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WHO’S FUNDING WHO? THE PRESIDENTIABLES AND THE MONEY BEHIND THEM
RODRIGO DUTERTE MASTER OF SEDUCTION / T HE TRANSFORMATION OF LENI ROBREDO
RAFFY ALUNAN’S WAR / ON THE ROAD WITH FPJ / CONFESSIONS OF DONALD TRUMP’S BUTLER
PLUS! WHO WILL WIN THE ELECTIONS ACCORDING TO THE OCCULT
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72 THE JOYFUL
DE ROSSI
Even while riding the success of Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis , Alessandra De Rossi chooses not to rest on her laurels. Philbert Dy questions the belle of the local independent lm scene about breaking the mold of the typical artista and the pursuit of personal passions.
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82 PALM BEACH CONFIDENTIAL
Few people have greater access to the details of Donald rump’s wants and needs than his butler, Anthony Senecal,who has served the
controversial usiness mogul on his Mar-a-Lago estate for decades.Trough Senecal’s eyes, Jason
orowitz probes the private life of the man who may become,for better or worse,the next
President of the United States of America.
88 HOW THE % WILL VOTE
Behind every success ul politician is a grand mass of machineries—more often than not
in the form of the country’s richest and most powerful businessmen. Nelson Navarro off rs a rundown on who’s acking who this election
season, while Iris onzales reveals how the interests of politics, big business,and the people
ehind them, overlap.
LENI ROBREDO
Te beginning of Leni Robredo’s career in public service was initially characterized by tragedy and
a lack of political support.oday, it seems the majority o the nation’s populace have pledged
their love or the vice presidential hope ul, giving her a runaway lead over her political
competitors.Paolo Enrico Melendez sheds light on the narrative the Filipino people have come
to know her y.
106 FATE OF THE NATION
Never mind data and debates.In order to engage the implications of something as carnivalesque as the Philippine 2016 elections, it only makes sense to turn to something equally incredi le:
the supernatural.Yvette an consults the cosmic
powers-that-be to determine, depending on who becomes president, what possible futures lie
ahead o the nation.
112 ALL HIS TO GIVE
a Alunan’s return to public service after a 0-year-long absence from the political arena was not met with a grand welcome—the
senatorial aspirant must grapple with the issue o re-establishing his relevance.And yet,this does not seem to deter him.Arianna Lim speaks to
the former DILG Secretary about his reasons for iving into the political fray once more.
FEATURES
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A P R IL
15 AGENDA
Te most expensive show Netix has ever spent money on tackles
the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II; Ernest Concepcion’s
art reects an unshakable motivation to constantly evolve; apella highlights the strengths of Spanish cuisine with the avors of foreign cultures; the campaign
materials of past presidents convey how our nation has evolved
throughout history.
37 SPACE
Te private spaces of history’s most feared totalitarian leaders are reimagined through contemporary interior design; the unique quality
of transparent furniture can improve the ambience of any room; the collection of Jean-Michel Frank pieces released by Hermès conveys the designer’s lifelong search for
peace; the brilliance of multimedia maverick Poul Henningsen lives on
in his light xtures.
49 THE EYE
Louis Vuitton’s America’s Cup collection of travel wear takes inspiration from the nautical; Senator and lawmaker Sonny
Angara shares how his personal life shapes his political endeavors; the recent proliferation of blue-face
watches have changed the game for timepiece enthusiasts; Russian
designer Gosha Rubchinsky combines high fashion with Soviet
Union iconography.
THE SLANT
Bibeth Orteza recalls her time spent on Fernando Poe Jr.’s 2004 campaign trail, and how she came
to know the man behind the movie star; Victor Andres Manhit assesses the advantages and pitfalls of how social media has inuenced
pre-election dialogue; Patrick Paez dissects the unorthodox
rhetoric and charismatic prowess of uncanny presidential candidate
Rodrigo Duterte.
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A P R I L
O ne o my avorite photographs rom the ogue archives is a candid por trait o presidential aspirant Manuel Araneta Roxas II in the prime of his
youth: hands on the steering wheel, careening down a wooded highway in apiz,a pair o sun glasses on his wind-swept face.
rst pu lished this photo in the seventh issue of Rogue , where we interviewed then-Senator Roxas or the magazine’s rst major political pro e, “Te Road to Malacañang,” in Fe ruary 2008. Tanks to the actress we had put on the cover, and a controversial centerfold of a V an-
chor inside the magazine, that issue was hoarded by a few groups and hardly saw the light of day.
Tus, with your indulgence, allow me to run a ew excerpts rom this relatively “lost” Mar Roxas interview, which took place in December of 2007—the fateful year when Roxas nally took leadership of the Liberal Party and st set his eyes on the presidency.
“I ove my mot er. One o t e ast t ings my father told me beforehe died was: ‘Donot cause
your mot er to s e a tear. hich is not to say that you don’t discuss, you don’t argue, you don’t have your own point o view.I think my mother’s am itions and dreams or me are the same as any mother’s ambitions and dreams for her children.”
“ Within 24 hours, I saw my father go from being a political celebrity—senator, head of the opposition, possible President after Marcos— to becoming jobless. Before,he would go to golf clu s and every ody would want to play with
him.Ten duringMartialLaw,nobodywanted to talk to him. He made phone calls, but they were not returned. People shunned him. I was in high school. I saw that. But I also saw how he never gave in. He never bought in to what Marcos was selling, whatever the cost was. I respect him for that, and I aspire to be as strong as him.”
“ henMarcos declared snapelections in 1986, I was watching it on V like most Filipino expatriates in New York. Te very next day, I
went to my managing director and told him that I wanted to take a leave o a sence to work in Cory Aquino’s campaign. So there I was at the FK airport on a cold and snowy Decem er 26,
wearing an overcoat, scarf, gloves. By December 31, I was already at the Iloilo airport—hot, dusty, and in summer wear. I stayed or the duration o the campaign. I was here during EDSA.”
My experience in Wharton transformed me ntosomebodywhoismuchmoreseriousabout t ings an ess appy-go- uc y. My classmates were very driven, very focused,and very clear as to what their goals were and how they were going to go about attaining them. It was not just passing school. Teir goal-setting included the jo , the li estyle, the city, and the house they were going to live in.”
“ en I was very young, I was, in Visayan, upo po , , of my maternal grandfa therJ.AmadoAraneta . o I saw Farmers Market and Ali Mall being built. I was the one who was carrying his attaché case, who was driving him around,his all-around messenger.”
“Myrstsuccesses,myrsttasteofvictoriesasa professionalwere in thebusiness world. Te experience o standing up on the stage and waving, the satis action rom that is o recent vintage. o it’s not something that I thirst or.I told mysel I
would work in the private sector until I am 0 or
. Ten near my retirement, I would do something or our country.Tat was my plan.”
“ Te ‘walk away’concept is an important part o my c aracter. I you don’t like the situation, then
walk away. Tat’s your ultimate sa ety net, especially when it comes to ethical issues. When you don’t like something, walk away.”
“ eing a congressman, secretary, senator— t ese are a just tit es, t ese are just jobs. ou can’t take these titles too seriously. Otherwise
you’ll get all screwy.When I was a congressman, I neverused thenumber 8 license plate.Andnow as a senator,I never use number 7.All of a sudden, I
would enter a uilding and e called ‘Honora le.’ I mean, you have to take this tongue in cheek.
ow the conversation in my table is respectful, stitled, formal. Your friends and the halakhakan s actually happening in another ta le, and that is
where you want to sit— ut sadly, you cannot.”
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AGENDA
Making waves as the most expensive show Netflix has ever produced, Stephen Daldry’s The Crown promises to be a drama of royal proportions
WORDS BY VINNY TAGLE
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AGENDA TELEVISION
IF THERE’S ANYTHING the Hillary Clinton campaign has shown us, it’s that until now, female leaders don’t have it easy. Even when they’re ahead of the pack, they’re subjected to immense scrutiny and criticism, with the public and their political opponents examining everything, from their personal lives as mothers and wives right down to the cadence of their speech.
