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Bernadette Lunas, Issue Editor isahred@gmail.com.ph
HOW TO BE READY FOR YOUR
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JOB-READY. Fresh graduates entering the workforce need to know the basic things to help them land a job and, once hired, ease through the adjustment period.
By Bernadette Lunas
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f you’re a fresh college graduate, you’re most likely excited to finally spend summer vacation, after many sleepless nights thinking about it. Well, you just got your diploma, and you deserve it. But if you really want to take advantage of this break, don’t just prepare itineraries, make yourself job-ready. While school taught us vital information useful in our chosen field, it’s not enough to prepare us from the culture shock that is the world of work—especially those who had little to no experience working or being an employee. In addition, considering that you are just one of the thousands who have graduated this year, your degree and diploma could only take you so far. You have to stand out to land a job. Recent data collected by online recruitment portal JobStreet. com revealed the top priority of employers in hiring a fresh grad is the latter’s attitude. Employers who participated in JobStreet Fresh Graduates Report 2017 said they are looking at the applicant’s positive attitude towards work. Field of study and asking salary are the second and third considerations, respectively. Millennials have the reputation of leaving a company after a short period of time. This attitude is driven by several factors; such as better opportunity offered in another firm or industry, desire to look for a job that gives them a sense of purpose, and inclination to get as much experience from different employers as possible, among others. Aside from knowing what the hiring manager might look for past your resume, there are a couple more ways to make yourself ready for that job—may it be your dream job or not. Build a working-man/ working-woman wardrobe. Dressing professionally is a requisite in many industries. And while this has evolved as many companies have become lenient to what their employees wear to work, it is still important to appear—not only on your interview day but to work, every day—in clothes that are
THE shoe brand that puts Ladies First since 1916 taps women from all walks of life to share empowering messages for their fellow women. Bloggers, visual artists, and performers, among other awesome ladies, start the campaign of creating handwritten letters of inspirational messages here in the Philippines. Those who want to inspire other women, too may
send their Letters for Ladies to KedsLettersforLadies@ gmail.com or personally at Keds stores nationwide, and get a chance to win goodie bags from Keds. Visit keds.com.ph to know more about this campaign and the brand.
Check out some of the inspiring messages for women:
DATE IDEA:
WORKOUT AND HANGOUT
Typical dates include watching a movie in the cinema, eating at a fancy or hip restaurant, and going to an amusement park, among a couple more others. These are called “typical” for the very reason that they are almost fail-proof and tried and tested ways to bond with your significant someone. But if you want to spice up your date or make it a bit more active, schedule an Turn to E2
pleasant, comfortable, and would make you look like you are serious in what you do. Enlist the help of someone with experience working to help you pick out the staple items you would need in your grownup wardrobe. Develop your skill set and know more about the company you have your eyes on. Read more about your field or enroll in seminars or lectures to further advance your knowledge. Better yet, schedule a coffee date with someone in the same field as yours or a mentor you trust to ask them about the industry you will soon enter and the important skills and information you would need to ease you through the adjustment period. Learn more about the company or companies you are planning to apply to, because there are only a few things that impress an HR officer than an applicant who knows about the firm he wants to be a part of. Improve your self-management skills. Numerous responsibilities in and out the classroom have taught students to balance their time and resources. It’s just like that, but this time find out the best way to manage your time at work: start a routine of getting in bed and waking up at the same time, know the best route going to your office, and keep an organized workspace.
Fresh grads need to acknowledge that their diploma and degree could only take them so far; they need to know how to stand out from the crowd to get the job they want.
LETTERS FOR LADIES
On Him: Saucony Kineta Relay in black; On Her: Saucony Kineta Relay in fuchsia/berry
On Him: Saucony Kineta Relay in brown/canvas; On Her: Saucony Kineta Relay in black/black
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DATE IDEA...
