Kikay Stuff for Sale? 26 August 2002 | 1230H | Malate, Tutuban, Mandaluyong Text by: Cherry Lou Balagso Photos by: Julaenie Go You want to know what are the "in" in the fashion industry today? This includes the latest style ofgarments,accessories and other "kikay" stuff that we know. Well, if you still don't know them, just visit the University Mall near the Vito Cruz LRT station. [Read] Hit it, Baby! 24 August 2002 | 1429H | Manila Text by: Kimie Velhagen Photos by: Marc de Vera Are you used to expressing yourself with your hands? Do you like to play around with things and know how it feels like? Do you like to hit things when you are mad or if when you just want to make some sounds? Well, what are thinking of? Better start now! [Read ] Piracy 22 August 2002 | 2000H | San Juan Text by: Liza Lota Photos by: Krizette Laureta Piracy has been a growing concern for our economy nowadays. Pirated CDs, VCDs, DVDs and the like are being sold everywhere in Metro Manila. These lowly copies of their originals sell like hotcakes to people rich or poor. Original compact discs, video CDs are sold at around 495 php per copy. Authentic DVDs sell for about 1,200 php. The pirated ones are priced between 50 and 150, depending on your ability. These discs are mostly sold in bargain areas like greenhills shopping center, goldcrest in glorietta, small malls and, of course, divisoria. [ Read ] The Box Drum Set 22 August 2002 | 1400H | Marikina Text by: DJ Rodriguez Photos by: Audrey Bradd Not everyone in the Philippines knows Cynthia Alexander. Actually she is one of the more famous musicians today who has joined the world of Filipino folk music and world music genre. To add more information she is the sister of Joey Ayala. Not wanting to mislead you, this is not really what I want to point out. During her shows every one in the audience always wonders where the sound of drums are coming from or wonder on what the hell is her percussionist Toni or sometimes Zach of Imago is doing sitting on and beating a wooden box. Well believe it or not the drum sounds are coming from that wooden box. [ Read ] Putting Sense into Filipino Humor 21 August 2002 | 2000H | Manila Text by: Tara Frejas Photos by: Ice Casalme The craze started with the exposure of Polgas, Mang Dagul, Brosia,and all of Pol Medina Jr.'s colorful and quirky characters in the Comics Section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Medina released Pugad Baboy 1 in 1989, giving his permission to Frank Aldana, a student of De La Salle University, to sell just 600 copies as a part of a thesis project. [ Read ] A Sweet Afternoon at the Mall 21 August 2002 | 1940H | Ermita Text by: Lea Abueva Photos by: Ice Casalme One lazy afternoon you find yourself inside a mall,and you suddenly find yourself craving for something sweet and satisfying at the same time, not only for your stomach but for your aching wallet as well. Chocolates? Nah. Too sweet. Ice cream? No. Too cold. Hmm…perhaps a pastry would do.[ Read ] Beep-beep "Jeep-jeep"! 21 August 2002 | 1450H | Manila Text by: Kimie Velhagen Photos by: Marc de Vera Four wheels, an engine, a hood, a roof, a steering wheel, a stick shift, two doors, plastic roll up windows, an open back door, no trunk, green-brown-black color design and a driver wearing a green-brown-black jacket, pants and hat. This is an army jeep with a soldier to go with it. [ Read ] Dragon WHAT?! 21 August 2002 | 1410H | Binondo Text by: Kai Ramos Photos by: Ria Garcia Binondo is probably one of the busiest not to mention one of the most chaotic places in the City of Manila. You can spot just about anything, from cellular phones to tiangges, from mami houses to jewelry shops, and of course, who could ever forget the fruit stands that are scattered almost all over the sidewalks? [ Read ] The 200-peso bill 21 August 2002 | 1025H | Manila Text by: Rica de Ramos Photos by: Owee Salva President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has contributed to a lot of firsts in our history, she is the first presidential daughter to follow in the footsteps of her father and the first successor by virtue of an impeachment. Now she adds another first to her cap as she joins Andres Bonifacio, Apolinario Mabini, Manuel Quezon, Sergio Osmeña, Manuel Roxas, Jose Abad Santos, Vicente Lim and Josefa Llanes Escoda, she is the first living president to appear on our currency. [ Read ] Smiley Wiley! 19 August 2002 | 1600H | Parañaque Text by: Danielle Miller Photos by: Jackie Mendoza You’ve heard of the dancing policemen and traffic enforcers that amuse drivers instead of getting them upset over traffic, and you’ve heard about all those other traffic schemes that try to ease out the blocks on the road that anger motorists. But have you heard of what’s keeping the people in the south calm? In B.F. Homes Parañaque there’s something else that amuses the drivers while they wait for the light to turn green and the cars to scuttle along. [ Read ]

