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By AnA MARiA villanueva-lykes
O U ’ V E FallEn in love with her beautiful chaos, drowned in her swirl of colors. There is no one quite like her. You’ve been away for so long, yet you still hear the echo of her voice. It’s a cacophony of sounds- the honking of colorful jeepneys, the cry of the ballot vendor, calling for your return. and so you go back, seeking out her smells, the intoxicating scent of sampaguita, the mouth-watering aroma of street food fare. On your reunion, go on a full day date with her and re experience her splendor. an hour or two is not enough. Rekindle the spark with Manila with this sunrise to sunset itinerary:
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roManCing Manila (FroM a to ZZZ...) 7:00 Breakfast
At the Remedios Circle are bars with character and life that offer a variety of entertainment options from live bands to ballroom dancing. In quiet cafes, the artsy spirits toast to poetry and food art.
You’ve lived on cereal for so long; it’s time to enjoy breakfast the way you used to with large helpings of fried rice, eggs, and chorizo. Dulcinea has some of the best Filipino breakfast favorites including chorizo bilbao, chorizo Pamplona and jamon serrano sprinkled with a generous helping of tradition. Their famous Spanish style Churros Con Chocolate will give you the sugar buzz that you need to start off your Manila tour.
the Manila american cemetery, a quiet sanctuary in the middle of a concrete jungle.
the san agustin church is the oldest in the country.
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Head to Binondo for Chinese buns and hopia, good luck charms, exotic ingredients, and jewelry. Dulcinea has 10 branches all over the city, but it’s best to have your breakfast at Greenbelt 1 in Makati where you’ll be close to your next stop. If you have the craving for freshly baked puto bumbong or bibingka, head over to Via Mare or to the Manila Peninsula.
9:00 Historical tour Start your day quietly at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, a sprawling green 152-acre plateau at the Global City Taguig, a short scenic ride from Makati. The cemetery contains the largest number of graves of American heroes from World War II. White washed headstones stand in a uniform circular pattern, reminiscent of how these soldiers used to stand in attention. Around these sentinels are a lush variety of tropical trees and shrubberies that offer a quiet sanctuary in the middle of a concrete jungle. Outside is a spectacular view of the Laguna de Bay and neighbouring mountains. Close by is the Cemetery of Heroes where our own heroes and martyrs are laid to rest.
10:30 Shopping It won’t be a tour without the shopping, and Pinoys are known for cheap retailing. From Taguig, take the C5 road to Tiendesitas in Pasig City. Tiendesitas offers a new shopping experience, showcasing the best Philippine products from art, antiques, furniture, pets, plants, to novelty items, souvenirs, native delicacies, and fashion. More than 450 traders sell their wares under Maranao inspired pavilions adorned with cogon grass, old kalesa wheels, and duyans.
12:00 Lunch Before you blow all your hard-earned dollars on antique jars, head back to Taguig for
Pinoys are known for cheap retailing, so a tour of Manila won’t be complete without a little shopping. Afterwards, head over to old Manila to trace your roots... lunch at Serendra Piazza. Serendra at Bonifacio Global City is a two level indoor and outdoor diner’s paradise. If you’re missing lola’s dishes, Conti’s or Abe’s is a great choice.
2:00 Spanish colonial stop Head over to old Manila, to trace your roots in Intramuros. Within the walled city are numerous places of interest that harks back to the 16th century Spanish colonial period. The San Agustin Church is the oldest church in the country. The Trompe-l’œil painted ceiling, the ornately carved massive door, the choir loft with 17th century molave seats, and the courtyard make the San Agustin Church a worthy stop. Beside the Church is the museum, home to countless church artifacts, statues, paintings with gold niches from the 17th century, and tombs of Spanish conquistadors like Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Juan de Salcedo.
3:00 Merienda Barbara’s across the museum has a little courtyard where you can cool off and share a slice of decadent chocolate cake with caramel sauce. Upstairs is the dining hall that takes you
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back to the 17th century with its lavish chandeliers and ornately bordered mirrors, and traditional Filipino and Spanish cuisine. If you prefer the oriental delicacies, head to Binondo for some Chinese buns and hopia. Be careful because you can get lost in Chinatown, allured by the good luck charms, exotic ingredients, and jewelry in shops and stalls along the streets.
3:30 Spa treatment Rejuvenate at the Wensha Spa Center near the World Trade Center for a very affordable body massage and treatment. Be warned though, the center allows you to sleep over, so
there might be a good chance you’ll doze and miss the rest of your Manila date.
