TRAVEL+LIFESTYLE FEBRUARY 2013 MABUHAY FEBRUARY 2013
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LIFE’S A BEACH
Or at least that’s how it should be. With so much to deal with throughout the course of your day, from maddening traffic jams, to an ever increasing workload, the daily grind can indeed take its toll on body, mind and soul. But imagine, coming home after a tiring day, serenaded by the soothing sound of waves caressing the powdery white sand of the country’s first urban man-made beach. Welcome tomorrow morning’s sunny skies on a private balcony that overlooks your very own tropical paradise, or enjoy a romantic dinner by the water in one of two posh restos at a Beach Club designed exclusively by international icon, designer and celebrity, Paris Hilton. Life’s a Beach at the AZURE URBAN RESORT RESIDENCES, and this is the life you deserve. It’s beachfront property right in the heart of the City that’s yours for the taking. Call Century Properties today.
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THE AZURE is located on SLEX (West Service Road) between the Bicutan and Sucat Exits, directly adjacent to SM Bicutan – about a 15 minute drive to Alabang in the south, and 10 minutes to Makati in the north via the expanded skyway. Authorized to sell by HLURB: LTS # 24077 (Rio), LTS # 23646 (Santorini), TLTS No. 12-04-018 (Positano), LTS # 25655 (St. Tropez) and TLTS No. 12-05-020 (Miami). Azure Urban Resort Residences Rio Tower will have 756 residential units and 184 parking slots. Santorini Tower will have 525 residential units and 86 parking slots. Positano Tower will have 597 residential units and 320 parking slots St. Tropez Tower will have 561 residential units and 127 parking slots. Miami Tower will have 559 Residential units and 309 parking slots. Target Project completion date is December 2012 (Rio), December 2013 (Santorini), November 2014 (Positano), December 2014 (St. Tropez), May 2015 (Miami). Azure Urban Resort Residences is being developed by Century Limitless Corporation, a member of the Century Properties Group. The design of the beach club by Paris Hilton does not in any way change the name of the project. In no way is Azure or Century related to Hilton Hotels Worldwide. Not for distribution in US and Canada.
In 1999, the world’s greatest design mind Philippe Starck joined forces with renowned property entrepreneur John Hitchcox to establish yoo. Their aim: to create truly extraordinary living spaces. And now Century Properties brings yoo inspired by Starck’s unmistakable design to Acqua Private Residences’ newest tower: Iguazu – yoo inspired by Starck, a towering architectural masterpiece that envelopes your everyday living experience in his distinct signature style. Be the first to own a piece of this residential work of art. Call Century Properties today.
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Authorized to sell by HLURB: TLTS ENCRFO 12-09-049. This advertisement is approved and authorized by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB). Acqua Private Residences is located along the Pasig River on Coronado St., Mandaluyong. The closest bridge connecting it to Makati is the Estrella-Pantaleon bridge, making Acqua just a couple of minutes drive from downtown Makati.
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PAL PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
February Highlights February is another busy period in the travel calendar. Wherever your destination, whether it’s in search of warmer temperatures, or whether you’re just looking for an escape from the harried holiday season, allow me to reaffirm our commitment to provide you both comfort and convenience whenever you fly Philippine Airlines. Our promotional fares for the month are a welcome treat for those traveling to PAL domestic or international destinations, while our inflight offerings in our long-haul flights, highlighted by new enticing menus, promise to make your travel experience a memorable one. Here in our home market, one February highlight is the 66th PAL Interclub Golf Tournament 2013 scheduled on February 21-24 (Senior’s Division) and February 27-March 2 (Men’s Regular Division) in Cebu. The country’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious golfing competition will see the participation of 1,500 golfers from across the country and overseas. To all golf participants on board, allow me to extend to each of you a very warm welcome. On the corporate front, there’s been no let-up in our drive to recruit the best and the brightest cabin crew to serve on our flights. PAL’s recruitment efforts will continue, this time in Mindanao, with job fairs this month in Davao and next month in Cagayan de Oro. Our job fairs in Manila and the Visayas last year brought in hundreds of applicants from which we’ve selected several dozen who we are now training to be able to provide the gracious and attentive service that we want our airline to be famous for. Continuing fleet modernization, service innovation and network expansion remain the cornerstone of our growth strategy. After opening the Toronto, Canada gateway just before the close of 2012, we’re gearing up for yet another long-haul destination within the first quarter of the year. Our next target is Darwin, the capital city of Australia’s Northern Territory. From being a pioneer outpost and small port, Darwin is today one of Australia’s most modern and multicultural cities and its proximity to Asia makes it an important Australian gateway to countries such as Indonesia, East Timor, and of course, the Philippines. Once again, thank you for flying Asia’s first airline. We look forward to welcoming you again soon on one of our flights. Mabuhay!
Ramon S. Ang
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Photo by Justin Ventura
Baguio Mountain High here’s no better time than now to visit Baguio, the Philippines’ summer and honeymoon capital. It’s the season when the city is at its coldest (still averaging a pleasant 20 degrees centigrade), strawberries are being harvested, and flowers are in full bloom. To celebrate this, there’s the “Panagbenga,” a month-long vibrant flower festival, culminating in a grand parade on February 24. The good old stuff that drew you to Baguio in the first place is alive and well. Their public market is still clean and full of the things you crave for: fresh vegetables, strawberries, and different varieties of mountain rice. Popular products are bottled organic jam and fruit preserves, and colorful local brooms. Try the oranges from Sagada—large and lusciously sweet. Restaurants retaining the rustic character of Baguio are thriving, such as Café by the Ruins and Hilltop at Casa Vallejo. For something new, our contributor Lissa Romero-de Guia tips us about a cluster of restaurants called Ketchup beside Wright Park. Also worth checking out is Villa Cordillera for its beautifulviews. Art is also flourishing. There’s a new community art space, VOCAS, at Session Road. Over at the Bencab Museum, a constant flow of daily visitors continue to arrive—especially after the influential website, TripAdvisor.com, awarded it with a certificate of excellence. Outside the museum, National Artist Bencab has been busy transforming the surroundings as though it’s a canvas, with plants, The Bell House was named after Gen. J. Franklin Bell, who was responsible for making Camp John Hay into a major military flowers, wild grass, trees, R&R destination in the early 1900s. Photos by Dakila Angeles and a meandering creek. It’s certainly beginning to look like a masterpiece. It was nice to tour the museum with his daughter, Jasmine, and her close friend, Tamm Arvisu, who also contributed to this issue. There are two new places to stay at Camp John Hay: Forest Lodge beside the Manor Hotel and Le Monet, a modernistic boutique hotel near the new gate. Visitors should drop by the Bell Museum, with its nostalgic architecture and memorabilia. It’s close to the amphitheater where I caught a romantic garden wedding taking place, catered by my friend and owner of Hilltop restaurant, Mitos Benitez Yniguez. It’s so nice to see Mitos still busy doing what she loves, making money, and having fun. VOCAS (Victor Oteyza Community Art Space) is home to whimsical art pieces and healthy vegetarian fare.
So there you are—more great reasons to trip to Baguio. The mountain city is reviving its rustic highland character, spurred on by the people who love it.
Simeon S. Ventura, Jr. Editor-in-chief
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Make some precious memories with your sweetie in Canada’s largest city.
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Be pleasantly surprised by the romantic nooks and crannies of this highly urbanized city.
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Closer to home, Tokyo and Seoul are not far behind in the romance department.
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Guys, confused by your current flame’s words and actions? Let us help you figure her out.
Impress your main squeeze by treating her to all things romantic in Seoul.
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In a relationship? It’s complicated? Get a refresher course with this guide to courtship and relationships online.
Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the sights on a fun drive beyond Toronto’s cityscape.
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Baguio remains a haven for lovers of all ages, whether it’s for serious food tripping, trekking, or whispering sweet nothings.
For Php1,000 (or less), you can get a glam, cool weather outfit in no time, thanks to Baguio’s ukay-ukay paradise.
42 Dressing for a Date: Animal Instincts
Learn basic and practical trekking tips that your sweetheart will surely appreciate on a “Cordi” trek.
BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE: Toronto’s popular dating venue, the Natrel Rink, allows couples to get up close and personal as they practice their double--even triple--axels. Photo by Tourism Toronto
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Learn about fashion style and colors from animals and impress that girl or boy you have your eye on.
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BAGUIO’S FINEST
The Philippines’ summer capital continues to enthrall visitors with its diverse and cool attractions ranging from new food-tripping venues to pine-covered forests. Photo by Dakila Angeles We, at Philippine Airlines, are happy to have you on board. Please sit back and relax, and allow us to make your flight enjoyable. For your own safety and convenience, please observe the regulations listed on the back pages. “Mabuhay” is a Filipino verb in the form of a command: “Live!” It is also a wish: “May you live!” Whoever says it wishes you the great gift of a long and full life. It is both a blessing and a lusty cheer. “Mabuhay” (ma-boo-high) is such a large word that it lends itself to a wide number of secondary uses: Welcome, Congratulations, Thanks, Godspeed, Hello, Good Luck, Cheers, Posit, Sante, Viva, Kambei, Aloha, and many other expressions of goodwill. All these are a part of life, but it is the gift of life that makes them possible. “Mabuhay,” in other words, is an invocation and a celebration of life itself.
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CONTRIBUTORS
CYNTHIA ROSENFELD reports on the most decadent destinations around the world for international publications including Robb Report, How to Spend It, Huffington Post, and the New York Times. On page 46, she takes us on a tour of Tokyo’s romantic side. She says: The weirdest date I’ve ever had was with a guy who stopped the date between drinks to tell me that our short time together had convinced him that he wanted to marry his ex. www. cynthiarosenfeld.com
LISSA ROMERO-DE GUIA has been working on her third book project, The Book of Journeys, a collection of personal essays with suggestions for living a reflective, joy-filled life. She now lives in Baguio. On page 60, she rediscovers Baguio and likes what she finds. She says: The weirdest date I’ve ever had was a blind date set up by one of my aunts because the guy and I could both speak German. After 30 seconds of awkwardness we hit it off and five years later we got married. peopleihavebeen.blogspot.com
Photographer, travel writer, author, burgeoning brewer, botanist, and zombie hunter, FLASH PARKER has a thing for adventure and life on the road. He’s putting the finishing touches on his second novel, which should be more entertaining than his first. On pages 38 and 44, he reveals Toronto’s most romantic spots and takes us on memorable road trips. He says: The weirdest date I’ve ever had was a Valentine’s Day for one. At least, I got to keep the chocolates. www.flashparker.com
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TESSA PRIETO VALDES is busy channeling positive energy in the New Year of the Water Snake. Apart from changing her hair color into a brilliant copper tone and jumpstarting her triathlon training, she sees herself spending more time with hubby Dennis at Balesin Island. On page 56, she lists down her all-time favorite romantic places. She says: The weirdest date I’ve ever had was with a guy that talked all night about his business of growing chicken... with matching chicken sounds!
DANIEL ALLEN is a writer and photographer based in London and Beijing. He has recently completed a trip to Indonesia. On page 52, he explores Seoul’s nooks and crannies to find out the city’s quirkily romantic corners. He says: The weirdest date I’ve ever had was with a Japanese pole dancer. www.daniel-allen.net
WHAT’S UP
PHILIPPINES
Flying high at Clark’s Hot Air Balloon Festival
18TH PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA FEBRUARY 21–24
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, PAMPANGA Witness everything fly! The Hot Air Balloon Fiesta boasts attractions such as hot air balloon flights, paragliding, skydiving and aeromodeling competitions, kite flying, rescue demonstrations, and various aviation exhibits. For US$200 (first-come-firstserve basis), one may even hop on a hot air balloon and marvel at Pampanga’s terrain viewed from the top. www.philballoonfest.net
CONDURA SKYWAY MARATHON 2013 FEBRUARY 3
METRO MANILA SKYWAY Kicking off from 2012’s “Run for the Dolphins,” Condura starts off this year with “Run for the Mangroves.” With distances of 3.8, 6, 10, 21, and 42 km, participants must traverse the Skyway in this one-of-a-kind marathon for a cause. www.conduraskywaymarathon.com
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FILINVEST ALABANG, MUNTINLUPA CITY Fighting against climate change as its main advocacy, this yearly event focuses on promoting environmental awareness through fitness and sports. With bicycle wars, fun runs, street-dance battles, and various health bazaars, Earthfest Philippines will surely ignite the environmentalist in you! www. earthfestphilippines.com
Run fast, fly high, or simply stop and enjoy the tulips, musical extravaganza, and fun festivals in this lovely month of February AUSTRALIA
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SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES Spice up your visit to Sydney by enjoying an entire day of music from this generation’s most influential artists at the Olympic Park. With performances from Blink 182, Metallica, Sum 41, Linkin Park, and more, you’re definitely guaranteed a great time! www.soundwavefestival.com
PHILIPPINE ARTS FESTIVAL 2013 FEBRUARY
PHILIPPINES Celebrating the country’s architecture, cinema, dance, literature, music, theater, and visual arts, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts will hold various exhibits, performances, and film screenings all over the Philippines. Performances will be held at Quezon City Memorial Circle, UP Los Baños, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Iloilo. www.ncca.gov.ph
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SAN DIEGO BRAZIL CARNIVAL FEBRUARY 9
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA In the spirit of Mardi Gras, the sights, sounds, and beats of Brazil are brought to the West Coast in this electrifying party. Experience Samba beats, capoeira performances, and Brazilian music all night long at the San Diego Museum of Art Sculpture Court (Balboa Park). www.brazilcarnival.com
TULIPMANIA FEBRUARY 18–26
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Pier 39, one of San Francisco’s most-loved landmarks, gets a facelift every springtime with over 39,000 tulips planted throughout the pier and its waterfront parks. Free and guided landscaping tours are available throughout the duration of this festival. www.pier39.com
HONG KONG
70TH VALENTINE’S WEDDING SERVICE AND BANQUET EXPO FEBRUARY 15–18 HONG KONG CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE, WANCHAI The Hong Kong-Asia Exhibition Holdings is organizing an expo to market all the latest deals in wedding jewelry, banquets, wine selections, and photography and beauty services. www.chinaexhibition.com
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Make it Blu Business and leisure travelers will be thoroughly pampered at the Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu with its five-star amenities, thoughtful service and prime location in Cebu City. Also a venue of choice for corporate events, the hotel offers some of the most extensive meeting facilities and is accessible to many of the historic city’s must-see attractions. Dining options are varied with an all-day international dining at Feria, a stylish Lobby Bar, and a Pool Bar. Those traveling for business will also appreciate the complimentary internet access in guest rooms, public areas, and hotel vehicles. www.radissonblu.com/hotel-cebu
Sutras bold ring in 18K polished yellow gold, rock crystals and diamond
Put a Bling on it The latest H. Stern fine jewelry collection in collaboration with Diane von Furstenberg combines the powerful, feminine spirit of DVF with H. Stern’s innovative jewelry design and expertise. The rock crystals in each piece combine a flat upper surface with a rounded, or cabochon, lower surface, giving the impression of depth and optical illusion. Set into highly polished gold bases, the crystals have been cut using a technique that produces a mirror-like effect. www.adora.ph
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a taste of Down under in Cebu Have you ever thought of what characterizes Australian cuisine? Well, head down to Cebu to Australian chef Steve Shrimski’s restaurant, Canvas. It’s located at Ayala Terraces and is as unpretentious as can be—cement finish walls and floors, modern furniture, an open kitchen, and an airy atmosphere that exudes “relaxed bistro” instead of fine dining. The food that he whips up is pretty much the creative soul of Australasia. Jetting across continents since the 1980s, Chef Shrimski and his Filipina wife’s experience has produced a symphony of culinary brilliance. Canvas offers cuisine with a solid Aussie backbone, using meat and exotic game as his palette, with hints of Asian flavor. – Michelle Varron
Hello kitty on the Go Japan Tourism Agency launched the "Visit Japan with Hello Kitty" iPhone app. It’s free and enables users to include adorable images of Hello Kitty wherever you take pictures in Japan. © 1976, 2012 SANRIO CO. Ltd. Approval No. G531139
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Make Way for Malasimbo Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival will shake up Mt. Malasimbo once again as it celebrates music, arts and culture with its third installment in Puerto Galera this March 1-3. This ecotourism event will display installations of the “Malasimbo family” and other visual artists. Headliners this year are Jamaican musician Jimmy Cliff and Grammy winner Joss Stone. Tickets are available at www.ticketworld.com. www.facebook.com/Malasimbofestival
New Kid on the Block
What’s New: Marine Life Park
Singapore’s latest attraction opens with a splash! Whether you’re a water baby or you prefer to stay dry, the Marine Life Park has it. Those itching for an adrenaline fix while getting wet should head to the Adventure Cove Waterpark, a tropical paradise of waterslides, a wave pool, and a 62-meter-long Adventure River. Plus, you get to snorkel with the fishes too! Over at the S.E.A. Aquarium, the world’s biggest aquarium, you will certainly marvel looking at over 100,000 animals. www.rwsentosa.com
Eco Tip of the Month
Keep suitable plants like anthurium, ferns, and lilies inside your homes or office to freshen the air. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. www.philippinebiocharassociation.com
Newly opened Locale Gastropub drums up the evening dining scene in Ortigas Center with its sophisticated ambiance and even better food. A collaboration of the owners of The Reserve Liquor Lounge, Relik Tapas Bar & Lounge, Dillinger’s 1903, Prohibition 1903, Bugsy’s Bar & Bistro, Locale promises a triple-treat: good food, good drinks, and relaxed ambiance. Comfort food junkies will love its signature dishes such as the Angus Foie Gras Burger, the 4 Cheese Mac N’ Cheese, and the Truffle Pizza—because really, truffles make everything taste like heaven. And of course, a huge selection of local and international beers awaits thirsty souls. www.facebook.com/ LocaleGastrobar
14th Asia Pacific Life Insurance Congress With a bullish economy, the Philippines seems apt to be the host country of the 14th Asia Pacific Life Insurance Congress (APLIC), which gathers the region’s financial services practitioners from Feb. 20-22 at the SMX Convention Center. Since its debut in 1991, the APLIC Congress has served as an effective springboard for the industry’s experts to network with their peers from Asia Pacific. www.aplic2013.com
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Cold Is the New Hot From the group behind Opus, Eden Nightclub, Venom Shooters Bar, Izakaya, Draft Gastro Pub, Beso, and The Distillery comes another sensory party spot where you can experience both a hot night partying and a negative zero degree environment at the same time. The Russian-inspired Imperial Ice Bar, located at the Fort Strip, is divided into two parts: the main lounge and the ice room. The main lounge features a state-of-the-art sound system and some of Manila’s top DJs playing daily. The Ice Room being the only authentic ice bar in the country has an average temperature of -5 degrees Celsius with everything in its interior, from the bar, to the tables and seats, the décor and even the shot glasses made out of ice. Not only is the bar great for photos, but it also serves premium Imperial Russian Vodka fruit-infused drinks specially concocted by New York star mixologist David Dennis. It’s an experience that can definitely make you forget that you’re in a tropical country like the Philippines.
Shakespearean Ballet at CCP
The Farm Wins Again To add to its already extensive list of prestigious international awards, The Farm at San Benito has topped the best spa cuisine awards once again in 2012. The Farm was voted “Best Eco-Spa and Best Spa Cuisine” by 2012 SpaFinder Reader’s Choice Awards, in the United States and Spa Cuisine of the Year in recent AsiaSpa Awards in Hong Kong. With 50 organic hectares, 32 luxury suites and villas, 150 caring staff, The Farm prides itself on its commitment towards empowering its guest to achieve their optimum health through holistic healing. www.thefarm.com.ph
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Ballet Philippines presents Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, on Feb. 1517 at the CCP Main Theater. With the originality of choreographer Carlo Pacis and the energy of Ballet Philippines’ top dancers, this will surely be a fresh take on the well-known romantic comedy. Performances will run on Feb. 15-17. http://ballet.ph/
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From Tee to Tote Do you think that your faded ’80s jeans and even grandma’s apron deserve to be kept in the attic? They’ve definitely seen better days, but local brand Yadu 621 reinvents such old clothes into bohemian-styled bags. Think grandma’s quilts with an edge. Their product line is pretty diverse too—from travel bags, purses, laptop bags, and even yoga mats, to name a few. www.yadu621.com. Photos by Erwin Lim
As the premier project of game-changing developer Francisco Madrigal-Bayot Jr., The Address at Wack Wack represents the MadrigalBayot family’s passion to deliver homes for those who value exclusivity, privacy, and luxury. This is being done continuously together with partners who are considered leaders in their own fields: Jose Aliling and Associates for Project Management, Monolith for Construction, R.S. Caparros for Structural Consultancy, and of course, Architect Wilbert Tan for his minimalist design. www.theaddressatwackwack.com
Hong Kong: High on Art The world’s best performers will converge in Hong Kong from Feb. 21 – March 22 for the annual Hong Kong Arts Festival. The high-octane event is a major annual international celebration of the performing arts and one of the region’s premier cultural events, serving an audience of 150,000. Performances take place in over a dozen venues throughout Hong Kong, supplemented by over 100 events. There will be shows in opera, music, theater, dance, and more. The festival also presents the art world's rising stars and gives equal importance to traditions and contemporary creations. www.hk.artsfestival.org
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Send a piece of Valentine love this month to your special someone. Island Rose delivers lush, freshcut roses to anywhere in the Philippines. Being the Philippines’ largest retailer and wholesaler of roses, you can be assured that the flowers you send come straight from the farm to the recipient. So no matter where you are—even in the US—there’s really no excuse for not sending your lady a lovely bouquet! www.islandrose.net
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THE PHILIPPINES OWNS 2013 IN TWO TRAVEL MAGAZINES
Two prestigious travel magazines named the country one of the best travel destinations for 2013, and why shouldn’t they when we’ve always had some of the world’s most gorgeous beaches? UK-based Condé Nast Traveller ranked the Philippines second in its “Top 10 Destinations to Watch in 2013,” with the country cited for having “around 7,000 of the most heavenly islands in the world.” American magazine Travel + Leisure, meanwhile, named the country one of the “Hottest Travel Destinations of 2013,” with world-renowned Boracay receiving a special mention.
