A cool blend of art and technology
The world-renowned company introduced its latest TV sets a full moon ago. The collection boasts of striking innovations and fashionable designs.
The stunning new home entertainment products were showcased in grand style, dahlings, through the show entitled A Blend of Art and Technology. The glittering event gathered today’s hot namedroppables.
Philips mega workasonic general manager, the tres popular Tony Lim, welcomed the invitees to the festive launch hosted by top-of-the-line beauty and brains broadcast journalist Ces Drilon, palanggas.
It was crystal clear during the launch, dahlings, that Philips, one of the world’s largest consumer electronics companies, has maintained an ideal combination of style and substance. To emphasize its unique blend of art and technology, the special show featured top models wearing clothes designed by the well-loved Rajo Laurel whose stunning creations echoed Philips futuristic features.
Moi must admit that Rajo L.’s show gave us a close look at dazzling gorgeous clothes and stylish Philips TV sets. The show also highlighted the unmatched technological superiority that Philips’ new TVs provide.
Tres visible having a great time were super popular TV talk show host, vivacious Kris Aquino; vibrant palangga Liza with an "L" Ilarde; and dashing TJ Manotoc. Philips’ mega dealers also couldn’t get enough of the super Philips’ launch – Baby Cheng of SM Appliances; Don Benito Lim who came with his daughter; Irene Lim-Chua of Automatic Center; Randall Ong of RJ Homes and his wife Vanessa O.; Nerio Velasquez and his wife Rose V. of Jayvees Marketing; plus so many others like them who partied like forever, dahlings.
Great performances by the Latin music band Sabor Latino as well as the soulful singing of la diva world-class personality Lani Misalucha added a dash of swing to the affair. Lani M. elicited wild applause and whistles.
The fantastic new TVs, palanggas, possess a beautiful fusion of form and function, design and technology that can only come from the one-of-a- kind Philips. The top eye-catcher was the Philips Plasma TV, a truly flat and stylish TV that can be hung on the wall like a painting.
But this TV is not for display only; it packs Philips’ highly advanced technology for superb viewing enjoyment with Digital Dolby Surround. It is the ideal screen, dahlings, for watching great movies, cinema-style. Or you can enjoy its Double Window Two-Tuner PIP (Picture-in-Picture). Now, that’s real cool, palanggas.
But that’s not all. Philips also introduced its new Mathline TV featuring the Real Flat technology in both 29" and 34" screens to give us home viewers excellent picture quality and maximum viewing pleasure.
One of the more interesting new sets is the Philips TV with built-in DVD. Just pop your fave DVD movie into your TV and experience the highest level of picture and sound quality. This is Philips’ new Projection TV experience. There’s also the MagnaBrite Lenses. All are available in the 43", 50" and 55" Projection TV sets.
For those who want to combine stylish beauty with form and function, Philips brings the special Design Line TVs that blends contemporary design and superior technology. Philips’ 32" Design Lin TVs offer state-of-the-art, fabi home cinema experience. It comes with a fully integrated aluminum stand with an extra safety glass shelf to put your DVDs on. The new Philips Design Line TVs are available in eye-catching lavender and ivory.
Yes, palanggas, Philips’ exciting new fashionable TV sets with high-end technology and superb home viewing is but a push of a remote control button away.
Check them out, dahlings. After all, you just can’t miss the coolest TVs with Philips.
Wild Vines
Wine was in the air, dahlings, at 7 p.m. when hotshot connoisseurs were welcomed by roving waiters who offered them sparkling drinks in pink, white and red.
"Vines," palanggas, was the theme of the night at the eye-catching Carlos P. Romulo Theater of the colossal RCBC Plaza in Makati. It was the venue for the first of its kind fashion event entitled Chill Factor: Wild!
