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29 Gabbi Why Encantadia’s Gabbi Garcia is the next big thing.
51 Hometown Glory Proudly Pinoy traditions, rituals, writings, keepsakes, games, destinations, and more.
M�, ��L� B��T�� 60 Home & Away Sometimes you need to leave home to find yourself. 64 When Sparks Fly Girls meet boy.
36 Spring Break Fresher ways to wear florals.
66 Pinoy Pop Quiz! How well do you know your teleseryes, OPM, and local OTPs?
44 Scarlett Letter Cherry red lips (and eyelids and cheeks).
68 When Words Take Flight Spoken Word 101.
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C��A� S��E� 73 Beauty Game: Strong #CandySocialSquad’s Aaliyah Benisano. 74 Mane Matters Hair care from A to Z.
84 Oops! Filipino-isms gone 80 Make It Till You Make It wrong. Tips from Pop Junk Love. 81 Home Base Local ingredients make all the difference. 82 Love Local Pinoy snacks with a surprising twist.
77 DIY Phone Case All you need is nail polish.
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88 Postcard Get a dose of inspiration.
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86 Starscope What’s your destiny this month?
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#B��L��F��M�� “Taking down notes from the Wanderlust issue to add to my bucket list. Thank you Candy —love your magazine so much!” –@ysblkslg “I’m so in love with the May issue, not just because @itsmebailey is on the cover, but also because it’s the Wanderlust issue.” –@jasminenuenay “Tough week, but I need my monthly dose of Candy so I bought #BaileyforMay.” –@irererereren “I really found the ‘DIY Travel Journal’ in the Cheat Sheet very
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helpful.” –Alyssa Ysabel Kasilag “I started the month of May early by grabbing a copy of the Wanderlust issue of Candy . I just had to buy it because Bailey is on the cover!” –@thisisgaam
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G E T S P OT T E D @m�i�c�s�y�n�r� a�d @m�r�m�j�a d� � #B�i�e�f�r�a� �o�e o�f w�t� �u� �a� �o�e� �o�, B�i�e� �a�!
#C��D��R�� We’re loving these travel-themed flatlays of the Wanderlust issue from @blue.alice88, @lemrockdo, @menpinmargaux, @patriciaabran, @patriciasiya, and @razcaballero! Prove you’re a true-blue Candy Girl! Send us a clear picture of yourself with this issue and tell us what you loved about it. E-mail us at caughtoncandy@candymag. com with your name and age.
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Channel your inner indie dream girl • Take a walk on the dark side • Soak up in style • The coolest facial masks you’ve never heard of • Delicate accessories by Heart and Bolt • Wearable artwork by Neon Island • Honey, we shrunk the purses
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Top P4195, Topshop
A devil-maycare attitude to fashion is key to achieving Lily Rose’s air of coolness.
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Shoes P3695, Topshop
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Mirror P225, Forever 21
Revlon laquer balm in enticing P575, Watsons
D��A� G��L Fun, alluring, and cool without trying—the key words that best describe the indie girl style.
Dress P2990, H&M
Shorts P1995, Topshop
Clutch P645, Forever 21 Hat P599, H&M
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Glasses P1200, Sunnies Specs
iPhone case P795, Mango Drink coasters by rocket design P495, quirksph.com
M�d�l S�k� �a�e�h�u�e a�w�y� i�c�r�o�a�e� � �i� �f q�i�k t� �e� �o�k.
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Headband P695, Mango
Clutch P2495, Miss Selfridge
Jacket P4695, Topshop
Chokers are a staple in every goth chick’s wardrobe.
Choker P330, Forever 21
Skirt P3995, Miss Selfridge
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Shoes P4695, Topshop
Cast a spell in moody romantic-chic hues. ) R E N N E J L L A D N E K @ , A X E L A G N U H C @ (
Revlon ultra hd lip lacquer in smoky quartz P575, PCX Bodysuit P1895, Topshop
Marc Jacobs daisy eau de parfum P5125, SM Store
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Earrings P995, Mango
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Complete your look with a brooding, glossy lip lacquer.
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M�r�a�e� �h�n� �s d�f�n�t�l� �i�i�g u� m�j�r b�t�r�o� �o�l�.
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Makeup pouch P230, Forever 21
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Treat yourself and make bath time a luxurious affair. BY NING NUÑEZ
Bath sponge P105, Forever 21
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Rubber duck P185, Forever 21
Big bang bubble bath bar P375, Lush
Diptyque mimosa scented candle price available on request, Rustan’s
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British rose exfoliating gel body scrub P1095, The Body Shop
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Original skin retexturizing mask with rose clay P1500, Origins
Bath towel P899, H&M
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P��f��t��o� T��T��R��H, D��Y��l�� Holika Holika before mask sheet: date P95, SM Store
Dewytreeshine keeper pig mask P139, beautymnl.com
Dewytree whitening keeper cat mask P139, beautymnl.com
The blac ks esse ntial mask: bl ack cacao P145, Banila Co.
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S��R� T� W��C� + ��E��I�� T��I�� “A�t�n� �s�’t e�s�. Y�u h�v� �o p�i�a�y, �n� �e�p�e c�n�t�n�l� �u�g� y�u. �u� �f y�u r�a�l�, �e�l�y l�v� w�a� �o� �o, �t m�k�s i� �l� w�r�h i�.”
Why Andrea Brillantes, Sue Ramirez, and Issa Pressman are our girl crushes • Darren Espanto is still the boy next door • The French cutie who left home to join Gawad Kalinga • 5 Filipino chick flicks you have to watch • Local komiks that will give you goosebumps (the good kind)
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Did you always want to be a celebrity? Ever since I was three years old! I’m the youngest in the family so my siblings would all be out or working, and I’d always be left at home. I’d sing in front of the fan with an invisible guitar and an imaginary audience. Then at the end, I’d bow and say, “Thank you! Thank you!” Of all the things you learned as an actress, what is the most important to you? When I began my career, I became the breadwinner of the family, so I had to be more responsible. Natutunan ko rin na you can’t please everybody. I learned to be thankful for what I have. If you weren’t an actre ss, what would you do? I’d probably be at school or just in bed dreaming of the life Beyoncé lives. I’m actually a loner. Feeling ko binu-bully ako sa school. How do you deal with the negativity that comes with fame? I just don’t pay at tention to it. When people bully you and you don’t hurt them back, that makes you stronger. Bullies want you to be miserable and enjoy ruining a per fectly good day. I don’t give them what they want. For me, success is the bes t revenge. Being happy is the best revenge. ) S I U , ) A O N C L , E N A N R A E R I R A B A L R R D S A , G T D N A I ( E L N 1 R Y A 2 T T D S S I R N S A • S E ( ) V R A A E R E E G V R N O I F E D L , R N Y ) A T A O F ( S E • R P O D ) D U I N A E N E A K O R ( A S D M N M & , A A H N ( S E U S O P W S T I T F O M I T A R M U C R O I I A I O R H • A H S ) S • I A J E P ) R S U I U Y D E U R N K O , A A L ) ( ( S M I A A • R U R R S U O L A A M , L E N V N E E A U R U C U R G H A N N S D I , ( A
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You slay at Musical.ly! How’d you find out about that app? Thank you! I found out about it through Facebook and videos on YouTube. When I found out it was an app, I immediately downloaded it and now I’m obsessed! Any tips for the Musical.ly amateur? The song has to be on point. And you have to know the lyrics. Just get into the song and have fun! It will feel and look more genuine that way.
N��T �N �I�� Quirky, hilarious, and refreshing, Andrea Brilliantes is the one to watch. by Chloe Ramirez
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O� T�� ��S� A quick Google search of “Darren Espanto” displays just over 370,000 results. One link in particular is the video to his “Chandelier” cover, which went viral after being shared the world over by folks like Ashton Kutcher and Nicki Minaj. The Voice Kids alum has already rocked local and international arenas, snagged a platinum award for his first self-titled album, and performed for—well, a few people you might have heard of, like Pope Francis, and #ApecHottie, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto. Mega-talented and internationally famous, it’s easy to forget that Darren is still just a teenager—one who spends most of his money on food (we feel you, Darren) and sings along to One Direction’s “History” in the shower. He may present more of a calm and quiet facade but he admits that he gets hyper especially after performances. He also has an eye for photography (check out his well-curated Instagram travel photos) and he openly gushes over Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo, revealing that she is his ultimate celebrity c rush. He adds that the best thing about his job is being able to express himself as an individual and getting to share the “ tatak ng Pilipino” to the world. The only question left to ask this young star on the rise: how to be you, Darren? —Chiara Ocampo
FARM BOY “I’m b�s�. �’m i� �o�e.” � �l�e-e�e� �o�i� �a�r� f�o� �a�a� �a�i�g� �n�h�n�e� �a�m t�l�s u� o�e� �u�c�. �e�, �e i� �m�t�e�, �u� �o� �i�h a g�r�. H�’s i� �o�e w�t� �i� �a�l�n�! �n�t�a� �f s�p�i�g t�a a� �n a� �r�s�o �a�é �n P�r�s, �h� �r�n�h n�t�v� s�e�d� �i� �a�s d�i�k�n� �o� �a�a� �n B�l�c�n, r�i�i�g f�e�-r�n�e c�i�k�n�, �n� �e�p�n� �m�l�-s�a�e f�r�e�s d�v�l�p a s�s�a�n�b�e l�v�n�. �f�e� �c�r�n� a s�x-m�n�h i�t�r�s�i� �n 2�1�, �o�i� �a� �a�p�l� c�n�i�u�d h�s p�o�e�s�o�a� �n� �e�s�n�l j�u�n�y i� �h� �h�l�p�i�e�. �o� � �p�a�e�, �e�t�r, �n� f�r�e�, (n�t t� �e�t�o� �e�i�e�t c�t�e) �t G�w�d K�l�n�a, �e s�a�e� �h�s a�v�c� �e�a�d�n� �h� �g�-o�d #W�a�A�I�o�n�W�t�M�L�f� �r�s�s: “W�e� �o� c�o�s� �h� �a�y p�t�, �o�’l� �e�e� �i�c�v�r w�a� y�u’r� �a�e o�. L�a�n�n� �h� �a�u� �f c�m�i�m�n� w�l� �e�p y�u d�s�o�e� � �o� �f t�i�g� �b�u� y�u�s�l�.” �h�s p�o�d f�r� �o�’s p�s�i�n f�r t�e w�l�a�e o� �i� �d�p�e� �o�n�r�’s p�o�l� �s n�t�i�g s�o�t o� �d�i�a�l�. �e s�o�l� �l� �e s� �u�k� �o f�n� � �a�l�n� �h�t g�e� �e�o�d t�e b�u�d�r�e� �f s�c�a� �l�s�, �a�e, �n� �a�i�n�l�t�. —C�i�r� �c�m�o
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N�� ��U� O��I��R� We’re calling it. Sue Ramirez is not your average It Girl—and that’s a good thing. She may have all the hallmark traits of a leading lady, but she’s just as unapologetically boyish and silly as she is beautiful. In fac t, when asked about the recent TV charac ters she’s portrayed, she admitted to relating 100% with her character Ligaya from Pangako Sa ‘Yo more than Angel from Dolce Amore. “Angel is perky and not super girly, but I was more comfortable playing Ligaya because we’re pretty much the same. She’s really like me. Very boyish,” shares Sue. Her fans seem to love that about her, too. “I’m not used to getting loud screams from people during mall shows, but when I did Pangako, I almost cried on stage bec ause the support was overwhelming,” she adds. Now that her following is bigger than ever, it’s safe to say that we’ll be seeing more of Sue in the future. But don’t count on that love team just yet: “If given the chance, I’d rather do it differently. There are so many young actresses in the industry and the usual path to s tardom is to have a love team. I want to prove that I can also stand out on my own and be a more boyish, edgy leading lady. That’s kind of the trail I’d love to take.” — Mara Agner
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WILD AT HEART Issa Pressman is ready for the spotlight. By Alyssa Sobere
What’s the best thing about joining showbiz? I get to do what I love and other people somehow find inspiration in the projects I work on. I tr y to do lots of different things all the time—like singing, dancing, and acting. I want to inspire people to do whatever they dream of— to just go for it. This industry can be tough and competitive. Who motivates you to keep on going? That would be my dad. He’s always there for my sister (Yassi) and I, and if ever there’s any criticism from him, it’s something that’s very construc tive and helpful. He always believes in me, and knowing that someone does makes you feel like you can do anything. You played one of Ava’s friends in th e Jadine movie, This Time . Do you see yourself in your character Renren? Oh, yeah! Renren was so comfortable to play. She’s boyish, wears what she wants, and even the way she talks… She’s very natural to the point na medyo siga siya. She knows what she wants—which is a lot like me! You used to be a loose t-shir t and no makeup kind of gir l. How has your sense of style c hanged? I was like that when I was younger—until I fell in love with colors, layers, and accessories. It’s a natural part of growing up. I think you can really tell you’re growing up when your style s tarts developing. From a laidback girl who went to school in simple outfits to someone who has more flavor and character. Someone who sees more joy in life and reflects it in their st yle.