Ms. Universe 1st runner-up Janine Tugonon
COUNTRY OF SMILES The Philippines ranked fourth in the “10 Happiest Countries in the World,” according to a survey conducted by Washington, DC–based think tank Gallup. The country shares the spot with equally cheerful Guatemala. The nations with the “highest positive emotions worldwide” were Panama and Paraguay.
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FILIPINA BEAUTIES REIGN Filipina beauty queens are taking over the global stage! Twenty-three-yearold licensed pharmacist Janine Tugonon snagged first runner-up in the recent Miss Universe pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada, while 22-year-old nurse Rizzini Alexis Gomez was crowned 2012 Miss Tourism International held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. TOURISTS LEFT CHARMED With gorgeous beaches, hospitable
locals, and festivals held almost every day, who can blame tourists for being wooed to stay? More foreign tourists are extending their vacation in the Philippines, according to the Bureau of Immigration. In 2012, the bureau’s visa extension office was flooded with 172,055 applications for extension of stay by foreign tourists, all of which are approved. PHILIPPINE STOCK MARKET STILL SOARING It’s a good start of the year for the Philippine stock market! For the first time ever, the Philippine Stock Exchange Composite Index (PSEi) surpassed the 6,000 level, scoring a new milestone and taking many by surprise. Brokers celebrated as the PSEi index soared 73.46 points or 1.23 percent to close at 6,044.91.
The Filipino Generosity The Philippines is certainly on a roll! UK-based foundation Charities Aid Foundation has included the Philippines among the top five nations in the world devoting the most amount of time to charity work, with the country having the largest number of people in Southeast Asia volunteering their time.
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Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, Bora Bora, French Polynesia Capella Ixtapa Resort and Spa, Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa, Papetoai, French Polynesia The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia Tokoriki Island Resort, Tokoriki Island, Fiji
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Cameron House, Loch Lomond, Scotland Vigilius Mountain Resort, Lana, Italy Iglu Village, Kühtai, Austria Bagan, Myanmar The Hotel at Times Square, New York City, USA Le Meurice Hotel, Paris, France Lonesome Spur Ranch, Bridger, Montana, USA Lover, New Forest, Wiltshire, England
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The World’s MosT roManTic islands 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Rangali Island, The Maldives Molokai, Hawaii, USA Capri, Italy St. Lucia, Caribbean Bocas del Toro, Panama Catalina Island, California, USA Santorini, Greece Barbuda Island, Antigua and Barbuda 9. Laucala Island, Fiji 10. Pamalican Island, Palawan, The Philippines
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GianT sQUid on filM For the first time ever, crew from television networks NHK and Discovery Channel filmed a footage of the giant squid in its natural habitat. Believed to attain size of more than 13 meters, these mysterious creatures are similar to the mythical Kraken, a ship-sinking squid of monstrous proportions. Scientifically named Architeuthis, the creature only thrives in the ocean abyss and feeds on small fish. Whew! ‘hashTaG’ Wins Word of The Year It was a close fight against “marriage equality” and “fiscal cliff,” but the Twitter-inspired term “hashtag” was finally named Word of the Year in 2012 by the American Dialect Society, composed of around 250 lexicographers, grammarians, and linguists.
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riP, PlaYsTaTion 2! It’s game over for the world’s most popular gaming console, the Playstation 2 (PS2). Sony has finally decided to stop producing PS2 units, ending its 12-year reign of having produced 10,000 games and selling over 155 million units. The Japanese firm stayed hush about the reason for the product’s cessation.
BiGGer PocKeTs, Please! It’s larger than a smartphone and smaller than a tablet—it’s a phablet! According to a report by Reuters, the clunky, hard-to-putin-your-pocket phablet is here to stay for 2013. Analysts say that users are now opting for larger screens for better visual content while relying less and less on voice calls.
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love on the laGoon bora bora, French polynesia If you’re looking for the perfect place to kiss, book a room at the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, Trip Advisor’s No. 1 Most Romantic Hotel in 2012. Lock lips in its overwater bungalows with thatched roofs, gawk over stunning views of the majestic black-rock peaks of Mounts Otemanu and Pahia, and wade around crystal-clear turquoise lagoons just outside your room!
Get FlIrty In the phIlIppInes pamalican Island, philippines Pamalican Island, Travel + Leisure magazine’s “most romantic isle” in 2010, tops the rest of the country’s 7,107 islands in the romance department. Amanpulo, the only resort in the island, is No. 1 when it comes to the country’s most romantic accommodations, with 40 secluded pitched-roof traditional villas strung along the pristine beach.
pucker up In parIs paris, France It’s hard not to fall in love in Paris, especially if you’re in Shangri-La Hotel, Travel + Leisure’s Most Romantic Hotel in 2011. Each room is bedecked with silkthreaded wallpapers, textured wall panels, and refined crystal hardware. Asking for your beau’s hand? Half of the rooms have Eiffel Tower views, which will surely make your lover say oui!
wallow In the wIlderness krabi Island, thailand Rayavadee Resort, one of the Chicago Tribune’s “Top 10 Romantic Hotels for Valentine’s Day,” is nestled at the edge of Krabi National Marine Park and framed by beaches, limestone cliffs, and the waters of the Andaman Sea. Skip the bouquet of roses and take your partner in an adventure through tropical gardens and lush jungle foliage!
bed down, cruIse lIner style hong kong InterContinental Hong Kong is not a cruise ship, but it sure does look like one as it juts over Victoria Harbour! Switch the lights off in your room and cuddle in bed, or take a dip in their granite pool. Butlers are on-call 24/7 to serve you champagne or scatter rose petals all over your suite.
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Browse the best-looking accommodations all over the world. For a property to get listed in this site, it has to be architecturally interesting and something of an interior design delight! world leaders JoIn twItterverse According to a survey done by the Digital Policy Council, 75 percent of the world’s leaders are now making their presence known in the microblogging service. Leading the pack is Barack Obama with 24 million followers, followed by Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez with 3.8 million followers.
pop art stIll rules Nearly three decades after his death, pop artist extraordinaire Andy Warhol is still selling art like pancakes. With over US$380.3 million in sales, the American artist is the world’s biggest seller at auction last year, trumping other high-selling artists like Pablo Picasso, and the world’s biggest selling living artist, Gerhard Richter.
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In a last-ditch effort to lend a semblance of legitimacy to his rule, then president Ferdinand E. Marcos called for snap elections to be held, which took place on Feb. 7, 1986. Despite being marred by electoral fraud and violence, Marcos and his running mate Arturo Tolentino were declared winners, which led to a series of events that culminated in his ouster through a nonviolent revolt. Democracy icon Corazon C. Aquino was sworn in as the 11th President of the Philippines in a ceremony that took place on Feb. 25, 1986.
FEBRUARY 18, 1981
FEBRUARY 27, 1992 Tiger Woods, one of the world’s top golfers, became the youngest PGA golfer in 35 years at the tender age of 16. FEBRUARY 18, 1929 The Academy Awards, Hollywood’s most prestigious for achievements in filmmaking, were first handed out. Silent film Wings was named Best Picture. In
February 24 this year, the Oscars will celebrate its 85th anniversary.
was a copy of the bible, now known as the Gutenberg Bible.
FEBRUARY 23, 1455 German blacksmith and publisher Johannes Gutenberg invented the mechanical movable-type printer, which paved the way for the Printing Revolution and widely regarded as one of history’s most important events. The very first book printed using his technique
FEBRUARY 26, 2012 In the 84th Academy Awards, French film The Artist bagged five Oscars, becoming the first silent film to win in over 80 years.
During his official visit to the Philippines, then pope John Paul II beatified Lorenzo Ruiz, a former altar boy from Binondo, Manila, to become the country’s first martyred saint.
FEBRUARY 3, 1945
Approximately 4,000 Filipino prisoners of war were rescued in Manila and determined complete American control and triumph over the Japanese forces during the last days of World War II. They sought refuge in the University of Santo Tomas, which served as an internment camp during that time.
FEBRUARY 14, 1975
Befitting its date of inauguration, the Philippine Heart Center for Asia was officially opened in an event graced by renowned heart surgeon Dr. Christian Barnaard. Now known as the Philippine Heart Center, this 283-bed hospital specializes in cardiovascular treatments and is run by the Philippine government.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY 1, 1901
Clark Gable, an American actor known for his roles in Gone With the Wind and It Happened One Night, was born in Cadiz, Ohio. This charmer swept the feet of many women during his heyday—surely, having been married five times is testament to that!
FEBRUARY 22, 1971 Lea Salonga-Chien, Filipina actress famous for originating the role Kim in the hit musical Miss Saigon. This multiawarded singer and theater performer has
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won a Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics acclamation, among others.
FEBRUARY 15, 1954
Satirical masterpiece and popular culture icon The Simpsons would not have been possible without its creator, Matt Groening, who was born in Portland, Oregon. Groening is also the creator of the comic strip “Life in Hell” and the TV series Futurama.
FEBRUARY 17, 1963
Legend Michael Jordan, who is said to be the greatest basketball player of all time. As an NBA superstar, Jordan changed the landscape of professional league basketball worldwide.
FEBRUARY 8, 1890
Born in Tiaong in the province of Tayabas (now Quezon), Claro M. Recto is hailed as one of the Philippines’ greatest statesmen. This former senator was also an essayist, poet, and playwright.
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BLISS AT BELLEVUE Sun, sand, sea, and luxury—you’ve got all that you need for a romantic vacation this month. aven’t made plans for your Valentine date? Why don’t you whisk her away for a surprise trip to one of the newest and most luxurious resorts in Bohol? For sure, it will be a date that she won’t forget. Situated at the inviting and serene Doljo Beach, The Bellevue Resort is just a 20-minute scenic drive from the nearby Tagbilaran Airport, and less than two hours away from Cebu by ferry. It consists of 159 exquisite luxury rooms and suites, which maximize the spectacular views of Doljo Beach and the island’s lush tropical landscape. You have an option to stay in the resort’s deluxe rooms at the east wing, or in any of its luxurious suites. The suites are equipped with king beds and creature comforts like large LED TVs and iPod Docks, among other things. If you’re able to resist staying in your room, several other attractions await you. First off, try to resist taking a dip in the 32 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2013
beautiful infinity pool. After sunbathing along the expansive white sand beach, there’s also handful of pampering therapies at the spa which you can choose from. And like a cherry on top of a romantic escape, treat her to a romantic dinner at any of the restaurants here. Bellevue Bohol has several restaurants and bars each with their own distinctive tastes and style. Flujo offers refreshing summer cocktails, tropical shakes, and other bar chow, while Western and Filipino fusion cuisine takes center stage at Cena. Lamian offers a buffet of the best dishes from around the world, while seafood fans are in for a treat at the resort’s signature seafood restaurant Marea, where the fine dining experience is complemented by the stunning seaside ambiance. n www.thebellevue.com/bohol
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Legendary jeweler Harry Winston showcases his fine craftsmanship in his latest work of art, the Opus 12. eople love creating memories. Every first is a milestone waiting to be immortalized and every big leap always grants us reason to celebrate. Although we can never turn the days around, giving the gift of time is usually enough to mark that special moment. And, in our generation, we are lucky to have been graced by the choice of turning to a Harry Winston masterpiece. With only 20 years into the business, Harry Winston, which began in 1989, has already established its name and grandeur amongst oldtime favorites. Competing with luxury watches such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet and Cartier, the company’s success secret lies in maintaining the Harry Winston name: “remain true to the spirit of the brand,“ as their credo would say. Harry Winston has placed its watchmaking division squarely in the tradition of its legendary jewelry expertise, being synonymous with authentic and rare luxury in the design and manufacture of complicated and gem-set watches. Setting up a state-of-the-art manufacture in Geneva served as a boost to the brand—seemingly announcing to the world that, indeed, Harry Winston timepieces are here to stay. Innovation and imagination are Harry Winston’s leitmotifs, from the New York-inspired Avenue watch collection to the gem-set Harry Winston Rosebud, from the sporty Ocean to the avant-garde Project Z, Opus, and
Histoire de Tourbillon platforms. The Harry Winston Manufacture secured the expertise of the best craftsmen, engineers and master watchmakers. The latest timepiece from the Opus series was highly anticipated by enthusiasts and collectors globally, since it featured new technologies and exceptional handiwork that redefined the face of the watchmaking industry. This exceptional timepiece deliberately overturns the perception of time by drawing its inspiration from the Copernican revolution according to which the earth rotates around the sun and around itself. Time no longer reads via a pair of hands positioned in the center of the dial, but by the peripheral drive of twelve pairs of hands going from the circumference to the center. Truly, Opus 12 was an innovation like no other. Harry Winston’s commitment to quality and to fine craftsmanship, and in keeping with the finest traditions of Haute Horlogerie, remains to be the unmistakable signature of a rare degree of legitimacy in the field of jewelry making. A legitimacy that is well ahead of its time, their watchmaking creativity and ingenuity, which is directed towards a promising future without limitations or compromises, is one to literally watch out for in the years to come. n Harry Winston is located at the G/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati.
Did you know? Harry Winston was the first jeweler to adorn celebrities walking the red carpet in 1943’s Academy Awards. To date, A-listers such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, and Sandra Bullock wear the brand.
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StreetSmart Safety NYX MARTINEZ lists simple ways to avoid getting scammed while on a holiday.
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o you think you’ve traveled a fair bit, kept your personal items intact, and managed to not “look like a tourist”? Chances are, so did everyone else who’s been scammed. Here are some common travel traps to steer clear of. 1. LEwd TAXI dRIvERs If a driver ever tells you to “go first, pay later,” or “It’s up to you how much,” go find another cab. And always carry loose change. Some drivers will insist they do not have change for you, so you’re forced to overpay. Ada recalls riding on the back of a motorcycle to the bus station in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, after haggling the cost. “Halfway through, the driver went into side streets, pretended not to know where the bus station was, and started asking me for more money, saying it was farther than he remembered,” she says. “I threatened to go to the tourist police and made sure to cause a big raucous on the street.” Thankfully, after making a scene, Ada was dropped safely at the bus station.
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2. BAggAgE HANdLERs ANd FIXERs Lemuel says he had a bad experience with taxi dispatcher ladies in Taiwan’s Chiayi Railway Station. “They offered a taxi ride to Alishan for just NT$150 (US$5), which I thought was kind of shady because the bus is normally NT$200 ($6.90). These ladies were very persistent, trying to lead us away from the bus ticketing office.” When in doubt, don’t fall for a seemingly easy way out. Always look out for proper signs where to get taxis. At Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport, go straight to the airport taxi booth. Though the rate is fixed and a bit more costly, your safety is secured. 3. MoNEY CHANgERs “Always ask for the computation, net of commission, taxes, and other charges,” says Manny, who was traveling in Bali. “The money changer I went to posted the best rates around, so I went in and asked for a computation. After giving me the rupiahs, they counted it again and deducted their commission. In the end, I paid more than what I was supposed to.” Fellow traveler Hazel never expected to get ripped off in Disneyland. “They played a trick on me and my companion on my first trip abroad,” Hazel recalls, “The woman there charged us with taxes that were on top of the exchange rate fee, then gave us candies, saying she didn’t have loose change.”
MORE TIPS... common mistakes on the roaD • Looking or acting like a tourist. • Blend in by dressing wisely: casual and never to stand out or to attract attention. • Displaying (flaunting!) your valuables. common traVel traps Anywhere with crowds, but beware of fancy restaurants too, with the smartlooking couple who may randomly sit down beside you, then leave with your bag. Always have your guard up, but take care especially in the following places:
4. Double the Drinks You’ve probably heard of men falling for the trap of the invitation to have company in a bar, only to end up paying three times the amount for the woman’s drink. This is often the unsaid rule in many nightclubs that hire ladies to “entertain” patrons. Even if you don’t take one of them home, you’re expected to pay for their expensive drinks. This can happen to women travelers, too. In Bangkok, Sheila and her girlfriends were told that the cost was 100 baht ($3) for one drink. “But we ended up being billed for a total of 4,700 baht ($158) for just 4 beers!” she says. n
• Concerts • Street festivals • Bazaars and outdoor markets • Mall sales • Public buses (Particularly the closed air-conditioned ones. On long-haul buses, when you are likely to fall asleep, make sure your bags are secured.)
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BRIGHT SPOT: Right below the iconic CN Tower is Toronto’s HTO Park, which is home to an urban white-sand beach dotted with bright yellow umbrellas and outdoor chairs. Photo by Tourism Toronto.
TORONTO FOR TWO FLASH PARKER’s guide to Toronto’s most intimate spots shines light on the sweetest haunts you’ve never heard of, a few you never thought of as romantic, and secluded spaces to set your heart aflutter. rue love isn’t so hard to find in Toronto. Give yourself plenty of flexi time in each location to follow where your heart may take you—but don’t blame us if you wind up someplace you’ve never been!
DAY 1: MORNING HIGH PARK GRENADIER POND (www.highparktoronto.com) It’s the closest thing the urban center has to a rustic country retreat, and remains popular with visitors throughout the year. Grenadier Pond, with its postcard-perfect view of verdant tranquility, is a great place to pull an engagement 38 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2013
ring out of your picnic basket—if you’ve come prepared to get down on one knee. IMPERIAL TATTOO (www.imperialtattoos.com) Ronan Gibney is one of the biggest names in Canadian ink, and his shop is a shrine to the craft. Nothing professes undying love quite like a tattoo.
AFTERNOON 360 RESTAURANT WINE CELLAR, CN TOWER (www.cntower.ca) Love has your head in the clouds, hasn’t it? A visit to the iconic CN Tower’s 360 Res-
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1. The Dakota Tavern 2. Academy of Lions 3. Imperial Tattoo 4. Poutini’s House of Poutine 5. The Drake Hotel 6. La Maquette 7. Cowbell 8. 360 Restaurant 9. The Natrel Rink
taurant Wine Cellar will give the rest of your body a chance to catch up. At a staggering 351 meters, this is the world’s highest wine cellar. The 360 features lavish double cherrywood doors, unending redwood racks, and nearly 10,000 unique bottles.
EVENING DAKOTA TAVERN (www.thedakotatavern.com) This subterranean saloon is Toronto’s best live country music venue, and features Guns, John Denver, and skulls mounted on the walls. Above all, the Dakota has a cozy, rustic atmosphere that makes it a great alternative to an escape to the Wild West—without having to leave the heart of the city.
GETTING LATE POUTINI’S HOUSE OF POUTINE (www.poutini. com) When did poutine (long-cut French fries, cheese curds, and gravy) become romantic? When doe-eyed lovebirds started visiting this late-night food institution after partying on Queen Street West. Proposals here are almost as popular as the pulled-pork and squeaky curd poutine, the house specialty. 40 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2013
THEY’VE GOT RHYTHM: Fall in love with good ol’ country music at the Dakota Tavern, Toronto’s popular live music venue. Photos by Flash Parker
DAY 2: MORNING ACADEMY OF LIONS FITNESS CLUB (64 Ossington Ave.) With a cross-fit-oriented dungeon, a world-class juice bar, and a street-facing lounge and library, it’s perfect for post-sweat flirting. Couples that exercise together feel good together.
skating at an outdoor rink. The Natrel’s ice surface overlooks Toronto’s stunning waterfront and is the best place in the city to have your sweetheart spin you around the ice. THE DISTILLERY HISTORIC DISTRICT (www. thedistillerydistrict.com) Ramble over cobblestone streets under the eerie glow of lamps on iron posts as you call in on one throwback pub and restaurant after the other (and, if you’re keen, an ever-evolving litany of boutiques and shops). This is one of the most popular places in the city for wedding and engagement photos, in part because a visit to the Distillery District is like taking a trip to an old European village. Cheers to young love at the Mill Street Brewery, Toronto’s beloved craft beer emporium.
EVENING LA MAQUETTE RESTAURANT (www.lamaquette. com) Love has a habit of numbing the appetite and heightening the other senses. A visit to La Maquette, long considered Toronto’s most romantic restaurant, is sure to make your stomach growl with passion. Share the roasted Muscovy duck breast, and then warm up to one another with the La Maquette Viennese Coffee.
GOOD TIMES: Typical Toronto dates consist of enjoying some refreshing fruity drinks at Atwater Market (TOP) and having some great conversation at La Distillerie before going to a Cirque du Soleil show.
