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Elizabeth Oropesa pwedeng ma-in love kay Alma Moreno, inalala ang halikan
WALANG paliguy-ligoy na ni-reveal ng veteran actress na si Elizabeth Oropesa na posibleng ma-in love siya sa kapwa aktres na si Alma Moreno. Binalikan ni La Oro ang ilang mahahalaga at hindi malilimutang kaganapan sa kanyang showbiz career at personal na buhay, kabilang na ang mga eksena noong nagsisimula pa lamang siyang gumawa ng sariling.....»»
Old habits die hard
In a 2018 article, I wrote about how I spent most of my weeknights playing video games and streaming random TV series, reality shows and movies......»»
Save the date: 7 MMFF 2023 movies na babandera sa Netflix
SINO sa inyo ang mga hindi pa nakakanood ng mga pelikula na official entries ng Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023? Nako, pwedeng-pwede pa kayo humabol! Pitong pelikula ang ipapalabas ulit simula ngayong buwan hanggang sa darating na Hunyo at ito ay libre lang na masisilayan sa Netflix. Kabilang na riyan, siyempre, ang highest-grossing Filipino.....»»
Next Attraction: Movies, series showing this April 2024
It's not just the summer sun blazing across the country, brand-new movies and series are headed to the Philippines this April......»»
MMFF 2023 movies Rewind, GomBurZa, Mallari coming to Netflix
Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2023 entries "Rewind," "GomBurZa" and "Mallari" are soon going to be available for streaming on Netflix. .....»»
Beautéderm Headquarter ni Rhea Tan isang taon na; ambassadors kasamang nag-celebrate
MATAGUMPAY ang ginawang Chinese New Year (CNY) party ng negosyanteng si Rhea Tan kasama ang celebrities na sina Sam Milby, Carlo Aquino, Sylvia Sanchez, Anne Feo, Alma Concepcion, Ynez Veneracion, Jhaiho, KimSon, Gillian Vicencio, Sunshine Garcia, DJ Chacha, Patricial Tumulak, at Menggay Vlog sa Beautéderm Headquarters sa Angeles City. Kasabay ng CNY celebration, nagbigay din ng tips for success si Tan ….....»»
Rendon Labador umalma sa pagtaas ng presyo ng itlog
TRENDING ngayon ang social media personality na si Rendon Labador dahil sa kanyang naging pag-alma sa pagtaas ng presyo ng itlog. Sa kanyang panayam sa News 5 ay natanong siya kung ano ba ang kanyang masasabi sa naging pagtaas ng presyo ng itlog na isa sa mga pangunahing binibili ng mga Pilipino. “Nagagalit ako kasi.....»»
Nearly 29,000 people flee southern Lebanon
Nearly 29,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon amid deadly exchanges between Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters and the Israeli army, a United Nations agency said Friday. A total of 28,965 people have been displaced, mainly in the country’s south, the International Organization for Migration said in an update, adding that the figure had risen by 37 percent since 23 October. Some have found refuge with family members elsewhere in the country, while those who can afford it have been able to rent apartments on a short-term basis. But with Lebanon in the grips of an economic crisis that has plunged most of the population into poverty, many are living in makeshift shelters in the south’s larger towns. Since Palestinian militant group Hamas carried out an unprecedented attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip on 7 October, Lebanon’s southern border has seen tit-for-tat exchanges between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah, a Hamas ally. At least 58 people have been killed in the cross-border exchanges of fire, most of them Hezbollah fighters but also including at least four civilians, one of them Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah. Soldiers and volunteers on Thursday were battling a blaze on Lebanon’s southern border caused by Israeli bombing overnight, local officials said. Mayor of the border village of Alma al-Shaab, Jean Ghafari, said fire broke out after Israeli bombing late Wednesday. “The blaze reached the edges of the village after midnight” and is still burning, he told Agence France-Presse, adding that it “has come close to houses.” The municipality said some 70 percent of the village’s population had fled due to Israeli attacks. The post Nearly 29,000 people flee southern Lebanon appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Reuters journalist killed in Lebanon in missile fire from direction of Israel
The group of journalists were working near Alma al-Shaab, close to the Israel border, where the Israeli military and Lebanese militia Hezbollah have been trading fire in border clashes.....»»
