Flying high
November 4, 2005 | 12:00am
Partyphiles and travel bugs unite! HSBC has the perfect treat for you as it marks 130 years of banking in the Philippines. With HSBC 77 destinations, you get a chance to fly to your favorite place for free – with just one text message! With this irresistible offer open to anyone, 10 lucky Filipinos will win all-expense paid trips for two to any of the 77 countries and territories where there is an HSBC. Throw in hotel accommodations and $2,000 pocket money and you are on your way to a grand vacation. The kick-off event, hosted by Tessa Prieto Valdes and YStyle's Celine Lopez, featured a breathtaking flamenco performance by Madrid-based Isaac de los Reyes and an energetic capoeira and samba exhibition by the Escola Brasiliera de Capoeira Philippines led by Fantasma Coqueiro. The venue was decked in the different flavors of Australia, Brazil, and Spain which are a few of the countries where HSBC is located. Text HSBC to 2600 or visit www.hsbc.com.ph to know more.
Fantasma Coqueiro
What’s the best way to chill out in Brazil?
Talk to a local surfer in Apoador, Rio de Janeiro. Buy a string bikini from a street vendor in Ipanema beach. Drink a glass of Caipirinha or a bottle of Choppe (light beer) in Posto Nove, Ipanema beach on a Saturday afternoon. Chat with a local artist in the Pelhourinho, Bahia. Shop to your heart’s content in the Feira de Ipanema on a Sunday morning.
Astrud Crisologo
What are your ultimate travel essentials for Brazil?
Hubby and kids’ photos, cell phone, makeup, lots of bottled water, moisturizer, sunblock, swimwear, tunic, evening wear, Havaianas and sandals.
Lia Andanar-Yu
What’s next on your vacation wish list?
Italy for me and my hubby and Hong Kong Disneyland for my son Enrico.
Hopefully Brazil or Morroco through HSBC!
Maui Pascual
Where do you spend happy hour in style in New York?
There are so many places, but if you want a gorgeous view of Central Park, try Stonerose at Time Warner, though the drinks are expensive. There’s Underbar, the very sexy bar at the W hotel in Union Square, and if you want chic and romantic, the Garden Bar at the Hudson Hotel should do the trick.
Leah Puyat
Where would you go shopping for Christmas?
Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka so that I could find gifts that are unique and soulful. But I hope everyone else travels to Pineapple and Cereo for their Christmas shopping.
Marion Balagot
Where can you get a great, inexpensive meal in Hong Kong?
Modern China at Olympian City, Kowloon or The Forum at Times Square. Great value for money.
Tweetie De Leon-Gonzalez
Where would you go for some sand and sun?
The Philippines has the best beaches! But I would like to explore Greece and South Europe. Boy, I have big dreams!
Beia Formoso
What is a must-not-miss spot in Greece?
The island of Mykonos. Cool breezes, clear blue waters, a hot nightlife and that Mediterranean feel – it’s the perfect getaway!
Ino Manalo
What’s the best place to go to for its vibrant arts and culture scene?
Barcelona has great museums, which are not as daunting as Paris. Another place is Bali.
Welcome Marie Claire! A formidable female force is upon us. Filipinas have come a long way from the passive, docile days as the legendary Maria Clara. They have blossomed and are achieving their highest potential. Summit Media celebrates the modern Filipina and recognizes her need for a magazine that will help her as she continues to make important strides in her career, attitude and lifestyle.
Marie Claire Philippines, the 26th edition of the groundbreaking women’s magazine that was first launched in France in 1954, is thought-provoking and inspiring, relevant and entertaining. The magazine features stories that appeal to women who are socially aware yet unabashedly fashion and beauty-conscious. It’s for the woman of substance with an eye for style – someone who is fascinated by what the world has to offer, and what she can offer in return.
Aueeie Mangubat
What should the French learn from the Filipina?
The Filipina’s ability to be resilient, laugh under pressure and take whatever is foreign and make it her own.
Juliet Tan
What would be the first Filipino word you’d teach the French?
Maganda because they will definitely be using that word a lot here in the Philippines!
Deeda Pama
Which Frenchman would you allow to experience the Filipino kiss?
Jean Paul Gaultier, so that he can recreate the experience through a fragrance inspired by the kiss!
Lance Feliciano
What would you feed Maria Antoinette if she had visited the Philippines?
