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Well, It’s Valentine’s Again Photo by Justin Ventura
ushy as it is, most couples still celebrate Valentine’s Day and we go with the flow by having some sort of a Valentine special report in this issue. If you haven’t popped the question yet, our staff gathered a list of ideal spots wittily titled: “Where to woo?” My favorites are a lighthouse with a stone house beside it where you can stay, as contributed by my romantic managing editor, Lynette Corporal. Another is a firefly river cruise either along the Donsol or Ogod rivers in Sorsogon by Lori Blackburn. Yes, Donsol has more to offer than whale sharks. Our well-connected foreign contributor, Cynthia Rosenfeld, also came up with an interesting list of romantic escapes that have remained under the tourist radar. They are quite tantalizing—the Terelj Hotel in Mongolia with guestrooms stuffed with thick cashmere blankets, Cambodia’s first five-star resort in Songsaa, and the little-known Ariara Island in the Calamian Islands in Palawan owned by a British couple and designed by Filipino architect Jorge Yulo. To gain insights to the Filipino romantic nature, we have excerpts of popular regional love songs and a short feature on the Filipino serenade—the harana—written by Gwen Reyes who actually experienced it herself. I won’t tell whether she went out on a date with the gentleman who attempted to impress her with his serenade. Best you read about it. Well, if you are going out on Valentine’s Day and want to take cheesy photos, we have a photo essay—complete with photo tips—precisely on that. Beginning last month where we started with the art of shooting religious festivals, our monthly photo essays are now themed and accompanied with user-friendly tips from our top photographers. Still on the subject, we are happy and proud that one of our own, George Tapan, recently won National Geographic’s best photo award in the “Places” category, besting 20,000 entries from around the world. This certainly validates George’s immense talent. There’s a lot of reaction generated by the marketing campaign tag line of the Department of Tourism’s “It’s More Fun in the Philippines.” It may not hit you right away in a strong manner but it’s something that grows on you. So let’s all give it a try and be positive.
Simeon S. Ventura, Jr. Editor-in-chief
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Mahatao Lighthouse in Batanes. Photo by Opal Bala
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LAOAG’S BEST-KEPT SECRETS REVEALED
Discover Hollywood’s real happy hour and increase your chances of rubbing elbows with a celebrity as FLASH PARKER unveils a different side of the city More than just churches, ISABEL TEMPLO spills on the sand dunes and savory eats that hide in Ilocos Norte’s capital
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Master the art of loving with this trip down love-lane featuring fascinating romantic tips and trips
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The Philippines’ date-worthy spots CYNTHIA ROSENFELD lists global getaways to get you googly eyed
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Filipina M.G. REYES reminisces about the country’s old courtship ritual
WELL-LOVED LOCAL LOVE DITTIES
The Filipinos’ sentimental nature is revealed via enduring romantic tunes
72 FUN ROMANTIC REQUESTS Memorable proposals made in first-rate Philippine hotels and resorts
ERRATUM: in our December 2011 issue, on page 12, this photo should have been credited to Jojie Alcantara
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CONTRIBUTORS
CYNTHIA ROSENFELD is a consultant to
FLASH PARKER is a photojournalist from
NEAL WEBSTER TURNAGE lives in Los
the world’s finest hotels and resorts. Since
Toronto, Canada. He was nominated for a
Angeles and reports for several US and
2001, she served as Contributing Editor
2011 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
UK publications. On his recent visit to
for Condé Nast Traveler covering Asia. For
Gold Award in Destination Journalism. He
Hawaii, he realized that “there’s a depth of
lovers looking to travel this month, she puts
used to live in Los Angeles, but he doesn’t
narrative that has resonated throughout
together a list of unique romantic escapes
own a single pair of skinny jeans. Instead, he
the islands for centuries. The natives know
(page 60) of outdoor bathtubs for two and
left us with an unconventional guide to the
it. The willingness to share those stories is
chocolate afternoon tea time. She says: I
city—from finding a secret subway entrance
stronger than ever now.” On page 32, he
would love to be dating the boy I have a
to discovering the real happy hour (page
tells of where to experience the real Hawaii.
crush on but hate to be dating my ex.
38). He says: I would love to be dating
He says: I would love to be dating the
Penelope Cruz but hate to be dating Tom
woman of Proverbs 31, but hate to be
Cruise. www.flashparker.com
dating Jezebel.
After three years of full-time volunteer work
MARIAGRACIA GWENDOLYN REYES, or
in Uganda, NYX MARTINEZ hosted travel TV
M.G. Reyes, experienced firsthand the
shows with Living Asia Channel and joined
traditional Filipino courtship ritual,
Mabuhay in Manila as a Features Editor. Now,
the harana, which she describes on page
she’s a full-time mom who’s backpacking
68. A retired editor and writer, M.G. Reyes
around Europe. With an eye for good
had an eventful career which includes a
causes, she shares the story of how foreign
special citation in 1987 from the Catholic
tourists have been promoting education
Mass Media Award “for helping sustain
through surfing in Siargao Island (page 28).
the reader’s awareness of a Christian
She says: I would love to be dating George
foundation of Filipino culture.” She is
of the Jungle, but hate to be dating him
currently working on a book about religion
after he goes three days without a shower.
and culture in the Philippines. She says: I
www.nyxmartinez.com
would love to be dating my former suitor, “RJ” but hate to be dating anybody who has no sense of humor.
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James Denton by Peter Lindbergh
www.daniel-hechter.com
WHAT’S UP
This February, paper lanterns and colorful parades light up the streets while massive hot air balloons ascend to the sky.
PHILIPPINES PHILIPPINE VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 17–21 RIZAL AND METRO MANILA
This annual arts festival is held in various Rizal municipalities: Angono, Antipolo, Binangonan, Tanay, and Taytay. A festive launching is set at Rizal Park, to be highlighted by a kite-making workshop, kite flying, on-the-spot nature painting, and sumptuous samplings of arts. www. angonorizaltourism.com
JAPAN
SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 6–12 SAPPORO
CHINA
LANTERN FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 6 SHANGHAI
Hundreds of paper lanterns of all shapes illuminate the Yu Yuan Garden to mark the end of the Chinese New Year. Locals feast on sticky stuffed rice balls while lion dance parades entertain them. www. shanghaiist.com
Every winter, about two million people come to Sapporo to see the hundreds of massive snow statues and illuminated ice buildings which line Odori Park. Snow slides, gigantic ice mazes, and musical performances turn Sapporo into a real-life winter wonderland. www.snowfes.com Photo by Erwin Lim
UNITED STATES
14TH SF INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 9–23 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
This annual film festival frequented by artists around the world showcases a versatile lineup: indie movies, short films, bands, and parties celebrate unconventional filmmakers and their craft. www.sfindie.virb.com
SINGAPORE CHINGAY PARADE FEBRUARY 3–4
Hailed as one of the grandest street and floats parade in Asia, Chingay hosts a dazzling show of culturally inspired floats, acrobatic acts, stilt walkers, dragon dances, and multicolored costumes to the delight of over 150,000 tourists and locals alike. www.chingay.org.sg
Hi, how are we doing? I’d be happy to hear your comments, suggestions and concerns on how we can continuously improve our service. Send me a note at jjb@pal.com.ph Jaime J. Bautista President and Chief Operating Officer Philippine Airlines 12 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2012
17TH PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA FEBRUARY 9–12 CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, PAMPANGA
Massive hot air balloons of different colors bellow over the anticipated 100,000 spectators in Clark’s wide open space. Visitors are treated to aerial demonstrations and exhibitions like skydiving and flag jumping. www.clarksubicmarketing.com
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Va va View! “The kind of nightlife recreation a swinging lord of the Sixties and Seventies could’ve indulged [in],” says fashion publication WWD in its review of The Standard LA’s Rooftop Bar. With a fantastic view of downtown LA’s skyscrapers, this much-coveted spot is your ticket to a swanky night out. There’s only one thing prettier than this: the swimming pool at the other side of the rooftop. Cross over to the pool and take a dip under the stars. The warm water, red vibrating waterbed pods, and killer views will win you over. 550 South Flower at Sixth Street, Los Angeles; +1 213 892 8080; www. standardhotels.com
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Well-loved cartoon couples:
Aristocrat:
75 years of serving the best Filipinos’ love affair with Aristocrat, the “home of the best chicken barbecue in town,” has been going on for the last 75 years. The close ties have in fact grown stronger and with good reason. Founded by Doña Engracia Cruz-Reyes, the restaurant is known for its well-loved chicken barbecue derived from a time-honored recipe. Families over the years have developed a habit of sampling Aristocrat’s classic three-piece chicken barbecue paired with the restaurant’s signature Java rice (an Aristocrat original) and Java sauce, with achara (pickled green papaya) on the side. With only the freshest ingredients going into Aristocrat’s dishes, including kare-kare and pancit canton, to name a few, old and new patrons in search of the best-tasting Filipino fare will certainly continue to troop to Aristocrat’s many outlets, as well as to its original store along Roxas Boulevard. Main branch: 432 San Andres St. corner Roxas Blvd., Malate, Manila; +632 5247671
Carl and Ellie (Up!) Lady and the Tramp (The Lady and the Tramp) Belle and Beast (Beauty & the Beast) Daisy and Donald Duck Minnie and Mickey Mouse
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The amount of chocolate that is said to create a similar high to that of marijuana, caused by the neurotransmitter phenylethylamine.
to 80; www.aristocrat.com.ph
food on Wheels The L.A. “truckstaurant” craze has now reached the Philippines. Guactruck, the country’s first mobile diner, serves Mexican-inspired dishes with a Filipino twist. The owners encourage recycling and offer one free meal in exchange for 10 returned containers. Guactruck can be found at Midnight Mercato in Bonifacio Global City on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. www.guactruck.com
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Word of the Month: ‘sikki’ An Ilocano game played by tossing pebbles aloft and catching as many of them as possible on the back of the hand. — Adam Jacot de Boinod, author of The Meaning of Tingo and Other Extraordinary Words from around the World published by Penguin Press
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ErnEst’s Picks
lounge bar, reeling in excitement to socialize and mingle. (Roof Deck, W Building, 11th corner 28th Sts., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City; +632 565 2009; open from 6 p.m. onwards from Monday to Saturday)
Mabuhay’s resident food writer, Chef Ernest Gala, recommends four restaurants where you can celebrate Valentine’s Day in style, plus an unexpected spot where the winning view doesn’t require a VIP pass. The Society Lounge Restaurant (right photo) scales new heights of sophistication and exquisite taste. Chic yet cozy, the restaurant serves fantastic contemporary fusion of European and Asian flavors. (GF The Atrium, Makati Avenue corner Paseo de Roxas, Makati City; +632 505 1724; open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. [lunch] and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. [dinner])
The Fireplace has always been about affording guests a fantastic dining experience. Using only certified U.S. Angus beef and Australian grain prime beef, the restaurant allows its customers to taste beef of the highest standards. Its warm ambiance, high copper ceilings, granite table tops, and cool lighting fixtures complete the true dining-in-style experience. (5F Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, 1588 Pedro Gil corner M. H. Del Pilar Sts., Malate, Manila; +632 245 1234; open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
Stylish, sleek, and well equipped with essential luxuries, 2nd’s restaurant exudes elegant styling, attentive service, and upscale lifestyle. Excellent dishes such as the three little pigs, Raj Mahal, and carbonara will whet your appetite! (2F Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City; +632 846 5293)
With a sprawling garden and a majestic view of rolling Antipolo hills, the city lights in Nipa Hut will captivate your imagination and spur your appetite. Live bands play music while you enjoy favorite Filipino delicacies like crispy pata, sizzling bangus belly, and bulalo steak. (Capt. H. P. Javier St., Oranbo, Pasig City; (+632 671 5321)
Skye Lounge is considered glamorous and a refuge from the hectic pace of daily Manila life. Indulge in gastronomic gems like hearty paella, well-loved creamy croquetas, and mouthwatering oyster Rockefeller. As dinner ends, this chic eatery transforms to a
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.
Balay da Blas Pensionne House
It’s the thought that went into Balay da Blas that gives it its appeal: the attentive staff, home-cooked meals, and spacious rooms with plenty of privacy. Touches of Ilocano culture and old-world charm hint at a time when life was simple and unhurried. 10 Giron Street, Barangay 7-B, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; +6377 770 4389; +63917 5702110; www.balaydablas.com
’Cycle in Style
Bikers of the world, unite in style! Hiplok is the world’s first bicycle lock designed to be worn on the body. If worn like a belt, it improves a biker’s stability as the weight is put on your hips, not on your back or shoulder. It also has a reflective 3M logo design, which makes the rider more visible at night. How’s that for safe and hip? www.hiplok.com
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Forget Your Diet
One of Filipinos’ all-time favorite desserts is given a makeover, courtesy of the Sweet Life by Ange. Sweet Surrender (Php650) is an update of the brazo de mercedes with layers of vanilla ice cream, caramel custard, and soft meringue on a graham cracker crust. www.thesweetlifebyange.com
‘Wild’ Animals
1. Dolphins 2. Rabbits 3. Queen bee 4. Bonobos (Pygmy chimpanzee) 5. Lions
TRAVEL LOg
3 Bars to Check Out
PagudPud’s Finest Don’t expect to find cable TV in your room at the Kapuluan Vista Resort in Pagudpud. But who’ll miss it, with the ocean just a few meters away. The resort was built to make the outdoors accessible to surfers or anyone who loves the water. Its minimalist design has hardly any walls and makes for lots of sunshine and plenty of wide open spaces. It’s all part of the resort’s commitment toward a wholesome lifestyle. You’ll see it in the menu, too, which features healthy, grilled dishes and even vegetarian options using organically grown vegetables from their garden. Sitio Baniaran, Barangay
Elements Gastrolounge
Experimental drinks include Juicy Fruit cocktail and the Power Breakfast, a bacon-topped cocktail. 3F Greenbelt 3, Makati City; mobile +63915 642 7108
Balaoi, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte; +63920 952 2528 or +63920 928 5273; www.kapuluanvista.com. Photo by Mark Dimalanta
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Cerveseria
The warm Gothic interiors are the perfect setting for its wine buffet (for only Php588 good for three hours). GF Greenbelt 3, Makati City; +632 757 4791
Neighborhood Find:
Hanaichi
Casual date wear Dress to impress with the trendy Henley shirt collection now available at all SM Department Stores. 20 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2012
Japanese cuisine devotees are in for a real treat at Hanaichi Restaurant. With its prompt service and Zen ambiance, Hanaichi is an escape from the fast-paced city life. Its menu includes three-layered salmon salad, diced salmon sashimi with thinly sliced egg cake and topped with fresh tofu cream cheese sauce, and kani salad. The place’s ebi tempura is a gastronomical delight, each bite comforts without leaving you feeling heavy. For dessert, try their coffee jelly—an indulgence of vanilla ice cream with coffee jelly made from fresh espresso. Shop 3, The Luxe Residences, 28th St. corner 4th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City; +632 556 0070 or 556 0969 – By Ernest Reynoso-Gala
Relik Tapas Bar and Lounge
Big Time Thursdays for bankers and brokers are always a hit. 2F Commercenter Bldg., 31st Ave. corner 4th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City; mobile +63917 529 8333
SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
IN THE NEWS Our Islands George Tapan on how he conceptualized the image: “I chose something…that can only be captured in the Philippines. I staged the local lady and the fisherman, but the rainbow, rain, and wind on the lady’s hair were coincidental.”
FILIPINO TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER BAGS NAT-GEO AWARD
Filipino travel photographer George Tapan was awarded the Top Prize in the “Places” category of the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest. Among 20,000 photos submitted from 130 countries, Tapan’s photo entitled “Into the Green” shows the scenic Onuk Island in Palawan just after a rainstorm. Judges commended the photo for its “perfect sense of timing” and captivating detail. Tapan is the second Filipino to win a Nat-Geo photo contest. In March 2011, Filipino-American Yen Baet bagged the Grand Prize in the Nat-Geo Exceptional Experiences Photo Contest. CEBUANO MISSIONARY IS 2ND FILIPINO SAINT The Vatican announced that Blessed Pedro Calungsod of Cebu, who was killed while doing missionary work in Guam in 1672, will be canonized. This makes him the second Filipino saint after Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, who was canonized in 1987.
Philippine Innovation in BBC World News A Filipino initiative called “Liter of Light” has been featured in BBC World News. This simple innovation makes use of water-filled plastic bottles embedded on roofs to refract sunlight and illuminate the homes of Filipinos who can’t afford electricity.
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FIL-AM MIDWIFE NAMED CNN HERO OF THE YEAR Out of 10,000 submissions from 100 countries, Robin Lim was named CNN Hero of the Year for 2011. CNN Heroes is a campaign that “shines a spotlight on individuals who go through extraordinary lengths to serve others.” Lim was praised for her work in Indonesia that extends care to impoverished women during pregnancy and birth. In 2009, another Filipino, Efren Peñaflorida, was also named CNN Hero of the Year.
CLOSING THE GENDER GAP Ranking eighth among 135 on world gender equality, the Philippines, where men and women receive the same access to education, remains in the top 10 of countries with the least gender gap, according to the Genevabased World Economic Forum.
BEST CYBER BUDDIES The United States has been revealed as the Philippine’s “best friend” in the Internet, with most Facebook interactions occurring between the two countries, according to Western Union’s Your World Facebook, an application that generates collective data on online interaction between countries.
IN THE NEWS Best of the Best
world’s most secret islands
top 10 places to get married aroUnd the world
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aMaLFI COaST, ITaLY
world’s most romantic restaUrants La ZEBRa, TuLuM, MExICO
world’s most secret islands
world’s most romantic restaUrants
1. madeline island, wisconsin, Usa 2. tangier island, Virginia, Usa 3. staniel cay, the bahamas 4. Fernando de noronha, brazil 5. isle oF mUll, scotland 6. pUlao Ubin, singapore 7. Koh yao yai, thailand 8. Kosrae, micronesia 9. Île de ré, France 10. salt spring island, british colUmbia, canada
1. la zebra, tUlUm, mexico 2. le tobsil, marraKesh, morocco 3. sUgar mill restaUrant, tortola, british Virgin islands 4. eagle’s eye, british colUmbia, canada 5. atlas clUb naUtiKa, dUbroVniK, croatia 6. hUKa lodge dining, taUpo, new zealand 7. wheatleigh, lenox, massachUsetts 8. ambrosia, santorini, greece 9. les ambassadeUrs, paris, France 10. lagoon, bora bora, French polynesia
Source: Yahoo! Travel
Source: Condé Nast Traveler Network
send help to sendong Victims More than a thousand Filipinos in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities perished from the catastrophic floods caused by Typhoon Sendong (international name: Washi) last December 2011. Clean water is scarce and thousands are still left homeless, among other problems. Find out how you can help.
