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Saturday, January 20, 2024
'Ganda niyong lahat!': Coldplay takes the Philippines on a cosmic journey
Kristofer Purnell - Philstar.com
January 20, 2024 | 9:37am
MANILA, Philippines — British pop-rock band Coldplay made a grand return to the Philippines, taking audiences on a journey through the cosmos while reminding everyone that a beautiful future lies ahead if we make better decisions for the environment and for each other.
It's been seven years since the band was last in the country for its "A Head Full of Dreams" tour, and this time, the "Music of the Spheres" tour had an even bigger reception as tickets at the Philippine Arena were sold out.
The current tour is not only Coldplay's return to live performances but also one with an environmental approach. The band has been actively seeking to reduce carbon emissions by 50% compared to its past concerts and has been looking for other sustainable efforts that would still guarantee an enjoyable time for audiences.
Opening for the band's long-awaited Philippine return was local R&B singer Jikamarie, who performed seven of her original songs like "Hinahanap-hanap," "Balang Araw" and "Lutang."
Half an hour after Jikamarie's set, a short film played to show the tour's sustainable efforts, which include being charged by solar and wind energy, electric bikes and a kinetic floor situated in the venue and the use of lit-up wristbands made from plant-based material.
Proceeds from the tour will go to reforestation, ocean clean-ups, animal conservation, carbon capture, green technology, environmental law, advocacies and re-wilding and soil restoration.
The time finally came: John Williams' "Flying Theme" from "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" played over a video of Coldplay navigating their way below the stage, and one by one, the members stepped out to greet the Philippines once more.
Coldplay began the night with "Higher Power" and "Adventure of a Lifetime," releasing large balloons during the latter for the crowd to pass around. Lead vocalist Chris Martin had some fun with the crowd for the chorus and ending of "Paradise."
The lights from the wristbands were momentarily turned off by this time as the band performed "The Scientist."
"Maraming, maraming salamat. Magandang gabi po sa inyong lahat. Masayang kaming [bumalik] sa Pilipinas," Chris said. "So happy and grateful, and ang ganda niyong lahat! Okay that's enough Taglish. We're gonna give you the best show!"
The band then moved down a runway to an extended stage to sing "Viva La Vida" and "Hymn for the Weekend," with Chris going around the different areas of the stage.
He remained on the extended stage with a keyboard to read out some signs audience members brought with them.
Some shouted out Coldplay's former collaborator BTS, while another came all the way from Boston. A fan caught Chris' eye and was invited onstage. The fan requested the band perform "Everglow," to which Chris happily obliged, treating it as a tribute to the band's friends who recently passed on.
After the touching number, Chris joined his colleagues on the main stage just as the wristbands lit up again for "Charlie Brown" and "Yellow," blanketing the Philippine Arena in yellow lights.
Coldplay's performance of "Human Heart" had a few stumbles, as Chris asked to restart the song and still laughed on the second go; additionally, the puppet Angel Moon came out to sing the portions of R&B act We Are King.
The fun times continued when Chris pulled out a pride flag for "People of the Pride," green lights poured into the venue for "Clocks," and each member donned alien headgear for "Something Just Like This," which ended with a video akin to a retro Stargate sequence from "2001: A Space Odyssey."
BTS fans were surely in tears when Coldplay performed "My Universe," the song both groups collaborated on, and each member of the K-pop boyband appeared onscreen.
Early through "A Sky Full of Stars" before the first drop, Chris asked the audience for one song without any cameras or phones.
Most fans obliged with Chris' request and it was a touching moment as blue and white lights flickered throughout the song, which ended in yet another round of confetti.
Coldplay seemingly ended its set, which had fans typically shouting "Isa pa!," and sure enough, red and orange lights lit the Arena again as the band made its way to a makeshift stage in the middle of the crowd.
After a performance of "Sparks," the band offered its thanks to Jikamarie, the concert crew especially stadium workers, and to everyone in attendance for braving the heavy traffic.
"You have the number one [heaviest traffic] in the world. Thank you for going through all that bulls**t to be here!" Chris exclaimed.
Chris stayed on the makeshift stage as he enlisted the crowd's help to record a song for the band's upcoming album, and he had everyone singing "Love Who You Love."
The singer then teased the gloomy Manila weather, which had him thinking of a song on loop, and to the surprise of everyone, Chris sang the chorus of Lola Amour's "Raining In Manila."
Right after, Chris was joined by several members of the Filipino rock band, including vocalist Pio Dumayas, who finished off an acoustic version of their hit song.
Chris returned to the main stage as bigger balloons were brought out for the tearjerker "Fix You," and for the last song "Biutyful," Angel Moon appeared onstage once again.
"Thank you for a beautiful night. You made us feel on top of the world," Chris said, stringing in the song's lyrics.
Coldplay then took its final bow, and the last remaining streamers were scattered, just as the words "believe in love" were flashed onscreen to forever remind everyone in attendance of the beautiful night they shared together.
