Holiday Cheers from My POPE Philippines

I saw these two issues of My POPE Philippines on the table and I have a few people in mind already who would appreciate this as gifts for Christmas. You see, this magazine has been launched in the Philippines just recently by Indochine Media Philippines and will be releasing it monthly. The content as you may probably feel is meant to be a source of inspiration for readers of all walks of life and feature our current Pope Francis. This media conglomerate is based in Singapore but finding out how passionate the Filipinos were during the Pope's visit in the Philippines, they were just astounded with how we had been able to receive him during that time and yes it's not entirely about the Pope per se but more on stories of positivity, of great hope, stories, small miracles that may have changed countless lives here and around the world. The December issue is a bundle and will be issued with My POPE Kids, I won't be surprised if this ends up in your friend's Christmas list as it's available in National Bookstore, Fully Booked stores, Powerbooks, 7-Eleven and bookstands, supermarkets, newstands across the country for only Php 85. This mag was also inspired and adapted from the Italian magazine Il Mio Papa, which has been highly successful in Spain, Portugal, Germany and Austria, so they've planned to put up an office in the Philippines two years ago, now it's a reality.

Ms. Tata Mapa the Editor in Chief says "People are actually surprised that this is a monthly magazine, but he's a rockstar and his appeal is really down to earth. He can go down to where you are and inspire people. We jump off from the Italian version and the material will have local features so it becomes relevant in the country. Not just to put him on a pedestal, we can be like him too. Regular people who live extraordinary lives. They approached me a couple months ago and two things I asked was was will I meet the Pope and why a magazine? I know the reality right now is that magazines are closing down, but this is such a unique magazine, you can really find something each day that you will be happy about and know that in print you just have the right title, the way we make these articles are very different and when you read it, you'll feel happy, very transformative. You find ways to uplift yourself and your spirit. When I asked Cardinal Tagle about it, he says not enough people talk about the Pope, talk about the good things, inspirational stories about everyday heroes to show people that normal ones can be heroes. Cardinal was just in a Barong, we got shocked but he's like a normal person that talks to you like a friend. This isn't just a Catholic magazine but it's him as a person. Interview people that got to interact with him. On why a lot of people like him, and find less stress, positivity to remind us, to guide us. Not only just for Catholics, but for everyone, for all walks of life. The aspects of faith and positivity, it is for everyone. We also have My Pope Kids which comes free with the magazine and put learnings about values made a pretty playful way. To focus more on spending time with your children, there are ways to instill things for children."

She adds "We want to have small things, stories that would help our readers day become a better day. When we're caught up in things, we can pull back and see things that there's always a solution. Learnings that would be woven into editorial and articles that we create. This is a lifestyle magazine, it is for anyone that loves Pope Francis, it's why we talk to people and talk to you so people would know it's different."

Associate Editor for MY POPE Ms. Stephanie Jecena says "The younger ones are going back yo paper, in a way that they want to hold something, seeing them in book launches that are young. I have high hopes of reviving the print industry, very unique in content. We want to capture what to say in that month to communicate what we are trying to say in a magazine. Not a niche but we know how to convey what we need to say to them. The thing is we also have readers that have the need to share their story, we have good vibes everyday because we also get inspired. I personally try to become a better person, to find things that you can be thankful for, to just pause and think about it, put yourself in a good place and change your mood."

Ms. Rina Lareza, the Distribution Director for My Pope Philippines says "We are planning to cover the supermarkets, all places nationwide and establish the logistics part and printinng about 50,000 to spread the good news. If you want to give it as a gift in free delivery in major cities, text or call 09177111818. If you want to also be a dealer, they can accomodate you, organizations and earn a little so just gwt in touch. We can also be emailed at subscription@mypope.com.ph. Each issue costs Php 85 only, cheaper if you do it in 3-6-12 months too."