TORONTO ISLAND AND SAINT ANDREW-BYTHE-LAKE (www.standrewbythelake.com) Views of downtown Toronto from The Island have inspired countless volumes of poetry and prose, while ferry rides, bike trips, and nature walks along the quaint pathways conspire to give The Island a feeling of being a very faraway place. Saint Andrew’s, built in 1884, is arguably Ontario’s most picturesque church, and an impeccable place to tie the knot—if not pop the question.
AFTERNOON NATREL RINK AT HARBOURFRONT CENTER OUTDOOR SKATING RINK (www.harbourfrontcentre.com) Ask 10 Canadians what they did on their first date, and more than a few will tell you they went
COWBELL RESTAURANT (www.cowbellrestaurant. ca) Cowbell stands at the forefront of Toronto’s organic, whole-animal movement. Chef Mark Cutrara runs one-of-a-kind butcher demos that give participants an appreciation for how and what we eat—while serving pints of craft beer and house-made charcuterie. You’ll want to listen carefully—everyone knows that confidence in the kitchen is the ultimate aphrodisiac.
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Reality Bites Statistics Canada says that 40% of all marriages end in divorce, while the Vanier Institute of the Family places the average length of a marriage to 14.5 years.
DRAKE HOTEL (www.thedrakehotel.ca) The doors opened on Valentine’s Day 2004, and since then the boutique hotel has been at the cutting edge of the Canadian cultural experience. Revolving art exhibitions, award-winning cocktails on the Sky-Yard patio, and 19 whimsically bespoke rooms make The Drake the perfect place to escape with someone special. n
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Dressing for a Date: animal instincts The animal kingdom’s creative species often put on a visual display for the opposite sex—similar to us humans, who also use clothing to entice. What tricks of the trade can we learn from the planet’s other inhabitants? giancarla eSpinoSa aritao has some suggestions. SeahorSeS hug their mateS with their tailS. Opt for clothes that feel good to the touch, especially when someone leans in for an embrace. Silk and chiffon are constant favorites, but feel free to play with other textures. Even though wool is not thought of as romantic, its soft fuzz can be very appealing. Cotton, a commoner among textiles, can be considered romantic as long as it is kept fresh and airy. the blue-colored Satin bowerbird buildS a neSt from blue materialS to attract a mate. Certain colors recur in romantic styles: blush, light gray, and hints of blue are particular favorites. These romantic hues are easy on the eye, and great for long, lingering looks. Pastels are classics. Deep colors, such as burgundy or black, should be used sparingly, only to accent the rest of the palette. 42 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2013
the peacock diSplayS itS irideScent featherS to get the female’S attention. Much like the patterns in a peacock’s feathers, the power of a romantic style is in the details. Do away with those that look too severe or unnatural, such as shoulder pads. Instead, sneak in a bit of softness to a sharp suit by donning a floral print pocket square. Use accessories—like a delicate pair of turquoise earrings—to make a look more feminine. Clothes speak volumes even before words are used. A wise romantic is neither dour nor too eager to please. Think soft textures and welcoming silhouettes, or the equivalent of a sweet smile: never intimidating, but hinting at the possibility of more. n
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DAyTRIPPER FINDS: If you're on a daytrip to Niagara Falls, try to see the rapids up close via the Whitewater Walk or on a Maid of the Mist tour. If you want to view the Falls from afar, the 160-meter high Skylon Tower is your best bet.
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On the ROad fROm tOROntO Beyond Toronto’s city limits are two fun escapes that FLASH PARKER swears by. BEST VIEWS: Niagara Falls One of the world’s greatest natural wonders is a mere couple of hours’ drive from Toronto. MAID OF THE MIST This classic boat trip takes you as close to the Falls as you can get without stuffing yourself inside a barrel. Best to go between April and October. www.maidofthemist.com. SyNDIcATE RESTAuRANT & BREWERy Grab the country’s best hamburger and a Chuck Norris Imperial Pale Ale. Yum!www.syndicatebrewery.com.
FALLSVIEW INDOOR WATERPARK Canada’s largest indoor waterpark, home to gigantic slides, wave pools, and bubbling hot springs. www.fallsviewwaterpark.com.
NIAgARA REgION WINE TOuR Explore Ontario’s largest barrel cellars, wander endless vineyards, and sample Canada’s famous ice wine. www. niagaravintagewinetours.com.
SKyLON TOWER Stunning views over the Falls from 160 meters high, and a restaurant worth the climb. www.skylon.com.
NIAgARA FALLSVIEW cASINO RESORT Fallsview is home to world-class gaming, poker tournaments, great shows, and hotel rooms with “Falls” views. www. fallsviewcasinoresort.com.
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STERLINg INN & SPA Enjoy a quiet night at the elegant Sterling Inn, one of the world’s most romantic getaways. www.sterlingniagara.com.
Good TaSTE: A perfect day in Montreal begins with (CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT) a tour of Old Montreal, a refreshing lemonade drink at Le Gros Jambon, a light lunch of bread, cheeses, and nuts at Atwater Market, and capped off by a plateful of poutine at Patati Patata for dinner. Photos by Flash Parker
BEST CULTURE TRIP: Montreal One of North America’s most unique cultural enclaves, Montreal is a 5-hour trip from Toronto by car, rail, or bus. PaTaTI PaTaTa Begin and end a trip by trying out their poutine, a unique Quebecois dish of French fries, cheese curds, and gravy. 4177 Boulevard SaintLaurent. LE GRoS JaMBon Located at the heart of Old Montreal, ask for the homemade lemonade spiked with hand-crafted bourbon, and a lobster roll sandwich. 286 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest. PaRC dU MonT-RoyaL Climb this hill and know more about the city. It’s a favorite hangout of the bohemian set on the weekends.
dIEU dU CIEL It sets itself apart with masterpieces like the Corpus Christi Rye Ale and the Peche Mortel Imperial Stout. www.dieuduciel.com. oLd MonTREaL Old Montreal is home to the iconic Notre-Dame Basilica, Bonsecours Market, and the Old Port. Wander the streets or party all night, take your pick. aTwaTER MaRkET Shop for artisanal breads, cheeses, and chocolates at this market built in the 1930s. Or try seaweed caviar, salted codfish, and fresh pig’s feet. www.marchespublics-mtl.com. CIRqUE dU SoLEIL If you have time for one show when in Montreal, make it this legendary circus. www.cirquedusoleil.com.
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A VIEW TO A THRILL: Be original and treat your date to a night of sumo wrestling mania at Tokyo’s Nihon Sumo Kyokai tournaments. Japan’s national sport has preserved many ancient rituals that can be traced back to the country’s Shinto religion’s ancient origins.
FROM TOKYO WITH LOVE Beneath its high-tech, all-business veneer, Tokyo offers lovers an unexpected array of indulgences. CYNTHIA ROSENFELD scopes out the spots designed for romance. Heart of Japan Panoramic views of all 290 guestrooms at the newly reopened Palace Hotel Tokyo (www. palacehoteltokyo.com) make this venerable address adjacent to the Imperial Palace Gardens in central Marunouchi a good choice for couples in love. Owners spent US$21 million on renovations and mined the country’s artisanal heritage for in-room treasures, like ultra snuggly Imbari towels made with the purest spring water from Takanawa Mountains, and Jugetsudo green teas served in traditional Mashiko-yaki teacups handmade in a Tochigi prefecture kiln that dates back to Japan’s Nara period. Sophisticated yet Sensual Lovers of all things modern will appreciate the imposing latticework metal-and-glass exterior at the Capitol Hotel Tokyu (www.capitalhoteltokyu. com) designed by Kengo Kuma. Inside the Akasaka area hotel, Kuma integrates delicate, uniquely 46 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2013
Japanese elements like shoji paper screens into all 251 guestrooms. He’s also the architectural talent behind the Nezu Museum (www.nezu-muse. or.jp), a collection of ancient Asian arts housed in a traditional Japanese structure updated according
FINE ARTS: Once the Valentine gifts have been given, couples can go on a date at the Nezu Museum for some cultural treats.
A LOVE AFFAIR: Lovers both young and old can spend intimate moments in Tokyo’s varied sweet spots, including quiet times in shrines and temples, a grand view of the city’s night attractions such as the Rainbow Bridge overlooking Tokyo Bay, and communing with nature in the city’s secluded places.
to the principle of wa, or harmony. For a distinctly sophisticated twist on Japanese tradition, sink together into the oversized onsen-style bathtub of the Hibiya Suite at the Peninsula Tokyo (www.peninsula. com). Press the spa button and the lights dim, mood tunes kick in, and the hallway privacy button illuminates.
or settle into one of the plentiful benches and café tables to soak up the sparkling city lights. Head back down the dedicated elevator to street level to join the perenial queue outside Le Chocolate de H (125 Keyakizaka,Roppongi Hills), where sweets specialist Hironobu Tsujiguchi turns out priceless chocolate truffles and scrumptious hot chocolate.
Heady Highs Get your bearings on this unexpectedly romantic capital by starting at the top—of Mori Tower, that is. The centerpiece of Roppongi Hills, the 54-story glass palace is topped by Tokyo City View (www. roppongihills.com/en/guide/), a 360° panorama soaring 820 feet above sea level. A handy pamphlet points out Tokyo’s major landmarks for those who wish to circumnavigate the scene, hand in hand,
Pacific Pearls Mark the special occasion of your being together with Tahitian black or South Sea golden pearls from Wally Yonamine Pearls (www.janespearl.com). Just off the Roppongi Crossing intersection, Tokyo’s most reliable pearl source is staffed by English-speaking experts who offer an informative introduction to pearls, how to recognize their origins, and a more personalized session on which hues and lengths best suit your true
Tying the Knot? Palace Hotel Tokyo’s ultra-sleek and futuristic wedding chapel is a haven of polished pale woods surrounded by the Imperial Palace gardens and idyllic moats.
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spl/english/) and the eponymously shaped Sanrio Strawberry House (2-49-2 Den-en Chofu, Ota-ku, Tokyo).
FEAST FOR THE SENSES: Tokyo’s allure can be seen from its diverse attractions, ranging from its iconic figures, chic shopping places, and great-tasting food that offer lots of great times for fun-loving couples.
love. Or write a love letter on handmade washi paper using traditional Japanese calligraphy pens from Itoya (www.ito-ya.co.jp), a seven-floor paper and pen emporium, ideal for expressing one’s true feelings. Sumo Attraction One way to ensure your lover will jump into your arms is to watch some sumo, Japanese traditional wrestling, together. The national Nihon Sumo Kyokai tournaments (www.sumo.or.jp/eng) take place in Tokyo throughout the year. Though it appears brutally physical, this classic martial art originated in Shinto ritual dance. Others will find true love in another uniquely Japanese creation, Hello Kitty who has her own theme park, (www.puroland.co.jp/
Here, Kitty, Kitty Hello Kitty is a Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow on her head. Her “real” name is Kitty White and she lives in London, England. She was born on Nov. 1, 1974.
Cruise and Cuisine The romance of a river is well known in Paris and Bangkok; however, most overlook Tokyo’s Sumida River entirely. Hop aboard an old-fashioned houseboat known as a yakatabune (www.funasei.com/ fsei_english.htm) for a dinner cruise. The tempura dinner is tasty but thankfully the karaoke is optional. Finish off your Tokyo together time by heating things up at Adam & Eve Massage (www.adamandeve.biz/ en/index.html), a classic Japanese onsen, or Japanese hot spring bath conveniently open 24 hours. Speedy Snuggles Travelers with a little more time to spend romancing one another can take the 90-minute Odakyu Romance Car bullet train, so called for its two-person seats without separating armrests, to Hakone within the picturesque Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Wander hand in hand among the sculptures at the Hakone Open Air Museum (www.hakone-oam.or.jp/ eng), then check in at Gora Kadan (www.gorakadan. com). In the shadow of Mount Fuji, this former Meiji-era summer residence of the Kan-In-NoMiya imperial family turned ryokan offers 44 of the country’s most exquisite tatami rooms, steamy openair hot-spring baths, and traditional 10-course kaiseki dinners, plenty of time for popping the question. Palace gardens and idyllic moats. n
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LUXE AFLOAT: Whether it's the exotic ports of call, the 24-hour in-suite dining or its staff-to-guest ratio of nearly one to one, Silversea's impeccable service and unique offerings are what makes this luxury cruise company one of the best in the world.
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ake like Lara Croft in the ancient temples of Angkor in Cambodia, get a crash course on Japanese culture in Japan’s old capital Kyoto, or coo at the sight of giant pandas in Chengdu. Once you’ve had your fill of these land adventures, head back to the stylish comforts and plush pampering of Silversea’s luxury small ships: Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper. Get a personal butler service; attend informative lectures; enjoy complimentary wines, champagne, and other drinks; avail yourself of 24-hour room service; and savor spacious suites and all gratuities. Known for their all-inclusive, all-suite cruising style, Silversea recently launched their Asia–Pacific journeys, which runs until May 2013. Until December this year, Silver Shadow will sail for either 9 or 11 days from Hong Kong, Bangkok, or Singapore to interesting spots in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, with an overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
With a maximum of only 382 guests in ocean view, all-suite accommodation, the all-inclusive fares start from US$5,399 per person, double occupancy, in a Vista Suite, with a $1,000 onboard spending credit per suite for spa treatments, boutique purchases, shore excursions, and premium wines. Silversea is also introducing 21 new itineraries and new ports of call for cruises ranging from seven to 21 days in the Asia–Pacific region. Small enough to venture into intriguing ports in Vietnam, Indonesia, and China, Silversea’s intimate ships also offer overnight stays in major cities, such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Singapore. All-inclusive fares start from $3,299 per person, double occupancy, and include a $1,500 onboard spending credit per suite for spa services, specialty restaurants, shore excursions, boutiques, and more. Visit www.silversea.com for more information. n
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rIVEr oF LoVE: Numerous couples whisper sweet nothings along Cheonggyecheon made all the more fascinating by its illuminated fountains and mini-cascades. This waterway has an average of 100,000 visitors daily. Photos by Daniel Allen
Heart & Seoul Seoulites may be obsessed with high-tech gadgets and fermented cabbage, but they’ve never let these stand in the way of true romance. DANIEL ALLEN tells us why. ChEoNggyEChEoN A lovers’ paradise set between futuristic skyscrapers and wall-to-wall neon? You bet! Flowing right through downtown is the multimilliondollar restoration project, Cheonggye Stream (Cheonggyecheon). This burbling six-kilometer waterway is filled with crystal-clear water, elegant fountains, and lush vegetation. The best time to visit is after dark when the fountains are illuminated and the surrounding buildings throw dazzling reflections across the water’s surface.
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PrINCE EDwArD Soo NorAEbANg, hoNgDAE Singing the night away with your partner may seem a little on the cheesy side, but Hongdae’s “luxury” Soo Noraebang (singing room) is one of Seoul’s hottest dating hangouts. A lovestruck karaoke crooner will try to melt a partner’s heart by serenading a la Robbie Williams or Adele. There’s plenty of popcorn, ice cream, and smoothies on tap to keep the loveboat chugging along.
Valentine’s Day, Korean-style On February 14, Korean girls are expected to give candy to boys. One month later, on March 14, or “White Day,” the boys return the favor. Then one month after that, on April 14 or “Black Day,” those without partners get together to eat noodles.
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MUSIC ZONE: Karaoke singers can belt out one love song after another in Hongdae's Soo Noraebang, a popular "singing room" chain that began in the 1990s and has since then been frequented by celebrities.
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TOP OF THE WORLD: Namsan Tower, a communication and observation spire built in 1969, is Seoul's highest point.
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ITAEWONLAND A cross between a spa and Turkish bath, jjimjilbangs make a quirky yet relaxing way to begin or end a romantic liaison. At Itaewonland, couples can down misutgaru (rice grain powder juice) or shikhye (a sweet beverage made from fermented rice) with boiled eggs while cleansing their pores, before moving on to Japanese-style open-air Jacuzzis. Ice rooms, heat lamps, and various mineral rooms give an invigorating dose of nutrients while you stare silently into your lover’s eyes. NAMSAN TOWER Also known as the N Seoul Tower, this 480-meter iconic edifice is located on top of Namsan Mountain and offers a stunning panoramic view of downtown Seoul by night. After dinner in the Namsan Tower’s revolving restaurant (the most popular spots are the crescent “loveseats” facing the windows), follow in the footsteps of countless other couples by buying a lock, writing a message on it, and attaching it to one of the artificial trees at the tower base.
HEALTHY LOVING: Popular among foreigners, Itaewonland is a popular spa place that boasts natural mineral water sourced from 300 meters underground, apart from numerous saunas, hot and ice rooms, and other mineral rooms.
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INTIMACY AT ITS POSHEST: Michelin three-star chef Pierre Gagnaire's fourth restaurant after Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, the Pierre Gagnaire a Seoul has dining spaces that ensures maximum privacy for some coosome twosome moments.
PIERRE GAGNAIRE À SÉOUL In Seoul, you can feast on everything from barbecued beef to live octopus, but for that touch of romantic class, it’s always a safe bet to introduce something French into the date. Enjoy a wonderful of view of Bukhan Mountain and downtown Seoul from the 35th floor of the Lotte Hotel. Serving up top-notch creative French cuisine, Pierre Gagnaire offers romancing couples an impressive collection of a hole in your wallet, but as they say, you can’t put a price on love. ■
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WATASHIWA, KYOTO: The Sea Princess “turns” Japanese in Kyoto, Japan’s former capital with the most three-Michelin-star restaurants per capita, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape, and a cosmopolitan mien unique even to its people.
AsiA’s RomAntic DestinAtions Fall in love this February with TESSA PRIETO VALDES’ list of top destinations for couples. aris may be the most romantic city in the world, but several places in Asia can equally keep the flames burning brightly. In no particular order, here are my favorite getaways in the continent. INDONESIA Bali’s lure of sleepy volcanoes and private beaches is enhanced by its charm and cultural heritage. Popular Kuta Beach is party central in Bali, but there are many other beaches for various pursuits. Sanur, Legian, and Seminyak have romantic beach villas, all offering a quiet and chilled-out vibe. There is also Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali. Besides Hindu-inspired arts and crafts, there are ashrams, temples, and ecofriendly hideaways for the soulful self. 56 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2013
THAILAND One of the top islands in the world, Phuket has every conceivable resort for any budget: from backpacker dorms to the ultra-luxe Amanpuri Resort, located on the western coast of Phuket. Amanpuri is part of the Aman hotel chain and, like its sister resorts, sets the standard for extreme luxury living. Its villas and pavilions, many with their own lounging salas and dining terraces, are spacious and airy. INDIA No romance list is complete without including India’s monument to love, the Taj Mahal. Built by Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj is architectural perfection
The Sea Princess’ Wish List “Maldives, off the southwest coast of India and Sri Lanka, is one of my ‘someday’ places. Its blue water and white sand combination make for a perfect combination where love and a lifetime of good memories happen.”
itself. A visit to the site leaves one breathless, and walking closer reveals the even more amazing jewels inlaid into the white marble. In the distance is one of the leading resorts in the world, the Oberoi Amarvillas Agra, with all its rooms offering breathtaking views of the monument. JAPAN Kyoto is rife with snuggly opportunities. Valentine’s in Kyoto would be too early for the cherry blossoms, but winter in the city evokes different possibilities, including old temples, walks among snowy pines, and, best of all, stays in traditional Japanese hotels, or ryokan, where the flavors and intensity of old Japan can be experienced firsthand. THE PHILIPPINES But the best part of my romance list is that so many of the best destinations are right in our country. Boracay, of course, must be on the list. For resorts,
the top ones include the multi-awarded Discovery Shores right on the beach. Or further afoot, there’s Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa. Shangri-La operates a chain of deluxe resorts all over Asia, but their Boracay hotel is tops for romance, set in the midst of a tropical forest. Bohol is only nanoseconds apart from Boracay on the romance list, with its landscapes, culture, and ultra-nice people. Eskaya Resort is a boutique hotel, with each villa having its own private infinity pool. Personal butlers provide the needed service detail that sets it apart. Palawan is the country’s island of the moment, from its rustic resorts in the northern Busuanga island group to the UNESCO-inscribed Puerto Princesa Subterranean River to the resorts in midst of it all, the crème de la crème, the El Nido Resorts. El Nido’s Lagen Island is a sanctuary with private villas for couples seeking ultimate relaxation for the body and spirit. n
CHARMED LIFE: (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) Tessa Prieto Valdes with wonderful girl friends Isabel Roces and Pauline Juan at Ubud in Bali; the Taj Mahal in India was built using more than 1,000 elephants and adorned with 28 different varieties of semi-precious and precious stones as decorations; Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa’s well-appointed pool villa is a perfect honeymoon venue.