Queen Elizabeth II’s ascension to the throne is a contemporary example of a woman taking charge of her nation at a politically charged time. Netix’s new show Te Crown is based on her early days as the new queen with Claire Foy (Wolf Hall ) playing her and Matt Smith (Doctor Who) as her husband Philip. Based on Peter Morgan’s play Te Audience and with a budget of a whopping $156 million, the show recreates Elizabeth’s reign as a young lady, navigating both the politics of her country and her bedroom.
It’s one thing to have the trappings of powerbut another thing to wield it, and Te Crown recreates the challenges she faced to cement her place in history. In some of the show’s juiciest scenes, Smith acts out the insecurities and apprehensions of Philip, being married to the most powerful woman in the country. “Are you my wife or my queen?”he asks her, to which she replies,“I am both.”Not everything is in order
with the royal family, and their marital turmoil threatens to derail her rise to power.
But the bigger struggle she fought was against certain members of the prevailing political establishment. Following a string of male monarchs since the death of Victoria, Queen Elizabeth took the reins of her country right
when the purpose of the crown itself was being questioned by Winston Churchill, played here by
John Lithgow. With the British Empire waningafter the Second World War, her role in the modern world was under question, leaving it up to her to prove her place in Buckingham Palace.
With Stephen Daldry (Te Queen) directing this show and Peter Morgan behind its creation and writing, Te Crown promises to be an intriguing and engaging period drama.
ROYAL PAINS
From top: Claire Foy and Matt Smith play Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, respectively; tensions rise between the two as the Queen navigates her dual role of wife and a monarch.
PORTRAIT
OF AN ERA
Since The Crown revolves around the life and reign of Queen
Elizabeth II—and the rest of the royal family—the show’s plot
stretches itself across generations
WORDS BY JAM PASCUAL
for electing prime ministers into parliament
without the involvement of
marking 25 years as a sovereign.
The whole nation celebrates
public holiday.
William is the son of Charles,
Prince of Wales, and is currently second in line for the throne after his father.
1997
Charles, Prince of Wales, is killed
in a car crash. Her funeral
broadcast holds the record of
being one of the most watched
events in British television.
two members of the royal
family: Princess Margaret
longest-reigning British monarch on September 9, surpassing
Queen Victoria, who ruled from
June 1837 to January 1901.
Based on Peter Morgan’s
The Audience and with abudget of $156 million, it recreates Elizabeth’s reign as a young lady, navigating both the politics of her country and her bedroom.
THE CROWN IS SCHEDULED TO PREMIERE ON NETFLIX LATE 2016. APRIL
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AGENDA FOOD
DOWN TO
THE BONE Chef Akrame Benallal, armed with two Michelin stars and a knowledge of all things meat, brings his take on French cuisine to Manila with Atelier Vivanda
WORDS BY JJ YULO
PHOTOS BY PATRICK DIOKNO
IMPECCABLY GROOMED AND sporting a jacket with silver embellishments coolly thrown over a -shirt (a look that, when
done wrong, hearkens back to 1980s Miami Vice ), Akrame Benallal, chef and owner of Atelier Vivanda, might come off as a frivolous sort of food person, at least at rst glance. You know the kind—the ones who care more about their celebrité than if their slab of beef is cooked perfectly.
And certainly his oft-quoted philosophy of equating his menus to fashion lines can—and probably
will—raise eyebrows amongst the cattier set of food enthusiasts. In an article by racey Furniss in Good Eating , Benallal says his
food is like “a collection. Te ne dining is haute couture. Te bistro more pret-a-porter .” (Atelier Vivanda is his pret-a-porter , in case
you were wondering—a Frenchied love letter to meat and potatoes.)
But upon closer inspection, clearly there is more than meets the eye to this young Frenchman of Algerian lineage. Tere is intensity in his eyes, a certain focus—not
unusual for a cook of this caliber who in his early 30s garnered two Michelin stars. His résumé is certainly stellar, and his
foundations are denitely solid. How can they not be when you’ve worked with
Pierre Gagnaire and Ferran Adria? Benallal says he doesn’t let
anything cloud his creative process. An avid eater wherever he goes, the chef is impressed by ingredients, by feelings, by moods. He never copies a dish.
Again alluding to the fashion world, he says, “It’s like Jean Paul
Gaultier or Yves Saint Laurent—they have their own opinions and go with it. Tey have conviction.”
If anything, it’s people who make
his creative juices ow. Observing the average Filipino’s penchant for ordering anything with egg, he made sure egg was on this menu—in this case a plate of white mushrooms, resembling the petals of an orchid, with a soft poached egg in the middle, oozing unctuous bright yolk when pricked. Yolk porn at its nest.
Make no mistake—Atelier Vivanda, this
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Akrame Benallal’s résumé is certainly stellar—and his foundations are definitely solid. How can it not be when you’ve worked with Pierre Gagnaire and Ferran Adria?
conclusion to your meal. For a little bit extra, you can even order veal sweetbreads, an XL ribeye, or a massive Holstein beef rib for two—the ultimate sweat-inducing indulgence.
Atelier Vivanda (U-A-8 Burgos Park, Rizal
Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig; 848-2632) is a strong restaurant that opened earlier this year, one of dozens supposedly set to be unleashed to the eating public. Te neighborhoods of BGC are certainly shaping up deliciously.
CHOICE CUTS
Clockwise, from above left: Aside from a wide selection of meats, Atelier Vivanda also boasts an extensive variety of cheese in their stock; gratin dauphinois; Holstein beef rib. Previous page:Duck breast, and the knife which conveniently equips the tables on Atelier Vivanda’s ground floor. The mindset of Akrame Benallal ( inset ) in equating food to fashion can be summarized in one conviction: the refusal to follow trends.
church to all things meat and potatoes, will be under society’s microscope. In the current global
food environment, where accolades like stars andranks on lists are put aside, and where the actual cooking is given more importance, it is ultimately in the good ol’ grub that contemporary chefs and restaurants are put to the test. In Manila,
where restaurants are opening faster than rabbits multiply, this is law.
Good thing that in this sense, Benallal’s menu is laser sharp. A plate of foie, that seemingly ubiquitous offal, comes looking very different from the usual seared, crusty lobes. Tis one is pale, and upon rst glance may put some off. But when served atop a celery vanilla coulis and candied kumquats, it takes on an entirely new life. Vanilla is a brilliant addition, bringing about an
aromatic softness to the richness of the duck liver. Te good chef shows how much he cares by
giving the same exacting touch to his potato sides. Eschewing frites because “everyone does frites,” he’s made his own little puffy balls of pomme dauphine. You’ll pop them all without knowing it. A classic gratin dauphinois is a creamy, food coma-inducing treat. And pomme darphin resembles the rosti of your dreams. A choice of any of these comes with the main event: meat. Angus striploin, veal rump, chicken breast, or—my favorite—juicy duck breast.
Te desserts aren’t an afterthought, either. A little shot glass of chestnut cream and yogurt
with a pistachio nancier on the side is a perfect
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AGENDA POLIT ICS
THE ROGUE BALLOT Out of curiosity, we asked the employees of Rogue Media, plus our regular contributors, whom they would vote for
in the upcoming elections and why. Take it as our unofficial prediction if you will, but we’ll let the data speak for itself WORDS BY JAM PASCUAL
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
SENATORIAL
CANDIDATES
20%
VOTED FOR THEIR CANDIDATE BECAUSE THEY BELIEVED IN THEIR PLATFORM
VOTED ONTHE BASIS OFWHO SEEMEDTO BETHE LESSEREVILAMONG THECANDIDATES
FILLED OUTTHE MOCKBALLOT,BUT WILLMOST LIKELYABSTAIN IN THE OFFICIAL ELECTIONS
61% LENI ROBREDO
17 % BONGBONG MARCOS
12 % ALAN CAYETANO
10% CHIZ ESCUDERO
39%
27%
P O E
S A N T I A G O
7%
B I N A Y
2.5%
2.5%
41%
39%
20%
seemed to be the lesser evil among thecandidates.