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endorphin-filled day wherein you and your loved one work together towards your fitness goals and spend the remainder of the day enjoying the company of each other. Style hack: You can do all this things sans the hassle of changing into different shoes. Slip on a pair that you can work out and hangout in so you’re ready whenever, wherever. Pump up your morning Start the day with a power boosting smoothie and protein bar and go for a quick run to get you two ready for the day. Amp up your morning with a few minutes of exercises that work out your arms, legs, and core muscles. The instant mood boost and healthy sun exposure will surely be beneficial to smitten couples.
INSPIRATIONAL GRADUATES
Cool down in the afternoon With your brain swimming in happy hormones, take a leisurely walk and enjoy the scenery and fresh air outside. Check out stores you have never seen before and grab a bite and a cool beverage at a nearby cafe. While the time away talking about important and not-so-important topics. Treat yourselves at night Cap off your active day with a delightful date you two would love. Slip into your comfortable casual clothes and head over to the mall to enjoy a hearty dinner (you deserve after working out), watch a movie, and share a sweet treat at your go-to dessert place. Saucony stores are located at Glorietta 3, TriNoma, UP Town Center, and leading sports specialty shops Runnr, Sports Central, Toby’s, Olympic Village, Olympic World, as well as Robinsons Department Store Manila, Landmark TriNoma, and SM Department stores nationwide.
On Him: Saucony Life on the Run Kineta Relay in black/lime twist; On Her: Saucony Kineta Relay Reflex in black/silver
MODEL STUDENTS. From left: Security guard Erwin Macua, habal-habal driver Joyce Dublin, and shoe repairman son Jireh Bautista prove that with determination, discipline, and perseverance, it's possible to finish school—with flying colors. (Photo of Dublin from Abs-Cbn News, of Bautista from Sun Star)
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ducation opens a door to countless opportunities. The value of this investment is the reason why many work hard to get it. But some students’ struggles don’t end in reviewing for exams or completing one project after another. Others have to toil to save enough money for tuition and miscellaneous expenses, while juggling school requirements with work and other responsibilities. It’s difficult and exhausting, to say the least. These three inspiring graduates prove that with determination and perseverance, it's possible to finish school despite of hardships and chal-
lenges. From guarding to graduating Erwin Macua works as campus security guard at St. Theresa’s College (STC) for the
past 17 years, but this year was special as he joined the students of the school he works for during their commencement exercise. Macua, or Kuya Erwin as he is called by students and faculty members, has graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Elementary Education major in General Education degree. In an interview with SunStar Cebu, Macua shared how he has always dreamt of finishing his studies and how he would sometimes imagine himself wearing a toga. He took a full course load, attending classes from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., while working night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. In fact, he was on duty on the eve of his graduation. The 38-year-old guard from Trinidad, Bohol admitted that the pressures of work and school and his responsibilities as husband to wife Irenea and father to three children took a toll on him—to the point of him considering quitting. But he endured; he even maintained being on the college’s Dean’s list for four years. According to Macua, he used his small savings to pay for his first year in college and an anonymous donor sponsored his remaining school years. Macua said he will continue working as security guard at STC while reviewing for Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). Driving for diploma Joyce Dublin was an excellent student in high school. He was the class valedictorian and a bright future seemed like waiting for him. But his mother who sells bread for a living couldn’t support his education, so he was forced to discontinue and instead work as a stockroom checker in a supermarket for five years and eventually as
habal-habal driver in Daanbantayan, Cebu where they live. According to the report by Abs-Cbn News, a passenger who admired Dublin’s performance in school offered to pay for his education. He then enrolled himself at the Cebu Technological UniversityDaanbantayan Campus, and eventually became a scholar. His dedication and discipline paid off, as he graduated magna cum laude with a degree on Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics. A review center is now offering him a full discount to prepare for LET. The stepping stone to success Jireh Bautista wasn’t born to a rich family. His father, Pantaleon, is a shoe repairman who hardly earns enough to pay for rent and utilities and send his kids to school, and his mother, Belinda, is a homemaker. What they lack in finances, Jireh makes up for with his achievements in school. The 21-year-old Computer Science student graduated from Cebu Institute of Technology University with the highest honor, summa cum laude. He was also recognized as Presidential Awardee for Academic Excellence during CIT-U’s 2017 Parangal. Bautista told SunStar Cebu his family’s financial struggles led to some of his siblings stopping their studies to make way for others. But thanks to his several scholarship grants, such as from the Department of Science and Technology and Cebu City Government, Bautista was able to finish school. Bautista did not only take home a diploma and medal during his graduation rites recently, he also took home a wellmaintained car from his sponsor Cebu City National High School Batch 1977.