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L� �I�A L�C�L Love is a tricky thing, and there are age-old questions that we still can’t seem to get right. Here are five local cinema gems from across the decade that will make you feel legit kilig , and shed some light on those relationship dilemmas! by Kaye Toledo 5 2 7 0 J A E S @ S ) E Y R R E D M N A A E R N H C L O J E S S U E O M R A A J C S ( S O T A L O N H P A • C
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1. Should we risk friendship for a s hot at something more? Labs Kita…Okey Ka Lang? (1998) While teasing and playful fighting are normal for best friends Bujoy (Jolina Magdangal) and Ned (Marvin Agustin), romantic feelings are not. When the two find themselves in their own budding relationships, the inkling of jealousy that they feel seems misplaced—but it also steers them toward what (or who) they truly want. 2. We broke up… but should we try again? One More Chance (2007) Everyone thought that Popoy (John Lloyd Cruz) and Basha’s (Bea Alonzo) love story lacked only one last crucial ingredient: an engagement ring— which is why their breakup caught everyone by surprise. Both of them
attempt to st art over without dwelling on the past, but later learn that sometimes things fall apart in order to get back together. 3. Is there such a thing as a right love at the wrong time? She’s Dating the Gangster (2014) Based on the book with the s ame name, Kenji (Daniel Padilla) and Athena’s (Kathryn Bernardo) romance started as a ploy to make Kenji’s ex-girlfriend jealous. But things get complic ated when quirky Athena finds herself actually falling for her complete opposite: a “gangster”—clad in plaid, bandanas, and a mischievous smolder. 4. What if our emotional baggage is bigger than our love? The Breakup Playlist (2015) Trixie (Sarah Geronimo) is a law student
who can belt out high notes, Gino (Piolo Pascual) is a rock musician whose band needs a singer. When their paths cross, their passion for music draws them to each other—but there’s no telling if the songs they make are enough to keep them together. 5. Is every thing a coincidence, or could it be s omething more? That Thing Called Tadhana (2015) Only fate could have brought together two strangers from an airport in Italy, to a karaoke bar in Manila, to a spontaneous bus ride to Sagada. Mace (Angelica Panganiban) and Anthony (JM De Guzman) go on a journey headf irst, not knowing where it will lead to, but with only one question in mind: where do broken hearts go?
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If you fancy fine dining but prefer a casual set up, you might want to hit up Soil. “It’s a casual restaurant, but we try to ser ve the finest food we can provide,” shares chef and co-owner Lorenzo Pimentel. Think of a decadent, treat yo’self meal like the Pan Seared Scallops with Mushroom, Kale, and Tatsoi (P350) or the Tenderloin Carpaccio with a Variety of Eggs (Caviar, Tamago, and Ebico) (P450), but all served within the comfort and convenience of your chillest weekend hangout. The concept behind this new resto in Alabang is all about local love. Chef Lorenzo shares that Soil takes inspiration from indigenous ingredients (and the people who gather them: our local farmers and fishermen) and uses them to cook up unique dishes, like the Tiger Prawn Clouds with Prawn Bisque, Cereal, and Coconut Cream (P495) and the Mud Crab Aligue Risotto, Corn, Basil & Grapefruit (P550). Whatever it is you order, you’re guaranteed to get something you’ve never tried before. “It’s a very different take on food,” he adds. If you’re curious to find out exactly what that means, go ahead and ask him yourself on your next visit. Af ter all, that’s what the open kitchen and bar is for: to encourage interaction between the chefs and guests. –Mara Agner
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Awaken your imaginative side by taking a quick drive to Pinto Art Museum. Pinto—a peculiarly apt name for this wondrous museum meaning “colorful” in Spanish and “painted” in Portuguese—is also a word that we Filipinos commonly know as “door”. True to its name, it is a door to a wonderland of creativity. With its rich landscaping, rustic structures, and pristine yet unfinished walls, the museum’s design is laden with Mediterraneaninspired influences. This artis tic dwelling is one of Antipolo’s brightest treasures that showcases a vast array of modern Philippine art work. Although it is widely recognized for housing social-realist pieces, it is also known for being home to quirky, contemporary work from some of the country’s best and brightest. If you are looking for an inspiring day trip away from the hustle and bustle of the busy metro, this picturesque oasis where art and nature meet is bound to make it a memorable journey. —Alyanna Chio
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S�O� �O�A� One glance at Vela Manila’s treasure trove of handcrafted authentic leather and ethnic goods will have you captivated by its sheer artistry—but a closer look behind the brand will also give you a greater appreciation for their commitment to keeping it local. Maura Alvero and Mariel Pelobello’s brainchild began as a college project; one that started as an exploration to turn native materials into fashionably current, wearable products. The brand sources every thing locally—from indigenous materials used by traditional weavers down to the meticulous process of production. This attention to detail is reflected in the brand’s rustic and minimalist approach to design. Vela Manila’s Dalisay Collection exemplifies both the brand’s aesthetic simplicity and their dedication to their Filipino roots. Our picks from Dalisay include the timeless, classy envelope clutch (P950) made from Ikat , Hinabol, and T’nalak fabric; and the bayong bag (P1,750) in black or brown—perfect for toting all the trinkets in your daily arsenal. This brand not only revives old crafts, but also makes for gorgeous accessories that are the per fect complement to any outfit or lifestyle. —Kaye Toledo
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o� m��s��r� a�� ��n Heroes and villains of all shapes and sizes rule the local graphic novel scene. by Dyan Zarzuela
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Welcome to the underworld of Manila, where the kapre, aswang, and tons of other supernatural beings run wild and free—well as much as they can with special detective Alexandra Trese around. Beautifully imagined and rendered by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo, Trese kicks things off with the death of a white lady (how about that?) and keeps you hooked with standalone and interconnected cases that br illiantly blur the line between fiction and reality.
Another slice of life from Manix Abrera, News Hardcore! is everything that no one tells you about the news industr y, proving that reality can really be s tranger and funnier than fiction.
K��o��c��n��K��i�� None of the characters in Manix A brera’s wildly popular series have names, but you instantly feel for them because their struggles are very much your struggles, from commuting in the rain to stretching your meager allowance to dealing with the most impossible profs. Simply put, it’s hilarious because it’s true.
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A�� ��b��s��o You’ve seen comic adaptations of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, sure, but details tend to get los t in those abridged versions. Adam David and Mervin Malonzo create a layered rendition that allows these required readings to breathe and even become something you want to actually read for fun.
Z��z�� ��t��n��h Ready for something different? Meet Ada, a gay beauty guru who transforms into the fabulous Zsazsa Z aturnnah with the help of a magical stone. This acclaimed series (for more mature readers) takes everything you know about comic books and turns them inside out, resulting in an progressive, subversive work of art that is literally unlike any other.
T�� ��s�� J��r��l �f A��j��d�� ��r�� From the literary allstar team of Budjette Tan, Kajo Baldisimo, David Hontiveros, Bow Guerrero, and Mervin Malonzo comes not a graphic novel but a comprehensive and wonderfully drawn guide to our very own fantastic beast s: where to find them, what makes them tick, and how to outsmart them.
A�l b�o�s a�e a�a�l�b�e a� N�t�o�a� �o�k S�o�e.
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7,1�� ��L��R� + ��I��N�
7,107 Cul ture + Cuisine is located inside Treston InternationalCollege, University Parkway District, 32nd Street corner C-5 Road, BGC
P�r� b�n�g�o�g�n �i�h c�o�o�a�e s�u�e, �i�o� e�p�e�s i� �h� �o�m o� �o�k�t�u, �n� �h�c-N�t t�r�n �r� �u�t s�m� �f t�e t�i�t� �o c�a�s�c F�l�p�n� �i�h�s t�a� �h� t�a� �t 7�0� �u�t�r� + �u�s�n� �a� �o�k�d u�. �e� �h� #W�e�I�P� (P�7�) �o s�a�e s�i�a�h a�d g�a� �h�e�e r�l�s, �r�n�h� �u�i� �g� �k�w�r�, �i�h�a�l�, �n� �q�i�b�l�s w�t� �o�r f�i�n�s o� �r�e� �h� �K� (P�3�)—c�i�p� l�c�o� �e�l� k�r�-k�r� . �f y�u’r� �i�i�g s�l�, �h� �d�b� F�a�e� (P�3�) �e�v�d t�c�-s�y�e w�t� �a�s� �s y�u� �e�t b�t. �h�t’s m�r�, �h� �e�i�h d�s�e� �e�v�d h�r� �r� �n�y t�e t�p o� �h�s P�n�y i�e�e�g. “T�e i�e� �s t� �e a�l� �o p�o�o�e a�d u�l�f� �h� �o�a� �u�t�r� �n� �e�i�a�e o� �h� F�l�p�n�s t�r�u�h t�e b�c�g�o�n�s o� �t� �a�t�o�o�y a�d c�i�i�e,” �a�s o�n�r G�r�y� �e�. �i� �i�e a�d c�-o�n�r S�e�y� �e� �e�o�d� �h�s, “Y�u’r� �o� �u�t c�m�n� �e�e t� �i�e a�d a�p�e�i�t� �h� �o�d. �o�’r� �c�u�l�y c�m�n� h�r� �o b� �d�c�t�d, �o r�l�a�n, �n�e�r�…” � �u�l s�o�a�h a�d a f�l� �n�e�s�a�d�n� �n� �p�r�c�a�i�n o� �h� �i�i�i�o c�l�u�e a�d h�r�t�g�—H�w’s t�a� �o� � �n�-o�-a-k�n� f�o� �o�c�p�? –M�r� �g�e�
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g�r�y’s j�e�n�y Don’t be surprised if you hear a jeepney’s honk upon entering Gerry’s Jeepney. It’s just their way of alerting the staf f that new customers have arrived. Ask to be seated inside one of the five Filipino-themed jeepneys (inspired by the Filipinos’ penchant for fes tivals, bayani, folklore, superheroes, and artistas) in the garage area or in the “drivers’ quarters”—an air-conditioned seating area with regular tables and chairs. If you think that that ’s about as quirky and Pinoy as this food joint can get, allow us to count the ways: 1) The tables have dama and chess pat terns (the usual pastime of jeepney drivers) and sungka that cus tomers can play while waiting for their food. 2) The menu has seven boodle fight sets good for groups of two to eight. Try the Ayala (P780) for a heaping of rice, liempo, crispy hipon, inihaw na bangus, ensaladang talong, and soup. 3) The single-serve dishes are also classic carinderia faves, like the Kare-kare (P350) and Sizzling Pork Sisig (P190), 4) Eating without the use of a spoon and fork is highly encouraged. 5) Instead of saying “bill out,” call your attendant and say “ para!” Now that’s one perfect salo-salo from star t to finish! –Mara Agner
V�s�t G�r�y’s J�e�n�y a� �B M�g�n�a�a S�r�e�, �u�z�n C�t�
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O� �y�e�b�l�y�n�: “Y�u c�n n�v�r p�e�s� �v�r�b�d�. T�e k�y t�e�e i� �u�t t� �o�e y�u�s�l� �o�e. �y t�p: �t’s o�a� t� �e a�f�c�e�. �t’s o�a� �o c�y a�d t� �e�n o� �o�e�n�’s s�o�l�e� �o� � �h�l�—b�t y�u d�n’t h�v� �o d�e�l o� �t.“
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She has yet to celebrate her third anniversary in showbiz, but Gabbi Garcia is already a star on the rise. BY CHANDRA PEPINO
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t’s ot mornng n June, nd Gbb Grc wlks nto 10 albm n New Mnl, completely nonplussed by te umdty. Te 17-yerold s elegnt but effortless n sunglsses, denm sorts, nd lgt crdgn, n instgrmmble drem come true. as se goes bout er rounds of greetngs nd -ellos, se ntroduces erself by nme: “h, i’m Gbb,” even toug we lredy know. humlty, tey sy, gets you fr n sowbz, nd ts grl’s off to pretty good strt. Gbb looks, speks, nd cts just lke ny grl er ge would, except se s surrounded by busy vortex of publcsts, ssstnts, nd r nd mkeup rtsts. But n te eye of te urrcne, se’s serene, srng lugs wt er tem s se gmely responds to our questons. Se s been Ncole (My Destiny ), Sope (Maynila: DIY Happy Ending), Mrkt (InstaDad), Sop (Let the Love Begin), nd so muc more: se s plyed te prt of student, dugter, endorser, scub dver, voclst, role model. and yet, bove nd beyond t ll, er esy grce nd lgterted demenor sow er for wo se truly s—smply, unpologetclly Gbb.
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A� w��t��o��t��n��o�� l��e��i� y�� ��a��z� t��t� y�� ��n��d��o��e��n� a��r��s? ��s��h�� ��w��s� b��n��o�� ��e�� ��r��r?
W��t��i�� �� ��s�� �� ��u� l��t�� ��? rgt now i’m enjoyng nde stuff, lke Pnm nd Jess Connelly. i love Jess Connelly! But i lso love an, rnn—tt ymed! (Lugs) i t weeted Jess once to sy i lked e musc, nd se fvoted my tweet. Kinilig ako!
i’ve been jonng pgents nd contests snce i ws fou yes old, but i neve tougt tt te oppotunty to ente sowbz would come t te ge of 15. i ws n my juno ye of g scool, so i d to weg tngs: sould i leve scool nd ente sowbz, o ty to do bot? i decded to do bot. i gduted, so i’m ppy i mde t wok. My pents, luckly, e vey suppotve.
W� a��o��e��d��o�’r� Q��T� T�� ��m��. ��a� k��d� o� g��e� d� y�� e��o� p��y��g? i love Grand Theft Auto! Sometmes ruu bngs s PS4 on set. he s ts potble cs e wt TV n t. at f st i wsn’t elly nto gmes, but we wee so boed dung tpng one tme so e tugt me ow to use t. Tt’s ow i got ooked!
c�� ��u��e�� �� ��o�� y��r��x��r��n�� �� ��u� f��s� s��w, m� d��t��y? My ole n te sow ws ognlly just cmeo. Ten mcle ppened—destny ndeed— becuse my tme ws polonged untl te fout week. i tnk tey sw te mgc between ruu Mdd nd me, so tey decded to sgn me on s egul. i only d ctng woksops fo mont, nd ten mmedtely went to wok on te sow. it ws neve-wck ng! i wsn’t confdent n my ctng sklls bck ten, so i d to gve t my best effot to keep up wt te ote ctos. But tt ole opened doos fo me, nd pved te wy fo my love tem wt ruu.
