Style Weekend: Back to black

Opting for an all-black ensemble is a foolproof way to look chic, but experimenting with different cuts, textures, and silhouettes can make this timeless dress code feel fresh.

BY JOHN LEGASPI

Sep 19, 2024 00:41 AM

  

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Ian Abella

My peg for my outfit was one of New Jeans’ outfits in their ETA music video. I’d like to describe my style as maybe personally timeless! Any outfit I'll wear, old me and future me, would wear it too! Like the outfit I wore during the concert, I've already worn it several times. I usually max out the wear out of my clothes and just repeat the base layer of my outfits, I just style it differently through accessories and such! But in reality, I'm just an outfit repeater. My #StyleWeekend involves a lot of lounging, lazing, and relaxing around my room. Sometimes, I catch up with friends by climbing with them and then having dinner after.—Ian Abella

Pat Angelica

I enjoy blending comfort and style in my outfits. Here, since I’m on an island, I’m wearing a chic yet relaxed look perfect for a sunny day. My personal style is all about feeling comfortable and confident, whether I’m exploring new places or just hanging out with friends. My #StyleWeekend starts with some intense training sessions in freediving or dragon boat paddling. As a freediver coach, my week is all about teaching and sharing my passion for the ocean with my students. When I don’t have students, I go for a jog or participate in dragon boat training as a paddler athlete. My weekdays are a blend of coaching, training, and staying active, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.—Pat Angelica

Ayi Reyes

I am petite and morena so I find that modern and chic styles complement me. While I definitely follow trends, I generally shop with care and won’t buy into a trend that doesn’t complement my existing wardrobe. I tend to avoid bright colors and go for a tone-on-tone look. My jewelry choices reflect this minimal approach, either making a statement with a single accessory or balancing many more subtle pieces. After a week of work in my insurance and restaurant business, My #StyleWeekend usually starts with my big family watching our comfort TV shows or having karaoke/game nights. The days after are rest, reflection, movie time with my kid, and grooming our pets.—Ayi Reyes

Blessy Reigne

What I wear most of the time tends to be a mix of black and white. I like to add a pop of color, usually with the bag I’m using. As seen in the photo, I clipped a small teddy bear to my denim jacket since I was wearing an all-black outfit. My #StyleWeekend usually involves going to concerts and events by different artists, especially my favorite band, Cup of Joe, while wearing outfits that truly express my style.—Blessy Reigne

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Marissa Del Mar-Magsino leads 3rd Impact Awards ceremony

BY ANNALYN S. JUSAY

Sep 19, 2024 02:53 PM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• The Impact Awards is now in its third year since the election of Marissa as the delegate of the OFW Party List to Congress. 48 awards were handed out to the chosen luminaries last Sept. 5 in the Marriott Hotel Manila.

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Former showbiz star Marissa Del Mar is now the OFW Party List representative to Congress

During the heyday of her showbiz career in the 80s, Rep. Marissa del Mar-Magsino was the preferred leading lady of top action stars. Fast-forward to the present, she is the Philippines' own Action Woman in Congress, pushing for the welfare of overseas workers as the elected representative of the OFW Party List.

Marissa's stint in show business was relatively short, as she seemed destined for bigger things. She has worn different hats throughout her career, which she excelled in. She's a beauty queen, successful entrepreneur, realtor, and socio-civic leader. It was her stint as a producer and host of TV shows like "Up Close and Personal, "then "Buhay OFW," that propelled her into her present role as congresswoman and Assistant Minority Floor Leader in the 19th Congress.

Even though she grew up from humble beginnings, Marissa's loving parents always instilled in her the spirit of caring for others. This explains her spirit of philanthropy that later characterized her public service brand. 

The calling to pay it forward inspired the nationwide Impact Awards which she initiated in 2009 through the Buhay OFW Foundation. It had the vision of recognizing exceptional groups and individuals across various sectors who work to uplift Filipino lives. Since then, these awards have honored outstanding individuals, civic groups, government institutions, and private organizations for their significant contributions to humanity and nation-building.