1. amalFi coast, italy 2. las Vegas, neVada 3. maUi, hawaii 4. maUritiUs 5. megeVe, France 6. neVis, british west indies 7. new yorK, new yorK 8. orlando Florida 9. riViera nayarit, mexico 10. san diego, caliFornia Source: Reuters
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The first organized bloggers society of Iligan City. Find out how to support their viral “One for Iligan” campaign.
Those who are based in the Philippines can drop donations at JRS Express and have them shipped free of charge to Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities.
T h e m e d R e s t a u r a n t Tr e n d s DINING IN THE DARK
CARE FOR SOME TEA, MASTER?
This is as private as it can get. In Beijing, China, Pitch Black is a restaurant where patrons eat in complete darkness. Illuminating devices like cell phones and watches are strictly forbidden. Get frisky if you want, but waiters can see you through night vision goggles!
Live out your fantasies in Tokyo’s Maid Café, where waitresses wear cartoonish maid costumes, call their guests master, and pat them on the head like babies.
A BAR FOR BLOODSUCKERS
Be cautious against neck bites in Tokyo’s Vampire Cafe. In this eerie eatery, guests are ushered down a long hallway with red blood cells superimposed on the floor. Inside, find heavy velvet drapes, black coffins dripping with red candle wax, skulls, and crosses. Sip on blood-red cocktails while awaiting your vampire-themed meal.
THE GRAVEYARD DINER
Being surrounded by coffins while you eat is one thing, but it’s an entirely different matter when they’re occupied. The New Lucky Restaurant in Ahmadabad, India, began as a tea stall outside a centuries-old Muslim cemetery, and then grew to encompass it over the years.
FIRE IN THE HOLE!
In Beirut’s Buns and Guns, everything is military themed— the décor, menu items, and helicopter sounds that whir constantly in the background. You can order yourself an M16 Carbine meat sandwich, a Mortar burger, or a Terrorist meal (which happens to be vegetarian).
NOT YOUR AVERAGE MIDDLE EARTH
Even before Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings came out, the Hobbit House was already in business. Located in Manila, Philippines, don’t expect to find some Middle Earth scenery here. What you’ll encounter instead are hobbit-sized waiters serving local and Western cuisine. Illustrations by Eleazar Salcedo
UNITED STATES
FIRST MAN ON MARS? It’s almost possible. NASA is now developing the Space Launch System, an advanced launch vehicle that will allow humans to finally explore cis-lunar space, near-Earth asteroids, Mars, its moons, and beyond.
THAILAND
VINEGAR USED TO COMBAT CERVICAL CANCER Using a new procedure called VIA/ cryo, Thai nurses, by brushing table vinegar on a woman’s cervix, are able to detect precancerous spots. Developed by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the procedure is simple enough to be performed by a nurse and a single visit is all that’s needed to detect an incipient cancer.
THAILAND
AIRLINE HIRES TRANSSEXUAL FLIGHT ATTENDANTS New Thai carrier PC Air, who prides itself on its equalopportunity employment policy, made headlines after employing four transsexuals to add to its crew of 19 female and seven male flight attendants.
DENMARK
LEGO FOR LITTLE LADIES Straying from their usual batch of rockets, ninjas, and racecars, Lego is tapping into the female market by launching Lego Friends, an all-girl Lego play set aimed specifically at young girls.
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MILESTONES
ThE REvolUTion ThAT inSPiRED ThE WoRlD
PHILIPPINES
FEBRUARY 22-25, 1986
The People Power revolution, a series of nonviolent demonstrations in EDSA against alleged regime violence and electoral fraud, led to the ouster of former President Ferdinand Marcos. At the height of the revolution, nearly two million people gathered along the iconic Manila thoroughfare. Marines and tanks sent to disperse the crowd made its way toward EDSA, but were soon halted by nuns who kneeled in front of them and people who linked arms together to form
blockades. On Feb. 25, Corazon Aquino was inaugurated as president while Marcos fled to Hawaii. Some quarters claim that the People Power Revolution inspired a series of peaceful revolutions in Poland, the Baltic States and Germany in the late 1980s, proving that freedom may be achieved without bloodshed.
FEBRUARY 15, 1903 Morris and Rose Michtom create the world’s first teddy bear, as a response to a cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman depicting U.S. president Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt showing compassion for a bear at the end of an unsuccessful hunting trip in Mississippi. FEBRUARY 17, 1933 Newsweek publishes its first issue. It is the second largest weekly newsmagazine in the
FEBRUARY 5, 1899 Emilio Aguinaldo, president of the First Philippine Republic, declares war against the United States, leading to the first and the largest battle of the Philippine–American War. United States, having trailed Time in revenue for most of its existence. FEBRUARY 18, 1979 Snow falls for the first time in recorded history in the Sahara Desert in southern Algeria. The snow storm lasted for 30 minutes, and within hours, melted away leaving no evidence.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY 7, 1812
English novelist Charles Dickens. His novels A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, and A Tale of Two Cities are considered masterpieces of English literature.
FEBRUARY 22, 1732
The ‘Father’ of the United States George Washington. He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and led America’s victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War. He later became the country’s first president. 26 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2012
FEBRUARY 1, 1814 Mayon Volcano’s most catastrophic eruption takes 2,200 lives and buries the town of Cagsawa with volcanic ash.
FEBRUARY 24, 1955
Visionary and inventor Steve Jobs. He co-founded Apple Inc. and Pixar Animation Studios, and developed iconic products such as the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
FEBRUARY 15, 1889 Filipino revolutionary Graciano López Jaena establishes the La Solidaridad—an organization that aims to voice out Filipinos’ cry for reforms under Spanish rule. FEBRUARY 18, 1565 Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi lands in Samar, takes possession of the island, and becomes the first GovernorGeneral of the Philippines.
Most of the children’s parents avoided the ocean, afraid of Siargao’s powerful waves. But surfing with Balikbayod has created a relationship between the children and the sea. They have learned to navigate their home breaks and respect the ocean.
BALIKBAYOD: RETURNING WAVE NYX MARTINEZ discovers how a group of balikbayans was able to surf to their hearts’ content while teaching local kids about respect for nature. “Have you ever traveled to surf in other countries and noticed that the local children have an interest in surfing but don’t have access to surf boards?” asks Mercy Cormier, one of the volunteers with Balikbayod, a California-based nonprofit organization. “We did notice, and our goal is to begin in the Philippines by bringing donated surfboards to the youth of the Siargao Cloud 9 area.” Siargao, an island in northeastern Mindanao, is a popular destination for traveling surfers. Known for its quality “world-class wave breaks,” it hosts yearly international surf competitions. But like so many tourist destinations in the region, one can’t ignore those who call Siargao home. Kids often wander the beach, watching surfers, and wanting to ride those waves, too. Balikbayod (literally translated to “returning wave”) promotes giving back to the local community by donating surfboards and time surfing with the village children. Filipino-American founder Lynn Bryant started it all in 2007 when her first surfing trip to Siargao brought her into contact with the locals. She called on her surfer friends in California to figure out a way to help. They collected old surfboards and created a “library” for Siargao youth to borrow the boards. But with surfing becoming such a popular and lucrative pastime for local kids, many of them
were dropping out of school to surf. The solution came from local teachers. “Why not incorporate an incentive to stay in school?” they suggested. With this insight, Balikbayod improved their library program, allowing only kids in school to borrow the boards— and to surf after school hours only. “We feel it’s a good start to encouraging the kids to stay or re-enroll in school,” says Mercy. “But it will be an ongoing challenge. We promote that school is just as important as surfing. Children can live their lives as surfers, but [they] should also have other goals and aspirations, which [education] can help them achieve.” As far as recent success stories, Mercy tells us that four of the Balikbayod participants passed the ALS Accreditation and Equivalency tests, and are now moving up to high school. The ALS (Alternative Learning System) is a re-enrollment program that children can attend if they have dropped out of school. Besides acing the exams, these kids have also developed greater respect and self-confidence from learning to share and work with their peers. “Volunteering while traveling is a responsible way of giving back to a community, as well as connecting with our Filipino ties,” beams Mercy. “We share languages with the kids—English, Visayan, Tagalog, and Surigaonan. But best of all, we share a passion for surfing and sharing the waves.”
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HOW YOU CAN HELP Although the surfboards are donated, shipping them to Siargao costs a considerable amount. Plus, the cost of materials for repair and accessories, adds up. Contribute your time or donations by getting in touch with Balikbayod at www. balikbayod.wordpress.com or www.facebook.com/ groups/returningwave/. Balikbayod is affiliated with the San Francisco-Filipino Cultural Center.
FALCOn CrEst: Coelho tries his hand at falcon and hawk hunting in 2004 with the help of skilled hunters in Kazakhstan, a country that, he says, “has always occupied a mystical place in [my] imagination.”
TRAVELING DIFFERENTLY
Best-selling author PAULO COELHO shares his lessons on how to discover the soul of a place. I realized very early on that, for me, traveling was the best way of learning. I still have a pilgrim soul, and I thought that I would pass on some of the lessons I have learned, in the hope that they might prove useful to other pilgrims like me. 1. Avoid museums. If you are in a foreign city, isn’t
it far more interesting to go in search of the present than of the past? Museums are important, but they require time and objectivity. Know what you want to see there, otherwise you will leave with a sense of having seen a few really fundamental things, but you can’t remember what they were.
2. HAng out in bArs. I don’t mean nightclubs,
but the places where ordinary people go, have a drink, ponder the weather, and are always ready for a chat. Buy a newspaper and enjoy the ebb and flow of people. If someone strikes up a conversation, however silly, join in.
3. be open. The best tour guide is someone who
lives in the place, knows everything about it, is proud
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of his or her city, but does not work for an agency. Go out into the street, choose the person you want to talk to, and ask them something (Where is the cathedral? Where is the post office?). I guarantee that at the end of the day you will have found yourself an excellent companion. Brazilian Paulo Coelho is the author of 19 bestselling books (13 novels; 4 books of short stories; 2 adaptations). He has sold more than 135 million copies in over 168 countries, and his works have been translated into 73 languages. Coelho is known for ‘pirating’ himself by making his own content available online for free, including one of his best-known books, The Alchemist, a story of a shepherd boy’s adventures in his quest for his destiny. Visit www.paulocoelho.com for more info.
4. try to trAvel Alone or—if you Are mArried—witH your spouse. It will be harder
work, no one will be there taking care of you, but only in this way can you truly leave your own country behind. Traveling with a group is a way of being in a foreign country while speaking your mother tongue, doing whatever the leader of the flock tells you to do, and taking more interest in group gossip than in the place you are visiting. 5. don’t compAre. Prices, standards of hygiene,
quality of life, means of transport, nothing! You are not traveling in order to prove that you have a better life than other people—your aim is to find out how other people live, what they can teach you, how they deal with reality and with the extraordinary.
Love is a force that is here on earth to make us happy, to bring us closer to God and to our fellow creatures.
6. Understand that everyone Understands yoU. Even if you don’t speak the language, don’t be afraid. Some people think that if they travel alone, they will set off down the street and be lost forever. Just make sure you have the hotel card in your pocket, flag down a taxi, and show the card to the driver. 7. don’t bUy too mUch. Spend your money on things you won’t need to carry: tickets
to a good play, restaurants, trips.
8. don’t try to see the world in a month. It is far better to stay in a city for four
or five days than to visit five cities in a week. A city is like a capricious woman: she takes time to be seduced and to reveal herself completely.
9. a joUrney is an adventUre. Wander the streets, explore alleyways, experience the
freedom of looking for something—quite what you don’t know—but which, if you find it, will—you can be sure—change your life.
© Translated from the Portuguese by Margaret Jull Costa; Published by agreements with Sant Jordi Asociados
Just like Steve Jobs who was part of the hippie generation, Coelho (left) was also a multi-talented man. Before becoming a writer, he was a rock music composer, actor, playwright, theater director, and TV producer.
TweeT-TweeT: A savvy social network user, Coelho is no. 59 among the Top 100 Twitter users, with over 2,900,000 followers. www.philippineairlines.com I 31
OH, WAIKIKI! The 2010 remake of the 1970s TV classic Hawaii Five-O premiered on the vibrant strip of Waikiki. It used to be the surfing getaway of Hawaiian royalty but is now the tourism hotbed of Hawaii. Photo courtesy of Hawaii Tourism Authority/ Tor Johnson
Old Vibes, New Vibes NEAL WEBSTER TURNAGE witnesses how Honolulu goes back to the past to find its future.
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Honolulu is back. Not that it ever went away, only that its identity was temporarily swallowed as the predatory Hawai’ian monster known as Waikiki gobbled up everything in its path. While Waikiki is still a vast stretch of tropical, urban sprawl, the city of Honolulu, as I found recently, is itself a place of renaissance and revitalization.
Wild Side Specialty tours’ snorkeling trips rank no. 2 in National Geographic’s ‘top 10 trips With a Splash. Photo by Paulphin Photography
There’s a mood in Honolulu now, a feeling that this is one of those global ‘it’ cities. A sure sign came several months ago when Disney opened Aulani, its first resort in Hawaii, outside of Waikiki, in the laidback town of Ko’olina Valley. What struck me most about it was how authentically Hawai’ian and how very un-Disney it is. One of the resort’s bars is totally native—as in bartenders converse in native Hawai’ian. “We’re ohana [family] here,” a barista at the resort’s breakfast café tells me over a whoa-that’s-strong cup of Kona coffee. “We’re the new generation of Hawai’ians, proud of our past. We’re all about sharing that history, not hiding it anymore or trying to be homogenous.” No kidding. Rewind to the airport where I noticed Hawai’ian language signage, and it’s clear this is the sunrise of a new Honolulu. Much more of native, organic Hawaii is on the horizon, less of the murky cultureless soup from years past. This isn’t by accident. When I mosey over to the Oahu Visitors Bureau, Sales Director Kainoa Daines provides the back story.
As he tells it, “In the 1970s, a movement to renew Hawai’ian culture began. That included a program where Hawai’ian language and studies were taught in preschools with an adjunct program for parents. What we see today, some 40 years later, is the result of that movement.” The cyclical effect has been nothing but positive, the response upbeat. Language, poetry, and native culture classes are common at most schools, even in universities. In an email, my friend Kainani Kahaunaele, who teaches Hawai’ian language and Hawai’ian Studies classes at Ka Haka Ula in Hilo, says, “I am a product
of those frontliners. I embrace the kuleana [duty/privilege] of preserving and elevating the knowledge of our past.” A stroll through downtown Honolulu, however, reveals that there’s still plenty of haole [foreign] influence. It also confirms a brewing suspicion: to get to the good stuff, you’ve got to get out of Waikiki. Don’t let this scare you. Get on the hop on–hop off Waikiki Trolley (www.waikikitrolley.com). It’s cheap (as low as US$7 per day), it takes you everywhere, and best of all, you don’t have to drive. At the downtown Capital office of Hawaii State Senator Donovan Dela Cruz, I learn
Dirt mounting biking with Bike Hawaii Get Your Hula on! You might as well learn how to dance the hula at the Royal Hawai’ian Center, which offers free workshops on native arts for visitors. Visit www.royalhawaiiancenter.com for more information. www.philippineairlines.com I 33
(FROM LEFT) Wild Side Specialty Tours’ professionally trained crew will make sure you get your wet and wild Hawaiian cruise—humpback whale sightings included. Photo by Paulphin Photography; Lewers Street in Waikiki is now a local hot spot teeming with boutiques and restaurants. Photo courtesy of HTA/Tor Johnson
Hawaiian Pride: US president Barack Obama was born in Honolulu in 1961. He spent a total of 14 years of his childhood and teenage years there.
that foreigners, Filipinos especially, feel quite at home in Honolulu. For good reason. Dela Cruz, who’s half Filipino, tells me that Filipinos are the fastest growing ethnic culture in Hawaii. He quickly rattles off two good neighborhoods for a delicious bite of Filipino food: Waipahu (home to Plantation Village, an outdoor museum that showcases the lifestyle of early Plantation workers) and Kalihi. To delve even further into Hawaii’s history with Southeast Asia and Asian cultures, Dela Cruz suggests we whisk ourselves to nearby Chinatown, itself a simulacrum of Honolulu’s revitalization. Hit the street there on the first Friday of the month as we did and you’ll find yourself an involuntary player in a street scene that’s
an intoxicating combo of food, art, and people watching. All the art galleries swing their doors open, appetizers and cocktails are freebased among the sidewalk and pop up cafés, music streams—and you may even spot a spontaneous hula being danced. If things feel a bit too vertiginous, do what I did and slip over to Hotel Street’s sleek Bar 35. Comfy black leather couches are as inviting as what is arguably the island’s best beer selection. Thirtyninehotel is another temptation worth giving in to. Live music holds VIP status here, and don’t be surprised to stumble onto an impromptu film screening or fashion show. (If you’re moribund in Waikiki, Apartment3 offers a stimulating if not downright Kardashianesque alternative.) Downtown Honolulu (like many downtowns across the United States) has become the nectar from which the honey of revitalization is created. The Bishop Museum (www.bishopmuseum.org), which one local tells me “was as recently as two years ago sort of like, whatever,” has been resurrected. Curators have embraced the native cultural narrative movement and the result is stunning exhibition spaces that pulsate with the story of Hawaii. The innocence, the conflict, the heartbreak, it’s all here. What both strikes and startles me is how old Honolulu teeters so close to new
Honolulu. It’s pleasingly disorienting to find one can easily segue from the museum to several blocks away and be at the doorstep of downtown’s Eat the Street (www.streetgrindz.com), a food truck rally held every last Friday. If your visit falls during this time, beat it down here. Fast. ‘Mexitarrian,’ Filipino, Soul food, ‘melts,’ and just about every other cuisine jacked up on wheels is here. If you miss the last Friday, don’t panic, many of these trucks roam and can be found around the island on any given day. Of course no study of Honolulu’s revitalization would be complete without plunging into what made these islands so popular with tourists to begin with: the possibility for adventure. So it is that Senator Dela Cruz points the way to with Mariner’s Ridge (www.lotsafunmaps. com/Oahu/Mariners_Ridge_Hike). “It’s a short distance from Waikiki and the most splendid hike you can imagine,” he says. A hike (moderate in level) will take you to a summit like no other, where the view stretches from the leeward to the windward sides of Oahu, with Diamond and Koko heads both visible. Though I didn’t get the chance, word on the street is that the ecotourism company Wild Side Specialty Tours (www. sailhawaii.com) does good Leeward side catamaran tours with snorkeling and whale
Surf’S up: Surfing was invented in Hawaii by ancient Polynesians. Learn to surf at the Hans Hedemann Surf School, located in Waikiki and the North Shore (www.hhsurf.com). 34 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2012
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Emily Kunz and Kathryn Dahm will prepare your luscious salads, vegan soups, and ‘superfood’ smoothies at Choice Health Bar in Maui. Photo by Sean Hower
watching (at its prime this month). And Bike Hawaii (www.bikehawaii.com) is the go-to for kayakers and adrenaline bike rides that plunge straight into the Kaawa Valley, the jungle where most of the TV series Lost was filmed. Provided you find your way out of the jungle and manage to island hop over
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to Maui, my friend, local songwriting and music-producing legend Kenneth Makuakane, says there’s a good music scene to take in. “Check out the Maui Arts and Culture Center and the Kahilu Theater in Waimea,” he says in a text. But what has locals’ flip flops in a scurry is the opening of Roy’s in Ka’anapali. The
new outpost of Hawaii’s most celebrated chef has an exhibition kitchen, still a novelty here, but kind of more fun because of it. Personally, I also found it quite entertaining that the locals have embraced a Lahaina raw food vegan café, Choice Health Bar (www.choicemaui.com). I stopped in and immediately saw why. There’s a bizarre, kind of cultish attraction to their healthy, inspired salads and soups and wraps, but the socks knocker-offer is their ambitious smoothies and dessert bowls. Each is culinary artistry, completely addictive and filled with so many live enzymes and nutrients you’ll feel like downing a strong mai tai just to take the edge off. Resist. Get entertained instead. Book a seat at the Cirque Polynesia (www. cirquepolynesia.com) located on the grounds of the Hyatt Regency Maui. It’s high-wire meets Hawai’ian in a show that had my foot tapping to the beat of the conga while I watched Polynesian circus acts take me to one spellbinding height after another. I lingered in my seat long after the crowd departed and took in the moist night air. Though I was on Maui, the meaning of what everyone thinks of as the “new Honolulu” came upon me then. Expect the unexpected, and seek out the surprises.