W�� ��e��o�� ��g��s� i��p��a��o��? My fmly, of couse. Tey’e lwys tee fo me. Tey suppoted me n ll my contests, VTrs ... it ws d fo me t fst becuse i ws lwys gettng ejected. i udtoned fo bout 50 commecls—i only got 4. But my fmly neve gve up on me.
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a��r��s? Wow! Tt ws my fst eve wd. i wsn’t expectng t becuse i ws te newest mong ll te nomnees. i ws excted to get glmmed up nd expeence n ctul ed cpet event. i felt blessed—tt ws once-n-lfetme oppotunty. My pents ened tt wd just s muc s i dd, fo suppotng me ts wole tme.
L��’s��a�� � b��a� f��m��h� a��i�� ��e��i��s. Yy! (Lugs)
w� h��r� y�� ��r� o��e��h� l��d��o��l��t��f�� ��n�, ��d� t��t��o� p��y��u��a�. �� ��s�� o�� �� ��u� b��g��t��a��i��s? it ws one of te ps sons tt elly elped me wt my ctng cee. i ws wt my bnd fo bout ye, nd we dd mll sows nd ggs ll ove Mnl. it elly elped wt my confdence. i mss t!
Ognlly, i d dems of becomng plot. i stll wnt tt now, but ten lfe ppened, nd my potes cnged. i becme lcensed scub dve wen i ws 10 yes old. My dd’s scub dve so tt’s ow i got exposed. it elps tt i’m bec peson—i could lve on te bec. Now i’m n advnced Open Wte Dve. i got my lcense two yes go! Te deepest i’ve gone ws bout 60 feet. it’s elxng to me.
Y��’v� k��w� K��h��n� B��n��d� s��c� y�� ��r� f��r� y��r� o��. ��n��o� t��l��s� a��u� y��r��r��n��h��? i’ve known Kt snce we modeled fo kds’ ppel bnd togete. i ws fou, se ws sx. We ll stted tee, nd t’s umblng expeence seeng Kt tvng n e cee now. afte tose modelng dys, we lost contct, but ou moms styed n touc. i fnlly sw e gn t soot fo locl clotng bnd nd ws supsed to see e comng n. Tuned out e soot ws sceduled gt fte mne! i just sd, “O my God, Kt!” nd se went, “hu? Gbb?” nd tt ws t! We cugt up nd sw ec ote gn dung Jul
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Brretto’s debut, nd now we follow ec oter on our prvte Snpct ccounts.
T��l �s �b��t �o�� ��l��i��s��p w��h �u��. ��a�’s �t �i�� w��k��G �i�� ��m? We’ve been togeter s love tem for two nd lf yers now. he’s very nce guy. he relly tkes cre of you. You don’t ve to worry bout nytng wen e’s round. he’ll get you food, e’ll get you wt you need. and off-cmer, we’re relly close: we go to moves, we go to concerts. We sw Sm Smt nd went to Wnderlnd Musc Fest togeter. he’s te closest to me n sowbz, nd te only one i trust. he’s bg pr t of my lfe.
W��t �o�� �� ��k��t��w�� ��u�� h��r�? i wnt guy wo’s respect ful, wo loves s prents, nd wo cres bout s future. i wnt God-ferng guy. i’m not certn bout pr tculr type, but guy wo respects s fmly wns bg wt me. he s to ve mbtons nd gols. i’m very gol-orented person, nd i get turned off wen i fnd out guy doesn’t ve tem. But romnce sn’t my prort y rgt now. i ve Encantadia nd i ve my fmly. Wen love comes, t comes, but i’d ve to set my prortes strgt.
W��w��t �n�� ��r��a��u��y��r j��r��y �o �h��E��a��a��a r��o��, ��d �o��y�� e��n��a��y �a��e��t�� ��l��o�� A��n�. ��w �o �o��f��l �b��t b��n��p��t �f �t? You know, t ws relly crzy udton. i d tree or four cllbcks. it ’s frustrtng wen people ssume tt i ws “ndpcked” for te role, becuse i went troug ll te udtons nd tey were rd. My frst udton ws December lst yer. i got ntmdted wen i entered te room, becuse nsde were ll senor rtst s. “are you udtonng for Lr (one of te younger, supportng pr ts)?” tey sked. i nervously repled, “i’m gong for one of te Sang’gres (te led femle crcters),” nd tey were bt socked. i even lerned n arnis routine just for te udton—i ws tt eger to get n. Durng te second cllbck, tey mde me red for vrous roles, but
my ert ws lredy set on te role of alen.
W�� ��e��? Becuse se sngs. and i tnk t’s good wy to mx my two pssons: musc nd ctng. But t’s not just tt—alen s knderted nd romntc. We’re smlr n tt we’re bot pecemkers nd we’re bot lovng.
I��t�� ��s��y��’v��d��l��w��h c��e��u��y��g. ��y �d��c��f�� C��d��G��l��w�� ��g�� �� �� t�� ��m��b��t? You cn never plese everybody. Te key tere s just to love yourself more, nd to know yourself bet ter tn nyone else. My tp: it’s oky to be ffected. it’s
oky to cry nd to len on someone’s soulder for wle—but you don’t ve to dwell on t. Tt’s wste of tme nd energy. Wen tt bg ssue ppened to me, i cred, of course. i won’t deny tt. My frends clled me, ever yone clled me. Tt’s wen i relzed tt i d people wo cred bout me. So lwys remember te good people tt surround you. Tnk of bsers or ters s booster, cllenge to be better.
C�� ��u �i��o��t �h��e��c�� m��e�� ��e��y�� ��l�, �� �� a��r��s, “W��, �� ��e��s �r�� a��u��t��c��e �r��”? Tt would be wen i found out bout my role n Encantadia. Te frst tng tt cme nto my mnd ws, “Ts s t, ts s fnlly t.” w�w.c�n�y�a�.c�m
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�r�a� Unleash your playful side with floral prints in vibrant colors and oversized proportions. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KOJI AR BOLEDA
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Scarf P330, Forever 21 Top P1499, Sfera Skirt P915, Forever 21
Top P699, Sfera
Top P790, Forever 21 Pants P2199, Sfera
Top P915, Forever 21 Skirt P2199, Sfera
Scarf (worn as top) P699, Sfera Skirt P1398, Plains & Prints
Dress P1425, Forever 21
Top P1275, Forever 21 Skirt P1275, Forever 21
When it comes to beauty, red is the coolest color. BY NING NUÑEZ
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S E N T A L I H B B A O I C S R L A E D M O E I M D • D E A R R I A A Z H , • E P Z P E P O H O L S N A E N I P V S L E Y I S R P O S U S E E K C A C M A
C��E �E� There’s more than one way to rock red—whether it’s a bright cherry or more brooding burgundy hue. No matter which shade you choose, complement it by keeping the rest of your canvas (i.e. your face) clean.
B��C� C��R�� Give a cherry red pout the goth treatment with a few dabs of black eyeshadow on your inner lips. This trick also gives your look added depth.
Q��E� O� H��R�� Make thin lips appear fuller by applying pearly white eyeshadow to the center of your pout. Also cool: tiny, Kabuki-esque dots of red liner below your lashline.
I�’S �L��Z Look shining, shimmering, and splendid with a touch of gloss and a few dabs of loose glitter.
T�� ��R��E� Here’s a bold idea: carelessly smear a bright-colored cream eyeshadow on your lids. Don’t forget to load up on mascara.
There’s just no place like the Philippines. BY CHANDRA PEPINO
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ARTWORK BY RAINE SARMIENTO
THE PINOY BUCKET LIST Growing up Filipino is an experience unlike any other. Cross these Pinoy culture classics off your checklist.
T�r�w i� �a�k t� y�u� �h�l�h�o�. Our small bruises and skinned knees may have healed, but we will never outgrow classic Filipino games like patintero, sungka, tumbang preso, and Chinese garter. You may have met severa l of your childhood crushes this way, which made the frankly odd practice of throwing slippers at an empty can a lot more interesting. When the sun is setting and it’s time to go home, stop by the sari sari store to buy a plastic balloon. The clicking sound you make when you pop it for the first time is oh-so satisfying.
P�a� �t c�o� when you mistakenly respond to someone calling out “Pssst!” or “Uy!” in public. Or catch yourself using filler words like ano and kwan when you lose track of what you were trying to s ay.
W�k� �p e�r�y on a Saturday morning to do your chores, armed with a walis tingting or walis tambo, a coconut husk, and a lot of determination. Oh, look, your mom pointed her lips—you missed a spot! When you’re done with that, there’s laundry in the back you’ll have to do by hand, so ready those palangganas. And those arms.
A�t�n� � �o�a� �e�t�v�l. Throughout the year, cities and provinces hold various festivals (usually for religious reasons) which attrac t countless locals and foreign travelers alike. Dance in the street, get your clothes dirty, and get lost in the colors and the noise. Our festivals may not have fancy bells and whistles, but boy, are they a ton of fun.
G� �n a s�r�e� �o�d a�v�n�u�e. Isaw, balut , kwek-kwek, squid balls, the works. Wash it all down with some taho, sago’t gulaman, or soda in a plastic bag. Doesn’t matter if you’re back in your province for the holidays or just commuting to school—s treet food will always be magical.
L�a�n t� �o�k a� �e�s� �n� c�a�s�c F�l�p�n� �i�h the way your grandmother does it. Trust us, some basic culinary prowess is going to come in handy when you move out someday. Adobo? Karekare? Sinigang? The world is your oyster. (You could cook oyster too, just saying.)
H�t u� �h� �e�r�s� u�a�-u�a� �n� �a�e t�e m�s� �u� �f t�a� �0�-p�s� �i�l. If you look hard enough, you’ll find branded items among the fray... but good things come to those who go the extra mile. Remember that there’s always room to haggle! It’s tough on first-timers, but you can’t go down without a fight.
C�e�r f�r o�r F�l�p�n� r�p�e�e�t�t�v�s in sports, beauty pageants, and other international competitions, with the family perched in front of the TV, snacks ready, phones in hand (for tweeting), along with the occasional commercial break parlor game.
C�m�l�t� �i�e d�y� �f S�m�a�g G�b� during the Christmas season. Find yourself playing a silly game of are-there-any-cute-guyshere to stay awake, then welcome the sunrise with puto bumbong. It’s said that after nine days, you get a wish. (You could wish for more time to sleep!)
by pressing their hands to your forehead, and wonder if the 30 titos and titas you’ve just met are all really related to you by blood. But hey, we’re Filipino—we’re basically one big family anyway. There will always be room for Tita Baby, Auntie Girlie, Tito Jun (he’s a Jr.), and Uncle Boy at the dining table with the Lazy Susan.
I� �o� �a�e�’t y�t, �i�e a j�e�n�y! It’s the
Ulan,” “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang,” and “ Ang Huling El Bimbo” should definitely be on the roster. Everyone knows your recently heartbroken friend is going to sing the loudest, and that at some point during the night, you’re bound to get a noise complaint. (Parents won’t let you go out? Sing in front of your bentilador instead.)
next school field trip or family outing to the zoo. These animals are indigenous only to the Philippines, so there’s no need to look anywhere else! Our country is known for its vas t biodiversity, and there are many more exotic animals you can only find here. Now that’s something to be proud of!
because fights involving food are the best kind. Teach your little cousins how to cup their fingers so that they are perfectly positioned to hold the most rice. It’s strategic, you see. Filipinos take their food seriously.
G�e�t y�u� �l�e�s
E�j�y a k�r�o�e n�g�t w�t� y�u� �r�e�d�. “Basang-Basa Sa
S�e t�e P�i�i�p�n� e�g�e, �h�l�p�i�e c�o�o�i�e, �a�a�a�, a�d t�r�i�r on your
P�r�i�i�a�e i� � b�o�l� �i�h�,
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most easily recognized icon of Filipino culture. The practice of handing your payment to a fellow passenger until it reaches the driver is a reflection of bayanihan. Spot the quintessential “God Knows Hudas Not Pay” sign, the names of the jeepney driver’s children painted on the ceiling, and the puppy/Manny Pacquiao bobbleheads on the dashboard.
and relish that “ibang bansa” smell. In the one you send back, pack Filipino delicacies like polvoron, otap, and chicharon, religious paraphernalia, local canned goods, buy-onetake-one clothing from the surplus store, and the everso-infamous Barrel Man. w�w.c�n�y�a�.c�m
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LOVE YOUR LANGUAGE The Philippines is home to over 100 indigenous languages and dialects, each with their own unique origins. Our people have created some of the most beautiful words, and these are a just few of our favorites.
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Definition: Cebuano noun, which means sunlight. How to use it in a sentence: “Nilusot ang bidlisiw sa adlaw sa akong bintana.” (The sunlight came through my window.)
Definition: Tagalog adjective, which means something that brings you great confusion and distress. How to use it in a sentence: “Talaga namang ang pag-ibig ay nakakapagpabagabag.” (Love truly is baffling.)
C�l�d�a Definition: Kapampangan noun, which means soul. How to use it in a sentence: “Kapampangan cu, daya ampo caladua cu.” (I am Kapampangan, by blood and soul.)
R�c�p�r�
Definition: Kapampangan verb, which means love. How to use it in a sentence: “Kaluguran da ka.” (I love you.)
T�k�a Definition: Cebuano adjective, which means correct. How to use it in a sentence: “Hulata ang tukmang panahon.” (Wait for the right time.)
P�r�p�l�n�g�
K�r�y�g
Definition: Masbateño verb, which means love. How to use it in a sentence: “Purupalangga ko ikaw.” (I love you very much.)
Definition: Waray expression of romantic affection. How to use it in a sentence: “Karuyag ko ikaw.” (I like you.)
