhak Perlman, Pittsburg Symphony Orchestar, Conductor: John Williams (Sony Music) Symphonie Fantastique, Opus 14 - A Ball (Part II). Valse: Allegro Non Troppo Piano: Roger Muraro (Decca) Concerto in E Minor for Flute, Strings and Basso Continuo - I. Allegro Con Brio Flute: Emmanuel Pahud, Kammerakadamie Potsdam (EMI) Concerto in D Minor BWV1052 - III. Allegro Guitar: Xuefei Yang, Elias String Quartet (EMI)
uverworld
スピードアップ KARA (Universal Sigma)
鬆鬆 蕭亞軒 (Gold Typhoon)
7th Trigger UVERworld (Sony Music Records)
積木 陳奕迅 (Universal)
愛してた ナオト・インティライミ (Universal Sigma)
他夏了夏天 刘力扬 (HIM)
はばたくキミへ 菅原紗由理 (For Life)
玻璃絲襪 許哲珮 (Wonder Music)
電話に出ない君に
厚臉皮 Ella 陳嘉樺 (HIM)
2AM (Ariola Japan)
Beat Generation Fairies (AVEX)
(5pb Records)
Lost the way DiVA (AVEX)
水芭蕉 森山直太朗 (Nayutawave) SCREAM 2NE1 (Warner Music)
踵で愛を打ち鳴らせ
Asian Kung-Fu Generation (Ki/oon Records)
Four Impromptus, Op. 90, D 899 No 1 in C Minor Piano: Simone Dinnerstein (Sony Music)
Distance Man With A Mission (Nippon Crown)
Carnaval de Venise Op. 184 - Maestoso, Grazioso E Moderato Harp: Xavier De Maistre (Sony Music)
ホタル 藍坊主 (Toy's Factory)
Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 Andante Cello: Li-Wei Qin, Piano: Albert Tiu (Decca) Romance: Larghetto On A Theme By Carl Maria Von Weber Violin: David Garrett, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor: Ion Marin (Decca)
kary ng
魁儡 倪安東 (HIM)
Sonata for Violin and Piano - Allegretto Violin: Joshua Bell, Piano: Jeremy Denk (Sony Music)
String Quartet in C Major KV 465 "Dissonance" - II. Andante Cantabile Quatuor Ebène (Virgin)
Enjoy the line-up of Mandarin and Cantonese hottest hits in the pop charts!
Spring of Life Perfume (Universal J)
未来が私を待っている アフィリア・サーガ・イースト
Trio for Oboe, Horn and Piano, Op. 61 - I. Allegretto Oboe: Albrecht Mayer, French Horn: MarieLuise Neunecker, Piano: Markus Becker (Decca)
ORI E N T E X PRE S S
JAMMIN ’ I N J A PA N Jam along with us here onboard Philippine Airlines, as we play you a selection of the latest J Pop hits from Kara, UVERworld, 2NE1, Perfume and many more!
Trois Mouvements de "Petrouschka" La Semaine Grasse Piano: Nikolai Tokarev (Sony Music)
Pellas und Melisande Op. 5 - Cliff. 55: Etwas Bewegt Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Conductor: Pierre Boulez (Deutsche Grammophon)
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Good Day (Japanese Version) IU (EMI Music) SHE! HER! HER! Kis-My-Ft2 (EMI Music)
愛言葉 佐香智久 (SME Records) CANDY CANDY
きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ (Warner Music)
Go Round
安室奈美恵 (AVEX)
為你我想做更好的人 品冠 (相信音樂) 指揮家 任賢齊 (Media Asia) 愛永遠 戴愛玲 (阿璞) 兄弟 福祿壽 (EEG) 三十嵗前要完成的事 林奕匡 (Sony Music) 現在 Mr. (Universal) 飛鳥 魏如萱 (HIM) 傷心童話 胡夏 (Sony Music) 第二人生 五月天 (B'in Music) 我們會更好的 A-Lin (Avex) 對愛期待 黃小琥 (Warner) 不存在的情人 林俊傑 (Warner) 未來 米非 From Roomie (Avex) 傻子 林宥嘉 (H.I.M.)
生きてる生きてく 福山雅治 (Universal J)
放過自己 陳柏宇feat.農夫 (Sony Music)
光のストーリー ポルノグラフィティ (SME Records)
明天 古巨基 (EEG) 未晚 吳雨霏 (Universal)
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S E OUL G R O O VES Get the best of K-Pop with artistes such as Dal Shabet, Brian, Se7en, FT Island and more on Seoul Grooves!
John Park
OUTBOUND HoRIZoNS USA Wide Energy
glee The Rocky Horror Glee Show
It's more than just travel. It's all about discovery and adventure.
We examine the world of business while looking at companies that are likely to make the greatest progress in their sectors and influence the way mankind will live and work in the future.
A high-school Spanish teacher becomes the director of the school's Glee club, hoping to restore it to its former glory.
Captain Joy flies a jet and swiftly takes us all to Hong Kong. A place not so far from the Philippines, he revisits Hong Kong and reunites with two friends. This city has so many sides to it and continues to be a fusion where East meets West. Come join Captain Joy in this really fun adventure!
Adam Shaw visits Texas, the biggest producer of cotton in the world, and famous for its vast oil fields. The State is now embarking on a whole new industry and is home to the world's largest wind farm, with turbines taking over the landscape and driving a cleaner more sustainable economy.