The Impact Awards is now in its third year since the election of Marissa as the delegate of the OFW Party List to Congress. 48 awards were handed out to the chosen luminaries last Sept. 5 in the Marriott Hotel Manila.

Some of the celebrity awardees included Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Chief Persida Rueda-Acosta, Chief Operating Officer of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) Mark Lapid,  and OWWA Administrator Arnel Ignacio, among others.

Rep. Marissa Del Mar and TIEZA COO Mark Lapid during the 3rd Impact Awards held at Marriott Hotel this month.

Receiving his award, the TIEZA COO recalled the days when his father, Lito Lapid, was the leading man of Marissa in the hit movie "Ang Alamat ni Leon Guerrero." He thanked her and commented that she remained "beautiful and ageless."

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez was also honored with a Special Award for Exemplary Leadership, while Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez was given a Special Award as Woman of Influence. Speaker Romualdez's message as Guest of Honor was read by congresswoman Marissa as the Speaker was in Davao City for the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair.

The honorees - which included Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and COMELEC Chairman George Garcia - were cited for being exemplary public servants, community impact leaders, and innovators in governance for implementing effective policies.

The other awardees  were also recognized for being "collaboration champions for fostering partnerships, leaders promoting inclusivity and diversity, public policy visionaries with impactful initiatives, and environmental stewards for their commitment to sustainability."

"Our OFWs are the backbone of our economy, sustaining the nation through their relentless hard work and sacrifices. Their contributions extend beyond remittances; they embody the resilience and dedication of the Filipino spirit. The Impact Awards are not just a celebration of their achievements but a heartfelt tribute to their unwavering spirit, courage, and love for our country. Each award symbolizes our gratitude and recognition of their efforts, honoring their professional accomplishments and commitment to uplifting their families and communities,” Marissa remarked.

It is worth noting how the event raised funds for the projects of the Buhay OFW Foundation and the OFW Party List, which will be used to provide seed capital for micro-enterprises of OFW returnees. Livelihood Assistance Grants worth P20,000 each were awarded to 25 OFWs and family members.

Patricia Javier is proud and excited mom as her son Robert walks the runway at Paris Fashion Week

BY ROBERT REQUINTINA

Sep 19, 2024 10:17 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• During an ambush interview at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City recently, Patricia said the family will fly to Paris to support her son's latest milestone.

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Noble Queen of the Universe Patricia Javier and son Robert Walcher

Actress Patricia Javier is a proud and excited mom as her eldest son, Robert Walcher, will walk the runway at the Paris Fashion Week in France in October.

During an ambush interview at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City recently, Patricia said the family will fly to Paris to support her son's latest milestone.

"I'm a very proud mom because si Robert ay isa sa napili ba makasama sa isang runway sa Paris Fashion Week in October. His designer is from Hollywood none other than Kenneth Barlis," said Patricia. "Meron akong tears of joy. Hindi ko ineexpect na magiging parte siya ng fashion week sa Paris. Alam naman natin na ang Paris ay isa sa mga fashion capital of the world."

Patricia added: "I told Robert na itong paglakad mo ay hindi lamang para sa sarili niya kundi for our country. Isang Pilipino ang na-invite rito. Kasama namin si Doc Rob at si Ryan James yung bunso naming anak."

Reacting, Robert said: "This is one of the most important moments in my life because it's a Paris fashion show. I am happy that my mom is so happy for me. It just makes me happy."

This would be Robert's second time visiting Paris, the first being during a family vacation. Aside from the fashion show, Robert said he would be looking forward to the food. "I also want to see the Eiffel Tower again."

Robert, 17, said he's going on a diet as he prepares for the event. "I eat healthy food, and I try to work out every day. My dad helps me to keep healthy and in good condition."

Patricia wanted to thank fashion designer Don Cristobal for the exposure to his fashion shows.

"Lagi niyang sinasama ang mga anak ko sa fashion events. So nakita ito ni Kenneth. Imbes na kumuha sila ng ibang lahi doon, they decided na bigyan na lang si Robert ng opportunity para makasama sa runway sa Paris," she said.

