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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016 Isah V. Red, Editor / Bernadette Lunas, Issue Editor isahred@gmail.com.ph

A TRAVEL BLOGGER’S PARTNER

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Trisha Velarmino

THERE IS SOMETHING STRANGE AT

ENCHANTED KINGDOM

By Bernadette Lunas

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Photos by Sonny Espiritu

ill you answer the call? Fortunately, you don’t need to be a physicist or carry a proton pack or ride an Ecto-1 to be a ghost buster, but you sure need to be courageous enough to face the monsters as you walk through Enchanted Kingdom’s latest horror house inspired by supernatural comedy movie Ghostbusters.

The Ghostbusters Adventure Live! walk-through attraction is a first of its kind in the Philippines as it marks the first time the Sta. Rosa amusement park partnered with global brands.

“We have had our own horror houses before, but this time around it’s different,” begins Enchanted Kingdom chief operations officer Dr. Cynthia Mamon. “Different because this is the only of its kind here in the country.”

The said attraction concept, which opened to the public on Oct. 15, allows guests to relive the thrills and chills of the popular Hollywood franchise. Ghostbusters Adventure Live! appeals to young and young-at-heart horror house goers as it combines the elements of the first movie which came out in 1984 and the reboot that premiered this year.

To make the attraction happen, EK partnered with Sudden Impact! Entertainment Company (the official licensee of live interactive Ghostbusters attraction), Columbia and Sony.

Dr. Mamon says the move to tap foreign companies aims to take Enchanted Kingdom up a notch by offering world-class facilities to its guests. “We are blazing the trail and leading the industry.”

Inside the space, suspense and excitement await guests with the halls and corners showing memorable scenes and characters of the movie.

Dominic McChesney, the director of Live Attractions Worldwide of Sudden Impact!, prefers to call the experience inside the walk-through “scary fun” instead of “horrifying.”

“With Ghostbusters attraction at EK, all the action happens around you and you are actually moving through the different scenes and iconic moments in the movie. The actors are near you and interacting personally with the audience. They have to make sure that the audience has a good time, that even though it is scary, it is not to the extreme. There is a feeling of being in an adventure,” explains McChesney.

McChesney trained the EK scare actors to perform their roles effectively (to scare guests, obviously) while ensuring the guests’ safety. He says that the audience can go through the ride without worrying about physical harm.

“It is the guests knowing that they can let go and enjoy the experience because the attraction has been built safely and the actors are trained,” he adds.

In essence, the golden rule in horror houses applies to Ghostbusters Adventure Live! as well: Don’t touch the ghosts, because the ghosts won’t touch you.

Because the attraction doesn’t intend to be an intensely scary walk-through, much like the movie, it’s considered “family friendly.” The adults can go in and enjoy the ride with kids. In fact, EK officials state that it has no age limit “as long as the child is accompanied by an adult,” and it is even open to persons with disabilities because “we put ramps instead of steps.”

According to EK Chairman and President Mario Mamon, the Ghostbusters Adventure Live! will be open for the next three years, “but if it became popular, we will renew the contract.”

NO GHOST ALLOWED. Local amusement park Enchanted Kingdom, led by its COO Dr. Cynthia

Mamon (second from left) and Chairman and President Mario Mamon (sixth from left), opens Ghostbusters Adventure Live!, a walk-through attraction inspired by the supernatural comedy movie Ghostbusters. EK presents its own version of Ecto-1, called EKto-1, and Ghostbusters monsters.

THE nomadic life of travel bloggers requires them to have multi-purpose, durable and portable devices that would help them document and share their pursuits to the public but won’t drag them as they go from one place to another.

While smartphones address portability and mobility, they are usually not powerful enough to support a travel blogger’s content creation needs. While tablets, on the other hand, are packed with great features, they occupy a lot more space in the backpack.

