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Towards New Altitudes Thank you for flying Philippine Airlines. We hope you are enjoying your flight and the many positive changes that we have put in place thus far. Since assuming management of PAL in April, we have embarked on initiatives in pursuit of a simple growth strategy: to modernize our fleet, expand route network and dramatically improve passenger service. To this end, we signed a contract to purchase more than 50 brand new Airbus aircraft worth US$7B – the biggest aircraft deal in Philippine commercial aviation history. We will soon fly to Toronto, our second destination in Canada, using the Boeing 777300ER, which has one of the most spacious and comfortable cabins. Next year, passengers will get a taste of new inflight dishes prepared by five award-winning chefs from different parts of the world. Those flying on long-haul routes may now use Apple iPad computer tablets that contain not just publications and reading materials but also blockbuster movies, TV programs, music and even games.
PAL and Airbus officials during the signing ceremony: (FROM LEFT) PAL vice chairman and treasurer Harry C. Tan, PAL Chairman Dr. Lucio C. Tan, Airbus Senior VP for Asia Jean Francois Laval, and PAL President Ramon S. Ang
When booking a flight, passengers can purchase their tickets through bookand-buy kiosks at Petron gas stations throughout Metro Manila. More payment options are also available in hundreds of 7-Eleven retail outlets. The booking, ticketing and airport check-in will also be upgraded as we integrate our airline systems. You can book a flight, pay for your ticket and even get your boarding pass in one transaction at any of our customer touch-points. These enhancements are coming sooner than your next flight. You should be among the first to know about it and you are all invited to watch your airline soar to new heights.
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From India To Aswangs (Vampires) To Porsches
W
e have quite a mix bag in this issue. First, India–our main cover feature. Our contributor, Grace Luna Figovc shares her insider’s knowledge of New Delhi of what could convince you to travel to this fabled, exotic city–the sites, shopping, food, yoga, and henna tattoos. We want to present the significant things that were invented and emanated from India but doing the research, writing, and art work and condensing all of these in just two pages is another thing. Our managing editor Lynette Corporal and art director Tsai Salcedo were able to pull it off and, as you can see in pages 50-51, did a great job presenting all the major contributions of India in just a spread. Not to be outdone, our new graphic artist, Benjamin Abesamis also did a fun, colorful illustration on pages 80-81 of the Philippines’ supernatural folks to give Just like Filipinos, Indians are fond of foreign readers an insight into our scary creatures putting prestigious car logos in their such as the aswang or the vampire. For more on the vehicles like this Ferrari tag on Delhi’s subject matter, read about the country’s mystical ubiquitous “Amby” cabs. spots by the Philippines’ top paranormal researcher and author, Jaime Licauco. We have more of this Halloween-related stuff in this issue’s special report and my only advice when it comes to the supernatural is to keep an open mind and when in the field, be respectful of local beliefs and customs. You will never go wrong and locals always appreciate it when you show respect.
This is the real thing... the Porsche logo on a real Porsche. Photos by Erwin Lim
For a change of subjects and visuals, we have two. One is a photo essay on one of the country’s most colorful and fun events–the MassKara Festival in Bacolod. The other is a road trip on classic cars such as the eye-catching Porsche sports car written by no less than the owner of the Island Group (i.e. Island Souvenirs), Jay Aldeguer who does these provincial road adventures with his Cebu-based group that includes furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue. These guys really know how to enjoy life and how.
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58 Road Tripping on Porsches Drive around the Visayas in style in a caravan of sports cars
THRILL RIDE: A ferry ride is all this Porsche needs to be able to ride all throughout Visayas’ numerous islands. Photo by Erwin Lim
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44 Delhi: An Insider’s Secrets Lose yourself in this ancient city’s exotic nooks and crannies
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India is full of wonderful surprises in almost every corner, be it in the bustling streets of Delhi or the regal environs of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
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We, at Philippine Airlines, are happy to have you on board. Please sit back and relax, and allow us to make your flight enjoyable. For your own safety and convenience, please observe the regulations listed on the back pages. “Mabuhay” is a Filipino verb in the form of a command: “Live!” It is also a wish: “May you live!” Whoever says it wishes you the great gift of a long and full life. It is both a blessing and a lusty cheer. “Mabuhay” (ma-boo-high) is such a large word that it lends itself to a wide number of secondary uses: Welcome, Congratulations, Thanks, Godspeed, Hello, Good Luck, Cheers, Posit, Sante, Viva, Kambei, Aloha, and many other expressions of goodwill. All these are a part of life, but it is the gift of life that makes them possible. “Mabuhay,” in other words, is an invocation and a celebration of life itself.
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JOHN LANDER is a freelance photographer and writer based in Japan and Thailand. He is now working on a photo essay of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. On page 38, he tells us why Bangkok, with its splendid sights, shopping, and top-notch lodging, is the world’s “best city”. He says: My spookiest travel experience was when I was in Tokyo on a daytrip during the 2011 earthquake, watching the buildings teeter backand-forth and windows shattering all around me. www.asiaimages.net
VALERIE CAULIN is a freelance writer who finds blogging therapeutic. While working on her writing assignments, she recently discovered her interest in trekking. On page 62, she shares with us the best way to experience Bacolod, from its cockfighting pits to its artsy nightlife. She says: My spookiest travel experience was when I felt “someone” was walking right behind me, “following” wherever I went as I explored an old house in Negros. www.valcaulin.com
GRACE LUNA-FIGOVC is a graduate of BA Journalism in UP Diliman. She is now settling in an apartment in Beirut and taking an online course in Operations Management while helping her kids adjust in a new school. On page 44, she explores Delhi’s nooks and crannies and divulges its well-kept secrets. She says: My spookiest travel experience was when I came home at 3 a.m. and was inside the elevator alone but felt something (or someone) breathing behind my back giving me goosebumps all over! www.zippyzappyzoom. wordpress.com
ANDREW MARSHALL is a freelance travel photojournalist based in England. For the past 20 years he has travelled to over 50 countries around the world to cover a diverse range of lifestyle, travel, golf, food and wine features for various magazines and also supplies photography to Lonely Planet Images. He now works independently or with his brother Paul, a photographer, on different projects. On page 54, he captures India’s rural life among Kerala’s backwaters. He says: My spookiest travel experience was when I spent the night in Fenton Castle, a 450-year-old castle situated in 17 acres of woodlands in Fife, Scotland. www. golfjourneys.net
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The month of October hosts a variety of thrills and chills, including a massive masquerade, a Halloween circus, and a costume parade flocked by millions. PHILIPPINES
BIgfISH’S CrEam HaLLowEEN BaLL oCtoBEr 27 WOrld TrAde CenTer, MAnIlA Get in a ghoulish getup for the Philippines’ biggest and longest-running Halloween dance party. now on its 12th year, spinning the turntables to wicked trance beats and pyrotechnics are internationally renowned dJs Sean Tyas and Simon Patterson, together with dJs John Paul lee and Chris raeuber. www.bigfishmanila.com
Those looking for a star-studded spook this Halloween should head to Hong kong’s dead not Alive Halloween party, where the region’s most prominent artists, dJs, and celebrities mingle with other costumed denizens of the night.
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QUeen’S rOAd, CenTrAl In one of Hong kong’s most popular Halloween parties, you must look dead not alive—so suit up in a zombie or vampire costume and take to the Zuma lounge’s dance floor as Hong kong’s hottest dJs spin on the decks. Hobnob with artists and celebrities in this nightmarish spectacle organized by international artist network Alive not dead. www.alivenotdead.com
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MIlSOnS POInT, SYdneY Spook-tacular burlesque shows, aerial acrobats, trapeze acts, and daredevils doing death-defying stunts make this one of the hottest events in Sydney. Go in an outrageous costume and join 3,000 others on luna Park’s dance floor, while dJs pump up funk, electro, and trance beats. This circus-cum-Halloween dance party features six hours of live, nonstop performances. www.magique.com.au
maSSKara fEStIVaL oCtoBEr 1–22 BACOlOd CITY Wear a mask and head over to one of the Philippines’ most famous festivals. For three weeks, the City of Smiles lights up with a hodgepodge of events like carnivals, garden shows, beauty pageants, concerts, and food fests. Hundreds of colorfully masked dancers will parade around the city with giant floats and puppets. www.themasskarafestival.com
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THe CIrCle HOSTel, SAn FelIPe, ZAMBAleS discover your passion in this highly creative event. Go gaga with graffiti as you paint on The Circle Hostel’s walls, balance your chakra with yoga classes, take short seminars on “passion-searching,” and learn to surf liwliwa Beach’s wicked waves. www.thecirclehostel.com
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Go surfing, do yoga, or revel in liwliwa Beach’s sunset in search of your passion in the Circle Hostel’s Passion Play, a two-day art retreat along Zambales’ beach-lined coast.
elOrA, OnTArIO Go on a trick-or-treating spree in Canada’s most famous ghoulish gathering. This wicked weekend hosts an array of kid-friendly activities, like pumpkin-carving contests, bug-toss competitions, face painting, costume parades, and spooky storytelling. Head to the Bizarre Bazaar for Halloweenthemed treats, or dare to enter their dreaded Horror House. www.twilightzoo.ca
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This stylish boutique resort surely missed the memo that pools have to be blue. But who cares? Just looking at The Library’s signature Red Pool makes you want to slip into your sexiest bikini. It’s the mosaic of orange, yellow, and deep-red tiles that creates this dazzling sight against the backdrop of the calm sea. CNN and Tripadvisor called it one of the world’s most spectacular hotel pools. 14/1 Moo 2, Chaweng Beach, Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, Thailand; +6677 422 7678; www.thelibrary.co.th
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Rain, Rain, Step Aside! Waterfront Cebu’s Makeover With Waterfront Cebu City’s fresh and younger look, guests can look forward to enhanced offerings such as nightly entertainment from the city’s top performers, soulful afternoon music by soloists, a selection of afternoon tea packages from 2-6 p.m. daily, and gourmet desserts created by French Group Executive Pastry Chef Daniel Lajoux. Diners can choose from a variety of flambé creations, prepared right in front of the guests. A selection of fine wines is also available from the lobby’s wine dispenser, with enomatic cards of varied denominations. Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City; +63 32 232 6888; www.waterfronthotels.com.ph
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Fusing inviting interiors with fine music and a rustic menu, Stella is a bistro that offers a full array of cuisine from the West Coast, the Mediterranean, and South America. Try their smoky, sweet-savory and oh-so-tender California-style US Riblets. A slice of their four-layer Red Velvet Cake caps the meal perfectly—we’d totally understand if you don’t want to share this one. At Stella, you’re assured that every ingredient is sustainably and organically produced by local farmers. Bonifacio High Street Central, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City; +632 621 3111 or 621 3222; www.raintreerestaurants.com
ErnEst’s PiCks Mabuhay’s resident food writer, Chef Ernest Gala, digs into Manila’s best baby back ribs. Tony Roma’s (G/F Glorietta 4, Ayala Ave. corner Pasay Road, Ayala Center, Makati City; +632 757 1926) has, by far, the best ribs in town. The Carolina Honeys marinade is an excellent blend of honey, molasses, and spices, a truly a lip-smacking signature dish that returning customers are raving about. Runners-up: The Fireplace (1588 Pedro Gil corner M.H. Del Pilar Sts., Manila; +632 245 1234; manila.casino.hyatt.com) The Asian-style, smoky-flavored baby back ribs consists of braised grilled ribs, jalapeño pepper, chili powder, and barbecue sauce cooked in a wood-fired oven. Rub Ribs & BBQ (88 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig City; +632 624 6850) has huge, family-size portions and truly sumptuous, fall-off-the-bone ribs.
Ernest studied in various culinary schools, such as the Italian Institute for Advanced Culinary & Pastry Arts in Calebria, Italy; Le Moulin de Mougins Alain Llorca, Cannes, France; École Ritz Escoffier in Paris Ritz Hotel, and École Lenôtre Pattiserie, Plaisir Cedex, France; and at the Thai Cooking School, Oriental Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Dine Like a VIP Want a sneak peek into one of the world’s most dynamic kitchens and taste the culinary creations made inside? Well, lucky you. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok offers for the first time a much-coveted Chef’s Table at the iconic Sala Rim Naam Restaurant. Twenty-five-year hotel veteran Thai executive chef Vichit Mukura and his team will present an assortment of ingredients for guests to select from and conduct informal master class-style cooking sessions of the restaurant’s bespoke menu throughout the duration of the dinner. Reserve 24 hours in advance. Reservations are strictly limited to four to seven persons. Rates start at THB2,900++ (US$93++) per person. 48 Oriental Avenue, Bangkok, Thailand; + 662 659 9000; www.mandarinoriental.com
Local residents can make the most of their stay with the “Early Eight, Late Eight” room package at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila. The package offers an 8 a.m. check-in time and 8 p.m. check-out time the next day, giving you 14 hours of extra free time to sleep in, relax by the pool, have a late lunch or dinner in its award-winning restaurants, or take a stroll through Manila’s historic attractions. 1588 Pedro Gil corner M.H. Del Pilar Sts., Manila; +632 245 1234; manila. casino.hyatt.com
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Midas’ Tastes Midas Hotel & Casino offers three first-rate options for opulent enjoyment: the 2702 Lobby Lounge, Midas Café, and Yanagi Japanese Restaurant. The 2702 Lobby Lounge is the place to drink in style, while Midas Café offers a buffet spread featuring authentic teppan and sushi dishes, and classic Filipino dishes with a modern twist. The recently opened Yanagi offers fine Japanese cuisine, as well as a sushi and sashimi bar and a teppanyaki/ hibachi station. 2702 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. +632 902 0100 local 1103; www.midashotelandcasino.com.
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Head to Diamond Hotel’s Sky Lounge on October 19 and 26 for this year’s Oktoberfest for free-flowing San Miguel Beer products and fine band music—a steal at Php750 per person. Pale Pilsen aficionados can hang out at the hotel’s Poolside Bar for the monthlong feast that’s best enjoyed al fresco. Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos St., Manila; +632 528 3000 local 1140 to 43; www.diamondhotel.com
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Bohol will add another luxurious property to its portfolio as five-star Bellevue Resort opens in Panglao Island. Bellevue boasts impressive and spacious ocean-view guestrooms, exclusive white sugary beach, a Thai spa, children’s play area, a huge infinity pool with dive pool, and three dining outlets to please your every gastronomic whim. Barangay Doljo, Panglao Island, Bohol; +6338 422 2222; www. thebellevue.com/bohol
Heritage Dining at Taal Vista Taal Vista Hotel proudly launches Heritage Cuisine, a collection of timeless Filipino dishes handed down from generation to generation but with a flavorful twist. Crafted by its executive chef Babes Austria, Heritage Cuisine uses fresh local and seasonal ingredients. Some of the featured dishes are Fern Salad with Salted Egg and Calamansi Vinaigrette, Roasted Organic Chicken Stuffed with Sour Plum cooked in Coconut Cream, and Grilled Salt Crusted Fish with Tamarind Florets. Available every Saturday and Sunday lunchtime until Dec. 31, 2012. Kilometer 60, Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City; +632 886 4325 or +6346 413 1000; www.taalvistahotel.com
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And Then There Was Don Straight from the foothills of Mount Kanlaon, Negros Occidental, is a premium rum that raises the bar in the local drinking scene. Don Papa Small Batch Rum is a 100% Filipino brand that offers a rich, smooth taste with hints of vanilla, honey, and candied fruits. Available in Aracama Manila Cuisine, Draft, Beso, Distillery, and Ralph’s Wines and Spirits. www.donpaparum.com
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Do You Want to Own a Hotel? Entrepreneurs looking for a new venture, listen up! Innovative brand Islands Group’s Islands Stay Hotels is now up for franchising. A pioneer in the no-frills accommodations concept, the Islands Group offers convenient location, chic design, valuefor-money, and great service. With 20 years’ experience in the travel, retail, and creative industries, as well as its award-winning projects that shaped local travel, this might just be what you’re looking for. www.islandsstay.com/franchise.html
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The Best Lodging Deal In Baguio Ah, the weather now in Baguio, the country’s summer capital is shifting to its most romantic season. The air is turning cooler and there are more wisps of fog among the pines. At the historic and well-preserved grounds of Camp John Hay, the newly opened Forest Lodge probably offers the best deal in town. Their superior room goes for only Php 2,900 and that’s a net price for twin sharing. Perched on a hill and surrounded by towering pine trees, this new lodge has the good old, charming rustic design but its interiors are more youthful with a brighter and fresher ambiance. You can expect professional service as the same group that manages the well-reviewed Camp John Hay Manor runs it. Check out their group rates that are unbelievably low with all the freebies that go with it such as great meals and snacks from celebrity chef, Billy King. If you are looking for the best value of money, you can’t get better than the Forest Lodge in Baguio. Email: reservations@campjohnhay. ph or reservations@campjohnhay.ph; +6374 424 0931 to 47
Southern Escape When you’re in Bacolod, venture south to find the tropical Punta Bulata Beach Resort. Native inspired rooms, the Ayu Spa, and the nearby Danjugan Island Marine and Island Reserve are its draws. Its swimming pool is also tempting for an evening dip. Brgy. Elihan, Cauayan Municipality, Negros Occidental; +63 34 433 5160; www.puntabulata.com
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Beer 101 Where does beer come from? Various grains—usually barley or wheat, but sometimes rice, corn, or other types. The malting process transforms the starch in the grains into sugars, and then the yeast ferments the sugars gained, giving us alcohol! Most beers are flavored with hops, which gives it bitterness and preserves it naturally. Different types of yeasts are used, with the strains either “topfermenting” (yeast sits on top) or “bottom-fermenting” (yeast sits at the bottom). Photo by Mel Gatchalian
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BORACAY IS THIRD TOP PARTY BEACH After being recognized by Travel + Leisure magazine as the world’s best island getaway early this year, Boracay is again getting some major acknowledgement — this time from readers of Cheapflights.com, Huffington Post’s online travel advisor, as the third top party beach in the world. Popular for its all-night parties, beachside bars, and fire dancers, Boracay has beaten Ibiza in Spain and South Beach in Miami in the top 10 list.
HEIGHT NOT ALWAYS MIGHT The Philippines’ LA Tenorio has proven that a short man can win a big man’s game when he led the Smart Gilas Pilipinas national team against the USA, clinching the Philippine’s fourth prestigious William Jones Cup basketball title, the first time in 14 years. BYE-BYE BRAIN DRAIN? Packing your suitcase? Not so fast. In the coming years, less Filipinos are seen leaving the country, according to financial services provider DBS Group. Improving job prospects and a climbing domestic economy are wooing Filipinos to stay, while overseas remittances are expected to be less important as the peso appreciates.
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AU’ REVOIR, JESSE ROBREDO! The late Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo, who died in a plane crash in Masbate on August 18, has been conferred the Philippine Legion of Honor with the rank of Chief Commander, the country’s highest award. Much lauded for his kind heart and good governance, he restored Naga City to first-class status under his leadership. NETIZENS CHEER P-NOY Guess who’s getting tons of “likes” on the Internet? President Benigno Aquino III’s net satisfaction rating climbed to a whopping +67, his highest so far, from last May’s +42, according to a survey by the Social Weather Stations. The survey asked 1,200 respondents nationwide.
FROM FARMERS TO SCIENTISTS For agricultural scientist Romulo Davide, the trick to a good harvest is not only fertile soil, but fertile minds. He won this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awards, considered as Asia’s counterpart of the Nobel Prize, for launching the FarmerScientists Training Program in 20 provinces, turning farmers into “farmer-scientists” who could increase corn yields by 12-fold and boost income through research and experiments.
Tweeting 24/7 We’ve already invaded Facebook, but now it’s Twitter we’re taking over. The Philippines is the 10th biggest Twitter user worldwide, with around 9.5 million users, according to a recent global poll of Semiocast, a social media monitor. In the list led by Jakarta, the country is ahead of Turkey and behind Spain.
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Clear the way for snazzy Singapore! The city-state will have the world’s wealthiest residents by 2050, followed by Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea, according to a Knight Frank-Citi report. The report also lists the Philippines as one of the top 10 fastest growing economies between 2010 and 2050.
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Tour de none Cyclist Lance Armstrong is known for riding out the toughest of times, including his battle with cancer, but this seven-time Tour de France winner was recently stripped of his awards by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency for using banned drugs from 2009 to 2010. He was also banned from cycling for life.
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paralympiCs ends The London Paralympics comes to a spectacular close with a ceremony of stunning visual effects, pyrotechnics, and a cast of 1,000 performers, some of which are disabled and had to spend two weeks to learn circus tricks for the show. China finished with the most medals, followed by Russia and Great Britain.
a legend passes away US astronaut Neil Armstrong, who made “one giant leap for mankind” when he became the first man to walk on the moon, passed away due to complications from a heart surgery. The astronaut stopped signing memorabilia when he learned his autographs were being sold at expensive prices.
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lONdON, UK What better way to celebrate Halloween than having some deathlike dessert? Have a terrifying tea time at Metropolitan London’s Mexican Day of the Dead-themed tea during October. Treats include coffin-shaped chili-chocolate mud pies, chocolate skull cupcakes, and Mexican tea cakes with dark cherries.
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There’s no good night’s sleep in Crescent Hotel & Spa with all the ghosts roaming around at night. Dubbed “America’s Most Haunted Hotel”, it was once an all-girls school and a cancer hospital run by a fraudulent doctor. Dare to check in at room 218, where a stonemason died, or sleep in the morgue left over from its hospital days.
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NEw ORlEANs, UsA Hotel Monteleone is fun and vibrant in the morning with its jazz music and tours of the Garden District, but once evening strikes, it morphs into a dark, brooding city with its cemetery tours, vampire lore, and creepy voodoo magic. Sign up for the “Halloween Murder Mystery Weekend” package for a twonight stay with costumed meals.
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MAYO, IRElANd Harry Potter’s world of witchery comes to life in Ireland’s Ashford Castle, where a Hogwarts Halloween celebration occurs every October. Explore hidden alcoves, secret rooms, and lush, secluded woodlands where hippogriffs might be hiding. Sign up for the Forbidden Forest treasure hunt, or attend the House of Elves cooking class.
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dERBYsHIRE, ENGlANd Take ghost hunting to another (more serious) level in Old Hall Hotel, courtesy of Eerie Evenings Limited. Events include paranormal investigations of the building, genuine ghost hunts, and readings from psychic mediums. Use top-of-the-line ghost hunting equipment in your ghostbusting journey.
On the Web MORE APPs FOR AIRPORTs Airports all over the world are now using more mobile phone apps, geolocation services, and social media to better help travelers. The SITA Airport IT Trends Survey showed that airports were creating more apps to inform passengers about their flight status, and that 88 percent of airports plan to use app technology by 2015. THE BIG FOUR Scottish tennis player Andy Murray has finally hit the gold mine. After years of chasing the Big Three — Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic—he has finally won his first Grand Slam title at the United States Open. Beating Djokovic, he is the first British man since Fred Perry in 1936 to win a Grand Slam tournament.
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A website for everything odd, strange, and mysterious. Best to browse during October for its Halloween-themed posts. HITTING THE MARTIAN ROAd After a lengthy series of self testing, NASA’s $2.5 billion “Curiosity” Mars rover is finally ready to hit the Martian road. The six-wheeled science lab is reported to be working flawlessly and is prepping for its journey to Mount Sharp seven kilometers away from the rover’s landing site. The Mars mission aims to discover if Mars can sustain life, or if it did in the past.
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On October 1, 1975, boxing heavyweights Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought in what ESPN’s SportsCentury dubbed as the fifth greatest sporting event of the 20th century. Held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City and viewed by thousands, it was this fight that gave birth to Ali’s famous lines: “It’s gonna be a thrilla, and a chilla, and a killa, when I get the Gorilla in Manila.” After trading vicious punches for 14 grueling rounds, Frazier’s trainer decided to stop the fight. Ali Mall, the Philippines first multilevel shopping mall, was named after Muhammad Ali to honor his victory.
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Around 116,000 Filipinos made history when they took part in an advocacy run for a cleaner Pasig River. Titled A Run for the Pasig River, the event broke the Guinness world record for the world’s largest footrace.
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OCTOBER 3, 1945 Elvis Presley, one of the most iconic American singers of the 20th century, performed for the first time in public at the age of 10. He sang “Old Shep” dressed as a cowboy at the Mississippi–Alabama Competition Fair and Dairy Show, and had to stand on a chair to reach the microphone. OCTOBER 10, 1967 The Outer Space Treaty went into force, which punished “terrorists” planning to install weapons of mass destruction on the Moon or any other celestial body. The treaty also states that exploration of outer space shall be done to benefit all countries.
organization, made up of 193 member states, aims to promote cooperation in international law, social progress, and world peace. OCTOBER 24, 1896 Before Charlie Brown and Garfield graced the newspapers, there was the Yellow Kid, a snaggletoothed boy wearing an oversized yellow nightshirt. The character debuted in a comic strip created by Richard Outcault titled The Yellow Kid Takes a Hand at Golf—the first comic strip ever published in a newspaper.
OCTOBER 24, 1945 Because of the widespread devastation of WWII and the realization that humankind could no longer afford a third one, the United Nations was established. The international
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 14, 1939
Fashion designer Ralph Lauren loved the game of polo so much that he chose a polo player on horseback for his clothing line’s logo, which is now one of the world’s most recognizable. He changed his name to Ralph Lauren after being teased in school for his original name: Ralph Lipschitz.
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Lisa Macuja-Elizalde isn’t the first Filipina prima ballerina for nothing. She has performed 300 principal roles in 81 cities worldwide, and is the first foreign soloist to ever join the prestigious 32 I Mabuhay Magazine I October 2012
Kirov Ballet (now the Mariinsky Ballet) in Russia. Today, she is the artistic director of Ballet Manila and the vice chairman of the Philippine UNESCO National Commission.
OCTOBER 25, 1984 Her cotton-candy-colored wigs, skimpy retro outfits, and often suggestive songs have made her popular, but Katy Perry grew up singing gospel music. In fact, it was her singing in church that attracted rock veterans to sign her to their record label.
