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Kim Chiu in high fashion OOTD at Schiphol airport

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 3 Feb 2020 22:38:00 -0800

Kim Chiu gets comfy in Dior fashion and pricey Alexander McQueen sneakers for her long flight to Amsterdam.

Celebrities are expected to look their best off camera, and some do it with more panache.

Take Kim Chiu as an example.

When the Kapamilya actress left for Europe with her boyfriend Xian Lim a week ago, her airport OOTD was perfection from head to toe.

Kim wore a comfortable ensemble fit for long-haul flight—a black and white Houndstooth Fantaisie Jacquard knit pants and Fantaisie 30 Montaigne Jacquard knit sweater, both by French luxury brand Dior.

Arriving at the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the main international airport of the Netherlands, the Kapamilya actress tapped her phone and posted, "When you’re literally on vacation mode but the travel time is 25 hours!!!! Few more stops then tadaaahhhh!!!! Can’t wait!!!!"

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When you’re literally on vacation mode but the travel time is 25 hours!!!!😝😱🙈. Few more stops then tadaaahhhh!!!!✈️📍✈️ Can’t wait!!!!😻. #CHIUrista #ootdksyc

A post shared by Kim Chiu 🌸 (@chinitaprincess) on Dec 27, 2019 at 3:03am PST

Her choice of footwear was a pair of Alexander McQueen sneakers, and her bag, a Louis Vuitton on-the-go tote giant Monogram bag, can accomodate her travel essentials throughout the flight.

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“Once a year,(once in a while) go someplace you’ve never been before.” -Dalai Lama 🍃. . Off we go!!!✈️ . #Chiurista mode ON!😉 #ootdksyc

A post shared by Kim Chiu 🌸 (@chinitaprincess) on Dec 27, 2019 at 8:17pm PST

Her followers even noticed her beautiful hair.

One of them commented, "Love your hair color. Ang ganda po."

And to look perfect from head to toe a la Kim Chiu, you need at least half-a-million pesos.

Her pants cost US$2,900 or PHP148,336, her sweater is priced at US$2,150 or PHP109,973, and her giant tote has a price tag of US$3,590 or PHP185,574, based on brand's website and the current exchange rate.

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Collecting memories together!!!🇨🇿🇨🇭🇦🇹 . Anywhere in the world with you!🌏. thank you for keeping up with me para tayong nag amazing race, run here run there, train ride after train ride, city tour, change city almost everyday with you carrying all our luggage and taking most of my photos and videos nadin! 😘 hihi indeed one of the most memorable trip we had!!! Tenkyew!!!💋💋💋 @xianlimm

A post shared by Kim Chiu 🌸 (@chinitaprincess) on Jan 5, 2020 at 4:21am PST

And to achieve that glow, travel with your special someone.

One of Kim's posts was dedicated to her favorite travel buddy Xian.

It read (published as is), "Collecting memories together!!! Anywhere in the world with you!

"thank you for keeping up with me para tayong nag amazing race, run here run there, train ride after train ride, city tour, change city almost everyday with you carrying all our luggage and taking most of my photos and videos nadin!

"hihi indeed one of the most memorable trip we had!!! Tenkyew!!!"

Rayver, Rodjun Cruz slam netizen disrespecting their mom's death anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 3 Feb 2020 01:30:00 -0800

Rayver, Rodjun Cruz respond to netizen posting an offensive comment against their late mom Beth Cruz.

Ikinainis nina Rayver at Rodjun Cruz ang kawalan ng respeto ng isang netizen sa gitna ng paggunita ng magkapatid sa pagpanaw ng kanilang inang si Melody "Beth" Cruz.

Ngayong Martes, February 2, ang first death anniversary ni Beth.

Pumanaw si Beth dahil sa sakit na pancreatic cancer noong 2019.

Kaugnay nito, nag-post si Rayver ng throwback picture nila ng kanyang ina na kuha sa isang beach.

"1 year in heaven with our lord God I miss you every single day my Queen," saad ni Rayver sa caption ng kanyang post.

Naalala rin ni Rayver ang NBA legend na si Kobe Bryant na pumanaw noong January 26, 2020 (U.S. time).

Marahil ay nagkita raw ang kanyang ina at iniidolong basketball player sa langit.

"Say hi to kobe for me mama sabihin mo super idol ko sya hehe [hearts emoji] I love you so much!!! Always and forever," ani Rayver.

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1 year in heaven with our lord God☝🏼I miss you every single day my Queen.. Say hi to kobe for me mama sabihin mo super idol ko sya hehe 💕 I love you so much!!! Always and forever ♥️🙏🏻🤗

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Sa comments section, isang netizen ang kumontra sa mensahe ni Rayver patungkol sa ina at kay Kobe.

"How sure po kung sa heaven ang punta," hirit ng netizen na may kasamang laughing with tears emojis.

Hindi nagustuhan ni Rayver, 30, ang pagkuwestiyon ng netizen sa pananahimik ng mga yumao na.

Sabi ni Rayver (published as is): "kung Wala ka maganda sasabihin wag na mag comment kupal"

Ang nakatatandang kapatid ni Rayver na si Rodjun, 32, ay hindi rin pinalampas ang pambabastos ng netizen.

Mensahe ni Rodjun (published as is): "Mukhang hindi Ka na guide at napalaki ng Magulang mo ng Maayos. bastos mong magsalita at walang Respeto. Wala kang Paniniwala kay Lord.

"Pag sinabi mo yun sa harapan namin ako Mismo mag lalagay sayo sa Hukay [muscle and fist emojis]

"Block mo at Delete ang Bastos na Ito @rayvercruz!"

Nainis din si Dianne Medina, 33, sa hindi magandang pananalita ng netizen.

