VP SPECIAL DIGITAL ISSUE - SUE RAMIREZ

VP/TRAVEL 

EXPLORE BALI: 

72-HOUR TRAVEL 

GUIDE 

BY MARKY GALLIBU 

VP/LIFESTYLE 

THE SHARP PARTY BOX: 

MUSIC ENJOYMENT 

WITHOUT BOUNDARIES 

VP/HEALTH & BEAUTY 

MI-YONG ALLIANCE: 

PHILIPPINES' PIONEER 

KOREAN BEAUTY ACADEMY 

BY LORD HARVEY MONTEROSO 

TRAVEL• LIFESTYLE• ENTERTAINMENT 

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In a world of continuous survival and perpetual competition, one should learn 

the twists and knots of vibrant range. Uncertainties and doubts are evidently 

gripping every corner of fame and shame; however, the genuine confidence 

should always stay with glitter, despite inconsistencies. 

This August 2018 issue, we are proud to highlight the confidence and 

conviction of a true star. Sue Ramirez is authentic and finely exquisite. 

She personifies the dazzling beauty and liberating characteristics of a true 

empowered woman. In this issue, she talked about her upcoming movie, 

“Ang Babaeng Allergic sa Wifi” and her preparations for the role. 

We also give you the opportunity to explore the beauty of Bali, Indonesia and 

exclusive insider tips. For VP Fashion, we give the spotlight to the country’s new 

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VP travel 

Travel Guide: 

72 Hours in Bali 

Welcome to the Islands of God. If you will go to Bali anytime soon, this most 

sought after tropical destination has everything that you could imagine. 

By: Marky Gallibu 

The island lies between the islands of Java and Lombok which 

makes it more than just a physical destination. 

I was thinking of Bali in my office desk every day until one time I 

randomly booked a roundtrip ticket to see and experience their 

human, natural and spiritual world. 

Any traveller could relate if I say that where on Earth can you do 

all of these things? 

Be a sun worshipper in Kuta, admire every artisan’s handcraft in 

Ubud Art Market, walk through the rice paddies in Tegalalang, 

bike your way to an all original Nasi Goreng or Bobi Goling, go 

temple hopping and interact with monkeys, ride a fast boat to 

Nusa Penida. Most especially the most loved activity that I enjoy 

is to eat my heart out in a buffet breakfast that our hotel offers. 

Let us start the journey! 

Ubud 

Ubud is a two (2) hour ride from Ngurah Rai 

International Airport where the cultural capital 

is located. It is where art lovers unite and a place 

where you can speak your soul through arts. This 

part of Bali is huge. A place where you can be so 

up-close with nature at the same time experience 

arts. 

Head on to a Balinese restaurant and refuel with 

a local cuisine in Teba Sari, a popular restaurant 

in all of Ubud. I grabbed my personal favourite 

the Nasi Goreng special consist of a mouthwatering 

seafood fried rice, crispy chicken, trio 

of satay, fried egg, sambal, chili-soya pickles, 

and shrimp crackers all in one plate. 

After that, coffee is calling and so you must go! 

I always support local every time I travel. A visit 

to an agro-tourism site like the Uma Pakel to try 

the Kopi Luwak - the most expensive coffee in 

the world is a must. As you enter the site, local 

guides will assist you to an all exclusive coffee 

testing for FREE, but of course Kopi Luwak has 

a fee of 240 pesos only. We grabbed a cup of it 

so to have a bragging rights that we could afford 

this type of coffee. After all we satisfied our 

cravings first. 

After this, roam around the site to either 

experience the Bali swing or have a picture in the 

nest. Make sure to travel slow, stop for a while 

and appreciate nature as its finest. 

Should a green background is needed on your IG 

feed, Tegalalang Rice Terraces got it covered. 

With picturesque background and a dramatic 

view, tourist can stop for a while and take a 

photo. A farmer was not bothered and gamely 

posed for a while. While the terraces alone can 

be a highlight on your visit here, souvenir shops 

abound along the roadsides. 

When the sun is about to set, we told our 

driver to drop us in Ubud Art Markets there we 

bought rattan bags that costs double here in the 

Philippines. 

Ubud Art Market 

Coffee Tasting at Uma Pakel 

Kopi Luwak 

Ulun Danu Temple 

I recommend you to go in the morning as it has 

less crowd and offer the best price. Trust me, you 

can always ask for the cheapest and lowest price. 

Just do it in a nice way. Just ask. 

We checked in at 7pm in Ramada Bali Sunset 

Road Kuta. Originally, I booked a regular hotel 

room and I sent an email to the hotel after 

booking it asking for a room upgrade. And yes it 

was upgraded to three (3) bedroom suite which 

I was told before checking in. That was possible 

because of my Wyndham Rewards Gold 

membership. 

