Village Pipol November 2016 Issue

VP/EDITORIAL 

EVOLUTION 

FAB4 PRODUCTIONS, THE COMPANY THAT PUBLISHED THE 1 ST 

FREE ONLINE AND PRINTED NEWSMAGAZINE IN THE PHILIPPINES, 

VILLAGE PIPOL, WAS ESTABLISHED ON OCTOBER 2007. #CHEERS! 

9 th year and 1 st month marching towards Village Pipol’s 1 Decade in the Print 

Media Industry in the Philippines. 

It is premature, but I am already anticipating our 10 th year in the business 

considering we just celebrated our 9 th Anniversary last month! 

I believe that once any company achieve this milestone, it is a testament of its 

commitment to its vision, a testament towards its resilience to changing times 

and business environment, and a testament to the viability to the consumer 

of its business model that has adapted and more importantly advanced the 

industry thru market innovations that will define the industry in the future. 

In a sunset industry, we have to keep on evolving to ensure the survival and 

continued belief of our partners and advertisers on the benefit we present to 

their interest. 

Village Pipol will continuously evolve and survive for more decades to come 

as we will keep on innovating our products and services to suite the changing 

times and needs of our advertisers. 

Village Pipol is the #EvolutionOfAdvertising! 

“Innovation is change that unlocks new value” 

Village Pipol – The Evolution of Advertising! 

Richie de Quina 

PUBLISHER 

#VPTEAM 

Richard de Quina 

Gwyn Crisostomo 

PUBLISHER 

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PR AND ADVERTISING 

MANAGER 

John Luke Chica 

CREATIVE DIRECTOR 

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VIDEOGRAPHER/GRAPHICS 

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Michelle Co Huertas | Peter Jan Icogo | Jean Dalida 

Fab4 Productions, Inc. 

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VP/EVENTS 

TCL Invites Families 

To Share Life Through 

Sports With Inspiring 

Web Series 

TCL, one of the world’s 

leading players in the global 

TV industry, is inviting 

families to share life through 

sports as it launches online 

videos highlighting inspiring 

stories of athletes. 

Created in partnership 

with ESPN, the four-part 

web series called ‘Inspiring 

Bonding Moments’ shares 

the untold stories in sports, 

featuring athletes from 

the Philippines, Vietnam, 

Thailand and Indonesia. 

The first video focuses on Philippines-born football player 

Simone Rota and his journey back home to seek his 

biological parents. 

Simone Plays It Forward 

Though he lived a happy life in Italy, he never forgot this 

birth country and parents. He decided to return to the 

Philippines when he was 29 to search for them. He also 

continued to play football, this time in the United Football 

League and later on as a member of the Philippine team, 

the Azkals. 

In 2014, he was reunited with Sister May of the Buklod 

Kalinga orphanage, who tried to help him find his parents 

but they were unsuccessful. Yet Simone has found another 

home and family in Sister May and the orphans as he 

decided to return to Buklod Kalinga. He now runs a food 

program with them and teaches the kids football. 

“I try to inspire the children, teaching them that sports can 

be a new way of life,” shared Simone. “But at the same time, 

they have inspired me because they teach me how to live 

the simple life and the importance of simple things.” 

Sharing Life Through Sports 

According to TCL’s Brand Marketing Manager, Amor 

Joaquin-Golifardo, the web series aims to “connect people 

through inspiring sports stories.” 

“TCL stands for The Creative Life and we believe that 

technology can and should be used to bring people 

together. We are showing people another side of these 

athletes and sharing very personal stories about love, loss 

and giving back, that everyone can relate to and be inspired 

by,” explained Ms. Joaquin-Golifardo. 

As part of its 35 th anniversary celebration, TCL is also 

playing it forward as it donates sporting equipment to the 

orphans of Buklod Kalinga. 

Simone Rota accepting the 

basketball,as a symbol of 

TCL’s donation, on behalf of 

Buklod Kalinga. L-R: Mr. Mr. 

Eason Cai, TCL Philippines 

CEO, Simone Rota, Philippine 

Azkals, Ms. Amor Joaquin- 

Golifardo, Brand Marketing 

Manager 

Simone Rota of the Philippine Azkals 

Abandoned in an orphanage called Buklod Kalinga by his 

birthparents, Simone Rota was adopted by an Italian couple 

when he was just six months old and moved to Milan with 

his new family. 