Si Dianne, asawa ni Rodjun, ay malapit din kay Beth noong panahong nabubuhay pa ang huli.

Komento ni Dianne laban sa netizen (published as is): "Ikaw ngayon palang sinusunog na kaluluwa mo! Bastos ka."

May iba ring netizens ang naghayag ng positibong mensahe sa magkapatid na Rayver at Rodjun.

Naniniwala raw ang mga itong nasa mabuting kamay na ang ina ng Kapuso actors.

Sabi pa ng ilang netizens, huwag na lang pansinin nina Rayver at Rodjun ang walang saysay na komento ng isang "bastos" na netizen.

What Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo like about each other

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 23:15:00 -0800

We asked Headliners for January Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo to tell us the qualities they like about each other.

What happened next was a kilig-inducing revelation of how they are so much alike and compatible.

Read more about the trials and triumphs of Jennylyn and Dennis's relationship in this very playful and adorable interview: Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo: No Drama, Just Love

Shoot Producers: Nikko Tuazon & Rommel R. Llanes
Creative Director: Jeremiah Idanan
Writer: Rachelle Siazon
Video Producers: Jean Saturnino & Mart Francisco
Video Editor: John Henri Mariano
Music: "Gain Drain" by Thomas Garrad-Cole, Paul Borg & WOM

Cebu Pacific cancels flights to mainland China as precaution against spread of coronavirus

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 22:20:00 -0800

Cebu Pacific announces on February 1 that it will temporarily cancel its flights between the Philippines and mainland China, while reducing flights to Hong Kong and Macau amid the Wuhan coronavirus global emergency.

Masusing nakikipag-ugnayan ngayon sa government health authorities ang pamunuan ng Cebu Pacific matapos makumpirmang naging pasahero nito ang babaeng dayuhan na nagpositibo sa Novel Coronavirus (nCoV).

Sa official statement na inilabas ngayong Sabado, February 1, tiniyak ng Cebu Pacific na masusi itong nakikipag-coordinate ngayon sa Department of Health (DOH) at Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) tungkol sa mga kinakailangang pag-iingat.

Ito ay makaraang kumpirmahin ng DOH nitong Huwebes, January 30, ang unang kaso ng nCoV sa bansa.

Isang 38-anyos na babaeng Chinese ang nagpositibo sa nCoV, na idineklara ng World Health Organization (WHO) bilang isang global emergency.

Ayon sa DOH, nanggaling ang pasyente sa Wuhan—ang ground zero ng nCoV—sa China, at nagtungo sa Hong Kong

Dumating ang babae sa Pilipinas nitong January 1, at nagpunta sa Cebu at Dumaguete, ‘tsaka bumiyahe sa Metro Manila.

Sinabi rin ng DOH na kabilang sa mga ginamit na transportasyon ng dayuhan ang Cebu Pacific.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Sa pahayag ng Cebu Pacific, sinabi nitong nakikipag-ugnayan na sila sa lahat ng pasaherong naupo malapit sa pasyenteng nCoV-positive.

Hinimok ang mga naturang pasahero na magpasuri sakaling may mga flu-like symptoms.

Dagdag pa ng airline company, naipaalam na sa mga piloto at cabin crew ng mga apektadong flights ang tungkol sa pasyente, at walang sintomas ng pagkakasakit ang mga ito.

Sumailalim na rin sa masusing disinfection ang eroplanong sinakyan ng pasyente, ayon sa Cebu Pacific.

Upang maiwasan ang panganib ng infection, sinabi ng Cebu Pacific na magpapatupad ito ng mga preventive measures sa lahat ng empleyado at pasahero nito.

CEBU PACIFIC CANCELS ALL FLIGHTS TO CHINA

Kaugnay nito, simula sa February 3, 2020 hanggang sa March 29, 2020 ay kinansela ang lahat ng biyahe nito sa mainland China (Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Shenzen).

Babawasan naman ang mga biyahe sa Hong Kong, at Macau.

Ayon sa kumpanya, naipaalam na sa mga apektadong pasahero ang tungkol sa mga nakanselang flights.
Narito ang kabuuan ng pahayag ng Cebu Pacific:

“Cebu Pacific is working closely with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) on the necessary actions after the identification of the 38-year old Chinese female passenger confirmed to be positive with the Novel Coronavirus (NCoV) who took Cebu Pacific flights last January 21, 2020.

“We are in the process of contacting passengers seated in the vicinity of the positive NCoV patient and are taking the necessary precautions to inform them so they can have themselves checked in case they show flu-like symptoms.

“The cabin crew and pilots on affected flights have also been informed and show no symptoms of illness.

“The aircraft used for both flights have been pulled out of the line and are undergoing thorough disinfection.

“To reduce the risk of infection across all of our flights, we are implementing preventive measures, which include:

“1. Cleaning and disinfection of aircraft in between flights.

“2. Wearing of face masks by our employees, frontline personnel and cabin crew while on duty.

“3. Providing face masks to passengers who show symptoms of illness. When possible, isolation of passengers who manifest symptoms of illness in empty rows inside the aircraft during the flight.

“4. Coordination with health authorities in case there are passengers suspected of NCoV contamination for immediate turn-over and further observation.

“In light of developments related to the Wuhan Coronavirus, Cebu Pacific will be cancelling all flights between the Philippines and mainland China (Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Shenzen) from February 3 to March 29, 2020.

“Flights between the Philippines, Hong Kong and Macau, on the other hand, have been reduced.

“Passengers affected by flight cancellations have been notified through the contact details provided upon booking.

"They may also check the status of their flights through the Manage Booking portal in the Cebu Pacific website, https://book.cebupacificair.com/Manage/Retrieve/.
“The following options are made available for passengers on cancelled flights:

“Rebook the flight (new flight date within 30 days of original travel date), fefund the tickets in full, store the value of the ticket in a Travel Fund for future use.