Hawai’ian Style
Picnic on the beach: A 30-minute drive from Waikiki takes those in search of a romantic date straight to halona beach cove, the site of the iconic make out scene between Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in From Here to Eternity. SUnSet cocKtaiLS: Moana terrace at Waikiki beach Marriott. Killer view. Order the specialty, a Moana Mai Tai served in a pineapple. Live Hawai’ian entertainment. Stay aulani: A Disney Resort and Spa, family-friendly and fun! (Rates start from $449; www. aulani.com)
the Modern honolulu: Chic, vibe-y, for the “insider” traveler (Rates start from $239; www. themodernhonolulu.com) the Royal Grove: Budget friendly, yet comfy and cool (Rates start from $70 or $450 per week; www. royalgrovehotel.com) Dine he’eia Pier General Store & Deli. A little shack at the end of He’eia Pier with a visionary’s approach to “Hawaiian regional cuisine.” Simple, flavor-packed plate lunches from locally grown produce by chef Mark Noguchi (46-499
Kamehameha Highway; +1 808 235 2192; www.heeiapier .com). Morimoto Waikiki (at the Modern Hotel). Masaharu Morimoto of the U.S. Food Network fame turns out contemporary Japanese and some Western dishes, each with a twist (www. morimotowaikiki.com). nico’s at Pier 38. The place for fresh fish. It’s located directly across the street from the Honolulu Fish Auction. You can guess the rest (www. nicospier38.com). ShoP abc stores are ubiquitous in the islands, and filled with inexpensive finds that are easy
to pack: macadamia nut
candies, t-shirts, and Hawai’ian jewelry. For souvenirs with scent, head to the honolulu Soap co. in Ward Center (www.honolulusoap.com) where you’ll find all-natural, handmade Hawai’ian candles, soaps, and beauty products. And lastly, don’t forget the cookies. honolulu cookie company, with locations around town (www.honolulucookie.com), has positively irresistible macadamia nut shortbread cookies!
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Hard Rock Cafe on Hollywood Blvd. remains a a key spot for celebrities. Inside, memorabilia are on display including Jimi Hendrix’s hat, Katy Perry’s gown, and Fergie’s outfit while on tour with the Black Eyed Peas. Photo by Flash Parker
LA Undercover The City of Angels reveals a different side to FLASH PARKER. I always thought people came out to LA to lose themselves—Hollywood is, by definition, a chameleon’s playground, a place that makes you rich and famous the better you are at pretending you’re someone different. But the truth is there’s more to this city than flash and dash; get through all the smoke and mirrors and there’s a real substance to all that style, if you know where to find it. Pack Light, Travel Well I prefer to spend my time and my money down on Robertson Boulevard, where shops like Curve and Lisa Kline (123 South Robertson Blvd.; +1 310 247 0488; www.lisakline.com) compete for your greenbacks. If you visit Ivy (113 N. Robertson Blvd.; +1 310 274 8303; www.theivyla.com) for lunch and 38 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2012
you’re lucky enough to get a table, there’s a good chance you’ll bump into someone famous. Check out the Kabbalah Centre at 1062 South Robertson if you’re interested at all in the mystic faith that sits at the core of celebrity culture in Hollywood; at the very least, buy yourself a red string to protect yourself from the Evil Eye. Head out to Santa Monica to shop at All Saints Clothing Co., McCabe’s Guitar Shop and 7 For All Mankind, America’s favorite designer denim shop, and wrap up your day with a bowl of Jalisco-style roast goat at El Parian (1528 W. Pico Blvd.; +1 213 386 7361; www.elparian.info), Southland’s newest place to be seen. Start Late, Stay Late Another reason I don’t like to pack too many clothes is that I like to go swimming in the Standard Hotel’s rooftop pool, though the last time I tried I was told to put my shorts back on or leave. Of course, any successful visit to LA ends in a trendy watering hole, but what to do with those pesky evening hours before midnight, when the city perks up for a drink? You could check out the Walt Disney Concert Hall (111
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Le Petit Four Restaurant is an intimate restaurant on Sunset Blvd., a bustling strip of boutiques, restaurants, and bars. If you enjoy people watching, this is a good place to start. Photo courtesy of LA Inc./John Paul “Boomer” Iacoangelo
South Grand Ave.; +1 323 850 2000; www.laphil.com), Frank Gehry’s modern masterpiece (best visited at night), or have brunch at the Scientology Celebrity Centre International (5930 Franklin Ave.; +1 323 960 3100; www.scientology.cc) in what is one of LA’s oldest and grandest hotels. Or you could check out Hollywood’s fabulous Farmer’s Market (1600 Ivar Ave.; +1 323 463 3171; www.farmernet.com) and shop for wheat-less bread, organic honey, and chipotle goat cheese next to your favorite celebrity. For dinner, I like Birds Café (5925 Franklin Ave., Hollywood; +1 323 465 0175; www.birdshollywood. com), a place that does foul every way you want it and some you’ve never thought of. Birds also serves Hollywood’s only real Happy Hour, with half off drinks between 11 p.m. and 12 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The brazenly pretentious TASTE on Melrose (8454 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood; +1 323 852 6888; www.ilovetaste. com) puts on a great Farmer’s Market dinner each Thursday, does the best truffle oil mac and cheese
in town, and tosses salads with quinoa. If you’re looking for something a little more casual, you could try the Kobe beef burger at 25 Degrees, LA’s best burger joint, conveniently located in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood Blvd.; +1 323 466 7000; www.thompsonhotels.com). Gin and Bare It You know what else Angelenos love that isn’t Justin Bieber’s skinny jeans? They love clubs, bars, breweries, and pubs. If you could get a stiff drink at the Los Angeles Public Library they’d love that, too. The Viper Room (8852 West Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; +1 310 358 1880; www.viperroom.com) has the celebrity thing going on, Golden Road (5430 W San Fernando Road, Los Angeles; +1 213 537 4655; www.goldenroad.la) brews the city’s best beers while The Varnish (118 E. 6th St., Los Angeles; +1 213 622 9999), touted as the town’s coolest speakeasy, serves neo-Prohibition era cocktails like The Gin Gin Mule, and is rumored to feature a secret entrance to the
Where to Stay I like to pretend I actually live in LA when I come to visit, so I splurge on the Art Deco suite at the Villa Della Stelle in Hollywood. The suite, furnished like a luxury apartment, features a master bedroom, a guestroom, a private parking space, and a fully equipped kitchen, along with all the amenities you can dream of. Rates start from US$305 per night. www.villadellestelle.com
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Hollywood Blvd. is filled with different characters. According to a study done by Otis College of Art & Design, LA is the ‘Creative Capital of the World,’ with one in every six people employed in the creative industry. Photo by Flash Parker
subway below, but I’ve never found it. I dig the scruffy atmosphere at The Bowery (6268 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles; +1 323 465 3400; www.theboweryhollywood. com), a favorite of the Jackass crew, though no one has ever hit me over the head with a chair. If I can still see at the end of the night I like to unwind at the Bourgeois Pig (5931 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles; +1 323 464 6008; www.bourgeoispig.menutoeat. com). In there, you’ll notice that newbies settle in the Land of Lost Furniture while cool kids hang out in Alice’s Den. I like to tell my server he looks like Hugh Jackman so that I score the coveted alcove nook. I have no shame. Building Sand Castles Angelenos like to hike. That may not be obvious, judging by the number of Ferraris and Prius Hybrids that jam every street and parking spot in the city day and night, but folks here like to get out on the trails. I like to trek Runyon Canyon as much for the exercise as for the city views at dusk; the panorama from downtown to the Santa Monica Mountains is extraordinary. The views are so good that you might not even notice the plethora of gorgeous people running past you. If the sea is more your thing, you’re spoilt for choice. Hang out with the freaks and muscle
heads at Venice Beach, try sunrise surfing near the Santa Monica Pier, or do your best Baywatch impression at Zuma Beach in Malibu. At the very least, check out the coolest museum in the country at the Getty Villa (17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; +1 310 440 7300; www.getty.edu) and score some faux-antiquities in the gift shop. The best sand of all is found at isolated El Matador State Beach west of Malibu, where giant rock formations grant visitors a little privacy. Skip Manhattan Beach unless you dig frat boy beer bashes and all-day volleyball games. Fairytale Endings People come to LA and stroll the Walk of Fame, rub shoulders with the wax and weirdoes at Madame Tussaud’s and Grauman’s Chinese Theater, sit in the audience at The Price Is Right and take pictures of the Hollywood sign. Plenty of these people go home happy, but they haven’t seen the real LA. You will. It’s surprisingly easy and infinitely rewarding to raise the curtains and step off the stage into the other side of Los Angeles.
LA ‘it’ girL: Marilyn Monroe was a true “child” of LA, having been born there on June 1, 1926.
She was born Norma Jeane Mortenson but was baptized as Norma Jean Baker. The model-turnedactress was often linked to controversial figures, including the mafia and the Kennedy brothers— John and Robert.
PAL flies between Manila and Los Angeles once a day. Swingaround tour packages are also available. For more information, call PAL reservations office at (+632) 855 8888 or visit www.philippineairlines. com
The Hollywood Walk of Fame bears the names of 2,455 movie “stars” along 18 blocks on Hollywood Blvd. and Vine Street. Its first animated character awardee? Mickey Mouse.
LA UNDERCOVER 8 HOT SPOTS
Bourgeois Pig The Standard
The Dresden Room
25 Degrees The Bowery The Viper Room
The Geisha House
The Roger Room
The Dresden Room The hipster’s paradise and Swingers standard. 1760 North Vermont Ave., Hollywood; +1 323 665 4294 Bourgeois Pig Students mingle with comedians over good coffee and bad jokes in this tiny space. 5931 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles; +1 323 464 6008
The Standard The rooftop bar where you come to be seen and see the city. 550 South Flower at Sixth Street, Los Angeles; +1 213 892 8080 25 Degrees Kobe beef burgers in a sleek, stylish setting. 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles; +1 323 785 7244
The Bowery The place to cut loose after catching a show at The Arclight. 6268 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles; +1 323 465 3400
The Viper Room Sleazy, stylish, and still hip after almost 20 years. 8852 West Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; +1 310 358 1880
The Roger Room Mixologists in black vests and suspenders concoct whimsical cocktails. 370 North La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles; +1 310 854 1300
The Geisha House The trendiest sushi joint in town; so dark you can’t see what you’re eating. 6633 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles; +1 323 460 6300
IN THE ‘HOOD
When you’re in driving in and around Tinsel Town, check out the homes of your favorite stars with the help of a GPS Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie 5608 Briarcliff Road, Los Feliz Steven Spielberg 1515 Amalfi Drive, Pacific Palisades Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes 1111 Calle Vista Drive, Beverly Hills Britney Spears 12094 Summit Circle, Beverly Hills Mark Wahlberg 1156 San Ysidro Drive, Beverly Hills George Clooney 11655 Laura Crest Drive, S.C.
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Lady Gaga 10968 Savona Road, Bel Air Russell Crowe 918 Alpine Drive, Beverly Hills Jennifer Aniston 1004 North Hillcrest Road, Los Angeles Madonna 1015 Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills David & Victoria Beckham 1105 San Ysidro Drive, Beverly Hills
Johnny Depp 1465 Sweetzer, Hollywood Hills
P E R S O N A L TA K E
(LEFT) The Malibu Beach Shack, located in LA’s famous Malibu beach, is a charming store for souvenirs that sells anything from towels, T-shirts, cacti, and pottery. A sign at the store says it all—beach or work? Beach! Photos by Edwin Santiago.
my life in la la land Filipino-American LORI BLACKBURN tells of the beach, bling, and constant surprises that make up her hometown. Over the years, Los Angeles has shown me many things. To find the LA of my adolescence, drive south from Los Angeles Airport along Pacific Coast Highway. If the radio plays Surfin’ USA by the Beach Boys, listen for Redondo Beach. That’s my hometown. My high school had a surf team, my dad played beach volleyball, and “rad, gnarly, and cool” punctuated sentences. When winter storms produced sizable swells, half my high school ditched class for surf spots such as Breakwall and El Porto. Redondo Beach is not just a location, it is a lifestyle. In grade school, joining Junior Lifeguards was as common as playing soccer. As one of LA’s three beach cities, Redondo Beach is linked to its sister cities Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach 44 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2012
by an oceanfront path called The Strand. A typical day on The Strand sees thousands of people biking, skateboarding, and rollerblading past restaurants and shops. These coastal communities, known as the South Bay, possess a homegrown culture of sports and sunshine. Growing up, this was my LA. Mornings began with my Dad returning from a six-mile beach run. He cranked up classic rock, drank protein shakes, and made fitness breakfasts of egg whites, salsa, and avocado. I was proud my Filipino mom could waterski and kayak alongside him. Our favorite seafood restaurant was Tony’s at the Pier where seagulls screeched by open windows and waves surged below. My twin sister and I hung out
Mattel’s popular Malibu Barbie may be named after the celebrity-filled beachfront city in LA, but its character, according to IMDb. com, is based on blonde bombshell Sharon Tate’s role in Don’ t Make Waves (1967).
Would you believe I was actually part of an entourage? The limos, the parties, the rock stars, the mansions, the grit, and the glamor. That was my LA. HBO’s tv show Entourage gives a glimpse of what life in LA is like for some celebrities and their friends.
CHILDREN OF THE SUN. (tOP) the author’s father, James Blackburn—a beach volleyball player who sold Commercial Real Estate. (MIDDLE) the author’s mother, Sonia Blackburn—a Filipina who owned an income tax business and learned how to play volleyball and drive the family speedboat. (BELOW) the author, Lori Blackburn.
at Hermosa Beach where we wobbled on rollerskates and ate sandy fries from Goodstuff. We went home barefoot, sunburned, and happy. During college, I traded the beach for bright lights. Hollywood’s nightlife became my LA. I moved to San Fernando Valley where new friends introduced me to another LA. This one shimmered with decadence, and with all the impressionability of youth, I embraced it. My first hotspot was the notorious Chateau Marmont whose walls had hosted everything from Jean Harlow’s honeymoon to Jim Morrison’s rooftop fall. Led Zeppelin’s band members have even ridden motorcycles through the lobby. As Harry Cohn, founder of Columbia Pictures, once said, “If you must get in trouble, do it at the Chateau Marmont.” Taking Mr. Cohn’s advice, I held my breath as security scrutinized my fake ID before parting the velvet ropes. My triumph dissipated upon entering the Chateau’s gothic glamor full of designer labels and polished beauty. My favorite beach dress suddenly appeared childish. I hesitated before approaching the group of pro athletes, models, and venture capitalists I had come to meet. Surrounded by etched glass and damask, I guilelessly nursed a Long Island Iced Tea while they sipped champagne. For dinner, I ordered a towering plate of shoestring french fries as my entire meal. My college budget was tight. Despite an ungraceful initiation, LA soon revealed a charmed life. A friend gave me a wardrobe of designer clothing she no longer used. We attended parties in the Hollywood Hills, enjoyed cocktails
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at Skybar, and frequented Marilyn Monroe’s suite at the Roosevelt Hotel. My roommate owned racehorses so I placed bets at Hollywood Park Racetrack and swore when my trifectas did not hit. Would you believe I was actually part of an entourage? I would barely believe it myself, but it is true. Every cliché was true. The limos, the parties, the rock stars, the mansions, the grit, and the glamour. That was my LA. Where restaurants had a free table if you are with the right crowd and french fries were comped when ordered with US$500 champagne. In my mid 20s, the entertainment industry became my LA. I worked for a publicist generating media exposure for actors, musicians, and models. This meant 12-hour work days and endless Blackberry calls. Working in publicity demanded thick skin. At the Daytime Emmys I watched a publicist garner media ire when she failed to announce her client loud enough. The wall of photographers jeered, “Honey, we can’t hear you! You gotta speak up!” Another time, I was snubbed by an agent at a talk show only to be embraced by him at a movie premiere the following week. I even received a frantic call from a soap opera star who tired of waiting in line at a theme park and insisted I get him to the front. Ah, life in LA-LA Land! The entertainment industry was exciting, but exhausting. After another long day, I headed to the SLS Hotel for a dinner of molecular gastronomy at Jose Andres’ Bazaar. I pondered deconstructed french fries and life outside LA. Yearning for exotic
locales and foreign cultures, I packed my bags and left LA. Home became Dublin, Manila, and Auckland. I forgot about LA and focused on living abroad. I did not visit the city for many years, but when I finally returned, I met a new LA. The LA I found resonated with quiet sophistication and creative connection. The Da Camera Society’s music series provided intimate concerts in architectural landmarks like the exquisite Doheny Mansion. In Venice Beach, I discovered Exhale, a yoga studio where yoga was not just a workout, but a community. I picnicked with friends at Hollywood Forever Cemetery where Cinespia screened al fresco movies on a mausoleum and DJs played sets between tombstones.