His love for football manifested at an early age and at 17, 

he received his first professional contract and he would go 

on to play for teams in Italy and Switzerland for the next 12 

years. 

“Like Simone, we want 

to encourage the 

youth to develop their 

talent in sport. Aside 

from catching their 

favourite sports heroes 

on TV, we hope that 

the equipment we gave 

them can help shape 

the next generation of 

Filipino footballers,” said 

Ms. Joaquin-Golifardo. 

To catch more of the “Inspiring Bonding Moments” web 

series, visit www.facebook.com/tclphilippines 


VP/TRAVEL 

8 DAYS FOR LESS THAN P30K! 

Phuket 

Phuket, a rainforested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea, has some of 

Thailand’s most popular beaches, mostly situated along the clear waters of the 

western shore. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas and 

restaurants. Phuket City, the capital, has old shophouses and busy markets. 

by #ThriftyTraveller Richie De Quina 

Day 1: The Late Arrival 

Travelling alone for the 1st time in my entire life, I arrived at the new Phuket International Airport 

10:00 pm Friday 14th of October to much stress as no one will assist me if ever something 

untoward happened. To my pleasant surprise, travelling late has its advantages. 1st of all tickets are 

very cheap, 2nd not much people at the airport which makes it easier for me to grab a cab. 

Roof Top Pool of The Gig Hotel 

Airport to Patong Beach is about an hour so I still have time to rest before I head out to Partee on 

my very 1st night, Yipee!!! 

Arrived at The Gig Hotel in Central Patong which is a small 4 Star Hotel that offered 5 Star services 

and facilities (talk about this more later). 

Tiger Night Club 

Then to my surprise, The Beloved King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej died on the 13th of October 

and the entire Kingdom/Country was mourning thus 3 days of no Drinking and Party! Still it didn’t 

stop me from roaming the area and went to the world famous Bangla Walking Street where all 

the major bars and clubs are located and lo and behold, it was as quite as a cemetery on a Friday 

Freakin Night! 

But of course that part of the valuable experience I got to witness how the Thai people love and 

honor their King who for 70 years (longest reign in all history) ruled Thailand. 

TOTAL SPENT 

Food Php 250.00 Car Rental Php 1,000.00 Hotel Php 10,000.00 Flight – 6,000.00 

Sub-Total Php 17,250.00 or 55% of Budget 

Day 2: The GIG Hotel (Value for Money) 

Not in a rush to be a tourist, I explored everything The Gig Hotel has to offer, and everything I have 

envisioned was spot on! Restaurant, Bar, Roof Top Pool, Gym, Dry Sauna, to Food and specially the 

warm accommodation of its staff. 

A picture perfect venue for Social Media addicts as there are a thousand places you can have your 

selfies without needing to rush to the beach! 

Food was quick, a lot, tasty and most importantly cheap! Decided to stay in the hotel and just RELAX 

which I haven’t done in ages. (swim, gym, lounge, etc.) 

TOTAL SPENT 

Food Php 500.00 

Sub-Total Php 500.00 

Jungceylon Mall 

Day 3: City Tour 

In long travels (more than 3 days), it is wise pipol to do some grocery to reduce your expenses on 

food. Yes, food immersion is important but you can save a lot on your cravings (chocolate, drinks, 

junk foods, etc.) if you opt to stock up on those non essential items you continuously crave. 

I went to Jungceylon, the Biggest Mall in Patong Beach (imagine Glorieta in Boracay) which is like 

2 minutes from the hotel but WTF its closed! Most of the shops and malls in Patong and maybe the 

whole of Phuket opens at 11:00 am! So not one who waste his time, I walked thru the streets of 

Patong to freshen my memory of 2 years ago when I last went to this beautiful Island. 

According to friends I made during the trip, Patong is generally 30% Local and 70% Tourist or 

Expats. As I walked thru the neighborhood, you can see the diversity of people from white to black 

to brown to whatever race you can imagine. It is a melting pot of cultures from all over the world 

wanting that Phuket Thai experience. 

The 3 Days of mourning has come to an end. Monday shall see all the night clubs start opening and 

resume normal operations. Now I am excited! 

