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Michael Leyva to showcase the best of Philippine textiles at Goldenberg Mansion
The staidly grand Goldenberg Mansion, one of the three Malacanang heritage houses recently reopened to the public, once again comes alive tonight with “Isang Pilipinas,” a showcase of Philippine indigenous and traditional textiles as interpreted by fashion designer du jour Michael Leyva. The third in the "Fashion at Goldenberg" series, a project of the First Lady, Liza Marcos Araneta, tonight’s expectedly dazzling show is Michael’s tribute to Filipino ingenuity, where “I am highlighting the Philippines’ rich heritage, culture, and history, especially through its textiles,” he explained to the Daily Tribune when we recently visited him at his Manila Peninsula showroom where he receives his clients, mostly prominent ladies of the country's social, political and economic firmaments. [caption id="attachment_168345" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Michael with Daily Tribune Social Set editor Jojo G. Silvestre[/caption] For this event, he traveled to Davao, Sultan Kudarat, Cebu, Albay, and Sorsogon to document the lives of the weavers and craftsmen. Tonight’s audience can thus expect a delightful and informative visual spectacle as one of the highlights of the show, which, weather hopefully permitting, will be held in the front garden of the heritage mansion. With Roby Carmona directing, as he had done in initial Goldenberg presentations, the show will surely be another excellent tribute to Filipino talent and craftsmanship, which the First Lady has been promoting through her many cultural heritage development projects. The powerhouse audience can look forward to witnessing Michael’s muses show off his creations, among them, senatorial wives, mayors, legislators, businesswomen, and outstanding personalities in various spheres of Philippine society. The list, a veritable who’s who includes senatorial wives Audrey Zubiri, Tootsy Angara, Kath Pimentel and Gladys Villanueva; Senator Nancy Binay; and Mayors Lani Revilla, Honey Lacuna, Imelda Calixto, Wes Gatchalian, and Dale Malapitan. Of his clients who are modeling his designs, Michael claims, “I am fortunate it is not difficult to design for them. It’s always a pleasure for me to dress them up. I believe it is because of the trust they give me, and I am grateful to them. This much-awaited event marks the latest milestone in Michael’s 10-year old career, which has seen him present his creations in various parts of the world including Los Angeles, Dubai, and Moscow, while just as busily dressing up the country’s movers and achievers. (He is off to the Paris fashion week soon.) The recent State of the Nation Address red carpet might have been his show, having been responsible for the outfits of some 100 legislators and their ladies, among them, Senator Grace Poe, Senator Nancy Binay and family, Senator Allan Cayetano, Senator Koko Pimentel and his wife Kath, Senator Raffy Tulfo and Congresswoman Jocelyn Tulfo, and easily the day’s most photographed lady, actress and fashion icon Heart Evangelista. A first for the National Museum When Michael Leyva celebrated his tenth anniversary in the world of fashion as a designer, he presented a show at the National Museum, a first in the history of the venerable institution, the foremost repository of the nation’s cultural treasures. While he was celebrating a milestone, the "momentous event, to me, was also my way of commemorating the memory of my brother, Brian, my childhood roommate and playmate, who has remained to be my angel, my guide, my mentor and my teacher all throughout. "He’s always been my inspiration in everything that I do. I know he’s there, he’s always part of it. He’s always beside me. Front, back, and side by side." Michael was first enamored with the cavernous halls of the National Museum when he did a shoot in 2018. " I told myself that this is where I will celebrate my 10th year. If it wasn't going to be here, I would rather not celebrate na lang. I wanted to be the first to showcase my creations in this historically significant building." Earlier, restriction pertaining to Covid were lifted, paving the way for the October 10, 2022 spectacle. "I presented a 55-piece collection,” he proudly shared. His muses, Anne Curtis, Vice Ganda, Pia Wurtzbach, led the list of models. Regine Velasquez sang at the finale. Eric Santos performed as well. He was elated that Inno Sotto, the foremost designer of his generation and the leading heir to the masters of the postwar era, had given his imprimatur through his presence. "I felt that his coming to my milestone show proves that I had already made it." A different look for the First Lady But to Michael, the biggest honor and affirmation came from the First Lady of the Philippines, Liza Araneta Marcos. "I missed meeting her when a number of us designers were invited to Malacanang to discuss her Likha project. I happened to be in Paris for a wedding. But I really wanted to meet her." [caption id="attachment_168346" align="aligncenter" width="525"] First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos and designer Michael Leyva viewing a fashion exhibit.