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IN2 U: VIrtUal relatIoNshIps When dating is powered by technology, how can you keep up? Let ANA P. SANtoS show you how. ocial media networks, forums, and dating websites are today’s equivalent of clubs and bars. Nowadays, dating is as easy as finding a profile you like and starting a conversation with someone just by sending a “poke” or an emoticon. Sending SMS messages throughout the day can be maddeningly ambiguous. And even if you go out for coffee, it’s so innocuous that it was even given its own codename: COCOL, or Coffee, Coffee Lang (just coffee). Ask someone out on a date in 140 characters or less, and say you were #justkidding in case they say no. Go from “getting to know
you” to “in a relationship” and back to single at the bandwidth of 10 mbps. Or, simply troubleshoot rocky relationships with Apps. Add plus points if the changing of status is complemented with a photo of the two of you and a hashtag like #TheOne (and even more if it’s #TheOnlyOne) or #MyWife or #MyBoyfriend. For women, a major milestone is when she brings you FTF (Face to Face) to her friends. (Tip: It’s more important to win over the girlfriends than the mother!) For men, you’re officially in the girlfriend zone if he brings you FTF to his parents. n
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DecoDing the Dating SignalS Guys, know what girls really mean with these mind-boggling body language. ANA P. SANTOS shares some tips. What she means What she says/does She openly texts while she’s with you and giggles flirtatiously while reading the messages on her phone.
She’s probably trying to make you think she’s texting a guy to make you jealous. Her Twitter newsfeed is more exciting than anything you have to say. She’s just tweeting/texting away, period.
She cries. Otherwise known as manipulation She knows she can’t win the argument and is trying to end it gracefully. When she says, “I don’t want to ruin our friendship.”
When she asks, “Do you like kids?” or when she asks or says anything related to kids.
Because she’s really hurt.
She is not at all attracted to you.
She wants kids and probably wants to see if you do, too. She sees a future with you.
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HEIGH HO, SILVER!: Horse-back riding in the fine forests of Camp John Hay is a real treat.
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SCENIC NOOK: Villa Cordillera offers diners a great view of the pine-filled hills.
EAT, DRINK, & BE MERRY: Ketchup Food Community in downtown Baguio is a food lover’s magnet; (right) Cafe by the ruins is a favorite among residents and tourists alike with its freshly-baked bread, healthy salads, and more.
REDISCOVER BAGUIO LISSA ROMERO-DE GUIA does a round up of our favorite highland destination in the Philippines. Photos by DAKILA ANGELES The vibe A stay at the “City of Pines” in Northern Luzon is a multi-sensory, cultural affair, with its reasonably priced cuisine, artists, art galleries, and festivals. Then there’s the simple pleasure of driving through winding country roads that lead deeper into the Cordillera mountains or the nearby beaches of La Union. The bed Le Monet Hotel in Camp John Hay is the new luxe address of visitors to the mountain city. All 70 rooms have private balconies looking out at pine trees and
Spine-Tingling For a different kind of romance, try strolling down these infamously haunted places. Your date will have no choice but to snuggle up closer! •Teacher’s Camp • Hyatt Terraces ruins • Loakan Road
green mountains, a stone’s throw away from the entrance to the Yellow Trail, Baguio’s best hiking trail. www.lemonethotel.ph. Villa Cordillera is situated on Outlook Drive. Choose from double occupancy to family rooms at reasonable rates. The Fire Place Bar and Restaurant gives a stunning view of the Baguio Country Club golf course and nightly entertainment from local bands. www.villacordillera.com The bite The newest addition to Baguio’s growing selection of good eats is Ketchup: The Food Community on Villamor Road, across Wright Park. Five open air restaurants are thoughtfully situated around an open space and sheltered by tall pine trees. One can order a variety of dishes from the homegrown establishments—Happy Tummy (Thai), Café Circolo, Rumah Satei (Indo-Malay), Canto (barbecue and fries), and Rancho Norte. Café by the Ruins across www.philippineairlines.com I 61
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FOR ART’S SAKE: Bencab Museum has the best collection of Cordillera art in Baguio and beyond; (RIGHT) National Artist Ben Cab’s daughter Jasmine
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GREAT EATS: A whole spread of crisp vegetables at Baguio market make for great salads; (BELOW) The list of items to bring back home is endless—brooms, strawberry and ube jams, peanut brittle, to name a few.
City Hall has enjoyed a recent face-lift and continues to serve delicious, wholesome dishes in a relaxing ambience. Meanwhile, five-star Malaysian chef Alvin Emuang has relocated Chef’s Home (+63 916 4445756) to a bigger space across the gate of the President’s Mansion. The shop Narda’s Handwoven Arts and Crafts showroom on Upper Session Road, Engineer’s Hill is still the goto place for contemporary clothing and accessories made in the beautiful Cordillera Ikat weave. Graceful hand-carved wooden furniture and home accessories are the purview of Sabado’s, on Outlook Drive. Find that perfect book for a rainy day at Mt. Cloud Bookshop in Casa Vallejo. But nothing beats a walk through Baguio market, where you can find anything from vegetables and coffee beans to antique furniture and native crafts. The art Pine-covered mountains are the cozy setting for the art-lover’s tour. There is the BenCab Museum on Km. 6 of Asin Road, showcasing the artist’s personal 64 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2013
GOOD FOOD: More healthy treats including wild mushrooms and all sorts of leafy and earthy delights.
A PIECE OF HISTORY: The Camp John Hay Bell House beside the amphitheater
NATURE’S BEST: Nature tripping at Camp John Hay’s Eco-Trail STAR RESTO: Billy King’s Le Chef at The Manor
CREATIVE NOOK: An eclectic mix of treats await visitors to VOCAS
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collection of contemporary art and Cordilleran indigenous arts and crafts, as well as breathtaking views of surrounding mountains and the South China Sea. The city’s thriving and funky art scene has a home in VOCAS, or Victor Oteyza Community Art Space (5th floor, La Azotea Bldg., Session Road). The detour When the going gets tough for Baguio locals, they walk the Yellow Trail, a narrow, single track going along the periphery of Camp John Hay (CJH). The two- to three-hour hike takes one through quiet forests that suddenly open into spectacular views of Benguet’s eternal mountains. You can begin the walk at the horse trail in CJH (behind the Filling Station), or at the other end between the gates of Baguio Country Club and CJH. For a scenic drive, take Ambuklao Road, and enjoy the view at Ambuklao Dam. Another popular day trip is down Naguilian Road to the beaches of San Fernando and San Juan, La Union. After swimming and surfing the sea, enjoy a beautiful, fiery sunset before heading back up cool mountains. n GettinG there: Victory Liner has daily bus trips to Baguio City from Cubao, Pasay, and Caloocan. www. victoryliner.com
I DO: The amphitheater in Camp John Hay is the preferred wedding venue for hopeless romantics.
重新探索碧瑶 LISSA ROMERO-DE GUIA综述菲律宾热门的高原胜地。 座落于吕宋岛北部的“松树之都”拥有价格合理的菜肴、出色的 艺术家、艺术画廊以及多姿多彩的节庆，带给游客多重感官和丰 富民俗文化之体验。此外，您也可悠闲地驾车穿越蜿蜒的乡村公 路，前往Cordillera山或附近的La Union海滩。 Le Monet酒店位于约翰海军营（Camp John Hay），是这 座山城的全新奢华地标。该家酒店的所有70间住房皆具备可 观望松树和葱翠群山的私人阳台，距离碧瑶最佳登山路径-黄 色小径（Yellow Trail）的入口仅一步之遥，详情请浏览www. lemonethotel.ph。Cordillera别墅座落于Outlook Drive，提供价 格实惠的双人房和家庭套房。从Fire Place酒吧和餐厅，映入眼 帘的是碧瑶乡村俱乐部和高尔夫球场的迷人景象，夜晚则有当地 乐队驻唱表演，详情请浏览www.villacordillera.com。 碧瑶Villamor路（Wright公园对面）新开的Ketchup美食坊共设有 五家露天餐馆，坐落于一个被遮蔽在松树树荫下的户外空地。市 政厅对面的Café by the Ruins已翻新，并持续为顾客提供美味的 佳肴和轻松舒适的用餐环境。与此同时，五星级马来西亚籍厨师 Alvin Emuang已迁移至拥有较大空间的Chef’s Home (+63 916 4445756)，就在总统官邸大门的对面。
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位于Engineer 山Upper Session路的Narda’s Handwoven工艺 美术展示厅仍是购买当代服装和经纱编织的配饰的好去处。位 于Outlook Drive的Sabado则可找到优美的手工雕刻家具和家居 饰品。想挑一本好书在雨天阅读，在Casa Vallejo的Mt. Cloud书 局是您的不二选。然而，什么都比不上到碧瑶市场闲逛，那里应 有尽有，从蔬果、咖啡豆、古董家具到当地工艺品。 松树林立的高山是艺术爱好者舒适惬意的必游地。在Asin路 6公里处的BenCab博物馆展示了艺术家的当代艺术珍藏品和 Cordilleran土著的艺术工艺品。此外，游客也可从那里观赏到周 围群山和南中国海的秀丽风光。VOCAS或全名为Victor Oteyza 社区艺术坊（Session路，La Azotea大厦，第五楼）展示该城市 昌盛与时髦的艺术场景。 迂回 当碧瑶人遇到困境时，他们会步行黄色小径Yellow Trail。这是一 条狭窄的单行道，沿着 约翰海军营的外围前进。这两至三个小时的远足，将带领游客穿 越宁静的森林至本格特省山，欣赏壮观的山色。 若想在驾驶途中一览宜人风景，那就得取道Ambuklao 路，并可 享受Ambuklao 水坝的景色。
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FINDERS, KEEPERS Unused Giordano shirts for only Php10? CELESTINA ARVISU scours for the best finds in Baguio City. Photo by DAKILA ANGELES t’s never been a secret. Baguio is the Philippines’ number one city for thrift shopping, and I’m proud to be one of its avid ukay-ukay (literally, “to rummage”) shoppers. For years, Baguio has been popular with tourists, not just for its cool climate but also for its overflowing boxes of second-hand clothes, shoes, toys, and trinkets. I love the four-level Bayanihan Building right across Burnham Park. It keeps you dry during the rainy season, has a wide variety of choices, and offers unbeatable affordability. The only downside is the seasonal increase on prices of newer designer items. My next favorite ukay-ukay spot is the Night Market along Har-
rison Road, which is open every night from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. You can find items like Coach bags and Gap sweaters for as cheap as Php500! The only downside is the place’s bad lighting. When shopping for second-hand items, use these three senses keenly: sight, smell, and touch. In every ukay spot, you’ll find items of obvious awful quality at insane prices. The key to ukay-ukay shopping is your knack in canvassing. That’s the beauty of Bayanihan; searching for an item is very easy because of the building’s layout. Here, every turn will surprise you with more interesting finds. n
RESTORE YOUR NEwLY bOUGHT ITEmS INTO mINT CONDITION wITH THESE TIPS: 1. Before wearing or “upcycling” these used clothes, soak and wash them thoroughly in laundry detergent. Some ukay experts also suggest pouring boiling water over the items to get rid of bugs. 2. For a more thorough cleaning, bring the items to professional cleaners, such as ColorWash in Serendra in Bonifacio Global City (www.colorwash.com.ph), which specializes in leather bags and shoes. 68 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2013
FOLKTALE
ILLUStratIon by bEnJaMIn abESaMIS
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long time ago, there lived in Kilod, Bontoc, a splendid girl named Bangan. She was kind and gentle and honest in words and in deeds. Despite her fine character she was shunned by everyone. That was because she had a skin disease, ringworms all over her body. She was sixteen, but no one cared for her. She had been lonesome since her childhood. She pondered on what she would do to have the company of people. One day, she went to the farthest mountain to isolate herself and to look for companionship. There she enjoyed listening to the songs of the birds, the wonderful sounds of nature and carefully considred the trees and their uses to mankind. These thoughts made her forget her skin disease which worried her so. She then knelt down and prayed fervently, “Oh, Kabunian, Maker of all things, please turn me into a pine tree. That will make me useful and happy on earth. Men who come to this forest look for a certain kind of wood to carry home. Make me a pine tree, so that birds, beasts and other living creatures will be my friends.” Then she peacefully lay down and slept in the sunshine. As she lay fast asleep, she heard a gentle voice saying, “My child, you shall be as you wish.” She rubbed her eyes and looked around, but no one was in sight. Later she heard, “Pine wood is needed in this world. Every hair of your body shall be turned into a pine needle.” The next morning the lonely young girl disappeared. A small pine tree grew on that spot. The tree grew in different parts of the mountains. Thus Bangan became very happy. She whispered and whistled with the wind all through her life. Several years later, Kabunian appeared and asked, “Bangan, would you remain as you are, or become a girl again?” Bangan begged, “Oh, Father, let me be as I am. I am contented with my life now. I thank thee for changing me into a pine tree.” n
FINE PINE: Pine trees are a good source of turpentine oil and are known to have anti-bacterial, expectorant, and insecticidal properties. 70 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2013
THE MYTHS Philippine Folk Literature by Damiana L. Eugenio Published by the University of the Philippines Press, 2001. Paperback, 513 pages. University of the Philippines Press, E. de los Santos St., University of the Philippines Campus; ( (+632) 928 2558; * up.press@gmail. com; : www.uppress. com.ph
EXPEDITIONS
HIGH ON HIGH: TREKKING IN THE PHILIPPINE CORDILLERAS Hiking is a great way to work out with a view! Documentary producer CARLA OCAMPO guides us to explore the mountains of Northern Philippines—on foot. GETTING THERE: ROCK ’N ROLL! Fun starts with any intra-Cordi transport: minibuses and jeepneys full to bursting with locals up to the roof-racks. Riding atop will afford you a full view of the land seducing you to a trance. Whirring below, 4x4 wheels bite unto boulders, negotiating fire-roads merely inches away from nasty ravines. KNOW YOUR DESTINATION Trekking Mount Pulag? Train rigorously, as it is Luzon’s highest peak. Banaue? Secure your sense of balance to walk along terrace dikes with flair. Sagada? Channel your inner llama; surefootedness is needed around its mossy trails and wet caves. DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT SLOPES Not all Cordilleran towns have the same topography. For example, you need thick jackets for Tinoc, Ifugao. But in the humid basin of the Tinglayan river valley in Kalinga, breathable clothes are better. Most Cordi trails are unpaved and rocky; come with at least a pair of sandals with great traction, if not honest-to-goodness hiking shoes. Leave the boutique sneakers at home.
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TREK WITH LOCALS Qualified guides should be affiliated with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Register at the DENR headquarters, or at the town hall itself, where you can meet their mayor—who often belongs to their tribe’s ancient line of nobility. HONOR INDIGENOUS CULTURE Here, you do not only turn to nature, but also deal with indigenous communities. Know about their customs and beliefs so as to avoid offending them. LEARN ONLINE www.thekayumanggitrails.org This features culture-sensitive narratives on Cordilleran customs, as seen through the eyes of Team KT. www.pinoymountaineer.com A pioneering blog by Gideon Lasco on hiking in the Philippines, packed with mountain trivia and sample itineraries for the clueless newbie. www.langyaw.com Travel tales by Estan Cabigas, at times detailing his encounters with indigenous taboos.
PACKING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS MEALS ON THE GO: Dehydrated meals can be bought at most sports stores. Carry nuts, cereal bars, dried fruit, chocolate, or crackers to snack on. FIRST AID: Aspirin, bandages, medical tape, and bug spray will come in handy. Undergo a first aid workshop before heading out. Better safe than sorry! HYDRATE: Most outdoor gear stores sell mini-filters or iodine-based treatments for water. You can also sterilize stream water on your trip by boiling it.
CONSERVATION
ON THE WINGS OF LOVE: Philippine Eagle Foundation’s incoming chairman Carlos G. Dominguez wholeheartedly initiated and supported the PEF since its inception 25 years ago, all for the love of the Philippine Eagle; (BELOW) Generous PAL employees contributed in the delivery of 223 stuffed toys to Davao.
ADOPT A ‘HARIBON’ It’s the love month, so why don’t you spread amor around by doing something unique—go give your sweetie a cute Philippine eagle stuffed toy. oncerned individuals who have been smitten by these majestic birds can now “adopt” a stuffed toy and help one of the world’s most critically endangered species survive and thrive once more. The Philippine eagle, one of the largest of the world’s birds of prey, is the country’s national bird. It is often referred to as “Haribon” (bird king). In celebration of its 25th year this month, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF), a nonprofit, nongovernment organization that operates the Philippine Eagle Center (PEC) in Davao City in Mindanao, launched a renewed campaign to spread awareness— and much-needed funding—to help conservation efforts for the Philippine eagle. The PEF, tasked to undertake research, rehabilitation, and captive breeding of the eagle, was initiated by former PAL Chairman and President and former Agriculture Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez, who is also the PEF’s incoming chairman. Since its inception, the PEF has seen 24 eagles bred in captivity. At present, the PEC has 36 eagles in captivity and attracts an average of 100,000 visitors annually. The fundraising effort is in partnership with Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines Inc., which assisted in the production of the
1,000 cuddly toys. In November 2012, generous individuals from the Philippine Airlines all pitched in to deliver 233 of these toys via PAL flight 813 to Davao City where the birds are now waiting to be “adopted” by bird lovers and conservationists. This month of love, show how much you care by adopting these birds. Call Janelle Uy at +63920 908 8685 or Ramil Mendoza (Boysen Paint) at +63916 531 1744. You can also send email to info@philippineeagle.org to order, or visit the PEC in Malagos, Davao City. Proceeds will benefit the conservation programs of the PEF and other operational expenses of the PEC. n
HIGH AND MIGHTY: The Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) has a wingspan measuring seven feet and weighs up to 14 pounds. One of the world’s largest eagles, it is endemic to the Philippine islands of Mindanao, Luzon, Leyte, and Samar. 74 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2013
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Year of the Snake: a Guide to the firSt 15 daYS Being happy in the first 15 days of the Year of the Snake ensures a smooth year ahead. Learn more from feng shui expert MarITeS aLLeN.
veryone should make an effort to celebrate and be merry on the first 15 days of the Chinese New Year. In the following guide, take note of the prosperity direction for each day (see chart). Make sure that a window or a door facing that direction is open to let good fortune flow in. Day 1, February 10
This is the luckiest day of the year, so wake up early and wear new, auspicious clothes, preferably those designed with mystic knot prints or symbols of your zodiac allies and friends. The head of the family should lead the offering of incense to the deities, ancestors, and local spirit landlords. Play loud and happy music. Wish every member of the family Happy New Year and give children and young adults their hongbao or angpau (red envelopes filled with money). Gather as a family between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and everyone should be seated together for a lavish breakfast by 9 a.m. At the start of the meal, young children and young adults should offer sweet tea to their elders. Things to avoid: Don’t mop or sweep floor. Also, don’t do laundry today. Bathe after 12 noon. Avoid black or bitter tea. Don’t make negative comments or bring up negative matters. Day 2, February 11
Celebrate with a lion dance and throw oranges and mandarins into the home. Place the 9 Rings Sword prominently in the center of the home to capture the luck of the prosperity star. You can also wear the Wealth and Success amulet. If your house faces southeast, throw a party and open your house to receive lucky energy. This is a good day to visit friends and business associates.
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Day 3, February 12
Stay indoors and avoid misunderstandings. The Rabbit-born should keep a low profile. If you must go out, carry the Peace and Harmony amulet. Have an incense ritual and make an offering of green banana, dried mushrooms, spring onions, white cabbage, garlic, pineapples, peanuts, and five types of fruits at your altar.
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Day 4, February 13
Day 7, February 16
Earnestly pray for children’s success. Offer incense, garlic, or celery to Lord Weng Chang, the supreme Taoist deity for education, and chant the mantra OM AH RAPA CHANADI dedicated to the academic success of your children.
The traditional yuesang (a raw fish dish with vegetables) tossing should be done at least once during the first 15 days. Today is the best day to do it. While tossing, say your wishes such as “May our marriage last” or “May our business be more profitable.” Wear the Popularity Medallion today to boost your good fortune for the year. Day 8, February 17
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This is the day to start special prayers to the Jade Emperor or the God of Heaven, which usually begins from 11 p.m. Favored offerings include a pair of sugarcane, incense, 7 cups of Chinese tea, 7 cups of rice wine, 7 plates of fresh fruits, a roast pig, and 2 bouquets of flowers. Burn gold paper ingots to help overcome financial obstacles.
Day 5, February 14
Light firecrackers at the main door of the office. If there’s a lion dance, have the lions throw oranges and mandarins into your home or business. Offer five sets of fruits and five types of incense to the God of Wealth and ask for his blessings from all five directions. Day 6, February 15
This is the day for love and marriage. Those looking for a suitable partner can seek help from Lord Yui Lao, the Taoist deity for marital affairs, and offer him pink flowers and candles. To activate marriage luck, wear the Double Happiness pendant or bring along your Dragon Phoenix mirror.
Dragon Phoenix mirror
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day 13, February 22
day 15, February 24
Honor the Jade Emperor by visiting your local Taoist temple and make offerings of incense, flowers, and candles to the God of Heaven on his birthday. Carry the AntiBurglary amulet or place the Rhinoceros and Elephant in the center of the home.
Give the body a break by going vegetarian. Drink plenty of water and eat cooling foods to counter too much body heat.
The first full-moon night of the year marks the sweet ending of the New Year festivities. Families eat tongyuen together. This is also the Chinese Valentine’s Day; thus, young singles looking for love should release paper lanterns into the sky while asking blessings for good marriage and descendants. Young ladies offer mandarin oranges into the lake. If they’re on the lookout for husbands, this is the best night to energize the Dragon Phoenix Mirror. n
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Renew ties with friends and extended family members on these days. Bring some New Year goody bags filled with mandarin oranges, sweet meats, Chinese biscuits, and hongbao.
