FULL GALLOP: What Does It Take To Become a Fashion Icon? Divine!

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Bravo! What a delightful performance! Congratulations to Full Gallop team for the enchanting evening last Friday, March 14, 2014. It was quite an experience to remember as I was watching Full Gallop, Ms. Cherie Gil who draw us into her world. We the audience all felt like high-society guests sitting in Ms. Vreeland's living room.

Ms. Cherie Gil amazingly performed with tour-de-force one-woman show, the Mary Louise Wilson and Mark Hampton's "Full Gallop." Ms. Cherrie plays Diana Vreeland, who had just recently been unceremoniously fired as editor-in-chief of Vogue Magazine.

This two-hour play Vreeland regales us about her various interesting experiences with famous and rich people she hung around with. 

She displays her dances - tango, ballet or the kabuki while she plays us her favorite music on her record player. Her Intercom conversations with her laconic French maid Yvonne (featuring the voice of G Toengi) were hilarious. She even drops big names in the history of fashion, like Balenciaga, Coco Chanel and Helena Rubenstein.

Ms. Vreeland's living room is luxuriously classy set by Joey Mendoza.

Congratulations to director Bart Guingona, the crew and staff of MyOwn Mann Productions Inc. for this exhilarating play. 

Hurry and catch the last few remaining shows of "Full Gallop"! After its premiere last night, there are only four shows left, March 15, then 21, 22, all at 8 pm and one final show on March 23 at 4 pm.

iBlog: The 10th Philippine Blogging Summit

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A decade of blogging and moving forward, "iBlog : The 10th Philippine Blogging Summit" is a FREE 2-day event - on April 4 and 5, 2014 at the Malcolm Theater, UP College of Law, UP Diliman, Quezon City from 8 am to 5 pm.

For this 10th year,  speakers, bloggers, and participants are encouraged to share insights in retrospective about the past 10 years and how we do all want to move forward.

Note that the first 300 registered participants to come early (on or before 9 am) will be given food stub and participant kit. Afterwards, remaining food stubs and participant kits shall be given to early walk-ins.

Speakers who were part of iBlog in the past 10 years and those who have also made a big impact to the blog and social media space are expected to there and  a few topic submissions from first-time iBlog speakers to add that newbie touch while sticking to our theme of retrospective and moving forward.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Here's the 2 day schedule of the 10th iBlog on 

DAY 1 AGENDA 

9:00 to 9:20 Flag ceremony, prayer, participant intro (limited)

9:20 to 10:20 Bloggers as New Media Personalities (Carlo Ople, Noemi Lardizabal Dado, and more to be added)

10:20 to 10:40 BREAK

10:40 to 11:40 Building Communities through Blogging (Azrael Coladilla, Jinoe Gavan,Vince Golangco, and more to be added)

11:40 to 1:00 LUNCH

1:00 to 1:30 SPONSOR TALK

1:30 to 2: 10 Bloggers as Digital Marketers (Grace Bondad Nicolas, Jonel Uy, Fitz Villafuerte, Boris Joaquin)

2:20 to 3:00: Blogging as Part of Internet Marketing and Advertising (Jeoff Solas, Mannix Borromeo Pabalan, and more to be added)

3:00 to 3:20 BREAK

3:20 to 4:00 Bloggers as Activist (Tonyo Cruz and more to be added)

4:00 to 4:40 State of Blogging in the Philippines – report from bloggers in the countryside

4:40 RAFFLE / GROUP SHOT

DAY 2 AGENDA 

9:00 to 9:20 The Rise of the Sports Bloggers (Ivan Stewart Saldajeno)

9:20 to 9:40 Future-Proof Link Building: No Spam, More Juice (Jayson Bagio)

9:40 to 10:00 Why Doctors and other Professionals should Blog? (Bien Nillos)

10:00 to 10:20 BREAK

10:20 to 11:00 Bloggers as Entrepreneurs (Genesis Reonico and more to be added)

11:10 to 12:00 Crowdsourcing, Social Media, and its Impact on Business (Richard Eldridge, Lace Llanora, and more to be added)

