tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85297912706063977132024-03-06T02:33:16.820+08:00My Refrigerator Doorby JC BuendiaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05118861261031224407noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529791270606397713.post-4100281479848163292017-06-22T19:34:00.000+08:002017-07-10T02:22:05.792+08:00The Pink Villa<div>
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The last time I visited Villa Escudero was in the early 90s, a couple of years earlier than <b>Elsa Klensch</b> (as if it matters to Elsa, haha). Yesterday, my college friends and I decided to go on a whim after much discussion about doctor's appointments, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and menopause on our Messenger chat room.<br />
I booked online a day before our trip, I made a request for a vegan meal for our friend <b>Beth de la Rosa</b>, and they happily accommodated.<br />
Approximately 3 hours away from Manila, we left McDonald's Kia Theatre in Cubao at 6am to avoid the morning rush hour. From the South Luzon Expressway, we took the well paved Pan-Philippine Highway from the Sto. Tomas, Batangas SLEX exit to San Pablo City. Villa Escudero, an 800 hectare working coconut plantation and hacienda is located in the border of San Pablo, Laguna and Tiaong, Quezon.<br />
The friendly staff in colorful Filipino country costume welcomed us with cups of cool <i>Gulaman, </i>a local sweet drink infused with gelatin squares<i>. </i>Photography enthusiasts, my friends took time to get good shots of the pink colored villa and church which houses the Escudero family's vast collection of <i>santos*</i> and <i>carrozas*</i>. After our museum tour, we rode a carabao drawn cart to the huge pavilion by the river. After freshening up, we headed down to the waterfalls where lunch was served, feet submerged under the cool running stream. We forgot our health issues with the sumptuous spread of Eggplant, Okra and Red Egg Salad, Grilled Chicken and Pork Belly, Beef <i>Caldereta</i>, and Squash and String Beans in Coconut Milk.<br />
Yes, life is short, and we had the time of our lives having our feet wet, and going for seconds of the juicy grilled <i>liempo</i>*.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The latest addition to the hacienda,<b> Casa Consuelo</b>, brought piece by piece from the province of Pampanga.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Chapel of the Ascension has been a venue for many weddings.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The<i> Arbol de Fuego</i> (Flame Tree) in full bloom.</td></tr>
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To book a day trip or an overnight stay, go to <a href="http://villaescudero.com/">http://villaescudero.com</a><br />
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*<i>Liempo</i> - Pork Belly<br />
*<i>Santos</i> - images of Saints usually with heads and hands made of ivory<br />
*<i>Carrozas</i> - processional floats with intricate silver or gold leaf cladding<br />
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I look forward to Sundays, that day of the week when the metro seems half asleep and traffic is light. Sundays I get to Netflix all day or be at my most casual self and bond with family and friends, discovering new eating places. One happy discovery I made was <b>The Study</b>, located right across <b>Ateneo</b>, on the second floor of<b> Regis Center</b>. It's an eating and study place in one, serving affordable meals for students and foodies like me who are in constant search of the best pork dishes. Their <i>Lechong Kawali</i> is a must try, served with <i>Sinigang Rice</i>, a perfect match I must say.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The Study</b> at the second floor of Regis Building</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our happy Sunday bunch; <b>Blove</b>, <b>Randy</b>, <b>Chuckie</b>, <b>Chelsea</b>, <b>Chicco</b>, and <b>Pinky</b></td></tr>
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A couple of years ago, <b>Roselyn Tiangco</b> brought me her mother's <b>Ramon Valera </b>bridal trousseau and asked if we can cut the train and use it for her wedding gown. It was a Philippine <i>terno</i> in ivory satin, with bugle beads cascading down the front like waterfalls and a 5 meter train trimmed with <i>Guipure</i> lace and tons of pearls. I was aghast with the thought - no, I wouldn't dare desecrate a Valera. Roselyn and I agreed not to touch the vintage gown, we collaborated instead on simple Dior inspired gown for her wedding.</div>
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Early this year, Roselyn's mom Mrs. <b>Linda Tiangco</b> brought the Valera gown again, this time it would be for her wedding anniversary. The 50 year old gown gown still fits her perfectly but the bodice was already discolored and some parts of the train were moth eaten. Mrs. Tiangco told me to take my time to study the gown and see what I can do with it. For a month or so, I was just looking at the gown on the dress form, hoping Mrs. Tiangco would change her mind and ask me to do a new gown instead. A very prayerful woman, she must have prayed very hard for my divine guidance, at the same time, sending me cakes from <b>Kitchen's Best </b>every week. I woke up one morning, walked to my workshop to see the gown bathed in sunlight. Call it a eureka moment, I knew then what I had to do. My team and I carefully separated the train from the main body of the gown. We made a new bodice and skirt, following the proportions of Mr. Valera, after which we attached the train again and the waterfall beadwork. We did away with the <i>panuelo</i>, grafting lace from it to fix missing parts on the train.</div>
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The gown weighed a little more than 9 kilos but Mrs. Tiangco managed the whole stretch of Sanctuario de San Antonio regally, smiling radiantly. Like in a fashion show finale, the guests inside the church stood up to give the bride a rapturous applause.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Escorted by her father, <b>Linda Tiangco </b>née<b> Marcelo</b> on her wedding day.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top photo: National Artist for Fashion Design <b>Ramon Valera</b> and the bride<br />
Lower photo: 50 years after, the bride still fits in her Valera</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bride wearing the same gown she wore 50 years ago. (photo by Faces Portraits)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy Anniversary, <b>Mr. and Mrs. Resty Tiangco</b></td></tr>