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Marites Allen, one of the recognized feng shui authorities in Asia, is president and CEO of World of Feng Shui Philippines, Inc. and the House of Allen Ltd./ULFS Inc. Contact her through www.maritesallen.com and www.frigga.co.uk.
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LuxE cLuBBER Nixon camdem chrono – 6-hand Japanese quartz chronograph with applied indices and diamond set at 6 hour. 20 ATM custom stainless steel case with faceted crown and pushers, hardened mineral crystal and stainless steel 3-link bracelet with double locking clasp.
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Nixon and Ingersoll timepieces are available in Watch Republic, Robinsons, SM, and Segnatempo. 78 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2013
THE LIGHTER SIDE
BAR-HOPPING WITH A TWIST: Party peeps hit the road on the latest hottest party event in town--The Party Bus Manila, which happens twice a month and goes around four to five hip nightspots around Manila. Photos by Marie Kristel Lim.
Hop Aboard and Party Hard! Make the most of Manila’s thriving nightlife with the first and only VIP pub crawl in the metro. Inspired by Europe’s famous bar tour concept, The Party Bus Manila takes 20–30 people on a bar-hopping journey around Manila’s biggest dance clubs. But even before you can say “Are we there yet?,” the party begins on board! Toast to premium bottles inside the pimped-out limo bus, but easy on the alcohol, ’cause on each of your four nightspot stops, you’ll be receiving VIP treatment on the best tables while guzzling on even more drinks! Just count your lucky stars you aren’t driving! www.thepartybusmanila.com
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THE LIGHTER SIDE
Art in the (Car) Park
Master the Art of Poi Ever wanted to swing around balls of fire like those poi artists do? Here’s your chance. For the second time in the Philippines, Planet Zips Poi Philippines invites everyone for a three-day Poi Retreat in Boracay Island, hosted by Kasbah Boracay Terraces Resort. This year’s retreat, to be held from Feb. 8 to 10, will be led by two established poi artists: Swedish Thomas ‘NEVISOUL’ Johansson and New Zealand-based Filipino Patrick Ablir. www.facebook.com/ planetzips.
Installation by Pamela Yan Santos at Art Informal
Art is moving out of the exhibit and into a car park! Featuring the best in Philippine contemporary art, Art Fair Philippines 2013 will showcase art from 24 galleries and art groups in alternative urban venue The Link in Makati City. National Artist J. Elizalde Navarro and sculptor Gabriel Barredo will display their works alongside promising newcomers. Watch out for a funky exhibition area designed by architect superstar Kenneth Cobonpue. Fair runs from Feb. 7 to 10. www.artfairphilippines.com
“Tagalog at Taga-ilog” by Roberto M.A. Robles at Galleria Duemila
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A New Museum in the Wild West
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Dallas’ newest Perot Museum of Nature and Science is a feast for the eyes (and the mind). Once you’re past the 180,000-square-foot floating steel cube at the entrance, a whole new world awaits—giant dinosaur displays, massive menageries of ornithology and taxidermy, 11 exhibits halls, and dozens of hands-on activities and educational games. If you ever get hungry, head to the public café managed by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck! www.perotmuseum.org
Photo by Jason Janik cUrioSitY SPAce: Science Park (TOP) and Discovering Life Hall are just two of Perot Museum of Nature and Science's 11 fascinating halls of discovery and learning. Described by The Dallas Morning News as a "world of wonder," the museum opened its doors to the public in December 2012.
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LAST FRAME
LOVE UNDER THE SEA Look at this stuff... isn’t it neat? In a romantic gesture that would make the Little Mermaid Ariel swoon, this memorable underwater wedding is one that this bride and groom will cherish forever. Underwater weddings have become popular worldwide with the largest one being held in Poland in 2011. Gaining a Guinness World Record honor, the marriage ceremony between Ewa Staronska and Pawel Burkowski was attended by 303 divers and lasted around 18 minutes.
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FLYING HIGH
PAL FLIES TORONTO
PAL President Ramon S. Ang with inaugural flight deck crew led by Capt. Chuck Aquino and Capt. Bong Masmela; cabin crew roster led by Purser Stella Lopez
by Cielo Villaluna Images by Roy Bonghanoy Flag carrier Philippine Airlines opened its new air service - this time to Toronto, bringing to two the number of its destinations in Canada and establishing anew its presence in North America. After its first flight into the Vancouver gateway 15 years ago, PAL yielded to public clamor for flights to Toronto - the 5th most populous city in North America’s east coast. PAL President Ramon S. Ang said, “PAL is proud to be of service to Toronto, a city with the most number of Filipinos and Asian-Canadians.” He expressed the hope that this air link “will foster more meaningful socioeconomic and cultural ties between Canada and the Philippines.” PAL utilizes its state-of-the-art brand new fleet of Boeing 777-300 ERs in its Manila-Toronto flights. This clean, safe, and cosmopolitan city is PAL’s 27 international destination. Exciting days indeed lie ahead for Asia’s first airline! Here’s a look at PAL’s Inaugural flight activities, which began last Nov. 30, 2012, continuing on in Toronto, Canada up to Dec. 7, 2012. n
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PAL President Ramon S. Ang with Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Christopher Thornley before the inaugural flight
Pearson Airport Arrival Ceremonies with Greater Toronto Airport Authority officials and PAL Board Director Alberto Lina and PAL VP of Marketing Bong Cruz
The famous CN (Canadian National) Tower, a 1,815 - foot communications and observation tower in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)
Members of the media, travel agents, and PAL-SMC team pose for posterity at Inniskillin Winery
World famous Niagara Falls located between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, and Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Downtown Toronto
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WELCOME ABOARD
Hand Luggage. Passengers are permitted one cabin bag each. The hand luggage should not weigh more than 7 kg, and the combined length, width, and height dimension must not exceed 115 cm or 45 inches in total. Personal items such as laptop computers, handbag, camera, and infants’ food and carrying basket may be carried separately. eLectronic devices. These must be turned off completely while walking to/from the aircraft, during take-off, approach, and landing. Non-transmitting electronic equipment and those without any accessories that would transmit/ receive radio signals, such as laptop computers (without Wi-Fi and wireless peripheral devices) and CD/DVD/MP3 players, may be used during flight and ground stops. deep vein tHrombosis (dvt). This is condition in which a blood clot forms in the deep veins in the lower extremities. Risk factors of DVT include prolonged immobility, obesity, smoking, taking birth control pills, pregnancy, and inherited
blood-clotting disorders. Circulation can be improved by practicing simple exercises while seated. safety on board. During takeq off and landing, ensure that seat back is in upright position, tray tables securely folded, hand luggage stowed, and seatbelt securely fastened (to assure uninterrupted rest, kindly fasten seat belts during the entire flight even if the seat belt sign is off). Life vests are placed beneath your seat or in/under your armrest. In the event of sudden drop in cabin pressure, oxygen masks will automatically drop in front of the passenger. Smoking including artificial cigarettes is strictly forbidden at all times on all PAL flights.
Jetsetter Activity kits featuring Toy Story are given to children aged 2–11 flying on flights between Manila and San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Honolulu, Sydney, Melbourne, and New Delhi.
in-fLigHt amenities. Toiletries (handwash, mouthwash, lotion, and cologne available inside the cabin lavatories) and medicine for minor discomforts are available. Pillows and blankets are available upon request or can be found on the seat on all international flights. Overnight kits are provided for long-haul flights. Junior
food and beverage. Philippine Airlines is pleased to serve on all international flights complimentary in-flight meals ranging from traditional Filipino dishes to favorite international cuisines. Drinks are available featuring a variety of refreshments depending on the route. Alcoholic drinks are served only to passengers aged 18 years and older (21 years on sectors to and from the USA). Government regulation prohibits consumption of alcoholic beverages brought from outside or purchased on board. The cabin crew reserves the right not to serve alcoholic drinks if the situation so warrants. Alcoholic drinks are not available on domestic flights. Passengers with special dietary needs may order special meals when they book their flight. For more information, call our service hotline (+632) 8558888 or log in to www.philippineairlines. com. n
JuLy 1946 PAL chartered DC-4s to carry American servicemen home to Oakland, California, making PAL the first Asian airline to cross the Pacific.
may 1947 PAL became the first Asian carrier to fly to Europe by opening regular service to Madrid.
ASIA’S FIRST AIRLINE
marcH 15, 1941 PAL first took to the skies with a small, twin-engine Beech Model 18 airplane, flying from Manila to Baguio with a full load of five passengers. 88 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2013
SERVICE GUIDE
Online BOOking. Our online booking features a fully automated facility that allows travelers to decide quickly when it is most convenient and cheapest to fly. For more information, please visit us at www.philippineairlines.com. PAl MOBile. Connects passengers to us while on the go. Please visit our mobile site www.philippineairlines.mobi to check the actual arrival and departure times, flight schedules, track Mabuhay Miles mileage, and know more of our latest news and promos. AirPOrt CheCk-in. PAL offers “early bird” advanced check-in service in select airports to avoid rush during peak check-in hours. Senior citizens traveling with up to two companions and passengers with NO CHECK-IN BAGGAGE on PAL flights departing Manila may avail themselves of the express check-in service at designated counters.
and San Francisco. Mabuhay Class passengers, as well as Mabuhay Miles Million Miler, Premier Elite, and Elite members, can unwind, dine, and freshen up in these lounges before boarding their flights. PAL has contracted the services of airport lounge operators in other international stations to offer the same amenities to said passengers. rhush (rAPid hAndling Of urgent shiPMent). This is the fastest way to ship cargo domestically and overseas. An airport-to-airport service that has the highest priority in cargo, guaranteed space, fast and quick acceptance and release time, and money-back guarantee (conditions apply). For more information, please call PAL Cargo Sales and Reservation in Manila at (+632) 8313061, 8795879, 8340362, or 8533059, or any PAL office in your area.
AirPOrt lOunges. PAL has Mabuhay Lounges in Manila, Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, General Santos City,
ChOiCe eCOnOMy seAt surChArge. 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
1970s PAL’s international route network covered two-thirds of the world.
1974 McDonnell Douglas DC-10—PAL’s first wide-bodied aircraft—went into service on its transpacific flights. It was replaced by Boeing 747-200B jumbo jets five years later.
service. Seats may be reserved upon ticketing. 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. fOrwArd eCOnOMy seAt surChArge. For your easy and priority disembarkation, you can get forward seats located in the front rows economy zone except exit rows or bulk head seats area which shall remain Choice Economy Seat. This will also ensure that families and groups are seated together. These preferred forward seating which are applicable for flights between USA/Canada and Manila may be reserved subject to applicable Forward Economy Seat Surcharge (FESS). n PAL PASSENGER PROFILE Mabuhay Class
Economy Class
45 to 64 years old
35 to 54 years old
52 50 53
Are Filipino.
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TOUCHDOWN MANILA
TOP ATTRACTION: The Puerto Princesa Underground River, which can accommodate about 900 visitors daily, has 4.3 kilometers of navigable river.
PHILIPPINES AT A GLANCE
Official Name: Republika ng Pilipinas/ Republic of the Philippines Capital: Manila Official Languages: Filipino, English Land Area: 1115,830 sq mi/300,000 sq km Climate: Hot Dry Season: March–May Rainy Season: June–November Cool Dry Season: December–February Temperature Range: 21°C (70°F) to 32°C (90°F) Currency: Philippine peso (Php) PHILIPPINE JEWELS. One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature can be found in Palawan, Philippines. It is the Puerto Princesa Underground River. The Conus gloriamaris or “Glory of the Sea” is the rarest and most expensive seashell in the world and can be found in the Philippines. Lolong is the largest crocodile in captivity. It was caught in Bunawan Creek in the province of Agusan del Sur in the Philippines. RELIgION. Approximately 90% of Filipinos are Christians: about 80% belong to the Roman Catholic Church while 10% belong to other Christian denominations. Between 5% and 10% of the population are Muslim, most of whom live in parts of Mindanao, Palawan, and the Sulu Archipelago—an area known as Bangsamoro or the Moro region. SHOPPINg. The Philippines is fast becoming a shopping haven, yielding great bargains if you know what to look for and where. Divisoria Flea Market is the place to go for cheap and tight-budget shopping. The country’s upscale malls carry international brands and can be found within the area of the Makati Central Business District. 90 I Mabuhay Magazine I February 2013
Handicraft stores can be found all over the country, selling export-quality products like native baskets, hand-woven fabrics, fine jewelry, and home accessories. NIgHTLIfE. Metropolitan Manila is considered a pleasure-seeker’s paradise, with an array of nighttime activities, from the soothing to the sinful. 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, trendy Libis and Timog districts in Quezon City, and chill out in the south Paranaque and Alabang areas. TRANSPORTATION. PAL flies between Manila and 32 cities and towns throughout the country. Public transportation such as taxis, buses, jeepneys, and motorized tricycles are available in major cities. The train
services are provided by three main railway networks that serve different areas of Metro Manila and parts of Luzon: the Manila Light Rail Transit System (LRT), the Manila Metro Rail Transit System (MRT), and the Philippine National Railways (PNR). International car rental companies provide chauffeured or selfdriven limousine service. Large groups may hire medium-sized passengers vans or tourist coaches. fOOD. Filipino food may puzzle the first-time eater. Philippine history is largely responsible for this complex mix of cuisine from the Chinese traders who introduced their culinary influence to Castilian and Mexican cooking brought by the Spanish colonizers. American brought the convenience of fast food meal while other Asian cuisines from the Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese started to emerge as well. Famous Filipino dishes include lechón (whole roasted pig), longganisa (Philippine sausage), tapa (cured beef), torta (omelette), adobo (chicken and/ or pork braised in garlic, vinegar, oil, and soy sauce), kaldereta (meat stewed in tomato sauce), mechado (larded beef in soy and tomato sauce), puchero (beef and plantains in tomato sauce), afritada (chicken and/or pork with vegetables simmered in tomato sauce), kare-kare (oxtail and vegetables cooked in peanut sauce), crispy pata (deepfried pig’s leg), hamonado (pork braised in pineapple sauce), sinigang (meat or seafood in sour broth), pancit (noodles), and lumpia (fresh or fried spring rolls). n
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FLIGHT TRANSFERS IN MANILA
PASSENGERS FROM THE USA, CANADA, OR TOKYO-NARITA WITH CONNECTING FLIGHT TO CEBU, DAVAO, OR LAOAG (FOR CHECK THROUGH PASSENGERS ONLY):
PASSENGERS FROM ANY OF PAL’S INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS BOUND FOR ANY DOMESTIC STATION.
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 at the Domestic Terminal 4. Proceed to the assigned gate for your connecting flight. Passengers for international destinations are advised to check with airport or tourist counters (+632 8322964) for the departure fees, which may change without prior notice. PAL PASSENGERS DESTINATIONS
25% Southeast Asia/ Guam/Delhi
22% USA/Canada
18% Japan
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 2 (via escalator or elevator at the Arrival Lobby) for flights to Bacolod, Cebu, Davao, General Santos, Iloilo, Laoag, Tagbilaran and Kalibo (PAL) or; 7. NAIA Terminal 3 for flights to Butuan, Busuanga, Cagayan de Oro, Calbayog, Catarman, Caticlan, Cotabato, Dipolog, Dumaguete, Legazpi, Masbate, Naga, Ozamis, Puerto Princesa, Roxas, Surigao, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga, and Kalibo (Airphil Express). Pay terminal fee of Php200 at the Domestic Terminal 8. Proceed to the assigned gate for your connecting flight.
AIRLINE PARTNERS To serve you better, Philippine Airlines broadened its route network through Codesharing with its Airline Partners, offering you more destinations worldwide. PAL sells the flight
sector operated by the Airline Partner. When traveling on any of PAL’s Codeshare flights, Mabuhay Miles members enjoy certain privileges. The privileges listed in the tables
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Cathay Pacific Etihad Airlines Gulf Air Qatar Airways Emirates Malaysia Airlines
NOTE: PRESENTATION OF MILLION MILER’S MEMBERSHIP CARD IS REQUIRED TO AVAIL OF ETIHAD PRIVILEGES. LEGEND u LOUGE ACCESS n MABUHAy MILES MILAGE ACCURAL H EXCESS BAGGAGE BENEFITS l TRANSFER SERVICE BETWEEN NAIA TERMINAL 1 & 2vv ELITE, PREMIER ELITE, AND MILLION MILER MEMBERS, MILLION MILER MEMBERS, MILLION MILER MEMBERS PLUS 1 TRAVELING COMPANION
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below are applicable provided ticket sales and reservations are under PAL’s seat allocation and upon presentation of the Mabuhay Miles membership card.
FLIGHT FACTS Facts and figures about our flights and schedules. Distances and flight times may vary due to weather conditions, flight path changes, and the type of aircraft utilized. FLIGHT TIME refers to the time from when the aircraft engines start up before take-off, until the aircraft comes to a halt after landing. MM MILES refers to flight miles earned when travelling on Fiesta (Economy) Class, as adopted from the IATA standards.
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Abu Dhabi Bahrain
4,352 4,580
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Beijing
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Doha Dubai Fukuoka Guam Ho Chi Minh Hong Kong Honolulu Jakarta
4,528 4,294 1,445 1,596 1,002 712 5,296 1,732
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R O UTE S & SE C TORS
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
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
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3:35 1:35 3:40
714
2:10
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2:40 1:45 5:00
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Hong Kong Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur (via Kota Kinabalu) Cebu-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu-Kuala Lumpur Seoul Tokyo
DOMESTIC RESERVAT IONS
00971 2 6351700 00973-17225650 extension 213 (662) 633-5713 / 14 (8251) 466-0333 (8251) 464-7890 (8610) 6510 2991 2992 / 2993 (974) 4433-7302 (9714) 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) 936-1612 / 613
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MM MIL E S
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298
Bacolod Busuanga Butuan
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 (0082) 1544-1717 (8621) 6279-8765 (65) 6336-1611 (612) 927-92020
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Surigao (8862) 250-67255 (813) 5157-4362 1-800-435-9725 1-800-635-8653 (86592) 239-4729 / 30 /65 (852) 2301-9300 (603) 2141-0767
1:45 2:25 1,884 2,024
ROU T E S & S E C TORS
1:40
Tacloban Tagbilaran
352 387
1:10 1:10
Tuguegarao Zamboanga
530
1:00 1:30
(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
RESERvatIoNS, touR PackagES, MabuHay MILES aNd FLIgHt INFoRMatIoN PHILIPPINES: Manila (632) 8558888 Cebu (032) 3400191
(0082)-1544-1717 (813) 5157-4362
1:15 0:55 0:55
RE S E RVATI O N S
uS/caNada: 1 (800) I FLY PAL or 1 (800) 4359725
For more information, visit www.philippineairlines.com
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WRECK-IT RALPH Wreck-It Ralph tells the story of a video game arcade villain who sets out on a quest to redeem himself and earn the love and respect of other video game characters. Turn to page 102 for more information and page 110 for movie schedules.
The 52nd animated film in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series, Wreck-It Ralph follows the exploits of arcade game villain Ralph (John C. Reilly) who is getting tired of his "bad guy" image and wants to be a hero for a change. He gets his chance when he travels between games in the arcade in search of his heroic medal and help stop a threat that could wreak havoc in the video game arcade world. Wreck-It Ralph is directed by Rich Moore, with screenplay by Jennifer Lee and Phil Johnston.
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Stars Kevin James Salma Hayek Henry Winkler Director Frank Coraci Comedy 103 mins Rated PG
Stars Daniel Day-Lewis Joseph Gordon-Levitt Tommy Lee Jones Director Steven Spielberg Drama 150 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson Director Jason Moore Comedy 112 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Liam Neeson Famke Janssen Maggie Grace Director Olivier Megaton Action 92 mins Rated PG-13
A physics teacher takes up fighting in mixed martial arts matches in order to raise money to save the music program at his school.
Focussing on the 16th President's final months in office, when the nation is divided by the strong winds of change, as he pursues a course of action that will change the fate of generations to come.
A college freshman who is coerced into joining the all-girls singing group 'The Bellas' tries to reinvigorate their staid routines with some fresh ideas, which are not to everyone's liking.
Bryan Mills stopped at nothing to save his daughter in Taken , is targeted by a vengeance-seeking crimelord and must employ his “particular set of skills” to protect his family.