PSID exhibit showcases cross-cultural designs
The Philippine School of Interior Design-Ahlen Institute Inc. resumes its tradition of showcasing the works of its graduating students through a public exhibition three years after being interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Batch 2023’s Phusion exhibit opened last 2 October at the Greenfield Tower in Mandaluyong City and will run every day until the end of the month. “The residential spaces you enter feature cross-cultural design,” the institute’s dean, Dr. Carol Peña, said in her message to exhibition-goers. “Through this theme, PSID-Ahlen aims to showcase how culture influences interior design — and conversely, how interior design exemplifies culture — through the creative adaptation of various design elements and the reimagination of layout.” At the press launch held last Thursday, DAILY TRIBUNE had a walk-through with exhibit guide Jade Vinco, a fourth-year student on the publicity and promotions committee. The exhibit, which serves as the final requirement for graduation, has 12 booths divided among 44 students with a maximum of five members per grouping. For inspiration, each group was given a client, either solo or a couple, representing the mixed cultures they would be fusing to create a unique design for a pre-assigned house area. The students shouldered their expenses with some help from sponsors. [caption id="attachment_193559" align="aligncenter" width="525"] ‘Per Ankh’ Antoinette Nicole Mercado, Joana Mannel Lipana, Katrin Miriel Araja, Janiz Karen Adlawan and Katrina Marie Balkin. | PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOCELYN VALLE FOR THE DAILY TRIBUNE[/caption] Filipino x Egyptian: ‘Per Ankh’ Antoinette Nicole Mercado, Joana Mannel Lipana, Katrin Miriel Araja, Janiz Karen Adlawan and Katrina Marie Balkin chose to name their booth from the ancient Egyptian symbol per ankh, meaning “key of life.” But they came up with a very contemporary and homey take on the melding of cultures between a newlywed couple, one Filipino and the other Egyptian, as their clients. Thus, the choices and placements of cultural references — (from the Philippines) Malakas at Maganda, the Bulul and (from Egypt) pyramid pharaoh — look like personal belongings rather than museum pieces. The writings in hieroglyphics (meaning “ikaw at ako, habangbuhay”) and Baybayin (meaning “ikaw ang tahanan”) also make complementary effect. Another well-thought-out cultural fusion is exemplified by the pair of Egyptian interlocking chairs with cushions made of Maranao malong and a backrest in solihiya. [caption id="attachment_193561" align="aligncenter" width="525"] ‘Buhay Ubuntu’ by Sofia Pascual, Cheska Mendoza, Sophia Chelsea Yling and Chloe Carpio.[/caption] Filipino x South African: ‘Buhay Ubuntu’ Sofia Pascual, Cheska Mendoza, Sophia Chelsea Yling and Chloe Carpio discovered the Philippines has many things in common with South Africa. The acacia tree, for instance, is where animals hide in safaris. That’s why they chose a dining set made in solid acacia wood and had it shaped round so their clients, a retired couple, could have a “personal dining experience with their guests.” They also took note of the similarities of Bahay Kubo to the traditional Tswana and Sotho huts in South Africa. Thus, the thatched roofs are made from synthetic materials. The other materials, though, are natural as both cultures utilize what they can find from their surroundings. [caption id="attachment_193562" align="aligncenter" width="525"] ‘FILLENIUM’ by Michelle Bagro, Rovina Manuel, Rosana Bandola and Romeo Gabriel Conge.[/caption] Filipino x American: ‘Fillenium’ Michelle Bagro, Rovina Manuel, Rosana Bandola and Romeo Gabriel Conge felt challenged designing a kitchen for their client, a Filipino-American in his 20s with a partner who’s a chef. The American influence is so prevalent that they had difficulties zeroing in on just one aspect. They finally decided to focus on the Hollywood Regency style born during the golden era of the world’s movie capital from the 1920s to the 1950s. Thus, the bold colors, specifically blue, with metallic accents and, of course, the iconic black-and-white tiles. A giant pair of kutsara’s tinidor serves as a centerpiece for some Pinoy reference and perhaps humor. [caption id="attachment_193550" align="aligncenter" width="525"] ‘Relajarse’ by Maui Severino.