“We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank our passengers for their understanding.

“We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.”

TOP 30 Amazing Hair Transformations Beautiful Hairstyles Compilation 2020

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 04:22:00 -0800

TOP 30 Amazing Hair Transformations Beautiful Hairstyles Compilation 2020 🌟Access all the Hairstyles: - Hairstyles for wedding guests - Beautiful hairstyles for school - Easy Style for Long Hair - Party Hairstyles - Hairstyles tutorials for girls - Hairstyles tutorials compilation - Hairstyles for short hair - Beautiful Kids Hairstyles - Cute Little Girl's Hairstyle Tutorial In today's video you will find #hairstyle #PQBeauty #LongHair ******************************************************************* ➼ BE MY FRIEND ON SOCIAL NETWORKS 🌟🌟🌟 Subscribe to our channel here https://www.facebook.com/PQBeauty1 ******************************************************************* 🌟 I hope you enjoyed the video. Don't forget to leave a comment below, I want to hear your opinion! 🌟Did you know that Subscribe the video helps me a lot? It's how I know how much you enjoyed the video and how it helps me bring similar ideas. 🌟See you around here or next video, follow me there! 🌟Love you all! 💕

TOP 26 Amazing Hair Transformations Beautiful Hairstyles Compilation 2020

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 04:04:00 -0800

TOP 26 Amazing Hair Transformations Beautiful Hairstyles Compilation 2019 Part 41 🌟Access all the Hairstyles: - Hairstyles for wedding guests - Beautiful hairstyles for school - Easy Style for Long Hair - Party Hairstyles - Hairstyles tutorials for girls - Hairstyles tutorials compilation - Hairstyles for short hair - Beautiful Kids Hairstyles - Cute Little Girl's Hairstyle Tutorial In today's video you will find #hairstyle #PQBeauty #LongHair ******************************************************************* ➼ BE MY FRIEND ON SOCIAL NETWORKS 🌟🌟🌟 Subscribe to our channel here https://www.facebook.com/PQBeauty1 ******************************************************************* 🌟 I hope you enjoyed the video. Don't forget to leave a comment below, I want to hear your opinion! 🌟Did you know that Subscribe the video helps me a lot? It's how I know how much you enjoyed the video and how it helps me bring similar ideas. 🌟See you around here or next video, follow me there! 🌟Love you all! 💕

Nadine Lustre terminates contract with Viva Artists Agency

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 03:28:00 -0800

Nadine Lustre decides to personally manage her showbiz career after leaving Viva, says her lawyer Lorna Kapunan.

Pormal nang kumalas si Nadine Lustre, 26, bilang exclusive contract artist ng Viva Artists Agency.

Noong December 12, 2019, unang naiulat sa PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na wala na sa bakuran ng Viva si Nadine, base sa impormasyon mula sa isang showbiz insider.

Ngayong Lunes, January 27, 2020, ang legal counsel ni Nadine na si Atty. Lorna Kapunan ang naglabas ng press statement tungkol sa desisyon ng aktres na umalis sa Viva kahit hindi pa tapos ang kontrata nito.

Kabuuang pahayag ng abogada na nailathala sa ulat ng ABS-CBN News:

"For the information of the public, Nadine Lustre is no longer a talent of Viva Artists Agency.

"Consistent with her rights under the Civil Code of The Philippines, specifically Article 1920, she has decided to terminate her agency contract with Viva.

"As of now, Nadine is self-managed and will continue to be so indefinitely.

"She shall directly manage her affairs from now on, and bookings and inquiries may be directly addressed to her."

Nakapaloob sa Article 1920, Chapter 4, Modes of Extinguishment of Agency na karapatan ng isang talent na umalis sa isang agency kung kailan nito gusto.

Sabi rito: "The principal may revove the agency at will, and compel the agency to return the document evidencing the agency. Such revocation may be express or implied."

Si Nadine ay exclusive artist ng Viva mula nang ilunsad siya bilang bahagi ng all-female girl group na Pop Girls noong 2009.

JADINE LOVE TEAM

Si Nadine ay unang sumikat sa tambalan nila ni James Reid na JaDine.

Sabay silang nabigyan ng big break sa showbiz nang magkatambal sila sa pelikulang Diary Ng Panget, sa produksiyon ng Viva Films, noong 2014.

Pinagbidahan din nila ang mga pelikulang Talk Back and You're Dead (2014) at Para Sa Hopeless Romantic (2015).

Hanggang sa sumikat sila nang husto sa ABS-CBN prime-time series na On The Wings of Love (2015).

Huling pinagbidahang teleserye nina James at Nadine ang Till I Met You (2016).

SIGN OF GOING INDEPENDENT?

Noong December 10, 2019, pumirma si Nadine ng kontrata sa Careless Music, ang independent record label na itinatag at pinamumunuan ng ngayo'y ex-boyfriend niyang si James.

Sinasabing ito ang unang senyales ng desisyon ni Nadine na kumalas sa Viva.

Ito ay sa kabila ng pa-safe na sagot ng aktres nang tanungin ng PEP.ph kung may plano rin ba siyang umalis ng Viva tulad ni James.

Sagot noon ni Nadine, sampung taon na siya sa Viva at "okay naman" ang relasyon niya sa talent management company.

Sa kasalukuyan, napapanood si Nadine sa ABS-CBN weekly talent search na Your Moment.

Si James ay opisyal na kumalas sa Viva noong October 4, 2019.

Nakatakdang makatambal ni James si Nancy McDonie ng Korean girl group na Momoland, sa ABS-CBN series na The Soulmate Project, ngayong 2020.

Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, daughter killed in helicopter crash

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:36:00 -0800

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among the nine people killed in a helicopter crash in California, Sunday morning, January 26.

