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CITEMENT Putting out a newspaper is serious business. But that doesn’t mean it can’t look at the brighter, lighter, even funnier sides of life. That’s what Manila Standard has done over the last three decades through its Sports, Life and Entertainment sections. We have recorded the triumphs and tragedies of athletes, celebrities and noted personalities in the Philippines and around the world. And we’ve done so with a keen eye and a deep respect for what matters to our readers and their discerning tastes. These sections have captured events that have enthralled Filipinos in the last 30 years, and we continue to amplify the excitement from these events through the efforts of our resourceful and well-informed team of editors and writers. You can always count on us to keep you abreast of the latest developments in all the major sports, as you follow the PBA, NBA and the alphabet soup of sports leagues here and around the globe. But our Sports section has frequently ventured off the beaten path to highlight pursuits like horse racing, big game ﬁshing, mixed martial arts, and even the card game Bridge, through our columnists and contributors. This gives us a uniqueness and vibe no other local newspaper can offer. Our Lifestyle section is no slouch in bringing you the newest in Philippine arts and culture, destinations, the environment, food, fashion and beauty, home and living, pop culture, shopping, travel, wellness, and young life, among other topics. We’ve gone from covering Madonna in her Material Girl years to the millennials that drive trends on social media and our current connected world. Finally, our Entertainment pages have narrated the rise and fall—and in some cases, reemer-

gence—of local and international stars of show business. The actors, singers, dancers and artists that make our hearts ﬂutter and swoon often ﬁnd their way into our entertainment editor’s muchanticipated column, and no movie, television or online phenomenon escapes our scrutiny. You can be sure that for the next 30 years or more, when it comes to bringing you the exciting things in life, the editors and writers of Manila Standard’s Sports, Life and Entertainment pages will take their jobs seriously.

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Beyond hoops and hook shots

What happens when basketball-crazy Filipinos discover other sports? By Randy A. Caluag

HERE’S no doubt that basketball remains the top sport in the Philippines in terms of popularity. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is still the undisputed king of sports in the country. On the collegiate front, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) are still the most hyped and much talked-about leagues among the young basketball fans. But lately, sports fans have been cheering on and obsessing over another sport: volleyball. Particularly the distaff side of the sport. The Philippine Superliga, a women’s commercial volleyball league, grew from humble beginnings to become a huge sports attraction. Today, corporate sponsors are lining up to become part of the league. Local governments are showing interest to host some of the games. Volleyball players who have graduated from their collegiate teams are now securing slots in member teams. Every game is filled with cheering and adoring fans, and games have gained prominence, thanks to exposure on national TV.

Indonesia in Southeast Asia.

Short-lived popularity

In recent years, badminton and football have enjoyed short-lived popularity among Filipinos. Badminton became a national past time at least for a couple of years as playing courts sprouted here and there. Most of these were in warehouses converted into badminton hubs. Office workers also got so hooked on the game that after-office hours were usually spent at the badminton courts, instead of at the usual watering hole or karaoke bar. The courts were filled with players even during weekends. Tournaments among employees had become a vital program for human resources departments. Then all of a sudden, fondness for the game died down. Just like that. Maybe it’s because the sport doesn’t really have any superstars that fans could stan over. There was no one

The Azkals have to start winning again to sustain the gains of football in recent years. (Photo courtesy of www.afffsuzukicup.com)

Yes, you could say volleyball has come into its own. But while the league has spawned interest among young girls to take up volleyball, hoping to make it to collegiate level and eventually end up, playing in the PSL, it’s still a work in progress. Filipino volleyball enthusiasts still have a ways to go to level up to other volleyball-crazy countries. As for the competitiveness of Filipina players against foreign counterparts, we’re still climbing the ladder. The Philippines still lags behind Thailand, Vietnam and

to look up to. The problem with badminton is that the best players in the world are in the Asian region and Filipinos will find it hard to gain notice, let alone prove themselves. China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore to name a few, dominate the badminton scene.

Hot and cold

Football, on the other hand, is a sport that blows hot and cold among Filipino fans. In 2010, football suddenly burst into the consciousness of Filipino sports fans when a Turn to G2

The Philippine Superliga, with beautiful women displaying grit and grace with the volley ball, is fast gaining a large following among Filipino fans.

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Philippine team, collectively called the Azkals, beat the heavyweights in the region, including Vietnam, to reach the AFF Suzuki Cup semifinals. It all started the resurgence of football in the country. For a while, it looked like football was poised to hog the limelight with basketball. Composed mostly of good-looking Fil-foreign players, the Azkals made their best ever finish in the AFC Challenge Cup in 2014 with a finals stint, losing to eventual champion Palestine. But the sport has turned silent recently as a result of the Azkals’ mediocre finishes. Again, a lot of work to do to regain its footing.

Making a connection

One sport that is attracting a lot of attention is Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). The Filipinos’ warrior spirit has made a connection with the sport. Thanks to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the local Ultimate Reality Combat Championship and the Asia-based ONE Championship in Asia for bringing the sport to the mainstream. Martial arts fighters now have professional careers to look forward to. Fans who love combat sport are slowly shifting from boxing to MMA.Enthusiasts take the sport for health and practical purposes and women are taking it for self-defense. It seems like the sport has yet to reach its potential and will have a big place in the hearts of the Filipino sports fans.

Mixed Martial Arts has become a mainstream sport and more Filipinos, male and female alike, are getting into it either as self-defense training or full-time career

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Triumphs and tears: 30 years in RP sports

HERE is a saying that if you want to see the folly of men—their dark side, blunders and weaknesses—go read the front page of a newspaper.