[/caption] Filipino-Nicaraguan: ‘Relajarse’ Maui Severino opted to singlehandedly conceptualize the booth she’s named after the Spanish word for “relax.” She has an actual client — her aunt, a nurse married to a Nicaraguan and currently based in Hawaii. The bathroom she designed comes with a walk-in closet. It also has gold accents because “gold is Nicaragua’s main export.” Then there are Filipino elements, such as solihiya cabinets and closets, as well as ceilings made of abaca. Plus, the potted Monstera Deliciosa plants. It feels like being transported into Central or Latin America. Filipino x Brazilian: ‘A Diversao’ Irish Monique Cube, Reichel Alessandra Baytan and Chey De Guzman confessed to breaking away from their usual muted colors to vibrant hues in designing the den for their client. They then chose Brazilian elements with an organic connection with nature and colors inspired by the Amazon. From the Filipino side, they decided to use natural elements and materials. Thus, the padded walls and banig ceilings also serve as sound absorbers as their clients love music and to party. Filipino-French: ‘L’Amour du Monde Entier’ Alma Marie Lacman, Glovelle Palileo, Kristin Dominique Ramos and Sophia Ejercito designed a decidedly fused Filipino and French design for their client, a supermodel now married to a French national. They mixed the airiness and spaciousness of the French design with the Filipino references. Check out the Luna painting and the Banaue Rice Terraces. Filipino x Scandinavian: ‘Lagom’ Stephen Michael Chan, Maria Beatriz Guiterrez, Nicolette Lee and Carl Lois Mico cleverly and beautifully melded Filipino and Scandinavian elements to create an inviting and exciting dining area. There are mixed dining chairs, including a bench inspired by the bangko. For drama, there’s an accent wall, where, at first glance, “medyo nakatago pa ang accessories,” and then the Filipino elements are revealed. Then there’s a daybed at the back because Filipinos love to have a siesta after a meal. Filipino-English: ‘A Bachelor’s Tavern’ Regine Calupitan, Marielle Marzan, Izabela Galanto and Ailene Carino designed a British kitchen for their client, a Filipino-English rugby player. Thus, the choice of the Chesterfield furniture, which the aristocrats prefer because their clothes don’t get creased. The ambiance also resembles a pub but is elevated. Filipino-Italian: ‘Semantika’ Jana Loise Cruz, Sophia Denise Ignacio and Jeyna Francesa Meria were inspired by their clients’ love story that started in the heart of Milan in designing a romantic and opulent bathroom. They chose accent pieces highlighting both cultures’ craftsmanship and went for an open layout. There’s a bathtub because Italians supposedly love long baths and a garden outside to invite nature in. [caption id="attachment_193555" align="aligncenter" width="525"] ‘YAKKA’ by Kharen Urbano, Franchesca Eunice Co, Kristine Sempio and Kat Calloy.[/caption] Filipino-Australian: ‘Yakka’ Kharen Urbano, Franchesca Eunice Co, Kristine Sempio and Kat Calloy designed an office-cum-den that can be used for a studio condo unit. There’s a working station for the client who runs his own business. Then there’s a spot for relaxation with a hammock to boot! They also used wildlife and Outback inspirations and an original artwork echoing the Great Barrier Reef. [caption id="attachment_193557" align="aligncenter" width="525"] ‘PearL of the Orient Meet Prosperity’ by Victor Flores, Kaila Laido, Sophia Serrano and Jade Vinco[/caption] Filipino-Japanese: ‘Peart of the Orient Meet Prosperity’ Victor Flores, Kaila Laido, Sophia Serrano and Jade Vinco decided on a round concept for the bedroom they designed for their client. They explained that there’s a round shape in both the Philippine and Japanese flags. The number eight is also considered in Japanese culture. [caption id="attachment_193564" align="aligncenter" width="525"] ‘KANLUNGAN’ by Karen Cabalquinto, Isobel Merici Dator, Erica Leona Chua and Sheina Rose Gina[/caption] Filipino-Persian: ‘Kanlungan’ Karen Cabalquinto, Isobel Merici Dator, Erica Leona Chua and Sheina Rose Gina opted for a Filipino name to call their booth as it perfectly describes the coziness of the bedroom they designed for their client, who has two kids. They said having a bedroom with two sections in Iran is customary, so they did exactly that. They also used Persian floral patterns and other elements, Filipino elements, such as mahogany wood and Bulacan pattern furniture. The post PSID exhibit showcases cross-cultural designs appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
EJ Obiena receives P10M in financial boost to support campaign in 2024 Paris Olympics
MANILA, Philippines — EJ Obiena received P10 million from his high school alma mater, Chiang Kai Shek College, to support his campaign in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Fresh from a gold medal finish in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, the World No.2 pole vaulter was welcomed by his high school on Friday, Oct. 6,.....»»