Travel blogger Trisha Velarmino of “P.S. I’m On My Way” knows these pains all too well. Reason why she’s thankful there’s a mobile device that solves the challenges of living a jet-setting lifestyle.

Lenovo PHAB Plus, which doubles as a smartphone and a tablet, solves Velarmino’s dilemma of having to carry different gadgets while in transit. She no longer has to bring her bulky laptop along, as the phablet fulfills her speed and productivity requirements in a snap.

Equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm processor, the Lenovo PHAB Plus allows her to create and edit blog posts easily on the go. The phablet’s big screen makes it easy for the travel blogger to review blog entries, answer e-mails, and browse the Internet to learn more about tourist attractions she’d like to visit. It’s also smaller than the average tablet, which make it easy to fit into Velarmino’s hand carry luggage.

Thanks to its 3500mAh battery, Velarmino can enjoy a standby time of up to 20 days and a talk time of up to 24 hours. This means she won’t have to worry about her gadget “dying” on her as with the case of her smartphones whenever she needs to post an important social media update or take a selfie during her travels.

Speaking of selfies, Velarmino uses the Lenovo PHAB Plus’ 13MP rear camera along with its 5MP front camera, which feature a Panorama Selfie function along with dual-LED flash, to make her travel photos look as natural as possible.

In fact, she used the phablet’s camera to capture images during her recent press trip to Indonesia.

At 0.49 lbs., the svelte phablet is a joy to carry for Velarmino, who is a fan of packing light. Featuring a brilliant 6.8” full HD screen, the Lenovo PHAB Plus also doubles as her mobile entertainment hub as she streams movies from Netflix during long train journeys and bus rides. Its 4G LTE fast connectivity allows her to stay connected to her readers when she travels from country to country, while the phablet’s dual-sim functionality make it convenient for Velarmino to communicate with people back home.

It’s best to bring durable, portable and multi-purpose equipment to reduce baggage weight when traveling

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MILLENNIALS ARE SO COOL THEY DON’T PAY WITH MONEY

6 REASONS

WHY YOU SHOULD DITCH COMMUTING AND START WALKING

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he terrible traffic and mass transit situation in Metro Manila has pushed many individuals to leave their automobiles at home and forego public transportation in favor of biking or walking.

Book tickets online using YAZZ card

ARE we getting closer to the day when wallets will be reduced to one card? Possibly.

According to several studies and surveys, the millennial generation is paving the way for digital currency to replace conventional payment option: which is paying for products and services using money.

Vision Critical, a Canadian customer research firm, reveals that 43 percent of Gen Y consumers have at least tried using digital currency to make a purchase. The always on-the-go folks also prefer alternative financial products like prepaid cards and check cashing services over ATM and credit cards.

The instantaneous capability of cash cards conforms with the fast-paced lifestyle we are all living in today. Fortunately, many financial institutions are in tune with the demands of this generation.

Metrobank Card Corporation offers YAZZ card, a versatile financial product that “meets the needs of the youth as they carry on their dynamic lives.”

YAZZ card is an all-around prepaid

Now, while venturing out to get from point A to point B can be exhausting, not to mention time-consuming, one cannot discount the many benefits of this activity.

In fact, here are six of the many reasons why you should walk to work.

Walking makes you fit

Walking is as good a workout as running. Unlike fast-paced cardio exercises like running and cycling, walking puts less impact on the joints. It helps you shed unwanted pounds, because when you walk, you use up more muscles since you carry the weight of your body, making it easier to burn calories.

Walking relaxes you

You can literally walk the stress away, if you brisk walk that is. Quick-paced walking increases endorphins in the body which help reduce stress hormones. So if you need time out from a stressful day at work, take a stroll outside to clear your mind and feel more at ease.

Walking makes you socially aware

When you walk, you get to see different people every day whom you might eventually come to know and be friends with. It also exposes you to the outside, making you updated with the newest establishments and hangout spots that just opened, things you can’t actually do when you’re sitting at the backseat of a car.