12:00 to 1:00 LUNCH

1:00 to 1:30 SPONSOR TALK

1:30 to 2:10 Mentoring Entrepreneurs through Blogging and Social Media (Christian Blanquera and more to be added)

2:20 to 2:40 The Present and Future of Internet Regulation (Atty. JJ Disini)

2:50 to 3:10 The Philippine Internet at 20 years old (Janette Toral)

3:20 to 3:40 BREAK

3:40 to 4:40 Future of Blogging and Social Media

4: 50 RAFFLE and GROUP SHOT

EMCEE: Flow Galindez and Adrian Benipayo

(Names of speakers and panelists will be posted and updated this week)

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“Unleash Your RealiTEE” with street-style-inspired BUM collection

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BUM bares its newest brand ambassadors who are on the brink of something big: Ella Cruz, Nash Aguas, Jane Oineza, and Diego Loyzaga with Bea Binene

A big change is coming. And it’s heading your way.

BUM is on the brink of something big this season. As it ushers in the hottest season of the year, the “rebel of fashion” is making huge leaps by welcoming into its fold four new, young brand ambassadors who best embody and reinforce BUM’s street-cred: Ella Cruz, Nash Aguas, Jane Oineza, and Diego Loyzaga.

Ella Cruz

Ella Cruz, seventeen-year-old Kapamilya actress whose launching pad was the fantasy series Aryana and comedy show Goin’ Bulilit, is a breath of fresh air for the brand. Ella has a bubbly personality and always wearing a smile as bright as the colors that she wears.

“Alam ko kasi ang damit talaga ang BUM more on blacks dati. Kaya nong nagkaroon ng bright colors ang BUM, natuwa ako kasi ganon talaga ako manamit,” says Ella. 

“And I like the fact that the brand and I share the same qualities. I like being myself. I don’t pretend to be something I am not just to blend in or just so people would accept me.”

With BUM’s new campaign “Unleash Your RealiTEE”—a street-style-inspired collection that includes summer brights, galaxy prints, and the signature Goth-inspired pieces—Ella is excited about the prospect of trying on different looks. While this “change” makes her a bit uncomfortable at times, Ella knows that at the end of the day it would do her more good than harm.

“This represents the new Ella, a fiercer Ella,” says the former child star, who is celebrating her 18th birthday in August. “Nakakatuwa pala to try something new,” she says. “Sometimes we are afraid to experiment or explore. What we don’t realize is that we are missing out on the chance to experience something wonderful because we are afraid of trying.

Nash Aguas

Nash Aguas is also in that stage. Nash, fifteen-year-olds, who became a household name through Goin’ Bulilit, is also going through that transition, from being a child actor to a dashing, young man.

“After I did Goin’ Bulilit, I didn’t do any TV appearances and projects much. I went to the States. After three months, I got home. I wore braces. After a year, I started appearing in shows again.”

The former winner of ABS-CBN’s 2004 talent search Star Circle Quest, where he was proclaimed the Grand Kid Questor, says that a lot has changed since his Goin’ Bulilit days. His personal style in clothes, for one, has matured and has been influenced by his varied interests.

           

“My style depends on my current favorites,” says the 15-year-old actor. “May time na nahilig ako skateboard so gusto ko rin non ’yong skater-boy style. When I discovered the rock band My Chemical Romance naman, I wore black most of the time. Ang hindi mawawala sa aking wardrobe ay plain white T-shirt and jeans.”

Nash admits that he has a hard time mixing and matching colors. “Mahina ako sa color combination. Before, I would search in the internet for tips how guys mix and match colored pieces. I still didn’t get it. When I am not confident about my choices, I would just wear white T-shirt and jeans.”

           

Turns out, Nash’s preference for simplicity makes him a standout. The old-reliable white-shirt-and-jeans ensemble still is the most stylish getup for a man, especially for someone so young and promising like Nash. “I really wear BUM because its clothes really fit my style,” says Nash, who is also a talented guitarist. “Naging madali na to make my getup stylish kasi BUM has cool printed tops. I would just pair these with jeans and I’m good to go.”

