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KUALA LUMPUR’s DELIGHTs A Foodie’s Guide to Manila’s Good Eats • Santacruzan & Flores de Mayo • Unique Summer Wear
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hat does paradise look like? Paris Hilton knows. She’s been to the world’s most breathtaking tropical destinations, basking in crystal clear waters, powdery white sand under her feet, and the bluest of skies bringing a golden bronze upon her skin. She has indeed travelled to some of the most exotic locations all over the globe in search of paradise. And she’s found it right here in Metro Manila! Welcome to The Azure Urban Resort Residences: Nine residential towers encircling a sensational man-made beach right in the heart of the city. At the Azure, you can come home to paradise each and every day! So contact Century Properties and reserve your unit now, because as Paris knows, there really is nothing else like it in the world.
azure.com.ph 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.
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.
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PAL PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Budget Fare with All the Perks Welcome aboard! Of late, you may have noticed some Bombardier turbo-propeller planes and Airbus A320 jets with the familiar PAL “Sunriser” logo on their tails. Let me introduce you to our just re-launched affiliate carrier, PAL Express, which used to be known as Airphil Express until March 14, 2013. Those of you who fly regularly might remember that back in May 2008, PAL Express was our low-fares sub-brand that flew mostly intraregional routes across the Visayas and Mindanao using turbo-props. With the launch of our modernization and expansion program, we brought back the PAL Express brand to serve as another platform for our service delivery efforts alongside Philippine Airlines. It’s not simply a name change. Unlike five years ago when PAL Express was a low-cost, nofrills airline, this time it will be fully aligned with PAL’s renowned service standards. For instance, if you’re flying on PAL Express, you’ll enjoy complimentary snacks, drinks, reading materials, and other amenities like you do on Philippine Airlines. You’ll also earn miles through membership in Mabuhay Miles, PAL’s popular frequent-flyer program. All these perks at the same fares you’ve always favored—easy on the pocket. PAL Express will soon add new-generation single-aisle and wide-body jets to its fleet and expand its route network to cover more points in the Philippines and overseas. Indeed, this month, PAL Express is launching a thrice-weekly service to Basco, capital of Batanes, becoming the first full-service carrier to fly to the country’s northernmost province. PAL itself is likewise adding a new destination to its rapidly growing network this month with the start of four-times-weekly flights to Kuala Lumpur, our first to the Malaysian capital since 2006. Watch out for more service enhancements in the coming months as we reintroduce PAL Express. We’re sure you’ll like what you see, hear, taste, and experience. Mabuhay!
Ramon S. Ang
President & Chief Operating Officer Philippine Airlines
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Kuala Lumpur’s Quiet Charms he good news is PAL is resuming its direct flights to Kuala Lumpur (KL) and that makes it our cover story. To whet your appetite to visit this bustling Malaysian capital, our contributor Colin Roohan writes about its ten best attractions. Photo by Justin Ventura
Last year, I had a chance to visit KL, to receive a best photo award won by Mabuhay magazine from PATA. It was a photo of Palawan, taken by George Tapan. I brought my daughter, Kim, along on the trip and we had fun checking out the city. When we drove and walked around, we got the feeling of being in a city that was dynamic yet orderly. Well-paved roads with nice sidewalks shaded by trees; at night, adequately lit with street lamps. We felt safe and secure. We also checked out some of the attractions that Colin wrote about. Of course, we dropped by the city’s famous landmark – the Petronas Twin Towers. It’s a nice place to visit in the evening. At night, the towers glow like jewels in the sky and in its vicinity, are numerous places where you can dine, do a little shopping, and stroll in the parks. We tried the street food at Jalan Alor, lined with food stalls, each with its own tempting aroma. It’s a nice, casual dining experience with a lot of food variety. The quality is good; prices are reasonable. You also get a chance to eat and mingle with the locals. This food street is also clean and safe. Judging by how full the tables are, it’s clear that Malaysia has become prosperous.
Learning to do your own batik painting is one of the unique travel experiences in KL.
The hotel that we stayed in was a new one, the Royale Chulan, adjacent to a craft village. Besides exhibiting the best products of Malaysia, they also teach visitors how to make local crafts. My daughter, Kim, gamely took up the batik painting in an afternoon session. We returned the following day to pick up her design of her favorite animal, a turtle. Kuala Lumpur is certainly not a boring destination. Just feel this city and you will find something appealing.
SIgN Of pROSpERITy: The gleaming Louis Vuitton boutique along a Kuala Lumpur shopping boulevard.
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UNDER THE STARS: During the weeklong Philippine Hobie Challenge, participants camp out on various beaches and resorts after a long day at sea. Photo by Joey Zaballero
triPPinG These destinations will be the perfect spots to cap off your summer adventures.
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50 Guam Off the Radar
Take a closer look at this Pacific Island and you’ll find one-of-a-kind experiences beyond its chic resorts and stunning beaches.
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What makes Malaysia’s capital so great? We’ve highlighted its top hotspots for first time travelers.
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Find out what’s the latest on the city known as the gateway to Eastern Visayas.
GLAM GetAWAYS Asia is brimming with opulence and we’ve got the scoop on the best and the latest.
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Join Tessa Prieto-Valdes as she cruises from Singapore to Bangkok.
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Kick back in style at plush hotels and resorts in Asia’s hottest spots.
BeYond trAveL Stay awhile in your chosen destination and soak up the flavors and adventure!
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Take a bite (or two) out of Manila’s quirky comfort food haven, Maginhawa Street.
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Race through unspoiled coves, islands, and beaches with the Philippine Hobie Challenge.
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Drift over waves and test your strength and balance with stand-up paddle boarding.
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Malaysia’s Pride
At 88 storeys high, the Petronas Twin Towers has been Kuala Lumpur’s most iconic symbol of its culture and innovation. Photo by Soo Hon Keong.
DEFYING GRAVITY: Take a walk around the 338-meter tall Macau Tower. 10 I Mabuhay Magazine I May 2013
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.
C O N T R I B U T O R S
COLIN ROOHAN is listed 17th on Complex magazine’s “The 25 Greatest Travel Photographers Right Now” list, an honor he is deeply humbled by. Colin recently returned from a trip to the United Arab Emirates and is currently working on several articles highlighting Abu Dhabi. On page 58, he enumerates the top 10 reasons why every traveler should visit Kuala Lumpur. He says: My fondest summer memory is walking the streets of South East Asia with my wife. www.colinroohanphotography.com.
An American freelance travel writer currently based in South America, BIJU SUKUMARAN has contributed to numerous online and print magazines. After spending several years in Asia, he is now living in Baños, Ecuador, and intends to move to Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina within the next year. On page 40, he reveals some of Macau’s most exciting places. He says: My fondest summer memory is visiting the Naadam Festival in Mongolia, where nomads come in from the rolling countryside to compete in tests of manhood. www.bijusukumaran.com
A writer and feminist, MARI SANTIAGO has done work for Isis International and Oxfam, among other human rights and development NGOs. Passionate about writing, especially about women’s stories in these times of shifting borders and rapidly-evolving technologies, Mari is also also into publishing, erotica, films, art and Queer politics. On page 32, she loosens up and samples the best food spots along Maginhawa Street in Quezon City. My fondest summer memory is floating down a boat along the Loboc River in Bohol with the lazy breeze on my face and my mind on a complete chill-out mode. www.thatfugitivefaith.tumblr.com
FLASH PARKER is a photojournalist from Toronto, Canada. He’s spent more of 2013 in the air than on the ground, but has found time for Texas-sized BBQ in Dallas, rum punch sundowners in Jamaica, and poutine in Montreal. His sights are now set on atmospheric adventures in Bhutan. On page 50, he explores the off the beaten tracks of Guam. He says: My fondest summer memory is sitting on the dock, cold beer in hand, with my feet dangling in the water. www.flashparker.com
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WHAT’S UP
Be part of an array of fun-filled festivals: an assembly of worldrenowned DJs, a massive dance party, and a popular beachside fete! Aerosmith
PHILIPPINES
GLOBAL WARMING TOUR: AEROSMITH LIVE IN MANILA MAY 8 MALL OF ASIA ARENA, PASAY CITY
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UNCORKED! SAN FRANCISCO WINE FESTIVAL MAY 18 GHIRARDELLI SQUARE, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Wine lovers will find a piece of heaven in Uncorked! San Francisco Wine Festival, where participants can taste unlimited serving of California wines for only US$50. There are also special offerings and activities available only during the event. www.sresproductions.com/uncorked.html
Get ready to belt out famous hits with Aerosmith as they heat up the Mall of Asia Arena in the Manila leg of their Global Warming Tour. It’s a rare chance to witness one of music’s biggest names crooning to their well-loved, all-time classics. You don’t wanna miss a thing! www.smtickets.com
SARANGANI BAY FESTIVAL MAY 24–25 SARANGANI PROVINCE
Cap off the summer with a fun beach party! The Sarangani Bay (SarBay Fest) Festival is Mindanao’s answer to the parties in Boracay. Last year’s SarBay Fest was packed with sports clinics, dance parties, fire dancing exhibitions, and coastal clean-up sessions. www.facebook.com/saranganibayfest
LIFE DANCE CEBU 2013 MAY 25 CEBU
Sinulog partyphiles will certainly enjoy this year’s Life Dance Cebu as it takes outdoor partying to a higher level. Dance to bombastic beats from the world’s best DJs and producers in the Queen City of the South. The party will be held in the North Reclamation Area. www.lifedancecebu.com
SOUTH KOREA
WORLD DJ FESTIVAL MAY 17–19 YANGPYEONG, SEOUL Sashay over to Seoul for the annual World DJ Festival, a three-day event featuring a talented lineup of DJs: Skream & Benga, Andy Moor, Roxy June, and other awardwinning disc jockeys from all over the globe. Go gaga over two nights of dancing and partying to a slew of diverse genres, from techno to hardcore house! www.worlddjfest.com
HONG KONG
8TH ASIA INTERNATIONAL ARTS AND ANTIQUES FAIR (AIAA) MAY 24–26 KOWLOON BAY INTERNATIONAL TRADE & EXHIBITION CENTER
Ogle over the old in the Hong Kong’s most popular antiques fair. Visitors can expect to see Buddha statues, ceramics, ornaments, furniture, musical instruments, paintings, sculptures, books, and other pieces from various parts of Asia. This year’s AIAA Fair will allow for private collectors to display their pieces in the Private Collections Pavillion. www.aiaa.com.hk
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INDONESIA
JAKARTA FASHION & FOOD FESTIVAL MAY 9–26 JAKARTA This festival will open with the Gading Nite Festival—a colorful parade of ornamented cars, costume-clad participants, and a breathtaking fireworks show. This fashionable fest will have models wear traditional-meets-contemporary pieces by Indonesia’s talented designers. And if you get hungry from all that haute couture, indulge in mouth-watering delights in the food festival! www.jfff.info
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Go beyond ordinary with Heima, a design shop that gives fresh twist to everyday household objects. With their Kapitolyo, Pasig, branch newly opened, more households in this side of Manila will be funkier. The creative team designs fun and quirky furniture, décor, pillows, typewriters—the list goes on! If you feel their products are still not in line with your taste, they'll even happily customize it for you. With all their items carrying unique character, you’re sure of a home that speaks of inspired living. www.heimastore.com - Jericka Orellana
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Spice Up YoUr SUndown Once a hole-in-the-wall along Boracay’s Station 1, Kasbah has become one of the island’s unique gems, with its grounded, colorful atmosphere and gastronomic delights attracting the artsy and party crowds. Owners Martin and Madonna English’s furniture-export business brought them to Morocco and thus began an experiment with the local cuisine. This restaurant is ablaze at night with sunkissed beachgoers sipping wine on cushions scattered upon plush rugs, or testing out hoola hoops with a beer in hand. Kasbah believes in catering to all the senses, so you won’t just find authentic Moroccan cuisine, but also sounds from a live band or relaxing tunes from a DJ as well as the occasional art installation. You might also see instead of table numbers, the names of Moroccan cities along with a bit of trivia, so you could well be dining at table Casablanca. www.kasbahboracay.com
INNOVATION
Bold and Beautiful
Bright colors are making a comeback. Assertive, intense, vivid, radiant colors are once again in vogue. L’Oreal’s Color Riche collection features a wide range of shades and hues that go beyond red to include pink, mauve, coral, and the ever-popular beige tones. Color Riche also has the texture of a lipcare product. Enriched with anti-oxidant Vitamin E and Omegas 3 and 6, it works to preserve the natural beauty of the lips. Available in all major department stores nationwide for Php 625.
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A Bathroom diva’s Best Friend
Kohler’s soon-to-launch, Moxie Showerhead + Wireless Speaker is the best way to listen to music in the shower. The Bluetoothenabled KOHLER Moxie brings music into the shower with an integrated speaker capsule that’s both removable and rechargeable. Better warm up your vocal chords as it can play up to seven hours of music! www.kohler.ph
eastern Secrets
Venture outside the busy streets of Cebu City and find sanctuary at the Mangodlong Paradise Beach Resort in Camotes Island, located east of Cebu Island. It’s best known for its whitesand beach, first-class amenities, well-kept rooms, good food, and friendly staff. You get an overwhelming experience of luxury here at an affordable price. This secluded resort is located in Heminsulan, a village in San Francisco, Camotes. Explore Lake Danao, Esperanza Beach, Timubo Cave, Bayview, Bukilat Cave, and Buho Rock. To get here, you can ride a ferry via Jomalia Shipping Lines from Danao City, Cebu, and the resort will take care of your transfers. www.mangodlongparadise.com
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The heArT of GooD CuISIne
Once you enter Corazon, you can’t help but look up and be stunned by the vaulted ceiling. It’s the focal point of this newly opened restaurant at the East Wing of Shangri-La Plaza and serves as the perfect backdrop of the cathedral-inspired interiors. And with such inspired design, you can expect an equally good Filipino-Spanish cuisine. Start with the Salamanca or baby squids in olive oil. The subtle flavor of the olive oil and roast garlic seeps into the tender squids. Other bestsellers include the very festive Paella Mariscos and the incredibly tender Madrid (ox tripe stew with chorizo and pine nuts). And do save space for dessert—try the Suman Latik with Batangas Tsokolate or the heavenly Quezo de Bola Cheesecake. www.facebook.com/www.corazon.ph
TOP APP
Google Goggles
Google Goggles packs the power of computer vision into a mobile phone that fits in your pocket. Search by taking a photo of whatever you see: a sign, a landmark, a piece of artwork. Oh and did we mention Goggles is integrated with Translate?
Style Spotting: Antigona by Givenchy
Antigona is a timeless Boston bag that was introduced in the Fall-Winter 2010 ready-to-wear collection. With a recognizable, structured shape, this new design combines the feminine aspects of a classic Boston bag with masculine features. Exclusively designed metal hooks and loops were developed alongside a leather shoulder strap for versatility. www.adora.ph
Inspired Designs
Coast Pacific brings you contemporary indoor and outdoor furniture to complement your ideal living or commercial space. Initially producing furniture with wicker and rattan, the Cebu-based company has expanded to other materials while adhering to its environmental responsibilities. Coast Pacific combines time-honored techniques with superior resources. This season, catch their newly launched collections that reflect their distinctive style and local artistry. www.coast-pacific.com
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Dining in Time
Casa Roces introduces its new dining concept, La Azotea, which aims to bring back the glory days of true fine dining during the Commonwealth Era with its delightful interior and stunning ambiance. With a stunning view overlooking the Malacañang Palace, taste history spiced with nostalgia over your four-course dinner. www.casaroces.com
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A Dose of sunshine
Dining at Sunshine Kitchen at the Fort Strip is like favoring a friend's breakfast nook over the usual watering holes that dot the area. Mini-rolls dipped into the Creamy Crab, Shrimp and Artichoke Dip make for pure comfort food, while Sunshine's Green Salad is a sophisticated combination of greens, champagne vinaigrette, and gorgonzola cheese. Main courses will have you choosing from the likes of Slow Roast Porchetta, succulent and fatty salted pork balanced by a mild rice pilaf, and Cabanatuan Longganisa (native sausage) Paella, a classic dish made richer thanks to its topping of sweetened local sausages and fried eggs. Try the artisanal Pizza Negra for a surprisingly delicious squid and three-cheese topping on a perfectly crispy crust. www.facebook.com/sunshinekitchen.resto — Annabelle Marquez; Photos by Quisha Baterna
Travel in style
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Eco Tip of the Month Try to support local restaurants that use organically grown food and use food that are produced less than 100 miles away. The farther the source of the products are, the more fuel they consume to transport. www.philippinebiocharassociation.com
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BORACAY CONTINUES TO REAP AWARDS It’s getting harder to keep track of Boracay’s piling awards! In popular online travel guide TripAdvisor.com’s Travelers’ Choice 2013, Boracay’s White Beach was voted by thousands of travelers as the best beach in Asia this year, for its “crystal clear, warm water that you can laze on for days on end.” Other Philippine beaches also made the top 25: the Secret Lagoon of El Nido, Palawan (9th) and Boracay’s Yapak Beach (10th).
FILIPINO FILMMAKERS BAG INTERNATIONAL AWARDS Two times the charm for two young Filipino filmmakers, who won for their short films at the Manhattan International Film Festival held in New York last Feb. 22–24. Tanglaw by Adrielle Esteban of the University of the Philippines and Man of Squares by Inshallah Montero of De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde were among the top five winners at the fest.
‘A’ FOR AVIATION Time for even more improvement! The International Civil Aviation Organization has finally lifted the Significant Safety Concerns it had previously imposed over aviation in the Philippines—a crucial step that will lead to more flights to and from the country. This will also allow local carriers to mount longhaul flights to exciting markets such as the United States and Europe!
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CHEAP BEER, GREAT LOCALS Readers of world-famous travel guide, Lonely Planet, have finally figured out the Philippines’ winning combo for luring travelers: almost everything is cheap, and the locals are fantastic. In its Traveller’s Choice 2013, more than 3,000 people voted the Philippines as one of the top 10 popular destinations to go to for meeting locals (6th) and value for money (8th).
GETTING COMPETITIVE REAPING THE BENEFITS OF DIVERSIFICATION After five years of diversifying its food and beverage business into other profitable ventures like power, infrastructure, and airlines, San Miguel Corporation, one of the Philippines’ biggest conglomerates, is reaping the benefits of its wise move. The group reported a Php38.68 billion (US$937.4 million) net income in 2012, a whopping 388% increase from the Php8 billion ($193.5 million) it earned in 2007.
The Philippines is certainly living up to its tourism slogan “It’s More Fun in the Philippines!” The country jumped 12 places in the “2013 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report” by the World Economic Forum compared with the year earlier. Ranking 82nd out of 140 countries, the global think tank named the Philippines “the most improved country in the region” and praised the government’s prioritization of the travel and tourism industry.