Extra! Extra! The Philippines’ oldest existing English-language newspaper, The Manila Times, was founded by Thomas Gowan, an American who lived in the Philippines. The paper was published right after the Treaty of Paris was signed, which marked the start of the United States’ control of the Philippines, among other former Spanish colonies.
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Amateur boxer Anthony Villanueva punched his way to become the Philippines’ first-ever Olympic silver medalist in the 1964 Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan. The Filipino fighter lost in a controversial final match against USSR’s Stanislav Stepashkin.
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(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) The pods and video walls showcased the best of Philippine marine life; The Abaca deco wall put a native touch to the highly modern and colorful pavilion; Korean kids were delighted to play with sand from Boracay; Throngs of Koreans queued to enter the Philippine pavilion.
FUN WINS TWO GOLDS When the country bags two historic international awards, the fun just keeps getting better. Photos courtesy of Anne Biemann@Biemann Produktion Haus Inc.
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n the recently concluded Expo 2012 in Yeosu, South Korea, the Philippines won two Gold Awards for its pavilion in the Creative Display and Theme Development criteria. This marks the first time that the Philippines won a gold award in an international expo, and also the first time in the history of the international expo that a country has won two Gold Awards in the same year. The winning pavilion featured corals as the focal point of the entire design. Filipino design company
Sure Hit The three-month expo drew a total of 8.2 million visitors from across the world.
Utwentysix (U26) Design Studio definitely took to heart this year’s theme—The Living Ocean and Coast—as seen in the recycled materials used to build the pavilion. Indigenous materials were also showcased, with the ubiquitous abaca taking prominence. The sand was sourced from some of the country’s famous beaches—from the powdery white sand of Boracay and the pink sand of Sta. Cruz Island in Zamboanga, to the brown sand of San Lorenzo in Guimaras and the exotic black sand of Sto. Domingo in Albay. The idea aimed to portray the Philippines as a destination where fun and sustainable tourism coexist. These awards, together with the strong social media hype and increased tourist arrivals, have certainly put the Philippines on a roll. n
NO SMALL FEAT: The Philippines bested 10 other country participants in the Small Pavilion Category. 34 I Mabuhay Magazine I October 2012
HOME AWAY FROM HOME: Great Crested Terns (Sterna berg) migrate all the way from South Africa’s Atlantic Coast and fly almost non-stop to Southeast Asia and Australia. The Tubbataha Reef in Palawan is one of their favorite nesting grounds, laying their eggs in nests on the ground. Photos by Gregg Yan
WINGS OF CHANGE GREGG YAN visits the Philippines’ “last great rookery” in Tubbataha isles to count, not sheep, but seabirds.
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he combined stench of rotting fish and guano was incredible. Soaked and shivering, we shelter beneath a dripping grove of Argusia trees on Tubbataha’s South Islet and count birds. Chilly raindrops are the least of our concerns—more exciting things were falling from above. I wipe steaming gobs of fresh seabird guano from my hat, shoulders, and writing slate, then trail my partner through the dense brush. “Nine Black Noddies in five tree nests,” observes my partner, Tubbataha Management Office (TMO) Ranger Segundo “Seconds” Conales. I strain to hear above the cacophony of over 20,000 seabirds, periodically silenced by thunderous blasts of lightning. The birds are everywhere—flitting in and out of foliage, perched atop rocks, forming a dense cloud above the island. Every few seconds, one would leave the safety of its perch to snatch a damp twig, a leaf, or a piece of plastic from the ground. 36 I Mabuhay Magazine I October 2012
TUBBATAHA FACTS Tubbataha is a two-atoll coral reef system nestled in the Sulu Sea. The smaller atoll is 5 km long and 3 km wide, while the larger one is 16 km long and 5 km wide. It is home to approximately 300 species of corals, 400 species of fish, and numerous types of birds.
We tread lightly, visions of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds flying to mind. I jot the latest numbers on my waterproof plastic slate and push on. It is a drizzling day in May and we are back in Tubbataha. Led by Danish ornithologist Dr. Arne Erik Jensen, we are assessing the seabirds of Tubbataha North and South Islets as part of a nine-year-old annual initiative by the TMO and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to conserve the birds of the Sulu Sea. I was with Dr. Jensen in Tubbataha in 2008 and still recall his advice when counting his beloved birds. “Never look up with your mouth open.” TALE OF TWO ISLETS At the heart of the Sulu Sea lie the twin atolls of Tubbataha—a spectacular world brimming with wealth both beneath and beyond the blue. Borne of geological action but restrained by the vicissitudes of the sea, the two isles form the Philippines’ last great seabird rookery. In 1911, American naturalist Dean Worcester first set foot on Tubbataha North Islet, also called Bird Islet. It was then a barren, sandy island of around 60,000 square meters where the sea and sand danced
SPECIAL BOND: Tubbataha Management Office ranger Segundo “Seconds” Conales, who spends six months a year in the marine sanctuary, notes his observations of a RedFooted Booby in its nest.
TEAM TUBBATAHA: Sun-kissed rangers use tripodmounted spotting scopes and high-powered binoculars to count birds on Tubbataha’s North Islet.
log carrier. Protected as a core zone, both islands are completely off-limits to outsiders.
PREENING TIME: Brown Noddies (Anous stolidus) groom each other. They are larger and less common in Tubbataha than its “cousin”, the Black Noddy.
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ceaselessly. A hundred and one years later, the isle has shrunk to 12,435 square meters, but hosts over 200 trees, the tallest shredded by a recent boom of Red-footed Boobies. At the center lies the Plaza—a 3,690-square-meter open area occupied by groundbreeding birds. The scrubby landscape rises no higher than two meters above the sea. Parola or the South Islet is much smaller, at 3,140 square meters. A meter-high concrete wall, cracked and pitted by the elements, forms a protective ring against erosion, while a solar-powered lighthouse erected in 1980 by the Philippine Coast Guard stands sentinel over all. About 120 Argusia, Pisonia, and coconut trees dot the grassy landscape. East of the lighthouse lies the rusting hulk of the Del San, an old
NATURE’S LITTLE HELPERS Seabirds play a crucial role in fighting climate change, particularly the threat of rising sea levels, by helping develop island ecosystems. They provide vital fertilizer for nutrient-poor sandbars, allowing the first waves of pioneer plants to survive. Drifting in from nearby islets, seeds of trees eventually take root—further binding the sand, increasing land size, and trapping organic sediments—the first steps in producing soil. Fossilized bird droppings also form phosphorite, a type of rock used for agricultural fertilizer. Phosphorite deposits have for centuries been mined on small islands and is now of great value for food production. After three days of research under the scorching sun, the chill of rain, and the terror of guano, we record a grand tally of 30,100 breeding birds—the highest ever recorded. In comparison, 24,300 were counted last year and 28,000 in 2010. It is estimated that from March to November, an additional 14,000 seabirds roost on Bancauan, Bancoran, Cawili, and Basterra Isles—the main hub still being Tubbataha. n
24/7 ‘PROTECTION’: Tubbataha, which means “long reef exposed at low tide,” is a uNESCO World heritage-listed national marine park that is guarded 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by the Philippine Coast Guard. www.philippineairlines.com I 37
SMOKIN’ HOT: River prawns, fish and other seafood sizzle in this street hawker’s grill. In most streets in Bangkok, this familiar sight is sure to make your mouth water and your stomach grumble. Photos by JOHN LANDER
BANGKOK A LA CARTE JOHN LANDER tells us why Bangkok has been voted by global travelers as the world’s “best city.” AL FRESCO SHOPPING Chatuchak. Foreign tourists naturally gravitate toward Bangkok’s bazaars and night markets, the most popular of which is the Chatuchak Weekend Market. Here you will find a great assortment (an understatement) of merchandise: silk scarves, household wares, crafts, paintings, décor, shoes, pets, plants…the list goes on. It’s easy to get lost in this sprawling 35-acre, 5,000-stall market—way bigger than its nearest rival, Marche Aux Puces in Paris with 3,000 vendors. If you can’t stand the heat and the crowd, there’s the air-conditioned JJ Mall at the back of the market for some relief. Or Tor Kor. This market just across the road from Chatuchak is where Bangkok chefs shop, so the goodies offered here are always topnotch. Just strolling around this ultimate food market will make you salivate: fresh fruits, Thai traditional desserts and snacks, all-meat products, natural fruit juices, and so much more. 38 I Mabuhay Magazine I October 2012
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Grilled meat (fish, chicken, pork, and beef), spring rolls, fried tofu in sweet sauce, steamed pumpkin with custard, Thai coffee and tea, sausages, noodles, freshly squeezed orange juice…the choices are endless in the streets of Bangkok with prices ranging from 10 to 45 baht ($0.3 to $1.40).
Pak Klong Talad. Ladies will love the wide assortment of fresh blooms and plants in this popular flower market located close to Chinatown. The market at nighttime is filled with the heady fragrance of flowers: from vanilla-scented tuberose to perfumed lilies, just to name a few. The best thing about it all is the price—two dozen roses at US$1–3! PERENNIAL FAVORITES Board an express boat in Chao Phraya River bound for the Grand Palace and you will understand why Bangkok was once called “Venice of the East.” Below are three places that have made Bangkok a top tourist destination. Wat Po. One enduring favorite is Wat Po with its giant reclining Buddha statue that sparkles in gold leaf. Not just a Buddhist temple, Wat Po is also home to a massage school: the national headquarters for the preservation of traditional Thai massage and herbal therapy. Wat Phra Kaew. Right next door, Wat Phra Kaew is the country’s most important temple, housing the Emerald Buddha. The shrine is an architectural wonder gleaming with gilt stupas and mosaicencrusted pillars. Wat Phra Kaew is within the
RETRO VIBE: Set in a sprawling abandoned railyard, Rot Fai Market is all about the retro, from antique enamel to secondhand bikes. With mobile snack vendors and VW van bars it’s much more than just a shopping destination. FLOATING EATS: The iconic floating markets of Thailand such as the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, are filled with flat boats piled high with fresh produce, each jockeying for position.
grounds of the Grand Palace, itself a major attraction. Temple of Dawn. Right across the river lies the very symbol of Bangkok: the Temple of Dawn, said to depict earth’s four continents according to ancient Thai beliefs. Sit for a spell and admire the river, the temple, and its surroundings. Friendly monks, eager to practice their English, usually stop by for a chat, a friendly way to connect with the locals and learn about Thai culture and people. TOP LODGING PICKS The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. Perennially voted as one of the world’s best hotels, the Mandarin Oriental boasts stories of celebrated guests who have stayed here during their world travels. The hotel’s original wing, now called “The Author’s Wing,” has suites names after W. Somerset Maugham, Noël Coward, and James A. Michener and individually decorated according to the respective author’s tastes. Deluxe and superior rooms start at $320 per night. FOOD TIP: If you are not sure which noodle cart to choose, go for the one with throngs of people waiting. This is usually the best sign of taste, quality, and hygiene standards. 40 I Mabuhay Magazine I October 2012
“An understatement of merchandise: silk scarves, household wares, crafts, paintings, décor, shoes, pets, plants … the list goes on.”
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WRITERS’ “BLOCK”: Mandarin Oriental Bangkok’s original wing, fondly called “The Author’s Wing” because it was the hotel favored by some of the world’s highly respected writers.
Check for deals at www.mandarinoriental.com/ bangkok Praya Palazzo. Once a Thai nobleman’s home built along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Praya Palazzo was fully restored to its former glory and turned into one of Bangkok’s most special hotels. The hotel’s retro ferryboat takes guests back and forth across the river, making sightseeing at the city’s main attractions Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Po literally a breeze. Great value tip: Book for three nights and get a 45% discount. Superior rooms start at $120 per night. www.prayapalazzo.com Baan Dinso. Consistently rated “Excellent” on TripAdvisor, Baan Dinso is a bed & breakfast made special by personalized service with a warm smile. Set in a leafy residential neighborhood in a refurbished wooden Thai house, Baan Dinso is for those who would rather connect with the locals. An added perk: Cooking lesson with the resident chef. Rates start at $56, or half of that if you don’t mind sharing the bathroom down the hall. www.baandinso.com n
‘It’ List Shop
Mega Bangna. Billed as Southeast Asia’s largest lowrise shopping mall. www. mega-bangna.com
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Eat Me. A high-end art café on Silom serving fusion dishes. www.eatmerestaurant. com
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Tuba. It’s like walking into your crazy grandma’s antique-filled home, but with WiFi and supersize cocktails. Ekamai Soi 21; +66 711 5500
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Otatque il et ipic totatem veriberios dis dendi a volore quodis atecerenest moluptatat erferem vit res explia andit utas quos est hit dolenis porescit, omnihilit ut es modit ommo exerum veris nihilis adit aut omnihit, simi, ut vendis inctio ilique prepudam alis et alit il iusant, aspiducidus. ROYAL EMPORIUM: Meena Bazaar, also known as Chhatta Chowk Bazaar, is a covered bazaar built in the mid-1600s that once catered to the royal households, with expensive carpets, pashmina shawls, brocades, silks, jewelry, gold and silver utensils, and fine wood, to name some. Today, it is one of the most popular haunts for shoppers in search of great finds. Photo by Erwin Lim
DELHI: AN INSIDER’S SECRETS Let GRACE LUNA FIGOVC take you to Delhi’s secret nooks and crannies, and explore the Indian capital like a local. DELHI ON (TWO) WHEELS Bike your way into the deepest recesses of Old Delhi’s Nizzamudin, or pedal at leisure along the banks of Yamuna River. Sign up at Delhi by Cycle (www.delhibycycle.com) and be ready at 6:30 a.m. to see how the sleeping Old Delhi wakes up and becomes the famous buzzing market of spices, fabrics, and silvers. Pedal along the walls of the great Red Fort and end up in the tranquil banks of Yamuna River at Nigambodh Ghat. Tour is at US$26 per person. TERRACOTTA TIME Locals refer to it as simply “Pottery Village,” and is located in the outskirts of Delhi. Walk through the streets and put your pottery skills to the test by
trying to spin and mold one. This day tour, offered by Indomania Tours (www.indomaniatours.com), costs $27 per person inclusive of guide and transportation. A WALK THROUGH TIME Situated in the South of Delhi, this urbanized village featuring 14th-century Islamic architecture has a park (with its resident peacocks, swans, and deer), a lake, an Islamic seminary, mosque, shops, galleries, and restaurants. Explore the pavilions of Siri, India’s second medieval city, set against the modern residential backdrop of the Hauz Khas complex. The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (www.intach.org) organizes heritage walk tours of Hauz Khas. Sunday walks from 8 to 10 a.m. at $1 per person.
Useful Tips • Don’t use your left hand when eating or shaking hands. • Avoid sustained eye contact, especially with the opposite sex. • Dress modestly in public places.
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The Diwan-I-Am, or Hall of Public Audiences, located right smack in the middle of the Red Fort complex, is made of red sandstone and has an arch design that can be traced to early Hindu and Buddhist influences.
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STREET STAPLE: A street vendor cooks tikka, or grilled marinated meat in skewers over charcoal, near Old Delhi’s Nizzamudin Dargah, referring to the mausoleum of world-famous Sufi saint, Nizamuddin Auliya, who lived in the 13th century. Photo by Adeel Halim
ART HAVEN Hauz Khas Village is home to art aficionados. Immerse yourself in classical and contemporary Indian arts with a visit to the Village Gallery, the Delhi Art Gallery, Green House, Art Elements, and the Art View Gallery. You may even come across a reproduction of a Van Gogh, Donatello, Rembrandt, or Da Vinci in its many galleries. A HOP AND A SIP After a dose of art, cap off the tour with a visit to Kunzum Travel Café, which has an interesting policy of “pay as you like” for teas and cookies consumed. The café is also filled with photographs and paintings taken and made by local artists. If you’re lucky, you may even be in for a musical treat. Other local cafés to check out include the Living Room Café & Kitchen and the Potbelly Café & Kitchen. SAVORY DELIGHTS Delhi’s famous spice market will have any novice chef rushing to the kitchen and sprucing up a unique dish
flavored with a dash of green cardamom, a piece of star anise, or a pinch of kesar (saffron). The best place to go is Old Delhi’s spice market where you will swoon over stacks of colorful herbs and spices. Rickshaws can also take you around the market for $3. MY PRECIOUSSSS… Looking for silver, necklaces, rings, and precious stones that won’t put a hole in your pocket? Yashwant Place (a.k.a. Russian Market) in Chanakyapuri is for you. Reputable shops in South Extension 1 and 2 markets or the Le Meridien Hotel’s Mogha Jewellers all have affordable and excellent quality pieces. THE GOOD STUFF Don’t miss a trip to the renowned Nehru Place Fabric Market for a wide variety of fabric, from linen and cotton, to silk and polyester. Shops open from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mondays to Saturdays. Palika Bazaar, Delhi’s underground shopping center, is teeming (300 shops!) with ready-to-wear clothing and electronic items. Browse through
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DINE Leela Kempinski Gurgaon’s Chef’s Bench A 4-hour, 36-course dinner paired with special wine selections prepared by the hotel’s executive chef. $180++ per person. Reservation is a must. Ambience Island, NH-8, Gurgaon; +91 124 4771234; www.theleela.com DRINK The Blue Bar, Taj Palace Asian-inspired cocktails and classic drinks enjoyed either by the bar or al fresco by the pool. Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi; +91 112 6110202.
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MARKET, MARKET!: Nizzamudin Dargah offers a rich tapestry of merchandise ranging from flowers and incense to books and colorful fabrics. If you wander around, you’ll even stumble upon shrines of saints and poets, as well as traditional bookshops, and old Mughal bakeries. Photo by Adeel Halim
racks of clothing—from fine embroidered kurtas to everyday wear and gadgets—in this air-conditioned market, located at Connaught Place. QUIET TIME Yes, it’s possible to experience a “quiet” Delhi, even for just an hour. Sivananda Yoga is a slow-paced traditional meditative practice you can try at the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre (www.sivananda. org/delhi) in Kailash Colony. An open class includes Pranayama (breathing exercises) and Asanas (sun salutations and relaxation). Class is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Mondays to Fridays, for a $7 per person donation. For some power yoga, head to the Yoga Studio by Seema Sondhi (www.theyogastudio.info), which promotes the Ashtanga Vinayasa form that focuses on strength development, weight loss, and body toning. It also includes Pranayama with Savasan (relaxation), Dhyana (meditation), and Chanting. Drop-in classes cost $9 per person. HENNA HEAVEN Applying the intricately designed mehendi is an Indian tradition done on ladies’ palms and back of the hands as skin decorations during prewedding
and other festivals. But these days, anybody can get mehendi anytime. Ask any local beauty salon and you’re bound to find somebody who can apply mehendi to you. Still the most popular places are in Paharganj Market just behind New Delhi Rail Station. You will find mehendiwallas sitting on the side of the road with their small stools and armed with their coned hennas and booklet of designs. A session will cost as low as $1 per hand. n
FINE ART: When it comes to having henna tattoos, visitors can either go to any beauty salon or go down Connaught Place to get these intricate designs right on the street for a cheaper price.
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NATurAL sELEcTioN (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Soukya’s yoga and meditation hall is located within a 30-acre garden; Ellazkizhi massage relieves joint pain using a heated, herbal pouch to improve circulation and sweat out toxins. Soukya’s vegetarian menu is prepared with organic produce from their onsite farm. To treat insomnia, Shirodhara uses a rhythmic flow of medicinal oil to lull patients into a meditative state; Ayurvedic docto and Catholic pastor Jacob Gnalian
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or those seeking wellness without drugs and surgery, Ayurveda—a 5,000-year-old Indian healthcare system encourages the basics: nutrition, exercise, and natural cures. Ayurveda, which means “knowledge of life,” studies individual body types (doshas) to create personalized health plans. The best part: Ayurveda’s affordable herbal remedies have minimal side effects. In India, Soukya Holistic Health and Ayurveda Centre (www. soukya.com) offers award-winning treatments, but authentic Ayurveda is also available locally. Ten years ago, Father Jacob Gnalian—an Ayurvedic doctor and Catholic priest from Kerala, India—helped bring Ayurveda to the Philippines. Filipinos certainly liked this natural alternative because he has treated over 4,000 patients. So, how we can benefit from an Ayurvedic lifestyle? Father Gnalian shares practical insight.
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Since most diseases result from poor diets, Ayurveda matches food to body needs. Father Gnalian shares, “If we know the right food to eat and what to avoid, we can save money and achieve longer life.” For example, asthmatic patients have a strong kapha body type
(susceptible to mucus), so they should avoid kapha-rich foods like chicken, which triggers breathing problems. ExErcisE
The right exercise creates a strong body that resists illness. Father Gnalian explains, “Selected yoga exercises can improve health conditions. For example, bending exercises like trikonasana (a yoga triangle position) are good for diabetic patients.” This is because yoga’s breathing and stretching improves circulation and distributes blood sugar efficiently. NATurAL rEmEdiEs
Got a cold? Treat a cough the Ayurvedic way using local ingredients. Father Gnalian suggests mixing “1 tablespoon each of lemon (or calamansi - native citrus fruit) juice, ginger juice, and honey. Take ½ teaspoon every hour. For a fever, add 1 tablespoon of oregano juice.” To learn more about Ayurveda, check out the Philippines’ 3rd International Ayurveda Yoga and Wellness Convention on October 27-28, 2012. Visit www.ayurvedamanila.com or www. ayurvedaphilippines.com for more details. n
HEALTH HAVEN: Kerala, a southern state in India, is a popular Ayurveda destination because this region practices the system with complete dedication. Another draw is Kerala’s accessibility to many herbs and medicinal plants used in treatments.
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VOYAGES OF FAITH The Spread of Buddism and Hinduism
n MAHAyANA n ChInese Mahayana n TIbeTan Mahayana n early wave OF Mahayana
Two of the world’s oldest belief systems trace their roots in India. Follow their spiritual footprints around in this brief overview.
(mixed with hinduism)
n HINAyANA n OTher FOrMs OF hInayana n POCkeTs OF buddhIsM sPread by IndIan MerChanTs
RUSSIA
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Fast Facts Buddhism was founded by Prince Siddharta Gautama in northeast India (in what is now Nepal) in 6th century BC.
Manchuria
MONGOLIA
KAzAHKSTAN
Kalmykia
UzBEKISTAN
KOREA
East Turkestan
TURKMENISTAN KYRGYzSTAN AFGHANISTAN TAJIKISTAN IRAN PAKISTAN SAUDI ARABIA
TIBET NEPAL
INDIA
EGYPT
JAPAN
CHINA
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THAILAND Hinduism is more of a way of life than religion and follows a mix of belief systems that have existed for thousands of years. A Moment in Time Siddharta Gautama was shielded by his father from human suffering and grew up in the luxurious surroundings of his father’s well-guarded walled palace. But at 29, he accidentally found a way out and witnessed four sights that opened his eyes to life’s sufferings and made him renounce all worldly pleasures—an old man, a sick man, a corpse, and a monk.
Spicy Exporter India produces more than 4 million tons of spice, and exports some 180 spice products to more than 150 countries.
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CAMBODIA
PHILIPPINES
MALAYSIA SRI LANKA
DID yOU KNOW?
as of 2012, India is the second most populated country in the world (after China) with over 1.2 billion.
INDONESIA
FAITH COUNTS
900 million hindus worldwide (the third largest religion after Christianity with 2 billion and Islam with 1.3 billion ) • 80% of India’s population are hindus • 360 million buddhists worldwide
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The beatles’ Indian stint in the late ‘60s produced 48 songs, and resulted in a controversial relationship with transcendental meditation guru Maharishi Mahesh yogi, and their fascination for the Indian stringed instrument, the sitar.
Contemporary Leaders Inspired by Gandhi’s “Ahimsa” Movement
INDIA’S “GIFTS” TO THE WORLD Button: A 5,000-yearold button made from seashell was found in the Indus Valley in northwest India. Chess: Chaturanga, modern chess’ precursor, was played in India in the 6th century and was a simulation of a battle.
martin Luther King Jr. African-American civil rights leader
nelson mandela South African freedom fighter
Zero: Indians were the first to use the zero as a mathematical symbol (the Babylonians early on used zero to signify a “blank space”).
14th dalai Lama Tibetan government in exile spiritual leader
Cashmere: Also known as pashmina, these woolen shawls were first made in India’s Kashmir region between the third and 11th centuries.
aung san suu Kyi Burmese democratic leader
Barack obama U.S. president
Cotton Gin: A device to separate cotton from its seed was invented as early as 4,000-5,000 years ago in the Indus Valley.
thich nhat hanh Vietnamese Buddhist leader
Kama sutra Often referred to as a “sex manual,” this ancient 1,250-verse Sanskrit text is also a guide to “virtuous and gracious living”.
a word aBout Curry desmond tutu South African activist and retired Anglican bishop
Peaceful Resistance
Mahatma Gandhi, the father of Indian independence, popularized the concept of nonviolence (ahimsa), when he fought against the British rule in India in the early 20th century.
de Klerk Former South African president
daisaku ikeda Japanese Buddhist leader
In India, curry refers to the sauce or gravy of any dish that contains a spice mix (masala). Curry in the western world, on the other hand, refers to “curry powder” and the dishes flavored by it. Curry powder is, in fact, a mixture of various spices.
sPiCe ChroniCLes
Spiced Indian dishes have spread to the following countries, courtesy of Buddhist monks and traders: 7th Century onwards Burma, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Philippines + Middle Eastern and European countries
18th Century onwards Great Britain, i.e. curry
19th Century Caribbean isles (courtesy of Indian workers working for the British sugar industry)
20th Century onwards Worldwide
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PoRtRaits: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Imee Marcos (oil pastel on paper, 2012), Josephine Murphy Cojuanco (oil on canvass, 2012), Hetty Que (oil on canvass, 2012), and Carmen Tiglao (oil on canvass, 2012)
Royal tREatMENt: The City of Udaipur is called “Venice of the East” thanks to its interconnected lakes. A unique feature of Udaivilas is viewing 14th century man-made Lake Pichola from the terraces. (INSET) The lobby greets guests with hand-painted murals and a marble fountain. Stop by the adjoining Candle Room illuminated by thousands of glass mosaics.
OberOi Udaivilas A palace-style hotel holds court in India’s most romantic city.
