I Don’t Know How She Does It

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About two weeks ago, the girls went to watch this movie! I loved the movie…maybe because I could relate to the character in the movie ? 🙂

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 I especially liked the part where she talks about not being able to sleep at night…because she has to do THE LIST!  I catch myself doing this a lot of times! which explains why I can’t sleep sometimes 🙂  There are just so many other nice and funny parts in the movie 

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And how do we really balance everything we have to do in life between work, friends and family…… this film answers that question…and in real life, we all just have to find that balance and know our priorities 🙂   

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New Fashion Perspective

By | Fashion, What's New at Rustan's | No Comments

The DKNY Fall Winter 2011 AD campaign shows a new perspective with a more sophisticated and dressed-up look for fall and went uptown with a downtown edge. 

Lensed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, the photos show the evolution and the different facets of a woman’s life and featured the New York City as the backdrop.

The lifestyle campaign is inspired by the power of a woman, the new lifestyle campaign depicts how the original aspiration of Rosemary 25 years ago has become today’s reality – a woman who is involved and makes a difference. The campaign also featured the backdrop, New York City. But instead of making the city anonymous, the photographers shot the city in a new light and gave it more individuality and personality through its architecture.

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In the Philippines, DKNY is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at, Greenbelt 5, Rockwell, Rustan’s Makati, 158 Designer’s Boulevard Alabang Town Center, New Port Mall.

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Camp Wakeboarding

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From my friend Clair Concepcion Barberis

 We are Philippine Wake School, a private sector that aims to produce top athletes in the growing sports wakeboard and wakeskate in the Philippines. Our first goal is to introduce the sports to everyone by holding fun camps and clinics in different spots. Our second goal is to unite the local wake community and help the sports to grow by holding events and friendly competitions. Our third goal is to support our local talented athletes by eventually providing them with sport equipments for their training and sponsorships for competitions to represent our country. One of our goals is to promote our country. The Philippines is an archipelago composed of islands and warm bodies of water and our weather suits riding all year, thus making our country a perfect place for riding.

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Our events are the following:

Operation Wake Camp – The Ultimate Wake Camp Experience for Everyone!

 

Operation Wake Camp is a wakeboard and wakeskate camp for all ages, from beginners to intermediate level. It’s not just an all wakeboard and wakeskate experience, but the camp also offers other fun off-wake activities! We believe that it’s more fun to ride and to progress if you ride with your friends that’s why at Operation Wake Camp, we make sure that we’ll give you the best wakeboard experience ever! This is the first ever camp in the country. The first one was held in CWC, Camarines Sur and was called Ladies’ First, an all girls wakeboarding camp. Now Philippine Wake School focuses on holding cable wakeboarding camps and boat clinics in areas such as Davao, Pampanga, Cebu, Laguna and Ilocos.

Steezy Sesh

If we have Operation Wake Camp for people who have never tried wakeboarding before and want to give it a shot, we also have Steezy Sesh for aspiring wakeboarders and wakeskaters to progress and learn new signature tricks from professional athletes. The coaches are professional wakeboarders and wakeskaters who are invited to teach and share their signature tricks. This is a good opportunity for the growing community of wakeboarders and wakeskaters in the country to progress in the sport by learning straight from their favorite athletes.

 

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Roxy Skirt Day Sunday

Skirt Day Sunday is a barbeque party and riding session for girls. We have this event just for the girls because we want to give special attention to local girl wakeboarders and wakeskaters to encourage them to try the sport. This is a fun event for the girls to bond and to have something to look forward to every Sunday!

You may check our website www.philippinewakeschool.com for more info.

We would like to tie-up with your campus and explore the possibility of adding wakeboarding to the students’ extra sport activities. The sport is growing in the Philippines and it’s a good venue because of our weather and water. We are also getting a lot of support from local and international brands. Should you want to know more about us, we are welcome to meet and discuss further about our intentions. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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here are some info for the Operation wake camp dates. the kids might be interested to join our camps.