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haBeMus papaM! White smoke finally billowed from the world’s most famous chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signifying a new pope has been elected to replace Benedict XVI as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics. From the balcony emerged a pope of many firsts—Jorge Mario Bergoglio—the first Latin American, the first Jesuit, and the first to use the name Francis, a name associated with a 12th-century saint who lived a life of poverty.
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youTuBe reaches MilesTone With Gangnam Style and Harlem Shake taking the world by storm, YouTube’s newest milestone is hardly a surprise. The Googleowned video-sharing site has surpassed 1 billion monthly active users, which means that roughly 14.7 percent of the world’s population is watching something on YouTube each month.
rising up againsT FaceBook Google+ might be a ghost town overtaken by cricket sounds, but Google is making it harder for its users to ignore its social media platform in ambitious hopes of countering Facebook’s rise. The Internet giant has begun integrating third-party sites and apps with its social media, while popular websites such as The Guardian and USA Today have accepted Google’s social sign-in.
More phones Than ToileTs There are more mobile phones on Earth than clean toilets, according to reports unveiled at the World Water Day activities on March 22. The International Telecommunication Union has counted around 6 billion mobile phones in the world, while 1.2 billion of the planet’s 7 billion people lack clean water, and 2.4 billion aren’t connected to wastewater systems.
H o t s p o t s f o r F i t n e s s Tr a v e l an exotic excursion plus exercise
Kenya and greece Getting in shape is the in-thing for travel, and tours are coupling exotic vacations with a chance to slim down and get healthy. Wildfitness.com ups the health ante on vacations in Kenya or Greece with various courses in running, swimming, tai-chi, surfing, diving, and canoeing, while organic meals thin you down even more. Fitness centers are located along the picturesque Watamu Beach in Kenya and Milia Village in Greece.
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usa You’ve heard of backpacking, but how about “fatpacking”? The name says it all— it’s backpacking geared for weight loss. Fatpacking.com lets you embark in wilderness hiking vacations to burn fat, but it’s no easy sightseeing adventure; the extra challenge is lugging around all your food and equipment. This month’s calorie-killing hikes are in Gila National Forest, New Mexico, and Shenandoah National Park, Virginia.
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suffolK, england For a bootcamp sans the bellowing ex-Marine prodding you for another pushup, try Guardian. co.uk’s advice and head to Suffolk where you can dance your way to fitness. The New You bootcamp has a newly launched Zumba-based program with daily dance classes coupled with coaching and healthy cooking tutorials. It’s way more than just a cha-cha lesson—you’ll spend 10–12 hours every day dancing!
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amansala, mexico Go on excursions in the lush jungles of Tulum, Mexico, while getting a bombshell beach bod courtesy of BikiniBootcamp.com. The six-night program starts with beach or jungle power walks in the morning, followed by a combo of Pilates and power abdominal sessions capped with yoga and meditation. Relax with beachside massages and swimming in nearby jungles. The cherry on top? Getting to stay in eco-chic Amansala Resort.
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annecy, france Think it’s harder to run around eye-sore environs? AdventuresInTheAlps. com set up their own running camp for you to get on the right foot—a circuit around the invigorating surroundings of the French Alps. Choose your training holiday according to age and difficulty, then rest your beat feet in hot tubs and saunas from a range of luxury chalet accommodations.
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chinese Box-office Boom Hollywood moviemakers, ready your crosshairs! China has knocked off Japan as the world’s second-largest movie market. After allowing a number of foreign films to be screened, China’s box office revenues surged 36% to US$2.7 billion in 2012, according to the Motion Picture Association of America. Industry players say that China could grow even more if it eased restrictions further.
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PHILIPPINES May 1, 1903
The Philippines held its first Labor Day, which was organized by the country’s first labor federation, the Union Obrera Democratica de Filipinas. The annual holiday is a symbol of the Filipino workers’ solidarity with the government.
A BLOODY BEGINNING On May 26, 1897, Dracula, a Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, was first published. Before Twilight, True Blood, and the ongoing trend of vampires with chiseled bodies and picture-perfect jawlines, there was Dracula, where vampires were portrayed as fearsome and horrendous creatures. Stoker did not invent the vampire, but he defined its modern form, and the novel has since then inspired numerous film and television interpretations. May 15, 1928 Mickey Mouse, one of the world’s most popular and recognizable cartoon characters, first appeared in a cartoon entitled Plane Crazy. His creator Walt
Disney got the inspiration for Mickey from an old pet mouse he had on his farm. May 9, 2012 U.S. president Barack Obama openly announces his support for gay marriage in an interview with ABC News, leading Newsweek to name him the “First Gay President.” May 4, 1959 The First Annual Grammy Awards was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Dubbed as “music’s biggest night,” the Grammys honor outstanding achievements in the music industry.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS May 30, 1892
Fernando Amorsolo, one of the most acclaimed visual artists in Philippine history and the country’s first National Artist in painting. An expert on rural landscapes, he is known for his mastery in the use of light.
May 14, 1944
American film producer, screenwriter, and director George Lucas, mastermind of cinema’s most popular space opera, Star Wars. Lucas, according to Forbes, has an estimated net worth of over US$3.9 billion.
May 6, 1856
Austrian neurologist and founding father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud. The
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term “Freudian slip,” which is used to refer to any action or slip of the tongue that may reveal an unconscious thought, was coined after him.
May 1, 1954
Former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos tied the knot with Imelda Romualdez at the Pro Cathedral of San Miguel in Manila. Heavily publicized by the media as the “Wedding of the Year,” it was attended by more than 3,000 of Manila’s officials and social elite.
May 10, 2011
The Philippines observes its first automated national elections, with President Benigno Aquino III winning the highest percentage of votes since 1986.
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STAR STATUS: Rimowa’s classy, lightweight design has made it a favorite among Hollywood celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Gisele Bundchen, and Bradley Cooper.
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Did You Know? The first wheeled luggage was sold in October 1970 in major retail stores in America, including Macy’s. At first, creator Bernard Sadow had trouble introducing this innovation to the market. But it soon proved to be one of the greatest contraptions devised by mankind.
feature. With a design that combines minimum weight with maximum stability, the success of Rimowa grew steadily. To perfectly complement the tropical climate of the Philippines, Rimowa offers their Topas collection, which has already been around for six decades. It can withstand high humidity and major temperature fluctuations, and comes in 11 sizes. The telescopic handle system offers stage-less adjustment for individual configuration, while the height-adjustable flex-divider system on the inside keeps the suitcase clearly organized. This collection includes the Topas Titanium, which comes in an elegant shade of brown with ten designs, and the Topas Stealth, with its aesthetic styling and edgy black finish. Rimowa products are definitely your perfect travel companions, sure to last for generations. n Rimowa has branches in Greenbelt 5, Powerplant Mall, and Shangri-La Plaza Mall. www.rimowa.de
FOOD TRIP | MANILA
FEAST FOR THE EYES: The cozy space at Van Gogh Is Bipolar features the personal works and collections of photographer and artist Jetro Rafael. Photos by Jimmy A. Domingo
FLAVORS FROM THE ‘HOOD Follow MARI M. SANTIAGO’s foray into comfort food heaven to taste the treats on Maginhawa Street, Quezon City.
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n the 1960s Teachers Village was a quiet, sleepy, middleclass residential area, then part of a government housing project for teachers. But as the years passed, makeshift food stands and stores began sprouting, thanks to residents bitten by the entrepreneurial bug. These paved the way for the conversion of family homes into trendy restaurants. Soon, food franchises served everything from shawarma (sliced grilled beef, chicken, lamb, mutton, or veal wrapped in pita bread), to pearl and bubble tea drinks, to roast chicken, pasta, and pizza. Maginhawa (Filipino for “comfortable”) Street in Teachers Village is located close to Quezon City’s sprawling University of the Philippines. And it’s all about good, old-fashioned comfort food—the kind that makes you feel like you’re eating mommy’s home-cooked treats.
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WHERE TO MUNCH IN MAGINHAWA Pakibalot panciteria Pakibalot is actually a request meaning “please wrap it up.” At this noodle house, dishes come with crisp vegetables and lechon kawali (deep-fried pork belly). No need to go to Chinatown for your noodle fix. Mona’s bakery Time for some freshly baked pandesal (a classic Filipino bread usually eaten in the morning). Have it on its own, or with your saucy noodles.
NO FRILLS: Grab some Filipino grilled grub favorites from the Grill Queen.
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SAVORY TREATS: Pino Resto Bar also offers different options for budding chefs and vegetarians.
Pino Resto Bar Order the Kare-Kareng Bagnet, a delightful pairing of crushed peanut stew with Vigan bagnet (twice deepfried crunchy pork belly from the northern Philippine province of Ilocos Sur). Don’t bother counting the calories. The Choco Tablea Cheesecake will send you straight to seventh heaven. The Burger Project Expect long queues. Create your own burger with a choice of the very tender wagyu beef, premium cheeses, and a variety of buns, garnishes, and sauces. QUIRKY STOPS On top of the down-home eating experience, the quirky has also become synonymous with Maginhawa. Van Gogh Is Bipolar puts a spin on comfort food with a menu that reads like a “who’s who” of people who are known to have bipolar disorder: rock musician Axl Rose’s Egg Shot, actor Mel Gibson’s Darkest Sins, and even President Miriam’s Meal (inspired by a popular local lady senator known for her feisty personality).
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Foodie Central Want to scour Manila’s other foodie spots? Then head to the east and south of Manila! Kapitolyo, Pasig City You’d never have guessed to find such a selection of food available in this neighborhood — from Mad Marks’ ‘THE’ Man Sandwich to Charlie’s Grind Grill’s Panko Crusted Deep Fried Mushroom with Black Angus Burger Patty. BF Homes, Parañaque City Enter the gated community of BF Homes to find the perfect place for restaurant surfing. With Laiya Grill’s famous sisig to the soughtafter Mango Bravos of Conti’s, you’ll food item to look forward
MOOD FOOD: VGB only uses ingredients that maintain the body’s hormonal balance.
Black Soup Café + Artspace offers tasty creative fusion fare such as Laing Pasta (pasta topped with a local dish made from taro leaves stewed in coconut milk) and Lamb Inasal with Dalandan Sauce (grilled lamb with local citrus sauce). Try the umami-filled gyozas (Japanese-style pork-filled dimsum) and katsudon (pan-fried pork cutlets) at Crazy Katsu, and the sizzling sisig (chopped crispy pig’s ears) at Ate Fe’s. HOLE-IN-THE-WALL EATERIES An old favorite is Rodic’s, famous for its flaked tapsilog (strips of cured beef with fried rice and fried egg). Generations of students will also remember Nanette’s Snack House’s famous pork and innard barbecues Indeed, Maginhawa is a source of comfort food at affordable prices. With its homey, unpretentious setting, it keeps residents, students, and visitors coming back for more. And to those who have known it for a while, Maginhawa feels—and tastes—just like home. n
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TAKE A BREATHER: The new Holiday Inn & Suites’ poolside and lounges will make you forget you’re right at the heart of Metro Manila’s busy business district.
HAVIN’ A HOLIDAY KARA SANTIAGO checks out the newest addition to Makati’s booming hotel industry.
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breathing space at the heart of Manila’s bustling central business district—that’s where you will find IHG’s newest property, the Holiday Inn & Suites Makati. Standing at the intersection of work and play, it rises above the rest. Barely a month old, this 348-room spectacle is the long-awaited go-to place of frequent travelers—both businessmen and families alike—since it offers a lifestyle catering to comfort and convenience. Here, everything is within arm’s reach: shopping venues such as the Ayala Center (Glorietta and Greenbelt), SM Makati, and The Landmark, and business establishments like the Makati Stock Exchange. Expect an experience nothing short of the IHG’s quality. With amenities such as rooms that start at 32 square meters, comfortable work spaces with multimedia panels, high-speed wireless Internet
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access, and a fitness center with an outdoor swimming pool, the Holiday Inn has got you covered. Priority club members are treated royally, by earning points with each stay while enjoying all the perks. For a friendly dining atmosphere and delicious menu, visit the Citron Lobby Bar. Those of us with little tots tagging along will appreciate the childfriendly menu of Flavors Restaurant. And those with a thirst for more should grab a drink or two at the Oz Bar, with its skyline view of the city from the hotel’s roof deck. Hotels are usually transactional in nature. After a business trip, one usually just packs up and leaves. The Holiday Inn & Suites Makati, however, creates a warm atmosphere that makes you feel at home despite a busy schedule. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, it’s the perfect place to stay. n
In the ‘hood Staying on a weekend? Drop by the Salcedo Village Saturday Market and the Legazpi Sunday Market in the mornings for some gourmet grub and cool art finds.
EXPERIENCE | MACAU
HEART-STOPPING: In the midst of all the glam and glitz of casinos and shopping complexes, Macau has several treats for thrill-seekers (ABOVE), as well as for those who simply want to have a more relaxing day outdoors (BELOW).
ADVENTURE MACAU If you want to take a break from the poker table or enjoy your casino winnings, BIJU SUKUMARAN has some fun ideas for you.
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acau is synonymous with luxury. The city pampers visitors with Michelin-starred restaurants and high-end hotels and spas. But away from the baccarat tables, this former Portuguese colony also offers another surprise: adventure. THE OUTDOORS The hilly terrain of Coloane and Taipa offer ample opportunities for hiking and cycling. Unpaved hiking is available to the eastern side of Taipa, closer to the airport, while paved trails are located on the western side. But Coloane’s forested hiking trails are the real goto hiking spot, and some are perfect for mountain biking. Alto de Colaone, Macau’s highest point at 171 meters, is located in this area amid a stretch of nature trails and close to tourist attractions like the A-Ma Cultural Village and the Statue of A-Ma. Macau, surprisingly, has two beaches. Hac Sa, overlooked by a Westin resort, is a stretch of beach with black sand, while Cheoc Van, also known as Bamboo Bay, is smaller but with gold-colored sand. The wooded area next to Cheoc Van is a favorite of campers who want to get away from the city, while Bamboo Bay attracts swimmers and even the occasional surfers.
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THRILLING VIEWS If the baccarat tables aren’t exciting enough for you, try Hashing. Originally started in Malaysia, the Hash House Harriers are an international club focusing on social camaraderie and running. This self-proclaimed “Drinking club with a running problem” starts with a “hare”—an individual who marks out a trail in advance of other members. The clubs are quite relaxed, and members run or walk to chase down the hare, ending with
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SPEED OF SOUND: Cars, as well as motorcycles, heat up the asphalt at the Macau Grand Prix held in November. One of the highlights of this world-famous race weekend is the Macau Formula Three Grand Prix, a challenging circuit race that gathers together the world’s Formula 3 champions.
a post-run bout of eating and merrymaking. Macau has two such clubs, the Taipa Macau Hash House Harriers and the Macau Men’s Hash, both with activities throughout the year. But thrill-seekers need look no further than the AJ Hackett Macau Tower, which at 233 meters is considered one of the world’s highest bungee jumps. If that’s not enough to get your blood pumping, the tower also offers other adrenaline-filled activities. The Skywalk X is a walk around the tower’s outer rim (and will have you exposed to the elements), while the Tower Climb is a 100-meter vertical ascent to the very top of the 338-meter building, offering spectacular views of surrounding Macau. Lastly, the Skyjump is a controlled leap from 233 meters, a one-way vertical drop that gives the eerie illusion of super heroic flying (and superhero costumes are actually on offer at an additional price). THE RACES Macau’s Canidrome is the go-to place for visitors to place bets and grab a drink as greyhounds hurtle to the finish line. It’s Asia’s only greyhound racing stadium, and joins a slew of other racing events in the city, including the Macau horse races, organized by the Macau Jockey Club. Dragon boat racing is a popular event held throughout
WATER SERPENTS: The 2013 Macau International Dragon Boat Races, held in June at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Center, is a three-day event offering 80 races of 11 groups.
southern China, and Macau is no exception. Held at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Center every November, the Macau International Dragon Boat Races pit teams from around the world as they race the traditional narrow wooden boats in a three-day event. The Macau Grand Prix, the only street circuit-racing event where both cars and motorcycles are raced, is another such option. Race week in Macau occurs every November, and the highlight of the event is the Macau Formula Three Grand Prix, considered one of the most difficult circuits in the world. The Grand Prix Museum celebrates the history of the annual event, showcasing more than 20 cars and motorcycles driven by famous drivers, racing simulators, and memorabilia from the races. n
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CRUISING
LET’S HEAR IT FROM THE BOYS: Sea Princess with the Virginia Boys performing at the Crystal Symphony cruise
CRYSTAL CRUISES: ALL ABOARD THE POSH ADVENTURE! The best way to maximize your summer holiday is with a lavish cruise, says TESSA PRIETO-VALDES.
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ummer is all about soaking up the sun and enjoying lazy days sipping piña coladas under coconut trees. But how about maximizing your summer holiday with a luxury cruise? Crystal Cruises (www.crystalcruises.com) offers new Six-Star Sailing Adventures from Australia and several ports of call in Asia, filled with onboard activities and cultural shore excursions. Newly renovated, the US$65 million spent has created a floating marvel, with updated staterooms, public spaces, and many dedicated areas for children. Crystal Cruises has been voted “world’s best” by readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler—more than any other cruise line, hotel, or resort. Cruising mate Anton San Diego and I recently enjoyed the Crystal Symphony when she sailed from Singapore to Bangkok. It was a higher plane of luxury. Large enough to offer a host of dining and entertainment options, yet small enough to offer individualized service and the feeling of a boutique hotel.
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PRIVATE PAMPERING Our private butler, Teodor Patrascu, was already waiting by our stateroom, Penthouse No. 1027, to formally welcome us and explain the amenities of our 36-square-meter cabin. The sleek stateroom is made of rich wood and marble, custom fabrics, and trendy furnishing. There are ample amenities like lighting and outlets perfect for well-traveled guests. Ready to start my own oceanic fashion show, I unpacked all my feathered hats, shiny gowns, and numerous accessories, completely covering up the queen-size bed with its Egyptian linens, the desk, sofa, and sitting area as well. Somehow the bathroom mirrors never fogged up, thanks to some excellent ventilation design. Even the walk-in closet was adequately lit and had a safe for valuables. To help navigate through all the activities on board, each guest is given a copy of “Reflections,” the daily listings of events as well
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A SWIRL OF ACTIVITIES: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Crystal Symphony guests get treated to the SRO: Standing Room Only musical production at the Galaxy Lounge; the Sea Princess poses for posterity with cruise mate Anton San Diego and personal butler Teodor Patrascu; the Crystal Symphony’s extensive collection of books and DVDs; the endless blue sea en route to Bangkok.
as a printout of news from our home country. Cruise Director Paul McFarland hosts The Morning Show on TV every morning, to feature the ship’s activities and land tours to help plan one’s day. With flowing bottles of champagne and room service snacks, we were totally pampered—without even leaving our cabin! As part of the ship’s safety measures, all guests are required to participate in the all-important safety drill. With our life vests on, we headed to our assigned lifeboat and noted our crew guide. Shortly after, we were ready to start our cruise adventure.