Kenneth is a Filipino-American fashion designer who is based in Los Angeles. In March, Keneth just opened his shop in the Los Angeles Fashion District. He has also opened a branch in Manila. 

"Being in LA just gives me motivation," said Kenneth during an interview for ABS-CBN News.

Robert mentioned that he is following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Robert Walcher, an American chiropractor based in Manila. The teen hunk, who is also the reigning Mister Teen International, loves swimming and tennis. 

When asked why he wanted to become a chiropractor like his dad, Robert said: "Growing up, I felt like I wanted to help others. It's a passion, so I wanted to take it further. It's also the business of my parents so I wanted to take it further."

On his favorite model, Robert said: "Of course, my dad."

Now in Grade 12, Robert will go to college in 2025. At first, the six-foot male model stated that he planned to study biology.

"Nagre-ready rin siya para sa college entrance because yung school na papasukan niya rito ay medyo higher in standard. Gusto raw muna niyang makapasa sa entrance exam bago siya mag-focus sa showbiz career," said Patricia.

In November, Robert will also be participating in another fashion show by Don Cristobal.

Patricia stated that her showbiz career is on hold as she and her husband focus on their chiropractor business, which now has six branches in the country. "But I told Doc Rob, hopefully, next year, I might accept movie offers. We will see."

Jeric Raval, Ara Mina lead cast of ‘Mamay’ biopic

 

Leah C. Salterio - The Philippine Star 

September 18, 2024 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Veteran actor Jeric Raval cannot be any prouder when he was tasked to play the title role in the three-hour-long biographical film, “Mamay: A Journey to Greatness,” which is based on the life story of Lanao Mayor Marcos Mamay.

Ara Mina plays the supportive wife of Mayor Mamay and Teejay Marquez is the young Mamay.

Others in the cast are Julio Diaz, Ali Forbes, Sabrina M, Ron Angeles, Devon Seron, Jethro Ramirez, Alvin Coronel, Via Veloso, with line producer and part of the cast Shiela Delgado and Baby F. Go.

Neal “Buboy” Tan is at the directing helm. The film is designed to be a biography and hoped to be an inspirational piece.

Veteran singer and PCSO director Imelda Papin.

“This is not a political film,” insisted Mayor Mamay who is now serving his third and last term. “The script is written from the perspective of someone who dreams of overcoming hardships and achieving his goals.”

Mamay cannot be happier that the MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board) gave “Mamay” a Parental Guidance (PG) classification.

“Mamay,” which recently had its premiere at SM Megamall Cinema 1, also featured music by Gerald Santos. The singer recorded the theme, Hamon, penned by Vehnee Saturno, which added an emotional depth to the film’s narrative.

Mamay is contemplating on submitting the biopic to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

“The MMFF is highly anticipated and could share my life story to a wider audience,” he said. “Regardless of the outcome, I hope the film will inspire viewers to chase their dreams and contribute to their communities.”

‘Mamay’ lead stars Jeric Raval and Ara Mina with Lanao Mayor Marcos Mamay (rightmost), who is also one of the executive advisers of the Actors’ Guild. Other cast members are Teejay Marquez, Victor Neri, Julio Diaz, Ali Forbes, Sabrina M, Ron Angeles and Devon Seron.

This film is also inspiring especially to those students who cannot finish their studies because of hardships. “Let’s not do it as an excuse not to finish our studies,” added Mamay.

The film particularly depicts Mamay’s life from childhood to becoming a public servant. He graduated second honorable mention from grade school at Sapad Elementary School in Lanao del Norte. He was an honor student when he finished at the Kapatagan National High School in 1996. Then, he finished his college at the Mindanao State University, with a degree in BSBA Business Economics. He ventured into the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), but was not able to finish the course because he had to evade his family’s conflict. The film also touches on his love story with his wife.

Mamay carefully supervised the filming, especially since there were flashbacks that needed to be shown in the movie. As CEO of Mamay Productions, which bankrolled the biographical film, he is enthusiastic about future collaborations among local filmmakers as well as producers.