But if you want to see Man’s positive spirit—his triumphs over adversity, his desire to be the best version of himself—then take a close look at its Sports section. In the Philippines, sports has oftentimes carried the spirit of a nation longing for heroes to emulate. A look at the list of our sporting heroes for the past three decades warms the heart because these athletes have, time and again, risen from hardships to face and overcome supreme challenges, beating tall odds and rising to the occasion when all hope is seemingly lost. In the past 30 years, we saw Living Legend Robert Jaworski and his Ginebra San Miguel team turn this basketball-crazy nation upside down with their never-say-die spirit; it’s the same spunk that nearly catapulted Gilas Pilipinas to the Olympics and fueled the Philippine Azkals to the best ranking in Southeast Asia. We also saw the rise of ring icon Manny Pacquiao, who put the Philippines on the world sporting map with his ﬁsts of fury, and the crowning of a tiny powerlifting queen in Hidilyn Diaz, whose heart is as huge as her iron plates. Her winning the silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics ended a 20-year medal drought for the country in the Games. In the next 30 years, expect the Filipino athlete to tide us through tough and rough times, but for now, allow us to look back and bask in the afterglow of his crowning achievements.

THE 1980s Lydia de Vega became the Asia’s fastest woman. She made a name after winning gold medals for 200 and 400-meter events at the 1981 Southeast Asian Games held in Manila. She proved herself yet again at the 1982 New Delhi Asiad, and at the 1986 Seoul Asiad, where she clocked 11.53 seconds in the 100-meter dash event. The two-time Olympic Philippine representative holds both the Philippine and Southeast Asian records with her 11.28 seconds record. In 1980, 65 countries, including United States, Japan, West Germany and Canada, boycotted the Summer Olympics which was held in the Soviet capital of Moscow, after the USSR rejected former President Jimmy Carter’s call to abandon the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. In 1984, the Soviet Union retaliated and skipped the following Summer Olympics which were held in the United States.

HEALTHIER MEALS, BRIGHTER FUTURE. Students of Polo South Elementary School in Pagbilao enjoy a healthy meal prepared and served by their teachers and TeaM Energy volunteers as part of a feeding program in their school.

DepEd, TeaM Energy seek to curb malnutrition among elementary students PAGBILAO, Quezon—In a bid to battle malnutrition among students in public schools, TeaM Energy, together with the Department of Education spearheads an ongoing six-month feeding program in select public schools in the Municipality of Pagbilao in Quezon. A total of 256 identified elementary students in Polo South Elementary School, Polo North Elementary School, and Pagbilao West Elementary School are undergoing a six-month feeding program where the students are fed a healthy lunch every day during school-days until they reach their ideal weight. “With this program, we hope to make a dent in curbing malnutrition among students in the beneficiary schools,” said Aurea Gandia, District Supervisor of DepEDPagbilao. “We are glad that TeaM Energy has agreed to be our partner in

this worthwhile project,” she adds. The partnership, which began in October last year, is among the programs being implemented by TeaM Energy through its social responsibility arm TeaM Energy Foundation Inc. (TEFI), in their host communities. The feeding program is part of DepEd’s Adopt-a-School program, wherein private sectors participate in the realization of projects that will address a public school’s needs and provide students a quality learning experience. TeaM Energy, a partnership between two noted Japanese firms Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) and Marubeni Corporation is the operator of two coal-fired power plants in Pagbilao, Quezon and Sual, Pangasinan. TeaM Energy has been DepEd’s active partner for the Adopt-a-School program since its inception in 2011.

Lydia de Vega

CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK The 1989 Southeast Asian Games saw Eric Buhain and Akiko Thompson winning gold medals in swimming, breaking both the national and SEA Games records. Track and ﬁeld athlete Elma Muros also won the gold medal in long jump, surpassing the Asian Games standard.

Akiko Thompson

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Paeng Nepomuceno

Manny Pacquiao

After winning another World Cup in 1996, Paeng Nepomuceno made it to the Guinness Book of World Records for three achievements: for winning four World Cup titles (in 1976, 1980, 1992 and 1996); for being the youngest bowler to win a World Cup at 19; and for winning the most number of championships at over 130. This decade has been marked by the rise of one of the greatest Filipino greatest, Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao started his career in 1995. He won his first world crown in the flyweight division in 1998, and continued to capture eight world championships in eight different divisions. He lost his last welterweight title bout to Floyd Mayweather in 2015. Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco competed and won the silver medal in the men’s lightﬂyweight boxing category at the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia. His controversial gold medal match against Bulgarian boxer Daniel Petrov in which Velasco lost was dubbed “The Robbery in Atlanta,” after it was discovered that judges were pressing the buttons on their electronic scoring equipment for the wrong boxer. Onyok is the younger brother of Roel Velasco, who won an Olympic bronze medal for boxing in the 1992 Summer Olympics.

THE 2000s The Philippines won the overall championship in the 2005 Southeast Asian Games for the ﬁrst and only time, bagging 113 gold, 84 silver and 94 bronze medals. WBO light flyweight champion Donnie Nietes holds the record of the longest uninterrupted reign as world champion bridging two weight divisions. He became a world titlist after winning in the WBO minimum weight division in 2007, and has not lost in 30 consecutive bouts since he lost to Angky Angkota in a disputed split decision in 2004. Holding a record of 38-1-4, with 22KOs, Nietes has been unbeaten in 15 world title matches. Turn to G8

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There’s no business like show business Y

Congratulations for 30 years of excellence, experience and excitement Manila Standard!

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OU can tell this because people don’t read the entertainment section just to while away the time,they read it ALL the time. People, throughout history knowingly and voluntarily choose to have a daily dose of entertainment news. Why? Well it’s not really rocket science. The simple explanation is that there’s a solid group of people—talk about intense fandom—that follows celebrity glitz and glamour, movie, music and television stars, and the occasional gossip and scandals surrounding them. Who wouldn’t be interested in discussing a singer’s latest song, the MMFF hullabaloos, the latest video scandal of a famous celebrity, love teams, or the ongoing network war? We are all fascinated by celebrities, and we all have an insatiable appetite to know what’s happening to them either it’s good news or bad news. In the past, we had spent a reasonable amount of time talking about MTV, then we were glued in front of the boob tube watching television series and drama anthologies before our attention was shifted to big movie remakes. And as we embark on the digital age, where there’s a new story breaking every single minute, and as the entertainment world evolves through different platforms, we pause and look back on the events that shaped local and international show business in the past three decades.