THE PERFECT PLAYGROUND Like kids in a park, we tried all the activities, from paddle tennis to golf lessons to art classes to working out in the gym to swimming to Latin dancing, to the daily Catholic mass celebrated by Fr. Ralph Kleiter—on the first day alone! And there is always an abundance of food at sea! Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is Crystal’s exclusive partner in her complimentary Silk Road and The Sushi Bar specialty restaurants. Chef Matsuhisa’s Peruvian- and European-inspired menus are incredibly delicious. The other specialty restaurant is Prego for classic Italian fare. In the Crystal Dining Room, the delicious recipes are honed to the nearby port of call. After-dinner activities are plenty on board. At the Avenue Saloon, Anton and I met the very entertaining pianist and singer
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Mark Farris. The piano bar has that 19th-century, gentlemen’s club feel with rich, mahogany wood, buttery leather, and plush velvet interiors. At the Luxe Club, Anton regaled us all with his singing prowess, while my traveling cousin, Sunshine de Leon, showed the other guests that all Pinoys could belt out a tune. Anton had a lucky streak that evening, winning at Black Jack in the ship’s casino. SHOPPING AND BROADWAY My cruising aunt, Maribeth de Leon, and I attended two Chinese art lessons. Of course, these were mercifully short and still gave me time to wander around the ship and do some shopping. Amex Travel GM Lara Santos and I joined the informative Taylormade golf clinic with PGA instructor Roberto Borgatti. The golf tips were so helpful that I even bought his DVD along with numerous other items in the ship’s boutique. We ended the day enjoying Crystal Cruises’ spectacular production show. At the newly expanded Galaxy Lounge, we saw “Standing Room Only,” featuring the Crystal Ensemble of Singers and Dancers doing excerpts from Broadway musicals. Summer is still on its tail end so enjoy as much as you can, whether at sea or on land. n
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DeSigner gear, ahoy! Yes, designer garb have been spotted at the beach! Cynthia Rowley collaborated with surf apparel giant Roxy to create swimsuits and rashguards. Prada has canvas bags that are perfect for toting around your beach essentials. Even flip-flops are elevated. They may still be made out of the humble rubber, but they brandish the name Yves Saint Laurent. SuperSize! The sunhat and sunglasses combo is a staple when going to the beach. To make the look more modern, adopt a “go big or go home” attitude. Oversized shades not only provide ample protection for your peepers, but they also look retro cool. Choose hats made out of a natural material such as raffia. The brim may either be floppy or structured, as long as it is big enough to provide some shade.
Summer Stand-OutS The classics of beachwear get an upgrade with these surprising twists, writes giancarLa eSpinoSa aritao. SurpriSe! SurpriSe! There is more than meets the eye when it comes to swimwear. A unique trend these days is water-activated prints. Vilebrequin, a luxury swimwear brand established in 1971 in St. Tropez, offers “Moorea”, swim trunks that have a jellyfish design that appear when the suit gets wet. Similarly, Bonobos has Magic Print board shorts that shun its solid-colored look for prints when taken for a dip.
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Wear ShoeS to the beach. Open your mind when it comes to footwear. Rubber flip-flops may be trusty, but they are a tad too predictable. Try a slip-on shoe like the Nike Gato Beach shoe. Made out of soft foam, it is perfect for kicking around a ball in the sand. Or go for beach shoes that look anything but beach shoes. The quick-drying Onia Montrose shoe has the look of casual sneakers, but is completely water-worthy.
TROPICAL DELIGHTS | GUAM
ACTION CENTRAL: Tumon Bay is the main tourism strip in Guam. The best resorts, restaurants, and views are all found here. Photo by Angela Garcia
GUAM OFF THE RADAR FLASH PARKER gives the skinny on this Pacific island’s best-kept secrets.
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ou’re going to Guam, and you’re on the lookout for an essential experience. While the beaches are nice, and your resort is likely very chic and modern, you’re the kind of traveler who likes to get off the tourist trail to choose your own adventure. Follow our advice for a quirky, unique, and off-the-radar good time in a destination that does a good job of keeping its secrets close to the vest. DON’T PINCH YOURSELf What is blue, weighs up to nine pounds, and likes to snack on coconut meat? The answer is the coconut crab (Birgus latro), also known as the palm thief, considered the largest land-living arthropod on planet earth. While the coconut crab’s meat has long been considered a delicacy and an aphrodisiac by Southeast Asians and Pacific Islanders, Guam has instituted strict regulations on coconut crab
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Bite by Bite Guam’s culinary traditions have been formed through time by waves of Spanish, Portuguese, American, European, Filipino, and Malaysian visitors. Some dishes, like chicken kelaguen, have become world-renowned. Try morcizas (chicken neck stuffed with peppers, garlic, and onion); octopus stewed in coconut milk, and eskabeche (fried fish in a sauce of mixed soy sauce, vinegar, and veggies). You’re unlikely to come across fruit bat soup, a long-gone island delicacy, but we doubt you’d be brave enough to try it anyway if given the chance.
harvesting after the species was nearly wiped out. We encourage you to get up close and personal with these curious creatures by adopting one (if only for a few hours) at the quirky Chamorro Village Night Market. These massive crabs are also becoming popular pets among islanders. Test your mettle and your nerve by petting and posing for pictures with the crabs every Wednesday and Friday night. The crabs don’t bite, but they pack a powerful pinch. AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH Mount Lamlam is the tallest mountain on earth, if measured from its base at the bottom of the Marianas Trench. Your friends don’t need to know that only 406 meters of the mountain stick out of the water; they’ll be too impressed with your climbing skills to care. An easy trek to the peak begins at the Cetti Bay Overlook trailhead and takes roughly 35 minutes to complete. After your climb, visit the historically interesting Spanish Bridge and the stunning War in the Pacific National Historic Park (both in the nearby village of Agat). Asan Beach is home to numerous World War II relics, including wrecked
faCe your fishy fears
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First-time visitors to Guam are sometimes hesitant to strap on a snorkel or wetsuit and explore the sea. Guam’s state-of-the-art Underwater Observatory and Fish Eye Visitor Center located north of Piti Village is a unique way to get close with the sea monsters that make you nervous. Guam’s reef system is one of the world’s most stunning and diverse, featuring nearly a thousand unique species, many of which come to breed in an ecological zone known for extreme biodiversity. A percentage of the admission fee (US$10 for adults and $5 for children) is used to promote sustainability programs and reef reconstruction initiatives. Braver souls dive the Piti Bomb Holes in Piti Bay, a series of collapsed underwater caverns considered one of Micronesia’s premiere diving hotspots.
tUMON BAY PItI VIllAGE
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islanD aCtiVities: (FROM TOP) Pleasure Island Strip in Tumon; game fishing off the coast of Guam
cave system, many explored previously, while others remain uncharted. Celebrate the Creation of humanity Umatac is the sort of sleepy fishing village all island tourist destinations aspire to be. It is celebrated in Chamorro culture as the place where the first people to walk the earth were created. Beautiful Fouha Rock rises 46 meters above the sea, and is noted as the resting place of the goddess Fu’una. Fu’una and her brother Puntan are said to have created the world; they are celebrated by the Chamorro people annually. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan landed at Umatac Bay in 1521, and his exploits are now memorialized by a monument in the center of town, and a festival held every spring. The haunting ruins of the San Dionisio Church, built in 1681 and destroyed by a series of fires and earthquakes (the last in 1902), can be found near the Magellan monument.
Restaurants meskla Chamoru fusion bistro 130 E Marine Corps Drive, Ste 103 Agana Heights, Guam 96910; +1 671 4792652 Chamorro island bar b.Q. Stall #31, Chamorro Village, Hagatna, Guam 96910; +1 671 477-4227 the lemai Café and restaurant 673 Purple Heart Highway, Rt. 8 Maite, Guam 96910 (next to Cars Plus, within Nana’s Garden and Plant Nursery); +1 671 475-6262
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to ride a water buffalo, here’s your chance. It may seem like a silly idea, but climbing atop a massive carabao, Guam’s domesticated water buffalo, is good fun. The carabao is considered the unofficial symbol of Guam and is revered by the Chamorro people. Carabao races were a popular part of Chamorro culture during the mid-20th century, but we suggest you master riding before you try to race off into the sunset. Outfitters in Fort Nuestra de Soledad and Chamorro Village offer carabao programs that the kids will love; learning about the history of these animals is an important part of their continued survival. Come stomp the boonie If a local invites you out on an afternoon of boonie stomping, you should certainly say yes. Boonie stomping is a local term for hiking. Guided boonie stomping treks can be arranged through most island hotels, but some of the best trails can be done on self-guided adventures. One of Guam’s most rewarding boonie stomps is through the Guam National Wildlife Refuge en route to Ritidian Point. Spot bats flying through the jungle canopy (or run from them as fast as you can), marvel as turtles lay their eggs on the sand, and explore caves. n
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SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL FEATURE.
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THE GOOD LIFE: A visit to (TOP) The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong and (RIGHT) Trisara will reward you with unique touches like a lava shell body treatment and a swimming pool all to yourself.
EXOTIC SUMMER JAUNTS Learn why CYNTHIA ROSENFELD keeps coming back to these popular Asian destinations. BALI, FOR BASKING When in Ubud, we rise before the sun for a refreshing walk among the rice paddies or roll out of bed together and into the oneof-a-kind, hand-beaten copper tub inside Afrika House at Bambu Indah. Overlooking the Ayung River Valley and out to Mount Batu Kau, and constructed entirely of recycled wood, this expansive open-air bathroom is attached to one of the hotel’s repurposed 19th-century Javanese prince’s houses. www.bambuindah.com ROMANCE AND RITUALS IN BANGKOK Our favorite time to visit Bangkok is on the full moon of the 12th lunar month for Loi Kratong when thousands of ornately decorated traditional banana-leaf floats are set adrift in the Chao Praya River. After the solemn ritual, settle down for gourmet cuisine on the riverside deck at The Siam Hotel. www.thesiamhotel.com
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PHUKET’S PRIVATE SHORES Thanks to a profusion of jungle foliage, no swimsuits or cover-ups are required when we check in at Trisara on Phuket’s northwestern shore where all 39 villas open onto 10-meter plunge pools that appear to drip into the Andaman Sea. SWEET TREATS: The villa’s daily replenishment of chocolate truffles and luscious Thai mangoes. www.trisara.com
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EASTERN INDULGENCE: (TOP MOST)Treat yourself to the cuisine at The Siam’s Chon restaurant (Thai for “spoon”), (TOP) a dip in a hand-hammered copper tub in Ubud, or (RIGHT) cocktails at sunset on a Chinese junk.
HONG KONG’S HIGHS Hop aboard the Aqua Luna (www.aqua.com.hk) from Public Pier 1 at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, one of the last traditional Chinese sailboats, known as junks, to be handcrafted according to the original designs and in traditional materials by local craftsmen. Or ascend the world’s highest hotel, The Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong, for an evening massage at the 116th-floor Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/ HongKong. n 56 I Mabuhay Magazine I May 2013
DISCOVERIES | KUALA LUMPUR Photo by Azul Adnan
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FROM BIRDS TO CAVES: The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park’s (LEFT) highlight is the Feathered Friends Photo Booth where you can feed the birds and even have your picture taken with one of them; The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old, and were once used as shelters by indigenous groups.
KUALA LUMPUR’S 10 BEST ATTRACTIONS
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Why visit Malaysia’s capital at all? COLIN ROOHAN gives top fun reasons that will make you pack your bags and go.
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uala Lumpur, Malaysia’s largest city, has gone a long way from being a tin-mining outpost in the 1850s to a bustling city of roughly 1.6 million people. For the first-time visitor, an average stroll would involve a sampling of Indian, Chinese, and Malay street food; a visit to upscale shopping malls; or sharing of stories over cocktails while admiring the city’s skyline. Whether you’re on a business trip, having a holiday with your family, or a backpacker, here are the city’s notable highlights. A NEW VIEW OF THE TWIN TOWERS The city’s most iconic skyscrapers have become
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KUALA LUMPUR FACTS Malaysia’s economic and commercial center has an estimated GDP of US$25 billion and an annual growth rate of 6 percent. It is one of the centers of global Islamic finance.
a pilgrimage site of sorts for first-time visitors to Malaysia. Judging from photos splashed online, they’re probably the most photographed as well. But an even better way to the famed towers is from a Deluxe Twin Towers Room in Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur. From US$136 up, you get to wake up to sunrise pouring over the towers or fall asleep staring at the illuminated skyscrapers. MASJID NEGARA Established in 1965, the national mosque of Malaysia in KL is a beautiful display of Islamic design. It’s also a modern mosque that can accommodate 15,000 worshippers. The atmosphere is particularly soothing
EVERYDAY SCENES: (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) A typical pasar malam presents a feast of local flavors for the hungry traveler; a refreshing glass of three-layer tea beats the humid weather in the city; Pavilion KL houses highend brands and upscale dining options for the picky travelers; Masjid Negara, or the national mosque, has been a symbol of Malaysia’s independence from Britain. Photos by Azul Adnan
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KUALA LUMPUR BIRD PARK This 20.9-acre nature park offers great relief from KL’s year-long heat. A huge portion of this four-zone park is shaded, and it’s home to some 3,000 birds belonging to 200 species. CHOW KIT MARKET This market has a traditional feel and gives visitors a sense of everyday life in Malaysia. In addition to fresh produce, it offers new and used clothing. You can also get affordable batik (dyed fabric), so stock up.
FRESH AND HOT: Head to a pasar malam frequented by locals or those that have a high turnover for really fresh and clean food. Photo by Azul Adnan
at sundown when the muezzin recites his call to prayer over the area’s loudspeakers. The closest train station is Kuala Lumpur station on the KTM Komuter line. Several monorail stops are also within walking distance. JALAN ALOR’S STREET EATS Jalan Alor (Alor Street) is a lovely little lane that is transformed into a foodie’s paradise at night filled with cheap eats and hungry crowds. After exiting the Bukit Bintang Station (on the green monorail line), simply pop your head into a shop to ask directions for Jalan Alor. BATU CAVES Thirteen kilometers outside the city are the Batu Caves, one of the most famous Hindu shrines outside India. Past the enormous statue of the Hindu god of war and victory, Murugan, visitors need to climb up 272 steps to access a limestone cave housing smaller temples and carvings. Take the KL Sentral Station via the KTM Komuter train and get off the Batu Caves station on the red line. SURIA KLCC Housed within the larger Kuala Lumpur City Center, Suria KLCC is a six-level shopping mall that has lots of shops, two food courts, cafes, a movie theater, an art gallery, and a science discovery center. There is also the famous KLCC Mosque (Masjid As Syakirin) nearby, which can accommodate 12,000 people. The mall can be reached via the Rapid KL rail system by exiting at the KLCC station on the pink line.
FLY TO MORE DESTINATIONS! Now, you can have the convenience of PAL’s interconnectivity when you fly between Manila and Kuala Lumpur. Destinations interconnected with Kuala Lumpur are Honolulu, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Toronto.
STREET ART Art lovers will enjoy the Sungai Klang Art Gallery, which has numerous displays of graffiti. If you’re a photographer looking for really bright artwork, this is the place for you. It’s also conveniently located near the Pasar Seni Station on the Rapid KL pink line. PAVILION KL Also located near the Bukit Bintang Station, shops at Pavilion KL offer branded items, from Adidas to Hermès, but prices seem to be slightly higher here when compared to Suria KLCC. If you feel like having an international fine-dining experience, though, this will be a rewarding destination. THREE-LAYER TEA The only way to keep up with the fast-paced Malaysian life is to sip on a three-layer tea or “The C Special.” Living up to its name, this iced drink is made up of palm sugar, evaporated milk, and tea, and is sure to revive you after hours of sightseeing! n
A GLIMPSE OF KL’S PAST Built in 1897, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building famous for its Moorish-style architecture, is a popular landmark in Kuala Lumpur. Located at the east of Merdeka Square and the Royal Selangor Club, it currently houses the Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture of Malaysia. Photo by Lerdsuwa
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Feng Shui RitualS FoR SaFe tRavel MARITES ALLEN shares some simple rituals before you head out to your dream travel destination. When setting out on a journey, it’s important to protect ourselves from the effects of bad feng shui. Though it’s not always possible to travel on auspicious dates and different obstructions and inconveniences can manifest themselves in the form of robbery, lost luggage, missed connection, or poor business judgments, there are simple ways to counter these. First, determine the direction to which you will travel, then perform the following rituals just before leaving the house to start your journey.
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Southeast
Ring a bell six or seven times in the southeast direction. You can also strike a singing bowl with a wooden mallet seven times.
South
Drink no more than one cup of water or wash your hands and feet before you travel.
Southwest
With a bamboo stick a tied with red thread, swipe the air three times to protect you from serious injuries.
East
Ring a bell six or seven times in the east direction. You may also hang a wind chime in a spot facing the east, but remember to take it down when you get back from the trip.
West
Light a red candle or burn some incense and point it in the west direction.
Northeast
Swipe the air three times with a bamboo stick tied with a red thread.
North
Scoop up a mound of soil and throw it in the north direction.
Northwest
Light a red candle or burn some incense and point it in the northwest direction.
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If you are on business trip, carry a conch shell to give you excellent travel and business luck.
Keep or carry a symbol of longevity with you for personal safety and for protection against harmful energies.
Before you travel, hold a curved knife in front of you and swipe it from left to right three times. It will help avert bad luck from different directions.
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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CHILL ZONE: Misibis Bay lives up to its promise of luxury adventure by offering varying activities for all travelers, from an exciting helicopter ride for a view of the cone-shaped Mayon Volcano to a laidback stroll on the resort’s plush property.
A GLIMPSE OF NATURE’S GRANDEUR You can hike, ride an ATV, or zipline to see Mayon Volcano, but they sure can’t beat seeing the famed volcano aboard a helicopter!
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he majestic Mayon Volcano, towering at over 8,000 feet above sea level, is probably the first thing that will come to mind when you think of the Bicol Region. It is visible from nearly all cities and towns in Albay, and in nearby provinces too. But we are almost sure that the best view is from the air—in a chopper! When in Legazpi, a scenic helicopter ride over and around the crater of the world-famous volcano is a must. Before you even get near Mayon, your eyes will feast on a rewarding view of Albay’s landscape: rolling hills, coconut trees, lava vein, lava formations—the list goes on!