Skin in the game
Where do you find yourself in the skincare spectrum? Are you still assiduously doing your 13-step Korean beauty routine, convincing everybody your glistening face is not “hulas,” but glass skin? “The word is dew-y!” Or are you the basic sunscreen, a chemical and physical exfoliant or two, maybe slathering a peptide, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, or whatever serum is in vogue type? Or are you, “I will fight the ravages of time until my skin is as taut as a drum head and as supple as clouds, or I die trying?” In a crowded field littered with skin and beauty “CEOs” being as high profile as the brands they carry, Skin Manila is positioning itself as a sober alternative, anywhere between Glenda, Rosmar (If you don’t recognize these names, maybe get thee a Tiktok app, Luddite!), the basic aesthetic clinics, and the Belo-Aivee industrial complex. Skin Manila has been around for a decade, and the brand quietly expanded to nine branches without much fanfare and hype, but they’re beginning to introduce it to a much wider audience. The company’s choice of name — Skin Manila — even has a generic bent to it. This is something they have done on purpose, trying to be above the fray of the skincare noise and hype, but also smack dab in the middle in terms of accessibility and affordability. Even Skin Manila’s retail line is called Prescription Skin Care, which calls to mind a no-frills approach, although a glance at the ingredient label will see active ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid in their creams and serums. One of Skin Manila’s most successful branches is in Baguio, already bedecked with a Christmas-winter theme where people keep taking selfies. This is where we found ourselves trying its services, during its first anniversary. Apparently, red-cheeked Baguio denizens with what seems like the perfect temperate weather for good skin aren’t taking any chances. Skin Manila offers infusion treatments, cosmetic surgery services, rejuvenation and skin repair, but a signature treatment I chose is the ALMA-Q/PICOLASE Carbon Facial (P8,000) because it sounded like a spacecraft model, and as someone middle-aged, you know you need something industrial strength. This is described on the brochure as “a non-invasive, painless laser skin facial that uses a formulated carbon liquid applied to the face that quickly and effectively treats a variety of skin imperfections. It is suitable for all skin types and particularly beneficial for oily skin, blackheads, enlarged pores, dull rough, uneven textured skin and acne.” [caption id="attachment_193124" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] The Exilis is used to contour both face and body.[/caption] As the kind of person who registers a mere 2.1 on the tiis ganda scale, I wouldn’t call this procedure completely painless. You feel fluttery pinpricks when the laser hits the skin because a fan is administered alongside, so the pain skates away, but the memory of it stays? (Yes, this is still about skincare) along with the smell of singed hair? Flesh? This is definitely medical grade. This is presumably nothing but a cakewalk to someone who’s already used to all sorts of facial treatments, but if a client is particularly pain-sensitive, the nurse can administer Emla, a topical cream-based anaesthetic. This same procedure is definitely painless on the underarms because skin is thicker there, and is more used to trauma with waxing and depillating. The laser definitely stimulates collagen because immediately after treatment, your face feels very soft, but the results would reveal themselves over a couple of days and weeks. One of our companions said he received compliments days later from people who didn’t know about his facials. The carbon facial is also supposed to reduce hyperpigmentation, which the aestheticist said wasn’t actually my main problem, and I could feel the smugness of my 14-year-old self for deciding to have an at-the-very-least-SPF-15-sunscreen-on-your-face routine whatever else happens because that’s what I read on the pages of Glamour in the late ‘80s. One of my other companions tried the Exilis Face and Neck Contour (P5,000), “which is supposed to contour and tighten the skin by forcing heat deeply into the skin while using cooling technology. The optimal heat stimulates heat production of collagen, which tightens skin, and reduces wrinkles.” He took a picture of his face when one side had already been treated and this half did appear visibly slimmer. According to the clinic brochure, this type of facial is for maintenance after you’ve done the other medical-grade facials. Aesthetic centers are like salons, where you go to a particular one because they make you feel good and pampered. Stephanie Nuestro, general manager of Skin Manila, said this is a large part of their training. “Customer training is as important as the technical know-how of machines…all our aestheticians are nurses.” No matter where you find yourself in your skincare journey, the old adage remains true — the most effective skincare routine is the one you’re able to stick to. The post Skin in the game appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Carmela Geisert holds second solo exhibit