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<b>Douglas Bravo</b> was my seat mate in college, we were seated in alphabetical order. Douglas stood out in class because he spoke with a Singaporean accent, having lived in Malaysia and Singapore from grade school to high school. But more than the accent, we were amazed with his nostalgic Asian style in interiors. He got perfect grades in perspective drawing.</div>
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After graduation and a couple of years working in Manila, he moved with his family to the US and took further studies in Interior Design in New York. Knowing how I love the Big Apple, Douglas would often text about the changing colours of Central Park and his train rides from school while listening to <b>Josh Groban</b> in his disc man.</div>
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Today, he shuttles back and fort from his Las Vegas home base to do house interiors for Filipino-Americans who've decided to come back and make the Philippines their home again.<br />
Douglas enjoys tricycle and jeepney rides, savours Filipino buffets, and marvels at our chic hotels and heritage houses. Perhaps, as a Filipino who has lived abroad, he has a better appreciation of the positive changes in our country. Indeed, one has to leave in order to come back, and say - bravo!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Bravo</b>'s expert mix of greys</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebrating 30 years of friendship with<b> Kathleen</b> and <b>Douglas</b></td></tr>
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As a fashion designer, I'm often asked on how to care for clothes. Every now and then, I come across new discoveries; mild soaps, detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, and fabric sprays. One day, I got a call from a friend, inviting me to join a forum on fabric care and a wash test with Ariel's new Power Gel. I was excited about the new product because I heard it was much better than powder detergent. We like to keep our white shirts white, and our black shirts really black. Black has been my uniform for obvious reasons, and I like to keep them looking new for a long time.<br />
I was happy to see <b>Bianca Intal</b>, <b>Liz Uy</b>, <b>Darla Sauler</b>, <b>Rex Atienza</b>, and <b>Tessa Valdes</b> at the launch. We all had the same concerns in proper clothes washing, and we were all just too glad with our great find, <b>Ariel Power Gel</b>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kris TV Head Writer<b> Darla Sauler</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stylist and Digital Curator for Style Singapore <b>Liz Uy</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Interior Designer and Red Cross Governor <b>Tessa Prieto-Valdes</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stylist <b>Rex Atienza</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fashion Talk with Rex, Tessa, Liz, and me</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Putting <b>Ariel Power Gel</b> to the test!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Tessa, Liz, Rex, and <b>Louie Morante</b>, P&G Regional (LBU) Communications Manager, Fabric and Home Care</td></tr>
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I've been friends with <b>Jonathan Lim</b> for a little more than 37 years now, he was my classmate in high school. Jonathan was the kind of student who wasn't bookish but extraordinarily smart. He lost his father sometime before we graduated, and he started working right after high school at the Pines Hotel Casino in Baguio to support his family. After his stint at the casino, he qualified to enter the US Navy, and there he saw much of the world, giving security to his family at the same time. Now retired and taking his masters, he visits every year or so, and every time, we set aside time to catch up and reminisce. For his visit this year, I planned a nostalgic tour of Manila. I wanted to show him how beautifully curated our National Museum is today. </div>
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Joining our tour is a good friend of mine from a much younger generation, <b>Kimi Lu</b>. Kimi is a life coach and a plus size model, a bundle of protons.</div>
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A visit to the National Museum is free of charge on Sundays and you'll see an appreciative crowd of young people going. It's a good vibe you get, knowing more and more people are learning to love their heritage, and taxpayers' money is put to good use.</div>
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I especially love the galleries of the old masters. Mostly portraits of the elite and the intelligentsia, it gives you a glimpse how life was in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, their dress styles, manners, and nuances. An afternoon is not enough to absorb all the visual stories of heroes, and great beauties.</div>
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From the National Museum, we headed to Malate Church to hear the 5pm Mass. Located in Manila's former fashion district, I often visited this church in my younger years to hear Mass or pray the Rosary. After Mass, we crossed the street to another old haunt, the Aristocrat restaurant where the boneless chicken barbecue is a must. Not ready to call it a day, we went to Diamond Hotel for dessert. Kimi and Jonathan ordered the baked cheesecake ice cream and I had the <i>ube-</i>filled<i> ensaymada</i> with coffee.</div>
Cultural, spiritual, gastronomical, our kind of Sunday.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Guillermo E. Tolentino: </b><b>Untitled</b> (Diwata)<b>, </b>reinforced concrete, ca. 1950s, 2.9 x 1.2m<b><br /></b>Gift from the heirs of <b>Hermogenes S. Reyes</b> and <b>Teodora Tantoco-Reyes</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Fermin Gomez: </b><b>A Plea For Freedom From Fear</b>, Plaster of Paris, 1949, National Fine Art Collection</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Carlos V. Francisco</b>, National Artist for Painting (1912-1969): <b>The Progress of Medicine in the Philippines</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Fernando Amorsolo Y Cueto</b> (1892-1972) National Artist for Painting (1972)<br />
Portrait of <b>Jose B. Laurel as Speaker,</b> Gift from the Family of Jose B. Laurel, 1954, Oil on canvas<br />