The view up there is even more spectacular; a sight to behold especially on a clear, cloudless day. Seeing Mayon Volcano’s perfectly shaped cone up close is truly an amazing experience, and might just be the most unforgettable one-hour flight of your life. Just a piece of advice: better schedule your aerial tour early in the morning when you can get a full view of Mayon Volcano and when it’s not too hot, then request for a private breakfast setup on a helipad on top of lava rocks, with no less than the volcano as your backdrop. n
BICOL HIGH The aerial tour of Mayon Volcano is offered all-year round by Misibis Bay. www. misibisbay.com
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STRESS-FREE LIVING: Leave all your city stress behind by fully soaking up Subic Bay’s sun, sand, and sea. Afterwards, get some good, ol’ pampering at the Lighthouse Marina Resort’s posh suite (BELOW).
Romantic Rendezvous in subic bay Summer is sizzling, and so is the romance factor at the Lighthouse Marina Resort, says NYX MARTINEZ
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ntering the Subic Bay Freeport Zone is like stepping into a part of the Philippines you didn’t know existed. No trikes? No jeepneys? No traffic? Is this even possible? Here, amazingly, it is. With the absence of those noisy vehicles, you’ll find that a quiet calmness encompasses the port—and with it, a sense of unhurried relaxation. Most of the visitors are here for short stopovers, city folk looking for a quick escape. From Manila, it’s quite convenient. Taking the SCTEX will see you swiftly here in less than three hours. Besides its Duty Free stores and branded outlets, Subic has no shortage of restaurants, coffee shops, spas, and comforts. And there’s the recently opened Harbor Point Ayala mall with its movie theaters, play areas for the kids, summer workshops, and barkada hangouts—merely walking distance from the beach. If you’re coming as a couple and wanting to reignite the luster of romance, try booking a night at the Lighthouse Marina Resort. You can’t miss it, for its illuminated 20-meter light-tower is visible from any point on the waterfront. Follow the way that leads to this threefloor, 34-room boutique hotel, and you’ll soon come upon a relaxing outdoor pool and restaurant, extending to the bay sands. Its threetier bar overlooks the beach, so the best drinks with views are here. Checking in to this resort, why not go for the Romantic Rendezvous Package? It comes complete with overnight stay at an Aqua Veranda Suite, delicious beachfront feast for dinner, a
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two-hour sunset cruise on a private yacht, and Splendour-massage package for two. The intimate sailing experience will be a highlight. As you watch the summer sun setting into vibrant hues, a glass of chilled wine in hand (or perhaps some soft tunes on board enhancing the mood), you’ll soon be cuddling up in comfort. A candlelit Jacuzzi awaits in your plush suite, and did we mention the 24/7 private butler? No doubt, this is one luxurious port of call you’ll be coming back to. n www.lighthousesubic.com
PRIME ADVENTURE
A MOVEABLE FEAST: The Philippine Hobie Challenge changes routes each year, rewarding participants with spectacular views of beaches and bays. Photos by Joey Zaballero
ISLAND TO ISLAND SAILING 7,107 islands. Where do you begin? JOEY ZABALLERO tells us that sailing is probably the best way to explore the vast Philippine archipelago.
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t’s 2 a.m. and thousands of stars—more than I had ever seen in my life—twinkled brightly on a pristine beach called Maniwaya. Oddly enough, no tour outfitter could tell exactly where it is in the southern Luzon province of Marinduque. The evening before, this was the sight of an amazing buffet dinner of beef, pasta, and other treats you wouldn’t normally expect to find on a deserted beach. The feast was followed by an open bar where the favored drink was rum cola; beer and wine also flowed freely. No, the moveable feast of Maniwaya wasn’t a mere holiday picnic. That was a “reward” for the participants of the grueling Philippine Hobie Challenge that occurs between February and March. Sometimes, at the end of a long day of sailing, one stumbles upon a paradisial beach where everyone pitch tents and gather around a roaring fire and have a barbecue party. Or, at other times, the fleet will call it a day in a five-star island resort, such as Bellaroca in Marinduque. Hobies, invented by Hobart Alter, have been around since the 1960s in various forms. It’s not really uncommon to find them for rent in resorts where holiday folks can take a leisurely sail just off the beach and come back. But to take these vessels out into the open sea and sail from one island destination to the next is nothing short of extreme.
The Philippine Hobie Challenge is different from other Hobie sailing events in the world because it has a different route each year. The Philippines, after all, has more than 7,100 islands, so why not explore to the hilt. During the weeklong event, participants spend the night in a different location. Past routes include well-known tourist destinations such as Boracay, El Nido, and Subic Bay, but these were usually the end points for the Challenge. In between the start and the finish, the fleet will visit many unspoiled coves, bays, and islands along the way. In 2012, participants sailed from Coron to El Nido, and also visited little-known gems like Pangaraycayan and Manligad Islands. This year, a course was held on the western shore of the provinces of Zambales and Bataan, where participants visited the private island of Hermana Mayor. That was the perfect time for the island will soon be developed into a luxury resort, which will render it inaccessible to common folks. The Philippine Hobie Challenge attracts world champions, such as Mick Butler and Bruce Tardrew, and sisters Jasmine and Natalie Hill of the women’s team. A cumulative time is taken over the different legs of the event, with the winner having registered the shortest time. In the early years, sailing would sometimes go on till nighttime and, in at least
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Fast Facts WHAT: The Philippine Hobie Challenge is an annual, week-long extreme sailing event divided into five legs that stretches to 250 nautical miles.
HOLD TIGHT: Depending on the wind conditions, a hobie can go as fast as 22.5 knots or 25.9 mph.
one instance, participants unfortunately wrecked their hobies on some reefs. Most sailing events, however, would be over by mid-afternoon.Although it is strictly speaking a race, the best way to describe the character of the Challenge is “friendly.” Competition is fierce on the water and there have been one or two instances when protests were made. But once back on the beach, it’s all smiles as everyone recounts the day’s sailing experience. Less experienced sailors will approach the world champs for advice on how to tune their hobies, or ask for tips on sailing, and the old timers are happy to share what they know. In a way, the Challenge itself is as much a social event as it is a sailing competition. Safety is of prime importance. A certain amount of sailing credentials is needed before one is allowed to
join the tilt. Despite the rescue boats available on the site, sailing in open seas is unpredictable and can be dangerous for newbies. After 13 years, the organizers of the Philippine Hobie Challenge are now feeling the pressure of finding new routes. Several suggestions include sailing the country’s northern waters near Calayan Islands and Ilocos Norte, where the wind and water are known to be strong and wild. Another is around Cebu and its lesser-known coves and beaches. Whatever route is chosen, though, enthusiasts will almost always end up in an unknown beach, at 2 a.m., looking up at the stars and wondering how they’ll ever find their way back to this place on their own. n
WHO: Participants come from all over the world, with a good number coming from Australia, New Zealand, Italy, the USA, the United Kingdom, Taiwan. WHERE: Anywhere around the Philippines WHEN: From February to March WHY: It provides enthusiasts with a good mix of challenge and exciting discoveries. HOW: Participants take on the Hobie 16, a twosail catamaran where the two-man crew basically stay on nothing more than a trampoline stretched between the two hulls.
SAFETY ON THE SEAS Find yourself a good program and start from the beginning. For the Philippine Hobie Challenge, each participant is required to have the following gear with them for safety reasons: • Life vest or any form of personal floatation device • Whistle • Signaling mirror • Knife, in case you get tangled in the rigging • Compass (or a GPS) • Strobe light to use as a signaling device in the dark • Radio or a mobile phone in a waterproof case PLUS: A large dose of common sense as overestimating your sailing skills or underestimating the weather conditions can lead to disaster. To learn more about the Philippine Hobie Challenge, visit www.hobiechallenge.ph. www.philippineairlines.com I 71
SUMMER SPLASH
WALK ON WATER: Stand-up Paddle Boarding is a relaxing alternative to hardcore surfing, letting you take in the scenery while toning your muscles. Photo by Mark Dimalanta
What’s sUP With the Water? After surfing, hiking, and trail riding, MO FRANCISCO tries her hand this time in the leisurely activity of Stand-Up Paddle Boarding.
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t’s mid afternoon. The noonday’s heat has waned to a pleasant warmth on bare shoulders. The air is still, save for the occasional kiss of a passing breeze. In the middle of a startlingly blue and placid Lake Caliraya, past an open lodge on a hill with a perfectly manicured lawn, are three figures. To the myopic eye, their stance is statuesque as they float toward the horizon. I could write a thousand words and still fall short in my description of how it feels to be out here. We are skimming the lake’s gently rippled surface, our only movement coming from the controlled motions of our arms as we slice through the water like butter with our oars. Only five minutes out on the lake and already I’ve gotten the hang of Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP). Still, that doesn’t mean I’m a paddle-boarding prodigy or anything. It just means that I can do two things at the same time: paddle and stand up, which is what SUP is all about. It’s an activity that incorporates the long board used by surfers and the 72 I Mabuhay Magazine I May 2013
rowing technique of kayakers. The former gives you impeccable balance, while (efficient) paddling will give you exceptional mileage. The lake is so calm that a klutz like me can focus on perfecting my paddling technique. The key is to maintain strong, deep strokes that slice vertically through the water. One hand is at the hilt of the oar, the other grasping the handle at waist level. The former one drives the oar down while the latter pulls it, creating the contrast of force to propel you forward. To control your direction, you alternate sides. Of the sports that I’ve tried, SUP is the first one that’s conducive for meditation. It lets you exercise your core while you enjoy the unique view, which in our case is the delightfully, pine tree-lined, manmade lake of Laguna’s Caliraya. It’s a real strange feeling—to be moving forward on the lake, completely dry save for the puddle of water accumulating at my feet in the concave of my SUP board. It’s probably the closest thing to walking on
Paddles Up! To try SUP boarding in Soloviento, email Tono Legarda at jalegarda@ yahoo.com or call him at +63917 790 6352. Board rental is at Php500 an hour and instructor’s fee is Php350. Fees are inclusive of oar, safety gear, and frequent encouragement.
solo tiME in soloViEnto: Instructor Tono Legarda’s ideal training ground for SUP is the quiet, secluded lake house of Soloviento. Photo by Gregg Yan
water that I’ll ever get to. Ahead of us is SUP instructor Tono Legarda. He perennially calls out words of encouragement back at us as he glides ahead. Tono started SUP boarding in 2008 as an alternative to windsurfing. On days when the wind is scarce, he’d bring out his board of choice—an inflatable Starboard. His venture into SUP boarding has taken him sightseeing through Cebu (Mactan Island, Olango Island), Bohol (Panglao Island, Abatan River), Boracay, and Batangas (Nasugbu, Calatagan, Laiya, Anilao, Taal). But when it comes to teaching friends, family, and new clients, he prefers to SUP here, by the
lake house of Soloviento. Soloviento is quiet, secluded, and gives you the feeling that the infinite stretch of water before you is all yours. It’s the kind of haunt that attracts the alternative water-sport crowd—paddle boarders, kite boarders, windsurfers, and fishing enthusiasts. With the cool weather uphill and the rocky beach below, Soloviento is what you’d get if Baguio and Batangas ever got together and had a baby. As we paddle to a hut half a kilometer from shore, we exchange stories. The great thing about SUP is that you can actually have long conversations with breathtaking scenery as your backdrop. Though the SUP board reminds me of a surfboard, there are several differences. Instead of standing with one foot in front of the other, your feet are together facing the direction you are headed. An inflatable board, it’s way easier to travel with. And the best part is the ride. Compared with surfing, here, you aren’t battling against raging waves, trying relentlessly to get out to where the set swells. On the SUP, you get a long majestic ride without the wipeouts. And after your ride, you can retire to the lake house, order a surprisingly delicious dory fillet with teriyaki sauce (or a pepperoni pizza) and close your eyes. Remind yourself to recall this moment later in the week when work and city life threaten the state of your sanity. n
Getting to Soloviento By car The lake house is a 6-minute drive past the more popular Caliraya Recreation Center and Resort. The place is easy to miss if you don’t pay attention. Turn left at a narrow street after you see the sign of Surf Camp. If you see the resort, Lago de Oro, you’ve missed your turn. By puBlic transportation From Cubao, take an H&M bus to Laguna’s capital Sta. Cruz. After about 2 hours you’ll arrive at Pagsawitan station. Take a jeepney to Lumot/ Pangsanjan, then a 30-minute jeepney ride to Lewin. Again, don’t get off at Caliraya Recreation Center.
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TECHNOLOGY
SHOOT AND SHARE IN A ZIP Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a casual vacationer, capturing moments is part of the journey. But a few hundred photos and several gigabytes of memory later, what to do with all those files? We’ve handpicked the top websites for storing and sharing photos—without compromising their quality. FLICKR
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Even if you’re not a techie, you’ve probably heard of this site. A free account allows you to upload 200 MB per month, but a pro account of just US$25 a year gives you unlimited storage. The Facebook of photo sites, Flickr is also a great place to connect with other photographers.
Free, simple, and secure—sharing photos by the bulk is made easier with WeTransfer. Select up to 2 GB worth of files, type in your friend’s email and a message, then the site will send a download link that will stay live for 14 days.
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Access your files from any device—your computer, your smartphone, or your tablet. SafeSync can seamlessly sync across Windows and Mac systems, with unlimited uploads by the bulk as well as password protection storage.
Aside from its free, unlimited storage, Snapfish has thousands of printing options. From cards to calendars to mugs, this site is the place for those keen on making crafts with their photos.
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1ST GENERATION DIGICAM The first recorded attempt at making a digital camera was in 1975 by Steven Sasson, an engineer at Eastman Kodak. Sasson’s digital camera weighed 8 pounds (3.6 kg), recorded black-and-white images to a cassette tape, had a resolution of 0.01 megapixel, and took 23 seconds to capture its first image.
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Although rather pricy (up to $149.95 a year), SmugMug is where the pros go to share their best shots. This site is ideal for the more serious shutterbugs building their portfolios.
AT A SNAIL’S PACE? Upload speeds vary depending on a number of factors, but you can check your upload (as well as download) speed on www.speedtest.net. The average upload speed is 1 Mbps or less, which means a 2 GB file will take about one and a half hours to complete upload.
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OFF THE BEATEN PATH | TACLOBAN
LEAP OF FAITH: The Agas-Agas zipline overlooks the country’s tallest bridge underneath of which makes for a great (and free) picnic site. Photo by Gerry Ruiz
TACLOBAN TREATS ANNA GOLEZ takes us to Tacloban, highlighting its new hotels and hotspots.
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shall return,” said General Douglas MacArthur, and he fulfilled this promise when he landed with his troops on the shores of Leyte. That pivotal moment in history was nearly 70 years ago, and now Tacloban has emerged as one of the Philippines’ most promising destinations with plenty to offer tourists looking for an easy escape without losing the perks of city life. Among many of Tacloban’s hotels, budget-friendly Zpad Residences (www.zpad.com.ph) is the latest as well as the highest rated Tacloban hotel on TripAdvisor. Zpad is conveniently located near the city’s hotspots, such as the San Juanico Park Golf and Country Club and the San Juanico Bridge, which connects the islands of Leyte and Samar. Another new, more chic hotel is Granda Manor (www.grandamanor.com), right at the heart of Tacloban and a stone’s throw away from the city’s main house of worship, the Sto. Niño Church. Although the hotel only has 11 rooms, Granda Manor can offer a more thorough, hands-on service. Just 15 minutes away from Tacloban by pump boat, is the islet of Sinapdan, located on the tranquil San Juanico Strait. The Sinapdan Island Picnic Grounds (www.facebook.com/Sinapdan.IT) has clear ocean
waters and views of the iconic San Juanico Bridge. At this resort, you may also get a glimpse of the endangered pawikan (sea turtles) and pagi (stingrays) that inhabit the island’s surrounding waters. The Philippines’ first water ski school can be found on the Golden River in Basey, on the adjacent island of Samar. Aside from barefoot water skiing, you can also enjoy wakeboarding, banana boat rides, fly fish rides and other fun ways to get wet at Water Ski Philippines (www.facebook.com/pages/Water-SkiPhilippines/262386527112114). After getting soaked in the sea, why not dry off by flying 292 feet above the ground? The Agas-Agas Bridge, the country’s tallest and straddled between two mountains, houses a zip line that lets you coast through the air head first and arms spread like a modern day superhero. As the sun goes down, unwind at Calle Z, where you can find a selection of 10,000 music titles from their library as well as some straight from the grill grub like fried ribs, lechon kawali (deep-fried pork chunks), and crispy tenga (pig ears). Or cap off the night in style at Patio Victoria, a beachside restaurant where you can sample fresh seafood. n
A BLAST FROM THE PAST Tacloban was briefly the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth Government, from Oct. 20, 1944 to Feb. 27, 1945.
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畅游塔克洛班 ANNA GOLEZ带领我们游览塔克洛班，重点介绍该地的新酒店和热门景点。 塔克洛班已成为菲律宾最具发展前景的胜地，为游客提供一个逃离都市喧哗的 绿洲。
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价格实惠的Zpad Residences (www.zpad.com.ph)是塔克洛班最新入驻的酒店， 在TripAdvisor获得极佳的评价。 Granda Manor (www.grandamanor.com) 是另一家全新、更高级别的酒店，虽 然仅设有11间客房，但位置优越，座落于市中心，可提供更周到完善的服务。 Sinapdan 岛野餐地(www.facebook.com/Sinapdan.IT)距离塔克洛班15分钟的 船程，您可在那里目睹濒临绝种的海龟及栖息于岛屿附近海域的黄貂鱼。 若您想寻求刺激感，可前往位于Basey黄金河Golden River的菲律宾首家滑 水学校。菲律宾滑水学校 (www.facebook.com/pages/Water-Ski-Philippines/262386527112114)提供水上滑板、乘坐香蕉船等活动。此外，您也可乘 Agas-Agas高空飞索，身处距地面292尺，享受空中飞人的极限体验。 入夜，可到沿着Real街的 Subzero或Calle Z放松身心。您可在那里一边品尝 新鲜味美的烧烤，一边大展歌喉。若想体验别具风格的夜晚，可选择到Patio Victoria海滨餐厅用餐，享受惬意海风。
FOLKTALE
ILLUStratIon by CLaUDInE DELFIn
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The Legend of The Camia fLower
nce upon a time in the village of Palanan, Rizal lived a peaceful tribe ruled by Datu Manti. From the village folk he had heard fantastic tales of an incredibly lovely maiden named Medita, who had a nuno (evil spirit) for a lover. Once, hunting alone, Datu Manti saw his maiden beside a stream with nothing but her long hair covering her body. Enamored and dazzled, Manti approached her, but at the sight of him she leaped into the water with her right arm upraised to heaven. Datu Manti grabbed her hand and attempted to pull her back, but she sank out of sight, leaving only her hand. Datu Manti buried the hand in his garden, and soon a little plant grew on the spot which bore pure white fragrant flowers. One day a Spaniard happened to pass by and seeing the flowers, wished to know their name. Datu Manti could not tell him, and pointing instead to the plant, said, “Iyan ang kamay niya” (That is her hand). And the Spaniard, not understanding the dialect, jotted down the flower’s name as camia. And camia it has been called since. n
THE MYTHS Philippine Folk Literature by Damiana L. Eugenio Published by the University of the Philippines Press, 2001. Paperback, 513 pages. University of the Philippines Press, E. de los Santos St., University of the Philippines Campus; ( (+632) 928 2558; * up.press@gmail. com; : www.uppress. com.ph
WHITE BUTTERFLY: The Camia is known as “Mariposa Blanca” in Cuba and is the country’s national flower.