 

2012 Operation Wake Camp Schedule

 special event

OWC 1

DECA DAVAO

Dec. 19-21

 Pasko Fiesta

OWC 2

DECA DAVAO

Jan. 20-22

Chinese New Year

OWC 3

DECA DAVAO

Feb. 24-26

EDSA/Valentines

OWC 4

DECA DAVAO

Mar. 17-19

Araw ng Davao

OWC 5

DECA DAVAO

Apr. 21-23

Summer Vacay

OWC 6

DECA DAVAO

Aug. 17-19

Kadiyawan

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Other partner venues (TBA Date)

Caliraya (Boat Clinic)

Cebu Yacht Club (Boat Clinic)

Ilocos Norte (Boat Clinic)

DECA Wake Park Clark Pampanga (Cable)

 

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Home for the Holidays

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Please buy Manila Bulletin today (nov 18) for your free copy of style weekend! on the cover: Michael and Kathy Huang are home for the holidays!

photographed by Kai Hang

styled by Donna Cuna-Pita

makeup by Byron Velasquez

hair by Eddiemar Caniltes

Also in this issue: Sarah meier-albano’s mon-sun style, gift guide features things for the home, interview with Nicholas Sparks, what to do in Bacolod City, a lust-worthy handmade wooden chair, and more!

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Metro Society Pays Tribute to a Filipino Icon with Jose ‘Pitoy’ Moreno A Tribute Gala

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 The local fashion scene holds true to its heart

Coming from the success of Metrowear Icon: Oliver Tolentino, Metro Society, once again, pays tribute to a Filipino talent and National Artist who has embodied Philippine fashion aesthetic with his intricate beadwork and hand-painted fabrics. In partnership with ABS-CBN, The Lifestyle Network and in cooperation with the Binibining Pilipinas charities, Metro Society is proud to present Jose “Pitoy” Moreno: A Tribute Gala.

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 Known worldwide as the Fashion Czar of Asia, Pitoy Moreno has been an inspiration to both much-admired and aspiring designers for over 50 years. He has dressed the most elegant women here and abroad yet still embracing, and staying true to, his Filipino roots. His muses from the early days who have become his close friends and most loyal clients include Toni Parsons, Stella Marquez-Araneta, Gloria Diaz, Tingting Cojuangco, Conchitina Bernardo, and Aurora Pijuan.

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Skilled at the art of creating formal Filipinianas such as splendid ternos with vertical butterfly sleeves and cinched waists and 19th century-inspired Maria Clara’s with shoulders draped by pañuelos, it is said that he has taken French fashion greats Pierre Balmain and Pierre Cardin by surprise when he presented a high fashion collection at a show staged by the Philippine embassy in Paris.

Pitoy has staged 43 (and counting) shows in every major city from Paris, Moscow, Rome, Madrid, New York, Hong Kong, San Francisco, Tokyo, Cebu, and Davao. Even with over 50 years of experience, he still maintains his old-fashioned lifestyle as he continues to receive daily clients without any office staff and keeping only five full-time sewers at his atelier.

The biggest fashion event of the year, the Metro Society Jose “Pitoy” Moreno: A Tribute Gala  is in celebration of the genius, artistry and creativity of the acclaimed Filipino designer. The show, to be held on the 21st of November at the Isla Ballroom of EDSA Shangri-La Manila, will feature over 100 pieces that encapsulate his exquisite collection of Philippine costumes, extraordinary couture gowns, and beautifully crafted ternos.

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For those interested in watching the Jose “Pitoy” Moreno: A Tribute Gala, tickets are available at P5, 000 each. Proceeds will be for the beneficiaries of the Lopez Group Foundation’s (LGFI) assisted community programs and projects. LGFI coordinates the Lopez Group’s corporate social responsibility initiatives focused on education, health and wellness, humanitarian assistance, livelihood, environment, and the promotion of Philippine arts and culture.

For donations and ticket inquiries, please get in touch with the LGFI secretariat staff, Monica Tan, at (02) 4496171; (02) 4900779; 09063318257

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Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition Super 12

By | Foodie, For kids, Great Achievements | 83 Comments

Nowadays it seems there are many kids that seriously want to be chefs 

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With 12 more finalists left in the contest….. 

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Heart2Heart is cheering for Jobim Jalbuena!!!

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Jobim is so lucky to have persevering and supportive parents like Ricky and Wendy.  I don’t watch the show but my friend, Wendy, continously updates the family by text and through facebook the status of Jobim and they have really gone a long way.  I say they because I feel that Wendy has been just as involved as Jobim as she continous to accompany him and support him in this challenge 

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Jobim now has a fan page in facebook and his fans make beautiful pages of him 🙂 

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and he answers back with fan signs!  🙂  

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GOOD LUCK JOBIM!!!!!!  You are already at winner at Heart2Heart!! 