10 % Filled out the mock ballot, but will most likely abstain in the official
elections.
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INTO THE WILD Forever changed by a decade spent in the grit of New York, artist Ernest Concepcion returns to the Philippines hungry and driven
WORDS BY MIXKAELA VILLALON / PHOTOS BY JL JAVIER
“IT LOOKS LIKE food,” Ernest Concepcion says, gazing hungrily at one of his most recent
works—an abstract eruption of reds and yellows. “I want to eat it.”
Concepcion admits that his explorations in art are primarily guided by gigil. It’s an untranslatable Filipino word that can be roughly explained as an intense emotion, an urge to throttle someone or something. One can be gigil about a cute puppy or endless traffic jams. It’s a clenched-st, gritted- teeth, trembling-jowls emotional state that nds one at the cusp of doing something unthinkable.
Like wanting to eat a painting, or buying a one-way ticket to New York with no plan and $700 in his pocket in 2001, a few months after 9/11.
“I just wanted to get out,” says Concepcion. “I was in my early 20s and adventurous. I wanted to prove to everyone that I could do it. So I went straight to the lion’s den to see if I could continue making art.”
Taking that leap was no small feat. Prior to leaving, Concepcion took up Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines, experimenting with
video art under pioneer conceptual artist Roberto Chabet. Going to New York meant being in a situation where he had no choice but to sink or
ORGANIZED CHAOS
From top: Ernest Concepcion in his studio. Whether it be artistic style or his choice of residence, Concepcion is not the type to stay in one place forever; The Necessary Steps for Getting Lost, oil, enamel, colored pencil, gypsum on canvas, 36” x 48”.
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“The Manila art scene is young. I always think of it as a teenager—smart, know-it-all, but if you criticize it, biglang iiyak .”
METHODTO THEMADNESS
Fromtop: LunaWar , oil,enamel,colored pencil, gypsumon canvas,36” x 48”; HeyYou, Sunshine!! , enameland gympsumoncanvas, 48”x 48”. Concepcion's showrunsfromApril 23to May20 at1335MABINI inMalate.
swim. It meant crashing on his sister’s couch, juggling three jobs, and squeezing blood from what little time he had left in a studio he rented.
“I went back to drawing because I was broke. Nang-gigil ako mag-experiment because I wanted to prove that my work changes. It’s bound to develop. Especially in New York, if you’re not on
your toes,matatabunan ka . In one city block, there are like, 50 artists. How do you stand out?”
Hard work and staying on his grind earned Concepcion a slew of residencies like the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Workspace Program and solo exhibitions in New York, Minneapolis, and Manila. In 2013, with
the growing demand for his work stateside,Concepcion moved back to Manila for good. “I came back for practical reasons. Here, I have more time to spend in the studio.”
On the difference between the New York and Manila art scene, Concepcion speaks about government support, camaraderie, and competition. And while the Big Apple may be big, art shows nd the same circle of artists regularly seeing and supporting each other. “Here, not so much,” he says, laughing.
Concepcion recounts a time when a friend messaged him on social media about another Filipino artist’s work that looked uncannily similar to his. “Some local galleries don’t know
better. When I came home, biglang tumahimik. But the Manila art scene is young. I always think of it as a teenager: smart, know-it-all, but if you criticize it, biglang iiyak.”
As is, Concepcion doesn’t have time for tries. He’s keeping busy and churning out works at a frightening speed, gearing up for a solo exhibit at 1335MABINI under the working title Just a Hint of Mayhem.
“I consider every show like a music album. Te artwork are like songs,” says Concepcion. “I’ll put together nine or 10 works. Tere’s going to be a sleeper hit in there, an old favorite, a classic, or something that I don’t really like but I keep coming back to it for some reason. Tat’s why I
don’t repeat my old stuff.” He says he’s started “deconstructing” his
imagery. Concepcion shows off an artwork of the House of Representatives session hall defaced with wild splotches of paint. “A lot of artists can paint really well. But to break it apart?
Tat takes a lot.”
JUST A HI NT O F MA YHEM WILL BE EXHIBITED FROM APRIL 23 TO MAY 20 AT 1335MABINI. VISIT 1335MABINI.COM FOR MORE DETAILS. APRIL
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As the previous head of the executive branch of the
government, we believe that PNoy might have an administrative
trick or two up his sleeve. He’s experienced with strategically
hiring people for special positions within his cabinet and making sure they’re the best person for the job (at least to his knowledge)—so a post-presidential career as an HR
Manager may not be so far-fetched.
Life After The Presidency The man who espoused daang matuwid will soon
find himself at a crossroads after stepping down. We have a few suggestions on what PNoy can do next
WORDS BY COCO QUIZON / ILLUSTRATED BY TIM LOPEZ
SIX YEARS AGO, Noynoy Aquino was a sprightly 40-something thrust into the center of the gleaming political spotlight as the hopeful panacea to our social ills.
While reality may have taken a different turn, stepping out of high office might be the breath of fresh air that he so desperately needs. How will he start anew, you ask? We have a few ideas.
EVENTOLOGIST
Presidents go to lots of really great events in different countries. PNoy
would have definitely learned a thing or two from all the cultures
he’s seen and worked with. And with all the great pictures from all the parties he’s ever attended, he has
enough content to create the most convoluted mood boards. Plus, as a former president who has faced
a harrowing issue or two during his term, crisis management is totally
up his alley.
TRAINEE AT THE
FAMILY BUSINESS
When you’ve been at the top and need a change of pace, there’s
nowhere else to go but down in order to change direction. Maybe
after a stint at the presidential seat, PNoy might take a traineeship spot at the family business and learn the ropes from the very bottom notch—
think Robert de Niro in The Intern but with the weight of the country’s problems still precariously perched
on each shoulder.
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If there’s anything PNoy knows best, it’s how to stay sane and diplomatic in one of the world’s most thankless jobs. Having built up a brave mug
over time with skin thicker than the annual budget proposal, we
believe PNoy has the chops to go head to head with the masses as a
brand specialist doing tech support on Twitter—copping hate for only
doing his job, hoping that at the end of the day he actually helped.
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TAKE A TOUR OF FOUR DICTATORS’ SPACES AS IMAGINED FROM A CONTEMPORARY VIEWPOINT,
FILLED WITH TOTEMS OF TRIUMPHS, FAILURES, AND UNFORESEEN OUTCOMES
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and Fascist architecture is getting increased media play
that started with Fendi’s recent inauguration of its new headquarters at the controversial Mussolini-
commissioned Palazzo della Civilta Italiana in Rome.
BOCONCEPT FROM MOSDESIGN WOODEN BIRD SCULPTURES. LING QUISIMBING FROM MOSPACE PENCIL SCULPTURE. A METAL TRIPOD LAMP. LUCA NICHETTO FOR SELETTI FROM A MANHATTAN SILICONE DISHRACK. BOCONCEPT FROM MOSDESIGN LEATHER PANEL. JB WOODCRAFT
ROUND TABLE AND CHAIR. BOCONCEPT FROM MOSDESIGN CUSHION AND METAL “M” SCULPTURE
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strongman’s perfect nightmare: Beijing replaced NY as the
world’s billionaire capital, and Mao’s ubiquitous presence in both kitsch and highbrow art cemented his iconic status in the bourgeois realms of art
and capitalism. Mega Mao, the privately sponsored monument
recently dismantled by authorities, revealed a strong nostalgia for China’s rockstar
revolutionary.