M�t�h�m
Definition: Tagalog noun, which means destiny. How to use it in a sentence: “Tayo’y tila pinagsama ng tadhana.” (It’s like we were brought together by fate.)
Definition: Hiligaynon noun, which means care. How to use it in a sentence: “Indi ko guid malimtan ang pag-ulikid mo sa akon, ‘Nay .” (I won’t forget your concern for me, Mom.)
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Definition: Hiligaynon adjective, which means beautiful. How to use it in a sentence: “ Ang Ilongga, matahom kag mapinalanggaon.” (Ilonggas are beautiful and loving.)
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Many languages—Filipino, in particular—are gifted with words and concepts that simply cannot be directly translated to English. Challenge yourself!
K�l�g�r�n
Definition: Chavacano verb, which means heal. How to use it in a sentence: “Recupera tu pronto.” (I hope you get better soon.)
T�d�a�a
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Definition: Kapampangan noun, which means vision or dream. How to use it in a sentence: “ Aniang anak cu pa, maracal cung pigampa queng sarili cu.” (I grew up with lots of dreams for myself.)
Gigil - An expression of absolute joy that is almost violent. Torpe - Somebody who is too afraid to confess their romantic feelings for someone. Pang-ilan - Used when asking about the position of something in reference to numerical order. Pikon - Somebody who is sour from a loss or insult, usually from a game or argument. Kilig - A reaction often incited by infatuation. Ewan - Used to express a kind of vagueness or indifference. Lambing - To show affection toward somebody. Kulit - Annoying, but not quite. The word can also be used in a positive and affectionate way. Tampo - The tricky zone between “okay” and “angry.” Pasma - Sweaty hands!
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BAYBAYIN: A PRIMER A crash course on Baybayin— an ancient written language rooted deep in Philippine culture, its history intertwined with native literature from ages past. •
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“H�L� �A” (Y�u’r� �n t�o�b�e)
“M�G�N�A” (B�a�t�f�l)
“K�I�I�A�” (F�i�n�)
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You’ve heard about the hanging coffins, rice terraces, and chocolate hills. For your next trip, consider these tourist spots that don’t get enough love.
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Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Bataan. If you’ve been to Corregidor or Vigan, this heritage site in Bataan is sure to look familiar, but with a lavish twist. You’ll find yourself surrounded by luxuriously styled Filipino mansions, ancient cultural artifacts, and majestic mountains and rivers. Book a day tour so your guide can explain just what makes each casa different from the rest.
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Bandilaan Natural Park, Siquijor. Home to Mount Bandilaan, the sprawling park is a hotspot for uniquely Filipino flora and fauna, as well as several religious shrines. The trek through the forests and up the mountain isn’t for the faint of heart so prepare yourself accordingly!
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Kawasan Falls, Badian, Cebu. Step across boulders washed by pure turquoise water until you reach the semi-hidden Kawasan Falls, where three levels of water cascade from above. Then lay on a bamboo raft and enjoy the lush tropical greenery.
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so intense that the water gives off t he appearance of white smoke. The area is what the indigenous T’boli and Ubo tribes fondly call home, so be sure to check out the School of Indigenous Knowledge and Tradition (SIKAT) Cultural Center while you’re there.
Pagudpud Beach, Ilocos Norte. Head up north where the beaches remain undiscovered for the most part, and take your pick from a multitude of resorts for every budget. After enjoying the ocean, you can zip-line across open water, go off-road on an ATV, or check out the nearby windmill farms.
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Pico de Loro, Batangas. This uniquely shaped mountain is growing in popularity—check it out before it gets too crowded. If climbing isn’t your forte, stay close to s ea level at Pico de Loro Cove and enjoy Filipino cuisine. We hear the sunset view from The Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Chapel is unlike any other.
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Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. A whopping seven waterfalls pour into the lake, creating water pres sure
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Enchanted River, Surigao del Sur. It is said that at night when everyone has gone to sleep, mermaids, fairies,
and other mythical creatures gather by the river to sing. Divers from all over the world have attempted to reach the lowest point of the river, but reports s ay that until today, nobody has succeeded. But hey, enjoying the first six feet of the vivid s apphire waters will have to do for now.
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Bud Bongao, Tawi-Tawi. Christians and Muslims alike consider Bud Bongao to be a sacred place of worship. After a two-hour journey to the top, you are rewarded with t he sight of three religious shrines, where tourists and devout followers leave behind offerings, such as food and flowers.
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fantastic rock formations this side of the Philippines. The boat ride to Biri Island is sure to be bumpy, but trust us, it’ll be worth it. The Magasang rock formation, in particular, will make you feel like you’re walking on clouds because of the water’s sheer reflective clarity.
in terms of size. It is home to hundreds of uniquely Filipino underwater species, making it a popular research destination for marine biologists all over the world. You’re welcome to set up camp right by the beach and wake up to Mindoro’s beautiful sunrise.
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Dilao, Paco, Manila. Busy Manila is not the first thing that comes to mind when you need a vacation, but for an inexpensive Intramuros-like experience, Plaza Dilao is the way to go. Once a Japanese settlement during World War II, the freedom park is best v isited in the afternoon, when kids come out to ride their bikes, couples take leisurely walks, and vendors offer snacks and drinks.
Malapascua Island, Cebu. “Malapascua” actually means “bad Christmas,” but the spectacular diving mecca is the fur thest thing from bad. Untouched by big businesses and high-rise structures, the island is a great way to escape from the busy city and is quite popular in the global diving community.
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Naked Island, Surigao del Norte. Considering the island’s daring nickname, in reality it is actually just an island occupied by white sand and nothing else—not even trees. It’s only one stop on the Siargao islandhopping tour, where you’ll also get to see Dako and Guyam islands. Surigao is frequented for its prime surfing waters, so take advantage!
Mt. Pulag, Benguet/Ifugao/ Nueva Vizcaya. It is the country ’s third highest mountain, and getting to the peak and ba ck down can take as long as 15 hours, so first-time climbers may want to consider other options. Dubbed “the playground of the gods,” the view from the top makes every torn-off sole, pulled muscle, and hunger pang worth it.
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Biri Rock Formations, Northern Samar. This is where you’ll find, without a doubt, the most
Apo Reef, Occidental Mindoro. The massive reef is second only to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
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Biak-Na-Bato National Park, Bulacan. The events that transpired at Biak-Na-Bato are a staple in our history books—and today, the park’s caves and trails make for an unforgettable adventure. Emilio Aguinaldo’s headquarters is now a popular weekend spot for families and friends looking for something beyond a regular beach trip.
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T�e i�c�m�a�a�l� �i�h� �f t�e d�e� �l�e s�a m�l�i�g i�t� �h� �k�. T�e s�e�t o� �r�s� �o�n�a�n a�r h�g� �b�v� �h� �l�u�s, � �i�t�e t�i� �u� �n�i�o�a�i�g a�l t�e s�m�. �h� �o�r�e s�r�a�e o� �h� �l� t�e� �o� �o�e� �o c�i�b a� � �i�, �o�r h�n�s a�d f�e� �t�l� �a�i�i�r w�t� �h� �r�n�h�s y�u c�n t�u�t t� �o�d y�u u�. �h� �o�r t�s�e o� g�e�n m�n�o�s p�u�k�d f�o� �h�t v�r� �r�e, �a�r�d w�t� �e�i�i�u�l� p�n�e�t b�g�o�g. �h� �o�d r�t�l� �f m�h�o�g t�l�s a� �o�r t�t�s s�u�f�e t�e� �o� � �e� �a�e, �o�p�t�n� �i�h t�e k�r�o�e s�n�-o�f i� �h� �t�e� �o�m. �h� �i�i�i�o w�y o� �i�e i� � �e�s�r� �h�i�l u�l�k� a�y o�h�r—s� �e�m�a�i�g a�d p�r�a�e�t, �t s�a�s w�t� �o� n� �a�t�r w�e�e y�u a�e i� �h� �o�l�.
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HOME & AWAY
For these three girls, leaving home was the first step toward finding their own place in the world. AR TWO RK BY RE ESE L AN SA NGA N
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NEW YORK, I LOVE YOU by Gianna Banzon
I always knew I wanted to leave Manila. Not forever, but at leas t for a cer tain period of time. It was always at the back of my mind, but I never took concrete action to make it happen. Why would I? I lived a perfectly comfortable life. Turning 25 was the turning point for me. I found myself waking up every morning feeling anxious and restless for no reason. I was going through a quarter life crisis, and the quest for that “something” was stronger than ever. Things that used to bring me joy became the sources of my unhappiness. I star ted questioning my relationships, my career, my lifestyle, and most of all, myself. It was terrif ying. And then one day it hit me: I needed physical distance from all the things that were making me miserable in order to grow. So I booked a ticket to the one place in the world that I always longed for: New York City. One minute I was in bed mindlessly browsing through seat sales on my laptop, and the next I was knocking on my parents’ door and announcing that I was going to move abroad. Thankfully they were very supportive of my impulsiveness and encouraged me to go for it. It was difficult to let go of all the things I was accustomed to, but I knew I had to do it to make room for a fresh star t. I moved to New York without a definite plan. I had no job, no permanent residence, and no timeline. Every time someone asked how long I planned to stay, I’d say, “Indefinitely,” and when they asked what I was going to do, I’d say, “I’ll figure it out.” It was careless and reckless on my part, but I never felt more alive.
I gave myself a month to have fun before diving into reality. I had been to the city several times before, but everything seemed different now that I knew I was going to be here for a while. I took it all in and relished every moment. Mundane things like the gush of wind on my face as a train approached or getting lost in a crowd in Times Square fascinated me. I enjoyed long walks in Central Park, sipped cappuccinos in low-key cafes in SoHo, and conversed with strangers on the street. I loved how I could roam around freely by myself without ever feeling alone. I never truly experienced what it was like to enjoy my own company back in Manila, so I embraced this change with open arms. I fell in love with the city instantly, but along with it came the harsh reality that NYC is truly one of the toughest cities to live in. It wasn’t long b efore the savings I had brought with me were almost depleted. I didn’t want to ask anyone for financial help, so I made a conscious effort to budget what was left of my money wisely while I looked for a job. I wasn’t actively looking for work yet when a friend of mine asked if I could help with her babysitting gig and cover for her. I was nervous to meet the nine-year-old girl I was going to look after because I had never been responsible for anyone before. Unlike most babysit ting jobs wherein you look after the kids in their homes, this family requested that we spend the day outdoors. Thankfully every thing worked out perfectly and I survived my first day as a babysit ter. In fact, we enjoyed the day so much that the family asked me to babysit for them again.
My second babysitting job was a bit more challenging. I was working for a high-profile artist whose six children were notorious for being a handful. This job required me to live with th e family in their summer home five days a week. Like my first babysitting gig, my role was to be a big sister to these children. I helped them with their homework, built tree houses with them, and tucked them in at night. I also had to deal with their endless tantrums, break up fights, and impose time-outs when necessary. It was a very humbling experience. Back home I was the one being taken care of, and now I was the one taking care of others. It made me appreciate my parents and house helpers even more. My babysitting stint only lasted for three months before I star ted my current job as a search engine marketing analyst for a digital media agency. Having very little experience in this particular field, I was surprised to receive job offers from two prominent global agencies. It was at this point that I realized that my dreams were finally becoming a reality. All the risks I took to get here had paid off. All my doubts and fears were replaced with hope and determination. I could finally say that I had made it here. They say every pers on who moves to the city has an “I love you, New York!” moment. Mine was during a friend’s wedding in Chelsea. The reception was held in a beautiful glass house with a view overlooking the Manhattan sky line. It was chilly outside, but I br aved the cold to get a better view from the balcony. As I st ared out into the bright lights and listened to the sound of sirens blaring, I smiled and thought to myself: I am home. At least, for now.
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STILL SEARCHING by Micah Sulit I stopped being a home bird in college, when I spent a semes ter at the National University of Singapore. There, I discovered that I loved living alone and doing things by myself. I enjoyed getting lost, slowly piecing the streets together until I knew the neighborhood like the back of my hand. In 2010, at 22, I found myself back in Singapore, hoping to get a job. I relished living in the Lion City, which was both foreign and familiar. I loved its sensory thrills—the colorful shophouses, the different languages, the local flavors. Filipino stores sold my secret weapon, banana ketchup, which I only had to pair with fried chicken and rice whenever I wanted a taste of home. But all the Jufran in the world couldn’t keep me from getting homesick. I returned to Manila in 2012 and then moved to London two years later to get a mas ter’s degree and, hopefully, a job. It was dif ficult to find my footing in a completely different culture and educational system. And even though I found banana ketchup and learned to cook sinigang with spinach and British eggplants, I missed hearing and speaking in Tagalog. I missed the sweltering heat of the tropics. My friends in Manila would say that I was “living the dream” in London, but I was also on the other side of the world, which meant everyone back home was already asleep when I got out of class. I should have known that homesickness would hit me harder the farther away I was from home.