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he Oberoi Udaivilas has made nearly every “Best Hotel List” with good reason. Designed after an Indian palace, this luxury resort captures the romance of a bygone era. The setting is India’s fabled city of Udaipur—land of royal legends— where ornate palaces and shimmering lakes are framed by the lush Aravalli Hills. A BMW deposits guests on the banks of Lake Pichola where a scenic boat ride glides to the 30-acre property. Talk about drama —checking in feels like joining 16th-century Indian royalty. The grand entrance features reflecting pools, mosaics, and golden domes. Peacocks wander the gardens, musicians play in alcoves, and waterfalls flow in the halls. It is so vast that you can even ride an elephant around the property. Guess what’s in the backyard? A private wildlife reserve where spotted deer and wild boar roam.
Retreat to Premier Lake View Rooms for landscaped courtyards and swim-up infinity pool access. Outside, silken parasols and custom-made furniture are perfect for lounging. Enjoy soaking in a Victorian bathtub (the butler can add rose petals) before dining on Indian specialties like prawn coconut curry. The menu is fit for a king since the kitchen staff trained under the last chefs of Rajasthan royalty. Hotel activities feature yoga and Ayurvedic spa treatments while children can join pottery and cooking classes. Outside attractions include the 16th-century City Palace or camel safari to explore the Mewar region—the world’s oldest living dynasty. Staff can arrange countryside picnics. Savor the VIP treatment because “I wish I’d stayed longer” is commonly heard from departing guests. n The Oberoi Udaivilas, Haridasji Ki Magri, Udaipur +91 294 243 3300 ; www.oberoihotels.com
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GENTLY DOWN THE STREAM: Take pictures, write on your journal, sketch the picturesque rural landscape, daydream, or just sleep the afternoon away in Kerala’s traditional house boat, which offers one of the best dining views in India.
DOWN A LAZY RIVER LEANNE WALKER takes a kettuvallam (traditional house boat) trip and watch rural life unfold along the backwaters of Kerala in southern India. Photos by ANDREW MARSHALL
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he slap-slop of clothing being thrashed to within an inch of its life is a familiar sound along the Pompa River. Swathed in brightly colored saris hitched clear of the knee-deep water, village women are busy with their washing. Nearby, men are loading sacks of rice on to the many kettuvallams, the traditional house boats that ply the backwaters of Kerala in southern India. With muscles that ripple beneath sun-blackened skin, two men propel a kettuvallam downstream with long bamboo poles. One man on the bow and another on the stern, they plunge their poles into the riverbed with perfect timing. Then straining forward they walk the narrow bulwarks propelling the heavily laden boat smoothly through the water. Constructed of dark lustrous jack wood, with planks stitched and caulked with coir (the district’s natural fiber) in an age-old manner, many of these romantic old work boats have been in service on
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A-Lister
Kerala has been cited by National Geographic and Travel + Leisure as “one of the 50 must-see destinations of a lifetime” and “one of the 100 great trips for the 21st century,” respectively.
these intricate waterways of canals, rivers, and lakes for well over 70 years. India’s southern-most state, Kerala lies sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. It is on the misty slopes of the Ghats that Kerala’s 44 rivers begin their journey toward the sea, 41 of them draining to the Arabian Sea creating the backwaters. The silt carried down by these many rivers has formed one of India’s richest agricultural regions. Our 17-meter boat, the Parithoni, has been fitted out using traditional methods and materials, and no comforts have been overlooked. On the foredeck, feather-soft cushions invite us to relax as we watch the world drift by, while the bedrooms are fitted with their own ensuites and have huge window shutters that open upwards to reveal the water lapping within an arm’s reach of the bed. The dining-cum-living area opens on both sides to reveal magnificent views, and from the kitchen aft comes a steady stream of aromas—exotic dishes being prepared for us by the chef. As we pass a narrow canal branching off the Pompa River, the strains of music and the sounds of many voices drift across the water. “That will be a wedding ceremony,” our guide Sudheer tells us. “It will be an arranged marriage.” Sudheer is 28, and judging by the gleam in his eye he probably thinks it’s high time his parents got about the task of arranging a bride for him.
LAND, HO!: Punting towards one of the many shore attractions along the Pompa River.
THE “GREEN” MILE: Kerala’s maze-like waterways are filled with coconut palms leaning out over the water. Occasionally, the horizon opens out on to vast seas of green and gold paddy fields—the rice bowl of Kerala.
CHEERS: Warm, friendly smiles from the locals greet river travelers.
Our boat’s crew of four provide us with colorful insights into Keralan life. There’s Thomas, our evervigilant captain, who has been working boats on the backwaters for some 35 years and has a wealth of tall tales to tell. Shaji works the outboard motor. Anjo is our chef and a real gastronomic treasure, and when he’s not floating around the backwaters serving up culinary masterpieces, he’s employed cooking feasts for hundreds of people at weddings. It’s six o’clock on our second morning, and in a nearby Hindu temple holy men begin to recite the sacred texts over loud speakers. Their hypnotic chants drift across the river, which is muted by the swirls of morning mist. After a delicious lunch further downstream, we take to the shore to explore the rice paddies. Thighdeep in mud, paddy workers slash rhythmically with their scythes at the long stems burgeoning with
golden grain. They are extremely surprised to see two foreigners out here in their fields and harvesting is halted for a good half hour while they come over to meet us. We soon find ourselves under the shade of bordering palms where the workers have their food and drinks stored. A primitive kerosene stove soon has a kettle on the boil and small porcelain cups are produced. We are surrounded by around 10 people who all want to feed us. We nibble on samosa-like pastries, careful not to accept more and mindful that they need the sustenance more than we do with so much toil still ahead. At 6 p.m. on the dot, Sargi lights the oil lantern. Already the sun has sunk below the paddies and it’s a great time to be on the foredeck, reclining on the soft throne of cushions behind Thomas at the wheel. At Nedumudy, a group of villagers await the last ferry, perched on their day’s sacks of rice from the fields. In the small homes along the banks, the women will be lighting ritual coconut oil lamps (nilavilakku lamps) to their Hindu deities. Daylight departs swiftly in these tropical latitudes. Once the sun sinks below the horizon, there follows a few soft moments of rose pink and gold, then the shadows deepen, and like a stage curtain, darkness descends. Thomas throws the anchor over the bow and as the motor dies, the insect and animal noises of the backwaters envelop us. “Dinner is ready.” Anjo announces and all we can do is obey his wave toward the dining room to submit ourselves for further pleasures. It’s the end of another perfect day in southern India on the backwaters of Kerala. n
Eclectic Faith
One of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ, St. Thomas, is believed to have reached Kerala’s shores in 52 AD. Nineteen percent of Keralites are Christians (majority of them Catholics), while 56% are Hindus, 24% are Muslims, and 1% consists of other religions.
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At the 2012 Golden Globes, actress and nominee Jessica Chastain was drooping with over $1,000,000 worth of jewelry.
Actress and 2012 Golden Globes presenter Natalie Portman was adorned in over $400,000 worth of diamonds.
Brilliant cut diamond solitaire ring
MEET Harry WinsTon – JEWElEr To THE sTars
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emember that 15-carat (US$20 million) blue diamond necklace from the movie Titanic? Yup, that’s Harry Winston’s. This iconic jeweler famously deals in rare diamonds, unique settings, and unusually colored gemstones (pumpkin-colored diamond, anyone?), but his Hollywood connections have captured the limelight. Harry was the original celebrity jeweler and still remains Hollywood’s first choice. From Marilyn Monroe to Madonna, Harry makes stars dazzle. His celebrity styling began on a 1943 Academy Award red carpet as the first jeweler to dress a star in diamonds—Best Actress winner Jennifer Jones. Since then, Harry has dressed more Oscar winners than anyone else in the history of the Academy Awards. Simply put, Harry’s jewels glam-up the wearer and attract red carpet attention. Celebrity or not, those wearing a Harry Winston engagement ring stand out in a crowd. Only 1,500 handcrafted pieces are sold each year. The quality, cut, and size ensure each ring is unique. Famous sparklers include the pink 6.1-carat diamond Ben Affleck gave to Jennifer Lopez and Paris Hilton’s 24-carat canary yellow stunner from Greek shipping heir Paris Lastis. Fancy some Harry Winston bling? Last year the Philippines’ first Harry Winston boutique opened in Manila’s Greenbelt 5, Makati. (+63 917.587.4037) n
Diamonds Decoded
A diamond’s cost is based upon characteristics known as The Four C’s: Cut (proportion, symmetry, polish), Clarity (absence of flaws), Carat (weight), and Color.
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OFF-THE-BEATEn TRACK: According to Jay Aldeguer, the PACE group has discovered “hidden roads, quaint lodges, and new locales” in every place they visit.
ROAD TRIPPING ON PORSCHES Sports car enthusiast JAY ALDEGUER shares the joys and thrills of driving around the Visayas in his favorite Porsche speedster. Photos by ERwin Lim
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ou know the feeling: Heart skipping a beat and pulses starting to race. You’re in love with life and you feel high. As soon as you turn on the ignition and feel the heady rush of power coursing through the whole car, you know you’re in sports car heaven. This is what the feeling is like for our band of “brothers” that make up Cebu City’s Performance and Classic Car Enthusiasts (PACE). Since 2006, we have responded to the call of the wind, the beauty of nature, and the sound of an engine at full throttle with so much gusto that from only four members—composed of yours truly, Kenneth Cobonpue, Glenn Soco, and Chris Tio—the group now has 19, with more than a hundred cars of all eras and marques between us. Every weekend, we drive up the mountains of Cebu via the scenic Transcentral Highway, and go on
HAnDPiCKED: Membership to PACE is by invitation and the only requirement is that the potential member owns at least one modern and one vintage performance car.
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TRAILBLAZERS ALL: PACE’s annual runs have taken these car enthusiasts to far-flung places like San Carlos, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Bais, Ormoc, Tacloban, Antique, Roxas, Boracay, Iloilo, and Bohol.
out-of-town drives twice a year to explore Visayas’ clusters of islands. We have driven for hours on the beautiful but sometimes unpredictable roads of Bohol, Leyte, Bacolod, Dumaguete, and Iloilo. All we needed to do was to load our prized possessions on the rusty Ro-Ro (roll on/roll off ) ferries plying the Visayan straits. Bohol has become the group’s favorite destination. Apart from its proximity to Cebu (travel time is now a mere one and a half hours as opposed to four hours decades ago), the island’s roads are the perfect combination of long, empty stretches by the coast complemented by nice winding roads up the mountains. The old churches, the manmade forest, and other famous sites like the Chocolate Hills always make for perfect backdrops for the cars. What make the drives more enjoyable are people on the roadside cheering us on as we drive past. We end up engaging them in conversation. All these make our drives more meaningful as it’s a great way to immerse ourselves in the locale’s culture, food, and people. n PORSCHE AT A GLANCE 2011 IN FIGURES 116,978 – New units sold US$24.8 billion – Company’s revenue
ROADTRIPS WITH A HEART: The group’s cultural immersion in their trips, shown here in Bohol’s manmade forest, has inspired them to put up a number of charity projects, such as the annual fashion fund-raiser “Gear up and Glam.” Sponsored by SM Cebu, the car extravaganza raises fund for the education of public school children.
WORLD-CLASS The Porsche 911 won the 2012 World Performance Car for the fourth consecutive time at the prestigious World Car Awards. This is Porsche’s sixth time in the top three position in the World Performance Car category.
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CITY OF FAITH: San Sebastian Cathedral, built in 1876, is said to have been made of materials sourced from Palawan, as well as coral stones from Guimaras. Right beside the church is the Bishop’s Palace built in 1830. Photo by Rhonson Ng
A SWEET LIFE IN SUGARLANDIA Give yourself 50 hours and experience what Bacolod living is all about, sans any sugarcoating, VALERIE CAULIN writes. DO + SEE
Talisay City, a mere 15-minute ride north of Bacolod, is the place to go to see European-style ancestral houses of local affluent families. Popular spots include the Lacson House in Hacienda Claparols, built by Gen. Aniceto Lacson. It has a balcony that completely surrounds the house’s perimeter, which made it easier for the masters to oversea their fields. Balay ni Tana Dicang, the ancestral house of Efigenio Lizares and Enrica Alunan built in 1872, is one of the most well-preserved houses in the province. Got kids? Check out Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation Inc., which is located right at the heart of the city. Not just a zoo, it’s a breeding center for local species of warty pigs, leopard cats, spotted dears, owls, eagles, hornbills and fruit bats. Girls will have a blast at the Negros Museum’s Doll
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Collection, which boasts more than 20,000 pieces of local and imported dolls, including the biggest and the tiniest. Private collections from horses, toys, key-chains, glass, and mementoes from the Holy Land are all housed in the Dizon-Ramos Museum in LacsonBurgos Street, also known as the “Millionaires’ Row” for the impressive mansions lining this famous lane. A walk around the city will take you to the city plaza’s San Sebastian Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace. Close by is the seven-story Pope John Paul II Tower, the place where the late Pope John Paul II celebrated mass when the pontiff visited the country in February 1980. Climb to the top for a nice view of the city, the port of Bacolod, and, on clear days, the neighboring islands of Guimaras and Iloilo. The Capitol and Lagoon Park (open daily from
ILOILO CONNECTION
Most Bacolodnons and Negrenses trace their roots to Iloilo, which is why the Ilonggo or Hiligaynon language is widely used in the island. When the sugar industry boomed, many Ilonggos transferred to Negros as sugar planters.
4 a.m. to 12 midnight) is the perfect spot to stretch and take a breather from your day tour. Buy rice crispies (Php20 per pack) from local kids and feed the tilapias. At night, locals stroll around or dance near the fountain. A fitness buff? Jog or join taebo classes in the Lagoon Park in the morning. Mambukal Resort, a 23.6-hectare property that boasts the natural geothermal wonders of Negros Occidental, is a 45-minute drive from Bacolod City, passing vast sugarcane plantations that have fueled the local economy for centuries. Start with the dipping pool or go Japanese with the newly opened outdoor onsen (hot spring). Walk on pathways under a canopy of tall trees, check the local bats, swim in the sulfur pool, or hike all the way to the Seven Falls of Mambukal. You can even stay overnight.
OFF THE TOURIST TRAIL
Negrenses are cockfighting aficionados and this is evident in their mini-stadium-style cockpit arenas. RCG Sports and Recreation Center in Hacienda Guanzon Mansiligan, Bacolod City, is the biggest with multimillion peso bets. A favorite Filipino pastime, cockfighting is a blood sport between two game cocks, with spectators taking sides and placing bets on their favorite rooster.
AL FRESCO APPEAL: Mambukal Resort gives nature lovers a variety of choices including (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) an outdoor Japanese onsen or hot spring, Mambukal Falls, and a view of Mambukal’s resident fruit bats. Photos by Valerie Caulin
gO LOCAL
Bacolod’s local cuisine only means one thing— chicken inasal (grilled chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, brown sugar, calamansi, rock salt, and native coconut vinegar). Still the best place to get this popular treat is Manokan Country at the Reclamation Area with Aida’s and Nena’s on the frontline of 12 different stalls. Kansi, Negros’ version of
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RICH HERITAGE: (ABOVE) The Lacson Mansion, popularly known as The Ruins, was built by sugar baron Don Mariano Lacson in the sprawling Hacienda Claparols in Talisay City; (LEFT) The 18-room, 129-year-old Balay ni Tana Dicang is the ancestral home of the Lizares and Alunan clan.
MassKara Festival WHEN October 1, 2012. MassKara Festival opening October 19–21. WHERE TO STAY O Hotel (rates start at Php1,400 per night), San Sebastian St., Bacolod City; www.ohotel.com.ph L’Fisher Chalet (rates start at Php1,600 per night), 14th Lacson St., Bacolod City; www.lfisherhotelbacolod. com/chalet-rooms
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bulalo (sour beef stew), from Saning in Sto. Nino (Php120 per bowl) is another local fare not to be missed. Bar21, Mely’s Garden, and Aboy’s please with a family restaurant environment. Calea Pastries and Coffee is the undisputed best pastry shop in the city, along with Felicia’s Pasty Café and Steak Room, Crumbs and Cake, and Bailon’s Piaya (the flat, muscovado sugar–filled bread Bacolod is very famous for). Museum Café, located beside Negros Museum, offers relaxing al fresco meals, with healthy options from bread, cold cuts, and freshly made cheese from
Sagay City (Php130 per serving). Their iced fresh ginger-lime drink (Php60) refreshes. THEY LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE
Newest hangout venue is Art District in Mandalagana, Bacolod City, where arts in different forms, from murals to sculptures and paintings, abound. Orange Gallery (Mondays to Saturdays, 2–9 p.m.) gives visitors a taste of the works of local artists. Fancy a quieter crowd? Mu Shu Asian Restaurant and Lounge along Lacson Street is the best place to chat and chill.
WHERE TO PARTY Bacolod public plaza area (fronting the Cathedral) will be closed for the daytime street-dancing and parades, and for the electric MassKara parade in the evenings. Lacson Street will be closed for three days and live-band performances will be held in every corner. TOP TIPS Enjoy the crowd. Dance. Wear your most comfortable clothes and footwear. Bring water.
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SHOPPING FINDS
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Bacolod City is a great spot to go antique shopping. Recuerdos de Bacolod Art and Antiques and San Carlos Antiques sell antique pieces at affordable prices. Jojo Vito, a local artist specializing in decorative and accent furniture, is also the maker of famous masks and fashion jewelry. Visit his showroom at Metrodome. For more shopping choices, Negros Showroom is a one-stop shopping place for delicacies and world-class local crafts and creations. n
CONTACTS Hacienda Claparols/Lacson House. Negros Occidental Tourism Center; +6334 433 2515 Balay ni Tana Dicang. Entrance: Php100 for adults and Php20 for students; balaynitanadicang@yahoo.com; +6334 712 6800 Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation Inc. Open from Mondays to Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12 noon and 1:30–4 p.m.; entrance: Php50 for adults, Php40 for seniors, and Php20 for children; +6334 433 9234; www.negrosforests. org Negros Museum’s Doll Collection. Entrance: Php50 for adults, Php40 for seniors, and Php20 for students
Dizon-Ramos Museum. Open from Tuesdays to Sundays, 10 a.m.–12 noon and 1:30–5 p.m.; entrance: Php40 for adults and Php20 for children; www.dizonramosmuseum.multiply.com Pope John Paul Tower. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; entrance: Php20 for adults and Php5 for students Mambukal Resort. Entrance: Php50 for adults and Php20 for children. In addition, the resort charges Php15 for light vehicles, Php30 for buses, and Php100 to enter its Japanese onsen. Should you decide to stay overnight, the resort offers an overnight accommodation for two (Php600) and a villa for four (Php2,400); +6334 473 0610
Bar21. www.21restaurant.com Mely’s Garden. www.facebook.com/ MelysGardenRestaurantBacolod Aboy’s. www.aboysrestaurant.com Felicia’s Pasty Café and Steak Room. +6334 433 6586; www.facebook.com/Felicias.pastry. cafe Mu Shu Asian Restaurant and Lounge. www.mushubacolod.com Recuerdos de Bacolod Art and Antiques. 18th Lacson St.; +6334 432 0922 Jojo Vito. www.jojovito.weebly.com Negros Showroom. www.anp-philippines.com/ the-showroom
巴科洛德的50小时之旅 您若拥有50个小时游览菲律宾的食糖之都，不妨参考VALERIE CAULIN的旅游攻略。 您可参观塔利赛市（Talisay City）的欧洲式祖苑 如：Lacson House 和Balay ni Tana Dicang。若有携 带小孩同行，内格罗斯岛森林与生态基金会（Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation Inc）是必到之 地。这是一家动物园暨当地生物种类如疣猪、豹猫、 梅花鹿等的繁育中心。另一个选择是藏有逾两万个玩 偶的内格罗斯岛玩偶博物馆（Negros Museum's Doll Collection）。位于百万富翁街的Dizon-Ramos 博物馆 则展出来自圣地巴勒斯坦的马匹、玩具及其它纪念品之 私人珍藏。其它值得一游的景点还包括有San Sebastian 大教堂、主教宫(Bishop's Palace)、教宗保禄一世 塔（Pope John Paul Tower）以及国会和泻湖公园 （Capitol and Lagoon Park）。欲放松身心者可前往 Mambukal度假村,仅需45分钟的车程。那里设有清新凉快 的泡池和露天温泉。此外，您也可攀登Mambukal的七座瀑 布（Seven Falls of Mambukal），有供应住宿服务。
欲体验紧张刺激的战场玩意可光临RCG运动与休闲中心 (RCG Sports and Recreation Center)。为食家可在 Manokan Country品尝当地的美味小吃如Inasal鸡肉（ 采用醋、大蒜、黄砂糖、小酸柑、岩盐以及当地的椰醋 腌制而成的烤鸡）。Sto. Niño 的Saning 酸味炖牛肉 (Kansi)也很畅销。爱好甜品者可光顾Calea Pastries and Coffee、Felicias Pasty Care以及Steak Room Crumbs and Cake. Museum Café。Museum Café提供悠闲 的户外餐饮。 巴科洛德Art District的五光十色夜生活是夜猫族的不 夜城。Orange Gallery和Mu Shu Asian Restaurant and Lounge是当地的热门夜店。 Recuerdos de Bacolod Art and Antiques 和 San Carlos Antiques是购物佳所；Negros Showroom则专售 美食与当地工艺品。
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n remote times all the people of Negros lived prosperously under the benign rule of Laon. They worked in his fields and shared with him their harvest. When he was visiting them in the fields one day, gentle showers began to fall. The showers turned into heavy rain, and when King Laon again visited his fields the water was knee deep. Then it was waist deep. Then it was up to his shoulders and all thought of a harvest vanished. But at least he would have his people. So he called them together and set them to building a mound. “But we have no tools, O Kanlaon!” Kanlaon waved his magic kerchief, soon there were shovels and picks. “But we have no granite! The mound must be ribbed with granite!” With another wave of the kerchief all materials were supplied. The people worked with great good will, shoveled and carried on patiently until Mount Kanlaon was built in the midst of the valley with its crest 6,000 feet high. There they dwelt until the flood subsided. Again they worked lustily for the great King Laon and dug a ditch to the sea to drain off the waters from their drowning fields. Such was the origin of Mount Kanlaon. The new river formed came to be known as Bago (new) river. 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
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The Sweetest Smiles After reeling in from a tragedy, this province did the unthinkable and threw a street party. The result? A historic annual festival that shines on the resilient Filipino spirit.
The double tragedy of the sugar crisis in Bacolod in the 1980s and the sinking of the MV Don Juan that claimed 700 lives pushed the Negrenses’ morale to the pits. Close to the celebration of the city’s Charter Day, local cartoonist Ely Santiago suggested that the city continue with the festivities by dancing and hiding their sorrows behind big, smiling masks—hence, the birth of the MassKara Festival, a colorful festival signifying that no matter how life gets too tough, there is no reason not to smile. — Valerie Caulin (Photos by Rob Pinzon)
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Perhaps the most festive part of the whole event is the street dance competition where performers from different towns dance their way into a battle of showmanship and creativity. Photos by Valerie Caulin
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Costumes are made with fabrics of different colors and patterns, embellished with exotic feathers, shiny sequins, and multicolored beads. Top these with flamboyant head gears and you get a really outlandish scene. It’s the sea of vibrant colors, exciting patterns, and huge smiles that characterize this festival. Photo by Erwin Lim
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The Wild, Whimsical, Wonderful Art of Tyler Ramsey
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merican artist Tyler Ramsey has never owned a paintbrush and instead, with his own style of controlled chaos, uses his fingers and passion for his art do their magic on the canvas. Having had no formal training in visual arts, he is known for his unique and abstract painting technique that is bold, agressive and filled with reckless determination. Wild and eccentric too? You bet! Once he gets into the “zone” no surface is spared of his artistry. At a recent fund-raiser for the Philippine Red Cross, he showed his creativity in full force by splashing thick globs of acrylic paint on TOMS Canvas Classics shoes worn by guests (and a little girl’s white pants as well). Tyler has created paintings for former U.S. president Bill Clinton, United Nations Sec. Gen. Ban Ki Moon, actors Clint Eastwood and Gary Sinise, and Oscar awardwinning director George Miller, to name a few. www. ramseyart.com n
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PILGRIMaGE SItE: Barangay Kinabuhayan in Dolores, Quezon, at the foot of Mount Banahaw, is believed by many as a sacred place for healing with its may puestos, or holy sites, that include natural features like streams, waterfalls, rocks, and caves. The mountain is said to be the home of supernatural beings. Photo by Oz Mendoza
MYSTICAL SPOTS IN THE PHILIPPINES Paranormal researcher and author JaIME t. LICauCo explores the unknown as he cites the Philippines’ well-known mysterious sites.
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ysticism is alive and well in some places in the Philippines. If you want a paranormal experience, visit some of these acknowledged power spots—areas where energy is channeled for healing and spiritual purposes.
Mount Banahaw
Of all the mystical places in the Philippines, Mount Banahaw between the provinces of Quezon and Laguna is considered the most mysterious and powerful. Located some 100 kilometers southwest of Manila, it is accessible via a 1.5-hour car ride through San Pablo City in Laguna. Hundreds of thousands of people flock there during the Holy Week. A visit to Mount Banahaw is
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like stepping into an entirely different world, where the bizarre becomes ordinary and the ordinary bizarre. Some of the people I have brought here have incredible stories of spirit apparitions and of hearing heavenly voices and strange sounds. Others have reported seeing dwarves, fairies, and even UFOs. I myself have experienced going into a trance, hearing an invisible voice, and getting messages from the spirit world. Once there, you can ask for guides, called Pators, to take you to the mountain’s different power spots. They do not charge a fee but accept voluntary donations. If you plan to stay overnight in the area, ask around—there are many residents who accommodate visitors for free.
CAPIz ANd THE ASwANg STIgMA Capiz Province in Western Visayas has been unfairly labeled as aswang (akin to the West’s vampire) country. Pundits, however, have found no evidence of the aswang’s existence, explaining that the aswang, from the province’s legend of Agurang and Aswang representing good and evil, once referred to Filipino revolutionaries who fought against Spanish conquistadors.