ROBERTO CHABET HOLLOW BLOCK SCULPTURE. A TIN CUP AND PLATES.
STUDIO DIMENSIONE RED METAL CABINET AND FRAMED POSTER
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the Americans when he thwarted the Bay of Pigs
invasion, and sparked an exodus of migrants when he showed dissatisfied Cubans the door to the US. Castro’s stinging rebuke of Obama after the
US president’s landmark visit showed the world that he’s
stayed true to his macho brand of statesmanship.
KAWAYAN DE GUIA MISSILE SCULPTURE. STUDIO DIMENSIONE FRAMED BIRD PRINTS. E. MURIO CANE AND GLASS TABLE, AND CANE CHAIR. EMILY CAMPOS STUFFED PIG
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ADOLF HITLER Nazi Punk asserted its angry presencein the music world—a few video games
took inspiration from the Fuhrer’s horrific history, while in Japan Mein Kampf ’s manga
version was released in 2008. Early this year, Germany provided an opportunity
for fans, scholars, and the plain curious to enter a dark and dangerous mind with the
release of Mein Kampf ’s 2016 edition.
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LING QUISIMBING FROM MOSPACE PENCIL SCULPTURES. JB WOODCRAFT NARRA TABLE AND CHAIRS
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The orderly lines of French designerJean- Michel Frank’s furniture evoke thesense of peacethateluded him throughout his life
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ONELOOKAT the Jean-Michel Frank collection y Hermès
generates a sense of great calm.T s shouldn’t be a surprise—theman was,after all, a design pioneer with a minimalist touch. Frank, however, was a conicted man, his trou les starkly
contrasting the tranquil nature o his aesthetic.Born in Paris and member to a multinational banking family, the designer was a son o privilege who rst pursued law.Te year 1915 saw the lives of those around him take a tragic turn—two o his older rothers were killed in the rontlines o World War I while his ather committed suicide. All that grief would follow him for the rest of his life like a shadow,
despite the success he would come to gain over the years as esigner.
t was perhaps his encounter with art and style atron Eugenia Errázuriz that inuenced him the most
aesthetically, exposing him to Louis XVI furniture and guiding him toward a style that equated elegance
with simplicity. High prole fashion designers such asElsa Schiaparelli and Robert Piguet would turn to the renchman to decorate their showrooms. t wouldn’t e a stretch to say that his approach to design
redened opulence (his style emphasized simplicity, but he preferred to use luxurious material, from mica to mother-of-pearl to straw-rye marquetry) and the collection he designed for Hermès ( reen e t , ya a enter, a ati; 757- ) is evidence of this.
onsider the Inverted U nesting ta les or the low round ta le and folding screen embellished with sun ray patterns.Te prime o
rank’s career may have taken place between the two world wars, ut his pieces are timeless.
IMPLE FORMS
parchment( op ) andhis settee and armchairin metal andleather( a ove )
are available locally at Hermès.
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tablescape of purelines, polishedmaterials, an a monoc rome pa ette
Finebonechinaware, arrara collection rom Dibbern.
ognac glass
utlery,Toposcollection, obbe & Berking
IT’SQUITE EASY to put toget er a c assic ta escape, starting wit t e restrained lines of Orrefors’ Street barware ( top photo ). Any dish wi ll look
electable when plated in a Dibbern fine bone china with Carrara marbel patterns. Compliment your tableau with the smokey sensuality of the Altas vase rom Orre ors. For those who entertain with open kitchens, Scanpan’s sleek cookware is just as fabulous as the other pieces in your tablescape. Don’t orget that details matter—you can’t go wrong with the Topos cutlery by Robbe & Berking. With these classics, gatherings around t e ta e are oun to e memora e experiences.
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Fromtop: TheMini Clubman isthe largest and most sophisticatedmodelfrom theiconicBritish brandto date. TheVespa Primavera’snew steel body andtechnologicalupgradesmakeit perfectfor today’s urbanriders.
IT’S SOMETHING WHEN a brand becomes a verb. Te word vespare was coined in the 60s, meaning
“to go around on a Vespa,” connoting a kindof spirit popularized by lms such as La Dolce Vita , associated with the Italian high life:Style. Freedom. Romance. Getting away. But beneath this glamorous façade is the scooter’s gritty history. Founded in 1946, Vespa was inspired by the Cushman scooters that were airdropped from helicopters. Tey became the soldier’s
alternative vehicle to Jeeps duringWorld War II.
Now 70 years
old, the legendary two-wheelers make a grand entry on our shores under Vespa Scooters
Philippines. Available are the newly innovatedmodels, Primavera and Sprint. Adjustments in the handlebar, saddle, and height make for a safer, more stable and more comfortable ride.
Having rst emerged in 1968, today’s Primavera has a modern streamlined look, a pointed and tapered tail—still echoing the Italian brand’s namesake. It is powered by a 150CC three-valve single cylinder air-cooled engine, boasting 13 horsepower and 9.5 lb-ft of torque. Te addition of electronic fuel injection ensures performance without sacricing fuel economy.
Te Vespa Sprint, on the other hand, serves as a sportier and more dynamic alternative to
the Primavera. It pays tribute to the Vespasof the 60s and 70s, which were geared toward a younger audience. Powered by a 150CC three-valve engine with catalytic converter that produces 12.7
horsepower and 9.4 lb-ft of torque,
Summertime Drive Reaching iconic status in the 1960s, global brands Vespa and Mini
introduce two new models to a Philippine audience
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the new Sprint is the fastest and most efficient one around. Te revolutionary element of the
updated model is its 12-inch tires, makinghandling the scooter easier and safer. Vespa achieved its popularity in the 60s
alongside another stylish icon: the Mini. Also available in Manila is the new Mini Clubman—similarly sporty and functional, better t for a family. It has a generous cargo space of up to 48 cubic feet, making it the perfect companion for out-of-town travels and weekend getaways. Tough bigger than other models, its added spaciousness does not compromise its sleekness. Paired with BMW engineering under its hood is a 134-horsepower 1.5-liter turbo three- cylinder engine with an eight-speed manual
that allows precise shifting. It also has aDriving Mode system that lets you toggle between Sport Mode, which adjusts throttle and steering capabilities for faster driving, and Green Mode, which allows for more easygoing drives and efficient fuel delivery.
Both stylish brands, the Vespa and Mini have taken into account new technologies by going digital and have made sustainable, eco-friendly commitments for the future. Nothing like marrying style with sensibility. Te Vespa Sprint and Primavera, as well as the Mini Clubman, can be taken for a spin at AutoHub Group of Companies’ showroom (5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig ).
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Let T ere Be Lig tThrough hiswork in light, furniture, andcinema, Danish designerPoul Henningsen left a legacy that, even today, has not lost its luster
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of Light, a documentary that examines
Henningsen’s creative process and approach.e cast an un orgiving light on Denmark’s ssues, ut pre erre gentler illuminations or
the home to create a pleasing ambience devoid of sharp shadows and unnatural color tones. Tere are no empty gestures in Henningsen’s luminaires: the visors iff se an e c light, their interiors painted certain colors to correct the awed radiance of some bulbs.