We were exhausted and tired for a long day 

journey in Ubud so ending a night with a bangthat 

us because of bed for the night is just as 

awesome as their service was. 

We also took advantage of its free breakfast and 

some amenities in the hotel. I just wished we 

could have stayed longer at this property. 

From check in to check out all were invoked the 

spirit of the island. 

For bookings check their website and enrol to 

their free hotel loyalty program at 

www.wyndhamrewards.com for exclusive deals. 

Uma Pakel Agro Tourism 


Bali Swing 

Ubud Art Market 

Nusa Penida 

At 7 AM, we headed to Sanur Beach harbour to 

head on to Bali’s prime beach destination--Nusa 

Penida. The voyage took us about 45 minutes 

from the harbour to Nusa Penida. Wether you 

stay for a day or overnight, there are many things 

to do in this secluded island. I found a good deal 

online that costs 2,600 pesos which include 

hotel pick-up and drop-off from Bali, lunch, boat 

transfers, entrance fees, driver in the island and 

tour guide. 

Kelingking beach did not disappoint me. This 

instagram famous spot leaves me surreal and 

in awe. It was like a drone shot positioned from 

above. Angel’s Billabong is just one of the finest 

spot. Broken beach as its name suggest is an 

incredible little cove on the island. As you can 

see on the picture, the water flows inside and 

outside from the ocean. 

At exactly 4 PM, we headed back to the port and 

back to the mainland Bali. For a hassle free trip to 

this island check out Nusa Penida Tour Packages 

on Facebook. I ran out of words to describe how 

my experience in Nusa Penida should sum up. 

What I remember after the trip while scanning 

my phone were all those photos standing on 

the T-Red cliff in Kelingking viewpoint. I just 

remembered how I laid my eyes on the beach 

down below. 

This journey was also a hotel and resort hopping. 

On the second night, we checked in to a stunning 

hotel and beach resort in East Bali. The staffs of 

Wyndham Tamansari Jivva Resort Bali welcomed 

us at their property situated in a lush landscape 

along the crystal-clear blue waters of the Bali 

Sea. I used my 18,000 Wyndham rewards points 

good for two (2) rooms, one is for a go fast and 

go free. I used the same hack that I just did for 

the first night. I booked two (2) regular rooms 

that was available in my award wallet. 

Once confirmed I immediately sent an email to 

the hotel’s manager asking for a room upgrade 

and viola they upgraded us to an amazing king 

deluxe room. If you need the email template that 

always work for almost every hotel in the world. 

I just loved how our stay mixed with a modern 

luxury and have enjoyed the sea breeze that kick 

started our relaxing island day. 

The next morning we enjoyed a Balinese buffet 

breakfast in their beautifully landscaped 

restaurant. Indeed, our stay was a complete stay 

of mind. 

We basked in the sun for two (2) days and it was 

about time to go to South Bali as dubbed as the 

coldest place in Bali. I experienced first-hand the 

growing agro-tourism in south of Bali. Farmers 

produce are found at their vegetable market. 

The fog in Ulun Danu Temple never bothered 

us anyways. It is one if the most famous Hindu 

Temples in all of Indonesia. 

While we traverse to Bedugul, traffic seemed 

no end. But, it was okay beacuse of the cold 

weather. 

Bali Farmer 

Tegalalang Rice Terraces 

BALI INSIDER TIPS! 

• Exchange your Philippine peso 

to US Dollar at it has a strong 

exchange rate to Indonesian 

Rupiah. 

• Do not forget to huddle prices 

of goods and “pasalubong”. 

Just ask nicely. 

• Traffic in Bali can get worse 

every hour so to come to 

destination early to avoid the 

crowd is better. 

• Book a car rental in advance in 

Klook. 

• Travel slow! 

Bali Handara Golf and 

Country Club 

Your pocket won’t hurt you when you pay 

a minimal entrance to Bali’s most beautiful 

Handara Gate and take a photo for your 

instagram feed. The photogenic nests and swing 

in Wanagiri Hidden Hills will never fail you. In 

our last night in Bali we checked in an Airbnb 

near the airport about 700 meters away for a 

discounted rate because we used a coupon code. 

Bali is an island that you are definite 

to fall in love with. It has something 

for everyone- great cuisine, laughing 

faces full of joy of the locals, unreal 

sunsets, and of course un-BALI-evably 

beautiful beaches. One of the best 

things about Bali is despite the fact 

that the island is totally concentrated 

on tourism, but has not lost an inch of 

its vibrant culture. 