TOTAL SPENT 

Food Php 500.00 Grocery Php 1,500.00 Souvenirs Php 2,000.00 

Sub-Total Php 4,000.00 

Bangla Walking Street 

Day 4: The Beach and the Night Life 

Woke up, packed up, went straight to the beach! Phuket has more than 30 beaches and Patong is 

the most popular and has more than 300 hotels (that’s right) and more small hostels all over the 

tiny patch of territory. It also has the most bars (imagine Ermita in its heydays). 

Patong is not your typical family friendly resort as you may opt to explore Kata, Karon, Surin or 

Kamala Beach which is more beautiful but not for the single and easily bored crowd like me. 

Patong is what conservative would say as a dirty, sleazy and sinful place, which is pretty accurate. 

So if you are a hardcore goody type, please don’t as you will just end up criticizing everything you 

see! Ofcourse im not that type so I am enjoying the environment and ambiance at one of the most 

fun places on earth, Patong! 

The beach is not perfect (Boracay is better) but the ambiance and mix of people make Patong an 

exotic paradise. Being alone left me just to enjoy nature and pipol watch. Nightlife is something of 

an experience on its own. Where can you find a place with open bars and dancing girls and boys 

partying all night long? Well I haven’t been to any except for Patong. 

Bangla Walking Road is a ½ kilometer stretch of road leading to Patong Beach. Lined by bars, 

restaurants and souvenir Shops that sell everything from clothes, souvenirs to Ping Pong Shows! 

(Its not the Sport Stxxxx) WTF!!! 

Walking through the sites of Bangla is an experience in itself. People from all walks of life and 

culture converged on the street called Bangla. 

TOTAL SPENT 

Food Php 500.00 Drinks Php 500.00 

Sub-Total Php 1,000.00 

Pink and Green Eggs anyone? 

Phuket’s Patong Beach 

Part 2 of my travel will be on next issue! 


Awesome Ozamiz 

Culinary and 

Heritage Adventure! 

Leading up to the long All Souls Day weekend, an intrepid bunch of 

news media members from Manila and a bunch of bloggers heed off 

for an adventure in Ozamiz City. 

VP/LOCAL 

The port City of Ozamiz is nestled in the natural harbor of Panguil bay, 

a natural water boundary that separates the Zamboanga peninsula from 

the rest of Mindanao. Once named Misamis for both the abundance of an 

indigenous variety of palm and the Catholic masses first celebrated there 

by Spanish colonizers, the city’s has been honoring the heroism of Senator 

Jose Ozamiz since 1948. 

The adventure into Ozamiz illustrious past started off with a thorough 

briefing on the city’s status and continuing vision presided by Vice Mayor 

Princess Nova Parojinog and City Tourism Officer Jaime Tomada In going 

through a four inch thick book of tourism development plans, Vice Mayor 

Nova highlighted the city’s Spanish Subanon heritage even as it looks 

toward massive redevelopment on the dawn of what people are calling 

Mindanao’s century — heralded by the election of the country’s first president 

from Mindanao, Davao city Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte. 

The tour of the city commenced immediately after lunch. A mystical belfry 

in the middle of nowhere, a resort built around a natural spring touted for 

its healing waters, the Rodriguez ancestral house where it is believed that 

Jose Rizal once visited, and the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral with 

its colossal pipe organ with nearly 2,000 pipes soaring into the churches 

vaulted ceiling. 

Later in the evening, Mayor Aldong Parojinog hosted a sumptuous dinner 

prepared by Ozamiz’ celebrated Chef Johann Dagandara. The dinner’s 

pièce de ré·sis·tance was purple dragon fruit ice cream, a sweet and 

creamy concoction subtly flavored with a variety of dragon with purple 

flesh. 

Next day’s adventure began at the balmy heights of Hoyohoy adventure 

park where we saw its quaint stone chapel overlooking the verdant vistas 

encircling Panguil bay and dared to ride what is perhaps the longest zipline 

in the world. 

Lunch was served at Mayor Aldong’s farm where we saw his prized patch 

of purple dragon fruit, a delectable treat on its own because of its juicy 

sweet flesh and mouthwatering plum color. 

Joining us in the midst of the mayor’s expansive fruit farm Tourism Assistant 

Secretary Ricky Alegre who apprised us of the support the national 

government had earmarked to boost tourism in Ozamiz City and Misamis 

Occidental. Assistant Secretary Alegre noted the fast paced construction 

of roads and burgeoning commercial activity in the area, saying that 

it would encourage more investment as the global business community 

rediscovers Mindanao as it comes under a new era of peace. 