Jane Oineza

Jane Oineza is a self-confessed “one of the boys.” While she doesn’t mind wearing dresses and girly outfits for her TV guestings and other showbiz stints, the 17-year-old Kapamilya actress admits that she’s more comfortable in jeans and shirts. “I’m the kind of girl who actually wears BUM kind of clothes,” she says. “I like being comfortable, but at the same time stylish and classy. People would tell me to wear flats and girly clothes. But me kasi I like wearing sneakers, comfy pants, and shirts.”

Jane Oineza, who has appeared in ABS-CBN primetime teleseryes Aryana, Juan Dela Cruz, and Muling Buksan ang Puso, describes herself as easygoing, fun, and laidback. In her spare time, she plays the guitar. To keep herself active, she likes slugging it out with the boys on the basketball court. When she has time to spare, Jane also swims and plays badminton. Jane may be a little quiet at times, but when the need arises, she isn’t afraid of speaking her mind.

“As much as I can, I try to live my life like an open book. Kung paano talaga ako, ganon ako makisama sa ibang tao. Walang pretensions, walang walls. That’s why I am really happy to be part of the BUM family. The clothes represent the real me,” she adds.

Carlos Diego Loyzaga

Completing BUM’s new “rebel five” is Carlos Diego Loyzaga, the 18-year-old son of Cesar Montano and former actress Teresa Loyzaga, who is now based in Australia.

Diego, who grew up in Australia, is the care-free one. He is friendly, outspoken, and spontaneous. “I haven’t met anyone who’s like me,” he says with a laugh. “I’ve met a few who look like me. But not really me.” On his free time, he turns to his first love: music. “I like playing the guitar and singing. Mana kay erpats, e,” Diego adds.

When he wants to get away from it all, Diego hops into his car and drives all the way to Antipolo with his friends.

“We didn’t do anything there,” he says. “We just drove up there and enjoyed the view of the metro. After an hour, we went back to Manila. We drove with the windows down, just feeling the breeze, the cool winds, the trees. I grew up in Australia so I’m used to an environment that’s fresh. I always look for something like that.”

It’s this unbridled passion for the outdoors and traveling that makes Diego a perfect fit for BUM. “Fashion changes a lot. And I express what I feel and what I am through the clothes I wear. I can pull off jeans, shirts, and boots, sometimes, high-tops ganon. Shorts, top, necklace, watch, then topsider shoes,” he explains.

Diego says he doesn’t read fashion blogs or flip through magazines to check out the latest trends. What he does is he turns to his girl friends for sartorial tips. “Nakikita ko lang through my friends. In a way, I don’t have to read anymore because they would share what they know.”

           

Bea Binene

BUM’s current endorser Bea Binene is thrilled that four new image model have joined the BUM family who would take the brand even farther. She says that they’re a perfect addition, especially because she has finally found a gang of talented individuals who share the same interests, ideas and fashion sense as hers.

“BUM really fits my style,” says the 16-year-old Kapuso actress, who is now marking her third year with the brand. “Just like Jane and Ella, I am not the type of girl who likes dresses. I prefer wearing the color black. Even BUM’s previous campaigns, which were all about dark colors, represent my real style.”

Although she likes wearing dark-colored clothes, Bea says that her personality is far from gloomy. “Siguro ’yon naman ’yong opposite don. I’ve always been a positive person. Once you get to know me, I’m actually friendly and bubbly. It’s just that I’ve always been more comfortable in dark clothes.

What’s important for Bea is how she expresses herself. “I don’t live to please people. I just dress the way I want. I certainly don’t dress to impress others. Ako ’yong tipo na I welcome everybody’s beliefs. I may always not agree with your opinion, but since it is yours, I will respect it. Ang sa akin naman, you just have to accept me for what I am. Kung ayaw mo ako, salamat.”

These five “rebels” dare to break free from the dictates of mainstream fashion and reveal their true style identity. They are encouraging you to the same.

Watch out for BUM’s new rebels in the coming months.