Here are some of the noteworthy events and personalities that made the last 30 years so much more entertaining and nostalgic:

THE 1980s Music was all about videos with rise of MTV. Among those who stood out were Michael Jackson, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston, Cher, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Abba, Chicago, Culture Club and Duran Duran, etc. These artists learned how to harness these music videos to their advantage and reach the top of the charts. Although she did not win the Little Miss Philippines title in 1987, then three-year-old Aiza Seguerra was just too adorable to be ignored. The pageant became the stepping stone for her to enter the showbiz industry. After a stint in Eat Bulaga, she moved on to become a child actress with blockbuster movies under her belt and a popular recording artist with hits like “Pagdating ng Panahon.” She is currently the commissioner for the National Youth Commission. In 1987, the Star Awards for Television was

Leonardo di Caprio and Kate Winslet in ‘Titanic.’

born. The annual award-giving body aims to recognize the outstanding programming produced by Philippine television networks every year. Likened to the Emmy Awards in the United States, it was established by the Philippine Movie Press Club. The late Nida Blanca won a grand slam in best supporting actress for the movie “Magdusa Ka.” Grand slam refers to winning in all four Philippine major film awards in the same category in the same year. Only five other actresses have received the grand slam for Best Actress: Vilma Santos (in Relasyon, 1983; in Dahil Mahal Kita (The Dolzura Cortez Story) in 1994; Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?, 1999; Dekada ‘70, 2003); Nora Aunor (in Andrea, Paano Ba Maging Ina?, 1991; in the Flor Contemplacion Story, 1996); Lorna Tolentino for Narito Ang Puso Ko in 1993; Sharon Cuneta for Madrasta in 1997; and, Elizabeth Oropesa for Bulaklak ng Maynila in 2000. For Best Actor, grand slam awardees included Philip Salvador for Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim in 1986; Chriatopher de Leon for Biktima and My Other Woman in 1991; and Jiro Manio for Magnifico in 2004 (although he won Best Child Actor at the FAMAS while he was the Best Actor at the other three majors.). Other actresses who received grand slams for Best Supoorting Actress include:

The Beatles’ John Lenon was assassinated by Mark David Chapman on Dec. 8, 1981

Gina Alajar for Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso in 1997 and Glydel Mercado for Sidhi in 2000. On the other hand, the grand slam Best Supporting Actors were: Ronaldo Valdez for May Minamahal in 1994, and Piolo Pascual for Dekada ‘70 in 2003. American pop artists record “We Are the World” to help end famine in Ethiopia. About 45 famous singers gathered at the A&M studios in Los Angeles and recorded the charity single, which was written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson. John Lennon of the Beatles was shot dead by Mark David Chapman as he was leaving his apartment in New York.

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THE 1990s Beauty and the Beast became the first animated film nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. While it didn’t win the top prize, it did win for Best Original Score and Best Original Song awards. The Disney animated film changed the game for the Best Picture race and paved the way for animations to be seen as serious candidates. Meanwhile, Steven Spielberg took home his first directing Oscar for Schindler’s List, while Tom Hanks won Best Actor Oscar for two consecutive years for his role in Philadelphia in 1993 and in Forrest Gump in 1994. An instant cult classic, The Blair Witch Project became the most profitable film after it grossed more than US$125 million. The film cost US$30,000 to make.

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Jack and Rose, on the other hand, became the love team of the decade after Titanic crashed into theaters and raked in millions to become the highest-grossing film of all time, as well as 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director for James Cameron. Cassette tapes became obsolete and the compact disc became the preferred medium for recorded music. The 1990s was filled with pop, rap and alternative music from MC Hammer, Vanilla Ice, Nirvana, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and boybands such as Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees, N’Sync, Hanson, Moffats, among others. In the local scene, Pinoy bands, especially with strong college followings, rose from the underground movement to become mainstream favorites. Bands such as Eraserheads, After Image, Introvoys, Yano, Rivermaya, Rizal Underground and Parokya ni Edgar who pioneered the “tunog kalye” genre and shaped Filipino pop culture. Hiphop artists such as Andrew E and Francis Magalona led the golden age in Pinoy hiphop scene. Friends, the TV series, became a favorite among twenty-somethings, while MacGyver taught viewers amazing life hacks, and the beach became everyone’s favorite summer destination after watching Baywatch. The 1990s in the Philippines ushered in the era of telenovelas. With Mexican soap operas such as Marimar and Maria Mercedes pushing the craze, local TV networks began creating their own productions. Most popular were Mara Clara, probably the longest-running drama (it was aired from 1992 to 1997), Esperanza, Valiente, Mula sa Puso, and Villa Quintana, among others. Who could forget the infamous “Take it, The 1994 MMFF Awards were marred by controversy after presentor Gretchen Barretto (left) was interrupted from announcing the best actress take it” scandal during the 1994 Metro Manila winner by Viveca Babaji (center), who urged Ruffa Gutierrez to ‘Take it, Film Festival? The 20th take it,’ referring to the said award. MMFF had been fraught with controversy, beginning with the absence of winners for the top awards such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay and the Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Awards. Then, there was the scandal over the Best Actor and Best Actress awards, which were given to Ruffa Gutierrez and Gabby Concepcion, even though their names were not the ones on the winner’s cards. The scandal tainted the MMFF award-giving body.