Portrait of <b>Manuel Roxas as President</b>, commissioned from the artist by President Elpidio Quirino, 1950, Oil on canvas</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A simulation of <b>Fernando Amorsolo</b>'s work space</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Fernando Amorsolo Y Cueto</b> (1892-1972); National Artist for Painting (1972)<br />
Portrait of <b>Mrs. Banks </b>1956, Oil on Canvas</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Fernando Amorsolo Y Cueto</b> (1892-1972) National Artist for Painting (1972)<br />
Portrait of <b>Julieta Abad-Rufino</b> (1916-2001) 1951, Oil on Canvas, Gift of the Family of Rafael R. Rufino, Jr.<br />
Portrait of <b>Felicidad Cruz-Castro</b>, 1963, Oil on Canvas, On Loan from the Family of Felicidad Cruz-Castro</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Cesar Amorsolo</b> (1903-1998): <b>Painted Window of Christ the King</b><br />
ca. 1946 (signed Caesar Amorsolo), Oil on glass, Gift of the Heirs of Petronilo L. del Rosario, Sr.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Guillermo E. Tolentino: </b>Bust of<b> Luisa Marasigan</b>, Polychromed resin, Undated, Collection of Frederick Y. Dy</td></tr>
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Undated, Frederick Y. Dy Collection</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The <b>Luis I. Ablaza</b> Hall</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An Unknown Artist: <b>Portrait of Three Ladies</b>, 1894, Oil on tin sheet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An Unknown Artist: <b>Portrait of Two Students of the Ateneo Municipal de Manila from Pasig</b><br />
Late 19th century, Oil on Canvas</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Felix Gonzales:</b> <b>Portrait of Dr. José Rizal</b>, Oil on canvas, 1962</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Juan Luna Y Novicio</b><br />
center: <b>Una Bulaqueña</b>, 1895, Oil on canvas<br />
right: <b>Portrait of a Lady</b>, Undated, Oil on wood</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Isabelo Tampinco Y Lacandola</b> (1859-1933): <b>Bust of a Mestiza Filipina in <i>Maria Clara</i></b><br />
ca. 1880, Polychromed plaster of Paris</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Juan Luna Y Novicio</b> (1857-1899): <b>Interior d'un Café</b> (Parisian Life) 1892, Oil on canvas</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Edgar Talusan Fernandez</b>: <b>Arko ng Pagkakaisa para sa Kalayaan</b>, 1984, Oil on canvas</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Emilio Aguilar Cruz</b>: <b>Paris</b>, 1980, Pen and ink on paper</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Jose P. Alcantara</b> (1911-2005):<b><i> Ina ng Lahi</i></b> (Mother of Filipinos), 1952, Narra wood</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Kimi</b>, <b>Jonathan</b>, and I didn't realise there was a sleeping lady at the other end of the bench when he had our group shot. I pixelated her face to protect her privacy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An all time favourite, <b>Aristocrat</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Aristocrat</b>'s famous Boneless Barbecue Chicken and Java Rice</td></tr>
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Name it, they have it. The fanciest chandeliers, the most exotic food, fresh fruits, <i>haw</i> flakes, herbal medicines, fine jewellery, and lucky charms, you can all find them in Binondo, Manila's Chinatown. In the heart of Binondo is Ongpin Street, stretching from the Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz to Carriedo Street in Quiapo, where they have some of the best Chinese restaurants in the city.<br />
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I occasionally go when I'm craving for Chinese food but this time, I went because I wanted to see the Chinese doctor recommended by <b>Lulu Tan-Gan</b>. The doctor would hold your pulse and from there he'll identify your illnesses. My dear friend from college, <b>Gwen Tangcueco</b> accompanied me, she's always happy to volunteer as my tourist guide and interpreter. We got a queue number from the doctor and calculated it will be an hour wait more or less, so we decided to take a little tour of Ongpin.</div>
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I hoarded <i>ube hopia</i> from <b>Eng Bee Tin</b> and tried their <i>ube pao</i> and some <i>siomai</i>. We window shopped for jade and lucky charms, and got some Feng Shui 101 from the friendly shop owners. Back at the clinic, the doctor felt my pulse and with an impish smile, exclaimed "<i>may factoly ka ng sugar!</i>". Why wasn't I surprised? He prescribed me herbs to boil and drink for my high sugar count and I bought it at the drugstore down at the street corner. I felt cured already, from the good laugh with the doctor, and from my happy tour with Gwen.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Eng Bee Tin</b>, famous for their <i>ube hopia</i>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My tourist guide, my good friend <b>Gwen Tangcueco</b>.</td></tr>
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Its been a year of big birthday celebrations. Most of my school mates turned fifty and we've celebrated from Bacolod to Curimao, Ilocos Norte. One that stands out in my memory was a surprise birthday cruise in Manila Bay for my college friend <b>Bia Ruiz-Ang</b>. Her daughters did all the planning, secretly messaging all of their mother's friends for the big event. Thinking it was just a trip to the beauty salon, Bia was screaming her lungs out as she saw a boat filled with her friends from college and high school. It was truly a treat, feasting on Spanish food with a breathtaking view of Manila's skyline.</div>
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Exceptionally well preserved at fifty, I believe Bia's real beauty secret is her genuine happiness in having raised her children well. Growing old is a joy knowing there's a kinder, honest and God fearing generation after you.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529791270606397713.post-11487735921336728022015-11-11T23:29:00.000+08:002017-07-17T16:45:13.489+08:00Wearing Your Heart On Your Terno Sleeve<br />
Last night, at the charming Peninsula Manila, lovers and patrons of culture gathered for the launching of <b>Fashionable Filipinas</b>, a book about the evolution of the Philippine <i>terno</i>. Published by <b>Suyen Corporation Inc. </b>and<b> Slim's Legacy Project Inc.</b>, the book is beautifully essayed by <b>Gino Gonzales</b> and <b>Mark Lewis Higgins </b>and features stunning photographs from 1860 to 1960.<br />