Kabilang ang Filipino basketball fans sa mga nagluluksa sa buong mundo dahil sa pagpanaw ng Los Angeles Lakers legend na si Kobe Bryant sa edad na 41.

Nag-crash ang helicopter na sinasakyan ni Kobe sa Calabasas, California noong Linggo ng umaga, January 26.

Ayon sa Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, kasama rin sa nasawi sa helicopter crash ang 13-year-old daughter ni Kobe na si Gianna at pitong iba pa.

Base sa ulat ng New York Times, iniimbestigahan na ng police authorities ang sanhi ng pagbagsak ng helicopter.

Si US President Donald Trump ang isa sa mga unang nagkumpirma sa trahedya na nangyari sa pamamagitan ng kanyang tweet na ito:

"Reports are that basketball great Kobe Bryant and three others have been killed in a helicopter crash in California. That is terrible news!”

Reports are that basketball great Kobe Bryant and three others have been killed in a helicopter crash in California. That is terrible news!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2020

KOBE BRYANT'S BASKETBALL CAREER

Nag-umpisa ang professional basketball career ni Bryant noong 1996.

Itinuturing siyang basketball icon at isa sa greatest NBA players of all time.

Itinanghal siyang All-Star sa 18 ng kanyang 20 seasons para sa Los Angeles Lakers, at naging malaking instrumento para mapanalunan ng kanilang koponan ang limang championships.

Napanalunan niya ang Most Valuable Player Award noong 2007 at 2008, at Finals MVP noong 2009 at 2010.

Nagretiro siya sa NBA noong 2016.

Naulila ni Kobe ang kanyang asawang si Vanessa at ang tatlo pang kapatid na babae ni Gianna.

KOBE BRYANT AND THE PHILIPPINES

Maraming beses na dumalaw si Kobe sa Pilipinas.

Unang bumisita si Bryant sa ating bansa noong 1998 dahil siya ang special guest sa basketball competition ng isang popular sportswear na ginanap sa SM Megamall.

Noong June 2016 ang pinakahuling pagbisita niya sa Pilipinas para sa kanyang Mamba Mentality Tour sa Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Megan Young, Mikael Daez are now married

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 02:14:00 -0800

Megan Young and Mikael Daez's nine-year relationship culminates into an intimate wedding held earlier today, January 25, 2020, at a church in Subic, Zambales.

Ikinasal ang long-time showbiz couple na sina Megan Young at Mikael Daez ngayong Sabado, January 25, 2020.

Ginanap ang intimate wedding nila sa San Roque Chapel sa Subic, Zambales, kasama ang kani-kanilang pamilya at ilang malalapit na kaibigan.

Makikitang lubos ang saya ng dalawa base sa posts nila sa Instagram bandang alas tres ng hapon sa araw ring ito.

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Megan Young-Daez & Mikael Daez-Young 😜

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Taong 2017 nang kumpirmahin ni Mikael ang romantic relationship nila ng Miss World 2013 na si Megan.

"I've been with Megan Young for six years and first time kong inaamin iyan," ang sabi ng Kapuso leading man noong siya ay nakapanayam ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa presscon ng teleseryeng Legally Blind.

Kasunod ng kanilang pag-amin, naging saksi ang publiko sa iba't ibang dates at travel adventures na parehong ibinabahagi nina Mikael at Megan sa kanilang social media accounts.

Pero naging "quiet lang" sila pagdating sa pagpaplano ng kanilang kasal.

Noong May 19, 2019, nang tanungin ng PEP.ph si Megan kung kelan ang plano nilang magpakasal ni Mikael, heto ang sagot ng beauty queen, “No. You’ll just find out one day if we’re married siguro. Ganun na lang.

“Alam niyo naman kami, quiet lang naman kami.”

Lingid sa kaalaman ng marami, taong 2015 pa lamang ay engaged na si Mikael at Megan.

Isinalaysay nila ito sa kanilang interbyu kasama ang Metro, na inilabas rin ngayong Sabado, January 25, 2020.

Ani Mikael, "When I proposed, I [didn't even] have a ring.

"It was so spur of the moment! I felt that I wanted to ask her something.

"We were just hanging out in the room and I just felt it.

"Usually dapat bongga or may plano kahit papano, but I was spontaneous."

Agad itong sinagot ni Megan ng "Yes!" pero nagdesisyon muna silang isikreto ito sa lahat ng kanilang mga kakilala, pati na rin sa kanilang mga magulang.

"We just wanted to enjoy and think of our future together without anyone else yet, " sabi ni Megan.

Noong January 6, 2020, ipinagdiwang nina Megan at Mikael ang kanilang ninth anniversary as a couple.

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Hello to Megan Young-Daez and it’s time for me to get used to Mikael Daez-Young 😂❤️ #Finally

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Gaya ng kanilang engagement, lingid rin sa kaalaman ng marami na noong January 10,2020, ginanap na ang unang kasalan nila Mikael at Megan.

Naging pribado at taimtim ang selebrasyon sa Calaruega Church sa Tagaytay City na kinabibilangan lamang ng kani-kanilang mga pamilya.

Megan Young, Mikael Daez are now married

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 02:12:00 -0800

Megan Young, Mikael Daez are now married

Manila Food 20 Filipino dishes you need to try!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 02:21:00 -0800

One of the first things I repeatedly heard from tourists in Manila is how much they dislike the food in The Philippines. After spending some time in the country I couldn’t have disagreed more. The food here is awesome!

If you’re ever in Manila and looking to sample some local eats here’s a Filipino food list to get you started: 20 Filipino dishes that I was wise enough to take a photo of and totally recommend. Enjoy

1. Fresh Lumpia

fresh-lumpia

The fresh version of lumpia is a bit like a spring roll crossed with a burrito. It’s big and fat and filled with meat, lettuce, carrots, peanuts, I think there was even some coconut in there. On the side there’s a sweet sauce, or you can opt for vinegar. It’s pretty awesome. Don’t forget to try the deep fried version – even more awesome.