Walking boosts your energy

More people are now paying for their purchases using digital currencies

VISA card that allows cashless transactions with over 40 million accredited VISA merchants and ATMs worldwide.

This means, cardholders need not bring paper bills and loose change as they pay for their purchases.

The prepaid card can be used to foot the bill at various restaurants when dining with the squad, it also comes in handy when purchasing online or buying tickets over-the-counter for the latest movies, concerts and other shows.

Security and protection is assured as the card is EMV-enabled, the same technology used in credit cards.

To avail the card, one only needs to buy it for P300 at loading partners and convenience stores nationwide.

Activate it on the spot by providing essential details for registration. The card may be used immediately after activation.

Moreover, YAZZ card can also be used to withdraw cash at any VISA accredited ATM. Reloading is easy via Web POS loading site, accessed through mobile phone, tablet or loading kiosk.

The minimum load amount is P100 per transaction, while maximum load is P10,000 with a set of P20 loading fee automatically deducted from each transaction. To maximize the shopping experience, the YAZZ card allows an agregate load ceiling of P100,000 per month.

You might not always wake up happy and full of life, but you can easily boost your energy by walking. By the time you get to the office, you won’t find yourself tempted to take a nap and instead feel ready to take on the day. If you’re sitting for extended hours at work, it also helps to take light walks every half hour to avoid feeling sluggish and tired.

Walking is eco-friendly

You get to contribute to preserving the environment by reducing your carbon footprint. Try walking when going to nearby places to help lessen the greenhouse gases churned out by vehicles. *****

NOW, the idea of walking is one thing but doing it the right way is another. That said, it’s important to keep in mind how you can walk properly and comfortably, here’s how: * Keep a good posture. Stand straight, don’t lean forward or backward, chin up, and don’t look down while walking.

* Wear the right footwear. Wearing heels or ill-fitting shoes will only result in blisters, discomfort and more serious injuries down the line. Opt for a lightweight pair that’s made for city walking like the Skechers GOwalk line, the number one walking shoe in the US. It has slip-on, lace-up and sandal versions which all

feature GOga Mat Technology with high-rebound cushioning that ensures every stride is effortless for a comfortable walk. * Try not to focus on your smartphone while you’re at it. You can always pause or sit down when you need to check your phone, but avoid this when you’re on the move to prevent accidents.

WALK TO WORK. Getting a few minutes of exercise and contributing to the preservation of the planet are some of the reasons why you should start walking rather than wait in the car for the traffic to subside.

Cash-less transaction is becoming the hip way to pay

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YOUNG FILMMAKER TURNS MISFIT INTO SCREEN HERO

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KEEPING UP WITH CELEBRITY

IDOLS

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ho would have imagined how far a China-made digital 4MB SD card palm camera could take a young dreamer’s filmmaking dreams?

In the case of Anthony Diaz V, a Filipino American actor and filmmaker, it is quite far indeed.

Before he was 20, the brawny Diaz has completed dozens of short films. His independent filmmaking spirit has been evident early on with his multitasking, taking on screen writing, directing, producing, acting, and editing duties. By the time he reached 20, he has already graduated at the University of Las Vegas Film School (UNLV), making him the youngest graduate in the history of the program.

In 2012, he put up a film production company called Kaizen Studios in Las Vegas, USA. The following year, he established a satellite studio in Shibuya, Japan.

Now at 26, Diaz is promoting his debut full length film entitled Break, which had a private screening in Japan in April. It will soon hit the Philippine shores before it heads off to Sundance Film Festival early next year.

The film is a unique blend of American storytelling with Japanese cinema infused with hip-hop. It revolves around the alienation and angst of Japanese Ameri-

can lad who is thrown into the underworld while he deals with personal issues as an outsider trying to fit into Japanese society.