WHY KIDS SHOULD ENROLL IN SPORTS CLINICS IT’S an easy choice for parents to let their children stay indoors playing with their gadgets during summer break because it’s safe. But if you want to improve their athletic skills and teach them valuable life lessons, enrolling them in a sports clinic is the better option. Engaging kids in sports, especially team sports like basketball and volleyball improves their skills, allows them to be more active and healthy, builds their social skills, and helps them develop values such as discipline, camaraderie, teamwork and sportsman-
ship, among others. Sports also encourage kids to continue learning, even when school is over, or as BEST (Basketball Efficiency Scientific Training) Center founder Nicanor Jorge puts it, “Learning is not confined within the four walls of classroom.” BEST Center offers annual summer sports clinic in key cities across the country. Sponsored by Milo and supported by Chris Sports and Rain or Shine, it provides all the necessary training to help kids have a productive summer. “Summer is the perfect time for kids to learn new skills, develop values, and meet new friends,” says Jorge. It uses scientific methods to help
participants learn the fundamentals of basketball and volleyball including handling, dribbling, passing, shooting, spiking, serving, blocking, footwork, and defensive and offensive moves. More than that, the center also teaches young athlete life skills and values. “By hosting our annual sports clinics, we are looking forward not only to discovering more promising athletes and future basketball and volleyball stars, but also helping kids in their growth and development,” shares Jorge. Since its establishment in 1978, BEST Center has produced some of the country’s finest basketball and volleyball players including Chris Tiu, Kiefer Ravena, Michelle Gumabao and Princess Gaiser.
Call (02) 411-6260 or email bestcentersports@gmail.com or follow BEST Center Sports, Inc. on Facebook to know the complete schedule of BEST Center’s classes and tournaments.
BEST Center offers annual summer sports clinics for children
Showbiz
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COLDPLAY...
HOT IN SHOWBIZ
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British rock quartet Coldplay is making a stop in Manila this Tuesday
3. Only the hits The setlist of A Head Full of Dreams Tour touches on the early days of the band with “Yellow” from the first album Parachutes. The show will feature over 20 songs, many of which will be played differently from the recorded versions of the songs, usually combined with intros and outros from other tracks. Apart from the band’s own songs, covers are expected to be performed, with “Heroes” by David Bowie being a staple on the setlist in the previous shows. The concert will include the band’s biggest hits like “A Sky Full of Stars,” “Viva La Vida,” and “The Scientist.”
Radio announcer and showbiz columnist Jobert Sucaldito
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Erik S antos fi les libel case vs. Jobert Sucaldito
HOWBIZ columnist and radio announcer Jobert Sucaldito is in hot water and the situation seems to get worse each day after singer Erik Santos and Cornerstone Entertainment Inc. Founder and President Erickson Raymundo filed a libel case and several other legal complaints against him. The plaintiffs formally filed their legal complaints against Sucaldito at the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, March 30 following the latter’s series of Facebook posts and blind items in his radio show pertaining to “a closeted gay singer” and “certain talent management group.” Sucaldito, on the other hand, said that he is prepared to submit his counter-affidavit as soon as he receives a copy of the legal complaints Santos and Raymundo filed. And he wouldn’t back down affirming that he did not name the people in his blind item, instead Santos’s fans were the ones who reacted to his blind item believing it was their idol that he was referring to.