This LA also teemed with culinary innovation. Trends such as the gastropub, American tapas, modern izayaka, and food truck fad had swept the scene. We dined at Abbot Kinney’s Gjelina and Manhattan Beach’s Post where seasonal dishes were served in rustic ambiance. Now, my fries were covered in artisanal parmesan and truffle oil. As comedian Billy Connolly remarked, “I love Los Angeles. It reinvents itself every two days.” I could not agree more. From a beach-blessed childhood to Hollywood’s nightlife to the fast-paced world of entertainment publicity, LA continues to reveal its diversity. This is my LA: ever-changing, always exciting, and endlessly rad.
Another writer, Flash Parker, who used to call LA home, shares: Food trucks have taken over LA with outfits like Jose O’Malley’s, Glowfish, and Nom Nom serving sensational Mexican, Japanese, and Vietnamese meals on the go. Trucks tweet their daily locations. Keep track at www. foodtrucksmap.com/ la/.
Websites Tony’s aT The Pier www.oldtonys.com GoodsTuff www.eatgoodstuff.com ChaTeau MarMonT www.chateaumarmont.com sky Bar www.mondrianhotel.com/enus/#/explore/?id=/mondrianlos-angeles-sky-bar
hollywood Park raCeTraCk www.hollywoodpark.com roosevelT hoTel www.thompsonhotels.com/ hotels/la/hollywood-roosevelt Jose andres Bazaar www.thebazaar.com hisToriC siGhTs www.dacamera.org
da CaMera soCieTy’s ChaMBer MusiC in exhale yoGa www. exhalespa.com CinesPia CeMeTery sCreeninGs www.cinespia.org GJelina www.gjelina.com PosT www.eatmbpost.com
A lifeguard booth in LA brings on the Baywatch. Photo by John Paul “Boomer” Iacoangelo/LA Inc.
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NOT fOr ThE fAINT-hEArTEd: The La Paz Sand Dunes 4x4 adventure is a wild roller-coaster ride. Photo by Erwin Lim
LAOAG’S BEST-KEPT SECRETS REVEALED There’s more to Laoag than meets the eye. ISABEL L. TEMPLO goes beyond the Ilocos region’s famed churches and takes us on a three-day cultural and culinary sojourn. Mention Laoag or Ilocos and some people automatically think of old churches. This is not surprising, as the region is home to two Baroque churches on the World Heritage List: Saint Augustine Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, and Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur. But there is so much more to Laoag and its environs. Day 1
First stop: Balay da Blas Pensionne House (www.balaydablas.com). This charming little inn will feel like home almost instantly. Tucked into a quiet corner of Laoag, Balay is private yet is within minutes of many tourist spots in the area. For a quick Ilocano cultural immersion, go straight to the Museo Ilocos Norte (www.museoilocosnorte.com), where the different facets of Ilocano life are on exhibit. The Museo Sarusar Shop carries a wide array of souvenir items from different parts of the province. Upscale souvenir hunters should also try Lacasa Ilocos Norte (+6377 771 5629), located at the La Tabacalera Ilocano Lifestyle Center next door.
WhO WAS ShE?: The subject of Juan Luna’s “Una Bulakeña,” painted in 1895, remains unknown to this day. This reproduction hangs in the Juan Luna Shrine in Badoc, the original is in the National Museum. Photo by Isabel Templo
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Winds of Change: At 70 meters high—the height of a 23-story building—these 20 turbines generate 40% of Ilocos Norte’s electricity. Photo by Erwin Lim
Laoag has many eating options. Among the newest is Johnny Moon Café (+6377 772 1211 local 119)—inspired by Juan Luna, celebrated Ilocano artist and political activist—which serves Ilocano fusion cuisine. The old favorite La Preciosa (www.lapreciosa-ilocos.com) is known for their bagnet (deep-fried pork belly), inabraw (vegetables and fish cooked in broth), and poqui-poqui (egg, eggplant, tomatoes, and onions). They bake a mean carrot cake, too. For something uniquely Ilocano, try their gamet salad (a type of seaweed related to nori). HILIPPINES Saramsam Ylocano Restaurant and Bar (+6377 771 5825) serves PIlocano favorites alongside new dishes conceptualized by Sammy Blas, whom Claude Tayag describes in his book Linamnam as “daring to think outside the rigid Ilocano box.” Try the gawed salad, a delightful appetizer resembling temaki sushi, pinakbet pizza, and the refreshing Saramsam pasta. Laoag has no coffee or Italian food chains—but who needs them when there’s the Stone House Café (+63908 120 1292)? Open from 4 p.m. to midnight only, the café serves pastas and paninis, hot and cold chocolate drinks, and coffee.
PAGUDPUD
Lighthouse
Oscar-winning film Born on the Fourth of July as well as local films Himala and Ang Panday were partly shot in Ilocos Norte’s La Paz Sand Dunes, a national geological monument. Try the 4x4 adventures pioneered by the PINAKBET Group, or sandboarding by the LEAD Movement (see sidebar for more details). Some 30 minutes south of Laoag, the inabel weaving industry is alive and well in Paoay. At the Nagbacalan Loomweavers Cooperative (+63917 572 0130), right across the scenic Paoay Lake, inabel weaver show their craft’s versatility in the
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Museo Ilocos
La Paz Sand Dunes
BACARRA
LAOAG CITY PIDDIG
CARASI
SAN NICOLAS Church
Empanada
BATAC
Sitio Remedios
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TERRa FIRMa: The La Paz Sand Dunes are part of a unique 52-square mile land formation covering the province of Ilocos Norte from Pasuquin to Paoay and Currimao.
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CURRIMAO BANNA PINILI BADOC
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healThy lIVING: Kapuluan Vista Resort offers opportunities for swimming, diving, surfing, as well as fresh, organic food. Photo by Mark Dimalanta.
form of blankets, table runners, coasters, shawls, and dress material. Also nearby is the World Heritagelisted Paoay Church, known for its “Earthquake Baroque” architecture designed to withstand strong earthquakes. In Batac, the remains and memorabilia of the late president Ferdinand E. Marcos are on view at the Marcos Museum and Mausoleum. For snacks, go to the stalls selling empanada—a crispy, half moonshaped pie filled with bean sprouts, green papaya, longganisa (Filipino sausage), and egg—said to be the best in the province. The southernmost town of Ilocos Norte is Badoc, birthplace of Juan Luna. The Juan Luna Shrine— the restored home of the Luna family—houses reproductions of Luna’s paintings, including the famous “Spoliarium.” Leon Ma. Guerrero in The First Filipino writes that this painting inspired Jose Rizal to write his novel Noli Me Tangere. You can go south to Vigan, a World Heritage site with centuries-old houses, and spend the night at Cordillera Inn (+6377 722 2727), or make your way back to Currimao and stay at Sitio Remedios (www.sitioremedios.ph), a picturesque seaside resort with reconstructed old houses. Privacy is at a premium here; without reservations, they won’t let you in. Another option in Currimao is the Bali-inspired Playa Tropical Resort Hotel (www.playatropical. com.ph). Book a pool villa and enjoy Asian fusion cuisine at their Café Amarra. Popular choices are the 50 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2012
grilled squid stuffed with longganisa, oriental chicken, and lemon-buttered fish. Day 3
Head north to the beaches of Pagudpud, about two hours from Laoag. In Pasuquin, drop by the bakery for their famous anise-flavored biscocho (a relative of the Spanish bizcocho, which means biscuit). About 20 minutes further north of the town proper, in Barangay Dirique, try the barbecued baby squid and other seafood sold in roadside stalls. At the next town of Burgos you can visit the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse and watch gamet being harvested. But if you were to make only one stop here, do it at REFMAD Farms (+63920 275 7940 or +63928 210 6664) in Barangay Paayas. This 10-hectare farm is why Ilocos Norte is now being called “the dragon fruit capital of the Philippines.” Guests can taste different dragon fruit dishes and even pick some fruit to take home. Cottages are available for overnight stays but advanced reservations must be made. In Bangui, the silent windmills of the Bangui Wind Farm—the first of its kind in Southeast Asia— make an eerie addition to the landscape. From here, Pagudpud and its white-sand beaches are only 30–45 minutes away. Follow the road past the Blue Lagoon to Kapuluan Vista Resort (www.kapuluanvista.com). With the sea practically at your doorstep, and organic veggies and fresh seafood on the table, you’ll feel that your visit to Ilocos Norte has been truly worthwhile.
The bes besT places To buy: Bagnet: San Nicolas Public Market Ar-arusip, grapeshaped seaweed known elsewhere in the country as lato: any open market (Wednesdays and Sundays in Laoag) Chichacorn: Paoay Empanada: Batac
PINAKBET REDUX “Frugal” may very well be the word most often used to describe Ilocanos. Simple and practical, they are cautious about when and how to spend their hard-earned money, to the point of seeming tight-fisted. Add to this a hardiness that’s been shaped by the climate (long, dry summers and their fair share of typhoons) and the land (much of it untillable). Frugality and economics are reflected in Ilocano food. No vegetable stalk or cut of meat is wasted; meals are filling without
excesses in seasoning or sauces. “Ilocano food is simple because it’s not fiesta fare,” says Sammy Blas of Saramsam Ylocano Restaurant. Take the pinakbet, an Ilocano favorite whose name comes from pinakebbet (kebbet is Ilocano for “shriveled” or “overcooked”). It incorporates many vegetables available in one’s own backyard: string beans, sigarilyas (winged beans), okra, eggplant, round ampalaya (bittermelon), ginger, and tomato. Bagoong (fish paste) is added for more flavor. The traditional, everyday pinakbet has no bagnet (deepfried pork belly); adding it to a dish might signal a special occasion. The vegetables cook in their own juices. The juices of ginger and ampalaya act as a preservative, so that the pinakbet, with its shriveled vegetables, will keep for a day or two longer. Again, the Ilocano habit of saving. In recent years, thanks to Ilocano balikbayans, the local cuisine is now evolving. The pinakbet has already been deconstructed—as a pizza. The dishes may change, but the practical, resourceful Ilocano will remain. Proud to be Ilocano
Out of 15 Philippine presidents, six are of Ilocano descent: Elpidio Quirino Ramon Magsaysay Carlos P. Garcia Ferdinand E. Marcos Fidel V. Ramos Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (From left) President Elpidio Quirino of the Philippines with President Harry Truman of the United States.
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THE YEAR OF THE DRAgOn n FRUIT In texture and taste, it is similar to the kiwi, but in appearance, it looks like nothing else. The exotic dragon fruit—called saniata in Ilocos Norte, meaning “precious”—caught the attention of Edita Dacuycuy for its health benefits and the hope it presented for her daughter with cerebral palsy. The benefits of eating dragon fruit are many. Rich in vitamin C and fiber, the fruit aids in digestion and helps cleanse the body of toxins. It is also packed with vitamins B1, B2, and B3, calcium, and phosphorus, and acts as an antioxidant by eliminating free radicals, which are known to cause cancer. It also helps lower blood sugar levels. The dragon fruit did more than just help Dacuycuy’s daughter. After much research, she decided to grow the fruit commercially, starting the Rare Eagle Forest Marine in Agricultural Development (REFMAD)
“Overwhelmed with joy”: Edita Dacuycuy says the dragon fruit has helped not just her daughter, but their community as well.
Farms in Barangay Paayas, Burgos, Ilocos Norte, in November 2006; they now grow four dragon fruit varieties on about 10 hectares. Others in the area followed suit with their own dragon fruit production ventures, and the Dragon Fruit Growers Cooperative was born. The town of Burgos has since adopted the dragon fruit as its official product in the “One Town, One Product” program, and Ilocos Norte has come to be known as
the “dragon fruit capital of the Philippines.” REFMAD Farms alone produces three to four tons of dragon fruit per harvest, with at least 10 harvests within a six-month period. The farm produces not only the fruits but also other items from the flowers, leaves, and stems of the dragon plant. Dacuycuy calls it a “zero-waste fruit and plant.” “It has greatly improved lives somehow,” says Dacuycuy, who has received numerous awards as a Magsasaka Siyentista (literally, ‘farmer scientist’). What does the Year of the Dragon hold for the Ilocos dragon fruit industry? Dacuycuy envisions the expansion of the industry not only in Region 1 but throughout the Philippines. She dreams of women empowerment and enhanced livelihood to improve the way of life of dragon fruit growers everywhere.
SHORT BUT SWEET. The dragon fruit, native to Central America, is also called “Moonflower” or “Queen of the Night” as its fragrant flower only blooms once at night and wilts by morning.
ILOCOS nORTE’S ECOTOURISm OPTIOnS Photo by Erwin lim
With its rock and coral formations, pristine beaches, lush mountains, caves, waterfalls, and sand dunes, Ilocos Norte has been steadily gaining attention as an ecotourism destination. Leading efforts in this direction are two homegrown organizations with a love for outdoor activities and a passion for promoting their home province. PINAKBET (ProvINcE of Ilocos NorTE AdvENTurErs KAmPErs BIKErs Eco TourIsm) GrouP Known for: la Paz sand dunes 4x4 adventure
Exotic tours: Treks to Karinking Mountain River Resort in Solsona, as well as national reservations Mounts Agamamata and Kilung, with bonus samplings of buos (red ants’ eggs), frogs, and edible reptiles. (Contact president Mike Luis at +63917 504 0668 or Deka Arragoza, +63917 513 4531.)
lEAd (lAoAG Eco-AdvENTurE dEvEloPmENT) movEmENT Known for: sandboarding
Active in: Ecotourism planning and development projects (i.e. putting up the Adams Mountaineering Organization and training its mountain guides). (Contact Reny Tan at +63919 873 5516 or +63917 841 5155.)
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伊洛克斯：不仅有古老教堂 谈到拉瓦格或伊洛克斯，有些人就会自动联想到古老教堂。这并不稀奇，因为此地的两座教堂即位于北伊洛克斯省Paoay的圣奥古斯 丁教堂和南伊洛克斯省Santa Maria的Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion教堂皆被列入世界遗产名录中。然而，拉瓦格还有更多景点等待游 客去发掘、体验。 Balay da Blas (www.balaydablas.com)座落于拉瓦格一个很宁静的角落，离该地区的许多旅游胜地如：拉瓦格生活博物馆(www. museoilocosnorte.com)仅咫尺之遥，非常适合游客入住的幽静住宿。欲购买旅游纪念品，位于La Tabacalera Ilocano生活休闲中心隔壁 的Lacasa Ilocos Norte (+6377 771 5629)是一个不错之选。欲进行冒险活动，不妨前往PINAKBET团队尝试4x4冒险游戏或到La Paz沙丘 （国家地质名胜地）的LEAD Movement进行滑沙。（请阅读花絮新闻，以获取更多详情。） 拉瓦格设有众多的餐饮店，其中值得一试的是：（一）Johnny Moon咖啡馆(+6377 772 1211 直拨号l 119)，其灵感取自于伊洛克斯 一位画家和英雄Juan Luna，主攻伊洛克斯料理、（二）La Preciosa (www.lapreciosa-ilocos.com)则以传统的伊洛克斯菜扬名。（三） Saramsam Ylocano餐馆和酒吧 (+6377 771 5825)主打伊洛克斯人喜爱的街边新小吃。（四）The Stone House咖啡馆(+63908 120 1292)的 营业时间为下午四点至凌晨，售卖意大利面食和煎烤三明治、冰热巧克力饮料以及咖啡。 至于拉瓦格南部，游客可前往Currimao镇，然后选择入住Sitio Remedios (www.sitioremedios.ph)。这是一家重建的老屋，非常注重住客 的私隐，若没事先预订不得进入。下一站则到Badoc镇参观Juan Luna神殿其复制Luna之画，其中包括有1884年全国美术展金牌佳作“ 古罗马斗兽场”。 拉瓦格北部的好去处有：Burgos海角-可参观Cape Bojeador 灯塔和菲律宾火龙果出产地-REFMAD 农场(+63920 275 7940 或 +63928 210 6664)。然后去碧瑶市参观菲国和东南亚首座风电场。 下一站就是距离30至45分钟车程的Pagudpud白沙滩。一路直走，经过Blue Lagoon至Kapuluan Vista度假村 (www.kapuluanvista.com)。 此家度假村为游客提供最新鲜和优质的大自然享受。游客仅需走几步路就可投入大海的怀抱、此外，还可享用有机蔬菜和新鲜捕获的 海鲜。拉瓦格北部之旅肯定让您留下美好回忆。
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FOLK TALE
IlluSTraTIon bY CarIn JIMEnEZ
Why the Monkey is Wise Once upon a time there lived a poor man who had seven sons. These young men, all except the youngest helped their aged father with the work; but the family became poorer and poorer. One day, when they had exhausted all their means of support, the father called his sons before him. To every son he assigned a certain kind of work, so that there might be cooperation, and hence efficiency, in the labors of the humble family. To the youngest son was assigned the task of gathering sticks in the forest for fuel. Not long afterwards a pestilence broke out in the little town where the old man lived, and all his sons but the youngest died. The father was left to starve
on his bed, for his only living son was so ungrateful as not to give any help to his father in his last years. When the old man was about to breathe his last, he called his son to give him his final benediction; but the ungrateful boy, instead of going to his dying father, ran away into the woods, and the old man passed away without anybody to care for him. But God punished the unfilial son: he cursed him; and the boy lost his power of speech, and was condemned to live in the forest ever after as a monkey. Thus, although monkeys could not talk, they are wise because they descended from a human being.
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.press. up.edu.ph.
