Sometimes I think of letting go of my cable TV subscription. Reason, I rarely watch the tube. No scientific study yet, but I think I am spending more time watching net-tube (ie youtube, revver) combined per week, than watching television shows via good ol’ TV.
Perhaps I am not made for the cheapo telenovelas and the cornicious (yes, I made that word up) telefantasyas consuming the primetime of free TV - Philippine TV world. Plus, GMA and ABSCBN been spending tons of TV times taking jabs about that fucking AGB-GMA-ABS ratings issue, that is really annoying.
To the daily commuter, knowing the right clothes to wear is as crucial as knowing the LRT lines, jeepney and bus routes. Comfort must always come with style; but looking good on the streets requires not only fashion sense but also the skills of a weather forecaster. How does one survive intensely hot temperatures and surprise rain showers without sacrificing style? Fashion designer Pol Doble tells us how.
Doble never thought of himself as a designer and yet this 23-year-old Interdisciplinary Studies student from the Ateneo de Manila University has done work for Corrine Cheng’s I Love You store (now Irene’s Closet at Power Plant) and Camille Villanueva’s the Yellow Door and Baul in Saguijo. Doble believes in the practicality and potential of reusing resources, which explains his label “Born Again.” For this avid bargain bin shopper and ukay-ukay aficionado, even clothes deserve a second chance. Read story HERE.
Mark Caguioa tees in the house. Why not get a clean white Mark “Mark The Spark” Caguioa t-shirt now? Celebrate Caguioa’s success and get one tee now. He was recently named TOP PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER of the year in the Philippines. Read more…