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FIRST SANTACRUZAN: Originally called the Santa Cruz de Mayo, the Santacruzan was said to have been held for the first time in the Philippines in the 1860s, in Malolos, Bulacan. Photos courtesy of Bruce Casanova/Bb. Pilipinas Foundation
May, the Month of Queens The merry month of May is abloom with beauties all dressed up for the much-awaited Santacruzan and Flores de Mayo processions, writes ISABEL L. TEMPLO. Ah, May! As other countries wake up from the gloom of winter, the Philippines celebrates many of its most colorful fiestas, or festivals. But before we get carried away by all the fun and gaiety, keep in mind that a lot of these celebrations are actually deeply rooted in religious beliefs. Take the Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May), which celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, as the “Queen of May.” In churches around the country, people gather in the afternoons to pray the rosary. Parishioners—usually children—line up to offer flowers to the Blessed Mother while singing songs of love and devotion. This month-long celebration is capped by a novena, or prayer repeated for nine successive days, to the Holy Cross, followed by the Santacruzan procession. While some characters (or sagalas) in the Santacruzan are biblical and historical, many are symbolic. 80 I Mabuhay Magazine I May 2013
The order of the procession in itself tells the story of Christianity: the indigenous group, Aetas, at the head of the procession symbolizes pagan natives, while the sagalas at the rear stand for the people’s deepening of the faith. Perhaps because of the many queens involved, the Santacruzan has evolved to gain pageant-like proportions through the years, with beauty queens, models, and celebrities dressed in top designer fashions as the sagalas, walking with strapping escorts under arches decorated with flowers. No wonder it’s come to be known as the “Queen of Philippine Festivals”. Like no other month, May feeds our love for celebration and festivity. Yet it feeds our beliefs, too. After all, the Flores de Mayo and the Santacruzan, two well-loved traditions, have at their core the symbols of our faith: Mary and the Holy Cross of her Son. n
THE STORY OF THE SANTACRUZAN The Santacruzan (roughly, Festival of the Holy Cross) focuses on St. Helena, mother of Roman emperor Constantine the Great, and her search for the cross on which Jesus was crucified. Legend has it that Constantine was led to victory in battle twice by a vision of the Holy Cross. After that, he converted to Christianity and sent his mother to Jerusalem on a crusade to find the True Cross, which according to tradition, happened sometime between 326 and 328 AD.
Santacruzan’s Major Sagalas
reIna eSperanza Symbolizes Hope
reIna Mora Represents the Moors and other members of preChristian groups.
reIna Banderada Holding a banner, she represents the advent of Christianity.
reIna carIdad Symbolizes Charity
reIna Fe Symbolizes Faith
reIna aBoGada Wearing a toga and graduation cap, she represents Mary as the defender of the poor and the oppressed
reIna SentencIada Represents the early Christians who were killed for the faith
SaMarItana Carrying a jug, she is the woman Jesus spoke to at the well
reIna Judíth The biblical widow Judith of Bethulia who saved her city from the Assyrians
reIna nG SaBa The Queen of Sheba, who visited King Solomon
reIna eSter The prophet Esther, the Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from death
reIna JuStIcía Represents Mary as the Mirror of Justice
Noble Trio
The most recognizable of all Santacruzan sagalas are: reIna elena Constantine’s mother, who is depicted as carrying a small crucifix. Though Helena was said to have been in her 70s or even 80s at the time of the crusade, this role usually goes to the most beautiful woman in the community. conStantIno Traditionally played by a young boy, he escorts Queen Helena reIna eMperatrIz The Queen Empress, mother of Helena
Santa VeronIca The woman who wiped the bloody face of Jesus
treS MaríaS Mary Magdalene carries a bottle of perfume; the Virgin Mary carries a handkerchief; Mary, the mother of James and wife of Cleophas, carries a bottle of oil
Ancient Origins FloreS de Mayo The Flores de Mayo tradition goes back to the 16th-century European tradition of May Day, in which statues of the Virgin Mary are decorated with flowers in a symbolic crowning as Queen of Heaven. This tradition is said to go back even further— to pre-Christian times, celebrating Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, as spring begins.
Santacruzan Like the Flores de Mayo, the Santacruzan was introduced to the Philippines by Spain. In Spain, Peru, Venezuela, Guatemala, Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking countries, the Fiesta de las Cruces (“festival of the crosses”) or Cruz de Mayo (“May cross”) is celebrated in May.
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THE LIGHTER SIDE
BANDS ON THE RUN: (FROM TOP) Nada Surf, Neon Trees, Temper Trap
Art and Songs Under the Sun California has Coachella, England has Glastonbury, and now the Philippines is finally getting its own outdoor music and arts festival. Wanderland 2013 stands out from other music festivals with a more indie lineup, such as The Temper Trap, Neon Trees, and Nada Surf. The event at Makati’s Global Circuit Events Grounds will also feature Up Dharma Down, Taken By Cars, and Pulso. Tickets at Php5,040 each. www.facebook.com/events/377721975668402
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A GREAT BALANCING ACT October 2012
It was simply a case of being in the right place at the right time. Katrina Misa and her friend had just traipsed around Cambodia's Beng Mealea temple ruins and were on a tuk-tuk snapping away at the lovely landscape. Then, from out of nowhere, this Khmer family showing excellent balance and dexterity on a motorcycle sidled up beside the tuk-tuk and at exactly the same speed, she aimed her Panasonic Lumix G3 just as the little boy looked straight at her. Serendipitous moments, indeed.
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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 a 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 takeoff and landing, ensure that seat back is in upright position, the tray tables securely folded, hand luggage stowed, and seatbelt securely fastened (to assure uninterrupted rest, kindly fasten seatbelts during the entire flight even if the seatbelt 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 well-loved cartoon characters 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.
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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. AirPOrt lOunges. PAL has Mabuhay Lounges in Manila, Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, General Santos City,
1970s PAL’s international route network covered two-thirds of the world.
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. 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
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 of the 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 REASONS OF PASSENGERS FOR CHOOSING PAL
15
Most convenient schedule
13
Safety record
13
Non-stop fights
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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 Seas cone” is the rarest and most expensive seashell in the world and can be found in the Philippines. Boracay, located at the northwestern tip of Panay, is one of the world’s best beaches, with sugary-white, powdery sand that never burns your feet no matter how hot the day gets. 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 in downtown Manila 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. Handicraft stores can be found all over the country, selling export-quality products like native baskets,
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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. The Americans 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/New 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 (PAL 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
SECTOR
PRIVILEGES
AIRLINE PARTNERS
CEBU–HONG KONG MANILA–ABU DHABIvv MANILA–BAHRAINvv MANILA–DOHAvv MANILA–DUBAIvv MANILA–KUALA LAMPURvv
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Cathay Pacific Etihad Airways Gulf Air Qatar Airways Emirates Malaysia Airlines
NOTE: PRESENTATION OF MILLION MILER’S MEMBERSHIP CARD IS REQUIRED TO AVAIL OF ETIHAD PRIVILEGES. LEGEND: u LOUNGE ACCESS n MABUHAy MILES MILAGE ACCRUAL 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.
INTERNATIONAL MM M IL ES
FL IGHT TIM E
Abu Dhabi Bahrain
4,352 4,580
9:00 9:58
Bangkok Busan
1,368 1,515
3:15 3:45
Beijing
1,797
4:25
4,528 4,294 1,445 1,596 1,002 712 5,296 1,732
8:15 8:45 3:30 3:40 2:30 2:00 10:15 6:15
RO UT ES & S EC TORS
MANILA
Doha Dubai Fukuoka Guam Ho Chi Minh Hong Kong Honolulu Jakarta (via Singapore) Manila-Singapore Singapore-Jakarta Kuala Lumpur (via Kota Kinabalu) Manila-Kota Kinabalu Las Vegas (via Vancouver) Manila-Vancouver Vancouver-Las Vegas Los Angeles
3:35 1:35 3:40
7,393
1:55 16:15
7,290
12:05 2:40 12:30
Macau Melbourne Osaka Nagoya San Francisco
723 3,927 1,651 1,741 6,978
1:55 8:00 3:55 4:00 12:00
Seoul Shanghai Singapore Sydney (via Melbourne) Manila-Melbourne Melbourne-Sydney Taipei Tokyo Vancouver
1,624 1,152 1,476 3,883
4:00 3:10 3:35 10:50
731 1,879 6,560
8:00 1:30 2:00 4:15 12:05
714
2:10
Xiamen CEBU
Hong Kong 1,060 Kota Kinabalu 617 Kuala Lumpur 1,634 (via Kota Kinabalu) Cebu-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu-Kuala Lumpur Seoul 1,884 Tokyo 2,024
2:40 1:45 5:00 1:45 2:25 4:25 4:40
DOMESTIC RESERVATIONS
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 MILE S
FLIGHT TIME
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
(0082)-1544-1717 (813) 5157-4362
1:15 0:55 0:55 1:40
Tacloban Tagbilaran
352 387
1:10 1:10
Tuguegarao Zamboanga
530
1:00 1:30
R E SE RVATIONS
(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 (6332) 3400191
uS/caNada: 1 (800) I FLY PAL or 1 (800) 4359725
For more information, visit www.philippineairlines.com
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FLIGHT SCHEDULE
Flight schedules printed on these pages are correct and current at time of printing.
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PAL PASSENGERS’ REASONS FOR TRAVEL
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Visiting friends and relatives
DOMESTIC ROUTES Bacolod/ Busuanga/ Butuan/ Cagayan de Oro/ Calbayog/ Catarman/ Caticlan/ Cebu/ Clark/ Cotabato/ Davao/ Dipolog /Dumaguete/ General Santos/ Iloilo/ Jolo/ Kalibo/ Laoag/ Legazpi/ Manila/ Masbate/ Naga/ Ozamiz/ Pagadian/ Puerto Princesa/ Roxas/ Surigao/ Tacloban/ Tagbilaran/ Tawi-Tawi/ Tuguegarao/ Zamboanga
LAOAG TUGUEGARAO
CLARK
MANILA
NAGA
LEGAZPI CATARMAN MASBATE BUSUANGA
CALBAYOG CITY
CATICLAN KALIBO
ROXAS CITY
ILOILO CITY
TACLOBAN CITY
BACOLOD CITY
CEBU PUERTO PRINCESA
SURIGAO CITY
TAGBILARAN CITY DUMAGUETE CITY CAGAYAN DE ORO
BUTUAN
DIPOLOG CITY OZAMIZ PAGADIAN
ZAMBOANGA CITY
JOLO
COTABATO CITY
DAVAO
GENERAL SANTOS
TAWI TAWI
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INTERNATIONAL ROUTES Abu Dhabi / Bahrain / Bali / Bangkok / Beijing / New Delhi / Doha / Dubai / Fukuoka / Guam / Ho Chi Minh / Honolulu / Hong Kong / Jakarta/ Kuala Lumpur / Los Angeles / Macau / Manila / Melbourne / Nagoya / Osaka / Pusan / San Francisco / Seoul / Shanghai / Singapore / Sydney / Taipei / Tokyo / Toronto / Vancouver / Xiamen
ASIA
BEIJING
SEOUL FUKUOKA
NEW DELHI
TOKYO -NARITA
SHANGHAI PUSAN NAGOYA OSAKA
BAHRAIN
XIAMEN
DUBAI
MACAU
DOHA ABU DHABI
TAIPEI
HONGKONG
AFRICA
PHILIPPINES MANILA
BANGKOK HO CHI MINH
GUAM
CEBU KUALA LUMPUR SINGAPORE
JAKARTA BALI
I N D I A N
O C E A N
AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE
OUR FLEET
A319-100 NO. OF AIRCRAFT MABUHAY CLASS FIESTA CLASS
A330-300
A320-200 : : :
4 8 passengers 126 passengers
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NO. OF AIRCRAFT MABUHAY CLASS FIESTA CLASS
: : :
19 12 passengers 144 passengers
NO. OF AIRCRAFT MABUHAY CLASS FIESTA CLASS
: : :
8 42 passengers 260 passengers
SYDNEY
NORTH AMERICA VANCOUVER TORONTO
PAC I F I C
O C E A N
SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES
HONOLULU
Y
LEGEND PAL Flights PAL Codeshare Flights
A340-300 NO. OF AIRCRAFT MABUHAY CLASS FIESTA CLASS
B747-400 : : :
4 44 passengers 220 passengers
NO. OF AIRCRAFT MABUHAY CLASS FIESTA CLASS
B777-300ER : : :
5 42 passengers 383 passengers
NO. OF AIRCRAFT MABUHAY CLASS FIESTA CLASS
: : :
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Oz: The GreaT and POwerful Disney's take on the age-old classic comes in the form of Oz: The Great and Powerful, as directed by Sam Raimi, starring James Franco, Mila Oz: The Great and Powerful is another Disney masterpiece that is sure to bring wonder and awe. Follow The Wizard as he embarks on his journey to Oz which took place before meeting Dorothy, the witches, and all his friends from Kansas. Turn to page 102 for more information and page 110 for movie schedules.
Kunis, and Rachel Weisz. A prequel to the tale we all love, the story follows the journey of how the wizard came to discover the Land of Oz. An imaginative mix of live-action and CGI that pays homage to the iconic images and timeless sense of wonder in the classic, the film captures the magic that comes with the tale. Albeit having been subjected to numerous adaptations in storybooks, TV shows, films, and even on stage, this Disney masterpiece is definitely one that will stand out from the rest. This is, indeed, a great film for the whole family to enjoy!
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EScAPE fROM PLANEt EARth Stars Brendan Fraser Sarah Jessica Parker Jessica Alba Director Cal Brunker Animation 89 mins Rated PG
Stars Hugh Jackman Anne Hathaway Russell Crowe Director Tom Hooper Drama 158 mins Rated PG-13
Stars James Franco Michelle Williams Mila Kunis Director Sam Raimi Adventure 126 mins Rated PG
Stars Matt Damon John Krasinski Frances McDormand Director Gus Van Sant Drama 106 mins Rated R
Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet, and calls on his brother to come to the rescue.
In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. A big-screen adaptation of the acclaimed West End musical.
This fantastical adventure imagines the unusual origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved character, the Wizard of Oz.
A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.
逃离地球 宇航员超新星斯考特通知其兄弟去响 应一个由臭名昭著的危险外星球所发 出的求救信号，怎料却发现自己已掉 入一个陷阱中。
悲惨世界 这是一部剧场版的音乐舞台表演，讲述 在19世纪的法国，冉•阿让同意领养工 厂女工芳汀的女儿柯赛特，其重大决定 影响了他们的一生。
エスケープ・フロム・プラネット・ アース（原題：Escape From Planet Earth） 宇宙飛行士、スコーチ・スーパーノ ーバは、SOS信号に応えて、危険な異 星人の惑星として知られている惑星 に出動するが、囚われの身となって しまい、兄弟に助けを求める
トワイライト・サーガ：ブレイキング ・ドーンPart 2 ヴァンパイアとして目覚めたベラは、 授かった娘とともに、これまでになく 生き生きと暮らしていた。しかし、類 まれな子供が生まれたことが家族全員 を撲滅しようという脅威の発端となる 。
이스케이프 프롬 플레닛 어스(Escape From Planet Earth) 우주비행사 스코치가 악명 높은 외계행성에서 온 구조요청에 응답을 보내다 함정에 빠진다. 스코치는 동생에게 구조요청을 하게 되는데...
브레이킹 던 part2 이전의 자신과는 다른, 불멸의 존재가 된 채 눈을 뜬 벨라. 새로 태어난 그녀의 딸은 그녀에게 전에 없던 생기를 주는 존재이지만, 이 비범한 존재의 탄생은 곧 모두를 파멸시킬 위험으로 몰아가는 가공할만한 힘의 대결을 촉발하게 되는데…!
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魔境仙踪 此梦幻般冒险影片是编自弗兰克鲍姆 最挚爱的角色-奥兹魔法师。
オズ はじまりの戦い L・フランク・ボームが作り出し、す べての人々に愛されているオズの魔 法使いの不思議な誕生を描いたファ ンタジーアドベンチャー映画。
오즈 그레이트 앤드 파워풀(Oz: The Great and Powerful) 프랭크 바움의 인기작 <오즈의 마법사>의 이전 이야기가 펼쳐지는 환상적인 모험
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心灵勇气 一名能源开发公司的业务员被派往一 个小镇，以协助公司开发其它可用资 源，因而改变了他的生活。
プロミスド・ランド（原題： Promised Land） 天然ガス会社のセールスマンは、会 社がガス採掘を計画している小さな 町を訪れ、人生を変える出来事を体 験する。
프라미스드 랜드(Promised Land) 회사에 필요한 천연자원을 찾아 시골마을에 가게 된 천연가스 회사의 영업사원. 이곳에서 인생을 뒤바꿀만한 사건을 겪게 되는데...
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Stars Martin Freeman Ian McKellen Richard Armitage Director Peter Jackson Drama 169 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Erica Linz Igor Zaripov Lutz Halbhubner Director Andrew Adamson Fantasy 91 mins Rated PG
Stars Tom Hanks Halle Berry Jim Broadbent Directors Tom Tykwer Andy Wachowski Lana Wachowski Adventure 172 mins Rated R
Beecham House, a home for retired opera singers, is planning its concert in celebration of Verdi's birthday when the arrival of diva Jean Horton brings discord and chaos to the harmonious community.
A younger and more reluctant Bilbo Baggins sets out on a journey to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of Dwarves to reclaim their stolen mountain home from a dragon named Smaug.
