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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2016 Isah V. Red, Editor / Bernadette Lunas, Issue Editor isahred@gmail.com.ph
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DEVILISHLY LUXURIOUS BATHING TREATS
SCARY SPOTS
IN THE PHILIPPINES
By Bernadette Lunas
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HEN people want a bit of hair-raising experience, they usually watch horror films or go to horror houses. Those who are much more daring, on the other hand, venture in real-life terrifying haunts where stories of white-veiled lady or unexplainable wails and silhouettes are being spread by those who have seen or heard them. The world is filled with mysterious, scary places indeed. And here at home, we have our fair share of haunted spots that are said to send chills down the spine of their visitors. So are you tired of your old horror movie marathon every Halloween? Here are some of the many famous haunted places in the Philippines where you can spend the day or, if you’re really that brave, the night in.
Diplomat Hotel
Baguio City is home, not only to pine trees and secondhand merchandise, but also to many
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Balete Drive
This two-lane street in Quezon City has spun one too many horror stories in both television and big screen. But the eerie feeling one gets passing by this tree-lined lane is said to be non-scripted. Balete Drive has been avoided since 1950s when tales of a white lady haunting the area surfaced. The whiteveiled ghost appears on the street, scaring passing motorist which often results in road mishaps. It was told that the lady is a ghost of a girl who died in a car accident in the area, while some said the white figure is a girl who was raped and killed by a taxi driver and that her body was dumped beside a balete tree.
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haunted destinations. The most popular and scariest of which is the abandoned Diplomat Hotel on top of Dominican Hill. According to its history, the hotel used to be a Japanese headquarters during World War II, where secret police tortured, raped and decapitated priests, nuns and refugees. In 1973, it then became a hotel of entrepreneur and faith healer Antonio Agapito Agpaoa, who performed psychic surgery using his bare hands to “operate” on conscious patients. At the time when Diplomat was still operational, employees and guests claimed they were hearing strange sounds and seeing headless apparitions at night. These ghosts are said to be the nuns and priests beheaded during WWII.
Balay Negrense
Also known as Victor Gaston Ancestral Home, Balay Negrense is a museum in Silay City, Negros Occidental that houses artifacts showcasing the kind of lifestyle of a late-19th century sugar baron in the province. The house, now a heritage site, was built in 1897 and served as the sugar baron and his 12 children’s house from 1901 until his death in 1927. Some visitors to Balay Negrense report paranormal experience while inside the structure. Some say they see people from the past partying in the house’s ballroom. In fact, when I was there in July this year, three of my companions had to leave the tour early and wait outside for they suddenly felt ill.
Malacañang Palace
The seat of power in the Philippines is also said to be one of the country’s haunted places. While not open for ghost haunting, scary story enthusiasts will be interested to know that it is said that some of the palace’s personnel report sightings of mysterious faceless residents and a kapre. The ghost of late president Manuel L. Quezon is also believed to be roaming around the halls of the palace.
SPINE TINGLING. Daring souls who prefer ghost hunting
over watching horror films have several choices where they can go to this Halloween. Photo of Balay Negrense is courtesy of Elmer Domingo/Creative Commons; Diplomat Hotel is from www.cityofpines.com.
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PARTY WITH MONSTERS, HEROES AND PRINCESSES
MANILA will be filled with spooks and magic as the city celebrates Halloween. And since the occasion falls on a long weekend, there is more reason to wear a costume and party the day or night away with family and friends.
Kiddie festivities
HOW TO BRING
Trick-or-treat at Century Bring the tots to Century City Mall and let them take part in Century City Mall’s “Monster Bawl.” On Oct. 30, register their names at the concierge, get their passes and begin the rounds. The three-hour trick-or-treat event starts at 1 p.m. Visit centurycitymall.com.ph for more information. Eastwood Richmonde’s curse of fun The halls and corners of Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s Grand Ballroom will be filled with eerie shapes and shadows on the 30th in celebration of “The Curse of Darkness Halloween Kiddie Party.” Various activities and attractions are available from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are priced at P700nett. Call (02) 570-7777 for inquiries. Spooky family affair at Diamond A spook-tacular range of fantastic activities await families at Diamond Hotel’s Grand Ballroom on Oct. 30. The “Spooky Family Halloween” event happens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The P980 nettentrance ticket comes with a snack box. Call (02) 528-3000 ext. 8461 for ticket inquiries.