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VP health & beauty 

YSA Skin & Body Experts' 

RF Contouring & 

Muscle Toning 

By Lara Toldanes 

YSA Skin and Body Experts is reflected as one of the 

innovators in aesthetic medicine, well recognized in 

the beauty and wellness industry. For more than 20 

years in the industry, with a group of certified medical 

professionals and well-trained skincare specialists 

behind, it has gained a wide array of clienteles 

through skin care, body treatments and aesthetic 

procedures using state of the art products, machines 

and technology. 

Being fit is not only to look good but also to feel 

good about ourselves. Fat burning has been a time 

consuming activity since it’s hard to insert “gym time” 

on our hectic schedule between work and quality time 

with loved ones. Nonetheless, YSA Skin and Body can 

provide us a service that will cater our needs when 

it comes to fat burning with the RF Contouring and 

Muscle Toning. 

RF (Radio/Relax Frequency) mainly focuses on antiaging 

and to lessen the fats while the facial contouring 

gives an anti-aging benefit. The RF treatment is not 

only applicable to the face but also to different areas 

such as the tummy, arms, legs, and love handles. 

According to Ms. Ricca Marie Arizala, Branch 

Supervisor at YSA Skin and Body Experts SM Cherry 

Shaw branch, clients usually do the RF treatment in 

their tummy. 

“Most of the time, the clients' focus is on the tummy. 

Then those that are interested sa face naman yun 

naman sa anti-aging benefits. Some clients who have 

an upcoming event, they do it to contour, iba yung 

face pag may contour, visible sa camera,” she said. 

The treatment is not invasive, it only uses a machine 

with a plate which emits electrons. It burn fats through 

heat. The process takes about 20-30 minutes for the 

facial area and about 30-40 minutes for the areas 

such as tummy, arms, and legs. The outcome will be 

visible right after the treatment however YSA’s trained 

experts recommend 5-8 sessions for the face and 8-12 

sessions for the tummy area for best visible result. 

Since the treatment is not invasive, the contouring 

can be done for three consecutive days and then 

the interval is three to four days. As for the muscle 

toning on areas like the tummy, arms, and legs, the 

interval is three to four days and a maximum of a 

week for a better compliant on the treatment. The RF 

treatment for the face is priced at P4, 000 per session; 

however, YSA Skin and Body Experts offer promos and 

packages every month so that the client can comply 

with the treatment. 

Although the RF is known in the slimming market, Ms. 

Ricca cited how YSA Skin and Body Experts differs 

from other aesthetic center, “We are different in the 

treatment and the machines. Of course, [on] how we 

render our services on our clients.” she stated. 

YSA Skin and Body Experts thrives to continue 

and deliver quality, proven effective treatments and 

products to change lives throughout the country. 


VP health & beauty 

Mi-Yong Alliance: 

The Pioneer Korean Beauty Academy in the Philippines 

By Lord Harvey Monteroso 

With all the hype for K-pop and the Korean culture, 

nothing has left the Filipinos with a deeper impression 

and distinct intrigue than Korean skin care. Tight skin, 

clear complexion, and glowing presence that could 

put porcelain to shame -- anyone would wonder how 

our Korean friends maintain their freshness throughout 

the day without looking like they’re even trying. And 

let’s face it, there came a point in our lives while 

watching our favorite K-Drama and we’ve thought 

about what it feels like to have skin like theirs. 

Wouldn’t it be nice to look in the mirror and just 

swipe through the air and get the best filter? Different 

experts have brought up several products and beauty 

regimen, and it seems like something new comes up 

every week. Beauty clinics with various promotions 

keep popping up every now and again saying theirs 

are the best techniques. Now the question really is 

where did this all begin? 

Enter Mi-Yong Alliance -- the pioneer Korean beauty 

academy in the country. Its main office in Seoul, 

South Korea was founded in 2013. It branched out 

to Bangkok, Thailand by the end of 2013, and finally 

reached Philippine shores in the 2nd quarter of 2016. 

Well known for permanent make-up techniques, MYA 

was the one who introduced the now trending BB 

Glow (a semi-permanent foundation that makes the 

skin glow and would last for months) and Lash Rebirth 

in the country. They also have an innovation in the 

works where the recipient gets a semi-permanent 

blush that could last for 3 months. It’s called BB Glow 

Blush, and it’s the first in the world. Talk about taking 

the world by storm one blush at a time. 

With their other pioneering skin care courses they 

have introduced in the country like the 24K gold 

therapy, Snow White IV drip, Carbon Therapy, Korean 

Permanent Make-up, Micro-pigmentation, Scar and 

Stretchmark cover up, and Areola Pigmentation, who 

needs a filter now, eh? Their physical academy in 

Greenhills accepts students for any of their several 

available sessions. 