5:45 Dinner cruise Head over to the Manila Baywalk for the world renowned Manila Bay sunset. The water reflects the fusion of city lights and the burst of colors in the sky. After the dazzling display, take a moment to reflect at the
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Malate Church, just across Roxas Boulevard, famous for its Baroque style and history. Later, take a walk towards the Harbor Square in the CCP Complex for the Spirit of Manila Prestige Cruise. Experience Manila from afar, on a moving vantage point while dining al fresco over a full course gourmet meal.
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At sunset, Manila Bay reflects the fusion of city lights and the burst of colors in the sky.
of entertainment options from live bands to ballroom dancing. In quiet cafes, the artsy spirits toast to poetry and food art. Intoxicated with the festive air and the bottles of wine and spirits, wind down at Cafe Adriatico, dubbed as “the first true Filipino café,” by the late food connoisseur Doreen Fernandez. Indulge on a midnight snack of Salpicao and Chocolate Eh.
9:00 Party
1:30 Second wind
Once back on land, rediscover just how Manila loves to party. At the Remedios Circle are bars with character and life that offer a variety
If the rich dose of chocolate gives you a second wind, take a ride back to Greenbelt 3, Makati at Absinthe for a glass of the anise-flavored “Green Fairy” while dancing to the beats of DJs imported from all over the world. Not quite done yet? Put on your dancing shoes and dance with Latin flair or snack on some tapas at the Cafe Havanna in Greenbelt 3.
4:30 Turning in Before the sun catches you, head over to the Horizon Club of the Makati Shangri-la where you can finally rest your weary head in a pillow of luxury and dream of your love affair with the city that will always be in your heart. n (Check out the author’s travel blog - http://anaviajera.com.)
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T makes us happy to have a lot of children in the house,” Rosalie Cabinyan says in Filipino. “There is endless laughter and cheer with all of them moving about.” “I guess the only time it gets difficult is during eating time. There’s never enough to eat.” Her cheerful tone changes; her eyes turn misty. “my Grade Four daughter cries when she’s hungry. Often, I have no food to give her so I just end up crying, too.” Cabinyan, a 55-year-old housewife, lives in Baseco, Tondo, manila, one of the poorest communities in the city, with her husband and their 17 children. Her husband works as a janitor. Cabinyan has been pregnant 22 times, but five of her children died. “I first got pregnant when I was 16 years old. We lived in a very remote part of Baseco then. There were health workers who would visit us and talk to us about family planning and birth spacing. I was open to it, but we lived so far that they could only visit once every three months,” Cabinyan recalls. In between those visits, Cabinyan would get pregnant again. “I guess I’m just one of those women who get pregnant easily,” she adds. Cabinyan says that she and
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IMPOSING MISERY AMONG THE POOR A Manila city ordinance prevents families from accessing birth control methods from public health facilities.
A poor housewife says she and her husband had wanted to have only three children, but she was hesitant to try birth control. “The doctor already told me it is dangerous for me to keep on having more children, I think after my fourth or fifth child, but what can I do?” asks the mother of 17 children.
A study in 2010 found that women between the ages of 15-49 only want 2.4 children but end up having an average of 3.3. her husband had wanted to have only three children, but she was hesitant to try birth control. “I’ve never tried pills or IUD because my friends told me that would be bad for my goiter,” she relates. and condoms, she says, looking shyly downward, were out of the question for her husband. “The doctor already told me
it is dangerous for me to keep on having more children, I think after my fourth or fifth child, but what can I do?” Cabinyan asks. Cabinyan is one of the 5.25 million Filipino women who do not have access to contraception, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a Us-based reproductive health think tank that specializes in reproductive health care re-
search. In a may 2010 study entitled, “Facts on Barriers to Contraceptive Use in the Philippines,” Guttmacher found that women between the ages of 15-49 only want 2.4 children but end up having an average of 3.3. apart from the cost and lack of awareness, the study also showed that the most common reasons
why women do not practice contraception are health concerns about contraceptive methods, including fear over their possible side effects. at least 44% reported these reasons in 2008, as did 41% in 2003. In 2008, according to the United Nations Population Fund, an estimated 3.4 million Filipino women became pregnant, with
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54% of them (around 1.9 million) having unintended pregnancies. What makes it more difficult for women like Cabinyan is the fact that they live in Manila where a local city ordinance, Executive Order 003, is in place. Under EO 003, enacted by then Mayor Lito Atienza in 2000, the City of Manila declares its “total commitment and support to the responsible parenthood movement.” In this ordinance, responsible parenthood means promoting only natural forms of contraception for family planning. In effect, none of the government hospitals and clinics in the city of Manila offers modern forms of contraception like condoms, pills and services like vasectomy and tubal ligation. “Since the issuance of EO 003, there has been no procurement of products and services in city health centers and hospitals which are not in the category of natural family planning method,” says Dr. Junice Melgar, executive director of Likhaan Women’s Health. Likhaan runs community health clinics in various parts of Manila. The women of Manila suf-
