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Last Sunday Night with Katy Perry
David Beckham, Landon Donovan, LA Galaxy Do Manila
December 2, 2011
Mythbuster
November 24, 2011
Interview and photo by Shawn Yao
Favorite character in Greek mythology?
I would go for Heracles—Hercules to the Romans. Because of his courage, strength, and skill, Heracles was able to accomplish numerous great tasks, which can be compared with the problems we face today. He should be a role model for all of us: the manner he hurdled all the challenges that came his way.
There are a number of other favorite heroes and heroines who walked through Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey during the Bronze or the Mycenaean Age. Also, another important Greek poet who created influential heroes and heroines would be Hesiod who lived during the 8th century BC, and who, back then, already espoused that as human beings acquire more technology, their values will deteriorate. Read more…
A Week In Metro Manila: Up Dharma Down
November 10, 2011
Life2short Production presents the Manila premiere of ‘A Week In Metro Manila: Up Dharma Down’ this Saturday, November 12 at Capone’s A-Venue. Music and screening starts at 9pm.
For ticket inquiries, visit http://updharmadown.tumblr.com for details.
10 Questions with Donavon Frankenreiter
October 24, 2011UNO Magazine caught up with pro-surfer and musician Donavon Frankenreiter and got this exclusive online interview with him.
To know more about Donavon and details about what happened at his beach side concert in La Union, stories will be out in the December -January issue of UNO Magazine.
7 Must-Haves of a Sinulog Virgin
September 1, 2011Words and Illustrations by Denise J. Mallabo
Essential items to surviving one of the rowdiest festivals in the Philippines
Cebu’s Sinulog festival is one of the wildest gatherings in the country. It has the ability to wake up muscles you didn’t even know you had, what with all the street dancing and walking you’ll do from the time you step out of your haphazardly parked car to the end of the procession. In this kind of assembly, you must dig deep and unleash your inner boy/girl scout in order to face a battle of extreme agility and strength, and muster the willpower to hold your pee (although this is not advisable).
This writer was a Sinulog virgin until recently. If not for the kindness of Cebuano friends who gave me pointers on what and what not to bring and wear, I wouldn’t have survived. There were so many do’s and don’ts but for my next trip to Sinulog (and maybe yours, too), I’ll be ready with at least five out of the seven items on this list:
COMFORTABLE SHOES
You‘ll murder your feet if you wear heels or really tough boots. Imagine dancing and standing for hours wearing the aforementioned. Flip-flops are also a big no-no for Sinulog, unless you have masochistic tendencies, and get off on having your feet trampled by thousands. Your call. Put on your most comfortable sneakers so walking and dancing are a breeze.
The True Kings of the Outlaw
August 29, 2011
Article by Jay de Leon / Photos by Brendan Goco
Read on as a man’s journey with his longboard, through the hills and plains of Cebu, leads to lifelong camaraderie and an unexpected epiphany
Here I was, climbing steep hills and slithering through the heavy traffic, with two others barely fitting behind the driver on a habal-habal designed for two. These motorbike taxis are better at keeping me awake than my usual two cups of dark coffee. The ride has you hanging to the edge of your seat, literally. I certainly missed this. I’m glad to be back. Back to this enigmatical, enthralling, laid back city of non-stop adventure, dreadlocks, reggae, puso and sugba—the city I’ve grown to love: Cebu.
During the past 12 months, I have had the great pleasure of being part of a series of epic skate trips to the Visayas: Skate and Surf Escapade in eastern Samar’s majestic shores; bombing the Philippines’ tallest bridge, the Agas-Agas, somewhere in the remote mountains of Southern Leyte; exploring the insane hills of Negros, Western Visayas; downhill racing in the islands of Siquijor, Iloilo, Car-car, Danao, and Alta Vista; cross-country skating the magnificent Spanish-era coastal roads for an average of 60 kilometers a day; bombing down unfamiliar provincial roads, taking wild chances with those raging steel beasts, which the locals usually refer to as the Ceres buses. And the main force driving all these expeditions: Cebu’s phenomenal longboard skating community.
Tahiti 80: Live in Manila!
August 25, 2011French indie-pop band Tahiti 80 will be coming to Manila for a one night show. The band consisting of Xavier Boyer, Pedro Resende, Médéric Gontier and Sylvain Marchand, has already produced 5 albums being “The Past, The Present & The Possible” as the latest. They will be performing at the 6/F The Tents, Alphaland Southgate on October 21st with our very own Up Dharma Down and Radioactive Sago Project. This event is in connection with celebrating the 10th anniversary of Terno Recordings.
For ticket reservations call 0917-5345404 or 0922-8259516.
A Brit Named Ed
August 16, 2011
text by Denise Mallabo / photo by Magic Liwanag
Last June 2 at The Peninsula in Makati, my phone was taken from me before I entered the beautiful Salon de Ning. No cameras or phones were allowed at a press conference of the newest Penshoppe endorser, British actor Ed Westwick. We all know him as the ladies’ man Chuck Bass in the hit show Gossip Girl. Westwick was here for a few days to shoot his ad campaign for the brand and to say hello to some of the selected few media outfits at the press con, which was hosted by model and UNO cover girl Sarah Meier-Albano. When Westwick came out he charmed the press with his witty and honest answers, not to mention his English accent. He was asked almost everything that the press can think off, from him being in Gossip Girl and of course being a Penshoppe endorser. That night went on and Westwick answered all the questions that left the guests, including me, satisfied. He promised to come back for a longer stay so he can visit the Philippines thoroughly.