Most people who enroll are either start-up 

entrepreneurs and established beauty clinic owners 

who plan to add MYA techniques and standards that 

are definitely unique. Their reputation within the 

beauty industry has been received so well that people 

even from Visayas and Mindanao have enrolled in the 

academy. Korean skin care has truly found a home 

in the country where its people have accepted the 

Korean culture with open arms (and pores). 

Mi-Yong Alliance believes that skin care is an art 

form. And as a form of art, it requires practice and 

dedication. Skin care isn’t just about looking good -- 

it’s about feeling good and knowing how to maintain it. 

So now we know where to go to get that one of a kind 

Korean freshness. No more looking in the mirror and 

wait for the next piso fair just to fly to South Korea just 

to get the best Korean skin care experience. 

Visit their clinics in Pampanga and Greenhills to 

know more about their services and experience their 

celebrated treatments first hand. You can also pick 

up your phone and check out their training schedules 

or clinic details via their Facebook (Mi-Yong Alliance 

Philippines) and Instagram (@miyongallianceph). 



VP foodie 

Little Flour Cafe 

Wildflour's Little Sister on the Rise 

By Eden Morales of UncoveringEden.com 

Little Flour suddenly became my go-to cafe for 

the last two days. Though it’s usually flocked with 

customers, it’s still my number one choice. Maybe 

something about the way the whole cafe is designed 

or maybe it has that certain jenesaisquoi—I am so 

drawn to it—like a moth to a flame. 

The Ensaimada Bread Pudding was the first to 

arrive on our mahogany-painted wooden table. The 

melting cheese oozed on the sides of the pearly-white 

container. We decided to slice it at the same time 

on both ends and had a mouthful of this tempting 

dessert. 

Mango Pavlova 

Adobo Rice 

It is situated in the lobby of World Plaza, a newly-built 

building in Bonifacio Global City. One thing you’d 

easily notice is the set of chairs hanging on the ceiling 

which serve as their chandeliers. 

Near the glass doors and tall windows is a counter 

full of their pastries. This automatically puts me in the 

mood. It feels like I have walked in on a random French 

cafe—wanting to have a baguette for brunch. 

The cafe is quirky yet comfy. Various chairs of various 

colors hang on the ceiling and below is an industrialtype 

setup that adds this somehow Neo-New York 

feel. Large couches frame the corners with tall 

windows that create a wider illusion of the area. It is 

aesthetically ambiguous, it looks so chic. 

Ensaimada Bread Pudding 

Bicol Express 

A spoonful can already make you feel a little full—it’s 

that thick! The cream once poured into the mix can 

make the ensaimada into a whole new experience. 

The mixture of sweet and salty tugs all of the areas 

your tastebuds can recognize. They have really 

knocked this one out of the park. I can actually 

imagine myself eating this every single day as dessert. 

For our main meal this lunch time is their Sisig Rice 

Bowl. At first, I was a little stoked to see it being 

delivered to us. Then I realize, I can’t eat this much. 

And that I might have gotten myself into trouble in 

ordering such a huge serving for just two people. But 

I love a good challenge so I cracked the egg open and 

mixed it into the bowl then started eating this large 

serving. 

This is quite different from all the sisig that I have 

tasted. Finally, a sisig that has not a very oily feel 

to it. With pieces of chicharon, this meal is a total 

powerhouse. As we delved into our conversations, we 

unknowingly scooped the bowl until there’s no more 

left to cherish. I guess what made me love it so much 

is because of its crunchy meat paired with the soft 

brown rice. Now, I get the reason why its their famous 

dish. Two out of two. Little Flour has really surpassed 

my expectations. 

My next encounter happened the next evening. 

Everything is a lot quieter now. No office rush hour 

madness, just us under the softly lit room with subtle 

music playing in the background. 

Sisig Rice Bowl 

I don’t usually eat rice for supper but Little Flour has 

gotten me under a spell—to make things short, I gave 

in. First meal we ordered for the cold night was this 

Bicol Express Bowl. It doesn’t look like the usual dish, 

which normally is covered in white coconut sauce. 

It however looks like a different Filipino dish called 

pinakbet. Maybe it’s a fusion of two and we curiously 

tested how it tasted. To our surprise, it tasted so 

delicious. The perfect mixture of crispy pork belly, 

french beans, eggplant and tomatoes have created 

this balance of sourness and saltiness that lingers in 

your mouth and your tastebuds will surely crave once 

eaten. 

It felt we needed one more meal just to celebrate the 

week away. We again held the menus and debated 

which one to order. In the end, we agreed to order 

their Pork Adobo Rice. Once the plate was served, 

I initiated to mix the egg onto the rice. There’s 

something relaxing when I do this. I am not exactly 

certain on what it is. Maybe it’s the aroma or maybe 

the colors forming gradually as the ingredients are 

mixed in together. 