THE 2000s The teleserye craze continued to dominate the new decade. In fact, Pangako Sa’yo, which starred Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa, broke viewership records and its series finale became the all-time highest rated series finale. Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay, starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, was the first Philippine TV series to become a finalist in the Best Drama Series category of the 2003 International Emmy Awards. Among other notable series were Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas, the first drama that allowed viewers to decide its ending of Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa in Pangako Sa ‘yo the story through text messaging; Basta’t Kasama Kita, which ushered in the live finale format. Then came the slew of fantasy-themed series, or fantaserye. Among those that captured Filipino audiences were Mulawin, Encantadia, Dyesebel, and Lobo. The Asianovela craze made its way to Philippine shores via Taiwanese drama Meteor Garden and Dolphin Bay. Then came the KDrama or Koreanovela craze, with the onslaught of hallyu favorites like Autumn in My Heart, Winter Sonata, Lovers in Paris, Stairway to Heaven, Jewel in the Palace. The koreanovela craze continues to this day. Michael Jackson’s death triggered a global outpouring of grief in 2009. Google blocked searched related to the King of Pop for 30 minutes, while Twitter and Wikipedia reported a crash. AOL Messenger collapsed John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo were the for 40 minutes. Program- perfect pair in Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay ming was changed, with TV stations airing specials on Jackson. British drama series East Enders added a last-minute scene where one character tells aother about Jackson’s death. MTV celebrated the singer’s works, airing hours of Jackson’s music video, and culminating the temporary programming shift with the live coverage of the memorial service. This decade saw the blossoming of the Filipino films in the international scene. Taklub, the 2015 film about survivors of Typhoon Haiyan directed by Brillante Mendoza, won a commendation from the ecumenical jury of that year’s Cannes Film Festival. Lav Diaz’s Ang Babaeng Humayo, which tells the story of a vengeful school teacher who was imprisoned for 30 years for a crime she didn’t commit, won the top prize at the 73rd Venice Film Festival. Filipino actress Jaclyn Jose also won the best acting plum at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival for her mesmerizing performance as a slum matriarch who falls prey to corrupt police in “Ma Rosa,” a film directed by Brillante Mendoza. This decade also saw Filipino talents getting recognition in the international entertainment scene, starting with Charice, who became the first Filipino artist to land in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 for album sales and the first Asian to have a song peak at no. 1 for Billboard’s Dance/Club Play Songs. Then, there is Rachelle Ann Go who won plaudits for her portrayal of kim in Miss Saigon and Fantine in Les Miserables, both at the West End and on BroadRachelle Ann Go playing Kim in Miss Saigon way.

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The rise of women power and the Internet T

HREE decades is a long time. And in the span of 30 calendar changes, many things have happened in the way we live and the things around us.

One of the most significant things to emerge these past 30 years is the birth of the Internet. The Internet is the game changer that allowed us to make the leap into the next millennium, when almost anything and everything can be accessed with a flick of a finger on a smart gadget (like hailing a taxicab from your mobile device.) Another important thing that developed during this period was the emergence of Woman (or Girl) Power. Women didn’t have to be wannabe Spice Girls to prove their power and influence in the existing worldview—whether it’s in politics, the workplace, or in the home. Yes, women were all crazy about padded shoulders and off-the-shoulder blouses, bell bottom jeans and skinny pants, big hairs and bobs. But they were also re-electing British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the so-called Iron Lady, and mounting Women’s Marches in protest against the most powerful man in the world. We have tried new hobbies, developed new interests, said goodbye to things that were previously cool to make way for much cooler stuff. But at the end of the day, the last three decades were nothing short of interesting—perks, quirks and remarkable events in between. These are some of the most notable Lifestyle milestones that happened in the past 30 years.

THE 1980s The 80s signaled the start of the computer age, following the launch of Microsoft and Apple and the birth of the World Wide Web. With the introduction of IBM PC, personal computers became an integral part of the people’s lives. In the same era, English physicist invented the Bulletin Boards, the predecessor of the Internet. Cellular mobile phones were slowly changing how people communicated with one another. Women power ruled, as Margaret Thatcher is reelected as British Prime Minister for the third time, Sally Ride became the first woman in space, Corazon Aquino became the first Filipino woman president, and Lady Diana Spencer was crowned the Princess of Wales after marrying Prince Former British PM Margaret Thatcher Charles. Fashion in the 80s was all about floppy shirts, back-combed hair and big hairdos, and padded shoulders, among others. The videocasette recorder (VCR) was your best friend because it allowed you to record your favorite TV shows and watch them to your heart’s content.

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Princess Diana

Computer technology continued to develop exponentially. Search engine Google and online auction website Ebay were founded during this era. Intel introduced Pentium microprocessor Author J.K. Rowling published her first Harry Potter book, which marked the start of the muggles’ fascination with the Boy Who Lives, He Who Must Not Be Named, wizards, magical beasts, and what have you. One of the biggest news to break on the web was the death of Princess Diana, who was killed at the age of 37 in a car accident at a Paris tunnel along with then-beau Dodi Fayed and their driver. Thousand mourned and turned up for her funeral at the Westminster Abbey. She was survived by her two sons, Princes William and Harry.

THE 2000s This era has seen the rise of social media, with platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube changing the way the world engaged and interacted with one another. The Philippines, one of the most actively involved in this new genre, is named “Social Media Capital of the World,” as studies show Filipinos using social media platforms for more than 53 hours a week. The Philippine art community, including the living National Artists, protested against the proclamation of the new awardees. The controversy erupted when then President Gloria Arroyo dropped Ramon Santos and added four other individuals namely Cecille Guidote-Alvarez, Carlo Caparas, Francisco Manosa and Pitoy Moreno to the list of shortlisted nominees. Specific protests were raised for GuidoteAlvarez who shouldn’t be nominated since she was then the executive director of NCCA, and for Caparas who was unqualified for nominations for both Visual Arts and Film categories.