Te designer’s partnership with lighting manu acturer an istri utor Louis Poulsen ( iving Innovations, 5th ve. cor. 23rd t.,
GC, Taguig; 734-324 , continues to this ay, making it possi le or mo ern- ay ans to lluminate spaces with the so t, warm ra iance
me Henningsen’s signature stamps legacy.
specimen, the nake chair—are part o the
OMA’s permanent collections. Anyoneunconvinced by Henningsen’s genius might e swaye y the PH pianos, a min - lowing series that look like eviant istant
relations to their tra ition-boun cousins. T Danish maverick stirred not just
the esign worl ut also Denmark’s socio- political milieu as a writer for the country’s broadsheets and as a dabbler in c inema. He
would direct the controversial enmark, a government- un e short lm originally intended as something of a marketing tool to present Denmark to an international audience. Panned by critics and the general public,
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In its 33rd year of partnering with the yachting competition, Louis Vuitton’s
America’s Cup collection continues to champion the luxury house’s passion for
travel through leisurely clothes and youthful accessories
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INTERVIEWBY JACS T SAMPAYAN
DESPITE CURRENTLY SERVING as one of the country’s lawmakers, senator Sonny Angara strives to live a complete life. The Outstanding Young Men 2010 awardee juggles time between his wife Tootsy, their three children, and 12-hour work days at the senate. As the chairman of the Ways and Means committee, Angara has helped author and push for several tax reform laws as well as other pet causes such as the Whistleblowers Protection Act and the Freedom of Information bill.
This predilection for balance extends to Twitter, where he gamely shares what happens on the senate floor, in between tweets about the NBA and the latest exploits of our
own national sportsmen. Angaraalso chairs the Committee on Games, Amusement, and Sports, and actively argues for more resources to be funneled to our
lagging sports programs. Outside of rigorous legislative work and necessary social functions, his days are spent bonding with family on trips, supporting his eldest
kid’s budding
tennis career, and sneaking a set or two of play himself, when permitted.
With a loaded schedule, the first-termer, who placed sixth in the 2013 polls, is relievednot to be in this year’s campaign trail.“Good luck to all candidates. I’mhappy not to be running this 2016 election,” he says.
What was your earliest ambition? To be a writer or journalist.
What is your most treasured possession? My family, butif that doesn’t count then our house, because it reminds me of family and our happy moments.
Whoare your favorite writers? Nick Hornby, PJ O’Rourke, and Bill Bryson.
What would youlike to own that you don’t currently possess?
A plane or chopper would make my job easier.
What drives you on? A sense of mission, some altruism, some ambition, some of
the values instilled in me.
What are you working on
now? At therisk of sounding too grandiose: tryingto build a more just society through legislative reform (tax, labor, education).
What timeof the day areyou most inspired? I wish there were consistency here, butdawn is theclosest.
Favorite hotel? Unforgettable for its dramatic
setting was the Fairmont in Banff, Canada. It’s
anold palace set inthe mountains with lakes and fantastic scenery. Closer to
home, Amanpulo and Pangalusian in
Palawan are beautiful too.
Necessary extravagance? Chocolate.
Favoritecity in theworld: Manila and London for most of my life. Tokyo is moving up, too.
Ideal playlist? Wouldbe a mix of
genres/eras; some rock, some
alternative, some R&B
Favorite gadget? Apple stuff: form and function.
Where do you live? Manila and Baler, Aurora.
Neighborhood restaurant?
Favorite dish? Steak au poivre, sisig and
garlic rice, Cebu lechon.
Jeans? Seven, Uniqlo.
Footwear? Brown leather shoes and old school sneaks like Jordans or Converse.
Watch? Cartier, Audemars Piguet, and Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Favorite designers? Kenneth Cobonpue.
Whocuts your hair? Bruno’s Barbers.
Cologne? Acqua di Parma.
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Basic InstinctCommon Projects makes a case for the ultimate pair of sneakers with pieces that focus on plush materials and italian craftmanship
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Prathan Poopat, an art director and design consultant based in New York, and Flavio Girolami, who runs his own creative agency in Italy, are longtime friends and collaborators who both haven an interest in shoes. In 2004, the pair decided to build on this shared passion and started the sneaker label Common Projects.
Tey dene this with purposely pared down pieces that prioritize form, function, and materials. Each pair is stamped 10 digits broken down into three sets—the factory identication and style codes—near the sole. Tey are all hand stitched in Italy.
With its minimalist ae label has become top-of-mind
in the growing luxury sneaker market. Te rst pair they launched 12 years ago, the Achilles, remains a favorite among known sneaker afficionados such as Frank Ocean, Nick Jonas, Drake, and Ellen DeGeneres. “In a way Common Projects doesn’t feel like ours,” says Girolami in an interview with the New York Times . It feels like it has a life of its own and belongs to a lot of people.”
Common Projects is exclusively available at Univers (One Rockwell East Tower, Estrella corner Rockwell Drive,
Makati; 553-6811). For this season, the brand follows the same style principles with hi-tops and low-cut sneakers done mostly in solid colors.
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Oneof thestars from lastyear’s Basel Worldis back witha slightly
biggercase andan even better Master Chronometer Calibre. It’s
newAnnualCalendar model, with prominent detailing,
alsofeatures a new movement.
THE EYE WATCHES
The Big Blue The coolest of colors dominate the scene as a slew of timepieces tinged with blue are introduced this season
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CEO Canteen
This Blue Steel model comes in 45mm and 50mm cases and has three
varieties: three-hand, chronograph, and automatic. The Danish label has pieces
in brushed steel, rose gold, blacks, and grays.
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TheRoyal Oakline wasfirst launched in 1972and was one ofthe firstto
break the mold ofgoldpieces inlieu of a stainless steel line. Thisrecent
iterationbringsthe precious metal back to prominence.
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The century-old German manufacturer gives a different take on blue with pieces
meant to entice the world traveler. The geographic face is complemented by sleek metallic curves and a refined
guilloche dial.
JAEGERLECOULTRE
Reverso Duoface
This year is the 85th anniversary of the Reverso, and the Swiss watchmaker
celebrates this by reimagining the line’s classic designs. The piece to-and-fros
between a granulated silver dial and darker gray-blue face.
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SPECKLED WONDER Originally made from Hawksbill sea turtles, tortoise shell glasses were extremely popular from the 19th
to the early 20th century. The pattern, now produced artificially, is a mainstay in collections today STYLED BY PATRICK GALANG / PHOTO BY PATRICK DIOKNO
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ITWASACHANCEMEETING with Commes des Garçons president Adrian off at a inner party hoste y ormer ussian ogue e itor Anna
Dyulgerova that turned things around for creative wunderkind Gosha Rubchinskiy.Te Russian photographer-turned-designer was struggling to keep his eponymous line o casual street apparel rom Moscow, conten ing with high cost materials an ifficult customs con itions. Upon meeting Rubchinskiy, Joff , the man ehin over treet arket, immediately wanted to stock the designer’s pieces in the London-based multi-level retail shop.
Russian propaganda and a post-Soviet aesthetic define 1984, the latest collection of Commes des Garçons’s breakthrough label
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off sai that he was captivate y the ussian’s style point-of-view.“I understood why I loved it so much.Tis whole post-Soviet movement o
people ree at last an wanting to launch artisticthings—it appeale to me,”he says. “I on’t see im as a fashion designer but as a photographer,
a recorder of things.I think to me it hit a nerve ecause of its authenticity.”
ater this year, Ru chinskiy will e in lorence as a eature esigner at the prestigous
menswear event Pitti Uomo,another barrier that the breakthrough brand has hurdled.He is quick to emphasize that his design voice goes beyond
oscow. He says,“I o things a out Russia ecause I grew up there an those are the things
I really know. But I always try to speak with my ollections, not just about Moscow. I try to feel
what is the moment.”
Donein collaborationwith Reebokand ans, 1984 featuresactivewearin bold olors, emblazoned withnotorious Soviet ymbols such as the hammer and sickle.
But things developed beyond that as designer and retailer decided on a stronger professional
partnership, evi ence y the Ru chinskiy’sline eing a sor e y Rei Kawaku o’s eclectic fashion house in 2012.But it was only when they presented their 2015 Spring/Summer collection in Paris two years ago that the label really took off its inventory now is at a out 0,000 pieces—doubled from the previous
season—and stocked worldwide. Launched at Dover Street Market, 98
Rubchinskiy’s latest collection is inspired by Russian historical propagan a an ollows his usual post- oviet care ree aesthethic.Jersey sweatpants, jackets,and denim are marked with lettering that spells out “ready to work and protect.” In an interview with Business o Fashion
GSABOUTRUSSIABECAUSEIGREWUP“IDOTHIN OSEARETHETHINGSIREALLYKNOW,”THERE,TH
CHINSKIY.“BUTIT'SNOTJUSTABOUTSAYSRUB I TRY TO FEEL WHAT IS THE MOMENT.”MOSCOW.