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WHERE TO WOO Tired of the usual date places? Here are some suggestions for your Valentine date. BATANES:
LIGHTHOUSE RHAPSODY Let Batanes’ green, rolling hills come alive with the sound of your sweet proposal — or your ‘I do’ — atop the Tayid (a.k.a. Mahatao) Lighthouse, amid pasturelands that seem to stretch forever and a view of the Pacific Ocean. Stay overnight in a little stone house beside the lighthouse for the ultimate Batanes experience. Requests must be sent to tourism officials in advance. Contact Juliet Cataluña of Batanes EcoCultural Tourism Cooperative, mobile +63919 369 5341; JPCataluna@yahoo.com. Alternatively, you can rent traditional Ivatan houses, i.e. the Heritage House (rates start at Php1,000 per day) or the airconditioned Hidalgo’s House (rates start at Php1,200 per day for two persons) in Ivana (tel.:+63919 369 5341) Side trip: Explore Sabtang Island’s old stone houses and buy souvenir vakul (Ivatan native headgear). Romantic date: A picnic in the shade of either the Tayid or Basco lighthouse, lunch under natural rocky arch formations on Sabtang beach, or an open-air candlelit dinner at Batanes Resort (mobile +63927 582 9078). To do: Go stargazing on a clear, cool night; share a cola bought at the Honesty Cafe, an unmanned store where people can get drinks and snacks, and leave their payment in a basket. / Lynette Lee Corporal
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VIGAN, ILOCOS SUR:
A LOVE AFFAIR TO REMEMBER Step onto Calle Crisologo and step back in time. This street, with its cobblestones, centuries-old houses, and calesas (horse-drawn carriages), could very well be why Vigan comes to mind as one of the most romantic places in the country. A few minutes away is the Hotel Salcedo de Vigan, where you can let yourself get lost in time. You’ll feel like Richard and Elisa in Somewhere in Time, the movie about time travel and romance. Room rates start at Php2,600; V. de los Reyes corner General Luna Streets, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur; mobile +63917 856 4588 tel. no. +6377 722 1200 or 722 2798 Side trip: Take pictures at the historic Bantay Belfry, or at the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion in Santa Maria—one of four Baroque churches in the Philippines on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Romantic date: A private dinner at the bamboo grove at the Hidden Garden. Contact Glo Flores for arrangements, (tel.: +6377 722 1450; mobile +63928 965 9190) To do: Stroll along the moonlit plaza or take a calesa ride around the city./ Isabel L. Templo
BAGUIO:
COLD ROMANTIC NIGHTS Love is always in the air in Camp John Hay—so what more during Valentine’s Day when the temperature can drop to as low as 8°C? Now, who wouldn’t want a hug in this chilly weather while holed up in The Manor’s cozy suites? If that doesn’t work, take her to the haunted spots—let’s see if she can resist hugging you! Room rates start at Php5,200; Loakan Road, Baguio City; tel. no. +6374 424 0931 to 43 or +632 687 6710; www. campjohnhay.ph Sidetrip: Catch the opening parade of Panagbenga Festival on Feb. 1 Romantic date: Dinner at Le Chef Restaurant whose veranda opens to a view of the Philippine-AmericanFriendship Garden To do: An evening rendezvous at The Manor’s jazz bar while sipping wine / Ira Inquimboy
Sunset proposals are given a new meaning at Antulang Beach Resort in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental.
DUMAGUETE, NEGROS ORIENTAL:
FIT FOR A STAR Proposals are meant to be made at Antulang Beach Resort. Blame it on the fantastic location: the resort’s private villas are perched on the tip of a peninsula overlooking the clear sea. And let’s not forget the pools outside the villas — not plunge pools, mind you, but real pools to swim in. Local TV host Ryan Agoncillo proposed to movie star Judy Ann Santos at the Gumamela Pool Villa, so if you’re planning to propose, better book this villa. Villa rates start at US$345; Siaton, Negros Oriental; tel. no. +6335 422 2600 or 225 8899; www. antulang.com. Side trip: Snorkeling at Apo Island Romantic date: Sunset dinner cruise aboard Antulang’s own trimaran, Annabelle Lee To do: Go night-swimming in your private pool villa / Ira Inquimboy
TAAL, BATANGAS:
LOVE, FILIPINIANA STYLE Arrive in your everyday outfit, then dine in costume. At Taal’s Villa Tortuga, guests are welcomed into a Filipino
heritage house and served Filipino food—but not before they’re dressed in Filipiniana costumes made by Camp Suki, the Philippines’ largest costume provider. (M. Agoncillo corner V. Noble Streets, Taal, Batangas; mobile +63917 824 6900; lito_ pperez@yahoo.com) Side trip: A visit to the nearby Galleria Taal with its collection of more than 100 vintage cameras (60 Agoncillo St., Taal, Batangas), or to Mochiko, a small stall that serves ice cream squished into sticky Japanese rice cake or mochi (Cliffhouse, Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City). To buy: Cacao for making hot chocolate, longganisa (sausage), tapa (dried beef), piña (pineapple fiber) cloth which are all sold in the Taal Public Market. (R. Noble Street, Taal, Batangas) / Anika Ventura
CAMIGUIN ISLAND, NORTHERN MINDANAO:
STOKE THOSE FIERY FEELINGS Known as the ‘Island Born of Fire’, Camiguin is perfect for the ‘green’ couple whose idea of romance is communing with nature a la Adam and Eve. Take
a hot dip in the aptly named Ardent Hot Spring or have a refreshing splash at Macao Cold Spring, and explore its beautiful waterfalls. Side trip: Show your schmaltzy, cloyingly saccharine side to your sweet bonbon (and being spared hearing gagging sounds from your guy friends) on a relaxing stroll along Camiguin’s much-loved sandbar at White Beach. Romantic date: Get into a bohemian groove at Enigmata Tree House’s garden dining experience. Tel.: +63947 324 1969, +63905 223 5745 or +63947 690 2228. To do: Profess your undying love at the peak of Mt. Hibok Hibok but to ensure that your daring proposal won’t blow up in your face, be man enough to check with The Observatory in Mambajao to make sure there’s no imminent eruption from Camiguin’s most active volcano anytime soon. Lynette Lee Corporal
DONSOL, SORSOGON:
FIREFLY RIVER CRUISE Around sunset, board a small banca along the Donsol or Ogod Rivers. Bring a bottle of wine and enjoy the twilight while boating through
mangroves and coconut trees. Soon, thousands of fireflies will light up the night like handfuls of glitter tossed in the sky. Ordinary trees will seem to sparkle with Christmas lights. As if sunsets, stars, and fireflies weren’t enough, drag your hand in the water to watch it shimmer with bio-luminescent plankton. Oh, starry night, Van Gogh would be proud. Side trip: Swimming with Donsol’s gentle giants, the eight-meter long whale sharks, locally called butanding. Romantic date: Candlelit dinner at BARacuda along the beach and sharing a mango mousse for dessert. Contact Juliet de la Cruz, mobile +63926 640 0863, baracudabar@yahoo.com To buy: Chocovatum (dark chocolate and pili balls) made by the Girawan Association of Farmers for Responsible Tourism (GAFORT). Contact Rodel Enriquez for orders, mobile +63921 661 9466. The whale shark excursion (seasonal) and firefly river cruise (year round) can be arranged at the Donsol Tourist Center in Barangay Dancalan, mobile +63927 233 0364. / Lori Blackburn
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Put your feet up in the air at Palawan’s private Ariara island (TOP), or play footsie under the table at Hong Kong’s posh Ritz-Carlton (BELOW).
10 UniqUe Romantic escapes CYNTHIA ROSENFELD gives us a tour of the world’s most unique romantic hideaways. PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES: Ariara
HONG KONG: Ritz-Carlton
On an idyllic island encircled by 600 meters of white sand in the Calamian Islands, one British couple worked with renowned Filipino architect Jorge Yulo to create world-class, laid-back luxury infused with Pinoy charms from the thatched roofs to the caring staff. While the airy houses can accommodate up to 17, we dream of playing castaway together with everything included, from dinner to diving, as well as watersports like the 100-foot trimaran yacht, 33-foot speedboat, Jetskis, wakeboards, and snorkeling equipment to explore the kaleidoscopic underwater life. www.ariaraisland.com
Snuggle up on the windowsill (and cuddle under goose-down duvets) for unobstructed views of Kowloon and Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong Island from all of the 312 guestrooms and suites on the top 17 floors of the world’s highest hotel. Make romantic gestures that will last a lifetime among the sparkling shops like Cartier down below in Elements Mall. Satisfy other appetites at the Chocolate Library afternoon tea with bespoke snacks like marble cheesecake, chocolate framboise tart, and white chocolate berry shots. www.ritzcarlton.com/ hongkong
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Snuggle up while sipping your favorite cocktails at the upscale Ritz-Carlton’s lounge and bar.
LOS ANGELES, USA: Hotel Bel-Air
Resident swans Athena, Chloe, and Hercules kept paddling across Swan Lake while this 1946 Spanish Missionstyle legend underwent two years of renovations completed last October. The ballet pink-hued grand dame reopened with 103 guestrooms, endowed with ultra high-tech media panels and photogenic interiors by New York designer Alexandra Champalimaud. The sexiest are 12 brandnew lairs with outdoor Jacuzzis nestled into the palm-fringed hillside overlooking famous neighbors, and the previous Presidential Suite with its outdoor fireplace. We recommend feeding each other off the Wolfgang Puck-designed room service menu, the world’s first. www.hotelbelair.com CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Howie’s Homestay
The Boston-born owner of this ThaiBalinese dream house and his Thai wife have opened one wing of their multi-pavilion villa featured in Architectural Digest. The name riffs on Thailand’s abundance of slightly seedy backpacker beds though the
one-bedroom Teak Pavilion, the hotel’s only accommodation, is anything but that with vaulted 8-meter gilded teak ceilings, Howie’s favorite 500-thread count sheets on the pillow top bed, hand-sewn linen curtains on the floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto palm-fringed fish ponds and water fountains, plus the outdoor bathroom with sunken bathtub suitable for two. www. howieshomestay.com TAIPEI, TAIWAN: Villa 32
Toast with rare sips like Chateau Lafitte 1784 and Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1945 from the exceptional wine cellar of a Taipei tai-pan who turned his personal playground into this ultra-plush hot springs retreat on the camphor and maple leaf slopes outside of Taiwan’s sprawling metropolis. Landscape worthy of a Chinese scroll painting unfurls on the approach up Yangming Mountain, a long dormant volcano where otherworldly mists envelope lovers seeking sanctuary. Inside the ultra-modern Iowa wood and Autralian sandstone villa, five sublime suites each extend to private hot spring baths. www.villa32.com
ULAN BATOR, MONGOLIA: Terelj Hotel
A giant Josef Stalin still guards this 19thcentury pillared compound in the lush hills of Mongolia’s eponymous national park, but the kitschy copper statue is the only vestige of Communism at the Soviet vacation retreat-turned-plush capitalist palace near the birthplace of Genghis Khan. Fifty-two guestrooms beckon with well-padded beds topped by thick-ply indigenous cashmere blankets. When weather permits, ride horses, trek in the lush surrounding hills, and watch overhead for 250 bird species. Come back for homemade Parisian-quality croissants and foie gras in the elegant Morin Khuur restaurant. www.tereljhotel.com CON DAO, VIETNAM: Six Senses Con Dao
Gentle waves from the South China Sea deposit countless sand dollars as they unfurl along the vast sweep of beach fronting these 50 stylishly sustainable one- and two-story villas designed by Reda Amalou on one of the 16 islands off the sleepy southeast coast of Vietnam. Climb the stone steps at one end of this mile-long sand stretch to the top
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Get into that romantic mood at the 5-star island getaway of Song Saa in Cambodia.
of Elephant Head cliff, or head off together by kayaks around the tranquil bay. Come back for the spa’s three-and-a-half- hour Vietnam journey of hat bang indigenous almond and yoghurt body polish, Oriental massage, and hair wash, then unwind with fresh fruit cocktails on the daybed swings in the open-air bar. +84 64 3831 222; www. sixsenses.com SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA: Song Saa
These 27 over water, rainforest, and beach villas may look like the Maldives, but the sexy haven with plumped-up interiors, high-pitched, sustainable thatch roofs and glass floors over fish-filled translucent waters in the Koh Rong archipelago is Cambodia’s first five-star island getaway, accessible by private sea plane from Siem Reap. Explore by boat the resort’s 1-millionsquare-meter marine reserve, Cambodia’s first, that surrounds the property’s two jungle-covered islands, joined by a charming footbridge. Snorkel underwater to see how the marine team is reviving sea grass meadows that are home to the area’s dugong, green turtles, and seahorses. www. songsaa.com
PHUKET, THAILAND: Thanyamundra
Reach down and grab a handful of rocket lettuce, aromatic Thai and Italian basil, dill, chilies, or white and purple eggplants, then return to the shiny new show kitchen for a relaxed Thai cooking class over a glass of biodynamic wine at this privatehome-turned-nine-suite retreat two hours north of Phuket. Rooms boast Thai silk and original antiquities, butlers received training at some of Phuket’s finest resorts, and the teak-clad spa looks out upon an exceptionally breathtaking palm-fringed vista at the edge of one of Earth’s oldest rainforests inside Khao Sok National Park. Count stars together after dark, then rise to the jungle calls of Lar gibbons. www. thanyamundra.com LUANG PRABANG, LAOS: Kiridara
In the lush champa tree forest surrounding Luang Prabang, climb into the teak-clad spa baths together at this just-opened hilltop inn where a former Amanresorts spa guru trained the Lao therapists and sourced spa products locally through community outreach programs. This makes couples treatments incorporating organic lemongrass, eucalyptus, and babel fruit feel
Fresh produce at Thanyamundra
even better. Upstairs, 24 stone and polished timber guestrooms extend to romantic balconies and intimate courtyards angled to maximize views of this temple-dappled town’s most famous Buddhist site, Mount Phou Si. Sip lychee martinis by the holy temple facing infinity pool. www.kiridara.com
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The Art of Shooting Romance
shoot like the pros
Gone are the days when a simple wedding and reception would satisfy. Now, couples are investing on a more lasting show of love—photos. Take notes from these Philippine wedding photographers as they share the story behind their favorite images.
LEGEND: Aww, cute... Blush! Swoon! Get a room!
The Royal Wedding in Thimpu, Bhutan Nikon DSLR
BE PATIENT.
This image of Bhutan’s King Jigme Wangchuk kissing his bride, Jetsun Pema, in public was taken with a lot of anticipation—and tons of patience. Public displays of affection in the conservative Bhutanese society, after all, are usually frowned upon. But then again, the young king has the final say and not even the strangest “uh-oh” look from an aide could stop him from kissing his young queen, which he allegedly met when she was only seven years old. CHEESE FACTOR:
Movie Script Ending Nikon DSLR
GET READy FOR ‘AWWW’ MOMENTS.
A great sense of timing is a must for these “intimate” moments, such as this shot of celebrity couple Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo, considered showbiz “royalties” who had tied the knot in a private ceremony Anilao, Batangas. This shot was taken during the boat ride to Anilao, a perfect quiet time for the couple. After quickly squeezing the shutter, exit quietly and leave the couple be. CHEESE FACTOR:
The Mastermind: Patrick Uy
Patrick Uy has shot a number of Philippine celebrity weddings but one distinguishing assignment of his was being asked to cover the coronation of Bhutan’s popular “Dragon King.” He also contributes photos to publications like Appetite and Metro Wedding and the country’s leading newspapers, the Philippine Daily Inquirer and the Philippine Star.
BUDGET TIP: Some studios or photographers offer affordable rates depending on the package. Just ask. Before your meeting, prepare visual pegs for the kinds of photos you want. For great photos, invest in a good makeup artist.
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In Love With Hue Canon 5DII
THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS.
“I see skies of blue, red roses…er, socks and soles too…” It is, indeed, a wonderful world for any photographer who is rewarded by the many interesting details, such as the pops of red from the bride and groom’s outfits, and the human interest angle provided by this banjo player in New York’s Central Park. Be sure to take these kinds of shots quickly; every moment counts.
The Mastermind: Pat Dy
Pat Dy specializes in being a destination wedding photographer but also shoots for fashion magazines. Such mix manifests in his forte of taking fashion editoriallike images. He is a Canon digital brand ambassador and Sandisk Memory cards ambassador.
CHEESE FACTOR:
BUDGET TIP: Props don’t have to be expensive and can be anything—from cartolina to candies. Use whatever clothes you have. Consult fashionable/ creative friends who will most probably help out for free. Any location will do. No need to go far. Rain or shine, the most important thing in any shoot is to simply have fun.
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Seat of Faith Nikon D3
IT’S ALL ABOUT TRUST.
This photo took a lot of guts. Tip no. 1: Never, ever put your subjects in harm’s way. Before anything else, test it out yourself. If you can do it, so can they. Now, taking their vows on this ledge would certainly give the “‘til death do us part” promise a whole new meaning.
The Mastermind: Paul Vincent
Paul Vincent proves that it’s never too late to be a professional photographer. He was formerly an operations manager in a large security firm and has a background in advertising. He has teamed up with his wife and set up Paul Vincent Photography. CHEESE FACTOR:
Catch Me If You Can Nikon D300
HAVE FUN.
Lying down on a bed of roses? Bo-ring. This couple was willing to get down on the ground and contort their bodies to get that “running” pose. The result? A funky and hip vintage shot in Manila’s historic walled city of Intramuros, with its unique tiles giving the image lots of class. No professional stylist was hired here, the clothes and props all came from the couple.
The Mastermind: Noel Salazar
Part of the Philippine-based Imagine Nation Photography group, Noel Salazar distinguishes himself as a quirky and storytelling photographer. He has been in the wedding industry since 2008 but also dabbles in shooting fashion, products and food.
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A Good Old Musical Tradition
Harana 101
Sharing her personal experience, M.G. REYES delves into the long-forgotten tradition of Filipino serenades. One of my suitors, “RJ,” declared his undying love in the presence of more than 100 guests at my 18th birthday party. When RJ and his band went up the platform to perform, everyone expected to hear songs from their recently-recorded album. Lo and behold! RJ and his band burst into the chorus of the classic harana (serenade): “Dungawin mo hirang, ang nananambitan kahit isang sulyap mo man lamang iyong idampulay…” Loosely translated, the verse meant: Look down your window beloved, on one who implores you, at least throw me a glance.