Chick Mugs 23 August 2002 | 2007H | Quezon City Text by: Patricia Sy Photos by: Cynthia Yap Ever seen a mug with bright orange beak, bright orange feet and the cutest eyes? How about one shaped like an egg but almost a ball? Never? Then perhaps you’ve never seen a Chick Mug. [ Read ] The Death of Anime 22 August 2002 | 2020H | Malate, Manila Text by: Julaenie Lachele Go and Cherry Lou Balagso Photos by: Julaenie Lachele Go Over the years, our tv sets have been bombarded by silly anime flicks! We've witnessed Voltes V, Daimos, and many more…but what makes them appealing to people from all ages. Is it the look? Is it the feel? Or are they just simply irresistible? [ Read ] A Diner on Wheels 22 August 2002 | 2000H | Vito Cruz, Manila Text by: Michelle Pabalan Photos by: Ian Castañares How does one get into the food business? One might obviously say that an easy, but expensive way is to franchise a restaurant. Or better yet, rent a space in a building of a good location and build your restaurant there. Or if not, open a section of your home and let people eat there. Most of us think that a restaurant or a diner would be having at least four walls, windows and at least one door. [ Read ] Gamutang Intsik 22 August 2002 | 1530H | Manila Text by: Ronald Villatuya Photos by: Joe Tan Ikaw ba ay may sakit? Masama ba ang iyong pakiramdam? Mayroon ka bang ubo, sipon lagnat o kaya nama'y nanghihina? Pwes, mayroon kaming sulusyon dyan, ang mga exotic Chinese medicine na tiyak na makapagpapagaling sa inyo. [ Read ] Touching Lives with Rico Yan Phone Cards 22 August 2002 | 1445H | Ortigas Center, Pasig Text by: Caryl Aglian Photos by: Pamela Ong Biyernes Santo ng kasalukuyang taon, habang ang karamihan sa atin ay nagbabakasyon sa probinsya o di kaya’y nagpapakasaya sa beach, ginulantang tayo ng isang hindi inaasahang pangyayari, ang pagpanaw ng isang sikat na aktor, si Rico Yan. [ Read ] Pyramids, Stones, at Crystals – Sagot sa Pera, Eksamin, at Pag-ibig? 22 August 2002 | 1045H | Quiapo, Manila Text by: Jaybee Jariol Photos by: Cecille Sy "O ito para sa business one hundred lang.” “Para ho sa love life gusto niyo? Eto ho o, trenta lang.” Negosyo at pag-ibig para sa halagang isang daan at trenta pesos lang? Totoo ngang may presyong katapat ang mga ito. [ Read ] Golden Goodies Galore! 21 August 2002 | 2040H | Sta. Cruz, Manila Text by: Kai Ramos Photos by: Ria Garcia Most of us want to make our loved ones feel special that whenever an occasion approaches, we always want to give the best gifts we can ever find. We often look for gifts that will always be used or worn by the person whom we give it to and at the same time, a gift that will last for long.. [ Read ] FOOT SPA: USONG PANGANGAILANGAN? 21 August 2002 | 1420H | Parañaque Text by: Jackie Mendoza Photos by: Danielle Miller Ilulublob ang paa mo sa isang "spa machine" na may lamang mainit na tubig, pabubulain ang tubig, at pagkatapos ay isa-"scrub" ang paa gamit ang isang espesyal na Foot Scrub Soap. Babanlawan ang paa,patutuyuin, at para bang lilihain ang gilid-gilid ng iyong paa (para numipis ang mga kalyo). Pagkatapos ay papahiran ng losyon/lotion at mamasahiin. Haaayyy... Foot spa... [ Read ] Use the Horse Shampoo that’s made for you 21 August 2002 | 1200H | Manila Text by: Maria Alerta and Chiqui Santiago Photos by: Chiqui Santiago Have you ever heard of a product that can be used by both animals and human beings? Well, here’s one. A shampoo made both for horses and human beings. [ Read ] Bonus Fortuna 19 August 2002 | 1630H | Manila Text by: Ronald Villatuya Photos by: Joe Tan Do you believe in luck? If you do, you might want to visit a shop in Binondo called “Empress”. At first you might be discouraged to look for the place because Binondo is a very crowded and congested area. [ Read ]