In the evening, the groups of adventurers were regaled by a masterful 

Kundiman performance as, once again, Chef Johann served Ozamiz city’s 

prized Laya fish — a type of grouper prized for its subtle fresh flavor and 

firm flesh. 

In the early hours just as the adventurers prepared for the flight back 

home, not a single one could mutter a word apart from awesome and yes, 

that is Ozamiz. 

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VP/COVER 

NOT-YOUR-AVERAGE 

Hunk! 

The ‘pretty fly weird guy‘ (as how he describes himself on his Instagram account), 

Luis Hontiveros captivated the crowd not just with his good looks but also his smart 

pitch for his Aunt, Risa Hontiveros, when he was spotted on the campaign trail in the 

last May elections will now ablaze the Cover of Village Pipol’s November issue. Let 

his first ever photoshoot with Village Pipol heat up the “almost-cuddle-season”! 

How do you compare traveling before being in the showbiz scene to now? 

- Modesty aside though I’m not that famous yet before I started doing showbiz it was no issue 

for me to take public transportation, I mean no one really minds where I am what ride I take but 

now somehow things changed because sometimes when people recognizes me they would ask 

photos with me & I still get overwhelmed coz there are still people who doesn’t know me yet & I 

still get shy when that happens coz ever since I’m a low profile kind of guy. 

How did your celebrity status affect your current lifestyle? 

- Well nothing has changed much. Aside from when I go to public places, I still do my usual 

routines with my friends & family. I guess I just dress more nicely now hehe before I don’t really 

care LOL 

What’s your favorite travel destination? 

- Cebu is my favorite by far. 

How many times have you visited that place? 

- More than 5 times now I usually go there for the Sinulog Festival it has become 

my yearly ritual & also I made some good local friends & I have a few 

relatives there as well. 

What are the 5 must-have things in your travel pack? 

- Phone, Ipad, Charger for iphone & ipad, Personal care kit & 

Sunglasses 

Whats your worst traveling experience? Were you able to enjoy it 

after that experience or it really ruined the entire trip? 

- I guess it would be that time when me & my squad attempted to go 

to Fortune Island, Batangas but we didn’t make it to the island coz in 

the middle of our boat ride the weather started to get bad. Strong winds 

& big waves started coming & our boat was just too small for it then the 

owner of the boat suggested to go to a resort but we were only allowed 

to stay on the side of it or else we need to pay but we cant just pay coz we 

need to make a reservation first so when we got there the sun was back we 

just played football along the shore & just swam with the locals. It was fun 

but when we got back to the docks we found out that we were scammed & 

there was a legitimate commercial boat that could’ve taken us to our original 

destination. But we all still enjoyed. 

What are the things you look first for when traveling? Is it food stops, 

museums, party place etc.? 

- Food stops hehe I always ask around or google what’s the local 

delicacy of the place I’m visiting. 

Share us your most fun travelling fun travelling experience? 

- Sinulog Festival in Cebu City every year is amazing in different ways. 

Would you rather travel with a large group, with special someone, or 

alone? 

- With special someone or my squad or both. 

If you got a free trip to somewhere, everything covered for a week, where 

would that be? Why? 

-Greece because I am just simply amazed by the history it holds behind 

those astonishing architectural designs. 

Who do I want to be with in that dream travel? 

- My special someone. 

STUDIO: RED STUDIO | PHOTOGRAPHER: RYAN AGUSTIN 

STYLIST: LEANNE LEDESMA | HAIR & MAKE-UP: EDSS 

BARNILLO | VIDEOGRAPHER+EDITOR: FRAME RIVAS 

OUTFIT BY UBER FINDS 


A New Brand 

Ambassador For 

OPPO? 

Let the guessing games begin. 

VP/ENTERTAINMENT 

Manila, Philippines - A photo uploaded on 

OPPO’s social media accounts sparked a guessing 

game on who could possibly be the ambassador 

for the mobile technology brand, which is now 

the country’s bestselling smartphone brand 

according to a report by German-based market 

research organization GfK. 

OPPO’s social media posts show that the ‘new’ 

brand ambassador is boy-next-door material, a 

heartthrob who could sweep the ladies off their 

feet. 

“In the past few months, we have noticed how 

some of our favorite celebrities fell in love with 

our latest smartphone, the F1s, and the way it 

captures stunning selfies anytime, anywhere,” said 

OPPO Brand Marketing Manager Stephen Cheng. 