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Sometimes the parts of you that make you strong are the same parts that make you vulnerable. While my introverted and independent nature enabled me to swiftly and easily create a home in new places, it also made me prone to loneliness and homesickness. I’m the kind of person who has fewer but more intimate friendships, and that’s been true everywhere I’ve lived. When I was in London battling a serious case of the winter blues, it was tough, to say the least, that my closest friends were thousands of miles away. Don’t get me wrong, I love having homes and friends all over the world. It’s great to know I have a couch to crash on whenever I’m in town—wherever that town may be. But nothing beats a #Tit asofManila gettogether with my homegrown squad, swapping goss between bites of the cheap English cheese that I’d brought home. Both times I moved abroad, homesickness sent me back to Manila. The other, equally important fac ts were that my job in Singapore bored me, and I didn’t find work in London after finishing my MA, but missing home sealed the deal. Yet back in Manila, I just wished I were elsewhere. When I returned from London, I cried for days, consumed with sadness and panic because I was here and not there. I was in my own city, in my own bed, but it felt like I was farther from home than I had ever been. I was so homesick for London. I still am. The hardest part of being home has been the feeling that I’m really just in transit, as though I’m on an indefinite layover, waiting for the connecting
flight to my next change of address. It doesn’t help that I’m a freelance writer splitting my time among three addresses in Manila. It’s a blessing, not a curse, to get to choose where to stay on any given night, but I don’t know what my permanent address is anymore. I spend a lot of time wondering what it means to be home. Is home a place of comfort and familiarity, a safe haven when things fall apart? Is home a place of boundless excitement, a vast playground that sets your soul on fire in the very best sense? Is home where your journey begins or where it ends? At 29, I’m still searching for my place in the world—both f iguratively and literally. Besides who I want to be and what I want to do, I also have to decide where I want to be. I love the Philippines, and Manila will always be home in the strictes t sense, but I have a sneaking suspicion that the life I dream of awaits me somewhere else. I mean, they say home is where the heart is, and I’m pretty sure I left mine in London. Or maybe I dropped it mid-flight and it fell on soil I’ve yet to set foot on. I don’t mind navigating the globe to get it back. I think about home a lot, but I ’ve stopped worrying about it. Maybe home is a state of mind. Maybe it ’s possible for home to be forever expanding, to be nowhere and anywhere at the same time. Somewhere in the world, there’s a room—maybe an entire apartment, even—waiting for me. There’s a place name and a postcode that will someday be mine. I have faith that I’ll find my way there, wherever “there” is. But for now, I also have faith that I am exac tly where I need to be.
, DADDY S GIRL by Linn Oeymo
What happens when you lose someone you associate with home, someone who taught you right from wrong, someone who was always there for you? A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with a fast-growing tumor in his brain. After countless tests, X-rays, and visits to the doctor, he underwent surgery to have the tumor removed. The surgery left us the most unexpected result: we were told he only had 12 months left to live. He was diagnosed with brain cancer, and it changed absolutely everything. Right after his s urgery in the Philippines, where we lived for five years, my family moved back to Norway so that my dad could spend his last months in his home with the rest of our relatives. Since I was just a semester away from graduating, we all decided that I should st ay in the Philippines to continue my studies. Being the only one left behind wasn’t easy. My days became twice as busy as I tried to finish my requirements as fast as possible. On top of that, I was in charge of shipping our belongings back to Norway. Seeing the place I used to call home empty was hear tbreaking. Thankfully, I had my closes t friends to help me stay s trong and hopeful. It also helped that almost no one knew what was going on; no one felt bad for me or gave me special treatment, which was just what I needed to keep going. I was very determined to earn my degree because that was what my dad wanted for me. He always said that I should prioritize school because “no one can take that away from you.”
My dad passed away before I could graduate, but I will forever be grateful for the few months I got to spend with him before he died. His year of fighting cancer has been my hardest battle so far, but even with all the physical and mental challenges my family and I went through, I’m thankful that we were able to fight and stay with him for as long as possible. Thinking that the grieving process would be easier with my mom and brother around, I moved to Norway right after getting my degree. But as much as I love them, home just didn’t feel the same anymore. I struggled to find peace. Now that my dad wasn’t physically present anymore, I constantly found myself wishing I could talk to him. He was the most amazing listener, and we had our own language. I missed coming home to him cooking dinner, helping my brother with his homework, or just tinkering around in his little workspace. I missed telling him about my troubles, and him assuring me that I would be okay... that everything would fall into place. I felt broken—I still am—but instead of falling into a deep depression, I found myself thinking about life and the future. I realized that I want to make the most out of the present, because no one really knows what the future holds. Traveling soon became an escape for me. I love hopping on a plane, exploring new places, and surrounding myself with strangers who have no idea who I am or what I’ve been through. As weird as it sounds, I felt a sense of belonging in each of the places that I went, from Amsterdam to New York to Bangkok.
From people-watching in Monte Carlo to wandering the streets of Paris to soaking up the sun in Nice and even backpacking through the US, I’ve come to realize that we live in such beautiful world. If I had to choose one thing that has fascinated me the most aside from all the picturesque sceneries, it has to be the locals and travelers I’ve met on the road. I’ve been so privileged to meet people from all over the world with different values, cultures, and religions. Some of them have even become really good friends of mine. I will always treasure my conversations with these kindred souls. We are all going through something and we all want the same thing: to be happy and content with the life that we have. I’m still searching for my purpose in life, but I have a strong feeling that I’m on the right track. Working as a model in the Philippines and interning for Candy have really inspired me to pursue a career in fashion, so this fall I will be at tending the School of Fashion Industry in Oslo. I never thought I’d say this, but I can’t wait to go back to school! Maybe I’ll get the chance to style a fashion editorial for Candy someday, who knows? All I know is that I will always go for my passion and follow my heart. So what happens when you lose someone so close to your heart? It ’s all up to you because you call the s hots in your life. I’ve learned to make the most out of my days and to never take for granted all the good things that come my way. I am humbled by how little control I have over the universe, so I figure that the best I can do is to explore it and be present in the moment, to make myself a tiny part of this earth that I call home.
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Regina Salvador wasn’t too sure what she was doing at El Tomador on a work night. She had to be up and on location early the next morning, which was going to be in, oh, maybe three hours—the Philippine sun did have a habit of rising before six a.m. But she had promised her best friend Lana Lucero she’d be there to support her. To support her as she drank down three boys in a freaking drinking contest. Which just so happened to t ake place in a dark bar, hidden along one of the shadier streets of Makati, reeking of smoke and blasting grunge. What was this? A throwback to their college days? Through narrowed eyes, she watched Lana chug down another tumbler of beer, the frothy amber liquid dribbling down the sides of her mouth, running down her neck, and soaking through the neckline of her white tank top, probably staining it forever. When Lana triumphantly held the tumbler up and turned it face down to the whoops and cheers of the thickening crowd, Regina felt someone jostle her arm, causing her to lose her balance. “Watch it!” she snapped, feeling the beginnings of a tirade gathering in the middle of her chest, just waiting to be released. She was tired and worried about Lana. She didn’t want to acknowledge it, but she thought she knew why her best friend was there. At the back of her mind, there was a voice whining for attention, chanting one name: Ben. Ben. Ben. Ben Marquez who didn’t call Lana back af ter turning her world upside down and making her believe that she was the one—the one who was going to change him, the one who was going to make him forget about all the other girls in his life, the one he was finally going to settle down with—at their ripe old age of twenty-four. Right. Regina had no idea who this Ben Marquez was. She had been out of town on another shoot when it apparently had all taken place. She was training to be a photographer and as an apprentice, she was at the beck and call of her boss, one of the biggest and most sought after photographers in Manila. That meant running after him like a glorified errand girl, carrying lights, reflectors, cables, and extension cords. Although sometimes being mistaken for one of the models made up for it. Sometimes. When she had gotten back f rom a beach shoot in Boracay, Lana was already in tears. She had fallen in love, she said.
“W�a� �a� �r�n� �i�h h�r? �h�’d s�e� �u�e g�y� b�f�r�, �i�s�d a f�w o� t�e� �o�. �u� �h�s o�e’s e�e� �a�e h�r f�e� �s i� s�e w�r�n’t i� � �o�s� �a� w�r�i�d a�o�t h�r b�s� f�i�n� �r�w�i�g h�r b�a�n c�l�s i� �l�o�o�.” She had finally found him. The one. The guy she was going to give up her wild, carefree days and take up an apron and a spatula for. Regina was sure Lana didn’t even know what a spatula was. Lana had met him at this very bar, El Tomador, where their college friends hung out after work. They had a drinking contest and he won. Lana was s mitten. No one had ever beaten her before. That was all it took. But a few days later, he was gone. Not a call, not a tex t message, not an email. She began stalking him, driving by his apartment and dropping by places where she thought she’d find him. This was one of those places. And when Regina heard what she was planning to do, she insisted on coming along. No way was Lana going to make an utter fool of herself without backup. So here she was, ready to snap someone’s head off jus t because he had bumped into her. “I’m so sorry. Did I hurt you?” He had puppy dog eyes. Round, dark brown, and piercing. Regina blinked, imagining herself getting lost in those warm pools, the angry words fizzling out on her tongue. “Uh, no, I…” she stammered, unable to tear her gaze away. Well, he didn’t seem to be looking anywhere else either. When he broke into a relieved grin, she found herself smiling too, the tirade all but a distant memory. What was wrong with her? She’d seen cute guys before, kissed a few of them too. But this one’s eyes made her feel as if she weren’t in a noisy bar worried about her bes t friend drowning her brain cells in alcohol. “Did you want another drink?” He gestured toward her empty glass. Which had been filled with water earlier. Regina grimaced. “No, I can’t. I have to be at the bus terminal at five.”
“Five this morning?” His eyebrows shot up. “That’s like three hours away.” “Yeah. I like living dangerously.” She felt her lips twitch. He laughed. And she felt as if she’d hit all three cherries on a slot machine. “I think a cup of coffee is your best bet.” Without even waiting for her to agree, he wove his way through the crowd of heated bodies cheering someone else on. Regina watched him walk away. He was in a blue long-sleeved polo and dark pants. He probably worked in an office or something boring like that. With the ease in his movements, this guy looked like he lived in office clothes. She could easily picture him in jeans and a tee though. And that made her smile. “Reg! What are you smiling at? Why weren’t you watching me?” a slightly slurry Lana yelled in her ear. Regina’s smile dropped from her face and she grabbed her bes t friend’s upper arms. “Are you okay?” “God, Reg, what’s wrong with you? Of course, I’m okay!” Lana swung herself free from Regina’s grasp. “I won! And you didn’t even see!” That’s right. She didn’t. She was too busy being charmed by… where was he anyway? She looked behind her, convinced that Lana would understand once she met him. But he seemed to have disappeared. “You!” “Hi, Lana. Congratulations.” Regina spun around to see who Lana was shooting daggers at with her wide, flaming eyes. Her heart sank to her stomach when she saw who it was. He was smiling at her best friend, holding coffee in a paper cup. “Is that for me?” The anger in Lana’s face was receding, as if she was willing to accept a peace offering from him. Any peace offering. But he didn’t take the hint. Or maybe, wouldn’t. “No, this is for…” He turned to Regina and smiled again. “I’m sorry, we never introduced ourselves. I’m Ben.” Holy crap.