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INTO YOUR HOME
O, we’re not talking about making your house haunted for real. But if you’re planning to host a Halloween party or want to give trick-or-treating kids a frighteningly fun experience, here are some tips on decorating your home for the scary holiday. Carve some pumpkins
Turn this orange vegetable into a spooky decor by giving it a scary face. Make your pumpkin look scarier by using moulding and drying wax onto it to create a lumpy texture or different surfaces for the light to fall through. Make sure no pumpkin is wasted by using the edible parts in preparing some of the Halloween party fares. Pumpkin spiced latte, anyone?
Hang orange globe string lights
Put orange globe string lights behind white blinds to give your home a spooky, orange glow. This is also useful for creating a backdrop for your silhouettes.
Place spooky silhouettes
Speaking of silhouettes, make or purchase some black figures to place in front of your lit
windows. Choose from the usual: skeletons, witches, ghosts and ghouls. Or go to the nontraditional route and put a crazy scientist.
Fill up bottles with ‘poison’
Fill up large jars with green liquid and line the entrance of your home with these bottles of poisonous doom (make sure they’re not really poisonous, though). Better yet, place a cauldron in your kitchen and fill it with water and red food coloring to make it look like a witch’s cauldron of blood.
Decorate the garden with scary figures
Create some scarecrow-like figures for the garden and wrap them in white sheets. Stuff their heads so that they look like people. Or invest in plastic headstones to decorate the space outdoor.
Drape spider web and poison ivy
Use cotton wool or a specially made spider web gun to create spooky spider webs in your doorways. You can even spruce up your webs with some realistic-looking plastic creepy crawlies. If you want to try something new and more nature-inspired, put artificial ivy around the dinner table, doorways and mantle piece.
For adults only
Hang a creepy mirror
Where were you last Halloween? TIME in Manila dance and night club knows what you did last Halloween and invites you to do them all again in their annual costume party on Oct. 31. The “I Know What You Did Last Halloween” party features Groove Nation DJs Toti Dalmacion and Cyril Yarisantos. Doors open at 11 p.m. Those in costume can enter for free; P500 door charge comes with one drink. For inquiries, contact 0977-8231197. Dance ball with Kevin Saunderson Platinum-selling recording artist and house and techno innovator Kevin Saunderson is flying from Detroit to play at underground club XX XX for “Straight Outta Hell” party. Doors open at 9 p.m. Visit XX XX on Facebook for more information. Travel through space at The Palace Get your space suits ready and head over to The Palace Pool Club in Taguig City for “Space Odyssey: The Palace Halloween Ball” on Oct. 31. DJs Ace Ramos and Mars Miranda are in charge of the beat. Viber 0917-6899999 for inquiries.
Buy an old mirror from a garage sale or take a look in your own basement for an old creepy looking mirror that nobody uses. Find an old photograph or a printout of a scary face that is about the same size as the mirror. Get steel wool, transparent tape, acetone and paper towels. You will also need gloves, a screwdriver and a cloth for this DIY project. With the steel wool, make the mirror look aged by scratching it. Take care not to strip off all the material. Fix the photo behind the glass, and you will have an eerie wall piece to scare your guests. These tips are courtesy of real estate portal MyProperty.ph.
HORROR HOUSE. Turn your home into a haunted attraction with the help of these easy-to-do tips that will scare and delight guests and trick-or-treating kids.
SCREAM AND SHOUT AT ENCHANTED KINGDOM A SPOOKY time awaits all park guests at the Philippines’s premiere theme park throughout this long Halloween weekend. The EKscream Ghostbusters Halloween event is the perfect opportunity to bond with family and friends and try out the scary world-class attractions at Enchanted Kingdom. Give in to your ghostbusting moves and test your nerves at Ghostbusters Adventure Live! A walkthrough attraction based on the blockbuster Hollywood series, designed to offer wholesome thrills and chills, then battle it out with the living dead at the Zombies 7D interactive ride or watch the suspense 4D
film Frankenstein at the Rialto. Free entrance for kids (up to 12 years old) and 20 percent discount for adults visiting in their Ghostbusters costume. Registration starts at 10 a.m. at the courtyard. Other EKciting activities are lined up for the Halloween where guests can win magical and spook-tacular prizes. The activities include a Stay Fit, Stay Puft Dance Fest on Oct. 30 and a Ghostbusters Halloween Party on Oct. 31 at the Boardwalk Party Place. For park schedule and more information about EK’s Halloween treats, visit www.enchantedkingdom.ph.