“We can all feel the excitement of knowing who 

would show us how to bring out our inner selfie 

expert.” 

The OPPO F1s made its debut in the Philippines 

last August and proved to be an instant hit, selling 

out within three days of its launch in concept and 

dealer stores. 

But it seems that OPPO is not just getting a new 

ambassador for its brand. While the guesses keep 

coming, anticipation also mounts for OPPO’s 

other upcoming revelation. A photo uploaded on 

OPPO’s social media accounts show silver liquid 

dripping from an OPPO smartphone, hinting that 

an unveiling is about to take place. 



VP/FASHION 

@skinniestjean 

Bomber Jacket, Drop It! 

by: Jean Dalida of SkinniestJean.com 

In case you haven’t heard, it is all about the classic bomber jacket this season, and we couldn’t be more excited. It 

was a No-surprise that Bomber jacket is the MVP on the streetstyle scene recently. And I bet you also got a major 

outerwear obsession, that’s actually a fashion essential. It drops like an atomic bomb before we kiss goodbye 2016. 

@fayeblg 

@jpbdeleon 

Most top brands and designers 

featured bomber jackets left 

and right. From classic shapes 

to bold modern prints, they’ve 

got a look, colour, or print to 

suit your new season style and 

keep you warm. In black, pink 

and military issue green, they’re 

making this classic feel new 

again with athletic detailing and 

a mix of fabrications. But it was a 

NO surprise really: it’s a versatile 

style, genuinely smart yet casual. 

It is actually a 90s favourite that 

made a come back with a bangbang 

and now a must-have for 

every fashion-conscious woman 

and men’s wardrobe. 

Here’s how to get the look and 

nail the need-right now 90’s 

style in a badass bomber jacket: 

This sell-out style completes 

your look, whether you’re pairing 

it with a tee-shirt and denim 

combo or throwing it over 

cut-off ripped pants. Men, wear 

it over a classic tee to keep it 

laidback. 

@dgrazon 

@iamaly.b 

@carloignatius 

Ladies, if you’re to add an 

eclectic edge to an outfit, 

bomber jacket come in musthave 

khaki’s, brights and pastels 

to add a powerful pop of colour. 

Whether you opt for cropped 

cuts or boyfriend fits, or go 

all-out borrowed from the boy 

in slouchy jeans and heavy duty 

boots. You the bomb! 

Follow these fashion forward 

Kids for some inspiration on just 

how to rock your bomber from 

daytime to date night! 

@iradeniseoyco 


Samsung Galaxy J7 

Prime vs OPPO F1s 

Two of the talked about affordable midrange phones 

that’s readily available in the Philippine market today. 

by: Peter Jan Icogo of GIZGUIDEPH 

VP/TECH 

Now the question is, who will you pick between them? Is it the Samsung 

Galaxy J7 Prime or the OPPO F1s? 

Specs Galaxy J7 Prime OPPO F1s 

Display: 5.5 Inch FHD TFT 1920 x 1080 

resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass and 

Gorilla Glass 4 protection at 401 ppi 

CPU: 

1.6 GHz 64 Bit Exynos 7870 octa 

core processor 

5.5 Inch HD TFF 1280 x 720 

resolution w/ 2.5D curved 

glass and Gorilla Glass 4 

protection at 267 ppi 

1.5 GHz 64 Bit MT6750 octa 

core processor 

GPU: Mali T830 Mali T860 

RAM: 3 GB 3 GB 

ROM: 

32 GB expandable via micro SD card 

slot up to 256 GB (dedicated) 

32 GB expandable via micro 

SD card slot up to 128 GB 

(dedicated) 

Rear Camera: 13 MP f/1.9 w/ AF and LED flash 13 MP f/2.2 w/ AF and LED 

flash 

Selfie Camera: 8 MP f/1.9 16 MP f/2.0 

Battery: 3,300 mAh 3075 mAh 

OS: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow w/ 

TouchWiz UI 

Android 5.1 Lollipop w/ Color 

OS 3.0 

Connectivity: 

WiFi, 3G, LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, OTG, 

GPS, A GPS, dual SIM 

WiFi, 3G, LTE, Bluetooth 

4.0, GPS, A GPS, GLONASS, 

dual SIM 

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, sound Accelerometer, light, 

proximity, orientation, sound, 

magnetic 

Others: 

Fingerprint sensor, Colors: white 

gold, black 

Fingerprint sensor, Colors: 

grey, gold, rose gold 

Dimensions: 151.5 x 74.9 x 8.1 mm 154.5 x 76 x 7.38 mm 

Weight: 167 g 160 g 

Both are loaded with goodness that makes them highly 

appealing to anyone who want's a stylish device with 

speedy performance, long battery life, and good cameras 

without breaking the bank. 