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2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida

Filipino social worker and teacher Efren Penaflorida was named CNN’s “Hero of the Year” in 2009 for bringing education to poor children through his pushcart classroom and giving them alternative to gang membership. Fifty years after it last participated in 1964, the Philippines returned to the Venice Art Biennale in 2015. The Philippine Pavilion featured the restored version of the 1950 classic film “Genghis Khan,” presented alongside artworks by visual artists Mariano Montelibano III and Jose Tence Ruiz. The following year, in 2016, the Philippines participated in the 15th Venice Architecture Biennale with the exhibit “Muhon: Traces of an Adolescent City,” curated by the team of architects Leandro Locsin Jr., Surdarshan Khadka, Jr. and Juan Paolo dela Cruz. Madrid Fusion, one of the biggest culinary events in the world, came to Manila in 2015, bringing together the most influential and avant-garde chefs from Spain, the Philippines and Asia for a series of events revolving progressive gastronomy, new culinary technology and latest food trends.

The Underground River in Puerto Princesa, Palawan is declared one of the New 7 Wonders of the World

Palawan’s Puerto Princesa Underground River was named as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World; while Vigan, Ilocos Sur has been selected as one of the New 7 Wonder Cities. Filipino chef Margarita Fores was voted 2016 Asia’s Best Female Chef by over 300 industry experts in the region. The award recognizes exceptional female chefs who have earned the respect and admiration of those in the industry. Fores is the chef behind Cibo, Grace Park and Lus. For this decade, it is the reign of the Filipino beauty queens. Pia Wurtzbach took home the crown at the 2015 Miss Universe pageant, becoming the third Filipino to win the coveted title, and the first for more than four decades. Her victory made headlines when pageant host Steve Harvey misread the result card and initially announced Miss Colombia’s Ariadna Gutierrez. This year, 2017, the Philippines once again played host to the Miss Universe pageant. The country first hosted the prestigious pageant in 1994, with actress Charlene Gonzales as representative. In 2013, Megan Young became the first Filipina to ever won the coveted Miss World title, Margarita Fores besting over 120 beauty contestants from around the world in the pageant finale held in Bali, Indonesia. In the same year, Mutya Datul was crowned Miss Supranational, while Bea Rose Santiago won the Philippines’ fifth Miss International crown. Ariella Arida continued the winning streak of the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant, following the footsteps of Janine Tugonon who won first runner-up in 2012, Shamcey Supsup, 3rd runner-up in 2011, and Maria Venus Raj, 4th runner-up in 2010.

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach

Miss World 2013 Megan Young

THE CENTURY FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP PROGRAM: A UNIQUE PROPERTY INVESTMENT A NEW and enjoy exclusive achardworking commodation and investment opdining benefits at portunity has been over 500 AccorHomade available in tels and Resorts the local market, throughout the and its attraction Asia Pacific region. lies in its ability Participating counto maximize the tries include China, growth opportuniSingapore, Hong ties in the hosKong, Thailand, pitality industry, Australia, Vietnam, provide branded South Korea, Mahotel stays, and laysia, Philippines, present an exciting New Zealand, and array of internaIndonesia. tional vacation Additional privileges to its benefits include investors. discounts and The Century dining privileges Fractional Ownerat Novotel Suites Novotel Suites Manila (leftmost tower) at Acqua Private Residences ship Program is Manila, the use the first of such inof hotel amenities estate property. This gives the vestment concept such as the gym subscribers of the preferred shares in the Philippines. Offered under and pool; access to hotel services a number of usage nights in the Century Acqua Lifestyle Corporaupon request (such as room sertion, a wholly-owned subsidiary of hotel in a year with the remainder vice, pre-order breakfast service, of the fractional being leased out. Century Limitless Corporation, it housekeeping, engineering and Owners will then be able to enjoy is ideal for those who would like transportation); as well as hotel the benefit of a financial return on to enjoy short period hotel vacasigning privileges. the lease,” said Century Acqua tions in the Philippines and at the The Century Fractional Ownersame time enjoy annual investment Lifestyle Corporation. ship Program is offered at very This fractional ownership returns. attractive terms. Preferred sharemodel is different from a timeshare holders can pay off 80 percent of The program allows the purscheme, which comes without chase of preferred shares of the total purchase price over 52 ownership and is limited to the us- months after a two-month deposit, Century Acqua Lifestyle Corporation, which owns 152 hotel units at age rights of the property. interest-free, and settle the remainAnother exciting benefit is that Novotel Suites Manila. Preferred ing 20 percent upon turnover. shareholders will get a one-year shareholders are entitled to four “This program is designed for Gold Membership at Interval weeks of stay in the hotel, access those who want to personally International, an independentlyto multiple vacation destinations enjoy and at the same earn from operated exchange company based their investment. This is ideal worldwide through an internain Miami, Florida, which allows tional travel exchange program, for foreign nationals who enjoy for hotel stay exchanges at more hassle-free property management vacationing in the Philippines, as than 3,000 affiliated properties in and a share in the net room rental well as Filipinos who are based or different parts of the world. revenue at the rate of 40% for all working overseas and come home Preferred shareholders will also the 152 rooms. each year. It’s similar to having enjoy an ACCOR Plus member“Through Novotel Suites a home away from home,” the ship. Under this program and Manila, we are introducing to company said. subject to membership terms and the country the concept of fracLearn more by visiting www. conditions, a shareholder will tional ownership for a hotel real novotelsuitesmanila.com.