A young woman is entranced by an Aerialist. When they fall into the dreamlike world of Cirque du Soleil and are separated, they travel through the different tent worlds trying to find each other.
Exploring how the actions of individual lives impact one another through time. Stories weave dramatically as one soul is turned from a killer to a hero and an act of kindness ripples across centuries.
四重奏 毕勤屋是歌剧演唱家的退休所，他们 正计划举办一场纪念威尔第诞辰的音 乐会。怎料，歌剧界大牌歌手珍何顿 的到来打乱了这班原本和睦共处的团 体。
霍比特人：意外旅程 一名更年轻、更顽抗的霍比特人比尔 博.巴金斯与一群充满活力的小矮人 向孤山出发，以夺回他们被恶龙史矛 抢占的地盘。
一名年轻女子对一名高空杂技演员痴 迷不已。他们在有如梦幻世界般的太 阳马戏团堕入爱河却被逼分开。他们 俩必须经历一段精彩迷幻的旅程，方 能找到彼此。
Cloud Atlas 云图 本片探索个人的生活举动如何透过时 间来影响他人。故事是讲述一名杀手 戏剧性地变成一名英雄，其善行席卷 了几个世纪。
ホビット：思いがけない冒険 まだ、うら若く消極的なホビット、 ビルボ・バギンズは、スマウグとい うドラゴンに奪われた祖国の山を取 り戻すために快活なドワーフ族とと もに離れ山への旅に出る。
シルク・ドゥ・ソレイユ：彼方から の物語 曲芸師に恍惚となった若い女性が、 共に夢のようなシルク・ドゥ・ソレ イユの世界に迷い込むが、彼とは離 ればなれになってしまう。彼らは、 お互いを探し求めて、様々なテント の世界を旅する。
クラウドアトラス 個々の人生における行動が、時を超 えて他人に与える影響を探る。一人 の人間が殺人者からヒーローとなり 、善意が世紀を超えて波紋を広げる うちに、数々のストーリーが展開す る。
カルテット！人生のオペラハウス 引退したオペラ歌手たちが暮らすビ ーチャム・ハウスでは、ベルディの 生誕を祝うコンサートの準備を進め ていた。そんな矢先、プリマドンナ 、ジーン・ホートンが引っ越してき たことから、調和に満ちた生活が不 和と混乱に陥る。 콰르텟(Quartet) 은퇴한 오페라 가수들이 모여사는 비첨하우스. 유명한 소프라노 진 호튼이 입주하면서 평화로운 비첨하우스에 갈등과 혼란이 시작된다. 비첨하우스에서 베르디의 생일축하 공연을 준비하는데...
호빗: 뜻밖의 여정 젊지만 겁이 많은 호빗 빌보는 용감한 난쟁이족과 함께 오래 전 난쟁이족의 영토였지만 무시무시한 용 ‘스마우그’에게 빼앗겨 지금은 황무지로 변한 ‘외로운 산’ 에레보르 왕국을 되찾기 위해 함께 떠날 준비를 하는데…
태양의 서커스:월드 어웨이 불가사의한 태양의 서커스 세계에 빠져들어간 주인공 미아는 첫눈에 반한 서커스 공중 곡예사 청년을 찾아 헤메인다.
클라우드 아틀라스 개별 인물들의 행동 결정이 서로 다른 생에 걸쳐 어떤 영향을 미치는지를 따라가 본다. 어떤 캐릭터는 킬러에서 영웅으로 변신하고, 친절한 행위는 시대를 초월하여 파급효과를 가져오는 것처럼 여러 스토리들이 여러 시공간적 배경을 바탕으로 극적으로 엮여져 있는 대서사극.
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Stars Jeremy Renner Gemma Arterton Famke Janssen Director Tommy Wirkola 90 mins Rated R
Stars Tom Cruise Rosamund Pike Richard Jenkins Director Christopher McQuarrie Action 130 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Suraj Sharma Irrfan Khan Rafe Spall Director Ang Lee 127 mins Rated PG
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With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.
Hansel & Gretel are now bounty hunters who track and kill witches the world over. As the fabled Blood Moon approaches, the siblings encounter a new form of evil that might hold a secret to their past.
A lone homicide investigator, Jack Reacher, digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random victims, knowing full well that all is not what it seems.
When Pi's family decides to move to Canada, they embark on a voyage across the Pacific. After a shipboard catastrophe, Pi is cast adrift on a lifeboat, with a Bengal tiger as his only companion.
Legendary characters with previously unknown extraordinary abilities must join forces to protect the hopes and imagination of children everywhere when an evil spirit wishes to take over the world.
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Life of Pi 少年派的奇幻漂流 派举家航海越过太平洋移民加 拿大，岂料途中遇险，派搭着 救生船在海上漂流，伴随他的 是一只孟加拉老虎。
被解放的姜戈 在一名德国赏金猎人的协助 下，一名获释的奴隶设法从 一名残暴的密西西比河农场 主人的手中解救其妻。
ジャンゴ 繋がれざる者 ドイツ系の賞金稼ぎの助け を得て、解放奴隷が、ミシ シッピの残忍な農場主の手 から妻を救い出そうと乗り 出す。 장고:분노의 추적자 현상금 사냥꾼인 닥터 킹의 도움으로 자유를 얻게 된 흑인 노예 장고는 악덕 농장주 칼뱅의 손아귀에서 아내를 탈출시키기 위해 힘겨운 싸움을 시작하는데…
韩赛尔与格蕾特：女巫猎人 韩赛尔与格蕾特成了追捕和 猎杀女巫的赏金猎人。随着 传说中血月的到来，这对兄 妹遇到了一个可能持有他们 俩过去身世秘密的强大邪恶 女巫。 ヘンゼル＆グレーテル ヘンゼルとグレーテルは、 今や世界をまたにかけて魔 女狩りをする賞金稼ぎ。狩 猟月が近づき、二人は新た な姿の魔女に出会う。彼女 は彼らの過去の秘密を握っ ているかもしれない。 헨젤과 그레텔: 마녀사냥꾼(Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters) 마녀를 쫓아가 죽이는 전설적인 사냥꾼이 된 헨젤과 그레텔. 두 남매는 과거의 비밀을 쥐고 있는 새로운 악의 존재와 마주하게 되는데...
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杰克•理查尔是一名孤僻的凶 杀案侦查员，置身调查一宗由 一名前军队狙击手射杀五名受 害者的案件。他非常了解此案 非如表面简单。 アウトロー 一匹狼の殺人捜査官、ジャッ ク・リーチャーは、たまたま 居合わせた犠牲者を撃った米 軍で訓練された狙撃手が関わ る事件が見かけとは全く異な ることを知りつつ、その事件 を深く掘り下げる。 잭리처
외로운 수사관 잭리처는 모든 정황이 완벽해 보이는 살인 사건에 의문을 품고 5명의 시민을 무차별 살해한 군인 출신 저격수 사건을 조사하게 되는데...
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ライフ・オブ・パイ/トラと漂流 した227日 カナダへの移住を決めたパイ一 家は、太平洋横断の船旅に出る 。しかし、海難事故に遭い、パ イはベンガルトラを唯一の友に 救命ボートで漂流する。 라이프 오브 파이
인도에서 동물원을 운영하던 '파이'의 가족은 캐나다로의 이주를 결정하고, 태평양 횡단 항해를 떠나는 배에 승선한다. 항해 중 배는 폭풍우를 만나 난파되고, 파이는 가까스로 구명선에 탄 채 표류하게 된다. 하지만 여기에 동승하게 된 동물들 중에 벵갈호랑이가 있었고, 결국 둘만이 남게 되는데...
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Rise of the Guardians 守护者 联盟 当恶魔欲征服全世界时，拥有前 所未知非凡能力的传说中人物必 须联手保护来自各地孩子们的希 望与想象力。 不思議の国のガーディアン 悪霊が世界侵略をめざす時、こ れまで未知だった桁外れの能力 を持つ伝説の人物たちが立ち上 がる。世界中の子供たちの希望 と想像力を守るために……。 가디언즈
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The impossible
skyFall Stars Bradley Cooper Jennifer Lawrence Robert De Niro Director David O. Russell Drama 122 mins Rated R
Stars Daniel Craig Judi Dench Javier Bardem Director Sam Mendes Action 143 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Liam Neeson Famke Janssen Maggie Grace Director Olivier Megaton Action 92 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Naomi Watts Ewan McGregor Tom Holland Director Juan Antonio Bayona Comedy 114 mins Rated PG-13
Pat Solitano has lost everything. Now living back with his parents after spending eight months in a state institution, Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive, and reunite with his wife.
Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Bryan Mills, who 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.
An account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time.
Silver Linings Playbook, The 乌云背后的幸福线 一无所有的帕特•索里塔诺在国立机 构里呆了8个月后投奔自己的父母。 他决定重拾生活信心，保持积极心态 并重新建立与前妻的关系。
Skyfall大破天幕杀机 邦德发现了M夫人过去的秘密，并对 她的忠诚起了质疑。随着M16总部遭 到攻击，007必须不顾一起地去追查 ，以化解危机。
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。
世界にひとつのプレイブック パット・ソラタノはすべてを失った 。州施設で8ヵ月間過ごした後に、 今は両親の元に戻ったパットは、生 活を立て直し、ポジティブな姿勢を 崩さず、そして、妻とのよりを戻そ うと心に決めている。
007 スカイフォール 過去が蘇りMが脅かされ、ボンドのM への忠誠心が試される。M16が攻撃 を受け、007は、その脅威を追って それを壊滅しなければならない、い かなる個人的犠牲を強いられても… …。
실버라이닝 플레이북 모든 것을 잃게 된 남자, 팻 솔라타노. 8개월간의 병원 신세를 진 후에 현재는 부모와 함께 살고 있다. 이윽고, 팻은 자신의 삶 복원과 긍정적인 자세 회복, 아내와의 재결합을 결심하게 되면서, 각고의 노력을 기울이지만…
007 스카이폴 국장 M의 과거로 인해 본드의 충성심이 시험대에 오르게 된다. 비밀정보국 MI6 본부가 테러 공격을 당하게 되고, 007은 어떤 희생을 감수하고서라도 적의 위협을 찾아 격퇴해야만 하는데...
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……
海啸奇迹 本片是讲述一个家庭与成千上万个陌 生人在2004年海啸期间所发生的惨剧 经历，可说是我们这个年代最严重的 自然灾害之一。 インポッシブル ドイツ系の賞金稼ぎの助けを得て、 解放奴隷が、ミシシッピの残忍な農 場主の手から妻を救い出そうと乗り 出す。
더임파서블 2004년 태국 인류 최대 쓰나미의 대혼란속에 갇힌 수만명의 피해자들 가운데, 절망적인 상황에서도 희망의 끈을 놓치 않는 한가족의 감동 이야기
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thE tWIlIght Saga: BrEakIng DaWn Part 2
WOn’t Back DOWn
Stars Kristen Stewart Robert Pattinson Taylor Lautner Director Bill Condon Action 115 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Nicholas Hoult Teresa Palmer John Malkovich Director Jonathan Levine Comedy 97 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Maggie Gyllenhaal Viola Davis Holly Hunter Director Daniel Barnz Drama 121 mins Rated PG
Stars Ai-Ai de las Alas Vice Ganda Kris Aquino Director Wenn V. Deramas Comedy 110 mins Rated PG-13
Bella awakens transformed and has never felt more alive with her new daughter, but the arrival of a creature so rare it will soon ignite forces that threaten to destroy them all.
After R (a highly unusual zombie) saves Julie from an attack, the two form a relationship that sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world.
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.
The childhoods of Bernice and Detty were worlds apart, but they did have one thing in common: their father. Year's later their lives have changed but as their paths cross so a battle of wills ensues.
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, The 暮光之城4：破晓(下) 苏醒后 的贝拉身体已出现了一些转变，其女儿 让她感到更有生命力的活着。然而有一 股强势力却威胁 要把他们全部消灭。
血肉之躯 一位极不寻常、名叫"R"的僵尸救了朱丽 叶一命。两人之后堕入爱河，并为整个 毫无生气的世界带来了一连串的连锁反 应。
永不放弃 本片根据真人真事改编,讲述两位伟大母 亲的职责,友谊及勇气。她们俩对抗官僚 体制 ,发起为特殊小孩而设的特殊学校 。
Sisterakas 贝尼斯与德迪虽然拥有同一个父亲，但却 过着不一样的童年。几年后，他们俩的生 活虽已改变但两人的生命却开始有了交叉 点，接着发生了一连串的意愿斗争。
トワイライト・サーガ：ブレイキング ・ドーンPart 2
ウォーム・ボディーズ（原題：Warm Bodies） 極めて非凡なゾンビ青年Rがジュリーを ゾンビの襲撃から救い、二人の間に恋 が芽生える。そして、それが生命を持 たないゾンビの世界全体を変え得る一 連の出来事のきっかけになる
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。
シスタラカス（原題：Sisterakas） ベルニーズとデティの子供時代はまった くかけ離れていたが、二人には一つだけ 共通のことがあった。それは父親。時が 流れ、彼らの生活は変わったが、二人が 再会し、精神力の戦いが始まる。
ヴァンパイアとして目覚めたベラは、 授かった娘とともに、これまでになく 生き生きと暮らしていた。しかし、類 まれな子供が生まれたことが家族全員 を撲滅しようという脅威の発端となる 。 브레이킹 던 part2
이전의 자신과는 다른, 불멸의 존재가 된 채 눈을 뜬 벨라. 새로 태어난 그녀의 딸은 그녀에게 전에 없던 생기를 주는 존재이지만, 이 비범한 존재의 탄생은 곧 모두를 파멸시킬 위험으로 몰아가는 가공할만한 힘의 대결을 촉발하게 되는데…!
웜 바디스(Warm Bodies) 특이한 좀비 'R'이 좀비들의 공격에서 줄리를 구한다. 두 사람이 사랑에 빠지면서 무기력한 세상을 바꿀만한 일들을 하나 둘 씩 해 나가게 되는데...
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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……
I Aircraft Incident
L Strong Language
N Nudity
시스터라카스(Sisterakas) 버니스와 데티는 자매지만 전혀 다른 곳에서 어린 시절을 보낸다. 몇 년 후 각자의 인생을 살고 있던 두 자매가 우연히 만나게 되면서 신경전이 벌어지게 된다.