[/caption] Finally, in September 2022, he was introduced to the First Lady in her Presidential Management Staff office. He invited her to his National Museum show, and she came. She wore a Michael Leyva Filipiniana, his first-ever creation for her. In time, they would develop a friendly collaboration based on trust and respect, anchored on her admiration for his talent. The next few months saw him designing many of her outfits worn on special occasions. Just recently, she wore her Michael Leyva outfits in Cebu and in the presidential visits to Kualalmpur, Malaysia, and Bangkok, Thailand. For the First Lady’s get-ups, which he posted on his FB wall, he received a lot of praises, mostly commenting on how he had been able to zero in on what would look best on the First Lady. [caption id="attachment_168349" align="aligncenter" width="525"] The First Lady in a Michael Leyva creation at the Audrey Hepburn exhibit, with Tessie Sy Coson and SM officials.[/caption] From day one, he has wanted a different look on her. “Being a designer, I had to explore possibilities. What was basic in my mind was I wanted her to look differently, and that people would notice once she wore my first dress. I wanted them to say, “she had changed in her fashion and grooming preferences.” And Michael did achieve his intention. [caption id="attachment_168351" align="aligncenter" width="525"] President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and FL Liza Araneta Marcos, in a Michael Leyva modern terno, with the King and Queen of Thailand[/caption] [caption id="attachment_168352" align="aligncenter" width="525"] President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and First Lady Liza Marcos Araneta during the president's state visit to Malaysia. The First Lady is in a Michael Leyva creation.[/caption] When people found out he had been responsible for the First Lady’s new look, they told him, “No wonder she now looks different.” An obvious change was in the length of her dresses, which originally was above the knee. “I felt that it would be more becoming for her to wear below-the-knee dresses,” he pointed out. The First Lady, he said, “wants comfortability. She doesn’t like corsets. And then, as much as possible, she wants to make use of Philippine textiles that we have here like calado, piña, and abel. She is the number one promoter of Philippine textile.” Of course, the First Lady will be his guest of honor in tonight’s fashion show, once again proving Michael’s eminence and popularity in his field, and the First Lady’s commitment to the uplift of weavers and embroiders of this beautiful country, the Philippines. The post Michael Leyva to showcase the best of Philippine textiles at Goldenberg Mansion appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
iWANTTFC STREAMS ’90s CLASSICS THIS JULY
iWantTFC is offering a special selection of the best of the best of different genres this July with “‘90s Classic Romance,” “The One That Got Away,” “Queen Juday and Klaw’s Showstoppers,” “Ladies In Action and Suspense,” “Movies That Won’t Let You Sleep” and “Millennials Must Watch” movies and series. Celebrate the remarkable careers of stellar actresses Claudine Barretto and Judy Ann Santos in the “Queen Juday and Klaw’s Showstoppers” selection. Relive some of their most well-loved roles in movies such as Claudine’s Nasaan Ka Man and Milan, and Juday’s Kasal, Kasal, Kasalo and ‘Til There Was You. Feel the kilig all over again in the “‘90s Classic Romance” selection featuring a variety of celebrated love teams over the years. Stream Hey Babe starring Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin, Sana Maulit Muli starring Aga Muhlach and Lea Salonga, Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita starring Rico Yan and Claudine, and the series Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako starring Kristine Hermosa, Piolo Pascual and John Lloyd Cruz, among others. In “The One That Got Away,” viewers can stream heart-wrenching love stories related to losing “the one.” Enjoy a movie marathon by streaming Hello, Love, Goodbye, Exes Baggage, Meet Me in St. Gallen and My Ex and Whys. Aside from love stories, viewers may also stream movies and series that highlight women empowerment. Be inspired by Angel Locsin in The General’s Daughter, Jane De Leon in Darna, Erich Gonzales in We Will Not Die Tonight and Maja Salvador in Wildflower. Horror movie fanatics are in for a frightful experience in the “Movies That Won’t Let You Sleep” selection. Among the titles available are Clarita, Dalaw, Feng Shui and Magandang Hating Gabi. Additionally, stories ranging from young love to self-discovery are available in the “Millennials Must Watch” selection. Stream the movies Sakaling Maging Tayo and 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten, as well as iWantTFC original series Manillenials and Ampalaya Chronicles. Enjoy these movies and series on the iWantTFC app (iOs and Android) and website (iwanttfc.com). In other select countries, watch iWantTFC on a larger screen with select devices, including VEWD, ROKU, and Amazon Fire streaming devices, Android TV, select Samsung Smart TV models, Telstra TV (in Australia) and VIDAA. Visit The post iWANTTFC STREAMS ’90s CLASSICS THIS JULY appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Celebrating independence, overcoming challenges