It is, in a way, a throwback to Diaz’s childhood when he was watching movies that wouldn’t strike a chord with children his age. He was like a misfit then, as his character in Break is. There is a need to find his place in an environment that isn’t very welcoming.

Then he loses the girl he loves and the downward spiral begins.

“It’s the first time to my knowledge that a film has simultaneous English and Japanese language throughout the movie with supporting subtitles. But most importantly, the overall theme is of a foreigner trying desperately to fit in. It is what most of us have experienced in some form or another,” the young filmmaker says.

On screen and in photos, Diaz strikes you as a kind of millennial James Dean, but this time a rebel with a cause, and with a more relatable Liam Neeson-ish vibe. In the movie Break, he even does breakdancing in one scene. Clearly, Diaz is the new kind of screen hero who has a good head to match the well-toned physique.

And somehow, you sense that there is a tenderness that lies beneath the swagger and the action star gait.

But Anthony assures that the similarities between him and his movie character end there.

“The movie is not autobiographical at all.

I t ’s a c t u ally inspired from a short film I made when I was 17 years old called Lunch Break, which I shot with my high school friends in Vegas. The premise of the story is similar, but I expanded the universe and characters against the backdrop of Japan,” he points out.

MISFIT NO MORE. Meet Fil-Am Anthony Diaz V, an actor and budding director who grew up watching films kids his age wouldn’t be interested in. He was raised in California and now based in Japan where he shot his debut film “Break.”

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Sunday, October 23, 2016

ACROSS 1 Coil of yarn 6 Bank protector 10 Warty critters 15 Adventurer — Quatermain 20 Ventricle neighbor 21 Downy fruit 22 Montezuma, for one 23 Nephew’s sister 24 Slightly damp 25 Flood barrier 26 Hot dip 27 Stare balefully 28 Frozen rain 29 Miss a syllable 30 Wedding attendant 32 Wildcats 34 Quick looks 36 Equator segment 37 Mouth part 40 It borders the Atl. 41 QB objectives 42 40-cup brewer 44 Frighten a fly 48 Kitchen meas.

49 Hundreds of mins.

50 Leaf source 53 Fabulous time 55 Pet shop sound 56 Walking on air 58 Tobacco wad 59 Bus alternative 61 Pull — — one 63 Kind of panel 64 Faint glows 65 Slightest trace 66 Guns, in cop shows 67 Apparel 69 Pesky bug 70 Jai — 71 Venue 74 San Francisco hill 75 Leaning on 78 Springlike 81 Friend of Henri 82 Firecracker part 83 Half of zwei 84 Resorted to 86 Water-power org.

87 Rubicon crosser 89 — and goings 93 Chilly comment 94 Beg pardon!

95 Salt or smoke 96 Good Queen — 97 Serves (2 wds.)

100 Clock watchers 102 “She Loves You” refrain 103 Insurance giant 104 Lavish country home 108 Groovy 109 Eric Clapton classic 110 Trudge through mud 111 Counted on 112 Shot meas.

113 115 116 117 118 120 121 123 124 125 127 129 131 136 138 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153

Natural fabrics Liniment Nick or scratch Jellyfish abode Kachina doll carver A raven visited him Boastful knight Centurion’s 14 Filmdom’s — Grant Glasgow turndown They may climb the wall In rational fashion Raspberries (2 wds.)

Pluck a guitar In a foul mood Part of RFD “The Zoo Story” penner Be a match for No longer feral Die down Bread choice Battery terminal Dismantle a tent Monica of tennis Brick bakers Inca Empire, once Oater extras