Sta. Rosa theme park Enchanted Kingdom offers a lineup of activities for the whole gang this Halloween weekend.
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EVERYBODY 6. Ben Alves (27) As one of the busiest actors in the Kapuso Network, he has all the chances to tease the viewers with his tight abs especially with his character in the sexy comedy A1 Ko Sa ‘Yo. Probably, having great abs runs in the family. Benjamin’s uncle, Piolo Pascual, was once called the sexiest man in the country. It’s not surprising at all if this young actor will become one, too.
MALES STARS WITH SEXY ABS
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4. JC Santos (27) We have mentioned a few weeks back that ABS-CBN’s move to cast a relatively unknown yet talented actor seems to be a wise decision. Just on the first week of Till I Met You, JC has already proven himself to be a star to watch out for. And he may be playing a gay role in the primetime series but that didn’t make JC any less of a hottie. Just so you know, the rising stars used to be a singer-dancer in Hong Kong. He had a short stint as a singer in Universal Studios in Singapore and studied musical theater in New York.
5. Enzo Pineda (26) In last year’s Cosmo Carnival, the actor just threw a nonchalant smile when he failed to complete his gimmick while on the runway. But everyone at the audience area was quick to forgive the actor. Actually, his half naked glory was more than enough to make all the girls and gays swoon over him. In fact, he never disappoints when he makes a public appearance sans his shirt. The only question we got is: When will he finally get a lead role?
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ACROSS 1 Ostrich relatives 5 Cote sound 11 Sweet roll 17 Test tube locales 21 Half of DJ 22 Write hurriedly 23 Oval-nest builder 24 Like crazy (2 wds.) 25 Bear in the sky 26 Shack (hyph.) 27 Cpl. or sgt. 28 Hombre’s abode 29 Hush puppy ingredients 31 Ambergris source 33 Frittering 35 Hamlets 36 Terrific! 37 Snowbird 38 Found a perch 41 Three-toed sloths 42 Sweet-talked 43 Thick head of hair 44 Port near Kyoto 48 Tearjerkers? 50 Round gem 51 Part of an ear 52 Tankards 53 Attention-getters 54 Fix Venus de Milo? 55 Oil sources 57 Set of tools 58 Many parents 59 Opposite of comers 60 Plunders 61 Seedy bar 62 Culbertson of bridge 63 Andy and Flo of the comics 64 Fate 65 Fluffy quilt 66 Reverberates again 68 Hard seat 69 Play a role 70 On the other side 71 Cargo area 72 Horror-flick street 73 Bad-mouth 74 — and cranny 75 Convent VIP 78 Yes, in Yokohama 79 Coop up 80 New Mexico cavern 84 Card before trey 85 Like a centipede? 87 Mesa’s cousin 88 Ait, on the Seine 89 Prioritize 90 Hotel employee 91 River-mouth deposit 92 Lose one’s coat 93 That’s — — quit! 94 Rock clingers 95 Big and strong 96 Fricke of country 97 Broccoli bud
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A mind of — own Tusked animals Blockbusters Doctrine Ques. response Wry humor X, for Caesar Wisconsin hrs. Sampras rival Moccasin, maybe Has a say Amass Gloomier Significant event Mine, to Maurice (2 wds.) 121 Bright star 123 Moonshot mission 125 Fridge stick 126 — — the ground floor 127 Rap session? 128 Beauty parlor item 129 Deportment 130 Goddess sacred to joggers? 131 Formed a gully 132 Works clay 133 Husks DOWN 1 Cabinet dept. 2 “Blue II” painter 3 Gorby’s realm 4 Meager 5 Narnia’s creator (2 wds.) 6 They’re full of salt 7 Unwritten tests 8 Holm and Fleming 9 RCMP patrol zone 10 Firefly larva 11 Mystery author — Westlake 12 On — — (hot) 13 Largest digit 14 Gold Medal org. 15 Hit the brakes (2 wds.) 16 Macho type (hyph.) 17 Sort of sugar 18 Jai — 19 Petty officer, briefly 20 Just for guys 30 Ghostly noises 32 Achilles’ downfall 34 Kilt wearers 36 Rises rapidly 37 Seek a slot (hyph.) 38 Dump truck filler 39 Get some air 40 Wild T-shirt (hyph.) 42 Becomes frayed 43 Tile murals 45 Self-defense art 46 Kitchen utensils 47 Late bloomers 49 Mantra chants