VIVO Lights Up 

Your Selfie With The 

Y55 Smartphone 

VIVO introduces another companion for young people 

who love to express themselves. 

MANILA, Philippines- Top 5 global smartphone brand VIVO 

introduces another companion for young Filipinos who love to 

express themselves with the Vivo Y55 smartphone. The Vivo Y55 

promises to “light up your selfies” with its Smart Screen Flash and 

high-quality front-facing camera that elevates your selfie game. 

The VIVO Y55 features a 5.2-inch, 1280×720-pixel display 

on ultra-slim unibody design. It is the first entry-level Vivo 

smartphone to be powered by an octa-core processor-a 

Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 running at 1.4GHz, coupled with 2GB 

of RAM and 16GB of expandable internal storage. It’s main camera 

is rated at 8MP, and can take photos and scale it up to 32MP in 

Ultra HD mode, while its front-facing camera snaps photos at 

5MP, assisted with its Smart Screen Flash technology. The Y55 is 

powered by a 2,650mAh battery, ensuring longer staying power 

for extended storytelling on social media. 

The Y55 is also Vivo’s first smartphone to come with the new 

version of Funtouch OS 2.6, based on Android’s Marsmallow 

operating system. This brings a host of new and improved 

Price: PHP 13,990 PHP 12,990 

Verdict 

Both the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime and Oppo F1s proved 

to be highly competitive in the sub PHP 14K range. 

features, such as Smart Split 2.0, Eye Protection Mode, and 

improved memory management, among others. 

“The Vivo Y55 is testament to Vivo’s dedication in developing 

high-quality products that embody the brand’s values. It 

seamlessly integrates top-quality hardware with highly-optimized 

software, giving users a more premium experience that adds value 

to the product. The Vivo Y55, along with Vivo’s new Funtouch 

OS 2.6, is only the beginning, and Filipino consumers can look 

forward to more exciting products that can give them more value 

for their money,” concluded Bascon. 

The Vivo Y55 will be available in major retailers and at the Vivo 

Concept Store on October 28, and will retail for PHP for 7,990. 



VP/FOODIE 

Holidays Made 

Great At Guevarra’s 

Buffet 

By: Michelle Co Huertas 

Filipinos love for food exudes during the holidays. This may 

be the reason we find ourselves getting that additional 

weight during Christmas season. We also express our 

hospitality best when sharing good food to our guest thus 

we always strive to serve them only the best. 

One restaurant that will truly show our heritage when 

entertaining Balikbayans and foreigner visitors alike is 

Guevarra’s buffet. Its grandiose structure is rich in heritage 

splendor and reminiscent of a house built in the 1920’s. A 

picturesque garden surrounded with rich greeneries spun 

wide leaves an inviting view as soon as you enter the gate. 

Moving into the dining area, get ready to be enthralled with 

art-deco pieces transforming your senses to a magnificent 

old-world charm. 

Guevarra’s is owned and operated by Seven Plates Inc. 

with partners, Warren Sy, Patrick King, Felix Yu, Timothy 

Go, Victor Go, Raymond Co and Jeffrey Siy together with 

Chefs Roland and Jackie Laudico. The team ensures that 

Guevarra’s will continue its undertaking to provide its guest 

with a gastronomic buffet that boasts of great flavor and 

freshness more than its numbers. 

One of Filipino favorite entrée, Beef Morcon will also be 

added in the buffet spread that showcases Filipino other 

Filipino Favorites like their version of Christmas Paella. 

From the most raved Roast Angus Beef Belly to Bagnet 

in the carving station to the rich Kare-Kare and bountiful 

Shrimp dishes ; down to the sweet tooth cravings of the 

crowd favorite Brigaderos and Frozen Brazo that never fails 

to get you going back for more. 

This season, get ready to be amazed with more awesome 

food spread as Guevarra’s introduce its Yuletide Menu. 