The pork adobo strips are so tender and crisp at the 

same time. It’s like eating two different meats, all at 

once. The egg added texture and introduced a new 

flavor to the mix. 

And to top off everything, we ordered one last time. 

Mango Pavlova looks a little like Brazo de Mercedes 

(another favorite cake variant). Once in your mouth, 

bursts of meringue and mango bits explode and give 

you this awesome tug of flavors of sour and sweet. In 

a matter of five minutes or less, we have devoured the 

whole slice of this pure deliciousness. 

Over the course of two days and two meals, Little 

Flour has definitely won my heart. It has perfected the 

trifecta of an astounding restaurant—great location, 

great food and great ambiance. 


VP cover 

SUE RAMIREZ 

IS 

AUTHENTIC 

This August 2018, Village Pipol gives importance to the confidence and 

conviction within every bold representation. In this issue, our cover girl, 

Sue Ramirez embodies the truth and the sincerity of spotlights’ riddles in 

both sides of the parallel. 

BY JIM REYNOLD ZAMORA 



The presence of fame in every eye’s shallow 

reach is unsurprisingly blinding. These inviting 

glitters create a different version of the existing 

flavor, which greatly harries the flow and range. Thus, 

entertainment industry is dicey and grandly dramatic. 

This August 2018, Village Pipol gives importance 

to the confidence and conviction within every bold 

representation. In this issue, our cover girl, Sue Ramirez 

embodies the truth and the sincerity of spotlights’ 

riddles in both sides of the parallel. 

She is undisguised and relaxed. The beauty of this 

22-year-old actress is effortless and unrivaled, mixing 

with her unfeigned aura within the confines of delightful 

showcase. 

She is fearless but excites with the gentle nature. 

“I’m a daughter, ako’y kapatid, ako’y kaibigan. Si Sue 

'pag nakikita niyo sa TV doon lang po ako artista, pero 

‘pag wala na po ako sa TV, I’m just my normal self lang,” 

she firmly pronounced. 

Being part of the industry where survival plays within 

the grasp, Sue impressively connects in bare and smooth 

panning. Nevertheless, she stands out in the sphere of 

pure competition and rare applause through daring stir 

of the current formula. 

“I am trying to get through life like everybody else. 

Ang gusto ko lang sana is for people to understand that 

pare-pareho lang tayo, the only difference is you see us 

on TV and the job itself,” she said. 

She is authentic and finely exquisite. She personifies the 

dazzling beauty and liberating characteristics of a true 

empowered woman. 

There’s nothing more authentic than a person who 

celebrates good things and understands the bad things. 

Unlike any other actress of her age, Sue is confident 

in her own skin and appreciates her flaws in complete 

sheer. 

PHOTOGRAPHER KENNETH TANGONAN | VIDEOGRAPHER WIL JOSEPH MAGSINO 

CREATIVE DIRECTOR JOBO NACPIL | STYLIST DREW LACIA 

ASSOCIATE STYLIST JAKIE MENDOZA | MAKE-UP ARTIST JULIUS CABANISAS | HAIR STYLIST MYCKE MORTIZ ARCANO 

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT FRANCESCA SANTOS 

SPECIAL THANKS TO: 

STAR MAGIC, THE IDEAFIRST COMPANY, PEACHY BAUTISTA, IEN LOPEZ, AND ZOOMBURST STUDIOS 





sabihing hindi tayo affected sa negative 

comments, but sometimes we are. I’m not affected 

“Mahirap 

in the sense of what they say against me. It’s 

just, nalulungkot ako sa fact na bakit nila yun sinasabi,” she 

confessed. 

“So more than being affected of what they say against me, 

I’m affected of what the world has become because of social 

media,” she continued. 

Ultimately, Sue is artless and unbreakable. 

On the other hand, Sue is set to star on the upcoming film 

Ang Babaeng Allergic Sa Wifi, which is an official entry to 

this year’s Pista Ng Pelikulang Pilipino. The said film festival 

features eight local films, which are scheduled to run in 

cinemas from August 15-21. 




Can you describe you role in the movie “Ang 

Babaeng Allergic Sa WiFi?” 

I’m Norma. I’m a normal teenager who’s like 

everyone naman, typical millennial, mahilig 

mag-social media, mahilig mag-internet and 

one day she wakes up knowing she can’t be 

on the internet anymore. It turns out she has 

this rare disease called EHS Syndrome (Electro 

Hypermagnetic Sensitivity), so allergic siya sa 

lahat ng may radiation. So kahit anong may 

radiation, laptops, cell phones, especially Wi-Fi 

off course. So eto yung journey ni Norma, na 

how to go through life without social media, 

without internet and just living her life with just 

the people who really matter to her. 