I would serve her bibingka topped with salted egg, Laguna cheese and queso de bola and "let her eat cake."
Bobby Tanjuantco
What should Imelda Marcos teach Maria Antoinette?
She should teach her how to flee early to escape the guillotine.
Marie Calica
Where would you bring your French visitor for shopping?
Market! Market! to sample Filipino sweets and fresh fruits.
Lieca Carpo
Which Filipino lifestyle perk would be most appealing to the French?
Having a nanny. Not necessary all the time, but I think the French would appreciate having a nanny to watch the kids on date night to keep the romance alive.
Lara Parpan
What would you do with a French visitor who has only 24 hours in the Philippines?
Easy! Take them to lunch at Sonya’s Garden in Cavite, go to my mom’s home in Tagaytay for coffee and admire the view of the volcano, drive down to Talisay to go wake boarding on Taal Lake and then back to Manila for dinner at Dampa, then party at Embassy.
Fantasma Coqueiro
What’s the best way to chill out in Brazil?
Talk to a local surfer in Apoador, Rio de Janeiro. Buy a string bikini from a street vendor in Ipanema beach. Drink a glass of Caipirinha or a bottle of Choppe (light beer) in Posto Nove, Ipanema beach on a Saturday afternoon. Chat with a local artist in the Pelhourinho, Bahia. Shop to your heart’s content in the Feira de Ipanema on a Sunday morning.
Astrud Crisologo
What are your ultimate travel essentials for Brazil?
Hubby and kids’ photos, cell phone, makeup, lots of bottled water, moisturizer, sunblock, swimwear, tunic, evening wear, Havaianas and sandals.
Lia Andanar-Yu
What’s next on your vacation wish list?
Italy for me and my hubby and Hong Kong Disneyland for my son Enrico.
Hopefully Brazil or Morroco through HSBC!
Maui Pascual
Where do you spend happy hour in style in New York?
There are so many places, but if you want a gorgeous view of Central Park, try Stonerose at Time Warner, though the drinks are expensive. There’s Underbar, the very sexy bar at the W hotel in Union Square, and if you want chic and romantic, the Garden Bar at the Hudson Hotel should do the trick.
Leah Puyat
Where would you go shopping for Christmas?
Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka so that I could find gifts that are unique and soulful. But I hope everyone else travels to Pineapple and Cereo for their Christmas shopping.
Marion Balagot
Where can you get a great, inexpensive meal in Hong Kong?
Modern China at Olympian City, Kowloon or The Forum at Times Square. Great value for money.
Tweetie De Leon-Gonzalez
Where would you go for some sand and sun?
The Philippines has the best beaches! But I would like to explore Greece and South Europe. Boy, I have big dreams!
Beia Formoso
What is a must-not-miss spot in Greece?
The island of Mykonos. Cool breezes, clear blue waters, a hot nightlife and that Mediterranean feel – it’s the perfect getaway!
Ino Manalo
What’s the best place to go to for its vibrant arts and culture scene?
Barcelona has great museums, which are not as daunting as Paris. Another place is Bali.
Welcome Marie Claire! A formidable female force is upon us. Filipinas have come a long way from the passive, docile days as the legendary Maria Clara. They have blossomed and are achieving their highest potential. Summit Media celebrates the modern Filipina and recognizes her need for a magazine that will help her as she continues to make important strides in her career, attitude and lifestyle.
Marie Claire Philippines, the 26th edition of the groundbreaking women’s magazine that was first launched in France in 1954, is thought-provoking and inspiring, relevant and entertaining. The magazine features stories that appeal to women who are socially aware yet unabashedly fashion and beauty-conscious. It’s for the woman of substance with an eye for style – someone who is fascinated by what the world has to offer, and what she can offer in return.
Aueeie Mangubat
What should the French learn from the Filipina?
The Filipina’s ability to be resilient, laugh under pressure and take whatever is foreign and make it her own.
Juliet Tan
What would be the first Filipino word you’d teach the French?
Maganda because they will definitely be using that word a lot here in the Philippines!
Deeda Pama
Which Frenchman would you allow to experience the Filipino kiss?
Jean Paul Gaultier, so that he can recreate the experience through a fragrance inspired by the kiss!
Lance Feliciano
What would you feed Maria Antoinette if she had visited the Philippines?
I would serve her bibingka topped with salted egg, Laguna cheese and queso de bola and "let her eat cake."