BUM’s Summer 2014 Collection is now available in leading department stores.

For more information about Unleash Your RealiTee, visit www.bumequipment.com.ph or follow us “@officialbumph” on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

Metro Society's Men's issue this March

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This March, as the cool weather quickly turns into sweltering heat, the upcoming summer season gets even hotter with the release of Metro Society's annual men's issue.

The magazine this month turns the temperature up by turning the spotlight on men found making waves in the kitchen. With the local food industry having gained popularity in the last decade, the Philippines has become an international culinary destination and these men have played a crucial role in transforming not only the country's views, but tastes as well.

Leading the pack are four men who have piqued curiosity, whet appetites, and satisfied palates: Green Pastures' Robby Goco, Sensei Sushi's Bruce Ricketts, Hungry Hound's Rob Pengson, and Hatch22 and Pink Panda's Erwan Heusaff. 

Metro Society believes that these men are the future of the food industry in the Philippines--each of them having their own views when it comes to preparing, cooking, and plating dishes, possessing a personal style about things that sets each of them apart and an undeniable passion that makes what they do memorable.

The Men's issue also presents the annual hall of fame--the country's top list of men who are consistently polished and impeccably dressed. The magazine's Men in Suits section is a real treat, selecting men in the culinary scene, including chefs, restauranteurs, connoisseurs, bloggers, and critics.

All these and more can be found in Metro Society's Men's Issue this March. Grab a copy now at leading bookstores and newsstands nationwide.

DHL sorts, delivers examination papers for underprivileged Grade 3 public elementary school students

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The world's leading postal and logistics group, DHL, part of Deutsche Post DHL, made the day for volunteers of Teach for the Philippines (TFP), as 17 DHL employees recently helped sort and transport examination materials to 10 participating schools in Quezon City (QC).

Together with the TFP team, the DHL employees, sorted out 10 boxes of examination materials, which are administered quarterly by the TFP to participating schools.

DHL employee volunteers pose at TFP Headquarters in Makati after sorting 103 reams of examination papers for various public schools in Quezon City.

“The materials that DHL helped us sort and transport are very important to our program – examinations are done to assess how students cope with TFP-assigned modules and materials given by the Teacher Fellows,“ said Mhar Mangahas, Leadership Development Officer, Teach for the Philippines.

Standing from left: Neil Cabrera, Direct Sales Channel Manager, DHL Express and Ronaldo Benebe, Makati Service Center Manager, DHL Express and with other DHL employee volunteers at TFP Headquarters in Makati after sorting 103 reams of examination papers for various public schools in Quezon City.

Ronaldo Benebe, Makati Service Center Manager, DHL Express Philippines, said the activity was a genuine exercise in volunteerism among members of the DHL team. “As an international logistics company, we saw that we must contribute and were really needed for this activity,” he said. “This will continue every quarter with our commitment to help these kids.”

103 reams of examination materials were first delivered to DHL’s service centers in Makati and Ortigas in San Juan, and then transported to 10 QC public schools where 52 Teacher Fellows were posted.

Employee volunteers help sort the examination papers for Science, Math, Araling Panlipunan, Filipino, and English of elementary school students.

 

Employee volunteers help sort the examination papers for Science, Math, Araling Panlipunan, Filipino, and English of elementary school students.

Mangahas said that aid was invaluable. “Normally, preparation of these materials takes days. But with DHL’s expertise, the sorting only took less than two hours,” he added.

Following the success with Teach For India, Deutsche Post DHL, sealed its partnership with Teach for the Philippines, a network of Teach for All, in efforts to promote educational equity in the Philippines. Beyond India and Philippines, the partnership with Teach For All is also present in Germany (Teach First Deutschland), Argentina (Enseñá por Argentina), Chile (Enseña Chile), Peru (Enseña Peru) and Spain (Empieza por Educar). 

DHL employees get involved in their respective partner countries through meaningful volunteering activities. Last year, more than 800 Deutsche Post DHL employees engaged directly with students and teachers through internships, career planning sessions, mentoring, and donation drives.