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TAG TEAMFred Perry celebrate the classics by collaborating with British design superstars for Spring/Summer 2016
BACK IN THE late 1940s, footballer ibby Wegner began discussing the birth of an English classic with tennis great Fred Perry. After successfully teaming up for the earliest iteration of the wristband, the two set their eyes on the sports shirt, which they made out of knitted
white cotton. Te pair nally launched the item
at the 1952 Wimbledon championships, where it was a tremendous hit.
Te label celebrates this collaborative spirit once again for its Spring/Summer 2016 collections. Te popular Reissues collection—
which dives into the Fred Perry archives for inspiration—continues to be a staple. Teir M2 shirt is shaded with color combinations from the brand’s catalogues from the 60s and 70s: olive, gold, maroon, and black. Other highlights include reimaginations of the M2 Fred Perry ennis Bomber, the long-sleeved Fred Perry shirts, and a new version of the tartan shirts, updated with black licheld and royal oakleigh. Te iconic M12, untouched since the 1950s, is back and
makes use of Champagne, Navy, and Ice hues. Tree collaborative collections go center stage
this season. Raf Simons returns for his 13th team up with Fred Perry for a line that features a bold euro feel to striped pique shirts, zip front chevron pique shirts, insert shirts, and sweaters. Nigel Cabourn joins forces with the English brand
for the third time with a collection inspired by Perry and Wegner’s original tennis kits. raining hoodies, pants, and pullovers have been updated
with the laurel wreath logo and hues such as Clay and Dull Red. Another British designer, Bella Freud, partners with the brand for the third time. Inspired by her 70s London childhood, she brings her punk detailing and bold touches to gingham shirts, jumpers, and tennis skirts.
Te Reissues collection and all the collaboration collections are exclusively available at the Fred Perry Laurel Wreath shop (G/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati ). Moving forward, the newly revamped space will house the brand’s one-of-a-kind lines.
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The Revolution will be Tweeted V A M
Facebook has changed the dynamics of elections forever. But does social media really have the capacity to inuence poll results,or are we
wrongly assigning it too much power?
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An old friend joined Fernando Poe Jr. on the road during the 2004 presidential campaigns, and witnessed how the movie king cast his silver screen spell across the countryside.
RPanday’s LastFight B O
Fernando Poe Jr. in the
1967 film Matimbang Ang Dugo Sa Tubig .
Talk Duterte to Me P P
Some nd his brash quality beguiling, and his promises both desirable and repulsive. Whatever the case, the Davao mayor’s recipe for seduction seems to be hitting all the right spots.
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ON HER ROAD TRIP WITH FPJ
Panday’s Last Fight As another Poe guns for the presidency, a friend recalls joining Fernando Poe Jr. on the campaign trail for the 2004
elections, bearing witness to a movie king casting his silver screen magic over farmers and fisherfolk of the hinterlands, as they lent an ear to an action hero who believed his “little people” would pull through for him in the end
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rst worked with Fernando Poe Jr. in his FPJ Productions’s pre-Metro Manila Film Festi-
val offering My Little Christmas Tree , whichscreened on November 25, 1977, a full month before the MMFF. Also in the cast were Nora Aunor, Chichay, Dencio Padilla, Jimmy Santos, and Veronica Palileo. We were directed by Pablo Santiago, a long time FPJ pal since their Lo’ Waist Gang days.
Chichay had earlier on requested that she be let off regularly at 10 P.M., claiming that after that she could no longer recall lines. Chichay left the set the one day that FPJ came in late, saying, “Pakisabi, umalis na ako. Sa dami ng na- kalinya ngayon, imposibleng matapos ako bago mag-alas diyes !”
FPJ arrived some 30 minutes later. I expected
him to send his pal Rudy Meyer to fetch Chichay, but no. He looked at me and said, “Come, let’s get
her. I have to apologize.” We didn’t get into the back of his car for a driver to bring us to Chichay. FPJ drove, I sat beside him. Te production person who delivered call slips was behind us, giving directions from the FPJ Studios in San Francisco, Del Monte, in Quezon City, all the way to Chichay’s house in Marikina. Chichay met us at the door, FPJ knelt, quickly, quietly, and humbly. Chichay forgave him, but of course, and rode back with us to the set, harrumphing while FPJ kept on chuckling. Te day’s workload got done. Chichay was released on schedule. Before she left, ita Amparing—as we called her—turned on her heel, shook a warning nger at FPJ saying, “Huwag ka na uli male -late,
ha ?” He put his palms together, bowed his head, laughed, and ita Amparing cackled with him.
I’d already heard about how well he took careof people, not only those who worked for him, but even those he hardly knew; of how, on the way home, he’d stop to buy fruits and whatever else late at night to send street vendors home to sleep; have school roofs and classrooms xed in areas he’d seen up close while shooting; pay for hospi- talizations, funerals, and school fees of whoever approached him; prepare packets of relief goods for those affected by disasters, without his name or face on the bags—the Chichay incident con- rmed the stories: may puso ang Anak ni Palaris.
FROM THERE, MY ADMIRATION for him knew no bounds. Each encounter with him I led in a
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folder on the desktop of my mind: his nuances, his manner of speech. He spoke English well, but was never wersh-wersh.
On board with APE, Inc. and Eat Bulaga ’s ony uviera and FPJ scriptwriter Manny Buis- ing in the FPJ media group that put ideas for FPJ ads together, I wanted to do more. So when one day in January of 2004 I was informed by FPJ spokesman Congressman Chiz Escudero that for FPJ’s campaign for the presidency I’d be master of ceremonies in sorties and rallies in Borongan, Calbayog and Catbalogan in Samar, acloban
in Leyte, Bacolod in Negros Occidental, and LaUnion, I immediately said yes. A commercial plane rst brought me to aclo-
ban, where I was quickly brought to a small hotel for the helicopter ride to Samar. FPJ was having breakfast with Senator ito Sotto when I walked in. “Cause of delay,” my president ribbed me.
Te rst sortie was in Borongan. Waiting to be called on stage after the local candidates did their thing, we were somewhere in the back, kept from full view by tarpaulins and streamers and vehicles galore. I bragged to FPJ and Senator Sotto that I was Samar-born. A group of Warays spotted us. Tey recognized FPJ and Senator Sotto, but gushed excitedly about me. “See?” I proudly told
the two, “Tey know I’m from here!” Woman 1: “ Agi, asya nama’t hiya, kay tikang
it hiya dide ha aton!” (Tat’s her alright, she’s one of us!”)
Woman 2: “ Agi, kay ugangan it hiya ni Armida Siguion-Reyna!” (She’s Armida Siguion-Reyna’s daughter-in-law!”)
Woman 3: “ Asawa niya hi Carlitos Siguion-Reyna!” (She’s married to Carlitos Siguion-Reyna!”)
Woman 1, 2, 3: “Hi Maribeth Bichara!” (She’s Maribeth Bichara!)
My face fell. ito Sotto got teary-eyed fromlaughing. FPJ laughed so hard he dropped down on one knee.
On stage, I did my spiels uently in Wa- ray. FPJ leaned over, mock-seriously whispered: “You’re good, Maribeth!”
Daniel Barrion had a sense of humor. He did well in Borongan.
For this trip we went by helicopter three times. wice on the same day, from acloban to Bo- rongan, then from Borongan to Calbayog. From Calbayog we went by land to Catbalogan via the Maharlika Highway, then we took the helicopter again to acloban the next day.