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P��O� P�� ��I�! Take a break from your K-dramas and British bands, and find out how well you know Filipino pop. BY YANN MAGCAMIT
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1. From Wattpad to the big screen— James Reid and Nadine Lustre b rought Cross and Eya’s love-hate story to life in Diary ng Panget . Which song does NOT belong to the movie’s OST? a. “No Erase” b. “Paligoy-ligoy ” c. “Bahala Na” 2. Which Filipina lent her singing voice to Disney princesses Jasmine and Mulan, and starred as Kim in the musical Miss Saigon? She is also one of the coaches on The Voice of the Philippines . a. Lea Salonga b. Rachelle Ann Go c. Regine Velasquez 3. “I deserve an explanation. I deserve an acceptable reason.” This line is from which 2014 movie starring Toni Gonzaga as Ginny and Piolo Pascual as Marco, ex-lovers brought together by destiny four years after Ginny rejected Marco’s wedding proposal? a. My Only You b. Love Me Again c. Starting Over Again 4. Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo once played Chichay, the modern-day Juliet who was all colors and s unshine, opposite Teen King Daniel Padilla’s brooding Joaquin. As love blossomed between the two lovebirds, conflicts between their families forced them apart. The ques tion is, do you believe in the magic of love? JK! Here’s the real question: which KathNiel show was this? a. Got to Believe b. Pangako Sa ’Yo c. Princess and I 5. Who was behind the hit songs “Buko” and “Magkabilang Mundo”? a. Jason Dy b. Jireh Lim c. Christian Bautista 6. The phenomenal tandem of John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo brought us three of the best and most successful Filipino movies of all time: A Very Special Love, You Changed My Life , and It Takes a Man and a Woman . The trilogy focused on the love story of John Lloyd’s Miggy Montenegro and Sarah’s ___ ___ _ over the years. a. Laida Magtalas b. Roan Sanchez c. Trixie David 7. From the moment they were paired together, the AlDub love
team of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza has consistently placed on Twitter’s trending topics. One of the challenges that they had to face was the disapproval of Yaya Dub’s grandma. What are the names of Yaya Dub’s three grandmothers? a. Nita, Rita, and Sita b. Nidora, Tinidora, and Tidora c. Caring, Charing, and Medring 8. Who could ever forget Popoy and Basha? These two lovers, played by John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, will always be in our hearts no matter what. Name Popoy’s girlfriend who came after he broke up with Basha the first time, the one who uttered the heartbreaking line, “Ipikit mo ang mga mata mo para kung masaktan man ako, ‘di mo makikita .” a. Krizzy b. Helen c. Trisha 9. Fans of the iconic band Eraser heads went crazy when lead singer Ely Buendia tweeted, “Eh sariling thesis ko nga, ‘di ko magawa-gawa, sa’yo pa .” Which Eheads song was he r eferring to? a. “Ligaya” b. “ Ang Huling El Bimbo” c. “Magasin” 10. Friend-zoned? Then you can probably relate to this famous line from the movie Labs Kita, Okey Ka Lang ? “Oh yes , kaibigan mo ’ko . Kaibigan mo lang ako . And that’s all I ever was to you Ned— your best friend… And I’m so stupid for making the biggest mistake of falling in love with my best friend.” Which love team starred in this 1998 film? a. Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion b. Claudine Barretto and Piolo Pascual c. Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin 11. Forevermore helped the LizQuen ship set sail, with the story of Agnes and Xander tugging at our heartstrings. Which fruit product did Liza Soberano’s character, Agnes, famously make? a. Banana cue b. Strawberry jam c. Buko juice 12. Complete these lyric s: “Ba’t ‘di pa sabihin / ang hindi mo maamin / Ipa-uubaya na lang ba ‘to sa hangin / Huwag mong ikatakot / ang bulong ng _______ mo .” a. Damdamin b. Puso c. Isipan
13. Encantadia is one of the biggest fantasy series in Philippine TV history and the Internet is abuzz with the remake of the story of the four beautiful Sang’gres we first knew in 2005. Which of the following Sang’gres was the youngest of the sisters and the keeper of the Jewel of Ear th? a. Danaya b. Pirena c. Alena 14. “Kisapmata,” “Himala,” and “ Awit ng Kabataan” are songs by w hich band that had Bamboo and Rico Blanco as members? a. Silent Sanctuary b. Callalily c. Rivermaya
R��u��s: 0-5 correct answers: “Clark and Leah who?” You’re pretty clueless about what’s happening in Pinoy pop culture. Now there’s nothing wrong with being a fan of foreign pop culture, but maybe you could spare some time to listen to an OPM playlist or watch a week’s worth of any teleserye on local TV even just once. Who knows, you might end up liking it! 6-10 correct answers: “Come on, just buy me that Eraserheads signed album, PLEASE.” You’re not exactly the biggest fan of teleseryes or Pinoy movies, but you do enjoy watching, say, On the Wings of Love, and bopping your head to Up Dharma Down. Keep it up—the Pinoy entertainment industry surely appreciates your patronage! 11-14 correct answers: “One More Chance you mean SHE LOVED ME AT MY WORST, YOU HAD ME AT MY BEST?!?” *cries bc of the feels* You’re a big fan of the Filipino entertainment industr y, that’s for sure. You’re one of the reasons why the industry keeps going through the years—be proud of that! Supporting the local scene is one of the bes t things you can do for our country and creatives. So go ahead with your weekly ritual of watching One More Chance and quoting the whole movie by heart! C . 4 1
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There is a certain kind of magic to spoken word poetry and how it transcends genre, interest, and form. BY ROCH LAZARTE
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’ve never wanted to be a spoken word artist. I’ve never even wanted to be a performer. I have, however, always wanted to be a writer. And like many fellow writers I know, I started early by keeping a journal. I treated it as a trus ted friend, going home to it at the end of the day and telling all my stories to it—unfiltered and at length. But I noticed that the more I wrote, the less I felt the need to actually keep up a conversation with actual people. I’m not sure if this was true for everyone, but when I was in school, writing poetry was not the mark of a cool pers on. It was the mark of the weird, unparticipative geek. Secretly, I thought a writer was the coolest thing to be, but I also knew that not a lot of people around me shared this belief. So when I was growing up, I was very timid in class, rarely raised my hand to recite, and kept most of my stories on paper. This is a funny thing to tell people now, given that I am both a performing artist and a teacher, both of which require talking in front of people on a regular basis. But for me, spoken word has never been about being at the center of all the attention. It’s about being honest to yourself and the truth that you have. Most of us in Words Anonymous looked to spoken word and found ourselves at Sev’s Café around the same time years ago because we wanted to s ave ourselves from something. Or some one one.. But somehow, by a twist of fate, we ended up saving one another ins tead. This is the core of our group and the reason why we are so tight-knit. We were the only ones who cheered each other in the beginning, through badly written pieces, forgotten lines, stutters, blunders, and an empty bar. And looking at how big spoken word has gotten now and being at the front row to witness it grow even more, I can’t deny that my geek heart is happy.
A�� ��e��o��d’s�� ��a�� But exactly how big is spoken word now? A few months ago, I star ted teaching literature at the Philippine Normal University. I was so ecsta tic that spoken word was included in the syllabus that I took all the available Contemporary Literature classes. It was an amazing feeling, watching 16- to 18-year-old students write their own pieces—some for the first
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G�� ��e�� ��e� I��e��e� …for introducing me to some of the most remarkable spoken word performances I’ve ever watched. Sharing these personal favorites to anyone who’d like to immerse themselves more in the craft I love. • “Time” by Kurt Schröder. This Schröder. This tender piece is about spending our time wisely and meaningfully. Kurt Schröder is mesmerizing and his rhythm is captivating. • “Mrs. Dahmer” by Sierra DeMulder. A persona poem by one of my favorite spoken word poets, “Mrs. Dahmer” explores the complex and heartbreaking emotions of a mother of an infamous serial killer. • “On Opening Body Bags After Haiyan” by Gretchen Carvajal. At Carvajal. At once tragic, this powerful piece is an eye-opener for all of us on the excruciating loss we’ve experienced as a nation during typhoon Haiyan. • “Today Means Amen” by Sierra DeMulder. One thing I love about Sierra is her flexibility as a writer. “Today Means Amen” is as uplifting as “Mrs. Dahmer” is dark. • “Virginity” by Phil Kaye. Phil Kaye. Phil is a wonderful storyteller and has a unique sense of humor, and this piece perfectly captures both.
time—and perform in class. To someone who started doing spoken word word in a small café, with less than 20 people in attendance most of the time, it was the dream. When a fellow Words Anonymous member would visit and perform for my class, the students would get excited. They looked up to the poets in front of them. Here, finally, spoken word was cool. In May, I found myself at the backstage of the University of the Philippines Theater, nervous and about to open for Phil Kaye and Sarah Kay’s second show in Manila, along with fellow WA members Abby Orbeta and Serge Gabriel. In A pril, Words Anonymous held its second
anniversary show at the PETA Theater. In March, we were fortunate to have been part of TEDxADMU, the biggest TEDx event in the country, with over 1,500 attendees. Route 196, Saguijo, and B-Side have also been home to some of the most memorable spoken word performances and not just by our group. Restaurants and cafés outside Manila have been turned into performance stages for one night to cater to the growing number of spoken word fans. Juan Miguel Severo, another WA member, took it to primetime television. How times have changed.
O�, ��e��l��e� y��’l� g�! I feel an extreme sense of pride just listing the many stages that spoken word has occupied and called home, like a mother proud of her child’s accomplishments accomplishmen ts at such a young age. But I’m more excited to see where it’s headed in the coming years and how many lives it’s going to change. I keep referring to spoken word as something sentient because I personally believe that the poets are just vehicles, but the real magic here is the craft itself. When I was younger, writing was considered by my peers as a solitary activity in that you do it because you can’t or don’t have to interact with other people. Today, writing has become a means for many to let their voices be heard, to communicate more ef fectively, and to courageously share stories, whether these are about love, mental health, or Disney movies. Spoken word today is something that people could call their own and dress up with their own brand of literary magic. It’s accessible to everyone, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer; whether you’ve been following the craft since the Def Poetry Jam days or the first per formance you watched was in a telenovela or a literature class. It ’s thriving magnificently, and I can’t wait to see the next generations of poets grace the stage with their stories. As for me, I feel grateful that I have a chance to keep learning from individuals around me and to teach spoken word either in a formal literature class or a workshop—and that my stories have finally found their way out of the pages of my journal.
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The world through the eyes of a country girl living in the big city. BY AYESSA DE LA PEÑA
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grew up in the small, quiet town of Polomolok, South Cotabato, which is famous for its hectares and hectares of pineapple plantations. There, I enjoyed most of my childhood and finished my elementary and high school education. I would’ve preferred to stay there for college, but when I had to leave, I chose the town of Los Baños, Laguna, partly because the idea of living in the big city seemed daunting to me. After graduation, though, my dream job took me to the bustling streets of Metro Manila. The overwhelming number of people crammed in the city vs. the frac tion living in my sleepy hometown is just one of the many differences of the two, as I’ve discovered over the years.
h��e��m��g We challenge you to do these when you go home to your province for the weekend! • Recreate old photos with your siblings and friends while sharing stories about what you did back in the day. A little nostalgia is always good. • Go for a quick hike with your childhood friends and talk about what has changed since you all left for college. Try not to cry. • Climb the tree in your backyard and harvest some fruits to share with your neighbors. There will be enough for everyone, trust us!
1 hour before class and still have time for In the province, you can wake up an
a hearty breakfast. In the cit y, you have have to be on the road an hour before class if you want to make it on time and have a few precious minutes to yourself to scrub off the commute grime.
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Habal-habal, those motorcycles that Habal-habal, can carr y up to five people, and tricycles are the best and fastest modes of transportation in the province. In the city, the MRT and bus will take you places… depending on a lot of things. The MRT, for example, can take you to your destination in minutes unless it decides to stop in the middle of the railways. Buses are also fast—so fast that it’ll feel like you’re on an amusement park ride that you don’t remember signing up for.. That is unless EDSA traf fic decides to for cramp their style.
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Staying up late to f inish your school requirements in the province is scary. Life outside ends at 6 pm. After that, the world becomes so eerily quiet that you can almost hear the sound of something (or someone) from under that tree in the garden. In the city, studying late a t night means having to endure your neighbor’s karaoke party or the sound of heavy heavy traf fic outside while you’re trying to think for your final paper’s sake.
4 way in the province—it can even last Five hundred pesos can go a long
you an entire week! In the city? Nuh-uh! Your five hundred isn’t enough to cover three meals in a day, your fare to and from school, and your photocopies and printouts. SOS, MAMA.
accent and even make 5 probinsyana probinsyana accent People will point out your
fun of the way you pronounce words. They will know if you’re Tagalog Tagalog,, Ilongga Ilongga,, or Bisaya Bisaya,, but who cares? Chin up, girl, and be proud of where you’re from.
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Walking around in the province is great because the air is ~*fresh*~. In the city, you’ll practically find yourself crying because of t he unbearable stench from vehicles and sidewalks. You’ll get used to the unique city smell af ter a few weeks, though. (Maybe.) As if the smell isn’t already enough, you have to think of your OOTDs, too, because you don’t want to end up drenched in sweat even before your day has begun.
1 1 be merry in the province. It could
There’s always a reason to eat and
be your graduation, the latest quiz bee you won, or your town’s fiesta. What’s makes the gathering happier? The presence of the entire barangay because because everyone’s invited and almost everyone knows everyone!
1 2 community in the province? News The downside of a close-knit
travels fast—both the good and the bad. Meanwhile, Meanwhil e, in the cit y, almost everybody relies on the powers of social media.
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Your Yo ur first concer t will be priceless
watching One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer, or JaDine live in your small gymnasium in the province. It’s priceless, but also… well, pricey. What, a good ticket costs as much as your tuition fee for one semester? WELP.
that there are no malls, establishments, and good internet connection. Nope, it’s not chaotic in all the cities and towns in Mindanao. Yes, there are big establishments in our province, too. Yes, we know how to use Snapchat, thank you very much.
There’s always that fear that someone will grab your phone or bag whenever you’re out in the city. In the province, people sometimes leave their doors unlocked when they go to church or the nearest marketplace.
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1 5 Christmas vacation, and sem break
Going home at 7 pm in the province is considered late. In the city, 7 pm is when all the fun begins—like, you know, working on school projects and attending group meetings.
8 which is why people are friendlier and In the province, time moves slowly,
less stressed. In the cit y, everyone always seems to be in a hurry to catch the train, to attend a meeting, to be somewhere. People are so focused on getting things done that sometimes there’s no space left for kindness and consideration.
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You will miss your mom’s lutong bahay
the food just doesn’t taste the same. Maybe it’s the readily available fresh ingredients in the province that make all the difference.
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You look forward to Holy Week,
because you can go home and unwind for more than a week. The hustle and bustle of the city can be so suffocating that you’ll badly crave for a little peace and quiet. Nothing like fresh air and the sound of birds chirping in the morning!
1 6 when you’ll want to go to the
There will always be moments
province to unwind and spend a little more time with your family and childhood friends. There will also be moments when you’ll crave for the blinding lights and deafening sounds of the city. At the end of the day, though, you’ll realize just how blessed you are to find your balance and to have two homes in this big, big world. Aft er all, home isn’t a place but a feeling.
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T��S & ��I��S, H��-T�� & L��E �A��S
Beauty 101 with blogger Aaliyah Benisano • Crafty tips from Pop Junk Love • Light it up with these strobing techniques • How to really cleanse for your skin type • DIY your own phone case• Local snacks and ingredients with a modern day twist
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b��u�� ��m�: ��r��g #CandySocialSquad member Aaliyah Benisano fills us in on how she achieves her beauty goals. BY BIANCA MASCENON W�a�’s t�e f�r�t t�i�g y�u d� �h�n y�u w�k� u� �n t�e m�r�i�g? The first thing I do is check my phone! Then I get up, drink water, and wash my face with a cleanser from Proactiv.
H�w d� �o� �a�e c�r� �f y�u� �k�n? I use a body scrub to slough off the dead skin cells and I always apply my Jergens lotion before I sleep. Lotion is important for me because it makes my skin brighter and brings it to life.
I� �o� �o�l� �n�y u�e o�e i�e� �r�m y�u� m�k�u� �i�, �h�t w�u�d i� �e? Lipstick. It’s the one product I can’t live without. It adds color to my face and keeps me from looking pale.
W�a�’s y�u� �o t� �e�u�y l�o�? Just some powder on my face plus a few swipes of my lip and cheek tint. I like keeping it simple. For the nights I get to go out with my friends, I use highlighter too!
W�a�’s t�e b�s� �e�u�y a�v�c� �o�’v� r�c�i�e�?
V�s�t w�w.a�l�y�h�e�i�a�o.c�m
In one of her interviews Pia Wurtzbach said: “At the end of the day, always wash your face,” And she’s right! Wash your face at night no matter what.