Let’s be like little children
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By Fr. Roy Cimagala
Chaplain
Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE)
Talamban, Cebu City
Email: roycimagala@gmail.com
“LET the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Mt 19,14) With these words, Christ is giving us a clear idea of how it is to be in heaven. We should be like little children, a bit messy perhaps but definitely with a pure heart devoid of any malice. We should strive to be like them in spite of our advanced age and exposure to the things of this world.
To be sure, it’s not a call to be childish, as in being whimsy, capricious, thoughtless. Rather we are asked to be always humble and simple, full of trust in the authorities and especially in the providence of God, and eager to believe in what is good, precisely like a child whose worries are few and not deep and lasting.
We have to remember that Christ also said that even while we have to be simple and innocent like doves, we should also be shrewd and clever like serpents. (cfr Mt 10,16) We have to find ways of how to blend these two apparently contrasting qualities together.
To be child-like is to have a lot of faith in God. It is to be led more by that faith than by our merely human estimation of things. It is to accept whatever happens in our life but always be confident that God never abandons us and is leading us to him through the ups and downs of our life.
To be child-like is to have a pure and innocent heart, incapable of malice, ambition, pride and arrogance. It is to have the confidence that even our defects and mistakes, if immediately referred to God, do not really matter much.
To be child-like is to be transparent, simple and sincere, unafraid to be known as they really are, warts and all. The knowledge and vast experience they gain in life do not alter their simplicity which neither negates prudence and discretion.
To be child-like is to be welcoming to suggestions and corrections made on them. These do not make them feel humiliated, but rather thankful. To be child-like is to be teachable, flexible and docile. When one is child-like, he can be told anything and he tends to believe and obey. Attainments, achievements and successes do not spoil him. Neither do difficulties, temptations and failures crush them and plunge them to sadness or bitterness.
To be child-like is to be easy to be motivated and consoled. It is to be optimistic despite problems and difficulties. Falls and mistakes are easily forgotten. To be child-like is to be disposed to see things as they are, whether they are self-evident natural truths or highly mysterious supernatural realities. What is not understood is simply accepted and believed, relying simply on the recommendation of parents and elders.
To be child-like is to capture the spirit of the beatitudes, where being poor in spirit, being meek or in a state of mourning, being pure of heart and being persecuted, insulted and the like are no big problem. They are good occasions to go closer to God.
And more directly, St. Paul said: “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child. But when I became a man, I put away childish things.” (1 Cor 13,11)
How is the Philippines as a brand?
Harnessing our assets for soft power
Jan 20, 2024 09:28 AM
AT A GLANCE
Considering the level of hospitality and care our people provide, why is our brand of service treated differently? Why do people who come to our shores feel appalled when we raise prices for services, for which many would willingly pay five times more in Europe?
Every year, we get a good number of publications talking about the best practices of different countries when it comes to soft power. This, as kids say on Tiktok, is my Roman Empire—a topic that lives rent free in my head and something that I tend to judge countries on. Who’s doing well, who’s failing miserably, and who’s missing out on certain opportunities? It’s also the diplomacy journalist in me that tends to raise an eyebrow at people who look down at soft power and want to prove how wrong they can be about it.
While diplomacy has its harder, tougher side—and that’s definitely important—it’s soft power that truly makes a mark on a greater number of the population. Not everyone can be a major geopolitical player but it’s soft power that can somehow level the playing field a bit. How do the Japanese see Filipinos? What comes to an American’s mind when they think of the Philippines? What do Germans know and read about the Philippines?
For the longest time, we’ve suffered from an image problem. Someone has to say it. A huge part of this is undeniably being dealt the most unreasonable of cards. Being in the typhoon belt meant we were often visited by the strongest storms. Being in the ring of fire meant we have beautiful volcanoes that have the tendency to throw catastrophic tantrums. We also have earthquakes and climate change. We had a tumultuous history and quite a list of “missed opportunities,” as politely described to me by an ambassador still posted in Manila during a private conversation.
All these make branding the country and letting people see all the good it has to offer quite the daunting task.
Selling the Philippines is a tough gig, which is why I have such high regard for people in our foreign affairs and tourism departments. As a journalist, I get frustrated that some of these efforts are not picked up abroad. Recognition often favors the established players. The big countries that have always had a good reputation despite whatever political turmoil they go through. And that’s the opposite end of the spectrum, right? Some countries have it easier. France managed to maintain stable tourist arrival numbers despite societal unrest last summer. Despite violent footage in the news, people still see Paris as the city of romance and the French way of life aspirational. To be clear: This isn’t a dig on the French. It’s just me lamenting how certain countries will always survive such events while we in developing nations don’t have the same luxury. That’s the beauty of well-established and enduring soft power.
It’s not all doom-and-gloom
Not all hope is lost as we do have a lot going for us as well, but to harness them, we must show our beautiful beaches, warm hospitality, such colorful indigenous culture and traditions, and a widespread diaspora.