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on SaCrEd Ground: Local and foreign visitors flock to two places of “healing” in the northern Philippine province of Pangasinan—the psychic healing center Pyramid of Asia (top) and Manaoag Church where devotees pray to the reportedly miraculous image of Our Lady of Manaoag.
Siquijor iSland
Located east of Dumaguete, Siquijor is sometimes called the “Island of Sorcerers.” The practice of sorcery is officially and publicly denied by the local government, but is believed by the majority of its people to take place. Siquijor is known for its abundant medicinal plants and its powerful healers. The story goes that when a congressman was bitten by a rabid dog in Manila, he at once flew to his native Siquijor and sought treatment. The dog died, but the congressman was cured. He was also healed from a skin disease after seeking the help of a bolo-bolo healer. Bolo-bolo is a ritual using a glass of clean water with a black stone and a hollow bamboo stick. As the healer moves the glass all over the patient’s body, the water suddenly becomes murky, signifying that the patient is being healed. It is said that Siquijor has a very low crime rate because if a person is aggrieved, he would ask a
mambabarang (sorcerer) to put a spell on the offender, making him sick and, some say, even killing him. ManaoaG, PanGaSinan
lEaP oF FaiTH: A bolo-bolo healer in Siquijor treats ailments using simple tools—a glass of water, a black stone, and a hollow bamboo stick.
There are two places of supernatural significance in Manaoag, Pangasinan. At the Manaoag Church, about eight kilometers from the highway of Urdaneta, Pangasinan, you can find the image of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag. Devotees believe that if you pray or say a novena to the Lady, your wish will be granted. Many people tell stories of miracles that have taken place this way. Near the church is the Pyramid of Asia, which was built by the well-known faith healer and psychic surgeon Alex Orbito, who conducts lectures and perform psychic surgery in April and November each year. Said to possess healing powers, the pyramid was built with the help of contributions from many foreigners, including American actress and author Shirley MacLaine.
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CIudAd VERdAdERo
Virtually unknown to many people as a mystical place, Ciudad Verdadero (or City of Truth) is located in Barrio Bataan at the border of Sampaloc and Lucban towns in the province of Quezon. The land was originally bought for commercial purposes, but the spirits, speaking through mediums, began to slowly reveal its real purpose to the owner, businessman-turned-mystic Artemio Cataquiz: The place was to be developed as a natural spiritual sanctuary where sincere spiritual seekers and sensitive individuals may commune with higher spirits for messages and guidance. Places of interest there are the spring with healing powers, the two mysterious boulders pulsating with life, the Chartres and Cretan
labyrinths, and the UFO landing pad. If one is lucky, he or she may see UFOs at night. Entrance to Ciudad Verdadero is free. You may also request psychic readings from the caretaker’s wife—who is a clairvoyant and spirit medium— for free, but donations are accepted. For more information about Ciudad Verdadero, email Cataquiz at art.cataquiz@yahoo.com. What one experiences in a so-called mystical place is ultimately a reflection of one’s state of consciousness or self-awareness. Some visitors go to these places and experience nothing at all. Most, however, experience something extraordinary and mystical. n
Lemurian DescenDants? The Philippines is believed to be once part of Lemuria, a continent believed to have sunk in the Pacific Ocean 150,000 years ago. According to Jaime Licauco, Lemurians had highly developed spirituality and telepathic powers.
Side Trips If you’ve had enough of the paranormal, then enjoy some “normal” attractions. IsABEL L. TEMPLo shares some tips. uGu BIGyAN’s PoTTER GARdEN, QuEZoN
Located in Tiaong, Quezon, it’s a restaurant, art gallery, and potter’s showroom rolled into one. Tiaong-born Ugu Bigyan’s creativity as both potter and restaurateur takes center stage. Bigyan’s clay jars, plates, cups, teapots, and wind chimes are available for sale at the store. Photo by Angelito Capulong Pangilinan
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CoCo GRoVE BEACh REsoRT, sIQuIJoR
No one can resist a pure white-sand beach surrounded by clear blue waters—especially on such an alluring place as Siquijor. Coco Grove Beach Resort offers cottages and villas right along the 800-meter beachfront. Dive packages for 23 dive sites off the island are available. The seven-hectare Tubod Marine Sanctuary is right in front of the resort.
In other parts of the country, old houses are converted into deluxe, well-appointed inns or fine-dining restaurants. Mustiola’s in Lucban, Quezon, has taken an old house and turned it into something anyone can enjoy—a carinderia or roadside self-service eatery that belies its façade and signage. The pancit habhab (stir-fried noodles with vegetables and meat) is always a hit. PATAR WhITE BEACh, PANGAsINAN
The town of Bolinao is home to some of the best beaches in all of Pangasinan Province—sans the crowds. Enjoy Patar’s long, fine white-sand beach from the Treasures of Bolinao Beach Resort and Hotel, or from budget beachfront cottages. Alternatively, you can camp out right on the beach. From here, explore the Cape Bolinao Lighthouse built in the early 1900s.
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Meet the PhiliPPines’ suPernatural Folks Meet some of the country’s scariest creatures (and some of their foreign equals) and see if you’ve come across some of them one dark, dreary night... KAPRE
CIGAR FIEND This filthy, hairy giant is a walking lung cancer ward with its big, smokin’ cigars. Said to live in huge trees, it likes to play pranks on people.
TiKBALAng
NEIGH-SAYER It’s not your GPS, folks, it’s just the tikbalang leading you astray in mountainous areas. They are said to attack women.
Bungisngis
THE JOLLY GIANT It is a one-eyed giant with an uncontrollable giggling fit. His upper lip is so wide that it covers its whole face when pulled back.
MuLTO
GHOULISH SPECTER Quite harmless if it’s as friendly as Casper, but if it has a penchant for terrorizing the living, time to call the Ghostbusters.
diwATA
NATURE’S ALLY The supernatural world’s avid environmentalist. It can put curses upon enemies of nature.
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COOL CHICk A magical bird that is supposed to bring good fortune to those who catch it. This multi-colored fowl with long tail holds a fish either in its beak or talons.
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THE LITTLE RASCALS These are often mischievous household “companions” that like to hide small items and play pranks in the house.
Foreign counterpart
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TONgue ‘TWISTeR’ A shapeshifter that can turn into a pig or black dog, it is said to victimize pregnant women by boring a hole in their tummies using its threadlike tongue.
BAT WOMAN Its upper torso detaches and flies away into the night in search of unborn fetuses. To kill it, one must put salt, ash or garlic on its lower torso.
Foreign counterpart
SIRENA
fISHY-WASHY A creature with a woman’s body and a fish tail often seen by local fishermen. No, these sightings don’t include the singing of Part of Your World.
VAMPIRE
Foreign counterpart
MERMAId
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MANGkUkULAM
evIl ACuPuNCTuRIST The mangkukulam is usually depicted as a woman who maims her victim by pricking needles on a doll-like image of the target.
WItch
MAMBABARANG
INSeCT WHISPeReR This sorcerer is said to summon insects to infest the victim’s body to inflict unbearable pain.
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CRYBABY It is said to prey on human beings who thought the crying baby they picked up in the middle of the forest was a normal baby (yeah, right).
CRABBY PAPPY A goblin who calls ant hills its home. A person who steps on it by accident will reportedly be stricken with sudden and unexplained illness.
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GHOULISH HOTBEDS: La Loma Cemetery’s Saint Pancratius Chapel (ABOVE) and the Metropolitan Theater (BELOW) are a refuge for both the living and the dead, although sometimes the living is a lot of times “scarier” than those who have passed on. Photo by Karl Aguilar
MANILA’S SPOOKIEST SITES Manila tour guide and cultural activist CARLOS CELDRAN takes us on a tour to this city’s creepy digs. La Loma Cemetery, Santa Cruz At 128 years old, La Loma Cemetery is Manila’s oldest. But it’s not only the 19th-century adobe desecrated (decommissioned) Saint Pancratius Chapel in the very center of the graveyard that creeps one out, but the overall combination of kalachuchi (Plumeria) trees, overgrown grass, art deco mausoleums, art nouveau angels, and gothic fences. Check out the old gate at the very front of the chapel. If the skulls and bones carved on it don’t make you run away, I don’t know what will. the metropoLitan theater, LiwaSang BonifaCio Built in 1931 as a venue for local and international
GHOST PROTOCOL If you feel an eerie presence, keep calm and don’t provoke or threaten the ghostly entity with exorcism or violence. Talk aloud to the ghost and set clear boundaries telling them they cannot do any harm. Always have a companion around. No ouija boards, please.
performances, including opera, pageants, and vaudevilles, the Metropolitan Theater is a fine example of the elegant fusion of Art Deco and Filipino architecture. Severely damaged during the liberation of Manila in 1945, the building was taken over by squatters and became the Besa Boxing Arena. Despite meticulous renovations in 1978, it fell into disuse and eventually closed down in 1996. Theater “phantoms” include opera singers, stage crew,
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Ghost Patrol Yes, the Philippines has its own Ghostbusters team in the form of The Spirit Questors, founded by playwright and psychic journalist Tony Perez. Since 1996, these volunteer psychics have communicated with spirits and helped them “go towards the light.”
GRISLY PAST: Fort Santiago, a citadel located at the delta of the Pasig River, was the site of military garrisons and offices as well as dungeons, prisons, and an execution site where erring natives were “garroted” or executed by a brace that broke their neck.
Japanese soldiers, and Chinese traders (the Met was built atop the former Parian – the Chinese ghetto and site of a few massacres by the Spanish). Ghostly hot spots are usually the rehearsal rooms and the stage. Museo ng Maynila, Rizal PaRk Located in the ground floor of the former Army and Navy Club built in 1902 to serve as American officers’ retreat, the Museo ng Maynila is always good, but people still wonder if the old building is really a cultural venue or a site for trick or treating. And the huge banyan trees around it don’t help either. Former workers tell of footsteps and strange noises, and there’s one famous scary account of a ghost of a soldier choking an employee who was having her afternoon nap in her office. FoRt santiago, intRaMuRos This 16th-century Spanish citadel was once the site of Muslim ruler Rajah Sulayman’s bamboo palisade fortress. It’s also where Filipino national hero Jose Rizal spent his last days before being executed in 1896 for sedition. A grave near in the Bastion of Santa Barbara still contains the remains of over 600 Manilenos killed by the Japanese. People report seeing ghostly apparitions of Spanish soldiers, Filipino prisoners, malignant tree spirits, headless friars, and spirits of Japanese and Filipinos massacred at the end of WWII in 1945.
SPIRITS, AHOY!: A night tour of Corregidor Island and its Malinta Tunnel, where Filipino and American soldiers holed up as Japanese troops advanced in WWII, can be a spinechilling foray into the island’s dark past, especially if you’re psychically sensitive. Otherwise, you can follow the tour guide and have fun.
CoRRegidoR island Okay, it’s not technically part of Manila, but it “guards” the entrance of Manila Bay, which was for centuries a strategic location for Manila’s defense. In fact, on a clear day, you can almost see its outline from the Manila Bay breakwater. Corregidor is where thousands of American, Filipino, and Japanese soldiers died (and committed suicide) during World War II. People often feel a presence when walking around the hospital ruins located between the island’s Middleside and Topside. Mysterious orbs, said to be spirits of the dead, appear in photographs of Malinta Tunnel’s lateral hospital. n
A FRIENDLY ‘BOO!’: One of the most recognizable cartoon characters worldwide is Casper the Friendly Ghost, who has appeared in 55 animated shorts, comic books, animated TV show, and a feature film. Casper was created in the late 1930s by Seymour Reit and Joe Oriolo. www.philippineairlines.com I 83
Designer spells Back in the old days, many people relied on magic for help. Take, for example, this trusty love spell that must have been a hit with the ladies. Imagine you are a medieval maiden strolling under the full moon. Suddenly, a young man whacks you over the head with a willow stick, mumbles magic words, then kisses you. Today, this behavior would land you in a lawsuit rather than “in love”. Thankfully, most of these superstitions have faded away, but those seeking a charmed life can try their luck.
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Ladies, putting some wedding cake under your pillow encourages dreams about your future husband through dream prophecy.
A horseshoe hung in the bedroom keeps nightmares away because the seven nail holes invoke the traditionally lucky number seven. Also, pillows stuffed with herbs like lavender and mugwort bring peaceful sleep by enhancing psychic connections.
Cha ching! To increase business income, wrap three foreign coins in gold cloth. Place it in your cash register. This ritual encourages wealth by using symbols of good fortune.
In a cauldron (or saucepan), mix red wine with love-inducing ingredients like balm of Gilead, cardamom, and honeysuckle. Burn incense and a red candle to call forth passion while serving wine to your love. If this spell doesn’t work quickly, change the music and switch to tequila. A swan’s feather, sewed into your lover’s pillow, ensures fidelity perhaps because swans typically mate for life. (Hmmm, we wonder what a rabbit’s foot would do…)
Although there are many protective stones, black tourmaline provides the most bang because this anti-negativity stone doesn’t just repel bad vibes, it dissolves them. Feeling unlucky? Knock three times on a tree while saying “Bring me good fortune.” Pagans believed this scared bad spirits away and brought good luck.
Entrepreneurs should carry citrine, a honeycolored gemstone dubbed the “Success Stone”, because it promotes prosperity. Believe in easy money? Light a green candle (representing cash) for five minutes then extinguish the flame. Rub your hands in the smoke while imagining money coming to you. Based on the theory that ‘like attracts like’, envisioning wealth attracts it to you.
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For those thinking, “Why don’t my spells work?” Here are suggestions for maximum effectiveness: Use organic herbs to protect the environment and cast pure spells. Make sure you are thinking of the right person during a love spell or your cat may develop a huge crush on you. As the saying goes, “If you believe in superstition, it will always follow you.”
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EAStERn StAtE PEnItEntIARy, PEnnSyLvAnIA This prison that once housed gangster Al Capone is notorious in the “scare” department. According to witnesses, the scariest areas are cell blocks 12 and 6, Death Row, and the infirmary, with dark figures darting in and out of cells, screams, whispers, and disembodied voices.
TOP 5 MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN THE WORLD If you’re in full Halloween mode, go spook yourself in some of the world’s most haunted abodes. But don’t say we didn’t warn you…
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Sinister dark figures, slime oozing out of walls, people levitating from beds and more have haunted this five-bedroom, Dutch Colonial house in Long Island, New York, according to the Lutz family who lived here a month after a grisly murder in 1974 where six people were shot to death.
In this 900-year-old castle, tourists taking part in its “haunted tours” feel a cold chill on their napes, unseen hands touching them or tugging at their clothes. Sightings of two of its ghosts—a pied piper and a headless drummer—are frequently reported.
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The spirits that haunt this fortress founded in 1066 come from the nobility: Queen Ann Boleyn, King Henry VI, Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket, English aristocrat Sir Walter Raleigh, and more. From sightings of headless ghostly figures to ghoulish reenactments of violent hackings, this tower is to be avoided if you’ve a faint heart.
This is something for the movies: A sadistic doctor, who tortured his insane patients, jumped to his death from the hospital’s bell tower. The island’s soil is filled with the charred remains of victims of the Black Death that killed 4 million people in Europe in the 14th century. The corpses were burned in Poveglia, while living patients were left to die amid the rotting dead bodies.
MACABRE RELICS: The Sedlec Ossuary (also called Bone Church) in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, has skeletons of about 70,000 people used as chapel decorations and furnishings, among which is a chandelier that contain at least one of each bone in the human body. 86 I Mabuhay Magazine I October 2012
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN THEME PARKS AND TOURS Brace yourselves: These theme parks and walking tours guarantee all kinds of bone-chilling thrills and chills. Which of these are you brave enough to try?
HaLLOwEEn HORROR nIgHTS, UnIvERSaL STUdIOS SIngaPORE RESORTS wORLd SEnTOSa, SIngaPORE OCTOBER 19–21 and 25–28 It’s a massive scarefest in Singapore as Universal Studios once again morphs into a land of horrors this month. Riding on the immense success of its debut last year, the sequel will up the scare ante by doubling the monsters and building three new elaborate haunted houses and five immersive scare zones.
HERSHEyPaRK In THE daRK, HERSHEyPaRK HERSHEy, PEnnSyLvanIa, USa OCTOBER 19–21 It’s often dubbed “the sweetest place on earth,” but Hersheypark gets downright spooky every October with its scary trick-or-treat-themed witchery. Ride “roller ghosters” and other “spooktacular” attractions, or watch Halloween-themed live entertainment.
CHERnOByL TOUR PRyPIaT, UKRaInE There are no zombies in the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, but you’ll see something even scarier. A nuclear disaster in 1986 forced the 50,000 residents of Prypiat—a city created to house plant workers—to evacuate, turning it into an eerie ghost town. From the abandoned dolls in its kindergarten to the empty ramshackle villages, the place resembles a scene from a post-apocalyptic movie. Regulated tours make sure you’re radiation-safe and don’t turn into the Hulk. www.tour2chernobyl.com
HaLLOwEEn aT PORTavEnTURa, PORTavEnTURa SaLOU, SPaIn OCTOBER 1–31 Armies of living dead, sinister ghouls, and ghosts set in a gritty Wild West theme make Halloween at PortAventura a truly horrifying one. Dare to ride its ghoulish attractions, or watch the dead rise to play live country music. PortAventura’s hotels ride in on the “gruesome” fun with Halloween-themed décor and dishes.
LOndOn dUngEOn TOUR LOndOn, UK Want to learn about London’s dark and macabre medieval history without your kid feeling depressed? This tour features historical glimpses of torture and plague, but presented in a manner comical enough for kids to handle. This interactive tour, now one of London’s most popular tourist attractions, uses a mixture of special effects, rides, and acting, with costumed actors occasionally jumping out to scare you. www.thedungeons.com
HaLLOwEEn HaUnT, KnOTT’S BERRy FaRm BUEna PaRK, CaLIFORnIa, USa OCTOBER 1–31 Knott’s Berry Farm is famous for two things: the world’s tastiest jams and the world’s largest Halloween event in a theme park. This highly popular scare fair features 13 heart-racing themed mazes, seven live shows, four scare zones, and 1,000 monsters itching to scare you out of your wits.
HORROR HOUSE ETIQUETTE: It’s easy to lose composure when you’re spooked, but follow the rules. Do not touch the actors or mess with the props, and if you find yourself too afraid to continue, politely request an actor to take you out. 88 I Mabuhay Magazine I October 2012
PAYING RESPECTS: In the mountains of Sagada, a young boy kneels among saeng or burning pine wood, which honors the departed on All Soul’s Day.
A SpirituAl AffAir From solemn memorials to raucous parties to family gatherings, LORI BLACKBURN shares Halloween-style traditions from around the world.
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emeteries are more fun in the Philippines! During All Souls’ Day, families remember loved ones with graveside gatherings. The party lasts all day. My first All Souls’ Day was in Cebu where families filled mausoleums with prayers (novenas), laughter, and food. People played poker on tombstones and even sang karaoke. In Sagada’s mountain province, a tradition called Panagapoy honors spirits by burning blessed pine wood (saeng) at gravesites. Halloween began with Ireland’s ancient festival of Samhain where costumes and turnips carved from Jack-O-Lanterns scared off evil spirits. Fruity “Soul Cakes” held symbolic trinkets like rings (romance) and coins (prosperity). These days, hardcore revelry dominates. Brian Rooney from Dublin shares, “Event organizers battle for the biggest party, but C&C Nights are always the best. Last year, they rented a hotel where DJs spun for 900 people. I dressed as a dwarf from Willy Wonka.” For a scarier twist, take a night tour and visit the infamous Hellfire Club known
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for 18th-century occult practices. Japan’s dignified O-Bon Festival welcomes back departed ancestors with clean gravesites, decorated altars, and floating lanterns. To honor spirits, communities hold Bon-Odori dances and wear traditional Japanese clothes. Bonfires, like Kyoto’s famous Daimonji, usher entities back to the afterlife. Miki Hayata from Hokkaido recalls, “O-Bon is a family reunion. We offer ancestors chrysanthemum flowers and snacks. Some people skewer eggplants and shape horses for them to ride.” Just like the Philippines, Mexico’s Day of the Dead combines paying respects and partying. Marigold flowers and candy skulls adorn graveside picnics. Altars honor the departed. Paola Novoa from Mexico City shares, “Altars are works of art. My grandparents’ had favorite food, photos, and music.” On Pátzcuaro Lake, candlelit boats illuminate misty waters. Los Angeles’ Mexican-American community turns Hollywood Forever Cemetery into a party with whimsical skeleton costumes and native food.
Ghost Story Jack O’Lanterns came from an Irish myth about a man named Stingy Jack who tricked the Devil and had to wander Earth with a glowing pumpkin. Thanks to this legend, people carve Jack O’Lanterns to ward off bad spirits like Stingy Jack.
iReland Spend Halloween exploring Ireland’s haunted history at Dublin’s notorious Hellfire Club.
china During Hungry Ghost Festival, paper money (Hell Money) is burned as spiritual currency for a comfortable afterlife.
JaPan Taiko drums keep the rhythm during Bon-Odori dances to remember ancestors.
United states According to a National Retail Federation’s 2011 survey, the average American spent US$72.31 on decorations, costumes and candy.
mexico Day of the Dead celebrations feature gravesites decorated with candles and flowers.
TIP: The happier the spirits, the more luck they bring. During China’s Hungry Ghost Festival, restless souls return for food and entertainment. To appease them, lanterns guide phantom guests to banquets and parades. Jeimie Quijano explains, “When celebrating with my boyfriend’s family, we offer ancestors around ten favorite dishes. Paper money is burned so they have money in the afterlife.” Chinese communities in Malaysia create getai or live shows and leave seats empty so spirits can enjoy. Did you know that Halloween is the United States’ second biggest decorating
Romania Spend a Dracula-themed Halloween in the medieval town of Sighişoara, Translyvania where the fearful Vlad Dracul was born.
PhiliPPines In Sagada’s saeng, pine fires illuminate cemeteries.
holiday? This commercialized celebration features pop culture costumes and trickor-treating for candy. Nightclubs throw parties encouraging funny and risqué outfits. Filipino-American Jay Orlando shares memories from University of California Santa Barbara, “I’ll never forget roaming the streets among 20,000 students in a cardboard bob sled dressed as the Jamaican Bob Sled Team with my buddies!” Elsewhere, the witchy city of Salem, Massachusetts celebrates with a Witchcraft Expo and Retro Zombie Ball. The Romanian tourist trail hypes the myth of Count Dracula—both Bram Stoker’s
fictional character and the 15th-century Romanian ruler, Vlad Dracul. Vampire themed tours run between Bucharest and Transylvania where ancient forests and imposing Carpathian Mountains set the mood. Attractions include a night at Dracula’s castle and spooky masquerade ball. The medieval city of Sighişoara, Vlad Dracul’s birthplace and a UNESCO Heritage Site, throws a Halloween party with re-enactments of Dracula’s wedding, witch trials, and (yes) live DJs. Fodor’s Travel Guide listed “Halloween in Transylvania” among the Top 10 Must-Do Adventures. n
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HOW TO SURVIVE A ZOMBIE MARATHON JOSHUA LAGANDAON survives Outbreak Manila, a popular zombie-themed fun run in the Philippines, and lives to share some tips. Photos by EMMAN PEREGRIN
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s the emergency siren blared to mark the start of the race, I, along with 7,000 other hopeful survivors, awoke to the grim reality that we were about to run a 5-kilometer course teeming with hundreds of starving zombies. They’re not real, but their prosthetics and gurgling groans would still scare the heck out of any runner. The rules are simple: you get three life flags attached to a running belt. Finish with the fastest time with at least one life flag intact, and you win the prize. Sounds easy? Think again. The zombies are swift to snatch your flags, and obstacle courses are meant to slow you down. In Outbreak Manila, charge at the zombies in packs, and pray that they get intimidated. To confuse
Zombies, Run! Wanna stay fit without “live zombies” chasing you in real time? Walk, jog, or run away from virtual zombies via the Zombies, Run! app. All you need is your smartphone and headphone. www. zombiesrungame.com
the undead, don a crazy costume. Dressing up like Ronald McDonald, Captain America, or Goldilocks may look silly, but those with the craziest costumes win a prize! Approach the obstacle courses with caution. Give able-bodied athletes the honor of tackling obstacle courses first, and then laugh from afar while the opportunistic zombies go for the “kill.” When all else fails, scream. There was a little lady who screamed like a banshee, and the zombies found her obnoxious and left her alone. This second installment of the Philippines’ popular themed run was so packed it closed registration in just eight days, so sign up as soon as you hear news of the next one! www.outbreakmanila.com n
ZOMBIELAND: The first ever full-length zombie film is said to be White Zombie, shown in 1932 starring horror meister Bela Lugosi, and directed and produced by brothers Victor and Edward Halperin. The film is the story of a woman who was turned into a zombie by an evil voodoo master. 92 I Mabuhay Magazine I October 2012
NO MEAN FEAT: The Ironman 70.3 swimming participants prepare for the start of the race. According to Ironman veterans, if one wants to complete a swim leg in either a half or full Ironman swim, one must be able to continuously do about 1,500 to 4,000 arm revolutions in the water.
THE ‘IRON LADY’ BLINGS IT ON TESSA PRIETO-VALDES successfully finishes this year’s Ironman tris—in pink tutu at that.
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ronman triathletes are a different breed of super athletes. They are stronger, faster, and more powerful than any other athlete, because they train for three grueling endurance disciplines: swimming, biking, and running. So naturally, joining a triathlon was a challenge for this Sea Princess (a moniker given by diving buddies), a sociable mom with an active, nocturnal lifestyle. The Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines recently gathered over a thousand foreign and local athletes— from elite champions to skillful amateurs—to Cebu, each to participate in the 1.9-km swim, 90-km bike, and 21.1-km run. The swim was done off the beach of the Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, the official hotel of the event, and the athletes then did their bike ride, crossing over into Cebu and all the way into the beautiful new South Reclamation Project or SRP. The final run was done at Mactan’s iconic Punta Engano peninsula. Channeling superhero powers, I faced the Ironman 70.3 with excitement, thrill, stress, anxiety, and finally reason. I did the race as part of a relay team—Timex 94 I Mabuhay Magazine I October 2012
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Fatigue is dangerous in triathlons, which is why the swimming event is almost always done first.