Get it at: The Legazpi Sunday market (corner of Legazpi St and Rufino St)

2. Chicken Sotanghon

Chicken-Sotanghon

It kind of feels like The Philippines version of Grandma’s chicken soup. It’s got your chicken, shitake mushrooms, carrots, green onions, vermicelli noodles, who knows what else. All I know is that it’s super tasty and you need to try it.

Get it at: Recipes at Greenbelt 3 (most other Filipino restaurants also serve it).

3. Beef Mechado

Beef-Mechado

I can’t decide if I like this. It’s prepared by taking a decent cut of beef, stuffing it with pork fat and then slow cooking it in a tomato sauce. Some potatoes and carrots are chucked in too. Sounds awesome right? I think it was a little too tomatoey for my liking, but it’ll grow on me.

Get it at: Fely J’s in Greenbelt 5

4. Paksiyo Baboy Bisaya (Pork and Banana Claypot)

Paksiyo-Baboy-Bisaya-Pork-and-Banana-Claypot

Shanks of pork simmered in a soy based sauce with bananas. It tastes as wild as it sounds. I freakin’ love it!

Get it at: Fely J’s in Greenbelt 5

5. Leche Flan

Leche-Flan

While eating this I was trying to figure out how it was any different to creme caramel, because to me it tasted exactly the same. After some Googling I learned that the custard in this is thicker because they use condensed milk and more egg yolks. I couldn’t really taste the difference, which I guess means I’m a few years away from being a judge on Top Chef. Anyway, I had to include this on the list; it’s one of the country’s favourite desserts!

Get it at: Any Filipino restaurant

6. Chicharon

Chicharon

Chicharon are like the Doritos of The Philippines. They snack on it like finger food and open a big bag of them while sitting down for a movie. Basically it’s deep fried pork skin, and aside from eating it on its own they also garnish various dishes with it. What’s it taste like? Well, kinda like a bag of very porky tasting Munchos, which I’m not really the biggest fan of. The locals however, absolutely love it.

Get it at: You will find it in most supermarkets and markets.

7. Lechon

Lechon

So, I used to think the Chinese made the best pork.

That is until I tasted lechon. Damn! Them Filipinos know how to cook a pig. This juicy, crispy masterpiece is something I won’t even try to describe. I had the privilege of attending a local baptism and they served up this freakin’ life changing roasted pig, I could’ve eaten the whole thing! Apparently the best lechon is from Cebu city, which is going to be my first stop on my next trip to The Phils. If I had to choose the best Filipino food on this list – this one would be pretty close to taking the spot.

Get it at: Sabroso Lechon, one of my favourites (corner of E Rodriguez Ave and Tomas Morato)

8. Bibingka

Bibingka

This is a type of cake made with coconut milk and baked in a banana leaf. I guess the idea is it’s supposed to end up tasting like coconut and banana, which it kinda does. You’re supposed to eat it hot, but not before lathering it with butter and coconut. The texture really reminded of a crumpet, especially with the melted butter seeping through it. I’m a fan.

Get it at: A franchise called Bibingkinitan, or various street stalls around the city

9. Kare Kare

This is a classic Filipino stew, consisting of oxtail, tripe, eggplant and Chinese veges. It has a strong peanut flavour and is served with shrimp paste on the side. It’s one of the flagship dishes here in The Philippines, but I can’t say I particularly enjoyed it. An acquired taste, perhaps.

Get it at: Most Filipino restaurants

10. Lomi

Lomi

A classic dish from the Batangas area, this consists of flat egg noodles cooked in a very thick, eggy sauce. There’s also a whole bunch of other stuff in it depending on what variation you order (pork, seafood, chicken). It’s so thick that it’s almost like a cross between a noodle soup and a stew. On the side it’s complemented with a sauce of freshly diced onions, chili, calamansi and soy sauce. Put the two together and BAM! It’s seriously magic.

Get it at: Lomi King in Lipa, Batangas

11. Kilawin Na Tanigue

Kilawin-Na-Tanigue

Kilawin is a dish where raw fish is marinaded in vinegar and lemon/lime juice. The high level of acidity cooks the fish and it’s flavoured with a bunch of other stuff like chili, capsicum, spring onion and tomato. You’re probably thinking it sounds very similar to ceviche or the Fijian kokoda, but the taste is rather different. I found ceviche to be very fishy, kokoda to be very spicy and kinilaw to be very sour. All catered for local tastebuds I guess.

Get it at: Most Filipino restaurants

12. Chami

Chami

After eating the Lomi I found out it had a little brother known as Chami. This is the dry version of the dish, and obviously I had to try it and see what it’s all about. It’s not really too different from a noodle stir fry, but it comes with a tasty dipping sauce/soup that I don’t remember the name of. Anyway, if we’re choosing between Lomi and Chami I’m taking Lomi any day of the week.

Get it at: Lomi King in Lipa, Batangas

13. Pancit Bihon Guisado

Pancit-Bihon-Guisado

Bihon Guisado is a perfect example of great tasting, unpretentious Filipino food – some scallions, cabbage, celery, carrots, chicken and vermicelli tossed in soy sauce and topped with calamansi juice. Fast, cheap and awesome. Love it.

Get it at: Most Filipino restaurants

14. Crispy Pata

Crispy-Pata

One thing you’ll notice when eating around The Philippines is that they’re completely obsessed with their pork, which is probably why they cook it so well. Enter the crispy pata – a pork leg/knuckle deep fried to perfection and then sided with chili, calamansi and a variety of dipping sauces. I ate it a couple of times, one homemade one and one from a restaurant. Needless to say the homemade one was mouth watering but the restaurant cooked one wasn’t too bad either. If you’re a pork man it might just change your life.