S Sexual Content
V Violence
DJanGO UnchaineD Rated PG-13 Stars Liam Neeson Famke Janssen Maggie Grace Director Olivier Megaton
Get SMaRt Rated PG-13 Stars Steve Carell Anne Hathaway Dwayne Johnson Director Peter Segal
kinGDOM Of heaVen Rated R Stars Orlando Bloom, Liam Neeson, Jeremy Irons Director Ridley Scott
SecRet Life Of BeeS Rated PG-13 Stars Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson Director Gina PrinceBythewood
ShOOt ‘eM UP Rated R Stars Clive Owen Paul Giamatti Monica Bellucci Director Michael Davis
SkYfaLL Rated PG-13 Stars Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem Director Sam Mendes
aUStin POweRS 2: the SPY whO ShaGGeD Me Rated PG 13 Stars Mike Myers Heather Graham Michael York Director Jay Roach
aVataR Rated PG-13 Stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana Director James Cameron
cLaSh Of the titanS Rated PG-13 Stars Sam Worthington,
GULLiVeR’S tRaVeLS Rated PG Stars Jack Black, Emily Blunt, Billy Connolly Director Rob Letterman
hanSeL anD GReteL: witch hUnteRS Rated R Stars Jeremy Renner Gemma Arterton Famke Janssen Director Tommy Wirkola
JUMPeR
Life Of Pi Rated PG Stars Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Rafe Spall Director Ang Lee
Oz: the GReat anD POweRfUL
the hOBBit: an UneXPecteD JOURneY Rated PG-13 Stars Martin Freeman Ian McKellen Richard Armitage Director Peter Jackson
the twiLiGht SaGa: BReakinG Dawn PaRt 2 Rated PG-13 Stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner Director Bill Condon
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Rated PG-13 Stars Samuel L. Jackson Hayden Christensen Rachel Bilson Director Doug Liman
Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes Director Louis Leterrier
Rated PG Stars James Franco Michelle Williams Mila Kunis Director Sam Raimi
incePtiOn Rated PG-13 Stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe Director Christopher Nolan
Jack ReacheR Rated PG-13 Stars Tom Cruise Rosamund Pike Richard Jenkins Director Christopher McQuarrie
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
inDePenDence DaY
Rated PG-13 Stars Will Smith Jeff Goldblum Bill Pullman Director Roland Emmerich
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
DeceMBeR BOYS Rated PG-13 Stars Daniel Radcliffe Teresa Palmer Lee Cormie Director Rod Hardy
feVeR Pitch Rated PG-13 Stars Drew Barrymore Jimmy Fallon Lenny Clarke Director Peter Farrelly & Bobby Farrelly
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
One fine DaY Rated PG Stars Michelle Pfeiffer George Clooney, Mae Whitman Director Michael Hoffman
SiDewaYS Rated R Stars
SiLVeR LininGS PLaYBOOk Rated PG-13 Stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro Director David O. Russell
SOMethinG’S GOtta GiVe Rated PG-13 Stars Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves Director Nancy Meyers
waLk the Line Rated PG-13 Stars Joaquin Phoenix Reese Witherspoon Robert Patrick Director James Mangold
Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen
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Alexander Payne
waRM BODieS Rated PG-13 Stars Nicholas Hoult Teresa Palmer John Malkovich Director Jonathan Levine
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DaReDeViL Rated PG-13 Stars Ben Affleck Jennifer Garner Colin Farrell Director Mark Steven Johnson
aPPaLOOSa Rated R Stars Zac Efron, Blythe Danner, Taylor Schilling Director Scott Hicks
aCe ventura: pet DeteCtive rated PG-13 stars Jim Carrey Courteney Cox Sean Young Director Tom Shadyac
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
flippeD rated PG stars Rebecca DeMornay Madeline Carroll Callan McAulife Director Rob Reiner
JoHn tuCker must Die rated PG-13
marmaDuke rated PG stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse Emma Stone Kiefer Sutherland Director Tom Dey
pleasantville rated PG-13 stars Tobey Maguire Jeff Daniels Joan Allen McAulife Director Gary Ross
quartet rated PG-13 stars Maggie Smith Billy Connolly Michael Gambon Director Dustin Hoffman
tHe HanGover rated R stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Heather Graham Director Todd Phillips
tHe sisterHooD of travellinG pants 2 rated PG-13 stars Amber Tamblyn America Ferrera Blake Lively Director Sanaa Hamri
tHunDerstruCkrated PG stars Kevin Durant Taylor Gray James Belushi Director John Whitesell
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 Hotel squeakquel transylvania rated PG rated PG stars stars Anna Faris Justin AdamLong Sandler Christina Applegate Kevin James Director Andy Samberg Betty Thomas
esCape from planet eartH
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aliens in tHe attiC
Animation
rated PG stars Ashley Tisdale, Carter Jenkins, Austin Robert Butler Director John Schultz
Thriller
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Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson Director Joe Carnahan
about sCHmiDt rated pg-13 stars Jack Nicholson Kathy Bates Hope Davis Director Alexander Payne
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yoGi bear
rated PG stars Anna Faris Dan Aykroyd Justin Timberlake Director Eric Brevig
a perfeCt murDer rated R stars Michael Douglas Gwyneth Paltrow Viggo Mortensen Director Andrew Davis
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
Director Genndy Tartakovsky
in time rated PG-13 stars Justin Timberlake Amanda Seyfried Cillian Murphy Director Andrew Niccol
leGenD of tHe GuarDians: tHe owls of Gaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hoole rated PG stars Jim Sturgess, Emily Barclay, Emilie de Ravin Director Zack Snyder
rated PG stars Brendan Fraser Sarah Jessica Parker Jessica Alba Director Cal Brunker
interview witH tHe vampire rated R stars Tom Cruise Brad Pitt Antonio Banderas
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Neil Jordan
rise of tHe GuarDians rated PG stars Chris Pine, Hugh Jackman, Alec Baldwin Director Peter Ramsey
man on fire rated R stars Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, C. Walken Director Tony Scott
robots rated PG stars Ewan McGregor Halle Berry Greg Kinnear Director Chris Wedge
martHa marCy may marlene rated R stars John Hawkes Elizabeth Olsen Sarah Paulson
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Sean Durkin
Drama Filipino Family Musical
Cloud AtlAS rated R Stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent director Tom Tykwer Andy Wachowski Lana Wachowski
hereAFter rated PG-13 Stars Matt Damon Bryce Dallas Howard Cecile De France director Clint Eastwood
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
MArgAret rated R Stars Anna Paquin Matt Damon Mark Ruffalo director Kenneth Lonergan
My nAMe iS khAn rated PG-13 Stars Shah Rukh Khan Kajol Jimmy Shergill director Karan Johar
proMiSed lAnd rated R Stars Matt Damon John Krasinski Frances McDormand director Gus Van Sant
runAWAy Jury rated PG-13 Stars John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman director Gary Fleder
the ASSASSinAtion oF JeSSe JAMeS rated R Stars Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shephard director Andrew Dominik
the bodyguArd rated R Stars Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp director Mick Jackson
the bridgeS oF MAdiSon County rated PG-13 Stars Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep director Clint Eastwood
the iMpoSSible rated PG-13 Stars Naomi Watts Ewan McGregor Tom Holland director Juan Antonio Bayona
the ShAWShAnk redeMption rated R Stars Tim Robbins Morgan Freeman Bob Gunton director Frank Darabont
the toWn rated R Stars Ben Affleck, Jon Hamm, Rebecca Hall director Ben Affleck
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
24/7 in love rated PG-13 Stars Bea Alonzo, Gerald Anderson, Kathryn Bernardo director John D. Lazatin
duMA rated PG Stars Alexander Michaletos Eamonn Walker Campbell Scott director Carroll Ballard
Another CinderellA Story rated PG Stars Selena Gomez Andrew Seeley Jane Lynch director Damon Santostefano
kiMMy dorA And the teMple oF kiyeMe rated PG-13 Stars Eugene Domingo Dingdong Dantes Zanjoe Marudo director Joyce Bernal
hAppy Feet 2 rated PG Stars Elijah Wood Robin Williams Brad Pitt director George Miller
Cirque du Soleil: WorldS AWAy rated PG Stars Erica Linz Igor Zaripov Lutz Halbhubner director Andrew Adamson
pAAno bA Ang MAngArAp rated PG Stars Vilma Santos, Christopher De Leon, Amy Austria director Eddie Garcia
SiSterAkAS rated PG-13 Stars Ai-Ai de las Alas Vice Ganda Kris Aquino director Wenn V. Deramas
riChie riCh rated PG Stars Macaulay Culkin Johnathan Hyde Edward Herrmann director Donald Petrie
the MiStreSS rated PG-13 Stars Bea Alonzo John Lloyd Cruz director Olivia Lamasan
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bee SeASon rated PG-13 Stars Richard Gere Juliette Binoche Flora Cross director Scott McGehee David Siegel
unoFFiCiAlly yourS rated PG-13 Stars John Lloyd Cruz, Angel Locsin director Cathy GarciaMolina
MOVIE TRIVIA: >> The GreaT anD Oz: POwerFul
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At the start of the film, Oz works with the circus company “Baum Brothers Circus.” This is a reference to L. Frank Baum, the original author of the Oz series.
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Sam Raimi opted to use practical sets in conjunction with computergenerated imagery: physical sets were constructed so the actors could have a visual reference, as opposed to using green-screens for every scene.
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To prepare for his role as Oz, James Franco received training with magician Lance Burton.
leS MiSÉrAbleS rated PG-13 Stars Hugh Jackman Anne Hathaway Russell Crowe director Tom Hooper
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Oz: The Great And Powerful
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A320
3/4
A320
1/2
3/4
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1/2
A320
CHAN N EL
CHAN N EL
A340
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Les Misérables Sisterakas
MOVIE TRIVIA: Quartet
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Most of the supporting cast were retired professional musicians. The principal actors were trained to sing but the scene of them singing the titular quartet from Verdi’s opera Rigoletto was cut from the movie.
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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AIRSHOW Oz: The Great And Powerful Escape From Planet Earth Short Films The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
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A340
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1st showing 2nd showing 3rd showing
AIRSHOW Quartet Promised Land Short Films Sisterakas Les Misérables AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW Escape From Planet Earth Short Films Oz: The Great And Powerful
1st showing 2nd showing 3rd showing 4th showing
AIRSHOW Promised Land Quartet Short Films Sisterakas AIRSHOW
1st showing 2nd showing
AIRSHOW Quartet Short Films AIRSHOW
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GUAM, JAPAN A330
B747
A340 (RP-C8168)
1st showing 2nd showing
A320
A320
A320 / A319*
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AIRSHOW
Oz: The Great And Powerful
Escape From Planet Earth
Wipeout - Back To School
Short Films AIRSHOW
Short Films AIRSHOW
Short Films
AIRSHOW Promised Land Short Films AIRSHOW
A320 / A319* The Big Bang Theory-The Werewolf Transformation
Short Films
KOREA A330
B747
A340 (RP-C8168)
1st showing 2nd showing
A320
A320
A320 / A319*
AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW
Oz: The Great And Powerful
Escape From Planet Earth
Wipeout - Back To School
Short Films AIRSHOW
Short Films AIRSHOW
Short Films
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AIRSHOW Quartet Short Films AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW Promised Land Short Films AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW Promised Land Short Films AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW Promised Land Short Films AIRSHOW
A320 / A319* The Big Bang Theory-The Werewolf Transformation
Short Films
BANGKOK, JAKARTA A330
B747
A340 (RP-C8168)
1st showing 2nd showing
A320
A320
A320 / A319*
AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW
Escape From Planet Earth
Escape From Planet Earth
Wipeout - Back To School
Short Films AIRSHOW
Short Films AIRSHOW
Short Films
1st showing 2nd showing
A320 / A319* The Big Bang Theory-The Werewolf Transformation
Short Films
INDONESIA*, MAINLAND CHINA*, SINGAPORE, NEW DELHI A330
B747
A340 (RP-C8168)
1st showing 2nd showing
A320
A320
A320 / A319*
AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW
Oz: The Great And Powerful
Escape From Planet Earth
Wipeout - Back To School
Short Films AIRSHOW
Short Films AIRSHOW
Short Films
1st showing 2nd showing
AIRSHOW Quartet Short Films AIRSHOW
AIRSHOW Promised Land Short Films AIRSHOW
A320 / A319* The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
Short Films
MOVIE TRIVIA: Promised Land
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PTV only * Digital IFE-equipped aircraft: RP-C8600 to RP-C8615
Originally, this movie was supposed to be Matt Damon’s directorial debut. But due to short time to prepare for the movie and also some creative conflicts, Damon dropped out as the director (but remained as an actor) and Gus Van Sant came aboard to direct. According to a New York Times report, when Promised Land opened at the Southside Mall in Oneonta, New York in January 2013, some moviegoers wore buttons protesting hydraulic fracturing (i.e. fracking), and windows in town displayed signs warning of its possible environmental hazards. Meanwhile, pro-fracking citizens responded with homemade signs stating, “Let’s boost our local economy” and “Support safe drilling and pipelines, jobs.”
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CDS
Believe
Blown Away
Carrie Underwood
Looking For Myself Usher
Madonna
Now That’s What I Call Music! 41
Overexposed
Pink Friday
Trespassing
Unapologetic
Unorthodox Jukebox
Who You Are
First Class
Himig ng Damdamin Martin Nievera
Martin Nievera 3D Tatlong Dekada
Sarah Geronimo
Ikimonogakari
Super Junior Vol. 6
Wonder World
MDNA
Various Artists
Maroon 5
Nicki Minaj
POP
Justin Bieber
Red
Take Me Home
All Good
Christmas with the Stars Fall In Love Again
Jazz
Chill Out
Kids
Asian
Filipino
Taylor Swift
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Nina
CNBLUE ReBLUE
One Direction
Up All Night One Direction
Various Artists
Angeline Quinto
Good Show
Love Place
Show Luo
Glee Cast- Glee: The Music Kidz Bop 22 Various Artists Season 3, Volume 7 Various Artists
Nishino Kana
Adam Lambert
Christian Bautista
It’s All About Love (Story Edition) Jam Hsiao
Kidz Bop 23
Various Artists
Rihanna
Newtral
Bruno Mars
Jessie J
Pure OPM Classics
Martin Nievera
Sexy, Free & Single
Wonder Girls
Shake It Up: Live 2 Dance (Music from the Disney Channel Series) Various Artists
NiNa: aLL GOOD Best of Lounge, Ambient and Chill Out Vol.1 Various
Esprit de Four Fourplay
Flights of Fancy
The Very Best Of Café del Mar
Paradise Chill Out Lounge, Vol. 3
Impressions
Scenes From My Life
Various Artists
Chris Botti
Various
Michael Young
The Wayman Tisdale Story
Wayman Tisdale
Songbird Nina releases her seventh studio album in All Good. Branching out to new landscapes, Nina breaks away from her usual foreign covers and instead focuses on an all-OPM track list for her recent album. With contributions from the masters such as Jimmy Borja, Vehnee Saturno, and Toto Sorioso, Nina shows off her growth as an artist by paying homage to her roots. Radio-hit single “Sa Isang Tingin” is an automatic standout, among others. On the other hand, “Don’t Say Goodbye” skyrocketed to fame after being chosen as the film Secret Affair’s theme song. Nina, although having spent quite a few years in the industry, still proves to be a timeless gem album after album.
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Bee Gees Greatest
Elvis Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits 1970-1986
Killing Me Softly
Prince From Another Planet
The Beatles
The Kinks
Bee Gees
Roberta Flack
Elvis
Elvis Presley
Some Girls
The Rolling Stones
The Best of OMD
OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)
The Definitive Collection ABBA
Michael Young: SceneS froM MY life Filipino-German Michael Young, a romantic, all around saxophonist, serenades his listeners with a full disc album containing tracks that showcase his musical prowess. With light classical melodies stemming from great western composers, movie soundtracks, broadway and filipino compositions, this "Scenes from my Life" attests of a pure filipino talent that moves on a global scale.
The Greatest Hits
Classical
OST/Musical
Whitney Houston
Disney Newsies The Musical Various
French Impression Joshua Bell
Highlights from the Phantom of the Opera Original Cast Recording The Phantom of the Opera
Glee The Musical Presents Glease Various Artists
His rendition of Claude Debussyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Claire de Lune is a sure fire hit, while his version of George Cansecoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ikaw is definitely a pleasant surprise among the roster of Western tracks included in his album.
Fifty Shades of Grey: The Lead With Your Heart The Tenors Classical Album Various Artists
Passionate about sharing music, Michael is a former professor of saxophone at the University of the Philippines, Diliman and is an arena records recording artist.
Water Night Eric Whitacre
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3 FILIPINO POP Stay tuned with your host, Claire, as she brings you OPM Hits from Miguel Aguila, Jason Hernandez, Aiza Seguerra, Toni Gonzaga & many more here onboard Philippine Airlines!
4 Pinoy Favorites Bringing you the best of Pinoy Favorites! Featuring hot hits from well-known male artists, such as Ronnie Liang, Bryan Termulo and Bugoy, here onboard Philippines Airlines!
5 Hitline It's the attack of the hits with the likes of Boys Like Girls, OneRepublic, Ellie Goulding, Owl City, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and more on Hitline onboard Philippine Airlines!
Best of
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?
BUGOy DrIlON
JUSTIN TIMBErlAKE
Alaala Yeng Constantino (Star Records)
Iingatan Ka Ronnie Liang (Universal)
If I Lose Myself One Republic (Interscope)
Crazy for You Madonna (Geffen)
Ano'ng Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa Aiza Seguerra (Star Records)
Ngiti Ronnie Liang (Universal)
Young Girls Bruno Mars (Atlantic)
Still The Commodores (Motown)
Hanggang Wakas Juris Fernandez (Star Records)
Sa' Yo Lamang Ronnie Liang (Universal)
22 Taylor Swift (Big Machine)
Kung Fu Fighting Carl Douglas (EQ Music)
One Day Angeline Quinto (Star Records)
Ikaw Ronnie Liang (Universal)
Shooting Star Owl City (Universal Republic)
The End Of The World Skeeter Davis (BMG)
Puwede Bang Ako Na Lang Ulit Bugoy Drilon (Star Records)
Gusto Kita Ronnie Liang (Universal)
Kiss You One Direction (Syco Records)
Don't Give Up On Us David Soul (EQ Music)
Scared To Death KZ Tandingan (Star Records)
Saan Darating Ang Umaga Ronnie Liang (Universal)
Just Give Me a Reason Pink ft. Nate Ruess (RCA)
The Love Cats The Cure (Fiction Records)
Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat Daniel Padilla (Star Records)
Lagay Ng Puso Bryan Termulo (BWB Records)
Right Now Rihanna ft. David Guetta (Def Jam)
Give It Up KC & The Sunshine Band (Sony Music)
Kahit Na Toni Gonzaga (Star Records)
Nasan Ka Na Bryan Termulo (BWB Records)
Endlessly The Cab (Republic)
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood The Animals (EMI Records)
Prinsesa Jason Hernandez (Viva Records)
Kung Maibabalik Bryan Termulo (BWB Records)
Feel This Moment Pitbull ft. Christina Aguilera (RCA, Polo Grounds)
Coz I Luv You Slade (Polydor) The Power Of Love Jennifer Rush (Sony Music)
Bukod Tangi Jason Hernandez (Viva Records)
Nagtatanong Lang Bryan Termulo (BWB Records)
Mary 2AM Club ft. Dev (RCA) Be Your Everything Boys Like Girls (Columbia)
Sunday Bloody Sunday U2 (Island)
Only For You Jason Hernandez (Viva Records)
Aanhin Pa Bryan Termulo (BWB Records)
Alive Krewella (Columbia)
Undercover Angel Alan O'Day (EQ Music)
Kailan Jason Hernandez (Viva Records)
Hanggang Ngayon Bryan Termulo (BWB Records)
Suit & Tie Justin Timberlake ft. Jay-Z (RCA)
Downtown Petula Clark (EQ Music)
Labis Kitang Mahal Marvin Ong (Viva Records)
Dadalhin Bryan Termulo (BWB Records)
Panic Station Muse (Warner, Helium 3)
Rock the Casbah The Clash (Epic)
Ayoko Na Marvin Ong (Viva Records)
Pagdating Ng Panahon Bryan Termulo (BWB Records)
Figure 8 Ellie Goulding (Polydor)
Hanky Panky Tommy James & The Shondells (EMI Records)
Pakisabi Na Lang Marvin Ong (Viva Records)
Nang Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig Bugoy (Star)
My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up) Fall Out Boy (Island)
Rosanna Toto (Sony Music)
Sigaw Ng Puso Ko Marvin Ong (Viva Records)
Mayron Na Bang Iba Bugoy (Star)
Sa Iyo Marvin Ong (Viva Records)
Paano Na Ang Puso Ko Bugoy (Star)
Beautiful Carly Rae Jepsen ft. Justin Bieber (Interscope)
Baby I'm Yours Miguel Aguila (Viva Records)
Nagmamakaawa Bugoy (Star)
Iibigin Kita Miguel Aguila (Viva Records)
Bulag Sa Katotohan Bugoy (Star)
My Life 50 Cent ft. Eminem & Adam Levine (Shady/ Aftermath/Interscope)
Binibini Ko Miguel Aguila (Viva Records)
Paano Na Kaya Bugoy (Star)
Simple Lang Miguel Aguila (Viva Records)
Muli Bugoy (Star)
Gold Britt Nicole (Sparrow Records)
Sobra Kitang Mahal Miguel Aguila (Viva Records)
Hindi Na Bale Bugoy (Star)
Love Me Lil Wayne ft. Drake and Future (Young Money)
TONI GONZAGA
Just One Last Time David Guetta (Virgin)
I Need Your Love Calvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding (Interscope) Thank You MKTO (Columbia)
Beneath Your Beautiful Labrinth ft. Emeli Sande (Syco)
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Heart Of Glass Blondie (Chrysalis Records) Can't Get By Without You The Real Thing (EQ Music) Reach For The Stars Shirley Bassey (EMI Records) Roadhouse Blues The Doors (Elektra) I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor (EQ Music) Keeping The Dream Alive Freiheit (Sony Music) Bye Bye Baby Bay City Rollers (EQ Music) What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted Jimmy Ruffin (Motown)
This adult-free zone brings a selection of great songs, groovy tunes and many more, all just for youngsters onboard. Just don’t tell the adults how good it is!
8 Jazz Club
9 Tinseltown
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?
Tune-in to Tinseltown and take a musical tour with some of the well-known familiar musical drama series such as Les Misérables, The Secret Garden, Cats and many more!
KIdZ bop KIdS
MIKE STERN
EVITA
As Long As You Love Me Kidz Bop Kids (Kidz Bop LLC)
Come Away With Me Norah Jones (Blue Note Records)
I Feel Pretty (West Side Story) Marni Nixon, Yvonne Othon, Suzie Kaye, Joanne Miya (Sony Music)
Wiggle Your Lah-De-Dah Ralph Covert (Bar/ None Records) Live While We're Young Glee Cast ft. Grant Gustin (Sebastian) & Nolan Gerard Funk (Hunter) (Columbia) Campfire Song Song SpongeBob Squarepants (Viacom Inter.)