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Chirps Window covering Almost grads Threw a steer Helium or hydrogen Ben & Jerry rival Liverpool lockups Cat call? Scottish daggers Picked out FDR or JFK Pierre’s school Make sure Dilemmas Ventricle neighbor Aerie hatchlings “The,” to Wolfgang Dapper Free-floating Ringo, once Trouble afoot? Portion Vim and vigor Sifts through Part human, part machine 82 Joins forces 83 Abhor 85 Moon buggy
9. Juancho Triviño (23) He became a guest on-field reporter in the Kapuso morning show Unang Hirit back in the summer. The audience of the morning show was surprised to see a good-looking guy half naked early in the morning in some of the most unusual places in the metro and nearby provinces for the show’s summer features, specifically resorts. Though his stint in the morning show was just short-lived, his perfect set of abs will be imprinted longer in the viewers’ mind. Juancho is now a regular mainstay of Bubble Gang, where he occasionally flashes his best asset. 10. Gerald Anderson (27) He’s been out of the limelight of late but good news ladies, the former golden boy of TV and movies will soon hit the small screen opposite his first loveteam, Kim Chiu. Just cross your finger that the new series would have a bit of mature content so you will have a glimpse of his gorgeous asset once again.
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Showy yellow moths Holly feature Speck Guitarist — Eddy Cav’s foe Greek underworld river Dorm item Davy or Casey — Lie back Hillside, to Angus Shooting stars Moose feature Toughened Rang — — in point Piece of cake Imposing residence Crush underfoot Abel’s brother All, in combos Gawk Rock group Additional Mishmash Must-have Ages upon ages “— Te Ching” Groaner, maybe
LIZA
The annual Star Magic Ball happened last Saturday night and a week after the glitzy event, people can’t still get enough of Liza Soberano who made everyone in the event look like a diminutive star. But did you know that there was actually a five -man team behind her phenomenal look? Liza was st yled by Perr y Tabora. Her gown was designed by Dubai-based Filipino designer Michael Cinco. Make-up artist Mickey See and hairstylist Brent Sales team up to achieve her natural look. Even her nails were done by a different person. Nail artist Mimi Qiu Reyes made sure that her nails would complement her entire look. As a result, Liza was named Best Dressed Female Celebrity of the Night and the next thing that happened, she was all over the Web with fans even creating memes to celebrate her effortless and natural beauty.
7. Enchong Dee (27) He is no longer a stranger to wearing speedos and strutting the runway half naked. As a member of De La Salle’s swimming team before he dived into the pool of showbiz, Enchong has been wearing skimpy swimwear since time immemorial. Yes, swimming didn’t just trained and broaden his shoulders, it made him very comfortable wearing trunks in public, too. Though he’s shifting now to a more conservative image, since he’s being groomed as a dramatic actor by his mother studio, his abs are still intact.
8. Matteo Guidicelli (26) The actor-host rose to fame as a young car racer. Matteo believes that no accomplishment comes in an instant and that everything he has now, including his razor cut midsection, was achieved through patience and hard work. It’s just a crying shame we don’t get to see it more often. And that makes Sarah G a one lucky girl.