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In 2008, an estimated 3.4 million Filipino women became pregnant, with 1.9 million having unintended prergnancies fered during the implementation of the contraception ban. In the report entitled, “Imposing Misery”, a collective study done by various women’s groups, including Likhaan, women had to resort to sleeping in separate homes from their husbands just to avoid having intercourse with them. Some husbands insinuated that their wives were having affairs and were beaten for refusing to have sex. Others were advised by their health care provider to avoid additional pregnancies, but could not offer services like ligation. The women would be advised to transfer to another hospital, where they could have the procedure, but would have to pay for it. Women’s groups and NGOs
A streamer proclaims opposition to the Reproductive Health bill which promotes family planning. also suffered as a result. “EO 003 meant that modern forms of contraception would not be funded by the city government. So NGOs and civil society groups had to fill in the gap when it came to reproductive health services. But even that was difficult. Many of our staff were harassed for conducting sexuality seminars or giving out condoms,” adds Melgar. In January 2008, a group of Manila residents, with the help of the Commission of Human Rights (CHR) and ReproCen, a reproductive rights and health or-
ganization based in the University of the Philippines in Manila, filed a class action suit against the City of Manila and the implementation of EO 003. The case, Lourdes Osil et al. v. Mayor of Manila, with Beth Pangalangan as lead counsel, labeled the provisions of EO 003 as a violation of various treaties that the Philippines is a signatory of. These include the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW); various provisions found in the 1987 Consti-
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tution; and the Magna Carta for Women of 2009. “The City Council of Manila should immediately revoke EO 003, and ensure that artificial birth control devices, including birth control pills and injectables be made available to all adult citizens who are residents within its jurisdiction, in health centers and hospitals,” said a report signed by CHR Chairperson Loretta Ann Rosales. Filed with the Court of Appeals, the case was dismissed in May 2011. An appeal was filed before the Supreme Court in September 2008 but was also dismissed. The groups however continued to hold dialogues with the Manila Health Office under Mayor Alfredo Lim (who defeated Atienza in 2007). In November 2011, City Hall issued a new ordinance, EO 30, entitled “Further Strengthening Family Health Services.” It clearly gives couples birth control choices, following the principle of responsible parenthood. But what would this mean for the women of Manila? And for women like Rosalie Cabinyan who had had too many? (Rappler. com) n
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A closer look at our world records show that a good number were set for marketing purposes.
By MEAnn ortiz
H E N MaNNy Pacquiao defeated antonio Margarito in 2010, not only did he win the WBC Super Welterweight Championship, he also set a new Guinness World Record for the Most Boxing World Titles in Different Weight Divisions. It’s a remarkable achievement, and something that makes us insanely proud to be a Filipino like Manny. The Philippines holds other world records. Some of them are remarkable natural wonders: the World’s Shortest Living Man is Junrey Balawing (he’s just 23.6 inches tall), and the Largest Colony of Geoffrey’s Rousette Fruit Bats is in Samal Island (home to an estimated 1.8 million bats). The youngest Tenpin Bowling Champion remains to be Paeng Nepomuceno, who’s held the record since 1976.
Trivial pursuits
Some records, however, are a little on the wacky side. Remember when a toothpaste brand broke the world record a few years ago for the Most Number of Couples Kissing Simultaneously in one venue? That even merited an ad on the largest billboard along EDSa, and I can still remember the outrage that followed when we lost the record shortly thereafter. The Philippines is also known for the Largest Legal Tender Banknote (you’ll have to fold this 100,000-peso note several times over to fit in your wallet), the Largest Ten Commandments Tablet, the Most Number of Dishes on Display, the Longest Line of Loose Change, and the Largest Secret Santa Game. Guinness rejected the idea of the “Marikina Mega-Tule”, which would’ve put us on the record books for the most number of circumcisions performed within a set period of time. yes, you read that right. We have to wonder, though: If we can afford to put our time and resources toward setting such trivial records, then why are we not aiming to set more truly laudable ones?
A case of damaged culture? The unfortunate reality is there are still a lot of Filipinos who think
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In 2007, 6,124 couples reclaimed for the Philippines Guinness Book of World Record for Most Number of Couples Kissing Simultaneously.