We all wish for the good health of our loved ones. It would pain anyone to see their family members, friends or partners suffering through disease, more so if they cannot receive adequate medical attention due to financial constraints or inaccessible health services. Unfortunately, many poor Filipinos and those living in remote areas face precisely this dilemma. As we go around the country, I have personally witnessed the dire need to make medical assistance and health services — both basic and specialized — more accessible to Filipinos. That is why as Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, I continue to push for initiatives to improve healthcare access, including the establishment of more Malasakit Centers, Super Health Centers and Regional Specialty Centers. Just last on Friday, 9 June, I was honored to lead the inauguration of the 158th Malasakit Center at the Diosdado P. Macapagal Memorial Hospital in Guagua, Pampanga, together with our new Health Secretary, Teodoro Herbosa, as well as local leaders led by Governor Dennis Pineda and Vice Governor Lilia Pineda, among others. The Malasakit Center aims to streamline and expedite the delivery of medical assistance particularly to poor patients by consolidating the programs of various government agencies under one roof. Launched in 2018, it was later institutionalized under the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019, which I principally authored and sponsored in the Senate. According to the DOH, over seven million Filipinos nationwide have benefited from the program so far. During the inauguration, my team and I also aided 120 in-patients, 174 out-patients, and 378 front liners at the hospital. Additionally, a team from the Department of Social Welfare and Development extended assistance to qualified patients. On the same day, we visited Bulacan to assist 1,000 students in Guiguinto town with Mayor Agay Cruz and Congressman Boy Cruz, as well as 1,465 struggling Bulakeños in Meycauayan City. We also attended the ribbon-cutting and blessing of the city’s Super Health Center together with Mayor Henry Villarica. I have also long been advocating for the establishment of more Super Health Centers throughout the country. Through the efforts of our fellow lawmakers, sufficient funds had been allocated for 307 Super Health Centers in 2022 and 322 in 2023. DOH, as the lead implementing agency, identifies the strategic areas where they will be constructed. While our Super Health Centers bring basic health services closer to Filipinos, especially in remote areas, I am hopeful that we could also soon provide our kababayans improved access to specialized medical services following the recent ratification of the Bicameral Conference Report on the Regional Specialty Centers Act, which I authored and principally sponsored. If enacted, it will bring key medical services closer to the people by establishing specialty centers that cater to specific medical needs in different regions. Meanwhile, we have also continued distributing aid to many indigent Filipinos in various regions. On 5 June, I was in Digos City, Davao del Sur, with Mayor Josef Cagas and other local leaders to aid 1,500 indigents and witness the groundbreaking of its Super Health Center. We were in Agusan del Norte with Governor Angel Amante-Matba the following day, where we attended the groundbreaking of the Super Health Center in Las Nieves and inspected the ongoing construction of the Las Nieves Bridge. We then added 1,500 indigents in the town before visiting the Butuan City Super Health Center. We likewise assisted 2,000 residents in the city. Following this, I attended the annual general assembly of the Philippine League of Secretaries to Sanggunian Inc. in Davao City. Iloilo was our next destination where we attended the groundbreaking of the Barotac Viejo Super Health Center on 7 June and provided aid to 1,000 indigents in the town. I was also invited by Congressman Boboy Tupas and Mayor Bongbong Tupas to inspect the town’s new fire station. That day, we assisted 1,897 typhoon victims in Banate. We then made our way to Silay City in Negros Occidental, where we participated in the groundbreaking of a Super Health Center, dropped by the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital where I was instrumental in funding the construction of its new building, and extended aid to 2,000 underprivileged residents. Additionally, we joined in the commemoration of Silay City’s Charter Anniversary led by Mayor Joedith Gallego as we attended the PWD Sitting Volleyball event where I highlighted our efforts for more inclusive sports development programs as Chair of the Senate Sports Committee. On 8 June, we helped 1,493 beneficiaries in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, in partnership with Governor Oyie Umali, Mayor Vianne Cuevas, Congressman GP Padiernos, and other local leaders. That same day, we aided 1,160 indigents in Quezon City with Cong. Marivic Pilar-Co. On 9 June, together with Senator Robin Padilla and in partnership with Governor Luigi Villafuerte, Congressman Lray Villafuerte, and Congressman Migz Villafuerte, we distributed aid to 2,699 indigents in Pili, Camarines Sur. That day, we attended the groundbreaking of the Super Health Center in Talisay, Camarines Norte, with Mayor Dondon Mancenido, where we likewise assisted 1,500 residents. Together with Governor Dong Padilla, I conducted a monitoring visit to the Malasakit Center at the Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital in Daet, Camarines Norte, where we aided 262 patients and 811 front liners. Finally, I headed back to Davao City to attend the 2023 Mindanao League of Municipalities of the Philippines Convention. Meanwhile, my office separately aided 186 fire victims in Quezon City, 41 in Caloocan City, 76 in Parañaque City, and 10 in Baguio City. Likewise helped were 1,015 indigents in Alitagtag, Batangas; 1,500 in Cabanatuan City and 1,040 in General Mamerto Natividad, Nueva Ecija; 500 in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte; 360 in Culasi, Antique; 150 in Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte; 53 in Iba and 13 in Botolan, Zambales; 1,620 in San Vicente, Camarines Norte; 380 Tesda graduates in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu; and 90 indigent couples in Baroy, Lanao del Norte. My team likewise witnessed the groundbreaking of the Super Health Centers in Barangay Talon-talon, Zamboanga City on 6 June, and Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay on 8 June. As we commemorate Philippine Independence Day this Monday and celebrate the heroism and sacrifices of our forefathers to gain the liberties we enjoy today, I hope we can take this time to come together and exert efforts to help free more Filipinos from disease, poverty, and other challenges that beset our society today. 