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Efren “Bata” Reyes became the ﬁrst Asian to be inducted into the Billiad Congress of America’s Hall of Fame. Dubbed as the “Greatest Pool Player of All Time,” Reyes has won over 70 international titles. The Magician, as he is fondly called, is the only

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person in history to win World Championships in two different disciplines in pool. His numerous titles include: four-time World Eight-Ball Champion, the 1999 World Nine-Ball Champion, a three-time US Open Champion, a two-time World Pool League Champion, and 14-time Derby City Classic Champion. Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps smash records at the Beijing Olympics, while the epic four-hour-17-minute Wimbledon final is Federer’s 15th grandslam, making him the most successful tennis player in history. In 2014, the Philippine national basketball team made their come back at the FIBA World Cup in Spain after a 36year absence. The Gilas Pilipinas team, coached by Chot Reyes, beat Senegal, marking the country’s first win in the World Cup in 40 years. Michael Martinez became the first Filipino, and the first Southeast Asian, to qualify and compete in figure skating at the Winter Olympics, finishing 19th place at his debut in Sochi, Russia in 2014. Hidilyn Diaz ended the country’s 20year Olympic medal drought after winning a silver medal in the Women’s 53-kg Weightlifting Division at the 2016 Summer Games held in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. She earned the recognition as the first female athlete to win an Olympic medal for the Philippines, the first Filipino to win in the weightlifting category, and the first non-boxer to win an Olympic medal.

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Shining the spotlight on local government

By Jimbo Gulle

HEN Manila Standard decided to return to the traditional broadsheet format on July 25, 2016 from its previous “tallboy” size, we made another change, a subtle move that created huge ripples in the national newspaper scene: we introduced our LGU Section. “LGU,” of course, stands for Local Government Units – the 18 regions, 81 provinces, 145 cities, 1,490 municipalities or towns, and over 42,000 barangays that make up the Philippines’ executive and legislative branches of government. It’s a familiar concept to any regular Juan who’s asked for help from their local ofﬁcials, who in turn would tell them “go to the LGU.” You could say the LGU section is the evolution of the Metro and Provincial pages that the Standard used to have (and our competitors continue to employ). The typical Metro page is conﬁned to city news (and often just Metro Manila news), and so with any Provincial page. But with our LGU page, we can tackle reports from both city and countryside – and in fact, any issue or concern that doesn’t make the Standard front page, thanks to the wider scope of our section. The section is at its most valuable, however, as a platform for the economic and social events in our home provinces, cities,

towns and villages. Instead of reporting on the thousands of crimes and police reports that litter the run-of- the-mill Metro and Provincial pages, the Standard chooses to focus on the developmental aspects of our local governments – the projects and programs that eventually (should) lead to the welfare of the average Filipino. We have underscored our commitment to the local government cause by coming out with several supplements focused on certain LGUs, usually for their anniversaries, foundation days or signiﬁcant ﬁestas. Thankfully, in the seven short months since we launched this section, the LGUs themselves have embraced our unique concept, and are partnering with us to showcase what they are doing (and are going to do) for their constituencies. As the Standard moves on to its next 30 years, we invite all LGUs to share their stories with us, so the ripples we’ve created with our subtle shift become a wave of progress we can all ride to prosperity.

Progress in Harmony Diverse services, one mission—to improve lives and contribute to the nation’s economic progress. Actively working to connect people and bridge places by managing efficient toll operations, energizing communities with adequate power supply, ensuring clean and safe water, providing world-class health care and managing a reliable rail system. Metro Pacific Investments Corporation drives progress that fit together in harmony.

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PMSPI awardees Christine Herrera Christine is a seasoned journalist who has been covering the House of Representatives for Manila Standard for a decade now. She has won top prize in the first ever PopDev Award for her article on the government’s reproductive health policy as well as in the CMMA for her story on the botched Mamasapano operation. She may be a fiesty reporter on the field, but to her Manila Standard family, she is everybody’s mamu.

Krisna Lapuz Zurbano Krisna started working for Manila Standard on August 1, 2007. She was initially was assigned to the Circulation Department to monitor, maintain, and update daily subscriptions. As such she was tasked with keeping a record of each subscriber’s data, preparing their billing statements and making sure their payment record is up to date. She was also asked to monitor distribution— keeping a record of transactions made with Metro Manila newspaper carriers and provincial forwarders. According to her, working for a major newspaper gives her a sense of satisfaction. “I am happy to be a part of an organization that disseminates informative articles, news and current events to readers. I’ve learned how a newspaper issue

is created and I’ve also learned how to deal with different people. Most importantly, I value the friendship with my co-workers especially, the whole circulation department, and consider them my family because of the support and advice they give – not only on work but also on life and family as well.”

Joy Marie Vallazo Pacete Joy joined started working for Manila Standard on September 7, 2007 as a reliever for Jhing Nierva. She joined the company’s Credit and Collection department, working under MST Treasury chief Annie Grefal. Later she transferred to the Billings group of MST Chief Accountant Mario Policarpio Jr. “As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Manila Standard, I really feel proud and blessed,” she says.

Jove L. Atienza An accounting major, Jove eschewed the task of crunching numbers for the creativity of designing and laying out pages for publication. He honed his layouting skills in various publications like Malaya Newspaper and The Peninsula Newspaper in Doha, Qatar. He joined Manila Standard in March 1997 as a senior layout artist, assigned to the front page. As such, he was responsible for the way the Manila Standard looked everyday. In 2004, he was promoted to Layout and Encoding supervisor by then editor-inchief Jullie Yap Daza. He continues to fulﬁll the daily task of supervisor, assigning and delegating duties to the other layout artists of the newspaper.