The cast and production are joined by special guests at the red-carpet premiere of ‘Mamay’ at SM Megamall Cinema 1.

“We are excited about working with other film outfits,” said Mamay. “We are also considering a new advocacy film centered on education. We are particularly interested in featuring Alden Richards and Kathryn Bernardo as the stars.”

The national vice president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) and president of the LMP-Lanao del Norte Chapter also expressed support for the industry through active roles in entertainment and leadership.

“As one of the executive advisers of the Actors’ Guild, it’s my advocacy to help other sectors of the industry, not just one,” said Mamay.

“We need to support the film industry. At the same time, we need to do our advocacy. We need to show that poverty is not a hindrance to success.”

BINI performance, dance classes highlight three-leg G Fest celebration

 

BINI performance, dance classes highlight three-leg G Fest celebration

Kristofer Purnell - Philstar.com

September 18, 2024 | 7:24pm

MANILA, Philippines — Telecommunications company Globe is ramping up celebrations for its annual G Fest event this year which will involve the "Nation's Girl Group" BINI.

The P-pop girl group leads the line-up of performers that also includes Denise Julia, Jason Dhakal, SunKissed Lola and Aster.

That isn't the only BINI-related portion of G Fest as the group's coaches Mickey Perz, Reden Blanquera and Matthew Almodovar will lead a "Dance Like BINI" session.

art of the event's "Go Lang Nang Go" workshops, the three coaches will the choreography for BINI's latest single "Cherry On Top" while Denise and Jason will join forces to share insights on "How to Be a Pop Star."

G Fest will kick off on Sept. 22, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City though the event will be streamed live on the telecommunications company's social media pages.

After Luzon, G Fest will hold additional legs on Oct. 5, 2024 at the Iloilo Convention Center and on Nov. 16, 2024 at Davao's SMX Convention Center.

The event is part of Globe's G Day celebrations marking the iconic prefix 0917.

"[G Fest] is a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and courage, and we can't wait to see how it will inspire and empower the next generation to break boundaries and pursue their dreams with confidence," said the company's Vice President of the Feel Valued Tribe Bianca Wong in a statement.

Junior PGT champ outshines pros with gutsy 73

BY MANILA BULLETIN SPORTS

Sep 18, 2024 09:53 PM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• In a remarkable display of poise and skill, 13-year-old Yunju An upstaged a seasoned field at the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour, carding a gritty 73 under wet conditions to take a two-shot lead at the ICTSI Forest Hills Classic here on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

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ANTIPOLO – In a remarkable display of poise and skill, 13-year-old Yunju An upstaged a seasoned field at the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour, carding a gritty 73 under wet conditions to take a two-shot lead at the ICTSI Forest Hills Classic here on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

An Yunju (PGT)

The young Korean golf sensation, fresh from a victory in the Junior PGT Luzon Series 6 at Mount Malarayat, proved her mettle once again on the Nicklaus course, despite challenging weather and an hour-long delay.

Yunju, the only amateur among the 19-player field, started strong with a birdie on the opening hole but stumbled with bogeys on holes 2, 9, and 14. Nonetheless, her steady play allowed her to climb to the top of the leaderboard in the opening round of the 54-hole tournament, the seventh leg of the LPGT circuit organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. 

“I just took a break and was able to prepare,” Yunju said through an interpreter, reflecting on her time off after her victory in Lipa City, Batangas.

However, despite her inspiring start, she expressed slight disappointment, saying, “I couldn’t hit a lot of birdies,” vowing to stay focused in the upcoming rounds.

Jiwon Lee, coming off a victory at Splendido Taal in her LPGT debut, surged early with two birdies and two bogeys in her first nine holes. But bogeys on Nos. 12 and 14, followed by a double bogey on the par-5 16th, dropped her to joint second with a 75, tied with Florence Bisera and Apple Fudolin.

Bisera, a former LPGT champion at South Pacific, was steady through the first 10 holes, but a costly double bogey on the 12th left her with a 36-39 card, while Fudolin, despite birdieing the eighth and 16th, finished the day with a 38-37 round. 