It looks like a positive year is about to happen with the things My Pope Philippines is bringing you. Indochine Media Philippines is also gearing towards having other titles that are distributed in other countries and have them here. It's already in the pipeline but from the looks of it, this already looks good.

KUMAGCOW

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Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp at BGC

I don't normally go super early mornjng events but I felt a Sunday walk wouldn't be that bad with these guys and gals. Just recently, Golden FIesta held the Golden Fiesta Heart Health Camp at the 30th Park in Taguig so early dwellers from all around BGC and nearby places had the chance to work out with real deal fitness coaches and fitness driven celebrities. 

I saw Ana Roces, Anton Del Rosario, Jun Macasaet, Sam Ajdani paired up and were pitted against each other in activities in time trials to see who wins in the workout regimens that the coaches prepared for them that morning.

They were also joined by newly revived boyband 1:43 and whisked away by Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico as they went head to head complete with trash talk in a funny energetic mood that morning. I would vote Nico for president after that morning's activities.

Earlier, Golden Fiesta Canola Ool also had nutritionists, medical experts and their sales representatives took time to also join the program while Chefs showed hearty healthy meals and prepared it with Golden Fiesta Canola Oil which is a healthier alternative to your usual cooking oil. 

We've been Facebook friends forever since Philippine Fashion Week days but Sam Ajdani looks so good in person. He also is part of Nico Bolzico's team who eventually won the time trials. Congratulations guys!

The event was open to the public and aside from getting their eyes full with the stars and models, they also got a treat from Golden Fiesta Canola Oil because they also had FREE body BMI assesment right there at the venue. They also had nutritionists as consultants so they could prepare healthy meals and tell them good news about the lovely benefits of phytoresol that reduces the bad cholesterols in the body. :)

Now isn't that nice? Well they're also doing this in other places in the metro so if you want to catch it please go to the Nutriasia or Golden Fiesta Facebook page because it's all there!

KUMAGCOW

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Vic Sotto and Dawn Zulueta for MEANT TO BEH

MZET and APT Entertainment will make your Christmas season even more FUN and romantic as they dish out this family film called MEANT TO BEH as part of Metro Manila Film Festival 2017.

Dawn Zulueta was so happy to be oart of it and she says "As an actor I just mirrored it with real life and the delivery is just the difference. I hardly do any comedy but it's exciting to discover this. I believe respect holds the glue to a relationship, and love too. It's nice to learn from the young ones, your mindset is like when you want to get into their heads, it's like an intellectual excercise so I learn a lot of things from them and I can't say anything bad about the people in our cast, they're really good. Bossing is still the same but I've learned how he as an actor is so good in drama. I felt his sincerity, he's very effective. It's an exciting discovery and if he does another one soon, this is a nice preview of what he can do. I don't have any beauty secrets, I just make an effort, perhaps the outlook, I have different friends in different age groups. You have to have time to learn new things from young people. They are just waiting for this and when this project came along I was just thrilled to work with him after so many DECADES haha. I sure hope this earns a lot so we can have a part 2, and hope they get me again ha! You don't feel comedy is work when you are here, it's so energizing and I go home I reach another level of funny. Doing this is something else, a really good break for me."