Bobby Tanjuantco
What should Imelda Marcos teach Maria Antoinette?
She should teach her how to flee early to escape the guillotine.
Marie Calica
Where would you bring your French visitor for shopping?
Market! Market! to sample Filipino sweets and fresh fruits.
Lieca Carpo
Which Filipino lifestyle perk would be most appealing to the French?
Having a nanny. Not necessary all the time, but I think the French would appreciate having a nanny to watch the kids on date night to keep the romance alive.
Lara Parpan
What would you do with a French visitor who has only 24 hours in the Philippines?
Easy! Take them to lunch at Sonya’s Garden in Cavite, go to my mom’s home in Tagaytay for coffee and admire the view of the volcano, drive down to Talisay to go wake boarding on Taal Lake and then back to Manila for dinner at Dampa, then party at Embassy.
4 November – Friday Regine Velasquez.Reflections at Aliw Theater Aspects Of Love at Republic of Malate Theater Man of La Mancha at Onstage GB1 Children’s Film Series at The Podium Lessons from the Masters at CCP Cerveza Negra’s Jazz Improv Tour at Cable Car There Is No Such Thing As Endless Joy at UP Vargas Museum The Music of Moise at Captain’s Bar Fat Session at Tavern on the Square Lucid at Motorsports Alley 5 November – Saturday Ntwine & Sipol at Tavern on the Square Dave Matthews Night at 70’s Bistro Prime Council at Katips Bar & Grillery Soulistic Saturdays at Prince of Jaipur Twentysomething Saturdays House at Embassy Superclub Batch of 69 at Bykes Café The Real Groove at Conway’s Mai Castro y La Baila at Café Havana, Greenbelt Arriba at Café Havana, Malate 6 November – Sunday Creeps at Sinag Arts Studio Man of La Mancha at Onstage GB1 Shop @ The Fort Bazaar 2005 at NBC Tent Legaspi Sunday Market at Legaspi Carpark Lessons from the Masters at CCP On The Road: China Portraits at Lumiere Gallery Bal Masque at Nicotina Garden Pavilion 7 November – Monday Romy Posadas & Bernie Uy at Merk’s DJ Ro’s I Don’t Like Mondays! at Gweilos 8Track at Strumm’s Jupiter Acoustic Jive at Conway’s Mai Castro y La Baila at Café Havana, Greenbelt Sitar Nights with Joey at Bollywood Soul Seduction at Absinth 8 November – Tuesday Myth of King Midas at CCP Studio Theater Il Postino at CCP Dream Theater On-Air Studio Launch Party at Motorsports Alley Wiseguys at Tavern on the Square Romy Posadas & Bernie Uy at Merk’s Mishka Adams & the Blue Echoes at 70’s Bistro Tuesday Rock at Embassy Willy Wanka’s Music Factory at Gweilo’s Makati Sabor Latino at Bykes Café XOP at Conway’s Acoustic Jive at Merk’s Guarana at Café Havana, Greenbelt Sitar Nights w/Joey at Bollywood Velvet at Absinth Acoustic Rock at Temple Shoot to Kill at Boysie’s Bar 9 November – Wednesday Myth Of King Midas at CCP Studio Theater La vie et rien d’autre at Alliance Française de Manille Wency Cornejo & Michael Angelo at Tavern on the Square Romy Posadas at Merk’s Lquy at 70’s Bistro Lucid at Aposento Faces Nights at Mezze! Wenesday Bash at Prince of Jaipur 10 November - Thursday Si Sita At Si Rama at CCP Studio Theater Girls Gone Wild! The Ultimate Fashion at Metro Concert Bar Kababaihan at CCP Dream Theater Reklamo at Saguijo Fat Session at Tavern on the Square 8-Track at Tavern on the Square Retro Disco at Dish ABS-CBN Sipol at Katips Bar & Grillery 8Track at Tavern on the Square Spirikitik at Bykes Café Spirit of ‘67 at Conway’s Onda Latina at Café Havana, Greenbelt Reggae Mistress at Café Havana, Malate Geets, Gazals & Qualies at Bollywood Riddim at Absinth To be included in the week’s schedule of events and parties email me the Monday before today’s Friday issue at jrisaac2000@yahoo.com and btx16@yahoo.com. Circuit Training is looking forward to hearing from you.
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