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Care For the Rare

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Rustan’s Season of LightsIt’s time to Care for the Rare. A plush toy of the Philippine’s most endangered wildlife from a collection made exclusively for Rustan’s by Gotta Getta GUND. 

Your GIFT for every P10,000 single-receipt purchase.Promo period : October 15 to December 31, 2011

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I am a cloud rat (Bu-ot), endemic to the forests of the Philippines. I am a nocturnal animal, I live high up on trees and I eat plants. I have small ears, long whiskers, long furry tail and long sharp claws. I am gentle, and my actions are deliberate. Because my movements are measured, I climb well to avoid predators. I survive with gentleness and serenity through extra skills such as this. (Virtue: Adaptable)

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I’m a Philippine Cockatoo (Kalangay), one of the endangered species endemic to the small islands of the Philippine archipelago like Palawan, Tawi-tawi and Masbate. I have a showy chest and a curved bill. I eat seeds, tubers, corms, fruit, flowers and insects. I can mimic the human voice. We can also live for a long time, some of us even live for more than 50 years. Most people say I am charming and sweet! (Virtue: Charm) 

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 I am the Philippine Eagle (Haring Ibon), one of the endangered species endemic to the forests of the Philippines and can be found in four major islands; eastern Luzon, Leyte, and Mindanao. When I choose a mate, I bond for life. Because of my patience and my sharp claws and teeth, I am an excellent hunter and because of that I am on top of the food chain. I fly high without hesitation because I can see from afar.

 

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I am a Mouse Deer (Pilandok), one of the endangered species endemic to the South of Palawan, on Balabac Island. I am about 40 centimeters tall at the shoulder level and am a solitary, nocturnal animal. When I sense danger, I stomp my hind legs to warn my own kind. I can survive on my own and am active during the night. During the day, I just stay put in the forest. I use my wits and survive by being smart.

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I am a Philippine Sea Turtle (pawikan), one of the endangered species endemic to the southwestern part of the Philippine archipelago. Unlike land turtles, I cannot retract my head and limbs under my streamlined shell. I accomplish things on my own but I can manage to eat with groups. I can breathe on land but usually I stay underwater. Most people see me as easygoing, patient, and wise because I live long, move slow, and appear wrinkled. I often symbolize longevity in many cultures. (Virtue: Stable)

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I am a Blue-naped Parrot (Pikoy), endemic to Philppines. I have a strong beak, a broad head, a stout body and my feathers have bright colors. We are highly intelligent. In fact, we may choose to share and give a lot of love and attention when we want to. When you get to know me better, I am trustworthy and loyal to my owner.

 

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I am a Tamaraw, one of the endangered species endemic to the island of Mindoro, Phillippines. I have a compact, heavyset, bovine body, four legs that end in cloven hooves and a small, horned head at the end of a short neck. I am known to be aggressive and fierce when necessary. Contrary to what people commonly believe, I am not a kind of Carabao. I maintain my energy for all those who rely on me.

Virtue : Strong

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I’m a Tarsier (Mamag), one of the endangered species endemic to southeastern part of the Philippine archipelago like Bohol, Samar, and Leyte. I am the smallest species of primate in the world. I am primarily an insectivore, which means I eat insects. I’m usually active and vigilant at night, when I use my huge eyes to hunt for my food in the forest.

 

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I’m a Warty Pig (Baboy Damo), one of endangered species endemic to two of the Visayan Islands in Central Philippines. I am the one of four species of wild pigs that are found only in the Philippines. I am called a warty pig because I have warts on my skin that protect me from danger. Unlike domesticated pigs, which have to be fed, I can live on my own and forage for my own food.

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 I’m a wise whale shark, an endangered specie endemic to the northeastern part of the Philippine archipelago. Some people know me as a butanding. I am the world’s largest fish as I can grow up to 20 meters long! I live for about 70 years, and my specie has been around for over 60 million years! Although I am called a shark, I am very gentle and playful, and I only eat small animals like plankton and krill. (Virtue: Wisdom)

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I’m a bearcat (binturong), endemic to Palawan, Philippines. I can grow up to as much as 1.4 meters. I’ve got ears lined with white fur and I have long white whiskers reaching up to my head. I make chuckling sounds when I’m happy and I make high-pitched screams when I’m annoyed. I love to climb trees and swing from branch to branch using my claws. I use my tail tail to search for food. My joyful actions and sounds make people feel that I am friendly. (Virtue: Friendly) 

 

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