Team Valdes—with my hubby Dennis doing the swim duty, me on the bike, and our son Bryan running. Waiting with me in the Relay Team transition area was Piolo Pascual, Timex endorser and overall hot hunk. Piolo and I are seriously thinking about completing the entire Ironman 70.3 on our own next year. I was amazed that Aussie star Pete Jacobs completed a “three-Pete,” winning the event three straight times. His finishing time, just over four hours, is just a little over my time of 4:02. The only difference is that Pete’s time is for the entire swim, bike, and run, while mine is only for the bike leg! The 30-year-old champion said it was not an easy win as he considered Cebu’s race as the toughest Ironman 70.3, finishing it in 4:07:38. He won his second title last year in 3:51:43. I agree with Pete as I experienced the toughest headwinds ever on the Marcelo Fernan Bridge as well as at the SRP. Bikers seemed to be pedaling against the wind throughout. It didn’t help that I had on my pink tutu. I realize now that a tutu doesn’t affect
STAR-STRUCK: Tessa Valdes with Ironman 70.3 biker and actor Piolo Pascual
running, but is a huge drag while biking. Bike coach Patrick Joson once assisted me with my one and only long bike ride from Alabang to Tagaytay. Coach Patrick’s Fondo Rides are wonderful training rides for biking challenges. Further affecting my aerodynamics was the glass bling that studded my bike frame, artistically added by Adworks’ Norman and Mye Cruz. I even put a small bell on my bike, similar to the ones we used to have on our Easy Rider bikes. Yes, my bike was all about form and not about function. Timex has supported our little Team Valdes for three years now. We definitely felt best dressed, in our black-and-pink tri suits, and my shades from Rudy Project. Hubby Dennis and I were emotional when our eldest, Bryan, finished the race and we all received our finishers’ medals designed by Kenneth Cobonpue. Indeed, the family that tris together bonds together. My favorite Filipino elite women’s champion is Monica Torres. She clocked in at 4:48:40 to earn her fourth title in the Filipino elite women’s division and was the only Pinay to finish under five hours. Her hilarious blog is an enjoyable read filled with funny stories and useful tips. In the women’s pro division, Caroline Steffen of Switzerland dethroned Australian Belinda Granger. Last year, I met Belinda, who is cool and charming and is quite a super woman!
ALL SMILES: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Timex Team Valdes—Dennis Valdes (swim), Tessa (bike), and Bryan Prieto (run); swimmers in a celebratory mood; Tessa between Ironman finishers Sen. Pia Cayetano (left) and 4th placer Amanda Stevens-Sadler
Other celebrities like Formula One driver Jenson Button, Matteo Guidicelli, Drew Arellano, Kim Atienza, Erwan Heussaff, and Senator Pia Cayetano were around to compete, along with Filipino elites like Arland Macasieb and Cebuano Ironman Noy Jopson. Ironman Philippines’ head Fred Uytengsu has done an awesome job bringing this successful brand to the country and promoting health and wellness to Pinoys. My cousin Jon-jon Rufino got me into this wonderful sport and now my triathlon world has grown and is continuously inspired by my coach Ani de LeonBrown. She has so many races and wins, and inspires me to try to get back to doing the entire Ironman myself. Will it be goodbye to Timex Team Valdes next year? We shall see. n
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SAFE AND SOUND: Fly yoga, according to its creator Christopher Harrison, is great for “relieving compressed joints” and is a good way to “align the body from head to toe.” Practitioners can also do advance yoga positions, such as the headstand, sans the compression in the neck and back.
ANTI-GRAVITY YOGA FLIES HIGH ZINNIA VILLARIN gives us the skinny on this new fitness craze.
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s if the headstand wasn’t challenging enough, here’s another type of yoga that takes the discipline to a higher level— literally. Introducing anti-gravity yoga, also known as fly or aerial yoga, a fitness activity that features yoga poses with the support of a low-hanging fabric hammock. Practitioners may not learn the art of levitation in this lifetime, but this type of yoga is close enough. Developed in Malaysia by Reiko Shalini Soo and Vivia Lea, co-founder of the Aerial Arts Academy in Hong Kong, fly yoga was inspired by a circus act and an acrobatic art form called aerial silks or tissu. According to FTX Gym’s Head Fly yoga instructor Isla Rosete, anyone from a complete beginner to an experienced yoga practitioner can do fly yoga. Apart from teaching students the traditional yoga poses as
foundation, they are also given time to progressively explore and be comfortable with the hammock by starting poses that have most of the body weight on the floor. So, yes, hanging from the fabric with your hands and the rest of your body on the floor is okay at the onset, until you feel comfortable enough to have your body in the hammock. It’s like laying on a hammock really—no sleeping allowed, though. Hammocks and yoga mats are provided in classes. All you need to wear is a snug shirt with sleeves and soft pants that cover your knees. Do not wear anything with zippers or buttons that may snag the hammock, and remove all jewelry. Don’t let the name “anti-gravity” fool you; food taken less than two hours before the class is still under the mercy of gravity, so try not to eat anything heavy if you don’t want to make an ugly mess on the floor. n
HEALTH BENEFITS coordination < Enhances and concentration flexibility and < Develops overall strength proper < Encourages body alignment optimal < Teaches balance ADVANTAGES
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WAY OF LIFE: The earliest archeological evidence of yoga’s existence was found in 3,000-year-old stone seals in India depicting yoga poses. 98 I Mabuhay Magazine I October 2012
PREVENT THE BIG C: 1. Regularly examine your breast for any lumps or changes in size and color. 2. Breastfeeding lowers the risk of breast cancer. 3. Exercise and aim for a proportional body weight.
PINK IS THE COLOR OF HOPE As we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month, a health foundation promises to improve the lives of affected women.
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ccording to studies, the Philippines has the highest incidence rate of breast cancer in Asia. One out of 13 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. With such a significant figure, the newly-elected chairman of the Philippine Foundation for Breast Care, Inc. (PFBCI), Andy Lugtu, pledged to construct a state-of-the-art clinic to help the growing number of patients in the Philippines. PFBCI provides accessible and affordable diagnostics and treatment services to cancer patients. The institution also implements several advocacy programs that aim to increase awareness on breast cancer like screening, early detection, resource generation, emotional healing, and support groups. PFBCI founder Dr. Florentino Doble said they want to impart the message that breast cancer is curable. He shares, “we firmly believe that by educating the public
PFBCI officers, led by Andy Lugtu (second from left), take their oaths.
on the importance of prevention and early detection, we could prevent the rise of breast cancer incidence.” With the induction of more brilliant minds and generous hearts into the organization, PFBCI certainly continues to make a difference in the lives of Filipino women. n
Know your risk factors • The chances of breast cancer increase as a woman gets older. • Having an immediate family with the disease doubles the risk. • Women with benign breast conditions have an increased risk. • Women who started menstruating before 12 or had menopause after 55 have a slightly increased risk. • Women with dense breast tissue have a higher risk. To know more about the foundation, visit www.kasuso.org.
OUCH-FREE: It pays to know if you have a high risk of breast cancer. Inframed is the only center in the Philippines that’s dedicated to breast thermography and offers the latest Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging technology. This can detect abnormal thermal and vascular levels that may indicate cancer. Best of all—it’s pain-free! Visit www.inframed.ph to know more. 100 I Mabuhay Magazine I October 2012
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Not Your Usual Zoo In Elora’s twisted Twilight Zoo, there are no cuddly bears or furry rabbits. Instead, 60 larger-than-life lantern sculptures, from creepy crawlies to menacing dragons, eerily illuminate the Elora community in Canada each October. Artist Tim Murton has been crafting these wireand-paper decorations for Halloween since 1996 as a part of Elora’s “Monster Month,” a month-long Halloween celebration held every October. Exhibition runs from October 6 to 31. Centre Wellington, Wellington Country, Ontario, Canada; www.twilightzoo.ca
Rock’n Roll 101 Finally, a school in the Philippines that teaches you how to be a “certified” rock star. Singapore’s pioneering music school, the Academy of Rock, is opening its first campus in Makati. Learn how to play the electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums, or learn pop and rock vocals. It’s also an official Rockschool examination center, with a curriculum that prepares you for the UK’s Rockschool examinations, the international examination board for rock music qualifications. Level 3, Power Plant Mall, Amorsolo Drive, Makati City; +632 822 3333; www.facebook.com/ academyofrockph
GHOULISH DECOR: The Twilight Zoo comes with wire and lantern workshops where you can learn how to create these eerie sculptures, courtesy of artist Tim Murton himself.
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Lauded as the Pinterest for men, this site allows men to add cool images or interesting articles from the web to their “mint of manly stuff” to show off to friends.
Want to impress your friends with big, new words? This website helps you remember uncommon words that have gone out of style.
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Join off-the-beaten-path adventures hosted by people just like yourself, or earn money by hosting your own tour and organizing unique activities.
Stuck on a writer’s block? This website rewards you with cute images of kittens the more words you type, so your hands are sure to be glued to the keyboard.
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Hula-hooping Made Extreme Learn the art of hula-hooping but with a cool twist at Hoopnation Philippines. Learn to hoop with your legs, arms, neck, toes, and other body parts. Take hooping to another level by mixing it with rhythmic gymnastics, freestyle dance, hip-hop, twirling, or setting your hoop on fire for some wicked fire dancing. www.facebook.com/groups/ hoopnation
The World’s Creepiest Places DR. BOB CuRRAN
Php768 (uS$18) This book will take you to haunted places that recounts tales of their past that will frighten you to your core. From the Capuchin Cemetery in Italy where human skulls line the walls, to the Bachelor’s Grove in Chicago where a ghostly lady in white roams the grounds during full moon, this book gives readers a deeper understanding of the world’s creepiest destinations and the immense force of the supernatural. –Ignatius Gan
THE ZOMBIE SuRVIVAL GuIDE PASSION FOR HOOP: It’s more than just a class. Hoopnation Philippines builds community and friendship through the art of hoopdancing. Their membership requirements? Nothing but “openness and generosity of spirit”. Photo by Derrick Ian Lim
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In Rebulto, the former Yano front-man wastes no time in getting his message across, crafting a seven-track musical reflection on Jose Rizal, the Philippines’ national hero. While this theme is expected of this folk-rock veteran and revolutionary, Abay throws a curve ball by broadcasting his lyrics on a bed of purely synthetic electro-pop. But his message remains as strong as ever, and Rebulto should be made required listening for aspiring Rizal scholars everywhere. –Jason Caballa Available on iTunes and at all TeamManila and Odyssey outlets nationwide.
Max Brooks Three Rivers Press Php550 (US$13)
THE MONSTER SHOW
David J. Skal Faber and Faber Php810 (US$19)
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY AND SEA MONSTERS
Jane Austen & Ben H. Winters Quirk Productions Php599 (US$14) BOOKS AVAILABLE AT FULLY BOOKED, FORT BONIFACIO, GLOBAL CITY
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The cloud of colors and revelers with colorfully-stained clothes might resemble a scene from India’s religious Holi festival, but this “celebration” has nothing to do with the divine. This raucous moment was shot at a family fun run in San Jose, California entitled “Color Me Rad”, where participants wore white clothing and were “bombed” with colored cornstarch along the length of the five-kilometer marathon. California-based freelance photographer JOEY HENSON shot this celebratory moment at the finish line with his Nikon D700, capturing the color-doused runners hurl their “bombs” in the air for one final royal rumble of color, dousing each other with yellows, greens, and blues.
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ASIA'S FIRST AIRLINE Philippine Airlines—Asia’s first airline—is the flag carrier of the Republic of the Philippines and pioneer domestic airline of the country, with a 71-year history that is steeped in tradition and modernity. PAL first took to the skies on March 15, 1941, with a small twin-engine Beech Model 18 airplane, flying 212 kilometers from Manila to Baguio City, carrying a full load of five passengers. Upon the outbreak of World War II in December 1941, the PAL airplanes were commandeered by the military and eventually destroyed in combat. Post-war operations resumed in February 14, 1946, with five ex-military Douglas DC-3s. In July 1946, PAL chartered DC-4s to carry American servicemen home to Oakland, California, making PAL the first Asian airline to cross the Pacific. In May 1947, PAL also became the first Asian carrier to fly to Europe by opening regular service to Madrid. This was followed by rapid expansion of services to Asia and the Middle East in the next two decades. By the 1970s PAL’s international route network covered two-thirds of the world. PAL keeps in step with advancements in aircraft technology, acquiring the latest aircraft type suited to market demands and local aviation conditions. From DC-3s that served as a workhorse in the 1940s and 1950s, Vicker Viscount turboprops and Fokker F-27s were added to the fleet in the 1960s. After the BAC1-11 jets were introduced in the 1970s, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10—PAL’s first wide-body aircraft—went into
OUR FLEET Since its first flight on March 15, 1941, Philippine Airlines has flown almost 30 types of aircraft to fulfill its mission of providing the Philippines with efficient and reliable air transportation as the country’s flag carrier. Now with a fleet of 39 aircraft, PAL operates one of the youngest and bestmaintained fleets in the region.
service on the transpacific route in 1974. The Boeing 747-200Bs jumbo jet replaced the DC-10s in 1979 on long-haul routes, while the Airbus 300B4s replaced the DC-8s on regional services. In November 2009, the Boeing 777-300ER (extended range)— the most fuel-efficient, twin-engine jet that can fly long-haul—joined the fleet. It boasts of one of the most spacious cabins, fitted with state-of-theart inflight entertainment system. Today, the fleet consists of Boeing 747-400s, B777-300ER, Airbus A340-300s, A330-300s, A320s and A319s. They carry an average of 12,000 passengers and 180 tons of cargo daily on domestic routes, and 10,000 passengers and 170 tons of cargo daily on international sectors. PAL’s modern aircraft and equipment are complemented by frequent-customer service enhancements, both inflight and on ground. The PAL website—whose features are regularly upgraded—can now be accessed by WAP-enabled cellphones, making PAL available at the palm of your hands. Mabuhay Class passengers now get to enjoy fine-dining in the sky through a new personalized inflight meal service known as One By One. PAL’s seven-decade tradition of warm Filipino hospitality has always been coupled with strong commitment to continuous improvement of services and operations. Despite the many challenges, PAL remains focused on its vision of becoming a world-class Filipino airline.
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WELCOME ABOARD HA ND LU GGAG E One hand luggage small enough to be placed in the overhead rack or under the passenger seat of the aircraft cabin may be carried without charge. The hand luggage must not exceed a total linear dimension of 115 cm or 45 in, and should weigh not more than 7 kg or 15 lbs. If hand luggage fails to comply with the required applicable dimensions and weight, hand luggage will be checked in and charged with the corresponding excess baggage charges (if applicable). In addition to the free hand luggage allowance, the following items are allowed onboard: a laptop with case; a small handbag; a coat, wrap or blanket; a walking stick or a pair of crutches; a small camera or a pair of binoculars; a reasonable amount of reading material; and infant’s food and carrying basket. S EC U R IT Y IT E M S The following items are prohibited from being loaded in the hand luggage or inside the aircraft cabin on all Philippine Airlines flights: liquids and gels; sharp items and blunt instruments; explosives, munitions and fireworks; weapons (including replicas), accessories and martial arts devices; large and heavy tools; and other dangerous items contained in, but not limited to, Section I.D. 8 of the U.S. Transportation Security Administration Model Security Program. All passengers traveling from/to the United States (including Guam) will be prohibited from carrying any type of lighter in their carry-on luggage and into security checkpoints. Please contact any Philippine Airlines Reservations or Ticket Office for the complete list of prohibited items. Prohibited items discovered during the security search will be immediately referred to law enforcement officers or appropriate authorities at the airport for disposition. Security Removed Items (SRI) shall be loaded in the aircraft cargo/baggage compartment subject to security clearance procedures by airport authorities. When traveling in the USA, please give enough lead time for the stricter screening of both checked and hand luggage at all commercial airports. All bags will be subject to search; bags that set off alarms or otherwise raise security concerns will have to be opened for inspection.
T A K E- OF F / LA N DI N G During take-off and landing, ensure that seat back is in the upright position and the tray table is folded or secured properly. Hand luggage should be stowed in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front. S EA T BELT S It is Philippine Airlines’ safety requirement that passengers must fasten their seatbelts for the entire duration of the flight even when the seat-belt sign is off. While you are sleeping, please fasten your seat belt over your blanket for the easy inspection by the cabin crew. This is to assure uninterrupted rest during the flight even during moments of turbulence. ELEC T R ONIC E QUI P M E N T In the interest of flight safety, any transportable electronic equipment are not to be operated during take-off, climb out, descent, final approach and landing, except for personal electronic life support systems. Electronic devices which intentionally transmit radio signals should never be used for the whole duration of the flight. These include, but are not limited to, radio transceivers, CB radios, cellular phones, and electronic remote control transmitters. Transportable electronic equipment which are non-transmitters and without any accessories that would transmit/receive radio signals, such as laptop computers without Wi-Fi and wireless peripheral devices, video cameras/players, tape recorders/ players, CD/DVD/MP3 players, calculators, electronic entertainment devices and electronic shavers, may be used after the safe use of these has been announced. Some flight conditions may require the discontinuance of the use of electronic devices and will be announced by the crew. Personal electronic life support systems such as hearing aids, electronic nerve stimulators, respirators may be used throughout the flight.
N O S MOK IN G In compliance with the Administrative Order 121 of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, smoking is strictly prohibited on all PAL flights, including when the aircraft is on the ground prior to take-off and/or after landing. EMER GENC Y O X Y G E N S UP P L Y AN D L I F E V E S TS In the event of a sudden drop in cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop automatically in front of the passengers. An inflatable life vest is located beneath the seat or in/under the armrest. Please watch the live or film demonstration of safety procedures, which will be given or screened prior to take-off. F IES T A BOU TI QUE A selection of duty-free liquor, cigarettes, perfumes and other high-quality gift items can be purchased during the flight from our Fiesta Boutique. Payment may be made on selected currencies. Credit cards acceptable on major routes. The minimum amount for credit cards is US$10.00 and the maximum amount is US$250.00. Please refer to our Fiesta Boutique Catalogue or inquire from our cabin crew. IN F LIGHT A M E N I T I E S On long-haul flights, you receive an overnight kit that contains grooming items and other travel essentials to make your flight as comfortable as possible. Mabuhay Class passengers are treated to additional amenities in their kit, such as branded toiletry products and handy travel accessories. Our cabin lavatories are also stocked with other toiletry products to help you freshen up for your arrival at your destination. For a more comfortable rest especially during long-haul flights, pillows and blankets are available upon request or can be found on the seat. Seats can be reclined except those that remain fixed for safety or other physical reasons. We also suggest that
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Welcome to Philippine Airlines! Here are a few reminders to ensure your safety and comfort on board. Have a pleasant trip!
passengers tune in to the Flite Lite channel of our Flights of Fancy inflight radio program to keep them relaxed during the flight. Fun and treats are in store for PAL Junior Jetsetter passengers from ages 2 to 11 when they hop in on their flights. On flights between Manila and San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Honolulu, Sydney, Melbourne and New Delhi, kids are provided with Junior Jetsetter Activity Kits featuring some of the most beloved cartoon characters of all time, Mickey Mouse and Friends. The kits contain activity books, coloring materials, puzzles, stickers and toys, which provide children with hours of fun, while educating them on various travel destinations. Two different activity sets, packed in easy-to-carry bags, are available on flights originating from Manila and on flights bound for Manila.
C O MP L IME N TA RY B E VE RA GE S Complimentary beverages are offered on all international flights. On long-haul flights, distilled water is passed around everyhour-on-the-hour in between meals to promote passenger well-being. A L C O HO L IC B E VE RA GE S Red Wine / White Wine / Gin* / Vodka* / Whiskey* / Brandy / Selection of Beer (*Available only on long-haul flights) Alcoholic drinks are served only to a passenger aged 18 years and older. Government regulation prohibits passengers from opening and drinking alcoholic beverages other than what is served inflight. For the safety and comfort of all concerned, the cabin crew may decline to serve alcohol to passengers who appear to be intoxicated. Alcoholic drinks are not available on domestic flights and Vancouver—Las Vegas— Vancouver flights.
N O N -A L C O HO L IC B E VE RA GE S Cola / Diet Cola / Uncola / Diet Uncola / Orange Juice / Apple Juice / Ginger Ale / Absolute Distilled Water / Tonic Water / Soda Water / Lemon Iced Tea / Lipton Tea / Coffee IN FL IGHT SN A C K S On flights between Manila and Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver and Honolulu, Philippine Airlines invites passengers to enjoy our complimentary snack selection. These include Asian noodle soup, meat-filled buns, and pastries. Preferred snacks may be requested from the Cabin Crew anytime during the flight. READING MATERIALS We carry a number of Filipino and foreign language newspapers to keep passengers abreast with the lastest news and current events. Our inflight magazine, Mabuhay, is available for all classes of service on all international flights. Our Mabuhay Class service on international flights carries an array of News, Business, Fashion, Travel and Sports Magazines, including some Foreign Magazines on selected flights. These may be requested from the Cabin Crew onboard the flight.
B E F O RE YO U L E A VE Passengers must ensure that all personal belongings are in their possession before disembarking. If anything is forgotten, passengers may check with ground staff or call Philippine Airlines. D E E P VE IN T HRO MB O S IS ( D VT ) DVT is the formation or presence of a blood clot (thrombus) in any of the deep veins of the body, most frequently involving those of the legs, thighs or pelvis. The blood clot may interfere with the circulation and manifest as combinations of pain, soreness, heaviness, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, or prominent superficial veins over the affected area. It may also break off (an embolus) and travel to the lungs or other organs, sometimes leading to undesirable complications. Warning signs of lung involvement (or pulmonary embolism) include shortness of breath, sudden unexplained coughing, or abrupt chest pain. If you experience any of these symptoms during the flight, please inform any of our cabin crew right away; or if you already have left the aircraft, please seek medical attention immediately. 1. Internal Risk Factors: DVT especially affects people with pre-existing medical conditions, such as a history of thrombosis or embolism, heart disease, stroke, or malignancy. Other risk factors include advanced age, obesity and paralysis, use of oral contraceptives, pregnancy, recent childbirth, blood coagulation disorders, varicose veins, recent major surgery, and fractures of the pelvis and lower extremities. Prolonged immobility due to illnesses or injuries may also predispose one to DVT. Before you make travel plans, consult your physician to determine your fitness to take a flight. You might also need to secure clearance form our PAL Medical Office before you purchase a ticket. 2. External Risk Factors: Sitting or sleeping in cramped positions for extended periods may occasionally induce DVT. For your comfort and relaxation, we suggest you perform in-seat exercises. Extreme dehydration can also increase the risk of DVT, so drink plenty of water and minimize alcohol and caffeine intake before and during the flight.
YO U R F E E D B A C K WIL L B E A P P RE C IA TE D We encourage any comments or suggestions on how we can further improve our products and services. Please call our Customer Relations Office at telephone number 777-5932, fax number 777-5928 or email wecare@pal.com.ph.
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TOUCHDOWN MANILA PH I LI PP I N E S A T A G L A NC E Stretching 1,839 km north-to-south off the
southeast coast of Asia, the Republic of the Philippines has a total land area of 300,000 sq. kms. Its 7,107 islands comprise one of the largest island groups in the world. About 92 million Filipinos make up the population, 55% of whom occupy the largest island of Luzon. Filipinos comprise 111 cultural and linguistic groups of Malayo-Polynesian origin, with varying degrees of Chinese, Spanish and American influences. Majority are Roman Catholics, though a significant number are Protestants and Moslems. The Philippines is the world’s third largest Englishspeaking country after the United States and the United Kingdom. Filipino is the national language; English is used for commercial and legal transactions. Literacy rate is a high 94%.
CLI M AT E The Philippines is a tropical country with an average temperature of 32°C (89.6°F). March to June are hot and dry (36°C); rains and typhoons abound from July to October; November to February are pleasantly cool (around 23°C) and dry. In mountainous regions, temperatures dip to about 15°C. Light casual clothing is recommended for daily wear and Barong Tagalog or coat-and-tie for business and formal functions.
Get acquainted with the Philippines even before you arrive. These tips will guarantee a carefree and informed stay.
The secret to a satisfying shopping expedition is to go where the locals go, whether it be to world-class malls, bargain-rich flea markets or “tiangges,” ubiquitous sidewalk stalls, or tiny “holes-in-the-walls.” Handicraft stores can be found all over the country, selling export-quality products like native baskets and hand-woven fabrics, exquisite shellcraft and fine jewelry, or one-of-a-kind home accessories. Antique shops are a rich source of Philippine antiquities such as carved wooden furniture, old religious images, unique tribal artifacts, or vintage collectible pieces. The country’s upscale malls carry international brands with prices comparable to those in Hong Kong or Singapore. Don’t forget to check out the kiosks scattered throughout these sprawling spaces. They sell interesting items you may want to bring back home—from household bric-a-brac to curio items, native delicacies, or even the must-buy souvenir T-shirt.
NIGHT L IF E Metropolitan Manila is considered a pleasure-seeker’s paradise,
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas supervises authorized foreign exchange dealers (at airports, hotels, major commercial establishments and all bank branches), and posts official exchange rates for most international currencies.
with an array of nighttime activities, from the soothing to the sinful. No wonder it has been consistently voted as Asia’s number one destination for entertainment and relaxation by expatriates. You can listen to whatever music you fancy from the country’s popular bands and singers, take advantage of “happy hour” drink promos at bars and pubs, dance up a storm at clubs and street parties, or cap an exhilarating night with a calming cappuccino at the corner café. Hotspots not to be missed are bohemian Malate in Manila, cosmopolitan Fort in Taguig, upscale Ayala and Rockwell Centers in Makati, and the trendy Libis and Timog districts in Quezon City.
TR ANS P O R T A T I O N Philippine Airlines flies between Manila and 18 cities
F OOD Filipino food may puzzle the first-time eater. Philippine history is largely
CUR R EN C Y The monetary unit is the peso, divided into 100 centavos. The
and towns throughout the country. In Metro Manila, taxis, buses, jeepneys and a four-line Mass Transit System (LRT and Metrorail) provide public transport. In certain areas like Binondo (Manila’s Chinatown) and the old walled city of Intramuros, horse-drawn carriages or calesas ply short routes. International and local car rental companies provide chauffeured or self-driven limousine service. Large groups may hire medium-sized passenger vans or tourist coaches.