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Events like this ignite patriotism, and nurtures love for heritage. An army of ladies wore their hearts on their <i>terno</i> sleeves.</div>
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The book is available at <b>Bench</b> stores nationwide in hard cover and paperback.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reminiscent of Manila in the '50s, <b>The Peninsula Manila's Rigodon Ballroom</b> festooned with <i>capiz</i> lamps and tropical trees.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Suyen Lim-Yap</b> in Joey Samson</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Liz Uy</b> in Hannah Adrias</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Lucy Torres-Gomez</b> in vintage Joe Salazar</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Valerie Ty</b> in a Gino Gonzales design</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Candy Dizon</b> in a heather grey jersey <i>terno</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Tessa Prieto-Valdes </b>in Pablo Mendes III</td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529791270606397713.post-78040883600981502742015-10-22T14:18:00.001+08:002017-07-17T16:45:28.057+08:00Manila FAME, Design Week Philippines, October 2015<br />
This is the fourth year I've been actively involved with Manila FAME. For this season, I curated the Manila Wear bridal setting for design masters <b>Rajo Laurel</b>,<b> Randy Ortiz</b>, and <b>Rhett Eala</b>, millennials <b>Joel Escober</b> and <b>Happy Andrada</b>, and breakthrough designers <b>John Herrera</b>, <b>Jaggy</b> <b>Glarino</b> and<b> Tony Evan</b>.<br />
The Philippines, in the recent past has produced very inspired designs in furniture and fashion accessories. I believe, a lot of credit goes to <b>Josie Natori</b>, <b>Kenneth Cobonpue</b> and <b>Budji Layug</b> for leading the pack. Untiringly working with the design community are Secretary <b>Gregorio Domingo</b> and Department of Trade and Industry, and <b>Rosvi Gaetos </b>and CITEM.<br />
Kudos to the Filipino designer for persevering and for showing the world our brand of excellence.<br />
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* You may also want to read my past posts about Manila FAME.<br />
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<a href="http://myrefrigeratordoor.blogspot.com/2013/10/manila-fame-design-week-philippines.html">http://myrefrigeratordoor.blogspot.com/2013/10/manila-fame-design-week-philippines.html</a><br />
<a href="http://myrefrigeratordoor.blogspot.com/2012/10/celebrating-design.html">http://myrefrigeratordoor.blogspot.com/2012/10/celebrating-design.html</a></div>
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<a href="http://myrefrigeratordoor.blogspot.com/2012/03/manila-wears-smile.html">http://myrefrigeratordoor.blogspot.com/2012/03/manila-wears-smile.html</a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drawing inspiration from the intricacies found in creation,<b> Liliana Manahan</b> presents a fanciful assortment of unction and decorative pieces imbued with a hint of playfulness. The collection is developed in collaboration with <b>Masa Ecological</b> <b>Development Inc. MCCA Industrial Corporation</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Ito Kish</b>'s miniature city composed of vases inspired by the Art Deco walls of the Manila Metropolitan Theatre.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This year, I curated the Manila Wear bridal setting featuring masterpieces by masters <b>Rajo Laurel, Randy Ortiz</b>, and <b>Rhett Eala</b>, millenials <b>Happy Andrada</b>, and<b> Joel Escober</b>, and breakthrough designers <b>John Herrera, Jaggy Glarino</b> and <b>Tony Evan</b>.</td></tr>
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In the past, the <b>Fashion & Design Council of the Philippines</b>, of<b> </b>which I am a member, has been renting an office space that it would only use for quarterly meetings and keeping files. For general membership meetings, we usually book a room in a restaurant where eating takes top priority.<br />
We've long given up our office space, saving rent money for our worthy projects instead. Last Thursday, we held our core meeting at <b>The Office Project</b>, a bright new concept that's perfect for a council like ours or small companies who need an office space for just a few hours. They have the conveniences of a real office - meeting nooks, wifi, printing and unlimited coffee. In this age of paperless files and the metro's traffic problems, this space is a really nifty idea.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529791270606397713.post-72863185198955614022015-09-16T00:38:00.000+08:002017-07-17T16:45:47.335+08:00The Happy News Of The Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I love everything Japanese except perhaps sashimi. Call me unsophisticated, but I'm not a fan of raw food. I'm a big eater, I like burgers, steak and pork chops. I love cakes and all flavours of Kit Kat. In Japan, I look forward to eating wagyu, sinful bowls of ramen, and pork tonkatsu. The unlimited shredded cabbage that goes with your tonkatsu somehow diminishes the guilt of being a porky, and so I indulge.</div>
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Here in Manila, the good news of the week is that <b>Maisen</b>, the go-to-place for tonkatsu has opened its second branch closer to my neighborhood, just across the cinemas on the third level of Megamall. I shall have my pork and eat it too. Itadakimasu!</div>
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I would often see <b>Rajo Laurel</b>'s Instagram posts of his childhood playground, Dumaguete. Tagged humorously #DIVAguete, the city boasts of blue green mountains, beautiful marine life, and the first American University in the Philippines and Asia.</div>
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Last week, I was invited by a dear old friend to join her and other friends for a long weekend holiday in this tropical paradise. Located at the southern tip of Negros island, it is less than an hour away by boat to Oslob, Cebu or Siquijor Island. At a very relaxed pace, we enjoyed the cuisine, lounging by the pool, the windy boat rides, and the swim with the gentle whale sharks in Oslob.</div>