Bossing Vic Sotto says "Even if last year I missed a lot, it's so nice to finally been able to go back. The fantasy genre has always been a good niche for me but I wanted to so something realistic, it's a serious movie but we just present it in a light manner. The theme is heavy but since this is a family thing, we had to make it apt for Christmas, be family centric. After watching the movie, you'll feel a lot of things that would include values we would like to impart. In a manner you'll laugh, but still learn from it. Acceptance for what he or she is, nothing would come out of it if it's always one person adjusting to the other. Like Dawn's character and how she is totally different from me, I like that part. I like these young actors, these millenials because if they're good they take their jobs seriously. When we started initially, we didn't know how he would deliver but he did, BASTE will be the next BIG thing. We actually learn from them too, they set good examples to the youth. As an actor you want to do everything, not just drama or comedy, you have to perform well in whatever role you get. It may have been a different genre now but it's a serious funny theme, it's difficult but you'll find fun in the conversations with no effort, I just trusted the scene and script. It's still important to earn from it so that you can have another film to show next time. If I come across a very good script, who knows, TVJ may come back but it has to be a good script. When we were planning this, we already had Dawn in mind and this film is some sort of first for me. I now have had the chance to do "idawn zulueta mo ako" in person. If it's about advice, the new actors we had may well advise us because they are good. When we were casting we didn't have problems casting from other networks, it didn't really matter, it felt like actors were not forced into a boundary. Now you may have limitations but shouldn't be a big deal. We all come from one industry. Please watch us first but please watch other films in the festival too. I don't want to put competition on the festival, our goal is to make people happy during Christmas so let's work together, that's the message we are trying to project here too. They are neither kapamilya or kapuso, they are all Kabisotes."

Director Chris Martinez adds "Friendship and love is the secret to a lasting relationship. Bossing is going to be a bit serious here, it's a best actor piece for him so you have to find out if he performs. It's really something different from the both of them."

JC Santos says "If you know yourself and you give your true self to your partner, that can get your relationship to last. I always try and see how they interact with each other, but I'm so glad they don't have star complex at all... they're all really humble. If you look at the Meant To Beh script, you just have to execute it and I'm very lucky to have worked with them."

Make sure you watch the movie this December 25, bring your family because it's intended for you.

KUMAGCOW

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Lancaster New City Lights Up the Christmas Season

We journeyed all the way down south in the outskirts of Manila to check out what Lancaster New City has prepared for their community. The last time I was here, it was heartwarming to witness people from Lancaster go out of their way to give gifts to individual residents, even the kids entertained with small parties right in front of their majestic church that sits right in front of their sprawling property. 

This year however, it became more evident how the community has grown and developed with a full blown mall, grocery, night spots and services that have sprouted like mushrooms in the hectares upon hectares of land. During out trip, they got us into a frenzy by inviting some of the country's finest bands including Teddy Corpuz and his band Rocksteddy. Albeit a little traffic that evening, the crowd didn't mind at all as they grew bigger by the hour filling up that huge lot where they hold the CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW. They've been doing this every weekend since November 25 and will last until December 26 this year. It was captivating as all the laser lights and Christmas light installations twisted, turned and danced to the tunes of the latest Christmas music remixes, leaving the crowd stunned and at awe right in the middle of Cavite.

Ms. Charity Guillermo VP for Sales and Marketing of Lancaster says "If you remember last year we had similar things happening in the community, Filipinos are very musical and we all enjoy time with family and friends. Our crowd is getting bigger every year so we are adding even more activities this year. We are very careful not to actually cause traffic and this development is just taking it's course. There are a lot of establishments now opening their businesses here, even big names included. We are generating jobs here, you can see how many companies are putting up ads indicating they are hiring. Aside from what we put out, each of them are putting up their own Christmas activities per association so they have their separate parties, and it remains family centric. We are also continuing to assist private institutions to build more schools because the goal is to make students be able to walk to their schools (like everything is walking distance) and this has been in the urban plans of Lancaster since day 1. Aside from that, there are still a ton of developments we are working on together with the things we planned for this Christmas season to be launched today."

The parties won't stop there because aside from this show, they'll also have The Dekada Food Bazaar open from Wed-Sat at 4PM, the reveal of PERPETUITY a 20ft sculpture made by award winning artist Merlito Gepte. They also will be having a film showing of Love You to the Stars and Back and Can't Help Falling In Love at the Central Greens Open Air Cinema and another concert with Imago, Six Cycle Mind, Banda ni Kleggy, Stellar and Grace Note which will happe at The Square. 

If you want to know more about the other events just visit their Facebook page Facebook.com/LancasterNewCityOfficial.

KUMAGCOW

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