Spice up your appetite with Christmas Chicken Liver 

Parfait served with crostinis. This version of Liver pate with 

infusion of moscato will surely open up your taste buds 

with its smooth velvety texture. 

Fusions such as Embotido Lasagna Roll and Roast Turkey 

with Cornmeal Stuffings will also grace the buffet spread. 

Sweet endings are made special with Christmas twist on 

Suman and Pudding and Filipino traditional Puto Bumbong 

and Bibingka. 

Chef Laudico Guevarra’s is located at 387 P. Guevarra cor. 

Argonnes St. Addition Hills, San Juan. 


Travel Tips in 

Healthy Eating 

Travelling opens you up to carefree eating. Neglecting our 

diet whenever we are in a new place with the desire to try out 

new dishes compromises our health. 

VP/HEALTH 

LesoFat 

LesoFat (Orlistat) blocks 30% of your fat intake through pancreatic 

lipase inhibition, it is in pelletech capsule for a uniform distribution 

and is non-systemic and works only in the Gastro-Intestinal Tract 

(GIT). 

High Fat and High Carbohydrates can throw your weight off-guard 

and can lead to Obesity. Philippines ranked high on the list of 

countries with high population of obesity. Recent survey shows that 

22.3% of Filipinos adults are overweight and 6.1% are obese. 

LesoFat comes in two forms, 120mg that is suited for obese adults 

and 60mg for obese teenagers. Sold at Php33.00 (120mg) and 

Php29.75 (60mg) in box of 20’s. It is advised to take 1 capsule of 

LesoFat every high fat meal. 

Obesity is described as a medical condition in which your body fat 

has accumulated to the point that it may have an adverse effect on 

your health. Obesity is ruled when you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) 

higher than 25. To find out you BMI, follow the formula of weight 

divided by height. 

Guide to eating healthy while n travel 

Whether you’re on a vacation or on a business trip, the tendency to 

overeat is overwhelming. It might be due to environment or you are 

just plain voracious eater. 

Staying in a hotel can be challenging as well since most will offer 

buffet breakfast while some throws Buffet Lunch and Dinner as well. 

• It may help if you have handy snacks along the way, this will help 

you feel full and not binge on the buffet spread. Drinking lots of 

water may also help. 

• Walk as often as you can, doing so can help you burn the excess 

calories. 

• Make use of hotel gym to workout. Gym access are usually free. 

• Bring along resistance band on long haul flights or land transfers. 

• Read a book while resting. This will take your mind off from food. 

These advice might be easier said than done for most of us, but as a 

precaution, there are supplements that can help you in times you fall 

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VP/MUSIC 

"Closer" Leads For An 11 th 

Week, Passing Drake's "One 

Dance" For The Longest 

Command Of 2016 

The Chainsmokers control the Billboard Hot 100 (dated Nov. 12) for an 11th week 

with "Closer," featuring Halsey, rewriting the mark for the longest domination for a 

song in 2016. Plus, Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall's "Juju on That Beat (TZ Anthem)" 

surges 13-9. 

With its 11th week atop the Hot 100, "Closer," released on Disruptor/Columbia 

Records, passes Drake's "One Dance," featuring WizKid and Kyla, for the most weeks 

at No. 1 for a song in 2016; "Dance" dominated for 10 weeks in May through July. 

"Closer" links the longest command since Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again," featuring 

Charlie Puth, led for 12 weeks in April-July 2015. (Including "Closer," only 21 No. 1s -- 

of 1,057 total, over the Hot 100's 58-year history -- have ruled for at least 11 weeks.) 

Impressively, "Closer" commands the Hot 100 and all three of its main component 

charts (Digital Song Sales, Streaming Songs and Radio Songs) simultaneously for 

a fifth week; only Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk!," featuring Bruno Mars, led all the 

surveys at the same time for more weeks (nine, in 2015). "Closer" additionally tops 

Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart for an 11th week. 

The Weeknd's "Starboy," featuring Daft Punk, ranks at its No. 2 high on the Hot 

100 for a fourth week. It keeps at No. 2 on Streaming Songs (24.8 million, down 

3 percent); lifts 3-2 on Digital Song Sales (74,000, down 11 percent) and climbs 

4-3 on Radio Songs (123 million, up 8 percent). And, after 11 weeks on atop the 

audio subscription services-based On-Demand Songs streaming chart for "Closer," 

"Starboy" takes over the ranking with a 2-1 rise (15.3 million on-demand clicks, 

although down 6 percent). The Weeknd earns his second On-Demand Songs No. 1, 

following "Can't Feel My Face" (seven weeks, 2015). "Starboy" additionally tops the 

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for a fifth week. The song is the lead single from The 

Weeknd's album of the same name, due Nov. 25. 