On This Earth Tanya Chua (Kingsworld Management) London Cafe Blues Lu Watters' Yerba Buena Jazz Band (Air Music & Media)
Moshi Monsters Theme The Moshi MonStars (Sony Music)
Day After Day Jonathan Fritzén (EQ Music)
Nobody Does You (Better Than You) The Fresh Beat Band (Viacom Inter.)
The Rose Freddy Cole (Rock Records)
When Will My Life Begin? (Tangled) Mandy Moore (Walt Disney) Mahna Mahna (Muppets) The Fray (Walt Disney) Fly To Your Heart (Tinker Bell) Selena Gomez (Walt Disney) Kung Fu Fighting (Kung Fu Panda) Rain (Interscope) Tigger Just Can't Sleep (Winnie The Pooh) Craig Toungate (Walt Disney) Reflection (Mulan) Lea Salonga (Walt Disney) Colour Within Kath Bee (Kath Bee) Call Me, Beep Me! (Tony Phillips Remix) Christina Milian (Walt Disney) Shine Laura Marano (Walt Disney) Ants Go Marching, The Muffin Man, Row Your Boat, Three Blind Mice Daniel Cook (Marble Media) Club Can't Handle Me Alvin & The Chipmunks (Atlantic Records) I Love Rock 'N' Roll Various (Universal) Everyday Princess Anika Noni Rose (Walt Disney) I Have A Dream Connie Talbot (Rainbow Recording) Clapping Song (Barney) Barney Cast (Lyons Partnership) The Great Divide (Secret Of The Wings) McClain Sisters (Walt Disney) Elmo's Song Sesame Street (Koch Records) The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room (The Enchanted) Los Lobos (Walt Disney) Leaving On A Jet Plane Snoopy's Classiks On Toys (Brennan Productions) How To Believe (Tinker Bell & The Great Fairy Rescue) Bridgit Mendler (Walt Disney) We Share The Earth The Bee's Knees (TBK Music Inc) The Gift Of A Friend (From "Tinker Bell & The Lost Treasure") Demi Lovato (Walt Disney) Goin' To Azura's Cottage (Barbie) Elina, Dandelion & Pixies (Mattel, Inc.)
Summer Samba (Samba De Verao) Ithamara Koorax (Rock Records)
Snoopy (You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown) Roger Bart, Ilana Levine, Kristin Chenoweth (Sony Music) I Think I Got You Beat (Shrek The Musical) Sutton Foster, Brian D'Arcy James (Decca)
At The Jazz Band Ball Muggsy Spanier and his Ragtime Band (Air Music & Media) Song For Pepper Mike Stern (Little Shoes Music) Prelude To A Kiss Benny Carter and his Orchestra (Air Music & Media) Me And Mrs. Jones Michael Bublé (Reprise Records)
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.
SUZANNE CIANI
For The Love Of You Earl Klugh (KOCH Entertainment) Night Rythms Michael Dulin (Equity Digital) New Dawn Chitta (Fonix Musik)
Another Suitcase in Another Hall (Evita) Sharon Campbell (EQ Music)
You've Got a Friend Michael Lington (Rendezvous Entertainment)
I Have Dreamed (The King and I) Peabo Bryson & Lea Salonga (Decca)
Amazed Christopher Peacock (Pure and Simple Music)
Wick (The Secret Garden) Daisy Eagan, John Cameron Mitchell (Sony Music)
Turning Twice Turtle Island Quartet (Windham Hill Records)
Memory (Cats) Elaine Paige (Universal Music)
Embraceable You Eddie Condon and his Windy City Seven (Air Music I Know Him So Well (Chess) & Media) Ellen Paige & Barbara Dickson (Universal Music) Suite for Flute and Jazz Trio : Baroque and Blue Jasmine Choi (Sony Music)
10 Flight Light
You Should Be Dancing (Saturday Night Fever) Adam Garcia & Company (Polydor) Bouncing off the walls (Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark) Reeve Carney (Mercury Records) There's No Business Like Showbusiness (Annie Get Your Gun) Stephen Hill Singers (EQ Music) Red and Black (Les Misérables) Les Misérables Cast (Exallshow) Foolish Dreamin'/Something Beautiful/Real Enough To Change My Mind (3hree) Jessica Molaskey, Will Gartshore, Rachel Ulanet (DRG) With One Look (Sunset Boulevard) Mary Carawe (EQ Music)
I Believe In Love Suzanne Ciani (EQ Music) Eternal Light Chris Phillips (Premium Records) Ivory Ray Lynch (Windham Hill Records) Chasing The Tides David Benoit (Peak Records) Manhattan Underground Scott Cossu (Windham Hill Records) Between Waterfalls Chris Conway (Paradise Music) Night Slip William Ackerman (Windham Hill Records)
I Could Have Danced All Night (My Fair Lady) Julie Andrews, Betty Wolfe (Universal Music)
Beauty And The Beast Jim Brickman & Tracy Silverman (Walt Disney Records)
Punta Del Soul Lee Ritenour (Concord Music)
Be Our Guest (Beauty and the Beast) Beauty & The Beast Cast (Walt Disney)
A Very Special Place Torcuato Mariano (Windham Hill Records)
Struttin' With Some Barbeque Louis Armstrong (Air Music & Media)
What's New At The Zoo? (Do Re Mi) Heather Headley & The Animal Girls (DRG)
Hummingbird George Winston (Windham Hill Records)
Perfect Yannick Bovy (ARS Entertainment)
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) KT Sullivan (DRG)
Unforgettable Nat King Cole (EMI Music)
One (A Chorus Line) A Chorus Line Cast (Universal Music)
When I Fall In Love Chet Baker (Rock Records)
You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me (42nd Street) Tammy Grimes (Universal Music)
A View Of You Fred Simon (Windham Hill Records)
Liza One-note (Forbidden Broadway 20th Anniversary) Christine Pedi (DRG)
Children's Dance Alex De Grassi (Windham Hill Records)
A Foggy Day Barney Kessel (Circa Records)
Smile Lisa Ono (Sony Music) Vibe Boogie Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra (Air Music & Media) Ain't Misbehavin' Fats Waller (Circa Records)
The Day Has Come Bindu (Orange Music) Heart And Soul Kenny G (Concord Music Group)
You're Just In Love (Call Me Madam) Dick Haymes, Ethel Merman (Decca) Hakuna Matata (The Lion King) The Lion King Cast (Walt Disney)
My Heart Belongs To The Ocean JR (Starsing Records)
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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.
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Jammin’ in Japan
Jam along with us here onboard Philippine Airlines, as we play you a selection of the latest J Pop hits from KREVA, Ｂｅｒｒｙｚ工房, AAA, FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, 乃木坂46 & many more!
AnnE-SoPHIE MUTTER
nogIzAkA 46
Roses from the South Waltz Op. 388 Orchester der Wiener Volksoper, Conductor: Carl Michalski (ZYX)
制服のマネキン 乃木坂46 (SONY)
Csárdás Violin: Maxim Vengerov, Piano: Vag Papian (EMI) Concerto a Cineque, Op. 9 No. 2 - II Adagio Oboe: Albrecht Mayer, New Seasons Ensemble, Director: Unter der Leitung Von (Decca) Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in C Major Op. 15 - 3 Rondo. Allegro Piano & Director: Leif Ove Andsnes, Mahler Chamber Orchestra (Sony Music) Sonata in E Flat Major, K. 380 - 2. Andante Con Moto Violin: Anne-Sophie Mutter, Piano: Lambert Orkis (Deutsche Grammophon) Five Dances from El Sombrera de Tres Picos - The Threecornered Hat - Jota Würtembergische Philharmonie, Conductor: Salvador Mas Conde (ZYX) Cello Concerto in E Minor Op 85 - I Adagio – Moderato Cello: Paul Tortelier, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor: Sir Adrian Boult (EMI) Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14 Flute: James Galway, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor: Charles Gerhardt (Sony Music)
ROCK YOUR SOUL V6 (Avex)
13 Orient Express Enjoy the line-up of Mandarin and Cantonese hottest hits in the pop charts!
kHAlIl fong
唯舞 安心亞 (Wonderful Music) 陽光 曹格 (BMA Records)
14 Seoul Grooves Get the best of K-Pop with artistes such as CN BLUE, 2Yoon, Clazziquai Project, JeA, Nine Muses and more on Seoul Grooves!
2yoon
Silent Stalker 제아 feat. Double K(JeA feat. Double K) (LOEN Entertainment) 라라라 (La La La) CN BLUE (FNC Entertainment)
填空 家家（紀家盈）(相信音樂 )
니 얼굴 떠올라 (Reminds of You) 별 feat. 스윙스 (Byul feat. Swings ) (LOEN Entertainment)
匿名的安慰 王心凌 (環球)
너에게 가는 길 (Path Towards You) 준호 feat. 택연 (Junho feat. Taecyeon) (Curtain Call Media / Pony Canyon Korea)
黃色夾克 梁文音 (環球)
그런 너 (Disturbance) BoA (SM Entertainment)
Miwa (SONY)
一口呼吸的旅行 謝沛恩 (福茂)
한 사람 (One Person) 코드 (KOHD) (LOEN Entertainment)
Back In Love Again Misia ft.布袋寅泰 (Ariola)
今天永遠開始 許慧欣 (環球)
그 때 그 시절 (Those Days) 포맨 feat. 미 (4men feat. MIIII) (YWHO Enterprise / Happyface Entertainment)
まさか 河西智美 (NIPPON CROWN)
BB88 方大同 (華納)
王者の休日
幸福了 然後呢 A-Lin (Avex)
Deeper Deeper One OK Rock (A-Sketch) REASON
ゆず (SENHA) ホイッスル~君と過ごした日々〜
KREVA (PONY CANYON) GET YOU BiSとDorothy Little Happy (Avex) Miss you AAA (Avex) WANT!
니가 없을 때 (When You're Not There) 인피니트H feat. Zion.T (Infinite H feat. Zion T) (LOEN Entertainment) Beautiful Days 제이민 (J-Min) (RIGHT ACHIEVEMENT)
地星人 王祖藍 (EEG)
너였으면 좋겠어 (Wish It Was You) 이정 (Lee Jung) (CJ E&M)
One Million Miles 孫耀威 (環球)
눈물 (Tears) 리쌍 feat. 유진 (LeeSsang feat. Eugene) (LOEN Entertainment)
正氣歌 梁漢文 (金牌大風)
얼음꽃 (Ice Flower) 에일리 (Ailee) (LOEN Entertainment)
Ｂｅｒｒｙｚ工房 (Piccolo Town)
You Should Try 周傳雄 (Seed Music)
I Just Wanna Have Fun Team H (Jang Geun Suk X Big Brother) (Warner Music)
Le Sacre du Printemps - The Adoration of The Earth Philharmonia Slavonica, Conductor: Hans Peter Gmür (ZYX)
風が吹いている-UK Recorded Version いきものがかり (Epic Records)
Miss Right 宥勝 (Avex)
쳐다만 봐 (Just Looking) 나인뮤지스 (Nine Muses) (LOEN Entertainment)
Say! Joy! FUNKY MONKEY BABYS (DREAMUSIC)
Mr.No 張信哲 (金牌大風)
아이돌 하기 싫어 (Don't Want to be an Idol) VIXX (Jellyfish Entertainment/ CJ E&M)
Impromptu Op 90 D899 No. 1 in C Minor Piano: Alexandre Tharaud (Virgin)
ミステリーヴァージン 山田涼介 (J STORM)
I Can Believe 符瓊音 (擎天)
싫다 (Hate) 백지영 (Baek Ji Young) (LOEN Entertainment)
誰說你可以 蕭煌奇 (華納)
눈물 같은 사람 (A Person Like Tears) 최강창민 (동방신기) (Chang Min (TVXQ)) (QUEEN'S BELL)
RUSTY HEARTS BREAKERZ (ZAIN RECORDS)
Sonata for Violoncello and Piano in D Minor - Prologue. Lent, Sostenuto e Molto Risoluto Piano: Hélène Grimaud, Cello: Sol Gabetta (Deutsche Grammophon)
初恋 秦基博 (Ariola)
Pictures at an Exhibition - Bydlo Piano: Gerhard Eckle (ZYX)
REVERSI UVERworld (Sony Music Records) Dance My Generation
你能夠 姚俊羽 (華納) 好想變蘋果 Popu Lady (HIM) 超級英雄 魔幻力量 (相信音樂 )
ゴールデンボンバー (Euclid Music)
是什麼讓我遇見這樣的你 白安 (相信音樂 )
恋しくて 倖田來未 (Avex)
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Tonight 이준기 (Lee Joon Gi) (LOEN Entertainment) Sweetest Name 클래지콰이 (Clazziquai Project) (Fluxus Music) Why Not 투윤(2Yoon) (Cube Entertainment) 꽃 (Flower) 이승환 (Lee Seung Hwan) (DREAM FACTORY) 낭만길 (Romantic St.) Girls' Generation 소녀시대 (SM Entertainment) 눈물샤워 (Shower of Tears) 배치기 feat. 에일리 (Baechigi feat. Ailee) (YMC) 아브라카다브라 (Abracadabra) 자우림 (Jaurim) (MBC & SOUNDHOLIC)
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asian air safari Bali, Laoag, Delhi, It's more than just travel. It's all about discovery and adventure. Jakarta, Roxas, Hong Kong
asian air safari Bali
TELEVISION
For Avod *
Inbound The Big Bang Theory The Werewolf Transformation
24 contestants step up to face the Batter Up obstacle only to end up striking out repeatedly. The competitors then go on to receive a lesson they'd just as soon forget in the Wipeout Karate Class, before chaos spreads on the Panic Hammocks.
WipeouT Batter Up
WipeouT Family Matters
WipeouT Winter Wipeout : The Musical
Contestants tackle obstacles, including the Snowplow Sweeper, the Big Balls and the Spinning Ski Lift.
Bali is an island overflowing with culture and religion. Watch as Capt. Joy explores a Hindu village and join him as he participates in a local flying event.
Sheldon's life is turned upside-down after his barber becomes hospitalized. Now, that there's been a change in his routine, Sheldon finds himself re-evaluating his entire life. Meanwhile, astronaut training causes Howard to rethink his decision to go into space.
Contestants tackle obstacles, including the Snowplow Sweeper, the Big Balls and the Spinning Ski Lift.
JusT for laughs S12, Ep1 WipeouT Winter Wipeout
Contestants tackle obstacles, including the Snowplow Sweeper, the Big Balls and the Spinning Ski Lift.
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
glee The Rocky Horror Glee Show
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
glee The Comeback
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 funnybones alike!
WipeouT Back To School
Find out how NASA tested lunar rovers and robots at Moses Lake and more.
glee Original Song
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. Mr. Schuester and Coach Beiste try to bring the glee club and football team together, while Sue launches a dangerous plan to bring home a Nationalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; trophy. Meanwhile, the kids tackle Michael Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic hit Thriller.
glee The Sue Sylvester Shuffle
nasa 360 21st Century Lunar Exploration
School teachers compete in front of a live audience made up of students. Obstacles include the Cruel Bus and the Wipeout Skate Park. Among the contestants are Art-lete, Math Magical, Bad Seed and Happy History Teacher.
The kids of New Directions decide the only way to win Regionals is to write and perform their own original songs. Meanwhile, Quinn is hell-bent on getting Finn back and ruling McKinley once again.
Rachel tries to launch a comeback into the McKinley High social stratosphere with a little help from Brittany; meanwhile Sam starts a tribute band.
* Additional titles available on Digital IFE-equipped aircraft with AVOD
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GAMES
For Full Cabin Avod* TETRIS
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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.
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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." the game first appeared 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 passengerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even if you are sitting at opposite ends of the cabinâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;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.
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KlondiKe solitaire
invasion
Klondike Solitaire is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular solitaire card game and is also one of the most difficult variations to play. Amazingly challenging and addicting, you will play for hours.
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
GanGster sQuad rated R runtime 113 mins.
hanseL & GreteL: witch hunters rated R runtime 96 mins.
in tiMe rated PG-13 runtime 109 mins.
Les MisÉrabLes rated PG-13 runtime 158 mins.
Life Of Pi rated PG runtime 127 mins.
One MOre trY rated NR runtime
Oz: the Great and POwerfuL rated PG runtime 130 mins.
rOMeO + JuLiet rated PG-13 runtime 95 mins.
sOMethinG's GOtta Give rated PG-13 runtime 120 mins.
the hanGOver Part ii rated R runtime 102 mins.
the hObbit: an unexPected JOurneY rated PG-13 runtime 170 mins.
the Last KinG Of scOtLand rated R runtime 122 mins.
the Matrix rated R runtime 131 mins.
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believe Justin Bieber
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classica The Tenors
dance again … the hits Jennifer Lopez
dead in the boot Elbow
elvis 30 # 1 hits Elvis Presley
here i am Kelly Rowland
i’ll take care of You Richard Poon
it's all about Love (story edition) Jam Hsiao
Kiss Carly Rae Jepsen
Kidz bop 23 Kidz Bop Kids
Killing Me softly Roberta Flack
Lighthearted OPM The Company
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Mdna Madonna
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Only human Jed Madela
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Outbound Christian Bautista
Overexposed Maroon 5
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Push and shove No Doubt
rebLue CNBLUE
reconstructed: the best of dJ shadow DJ Shadow
red Taylor Swift
simply … suy Suy
soulful acoustic MYMP
strangeland Keane
superheavy SuperHeavy
syato Syato
take Me home One Direction
the beginning Black Eyed Peas
the best of 1980-1990 U2
the best of 25 Years Sting
the ultimate collection The Kinks
the very best Of cafe’ del Mar Various Artists
the soul sessions, vol. 2 Joss Stone
the spirit indestructible Nelly Furtado
unorthodox Jukebox Bruno Mars
unapologetic Rihanna
world without form Nat Birchall
Your Love Marie Digby
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the Music Presents Glease Glee
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Arrow
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Bubble Guppies
Cityscape
Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23
Elvis Presley Lives On! An Unauthorised Tribute to Elvis Presley
Family Guy
My Family's Crazy Gap Year
Pretty Little Liars
Race of Champions
Raising Hope
The Finder
The Green Lantern: The Animated Series
The West Wing
T.U.F.F Puppy
Two & a Half Men
Victorious
Without a Trace
Young Justice
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
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Temple Run
Text Twist 2
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12
Tiny Wings
Trivial Pursuit
Whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my Water?
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