Self-taught artist and hotelier Carmela Geisert mounts her second solo exhibit at the Redwood Cafe and Artspace in Quezon City. Curated by Professor Ruben DF Defeo, In Reverie runs from 2 September to 4 October and showcases a collection of abstract paintings that explore the realms of daydreaming, positivity and personal introspection Geisert’s artistic journey is an exploration of emotions translated onto canvas. In Reverie captures the essence of positive energy and introspection through an array of colors and forms. Each canvas becomes a portal into a world where colors are felt as much as they are seen, evoking a sense of serenity and connection with the inner self. Her artistic process is an intimate dance between intuition and expression. Her paintings are a result of instinctual gestures and emotional impulses, giving rise to colors that seem to emanate from her very being. Her canvases come alive with stream-of-consciousness compositions that playfully incorporate foliage and forest scenes, fluid experimentations and line-scribbled glimpses into mythology, creating a balance between the organic and the abstract. Geisert enjoys inspiring moments of dreamy contemplation in the lush greenery and proximity to the beach in Palawan and elsewhere. As she gathers her memories of travel, photography, fashion and leisure, she fills her canvases with instinctual gestures often reflecting her moods and meandering thoughts. She started sketching using charcoal and pastel crayons in 2016 to pass off the time during long-haul flights, her portraitures and human figures sketches characterized by confident lines. She also found her way naturally to creating “fluid art,” mixing acrylic paints to create interesting random patterns that follow the character of the paints that she pours on the canvas. Geisert has been recognized by her alma maters — PATTS College of Aeronautics with an Outstanding Alumni award in 2017 and Colegio de Santa Ana with an Outstanding Alumni award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship and in Fine Arts in 2020. The Redwood Café and Artspace is located at Unit 104, Cedar Executive Building, 26 Timog Avenue, Quezon City. For more information, contact Carmela (0917-5507374), Micki (0918-6979226), Jes (0927-8524116) and Redwood Cafe (0917-1386881). The exhibit is for the benefit of the Iraya Mangyan community of Mindoro. The post Carmela Geisert holds second solo exhibit appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Lacuna urges PLM graduates: Make Manila magnificent
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna has called on the graduates of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila to help build a “Magnificent Manila.” Lacuna, who was the guest speaker at the PLM’s 112th commencement exercises on Saturday, said that the graduates have a responsibility to help the city become a better place. “Let us help each other and work together to promote a better and more developed city. Let us put our acts together as we envision and realize a Magnificent Manila,” she said. Lacuna congratulated the graduates and their parents for their achievement. She also reminded them to be thankful to God, their loved ones, their friends and schoolmates, and the taxpayers of Manila for their support. She said that the city government is doing its best to help the graduates find jobs and succeed in their chosen fields. “I am confident that with your credentials as products of the PLM, you will be able to find a job and an opportunity to promote yourselves in your chosen field of endeavor,” she said. Lacuna also urged the graduates to be good citizens and to contribute to the development of Manila. “I hope that you will continue to be proud of being Iskolar ng Bayan and that you will always remember your alma mater,” said the lady mayor. The local government had been providing P1,000 monthly allowance for PLM students, along with those from the Universidad de Manila as part of the city’s social amelioration program. Lacuna expressed confidence that with their credentials as product of the PLM, the graduates will be able to find a job and an opportunity to promote themselves in their chosen field of endeavor. The post Lacuna urges PLM graduates: Make Manila magnificent appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Marikina procures more school chairs
The Marikina City government has procured additional school chairs this year to ensure that all public elementary and secondary schools in the city will have enough school furniture, Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro said Friday. “Incidentally, we procured the said school furniture that we need before the opening of classes,” Teodoro said in an interview during the initial turnover of the newly redesigned school chairs and tables at the San Roque Elementary School in Marikina City. At least 100 school chairs were donated by McDonald’s Philippines through the ReClassified Project, an initiative that sees the transformation of materials from renovated McDonald’s stores to redesigned school chairs and tables, intended to improve students’ learning experiences across the country. Teodoro said there were 2,000 damaged school chairs in Marikina that need to be repaired or replaced. “Our thinking here is that we need to have a stockpile of extra school chairs, so in case of damage, we could immediately replace it,” Teodoro said. He thanked McDonald’s Philippines for