FPJ never mounted his chopper without look-
“I vote, pay taxes, do everything required of a citizen, make films
showing why we should be proud of who we are, of what we are
as a people, then all of a sudden, I’m told I’m not Filipino?”
ANG SIGA AT ANG KUTING
FPJ with little Grace Poe who, like her adoptive father in 2004, is now running for the highest post in the land. Grace appeared as an extra in some of his films, among them Dugo ng Bayan, Durugin si Totoy Bato, and Manedyer , si Kumander . “They were really short roles, you probably won’t even notice,” she said in an interview. “But it at least satisfied my curiosity about being in front of the camera.” Opposite:Da King with perennial sidekick Dencio Padilla.
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ing for me. “Si Bibeth, si Bibeth?” I was touched by the thoughtfulness, and I
told him so. He shot back, “I have to take care of you, I’m afraid of your mother-in-law!”
IN CALBAYOG, WE WERE MADE to wait in the parish priest’s private quarters before the program started, shortly before lunch.
FPJ was looking out of the window when I asked what he thought of the sudden doubts thrown at his citizenship. He went still for a beat, but kept his eyes on the cheering crowd outside. “I
vote, pay taxes, do everything required of a citizen, make lms showing why we should be proud of
who we are, of what we are as a people, then all of a sudden, I’m told I’m not Filipino?”
“Are you angry at the people behind this plot?” I kept at him.
He shrugged. “More sad than angry.”
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Catbalogan, on both instances to talk to the owner of a horse and then in the next town, the owner of a carabao with “FPJ” painted on their animals’ bodies. “Water paint man la iton,” they reasoned out in Waray, then promised to wash the paint away before the day was over.
We reached Catbalogan a little over two hours from Calbayog at around 4 P.M. Te plaza was so crowded that I wept openly to see my birthplace
welcome my president. I wept even more when I saw older people in the throng crying as well, shouting his initials out, the only time I didn’t laugh at my ig kasi Waray’s talent of mispronounc- ing: “ If-Pe-Ji! If-Pe-Ji! If-Pe-Ji !”
As soon as he heard that, If-Pe-Ji turned to me with twinkling eyes. It was as if Asedillo’s humor never left him.
OUR GROUP CHECKED INTO
Rolet’s Hotel after the citywide motorcade.
Right away I made pasyada with my cousins Mimay, Weng, and her husband Eamon. We went around on foot for about two hours. Back in the hotel to freshen up, Reggie was pacing in the lob- by waiting for me. “Hinahanap ka ni Ma’ger !” FPJ’s staff affectionately gave him nicknames. Ma’ger
was short for “Manager” and he was also Piryong . It turned out he wanted a tabo in his bathroom,
but didn’t know the Waray word for it. I trans-
lated: “Kabo.” Eseng ng ondo was not one to im-pose himself.

Pangasinan. Ilocos. Mindanao, particularly. Te others who went with him to other places pre- dicted a sure win. “Daya na lang ang ikatatalo ng kandidato natin.”
We didn’t think his opponents would dare cheat, for judging by the reception he got from north to south of the country, only massive cheating could do him in.
But yes, they dared. “Hello, Garci?” Te day after the elections, we were at the
Makati Coliseum, tabulating results coming in viacellphones. FPJ was ahead in Metro-Manila, but an alarming trend was fast appearing.
A street rally was called the night of May 11, 2004, to protest the increasingly apparent cheating. I was standing by the small truck comman- deered as makeshift stage, waiting for my turn to speak, when Susan agle, FPJ’s Girl Friday, made her way to me: “Tawag tayo.”
FPJ’s white Land Cruiser was parked alongside the Mandarin Hotel. agle and I got in, and he told his driver Mario to leave us for a while. Ten he let out his rst question: “Why are we out on the streets? Are we not winning?”
“Sir,” I replied, calling him that for the rst
time since we’d become friends. “We were checking the returns. You’re winning greatly in the mu- nisipyos , but gures are being altered at the end of the day at kapitolyo level. It looks like some people are ensuring your defeat.” agle agreed with me
and said more.He slapped his thigh with a resounding whack. “How low you think of the little people! Pareho pa naman kayong galing UP!” he said. “If cheating’s really been planned, you think there’s not one guard at the Comelec who will stand up to volun- teer that he’d heard cheating being discussed? You think there’s not one school teacher who will come out to complain they’re being made to change tally sheets? You think the Church will just let this go by, the priests, the nuns? What about the students?
Won’t they want to have their say?” As he spoke, I recalled the “little people” in his
lms, where he never really won the ght on his own but always with the help of his community:
neighbors would arm themselves with batya and palu- palo, dos - por -dos and dustpans, walis -tingting , kalderos and what-have-you, to combat contra- bida goons. Even child actors joined in the nale ght, going back to as far as Jay Ilagan in Anak ng Bulkan, Bentot Jr., Dranreb, Niño Muhlach, and Vandolph, to name a few—and his voice cut off my thoughts. “Have faith in the little people. Tey
will not let us down.” An hour or so in the car with us, he never re-
ferred to himself as “I.” Winning, for him, was a matter of “we” or “us.”
ON NOVEMBER OF , my mother-in-law
and my husband celebrated their birthdays at theGerman Club in Legaspi Village. FPJ was there, with wife Susan, who was Manang Inday to Car- litos and I, and Mama Inday to our children Aya and Rafa. Te couple left earlier than others, and Rafa and I brought them to the elevator. Rafa said, “Good night, Mr. President.”
Te image of FPJ’s response is still in my head, how he turned, how his mouth broke into an “o,” how with a slow smile he turned to face Manang Inday and saw her smiling at Rafa, too.
I underwent a mastectomy two weeks later at the Makati Medical Center. I woke up to see FPJ standing by my left side, his two thumbs tucked into the side pockets of his jeans, as usual. “How
are you?” he quietly asked.“Well, they took a load off my chest, so I guess gumaan ang pakiramdam ko.”
He giggled his FPJ macho giggle, his left hand ying to massage the bridge of his nose, right by his eyes, as he was wont to do when trying to con- trol his laughter. “I’m glad you still have your sense of humor,” he said.
“What else does a woman do when she loses a breast, but keep what she can keep?” Bungisngis uli siya . We chatted for a few more minutes. I threw him a question, just as he was about to go. “I hear
you’re being invited by the Powers-Tat-Be to discuss electoral fraud? Is this true?”
He turned to look at me. “Yes.”
“Are you going?” “I’m not sure. Still thinking about it.” “Why think about it pa ?” “I’m really not comfortable with the idea of an-
other country deciding who sits in as president of our country.”
“But that’s what they’ve always been doing!” I exclaimed.
He wagged a nger at me. “You’re a leftist, Ma- ribeth.” And then he was gone.
Tere’s so much more I’d like to say about that election year. But I stop here now, to just simply remind us all: he was Royalty. He was King. Ang Panday was the real winner of the elections of 2004.
IKAW ANG MAHAL KO
From top: With wife, actress Susan Roces, who joined her husband during the 2004 campaign trail; the author, Bibeth Orteza, with her husband, filmmaker Carlitos Siguion-Reyna, and their children Aya and Rafa, joined by FPJ.
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Victor Andres Manhit ON THE RISE OF A FOURTH MEDIA
The Revolution Will Be Tweeted
Will Facebook conversations predict the outcome of the 2016 elections? Or, as a data expert and former campaign strategist asks, are we assigning social media the gravitas it has yet to deserve?
I n the 2013 senatorial elections, one of the most denigrated candidates on social media was Nancy Binay, the eldest daughter of incum- bent Vice President Jejomar Binay. Everything
was thrown at her, from lack of experience in public service to potshots at her complexion. When smoke from the polls had cleared, she emerged fth in the race, the only opposition candidate in the top 10, and one of only three in the magic 12. She outperformed some of the most seasoned politicians in the contest, including a few with a formidable social media presence.