Get it at: Most Filipino restaurants. The crispy pata in the picture is from Kabila Museum Cafe at Ayala Museum, but I think it’s a little expensive for what you get. Manila food can be expensive in some areas – not that it isn’t worth it, but just make sure you’re aware!

15. Sinigang

Sinigang

If you’re a fan of sour soups like Thailand’s tom yum or Hong Kong’s hot and sour soup then sinigang is totally going to rock your world. I had one of these for breakfast almost every day during my month on Boracay. It’s a tamarind based soup with a whole bunch of other goodies in it, most commonly tomatoes, green beans, spinach, green mango and various other possibilities. I tried quite a few variations (pork and shrimp are the most popular), but I’d say the classic pork is probably my favourite. I can’t believe it’s taken me 27 years to try it.

Get it at: Most Filipino kitchens. If you’re a fan go and try the Corned Beef Sinigang at Sentro in Greenbelt 3.

16. Kaldereta

Kaldereta

I’m always a sucker for hearty meaty stews so when I met my first Kaldereta we really got along. It’s a basic dish made by stewing cuts of meat in a tomato/liver sauce until tender, with a few carrots, potatoes and capsicums thrown in too. I’ve seen it with most meats but the lamb was easily my favourite.

Get it at: Most Filipino kitchens. Try the lamb kaldereta at Sentro in Greenbelt 3.

17. Adobo

Adobo

Another Filipino classic, I saw this dish on pretty much every Filipino menu I set eyes on. It’s a basic meat dish which is simmered in a marinade of oil, soy sauce, vinegar and garlic, and sometimes later pan fried to give it a crispy surface. Like most dishes here they might often add a variation of other veges (onions, potatoes, capsicum). If you’re a budget traveler, this dish is always a tummy pleaser and usually very easy on the wallet.

Get it at: Any Filipino kitchen or jolly jeep.

18. Ginataang Papaya

Ginataang-Papaya

Tried this bad boy at a jolly jeep and was so pleasantly surprised. Green papaya shaved into thin slices and cooked in coconut milk and pork bits. Who knew it could taste so good?

Get it at: You’ll have to look around the jolly jeeps and Filipino restaurants, I’m really not sure how popular it is!

19. Bacolod Chicken

Bacolod-Chicken

Due to my fast increasing age and waistline I’ve been trying to eat grilled chicken wherever possible and turn a blind eye to KFC and Chicken McNuggets. My solidarity to this goal can waver rather easily but this wasn’t a problem in the Philippines thanks to the amazing bacolod chicken. I have no idea how they cook it, but from peeking into the kitchen I can tell you they employ a charcoal grill and probably brush some special sauce onto it, who knows. All I know is it tastes amazing. Don’t forget the soy sauce/calamansi/chili combo sauce on the side either.

Get it at: My favourite is Bacolod Express, but there’s various chains around the city.

20. Balut

Balut

After hearing about the infamous Balut over and over again I just had to try it. For those who have never heard of it, balut is a street food delicacy in the Philippines; a fertilised duck egg, boiled and eaten once the embryo is half developed. From Wikipedia:

“In the Philippines, the ideal balut is 17 days old, at which point it is said to be ‘balut sa puti’ (“wrapped in white”). The chick inside is not old enough to show its beak, feathers or claws, and the bones are undeveloped.”

When the guy handed it to me I nearly dropped it, it was scorching hot! After cracking the shell I saw a small amount of juice which you’re supposed to drink, so I did, which tasted very eggy. After that I just peeled it like a normal boiled egg and ate it. There were a few funny textures but nothing overly weird; in all honesty, it just tasted like a boiled egg. Talk about an anti climax. If you’re ever in The Philippines you should definitely try it, it doesn’t taste bad at all.

Get it at: At night you will hear the sellers riding around the streets on bikes screaming “Baluuuuuut!”

Heading to Manila? a few tips:

For affordable accommodation in Manila, I highly recommend using Airbnb. There are many condo and apartment buildings in the city that are vacant and you can find lots of good offers that will be cheaper and more comfortable than hotels and hostels. You can get $25 of free Airbnb credit using this link.
I highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for the Philippines. Travel in the Philippines is not dangerous but many aspects can be unreliable and you should expect the unexpected. For an introduction to what travel insurance is, why you need and where to buy it, check out my post Travel Insurance 101: Everything You Need To Know.
For getting around the city I recommend using Uber! If you don’t speak Tagalog it can be difficult to communicate with some taxi drivers. Uber is far safer and more reliable. You can get your first ride on Uber for free by using this link.Have fun!

Former child actor Jiro Manio arrested for alleged frustrated homicide

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 03:22:00 -0800

Jiro-Manio

Inaresto ng mga awtoridad sa Marikina City ang dating child actor na si Jiro Manio, 27, Biyernes ng gabi, January 17.

Ayon sa ulat ng Dobol B sa News TV ngayong Sabado, January 18, inaresto si Jiro diumano dahil sa frustrated homicide.

Base sa inisyal na imbestigasyon ng Marikina City Police, inatake diumano ni Jiro ang biktima nang magpang-abot sila sa kalye.

Ayon pa sa ulat, naglabas daw ng patalim si Jiro, at sinaksak nang tatlong beses ang isang nagngangalang Zeus Doctolero.

Iginiit naman ng dating child actor—Jiro Katkura y Manio sa tunay na buhay—na si Doctolero ang unang nanakit nang hampasin siya nito ng helmet.

Isinugod ang biktima sa ospital, habang dinala naman si Jiro sa istasyon ng pulis.