SH OPPIN G The Philippines is fast becoming a shopping haven, yielding great
responsible for this complex cuisine: on a matrix of native dishes akin to those in the rest of Southeast Asia, Chinese traders added their culinary influence, Spanish colonizers threw in touches of Castillan and Mexican cooking, and U.S. colonization brought in convenience and fast-food meals. Eating in the Philippines can therefore be an outstanding experience at all budget levels. In recent years, a profusion of restaurants has emerged, many catering to continental European or exotic Asian tastes. There are some good Japanese restaurants, too, plus a smattering of Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and other cuisines.
bargains if you know what to look for and where.
AIRLINE PARTNERS To serve you better, Philippine Airlines broadened its route network through Codesharing with its Airline Partners, offering you more destinations worldwide. Together, PAL and the Airline Partner sell the flight sector operated by the Airline Partner.
In Manila, Codeshare Flights operated by PAL’s other Airline Partners arrive/depart at NAIA1. For details on Codeshare Flights, please refer to the PAL Flight Facts and Flight Schedule on pages 119 and 120. When traveling on any of PAL’s Codeshare Flights, Mabuhay Miles members enjoy certain privileges. For specific Mabuhay Miles privileges per Airline Partner, especially on baggage allowance and lounge access, please contact the Mabuhay Miles Service Center at (+632) 817 8000. Mabuhay Miles members can redeem travel awards on PAL-operated sectors only. The privileges listed in the table shown are applicable provided ticket sales and reservations are under PAL’s seat allocation (ticket should reflect “PR” in the carrier designation box) and upon presentation of the Mabuhay Miles membership card.
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SERVICE GUIDE
Philippine Airlines is pleased to offer you the following services to make your travel experience not only convenient but delightful as well.
SP E C I A L M E A LS Special meals may be requested on all Philippine Airlines international flights to cater to the various dietary requirements of passengers, for reasons of age, health or religion. These include: baby meal, child’s meal, western vegetarian meal, low-fat meal, diabetic meal, fruit meal, gluten-restricted meal, Moslem meal, Asian vegetarian meal, seafood meal, Hindu vegetarian meal, Kosher meal and low-sodium meal. Please call PAL Reservations at least 24 hours before date of departure to ensure availability.
“Early Bird” advanced check-in service in select airports to help passengers avoid the rush during peak check-in hours. Check-in counters generally close 45 minutes before flight departure. If passengers check in after the counter closure cut-off time, they may not be accepted for the flight even if they are holding a confirmed booking. Always have your travel documents on hand. As with other airlines, Philippine Airlines may refuse carriage to passengers who lack the necessary travel papers.
PAL passengers can now compare fares across a seven-day period. Our online booking features a fully automated facility called “Calendar Pricing” that displays the lowest fare available over a seven-day range—three days before and three days after the planned travel date—thus allowing travelers to decide quickly when it is most convenient and cheapest to fly. Experience the difference. Book online! For more information, please visit us at www.philippineairlines com.
EX PRES S CH E CK- IN CO U NTE R S Senior Citizens traveling with up to two (2) traveling companions and passengers with NO CHECK-IN BAGGAGE on PAL flights departing from Manila may avail of the express check-in service at designated counters. For more information on restrictions and check-in procedure, log on to www. philippineairlines.com.
PAL Mobile connects passengers to us while on the go! Our mobile site, www.philippineairlines.mobi, gives flyers the more flexibility and convenience. With web-enabled mobile phone, Blackberry or PDA, passengers can check the latest arrival and departure times, check flight schedules, track Mabuhay Miles mileage, and know more about our latest news and promos. Important advisories, travel essentials, contact information and a lot more can also be accessed. For more information on how to access the PAL Mobile site, check our FAQ at http://www.philippineairlines. com/faq/pal_mobile. Normal browsing charges apply. Please contact mobile carrier for details. N E E D T O RE CON FIRM Reconfirmation is not required for all Philippine Airlines flights. However, we recommend that when making reservations, passengers provide telephone numbers at every stopover in their itinerary. This will allow us to call and advise them of any changes in their flight. AIRPORT
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AIRPO RT LO U NGE S Philippine Airlines has Mabuhay Lounges in Manila (Domestic and International), Cebu (Domestic and International), Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, General Santos City and San Francisco. Mabuhay Class passengers, as well as Mabuhay Miles Elite, Premier Elite, and Million Miler members, can unwind, dine, and freshen up in these lounges before boarding their flight. In other International Stations, PAL has contracted the services of airport lounge operators to offer the same amenities to said passengers. AIRPO RT T RA NSFE R SE R VICE IN M A NIL A For passengers connecting from a Philippine Airlines flight at the NAIA Centennial Terminal 2 to a code share flight operated by any of its Airline Partners at NAIA Terminal 1 (and vice versa), a complimentary transfer service is available. This service is subject to certain conditions and qualifications. For more information, please inquire with any of our Transfer service staff at the arrival area. CHO ICE ECONO M Y SE A T SU R CHA R GE Feeling cramped-up sitting with limited legroom when traveling on economy class? We are pleased to announce that passengers
may purchase a CHOICE ECONOMY SEAT. These seats are positioned at the bulkhead and exit rows to provide the widest legroom possible on this class of service. Seats may be reserved upon ticketing. Please advise our Customer Service representatives of your request. Seat confirmation will be done at the airport to comply with the Philippine Civil Air Regulations. Fees are collected upon check in and may vary per destination. TR A VE L ING WITH INFA NTS Infants at least 16 days old may be accepted for travel. Passengers requiring the use of baby bassinets should book their flights and make the necessary reservations at least 24 hours before the date of departure. We follow a One-InfantPer-Adult Policy. Philippine Airlines reserves the right to decline bassinet requests without prior reservation. These bassinets are limited in number as they can only be attached to certain seats on the plane and are available only on flights with a flying time of three (3) hours or more. The bassinets are approximately 70 cm long and 30 cm wide, with a weight limit of 10 kg. They are not suitable for infants over 18 months of age. Infants who turn two years old at the time of travel are required to occupy seats for safety reasons. FR E E BA GGA GE A L L O WA NCE O F IN F A N T S ON U S, GU A M A ND CA NA D A F L IGHTS An infant paying at least 10 percent of the adult fare is entitled to one piece of checked baggage weighing 7 kg (15 lbs) and whose dimensions do not exceed 45 inches. The passenger is also entitled to one fully collapsible child’s stroller or pushchair. FR E E BA GGA GE A L L O WA NCE O F IN F A N T S ON NO N- U S, GU A M A ND CA NA D A FL IGH T S From the Philippines, an infant paying at least 10 percent of the fare is entitled to 10 kg (22 lbs) of checked baggage plus one fully collapsible child’s stroller or pushchair.
Philippine Airlines introduces the RHUSH (Rapid Handling of Urgent Shipments) airport-to-airport service, the fastest way to ship cargo domestically or overseas. Enjoy the following advantages with RHUSH: highest priority in cargo, guaranteed space, fast and quick acceptance and release time, and money-back guarantee (conditions apply). But what makes RHUSH the hands-down choice is its guarantee that your cargo is released on the day you expect it. For particulars, please call PAL Cargo Sales and Reservations in Manila at (+632) 831 3061 / 853 3062 / 853 3059 / 851 3063 / 879 5879 / 834 0362, or any PAL Office in your area.
FLIGHT TRANSFERS IN MANILA Philippine Airlines offers worry-free transit procedures for passengers coming from an international flight with an immediate connection to a PAL domestic flight. Upon arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Centennial Terminal 2 in Manila, all passengers have to do is clear with immigration, claim their baggage from the carousel, and proceed to the Special Customs Examination Counter for baggage clearance. They must then return the baggage to the carousel to ensure its loading on the domestic flight. If passengers onboard a PAL flight from the USA, Canada or Narita are connecting to Cebu or Davao, they can proceed directly to the PAL Domestic Terminal at NAIA 2 after clearing Immigration. Baggage no longer has to be cleared in Manila, as the appointed Customs personnel in Cebu or Davao will take care of your baggage clearance. If passengers do not have their boarding passes for domestic flights, they may proceed to the PAL Transfer Desk at the Arrival Area for assistance. Passengers may take the escalator or elevator located at the Arrival Lobby to go to the PAL Domestic Terminal. Airport Terminal Fees: Php550 for international departure and Php200 for local departure (paid in Philippine pesos only). Departing passengers for international destinations are advised to check with airport or tourist information counters (Tel. Nos. 524-1703; 832-2964) for the departure fees which may change without notice.
PAL PASSENGERS FROM THE USA, CANADA OR NARITA WITH CONNECTING FLIGHT TO CEBU, DAVAO OR LAOAG (FOR CHECK THROUGH PASSENGERS ONLY): 1. Disembark from plane and go through Immigration check. 2. Proceed to PAL Domestic Terminal (via escalator or elevator at Arrival Lobby). 3. Pay terminal fee of Php200.00 at the Domestic Terminal. 4. Proceed to the assigned gate for your connecting flight.
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR FLIGHT TRANSFERS
PASSENGERS FROM ANY OF PAL’S INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS BOUND FOR ANY PAL DOMESTIC STATION: 1. Disembark from plane and proceed to the Transfer Desk to check in for your connecting flight. 2. Go through Immigration check. 3. Proceed to Baggage Claim Area. 4. Proceed to the Special Customs Examination Counter for clearance. 5. Return baggage to the PAL staff at the baggage area for reloading. 6. Proceed to PAL Domestic Terminal (via escalator or elevator at the Arrival Lobby). 7. Pay terminal fee of Php200.00 at the Domestic Terminal. 8. Proceed to the assigned gate for your connecting flight.
FLIGHT FACTS
Below are useful facts and figures about are flights and schedules.
Distances and flight times may vary due to weather conditions, flight path changes, and the type of aircraft utilized. FLIGHT TIME refers to the time from when the aircraft engines start up before take-off, until the aircraft comes to a halt after landing. MM MILES refers to flight miles earned when travelling on Fiesta (Economy) Class, as adopted from the IATA standards.
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Abu Dhabi Bahrain
4,352 4,580
9:00 9:58
Bangkok Busan
1,368 1,515
3:15 3:45
Beijing
1,797
4:25
Doha Dubai
4,528 4,294
8:15 8:45
Fukuoka Guam Ho Chi Minh Hong Kong Honolulu Jakarta
1,445 1,596 1,002 712 5,296 1,732
3:30 3:40 2:30 2:00 10:15 6:15
00971 2 6351700 00973-17225650 extension 212 (662) 633-5713 / 14 (8251) 466-0333 (8251) 464-7890 (8610) 6510 2991 2992 / 2993 (974) 455-8760 (9714) 203-3788 / 316-6632 (8192) 415-3232 (671) 632-1615 / 17 / 19 (848) 832-872105 (852) 230-19350 / 51 1-800-435-9725 (6221) 300-15757 (6221) 526-8668
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MANILA
(via Singapore) Manila-Singapore Singapore-Jakarta Kuala Lumpur (via Kota Kinabalu) Manila-Kota Kinabalu Las Vegas (via Vancouver) Manila-Vancouver Vancouver-Las Vegas Los Angeles
3:35 1:35 3:40 7,393
1:55 16:15
7,290
12:05 2:40 12:30
Macau Melbourne Osaka Nagoya San Francisco
723 3,927 1,651 1,741 6,978
1:55 8:00 3:55 4:00 12:00
Seoul Shanghai Singapore Sydney (via Melbourne) Manila-Melbourne Melbourne-Sydney Taipei Tokyo Vancouver
1,624 1,152 1,476 3,883
4:00 3:10 3:35 10:50
731 1,879 6,560
8:00 1:30 2:00 4:15 12:05
714
2:10
Xiamen
DOMESTIC R OU TE S & SE C TOR S
MA NIL A
Bacolod Busuanga Butuan
298 489
1:10 1:05 1:30
Cagayan de Oro
486
1:30
Calbayog
1:15
Catarman
1:15
Caticlan
1:10
Cebu
349
1:15
Cotabato Davao
552 597
1:30 1:45
Dipolog Dumaguete
438 390
1:30 1:15
General Santos
647
1:45
Iloilo
280
1:05
Kalibo
250
0:55
Laoag Legazpi Naga Ozamiz
257 250
0:55 0:55 0:50 1:25
Puerto Princesa Roxas San Jose
364 311
(603) 2141 0767 1-800-435-9725 1-800-635-8653 1-800-435-9725 1-800-635-8653 (853) 2835-5770 (613) 965-02188 (816) 6444-2541 (8152) 588-7131 1-800-435-9725 1-800-635-8653 (0082) 1544-1717 (8621) 6279-8765 (65) 6336-1611 (612) 927-92020
1,060 617 1,634
2:40 1:45 5:00
4:25 4:40
1:15 0:55 0:55 1:40
Tacloban Tagbilaran
352 387
1:10 1:10
Tuguegarao Zamboanga
530
1:00 1:30
R E SE RVATI O N S
(034) 433-3045 (0919) 511-2797 (085) 226-5118 / 4777 (085) 341-5156 (088) 857-2294 / 95 (088) 857-2688 (088) 858-8863 (055) 209-2885 (055) 533-8885 (055) 209-9228 (055) 251-8996 (055) 500-9886 (036) 288-7536 (036) 288-7538 (036) 288-7539 (032) 340-0191 (032) 234-2713 (064) 431-0136 (082) 233-0284 (082) 232-8010 (082) 234-0073 (082) 221-5513 (082) 225-0990 (065) 212-2355 / 2356 (035) 225-4266 (035) 226-1301 (083) 552-1235 / 36 (083) 552-5282 (083) 553-3943 (033) 333-0003 (033) 320-4893 (036) 262-3260 (036) 262-1261 (077) 670-8533 (052) 481-0780 (054) 473-2277 (088) 521-5565 (088) 521-0462 (048) 433-4565 (036) 621-0244 (043) 491-1604 (043) 491-1923 (086) 231-9680 (086) 826-8589 (053) 321-2213 (038) 412-2232 (038) 411-4226 (078) 844-9238 (062) 991-5800 (062) 993-0488
(852) 2301-9300 (603) 2141-0767
ReseRvations, touR Packages, Mabuhay Miles and Flight in Fo RMation
1:45 2:25 1,884 2,024
478
Surigao (8862) 250-67255 (813) 5157-4362 1-800-435-9725 1-800-635-8653 (86592) 239-4729 / 30 /65
CEBU
Hong Kong Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur (via Kota Kinabalu) Cebu-Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu-Kuala Lumpur Seoul Tokyo
M M FL I GH T MI L E S TI ME
(0082)-1544-1717 (813) 5157-4362
PHILIPPINES: Manila (632) 8558888 Cebu (032) 3400191
US/CANADA: 1 (800) I FLY PAL or 1 (800) 4359725
For more information, visit www.philippineairlines.com
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FLIGHT SCHEDULE
Flight schedules printed in these pages are correct and current at time of printing.
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DOMESTIC ROUTES
LEGEND
PAL FLIGHTS CODESHARE WITH AIRPHIL EXPRESS
CAUA YA N
SAN FERNANDO
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METRO MANILA
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NARITA
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FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM I T A L L A D D S U P W I T H M A B U H AY M I L E S
Travel the world with Philippine Airlines and enjoy a host of privileges that add up to miles of difference. Open to anyone aged 2 and above, the Mabuhay Miles Frequent Flyer Program is designed to deliver to you the best rewards and privileges. And as you move up to higher elite levels, more travel privileges await you.
PROGRAM ENROLLMENT Applying for Mabuhay Miles membership is now more convenient than ever. Simply log on to www.mabuhaymiles.com or visit any PAL office. Enrollment forms come with a pre-numbered temporary membership card that you can immediately use to accrue Miles. EARNING MILES Mabuhay Miles is one of the most generous frequent flyer programs in the market. With Mabuhay Miles, you can earn Flight Miles through qualifying flights on Philippine Airlines and on its code-share partners (with PR in the ticket carrier box) on paid tickets in any class of service. MABUHAY MILES PROGRAM PARTNERS Earning miles has never been easier! Philippine Airlines lines up a growing host of program partners where Mabuhay Miles members can earn additional Miles to get that free ticket fast! For a complete list of our Mabuhay Miles program partners, just log on to www.mabuhaymiles.com. BUY MILES You may purchase Miles to redeem your award tickets sooner. Avail of the Mabuhay Top Up Miles feature to add Miles to your personal account or give Mabuhay Gift Miles to family and friends. Simply accomplish the Travel Award Redemption Form (Buy Miles portion) available Online, at PAL ticket offices and the Mabuhay Miles Service Center and proceed to any PAL ticket office. Miles may be purchased in increments of 1,000 at US$25. A US$10 processing fee applies. MILES TRANSFER Transfer your Miles to another Mabuhay Miles member’s account. Miles can be transferred in increments of 1,000 Miles with a minimum of 2,000 Miles. Miles Transfer costs US$15 per 1,000 Miles per transaction. Maximum Miles transfer allowed is 25,000 Miles per calendar year. Recipient may receive a maximum of 25,000 Miles per calendar year. A US$10 processing fee applies. Simply accomplish the Travel Award Redemption Form (Miles Transfer portion) available Online, at PAL ticket offices and the Mabuhay Miles Service Center and proceed to any PAL ticket office. AWARD REDEMPTION For as low as 4000 Miles you can now redeem free flights on Philippine Airlines. You also have more chances of securing an award seat even during peak months with the Flexiflyer award option. With interactive and real-time award ticket issuance at PAL ticket offices, Mabuhay Miles makes it highly convenient for you to redeem your travel awards!
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MEMBER SERVICES The Mabuhay Miles website at www.mabuhaymiles.com gives you one-stop access to useful services from Mabuhay Miles. With a pleasant design and user-friendly features, the website allows you to check your account balance, view your latest activity statement, update your personal profile, refer to the miles accrual and redemption calculators, download important forms, and request for retroactive crediting of Miles. So log on today and experience the online advantage. TAKING OFF THE Y FLYER WAY Created and meant for today’s youth, the Gen Y, Mabuhay Miles’ “Y Flyer Program” is designed for members between the ages 2-21 years. Y Flyers will enjoy a 10% discount on PAL domestic fares (except on Booking Class Codes [BCC] “P” and “O”), purchased at any PAL Ticket Office or accredited Travel Agency in the Philippines and discount from partner establishments. For enrollment and more details, log on to www.mabuhaymiles.com TRAVEL LIGHT WITH SPORTSPLUS SportsPlus is a unique subscription-based program feature available only to Mabuhay Miles Members. As a Mabuhay Miles SportsPlus member, you are given extra free luggage allowance on Philippine Airlines flights for your golf, bowling, sportfishing, cycling, tennis, scuba diving and badminton equipment. To apply, just proceed to any Philippine Airlines Ticket Office, fill out the enrollment form, and pay the corresponding application fee. SPORTSPLUS LEVEL
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEE
SportsPlus Philippines
US$70
SportsPlus Asia
US$140
SportsPlus Global
US$210
ENTITLEMENT
20 kgs 20 kgs
COVERAGE
PAL Philippine domestic flights PAL flights within the Philippines / Asia, and to/ from Fukuoka and Osaka
1 piece not exceeding 20 kgs.
PAL flights to/ from Nagoya, Narita and Guam
20 kgs
PAL flights within Philippines / Asia/ Australia, Fukuoka and Osaka
1 piece not exceeding 20 kgs.
PAL flights to/ from United States / Canada/ Guam, Narita and Nagoya
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EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL BENEFITS As Elite or Premier Elite Members, you also enjoy the following privileges: priority reservation waitlist, priority check-in, additional free luggage allowance, priority luggage handling, priority airport standby, access to Mabuhay Lounges and participating VIP Lounges, Sports Plus Global equivalent privileges, additional discounts and amenities from Program Partners, and many more.
ELITE LEVEL
ANNUAL QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
Mabuhay Miles Elite
25,000 Flight Miles flown on Philippine Airlines or 30 one-way segments in any class of service,or 15 one-way segments in Mabuhay Class
Mabuhay Miles Premier Elite
45,000 Flight Miles flown on Philippine Airlines or 50 one-way segments in any class of service, or 25 one-way segments in Mabuhay Class
LIFETIME STATUS FOR MILLION MILERS Mabuhay Miles Million Milers enjoy the benefits of Premier Elite Membership for life. This is our token of appreciation to those who have flown one million cumulative Flight Miles on Philippine Airlines.
CONTACT US MABUHAY MILES SERVICE CENTER POSTAL ADDRESS Mabuhay Miles Service Center 2/F Power Realty Bldg. 1012 A. Arnaiz St. (formerly Pasay Road) Makati City EMAIL ADDRESS mabuhaymiles@pal.com.ph TELEPHONE 8am - 8pm, Daily (including Holidays) *Also accepts calls from 12pm-1pm Manila - (632) 855-8888 Cebu - (032) 340-0191 9am-5pm, Daily (including Holidays) Pacific Time USA / Canada - 1(800) 435-9725 / 1(800) I FLY PAL SERVICE LOUNGE HOURS Mondays - Fridays 8:30am - 5pm Saturday - 8:30am - 12NN FACSIMILE (MANILA) (632) 855-3654 / (632) 855-3653 (USA/CANADA) (818) 630-8469
YOUR INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
Flights Fancy of
USER GUIDE 122
Flights of Fancy
133
MOVIES
The Rite Hereafter Analyze That
140
143
Pinoy Favorites Jazz Club Flite Lite
Just For Laughs Wipeout GLEE
MUSIC
138
Mabuhay Class Fiesta Class
Good Show - Show Luo Shake It Up: Live 2 Dance: Music from the Disney Channel Series, Soundtrack Impressions - Chris Botti
SCHEDULE
MOVIE LIBRARY
Brave People Like Us Rock of Ages
136
TV
CD’S
CONTENTS
128
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GAMES
Head-to-Head Chess Tetris Invasion
The AmAzing Spider-mAn
Will Peter Parker ever discover the reason for his parents’ disappearance, or will The Lizard get to him before he sets his destiny as a hero? Turn to page 124 for more information or page 132 for movie schedules.
The Amazing Spider-Man begins with Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), a loner in his high school who was left by his parents to his Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen) and Aunt May (Sally Field) as a little boy. Just like other teenagers, Peter tries to figure out his identity. Suddenly, Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase owned by his father, and with the help from the contents inside, sets out to understand his parents’ disappearance—leading him to the lab of the genius Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans), his father’s former colleague. In his dealings with Dr. Connors, he comes across the doctor’s alter-ego, The Lizard, and Peter, now as Spider-Man, must make life-altering decisions to shape his destiny as a hero.
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MOVIES
Men in Black 3
rock of aGeS
PeoPle like US
Brave
Stars Kelly MacDonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly Director Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman Animation 94 mins Rated PG
Stars Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin Director Barry Sonnenfeld Action 103 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Pfeiffer Director Alex Kurtzman Drama 115 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Julianne Hough, Alec Baldwin, Tom Cruise Director Adam Shankman Musical 123 mins Rated PG -13
The king’s feisty daughter Merida would rather be an archer than a princess. In defying an ancient custom, she puts her father’s kingdom at risk and must spring into action to put things right.
Agent J travels back to 1969, where he teams up with a younger version of Agent K to stop an evil alien from destroying the future.
After his father's death, Sam returns home to put his father's estate in order. But in the course of fulfilling his dad's last wishes, he uncovers a secret that turns his entire world upside down.
A small-town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of the '70s and '80s.
像我们这样的人 山姆在父亲逝世后返乡处理其父亲的遗嘱。在 他执行其父亲的最后遗愿期间，他发现了一个 不为人知的惊人秘密。
摇滚年代 小镇女孩雪莉与城市男孩德鲁在日落大道相遇 ，各自追寻他们的好莱坞梦想。在70和80年代 的热血名曲交织下，两人展开了摇滚浪漫史。
ピープル・ライク・アス（原題：People Like US） 父親の死後、サムは父親の財産を管理するため に実家へ帰るが、父親の遺志を全うしようとする うちに、自分の世界がひっくりかえるほどの秘密 を発見する。
ロック・オブ・エイジズ 田舎町から来た女の子シェリーと都会っ子のド リュー。ハリウッドの夢を追う二人がサンセット大 通りで出会う。胸の高鳴る７０年代、８０年代の ヒットにのせて、二人のロマンスが展開。
피플 라이크어스 어느 날 갑자기 아버지가 돌아가시자 세일즈맨 샘은 유산을 상속받기 위해 집으로 돌아간다. 아버지의 마지막 유언을 이행하는 과정에서 그의 삶을 발칵 뒤집어 놓을 비밀을 알게 된다.
락 오브 에이지 할리우드에서 꿈을 이루고자 하는, 작은 마을 출신 소녀 쉐리와 도시 출신의 드류는선셋 스트립에서 만나 사랑에 빠진다. 그들의 로맨스는 70, 80년대 우리의 심금을 울려 주었던 록 히트 곡들을 타고 전해지는데…
星际战警3
特务J回到了1969年，与年轻版的特务K联手 勇敢传说 阻止外星人攻击地球。 国王争强好胜的女儿梅莉达尽管身为公主，但 却更喜欢当一名弓箭手。她违抗一个古老的习 星际际警3 俗后为其父亲的王国带来战乱，最后得鼓起勇 特际J回到了 1969 年，与年际版的特际K际手 气打破困局。 阻止外星人攻际地球。 メリダとおそろしの森 王様のお転婆娘メリダは、王女より弓の射手に なりたいと望んでいる。古いしきたりに反抗し、 父の王国を危機に陥れてしまったメリダは、物事 を正常な状態に戻すためには迅速な行動をとら なければならない。
맨 인 블랙3 (Men In Black) 1969년으로 시간 여행을 하게 된 제이(윌 스미스) 요원은지구의 미래를 파괴하려는 외계 악당을 물리치기 위해 젊은 시절의 케이 (조쉬브롤린) 요원과 팀을 결성한다.