So what are your preparations for your role in 

the movie? 

It was actually pretty hard for me to channel my 

inner Norma, she’s very sweet and I’m kinda not 

sweet. Hindi ako sweet pero super sweet lang 

talaga siya so medyo nahirapan ako sa part na 

‘yun kasi medyo edgy ako, medyo boyish talaga 

yung personality ko. So, sometimes Direk would 

have to cut and tell me na “Sue, mas sweet 

pa” and sobrang sweet na nung ginawa ko, 

hindi ko na alam kung pano ko pa patatamisin 

yung eksena. So with the help of Direk Jun off 

course, naitawid naman namin yung pelikulang 

na maganda. 

How do you differentiate your role as Norma 

to other roles that you have portrayed? 

It’s very very different actually. Norma is 

super millennial like she just take pictures 

of everything, she likes to document her 

memories kasi, not naman for likes but she just 

like keeping memories talaga. Iyong ibang roles 

ko siguro, I don’t know, title pa lang ng movie 

eh it’s really very different talaga and sino bang 

makakaisip nun diba? So ayun, siguro that’s 

what makes it different – I’m a girl allergic to 

Wi-Fi. 

What is your message to your generation 

in regards to the usage of internet specially 

social media? 

I think if you’re gonna start using social media, 

you should accept that there are different 

opinions. Ang tama para sa akin ay para sa 

'kin lang, yung tama sayo ay para sayo lang 

and hindi natin pwede yon ipilit sa isa’t-isa. 

I think what we should do is we should talk 

about something that we can – we should find 

a common ground siguro so we can just talk 

about things na mapagkakasunduan natin 

instead of just you know, going on debates 

and fighting online about things that we don’t 

get along with. Maghanap na lang tayo ng 

mapagkakasunduan kesa mapag-aawayan. 

What is your biggest challenge in portraying 

Norma? 

It’s trying to be super involved with social 

media siguro. Kase ako syempre kelangan natin 

maging active online for my work kasi that’s 

how I connect with the people who follow 

me. I have to keep in touch with them din but 

siguro feeling ko kung hindi ako artista, hindi 

ako masyadong mahilig mag-social media. I’m 

more of the – I actually hate it when my friends 

are on their phones when we eat out, even my 

family, I hate it super talaga. So siguro yun, 

Norma’s super into social media, ako hindi 

masyado siguro. 

How was it working with award winning 

director Jun Robles Lana? 

“Oh my God, he’s amazing. Wala akong masabi. 

I’m actually so honored to be working with him 

and sobrang honored din ako kase sa dami 

ng magagaling na artista ako yung pinili niya 

to play Norma. I’ve learned a lot from him, 

he’s very professional. Super bait ni Direk Jun 

and wala akong masabi, ang galing niya lang 

talaga. Hindi na tayo magtataka kung bakit siya 

award-winning kasi nung naka-trabaho ko siya 

talagang hands-on. 

In this day and age newbie stars are joining 

the show business, in your opinion, what 

makes you stand out from the rest of them? 

Siguro, I’m very real - actually lahat naman 

siguro ng mga bagong artista. There’s this one 

thing about them that makes them stand out, 'di 

ba meron tayong something na mas magaling 

tayo kesa sa iba. I can’t say it for myself but 

I think lang maybe, it’s my way with getting 

along with people. It’s not only yung galing mo 

eh, being in the industry is not only if you’re 

good, you’re amazing at acting, I think it’s more 

important that you know how to mingle, siguro 

yung pakikisama. As much as I can I try to get 

along with everybody not only my co-actors but 

everyone talaga behind the cameras. Actually 

yun ang kailangan, pakikisama siguro. 

Speaking of pakikisama, how do you interact 

with you fans? 

Actually, I’m really good friends with my fans. 

Sinusubukan kong kilalanin talaga sila isa’t-isa, 

to know their family, to know what they are 

going through. Siguro 'pag dumadating na yung 

point na yun, hindi na nila naiisip na maging 

intrusive with me kasi they don’t treat me na as 

an idol, they treat me na as one of them. Parang 

barkada na kami, so they can come up to me 

anytime na kailangan nila ng kausap or if they 

have problems that I can help them with, hindi 

na sila nag-aalinlangan to talk to me. 







“SUE'S MESSAGE TO 

HER FANS: 

“I hope I make them happy. Everything 

I have people who love me like they do. 

that I do, not only for myself, not only 

for my family especially ginagawa ko din 

yun para sa kanila. I’m very thankful that 

Yun lang masaya lang ako na madaming 

sumusuporta sa akin kahit na- siyempre 

hindi naman tayo mga perfect na tao and 

may mga nagtatanggol sa akin against 

people saying bad things about me so 

masaya siya – parang fulfillment siya na 

may mga taong nagmamahal sayo.” 