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I heard <b>Julia Roberts</b> stayed for five days, now, I know why.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bird's eye view of <b>Sumilon Island</b>, 5 mins before landing in <b>Dumaguete</b>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Home of Dumaguete's famous <b>Silvanas</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dumaguete's famous <b>Silvanas</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view of Dauin coastline from the boat. It's good that most of the resorts are not full concrete structures, they beautifully blend with the coconut trees that line the shore.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">High tide at<b> Manjuyod White Sand Bar</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dumaguete is less than an hour away by ferry or boat to Oslob, Cebu. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm not a good swimmer but I managed to swim with the gentle whale sharks in Oslob.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mother and daughter, <b>Rina</b> and<b> Pia</b> swimming gracefully with the whale sharks.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No need to invest on an underwater camera, you can rent and the Oslob fishermen take really good photos.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif;">In the past, feeling blue before my birthday was a convenient excuse I made up so I can eat and drink as much as I want to. This year, my blues were real, age has been catching up on me and I had health issues to deal with. In a span of three weeks, two of my friends lost their mothers, and my master tailor of eighteen years, Mang Roger died four days after having a heat stroke.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif;">I was playing Ronan Keating's version of Won't Last A Day Without You on repeat mode for days, a feel good song that would hopefully lull me out of my melancholia. I didn't plan a big celebration, all I wanted was to hear Mass with my family and eat pizza, my birthday falling on a Sunday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif;">Saturday before my birthday, a dozen of my closest trooped to Poppins, my weekend hangout, to cheer me at the stroke of midnight.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif;">Monday was dinner at the artsy new place Karnita's Corner with my dear friend Kasia Rei from Los Angeles who's celebrating his birthday two days after me. A joint celebration, we had an intimate group of supermodel friends from our generation, the great photographer Wig Tysmans and his charming wife Carole.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif;">The following Saturday, Jenny Tan hosted a dinner in my honor at her beautiful home with a bunch of our wittiest and funniest friends from art and advertising.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , "lucida grande" , sans-serif;">In between all the pocket celebrations and sweet social media greetings, I forgot about my blues. Like in the film The Age Of Adaline, I realise getting old is not bad at all. Growing old with friends and family is the greatest of blessings.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A timely film for my blues, <b>The Age of Adaline</b><br />
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431410175686_1911">I started blogging five years ago after reading the book <b class="yiv8034226224">Life On The Refrigerator Door</b> by <b class="yiv8034226224">Alice Kuipers. </b>So touched was I from the story, I named my blog <b class="yiv8034226224">My Refrigerator Door</b>. Ms. Kuipers wonderfully weaved a story about a daughter and her mother who battled with breast cancer in a series of notes posted on the refrigerator door.</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431410175686_1920">Last Sunday, at the funeral of Tita Passy, <b class="yiv8034226224">Paz Cojuangco-Teopaco, </b>I was reminded of that beautiful book. She too fought a long battle with the disease, but in her suffering, she has brought her family back together.</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431410175686_1921">I met the Teopacos through my good friend <b class="yiv8034226224">Kris Aquino</b>. In one of Kris's anniversary specials on TV, I was introduced by Kris' mother, <b class="yiv8034226224">President Cory</b> to her youngest sister, Passy. After that, I got to bond with Kris's cousins, Tita Passy's daughters, <b class="yiv8034226224">Marla</b> and <b class="yiv8034226224">Rina</b> in a summer trip to Mindoro. Sharing the same love for sentimental music, and deep affection for Kris's son <b>Joshua</b>, Rina and I became the best of friends. I would often go to their house and we would make playlists on our iPods till midnight. Tita Passy, a film and music enthusiast would also exchange songs with us. One time, upon learning I was an <b class="yiv8034226224">Audrey Hepburn</b> fan, she burned a CD with ten versions of Moonriver </span>for me.</div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431410175686_1922">The Teopacos treated me like family and when my father died in 2011, Rina's father <b>Esting Teopaco</b> told me I can call him "Dad" and from then on, he introduces me to his friends as "my son". Tita Passy would always wink at me whenever she sees me in serious conversation with Dad Esting. We'd often talk about the Japanese occupation and life in the 1950s, an era I was very fascinated about.</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431410175686_1923">Tita Passy was very prim and proper yet she would laugh uncontrollably whenever I visit with our friend <b>Rey</b> <b>Lañada</b>. Rey is the Laurel to my Hardy. Till her last days in the hospital, she would chuckle at the sight of Rey or the latest showbiz story I have.</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431410175686_1929">A day before she passed away, I made a playlist of her favorite songs and played it by her bedside. She looked at peace, her lips slightly curled in a smile. At that moment, I believe she knew I was there, Moonriver playing softly in the background.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Fr. Manny Domingo</b> and <b>Fr. Tito Caluag</b> concelebrated the Mass.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Rina Teopaco</b> and Dad <b>Esting Teopaco</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Tita Passy</b>'s best friend, <b>Boots Dimayuga</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Fr. Manny Domingo</b> leading the prayers for Tita Passy with Dad<b> Esting Teopaco</b><br />