Iniimbestigahan pa ng mga awtoridad kung ano ang pinag-ugatan ng away ng dalawa.

THE INCIDENT

Nakausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Desk Officer Rosemarie Salupado ng Marikina City Police kaninang badang alas-singko ng umaga, January 18.

Kinumpirma nito ang pagdakip kay Jiro.

Ayon kay Salupado, ang may-ari ng carenderia, na si Evelyn Vinopsa, ang nagsadya sa kanilang tanggapan at nagpa-blotter kay Jiro dahil sa biglang pagpasok daw ng dating child actor sa eatery.

"Damage to property" ang reklamo ni Vinopsa, dala ng kaguluhang nangyari sa loob ng kanyang carenderia at ang pagkasira ng kanyang mga kagamitan, matapos umano sugurin ni Jiro si Doctolero.

Mula sa loob ng carenderia, humantong sa kalye ang pag-aaway ng dalawa at ang pananaksak diumano ni Jiro kay Doctolero.

Sinabi ni Desk Officer Salupado na dinala si Jiro sa Calumpang Police Station, at ang imbestigador na may hawak ng kaso ang nakakaalam ng kumpletong detalye ng krimen.

Sinubukan ng PEP.ph na tawagan ang numero ng Calumpang Police Station na ibinigay ni Salupado, ngunit walang sumasagot dito.

Patuloy na inaalam ng PEP.ph ang mga importanteng impormasyon tungkol sa insidenteng ito.

Si Jiro ay isang award-winning child actor. Kabilang sa mga pelikulang nilabasan niya ay ang Ang Tanging Ina at ang Magnifico, na parehong ipinalabas noong 2003.

Taong 2011 ay pumasok sa rehab si Jiro dahil sa paggamit ng ipinagbabawal na gamot.

Noong 2015 ay naging laman muli ng balita si Jiro matapos siyang mamataang pagala-gala sa loob ng Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.

Si Ai-Ai delas Alas, na gumanap na ina ni Jiro sa Ang Tanging Ina, ang tumulong kay Jiro at nagdala sa former child actor sa isang rehabilitation center sa Bataan.

Nang gumaling si Jiro, mismong ang kanyang mga kamag-anak ang nagdesisyong alisin siya sa rehabilitation center sa pag-asang muling mababalikan ni Jiro ang kanyang napabayaang acting profession.

Pero hindi ito nangyari.

Maliban sa report na nagtatrabaho si Jiro bilang waiter sa isang restawran mula nang umalis siya sa rehabilitation center sa Bataan, wala nang balita tungkol sa kanya.

Hanggang mangyari ang insidenteng kinasangkutan niya kagabi.

Nadine Lustre's bikini photos set Instagram on fire

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 03:12:00 -0800

For Nadine Lustre, summer is all year round.

The actress loves the beach, and has no qualms about wearing bikinis. In fact, her Instagram feed is oozing with sexiness.

And she doesn't need an affirmation from others when posting swimsuit shots. In one of her previous interviews, she said, “I guess I feel sexy not because people think that I’m sexy. I feel sexy because I’m in touch with myself and I know my flaws and I accept them. I’m very confident—like I don’t let anything just pull me down.”

On Christmas Day, she gave her Instagram followers a "pasabog" with this photo capturing her sexy back

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I can't be who you want.

A post shared by NL 🖤 (@nadine) on Dec 25, 2019 at 2:01am PST

The post she put out at past 4 p.m. today, January 17, 2020, was another back shot.

Nadine wore a skimpy white bikini.

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a dash of bravery, a little bit of self doubt and a whole lotta bonkers.

A post shared by NL 🖤 (@nadine) on Jan 17, 2020 at 12:02am PST

In her latest post, her flat tummy and seductive pose were the eye-catchers.

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bom dia

A post shared by NL 🖤 (@nadine) on Jan 17, 2020 at 3:01am PST

The beach babe spent a few days in Brazil with James Reid for a magazine shoot.

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Beach babe 🏖️✨ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #NadineLustre #JaDine #TeamReal

A post shared by a (@lottaladyy) on Jan 17, 2020 at 4:18am PST

James Reid and Nadine Lustre confirm breakup

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 02:56:00 -0800

James Reid and Nadine Lustre confirm breakup

Kumpirmadong break na sina James Reid at Nadine Lustre matapos ang halos apat na taong relasyon.

Ang kumpirmasyon ay ginawa ng dalawa sa pamamagitan ng isang official statement na inilabas sa Tonight With Boy Abunda ng ABS-CBN ngayong Lunes ng gabi, January 20, makalipas ang 19 araw mula nang iulat ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ang kanilang breakup noong January 1, 2020.

Ito ay matapos ng tuloy-tuloy na pagsasawalang-kibo ng dalawa at ang tuloy-tuloy ding pag-alma ng kanilang mga tagahanga.

Sa kanilang statement, pinabulaanan nina James at Nadine, kapwa 26 years old, ang mga lumabas sa tabloid at social media na dahilan diumano ng kanilang paghihiwalay.

Sinabi nina James at Nadine na nagdesisyon silang tapusin ang kanilang relasyon "to focus on ourselves not only for our careers, but more for our personal growth as we are still young and we want to achieve as much as we can."

Napagkasunduan din daw nilang ang maghiwalay ng landas ang pinakamabuti para sa kanila.

Nilinaw naman ng dating magkasintahan na nananatili silang "really good friends" at patuloy na makikipagtrabaho sa isa't isa, lalo na sa larangan ng musika.

Matatandaang bago matapos ang 2019 ay pumirma ng kontrata si Nadine sa itinayong music company ni James, ang Careless Music.