IS GAGA OVER
Liza Soberano had a glam team of five men who worked closely together to achieve her sensational look at the recently concluded Star Magic Ball
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2016 Isah V. Red, Editor / Nickie Wang, Issue Editor isahred@gmail.com
5 FACTS
STANDARD’S CHOICE
YOUNG MALE STARS WITH SEXY CRAZY ABS By Nickie Wang
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aving a ripped midsection is not just about looking good when shirtless, any fitness instructor will tell you that having great abdominal muscles has numerous benefits. If your abs are strong, it follows that your lower back and obliques are strong, too, which means you are less likely to have lower back issues. But let us cut the crap and go directly to the point, apart from it’s a reflection of the kind of lifestyle and level of discipline one person has, having a razor cut core is just sexy. In this respect, we are listing down 10 of the hottest young celebrities whose set of abs is chiseled to perfection. And of course, this round-up that seeks to name the famous young men with the great abs will not just talking about their half-naked glory, we are also talking about their talent and star power, which makes these sons of Adam even much sexier. 1. James Reid (23) He wasn’t called “The Body of the Century” for no reason. And all of his shirtless photos just serve as a constant reminder how lucky Nadine Lustre is. James is your all-around star who has a long list of achievements to his name. The Till I Met You star is his generation’s box office heartthrob, he’s got a platinum record under his belt and he has starred in top rating television series. This Filipino Australian mutt is also an ambassador of big brands making him one of the most trusted names in the field of product endorsements. With a beautiful face and a ripped physique to boot, it’s no longer surprising when his name comes first into mind when talking about the sexiest young male celebrities in the land. Would you know his secret to his drool-worthy physique? In a recent interview with Manila Standard, James revealed that he goes to the gym twice a week and he doesn’t plan to grow more muscles as his fitness goal is to just maintain his current form.
treat – he can sing, act and dance. With his striking good looks (thanks to his Filipino-American-Jamaican-Italian lineage), the future is nothing but bright for this young star who still possesses a boyish look but in a very manly form. Derrick is playing superhero in his next television assignment. Abs plus superhero? That is nothing but a killer combination. 3. Jak Roberto (22) On the Kapuso lot, he’s often regarded as the male counterpart of Kim Domingo. Like the“New Pantasya ng Bayan,” Jak’s half naked presence is a sight to behold. The Sunday Pinasaya and Bubble Gang regular (two of the shows where he’s mostly shirtless all the time) is basically a walking abs. In fact, it’s hard to find any pictures of him without a ripping six pack. Actually, when asked who’s got the best abs among Kapuso stars, he’s the first one to come into mind. And people think of his amazing abs first before his acting skills, which we believe is not a bad thing at all. Continued on E3
2. Derrick Monasterio (21) If not because of Alden Richards, this actor would have been the Kapuso Network’s hottest property, literally and figuratively. Up until recently, Derrick had always been known for his boy-next-door charm. But as soon as he grew those muscles, that “just cute boy image” just had to go. The young hunky actor is a triple
KILLER ABS. In this week’s Standard’s Choice, James Reid, Derrick Monasterio and newcomer Jak Roberto emerge as the hottest males celebrities with abs that will make your eyes pop out.
ABOUT MISS INTERNATIONAL
KYLIE VERSOZA
Twenty-four-year-old Kylie Verzosa, who hails from Baguio City, won the Miss International title at the beauty pageant held at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo on Thursday. The statuesque model and Business Management graduate at Ateneo de Manila University bested 68 other candidates from around the globe making her the sixth Filipino beauty queen to clinch the coveted crown. Here are some interesting facts that make Kylie worthy of the Miss International title: She’s a thank-you girl Like Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, losing at the Binibining Pilipinas during her first try didn’t hinder her dream to become a beauty queen and represent the country internationally. She first participated in the Binibining Pilipinas contest in 2015, when she placed in the Top 15. She again joined the pageant the following year and was crowned Miss Philippines International 2016, earning her the right to represent the country at the 56th edition of Miss International beauty contest. Her mom is a former Binibini candidate Yes, it runs in the family. Her mother Gemma Raquel Fausto was contestant No. 12 in the 1985 Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant, where she finished in the Top 15. Now you know where she got her good looks.
She’s a teacher An embodiment of true beauty with a purpose, Kylie works as a pre-school teacher. At the same time, she is an advocate for depression and suicide awareness. She volunteered for the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, which aims to educate people about depression and suicide. Kylie is a globetrotter In her Instagram feed, the 5-foot-9 beauty is keen on sharing her travel adventures with her followers. She has visited Europe and Asia being an international model. Now that she’s the Miss International, Kylie will finally be able to travel to more territories and promote her advocacies on “culture, education and international understanding.” She enjoys painting Kylie shows her love for art by painting. She’s a budding photographer, too, being an ambassador of a popular camera brand. So, expect more photos and artwork from our gorgeous queen.