DOWN 1 Shepard and Walton 2 — & the Gang 3 Huron neighbor 4 An end in — 5 Well-groomed 6 Antenna 7 Geena or Bette 8 Clinched, as a deal 9 Twitter 10 Took a sip 11 Branson’s range 12 Globe substitute 13 Hubby of Lucy 14 Flip through 15 Raise hackles 16 Fragrant shrubs 17 Bard’s tragic king 18 Land measure 19 Poet’s contraction 21 Nerve network 31 Outlaws 33 Brain, maybe 35 Cousteau’s summer 37 66 and I-80 38 Anagram for solo 39 Fall birthstone 42 Radius’s companion 43 Funny Charlotte — 45 Spring bloomer 46 Seine tributary 47 Makes choices 49 Greek Juno 50 Pivot 51 Gaucho’s rope 52 Newsroom VIPs 53 Quilt stuffing

54 57 58 59 60 62 64 66 68 69 71 72 73 76 77 79 80 82 85 88 90 91 92 94 98 99 100 101

Followed closely Scale button Nordiques’ home Languishing Bank transaction Misgiving Major — Hoople Patio stones Habituates Closes in on Marsupial pocket — — changed man!

Father’s Day gift (2 wds.)

Teahouse hostess Floating downriver Forum hello Go on the — Litter of piglets Baja Ms. Woodpecker treat Is a good dog Ground corn Hunky-dory Indigo dye Fermi split it Walkie-talkie word Go slowly Retro art style

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Sax-playing Simpson Ogle Call it — — London lav Scream and shout Fuel cartel Casual farewell Mix Natural From Seoul Net worth “Kubla Khan” setting Rostand hero Wheel rods Refuse to conform Purse holder Relish Glowing (2 wds.)

Lingerie items Hick Like some exams Peddle Grades 1-12 Zinfandel or merlot Rock-concert need Unisex wear Verge

If Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are not enough to keep up with your favorite local celebrities, technology companies like Xeleb and Appefize came up with software applications designed specifically for people who treat “fanboying” and “fangirling” almost a religion.

This week, we list down some of the most downloaded celebrities apps in the market.

Anne Curtis Anne Galing debuted on Google Play and App Store in July 2015. It was inspired by popular match-3 games such as Candy Crush and Bejeweled Blitz. What separates Anne Galing from other local celebrity apps is its emphasis on a generous and exciting rewards system. Often compared to Kim Kardashian app, Anne Galing has more than 200,000 downloads and is considered as the first celebrity mobile game in the Philippines, not to mention the most popular, too.

Ana Karylle Yuzon The singer-actress uses her app to introduce herself to her fans. It’s an intimate gallery where users can view her photos and bio. Released in December 2014, the app has already been downloaded by Android and iOS users more than 10,000 times.

Erwan Heusaff The perfect app for a foodie is Erwan Heusaff ’s Market Master. This game does not only let users prepare healthy and scrumptious dishes but it also lets them do the grocery shopping. Recipes created by the budding chef are also available for download. Introduced to fans in July last year, the app has been downloaded more than 10,000 times.

Isabelle Daza “Pack your bags and join Isabelle Daza as she travels the world in her first official mobile game. Collect fashion finds from different countries and show off your outfit of the day to your friends.” This is how the app called Trip ni Belle entices mobile users. Released barely two months ago, the app has already been installed by users to their mobile devices more than 40,000 times.

Sarah Geronimo The pop singer invites mobile users to her virtual world where they can come along in her concert tour available nowhere else but in her bubble popping game. Users just need to clear different puzzles with unique obstacles and unlock her songs as they play along. Featuring Sarah G’s hit songs “Sa Iyo,” “Kilometro” and “Tayo,” the app has more than 100,000 downloads since it was released in November last year. - Denise Amador and Conchita Edwards

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016 Isah V. Red, Editor / Nickie Wang, Issue Editor isahred@gmail.com.ph

KIM

DOMINGO

IS NEW

‘PANTASYA NG BAYAN’

By Nickie Wang

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lot of people suggest Maja Salvador find a new man in her life and keep things low-key and under wraps. But, is that really the case?

“For the record, I am single. I am dating but not exclusive. My heart beats and yes, it beats on its own.”