ヒア・カムズ・ザ・ブーム 物理教師が学校の音楽プログラムを 維持するための資金稼ぎに混合格闘 リンカーン 技戦に挑戦する。 16代アメリカ大統領の任期最後の数 カ月に焦点をあてる。その時、リン カーンはその後の世代の運命を変え 好景在望 一名生物老师师了师学校的音师师划 る計画の 筹款，在师余师师去打自由搏师比师 達成をめざし、大きな変化の波に国 が二分されていた。 。
完美音调 一名大学新生被逼加入一个全女班的 合唱团“The Bellas”。她欲重振她 们的传统表演方式，并为该队注入新 的元素，此举却招来团员的不满。
ピッチ・パーフェクト（原題：Pitch Perfect） 女の子だけのコーラス部「ベラズ」に強 引に入部させられた大学新入生。彼女 林肯 히어 컴스 더 붐 は、新しいアイデアで旧弊なレパートリ 한 물리학 선생이 자신의 학교 师述第16任师师在卸任前几个月的事 ーに新風を吹き込もうとするが、それ 迹。当师整个国家因一股师师的改革 음악수업을 사수하기 위해 が全部員の好みに合っているわけで 이종격투기 경기에 나가 싸우게 师潮而一分师二, 林肯随即展开一师 はない。 串的行师 되는데…… ,他所做出的决定与师师，也改师了几 피치 퍼팩트 代人的命运和未来。 대학 신입생인 베카는 강요에 못 이겨 결국 여자들로만 구성된 링컨 합창단클럽 “더 벨라스 (The 미국의 제16대 대통령의 임기 Bellas)”에 영입된다. 베카는 신선한 중에서도 마지막 순간을 담은 아이디어로 재미없는 공연 루틴에 영화. 당시 변화의 물결에 휩싸여 새로운 활기를 불어넣으려고 분열되고 있던 미국에서 하지만 다른 사람들의 환영을 받지 링 컨 대 통 령 은 차 세 대 미 국 의 못하는데…… 운명을 좌우할 조치를 취하려 하는데…… WARNING LEGEND: A Strong Adult Themes
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即刻救援2 布莱恩的女儿被一名寻求报复的黑道 领袖劫持，他不惜一切代价使出其特 殊技能来拯救其家人。 96時間/リベンジ 誘拐された娘を救うためには何事も辞 さなかったブライン・ミルズは、復讐を 求める犯罪組織の親玉に狙われてい る。家族を守るためには自分の持つ「 特殊なスキル」を駆使しなければなら ない。 테이큰 2 납치된 딸을 구하기 위해선 아무 거리낌도 없는 브라이언 밀스. 이번엔 그가 복수에 나선 범죄자들의 목표가 되었다. 자신의 가족을 보호하기 위해 전직 특수 요원의 실력을 발휘해야만 하는데……
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Stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Holly Hunter Director Daniel Barnz Drama 121 mins Rated PG
Stars John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Sarah Silverman Director Rich Moore Animation 101 mins Rated PG
Stars Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman Director Ben Affleck Thriller 120 mins Rated R
Stars Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey Director Pete Travis
This powerful true story of parenthood, friendship, hope and courage follows two determined mothers as they take on the system in order to transform their children's failing inner city school.
Ralph longs to be as well-loved as his game's perfect Good Guy. Unfortunately, nobody loves the Bad Guy,so when a modern game arrives, Ralph sees it as a ticket to heroism and happiness.
Based on true events, “Argo” chronicles the life-or-death operation to rescue six Americans, behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis-the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades.
Dredd is the ultimate Judge, challenged with ridding the city of its latest scourge – a dangerous drug epidemic that has users of "Slo-Mo" experiencing reality at a fraction of its normal speed.
ウォント・バック・ダウン（原題： Won't Back Down） 親の立場、友情、希望、勇気を綴っ た、この感動の実話では、スラム街 の問題校を立て直そうと学校システ ムに立ち向かう決意を固めた二人の 母親の姿を追う。
シュガーラッシュ ラルフは、ゲームの世界で皆に好か れるヒーローになりたがっている。 いかんせん、悪役は、常に嫌われ者 だからだ。そんなわけで、最新のゲ ームが登場したとき、ラルフには、 それが、ヒーローとなり幸せを手に するための切符に見えてしまう。
永不放弃 本片根据真人真事改编,编述两位编大 母编的编编,友编及勇气。她编编编抗 官僚体制 ,编起编特殊小孩而编的特殊学校。 원트 백 다운 부모의 헌신적 사랑, 우정, 희망, 용기를 다룬 감동적 실화. 무너져가는 도심 지역 학교 체제를 변화시키기 위해 두 명의 어머니가 굳은 결심으로 발벗고 나서는데……
无编破坏王 雷夫渴望和其游编中的好人一编编受 喜编,不幸的是,无人喜编坏人,于是他 潜入编代编玩游编中,编编自己有机会 成编英雄,当个好人。 주먹왕 랄프 자신의 게임 속 영웅처럼 모두에게 사랑을 받는 영웅이 되고 싶은 랄프. 하지만, 아무도 악당 랄프를 좋아하지 않는다. 현대 게임이 등장하자, 랄프 자신도 영웅이 될 수 있고, 행복을 누릴 수 있는 절호의 기회라고 생각하는데……
アルゴ 実際の事件をもとに、「アルゴ」は 、６人のアメリカ人を救出するため の命がけの作戦――十年以上もの間 、一般には知られていなかったイラ ン大使館人質事件の舞台裏の真相― ―を記録。 逃离德黑编 本片是根据真编编史事件改编，编编 当编编救6名被困在加拿大编伊郎大 使编的美国 人及数十年来不编人知的背后真相 。 아르고 6명의 미국인을 구출하기 위한 생사를 건 실화, “아르고 작전”. 수십 년간 비밀에 부쳐졌던 이란 인질 사건의 비화가 베일을 벗는다.
Action 95 mins Rated R
ジャッジ・ドレッド ドレッドは、ジャッジの頂点に立つ 男であり、最近、市が抱える難題― ―通常のスピードの何分の一かの間 に現実を経験できる危険なドラッグ 「スローモー」中毒の蔓延――の撲 滅に挑む。 新特警判官 爵德是一名至高无上的判官,其城市面 编着有史以来最大的挑编-新型的毒 品Slo-Mo正以前所未编的速度编播， 造成的危害编以估编。 저지 드레드 최고의 심판자 드레드, 최근 골칫거리인 위험한 마약 슬로우모(Slo-Mo)의 확산에 맞서 도시를 구하려고 고군분투한다. 슬로우모(Slo-Mo)를 사용하게 되면 모든 것이 슬로모션으로 움직이는 것을 경험하게 되는데……
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LawLess
Stars Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, Steve Carell Director David Frankel Comedy 100 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Andy Samberg Director Genndy Tartakovsky Animation 91 mins Rated PG
Stars Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf, Guy Pearce Director John Hillcoat Drama 116 mins Rated R
Stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt Director Rian Johnson Thriller 119 mins Rated R
Stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Shannon, Dania Ramirez Director David Koepp Thriller 91 mins Rated PG-13
After years of marriage, a couple seek the advice from a renowned specialist to reignite the spark needed to get them to remember why they fell in love in the first place.
Hotel Transylvania, Dracula’s lavish resort, where monsters can live it up without humans to bother them. On one weekend, Dracula has invited friends to celebrate his daughter's 118th birthday.
Based on the true story of the Bondurant Brothers from Prohibition-era Virginia, this epic outlaw tale tests the loyalty of three brothers against the backdrop of the nation’s most notorious crime wave.
In the future, time travel will be invented – but it will be illegal. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 30 years into the past, where a looper is waiting to mop up.
Dodging speeding cars is all in a day's work for bike messengers, but a guy who's used to it gets more than he expects when a delivery turns into a life or death chase through the streets of New York.
希望喷泉 一对老夫妻向一位著名的婚姻专家 讨教，以治疗他们的婚姻，重燃激 情。 ホープ・スプリングス（原題：Hope Springs） 長年、結婚生活を送ってきた夫婦は、 名高い専門家のアドバイスを求める。 そもそも二人が恋に落ちた理由を思 い起こし、その炎を再び灯すために… …。 호프 스프링즈 결혼한지 오래 된 한 중년의 부부가 시들해진 부부생활의 활기를 되찾기 위해 유명한 부부상담가를 찾아가 치료를 받으며 벌어지는 이야기.
精灵旅社 精灵旅社是吸血鬼D r a c u l a所经 营的豪华度假屋，各方的怪兽可 在这里狂欢，免受凡人的打扰 。Dracula于某个周末邀请了朋友 为其118岁的女儿庆祝生日。
Flights of Fancy
环形使者 在未来，时间旅行从被发明 的那一刻开始就属非法。当 暴徒欲对付某个人时，他们 将会把目标人物传回到30年 前，让环形使者肃清。
モンスター・ホテル モンスター・ホテル、ドラキュラの豪 華なリゾート。そこでは、モンスター たちが人間に煩わされることなく贅 沢を満喫できる。ある週末、ドラキュ ラは娘の118回目の誕生日を祝うた めに、友人たちをホテルへ招待する 。 몬스터 호텔
드라큘라의 호화 휴양지인 “트란실바니아 호텔(몬스터 호텔)”은 몬스터들이 사람들을 신경 쓰지 않고 신나게 지낼 수 있는 곳이다. 어느 주말, 드라큘라가 딸의 118번째 생일을 축하하기 위해 친구들을 초대하게 되는데……
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无法无天 这部电影是改编自Bondurant 三兄弟的真实故事，背景是 发生在禁酒时代的弗吉尼亚 州。这三兄弟之间的忠诚在 美国史上最臭名昭著的犯罪 潮中备受考验。 ローレス（原題：Lawless） 禁酒法時代のバージニア、ボ ンデュラント兄弟の実話をもと にした映画。この無法者を描 いた英雄伝は、アメリカで最も 酷評された犯罪急増という状 況のもとで三兄弟の忠誠心を 跡付ける。
ルーパー/Looper 近未来、タイムマシンが発明 されたが、それを使用すること は違法であった。マフィアがだ れかを殺したいと望むとき、そ のターゲットを、ルーパーが始 末するために待ち構えている 30年前に送り込むのだ。
로우리스 : 나쁜 영웅들 경제 공황시대 버지니아의 본두란가 삼형제의 실화를 바탕으로, 악랄한 보안관에 맞서 갱스터와 결탁한 형제들의 이야기를 다룬다.
루퍼 미래에는 시간여행이 발명되었으나 불법으로 규정된다. 그러나 범죄 조직은 누군가를 제거하고 싶으면, 그 제거 대상을 30년 전 과거로 보낸다. 그곳에는 “루퍼”라는 킬러가 기다리고 있는데……
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致命急件 自行车快递员的日常工作就是 闪避超速行驶的车辆。一名快 递男却因一份包裹，从而在纽 约街头遭到各方的疯狂追杀。 プレミアム・ラッシュ（原題： Premium Rush） 自転車メッセンジャーにとって、 疾走する車をかわすことなど日 常茶飯事。しかし、そんな彼に とっても、とある配達がニューヨ ークの通りを走り回り、生きるか 死ぬかの追跡になるとは思いも よらなかった。 프리미엄 러쉬
빠른 속도로 질주하는 차들을 피하는 것쯤이야 바이크 메신저에게는 익숙한 일이다. 하지만 단순한 택배 운반일이 어느 순간 뉴욕 한복판에서 목숨을 건 추격전으로 이어진다.
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MOVIES
reSident evil: retriBUtion
Step Up revolUtion
roBot And FrAnK Stars Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory, Michelle Rodriguez Director Paul W.S Anderson Action 96 mins Rated R
Stars Frank Langella, James Marsden, Liv Tyler Director Jake Schreier Comedy 89 mins Rated PG-13
Alice continues to fight the evil Umbrella Set in the near future, Frank's kids corporation alongside a rebellious resistance are concerned he can no longer live team, as they use her own past against her. alone. He is bought a walking, talking humanoid robot to improve his physical 生化危机：惩罚 and mental health. 爱丽丝继续与保护伞公司和造反的阻 力团队对抗，他们利用其过去来对付 机械人与法兰克 她。 故事是发生在不久的未来。法兰克是 一名已退休的飞贼，他的孩子因担心 他无法单独生活，于是买了一个能走 バイオハザードV リトリビューション アリスは、元凶アンブレラ社との戦いを 动、说话的仿人型机器人给他，以照 レジスタンスグループとともに続けてい 料他的身心健康。 る。アンブレラ社がアリス自身の過去を 使い、アリスの前に立ちはだかるうちに ロボット・アンド・フランク（原題：Robot も……。 and Frank） 近未来を舞台にした作品。引退した忍 び込み専門のコソ泥フランク。その子 레지던트 이블 5: 최후의 심판 반체제 저항 단체와 함께 앨리스는 供たちは、フランクがもう一人暮らしで 사악한 엄브렐라 사(社)에 맞서 계속해서 きないのではないかと不安を抱き、身 사투를 벌이고, 엄브렐라 사(社)는 体面と精神面での健康を改善するた 앨리스의 과거를 역이용하게 되는데…… めに、歩いたり、しゃべったりできるア ンドロイド・ロボットを購入する。 로봇 앤 프랭크 가까운 장래를 배경으로 한 영화로, 전 보석 도둑인이던 프랭크의 자식들은 그가 너무 연로해 더이상 혼자 살 수 없다고 판단한다. 이로 인해 그의 신체 및 정신 건강을 향상시켜주기 위해 인간처럼 걷고 이야기하는 로봇을 사주게 된다.
the AmAzing Spider-mAn Stars Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman, Cleopatra Coleman Director Scott Speer Romance 99 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans Director Marc Webb Action 120 mins Rated PG -13
Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations of becoming a professional dancer and soon falls in love with Sean, a young man who leads a dance crew in elaborate, cutting-edge flash mobs, called The Mob.
A teenage Peter Parker grapples with both high school and amazing super-human crises as his alter-ego Spider-Man.
舞出我人生4 艾美丽来到迈阿密一心一意想成为 专业舞蹈员，期间她爱上了希恩， 顶尖舞群THE MOB 的领导者。 ステップアップ4 レボリューション（原題 ：Step Up Revolution） プロフェショナル・ダンサーになるとい う夢を抱いてマイアミへやってきたエミ リーは、すぐさま、ザ・モブと呼ばれる 手の込んだ最先端のフラッシュ・モブ の若き仕掛け人シーンと恋に落ちる。 스텝업4: 레볼루션 에밀리는 프로 댄서가 되고 싶은 열망을 가지고 마이애미에 도착한다. 잘나가는 최신 플래시 몹 댄스팀 ‘MOB’의 리더 션을 만난 에밀리는 사랑에 빠지는데……
超凡蜘蛛侠 一名青少年彼德.帕克因其另一身 份-蜘蛛侠而需在中学生活和奇异 的身体变化之间展开搏斗。 アメイジング・スパイダーマン ティーンエイジャーのピーター・パー カーは、その分身スパイダーマンと して、高校生活と驚くべきスーパー ・ヒューマンの両方の危機に瀕し、 葛藤する。 어메이징 스파이더맨 여느 고등학생처럼 평범한 학교 생활을 하는 10대 소년 피터파커는 초 인간적인 놀라운 능력을 가진 스파이더맨이라는 또 하나의 자아로 세상을 위협하는 세력에 맞서기로 하는데…
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PERSONAL CINEMA
SINENG PINOY
The perks The of being a expendables 2 WallfloWer
The bourne legacy
The MisTress
Stars Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton Director Tony Gilroy Action 135 mins Rated PG -13
Stars Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller Director Stephen Chbosky Drama 102 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jean-Claude Van Damme Director Simon West Action 103 mins Rated R
Stars Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz Director Olivia Lamasan Drama 125 mins Rated PG13
Aaron Cross is a member of Operation Outcome, a black ops program. He finds himself on the run from his employers after they order everyone associated with the program to be terminated.
A touching coming-of-age story based on the best-selling and critically acclaimed novel by Stephen Chbosky. A moving tale of love, loss, fear, and hope—and the friends that help us through life.
The Expendables 2 reunite for an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.
A young woman is torn between the affections of her two lovers. One is a young bachelor who brings passion into her life. The other is a married man who has kept her as his mistress for years
谍影重重4 亚伦.克洛斯是一项黑色行动的成员 ，当中央情报局决定终止所有的行动 ，并计划将相关的特工赶尽杀绝后， 他开始了其逃亡之旅。
壁花少年 这感人的故事改编自Stephen Chbosky畅销、广受好评的成长小说 ，讲述有关爱、得失、恐惧和希望以 及朋友会在我们的人生互相扶持。
ボーン・レガシー アーロン・クロスは、秘密作戦「アウトカ ム計画」の一員であるが、雇い主が計 画関係者全員の抹殺を命じたために、 雇い主からの逃走を余儀なくされる。
ザ・パークス・オブ・ア・ウォールフラ ワー（原題： The Perks Of Being A Wallflower） ベストセラーであり批評家の絶賛を受 けたスティーヴン・シュボースキーの小 説をもとに、思春期の青年の成長を描 いた感動作。愛、喪失、恐れ、希望― そして、生涯を通じて支えとなる友人の 物語。
본 레거시 애론 크로스는 국방부에서 극비리에 진행중인 아웃컴 프로그램의 요원이다. 하지만 프로그램에 관련된 모든 요원을 제거하라는 지시가 떨어지고 그는 쫓기는 신세가 되고 마는데...
월플라워 비평가들의 극찬을 받은 스티븐 크로스키의 베스트셀러 소설을 원작으로 성인이 되어 가는 과정을 감동적으로 다룬 영화. 사랑, 이별, 두려움, 희망, 무엇보다도 일상을 견디는 원동력인 친구에 관한 가슴 뭉클한 이야기.
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敢死队2 敢死队重聚受命执行一项任务，不料其中 一名成员在行动中被杀害。他们为了替同 伴报仇，决定深入敌队，对抗意想不到的 威胁。 エクスペンダブルズ2 いとも簡単な任務に向けてエクスペンダブ ルズが再結集。しかし、任務遂行中に仲間 の一人が殺害され、その復讐を誓うエクス ペンダブルズは、敵地深くに侵入し、思い もよらぬ脅威に立ち向かうことになる。 익스펜더블 2 익스펜더블 팀은 새로운 임무를 맡아 다시 뭉치게 된다. 겉으로는 수월해 보이는 미션이었지만 작전이 꼬여 동료가 눈 앞에서 처참히 살해당하고 만다. 이들은 복수를 다짐하게 되지만 예상치 못한 거대한 적의 음모에 빠져 위험에 빠지게 된다.