When Will decides to have the glee club perform The Rocky Horror Show for the annual school musical, the members of New Directions inject their distinctive style to the show's timeless tracks.
INBOUND JuSt FoR lAugHS Season 10, Episode 2
tHe BIg BANg tHeoRY The Apology Insufficiency
WIpeout Boss and Employee
Keep your giggles handy! You'll never know when you will need them for this show!
A beautiful woman who moves into an apartment next door to two brilliant but socially awkward physicists shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory.
An action-packed family gameshow where contestants from all walks of life compete in the world's biggest television obstacle race, to win a coveted title and a grand cash prize.
When an FBI agent interviews the guys for Wolowitz's security clearance, Sheldon's answers during the screening put Wolowitz's clearance in jeopardy.
Bosses and employees team up to tackle the obstacle course as X-Ray Men, Shock Jocks and Country Club Cuties face the Caterpillar, Total Carnage and a Detour to a Race Track.
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!
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It's more than just travel. It's all about discovery and adventure. Episodes: Hong Kong, Davao, Hawaii, Seoul, Guam, Bacolod.
WIpeout The Birds, The Bees and The Bedbugs
WIpeout Don't Fear the Beaver
Players will deliver spills, tumbles and falls as they face new obstacles such as The Bed Bugs, and gain speed on the Springavator before they jump onto the Big Balls, all before being served up breakfast in the Wipeout Kitchen.
Twenty-four contestants compete against each other and the clock to make it through wild obstacle courses to ultimately be one of the final 4. The final 4 then face the Wipeout Zone. The contestant with the fastest time wins $50,000. This episode features a river guide with an extreme fear of beavers.
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glee Audition Season 2 Episode 1
glee Britney/Brittany Season 2 Episode 2
glee Duets Season 2 Episode 4
An action-packed family gameshow where contestants compete in the world's biggest television obstacle race to win the grand cash prize.
In the second season opener, some new faces challenge old ones in Glee Club auditions. Meanwhile new and old relationships leave some happy and others alone.
A trip to the dentist for the Glee clubbers gives them hallucinations while Brittany's psyche comes to focus and they sing some of special guest star Britney Spears' greatest hits.
A high-school Spanish teacher becomes the director of the school's Glee Club, hoping to restore it to its former glory.
Twenty-four contestants compete against each other and the clock to make it through obstacle courses and be one of the final 4 who will face the Wipeout Zone. The contestant with the fastest time wins $50,000.
As the Glee Club works on a competitive duet assignment, Finn and Rachel conspire to help a new member win. Meanwhile, a love triangle develops between Mike, Tina, and Artie.
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mode – score by matching as many as gems as you can of the same color, either in a row or column. Matching three or more gems make a power gem, which explodes into bigger points and better chances.
iNvasioN 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.
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this is like a classic mode but with a time limit, so try to string gems together as quickly as you can.
catch some fast and furious gem-matching 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.
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Puzzle mode – gems don’t replenish after being matched in this mode, so be careful.
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endless mode – an upgrade over classic mode, this mode plays the same way but you score bigger for every set of gems you string.
KLoNdiKe soLitaire Klondike Solitaire is the world’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.
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The objective 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.
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.
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head-to-head chess
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:
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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 tha 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 and 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.
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.
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!
* Available in B747 (RP-C7471 / RP-C7472 / RP-C7473 / RP-C7475) and B777
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HOT PROPERTY The sand beneath your toes… the warm embrace of the tropical sun above … the liquid caress of water crashing to shore; washing away the day’s every worry or care… This is the Azure Urban Resort Residences…your very own personal paradise right in the middle of the bustling metropolis. Wade into the shimmering surf and swim up to the Paris Beach Club, welcomed by the sweet smell of steak barbecuing on the grill as bikini-clad women toast with tropical cocktails at the bar, and a symphony of laughter coalesces with the soothing sound of the waves. At sunset, bronzed bodies stand in worship to the visual spectacle of the country’s very first urban man-made beach and as a day nears its end, the perfect tan may fade away but the memories will last forever. Come home to the Azure and make these memories each and every day. The Azure Urban Resort Residences: Beachfront living right in the heart of the city.
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THE AZURE is located on SLEX (West Service Road) between the Bicutan and Sucat Exits, directly adjacent to SM Bicutan – about a 15 minute drive to Alabang in the south, and 10 minutes to Makati in the north via the expanded skyway. Authorized to sell by HLURB: LTS # 24077 (Rio), LTS # 23646 (Santorini), TLTS No. 12-04-018 (Positano), LTS # 25655 (St. Tropez) and TLTS No. 12-05-020 (Miami). Azure Urban Resort Residences Rio Tower will have 756 residential units and 184 parking slots. Santorini Tower will have 525 residential units and 86 parking slots. Positano Tower will have 597 residential units and 320 parking slots St. Tropez Tower will have 561 residential units and 127 parking slots. Miami Tower will have 559 Residential units and 309 parking slots. Target Project completion date is December 2012 (Rio), December 2013 (Santorini), November 2014 (Positano), December 2014 (St. Tropez), May 2015 (Miami). Azure Urban Resort Residences is being developed by Century Limitless Corporation, a member of the Century Properties Group. The design of the beach club by Paris Hilton does not in any way change the name of the project. In no way is Azure or Century related to Hilton Hotels Worldwide. Not for distribution in US and Canada.