메리다와 마법의 숲 스코틀랜드의 전통 깊은 왕국의 자존심 세고 제멋대로인 까칠한 성격의 메리다 공주는 우아한 공주로서의 삶을 누리기보다는 활 쏘기를 더 좋아한다. 왕국의 오랜 전통을 거스르고 금지된 구역에 들어갔다가 나라를 위험에 빠뜨린 공주는 잘못된 것들을 바로잡기 위해 행동으로 옮기는데...
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abRaham LincoLn: VamPiRe hunteR
Stars Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth Director Rupert Sanders Adventure 127 mins Rated PG -13
Stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans Director Marc Webb Action 120 mins Rated PG -13
Stars Benjamin Walker, Dominic Cooper, Mary Winstead Director Timur Bekmambetov Adventure 105 mins Rated R
Stars Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgård Director Peter Berg Action Sci-Fi 131 mins Rated PG-13
Snow White is the only person in the land fairer than the evil Queen Ravenna, and escapes into the Dark Forest, where she joins forces with the Huntsman who was sent to kill her.
A teenage Peter Parker grapples with both high school and amazing superhuman crises as his alter-ego SpiderMan.
Timur Berkmambetov brings a fresh voice to the dark and blood-thirsty lore of the vampire, imagining the secret life of the USA’s favorite president as history’s greatest hunter of the undead.
An epic action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies, and on land as planet Earth fights for survival against a superior force.
白雪公主与狩猎人 白雪公主是世界上唯一比拉维纳皇后更美的女 人，她逃进黑森林里，并与被派来刺杀她的狩 猎人联手对抗敌人。 スノーホワイト スノーホワイトは、この世で唯一、邪悪な女王ラ ヴェナより色白で美しい女性。深い森の奥に逃 げ込んだスノーホワイトは、そこで彼女を殺すた めに送られてきたハンターと力を合わせて女王 に対抗する。 스노우 화이트 앤 더 헌츠맨
(Snow White and the Huntsman)
절대악으로 군림하는‘이블퀸’(샤를리즈 테론)은 자신보다 더 아름다운 스노우 화이트(크리스틴스튜어트)를 없애기 위해 혈안이 되어있다.스노우 화이트는 이블퀸을 피해 어둠의 숲으로 도망치지만 이블퀸이 보낸 자객인 ‘헌츠맨’(크리스햄스워스)을 만나게 된다. 어둠 세력의 속박을 받고 있는 세계를 구원 할 존재가‘스노우 화이트’란 것을‘헌츠맨’은 깨닫게 되고, 서로 힘을 합쳐 ‘이블 퀸’에게 맞선다.
超凡蜘蛛侠 一名青少年彼德.帕克因其另一身份-蜘蛛侠 而需在中学生活和奇异的身体变化之间展开 搏斗。 アメイジング・スパイダーマン ティーンエイジャーのピーター・パーカーは、その 分身スパイダーマンとして、高校生活と驚くべき スーパー・ヒューマンの両方の危機に瀕し、葛藤 する。 어메이징 스파이더맨 여느 고등학생처럼 평범한 학교 생활을 하는 10대 소년 피터파커는 초 인간적인 놀라운 능력을 가진 스파이더맨이라는 또 하나의 자아로 세상을 위협하는 세력에 맞서기로 하는데…
林肯总统：吸血鬼猎人 导演提默贝克曼比托夫大胆颠覆历史传奇，讲 述美国人最受敬仰的总统林肯化身恶夜英雄， 铲奸除魔。 リンカーン／秘密の書 ティムール・ベクマンベトフ監督が、アメリカで最 も人気の高い大統領の史上最強のヴァンパイア ・ハンターとしての裏の顔を描き、血に飢えたヴァ ンパイアのダークな伝説に新たな一章を加える。 에이브리함 링컨 “ 뱀파이어 헌터 티무르베크맘베트브 감독은 미국인들이 가장 좋아하는 대통령 링컨의 비밀스런 삶을 역사상 가장 위대한 뱀파이어 사냥꾼으로 영상화했다. 옛날부터 전해 내려온 어둡고 피에 굶주린 뱀파이어 이야기에 새로운 해석을 한 액션, 스릴러.
超级战舰 这部史诗动作冒险钜片带领观众体验一场横 跨海、陆、空三军的地球保卫战与外星人舰 队对抗。 バトルシップ アクションアドベンチャーの大作。地球の存続 をかけて、はるかに優れた異星人軍との対戦 が、海上で、空で、そして陸で繰り広げられる。 배틀쉽(Battleship) 정체를 알 수 없는 외계의 힘에 맞서 지구를 구하기 위해 육,해,공을 넘나드는 대서사적 액션 모험이 펼쳐진다.
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Stars Johnny Depp, Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer Director Tim Burton Comedy 113 mins Rated PG-13
Stars Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer Director Tarsem Singh Fantasy 106 mins Rated PG
Stars Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron Director Ridley Scott Action 124 mins Rated r
Stars Jason Statham, Catherine Chan, Chris Sarandon Director Boaz Yakin Thriller 94 mins Rated r
Vampire Barnabas Collins is inadvertently freed from his tomb of 200 years and returns to his ancestral home where he must face the challenges of modern life, along with threats from the past.
An exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her kingdom.
Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated Alien “prequel.” A team of scientists sets out on a mission to meet our makers.
Ex-cage fighter Luke finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes war when he comes to the aid of a young Chinese girl.
魔镜，魔镜 一名被流放的公主在七个足智多谋 的小矮人的帮助下，重新赢回了属 于她的权力。
普罗米修斯 被誉为《异形》的前传，是由”雷 德利•斯科特执导，讲述一组科学家 寻找人类制造者的踪迹。
白雪姫と鏡の女王 追放された王女は、王国を取り戻そう と機知に富む７人の小人に助けを求 める。
普罗米修斯 被誉罗《异形》的前罗，是由”雷德利• 斯科特罗罗，罗述一罗科学家罗找人 罗制造者的踪迹。
SAFE/セイフ 元刑事の格闘家は、若い中国人の女 性を助けるために、リスクの高い戦い に巻き込まれる。
백설공주(Mirror Mirror) 쫓겨난 공주가 지략이 뛰어난 반항아들인 일곱 난쟁이의 도움을 얻어 왕국을 되찾는다.
프로메테우스 (Prometheus)
세이프 (Safe) 케 이 지 파 이 터 였 던 ‘루크’(제이슨스타뎀)는 중국인 소녀를 돕게 되면서, 절대 절명의 싸움에 휘말리게 되는데…
黑影家族 吸血鬼柯林费了两百年的时间 逃出他的棺木返回家园，他必 须面对现代生活的挑战和过去 的威胁。 ダークシャドウ ヴァンパイアのバーナバズ・コ リンズは、不測にも200年間眠り 続けた墓から蘇り先祖代々の 家に戻り、そこで、現代生活に なじむという難関と過去の脅威 に立ち向かう。 다크섀도우 (Dark Shadows) 희 대 의 바 람 둥 이 인 ‘바나바스콜린스’(조니 뎁)는 자신을 열렬히 짝사랑한 마녀 ‘안젤리크’(에바 그린)의 저주를 받아 생매장 당한다. 200년 후 다시무덤에서 깨어난그는 이제 뱀파이어로서 살아간다. 대대로 살아 온 저택에서 자신의 후손들과 기묘한 동거를 시작하는데…낯설기만 한 현대 문명에 좌충우돌 충돌하며 살아가는 와중, 설상가상 마녀 ‘안젤리크’가 다시 찾아와 끈질긴 구애를 다시 펼친다. 바랑둥이 뱀파이어의 운명은 순탄치 만은 않은데…
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프로메테우스는 ‘리들리스콧’(Ridley Scott) 감독의 대표작인 에일리언(Alien)의 후속편이다. 과학자 대표단은 창조주를 만나기 위한 임무를 수행하게 된다.
Stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth Director Joss Whedon Action Adventure 142 mins Rated PG -13
As an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety, the director of the international peacekeeping agency, SHIELD, needs a team to pull the world back from the brink 火线反击 地下拳坛格斗拳手鲁克因意外解救 of disaster. 了一名中国女孩而被通缉夹击。 复仇者联盟 一股突如其来的强大邪恶势力对地 球造成致命威胁，致力于保护全球 安危的神盾局（SHIELD）云集各方 超级英雄一起发威，抵御黑暗势力 的侵袭。 ザ・アベンジャーズ 予期せぬ敵に地球の安全を脅かされ 、国際平和維持機関 SHEILD の長官 は、崩壊寸前の世界を元に戻すため に、チームを必要としている。 어벤져스(THE AVENGERS) 예상치 못한 적의 등장으로 지구 안보가 위협당하자 국제평화유지기구 ‘쉴드’의 국장이 ‘어벤져스’ 작전 팀을 꾸려 대참사에서 세상을 구하려고 한다.
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think like a man
the Five-year enGaGement
the lucky one
Stars Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Chris Pratt Director Nicholas Stoller Comedy Romance 124 mins Rated r
Stars Zac Efron, Blythe Danner, Taylor Schilling Director Scott Hicks Romance 98 mins Rated PG -13
thiS meanS war
Stars Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Michael Ealy Director Tim Story Comedy 121 mins Rated PG -13
Stars Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy Director McG Comedy 98 mins Rated PG -13 V
It’s a bumpy road to matrimony and this romantic comedy follows the journey and challenges of a young couple who take a little longer than expected getting to “I do.” 五年之约 这部浪漫喜剧是讲述一对已订婚五年却还 没结婚的年轻情侣所经历的摩擦与甜蜜， 起起伏伏。 ファイブ・イヤー・エンゲージメント 結婚へのでこぼこ道。このロマンチックコメ ディでは、誓いを交わすまでに予定より少し 時間がかかっている若いカップルの結婚へ の道のりとその課題を追う。 5년째 약혼중(The Five-Year Engagement) 결혼까지 가는 길은 너무 험난하다! 여러 가지 일들로 예상보다 결혼이 늦어진 젊은 커플의 여정과 모험을 담은 로맨틱 코미디 영화이다.
A U.S. Marine returns from war with the one thing he credits with keeping him alive, a photograph he found of a woman he doesn’t even know. Discovering where she lives, he is determined to meet her. 幸运儿 一名美国海军带着令他保命的陌生女人照 片离开战场。他决定去寻找照片中的女主 角。 一枚のめぐり逢い 戦争から帰国した米国海兵隊員は、自分 が生還できたのは、見ず知らずの女性が 写った一枚の写真のおかげだと信じている 。その女性が住む場所を突き止めた男は 、彼女を訪ねることを心に決める。 더 럭키 원(The Lucky One) 전쟁에서 살아 돌아온 한 해병대원은 그가 우연히 손에 넣은 생판 모르는 한 여성의 사진 덕분에 자신이 살아 남았다고 믿는다. 그 여자를 만나기로 결심한 해병대원은 사진 속 여자를 찾아 나선다.
Four friends conspire to turn the tables on their women when they discover the ladies have been using Steve Harvey's relationship advice against them. 像男人一样思考 四名好友发现他们的女友开始阅读Steve Harvey的两性书籍来武装自己后，就共谋扭 转局面。 シンク・ライク・ア・マン 男４人の仲間は、彼らのガールフレンドたちが、 スティーブ・ハーベイの男女関係に関するアドバ イスを自分たちに応用していることを知り、形勢 を一変するために結託する。 씽크 라이크 어 맨(Think Like a Man) 네 명의 친구들은 자신의 여자 친구들이 스티브 하비의 ‘내 남자 사용법’이란 책을 이용해 자신들을 조종해 온 것을 알게 되고, 여자들에게 반격하기 위해 음모를 꾸민다.
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It's a case of spy versus spy when best friends and deadly CIA operatives FDR and Tuck both fall for the same woman, employing an endless array of high-tech gadgetry against each other. 塔克和FDR是美国中央情报局的顶尖探员， 并且是生死与共的最佳拍档，但却没料到 两人会爱上同一人。他们为了赢得佳人的 芳心，各自使出看家本领。 親友同士であり、とことんCIAエージェント であるFDRとタックの二人が同じ女性に恋 をし、次から次へとハイテク兵器を駆使し て恋のさや当てをすることに……。これは もうスパイ対スパイの対決だ。 한 여자를 동시에 사랑하게 된 베스트 프렌드이자 CIA 요원 에프디알과 턱의 이야기. 첨단 장비를 동원하여 끊임없는 경합을 펼친다.
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Stars Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks Director Kirk Jones Comedy 110 mins Rated PG -13
Stars Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Rosamund Pike Director Jonathan Liebesman Adventure 99 mins Rated PG -13
the mommy returnS
Stars Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mark Duplass Director Lynn Shelton Comedy 90 mins Rated r
Stars Pokwang, Ruffa Gutierrez, Gabby Concepcion Director Joel Lamangan Comedy 115 mins Rated PG -13
After his brother's death, Jack is struggling emotionally and makes a scene at a party, Tom's best friend offers her family cabin so Jack can seek solitude. Once there, he runs into Iris' sister Hanna
Ruby is trapped in Purgatory after she dies. When a younger woman comes into her former husband’s life, Ruby returns to earth as a ghost to drive Catherine out of the family she left behind.
姐妹情深 艾瑞丝的朋友杰克因弟弟过世而伤心，并在 派对中大闹一番。汤姆的好友为杰克提供一 间小屋，以让他独居。杰克就在那儿遇见了 艾瑞丝的姐姐汉娜。
木乃伊归来 鲁比去世时被困在炼狱之城。当有一名年 轻女子走进其在世丈夫的生活时，鲁比变 身为鬼魂重返人间，把凯瑟琳逐出她的家 门。
ユア・シスターズ・シスター 兄の死後、精神的にまいっているジャックは、 パーティで醜態をさらしてしまう。トムの親友は 、ジャックが独りきりで過ごせるようにと家族 の持つキャビンへジャックを招待する。そこで 、ジャックはアイリスの妹ハナに出会う。
マミー・リターンズ（原題：Mommy Returns, The） ルビーは死んで浄罪界に囚われてしまう。 かつての夫の生活に若い女性が現れた時 、残してきた家族の生活からキャサリンを 追い出すために、ルビーは亡霊としてこの 世に舞い戻る。
유어 시스터즈 시스터 잭은 동생 톰이 죽은 지 1년이 지나도 여전히 매우 힘들어하며 동생의 1주기 행사장에서 소란을 피운다. 톰의 가장 친한 친구인 아이리스는외딴 섬에 있는 그녀 가족의 오두막으로 잭을초대하여 스스로 카타르시스를 찾게 한다. 섬에 도착한 후,잭은 아이리스의 언니 한나를 우연히 만나게 되는데…
마미리턴스 (The Mommy Returns) 루비(Ruby)는 죽은 후 연옥에 잠시 머물러 있다. 한 젊은 여자가매력적인 루비의 전남편에게 접근하고 사랑스런 자녀들의 엄마 노릇을 한다. 남겨진 가족들을 사수하기 위해유령으로 다시 찾아온 그녀는 젊은 여자 캐더린(Catherine)을 쫓아내려 한다.
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A heart-warming look at the lives of five interconnected couples as they experience the pros and pitfalls of pregnancy. Based on the bestselling "bible of American pregnancy." 孕期完全指导 这部电影改编自美国畅销育儿小说，讲述 五对夫妇与情侣不约而同因怀孕成功或失 败，生活都起了翻天覆地的变化。 ホワット・トゥー・エクスペクト・フェン・ユー・ アー・エクスペクティング 互いに妊娠を控えた友達同士５組のカップ ルが妊娠の喜びかみしめ、またその落とし 穴を乗り越えていく姿を暖かく見守る映画 。「アメリカの妊娠期の聖書」と称されるベ ストセラーをもとにしている。 임신한 당신이 알아야 할 모든 것 서로 친한4쌍의 새내기 부부들이임신 기간 중 많은 우여 곡절을 겪게 된다. 동명책을원작으로한 작품으로,원작은 ‘미국 임신 여성을 위한 교본’으로 불리는 책이다. 따뜻한 가족애를 느낄 수 있는 가족영화.
After defeating the Kraken, Perseus lives quietly as a fisherman and parent. But unknown to him, a struggle for supremacy has been raging between the gods that will threaten his idyllic life 诸神之怒 珀尔修斯在击败海怪之后，就与家人和孩 子过着平静的渔民生活。然而，他还不知 道生活中巨大的动荡正在慢慢地侵袭其悠 闲的生活。 タイタンの逆襲 クラーケンを討伐した後、ペルセウスは、 漁師としてそして父親として静かな生活を 送っている。しかし、ペルセウスの知らぬ 間に、支配権を求める神々の争いが激化 、ペルセウスののどかな生活を脅かす。 타이탄의 분노(Wrath Of The Titans) 크라켄과의 전투를 승리로 이끈 페르세우스는 어부이자 아버지로 조용한 삶을 살아간다. 그가 모르고 있는 사이, 절대권력을 차지하려는 신들간의 갈등은 고조되어 그의 한가로운 삶을 위협하기에 이른다.
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Battleship Rated PG -13 stars Taylor Kitsch Alexander Skarsgård Liam Neeson Director Peter Berg
Die haRD 4 Rated PG-13 stars Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Oliphan Director Len Wiseman
fRee Willy: escape fROM piRate’s cOve Rated PG stars Beau Bridges, Bindi Irwin, Mike Falkow Director Will Geiger
Men in Black 3 Rated PG -13 stars Will Smith, Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones Director Barry Sonnenfield
ninJa assassin Rated R stars Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Sho Kosugi Director Donald Petrie
pROMetheus Rated R stars Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender
the MatRiX RelOaDeD Rated R stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Hugo Weaving Director The Wachowski Brothers
the MatRiX RevOlutiOns Rated R stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne Director The Wachowski Brothers
X-Men 2: XMen uniteD Rated PG-13 stars Hugh Jackman Halle Berry Ian McKellen Director Bryan Singer
aBRahaM lincOln: vaMpiRe hunteR Rated R stars Benjamin Walker Dominic Cooper Mary Winstead Director Timur Bekmambetov
austin pOWeRs 2: the spy WhO shaGGeD Me Rated PG 13 stars Mike Myers Heather Graham Michael York Director Jay Roach
avataR Rated PG13 stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana Director James Cameron
clash Of the titans Rated PG-13 stars Sam Worthington,
JOuRney tO the centeR Of the eaRth Rated PG stars Brendan Fraser Anita Briem Director Eric Brevig
MR. MaGORiuM’s WOnDeR eMpORiuM Rated G stars Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Matt Baram Director Zach Helm
snOW White anD the huntsMan Rated PG 13 stars Kirsten Stewart, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth Director Rupert Sanders
the aMazinG spiDeR-Man Rated PG 13 stars Andrew Garfield Emma Stone Rhys Ifans Director Marc Webb
safe Rated R stars Jason Statham, Catherine Chan, Chris Sarandon Director Boaz Yakin
Director Ridley Scott
inceptiOn Rated PG13 stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe Director Christopher Nolan
kinGDOM Of heaven Rated R stars Orlando Bloom, Liam Neeson, Jeremy Irons Director Ridley Scott
shOOt ‘eM up Rated R stars Clive Owen Paul Giamatti Monica Bellucci Director Michael Davis
the Day the eaRth stOOD still Rated PG-13 stars Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates Director Scott Derrickson
GulliveR’s tRavels Rated PG stars Jack Black, Emily Blunt, Billy Connolly Director Rob Letterman
inkheaRt Rated PG stars Brendan Fraser, Paul Bettany, Helen Mirren Director Iain Softley
the avenGeRs Rated PG 13 stars Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth Director Joss Whedon
the Day afteR tOMORROW Rated PG-13 stars Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Sela Ward Director Roland Emmerich
yOuR sisteR’s sisteR Rated R stars Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mark Duplass Director Lynn Shelton
Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes Director Louis Leterrier
auGust Rush Rated R stars Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan RhysMeyers Director Kirsten Sheridan
feveR pitch Rated PG-13 stars Drew Barrymore Jimmy Fallon Lenny Clarke Director Peter Farrelly & Bobby Farrelly
GhOsts Of GiRlfRienD’s past Rated PG-13 stars Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Lacey Chabert Director Mark Waters
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
RuMOR has it... Rated PG-13 stars Kevin Costner, Jennifer Aniston, Mark Ruffalo Director Rob Reiner
sOMethinG’s GOtta Give Rated PG13 stars Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves Director Nancy Meyers
the BODyGuaRD Rated R stars Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp Director Mick Jackson
the five-yeaR enGaGeMent Rated R stars Jason Segel Emily Blunt Chris Pratt Director Nicholas Stoller
the lucky One Rated PG 13 stars Zac Efron Blythe Danner Taylor Schilling Director Scott Hicks
valentine’s Day Rated PG-13 stars Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner, Shirley MacLaine Director Garry Marshall
What tO eXpect When yOu’Re eXpectinG Rated PG-13 stars Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks Director Kirk Jones
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(500) DAyS oF SuMMeR Rated PG-13 Stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel Director Marc Webb
AnAlyze ThAT Rated R Stars Robert De Niro Billy Crystal Lisa Kudrow Director Harold Ramis
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
cop ouT Rated R Stars Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan, Adam Brody Director Kevin Smith
DARk ShADowS Rated PG-13 Stars Johnny Depp, Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer Director TIm Burton
Down wiTh love Rated PG-13 Stars Ewan McGregor, Renee Zellwegger Director Peyton Reed
FAMily STone Rated PG-13 Stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes Director Thomas Bezucha
he’S JuST noT ThAT inTo you Rated PG-13 Stars Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck Director Ken Kwapis
in heR ShoeS Rated PG-13 Stars Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette, Shirley MacLaine Director Curtis Hanson
liFe AS we know iT Rated PG-13 Stars Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel Director Greg Berlanti
MARley & Me Rated PG Stars Owen Wilson Jennifer Aniston Kathleen Turner Director David Frankel
MiRRoR MiRRoR Rated PG Stars Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer Director Tarsem Singh
MiSS conGeniAliTy 2: ARMeD & FABulouS Rated PG-13 Stars Sandra Bullock Regina King Director John Pasquin
RuSh houR 3 Rated PG-13 Stars Chris Tucker, Jackie Chan, Roman Polanski Director Brett Ratner
Sex AnD The ciTy Rated R Stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis Director Michael Patrick King
Sex AnD The ciTy 2 Rated R Stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis Director Michael Patrick King
The hAnGoveR Rated R Stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Heather Graham Director Todd Phillips
The whole nine yARDS Rated R Stars Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry, Rosanne Arquette Director Jonathan Lynn
Think like A MAn Rated PG 13 Stars Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Michael Ealy Director Tim Story
whAT hAppenS in veGAS Rated PG-13 Stars Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah Director Tom Vaughan
woRkinG GiRl Rated PG-13 Stars Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Melanie Griffith Director Mike Nichols
Alvin AnD The chipMunkS: The SqueAkquel Rated PG Stars Anna Faris Justin Long Christina Applegate Director Betty Thomas The AnT Bully Rated PG Stars Julia Roberts, Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep Director John A. Davis
FRAcTuRe Rated R Stars Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, Rosamund Pike Director Gregory Hoblit
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BRAve Rated PG Stars Kelly MacDonald Emma Thompson Billy Connolly Directors Mark Andrews Brenda Chapman
FAnTASTic MR. Fox Rated PG Stars George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Anjelica Huston Director Wes Anderson
yoGi BeAR
Rated PG Stars Anna Faris Dan Aykroyd Justin Timberlake Director Eric Brevig
MAn on FiRe Rated R Stars Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, C. Walken Director Tony Scott
The RiTe Rated PG-13 Stars Anthony Hopkins Colin O'Donoghue Ciaran Hinds Director Mikael Hafstrom
leGenD oF The GuARDiAnS: The owlS oF GA’hoole Rated PG Stars Jim Sturgess, Emily Barclay, Emilie de Ravin Director Zack Snyder
looney TuneS BAck in AcTion
Rated PG Stars Brendan Fraser, Steve Martin, Jenna Elfman Director Joe Dante
127 houRS Rated R Stars James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara Director Danny Boyle
a tIME to kIll Rated R Stars Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson Director Joel Schumacher
auStRalIa Rated PG-13 Stars Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham Director Baz Luhrmann
bEfoRE SunSEt Rated R Stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff Director Richard Linklater
boDy of lIES Rated R Stars Leonardo Di Caprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong Director Ridley Scott
flagS of ouR fathERS Rated R Stars Ryan Phillippe, Jesse Bradford, Adam Beach Director Clint Eastwood
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
InvICtuS Rated Drama Stars Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon Director Clint Eastwood
My naME IS khan Rated PG-13 Stars Shahrukh Khan, Christopher Duncan, Steffany Huckaby Director Karan Johar
My SIStER’S kEEPER Rated PG-13 Stars Cameron Diaz Alec Baldwin Joan Cusack Director Nick Cassavetes
PEoPlE lIkE uS Rated PG-13 Stars Chris Pine Elizabeth Banks Michelle Pfeiffer Director Alex Kurtzman
thE aSSaSSInatIon of jESSE jaMES Rated R Stars Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shephard Director Andrew Dominik
thE bRIDgES of MaDISon County Rated PG-13 Stars Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep Director Clint Eastwood
thE nEgotIatoR Rated R Stars Samuel L.Jackson, Kevin Spacey, J.T. Walsh Director F. Gary Gray
tIME tRavElER'S WIfE Rated PG-13 Stars Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams, Ron Livingston Director Robert Schwentke
thE toWn Rated R Stars Ben Affleck, Jon Hamm, Rebecca Hall Director Ben Affleck
EntEng ng Ina Mo Rated GP Stars Vic Sotto, Eugene Domingo, Marvin Agustin, Ai Ai delas Alas Director Tony Y. Reyes
foREvER anD a Day Rated GP Stars KC Concepcion, Sam Milby Director Cathy Garcia Molina
no othER WoMan Rated PG Stars Anne Curtis, Derek Ramsay, Cristine Reyes Director Ruel S. Bayani
anothER CInDERElla StoRy Rated PG Stars Selena Gomez, Andrew Seeley, Jane Lynch Director Damon Santostefano
RoCk of agES Rated PG-13 Stars Julianne Hough Alec Baldwin Tom Cruise Director Adam Shankman
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>> DuMa Rated PG Stars Alexander Michaletos Eamonn Walker Campbell Scott Director Carroll Ballard
PRaybEyt bEnjaMIn Rated PG-13 Stars Vice Ganda, Eddie Garcia, Jimmy Santos, Nikki Valdez, John Lapus, Derek Ramsay Director Wenn Deramas
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thE MoMMy REtuRnS Rated PG-13 Stars Pokwang, Ruffa Gutierrez, Gabby Concepcion Director Joel Lamangan
Wag thE Dog Rated R Stars Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Anne Heche Director Barry Levinson
unoffICIally youRS Rated PG-13 Stars John Lloyd Cruz, Angel Locsin Director Cathy GarciaMolina
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The original title of the film was The Bear and the Bow . Princess Merida is the first Pixar character to be included in the Disney Princess line. The misunderstood dialogue that Young MacGuffin (voiced by Kevin McKidd) speaks is actually a form of Scottish dialect called the Doric that comes from Kevin McKidd’s hometown of Elgin, Scotland. The character Lord Macintosh is a reference to the Apple computer. Steve Jobs was a co-founder of Apple and played a big role in Pixar. The movie is dedicated to Jobs with this quote at the end credits: “Dedicated to the memory of Steve Jobs, our partner, mentor and friend.” The chess set in Merida’s room is the famous Lewis Chessmen from the 12th century, unearthed in Scotland in 1831. Merida has 1,500 strands of hair curls rendered. The first film to use the new Dolby Atmos sound system. The new system expands from the 5/7.1 channel sound mixes to 64 discrete speaker feeds and 128 simultaneous and lossless audio channels. The world premiere of this movie also marked the grand opening of Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre featuring its first presentation in Dolby 3D (June 18, 2012).