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‘Women in Blockchain’ empowers women in tech
Binance recently held a "Women in Blockchain" event in Manila, in collaboration with blockchain play-to-earn games Yield Guild Games, to celebrate gender equality and empower more women to pursue careers in Web3. Female representatives in the Philippines' Web3 space, such as Prayer Trairatvorakul, Marketing director, APAC at Binance, and Mary Rose E. Magsaysay, assistant secretary of Cybercrime Investigation Coordinating Center, convened with other female community members at this event to share insights, network and discuss the opportunities that Web3 offers women globally. As an industry leader, Binance aims to increase the freedom of money globally. A crucial part of this is bringing more diversity to the crypto ecosystem to ensure blockchain lives up to its full potential. Binance seeks to empower all crypto-curious women to become crypto-fluent through various ongoing initiatives and events. This "Women in Blockchain" event is the first in the Philippines. At the event, Kenneth Stern, general manager of Binance in the Philippines, emphasized the importance of supporting the increasing number of women entering the Web3 space. He added, "As a company, representing women is our priority, and we have a female workforce higher than the industry average." Prayer Trairatvorakul, Binance's Marketing Director, APAC, delivered an insightful keynote at the event and touched on how more women can enter the Web3 industry if companies encourage inclusivity, leverage existing networks to open doors and create products specifically for women. She revealed how shaping careers without gender preconceptions has succeeded for Binance, "A lot of people that I work with started as interns and are now leading global teams. An advantage of working in the Web 3 sector is that there is lower bureaucracy, which allows people, regardless of gender, to progress in their career." Creating their place Other female speakers at the "Women in Blockchain" event also shared their experience working in Web3 and how they have been building their careers in this male-dominated space. Mary Rose E. Magsaysay, CICC assistant secretary, highlighted the effectiveness of women in leadership roles: "When we talk about the government, some of the best managers are women since about 70 percent of managerial jobs are handled by women." Myrtle Anne Ramos, serial entrepreneur and angel investor, encouraged women to find other women in the tech space and collaborate with them to make a difference. She said people should "create the world you want to see. What we need to do is build that inclusive world that we're creating. Make a safe space for everyone and look for mentors." Kimberly Rocha-Delgado, director of Galeria Paloma, advised women to seek out companies that value their strengths and make them allies in making space for others to shine. "By raising awareness about these issues, we can work towards greater representation and equality," she said. Een Mercado, gaming content creator, and YGG ambassador, advised women to carve out their own space and pursue their paths in the highly competitive gaming industry. "While it may be difficult to create content that hasn't been done before, it's important to keep trying and find a unique way to stand out. Ultimately, success in the gaming world comes from having fun, enjoying the competition, and being persistent in pursuing one's own goals," Mercado said. As part of Binance's commitment to increasing female representation in Web3 and reducing the gender gap, the exchange has created its first formal internship and graduate programs, offering more access to crypto careers for diverse talent, including women. Binance also provides guidance and career advice to women through Binance Academy's educational courses, female mentorship programs, and talent workshops to teach more women how to break into a career in Web3. The post ‘Women in Blockchain’ empowers women in tech appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Dimples ibinandera ang mensahe para sa 38th birthday ni Angel: ‘Isa sa pinakamapagbigay, mabubuti at mapagmahal na tao ngayon’
MARAMING nakaalala at bumabati sa Kapamilya actress na si Angel Locsin na nagse-celebrate ng kanyang 38th birthday ngayong araw. Kahit na nga matagal-tagal nang hindi napapanood si Angel sa telebisyon at pelikula ay ramdan na ramdam pa rin ang presence niya sa social media dahil nga sa patuloy na pagsuporta sa kanya ng mga fans. […] The post Dimples ibinandera ang mensahe para sa 38th birthday ni Angel: ‘Isa sa pinakamapagbigay, mabubuti at mapagmahal na tao ngayon’ appeared first on Bandera......»»