Instead of doing trivial pursuits, why don’t we aim for meaningful accolades like The Best International Airport, the Least Corrupt Country, or the Most Improved Economy in Southeast Asia?
The record for Most Participants in a Racing Event was attended by 116,086 runners during the Run for the Pasig River in 2010, which aimed to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the Pasig River
The Philippines also lays claim to the Guinness record of the Longest Line of Loose Change involving three million 25-centavo coins stretching 73 kilometers. hanggang dito lang tayo. Our history of being colonized by different countries beat most of our selfworth as a nation out of us, and most seem to have forgotten that we actually managed to win not only the battles, but eventually, our independence as well.
Or maybe, as a friend of mine pointed out, this is still an extension of the tingi mentality. We’re so used to what is easy, affordable, and accessible—shampoo by the sachet, cigarettes by the stick, medicine by the tablet—that we forget that we are capable of something greater.
More telling, perhaps, is that many Filipinos lose their sense of nationalism in the face of hardship. How often do we hear the urban poor say, Ano ang pakialam namin sa pulitika at ekonomiya ng bansa kung wala naman kami’ng tirahan at makakain? Individuals, companies, organizations—let’s be honest—many will think of their own welfare first before the country’s. a closer look at our world re-
cords show that a good number, especially the rather off-the-wall ones, were set for marketing purposes— to boost awareness of their own brands or organizations—more than to bring real glory to the country. This is not entirely a bad thing, as it does make the rest of the world aware that the Philippines exists, and that we are capable of being the best at something. We are still proud of these records. But while we’re keeping up appearances and building our image, why don’t we go one step further?
Laudable achievements The Philippines holds the record for Most Women Breastfeeding Simultaneously (3,541 women), and however ridiculous that may sound, it is actually one of the less trivial ones that we hold on Guinness. It was set during an event sponsored by UNICEF and the Department of Health to raise awareness on the value of breastfeeding children. There’s also the Most Number of Solar Bulbs Installed, which aimed to light 10,000 homes that do not have electricity. The Most Participants in a Racing Event was 116,086 during the Run for the Pasig River in 2010, which aimed to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the Pasig River. The Largest March against Illegal Drugs was organized by PaGCOR in 2009, and had 332,963 participants. These records were set for real, worthwhile causes, and these are the kind of records that deserve huge billboards and media exposure. These are the kind of records that we should be aiming for. We have a long way to go before we are known for The Best International airport, being the Least Corrupt Country, or having the Most Improved Economy in Southeast asia. But we can use our penchant for record-breaking and record-setting support meaningful causes that will benefit not only ourselves, but other Filipinos as well. That’s already one small step toward achieving those bigger goals, and one giant leap toward reclaiming our nationalism. n
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HOW MANNY PACQUIAO CAN REALLY HAVE AN IMPACT AFTER BOXING Here’s one wild idea — one that I think speaks to Pacquiao’s apparent business ambitions and his desire to make a difference. Why not start a chain of high-end gyms and physical fitness centers catering to the middle class and even upper class customers in the Philippines?
The boxing champion is an odd fit in the House of Representatives. By bEnjAMin pimentel
HE post-boxing Manny pacquiao story, we all hope, will turn out to be an uplifting tale, one that would build on his incredible success as an international icon. And his recent attempt to reinvent himself is a good sign. “I am no longer in the vice business. I’ve sold my shares in a big nightclub along with my shares in a Manila casino outlet,” he told reporters. “I do realize I was a weak person before. If I had died the other year, I believe my soul would have ended in hell.” so many great athletes eventually found themselves trapped in a quagmire of booze, drugs and a self-destructive lifestyle. pacquiao has now acknowledged that risk. He won’t be in boxing forever. He’s young, rich and famous. He can do so much more. I think his decision to enter politics was a bad choice. And I also feel the same way about his decision to become an “ambassador” of the Catholic Church. pacquiao may be limiting his postboxing potential by aligning himself with two powerful, but flawed, institutions – the philippine Congress and the Catholic hierarchy. It’s already clear that he’s an odd fit in the House of Representatives.