Meanwhile, Sarah Ababa, who also birdied the first hole, found herself sharing the lead despite three bogeys over the next nine holes. However, three additional bogeys in the final five holes dropped her to a tie for fifth, alongside Chihiro Ikeda, Miya Legaspi and Kayla Nocum, all of whom carded 76s.

Veterans Seoyun Kim and Gretchen Villacencio posted matching 77s, while Kristine Fleetwood recorded a 78 to round out the top contenders.

Mikha Fortuna struggled with five bogeys in her final seven holes, finishing with a 79, tied with Velinda Castil, Laurea Duque and Pamela Mariano, while Mafy Singson also had a rough day, carding an 80.

However, it was Harmie Constantino, a three-leg LPGT winner and one of the pre-tournament favorites, who endured the most difficult round. She shot an error-filled 82, marred by six bogeys and a double bogey on the front nine, and failed to recover on the back nine.

With two rounds left, local veterans and previous winners, including Lee, are expected to make a push. But Yunju remains focused on capitalizing on her solid opening round and extending her lead over the shaky field.

Guided by faith always

By Fr. Roy Cimagala

Chaplain

Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE)

Talamban, Cebu City

Email: roycimagala@gmail.com

GIVEN the fact that we are not meant to remain only in the natural level, relying simply on our human powers, but rather are meant to enter and share the supernatural life of God since we are his image and likeness, we have to be clear that we have to be guided by faith rather than simply our own reasoning and our other human ways of knowing.

Faith is God sharing his knowledge with us. It is how we begin to share the life of God. And he gives it to us very willingly. It just depends on us on whether we receive it or not, and to respond to it or not. 

Faith contains truths that go beyond the natural realities of our life. Thus, it has supernatural truths or mysteries which we have to learn to feel at home with. This means we have to learn not to stick to our natural reasoning alone, but to go beyond it.

To be sure, faith does not supplant our reasoning or intelligence. Rather, it makes full use of it, although its scope is far wider and deeper than what our intelligence can fully know and understand.

As the Catechism puts it, faith is first of all a gratuitous gift of God, it is grace. But it also requires the correspondence of our intelligence. It is also a human act. It asks us to do our best to understand it as much as we can. It seeks understanding.

Besides, though faith is above reason, there can never be any real discrepancy between faith and reason, since it is the same God who reveals mysteries and infuses faith in us and who also bestows the light of reason on the human mind. He cannot contradict himself. (cfr. CCC 156-159) Thus, faith and human science cannot contradict with each other, though the latter cannot cope with what the former teaches and shows.

We have to remember that since the reality that governs us transcends the natural order, our human faculty of intelligence and reasoning just cannot depend on the data provided by our senses and our own understanding of things. 

Otherwise, we will be trapped in our own world that does not jibe anymore with the reality meant for us. This is especially observable in the world of politics where partisan and ideological interests get so strong as to go to the extent of pushing all kinds of fallacies and blatant falsehoods, supported by so much rhetoric and theatrics, that even clear immoralities like divorce, abortion, atheism, etc. can be espoused and legalized.

Our reason needs to be guided by faith. In that regard, we need to be humble enough to acknowledge the need for our reason for the guidance of faith. That’s because no matter how perceptive and intelligent we are, we can always detect that there is another world that is beyond the sensible and the intelligible. This is the world where our senses and intelligence cannot anymore cope.

This is where we need to humble ourselves, a predicament that many of us find hard to resolve. We tend to hold on only to our own ideas and the facts and data that we can manage to gather, guided mainly by our senses and intellect. In short, we make our own selves, and to be more specific, our own senses and intellect, to be our own sole guide, our own god.

We have to do something drastic about this. And the first thing we should do is to feel the need for God from whom all of us and the entire creation come and to whom we all belong.