In honor of Dr. Angel Alcala
Today, we celebrate and honor – as we must – the life and work of National Scientist Dr. Angel Alcala who passed on last Wednesday......»»
Promise ni Neil ngayong b-day ni Angel: I’ll be beside you all the way, I love you!
NANGAKO ang film producer na si Neil Arce sa kanyang fiancée na si Angel Locsin na hinding-hindi niya ito pababayaan anuman ang mangyari. Ito ang bahagi ng birthday message ni Neil para sa TV host-actress na nagse-celebrate nga ngayon, April 23, ng kanyang ika-36 kaarawan. Nag-share ang binata sa kanyang Instagram account ng throwback photo […] The post Promise ni Neil ngayong b-day ni Angel: I’ll be beside you all the way, I love you! appeared first on Bandera......»»
Angel nag-sorry: Gusto ko lang i-celebrate ang birthday ko, hindi ko po intensiyon na magkagulo
Posted by Angel Locsin on Thursday, April 22, 2021 “PASENSIYA na po. Hindi po ito ang intensyon ko.” Iyan ang bahagi ng pahayag ni Angel Locsin matapos sugurin ngayong araw ng mga taga-Quezon City ang itinayo niyang community pantry. Hindi inaasahan ng Kapamilya actress na magkakaroon ng kaguluhan at kalituhan sa isinagawa niyang relief […] The post Angel nag-sorry: Gusto ko lang i-celebrate ang birthday ko, hindi ko po intensiyon na magkagulo appeared first on Bandera......»»
Angel at Neil bakit walang plano na Valentine’s Day date?
Walang Valentine’s date ang soon-to-be married couple na sina Neil Arce at Angel Locsin dahil hindi naman talaga nila ito isine-selebra kada taon. Ito ang sagot nila kay Tyang Amy Perez sa programang Sakto sa DZMM nitong Biyernes ng umaga, Pebrero 12. Natanong kasi ni Tyang Amy kung paano ise-celebrate nina Angel at Neil ang […] The post Angel at Neil bakit walang plano na Valentine’s Day date? appeared first on Bandera......»»
Andrea Brillantes niregaluhan ng Rolex nina Whamos at Antonette
NAWINDANG ang Kapamilya actress na si Andrea Brillantes matapos itong makatanggap ng mamahaling relo na Rolex mula sa social media personalities na sina Whamos Cruz at Antonette Gail del Rosario. Sa isang video na ibinahagi ni Whamos sa kanyang Facebook page ay sinurpresa nila ang dalaga na nag-celebrate ng birthday kamakailan. “Mayroon na naman tayong.....»»
Women empowering women
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Amigas group celebrate March Birthdays
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Gathering of champions
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Direk Zig Dulay continues to explore Fantasy Worlds
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Thousands celebrate Women s Month in Talisay
Thousands celebrate Women s Month in Talisay.....»»
‘Sama-sama sa Angel’s Pizza’ TikTok Singing Contest Grand Finals: A resounding success
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Richard, Sarah magkahiwalay na ipinagdiwang ang 6th birthday ng anak
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In March, let’s inspire inclusion
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Balik-Tanaw | The dissident love of Jesus
The readings for Palm Sunday begin with narrating the triumphant entry of Jesus and His disciples to Jerusalem. According to the story, Passover and the Feast of the Unleavened Bread is coming in two days’ time and a lot of Jews will go up to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast. As observant Jews, Jesus and his disciples came to Jerusalem in observance of the feast that will take place (John 12: 12-16; Mark 14:1-15). When they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage at the Mount of Olives, Jesus instructed his two disciples to go to a village where they will find an ass and to bring it to him. Jesus rode on the ass when he entered Jerusalem. The people accompanied him and they held palm branches while crying out, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our Father David that is to come! Hosanna in the highest!’ (Mark 11:1-10). The post Balik-Tanaw | The dissident love of Jesus appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Lebanon s displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the new normal
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