VP spotlight 

Adrianna So 

The Newest Kontrabida in Town 

Despite being cast as a villain, Adrianna So's excitement 

resides on her heart as she finds it challenging to add 

something to the character. 

BY LARA TOLDANES 

PHOTOGRAPHER | STEPHEN CAPUCHINO 

STYLIST | HILLARY LEE 

MAKE-UP ARTIST | JANELL CAPUCHINO 

HAIR STYLIST | MYCKE ARCANO 

SPECIAL THANKS TO | THE IDEA FIRST COMPANY 


A 

story is not is a good story without 

the sass and the spice that a villain 

is incorporating. Even though 

this character receives hate and despise 

from the viewers, it only proves that they 

have given justice to the characters that 

they are portraying. What adds flavor to 

the protagonist is the struggles that the 

antagonist situated in their lives. 

Adrianna So is one of the up-and-coming 

resident antagonists to watch out for in 

this generation, under the management of 

IdeaFirst Company. Despite being cast as a 

villain, excitement resides on her heart as 

she finds it challenging to add something 

to the character. 



GETTING TO KNOW 

ADRIANNA 

What's your dream role? 

My dream role would be, Catwoman or 

something like that. Something like her 

personality. 

Your favorite work-out routine? 

Dancing. It's my first love. 

Your favorite past time? 

I love to play piano! 





Moreover, Adriana 

is set to star in the 

upcoming movie, 

“Ang Babaeng Allergic Sa 

Wifi,” alongside Sue Ramirez, 

Jameson Blake and Markus 

Paterson. 



VP fashion 

Philippine 

Designers 

Gala 2018 

A Diversity of Showcase 

By Francesca Santos 

As the future unfolds, more Filipino 

designers paved their way into the 

Fashion Industry, whether the designs 

are classy or edgy, there’s no mistake that 

Filipino designers possess a true eye for 

fashion. This year, the new generation of 

Filipino designers all around the Philippines 

have gathered for the most magnificent fashion 

event, the Philippine Designers Gala 2018. 

The Philippine Designers Gala 2018 has set 

their way to give adequate exposure to young 

talented fashion designers and internationally 

recognized designers. It created a networking 

channel between the established designers, 

fashion journalists and enthusiast, trendsetter 

and consumers. 

The highlight of the event was the diversity 

when it comes to the fashion style of every 

designer’s showcase. As the event slipped 

through our eyes, we have gathered the three 

best collections that will surely sweep you off 

of your feet: 

PHOTOGRAPHERS: 

LITO CALEON (FAB MANILA) 

VLADIMIR ESTOCADO (QUEZON CITY TRAVELLER) 

RED SAYCO 

Ron Ramiro: 

EP. 03 LOVE on the 

BRAIN Collection 

A collection that tells a story of a woman who 

fell utterly, madly in love; and as a result, it blurs 

her reasoning and judgement. It presents an 

unapologetic and unorthodox interpretation of 

love, from being purely untainted, to slowly being 

consumed by its passion and finally yielding to its 

frenzied sentiment. 

A mix of elegancy and craziness, his collection 

stands out from the rest. Being hard working, 

dedicated and passionate is what keeps his 

collection very unique from others, from a pure 

outlook to the first piece with a bang of craziness 

to the last. 

“In the fashion industry you should work hard, have 

determination and passion. Because if you are very 

hard working and passionate about what you’re 

doing, you will succeed,” Ron shared. 


Jan Louie: 

Soliman Collection 

A collection that showcases summer with a sea 

of floral, pretty dresses and gowns that won’t 

disappoint you. Gowns that feature plunging 

necklines cut out sleeves and other revealing 

details that won’t sacrifice the fairy tale effect. 

A modern-vintage collection that tells a story of 

sacrifice, dedication and hard work; a collection 

that is all about elegance within reach. 

“Kung gusto niyo talagang gumawa ng mga 

damit, kailangan eager kayo to learn, accept 

criticisms from other designers because 

makakatulong iyon sa inyo to become a better 

designer, 'wag kayong mag-alinlangan,” Jan 

Louie stated. 



Ralphie Joseph 

MNL Collection 

Ralphie’s collection is provocative and has a 

figure flattering design. 

With delicate accentuation of embroidery and 

silhouette patterns, it made this gowns more 

ostentatiously extravagant. The collection is 

inspired by clothing of Miss Earth - Air 2017, Kim 

De Guzman. Ralphie created a collection for 

the gala that shows more femininity and class 

that can represent the country in prestigious 

pageants. A mix of see-through and mesh 

fabrics that makes the gowns comfortable to 

wear without compromising the elegance and 

class. 