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>> The scene set under the Hollywood sign was actually shot on a garbage dump landfill in Pompano Beach, Florida.
>> Tom Cruise took voice lessons for four and a half months. His routine included push-ups and ab work.
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>> In early January 2010, Sony announced that they cancelled their idea
of making “Spider-Man 4” with director Sam Raimi and actor Tobey Maguire, who started their work together on Spider-Man , and instead decided to re-boot the Spider-Man franchise with a new story and crew.
>> On selecting Andrew Garfield to play Peter Parker/Spider-Man, director Marc Webb said, “Though his name may be new to many, those who know this young actor’s work understand his extraordinary talents. He has a rare combination of intelligence, wit, and humanity. Mark my words, you will love Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker.”
>> This marks the second time that Martin Sheen and Cliff Robertson have shared a part. They previously played John F. Kennedy in Kennedy and PT 109 , respectively.
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Good Show: Show Luo After his massive debut in Japan, Show Luo shows no signs of stopping. This Taiwanese singer, dancer, and actor, dubbed Asia’s Dance King by the Taiwanese media for his show-stopping dance skills, is back home to release his 9th Mandarin album. With powerful electronic dance anthems and tracks full of fragmented and futuristic electro-beats, this is an album even non-mandarin speakers will enjoy. Catchy tracks like Count on me, Feel The Love and Love Is a Show give an edgy twist to Show’s sentimental character.
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Bee Gees Greatest
Elvis Greatest Hits
Gold Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits 1970-2002 Elton John
Legacy, Greatest Hits Collection
Love Songs
Sounds of Silence
The Best of OMD
The Greatest Hits
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True Blue
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Glee: The Music Presents The Warblers Various Artists
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What's The Story Morning Glory Oasis
Highlights from the Phantom of the Opera Original Cast Recording The Phantom of the Opera
Rent
Original Broadway Cast
After the massive success of the first Shake It Up soundtrack comes a 14-track dance party from start to finish. This upbeat, bass-blowing compilation features dance tracks from the
The Sound Of Music (1998 Broadway Revival Cast)
popular Disney Channel Show, Shake It Up. Diva dancers Rocky and Cece sing to a number of popular hits like “TTYLXOX”, “Something to
CLASSICAL
Various Artists Cast
French Impression Joshua Bell
Shake It Up: LIve 2 Dance: MUSIc froM the DISney channeL SerIeS, SoUnDtrack: varIoUS artIStS
The String Quartet Tribute To Valentine’s Day
Water Night Eric Whitacre
Vitamin String Quartet
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Dance For”, and their hit single “Up, Up, & away” by Blush. With squeaky clean content, lyrics, and synth-sational kid-appropriate versions of charttoppers like “Turn It On” to Ke$ha’s “Blow”, this is one kid-friendly album your kids will have on reply countless times.
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F ILIP INO POP
PIN OY FAVORI TE S
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BEST OF 60S, 70S & 80S
Stay tuned with your host Claire as she brings you OPM Hits from Erik Santos, Christian Bautista, Zia & many more here onboard Philippine Airlines!
Bringing you the best of OPM movie and TV Themes hits! The classics we all grew up with, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Juris, Ogie Alcasid and many more!
It's the attack of the hits with the likes of Cover Drive, Adam Lambert, Fun, Justin Bieber, Linkin Park, Usher and more on Hitline onboard Philippine Airlines!
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?
Rachelle ann Go
GaRy Valenciano
Rita oRa
PRince
Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka Erik Santos (Star Records)
Minsan Lang Kitang Libigin Gary Valenciano (Star Records)
How We Do (Party) Rita Ora (Roc Nation, Columbia)
Night Fever The Bee Gees (RSO)
Bakit Mahal Pa Rin Kita Erik Santos (Star Records)
Ikaw Lamang Gary Valenciano (Star Records)
Payphone Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa (A&M/Interscope)
When Doves Cry Prince (Warner Bros.)
Di Lang Ikaw Erik Santos (Star Records)
Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Gary Valenciano (Star Records)
Some Nights Fun (Fueled by Ramen)
Fame David Bowie (RCA)
Hindi Na Magbabago Erik Santos (Star Records)
Tayong Dalawa Gary Valenciano (Star Records)
Twilight Cover Drive (Polydor)
Every Rose Has It's Thorn Poison (Capitol)
Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka Erik Santos (Star Records)
Kailangan Kita Gary Valenciano (Star Records)
Scream Usher (RCA)
Unphotographable Christian Bautista (Universal Records)
Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Martin Nievera (EMI)
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) Whitney Houston (Arista)
In Love With You Christian Bautista, Angeline Quinto (Universal Records)
Kahit Isang Saglit Martin Nievera (EMI)
Beautiful To Me Christian Bautista (Universal Records) All That's Left Christian Bautista (Universal Records) I'm Already King Christian Bautista (Universal Records) Roadtrip Karylle (PolyEast Records) Basically Karylle (PolyEast Records) So It's You Xian Lim (Star Records) Reaching Out Xian Lim (Star Records) Puso Kong Hibang Xian Lim (Star Records) Ako'y Sa'yo Lamang Xian Lim (Star Records) Unbreakable Rachelle Ann Go (Viva Records) Masasabi Mo Ba Rachelle Ann Go (Viva Records) Whispered Fear Rachelle Ann Go (Viva Records) Dear Lonely Zia (PolyEast Records) Simple Girl Zia (PolyEast Records) Mambobola Zia (PolyEast Records)
Ikaw Ang Aking Pangarap Martin Nievera (EMI) Ikaw Martin Nievera (EMI) Nang Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig Bugoy Drilon (Star Records) Hindi Na Bale Bugoy Drilon (Star Records) Paano Na Kaya Bugoy Drilon (Star Records)
Primadonna Marina and the Diamonds (Atlantic) Better Than I Know Myself Adam Lambert (RCA) Young Tulisa (Island) Whistle Flo Rida (Atlantic) Everybody Talks Neon Trees (Mercury) All Around the World Justin Bieber feat. Ludacris (Island) Dark Side Kelly Clarkson (RCA)
Muli Bugoy Drilon (Star Records)
The Fighter Gym Class Heroes feat. Ryan Tedder (Fueled by Ramen)
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala Ogie Alcasid (Viva Records)
Mind Your Manners Chiddy Bang feat. Icona Pop (Virgin/I.R.S.)
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw Ogie Alcasid (Universal Records) Sapagkat Ang Diyos Ay Pag-Ibig Erik Santos (Star Records) I Love You Goodbye Juris (Star Records) Kapag Ako ay Nagmahal Juris (Star Records) Dahil Sa'Yo Juris (Star Records) Di Lang Ikaw Juris (Star Records) Now That You're Gone Juris (Star Records) Hanggang Wency Cornejo (Star Records)
Burn It Down Linkin Park (Warner Bros.) Houdini Foster the People (Columbia) Big Hoops (Bigger the Better) Nelly Furtado (Interscope) I'm All Yours Jay Sean feat. Pitbull (Cash Money/ Universal) Die In Your Arms Justin Bieber (Island) Chasing the Sun The Wanted (Island) Both Of Us B.o.B. feat. Taylor Swift (Atlantic) Va Va Voom Nicki Minaj (Young Money/Cash Money/ Universal) Let's Go Calvin Harris feat. Ne-Yo (Ultra) Don't Wake Me Up Chris Brown (RCA) Work Hard, Play Hard Wiz Khalifa (Atlantic)
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I Ran (So Far Away) A Flock of Seagulls (Jive) Our Lips Are Sealed The Go-Go's (IRS) Kiss You All Over Exile (Epic) Don't Stop Believin' Journey (Columbia) Sweet Child o' Mine Guns N' Roses (Geffen) Kids in America Kim Wilde (RAK) Boogie Oogie Oogie A Taste of Honey (Capitol) Lucky Star Madonna (Sire Records) Where the Streets Have No Name U2 (Island) Higher Ground Stevie Wonder (Tamla) Shout Tears for Fears (Mercury) She Drives Me Crazy Fine Young Cannibals (London Records) Escape (The Pina Colada Song) Rupert Holmes (Infinity Records) ABC The Jackson 5 (Motown) Surfin' USA The Beach Boys (EMI) Owner of a Lonely Heart Yes (Atco) Everlasting Love Carl Carlton (Island) Rock Your Baby George McCrae (EMI)
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JAZZ C L UB
Tune-in to Spotlight with the finest collection of acoustic hit songs from well-known Artists, such as Maroon 5, Jason Mraz, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Avril Lavigne, Adele, etc. onboard Philippine Airlines!
Tune in to Jazz Club, with a sultry blend of the best of new and old Jazz here onboard! Lie back and relax, perhaps a glass of wine or champagne to go along?
Adele
The One That Got Away (Acoustic) Katy Perry (Capitol Records) Baby (Acoustic) Justin Bieber (Island) Caught In The Middle (2012 Acoustic) A1 (Universal) I Won't Give Up Jason Marz (Atlantic) Someone Like You (Live Acoustic) Adele (XL Recordings) Need You Now (Acoustic) Lady Antebellum (Capitol Records) Belle Of The Boulevard (Acoustic) Dashboard Confessional (DGC Records) What The Hell (Acoustic) Avril Lavigne (RCA) Streets of Philadelphia (Acoustic) The Fray (Epic) Decode (Acoustic) Paramore (EMI)
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JenniFer Hudson
And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going (Dreamgirls) Jennifer Hudson (Columbia)
In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed John Pizzarelli (Concord)
Touch Me (Smash) Katharine McPhee (Columbia)
Expansion Pat Metheny (Nonesuch)
The Last Real Record Store On Earth (High Fidelity) Original Cast Recording (Sh-K-Boom)
Fine And Mellow Deborah Cox (Stormvox) Them There Eyes Erin Boheme (Stormvox) What A Wonderful World Chris Botti featuring Mark Knopfler (Columbia) Grateful Wayman Tisdale featuring Marvin Sapp (Rendezvous) One Bass Hit Dizzy Gillespie (Universal)
Fancy Dress (The Drowsy Chaperone) Original Cast Recording (Sh-K-Boom) Seize The Day (Newsies) Jeremy Jordan, Ben Fankhauser & Company (Sh-K-Boom) Alone In The Universe (Seussical) Kevin Chamberlin & Anthony Blair Hall (Decca) Waiting For The Girls Upstairs (Follies) Original Cast Recording (PS Classics) Move On (Sunday In The Park With George) Barbra Streisand (Columbia)
Talking To The Moon (Acoustic Piano) Bruno Mars (Elektra)
Rise Above 1 (If You Can't Sing It) You'll Have To Swing It Original Cast Recording (Mercury) (a.k.a. Mr. Paganinni) Natalie Cole & Chaka Khan (Verve) Bad Romance (Glee) Original Cast Recording (Columbia) You Are The Sunshine Of My Life Ella Fitzgerald & Stevie Wonder (Verve) It Couldn't Please Me More (Cabaret) Geoffrey Hutchings & Harriet Thorpe (MCA) That Look On Your Face Boney James featuring Mario (Verve) Unchained Melody/ The Love Inside (Ghost) Imagine Richard Fleeshman & Caissie Levy (Absolute) Herbie Hancock (Sony Music) Waiting For You (Anna Karenina) So Danco Samba Melissa Errico & Brian d'Arcy James Till Bronner (Universal) (LML Music)
On The Way Down (Acoustic) Ryan Cabrera (Atlantic)
Sunny George Benson (UMG)
I Do Colbie Caillat (Universal)
Superstition Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers (Concord)
The A Team (Acoustic) Ed Sheeran (Warner)
Mercy Mercy Me Leon Spencer (Concord)
Yellow (Acoustic) Coldplay (EMI) Back To December (Acoustic) Taylor Swift (Big Machine Records) Misery (Acoustic) Maroon 5 (A&M Records) American Sweethearts (Acoustic) Fall Out Boy (Island)
Sewn (Live Acoustic) The Feeling (Universal) I For You The All-American Rejects (Interscope) Mary Jane (Acoustic) The Click Five (Atlantic) Where Has All The Love Gone (Acoustic) Sheryl Crow (A&M Records)
F L IT E LIT E
Time to relax and enjoy some soothing Tune-in to Tinseltown and take a musical tour with some of the well-known familiar instrumental classics, as this selection of soporific movies including Dreamgirls, The Secret melodies helps the miles fly by. Philippine Airlines Garden, Ghost and many more! is proud to bring you this selection of well-known hits and timeless classics.
Bud Powell Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke & Lenny White (Concord)
East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon) Diana Krall (Verve)
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Whistle Down The Wind (Whistle Down The Wind) Tina Arena (The Really Useful Group) How Could I Ever Know (The Secret Garden) Rebecca Luker & Mandy Patinkin (Sony) Back To Before (Ragtime) Marin Mazzie (BMG) One (A Chorus Line) Original Cast Recording (Sony) Run, Freedom, Run! (Urinetown) Original Cast Recording (BMG)
Floyd CrAmer
The Promise Kenny G (Concord Music Group) What A Wonderful World Tingstad & Rumbel (Cheshire Records) Inspirations Jeffrey Michael (ST Music International) Sometimes When We Touch Floyd Cramer (BMG) Yesterday Once More Jim Brickman (MMX Green Hill Productions) Saving All My Love For You Moonlight String Orchestra (Delta Entertainment) First Light Lisa Lynne & George Tortorelli (New Earth Records) What Tomorrow Brings Fridrik Karlsson (River of Light Records) Wing Beneath My Wings Richard Clayderman (Delphine Productions) The Promise Secret Garden (Universal Music) It Might Be You Dave Koz (Capital Records) Returning George Winston (Windham Hill) Ave Maria Paul McCandles (Windham Hill/Sony) She's Always A Woman Michael Lington (Rendezvoux Entertainment) Ode To Nature Sambodhi Prem (Orange Music) Come What May Jesse Cook (Entertainment One) Ordinary Pain Najee (EMI) Get Here Erwin Keiles (Warner Bros) The Day Has Come Bindu (Orange Music) Homelands Carsten Rosenlund (Orange Music)
Happiness (You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown) Original Cast Recording (RCA)
How You Remind Me (Acoustic) Nickelback (The All Blacks B.V)
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JAMMIN ’ IN J A PA N
Tune-in to Classic Collection channel onboard Philippine Airlines! Relax and enjoy our wide selections of masterpieces as we take you into the world of the classics.
Jam along with us here onboard Philippine Airlines, as we play you a selection of the latest J Pop hits from 2PM, AKB48, BREAKERZ & many more!
HJ Lim
Piano Concerto in G Major, "Adagio Assai" Piano: Anne Queffelec, Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, Conductor: Alain Lombard (Rhino) Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467 for Flute, Harp and Orchestra - Andante Flute: Sir James Galway, Sinfonia Varsovia, Conductor: Sir James Galway (Deutsche Grammophon) Bounce Bounce Violin: Hilary Hahn, Piano: Voker Bertelmann (Deutsche Grammophon) Faust (Ballet Music) - Adagio Philharmonia Orchestra, Conductor: Herbert Von Karajan (EMI) Concert Champêtre for Harpsichord and Orchestra - I. Adagio - Allegro Molto Tres Lent - Subito Allegro Molto Harpsichord: Trevor Pinnock, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Conductor: Seiji Ozawa (Decca) Andante Moderato from Café Music The Eroica Trio (EMI)
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ORI E N T E X PRE S S Enjoy the line-up of Mandarin and Cantonese hottest hits in the pop charts!
Twins
Get the best of K-Pop with artistes such as f(x), Super Junior, Wonder Girls, Big Bang and more on Seoul Grooves!
U-Kiss
真夏のSounds good!
明明 Olivia (HIM)
나는 배우다 Movie Star 박진영 (JYP Entertainment)
METRO BAROQUE
痛痒 林凡 (滚石)
Electric Shock f(x) (SM Entertainment)
美しき麗しき日々 持田香織 (AVEX)
遇见快乐 辛晓琪 (丰华)
Sexy, Free & Single 슈퍼주니어 Super Junior (SM Entertainment)
叮咚 杨幂 (Universal)
Like This 원더걸스 Wonder Girls (JYP Entertainment)
AKB48 (KING Records)
水樹奈々 (KING Records)
告白 平井 堅 (DefSTAR) 「愛でした。」 関ジャニ∞ (TEICHIKU Entertainment) えれぴょん 小野恵令奈 (Warner Music) ただいま
JUJU (Sony Music Associated Records) Bible GLAY (FOR LIFE) Treasure of the heart
内伤 周汤豪 (金牌大风) 今天开始 吴建豪 (环球) 途中 黄美珍 (环球) 然后 倪安东 (HIM) 房间 江美琪 (蓝蓝蓝)
Monster 빅뱅 Bigbang (YG Entertainment) Mr Bang Bang 달샤벳 Dal★shabet (CJ E&M) 미안해서 미안해 Feat. 지나 (G.NA) 김진표 Kim Jin Pyo (Windmill Media) Hey U 베니 Venny (CJ E&M) To You 틴 탑 Teen Top (LOEN) 정말로 사랑한다면 버스커 버스커 Busker Busker (CJ E&M)
～キミとボクの奇跡～
ZONE (Sony Music Records)
情思中獨困 譚詠麟 (Universal)
OH!!!!迷惑!!!! GReeeeN (NAYUTAWAVE)
不只愛情 歐文詩 (WSM Music)
眠り姫
今次 關心妍 (Star Entertainment)
김미김미 (Skit) " 미 (MIIII)" (CJ E&M)
西瓜BABY Not yet (NIPPON COLUMBIA)
天空下 范玮琪 (福茂)
ハイナ！
打勾勾 陈慧恬 (28Stage/Monster Music Production)
감기라도 걸릴까 휘성, 이승우(소울스타) Wheesung, Lee Seung Woo of SoulstaR's (LOEN)
Concerto for Violin and Orcehstra No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6 - III. Rondo Allegro Spirituoso Violin: Salvatore Accardo, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor: Charles Dutoit (Deutsche Grammophon)
側にいて (piano version) 阿部真央 (PONY CANYON)
手印 温岚 (种子)
Variation 15, Canon On The Fifth Piano: Glenn Gould (Sony Music)
AIAIAI
Concerto in D Major for Guitar and Orchestra, RV93 "Largo" Guitar: Sharon Isbin, Zurcher Kammerorchester, Conductor: Howard Griffiths (Rhino)
Beautiful 2PM (Ariola Japan)
Suite No. 2 Op. 17 for 2 Pianos - III. Romance: Andantino Piano: Martha Argerich, Gabriela Montero (EMI) Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op 6 in F Allegro Con Brio Cello: Yo-Yo Ma, Piano: Emanuel Ax (Sony Music) Sonata No. 29 in B Flat Op. 106 'Hammerklavier' - III. Adagio Sostenuto, Appassionato e Con Molto Sentimento Piano: HJ Lim (EMI)
SEKAI NO OWARI (TOY'S FACTORY)
NYC (Johnny's Entertainment)
真夜中のギター 徳永英明 (UNIVERSAL SIGMA) 加藤ミリヤ (Sony Music Records)
Forever Crystal Kay (Delicious Deli Records)
オーバーライト
BREAKERZ (Being. Inc.)
私たち 西野カナ (SME)
시간은 이영현 Lee Young Hyun (CJ E&M) 한사람 허각 Huh Gak
너라서 다비치 Davichi (CJ E&M) 사랑이 운다 케이륄 K.Will (LOEN)
七十亿分之一 黄鸿升 (Rock)
일라 일라 주니엘이 JUNIEL (CJ E&M)
灵魂的共鸣 林俊杰ft郎朗 (华纳)
Day By Day 티아라 T-ara (LOEN)
该放手了 黄小琥 (华纳)
Believe U-Kiss (Windmill Media)
分岔口 陈伟联 (华纳)
Run 윤하 Younha (A&G Modes)
Valentine's Day 阿杜 (华纳)
Bounce JJ Project (JYP Entertainment)
上陣 Twins (EEG)
Loving U (러빙유) 씨스타 Sistar (LOEN)
傻瓜 洪卓立/鍾舒漫 (EEG) 昨天 (The German Story) Mr. (Universal)
두 마리 배치기 Baechigi (YMC Entertainment) 굿모닝 feat. 권정열 of 10cm 버벌진트 Verbal Jint (Universal) 그 해 여름 인피니트 Infinite (Loen) 너에 취해 백청강 Baek Chung Kang (KT Music)
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OUTBOUND Just For Laughs Season 10, Episode 5
INBOUND asian air saFari Roxas
FOR AVOD* It's more than just travel. It's all about discovery and adventure. Episodes: Hong Kong, Davao, Hawaii, Seoul, Guam, Bacolod.
asian air saFari Roxas, Hong kong, Davao, Hawaii, Seoul, Guam
Keep your giggles handy! You'll never know when you will need them for this show! Be amused with these hidden camera gags performed on the street, in the shopping malls, all around town and in the countryside. For all ages and funnybones alike!
nasa 360 Wallops Flight Facility
It's more than just travel. It's all about discovery and adventure. Capt. Joy flies to the Seafood Capital of the Philippinesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Roxas City. He gets the chance to meet some of the youngest viewers of Asian Air Safari at the Colegio dela Purisma Concepcion. Then he explores the historical landmarks that make this charming city worth visiting.
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
Wipeout Spring
Twenty-four contestants compete against each other and the clock to make it through wild obstacle courses to ultimately be one of the final 4.
Mike and MoLLy Mike in the House Wipeout Don't Fear The Beaver
This episode features a river guide with an extreme fear of beavers.
Wipeout The Birds, The Bees and The Bedbugs The series NASA 360 examines how technologies developed by or for NASA are used in everything from space exploration to everyday consumer products. We look closely at the suborbital launches, critical aeronautics research and global scientific investigations conducted at NASA Wallops Flight Facility to help make sense of our universe.
Contestants tackle obstacles, including the Snowplow Sweeper, the Big Balls and the Spinning Ski Lift.
TELEVISION
Wipeout Winter Wipeout
Mike Biggs, a police officer who wants to shed some pounds, and Molly Flynn, a fourth-grade teacher wanting to embrace her curves, meet at an Overeaters Anonymous group and become an unlikely pair. When Mike moves in with Molly and her family, he has to adjust from life in his bachelor pad to a house full of women.
Wipeout Winter Wipeout
In the second season opener, in new faces challenge old ones, Glee Club auditions. Meanwhile new and old relationships leave some happy and others alone.
gLee Audition
gLee Britney/Brittany
gLee The Substitute
gLee Duets
Players will deliver spills, tumbles and falls as they face new obstacles such as The Bed Bugs, and gain speed on the Springavator before they jump onto the Big Balls, all before being served up breakfast in the Wipeout Kitchen.
A trip to the dentist for the Glee Clubbers gives them hallucinations while Brittany's psyche comes to focus and they sing some of special guest star Britney Spears' greatest hits.
As the Glee Club works on a competitive duet assignment, Finn and Rachel conspire to help a new member win. Meanwhile, a love triangle develops between Mike, Tina, and Artie.
When Will decides to have the Glee Club
An action-packed family gameshow where contestants from all walks of life compete in the world's biggest television obstacle race, to win a coveted title and a grand cash prize. Contestants tackle obstacles, including the Snowplow Sweeper, the Big Balls and the Spinning Ski Lift.
A high-school Spanish teacher becomes the director of the school's Glee Club, hoping to restore it to its former glory. 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.
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perform The Rocky Horror Show for the gLee The Rocky Horror Glee annual school musical, the members of New Directions inject their distinctive Show style to the show's timeless tracks.
gLee The Substitute
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.
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Klondike Solitaire is the world’s most popular solitaire card game and is also one of the most difficult variations to play. Amazingly challenging and addicting, you will play for hours.
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.
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 t o h a v e w o n t h e Wo r l d championship in three match wits with wither the computer or another >> different formats: knockout, passenger—even if you are sitting at opposite ends Tournament and match. of the cabin–in this multiplayer rendition of one of the e u g e n e To r r e o f t h e world's best-known game: chess! But before you push Philippines was the first the sTarT button and get hooked on this classic game of asian player to earn the mind versus mind, did you know that: highly coveted title of grandmaster, >> binternational e a t i n g t h e n t h e Wo r l d champion anatoly karpov in a tournament in manila in 1976.
In-flIgHt sudoku
TeTris
BejeWeleD
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.
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.
invasion
BookWorm
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.
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.
Sudoku presents quite a challenge and is sure to satisfy puzzle lovers. Before you get hooked on the addicting numbers game, did you know that:
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The sudoku was believed to be designed by american architect howard garns, whose first number puzzle game was published in 1979 under tha name "number Place." The game first appeared in japan in early 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. Two students from the Philippines dominated the 2009 asia-Pacific sudoku tournament held recently in Thailand: john robert valcos and sarah jane cua.
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