Erasmo “Sonny”Espiritu Photographer As the designated roving photographer, Sonny Espiritu is responsible for those interesting human interest photos that are published on the front page. He relies on his instincts and sense of aesthetic to capture slice-of-life “moments” on camera and sharing them with the reading public. He began his career with Standard at the age of 24, as a staff photographer for the company’s sister publication, Savvy, a fortnightly lifestyle magazine. When the company decided to dissolve the publication, Bobby Cabrera, chief photographer of Manila Standard, decided to take him in as part of the Photography department. Through the years, Espiritu’s foray into the world of photography has garnered him numerous awards and citations from the Catholic Mass Media Awards, the Philippine Press Institute, Press Photographers Association of the Philippines, Sports Foundation of Asia in Malaysia, Konrad Adenaur Foundation Center for Journalism, Population Development Media Awards, and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes (during which he won the Grand Prize for his photo “Isang Pitik sa Charity”.) “I am humbled and honored to be working in a broadsheet newspaper that allows me to share my point of view with the public, while providing opportunities for me to hone my craft. Without Manila Standard, I would not have received all these awards. I just love photography; I just love to shoot. I love working for the best. That’s why after 20 years, I’m still here in this prestigious publication,” Sonny says.

Joel Espiritu Zurbano “JZ,” as his editors fondly call him, started out 20 years ago as a writer for the Supplements section, in the Advertising department of Manila Standard. A few months later, management decided to pull him out of Supplements and assign him to the Editorial department as a reliever for reporters who covered the various Police beats in Metro Manila. His ﬁrst beat assignment as a reporter was with the Southern Police District, and was reassigned to cover the National Bureau of Investigation, and the Western Police District (now Manila Police District).

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PMSPI awardees From G10 Later, he moved on to cover other beats like the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Metro Manila Development Authority, and local Government Units in the Southern sector of Metro Manila. “I found my niche in Manila Standard, where I continue to write crime stories – cases handled by the NBI and WPD. I love writing news about crime, and follow-up stories that may eventually help authorities in solving the case.” Some of his most memorable moments as a reporter include sleeping overnight at the safe house of a witness in a controversial case handled by the NBI – just to get the whole picture of the case. Covering the EDSA People Power 2 that resulted in the ouster of President Joseph Estrada was also memorable. He covered various government agencies such as Commission on Elections, Department of Public Works and Highways, Bureau of Customs, Immigration, National Police Commission, and Philippines Coast Guard before going to the MMDA and airport beats. One particular moment though, stands out in his memory. “The moment I saw my ﬁrst byline, I said to myself, ‘Yes! I’m writing for a major daily and I’m a reporter of Manila Standard’.”

Reynaldo ‘Ey’ Acasio Ey started working for Manila Standard on September 1, 1992 as a labman/relieverphotographer at Malacañan Palace under probation status. After six months, he became a regular staff member of Manila Stamdard’s Photo Section, assigned to cover major beats such as Malacañan, Police, Lifestyle, Sports, Business, and News. Ey believes the primary role of the photojournalist is to be a visual storyteller. Photographs serve the purpose of enhancing the story for the reader and viewer. A photojournalist is a specialized type of journalist. A ph in a publication that allows him to showcase and adhere to these tenets.

Roberto Concepcion Puno Obet started working as a night collector at the Manila Standard on August 24, 1992. This allowed him to learn to communicate with people and develop self-conﬁdence. He says his main assets are his attention to details and his friendly, professional manner. “As time passes, I look forward to new challenges which would utilize my talent and skills. I am looking forward to the success of Manila Standard,” he says.

Rodolfo Nuñez Buban Bodjie started in Manila Standard on January 22, 2007 as Material Management Clerk at KPPI.

Javier Alonzo Ruetas Jr. June started in Manila Standard on July 16, 2002 as Junior Provincial Coordinator for the Circulation Department.

Jesus Naorin Belardo Jesse started in Manila Standard on May 7, 1997 as KPPI Machine Helper.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We would like to acknowledge the following, without whose assistance this project would not have been possible. Rollie Estabillo, Ray Eñano, Riera Mallari, Roderick Dela Cruz, Joyce Pañares, Adelle Chua, Chito Constantino, Christine Herrera, Macon Araneta, Bobby Cabrera, Sonny Espiritu, Bernadette Lunas, Nickie Wang, Jimbo Gulle, Randy Caluag, Sonny Alanguilan, Arman Armero, Yoly Crisanto, Millie Dizon, Annie Ringor, Elaine Alanguilan, Therese Iglesias, Leselle Dalisay, Chris Cahilig, Viveca Singson, Mark Christian Parlade, Jing Flores, Evelyn Morabe, Vic Ferriol, Joba Botana, Dom Bustamante, Rachell Pineda, Rica Baello, Frances Sumulong, Melody Del Rosario, Ms. Em of FFCCII, Dodie Lucas Candice Rodriguez, Shatz Suzara, Nida Estrella, Rhoda Luna, Len Evangelista, Malou Acuña, Gabriel Malvar, Alexis Dela Cruz, Bianca Diaz, Sab Antonio, Franz dela Fuente, Rondell Torres, Eric Apolonio, Mines Cocoba, Bong Devina, Ghia San Pedro, Marvin Dayao, Vanessa Flores, Jane Llanes, Gene Delarama, JB Baylon, Maddie Cabrerra, Delﬁn Zoleta, Nina Prim. Dax Avenido, Aileen Frugal, Aisha Perey, Cas Maniquiz, Joy Andrade, Ralph Garcia, Jelly Quiambao, Jag Guanzon, Maricar dela Cruz, Grace Velarde, Delia Barcelon, Fe Dela Cruz, Mike Miranda, Jet Tan, Reymer Paglinawan, Jane Cruz, Sarah Suan, Mara Cordova, Cresta Oliva, Marco Sindiong, Jaja Macatuno, Marvin Capuyan, Blanche Arreza, Kathy De Guzman Ai Belino, Zet Zapata, Estela dela Paz, Roulee Jane Calayag, Ms. Rhea of FPH, Hazel Velasco, Ina Soriano Bautista, Madelyn Montecillo, Bert Sulat, Sozing de Silva, Randy Lumacang, James Segovia, Bryan Briones, Krisna Zurbano, Elvin Clarete, Laurenz Araullo, Alﬁe Payumo, Chito Torrijos

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S WE reach this signiﬁcant milestone, the Manila Standard management and staff would like to take this opportunity to sincerely express our gratitude to our valued advertisers and ad agencies for their tremendous support these past 30 years. To the following supporters and friends we offer our heartfelt thanks.