choosing Marikina and his alma mater, San Roque Elementary School, as the first beneficiary of this project. Teodoro is an alumnus of the school, where his mother was a teacher during that time. “Education is a responsibility for everybody, and we’re happy for this strategic partnership with McDonald’s Philippines. This partnership is important not only in the provision of jobs but also in providing quality education,” he said. Adi Hernandez, McDonald’s Philippines AVP for Corporate Relations, said they would continue this initiative as more McDonald’s stores are being renovated every year. “Since this is the first, we want to learn more from it on how we can improve it in terms of design and safety,” Hernandez said in a separate interview. “Next year, we’re definitely have more of these ReClassified chairs,” she added. As McDonald’s continuously renovates at least 60 restaurants every year, it found an opportunity to address this need by upcycling and repurposing materials coming from these renovated stores, creating school equipment that students can reliably and more comfortably use. The post Marikina procures more school chairs appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cooking is in his Spanish blood
Sometime in 2017, a veterinarian from the province of Valencia in Spain went on vacation with three of his best friends to the island of Siargao in the Philippines. They enjoyed surfing a lot and fell in love with the place so hard that by the end of their 15-day holiday, they promised to return and even considered relocating. [caption id="attachment_178310" align="aligncenter" width="1707"] CHEF Luis Martinez | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF DOñA ELENA[/caption] A year later, the four amigos made their “final decision.” They made the big move to Siargao and “luckily” found work. The veterinarian, though, ended up becoming a chef and opened a restaurant he called Alma. Then the pandemic struck and, soon, a super typhoon hit the island. The newbie chef had to close down his first culinary venture. Fast-forward to 2023: Chef Luis Martinez is coolly directing his staff at Terraza Martinez restaurant in Bonifacio Global City this late morning of 30 August for an event in collaboration with Doña Elena brand of olive oil. He then introduces the menu he’s specially prepared for the media representatives covering the event. Martinez maintains his coolness as he sits down for an interview with DAILY TRIBUNE and another publication. He says his three friends of 35 years who came with him to Siargao six years ago are still on the island. “We’ve known each other for 35 years. I have my little family from Spain here.” Back in Spain, he has his parents, four siblings and other relatives that make up his “core family” of 25 members who can all cook. He fondly remembers growing up bonding with his family around the kitchen “cooking, eating, drinking wine” particularly every Sunday and on Christmas. He mentions a couple of his comfort food, such as paella, which traces some of its origins in Valencia, and cocido, a beef soup that he likens to the Pinoy bulalo. That’s how Martinez learned how to cook around age nine. “I never studied culinary arts. I never worked in a kitchen before. My first kitchen was Siargao three years ago. Now, this one,” he says of Terraza Martinez, which he set up in 2022 with the Nikkei Group that runs several restaurants. He also admits to making a lot of mistakes along the way of his trial-and-error ways while trying a lot of flavors. [gallery size="full" columns="2" ids="178311,178312"] In terms of culinary, he says he brings “almost everything” of the Spain he grew up into Terraza Martinez. “My idea is I want to make our guests to feel like having lunch or dinner in Spain,” he explains, “with the same kind of ambience, with the same kind of essence where you have a little of tapas, paella, where you can enjoy not only the food but the company of your friends and the comfort of the food. So I’m trying to bring some Spanish culture here as we eat there.” Martinez turns candid when asked about his observations of Filipino cuisine: “The flavors are a little bit sweet than we’re used to. Also, I need to put a little bit less of what I’ll put in Spain. I use a little bit of sugar to make it a little sweet. “I need to adjust, yes. When I opened my first place, I got a lot of complaints because they were saying my food was little bit salty. They were expecting a little bit of sweetness. So I need to adjust, yes. Even here in Terraza Martinez. It has a little bit of Filipino taste.” The chef, for instance, had to take out gazpacho, a cold soup, from the menu because Filipinos tend to prefer hot soups. Overall, though, the reception to Terraza Martinez has been overwhelmingly positive by diners who are made up of “90 percent Filipinos and 10 percent foreigners.” This makes Martinez truly “surprised and happy,” saying, “I wasn’t expecting this a lot of people. All our customers really like the place. They like the food. For me, because I’m the chef, wow!” Next on the chef’s plate is a new restaurant in Siargao he hopes to open soon. That means he’ll be dividing his time, about 15 days each, in Siargao and in Manila. Spain can wait in the meantime. “I try to visit my family and friends every two months, maximum three… I spend summer here because right now I’m opening a restaurant, so I cannot go.” Meantime, Martinez continues to learn more about the Philippines with some help from his Filipina girlfriend, who’s teaching him a bit of the national language. He also picks up words here and there from conversations. He also looks forward to surfing in Siargao, but, when he’s in Manila, just swims and has recently taken up boxing to burn the calories he consumes eating. The post Cooking is in his Spanish blood appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Teachers bewail loss of Makati benefits