Cornerstone talent and OPM star Erik Santos
“Are you sure it’s the same Marlon? There’s a lot of Marlons. I don’t know anything about that,” she told reporters. In response to the interview, Barraquias said, “I don’t want to say he’s the dad… just the biological dad. And that’s it. We haven’t had any communication. He hasn’t seen the girls ever.”
Heart reprises Angel’s role Oh no, it’s not Darna though. Heart Evangelista is set to play the role of Alwina, the female protagonist in upcoming GMA Network series Mulawin vs Ravena, a reboot of the toprating Mulawin that aired in 2004. As expected, people were quick to compare Heart to Angel Locsin, who original played Alwina, especially upon seeing the first’s costume which she revealed on her Instagram account. Moreover, fans of Heart and Angel appear to have revived a decade-old feud pitting the two actors in terms of their look and acting abilities.
Pia Wurtzbach and boyfriend Marlon Stockinger in one of their romantic trips
Pia Wurtzbach’s beau a father Model Kit Barraquias admitted in a recent interview with Philippine Entertainment Portal (Pep) that race car driver Marlon Stockinger is the “biological dad” of her twin daughters. The report came out a day after former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach denied any knowledge of Stockinger having any children. In an interview with entertainment reporters on Wednesday, Wurtzbach said it was the first time she heard of the rumors.
Who wears it better? Heart Evangelista (left) or Angel Locsin (right) ?
CROSSWORD PUZZLE Sunday, April 2, 2017
ACROSS 1 Yawning gulf 6 Dundee citizens 11 “The Body” Ventura 16 In a snit 21 Deliver a message 22 Journalist — Pyle 23 Murphy Brown’s kid 24 Booster rocket 25 Rigel’s constellation 26 Feed en masse 27 Curriculum — 28 Tracking device 29 Male swan 30 Ventricle neighbor 32 Bounce 34 Some, to Pierre 36 Autumn mo. 37 Woven 39 Quick glimpses 41 Low voices 43 Jeers at 45 Helps with a heist 47 — lazuli 49 Not minor 51 PC adepts 54 Where Khartoum is 55 Did batik 56 Part of SEATO 60 It multiplies by dividing 61 Uta of films 62 Warden 64 Teachers’ org. 65 Pack animal 66 Hairdo feature 67 “No man is an island” poet 68 Caution 70 Tenet 71 Sham 73 Competing for 74 Cold era (2 wds.) 75 Mrs. Dick Tracy 77 Household members 78 Dingbat 79 More fair 80 Macbeth was one 82 Rows 83 Head of the clan 84 Tall cactus 87 Cartons 88 Humerus neighbor 89 Kind of flurry 93 Danish port 94 Sarcastic remarks 95 Godfather portrayer 97 Equal, in combos 98 Range of the Rockies 99 Invited 100 Like good soil 101 Slogan 103 Mild expletive 104 Women’s hats 106 Small pansy 107 Nymph of the sea 108 Sudden silence
110 111 112 113 115 116 117 120 122 124 128 129 131 133 135 136 138 140 142 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151
Director — Bunuel Scallions’ kin Frozen plains Water-balloon sound Track winnings Telegraph inventor Rum drink (2 wds.) Berate Ocean trenches Least of the litter Grand Tour cont. Movie frame Dark Pistol-packing Weep loudly Pithy platitude Open-air lobbies Math proportion 1836 battle site Quart, plus Half a cassette (2 wds.) Revival shouts Navajo lodge Wineglass parts Given to back talk North Dakota city Soft leather
DOWN 1 Earthen jar 2 Long-legged bird 3 Perpetrator’s need 4 — Paulo, Brazil 5 Chatty pet 6 Confidences 7 Egg protectors 8 Saloon sign (2 wds.) 9 Gift for Dad 10 Desiccated 11 Spear 12 Removes a renter 13 Fight (hyph.) 14 Tijuana “Mrs.” 15 Took a gander 16 Feudal tenant 17 It may be fragile 18 Rare gas 19 Pass, as a bill 20 Pub game 31 “Tosca,” e.g. 33 Where Fuji is 35 Chopin opus 38 Grasping sort 40 Nancy’s comics pal 42 Maxim 44 Sporty truck 46 Jazz genre 48 Citrus coolers 50 Edit out 51 Sister’s clothes 52 Bring a smile to 53 Crocus “bulbs” 54 Treats an icy road 55 DeVito or Kaye 57 Close by, for a poet