Twenty One Pilots' "Heathens" is steady at No. 3 on the Hot 100 after logging four 

weeks at its No. 2 peak. It holds at No. 2 on Radio Songs (141 million, up 4 percent); 

pushes 4-3 on Digital Song Sales (61,000, down 12 percent); and drops 4-5 on 

Streaming Songs (but stays essentially even from the week before with 17.9 million). It 

tallies a 12th week at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Rock Songs chart. 

Lady Gaga Claims Her 

Fourth No. 1 On The 

Billboard 200 Albums Chart 

As Joanne arrives in the pole position. The set earned 201,000 equivalent album units -- a 

better-than-expected start -- in the week ending Oct. 27, according to Nielsen Music. 

Joanne was released on Oct. 21 through Streamline/Interscope Records. 

The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on 

multi-metric consumption, which includes traditional album sales, track equivalent albums 

(TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). The new Nov. 12-dated chart (where Joanne 

bows at No. 1) will be posted in full to Billboard’s websites on Tuesday, Nov. 1. 

Joanne follows Lady Gaga’s previous chart-toppers Cheek to Cheek (with Tony Bennett, in 

2014), Artpop (2013) and Born This Way (2011). 

DJ Snake's "Let Me Love You," featuring Justin Bieber, is stationary on the Hot 100 

at its No. 4 peak, while D.R.A.M.'s breakthrough hit "Broccoli," featuring Lil Yachty, 

likewise stays at its No. 5 high. "Broccoli" tops the Hot Rap Songs chart for an eighth 

week. 

Bruno Mars' "24K Magic" places at No. 6 for a second week on the Hot 100 after 

debuting at No. 5 two weeks ago. It makes its greatest gains in airplay, rising 8-7 on 

Radio Songs (96 million, up 12 percent). 

Ariana Grande's "Side to Side," featuring Nicki Minaj, rises 8-7 on the Hot 100, 

becoming the highest-charting hit from Grande's album Dangerous Woman; the title 

track lead single reached No. 8 in June. She scores her highest rank since standalone 

song "Focus" debuted and peaked at No. 7 on Nov. 21, 2015. Meanwhile, Minaj 

earns her highest spot in nearly two years, since Nov. 22, 2014, when she ranked at 

No. 5 after peaking at No. 3 with "Bang Bang," with Grande and Jessie J. 

Major Lazer's "Cold Water," featuring Bieber and MO, descends 7-8 on the Hot 100, 

after reaching No. 2. 

Rounding out the Hot 100's top 10, gnash's "I Hate U I Love U," featuring Olivia 

O'Brien, returns to its No. 10 peak (which it first reached three weeks ago). It 

continues to scale Radio Songs, where it lifts 17-16 (61 million, up 1 percent). 

Joanne's bow of 201,000 units is larger than what industry forecasters estimated. On Oct. 

25, sources had pegged the album to start with around 180,000 (and that was an upgrade 

from 140,000 a few days earlier). 

The album’s 201,000 launch is the fourth-largest debut of 2016, and the second-biggest for 

a woman. Ahead of it are Drake’s Views (1.04 million), Beyonce’s Lemonade (653,000) and 

Frank Ocean’s Blonde (276,000 units). 

In terms of traditional sales, Joanne sold 170,000 -- the seventh-largest bow of the year, 

and the second-biggest for a woman. The only larger starts were registered by Drake’s 

Views (852,000 copies sold), Beyonce’s Lemonade (485,000), Frank Ocean’s Blonde 

(232,000), David Bowie’s Blackstar (174,000), Radiohead’s A Moon Shaped Pool (173,000) 

and Blink-182’s California (172,000). 

Also notable: Gaga is the first woman with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 in the 

2010s. She passes Beyonce and Taylor Swift, each with three during the decade. Among all 

acts, Justin Bieber and Drake lead with six Billboard 200 No. 1's each since 2010, while One 

Direction and Kanye West each boast four.

Village Pipol November 2016 Issue

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