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情妇 一名年轻少妇纠缠于两个情人之间。一方 是一名年轻的单身汉，为她的生活带来激 情，另一方则是把她藏为情妇多年的已婚 男人。 ザ・ミストレス（原題：The Mistress） 若い女性の心は、二人の恋人への愛情の 間で揺れている。一人は、彼女の生活に情 熱をもたらす若い独身男性、もう一人は、長 年彼女を愛人としてきた既婚男性である。
미스트리스 한 여인이 자신의 삶에 열정을 북돋아 주는 젊은 연인과 수년 동안 내연 관계를 지속해 오고 있는 유부남 연인 사이에서 고민하고 있는데……
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DReDD Rated R Stars Karl Urban Olivia Thirlby Lena Headey Director Pete Travis
FRee WiLLy: eScaPe FROm PiRate’S cOve Rated PG Stars Beau Bridges, Bindi Irwin, Mike Falkow Director Will Geiger
Get SmaRt Rated PG-13 Stars Steve Carell Anne Hathaway Dwayne Johnson Director Peter Segal
LOOPeR Rated R Stars Joseph GordonLevitt Bruce Willis Emily Blunt Director Rian Johnson
my name iS Khan Rated PG-13 Stars Shah Rukh Khan Kajol Jimmy Shergill Director Karan Johar
ShOOt ‘em UP Rated R Stars Clive Owen Paul Giamatti Monica Bellucci Director Michael Davis
the BOURne LeGacy Rated PG-13 Stars Jeremy Renner Rachel Weisz Edward Norton Director Tony Gilroy
the matRiX RevOLUtiOnS Rated R Stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne Director The Wachowski Brothers
taKen 2 Rated PG-13 Stars Liam Neeson Famke Janssen Maggie Grace Director Olivier Megaton
UnStOPPaBLe Rated PG-13 Stars Denzel Washington Chris Pine Rosario Dawson Director Tony Scott
X-men 2: Xmen UniteD Rated PG-13 Stars Hugh Jackman Halle Berry Ian McKellen Director Bryan Singer
aUStin POWeRS 2: the SPy WhO ShaGGeD me Rated PG 13 Stars Mike Myers Heather Graham Michael York Director Jay Roach
avataR Rated PG13 Stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana Director James Cameron
ReSiDent eviL: RetRiBUtiOn Rated R Stars Milla Jovovich Sienna Guillory Michelle Rodriguez Director Paul W.S Anderson
the Day aFteR tOmORROW Rated PG-13 Stars Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Sela Ward Director Roland Emmerich
GULLiveR’S tRaveLS Rated PG Stars Jack Black, Emily Blunt, Billy Connolly Director Rob Letterman
cLaSh OF the titanS Rated PG-13 Stars Sam Worthington,
Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes Director Louis Leterrier
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incePtiOn Rated PG13 Stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe Director Christopher Nolan
KinGDOm OF heaven Rated R Stars Orlando Bloom, Liam Neeson, Jeremy Irons Director Ridley Scott
the Day the eaRth StOOD StiLL Rated PG-13 Stars Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates Director Scott Derrickson
the eXPenDaBLeS 2 Rated PG-13 Stars Sylvester Stallone Jason Statham Jean-Claude Van Damme Director Simon West
inKheaRt Rated PG Stars Brendan Fraser, Paul Bettany, Helen Mirren Director Iain Softley
JOURney tO the centeR OF the eaRth Rated PG Stars Brendan Fraser Anita Briem Director Eric Brevig
aUGUSt RUSh Rated R Stars Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan RhysMeyers Director Kirsten Sheridan
cRaZy heaRt Rated R Stars Colin Farrell Jeff Bridges Maggie Gyllenhaal Director Scott Cooper
FeveR Pitch Rated PG-13 Stars Drew Barrymore Jimmy Fallon Lenny Clarke Director Peter Farrelly & Bobby Farrelly
GhOStS OF GiRLFRienD’S PaSt Rated PG-13 Stars Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Lacey Chabert Director Mark Waters
hOPe SPRinGS Rated PG-13 Stars
LOve anD OtheR DRUGS Rated R Stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Oliver Platt Director Edward Zwick
niGhtS in RODanthe Rated PG 13 Stars Richard Gere, Diane Lane, James Franco Director George C. Wolfe
the SiSteRhOOD OF tRaveLLinG PantS 2 Rated PG-13 Stars Amber Tamblyn America Ferrera Blake Lively Director Sanaa Hamri
SOmethinG’S GOtta Give Rated PG13 Stars Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves Director Nancy Meyers
vaLentine’S Day Rated PG-13 Stars Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner, Shirley MacLaine Director Garry Marshall
Meryl Streep Tommy Lee Jones Steve Carell
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David Frankel
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aPPaLOOSa Rated R Stars Zac Efron, Blythe Danner, Taylor Schilling Director Scott Hicks
Comedy Animation Thriller
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about sCHmiDt rated pg-13 stars Jack Nicholson Kathy Bates Hope Davis Director Alexander Payne
analyze tHat rated R stars Robert De Niro Billy Crystal Lisa Kudrow Director Harold Ramis
beetle JuiCe rated PG stars Winona Ryder Geena Davis Michael Keaton Director Tim Burton
briDe Wars rated PG stars Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Bryan Greenberg Director Gary Winick
Cats anD DoGs: tHe revenGe of kitty Galore rated PG stars Christina Applegate, Chris O'Donnell Director Brad Peyton
Here Comes tHe boom rated PG stars Kevin James Salma Hayek Henry Winkler Director Frank Coraci
JoHn tuCker must Die rated PG-13
marley & me rated PG stars Owen Wilson Jennifer Aniston Kathleen Turner Director David Frankel
marmaDuke rated PG stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse Emma Stone Kiefer Sutherland Director Tom Dey
miss ConGeniality 2: armeD & fabulous rated PG-13 stars Sandra Bullock Regina King Director John Pasquin
robot anD frank rated PG-13 stars Frank Langella, James Marsden, Liv Tyler Director Jake Schreier
rusH Hour 3 rated PG-13 stars Chris Tucker, Jackie Chan, Roman Polanski Director Brett Ratner
tHe HanGover rated R stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Heather Graham Director Todd Phillips
WHat Happens in veGas rated PG-13 stars Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah Director Tom Vaughan
WorkinG Girl rated R stars Harrison Ford, Melanie Griffith, Sigourney Weaver Director Jake Schreier
alvin anD tHe CHipmunks: tHe squeakquel rated PG stars Anna Faris Justin Long Christina Applegate Director Betty Thomas
Hotel Hotel transylvania transylvania
PG rated rated PG stars stars Adam Adam Sandler Sandler Kevin Kevin James James Andy Andy Samberg Samberg Director Director Genndy Genndy Tartakovsky Tartakovsky
leGenD of tHe GuarDians: tHe oWls of Ga’Hoole rated PG stars Jim Sturgess, Emily Barclay, Emilie de Ravin Director Zack Snyder
robots rated PG stars Ewan McGregor Halle Berry Greg Kinnear Director Chris Wedge
fraCture rated R stars Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, Rosamund Pike Director Gregory Hoblit
in time rated PG-13 stars Justin Timberlake Amanda Seyfried Cillian Murphy Director Andrew Niccol
martHa marCy may marlene rated R stars
premium rusH rated PG-13 stars
tHe rite rated PG-13 stars Anthony Hopkins Colin O'Donoghue Ciaran Hinds Director Mikael Hafstrom
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Jesse Metcalfe Sophia Bush Arielle Kebbel Director Betty Thomas
arGo rated R stars Ben Affleck Bryan Cranston John Goodman Director Ben Affleck
John Hawkes Elizabeth Olsen Sarah Paulson
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Michael Shannon Dania Ramirez
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David Koepp
WreCk-it ralpH
rated PG stars John C Reilly Jack McBrayer Sarah Silverman Director Rich Moore
intervieW WitH tHe vampire rated R stars Tom Cruise Brad Pitt Antonio Banderas
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Neil Jordan
flippeD rated PG stars Rebecca DeMornay Madeline Carroll Callan McAulife Director Rob Reiner pitCH perfeCt
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Anna Kendrick Brittany Snow Rebel Wilson Director Jason Moore
yoGi bear
rated PG stars Anna Faris Dan Aykroyd Justin Timberlake Director Eric Brevig
man on fire rated R stars Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, C. Walken Director Tony Scott
Drama Filipino
AUStrAliA rated PG-13 Stars Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham director Baz Luhrmann
Bee SeASon rated PG-13 Stars Richard Gere Juliette Binoche Flora Cross director Scott McGehee David Siegel
BeFore SUnSet rated R Stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff director Richard Linklater
i Am SAm rated PG-13 Stars Sean Penn Michelle Pfeiffer Dakota Fanning director Jessie Nelson
J. edgAr rated R Stars Leonardo DiCaprio Armie Hammer Naomi Watts director Clint Eastwood
l.A. ConFidentiAl rated R Stars Kevin Spacey Guy Pearce Kim Basinger director Curtis Hanson
lAwleSS rated PG Stars Tom Hardy Shia LaBeouf Guy Pearce director John Hillcoat
mArgAret rated R Stars Anna Paquin Matt Damon Mark Ruffalo director Kenneth Lonergan
the BridgeS oF mAdiSon CoUnty rated PG-13 Stars Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep director Clint Eastwood
the BodygUArd rated R Stars Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp director Mick Jackson
the perKS oF Being A wAllFlower rated PG-13 Stars Logan Lerman Emma Watson Ezra Miller director Stephen Chbosky
the town rated R Stars Ben Affleck, Jon Hamm, Rebecca Hall director Ben Affleck
hereAFter rated PG-13 Stars Matt Damon Bryce Dallas Howard Cecile De France director Clint Eastwood
the ASSASSinAtion oF JeSSe JAmeS rated R Stars Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shephard director Andrew Dominik
wAg the dog rated R Stars Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Anne Heche director Barry Levinson
wAlK the line rated PG-13 Stars Joaquin Phoenix Reese Witherspoon Robert Patrick director James Mangold
won’t BACK down rated PG Stars Maggie Gyllenhaal Viola Davis Holly Hunter director Daniel Barnz
enteng ng inA mo rated GP Stars Vic Sotto, Eugene Domingo, Marvin Agustin, Ai Ai delas Alas director Tony Y. Reyes
Kimmy dorA And the temple oF Kiyeme rated PG-13 Stars Eugene Domingo Dingdong Dantes Zanjoe Marudo director Joyce Bernal
prAyBeyt BenJAmin rated PG-13 Stars Vice Ganda, Eddie Garcia, Jimmy Santos, Nikki Valdez, John Lapus, Derek Ramsay director Wenn Deramas
the miStreSS rated PG-13 Stars Bea Alonzo John Lloyd Cruz director Olivia Lamasan
dUmA rated PG Stars Alexander Michaletos Eamonn Walker Campbell Scott director Carroll Ballard
hAppy Feet 2 rated PG Stars Elijah Wood Robin Williams Brad Pitt director George Miller
riChie riCh rated PG Stars Macaulay Culkin Johnathan Hyde Edward Herrmann director Donald Petrie
Another CinderellA Story rated PG Stars Selena Gomez, Andrew Seeley, Jane Lynch director Damon Santostefano
Step Up revolUtion rated PG-13 Stars Kathryn McCormick Ryan Guzman Cleopatra Coleman director Scott Speer
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127 hoUrS rated R Stars James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara director Danny Boyle
FlAgS oF oUr FAtherS rated R Stars Ryan Phillippe, Jesse Bradford, Adam Beach director Clint Eastwood
linColn rated PG-13 Stars Daniel Day-Lewis Joseph GordonLevitt Tommy Lee Jones director Steven Spielberg
UnoFFiCiAlly yoUrS rated PG-13 Stars John Lloyd Cruz, Angel Locsin director Cathy Garcia-Molina
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MOVIE TRIVIA: LincoLn >>Steven Spielberg was already
developing this film when he met with Doris Kearns Goodwin and confided in her that he wanted to make a film about Lincoln. She told him that she had just finished her book Team of Rivals . Spielberg obtained a copy and read it, and immediately decided to use it as the basis for the film. >>Hal Holbrook, who plays Francis Preston Blair, won an Emmy for playing Abraham Lincoln in the 1974 TV mini-series Lincoln. He also played Lincoln in the North and South mini-series, and in an appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” >>Lobbyist William N. Bilbo’s (James Spader) appearance was created from scratch because not a single photo of him exists. His eccentric presence was taken from various sources.
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Pitch Perfect Dredd P Short Films Short Films Dredd P AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW Lincoln Short Films AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW Won't Back Down Short Films AIRSHOW
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Taken 2 Pitch Perfect Resident Evil: Retribution
Looper Premium Rush The Bourne Legacy The Mistress
Kimmy Dora And The Temple Of Kiyeme
Unofficially Yours Enteng ng Ina Mo Praybeyt Benjamin
AIRSHOW Here Comes The Boom Short Films AIRSHOW
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Lincoln Dredd P Short Films Short Films Dredd P AIRSHOW
Taken 2 Pitch Perfect Resident Evil: Retribution
Looper Premium Rush The Bourne Legacy The Mistress
Kimmy Dora And The Temple Of Kiyeme
Unofficially Yours Enteng ng Ina Mo Praybeyt Benjamin
BANGKOK, JAKARTA Here Comes The Boom Argo P Short Films Short Films Argo P AIRSHOW
Won't Back Down Dredd P Short Films Short Films Dredd P AIRSHOW
Taken 2 Pitch Perfect Resident Evil: Retribution
Looper Premium Rush The Bourne Legacy The Mistress
Kimmy Dora And The Temple Of Kiyeme
Unofficially Yours Enteng ng Ina Mo Praybeyt Benjamin
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Kevin James started physically preparing for the role 14 months before filming. He lost around 70-80 pounds.
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Resident Evil: Retribution
Looper Premium Rush The Bourne Legacy The Mistress
Kimmy Dora And The Temple Of Kiyeme
Unofficially Yours Enteng ng Ina Mo Praybeyt Benjamin
MOVIE TRIVIA: WRECK-IT RALPH >> Sonic the Hedgehog appears in the movie when Ralph is first walking through in Game Central Station as an announcer on the screen monitors warning video game characters not to die outside their own game. Sonic is also at the party celebrating Fix-it Felix’s 30th anniversary and is seen briefly getting hit by Ralph’s escape pod as it barrels uncontrollably through Game Central Station.
Movie titles and channel assignments are subject to change without prior notice. Only short films will be shown on the following sectors: Manila – Hong Kong – Manila, Manila – Macau – Manila, Manila – Taipei – Manila, Manila – Xiamen – Manila, Vancouver – Las Vegas – Vancouver and Singapore – Jakarta – Singapore
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Glee- The Sue Sylvester Shuttle
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MOVIE TRIVIA: WRECK-IT RALPH >> The donut-shaped police who harass Ralph in the “Sugar
Rush” game are named Wynnchel and Duncan, a sly reference to two U.S. donut chains: Winchell’s Donut House and Dunkin’ Donuts.
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Several popular video game characters make an appearances in this movie, including but not limited to: M. Bison, Zangief, Ken, Ryu, Chun Li and Cammy from the Street Fighter Series; Q-Bert and his cast of enemies; Pac-Man and the orange ghost, Clyde; Bowser, from the Super Mario series; and Sonic the Hedgehog and Dr. Eggman.
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Overexposed
Believe
Blown Away
Break the Spell
Up All Night
Looking For Myself
MDNA
Coldplay
Now That’s What I Call Music! 39
Now That’s What I Call Music! 41
Pink Friday
Talk That Talk
Trespassing
Who You Are
Fall In Love Again
First Class
Himig ng Damdamin
I’ll Be Seeing You
The Definitive Collection Christmas with the Stars Pure OPM Classics Sarah Geronimo of Hits CD 1 Various Artists
Justin Bieber
Carrie Underwood
Daughtry
One Direction
Usher
Madonna
POP
Maroon 5
Asian
Angeline Quinto
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Kids
Filipino
Mylo Xyloto
Kidz Bop 22
Eason Chan
Various
Various Artists
Christian Bautista
Good Show Show Luo
Various Artists
Martin Nievera
Nicki Minaj
Richard Poon
Love Place
Nishino Kana
LeeHom-New+Best Selections LeeHom Wang
Rihanna
Adam Lambert
Jessie J
The Company
Ikimonogakari Newtral
Super Junior Vol. 6 Sexy, Free & Single
Wonder World Wonder Girls
Glee Cast- Glee: The Music Shake It Up: Live 2 Dance (Music from the Season 3, Volume 7 Discney Channel Series) Various Artists
Best of Lounge, Ambient and Chill Out Vol.1
Café Del Mar Vol. 17
Jazz
Chill Out
Various Artists
Impressions
The Wayman Tisdale Story
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Various
Chris Botti
Various Artists
Wayman Tisdale
Paradise Chill Out Lounge, Vol. 3 Various
Esprit de Four Fourplay
World of Chillout Lounge Vol. 2 Various Artists
Maroon 5: overexposed Released in June 2012, Maroon 5 broke their signature alternative-rock style with this popsavvy record that garnered mixed reviews from fans worldwide. Jumping off from their catchy Billboard 100 single, “Moves Like Jagger,” which easily became the anthem of the year, this album showcases a whole new band identity that shows the evolution of Adam Levine and his crew from their “She Will Be Loved” days to the era of popelectronica synths.
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All Time Faves
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Abbey Road
Bee Gees Greatest
Elvis Greatest Hits
Gold Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits 1970-2002
The Definitive Collection
Some Girls
Sounds of Silence
The Best of OMD
The Beatles
ABBA
The Rolling Stones
Bee Gees
Elton John
Simon & Garfunkel
Elvis
ABBA
OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)
One DirectiOn: Up All night The Greatest Hits Whitney Houston
True Blue Madonna
Winning third place in the recently concluded U.K. hit show, The X Factor , One Direction boosts the genre of boy band pop back into the scene again with their award-winning single “What Makes You Beautiful,” which trumped Adele and Jessie J
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Original Broadway Cast
French Impression Joshua Bell
Highlights from the Phantom of the Opera Original Cast Recording The Phantom of the Opera
The Sound Of Music (1998 Broadway Revival Cast)
Reminding us of the N’Sync, Westlife and Backstreet Boys heyday, Up All Night is a compilation of hits that surely bring back nostalgic reminiscences of youth and playful memories. Be sure to listen to “Gotta Be You,” “More Than This” and “Up All Night,” for a sure fire way to lift up your spirits and lighten up a dull day.
Various Artists Cast
Fifty Shades of Grey: The Water Night Eric Whitacre Classical Album Various Artists
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3 FILIPINO POP Stay tuned with your host, Claire as she brings you OPM Hits from Julie Ann San Jose, Noel Cabangon, Khalil Ramos & many more here onboard Philippine Airlines!
JOdi & RichaRd Yap
4 Pinoy Favorites Bringing you the best of Pinoy Favorites! Hot hits from Apo Hiking Society, Regine Velasquez, Sharon Cuneta and many more!
apO hiKiNG SOciETY
Best of
5 Hitline
6 60s, 70s & 80s Get plugged in as we bring you a collection of the best hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s here onboard Philippine Airlines! Remember these songs?
It's the attack of the hits with the likes of One Direction, The Script, Ke$ha, Ellie Goulding, Taylor Swift, Swedish House Mafia and more on Hitline onboard Philippine Airlines!
FLO Rida
U2
Mambobola Zsa Zsa Padilla (Vicor)
Live While We're Young One Direction (Columbia)
Daniel Elton John (MCA)
Mahirap Magmahal Ng Syota Ng Iba Apo Hiking Society (Vicor)
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together Taylor Swift (Big Machine)
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For U2 (Island)
Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy Cinderella (Vicor)
I Cry Flo Rida (Atlantic)
Call Me Blondie (Polydor)
Beauty and a Beat Justin Bieber ft. Nicki Minaj (Island)
American Pie Don McLean (United Artists)
Ready or Not Bridgit Mendler (Hollywood)
Lucky Star Madonna (Sire, Warner Bros.)
Feel Again OneRepublic (Interscope)
Let's Stay Together Al Green (Hi Records)
You're Gonna Love This 3OH!3 (Photo Finish Records)
Tainted Love Soft Cell (Some Bizzare)
Hall of Fame The Script ft. will.i.am (Epic)
I'll Never Fall In Love Again Bobbie Gentry (Capitol Records)
Babaero Randy Santiago (Vicor)
Bad for Me Megan & Liz (Collective Sounds)
So You Win Again Hot Chocolate (EMI)
Ligaw-Tingin Leah Navarro (Vicor)
Fast Car Taio Cruz (Island)
January Pilot (EMI)
When You Say Nothing At All Richard Yap & Jodi Sta. Maria (Star)
Ayoko Na Sa 'Yo Pol Enriquez (Vicor)
Battle Scars Guy Sebastian & Lupe Fiasco (Sony)
Let's Dance David Bowie (EMI)
Kaba Jodi Sta. Maria (Star)
Legs Hagibis (Vicor)
Diamonds Rihanna (Def Jam)
Just What I Needed The Cars (Elektra)
Finally Found You Enrique Iglesias ft. Sammy Adams (Universal Republic)
Everything I Own Boy George (Virgin)
Baby You Are Julie Anne San Jose (GMA Records) Bakit Ngayon Julie Anne San Jose (GMA Records) Glad It's Over Julie Anne San Jose (GMA Records) I'll Be There Julie Anne San Jose (GMA Records)
Manila Hotdog (Vicor) Urong-Sulong Regine Velasquez (Vicor)
When I Close My Eyes Julie Anne San Jose (GMA Records)
Aso't Pusa Pat Castillo (Vicor)
Kung Ako Ba Siya Khalil Ramos (Star)
Saranggola Ni Pepe Celeste Legaspi (Vicor)
Simple Lang Khalil Ramos (Star) Kung Ako Na Lang Sana Khalil Ramos (Star) Please Be Careful With My Heart Richard Yap & Jodi Sta. Maria (Star)
Torete Jodi Sta. Maria (Star) The Way You Look Tonight Richard Yap (Star) Sorry Na Pwede Ba Richard Yap (Star)
May I Have This Dance Vic Sotto (Vicor) Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso Donna Cruz (Vicor)
Kamusta Ka Rey Valera (Vicor) I-Swing Mo Ako Sharon Cuneta (Vicor) Tuloy Pa Rin Ako Labuyo (Vicor)
Die Young Ke$ha (RCA)
O Lumapit Ka Ella Del Rosario (Vicor)
She Wolf (Falling To Pieces) David Guetta ft. Sia (Vigin)
I'll Be There For You Azia Seguerra (Star)
Macho Guwapito Rico J. Puno (Vicor)
Your Body Christina Aguilera (RCA)
Please Be Careful With My Heart Sam Milby & Juris (Star)
Kahit Konting Pagtingin Ric Segretto (Vicor)
Turn Around Conor Maynard ft. Ne-Yo (Parlophone)
Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka Noel Cabangon (Universal) Kailan Noel Cabangon (Universal) Malayo Pa Ang Umaga Noel Cabangon (Universal)
Bato Sa Buhangin Cinderella (Vicor) Binibini Rainmakers (Vicor) Pag-Ibig Apo Hiking Society (Vicor) Ikaw Ang Aking Mahal VST & Company (Vicor)
Huwag Mong Sabihin Noel Cabangon (Universal)
Mr. DJ Sharon Cuneta (Vicor)
Paano Noel Cabangon (Universal)
May Minamahal Hajji Alejandro (Vicor)
Lagi Na Lang Noel Cabangon (Universal)
Paniwalaan Blue Jeans (Vicor) Pag-ibig Ko'y Ibang-iba Yolly Samson (Vicor)
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I Will Wait Mumford & Sons (Island) Anything Could Happen Ellie Goulding (Interscope) Don't You Worry Child Swedish House Mafia ft. John Martin (Polydor) This Kiss Carly Rae Jepsen (Interscope) Madness Muse (Warner Bros.) Locked Out of Heaven Bruno Mars (Atlantic) Skyfall Adele (XL/Columbia)
Lily The Pink Scaffold (EMI) Our House Madness (Geffen) Can The Can Suzi Quatro (EMI) Karma Chameleon Culture Club (Virgin) That's the Way (I Like It) KC and the Sunshine Band (TK Records) Where Do You Go To My Lovely Peter Sarstedt (EMI) Broken Wings Mr. Mister (RCA) Tiger Feet Mud (EMI) Evil Ways Santana (Columbia) Poor Me Adam Faith (EMI)
Tune-in to Spotlight with the finest collection of popular hit singles from well known popstars under 21 such as Justin Bieber, One Direction, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Charice and many more here onboard Philippine Airlines!