Ate <b>Celda Teopaco-Santos </b>and <b>Marla Teopaco.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Named after her grandmother, <b>Pia Teopaco Santos </b>led friends and family in a symbolic releasing of butterflies.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wearing pink breast cancer awareness ribbons made of loom bands :<b> Paulina Cojuangco</b>, <b>Andrea Cojuangco</b>, <b>Sasa Araneta</b>,<br />
<b>Diana Araneta</b>, <b>Sofia Araneta</b>, <b>Doña Sari Cojuangco</b>, <b>Annika Cojuangco</b>, <b>Carla Cojuangco</b>, and <b>Gianina Cojuangco</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clockwise from left: <b>Nita Sumulong</b>, <b>Jingle Bugia</b>,<b> Maridel Gamban</b> and<b> Boots Dimayuga</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite trio, <b>Danielle Yabut</b>, <b>Pia Teopaco Santos</b>, and<b> Adi Yabut</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left:<b> Nica Lopa</b>, <b>Rina Teopaco</b>, and <b>Fr. Manny Domingo</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Tita Passy</b>'s favourite photo of us, taken in 2010 at the Quirino Grandstand during the inauguration of<br />
<b>President Benigno S. Aquino III.</b></td></tr>
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<b>Previous post:</b> Tita Passy's Birthday, 2013 <a href="http://myrefrigeratordoor.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-merry-month-of-may.html">http://myrefrigeratordoor.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-merry-month-of-may.html</a></div>
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A decade ago, traveling for me meant two huge suitcases, one carry on luggage, a huge tote and a body bag. A trip to the outlets was as exciting as seeing the haute couture exhibit at the Met. It may sound cheesy, but in the past couple of years, making memories have become more important than finding tri-colour brogues. It must be age. Nowadays, it's all about watching a beautiful sunset, getting hungry from laughing too much and laughing some more looking for ramen in the middle of the night. It's spending the whole afternoon marvelling at 18th century portraits, or lining up to buy the best tasting pizza. It's still a thrill to find a perfect fitting black sweater but shopping ceased to be the contact sport it used to be.</div>
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Traveling light has made checking in and riding trains easier, and it has given life a new meaning as well.<br />
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All photos in this post were taken with my new <b>Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge</b>. Now, I don't need to bring a camera and a tablet in my trips.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">Sleek and light, the <b>Samsonite Firelite</b>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Packing cubes keep everything organised. My favourites are from <b>Muji</b>, they zip really well.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have in my hand carried bag a small toiletry kit, also from <b>Muji</b>, where I keep my essentials - <b>Bench Bambino</b> cologne, medicines, moisturiser, <b>Carmex</b>, <b>Swish</b> spray, and aromatherapy revitaliser.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Travel documents fit nicely in a clear plastic envelope from <b>Things Remembered</b>. Phone chargers and a power bank are kept untangled in a stiff mesh bag from <b>Muji</b>. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For 4 hour flights or more, I bring a "feel good" book.</td></tr>
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Weekend before Holy Week, my college buddies and I trooped North to celebrate our friend <b>Tonette Aquino</b>'s big 50. Affectionately called Contessa, she commandeered her high school and college friends to Vigan and Curimao for two days of delirious banter and cholesterol overload.</div>
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Vigan and its adjacent towns were a visual feast for us heritage lovers.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A portrait of <b>Vicky Quirino</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>President Elpidio Quirino</b>'s bedroom</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Across the street from the Syquia Mansion, you'll find one of the best tasting Ilocos Empanadas.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunset in Curimao, Ilocos Norte</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On our way back, we passed by the <b>Our Lady of Assumption</b> church in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur.</td></tr>
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the reduction of a fuel or substance to nothing through use or combustion.</div>
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physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.</div>
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"high levels of professionalism that may result in burnout"</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One beautiful wedding after another, December and January are Manila's wedding-est season. As the radiant bride marches down the aisle, I head back to the atelier to check on the next batch of bridal gown and bride's maids' dresses, each beaded neckline, each hem fold. I've already cut back on accepting orders as age has been catching up on me, but my obsession for the perfect fit and fall of a dress has kept me glued to the workshop till <b>Dr. Love</b> signs off on the radio. I've postponed going back to the gym and I've rewarded myself with food after my work hours. In a wink, I've become overweight, my clothes wouldn't fit me and I dread going to events because dressing up has become a contact sport for me. Black tee-shirts, gartered shorts and slip on shoes became my most reliable allies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">February, I usually get to relax a bit. Every year or two, <b>Kris Aquino</b>, my dear friend with the most fabulous of hearts, treats her family and close friends to equally fabulous destinations. I was very excited because this year, we were going back to Japan. Our itinerary included Ito City, Hakone and Tokyo. Ito is known for its onsens, I could already imagine soaking in hot spring waters without a worry in the world, I felt my fat disintegrating!