My boyfriend surprised me with Kylie Lip Kits recently because he knows that Kylie’s my style icon. They smell really good. Super must-haves for me!
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My go-tos for beauty!
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P�i�e�. �t k�e�s y�u� �a�e�p i� �l�c� �n� h�l�s i� �a�t t�e w�o�e d�y. L�p�t�c�. �t’s n�t j�s� �o�r b�o�s t�a� s�o�l� �e o� �l�e�! H�g�l�g�t�r. �h�y m�k� �o�r c�e�k�o�e� p�p a�d y�u� �k�n l�o� �i� �r�m w�t�i�. �t r�a�l� �a�e� �o� �l�o�. E�e�a�h C�r�e�. �h�s m�k�s y�u� �y�s l�o� �o�e a�a�e a�d y�u� �y� �a�e�p a l�t�l� �o�d�r. P�w�e�. � �s�a�l� �o f�r a n�t�r�l l�o� a�d j�s� �s�n� �o�d�r h�l�s m� �c�i�v� t�a� �o�t-f�c�d a�p�a�a�c�. w�w.c�n�y�a�.c�m
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M��E �A��E�� Time to take hair into our own hands.
BY BIANCA MA SCENON
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Thin hair that feels limp and weighed down. Greasy instead of shiny.
Chemically processed hair that feels dry all over. Prone to breakage.
Naturally curly or wavy hair that feels driest at the ends. Tends to look frizzy.
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If you want volume, you need to get rid of whatever is weighing your hair down. Focus all shampooing efforts on the scalp. Switch shampoos to one that lathers well, rinses clean, and doesn’t leave extra residue. Pantene aqua light shampoo P274.75, Shopwise
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Skip the conditioner. Focus on removing the buildup instead of adding to it. Use a clarifying shampoo once a week (but not more than that) to take off all the excess oil and product residue. Neutrogena anti-residue shampoo P459.75, SM Store
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Your hair can get quite greasy, so always keep a bottle of dry shampoo handy for quick midday touch-ups. Spray on to your scalp, lifting layers of hair as you go, then brush the excess off. Dove volume dry shampoo P285.75, Robinsons Supermarket
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Sulfate in shampoo strips hair of its proteins, which is particularly bad when there are cracks in your hair shaft due to chemical processes. Choose ones that are sulfatefree. The best part? They help keep your color intact too.
The oils in your hair have a hard time traveling to your ends. Throw out your bottle of shampoo and opt for a cleansing conditioner instead. It cleans without stripping the oils and adds moisture at the same time.
Kracie himawari oil in shampoo P695, Beauty Bar
Hair heroes extreme cleansing conditioner P599, Snoe
Post-bleaching,coloring, or straightening, your hair needs protein to rebuild itself. Look for conditioners and treatments that contain the ingredient Keratin. Leave it on for a while to make sure it really sinks in.
You’ll know that moisture is what you need as opposed to protein when your hair just feels like it’s parched, not brittle. Go ahead and indulge your hair with some thick, creamy conditioner. No need to wash everything off.
Tresemme kerat in smooth conditioner P230, Watsons
An intensive repairing hair mask is in order at least once a week. No excuses, especially for high-lift or bleached hair. You don’t always need to go to the salon—at home masks will do the trick!
Herbal essences hello hydration conditioner P220, PCX
Davines nounou hair mask, price available upon request, David’s Salon
Curly hair can look dull because of it’s texture. Help it catch the light using a dry oil spray, concentrating on the ends. Five stars for the shimmery ones that can take your hair from shiny to fantastic in a jiff y. Nuxe huile prodigieuse or P1450, Beauty Bar
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I�’S �O��A �E �I� Get in on the strobing trend with these three different ways to add light to your face. BY BIANCA MA SCENON T�E H�G� L�G�T Take a small amount of strobe cream and use your fingers to swipe it across your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, your cupid’s bow, and brow bone. For a subtler look, use the strobe cream underneath your foundation.
Strobe cream P1800, MAC
• A S T S E R N I U A R T O M E S I S U S S E U S C H A C S G A , I D Z N N U L S R Y A C T S S R T E E • I I F V J G N T I R N O U H A N O P E • C C S U E S O N K A P E E A M M R M A A C U • C
A O S N A A A M L I R L B A E N I D A G H O C N I C N L , M I Y Z • T U W 1 R S R 2 E D C R S N E A V O A Z T E E R I E R O L O A H P H A F
I��O��H� G��S� Warning: This can get slightly sticky, but it’s too cool not to try. Dab some clear lip gloss across the tops of your cheekbones, across your eyelids, and on your cupid’s bow. Suggested purposes: mini photo shoots and selfies. Crystal lip gloss P1300, Bobbi Brown
E.L.F. all over cover stick in toffee P133, PCX
B��N�� B��E Flaunt your morena skin. Do the usual matte contour and replace traditional highlights with bronze. Add a few taps of gold eye shadow on top of the bronzer, your tear ducts, and brow bone to accentuate your skin’s glow. w�w.c�n�y�a�.c�m
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C��A��I�� ��C��A��S The secret formula for fresh, clean skin, no matter the occassion . BY BIANCA MA SCENON
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Always cleanse your face properly so you’ll have glowing skin like our gal Gigi.
C�a�c�s a�e y�u� �a�e d�d�’t g�t t�a� �i�t�, �u� �o� �t�l� �e�d t� �s� � �e�t�e c�e�n�e� �e�o�e h�t�i�g t�e s�e�t�. Rice water bright cleansing milk P395, The Face Shop
Human nature purifying facial scrub P99.75, Beauty Bar
L��e��2 S��s��e�� ��d E��a��s E�e� �f y�u d�d�’t p�t a�y m�k�u� �n, s�n�c�e�n s�i�l c�u�t� a� � �a�e� �o w�s� �f�. C�e�n�e y�u� �k�n a� t�e e�d o� �h� �a�, a�d d�n’t f�r�e� �o e�f�l�a�e o�c� � �e�k.
Ultra facial cleanser P1600, Kiehl’s
L��e��3 T�� ��e��d�� ��k��p T��o��a��L��k
Vitamin E facial wipes P450, The Body Shop
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B� �r�a�, �r�w�, l�p�i�—t�e w�r�s. �e�t t�e m�k�u� �w�y u�i�g c�e�n�i�g o�l, �n� �i�e t�e e�c�s� �f� �i�h c�e�n�i�g w�p�s. Erase makeup remover P800, Browhaus
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Pond’s cold cream cleanser P369, PCX
T�c�l� �e�k� �a�e�p�o�f e�e m�k�u� �i�h a s�e�i�l e�e m�k�u� �e�o�e� �h�n l�a�e i� �o t�e c�a�s�c c�l� c�e�m t� �a�e t�e r�s� �f� w�i�e r�s�o�i�g m�i�t�r�. U�e a c�e�n�i�g t�n�r a�t�r�a�d� �o r�m�v� �l� l�f�o�e� �e�i�u�.
Camomile eye makeup remover P650,
The Body Shop
SkinWhite facial cleanser P44.50,
Watsons
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1 Decide on the color and the design that you want for your phone case.
2 Using Chic nail polish, paint the inside of the phone case with the design that you have in mind. If you’re going to spell out words, make sure to paint it in reverse.
3 Clean up your design with a Q-tip dipped in polish remover.
4 Y�� ��L� N��D: • Clear phone case • Chic nail polish P33, Watson’s • Nail polish remover • Q-tips , S • O S P E T T N M L I E A B M C I A E R C G A R A S A N P M A U E M E I K D T A N D M E E L • R A I T A A D X E H V L • L R , O B E E I R V Z E N A I R E J K O O F C K P M S U L O T E E D K O A O H P M M
Let the polish dry for at least 24 hours before using your new phone case.
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B��D �A��U� 4 �A�� The future looks bright and colorful for this season’s beauty forecast. BY NING NUÑEZ
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P��P�� ��Z�� A�y�n� �a� �u�l o�f u�t�a v�m�y p�r�l� l�p�—t�e k�y i� �i�d�n� � �u� �h�t c�m�l�m�n�s y�u� �k�n’s u�d�r�o�e.
1 G��E��W��H �N�� B�i�h� �r�e� �i�e� �a� �a�e b�o�n e�e� �p�e�r l�g�t�r. I�c�r�o�a�e i� �n�o y�u� �e�u�y l�o� �i�h a b�l� �a�-e�e.
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N E I A L D Y D E O R M I N A A H • H B Z O E I P S L O L E D A O N I V M L • Y E S P P P U O E H K S A N M E • P Y S T A I C F T U U D E O I • K S E O T O L I D B S A O C T R O A H P M
3 R��A��Y �L��H�� L�o� �u�-k�s�e� �n� �d�r�b�y f�u�h�d w�t� � �r�g�t r�d b�u�h. �s�n� � �l�f�y b�u�h, l�g�t�y t�p t�e b�u�h o� t� �o�r c�e�k� �n� �c�o�s t�e b�i�g� �f y�u� �o�e. W�t� �i�h� �p�l�c�t�o�s, �o� c�n g�a�u�l�y b�i�d u� �h� i�t�n�i�y o� �h� �o�o�.
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M��E �T �N��L �O�
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You are your best resource. Don’t get too caught up in having the perfect tools before you begin your crafting journey. Have fun and play around with whatever you have on hand and experiment with the materials you can use. You have exactly what you need to get started.
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Just. Do. It. When you have an idea for a new craft project, the best way to star t is to just begin. Don’t wait for the right moment or until you are ready. There is no such thing as “the perfect timing.” Just start—then learn, polish, and develop along the way. No project will be perfect on your first try. And that’s okay.
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Welcome the What-Ifs. No idea is ever too small or too outrageous to be ignored. If you have an idea brewing in your head, don’t discard it as an impossibility. Ideas have a funny way of evolving on their own. The more you cultivate an idea, the bigger it will grow. The key is to keep on watering it.
5 F�l�o� �h�m o� �n�t�g�a� @p�p�u�k�o�e.
Share your creation. Go and share you work! By putting your work out there, you gain access to suggestions and tips from other makers that will help you along the way! Plus, having friends cheer you on is one of the best ways to build confidence about your craft. It’s instant feedback for free.
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Keep ideas in check and intact. You never know when an idea will hit you. The best way to keep track of your eureka moments is to jot them down in your trusty notebook. Write anything and everything that pops in your head. Don’t filter. Don’t judge. Just write.
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Make more. Crafting is a good kind of addiction. The more you make, the better you will be when it comes to creating. So just make more.
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H��E �A�� Drink your way to good health by simply adding these local ingredients to your concoctions. BY MARA AGNER P�P�Y�
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Start the morning right by downing a blend of papaya, ginger, kiwi, and coconut water to clear your digestive system of any unnecessary buildup.
Sip on this blend of coconut water, coconut meat, and cinnamon to reduce blood sugar levels and lower bad cholesterol.
M�N�G� This smoothie is a mix of many nutrients from mangoes (vitamins A and C) and bananas (dietary fiber and potassium). Win-win!
L�Y� Iced or warmed up, this drink that consists of ginger, lemon, and honey is a great expectorant aka a cure for your respiratory problems!
K��A��N�� A combination of freshly pressed pear, cucumber, kalamansi, kiwi, and lettuce makes for a refreshing drink that helps improve digestion.
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Healthy bones, a good immune system, and resistance to stress are just a few of the benefits of sweet potato. Add to that the nutrients from the other ingredients (apple, bok choy, and ginger) making for an extra nutritious and delish drink .
M��U��G�� Give your body the boost it needs with a malunggay, cucumber, pineapple, and ginger thirst quencher!
K��A��S� Detoxify while loading up on vitamin A and fiber with a pumpkin, carrot, cucumber, ginger, and cinnamon mix. w�w.c�n�y�a�.c�m
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L��E L��A� Put a Pinoy twist to your fave snacks. BY ZEE TALAMPAS
T�c�l� �o�r t�s�e b�d� �y i�f�s�n� h�m�g�o�n f�a�o�s i�t� �o�r f�v�r�t� s�a�k�! �r�m u�i�g t�e q�i�t�s�e�t�a� P�n�y u�a� �o y�u� f�v� �a�d� �r�m t�e n�i�h�o�h�o� s�r�-s�r� �t�r�, h�r� �r� �d�a� �h�t w�l� �n�p�r� �o� �o l�v� �n� �a�o� �o�a�.
A��B� N��H�� Put a Pinoy twist on your fave Mexican fare by switching up the usual ground beef with adobo. Tip: this is a great way to enjoy leftover adobo! You’ll need:
• 1 cup cooked adobo • 3 tomatoes, chopped • Bunch of cilantro
• Bag of nachos • 1 onion, chopped • ¼ cup cheese sauce
1. Make adobo flakes by shredding the adobo meat. Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the adobo shreds until crispy. Drain and set aside. 2. Place nachos on a ser ving plate. Add chopped tomatoes and onions. Add the adobo. 3. Add dollops of cheese sauce. 4. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
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C��c-N��t� R��e �r��p��s T�a�s�o�m y�m�y m�r�e�s o� �h�c�l�t�-p�a�u� g�o�n�s� �n�o i�r�s�s�i�l� �i�e k�i�p�e t�e�t�. You’ll need:
• 2 tablespoos butter • 2 cups m marshmallows • 3 cups toasted rce cereal • 4 Choc-nut bars 1. Melt butter o a o-s tck pa placed over medum heat. Add the marshmallows ad allow to melt. 2. Oce melted, add the rce krspes ad Choc-nut bars. Str to combe. 3. Add more Choc-nut peces the scoop to a cotaer led wth wax paper. Chll refrgerator for 30 mutes. 4. Cut to bars or squares.