We all sat up and soon realized this was not a gag. We were being treated to a harana right in the heart of Manila—at a time when the tradition was in its death throes even in the rural areas. It was, after all, the ’60s and the world was on the verge of a social revolution and the counterculture movement. Next came “Bituing Marikit (Beautiful Star):” “Bituing marikit, sa gabi ng buhay. Ang bawat kislap mo’y ligaya ang taglay…. Sa iyong luningning laging nasasabik. Ikaw ang pangarap bituing marikit.” (Beautiful star in this night of my life, your every
twinkle brings happiness. I will always long for your shining light. You are my dream, my beautiful star.) Finally, RJ sang solo the love song that best expressed his feelings: “Can’t you see, I love you? Please don’t break my heart in two…” It is the English version of the traditional German song, ‘Muss I Denn,’ popularized by Elvis Presley in his 1960 movie, GI Blues. I was thrown off balance by RJ’s harana, just like my guests were. My exposure to this dying tradition was limited to short scenes in black-and-white Filipino movies shown on TV. These scenes were either comic with the heroine’s disapproving father/brother/uncle/grandpa literally throwing a bucket of cold water on the unwelcome haranistas—or romantic. In the latter case, the hero and heroine sing a love duet after the hero has proposed. Later, I learned from the old folks that there is such a thing as harana etiquette and that RJ did it by the book. He made his plea or panawagan with the appropriate song: ‘Dungawin Mo Hirang.’ He followed this with a tribute to the beauty and virtues of his beloved, singing one of the songs written for this
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purpose: “Bituing Marikit.” Since his panawagan was not met with opposition, RJ went on to make his pagtatapat (proposal) with a song that says it all for him. Harana etiquette dictates that the lady being serenaded give her response, panagutan, in song—if she could carry a tune. If not, it is okay to answer in prose but the panagutan should follow promptly. If the lady is favorably disposed toward the haranista, she could sing a duet with him. If, on the other hand, the lady is uncertain or uninterested, she could sing a song with an ambiguous message like: “Ang tangi kong pag-ibig ay minsan lamang…” (For me, true love happens only once.) Or any other song that would get her off the hook. The harana repertoire contains songs written for every stage of the endeavor— from the panawagan to the pamaalam (farewell). However, the rule is not written in stone. RJ chose an Elvis Presley song instead of the traditional, “Ibig Kong Magtapat Sa Iyo, Paraluman” (I wish to propose to you, my muse). The old folks say that the loosening up may have started during World War
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II. The guerrillas searching for a way to send messages safely under the nose of the Japanese came up with the harana. However, harana songs address specific situations like pagtatapat. The underground therefore included kundiman songs to the harana repertoire to suit their purposes. Inevitably, the line between the harana and the kundiman became blurred. Florante Aguilar, the Filipino classical guitarist lists three distinct features of
the harana: (1) it has a faster tempo–2/4 time (2) it uses archaic Tagalog words like idampulay (offer/give); and (3) it places the singer in the act of serenading with words like: Dungawin mo hirang. Aguilar has taken it upon himself to record the traditional harana songs before they became extinct; before the haranistasfor-hire; the masters of harana became extinct themselves. Aguilar’s search for the haranistas and the vanishing tradition they represent is the subject of Harana, the documentary he filmed with director Benito Bautista. It was hailed by critics when it was shown in 2009.
Postscript: I didn’t ‘sing’ a response to my haranista that night. As I boldly went up to RJ, not sure whether to say ‘Thank you’ or freeze on the spot, my Dad who was the self-appointed disc jockey, quickly came to the rescue. Suddenly, great American tenor Mario Lanza’s voice wafted from the loudspeaker singing the hit ‘Loveliest Night of the Year.’ “Let’s waltz!” I blurted out and we ended up dancing instead.
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(FROM LEFT) The movie poster and a scene from Sarung Banggi, starring Rogelio de la Rosa and Rosa Rosal; (BELOW) Vintage Sampaguita Pictures film posters Bituing Marikit, Beloved, and 24 na Pag-Ibig.
Well-loved local love ditties If you want to know what makes the Filipino tick in heart matters, then these regional love songs are the way to go. Photos courtesy of Simon Santos/Video 48. TAGALOG Maalaala Mo Kaya (Would You Remember?)
BICOL Sarung Banggi (One Night)
ILOCOS Ti Ayat Ti Meysa Nga Ubing (The Love of a Youth)
VISAYAS Usahay (Sometimes)
Singing this popular song about everlasting love, a favorite among the hopeless romantics in the Tagalog region, should be a requirement in marriage counseling.
The Bicol Region’s famous love song “Sarung Banggi” talks of the enchantment of hearing a beloved’s voice one lovely night. It also speaks of the Bicolanos’ sentimental nature. For Twilight fans, however, this could very well be Bella and Edward’s honeymoon song.
To sing “Ti Ayat Ti Meysa Nga Ubing” with heartfelt passion is to earn titters from Ilocanos — the popular Ilocano ditty, after all, is a humorous song about a young girl’s cruel rejection of an old man’s affection.
The Visayan region is known for its melancholic, oh-so sad love songs that somehow reflect people’s aspirations in love matters. Ah, but perhaps too much martyrdom can lead to dangerous thought patterns and obsessions.
Maalaala mo kaya Ang sumpa mo sa akin Na ang pag-ibig mo ay Sadyang di magmamaliw Would you remember Your promise to me That your love Would never fade away? Sa Libis ng Nayon, released by Sampaguita Pictures, Inc.
Sarung banggi, sa higdaan Nakadangog ako nin huni nin sarong gamgam Sa loba ko katorogan Bako kundi simong boses iyo palan One night, in my bed I heard a bird singing I thought it was a dream But I found out it was your voice.
Ti ayat ti maysa a lakay, Aglalo no agkabaw, Napait, napait, napait a makasubkar. The love of an old man Especially when he is senile Is bitter, oh so bitter, it will make you choke.
Damguhon sa kanunay sa akong kamingaw. Usahay, nagamahay ako Ngano’ng nabuhi pa Ning kalibutan I dream (of you) often In my loneliness Sometimes I regret Why was I even born Here in this world?
REEL AFFECTION: The Lopez Memorial Museum and Simon Santos of Video48 have 12,250 and at least 2,000 original vintage Filipino film memorabilia, respectively, in their collection. (www.lopez-museum.com; www.video48.blogspot.com)
LOVE IS IN THE AIR: Celebrate intimate moments at Billy King’s Le Chef Restaurant at The Manor in Camp John Hay, Baguio City.
Fun Romantic PRoPosals These memorable proposals from some of the Philippines’ top hotels and resorts will surely increase a lady’s chance of saying “yes!”
The Manor, Camp John Hay, Baguio GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE: Start this special day right with either a hearty buffet breakfast at Le Chef at The Manor with a view of its Friendship Garden. SETTING THE MOOD: • Distract her with a stroll in the adjoining pine forest. (Carving your names on pine tree trunks strictly prohibited.) • Recreate the famous treetop rendezvous of Bella and Edward at the Tree Top Adventure’s canopy ride. SWEET INTERLUDE: Soothe those aching muscles with a decadent chocolate body scrub at The Manor’s spa. Then sip a glass of wine or two at the Manor’s Piano Bar. THE MOMENT: Proclaim your love in a shivering voice (no thanks to the 8-degree Baguio weather) over a candlelit dinner at Le Chef under the stars. If you want her to snuggle up to you, talk about eerie ghost stories.
Amanpulo, Palawan
ALMOST PARADISE: Get her sweet “yes” at Amanpulo’s candlelit private beach. WOMAN POWER. The earliest documents allowing women to propose to men every 29th of February on a Leap Year appeared in Scotland in the late 13th century. To decline meant paying a fine. 72 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2012
ULTIMATE TREAT: A private sunset cruise off the luxurious Amanpulo THE MAIN EVENT: The stars are out and the night breeze has picked up. He takes your hand and helps you onto a waiting pontoon boat. The boat docks at the southern tip of the island paradise illuminated by candles scattered along the shore line. Dinner is divine and, before you even finish dessert, pop the question. If she says yes, a spectacular fireworks display lights up the sky. If not, hold on to the fireworks.
CHIC PROPOSAL: One can never go wrong popping the question at Mandarin Oriental’s The Tivoli.
SAND CASTLE SURPRISE: Discover your creative side in heart matters at Discovery Shores Boracay.
Mandarin Oriental, Makati
Discovery Shores, Boracay
THE RED CARPET: The couple steps out of the chauffeured stretch limo and walks down the lobby. They go straight to The Tivoli, passing by flower girls holding long-stemmed roses while a pianist plays “Love Affair.” NO PAPER ROSES HERE: The Roxas Room is abloom with pink roses and at the center of the couple’s table is a single red rose, and between the petals in the center is the gleaming diamond ring. THE PROPOSAL: Time your proposal with the popular love song “Unchained Melody” on violin playing in the background. If this doesn’t work, go to the Captain’s Bar and think of Plan B.
THE PLAN: Guy asks gal to take a stroll along Discovery Shores’ beachfront, with friends (all in on the “secret”) tagging along for moral support. THE DISCOVERY: Gal sees a message—and her name!—written in the sand castle. Before she gets the “drift,” guy kneels before her goes down on bended knees (yep, still conscious) as he presents her the ring. She says yes to the cheers of their friends. CONFESSION: Gal actually thought the sand castle proposal was for someone else who has the same name as hers. (Tip: Write her complete name, please!)
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THE LIGHTER SIDE Stan the T.rex, cast from real fossils, towers over the Earth gallery.
An interactive wall display shows the moon’s different phases
A chocolate installation demonstrates the erratic nature of atoms.
Mimo, the obstacle avoiding robot, is set to navigate the Technology gallery.
World-class Science Museum in the Philippines With state-of-the-art technology, an 800-square meter Science Park, and 250 interactive installations sprawled across a 12,500sq.m. meter space, the Mind Museum is indeed the first world-class science museum in the Philippines. Take a tour through the Atom, Earth, Life, Universe, and Technology galleries. See the first T.rex exhibit in the country, ruminate about the existence of aliens in the mini-planetarium, and greet Mimo, the in-house obstacle avoiding robot. Press buttons and pull levers to see high-tech installations come to life. Better hop on the school bus, grown-ups, ‘cause you’ll be wanting to join your kids in this one! J.Y Campos Park, Third Avenue, Bonifacio Global City,1634 Taguig, ( (+632) 623 6301, www.themindmuseum.org
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THE LIGHTER SIDE
How to Go Glam with the Fam
Art and Music in Puerto Galera
After its successful debut last year, catch the Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival again from March 2 to 4. Enjoy a weekend of music and arts at the foot of Mount Malasimbo in Puerto Galera. This year’s festival will welcome artists Leeroy New, Nikki Luna, Alwin Reamillo, Niccolo Jose, and many more. Headlining the entire musical group is 69-year-old Joe Bataan, the Afro-Filipino King of Latin soul from New York City. * info@malasimbofestival.com; : www.malasimbofestival.com
For those traveling with a family, there’s always that question—is it kid-friendly? Enter Little Luxe. Made in partnership with LittleStepsAsia.com, LUXE City Guides has teamed up with families to offer a kid-friendly selection of where to sleep, eat, shop, and stroll. Little Luxe currently offers guides on Hong Kong and Singapore for US$9.99 each (Php430). : www. luxecityguides.com
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LAST FRAME
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As sunset drew near, FUNG YU took this shot of the Kapurpurawan Rock in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, with his Canon 40D. Kapurpurawan means kaputian or “whiteness” in the Ilokano language. Years of water and wind weathering resulted in this Nickelodeon Gak-like rock formation. To get here, one must take an hour’s drive from Laoag City, pass the Cape Bojeador lighthouse in Burgos, and from there a small sign will signal the approach to the rock. A short trek across patches of bonsai mangroves and coral stones precedes this awe-inspiring sight. For more of Fung Yu’s work, visit www.virtualjournals.net
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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 70-year history that is steeped in tradition and modernity. PAL first took to the skies on March 15, 1941 with a small twin-engine Beech Model 18 airplane, flying 212 kilometers from Manila to Baguio City, carrying a full load of five passengers. Upon the outbreak of World War II in December 1941, the PAL airplanes were commandeered by the military and eventually destroyed in combat. Post-war operations resumed February 14, 1946 with five ex-military Douglas DC-3s. In July, 1946, PAL chartered DC-4s to carry American servicemen home to Oakland, California, making PAL the first Asian airline to cross the Pacific. In May 1947, PAL also became the first Asian carrier to fly to Europe by opening regular service to Madrid. This was followed by rapid expansion of services to Asia and the Middle East in the next two decades. By the 1970’s PAL international route network covered two-thirds of the world. PAL keeps in step with advancements in aircraft technology, acquiring the latest aircraft type suited to market demands and local aviation conditions. From DC-3s that serve as a workhorse in the 1940’s and 1950’s, Vicker Viscount turboprops and Fokker F-27s were added to the fleet in the 1960’s. After the BAC1-11 jets were introduced in the 1970’s, the McDonnel Douglas DC-10—PAL’s first wide-body aircraft—went into
OUR FLEET Since its first flight on March 15, 1941, Philippine Airlines has flown almost 30 types of aircraft to fulfill various roles in its mission of providing the Philippines with efficient and reliable air transportation as the flag carrier. Now with a fleet of 36 aircraft, PAL operates one of the youngest and best-maintained fleets in the region.
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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WELCOME ABOARD HA ND LU GGA G E One hand luggage small enough to be placed in the overhead rack or under the passenger seat of the aircraft cabin may be carried without charge. The hand luggage must not exceed a total linear dimension of 115 cm or 45 in, and should weigh not more than 7 kg or 15 lbs. If hand luggage fails to comply with the required applicable dimensions and weight, hand luggage will be checked in and charged with the corresponding excess baggage charges (if applicable). In addition to the free hand luggage allowance, the following items are allowed onboard: a laptop with case; a small handbag; a coat, wrap or blanket; a walking stick or a pair of crutches; a small camera or a pair of binoculars; a reasonable amount of reading material; and infant’s food and carrying basket. S EC U R IT Y IT EM S The following items are prohibited from being loaded in the hand luggage or inside the aircraft cabin on all Philippine Airlines flights: liquids and gels; sharp items and blunt instruments; explosives, munitions and fireworks; weapons (including replicas), accessories and martial arts devices; large and heavy tools; and other dangerous items contained in, but not limited to, Section I.D. 8 of the U.S. Transportation Security Administration Model Security Program. All passengers travelling from/to the United States (including Guam) will be prohibited from carrying any type of lighter in their carry-on luggage and into security checkpoints. Please contact any Philippine Airlines Reservations or Ticket Office for the complete list of prohibited items. Prohibited items discovered during the security search will be immediately referred to law enforcement officers or appropriate authorities at the airport for disposition. Security Removed Items (SRI) shall be loaded in the aircraft cargo / baggage compartment subject to security clearance procedures by airport authorities. When traveling in the U.S.A., please give enough lead time for the stricter screening of both checked and hand luggage at all commercial airports. All bags will be subject to search; bags that set off alarms or otherwise raise security concerns will have to be opened for inspection.
T A K E- OF F / LA ND I N G During take-off and landing, ensure that seat back is in the upright position and the tray table is folded or secured properly. Hand luggage should be stowed in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front. S EA T BELT S It is Philippine Airlines’ safety requirement that passengers must fasten their seatbelts for the entire duration of the flight even when the seat belt sign is off. While you are sleeping, please fasten your seat belt over your blanket for the easy inspection by the cabin crew. This is to assure uninterrupted rest during the flight even during moments of turbulence. ELEC T R ONIC EQUI P M E N T In the interest of flight safety, any transportable electronic equipment are not to be operated during take-off, climb out, descent, final approach and landing, except for personal electronic life support systems. Electronic devices which intentionally transmit radio signals should never be used for the whole duration of the flight. These include, but are not limited to: radio transceivers, CB radios, cellular phones, and electronic remote control transmitters. Transportable electronic equipment which are non-transmitters and without any accessories that would transmit/receive radio signals, such as laptop computers without Wi-Fi and wireless peripheral devices, video cameras/players, tape recorders/ players, CD/DVD/MP3 players, calculators, electronic entertainment devices and electronic shavers may be used after the safe use of these has been announced. Some flight conditions may require the discontinuance of the use of electronic devices and will be announced by the crew. Personal electronic life support systems such as hearing aids, electronic nerve stimulators, respirators may be used throughout the flight.
N O S MOK IN G In compliance with the Administrative Order 121 of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, smoking is strictly prohibited on all PAL flights, including when the aircraft is on the ground prior to take-off and/or after landing. EMER GENC Y O X Y G E N S UP P L Y AN D L I F E V E S T S In the event of a sudden drop in cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop automatically in front of the passengers. An inflatable life vest is located beneath the seat or in/under the armrest. Please watch the live or film demonstration of safety procedures, which will be given or screened prior to take-off. F IES T A BOU T IQ UE A selection of duty-free liquor, cigarettes, perfumes and other high-quality gift items can be purchased during the flight from our Fiesta Boutique. Payment may be made on selected currencies. Credit cards acceptable on major routes. The minimum amount for credit cards is US$10.00 and the maximum amount is US$250.00. Please refer to our Fiesta Boutique Catalogue or inquire from our cabin crew. IN F LIGHT A ME N I T I E S On long-haul flights, you receive an overnight kit that contains grooming items and other travel essentials to make your flight as comfortable as possible. Mabuhay Class passengers are treated to additional amenities in their kit, such as branded toiletry products and handy travel accessories. Our cabin lavatories are also stocked with other toiletry products to help you freshen up for your arrival at your destination. For a more comfortable rest especially during long-haul flights, pillows and blankets are available upon request or can be found on the seat. Seats can be reclined except those that remain fixed for safety or other physical reasons. We also suggest that
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Welcome to Philippine Airlines! Here are a few reminders to ensure your safety and comfort on board. Have a pleasant trip!
passengers tune in to the Flite Lite channel of our Flights of Fancy inflight radio program to keep them relaxed during the flight. Fun and treats are in store for PAL Junior Jetsetter passengers from ages 2-11 when they hop in on their flights. On flights between Manila and San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Honolulu, Sydney, Melbourne and New Delhi, kids are provided with Junior Jetsetter Activity Kits featuring some of the most beloved cartoon characters of all time, Mickey Mouse and Friends. The kits contain activity books, coloring materials, puzzles, stickers and toys, which provide children with hours of fun, while educating them on various travel destinations. Two different activity sets, packed in easy-to-carry bags, are available on flights originating from Manila and on flights bound for Manila.