The event features 16 talented finalists from design schools all over Cosmo Manille. They paraded in their ultra-modern creations in an ode to the wild and seductive yummy flavors of Wild Vines, bottled by world-class wine-makers E & J Gallo: Strawberry White Zinfandel; Peach Chardonnay; Blackberry Merlot; Black Cherry Cabernet Sauvignon; and Raspberry Zinfandel.
The one question that brought them together that night eventually left two victors. The question was: "If Wild Vines were a piece of clothing, what would it look like?"
For one month, participants explored the unique qualities of Wild Vines – an exciting drink, a sparkling sweet and light wine, a fusion of lush fruits and traditional varietal wines, a burst of colors and sensations, youthful, contemporary, really hip and fun.
Beyond the loud buzz was a nobler goal besides just having a night of fun. Wild Vines provided young Filipino designers a unique chance to be recognized by wider audience of media personas and celebrities who could help catapult them to the top and centerstage of the local fashion scene.
Models showcased the finalists’ interpretative designs, enlivening the stage with vibrant colors and shapes. That night, palanggas, the invitees glimpsed the future stars of the local fashion scene.
The Wild Vines designs were completed with the help of renowned hair expert Franck Provost, as executed by the gorgeous mother-daughter team of Baby Cruz and Patricia Cruz-Bautista as well as the skilled hands of award-winning make-up artist Christian Flores.
Circulating with wine glass in hand were top model Wilma Doesnt; renowned photographer Rupert Jacinto; fashion star Jontie Martinez; handsome actor Toffee Calma; Seventeen Young and Co. endorser Pattie Morato; and fashion designer Danny Acuña; plus so many others like them too famous to mention, dahlings.
The real fun began when the hotshots were entertained by games that challenged the audience to guess the various flavors of Wild Vines. This was followed by a hip fashion show by the popular Cinderella.
Finally, pulsating music signaled the night’s main attraction – the designs of a new breed of local fashion designers. Of all the promising students, two were chosen as the best: Warren Popioco of Slim’s Fashion and Arts School for the men’s line and Kharla Zepeda of the College of Holy Spirit for the women’s line.
Both designers, dahlings, flaunted the trend of the decade – bare skin. Warren P.’s interpretation entitled Side Peach was a bright orange duo of slacks sprinkled with embroidered designs, and a breast-baring geometrical top. The look was finished off with Japanese inspired sandal for an altogether "off-beat" casual look. Grapes and leaves draped Kharla Z.’s lush silhouette, a belly-exposing number that reached down to the model’s ankles. The piece was entitled Crazy Sexy Blackcherry.
Judges included Toffee Calma and Wilma Doesnt; Galatea fashion designer and FDAP secretary Jontie Martinez; garments businessman and designer Tristan Yap, president of the Achievers Fashion Design Club; Cinderella’s Cielo Bulos; and Danny Acuña, couturier to some of the country’s biggest stars.
As the invitees made their exit, the empty wine bottles were reminders of a well-spent night that was a feast for the senses, dahlings.
Reverse your age
Have you noticed that certain glow, palanggas, possessed by our ageless beauties, civic-oriented socialite Nini Licaros and tres charmant Betsy Tenchavez?
According to the two lovely ladies, RELIV Reversage has improved their skin’s texture, dahlings. They also say that RELIV has also given them strength and endurance to deal with their many tasks.
As you know, former beauty queen Nini L. is the super active Zonta Ayala president and the dedicated chairman of the Love 14 Foundation which chooses Manila’s Five Loveliest annually.
Betsy T., meanwhile, is busy keeping house for her mega businessman hubby, their seven attractive children and two adorable granddaughters. She is also taking up her Masters and attends to her tres popular Tender Bob’s Restaurant in Libis.
The two beauties claim that RELIV boosts their energy and over-all sense of well-being. And the best part about this, dahlings, is that you can experience the joys of being healthy and beautiful too while earning potentially incredible income.