T��l�� ��e��y �i��s T�e�e n�-b�k� �h�c�l�t� �n� �a�m�a� �a�l� �r� �h� p�r�e�t s�a�k. �s� �i�h B�t�n�a� t�b�e� �n�t�a� �f t�e u�u�l c�c�a p�w�e� �o� � �o�e i�t�n�e f�a�o�. You’ll need:
• 1 cup old-fashoed oats • 1/2 cup cashew or peaut butter • 2 dscs tablea (chopped or crumbled) • 1/3 cup hoey 1. Str all gredets together a large bowl. Chll the refrgerator for 30 mutes. 2. Use your hads to roll about 1 tablespoo of the mxture to balls.
M��i �a��o �u��i�� F�e�h m�n�o�s e�e�a�e r�a�y-m�x m�f�i�s t� � �h�l� n�w l�v�l. �a�e a b�g b�t�h i� �d�a�c� �n� �r�e�e t�e�. �u�t p�p i�t� �h� �o�s�e� �v�n t� �n�o�! You’ll need:
• 1 (425-gram) pack muff mx • Ol, water, eggs (per package drectos) • 2 tablespoos mago puree • Flesh from 1 mago (chopped) 1. i a bowl, prepare muff mx accordg to package drectos. 2. Add magoes ad puree to the mxt ure ad str utl well combed. 3. Scoop to muff lers ad bake pre-heated 200C ove for 10 to 12 mutes or utl golde. w�w.c�n�y�a�.c�m
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S��r� p� My girlfriend and I were going to meet at the mall to watch a movie with her family. She told me beforehand that her lola was going with them and it was going to be my first time meeting her. I ran late, so my girlfriend stayed behind to wait for me while her family went ahead to the cinema. When we finally got inside, my girlfriend led us to our seats. There was an old lady beside our seat, so I said, “Hi po, good afternoon po,” as a sign of respect, thinking it was my girlfriend’s lola. Apparently, the old lady was a complete stranger! She kept staring at me with a puzzled expression and then after the movie I found out her actual lola was seated in front of us the whole time! —Bryce, 21
W� v� U� I was planning a barkada road trip with a friend and saw a beach that was perfect for us to go to. So I told her “Punta kami diyan!” and she kind of stared at me confused. I asked her “What?” and she said “I think you mean ‘tayo’ as in ‘Punta tayo diyan.’” She has been teasing me about it ever since. —Feli, 21
U��e� t�� ��y� I usually wear a malong for our school’s celebration of Linggo ng Wika, so I didn’t bother tr ying it on because I wear the same thing every year anyway. It turned out to be a bad idea, because the morning before the
event, I found out that it was too small for me. I was in a hurry to get to school in time for the opening program, so I just decided to wear one of my older sister’s Filipinianas. In my haste, I forgot to wear shorts underneath my saya, and I only realized it when we were playing luksong tinik and I was jumping competitively, unbeknownst to the fact that I was exposing my pink underwear! —Mika, 17
N� P��k—u� I grew up in the States and I transferred to the Philippines for college with my family. Although my mom’s a Filipina, I can only speak and understand a lit tle Tagalog. Once at a party, this cute guy went up to me and asked, “Camera ka ba?” and I just looked at him in confusion. He then told me,
F�I�-I�I�O We love our country—that’s for sure—but these epic fail moments? No, thank you! COMPILED BY YANN MAGCAMIT & ALYANNA CHIO
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I w�s o�e v�l�a �e’s F �o�e� �e M �y�. � �a� c�n�i�e�t t�a� � �o�l� �a�k i� �y �n, n�w h�g� �e�l� �i�h�u� �r�i�g t�e� �e . �d�a w�i�h t�r�e� �u� �o b� � �a� u�e w� w�l�e� �r�u�d f�r a l�n� �i�e b�c� �i�a�e. h�d t� �a�s b� �v�r� �t�e�t i� �u� �s�i�n, �r�c N�t e�e� �a�f�a� �h�o�g� �h� �o I f�l� �i�e d�i�g b�c�u�e m� �o�t h�r� h�e� m�c�. �h�t m�d� �t w�r�e w�s t�e k� �r� o� �n� �f m� �h�e� �n�p�e� �n� , �n� o�f w�i�e I w�s w�l�i�g! � �a� �o s�o� �y i� �n� u� �e�d e�e�y�n� �e�i�d m� �a� . d�l� m�m c�m� �l�n� �i�h m� �p�r� �a� �e�e� E�e�y�n� �a� �o�d�r�n� �h�t h�p , �0 l�n� —S� a�d i� �a� �o e�b�r�a�s�n�!
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“Kasi napapangiti ako kapag nakikita kita,” which I did not understand at all. I bet I looked so dumbfounded because the guy suddenly looked awkward. Apparently, he just dropped a pickup line on me! My friend had to swoop in and tell him that I don’t really understand Tagalog—I was so embarrassed! Now, this same guy and I just laugh about it whenever he brings it up on our dates, and he’s been teaching me Tagalog ever since. —Cath, 18
O�� ��o�� ��r� Having studied in a school that required English as the primary language, I always find it hard to say Filipino words with a lot of repeated syllables. One time, I was in class trying to recite the word “ pinapahalagahan.” I tried pronouncing it several times, but “ pinapapapahalalagan” was what I ended up saying! I just gave up and sat down. It was so humiliating! —Ellianna, 17
D��c��t��F��l During our school’s Buwan ng Wika presentation, my class danced the traditional Sayaw sa Bangko. True to its name, this fast dance routine required us to perform on top of benches. As the music started, we hurried to our places and I ran into another girl. We both tripped right in the middle of the stage! I sprained my ankle and had to limp through the rest of the dance. —Rosanna, 17
B��k��g �p �h��W��n��F��i� We were discussing bugtong in Filipino class and were split into teams for an activity. I was excited because I liked solving riddles in English, so I thought that having it in Tagalog would be more challenging and fun— and it was, until our teacher asked, “ Ano ang sagot sa ‘Nakatalikod na ang prinsesa, mukha niya’y nakaharap pa?’” I eagerly raised my hand because I believed I knew the answer. Our teacher called me, and I answered loudly and with conviction, “Bayabas!”—but my answer was wrong. I was befuddled and even star ted arguing and defending my answer because I knew it was the right one! I fired away the reasons why it was “definitely bayabas” and then
I-S�W Y�U M� �a�e�t� �a� �e�e� �e� �e e�t s�r�e� �o�d w�e� � �a� �o�n�e� b�c�u�e t�e� �e�e s�a�e� �h�t I’d g�t s�c�. �h�n I g�t i�t� �o�l�g�, �y b�o�k m�t�s f�u�d o�t a�o�t i� �n� �h�l�e�g�d m� �o t�y s�m�. � �b�i�e� s�n�e I w�s c�r�o�s, �l�h�u�h I w�s h�s�t�n� �a�e� �n h�w s�m� �f t�e f�o� �o�k�d. �h�y m�d� �e t�y f�s�b�l� �n� �q�i�b�l� �i�s�. � �i�e� �h�m, s� � �e�i�e� �o t�y s�m� �t�e� �i�h�s. �h�y t�e� �a�e m� i�a�—i� �o�k�d l�k� � �a�i�t�o� �f b�r�e�u� �o I t�o�g�t i� �a� �i�e. � �a� �a�f�a� t�r�u�h t�e s�i�k w�e� � �e�i�e� �o a�k w�a� �t w�s m�d� �f. �y b�o�k m�t� �o�d m� �t w�s b�t�k�… �n� �h� �e�t t�i�g I k�e�, � �a� �l�e�d� t�r�w� �p o� �h� �t�e�t a�d p�o�l� �e�e s�a�i�g w�i�e m� �r�e�d� �e�e h�l�-l�u�h�n� �n� �a�f-w�r�y�n� �b�u� �e. � �o�’t k�o� �f I w�s m�r� h�r�i�i�d b� �h�s n�w i�f�r�a�i�n—o� �h�t I t�r�w u� �n f�o�t o� e�e�y�n� �e�a�s� �f i�! —C�e�, �8
my classmate told me, “But you are describing balimbing.” I told her that I wasn’t, and then my teammate Googled it—and I was apparently describing the star fruit. I can’t believe that my answer to this riddle all my life was wrong! —Emily, 17
P��t �w��t When I was in high school, my Filipino teacher asked our class what the parts of a story are. I knew the parts of the story in English and although I did not k now it in Tagalog, I
still decided to recite to earn myself recitation points and also because I loved to recite in Filipino class even though I wasn’t very good at speaking the language. So I raised my hand and said, “ Plot.” However, my teacher told me to s ay it in Tagalog. I honestly didn’t know the translation so I just decided to say “ plota” because Tagalog words usually end with an “a.” My class started laughing like crazy and out of nowhere my teacher got so mad at me and sent me out of the classroom. She thought I said a bad word! —Kara, 18
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it’s going to be the one thing that will help you shine this month. Someone close to you is going to need a bit of handholding and understanding, and they’ll find you’re the perfec t shoulder to cry on.
August 23–September 22 You love it when everything’s in place, organized, and systematic. This is totally going to work in your favor this month because there’s going to be a lot going on in school, outside of it, and most especially on your social calendar. You’ve got this.
A��e� March 21-April 19 Just for a few weeks, it’s time to drop the Me, Me, Me mentality and open up to others. You can’t be the center of the universe 24/7, Aries. Expand your world to include other people and you’ll be surprised at how they can change the way you see things.
l��r� September 23–October 22 Look forward to flexing your best creative and artistic muscles. Consider signing up for a craft workshop—getting yourself a mentor who knows her stuff will do your art a world of difference. Side note: talent’s not enough when it comes to art. Practice is 98% of the work.
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S��r��o October 23–November 21 Let go of your need to constantly criticize yourself and nitpick at the little stuf f. You’re in a good place, girl! You can cruise through any issues that may come up this month (especially with school). Do yourself a favor and enjoy the goodness that’s already there.
S��i��a��u� November 22–December 21 As always, you take one for the team (and your friends love you for it). Instead of always putting yourself last on your priority list, why not give yourself a chance to do stuff for you this month? A small dose of self-love may be good for your soul right now.
C��r��o�� December 22–January 19 Just because those huge dreams you have for yourself aren’t manifesting right away,
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LEO J��Y �3 - ��G��T �2 W�a�e�e� �o�’r� �n�o a� �h�s m�m�n�, �o�’r� �r�v�n t� �o f�l� �p�e� �h�a�. �o�r p�s�i�n h�s y�u o� �o� �f y�u� �a�e a�d a�l t�e t�m� �o�’r� �e�o�i�g t� �o�r n�w p�t p�o�e�t h�s m�j�r r�w�r�s. �u�t w�t�h o�t f�r t�a� t�n�e�c� �o�a�d� �r�o�a�c�. �e�, �o�’r� �t t�e a�s�l�t� t�p, �u� �o� �o�’t h�v� �o k�e� �a�k�n� �b�u� �t. �e� �o�r p�s�i�n s�e�k f�r i�s�l�.
doesn’t mean you have to give up on them just yet. You know you’ve got the chops to work hard on making things happen. You just have to wait a little longer than expected.
dialing down the forward thinking this month! If you keep pushing the envelope in spite of others not being able to follow, you might run into some disagreements.
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January 20 -Februar y 18 You’re always 10 steps ahead of whatever’s on trend. Try
February 19-March 20 Compassion has always been your strong suit, and
April 20-May 20 You can’t always be 100% practical when it comes to love matters. It’s time to step out of that logical part of your brain you always cling to, and embrace the illogical, silly, inexplicable need to go full cray and allow yourself to fall in love.
G��i�� May 21–June 20 What’s keeping you feeling super unsettled is your resistance to move on. You’ve spent enough time obsessing over an unrequited love, that exam you didn’t do well on, or the ex you let slip away. Pack up your bags and get out of the feels zone. It’s time to snap out of it!
C��c�� June 21-July 22 When the feels start kicking in and you want nothing but to bury yourself in bed and bemoan your angst forever, remind yourself that everything comes to an end. Don’t lose your handle on those silver linings.
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ANYTHING GOES
T�i� �o�t�’s h�p�y t�o�g�t�, b�h�n�-t�e-s�e�e� �e�r�t� & r�n�o� �o�l f�n�s.
“N� �e�d f�r p�s� �r�c�s�i�g!” �h�r�s A�a� �s�d� �h� t�o� �h�s b�e�t�t�k�n�l� �r�a�y s�o� �f t�e s�n�e� �r�n�i�i�n o�e� �h� �k�a� �i�e�.
“T��S��H��O��A� T��E� A� T�� ��N��I� C��I��S��A��E�, ��M�� ��T�� ��E� I��O��S��N��O�� “C��T��” (P��N��N��D� A� “C��N-T��”) ��I�� ��A�� “L��E.” I�’S��I�� � P��C� O� B��I��N��A��N��S!” –E��I�� ��I��Y��A��I��Z� S L R I G D E R U T A E F , ) S L R I G Y R E M A E R C L E S U O R A C ( S A L N A C N I W R E S O T O H P
P LAY L I ST “Settled” by The Ransom Collective “Looking for Luh” by The Cohens “Sweden” by She’s Only Sixteen “How I Love” by CRWN x Jess Connelly
F�e�h t�n�s f�o� �u� h�m�g�o�n f�v�s o� S�u�d�l�u� �n� �p�t�f�. “Franklin Richards” by Ninno “Can’t Turn Back” by sKarm x Anitek x Curtismith “Here Comes the Feeling” by Ryoku x Clara Benin “M4ségo” by Curtismith
S�o�t o�t t� �h� C�n�y G�r�s o� �a�o�s�l C�e�m�r�! Inspired by the Creativity issue, Alloana Ines whipped out an old copy of Candy and illustrated this pose from one of our fashion pages. Her muse? Candy girl turned model, Nikita McElroy!
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