Have You Heard About Romeo Lee? 23 August 2003 | 0800H | Quezon City Text by: Jean Azucena Photos by: Katrina Gail Tan The clock’s ticking fast. I needed to interview an artist. I asked almost everybody listed in my cellphone if they knew of an artist and they usually tell me, “Ay, may kilala akong comic artist. Puwede na ba yun?” Otherwise, they know nobody. I did not want a comic artist. I wanted an artist who is a lot more unusual. At the end of the day, I got what I wanted. [Read] Ang Hari ng Aming Daan 23 August 2003 | 0800H | Pasay City Text by: Jenelyn Culian Photos by: Jenelyn Culian “Miss, sidecar!” pagdating mo pa lang sa kanto ng bahay namin, ito na ang sasalubong sa iyo. Iwasan mo man, tila ba nananadyang ihaharang pa ang kanilang ipinampapasada sa iyong daraanan. Kinakailangan mo pa tuloy umiwas. Hindi pa natatapos dyan, pagkatapos ng isa ay para bang nasa isa kang kuwebang puno ng alinngawngaw, sunod-sunod silang magsasabi ng, “Miss, sidecar!” Minsan may pasipsip pang idadagdag na Miss beautiful kahit mukha ka ng dinaanan ng bagyo. Marahil nang-aasar lang dahil alam nilang hindi naman ako sasakay sa sidecar nila. Sampung hakbang lang mula sa kanto ay bahay na namin. [Read] The Political(ly-Correct) Life of Mr. Rafael Rafon 22 August 2003 | 1700H | Project 4 Q.C. Text by: NIkki Lañs Photos by: NIkki Lañs “I used to drive a Subaru, a Kompressor… E 230, Expedition, Pajero… I’ve met people like Fidel Ramos, Cory Aquino, Pastor Boy Saicon, Sonny Belmonte, Peping Cojuangco, Miguel Belmonte, yung presidente ng The Philippine Star, Freddy Webb, Gina de Venecia…” [Read] The Man Behind Ok Ka Ba Tiyan? 21 August 2003 | 1500H | Manila Text by: Denise Melendres Photos by: Denise Melendres Meet Gabe Mercado. An established television, movie, and stage actor. Born on December 24, 1972 in Makati City Philippines, he is the sixth of seven children. Since the gap between him and his youngest sister is eighteen years, he practically grew up as the youngest child in his family. [Read] Ang Kuwento ng Kuwentong Kalye 21 August 2003 | 0230H | Manila Text by: Jewel Castro Photos by: Jen Culian Ligawin kami. Hindi, hindi sa marami kaming manliligaw. Madali kasi kaming maligaw. Noong Linggo, nag-ikot-ikot kami ng partner-in-crime kong si Jen sa lungsod ng Maynila para maghanap ng kuwento para sa proyektong ito. [Read] Tiny's Butterflies 19 April 2003 | 1830H | Parañaque Text by: Pamela Ayson Photos by: Paula Cortez Some say butterflies are symbols of beauty. Visions of enchanted gardens and fairies come to mind. Pastel and vibrant colors decorating the greens. Some say that at some instances it can symbolize bad luck, or even death coming your way. [Read] Special Delivery! 21 April 2003 | 0230H | Zobel Rozas, Makati Text by: Eric Cruz Photos by: Nikki Lañas Kapag mapapadaan sa Zobel Roxas Avenue sa Makati, hindi mawawaglit sa paningin ang Sure Pure Water Refilling Station. Nagsu-supply sila ng purified water sa mga naninirahan sa kalakhang Makati gayundin sa Maynila. Nagbibigay sila ng free delivery services para sa kanilang tapat na mga suki. Sa prosesong ito, napakahalaga ang papel na ginagampanan ng mga delivery boys. [Read] Tiny's Butterflies 19 April 2003 | 1830H | Parañaque Text by: Pamela Ayson Photos by: Paula Cortez Some say butterflies are symbols of beauty. Visions of enchanted gardens and fairies come to mind. Pastel and vibrant colors decorating the greens. Some say that at some instances it can symbolize bad luck, or even death coming your way. [Read] Si Mang Nar at ang Kanyang Buko 19 August 2003 | 0800H | Manila Text by: Katrina Tan Photos by: Jean Azucena Isang hapong napadaan ako sa kanto ng Harrison, napansin ko ang isang lalaking katabi ang isang kariton ng buko. Abalang-abala siya noon sa pagbabalat ng mga ito gamit ang kanyang napakalaking itak. Napabilib niya ako sa husay niyang magbalat kaya’t naisipan ko naring tumigil at bumili sa kanya. [Read]

Surviving SARS 22 22 August 2003 | 2007H | Manila Text by: Pamela Ayson Photos by: Paula Cortez Everybody loves Krissy Cuenca. She is the kind of girl that will be very hard for you to hate. Wonderful, happy-go-lucky, fun to be with, our great friend. One day she broke the news: “Guys, I’m migrating to Canada.” [Read] Si Ninoy At Ang Aking Mga Ngipin 22 August 2003 | 1015H | Binondo Manila Text by: Leo Maranan Photos by: Lalay Juco Ngayon ay 22 ng Agosto. Ipinagdidiriwang ngayon ang araw ng pagkamatay ni Ninoy Aquino at ang muling pagkabuhay naman ng pusong pagkamakabayan at ng demokrasiya ng Pilipinas- hindi talaga ngayon ang araw ng kamatayan niya kundi kahapon. Ngunit dahil gusto nang ating pangulo na tuloy tuloy ang kanyang bakasyon at pahinga ay iniurong ito. [Read] Inspirasyon sa Pagbabago: Ang Kwento ni Bro. Bingbong Crisologo 21 August 2003 | 2000H | Quezon City Text by: Kate dela Peña Photos by: Kate dela Peña Dati siyang tao na makapangyarihan. Lahat mayroon siya, goons, guns and glory. Ngunit dahil sa isang pangyayari, nagbago ang kanyang buhay. Nakilala niya ang Dios. Siya si Bingbong Crisologo at maswerte ako na nakapanayam ko siya. Nagagalak ako ikuwento ang kanyang makulay na buhay sa inyo. [Read] Algo Inn Side Out 21 August 2003 | 0230H | Manila Text by: Nikki Lañas Photos by: Eric Cruz Staying in a hotel has always been equated with escaping from the daily pressures of urban life. The hotel has always been known as a place where people celebrate important events such as birthdays and honeymoons, hold business transactions, and go to to relax and have a good time; it has always been juxtaposed with paradise. [Read] AC-DC in the Closet 18 August 2003 | 2359H | Miguel, DLSU Text by: Eric Cruz Photos by: Nikki Lañas Who says that the term “closet” can only used for homosexuals? They’re definitely mistaken. Break into in the hidden world of “Ohmar Bacat” and the unknown reality called “Closet Bisexuality” or the hidden desire for both sexes. [Read] Pangingisda Sa Manila Bay 18 August 2003 | 1530H | Manila Bay Text by: Jewel Castro Photo by: Jenelyn Culian "Hobby ko lang ito," nakangiting sabi ni Mang Rene nang tanungin namin siya kung bakit siya namimingwit sa Manila Bay kahapon. Nagbibiyak ng maliliit na tahong si Mang Rene nang abutan namin siyang nakatayo sa batuhan ng seawall malapit sa Boardwalk ng Luneta. Dinudukot niya ang malambot na laman at ginagawa itong pain para sa isda. Luma at payak ang pambingwit na kanyang dala, isang regalo mula sa isang kaibigan. [ Read ]