The rewards one can receive by working just two to three hours daily calling friends to talk about RELIV can really capture one’s attention. Interested? Well, why not? Do give the ladies a call at tel. nos. 911-5404 and 911-4971 to find out more about what keeps Nini L. and Betsy T. looking and feeling vibrant. By the way, palanggas, Betsy T.’s mom Cecilia Henson Basa grew thicker, blacker hair after only four weeks of taking Reversage.
Exotic beauty Nandy Santos Gomez; glamorous Crossing lady Presy Ramos; outstanding Mayor Kate Gordon; eye-catching Violet de Borja; dashing Rep. Raul Villaruel and his fashionable wife Julita V.; and our very own third eye Alex Van Hagen are reaping the benefits of reversage. Proof? All of them have been receiving compliments on how well they look these days.
Check Reversage out, palanggas. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
A Spanish festival for culture and the arts
As one of the most influential European cultural institutions in Cosmo Manille, the prestigious Instituto Cervantes aims to meet the high expectations of Filipinos. The institute offers excellent foreign language courses and an extensive library service. And now, dahlings, they are all set to offer the most enticing cultural programs in the coming months.
The Instituto Cervantes is organizing Fiesta!, a cultural festival to be held this month. Envisioned to become an annual event, Fiesta! will, moi hopes, become a part of Manila’s cultural life.
The A Paella Festival will be held on Oct. 6 at Fort Santiago’s Baluarte de San Diego from 6 to10 p.m. Instituto Cervantes in cooperation with the Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines will fly in two important Spanish chefs from Valencia, Spain who will prepare paella for the very important invitees.
On Oct. 8 to 12, a Culinary Workshop will be held at the Casa Blanca Hotel, Intramuros, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. which will be conducted by the two important Spanish chefs from Valencia, Spain.
Next is the week-long Spanish Cuisine Festival Dinner to be held at the Casa Blanca, Hotel Intramuros, from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be food consisting of special contemporary Spanish/Mediterranean fare along with entertainment.
On Oct. 23, the renowned pianist Felipe Ramirez will present his Piano Concert at the Cultural Center of the Philippines at 7 p.m. The extremely talented Spanish-Filipino pianist will be back in Manila apres his American tour to present a piano concert and reinforce his roots. On Oct. 30 Felipe R. will have a second concert at 7 p.m. at the PCI Bank.
On Oct. 15, a fantastic piano and voice concert will be held at the chic RCBC Plaza at 7 p.m. with world-acclaimed Spanish soprano Eugenia Echarren. Her concert will celebrate the Spanish Golden Era of Music, the times of Rodrigo, Donostia and Halfter who will be represented in her recital for piano and voice. Her second concert will be at 7 p.m. at the RCBC Tower on Oct. 18.
On Oct. 17, Armando Orbon’s guitar concert will be held at the RCBC Plaza at 7 p.m. The world-class Spanish guitar player is very popular in Latin America where he has toured several times. After his US tour with Victor Monje Serranito, he comes to Manila to show his versatility as a classical guitar player.
On Oct. 19 to 20, a fantastic Flamenco Festival will take place at the RCBC Plaza at 7 p.m. featuring some of the most brilliant young flamenco artists from Spain. The dancers, singers and guitarists have been chosen by two of flamenco’s most respected institutions known for their pioneering work in developing young talent and keeping alive flamenco’s traditions: the Festival del Cante de las Minas and the Centro Amor de Dios. This is definitely a must to go to affair.
But that will not end there, palanggas. The Instituto Cervantes has a long list of events from lectures to exhibits to movies which will be presented throughout October. For more info, do call Instituto Cervantes at tel. nos. 526-1482 or 86. Fax 526-1449 or e-mail: icmanila@skynet.net.
For all these, we have to thank el muy simpatico y amable Señor Francisco de Blas, Ph. D. no less, Instituto Cervantes’ cultural director.
There’s nothing like having Philips as a host and sipping cool Wild Wine from Gallo during cocktails any time of the day. And the music plays on and on.
See you, palanggas.