That’s Maja for you. She has actually stated so (in vernacular) in an interview with some members of the press last week when she was introduced as the newest brand ambassador of AMA Online Education (AMAOEd), the country’s first full online education program.

Previously, the 28-yearold Kapamilya actress was linked to actor John Lloyd Cruz, with whom she was seen hanging out a few times. The two starred in a romantic movie One More Chance, as a couple.

In August, Maja surprised many when she revealed on Instagram that she went on a date with John Lloyd to watch the romantic movie How to be Yours, top billed by her ex-boyfriend Gerald Anderson and Lloydie’s perennial onscreen partner, Bea Alonzo.

Fans speculated that a romance could be brewing between her and Lloydie while others commented the two just simply attended the film’s screening just to show support for their friends.

“From the start, he (Lloydie) is one of the people in the industry that guides and inspires me. I used to call him Itay and he used to call me Baby Girl. And in one of our projects together, I play the role of his girlfriend, and there’s a kissing scene. So, everything was a bit awkward that’s why we decided to stop calling each other that way,” Maja explaining her Instagram post with caption ‘Goodbye Itay, Hello Lloydie.’

Apparently, Lloydie is being seen again going out with his former flame, Angelica Panganiban. And by the looks of it, Maja and Lloydie, just like most normal adult people who enjoy the company of the opposite sex other than their partners, are just really close friends.

Meanwhile, on her being AMAOEd’s celebrity ambassador Maja told Manila Standard she is excited to share this life-changing experience with other actors and celebrities who are tied to their mad schedules and showbiz engagements.

“I wanted to inspire other actors in the industry to find time to kick start their dream of finishing their education. AMA Online Education offers a very flexible program. You can go through to the modules whenever and wherever you are.

As long as you have an Internet connection, you can log onto the site and begin to study. Who knows, with a terrible traffic on Edsa baka tapos mo yung course stranded ka pa rin rin,” she quipped.

What does a liquor brand have to do with gorgeous women posing wearing economically challenged clothing, skimpy bikinis and lingerie that leaves nothing to your imagination? Well, apart from the pursuit of excellence in image branding, absolutely nothing.

Similarly, browsing the 2017 calendar checking your schedule doesn’t really make sense. But a lot of men have already started checking out their schedule for next year using the latest calendar featuring actress Kim Domingo in five calendar layouts with a “cheeky and geeky” theme The World Wide Web was flooded with her sexy photos when a giant liquor brand welcomed her as its new calendar girl. This puts Kim in the same league as Arci Muñoz, Ellen Adarna, Marian Rivera, Solenn Heussaff, Georgina Wilson and Anne Curtis, to name a few.

But who Kim Domingo really is and why is she getting this too much attention of late?

The sexy actress was born on Feb. 3, 1995 and was raised in Quezon City. She is of mixed French heritage (hence her striking mestiza look). She attended Our Lady of Fatima University where she took up dentistry.

Best known for her roles in Juan Happy Love Story as Agatha Samaniego and in the gag show Bubble Gang, Kim started in showbiz at a tender age of 15. She started in Wil Time Bigtime in 2011 and finally signed a talent contract with GMA 7 in 2015.

Two months ago, she signed a recording contract with GMA Records and released her debut song and music video titled “Know Me” featuring international rapper C-Tru (you see, she doesn’t just act, she sings, too).

In previous interviews, she revealed that she was in a relationship with her boyfriend of 6 years. However, in June this year, she confirmed that she has already broken up with her non showbiz boyfriend.

In succeeding interviews, she said that her main focus now is her showbiz career. Recently, however, Kim admitted that she is currently in a relationship with former PBA player and model Michael Acuña (sorry guys!).

HER MAJASTY. After her high-profile romances, Maja Salvador is now embracing the perks of singledom and is not too obsessed with finding a new man.

Don’t drool just yet, it’s only Kim Domingo in one of her photos for the popular liquor brand’s 2017 calendar