58 59 61 62 63 66 67 69 72 73 74 76 78 79 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 90 91 92 94 95 96 99
Twilled fabric Spud Terre —, Ind. Splices Fast-moving snake Bingo variant Units of force Main roles Narrow squeak Tarzan’s transport Wooden horse saga Daring feat Put the kibosh on Shrewd Laces into (2 wds.) Ear parts Andes ruminant Murmur, as the wind Farewell Heredity units Ten-speeds Where Asia begins Saltpeter Ancient Rome’s port Tree locale NASA outfits (hyph.) Reserved a flight Shaman’s findings Greenish-blue
100 102 105 106 107 109 111 112 114 115 116 117 118 119 121 123 125 126 127 130 132 134 137 139 141 143
Is prone Gavel-banger’s cry Stan’s comic foil “La Traviata” penner Sip slowly FDR veep A little night music Crowning Indiana team Polo participants Wool that doesn’t scratch Daily trio Taxpayer’s dread In a foul mood Whey companion Down the hatch Meter reading Land rover? Carnivore’s delight (hyph.) Bonny miss Bloke’s streetcar Dit opposites Valuable stone — Maria (coffee liqueur) Mademoiselle’s date Piniella of the diamond
The tour is typically split into five parts; an introduction on the main A-stage; a performance on the B-stage; a second set on the A-stage; a set on the outward C-stage; and finally an encore on the A-stage. Songs played on the A-stage are accompanied by the show’s full laser light and pyrotechnic visuals, while performances on the B-stage are not accompanied by such, and songs played on the C-stage are strictly acoustic performances. 5. A big show from a big band Coldplay wasn’t called one of the biggest bands in the world for nothing. In the previous legs of A Head Full of Dreams Tour, Coldplay was able to make the show intimate amid entertaining 30,000 to 50,000 fans. It’s the band’s signature, and one has to personally experience it for him to understand how the band does it. The Manila leg is the tour’s 67th stop and will have 48 more stops thereafter. As of this writing, the band has already earned $250 million since the tour began.
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THE NEXT LOVE TEAM
TO WATCH OUT FOR
5
THINGS
TO EXPECT AT COLDPLAY
MANILA TOUR
DUE to high demand, additional 6,000 concert tickets were released by Music Management International (MMI), the promoter of British band Coldplay, who is making a stop in Manila for a one-night concert on Tuesday. The chemistry between Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto is impeccable fans see them not just a rising love team but a perfect pair as well off camera
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IKE we have always said, chemistry is not just that science subject we painfully stumbled with in high school. It’s also that inexpressible spark between two actors that can easily be noticed onscreen. And that alone, makes chemistry an interesting topic.
The love team of newcomer Joshua Garcia and former child star Julia Barretto can be likened to one of Chemistry’s major branches known as Organic. Not delving deep into the very definition of this discipline, it’s easy to say that together, the two look very natural and pleasing to the eyes. They click so much people assume that they are already making some good music in real life.
Off-cam, JoshLia still looks like a perfect pair. The rising male star helped out in the preparation for the young actress’s 20th birthday two weeks ago. It was a gesture that her family commended well on social media. On Instagram, Julia’s mother, Marjorie, shared a short clip from the celebration dinner showing Joshua sitting right next to her daughter as everyone wished her a happy birthday.