Starthilfe: Rentner haben Anspruch auf dieses Geld nach der Witwenrente

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Von: Lisa Mayerhofer 

Rentenansprüche kann man auch wieder verlieren: Das gilt zum Beispiel für Witwen und Witwer, die eine Hinterbliebenenrente beziehen und wieder heiraten. (Symbolbild) © Uwe Umstätter/Imago

Auch bei der Rente kann man eine Abfindung erhalten – immer mehr Betroffene machen davon Gebrauch. Ein Überblick darüber, wie es funktioniert und wer anspruchsberechtigt ist.

München – Rentenansprüche kann man auch wieder verlieren: Das gilt zum Beispiel für Witwen und Witwer, die eine Hinterbliebenenrente beziehen und wieder heiraten. Denn damit verzichten sie auf eine Weiterzahlung der oft auch umgangssprachlich genannten Witwenrente – sie können allerdings eine Rentenabfindung erhalten. 

Nach Wiederheirat: Zahl der Rentenabfindungen steigt

Laut Deutscher Rentenversicherung (DRV) handelt es sich bei der Abfindung um eine Starthilfe für die neue Ehe. Diese haben im vergangenen Jahr wieder mehr Witwen und Witwer nach einer erneuten Heirat erhalten. Demnach fielen im vergangenen Jahr genau 5.127 Hinterbliebenenrenten wegen einer Wiederheirat weg, wie aktuelle DRV-Daten zeigen, die ihre-vorsorge.de vorliegen. Das waren 3,2 Prozent mehr als 2022. 

Wie hoch ist eine Rentenabfindung?

Dabei ist die Höhe der Rentenabfindung vor allem davon abhängig, ob es sich dabei um eine große oder kleine Hinterbliebenenrente handelt. Bei der großen Witwenrente erhalten die Betroffenen als Abfindung grundsätzlich zwei Jahresbeträge der durchschnittlichen Rente der letzten zwölf Kalendermonate, wie die DRV berichtet.

Das Sterbevierteljahr wird aber dabei nicht berücksichtigt. Wenn das eigene Einkommen auf die Hinterbliebenenrente angerechnet wurde, dann zählt der Betrag der Rente nach der Anrechnung. Die Abfindung nach einer kleinen Witwen- oder Witwerrente fällt geringer aus, da diese in den meisten Fällen höchstens 24 Monate ausgezahlt wird. 

Beispiel der DRV für eine Rentenabfindung:

Lea K. erhält seit November 2021 eine große Witwenrente, weil ihr Partner gestorben ist. Da sie im März 2023 wieder heiratet, endet aber in diesem Monat schon wieder ihr Bezug der Hinterbliebenenrente. In den zwölf Monaten vor dem Wegfall der Rente - 1. April 2022 bis 31. März 2023 - hat sie durchschnittlich 540 Euro Witwenrente erhalten – also nach Einkommensanrechnung und vor Abzug der Eigenanteile zur Kranken- und Pflegeversicherung. Damit beträgt die Abfindung 24 mal 540 Euro, also 12.960 Euro.

Wie kann eine Rentenabfindung beantragt werden?

Die Rentenabfindung muss beantragt werden. Laut DRV funktioniert dies formlos bei dem zuständigen Rentenversicherungsträger. Dabei muss neben der Versicherungsnummer des verstorbenen Partners die neue Heirats- oder Lebenspartnerschaftsurkunde eingereicht werden.

Red Velvet marks a decade of ‘happiness’ with Filipino fans

 

Anna Barlam - The Philippine Star 

September 18, 2024 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — K-pop girl group Red Velvet celebrated their 10th anniversary in the company of Filipino fans during the “HAPPINESS: My Dear, ReVe1uv” fan concert last weekend at the Mall of Asia Arena.

No wonder Philippine ReVeluvs or Luvies not only witnessed Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Yeri, and Joy be complete again in their Manila visit, but they also made sure that the “cake girls” would feel their love and support during the quintet’s first-ever fan con presented by Wilbros Live.

The show officially began with Red Velvet reliving their rookie days by performing their debut song Happiness, followed by their extended play Ice Cream Cake featuring Yeri’s solo dance intro to signify her joining the group as the fifth member in March 2015 after the other four debuted earlier in August 2014.