ONE DIRECTION
8 Jazz Club Tune in to Jazz Club, with a sultry blend of the best of new & old Jazz here onboard! Lie back & relax, perhaps a glass of wine or champagne to go along?
MARCUS MILLER
9 Tinseltown Tune-in to Tinseltown and take a musical tour with some of the well-known familiar musical drama series such as Smash, Newsies, Chicago and many more!
MICHAEL BALL
Ready Or Not Bridgit Mendler (Hollywood)
History Is Made At Night (Smash) Desafinado Antonio Carlos Jobim, João Gilberto & Stan Getz Megan Hilty & Will Chase (Columbia) (Verve) What You Want (Legally Blonde) Original Cast Recording (Sh-K-Boom) Samba de Duas Notas (Two Note Samba) Luiz Bonfá & Stan Getz (Verve) The Flesh Failures/ Eyes Look Your Last/ Let The Sun Shine In (Hair) Botswana Bossa Nova Allison Case; Bryce Ryness; Caissie Levy; David Benoit (Heads Up) Gavin Creel; Jackie Burns; Kacie Sheik; Sasha Allen (Ghostlight Records) Any Way You Wanna Mindi Abair (Heads Up) I Have A Love/ One Hand, One Heart (West Side Story) Anything’s Possible Barbra Streisand & Johnny Matbis (Columbia) Dave Koz (Concord Records) Married (A Catered Affair) All Through the Night Faith Prince, Leslie Kritzer (PS Classics) Earl Klugh (Warner) The Right Girl (Follies) I've Got Beginner's Luck Danny Burstein (PS Classics) Diane Schuur (Concord Records) King Of New York (Newsies) Original Cast Recording (Ghostlight Records) LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME Chantal Chamberland (EVO Sound) Hundreds Of Stories (In The Height) Olga Merediz & Lin-Manuel Miranda (Sh-KEsprit de Four Fourplay, Kenny Mason, Voices Of Praise Gospel Boom) Choir (Heads Up) All That Jazz (Chicago) Chita Rivera (Sony Music/Epic) Later Tonight Brian Culbertson (Verve) Seasons Of Love (Rent) Original Cast Recording (Universal Music) Some enchanted evening Frank Sinatra (EQ Music) Show Off (The Drowsy Chaperone) Original Cast Recording (Sh-K-Boom) Call Me Nancy Wilson (Capitol) Just Arrived (Copacabana) Nicola Dawn & The Company (First Night Destination Moon Records) Dinah Washington (EMI) Everybody's Got the Right (Assassins) Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia) Original Cast Recording (RCA Victor) Us3 featuring Gerard Presencer & Rahsaan (Blue Note) You'll Never Walk Alone (Carousel) David Campbell (Sony Music) Groovebone, Pt. 1 Act 1. Huckleberry Pis / Mysterious Ways Rodney Jones (Blue Note) (The Color Purple) Original Cast Recording (Angel Records) Crowned & Kissed Esperanza Spalding (Heads Up) Blow, Gabriel, Blow (Anything Goes) Patti LuPone (RCA Victor) Songs of Colored Love Winterplay (Fluxus Music) Not While I'm Around (Sweeney Todd) Donny Osmond & Vanessa Williams (Decca) Redemption Marcus Miller (Concord Records) (Decca)
Hurricane Bridgit Mendler (Hollywood)
Love You Found Me Paul Brown (Shanachie)
I Can't Remember (Song of Singapore) Loretta Swit & Company (DRG)
Broken David Archuleta (Highway Records)
Undun Steve Cole (Artistry Music)
I Just Want to Be a Star (Nunsense) Christine Anderson (DRG)
Everybody Hurts David Archuleta (Highway Records)
Love For Sale Simply Red (Warner)
Believe Justin Bieber (Island) As Long as You Love Me Justin Bieber ft. Big Sean (Island) Beauty and a Beat Justin Bieber ft. Nicki Minaj (Island) Give Your Heart a Break Demi Lovato (Hollywood) Skyscraper (Wizz Dumb Remix) Demi Lovato (Hollywood) Live While We're Young One Direction (Columbia) What Makes You Beautiful One Direction (Columbia) Love You Like A Love Song Selena Gomez & The Scene (Hollywood) Hit The Lights Selena Gomez & The Scene (Hollywood) Vegas Girl Conor Maynard (Parlophone) Can't Say No Conor Maynard (Reprise Records) Louder Charice (Reprise Records) Before It Explodes Charice (Reprise Records) Hold On 'til the Night Greyson Chance (Geffen Records) Take a Look at Me Now Greyson Chance (Geffen Records) Want U Back Cher Lloyd (Sony Music) With Ur Love Cher Lloyd Ft. Mike Posner (Sony Music) Got Me Good Cody Simpson (Atlantic) Wish U Were Here Cody Simpson ft. Becky G (Atlantic)
10 Flight Light Time to relax and enjoy some soothing instrumental classics, as this selection of soporific melodies helps the miles fly by. Philippine Airlines is proud to bring you this selection of well-known hits and timeless classics.
CRAIG CHAQUICO
Freedom At Midnight David Benoit (GRP Records) Playground Henry Adam Curtis (BMG Music) Ritmo Y Romance Kenny G (Concord Records) I Want To Hold Your Hand Earl Klugh (KOCH Records) One Moment In Time The Moonlight String Orchestra (Delta Entertainment) You're Not Alone Brian Culbertson (BMG Music) Sunny Peter White (BMG Music) La Rumba D'el Jefe Jesse Cook (EMI) It's All In The Game Hank Marvin (Union Square Music) High Enough Various Artists (Rhythmiz Music) Poeme Secret Garden (Universal) Sunset George Skaroulis (Evzone Music) She's Always a Woman Michael Lington (Rendezvous Entertainment) Dream Date Craig Chaquico (Higher Octave Music) The Wind Beneath My Wings Various Artists (Prestige Records) Lovelight Bindu (Orange Music) This Moment Loren Gold (Logo Records) Walk On Water David Lanz (Decca Records) Through The Years The O'Neil Brothers (Shamrock-n-Roll, Inc) If You Leave Me Now Hifi Sound Of Guitarra (Premium Records) Garota De Ipanema Paco Nula (Open Records)
Can't Be Tamed Miley Cyrus (Hollywood) Who Owns My Heart Miley Cyrus (Hollywood)
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12 Jam in Japan
Classic Collection
Tune-in to Classic Collection channel onboard Philippine Airlines! Relax and enjoy our wide selections of masterpieces as we take you into the world of the classics.
Jam along with us here onboard Philippine Airlines, as we play you a selection of the latest J Pop hits from JUJU, 中中中中, SHINEE & many more!
aLISOn BaLSOM
MIKa naKaSHIMa
Kaiswerwalzer, Op. 437 Wiener Philharmoniker, Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt (Deutsche Gammophon)
Beautiful life
Sonata for Piano and Violoncello No. 1 in E Minor Op. 38 Piano: Hélène Grimaud, Violoncello: Sol Gabetta (Deutsche Grammophon) Atalanta HWV35 - Overture Trumpet: Alison Balsom, The English Concert, Director: Trevor Pinnock (EMI)
福山雅治 (UNIVERSAL J) ありがとう JUJU (Sony Music Associated Records) WARRIORS 氷室京介 (Warner Music) SWAG WALK AK-69 (Music Securities)
Grande Valse Brillante in E-Flat Major Op. 18 Piano: Lang Lang (Sony Music)
リニアブルーを聴きながら
Elegy for Cello and Orchestra Cello: Yo-Yo Ma, Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles, Conductor: John Williams (Sony Music)
SWEEtOXIC SuG (PONY CANYON)
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN (TOY'S FACTORY)
13 Orient Express Enjoy the line-up of Mandarin and Cantonese hottest hits in the pop charts!
RaInIe Yang
14 Seoul Grooves Get the best of K-Pop with artistes such as TVXQ, Epik High, Gain, Hyun A, NS Yoon G and more on Seoul Grooves!
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24個比利 潘瑋柏 (Universal)
Catch Me Dong Bang Shin Ki 동방신기 (SM Entertainment)
那些回憶 Robynn & Kendy (Universal)
Ice Cream Feat. Maboos Hyun A 현아 (Universal)
柵欄間隙偷窺你 蔡依林 (Mars Entertainment/Warner)
Try Again (그만 좀 싸우자) Excite 익사이트 (Windmill)
獅子需要梯子 嚴爵 (Believe In Music) 狂風裡擁抱 信, A-Lin (Avex) 彼得潘的飛翔 黃韻玲 (Go Ahead Public Ltd. Company)
피어나 Gain 가인 (Loen) New Beautiful Epik High 에픽하이 (YG Entertainment) Shut Up feat Simon D Ailee 에일리 (Loen)
很快就要離開 周傳雄 (Seed Music)
뿌러졌어 Feat. 임윤택 of 울랄라 세션, Soul King Mighty Mouth 마이티 마우스 (YMC Entertainment)
Good Coming (Sony Music Records)
淋雨一直走 張韶涵 (Wonderful Music)
Let's Dance Seo In Young 서인영 (CJ E&M)
約束 Rihwa (TOY'S FACTORY)
承認 曲婉婷 (Universal)
환상 속의 그대 Hey You Feat. 최자 of 다이나믹듀오 K.will 케이윌 (Loen)
Dance Of The Blessed Spirits National Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor: Charles Gerhardt (BMG)
ねぇ 多和田えみ (SME)
哪裏 泳兒 (EEG)
찌릿찌릿 Taru 타루 (KMP)
Trash
Goodbye 李克勤 (Universal)
Hofball-Tänze Walzer Op. 161 Wiener Philharmoniker, Conductor: Riccardo Muti (Deutsche Grammophon)
The Bird Without Wings Superfly (Warner Music)
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor Op. 18 Adagio Sostenuto Piano: Cécile Ousset, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle (Capitol)
The Four Seasons - Winter 3 Violin: Daniel Hope, Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin, Conductor: André De Ridder (Universal) Piano Concerto No. 9 in E Flat Major, K271 "Jeunehomme" - III Rondo: Presto Director & Piano: Mitsuko Uchida, The Cleveland Orchestra (Decca) Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in E Minor, Op. 85 - I Adagio - Moderato Cello: Alisa Weilerstein, Staatskapelle Berlin, Conductor: Daniel Barenboim (Decca) Prelude and Fugue in B Major, Op. 7 No. 1 Organ: Cameron Carpenter (Telarc) Piano Cocnerto in G Major - I Allegro Moderato Piano & Direction: Mikhail Pletnev, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie, Leader: Christian Tetzlaff (Virgin)
君想う唄
小南泰葉 (EMI Music)
あなたと(絢香ｘコブクロ） 絢香 (Warner Music) 星屑ビーナス Aimer（エメ）(DefSTAR) Dazzling Girl SHINEE (EMI Music) Nostalgia GARNET CROW (GIZA Studio)
全民合拍 農夫 Stars Shine International 愛久見人心 梁靜茹 (Universal) 敢不敢愛我 汪東城 (HIM) 愛，啟程 楊丞琳 (Sony) 快遞甜心 關詩敏 (Seed Music) Runaway Mama 林宥嘉 (HIM)
Luner Maria 小野大輔 (Lantis)
換約 梁詠琪 (Warner)
白露 -HAKURO-
暖身幸福 蔡旻佑 (Universal)
GACKT (AVEX)
恩知らず 中島みゆき (YAMAHA Music Communications)
明日世界が終わるなら 中島美嘉 (Sony Music Associated Records)
我沒有瘋 張芸京 (Gold Typhoon) 你就在身邊 Closer (EEG) 追風箏的風箏 林欣彤,容祖兒 (EEG) 朝九晩八 鍾舒漫 (EEG)
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Nostalgia feat 마이키 Kim Jong Kook 김종국 (CJ E&M) 룩앳미 (Look At Me) Jewelry 쥬얼리 (CJ E&M) Butterfly 제시카, 크리스탈 (CJ E&M) 제시카, 크리스탈 miss A (JYP Entertainment) 물음표 Feat. 최자 of 다이나믹듀오, Zion.T Primary 프라이머리 (CJ E&M) 흔한 이별에 유난스러워서 Lydia 바람기억 나얼 Naul (Loen) 죽을 만큼 Position 포지션 (Loen) 정말 송중기 (Loen) I Don't Care RAN 란 (A&G) Like A Star Noel 노을 (Loen) Officially Missing You, Too 긱스(Geeks), 소유 (Sistar) (Loen) 널 불러보는 말 with 김종완 of NELL 박소유 (CJ E&M) If You Love Me Feat. 박재범 NS 윤지 NS Yoon.G (Sony Music) 닐리리맘보 Block B 블락비 (Loen)
AsiAn Air sAfAri Delhi, Jakarta, Roxas, Hong Kong, Davao, Hawaii
It’s more than just travel. It’s all about discovery and adventure. Episodes: Delhi, Jakarta, Roxas, Hong Kong, Davao, Hawaii
WiPeouT Winter Wipeout : The Musical (New)
Contestants face a snow-covered course which includes new obstacles like Mogul Madness and the Yule Log.
Outbound
WiPeouT Winter Wipeout
JusT for lAuGhs Season 10, Episode 8
Bosses and employees team up to tackle the obstacle course as X-Ray Men, Shock Jocks and Country Club Cuties face the Caterpillar, Total Carnage and a Detour to a Race Track.
WiPeouT Bosses and Employees
Inbound
WiPeouT Spring
AsiAn Air sAfAri Delhi WiPeouT Don't Fear The Beaver
Keep your giggles handy! You’ll never know when you will need them for this show! 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!
nAsA 360 HIAD
The BiG BAnG Theory The Friendship Contraction
A beautiful woman who moves into an apartment next door to two brilliant but socially awkward physicists shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory.
WiPeouT Wipeout: Family Matters
Glee The Sue Sylvester Shuffle
An action-packed family gameshow where contestants from all walks of life compete in the world’s biggest television obstacle race, to win a coveted title and a grand cash prize.
A high-school Spanish teacher becomes the director of the school’s Glee club, hoping to restore it to its former glory.
* Additional titles available on Digital IFE-equipped aircraft with AVOD
A trip to the dentist for the Glee Clubbers gives them hallucinations while Brittany's psyche comes to focus and they sing some of special guest star Britney Spears' greatest hits.
As the Glee Club works on a competitive duet assignment, Finn and Rachel conspire to help a new member win. Meanwhile, a love triangle develops between Mike, Tina, and Artie.
Glee Duets
Glee The Rocky Horror Glee Show
The series NASA 360 examines how technologies developed by or for NASA are used in everything from space exploration to everyday consumer products.
Twenty-four contestants compete against each other and the clock to make it through wild obstacle courses to ultimately be one of the final 4.
This episode features a river guide with an extreme fear of beavers.
Glee Britney/Brittany
Capt. Joy makes a stopover in New Delhi, India, en route to one of his favorite provinces, Rajasthan. He meets his son’s flying school classmates and they enjoy visiting various world heritage sites around New and Old Delhi. The Captain also tries his hand at Indian-rooted sports Cricket and Badminton.
Contestants tackle obstacles, including the Snowplow Sweeper, the Big Balls and the Spinning Ski Lift.
When Will decides to have the Glee Club perform The Rocky Horror Show for the annual school musical, the members of New Directions inject their distinctive style to the show's timeless tracks.
A substitute teacher (guest star Gwyneth Paltrow) fills in for Will, and wins over the whole New Directions clan; and Sue fills in for Principal Figgins, and tries to flex her power on campus.
Glee The Substitute
Glee Very Glee Christmas
While Finn tries to bring a little holiday cheer to McKinley High, Artie discovers that Brittany still believes in Santa; meanwhile, the teachers pick their Secret Santas, and one manipulative coach rigs the gift-giving in her favor.
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TELEVISION
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GAMES
For Full Cabin Avod* TETRIS
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booKworm Link letters and create words to feed the hungry Bookworm. With thousands of words to form, it's a new game each time you play. No matter your skills level, you'll enjoy this vocabulariffic puzzle.
the objective of this game is to keep the blocks from piling up to the top of the playing field. sounds easy? well, it could be if you know how to effectively move and rotate the colored blocks as they fall.
bejeweled Catch some fast and furious gemmatching fun in this colorful puzzle game. Just click on two adjacent gems to swap them and make sets of three to score. This colorful game has four great modes to suit all players.
sudoku was believed to be designed by american architect howard garns, whose first number puzzle game was published in 1979 under tha name "number Place." >> t h e g a m e f i r s t a p p e a r e d in japan in early 1980s and has since been a hit. it was given the name sudoku which means "the digits must remain single." >> in 2005, two game shows dedicated to sudoku aired on television: sky one's sudoku live and bbc's sUdo-Q. >> italy, the czech republic and india have all played host to the annual world sudoku championship, which started in 2006. 2009's championship was held in slovakia. >> tw o s t u d e n t s f r o m t h e Philippines dominated the 2009 asia-Pacific sudoku tournament held recently in thailand: john robert valcos and sarah jane cua.
HEad-To-HEad CHESS
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.
in-flight sodoKU Sudoku presents quite a challenge and is sure to satisfy puzzle lovers. Before you get hooked on the addicting numbers game, did you know that:
Match wits with wither 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 game: chess! But before you push the START button and get hooked on this classic game of mind versus mind, did you know that:
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the chessboard has 64 squares and each player controls 16 pieces at the start of the game: eight pawns, two bishops, two knights, two rooks, one queen and one king. austrian-american wilhelm steinitz was the first official world chess champion winning his first title in 1886. the current world chess champion, india's viswanathan anand, is the first chess player in history to have won the world championship in three different formats: Knockout, tournament and match. eugene torre of the Philippines was the first asian player to earn the highly coveted title of international grandmaster, beating then the world champion anatoly Karpov in a tournament in manila in 1976.
Flights of Fancy
KlondiKe solitaire
invasion
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.
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.
* Available in B747 (RP-C7471 / RP-C7472 / RP-C7473 / RP-C7475) and B777
mrs doubtFire rated PG-13 runtime 125 mins
never been Kissed rated PG-13 runtime 103 mins
Premium rush rated PG-13 runtime 89 mins
begin. David Archuleta
believe Justin Bieber
born this way Lady Gaga
born to die Lana Del Rey
Ceremonials Florence + The Machine
gold Carpenters
halcyon Ellie Goulding
here i am Kelly Rowland
home again Michael Kiwanuka
i am m.e. Miguel Escueta
i’ll take Care of you Richard Poon
legend Bob Marley
lighthearted oPm The Company
mdna Madonna
monster KISS
mozart: Prussian Quartets Emerson String Quartet
new beginnings Introvoys
only human Jed Madela
outbound Christian Bautista
overexposed Maroon 5
Philippine Popular music Festival 2012: the Fourteen Finalists Various Artists
Pink Friday: roman reloaded Nicki Minaj
Push and shove No Doubt
reconstructed: the best of dJ shadow DJ Shadow
simply … suy Suy
soulful acoustic MYMP
strangeland Keane
superheavy SuperHeavy
syato Syato
the greatest hits Collection J Brothers
the midsummer station Owl City
the soul sessions, vol. 2 Joss Stone
the spirit indestructible Nelly Furtado
the unreleased
your love Marie Digby
gone with the wind rated PG runtime 222 mins
hotel transylvania rated PG runtime 91 mins
indePendenCe day rated PG-13 runtime 138 mins
looPer rated R runtime 119 mins
the bourne legaCy rated PG-13 runtime 134 mins
the devil wears Prada rated PG-13 runtime 110 mins
the mistress rated NR runtime 122 mins
the mommy returns rated NR runtime 125 mins
troy rated R runtime 148 mins
back to basics Paolo Santos
bare Roselle Nava
battle born The Killers
battleground The Wanted
dance again … the hits Jennifer Lopez
dead in the boot Elbow
dirty bass Far East Movement
Kiss Carly Rae Jepsen
Kung di dahil sayo Miguel Vera
out of the game Rufus Wainwright
CDS
Movies
IPAD
mr and mrs smith rated PG-13 runtime 120 mins
arbitrage rated R runtime 105 mins
acoustic Collection
MYMP
the beginning Black Eyed Peas
the best of 1980-1990 U2
the best of 25 years Sting
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2 Broke Girls S1 – And Strokes of Goodwill
Better With You Pilot
Curiosity Got the Chef TBC
Dora the Explorer E105 - ICE CREAM
Executive Class TBC
Fringe S3 – Neither Here Nor There
Harry’s Law S2 – Head Game
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness E 101
Person of Interest S1 – Mission Creep
Spongebob: Squarepants E7
Sports Unlimited TBC
Style Star International TBC
Suburgatory S1- Charity Case
Teen Titans S2 - Can I Keep Him?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2012 S1
The Big Bang Theory S5 – The Infestation Hypothesis
The Green Lantern: The Animated Series Beware My Power - Green Lantern's Light Part 1
The Looney Tunes Show S1 - Casa de Calma
The Vampire Diaries S3 – The Birthday
Angry Birds
Angry Birds Rio
Bad Piggies
Boggle
Chess Premium HD
Cut the Rope
Doodle Jump
Fruit Ninja
Jetpack Joyride
Kingdom Rush
Monopoly
Pac-man
Plants vs. Zombies
Scrabble
Temple Run
Text Twist 2
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12
Tiny Wings
Trivial Pursuit
Where’s my Water?
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