That’s the same thing we saw when the two headlined a new TVC for fast food giant Jollibee. The fun commercial sees Joshua and Julia as if they were born to do it that if their reactions were fake then that means they’re just great actors.
It was also in the same event when a video of them slow dancing while wrapped in each other’s arms was taken. The clip made rounds online and instantly became viral.
Otherwise known as JoshLia (a portmanteau of their first names), the onscreen pair first teamed up in romcom Vince & Kath & James, the highest grossing entry at last year’s Metro Manila Film festival earning over P120 million. Then the two shared the screen for the second time in an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya, which on the other hand, fared well in the ratings game. Since their paring, fans have been clamoring to see Joshua and Julia again in one project. It’s a positive response that means people see them as a pair that can be lined up alongside the biggest love teams in the land. And since their network wanted to strike the iron while it’s hot, the fans are assured they’ve got something to look forward to.
ROBIN THICKE RETURNS TO MANILA American singer and songwriter Robin Thicke was the main star at the inauguration of The Fountain, the centerpiece of the resort and casino complex Okada Manila in Entertainment City in Parañaque.
mance, pop singer Cyrus crotch-grabbed herself and dry-humped the male singer (a dance move known as twert) while the members of the audience collectively gasped in awe.
The “Blurred Line” singer joined the grand celebration on Friday with live performances by the acrobatic and circus act World of Wonders, Asia’s Got Talent finalist Gerphil Flores, and the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra. Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach hosted the inaugural show.
Meanwhile, billed as the world’s largest multicolor dancing water feature, The Fountain is situated at the heart of the 44-hectare resort, Okada Manila. The show was enhanced with a highly immersive projection mapping onto the glass surface of the 800 meter-long crystal corridor surrounding the dancing water spectacle, which will create a whimsical augmented and interactive reality. Additionally, the spectacle served as a special preview of the advanced projection mapping experience, the Crystal Corridor, capped with a stunning fireworks display.
Thicke is a multi-awarded singer who became controversial when he shared the stage with Miley Cyrus during the MTV Video Music Awards in Brooklyn in 2013. The now-infamous performance was a medley of Cyrus’s “We Can’t Stop,” and Thicke’s global smash hit “Blurred Lines.” During the perfor-
The concert is part of the Grammy winning band’s A Head Full of Dreams Tour that kicked off in La Plata, Argentina, on March 31 last year. Now, before you brave the expected terrible traffic situation on Edsa on Tuesday, here’s a glimpse of what to expect during the Coldplay concert: 1. 35,000 euphoric fans The MOA Concert Grounds has a capacity of around 30,000 to 80,000 people. After the release of 6,000 additional tickets, from the original 29,000, the concert venue will reverberate with 35,000 screaming fans. If you’ve been in a concert with that number of attendance, you know how
Several days after, the two seemed to be at a loss for words when directly asked by the media to share how they ended up slow dancing. “It happened so quickly. It was not my plan,” Joshua explained to which Julia retorted, “From the very beginning my friends and family know that Beauty and the Beats is one of my favorite songs. Out of nowhere hinila ako ni Joshua.” That may be a sudden and an unplanned event, but that short clip already gave their fans a glimpse of their being comfortable in each other’s company, which makes them more at ease when they face the camera. People see that, and they obviously like what they are seeing.
a massive audience sounds like, and you know how difficult it’s going to be to look for a parking space or even hail a cab if you’re communicating to and from the venue. 2. Remarkably simple, pero rock Fireworks and confetti cannons will be kept until the end of the show. That’s based on the previous legs of the much anticipated and much talked about concert tour. But also expect for some explosive numbers at the beginning of the show. And by explosive we mean literal explosion just like what happened in Melbourne when the concert stage was set ablaze to welcome the rock quartet. Continued on E3
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin