Sincerely Gabbi

I love her.

Not because she's a star.

But because she's a person who knows what she wants, without offending anybody.

I love her.

Because she's always looking on the brightside, she doesn't even give her folks problems no matter how pressured she is.

I love her.

Because she's one of the most down to earth, generous person I know... and she remembers to thank people who helped her get there. She goes out of her way to make sure you're taken cared of no matter how busy she is.

I love her.

Because she answers questions even if she's a little uncomfortable. She calls a spade a spade but puts words in her perspective. She'd rather have you ask the person involved without offending you. I feel so comfortable around her.

I love her. 

Because she feels like a younger friend, taking each day as a challenge and feels thankful for each blessing she receives. I love her more because she knows how to thank her fans, give them what they want at times and take care of her relationship with Ruru.

I love her.

Because even if they're not in a romantic relationship, the feelings are special and she treasures it the most.

She's celebrating her 18th birthday on the 6th of December, same date as mine. She's SINCERELY thankful and this is her way of coming out to society, still gorgeous yet humble, still beautiful yet so simple. This is Gabbi Garcia.

Gabbi Garcia would like to thank GMA Network, GMA Artist Center, Marriott Hotel, Le Reve Events Venue, Blufish Photography, Jason Magbanua (my personal favorite videographer!), Teddy Manuel, Mark Bumgarner, Martin Bautista, Martin Bautista, Kat Cruz, Jason Delos Reyes, Mark Anthony Rosales, Patty Tiu of Deuce Manila, Bespoke Manila, Rabbithole Creatives, Lice Acustico, Printcity, La Luz Beach Resort, Gluta-C, Solane (thanks for the plastic knife I'm using!), Center for Advanced Dentistry, Nailandia, Honeyglaze Cakes, The Makeup Studio team by Madge and Lehano for making Sincerely Gabbi possible! 

KUMAGCOW
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An Afternoon with artist KC Nevada

I was invited to a small luncheon a couple of days ago to get to know a very prolific artist named KC Nevada. She's currently based in Manila but spent years doing her thing in Baguio City. She also did her solo show up north and had a couple of international artists perform during that stint and felt everything was just falling in place, as if fate had a  plan for her. She's been through hard times, some really tough moments which I think has further pushed her and affinity to art. Now she's planning another exhibit, still in the works but I've seen some of it already displayed on her back while we were chatting over coffee.

She's used different mediums, but most of her work involve acrylic, better at texture than oil which I just found out can make you sick. Her inspiration is driven by emotion, by things she's experienced and sometimes what she imagines at the time she's making her art work. I like her use of colors, not too bright, just enough to tell a story. It's mostly surrealism, you'll be captivated by her work especially "The Cat" which she has been praised for a couple of times, me included. What I even like about her more is how she shares her passion, teaching kids and high school teens about art, through workshops, honing talents that are innate, divine.

I could see she's gotten what art does, it takes your mind off things and she has admitted it did help her during the toughest times. Here's a short interview we did outside the venue so you get to know her even more. 

I suggest you take time to get to know her and her artwork through her social media channels below. It was a pleasure to interview KC! I'd be glad to see your future artworks!

For more information about her work:

KC Nevada

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https://www.facebook.com/kcnevadacreations

What Would It Be Like Living in MARS?

I was one of the few peeps who got to see MARS this afternoon in an arranged advanced screening brought to us by the good people of FOX Network Philippines, FOX Network Group and National Geographic Channel. It also premiered in the Philippines last Novemner 13, 2016 and in this show, they'll interview the best and the brightest minds in modern science including Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX. 

They know people were not just talking about the planet, so in this series they will put in a spin where some pioneers will finally go on a manned mission to MARS. They want you to feel how it is to merge science and science fiction so you know if it is possible to colonize the red planet. The series is made by Academy Award and Emmy Winning producers Ron Howard, Michael Rosenberg (both of Imagine Entertainment), Justin Wilkes and Dave O'Connor (of Radical Media). They've done the Angels and Demons series if you still remember that. 

"This is a series that people would like to pay attention as they combine two things, FOX for the science fiction and National Geographic for the real science. People will be impressed in the story, as parts of it will be shown with facts. We joke around, but we think we really should really consider and seek beyond what we don't know. We sailed oceans, we conquered the skies, and MARS is just there, while we can push further." says Jude Turcuato VP for Fox Network Group Philippines.

The story was good, they switched back and forth to 2016 and 2033 where they plan to actually implement it. With people's lives at stake, and the dream to actually get to live there. They will do very dangerous things to acheive this, and you can watch it in 6 one hour episodes premiering tomorrow Thursday at 9PM on National Geographic Channel. You may read about the series at mars.natgeotv.com and www.makemarshome.com.

We better get ready to leave this place and see if we really could survive out there. I heard EDSA by that time will be just a park and people would only need to walk because nothing is moving LOL.

KUMAGCOW

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Restaurants Against Hunger Philippines

This is a passion not just for food but the passion for sharing, this is Restaurants Against Hunger. This is the first public act in the Philippines and it started with Action Against Hunger (1979) to once feed Afghan refugees during the Russian and Afghanistan war. They have 40 years experience and started in the Philippines during the year 2000, helping in central Mindanao with food programs. Hunger exists everywhere, not just malnutrition but how to detect and treat it is done by prevention. Access to clean water, not just food security is done so it could reduce malnutrition for children. They want to make sure it sustains the community, they are an NGO and converge during conflicts and help the population recover. They provide water and sanitation, and they will be able to do more with your help says Javad Amoozegar, the Country Director for Action Against Hunger Philippines. 

Today, the Philippines is following the footsteps of UK, US, Canada and Spain by launching Restaurants Against Hunger. Joining various restaurants on their belt, and the Chefs in between, Chef Rolando Laudico is the ambassador for this cause and with the act of putting proceeds of particular dishes served in over 103 restaurants in the Philippines called DISHES THAT FEED MORE that will give life saving impact for kids with malnutrition. They will transform villages, do healthcare, educate and deal the things that stand in their way.

There are children that have low height for their age, kids that have stunted growth. That means 4 Million Filipino kids we are talking about. The country is ranked 9th in the world when it comes to stunting, undernourished kids doesn't just mean physically, but also mentally. Malnourished kids are bound to be caught in a cycle of poverty 20% of the time but in all these challenges, we can overcome it. We can help kids survive just by going and ordering these food items on their menu. It's time to put them on your list this 2016 as it will run from November 15, 2016 to January 15, 2017. You can register your restaurants too until November 30 at www.restaurantsagainsthungerphilippines.org or like their Facebook page @RestaurantsAgainstHungerPH, follow them on IG @RestaurantsAgainstHungerPH and on Twitter @EndHungerPH or their official website www.accioncontraelhambre.org/es/filipinas.

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