Narito ang kabuuan ng official statement nina James at Nadine sa TWBA (published as is):

"It's true that we have split up but not for all the reasons that are being spread on the tabloids and social media but because after quiet and mature conversations, we decided to focus on ourselves not only for our careers but more for our personal growth as we are still young and we want to achieve as much as we can.

"We agreed that going separate ways was best for both of us. We are in good terms and are still really good friends and will continue to work with each other especially when it comes to music.

"Thank you for all the JADINE FANS for their undying support and we hope you continue to support us now and in the future.

"We shall forever be grateful to them for their love and understanding. Thank you."

THE REPORT

Ang breakup nina James at Nadine dahil sa "irreconcilable differences" ang big story ng PEP.ph noong January 1, 2020, bagamat nangyari ito bago pa man natapos ang 2019.

Pero hindi ito pinaniwalaan ng kanilang avid fans at supporters dahil, para sa kanila, fake news ang isyu.

Itinuring nilang imbento lamang ang balita ng PEP.ph na umalis na si Nadine sa tahanan ni James, kunsaan nagsama ang dalawa nang humigit-kumulang tatlong taon, at sa balita pa rin ng PEP.ph na lumipat na si Nadine sa isang condominium unit sa Makati City.

Walang kumpirmasyon o denial na nanggaling mula sa magkabilang kampo, kaya lalong naniwala ang kanilang mga tagapagtanggol na fake news ang paghihiwalay nina James at Nadine.

Lalo pang nadagdagan ang kumpiyansa nilang hindi hiwalay ang dalawa dahil magkasama pa sila noong New Year’s Eve at sa isang pictorial sa Brazil para sa isang fashion magazine noong nakaraang linggo.

Gerald Anderson: After fights, relationship with Bea Alonzo 'no longer healthy'

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 02:12:00 -0800

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The actor finally speaks out after a storm of controversy surrounding his relationship with actress Bea Alonzo
MANILA, Philippines – Actor Gerald Anderson said in an interview that he realized his relationship with actress Bea Alonzo was "no longer healthy" after a string of fights – breaking his silence following a storm of controversy over his years-long relationshp.

"Siguro nangyari just like in any other relationship we just had moments when we'd just fight after fight after fight.... We had that one big fight and nilabas lahat ng emotions, feelings," Gerald said in an excerpt from an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News on Monday, August 5. Gerald is part of ABS-CBN's roster of celebrities and artists.

(I guess what happened was that, just like in any other relationship, we had moments when we'd just fight after fight after fight. We had that one big fight wherein we expressed all our emotions and feelings.)

"Then 'yung ending ang realization na hindi na siya masyadong healthy and [that] you're just hurting each other...na ayaw mo na talaga. After that, you have to stay strong...iwas muna sa communication," he added.

(In the end, you realize that it's no longer healthy and that you're just hurting each other and [that] you don't want it anymore. After that, you have to stay strong and avoid communication.)

This is the first time for Gerald to address speculation that things were over between him and Bea Alonzo, his girlfriend of several years.

Rumors started when Bea made several cryptic posts alluding to betrayal and hurt. In a chance interview with media, Bea later said that Gerald just stopped speaking to her.

Around the same time Bea made those posts, an anonymous user on Instagram posted photos of Gerald and his Between Maybes co-star Julia Barretto, insinuating a relationship between the two. Neither Julia nor Gerald have addressed those particular rumors.

Julia's mother and older sister have come to her defense, however. Julia's on-screen partner Joshua Garcia has also expressed support for the young actress amid the controversy.

Bea, Gerald, and Julia are all talents of ABS-CBN.

Anne Curtis posts online petition for ABS-CBN franchise renewal; gets mixed reactions

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 02:20:00 -0800

Anne-Curtis

Umani ng suporta at pambabatikos mula sa maraming netizens ang paghihikayat ni Anne Curtis na suportahan ang online petition ng National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) para sa franchise renewal ng ABS-CBN.

Layon ng grupo na makakalap ng isang milyong pirma upang mahikayat ang Kongreso na kaagad talakayin sa sesyon nila ang mga panukalang batas na may kaugnayan sa franchise renewal ng Kapamilya network.

Ibinahagi ni Anne sa kanyang Instagram Stories, Twitter, at Facebook ang petisyong ito ngayong Lunes, January 20.

Mensahe pa ng Kapamilya star: “Please sign the petition. So many lives will be affected by the jobs that will be lost (heart break emoji).”

🖋❤💙💚🖋

Please sign the petition.

So many lives will be affected by the jobs that will be lost 💔https://t.co/3KZZr8zhZS
— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) January 20, 2020

NETIZENS' REACTION

Hindi ikinatuwa ng maraming Facebook followers ng It’s Showtime host ang kanyang paghikayat sa kanilang suportahan ang nasabing petisyon.

Si Anne ay may lagpas 14 milyong followers sa Facebook.

Ayon sa netizens, iniidolo nila si Anne bilang artista, pero pagdating sa usapin ng franchise renewal ay hindi nila susundin ang pakiusap nito.

Narito ang mensahe ng ilan sa Facebook followers ni Anne:

Sa March 30, 2020 na magtatapos ang franchise ng Kapamilya Network.

May halos dalawang buwan mahigit na lamang bago ito mapaso, kung saan umaasa naman ang mga taga-istasyon na mapalawig pa at muli silang mabigyan ng 25-year franchise to broadcast.

May humigit-kumulang 12 panukalang batas sa Kongreso na naglalayong mabigyan ng panibagong prangkisa ang istasyon, at isa naman sa Senado.

Nanganganib na magsara ang ABS-CBN dahil ilang beses nagbanta si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na haharangin niya ang franchise renewal ng network.

Ito ay bunsod ng disgusto ng Pangulo mula nang hindi iere ng ABS-CBN ang kanyang campaign ads noong 2016 presidential elections, kahit na bayad na umano ang mga ito.

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