Some said Binay’s victory put to question the inuence of social media in shaping popular
movements like elections. Tere was undue and unwarranted emphasis, they said, on its power in tilting public opinion. Even with mass media echoing trends and goings-on in the online world, they were still no match to name recall, machin- ery, V, and radio ads—traditional tools in all national campaigns.
But a lot has changed since then. In 2013,only 30 percent of Filipinos had access to the Internet, a number that has grown dramatically over the last three years. Tat social media could emerge as a game changer in the coming national elections is most evident in the increasingly dedicated and sophisticated social media campaigns of all
ve presidential aspirants. Which is hardly sur- prising. Filipinos spend an average of 6.3 hours a day online, the highest in the world. Almost half of those online are below 34 years old, matching the youthful demographic of the voting popula- tion. While candidates are spending heavily on political ads via traditional tri-media, it is hard to discount the ve to 10 million Filipinos who encounter political campaigns online.
At its best, social media can be utilized by campaigns to spur engagement and pave the way for genuine conversation withpotentialvoters,experts say. With Facebook as top favorite (with 26 million Pinoys using it everyday, mostly via their
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mobile phones), the various social media plat- forms have become integrated in a new ecosystem for news media. elevision, radio, print, and social media have now developed an overlapping
exchange that feeds on each other’s content.Seeing social media now as an avenue to ex- pand one’s campaign, political operators predict- ably have a eld day with this new ecosystem. Demolition jobs aimed at rival candidates are launched and operated on a new and, some would say, more potent stage. “Black Ops” they’re called, starting with a target, an objective, strategy, tactics, and of course, resources. Once a plan has been ap- proved by a principal, social media operators are recruited and briefed on the mission. Te number of operators will depend on the scale of operation: a few bloggers, an army, or even an ad-hoc alliance of social media “special ops groups.” Compensa- tion may be on a retainer or performance basis.
Required output would range from social mediaposts, reactions in the selected news websites and blogs.
Parameters on messaging, if any, are then set, and when executed, the content posted is often left to the creativity of each post’s writer. Most of the time it’s anything goes, but ideally the language is styled to make it appear as genuine online comments from “real” people. Te success of a social media campaign hinges, after all, in authenticity and transparency. Netizens be- long to the educated and thinking voting public
who have the smarts to discern the “fakes,” the ones that oversell a candidate, or worse, try hard to paint an image that is biased, one-sided, or
plain dishonest. Tis is how some experts have accounted for
the popularity of US presidential aspirant Donald rump. rump is perceived as “real,” even if many of his views are politically untenable. He regularly posts unedited harangues on witter, rarely minc- ing words. On the other hand, locally, a perception of inauthenticity has long hounded the campaign of administration bet Mar Roxas, which some say explains his difficulty in connecting with voters.
But unlike V and radio practitioners who work under legal media organizations, who must abide by their organization’s internal policy, jour- nalistic ethics, and self-regulation, social media Black Ops have no rules and are almost impos-
sible to prosecute, especially when false or even stolen identities are used for authorship.
Te same way that Nancy Binay gained online notoriety through anonymously created
memes, online conversations today are routinelyhighjacked by users of suspicious identity—bogus private armies or Internet warriors posting mes- sages all day, set up precisely to tilt these conversations in favor of certain candidates. It is virtually impossible to expose these operations, much less police them.
In February, social media-savvy news website Rappler said it detected manipulation in one of its surveys. It said there was a “curious pattern” in the surge of votes from overseas, all of which ben- et one candidate: Mar Roxas. Te Roxas campaign quickly distanced itself from the attempt to “game” the survey. In a statement, it said: “We are rmly committed to a campaign that empow-
ers every Filipino to express his or her choicefreely and credibly, not only at the polls but in all public fora.”
Tese demonstrate the potential dangers in this new battleground. Because of the medium’s accessible, anonymous, and open nature, it is nearly impossible to regulate. Principles of jour- nalism ethics, such as on accuracy, fact checking, and attribution do not apply. Te responsibility of ltering usable, reliable content from malicious rubbish is left to the user, who is bombarded with information around the clock.
Te implications are multifarious and go beyond politics. If social media, for instance, could help third-ranked Davao Mayor Rodrigo
Duterte, who enjoys massive and dedicated online support, clinch the presidency, it will disrupt current trends and conventions in political marketing expenditure and strategy. It is a game changer that could well bleed into the way mainstream com- merce invests in marketing campaigns, which is still largely conducted offline. Te outcome of the 2016 elections will gauge the effectiveness of social media in shaping a national exercise like a presidential election. But will it replace traditional media as the new medium for political conversations during a campaign? Or will it prove to be, at most, a new channel, a new above-the-line alternative, unable to prevent—or predict—a Nancy Binay kind of victory?
Social media Black Ops have no rules and are
almost impossible to prosecute, especially when false
or even stolen identities are used for authorship.
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Talk Duterte To Me
From the push and pull in filing his candidacy to the brusque statements against his political opponents, presidential aspirant Rodrigo Duterte knows
just the right buttons to push, the G spots that make a public lust for him—a craft he mastered in his personal life and in politics
F
or someone who claims to have led a wild, wasted youth, Rodrigo Duterte has trans-
formed Davao City into the country’smost antiseptic city, akin to a provincial Singapore. Laws on smoking, littering, driving, drinking, and videoke are enforced in a manner that some say has made Davao boring. Nightlife is dead past 10 P.M.—quite unfairly, one might add, because Duterte once indulged in all common vices. Tere is only one vice that he and his dear city have not given up: women. He thanks Viagra for allowing him intimate pleasures in his senior years.
His open irtation with female reporters, in full view of crowd and cameras, is the stuff of leg- end—and printable and air-worthy news. Tis is
where Duterte’s art of politics cum seduction be-
comes conspicuous. No Filipino leader has beenpunished in the polls for his philandering. If anything, he is rewarded. Te fairy tale weddings of Mar and Chiz come only second to the narrative of a virile love conquistador.
Shortly before the 2010 voting, a picture of Jejomar Binay with another woman surfaced sus- piciously in social media. Being caught in the em- brace of a younger, taller, skinnier, and fairer lady
was only slightly embarrassing. While that photo may not have sealed his victory, it certainly foiled those who plotted to thwart him.
I am reminded of that well-funded, well-re- searched campaign of another presidential aspirant. His handlers offered to pay a celebrity friend
handsomely to be romantically linked to the, of course, married politician. Radio commentators and tabloid columnists on retainer would take care of spreading it. Te ploy was to ensure the candidate’s talkability and name-recall via the requisite reputation of being a “babaero” and an “idol.” It is in this context that we might want to
view Duterte’s atras-abante , insertion-withdrawal (or cock-teasing) over his presidential run late last year.
I was in Davao City in April for a story on how it became an oasis of order and discipline in Mindanao. A local reporter pointed out that Duterte was notorious for ling his COC on the last day, always. Once, he had already endorsed a
candidate, only to end up running again himself. It had become so predictable that his own people
shrugged whenever he’d go on the record sayinghe was not interested in the presidency. Because all the time he was saying so, his political machine
was humming and running. City Hall employees were the least surprised: they were already issued campaign t-shirts. Up until the last day of ling of COC, people close to Duterte were feeding media with all sorts of information: he had bought plane tickets and was ying in any moment; he
was holed up in Manila Hotel, waiting for the - nal hour to le his candidacy certicate.
Duterte went around the country on a listen- ing tour to promote federalism, yet what height- ened was not awareness of a new form of government but of him. He gladly accepted every media
invitation to “deny” he was running, and at thesame time tease the public with his vision of what it would be like under a Duterte regime: he will shut down congress if they obstruct him; the funeral business will experience

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