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A week to our departure date, I was still working on a few more orders, I was sleeping four hours a night. I was counting on the six days in Japan to rejuvenate me. Alas, the day before my flight I was coughing so bad my stomach hurt. As evening came and my coughing continued, I started having stomach cramps. It was so painful, I decided to go to St. Luke's half crying in pain, half crying with the thought of not going to Japan. I was given a pain killer shot and nebulized twice. I was physically and emotionally fatigued, I was burned out. At 4am, I was given clearance by the doctor. I made a quick stop to the drugstore for antibiotics, a quick fill at the gas station and a quick bath. I made it to the airport for my 7am flight to Narita with a few minutes to fix the things I threw inside my hand carried bag and have a bowl of warm rice porridge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Japan was beautiful and the hot spring waters did wonders to my body pains. It was a thrill to see cherry trees starting to bloom and I chanced upon a traditional Japanese wedding at the Meiji Shrine. These were all healing but the knowledge that I was cared for and loved, healed everything else. One must take time to hold hands, to hug, to put a hand over a shoulder, to laugh over nothing, to share a burger, to say thank you and I love you. It heals.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Thank you Krisy for making me a part of your happy birthday celebration in Japan. It's always a joy to be with you and your two boys. It gives me pride too that you've raised them so well, seeing how respectful they are to strangers and how loving they are to your friends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">Thank you as well, </span><span style="color: black;"><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=504883285" href="https://www.facebook.com/dom.hernandez.71" style="cursor: pointer; line-height: 19px; text-decoration: none;">Dom</a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"> and </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=576826645" href="https://www.facebook.com/katrina.chua1" style="cursor: pointer; line-height: 19px; text-decoration: none;">Katrina</a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">, </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=696217185" href="https://www.facebook.com/juansarteiii" style="cursor: pointer; line-height: 19px; text-decoration: none;">Juan</a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">, and </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=636064609" href="https://www.facebook.com/pam.pamintuan" style="cursor: pointer; line-height: 19px; text-decoration: none;">Pam</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;"> for allowing me to walk slower and for bearing with my loud snore. Love, love, love.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Katrina Chua-Hernandez</b>, <b>Bimby Aquino Yap,</b> <b>Joshua Aquino </b>and the author.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Relax mode with <b>Bimby</b> and <b>Joshua </b>at Gotemba.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our home for the third and fourth days, <b>Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa</b>.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our happy crew, (from left to right) <b>Katrina</b> and <b>Dom Hernandez</b>, <b>Kris Aquino</b>, <b>Bimby Aquino Yap</b>, <b>Joshua Aquino</b>, the author, <b>Pam Pamintuan</b> and <b>Juan Sarte</b>.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our home for the last 3 days of our vacation, <b>Park Hyatt Tokyo, Shinjuku.</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had the chance to meet up and enjoy Yoyogi Park with Tokyo based fashion model and old friend, <b>Tetta Ortiz-Matera</b>.</td></tr>
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As a nation grows, so does art and culture. Philippine Daily Inquirer's <b>Thelma San Juan</b> and Swatch Philippines' <b>Virgie Ramos</b> through thick and thin have supported art and fashion, rallying behind artists and designers. Last night, these two hardworking women launched an exhibit celebrating art, fashion, and Swatch Philippines' 25 years at the new Swatch & Swatch building in Makati. Dresses inspired by <b>Ben Cab</b>'s Sabel, giant photographs and installations were brilliantly curated by production designer <b>Gino Gonzales</b>, transporting you to a beautiful realm of light, opulent fabrics, and beauty.</div>
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Fashion and art connoisseurs, students and designers shouldn't miss this exhibit, open to the public from <b>16 December 2014 to 15 January 2015</b> at the <b>Swatch & Swatch, 418, Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City.</b></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines14.554729 121.0244451999999514.4932525 120.94376419999995 14.6162055 121.10512619999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529791270606397713.post-56780753176833213082014-12-15T00:27:00.000+08:002017-07-17T20:10:30.736+08:00Beautiful And Useful Little Things<br />
If you're an Audrey Hepburn fan, if you're into shabby chic, if you were Parisian in your past life (take those Facebook tests to find out), or if you simply like pretty little things that have good use, I may have found a piece of heaven for you.<br />
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I was half an hour early in Trinoma mall for a lunch meeting and found these two little stores next to each other that has little home decors and chic accessories to jazz up your year old wardrobes. Chinese bowls for a scoop of ice cream or smaller servings of Cheetos, ceramic birds or glass turtles that could serve as handsome paper weights, festive eyeglasses, bright coloured fans, Dorothy's ruby shoes, they seem to have it all. <b>A'postrophe</b> and <b>Roy & Biv</b>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two little shops in the corner, <b>A'postrophe</b> and <b>Roy & Biv.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I like easy to clean, "non-dust gathering" home decors like these little ceramic white bird and red owl.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soaps your favourite aunts and lady friends would love.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Because we can't get enough of Audrey!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When you want to go as Dorothy to your Christmas costume party or<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When you want to add colour to your black uniform.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Red" wooden birds to break monotony of framed photos on your shelves or for themed table settings.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easy to find "orange" eyeglass cases.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Yellow" mason jar mugs, and shot glasses.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miniature "green" scooter for your Dad's desk.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This "Blue" glass turtle would be useful as paper weight or a bathroom companion.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Indigo" smiley lace bracelets that would make your little nieces smile.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Violet" dog pillow to hug.</td></tr>