Teachers at the public schools located in the enlisted men’s barrios or Embo barangays will no longer enjoy the benefits that they receive from the local government of Makati City starting this year after the disputed barangays became part of the territory of Taguig City. A teacher of a public elementary school in one of the Embo barangays said that apart from the financial aid that they receive from Makati City, they were also given hair salon gift vouchers to make themselves look beautiful during National Teachers’ Day. “Even teachers have nothing to wait for during teachers’ day. It’s complete — with jacket and everything else. We were also given a voucher for David Salon to pamper ourselves and look beautiful,” the teacher, whose identity was withheld, told Daily Tribune. “Now, all of these benefits that we receive from Makati City are gone. We are also not included to receive the living allowance,” she added. Aside from these benefits, the Makati City government has also provided public school teachers with brand new laptops and internet load that they used for online classes during the pandemic. However, there is a possibility that the provision of instructional materials could be taken away from the teachers because they are no longer under the care of Makati City. “Definitely, one of the challenges is the provision pf instructional materials for teachers. We just heard that the laptops, television sets, and projectors will be taken away from them,” Alma Cayabyab Adona, principal of West Rembo Elementary School, told this reporter in an earlier interview. Adona also said they have already coordinated with the local government of Taguig City regarding the provision of instructional materials that they need for teaching. “They are now processing the requests of our teachers because they need that. They are used to using it in their many years of teaching,” she said. “But we can wait because we know it won’t be given right away. It will really entail a lot of process to procure that kind of equipment. But rest assured, the teachers were told to just wait because they will find ways to provide all these things to our teachers gradually,” she added. The post Teachers bewail loss of Makati benefits appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Embo public school teachers will no longer enjoy Makati benefits
Teachers at the public schools located in the enlisted men's barrios or embo barangays will no longer enjoy the benefits they receive from the local government of Makati City starting this year after the disputed barangays became part of the territory of Taguig City. A teacher of a public elementary school in one of the embo barangays said, that apart from the financial aid that they receive from Makati City, they were also given hair salon gift vouchers to make themselves look beautiful during National Teachers' Day. "Even teachers have nothing to wait for during teachers' day. It's complete—with jacket and everything else. We were also given a voucher for David Salon to pamper ourselves and look beautiful," the teacher, whose identity was withheld, told The Daily Tribune. "Now, all of these benefits that we receive from Makati City are gone. We are not also included to receive the living allowance," she added. Aside from the P3,000 monthly incentive allowance, Makati City has also provided public school teachers with brand new laptops and internet load that they used for online classes during the pandemic. Public school teachers were also given teachers' kits containing a bluetooth speaker, wireless presenter, tumbler, teachers' plan, students data record, first aid kit, Makatizen pouch with school supplies, notepad, 64GB flash drive, voice amplifier, laptop bag and a Makatizen jacket, P500 worth of gift certificate for healthy foods and drinks, P700 worth of gift certificates for salon make-over, and P1,500 worth of gift certificates for groceries and vitamins given every World Teachers’ Day. During the 2021 World Teachers' Day celebration, the city government gave teachers digital teachers' kits that contained a jacket, boom microphone, numeric keypad, mini tripod, ring light, external sound card, backpack with UV sterilizer, tumbler holder, and pen tablet. There is also the possibility that the provision of instructional materials could be taken away from the teachers because they are no longer under the care of Makati City. "Definitely, one of the challenges is the provision of instructional materials for teachers. We just heard that the laptops, television sets, and projectors will be taken away from them," Alma Cayabyan Adona, principal of West Rembo Elementary School, told this reporter in an earlier interview. Adona also said they have already coordinated with the local government of Taguig City regarding the provision of instructional materials that they need for teaching. "They are now processing the requests of our teachers because they [teachers] need that. They are used to using it for how many years of teaching," she said. "But we can wait because we know it won't be given right away. It will really entail a lot of processes to procure that kind of equipment— the teachers were told to just wait because they will find ways to provide all these things to our teachers gradually." The post Embo public school teachers will no longer enjoy Makati benefits appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Smooth transition between Makati, Taguig urged