In explaining his positions on say, the Reproductive Health debate, he has come across as awkward, even inarticulate. Certainly, he is also surrounded by other politicians who are probably even less articulate and coherent. But clearly, as a congressman, Manny pacquiao, one of the greatest boxers in history, has been mediocre. He doesn’t stand out the way he did as a sports hero. It’s not because he’s not smart. Certainly, it takes more than brawn to rise from a flyweight to a super welterweight champion, beating such boxing greats as oscar de la Hoya and shane Mosley. pacquiao is considered one of the smartest fighters in history. He
Pacquiao could eventually become a promoter and train a new generation of great Filipino boxers. should also play it smart in mapping out his post-boxing career. And to do this, I’d argue, he needs to play to his strengths. And a big part of that strength is his own physical strength – and how he attained in against enormous odds. so here’s one wild idea — one that I think speaks to pacquiao’s apparent business ambitions and his desire to make a difference. Why not start a chain of highend gyms and physical fitness centers catering to the middle class and even upper class customers in the philippines? He may even expand to the rest of Asia and the United states where he is well-known, even beloved. He could then use proceeds from that enterprise to open a network of community gyms and fitness centers in working class and poor neighborhoods throughout
“Kung kinaya ko, kaya niyo rin. . . Life is tough now, but it doesn’t mean you have to destroy yourselves with these vices,“ says Manny. the philippines. Imagine Manny pacquiao as an advocate for physical fitness and clean living. What a powerful message he could send to young Filipinos, particularly those from struggling families and communities throughout the archipelago, on the virtues
of keeping healthy, and the dangers of smoking, excessive drinking and drugs. “Iwas kayo sa yosi, toma at droga. Oo, mahirap ang buhay. Pero kung kinaya ko, kaya ninyo rin. . . Life is tough now, but it doesn’t mean you have to destroy yourselves with these vices.” A photo that circulated on Facebook recently actually gave me this idea: it shows a younger skinny pacquiao training, doing sit ups. Can you imagine the kind of discipline and determination the young struggling, impoverished pacquiao needed to develop his own body and boxing abilities to the point of being able to take on the world’s best fighters? pacquiao could eventually become a promoter and train a new generation of great Filipino boxers. But more importantly, he could show young Filipinos that, even if you don’t become a rich boxing icon, being fit and healthy is an ideal goal. that’s the important lesson he could teach young Filipinos, especially those who cannot afford to become members of fancy gyms and fitness centers. And he could accomplish this as an independent entrepreneur, an internationally-known Filipino celebrity who sees no need to be tied to any specific institution or arena where he would just be another insignificant, even mediocre, player. (Philippine Daily Inquirer) n
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V E RYO N E caN remember that dramatic November interview: tears, mockery and cryptic answers the viewers could only speculate on. But 2012 was a new beginning for actress Kc concepcion as she started the year single, fulfilled and crazily sultry on the pages of the glossy magazine Rogue. Gracing the cover of the magazine for the second time, the new Kc shows more skin amid the use of freakish props and flattering garments, much to the excitement of readers and fans. Her mother, Megastar Sharon cuneta, however, displayed apprehensions about the release of the magazine, as she said over Twitter that she was “nervous about rogue!” Unlike the mostly negative reactions received by the magazine covers featuring Jinkee Pacquiao and charice Pempengco, bloggers and the media had only positive comments for the Rogue photos, with many theories sprouting across the web as to the nature and meaning of the props therein. In one interview, Kc revealed, perhaps jokingly, that the shoot was inspired by her “feelings” and “emotions,” while the photographer of the set, Mark Nicdao, said that the cover is “open for interpretation.” The head prop hasn’t gone unnoticed by those who saw the cover, saying it may be an allusion to ex-boyfriend Piolo Pascual or a supposed celebrity third-party, sensationalizing the extant rumor on Piolo’s sexuality. The addition of Kc’s pet snake coco has even prompted gossip show hosts to muse on possible movie titles, like Shalala’s “adam? Or even Eve.” There are those who say, however, that the Rogue feature is nothing but a publicity stunt set to propel the actress into another level of stardom. With parents like Sharon and Gabby concepcion, Kc may have no need for such an exposure but now may be the perfect time to grab the audience’s attention, what with the resounding echoes of the ended relationship and the reasons behind it. Kc, nevertheless, has come out of the controversies fresh and unscathed – a risen victim of love. In
an elegant use of fur, leather and hugging swim clothing, she has artistically showcased a restricted view of her voluptuous body as a tease for many of her fans, all with an exclusive interview from awardwinning director Jose Javier Reyes. Since its release during the last week of January, the magazine has since been seen in many bookstores around the country, and has even found its way in cafes for the reading pleasure of coffee-lovers. as it is said, people do strange things when they come from a bad breakup. at the rate things are going for Kc, an FHM feature may not be that far-off. a sexy role in a 2012 movie, even? n
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KC has come out of the controversies fresh and unscathed – a risen victim of love. In an elegant use of fur, leather and hugging swim clothing, she has artistically showcased a restricted view of her voluptuous body as a tease for many of her fans.
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