“Na-miss ko kayong lahat,” Irene greeted in Filipino, while other members were left in awe of the crowd’s loud chants since they entered the stage wearing their red and white cheerleader costumes.

“Sobrang masaya talaga ako na makita ko ulit ang Luvies dito sa Philippines,” Wendy remarked through an interpreter in mixed English and Filipino.

“Grabe talaga ‘yung energy at saka sigaw ng Philippine fans,” Seulgi asserted with Joy and Yeri, describing Filo ReVeluvs as the “best” audience of their Asian tour.

They also touched the hearts of Pinoy Luvies after Wendy pointed out why it was a special day for them, saying, “10th anniversary na namin ngayon! Palakpakan!”

To mark such a feat, they proceeded to their riveting Parade stage in which several flower-shaped confetti prepared by fans filled the arena. They moved closer to the crowd by going to the extended platform, holding flower plushies to sing Sunny Afternoon and Sunflower.

After a vibrant opening set list, the ladies returned on stage clad in pastel-colored dresses with their feel-good tracks Underwater, So Good, and Bubble, including Joy’s solo dance to charm Luvies with her moves and Wendy’s bridge solo to showcase her vocal prowess.

They took a quick break from their discography. They held a segment called “Red Velvet Advise Consultation,” wherein they read some messages from their supporters, including someone who has been a fan since middle school and revealed that he or she is about to finish college. As a way of showing appreciation, the K-pop sensations uttered, “Mahal ko kayo!” in unison.

The laid-back atmosphere suddenly turned vivid and bold as Irene and Seulgi’s solo dance paved the way for their alluring hits Knock Knock (Who’s There?), Bad Boy, and the iconic song Psycho.

Red Velvet’s (clockwise, from bottom center) Yeri, Joy, Wendy, Seulgi and Irene share a snap online following their successful fan concert, ‘HAPPINESS: My Dear, ReVe1uv,’ on Saturday.

The catchy melodies of their popular lead singles Feel My Rhythm, Queendom, and Cosmic also maintained the fans’ reverberating energy during the show’s second half.

“Parang na-look back ko ang 10 years of those days as Red Velvet, ‘yun ‘yung na-feel ko,” said Seulgi.

“While preparing for this fan con, aside from that fact na 10th anniversary ngayon, I wanted to treasure this moment with our Luvies siyempre,” the group’s main dancer added.

Fans indeed knew how to make the night memorable as they illuminated the concert hall with the members’ symbolic colors of pink, yellow, blue, green, and purple and sang Remember Forever while their idols prepared for the encore.

They also unfurled a huge banner at the seated section with a message, “Thank you for the happiness. Loving you is the easiest thing I have ever done,” which the members read wholeheartedly.

Filipino ReVeluvs further impressed the girls when they started to fly paper planes from the standing pit to the stage during Red Velvet’s Sweet Dream performance. The group was also showered with confetti with special messages that read, “When I think of forever, I think of Red Velvet.”

“We came back here in Manila after one year, but nothing has changed. Nagulat talaga ako sa energy at sigaw n’yo. I hope we can visit you more often. Thank you very much for all the support,” Wendy uttered.

“When the fan con started, it felt like the venue was really shaking. Your cheers were so loud while I was performing on stage. Thank you very much for your time and effort,” Irene said.

During their encore, the fan con seemingly turned into a rave party as fans grooved to Red Velvet’s electrifying stage of Red Flavor, Zimbalabim, and Hit That Drum.

“I’m happy in Manila. I don’t even feel tired because of the loud cheers from everyone and, of course, your smiles that gave me positive energy. Thank you very much for the unforgettable memory. Excellent!” Joy complimented the crowd.

“The tour isn’t easy, but thanks to the energy you brought, I’m happy here on stage while performing,” Yeri noted.

Before bidding goodbye to their beloved fans, Seulgi promised to return to Manila soon, saying, “Maraming-maraming salamat po for keeping the energy from the start to finish. You are the best! Kitakits tayo ulit!”

Red Velvet will conclude their Asia fan concert tour in Macau on Sept. 28.