Here is the list of Top Advertising awardees. TOP ADVERTISERS AWARDEES MITSUBISHI MOTORS PHILIPPINES CORPORATION CITY GOVERNMENT OF MAKATI TOYOTA MOTOR PHILIPPINES CORPORATION MEGAWORLD CORPORATION SM MART, INC. NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL SERVICES, INC. BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE GLOBE TELECOM, INC

TOP AGENCY AWARDEES

PHD MEDIA NETWORK STARCOM MEDIAVEST GROUP MEDIALINE ADVERTISING AGENCY DESIGNWORKS, INC.

Loyal subscribers

Ms. Sydney Young – Manila Standard’s loyal subscriber awardee

Dra. Alice Benedicto – Manila Standard’s loyal subscriber awardee

Ms. Sydney Young has been a Manila Standard subscriber for more than 15 years. She likes Manila Standard because of its short and concise reportage. According to her, the said newspaper is also written according to the news’ importance. She is also happy because all her concerns regarding her subscription are accommodated by the staff immediately. She also said that her favorite part of the newspaper is the front page. On the other hand, she truly likes Jojo Robles as a columnist. Stay impartial is her message to Manila Standard.

Dra. Alice Benedicto has been a Manila Standard’s subscriber for more than 15 years. According to her, ‘‘Manila Standard is not biased, it reports in a truthful neutral way.’’ There are more articles to read. She likes the front page of the newspaper because she can easily ﬁnd the continuation of a speciﬁc news story on the following page. Her favorite section is the Opinion page. Meanwhile, she likes Avecilla, Kapunan, Tony Lopez, Jojo Robles, Father Aquino and Lito Banayo as columnists of the newspaper. She also likes the LGU section and the World news. Keep up the good work is her message to Manila Standard.

Own your world with the ALL-NEW TOYOTA FORTUNER longer and wider stance as compared to its predecessor. The dynamic but sophisticated front design is every inch a stand-out for both urban and outdoor zones. This is seen in its slender, thicker and larger front fascia. The side view denotes an equally tough streamlined profile. The G grade comes in sporty 17 inch alloy wheels while the V grade flashes a stylish set of 18 inch alloy wheels. As you step inside the vehicle, anyone would be in awe with a bolder and more elegant interior. Its V grade comes in hues of dark brown, black and wood trim details while the G grade boasts colors of chamois, black and dark wood trim details. The All-New Fortuner now also comes with a capacitive touchscreen audio with navigation and a MultiInformation Display for both the G and the V grades.

THIS mid-size Toyota SUV is not called Fortuner for nothing. Culled from the word “fortunate”, the iconic model was created with the primary intent of providing its owners an enviable prestige, something that will evoke a strong and active persona. The first time Fortuner was introduced in 2005, Filipino customers had to make prior reservation. They have to wait for awhile before getting their hands on their new baby. It did not disappoint. The new

generation was admired for its impressive look, durability, reliability and all-terrain capability. Knowing Toyota, it doesn’t sit on its laurels. It is always on the lookout for something new. Just last month, the number one automotive company in the country, treated a select media to an exclusive preview of the muchawaited full model change of the Toyota Fortuner. Brandishing a more distinctive, sleek and powerful design, this latest

generation of the Fortune also put premium on performance. “Our concept was to build a true SUV that has style and confidence. The all-new Fortuner is the outcome of our continuous efforts to redefine toughness,” said executive chief engineer Hiroki Nakajima in describing the concept for the AllNew Fortuner. TOUGH & COOL DESIGN The new Fortuner looks smarter and bolder in every angle, thanks to a

DRIVE INSPIRING ADVENTURE It’s definitely a different kind of driving experience with this second-generation Fortuner that is powered by a GD series engine whose performance is maximized in the newly-developed six-speed transmission. The result is a balanced powerful performance and fuel efficiency. With Toyota, power doesn’t mean more noise. The new engine is considerably more discreet in practical usage conditions—vibrations and road noise are well suppressed even on rough terrain. Moreover, its handling and ride comfort has been improved on all road conditions. The Fortuner driving experience has been brought to even greater heights as seen in its new,

convenient and modern driving options. Its Drive Mode Select available in both the G and V grades allow the SUV to easily switch from more fuel efficient drives to more powerful rides. SAFETY IN THE SUV For those who opt for the premium 4x4 V model, the safety features top the list of upgrades as it is equipped with front, driver knee, side and curtain shield airbags. With the all-new Fortuner, control is the name of the game. Vehicle operation is simplified with the adoption of the *Push Start System and a *Smart Keyless Entry that allows for easier entry to the vehicle. The doors can be locked/unlocked and the engine can be started/ stopped simply by carrying the key. This control features enable the customer to “Own Your World.” Truly, this Fortuner has been created for those who are unrivalled in their field, for those who set the standard and for those who command respect. The All-new Fortuner is offered in five variants with a starting price of 1,386,000 PHP. The All-New SUV comes in seven (7) shades: Super White, Silver Metallic, Attitude Black Mica, Gray Metallic, White Pearl (additional P15,000) and its new colors Phantom Brown Metallic and Avant-Garde Bronze Metallic. Visit your nearest Toyota dealership to know more about the said model. For more information on the Allnew Fortuner, log on to www.toyota. com.ph or contact our Customer Assistance Center at 819 2912 or visit any of the 51 authorized Toyota dealerships nationwide.

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