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I first heard of <b>Denlim's Kitchen</b> from my friend <b>Boboy Consunji</b>. Boboy posted photos of the Denlim's <i>pugon liempo</i> (pork belly roasted in a brick stove) on Facebook, and it caused me a couple of sleepless nights. <b>Dennis Lim</b>, the chef and owner serves only one group a night, and dinner is booked nine months in advance. One day, I got a call from Boboy, there was a booking cancelation and he was lucky to get the slot. Excited for the big feast, I walked Mega Mall from end to end, and ate in small portions three days before our appointed day.</div>
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Denlim's is in San Fernando, Pampanga, a two hour drive from the metro. Boboy, a<i> Kapampangan </i>was our living Waze and historian, we didn't have trouble looking for the place. Free of corkage, we each brought a bottle of red wine, my good friend <b>James Reyes</b>, and <b>Noel Orosa</b>.</div>
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We were a happy group of twelve, Boboy's friends. Each dish personally served by Dennis were wiped out in minutes. I especially loved the bread served with banana heart dip, the <i>Inornong Manok</i>, and of course the <i>Pugon Liempo</i>, the roast pork served with <i>buro</i> which you wrap together in lettuce.<br />
One graffiti in the kitchen best describes how good dinner was - Cohen what?</div>
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You can try your luck booking through Denlims Kitchen's Facebook page. Bon appetit!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Denlim's Kitchen</b>'s nondescript exteriors</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Denlim's Kitchen</b>'s shabby chic interiors</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"<i>Pugons</i>"</td></tr>
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<b>Part 8 Of Our Negros Occidental Tour</b></div>
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21 kilometres south of Bacolod is Bago City. Along the city's main street is the <b>Balay Ni Tan Juan</b>. Before it became a museum, the house was used as a school, and before that, from 1906 until World War II, it was the residence of <b>General Juan Anacleto Araneta</b> and his family. Juan is a favourite Negrense hero. In 1898, he, along with <b>General Aniceto Lacson</b> led a march of 10,000 men to Bacolod City, which led to the surrender of Spanish Governor <b>Isidro de Castro</b>.</div>
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The ground floor of the grand house has an exhibit of Bago's village life. On the second floor, the pre-WWII lifestyle is simulated with old furniture and family photos. Balay Ni Tan Juan was worth the stop.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Bago City, Negros Occidental, Philippines10.503405 122.966301810.253607500000001 122.6435783 10.7532025 123.28902529999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529791270606397713.post-19669662181208989622014-12-02T02:26:00.000+08:002017-07-17T20:11:07.399+08:00Pontevedra<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sunday morning, after a hearty breakfast of <i>danggit</i>, <i>longganisa</i> and scrambled eggs, we head south of Bacolod to the town of Pontevedra. We wanted to hit the road early and hear Mass at the church of <b>St. Michael the Archangel</b>. Done in Spanish mission style, the church reminded me of Sanctuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park. The altar retablos are done in deep brown and gold. On the left retablo stands the statue of St. Michael the Archangel, wings spread out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The pews are wide and spaced comfortably. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My friends and I found separate spots, and we each took our time to reflect and say our personal prayers. It was a "feel good" Sunday.</span></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, Philippines10.3526591 122.9212264999999910.2276991 122.75986499999999 10.4776191 123.08258799999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529791270606397713.post-81112783832793944172014-12-01T01:09:00.000+08:002015-08-15T03:57:29.569+08:00Sunset At The Ruins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>Part 6 Of Our Negros Occidental Tour</b></div>
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A true blue Bacolodian, <b>Maryann</b> <b>Galeno</b> our birthday celebrator and tourist guide extraordinaire timed our destinations perfectly, from a stopover at <b>Pendy's</b> for yummy bites of half moon to three-click-photo-ops in the middle of the highway amidst sugar cane plantations. By five o'clock in the afternoon, we were making our way to the famous Ruins in Talisay City. Likened to the Taj Mahal, the mansion was built in 1911 by <b>Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson</b> in honour of his first wife<b> Maria Braga </b>who died in an accident while pregnant with their eleventh child. At the onset of World War II, to prevent the invading Japanese forces from using it as headquarters, Don Mariano ordered Filipino guerrillas to burn the Italianate style mansion. What was left was its concrete skeleton.</div>
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That afternoon, as the sky changed hues with the setting sun, sitting on the grass, we watched the sand coloured ruins turn into vibrant gold. Breathtakingly beautiful, a monument to love.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left: <b>Bia Ruiz-Ang</b>, <b>Tracy Poblete</b>, <b>Beth de la Rosa</b>, <b>Maryann Galeno</b>, <b>Gwen Tiu-Tangcueco</b>, <b>Dinny Lazo </b>and the author.</td></tr>
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