A teachers’ group is calling for a smooth transition between the cities of Makati and Taguig to ensure that classes in the affected public schools will not be disrupted by the territorial tension with only a week to go before the opening of classes on 29 August. Teachers’ Dignity Coalition national chairperson Benjo Basas said the two cities should respect the Supreme Court decision, noting that the delivery of education for the learners should not be compromised amid the ongoing tension over a boundary dispute between these two neighboring cities. Noel Meneses, president of the Fort Bonifacio High School Faculty Club, has also called for an immediate resolution on the issue. “We hope the two cities would make an agreement to restore the normal school operations,” Meneses said. According to Meneses, majority of the teachers were affected by the sudden transfer of schools division particularly when the documents are immediately needed for transactions like certifications, assignment orders, permits, or loan applications that are very much needed in time for the beginning of classes. Meneses, who is also speaking on behalf of the local chapter of the TDC, said teachers need to be informed of the situation affecting the two cities because “they are at the frontlines in education, and directly involved with learners, their parents, and the community, and can help the DepEd to disseminate proper information.” Meanwhile, the school principals of the public schools located at the so-called enlisted men’s barrios said they have no problem if the schools are now under the jurisdiction of the local government of Taguig City. Makati Science High School Principal Dr. Felix Bunagan said that the conduct of this year’s “Brigada Eskwela” was a success, which was participated in by Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano. Earlier, students and teachers of the Tigaban High School in East Rembo warmly welcomed Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano who actively engaged in the annual Brigada Eskwela activity. Earlier, West Rembo Elementary School principal Alma Cayabyab Adona said that while the two cities have good intentions, they should focus first on the welfare of the learners to establish a smooth opening of classes. She also reminded her fellow teachers to remain non-partisan and always do the mandate from the Department of Education. “We have no bias as long as the order must come from DepEd. That’s what we’ll stand for. We are not held by anyone,” she said. A total of 14 public schools involving some 1,500 teachers and 30,000 learners are affected by the transition, the TDC said. Basas said that the Department of Education’s central office’s assumption of authority over the affected schools would ease tension and open the door for more friendly talks between the two local government units. “With just a week to the opening of classes, our schools will need to make preparations, and in order to do this, teachers and other school personnel should be allowed to work, business as usual. We hope that things will get better sooner,” Basas said. The post Smooth transition between Makati, Taguig urged appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
EMBO students can wear old Makati uniforms
A principal of a public school in Makati City, which is now under the jurisdiction of Taguig City, said students are allowed to wear their old school uniforms if the local government of Taguig cannot yet provide them with the new uniforms. “If, for example, worst-case scenario, that no supplies arrive, the children can use their old uniforms,” Alma Cayabyab Adona, principal of West Rembo Elementary School, told this reporter in an interview over the weekend. Adona said that children can also wear even an ordinary t-shirt or anything that they can use when going to school. “It is not necessary to wear fancy clothes, what’s important is that they are recognized as students of this school because they have already enrolled, so we have a list of our possible students here,” she added. Adona also said that the city government of Taguig is now preparing the school supplies for the students. “There is still time to prepare and provide for the needs of the school children,” she said. “But, if there were supplies coming from Makati, why not? We can use it for the meantime while the supplies coming from Taguig have not yet arrived,” the school principal added. Earlier, the local government of Makati City said it will continue to provide free school supplies to students at the EMBO public schools. The post EMBO students can wear old Makati uniforms appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»