C O MP L IME N T A RY B E VE RA GE Complimentary beverage service is offered on all international flights. On long-haul flights, distilled water is passed around every-hour-on-the-hour in between meals to promote passenger well-being. A L C O HO L IC B E VE RA GE Red Wine / White Wine / Gin* / Vodka* / Whiskey* / Brandy / Selection of Beer (*Available only on long-haul flights) Alcoholic drinks are served only to a passenger aged 18 years or over. Government regulation prohibits passengers from opening and drinking alcoholic beverage other than what is served inflight. For the safety and comfort of all concerned, the cabin crew may decline to serve alcohol to passengers who appear to be intoxicated. Alcoholic drinks are not available on domestic flights and Vancouver - Las Vegas -Vancouver flights.
N O N -A L C O HO L IC B E VE RA GE Cola / Diet Cola / Uncola / Diet Uncola / Orange Juice / Apple Juice / Ginger Ale / Absolute Distilled Water / Tonic Water / Soda Water / Lemon Iced Tea / Lipton Tea / Coffee IN F L IGHT SN A C K S On flights between Manila and Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver and Honolulu, Philippine Airlines invites passengers to enjoy our complimentary snack selection. These include Asian noodle soup, meat-filled buns, and pastries. Preferred snacks may be requested from the Cabin Crew during anytime of the flight. READING MATERIALS We carry a number of Filipino and foreign language newspapers to keep passengers abreast with the lastest news and current events. Our inflight magazine, Mabuhay, is available for all classes of service on all international flights. Our Mabuhay Class service on international flights carries an array of News, Business, Fashion, Travel and Sports Magazines, including some Foreign Magazines on selected flights. These may be requested from the Cabin Crew onboard the flight.
B E FO RE YO U L E A VE Passengers must ensure that all personal belongings are in their possession before disembarking. If anything is forgotten, passengers may check with ground staff or call Philippine Airlines. D E E P VE IN THRO MB O S IS ( D VT ) DVT is the formation or presence of a blood clot (thrombus) in any of the deep veins of the body, most frequently involving those of the legs, thighs or pelvis. The blood clot may interfere with the circulation and manifest as combinations of pain, soreness, heaviness, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, or prominent superficial veins over the affected area. It may also break off (an embolus) and travel to the lungs or other organs, sometimes leading to undesirable complications. Warning signs of lung involvement (or pulmonary embolism) include shortness of breath, sudden unexplained coughing, or abrupt chest pain. If you experience any of these symptoms during the flight, please inform any of our cabin crew right away; or if you already left the aircraft, please seek medical attention immediately. 1. Internal Risk Factors: DVT especially affects people with pre-existing medical conditions, such as a history of thrombosis or embolism, heart disease, stroke, or malignancy. Other risk factors include advanced age, obesity and paralysis, use of oral contraceptives, pregnancy, recent childbirth, blood coagulation disorders, varicose veins, recent major surgery, and fractures of the pelvis and lower extremities. Prolonged immobility due to illnesses or injuries may also predispose one to DVT. Before you make travel plans, consult your physician to determine your fitness to take a flight. You might also need to secure clearance form our PAL Medical Office before you purchase a ticket. 2. External Risk Factors: Sitting or sleeping in cramped positions for extended periods may occasionally induce DVT. For your comfort and relaxation, we suggest you perform in-seat exercises. Extreme dehydration can also increase the risk of DVT, so drink plenty of water and minimize alcohol and caffeine intake before and during the flight.
YO U R FE E D B A C K WIL L B E A P P RE C IA TE D We encourage any comments or suggestions on how we can further improve our products and services. Please call our Customer Relations Office at telephone numbers 777-5932, fax number 777-5928 or email wecare@pal.com.ph.
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TOUCHDOWN MANILA
Get acquainted with the Philippines even before you arrive. These tips will guarantee a carefree and informed stay.
P H I L I P P I N E S AT A GLANC 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%.
C L I 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.
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.
T R A N S P O R T A TIO N Philippine Airlines flies between Manila and 19 cities
F OOD Filipino food may puzzle the first-time eater. Philippine history is largely
C U R R E N C Y The monetary unit is the peso, divided into 100 centavos. The
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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.
and towns throughout the country. In Metro Manila, taxis, buses, jeepneys and a four-line Mass Transit System (LRT and Metrorail) provide public transport. In certain areas like Binondo (Manila’s Chinatown) and the old walled city of Intramuros, horse-drawn carriages or calesas ply short routes. International and local car rental companies provide chauffeured or self-driven limousine service. Large groups may hire medium-sized passenger vans or tourist coaches.
S H O P P I N G The Philippines is fast becoming a shopping haven, yielding great
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.
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 127 and 128. 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.
SECTOR
PRIVILEGES
A I R L I N E PA R T N E R S
CEBU-HONG KONG
LEGEND LOUNGE ACCESS
MANILA-ABU DHABI v v
EXCESS BAGGAGE BENEFITS
MANILA-BAHR AIN v v
MABUHAY MILES MILAGE ACCRUAL
MANILA-DOHAv v
TRANSFER SERVICE BETWEEN NAIA TERMINAL 1 AND 2vv
MANILA-DUBAI v v
ELITE, PREMIER ELITE AND MILLION MILER MEMBERS MILLION MILER MEMBERS
MANILA-KUALA LUMPUR v v NOTE PRESENTATION OF MILLION MILER’S MEMBER SHIP CARD IS REQUIRED TO AVAIL OF ETIHAD PRIVILEGES
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MILLION MILER MEMBERS PLUS 1 TRAVELING COMPANION
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
CHE CK-IN
Philippine Airlines offers the
AIRPO RT LO UNGE 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 RANSFE 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 INF 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 INF 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.
I N T E R N AT I O N A L MM FLIGHT MILES T IME
RESERVAT I ONS
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
R OUTE S & SE CTORS
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 RVAT I 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, touR Packages, Mabuhay Miles and Flight inFo 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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puss in boots in 3d
Puss in Boots from the Shrek saga gets his own debut movie in this action-packed, 3D animation from Dreamworks. Turn to page 96 for more information or page 104 for movie schedules.
Years before meeting Shrek and Donkey, the adorable but cunning Puss in Boots must clear his name from all charges making him a wanted fugitive. While trying to steal magic beans from the infamous criminals Jack and Jill, the hero meets his female match, Kitty Softpaws, who leads Puss to his old friend, but now enemy, Humpty Dumpty. Memories of friendship and betrayal aggravate Puss' doubt, but he eventually agrees to help Humpty get the magic beans. Together, the three plan to steal the beans, get to the Giant's castle, nab the golden goose, and clear Puss' name.
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Secret agent Johnny English is brought out of retirement by a desperate MI-7, who recruit him to stop a group of international assassins before they eliminate a 这部感人的真实故事讲述一群好心人齐心救助 world leader and cause global chaos.
In this prequel to his adventures with Shrek, feisty feline Puss in Boots goes on a heroic journey, teaming up with the smart and sassy Kitty Softpaws and mastermind Humpty Dumpty to save his town.
In the future boxing matches between robots are a popular sport. Charlie Kenton hopes he can make a champion out of his recent discovery whilst also bonding with the son he’s just discovered exists.
憨豆特工2 英国MI-7组织力邀特务约翰尼重出江湖阻止一 班国际刺客暗杀一名世界领袖，以免造成世界 恐慌。
靴猫剑客 早在遇上史瑞克之前，争强好胜的靴猫剑客与 机灵的悍妞吉蒂和智囊主谋蛋头先生一同拯救 其城镇。
在不久后的未来，钢铁人的拳击比赛已变成 一种普遍的运动。查理.肯顿希望重返格斗 舞台称霸，同时与刚相认的儿子有更进一步 的互动。
ジョニー・イングリッシュ気休めの報酬 秘密諜報部員ジョニー・イングリッシュは引退し ていたところを策に窮したMI-7によって雇われた 。MI-7が彼に課した使命…それは世界のリーダ ーを暗殺して世界規模の混乱を企てようとする 国際的な暗殺者グループを阻止することだった。
長ぐつをはいたネコ シュレックとの冒険の続編となる本作では、けん か好きな長ぐつをはいたネコが街を救うために、 賢く生意気なキティ・ソフトパウと先導者ハンプテ ィ・ダンプティとチームを組み、英雄的な旅に出 掛ける。
舞台はロボット対ロボットの格闘技が人気スポ ーツとなった近未来。ある発見をきっかけにチャ ーリー・ケントンはロボットでチャンピョンを創り 出すことを目指しながら、突然彼の前に表れた
쟈니 잉글리쉬2 절박해진 MI7 요원이 은퇴한 비밀요원 쟈니 잉글리쉬를 국제적 지도적 암살로 세계가 혼란에 빠지는 것을 막아내도록 다시 임무를 부여한다.
장화신은 고양이 슈렉과의 모험 전편. 혈기 왕성한 장화신은 고양이가 마을을 구하기 위해 똑똑하고 도한 말랑손 키티와 재간꾼 험피 덤피와 팀을 이뤄 용감하게 여행을 떠난다.
The heartwarming, true story of Winter the dolphin and the people who worked together to save her life after an accident. 一只名为Winter的残疾海豚。
事故にあったイルカのウィンターとイルカの命を 救うために働いた人々との心温まる実話。 사고를 당한 돌고래 윈터와 한 데 마음을 모아 윈터를 구하려는 사람들의 마음 따뜻한 실화를 바탕으로 한 영화.
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生き別れの息子との絆を深めてゆく。 로봇 파이터들의 복싱경기가 인기 있는 스포츠가 된 미래. 찰리 켄튼은 최근 존재를 알게 된아들과 친해지려고 노력하면서, 최근 발견한 로봇을 챔피언으로 만들려는 희망을 갖는다.
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Cal Weaver is living the dream: good job, nice house, great kids and married to his high school sweetheart. But when Cal learns that his wife has cheated on him, his “perfect” life unravels.
A Hollywood stunt performer who moonlights as a getaway driver has his life spin out of control after falling for his neighbour and getting involved in a heist gone wrong.
卡尔过着令人称羡的生活，他拥有 一份理想的工作、居住在漂亮的房 子、娶了他高中的情人而且还育有 乖巧的孩子。当他发现他的妻子出 轨后，这“完美”的生活面临破灭 。
亡命驾驶 一名好莱坞特技演员同时还身兼眼 线一职。他因对其邻居心生情素， 而陷入了一个黑帮阴谋。
カル・ウィーバーはいい仕事、素敵な 家、素晴らしい子供たち、そして高校 時代から恋人だった妻に囲まれて夢 のような生活をおくっていた。しかし、 妻の浮気を知り、彼の“完璧な”生活 が崩れ始める。 고등학교 첫 사랑과 결혼하여 좋은 집에서 살며, 좋은 직장과 훌륭한 아이들까지 가진 칼 위버는 꿈 같은 삶을 살고 있다. 하지만 칼은 아내가 바람을 피우고 있다는 것을 알게 되고 그의 “완벽한” 삶은 무너지기 시작한다.
ドライヴ 逃亡ドライバーのアルバイトをする、 あるハリウッドのスタントマンは隣人に 恋をし、強盗事件に関与したことで、 人生が大きく狂ってしまう。 드라이브 헐리우드 자동차 스턴트맨이 옆집의 여성과 알게 된 후, 곤란한 상황에 처한 그 여성의 남편을 돕게 되며, 그의 인생은 걷잡을 수 없는 사건에 휘말리게 된다.
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Uprooted from Boston and transplanted to the small, bible-belt town of Bomont, Ren MacCormack is shocked to discover that dancing has been banned following a recent tragedy involving some local teens. 浑身是劲 Ren MacCormack从波士顿移 居Bomont小镇，他对因最近涉及一 些当地青少年的悲剧使到该镇禁止 舞蹈而感到惊讶。 フットルース ボストンで生まれ育った後、保守的で 小さな町・ボーモントへ引っ越してきた レン・マコーマックは、そこで地元若者 達の身に起こったある悲劇のために ダンスが禁止されていることを知り、 ショックを受ける。 풋루스 보스턴을 떠나 보몬트의 신앙이 우선인 작은 마을로 이사온 맥코맥은 십대들이 연루된 최근의 비극으로 인해 댄싱이 금지되었다는 것을 알고 충격을
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All your Glee favourites, including Kurt, Rachel and Mr. Schue, appear live on stage in this film of the sellout summer concert show. Featuring smash-hit songs from the TV phenomenon.
In this finale to the Harry Potter film series, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and nobody is safe.
您所喜爱的欢乐合唱团团员：Kurt 、Rachel以及Schue先生将会在此片 的满座夏日演唱会中献唱多首电视 流行金曲。
在《哈利·波特》电影系列的终结 篇中，魔法世界的正义与邪恶之间 的战争，也将逐渐升级并演变成一 场倾注所有的终极大战。每一方都 押上了自己的全部赌注，没有人敢 保证自己完全是安全的。
カート、レイチェル、Mr.ショーなどグリ ーの人気者全員がライブ出演し、満 員売り切れとなった今夏のコンサート ショーを収録。テレビで社会現象を巻 き起こした大ヒットソングを満載。 좌 석 이 매 진 된 이 콘서트영화에서는 커트, 레이첼, 슈스터 선생님 등 ‘글리’의 인기 있는 등장인물들이 라이브 무대에 등장한다. 최근 가장 인기 있는 TV 히트 송 까지 다양한 곡들이 공연된다.
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このハリー・ポッターシリーズの最終 作では、魔術界を二分してきた善と悪 との戦いがついに全面戦争に突入。 危険きわまりのない状況のなかで身 の安全を保証された者は誰ひとりいな い。 해리 포터 시리즈의 마지막 편에서 마법세계에서의 선과 악의 세력간의 싸움은 전면전으로 치닫는다. 그 어느 때보다 위험은 커지고 그 누구도 안전할 수 없다.
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In the last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, a campaign press secretary finds himself involved in a scandal that threatens to upend his candidate’s shot at the presidency.
Ram’s journey on becoming a successful working husband becomes complicated when he commits an adulterous affair that changes his life and threatens to ruin his perfect marriage.
Four Seasons. Four Colors. Four different age groups of our protagonists. Four true historical events. This is what constitutes our film — Mausam
总统杀局 在俄亥俄州的总统初选进入白热化时期的 最后一天，一名年轻的媒体发言人发现自 己被卷入复杂的政治幕僚争斗的故事中。
当Ram闹出婚外情后， 这不但改变其一生和威胁到其完美的婚姻 生活，还使到其向往成为一名成功职业丈 夫之路显得遥远复杂。
スーパー・チューズデー 正義を売った日 激戦のオハイオ州大統領予備選挙の終盤 、選挙運動の報道担当官は、立候補者の票 をくつがえす恐れのあるスキャンダルに自分 自身が関わっていることに気づく。
ビジネスマンとして成功した夫を目指すラム の人生は、自らの不倫問題をきっかけに思 わぬ方向に複雑化する。彼の生活は一変し 、妻とのパーフェクトな結婚が思わぬ危機に 直面する。
디 아아즈 오브 마치 경쟁이 심한 오하이오주 대통령 예비 선 거 전, 프레스 캠페인 보좌관이 자신이 지원하는 대통령 후보자의 선거운동을 위협하는 스캔들에 연루되게 된다.
직장에서 성공가도를 가던 람의 삶은 불륜관계로 인해 완벽했던 결혼생활이 위협을 받으며 복잡해져만 간다.
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This espionage thriller begins in 1997, as shocking news reaches retired Mossad secret agents Rachel and Stefan about their former colleague David. 罪孽 这部间谍惊悚片的故事是发生在1997 年 ，已退休的摩萨德秘密特工雷切尔和斯蒂 芬收到一个关于他们前工友大卫的惊人消 息。 ザ・デット この物語は1997年が場面のスパイスリラー 。。秘密組織モサドをすでに引退した秘密情 報員レーチェルとステファンの元に、かつて の同僚デーヴィッドについてあるショッキン グなニュースが届く。 부채 은퇴한 모사드 비밀요원 라첼과 스테판에게 예전 동료인 데이비드에 대한 충격적인 소식이 전해 지는 1997년에 이 첩보 스릴러는 시작된다.
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Mausam, a love story in its first season start with mere adolescent attraction between a Punjabi boy Harry and a Kashmiri girl Aayat, in a small village in Punjab. It develops into young love between them in season two. Their love realizes its own depth in the hours of separation through season three. In the fourth and final season their love culminates into togetherness. But not before sacrificing a lot personally and learning the truth behind universal love. It is a passionate love story which sees, as its background various shades of life, questioning us and yet not becoming indulgent.