Ralphie stressed out that creativity is a natural 

thing that every person has. In order to achieve 

what you want, you must be eager to learn, you 

must find your own time and your own pace. 

“Creativity is something that is innate to all 

of us, you just have to learn, find your time 

and find your own pace and you’ll get through 

everything with your goals,” he emphasized. 




VP entertainment 

The Spy Who 

Dumped Me 

A Laugh-Out-Loud Funny, Action-Packed 

Homage To Spy Films By Sylvester Sy 

eally funny comedies are hard to come by 

these days, but Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon 

Rarrive to save the day this August in the movie 

“The Spy Who Dumped Me.” The pair are getting 

intertwined in a bit of old fashioned espionage, and it 

looks like we're in for some good laughs. 

Even though the story kicks off with a breakup, 

viewers should know upfront that this is not a love 

story. The two BFFs are the main relationship in this 

movie. 

The Spy Who Dumped Me follows two thirty-year-old 

best friends in Los Angeles Audrey (Mila Kunis) and 

Morgan (Kate McKinnon), who unwittingly become 

entangled in an international conspiracy when Audrey 

has recently been dumped by her boyfriend. As if 

things aren’t bad enough, it turns out her ex Drew, 

played by Justin Theroux who is a CIA agent shows up 

at her apartment with deadly assassins on his trail. 

Since Audrey and her BFF Morgan have become 

targets as well, the duo unwittingly jump into action 

and decided to help Drew by delivering a package. As 

they head for Europe, a group of lethal assassins give 

chase. The girls get intertwined in an international 

conspiracy that involves crazy car chase, gun fights 

and explosions as the pair try to save lives, and their 

own. 

The film is a loose parody of the Austin Powers film 

:The Spy Who Shagged Me," which was itself a parody 

of the 1977 James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me" 

with a female protagonist. 

The female centric movie aims to show that you don't 

have to be a superhero or an actual spy to stop bad 

guys. If you like a not so serious spy movies then The 

Spy Who Dumped Me is perfect for you. 

The Spy Who Dumped Me is directed by Susanna 

Fogel and stars Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Sam 

Heughan and Gillian Anderson. The film was released 

last August 1 in local cinemas. 

VP sports 

Alexander Soltes 

a.k.a. Lil Savage 

Meet Half-Pinoy Jiu Jitsu Champion 

By Karla Mae Domingo 

Small but terrible, would be the most cliché yet the 

most accurate phrase that describes 11-year-Filipino- 

Canadian Jiu Jitsu champion Alexander Soltes, 

popularly known as ‘Lil Savage.’ 

It was in 2015 that he had fallen deeply in love with 

the sport when he decided to sign up for Brazilian Jiu 

Jitsu in October. Since then, he balances school with 

training, gaining more and more confidence and skill 

developments. On a rainy day, you can also find the 

young boy tending to his other interests: soccer, golf, 

and video games. 

Alex’s dedication for Jiu Jitsu has already led him to 

places. Currently, he represents Academix Academy 

in Burlington, Ontario, under the tutelage of Professor 

Dan Hale, under the Cobrinha and Alliance affiliation. 

As early as 2016, he started bagging recognitions after 

recognitions on various competitions around their 

state. 

Through the years, the shelves of Alex’s home 

now have piled shelves of bronze to gold medals. 

Something that the young boy’s parents hold as pride. 

In an exclusive interview with Village Pipol, Alex’s 

proud parents Jon and Sabrina Soltes, shared how 

they adore him and how his supporters do as well. 

“Alex has always been a loving, caring, and 

compassionate boy and that has carried over into 

his Jiu Jitsu,” Sabrina recalled. “He is the smartest, 

funniest, straight shooter you will ever meet.” 

His parents both attributed Alex’s success to his 

charming attitude paired with impeccable discipline 

for sportsmanship. However, they admit they couldn’t 

dismiss the struggles they’ve been through before 

getting to where they are right now. 

According to Jon, they’ve encountered financial 

problems and have allotted a great part of their time 

for Alex’s sport and passion. “Ensuring we maintain a 

balance of Alex’s training, school and just being a kid. 

At the end of the day, all that matters is he’s enjoying 

his journey.” 

At the end of the day, Jon and Sabrina like all other 

parents, wishes the best for their child. They agree 

that there are values Alex still needs to learn and they 

make sure to be there every step of the way. The most 

important advice they want to impart for Alex is to 

always be humble in his wins and learn from his loses. 

Lil Savage most recent win was on June 23 at the 

Canadian Jiu Jitsu Nationals where he finished 

earning the Gold.

VP SPECIAL DIGITAL ISSUE - SUE RAMIREZ

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