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How Did You Know Gary Valenciano (Star Recording)
Iisa Pa Lamang Joey Albert (Polyeast Records)
Champagne Showers LMFAO ft. Natalia Kills (Interscope)
All Out Of Love Air Supply (Arista Records)
Kailangan Kita Gary Valenciano (Star Recording)
My Love Will See You Through Marco Sison (Universal)
Give Me Everything Pitbull ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer (J Records)
The Flame Cheap Trick (Sony)
Ikaw Lamang Gary Valenciano (Star Recording)
You Made Me Live Again Janet Basco (Universal)
Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin Gary Valenciano (Star Recording)
Never Ever Say Goodbye Nonoy Zuniga (Viva)
Sana Maulit Muli Gary Valenciano (Star Recording)
Doon Lang Nonoy Zuniga (Viva)
Dreaming Away Juris (Star Recording)
You Basil Valdez (Vicor)
Forever More Juris (Star Recording)
Ngayon At Kailanman Basil Valdez (Vicor)
Sabihin Mo Lang Juris (Star Recording)
Naaalala Ka
Panalangin Richard Poon (Universal)
Kung Kailangan Mo Ako Rey Valera (Vicor)
I’ll Be Seeing You Richard Poon (Universal) Sundo Opera Belles (Sony) The Only Exception Opera Belles (Sony) Panaginip Noel Cabangon (Universal) Sana Dumating Ka Na Noel Cabangon (Universal) Ikaw Na Sana Noel Cabangon (Universal) Unbreakable Rachelle Ann Go (Viva) Sa Aking Puso Rachelle Ann Go (Viva) Marry You The Company (Viva) Need You Now The Company (Viva) You Are My Song Martin Nievera (Polyeast Records) Ikaw Martin Nievera (Polyeast Records) I’ll Be There For You Martin Nievera (Polyeast Records) Forever Martin Nievera (Polyeast Records)
Rey Valera (Vicor)
Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F) Katy Perry (Capitol) Super Bass Nicki Minaj (Universal) Don’t Wanna Go Home Jason Derulo (Warner) Where Them Girls At David Guetta ft. FloRida & Nicki Minaj (Capitol) She Ain't You Chris Brown (JIVE)
Shoo Bee-Doo Madonna (Warner Bros) Better Things The Kinks (Sony) Down Under Men At Work (Sony) James Bond Theme John Barry (EMI) Unchained Melody Andy Williams (Courtesy of Barnaby Records) Moon River Danny Williams (Moon river Enterprises)
Till I Met You Kuh Ledesma (Vicor)
Out Of My Head Lupe Fiasco ft. Trey Songz (Atlantic)
It’s All in The Game Cliff Richard (EMI)
Bakit Ba Ganyan Dina Bonnevie (Polyeast Records)
Never Gonna Leave This Bed Maroon 5 (A&M)
The More You Pay Don McLean (BGO Records)
Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin Martin Nievera (Vicor)
Right There Nicole Scherzinger ft. 50 Cent (Interscope)
Be My Lady Martin Nievera (Vicor)
Wish You Were Here Avril Lavigne (RCA)
Di Bale Na Lang Gary Valenciano (Universal) Di Na Natuto Gary Valenciano (Vicor) Even If Jam Morales (Vicor) Bituing Walang Ningning Sharon Cuneta (Viva)
Best Thing I Never Had Beyonce (Sony) Cupid Lloyd ft. Awesome Jones!!! (Interscope) Jet Lag Simple Plan ft. Natasha Bedingfield (Atlantic)
Georgy Girl The Seekers (EMI) Runaway Del Shannon (Liberty Records) People Need Love ABBA (Universal) Gloria Laura Branigan (Atlantic) Rosanna Toto (Sony) Shoeshine Boy Eddie Kendricks (Tamla Rcords)
Tomorrow Chris Young (Sony)
Eye In The Sky The Alan Parsons Project (Arista Records)
Smile Noel Milan (Viva)
I Wanna Go Britney Spears (JIVE)
Right here Waiting Richard Marx (EMI)
Hindi Magbabago Randy Santiago (Vicor)
Iridescent Linkin Park (Warner)
Love Is The Seventh Wave Sting (A&M Records)
Kahit Na Zsa Zsa Padilla (Vicor)
Hair Lady Gaga (Interscope)
Dear Heart Sharon Cuneta (Viva)
Hiram Zsa Zsa Padilla (Viva)
Alligator Owl City feat. Shawn Chrystopher (Universal) My Last Big Sean ft. Chris Brown (Def Jam)
Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You) Enrique Iglesias (Universal) Jar Of Hearts Christina Perri (Atlantic)
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True Spandau Ballet (Chrysalis Records)
California King Bed Rihanna (Def Jam)
Love You Like A Love Song Selena Gomez & The Scene (Hollywood)
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Stand By Me Ben E. King (Atlantic) Time Of The Season The Zombies (Beaver Music) Don’t Worry Be Happy Bobby McFerrin (EMI) Rubber Ball The Avons (EMI) The Twist Chubby Checker (Dominion) Thank U Very Much Scaffold (EMI)
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Listen in on this month’s spotlight as Filipinos make their mark on the international music scene. Charice, Bruno Mars, and Nicole Scherzinger are enough proof that Filipinos have talent.
Jazz music is the way to go for a relaxing flight. Let jazz favorites like Diana Krall, The Jazz Crusaders, and Tony Bennett keep you company all flight long.
No need to pay for tickets to see your favorite musicals this time. Listen to performances from Man of La Mancha, Mamma Mia, and The Phantom of the Opera anytime you wish.
Nothing beats instrumentals in soothing one’s mood. Allow this selection of melodies make the distance fly by as Flite Lite gives you this series of classics.
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The Lazy Song Bruno Mars (Elektra Entertainment)
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life Shunza (EMI)
Xanadu (from Xanadu) Company (PS Classics)
Someday My Prince Will Come Jim Brickman (Walt Disney)
Just The Way You Are
Summertime Aaron Neville (Verve)
I Move On (from Chicago) Catherine Zeta-Jones & Renee Zellweger (Epic)
Besame Mucho Kenny G. (Concord Music)
Bruno Mars (Elektra Entertainment) It Will Rain Bruno Mars (Elektra Entertainment) Pyramid Charice ft. Iyaz (Reprise Records)
Back In Town Matt Dusk (Decca) You Send Me Rod Stewart & Chaka Khan (J Records)
Before It Explodes Charice (Reprise Records)
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Emilie - Claire Barlow (Premium)
Louder Charice (Reprise Records)
Have I Told You Lately Ela Lo (Premium)
I Like How It Feels Enrique Iglesias (Universal International Music) Heartbeat Enrique Iglesias Feat. Nicole Scherzinger (Universal International Music) Dirty Dancer Enrique Iglesias Feat. Usher (Universal International Music) LOVE U Leah Dizon (Victor Entertainment)
Who’s Makin’ Love Lou Donaldson (Capitol) Agua Dulce The Jazz Crusaders (Blue Note) Hope You Don’t Mind Mike Stern (Heads Up) Tuesday Spyro Gyra (Heads Up)
Let It Go (from The Full Monty) Roman Fruge, John Ellison Conlee, Marcus Neville, Jason Danieley, Andre De Shields, Patrick Wilson & The Company (RCA Victor) Mama Says (You Can’t Back Down) (from Footloose) Willard, Bickle, Garvin, Jeter, Ren (Q Records) I Have Dreamed/ We Kiss In A Shadow/ Something Wonderful (from The King And I) Barbara Streisand (Sony Music Entertainment) Beauty and the Beast (from Beauty and the Beast) Beth Fowler (Walt Disney Records) I Know It’s Today (from Shrek) Rachel Resheff, Marissa O’Donnell, Leah Greenhaus (Decca) Turn Off The Dark (from Spiderman Turn Off The Dark) T.V. Carpio (Mercury) Staying Alive (from Saturday Night Fever) Adam Garcia & Company (Polydor)
Autumn Leaves Tony O’Malley (Premium)
Turn The World Off (And Turn You On) (from High Fidelity) Will Chase, Jenn Colella & Jay Klaitz (Sh-KBoom)
You’ve Got A Friend Don Williams (Premium)
Welcome To Wisconsin (from Happy Days) Company (PS Classics)
Don’t Stop The Party The Black Eyed Peas (Interscope)
S’Wonderful Diana Krall (Universal)
The Proposal/The Night Was Alive (from Titanic) Brian d’Arcy James/ Martin Moran (RCA Victor)
Just Can’t Get Enough The Black Eyed Peas (Interscope)
Glory Of Love Diane Schuur & B.B. King (Universal)
Rock That Body The Black Eyed Peas (Interscope)
Lost In The Stars Dee Dee Bridgewwater (The Verve Music Group)
Vanilla Leah Dizon (Victor Entertainment) Love Paradox Leah Dizon (Victor Entertainment)
Don’t Hold Your Breath Nicole Scherzinger (Interscope) Right There Nicole Scherzinger (Interscope) You Will Be Loved Nicole Scherzinger (Interscope) Stereo Hearts Gym Class Heroes ft. Adam Levine (Fueled By Ramen) Cookie Jar Gym Class Heroes ft. The-Dream (Fueled By Ramen)
When I Fall In Love Celion Dion & Clive Griffin (Sony) New York State Of Mind Tony Bennett & Billy Joel (Sony) Walk On Leroy Vinnegar Sextet (ZYX Music) Mr Lucky Vince Guaraldi (ZYX Music) Nice Work If You Can Get It Joe Pass (ZYX Music)
There’s No Business Like Show Business (from Annie Get Your Gun) Ethel Merman, Bruce Yarnell, Rufus Smith & Jerry Orbach (RCA Victor) The Impossible Dream (from Man of La Mancha) Colm Wilkinson (RCA Victor) Once Again I’m In Love (from There’s No Place Like Hollywood) Anette Michelle Sanders, Bryan Shine, David Barnathan & Wayne Moore (Ducy Lee Recordings)
It’s All In The Game Hank Marvin (Union Square) Candle In The Wind John Bayless (Angel Records) O Holy Night Tracy Silverman (BMG) Streetlight Ottmar Liebert/ Luna Negra (Spiral Subwave) Superstar Roel Garcia Trio (Music Net) Jingle Bells Mantovani (Allegro) You’ll Be In My Heart Jeanne Galway (BMG) Bring A Torch Jeanette Isabella Jeff Johnson/ Brian Dunning & John Fitzpatrick (BMG) Canon In D Mike Strickland (Mike S. Productions) How Deep Is Your Love Various (EQ Music) Angels From The Realms Of Glory Barbara Higbie (BMG) Get Here Erwin Keiles (Warner) Silent Night Steven Wiseman (Wiseman) She James Galway (BMG) Heaven Knows Richard Clayderman (Rock Records)
Some Enchanted Evening (from South Pacific) Richard Rodgers (Deutche Grammophon)
The First Noel Tim Janis (Tim Janis)
Mamma Mia (from Mamma Mia!) Siobhan McCarthy & the cast of Mamma Mia! (Polydor)
Imagine Michael Marc/ Wesley Orsolic (Arrow Records)
Blinded By The Sun Gym Class Heroes (Fueled By Ramen)
All I Ask Of You (from The Phantom Of The Opera) Sarah Brightman & Steve Barton (Polydor)
Steal Away Billy Crawford (Universal)
With One Look (from Sunset Blvd.) Patti Lupone (The Really Useful Group)
Human Nature Billy Crawford (Universal)
I Know Him So Well (from Chess) Barbara Dickson & Ellen Paige (3 Knights)
You’ve Got A Friend Billy Crawford ft. Nikki Gil (Universal)
Welcome To Wisconsin (from Happy Days) Company (PS Classics)
I’ll Be There Ricardo Caliente (Elap) Shape Of My Heart John Tesh (MMX) Song Sung Blue Antonio de Lucena (Prestige Records)
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CLASSIC COLLECTION
JAMMIN ’ IN J A PA N
The most impressive kind of music is the one played by a live orchestra. This month’s Classic Collection features excerpts from the performances of some of the world’s greatest musicians.
What’s up, Tokyo? Find out what’s happening in the Japanese music scene with the help of J-pop idols like flumpool, w-inds, and SMAP.
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Excerpts from The Nutcracker Suite: 1. Trepak: Russian Dance 2. Chocolate: Spanish Dance 3. Coffee: Arab Dance 4. Tea: Chinese Dance Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: John Lanchbery (EMI Classics) Rondo in A minor, KV511 Julius-Jeongwon Kim (STOMP Music)
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ORI E N T E X PRE S S Chinese pop may not be as familiar as J-pop or K-pop, but it also has its perks. Be ahead of the trends as you tune in to this month’s Orient Express.
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With K-pop as the rising music trend, don’t get left behind as some of Korea’s girl groups like Brown Eyed Girls, Kara, After School, and Miss A let you in on the latest hits.
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Together Kana Nishino (SME)
要說什麽 田馥甄 (華研)
O.K 비원에이포 (PONY CANYON)
なんどでも The Gospellers (Ki/oon)
華研 王若琳 (索尼)
Stupid Liar 빅뱅 (YG)
You YUI (Sony)
仰望 杨丞琳 (索尼)
너 때문에 (2011 New Recordings) 애프터 스쿨 (Pledis)
Don’t Wanna Lie B’z (Being)
海枯石爛 Olivia Ong (華研) 硬地女孩 潘嘉麗 (滚石)
Fiction (Orchestral Ver.) 비스트 (Playcube) 왜 이러니 (Remix ver.) 티아라 (티아라)
Paisaje Cubano con rumba Lute: Edin Karamazov (Decca)
Blue Fame Alice Nine (Tokuma Japan Communications)
Piano TrioI. Modéré Eroica Trio (EMI Classics)
風の行方 AKB48 (King Record)
Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1, in G Major The Academy of Ancient Music Director: Andrew Manze (Harmonia Mundi)
Sunshine Sunshine Superfly (Warner) それでも信じてる FUNKY MONKEY BABYS (DREAMUSIC)
平凡 . 明星 林欣彤 (EEG)
Scheherazade, Op. 35 IV. Festival at Baghdad - The Sea - Shipwreck Conclusion Violin: Rainer Honeck Wiener Philharmoniker Conductor: Seiji Ozawa (Decca)
ONE LOVE,ONE HEART,ONE DESTINY Aoyama Thelma feat. SUPER CRISS from FIRE BALL (Universal)
老朋友 慢行 (Manroom/海蝶)
Bubble Pop 현아 (Playcube)
鷹 王祖藍 (EEG)
Thank You 2PM (LOEN)
有那麽難嗎 張婧 (海蝶)
모나리자 엠블랙 (J.TUNE CAMP)
鄰居 李溪芮 (福茂)
널 갖겠다 에프티 아일랜드 (FNC)
軟綿綿 郭靜 (Linfair)
안녕이라고 말하지마 다비치 (LOEN)
陪伴 張信哲 (華納)
Top Girl 지나 (UNIVERSAL)
Abschieds-Rufe (Cries of Farewell), Walzer, Op. 179 Wiener Philharmoniker Conductor: Franz Welser-Möst (Decca) Prelude No. 10 “The Sunken Cathedral” from 12 Preludes, Book 1 Harp: Julia Thornton (EMI Records) The Well-Tampered Accordion No. 1: Shape-Shifter No. 2: Ebony Mandolin No. 7: Sunday Morning - Eight Legs (After Lucien Freud) Accordion: Guy Klucevsek (Winter & Winter) Medley: Hark the Herald Angels Sing / He Is Born The Child Divine / Silent Night / Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Piano: Michael Chertock (TELARC)
PLUS TOKIO (J Storm) Flower Maeda Atsuko (King Record) 水無月 Hata Motohiro (Ariola) 新しい私 Becky (EMI) 星屑ロマンス Nakagawa Shoko (Sony) Nir Onsoku Line (Yoshimoto R and C) Ms. Liar Big Bang (YG Entertainment) Every Greeen (Nayutawave Records)
Flights of Fancy
送你分手 李佳薇 (華研) 我還在唱歌 蘇醒 (索尼) Is This All 吳建豪 (環球)
完美的感動 糖果酒 (EMI) 不按牌理出牌 魔幻力量 (Believe In Music) 窩喔 青鳥飛魚 (金牌大風) 別問我 韋禮安 (Linfair Records)
クリウンナレ -キミに会いたくてSupernova (Universal)
Good To Be A Girl 陳文婷 (索尼)
Eightopop KANJANI8 (Teichiku Entertainment)
無限 Swing (Universal)
No Cry No More AAA (Avex Entertainment)
小傳奇 Mr. (Universal)
君と僕のうた KinKi Kids (Johnny’s Entertainment)
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Y 슈퍼주니어 (SM) 시간아 (Woohyun Solo) 인피니트 (Woollim) Break Down 김현중 (Keyeast) 거울아 거울아 포미닛 (UNIVERSAL) Sixth Sense 브라운 아이드 걸스 (LOEN)
Ma Boy 씨스타 (LOEN) 지켜줄게 김재중 (SBS) Love Alone 미스 에이 (LOEN) 그 입술을 막아본다 에이트 (Source) 집에 가지마 GD&TOP (YG) 약속 에이앤젤 (FNC) MAXIMUM 동방신기 (SM) Step 카라 (DSP) 불안하다 2AM (LOEN)
OUTBOUND ASIAN AIR SAFARI Episode: Seoul, Korea
BETTER WITH YOU Episode: Better With Road Joel
Looks at the latest technology applications and cutting-edge innovations and offers insight into the advances that are transforming the industry. It also includes interviews with the most influential players in the technology sector and regular updates on new multimedia products and integrated devices.
Visit the Seoul of Korea and savor its rich culture. See how Koreans have remained resilient in their most trying times and how they have preserved their heritage despite the myriad of foreign presence in their country.
Joel and Ben have different reasons for wanting to go with Casey on a road trip, and Mia goes out of her way to please her future mother-in-law, Ariel.
WIPEOUT Episode: The Birds, The Bees and the Bed Bugs
JUST FOR LAUGHS Season 9 Episode 25
Glee Episode: Audition
Energetic players will deliver astonishing spills, sensational tumbles and magnificent falls as they face all-new obstacles such as The Bed Bugs, gain major speed on the Springavator before they jump onto the Big Balls, try their luck on the Trampoline Spring Fling, all before being served up breakfast in the Wipeout Kitchen.
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!
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.
INBOUND
TELEVISION
WALL STREET JOURNAL TECH WATCH November 2011
FOR AVOD* PAL 70th ANNIvERSARY
Philippine Airlines marked its 70th year as the country's flag carrier in March 2011.
ASIAN AIR SAFARI
WALL STREET JOURNAL TECH WATCH May 2011
WORLD BUSINESS SPECIAL EDITION June 2011
It's more than just travel. It's all Tech Watch looks at the latest trends World Business Special Edition about discovery and adventure. and innovations in the world of investigates global business trends in politics, industry, entertainment and technology. Episodes: Bacolod, Bangkok, Cebu fashion. and Guam
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FOR FULL CABIN AVOD* BookWoRM
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in-flight trivia challenge Take advantage of quiz show mania with this cabin-wide multiplayer trivia game. Passengers can compete with each other to determine who the real trivia master is.
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eat your words! link letters and create words to feed the hungry bookworm. but watch out for the fiery letters... they'll burn your library down. with thousands of words to form, it's a new game each time you play. no matter your skill level, you'll enjoy this vocabulariffic puzzle.
the green, yellow and diamond tiles for extra bonus points. beware of burning tiles; if they reach the bottom, it's game over. to scramble all the letters, click on the bookworm, but this comes at a cost.
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in-flight sUdoKU Sudoku, meaning the digits must remain single, features a partially completed grid that the player must fill in. This exciting game presenta quite a challenge and is sure to satisfy puzzle lovers.
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head-to-head chess
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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!
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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KlondiKe solitaire
Catch some fast and furious gemmatching fun in this colorful puzzle game. Just click on two adjacent gems to swap them and make sets of three to score. This colorful game has four great modes to suit all players.
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.
The object of this game is to keep the blocks from piling up to the top of the playing field. Sounds easy? Well, it could be if you know how to effectively move and rotate the colored blocks as they fall.
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Use the block pieces to fill most of the pit, leaving only a one-column gap. reserve this for the straight piece for heavy scoring. don't start at an advance level. Your cumulative score will be higher if you start withe the lowest difficulty and work your way up. try to keep the blocks to the lower half of the pit. letting them rise any higher is risky. always take a break from playing after a few rounds or so. this should help you avoid the so-called "tetris effect" or involuntary seeing tetris combinations in your head even when you are not playing. good luck!
Flights of Fancy
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