I enjoy reading about what’s being done in the soft power scene as of late. Not to be biased but the Philippines does have some of the most creative minds now working on this and putting plans to action. I had the chance to see the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board’s community-based tourism program first hand in Kalinga, putting our indigenous culture on the forefront and taking a step back from what’s mostly of our colonizers. One of the items in the Department of Tourism’s agenda is the equal promotion of all destinations with no destination or aspect of the culture left behind.
That’s just one of the many examples of what’s being done. But one thing I want to touch on is how we as a people are seen abroad. The Irish remain my favorite example of how a diaspora can help elevate the status of a nation. Our own diaspora has played instrumental roles in various societies, saving lives during and beyond the pandemic, caring for children, keeping households running, contributing immensely to multinational companies, and even providing representation for fellow people-of-color in Hollywood. And yet, one is left wanting when it comes to respect and validation given to our people. It always feels like everything comes with a tinge of pity when what people need the most is dignity.
One such country that often does well in soft power surveys is Switzerland. The survey often cite the quality of service one gets on a visit that truly sticks to one’s mind. Considering the level of hospitality and care our people provide, why is our brand of service treated differently? Why do people who come to our shores feel appalled when we raise prices for services, for which many would willingly pay five times more in Europe?
And then it hit me. Service and hospitality can be heartfelt without being subservient. Maybe it’s something we need to start telling our diaspora. That there is dignity in work and no one is “just a helper” or “just a cleaner.” If we want respect from the international community, then respecting ourselves should come first. While our people need these jobs, these countries need our people equally, maybe even more. So maybe it’s time we start owning that and behaving the way we should—a people that deserves much respect.
Don’t even get me started on our geopolitical importance starting with our location. Small country? Think again.
Friday, January 19, 2024
What’s next?
Next-gen fashion innovators explore identity, diversity, and sustainability in debut collections
Jan 18, 2024 07:56 PM
AT A GLANCE
This year’s edition presents a retrospective of distinct organic visions, creative processes, and design possibilities that promise to take spectators on a temporal and spatial journey in the multiverse of fashion.
Sixty-two promising fashion innovators are set to demonstrate a fusion of artistry and imagination, as they explore the infinite diversity of identity and existence in their sustainable debut collections in "Sinulid 2024: Beyond Boundaries."
The affair is the highly successful annual culminating event that showcases the knowledge, craftsmanship, and skills of the graduating Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) students of the School of Environment and Design (SED) at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB).
This year’s edition presents a retrospective of distinct organic visions, creative processes, and design possibilities that promise to take spectators on a temporal and spatial journey in the multiverse of fashion.
Meticulously conceptualized and handcrafted, each ensemble encapsulates the varied narratives and experiences of the budding changemakers. It likewise channels their advocacy to break expectations and addresses prejudices on being a designer in the modern era.
The show will include a range of ready-to-wear collections with pieces that weave human emotions and sensibilities and champion freedom and eco-feminism. It will even seamlessly blend the comfort and style of athleisure.
Couture will likewise take center stage with scene-stealing looks that pay homage to tradition and capture the wonders of childhood memories.
The series will also feature a cocoon-inspired maternity line that dares to challenge the stereotypical clothing options available to expecting mothers.
It will also feature childrenswear that transports wearers into the vintage glam of the ’50s.
Also included are creations that delve into the idea of escapism and embody a sense of healing.
Menswear that captures the Filipino spirit and the art of music will be given importance.
"Sinulid 2024: Beyond Boundaries" will open at The Atrium at The Podium on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. The runway show, strictly by invitation, will commence at 5 p.m. at The Podium Hall.
The gallery will run until Jan. 28.
Chaos: Choice and chance for change?
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THERE is just so much chaos in the global and in Philippine politics with so many moving parts that exhaust many of us. Polarized politicians have become more interesting than any showbiz break-up stories. The twists are becoming more mind-boggling and sometimes unbelievable. The characters in these dramatic exercises seem to be good actors with multiple directors and scriptwriters. But its horrors are frightening because its effects are felt and real.
Where is all this chaos taking us? With what prism should we see this chaos?
The chaos theory provides a lens to understand the volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity that often define the political dynamics. This article explores intriguing nonlinear dynamics and unforeseen consequences that govern various disciplines, including politics.
Theories are simply organized concepts and constructs that describe and explain (and some, predict) a phenomenon. Theoretical development and applications are interesting cognitive activities in science as it asserts that practice without theory is blind and that theory without practice is empty.
Chaos theory
In the 1960s, Edward Lorenz, a meteorologist at MIT, while studying long-term weather patterns, had a breakthrough discovery that tiny differences in initial conditions could lead to drastically different outcomes in weather simulations. This was termed "the butterfly effect" that highlighted the inherent sensitivity of complex systems to seemingly insignificant triggers. This sowed the seeds of chaos theory that sparked the theory development and practical applications.
The understanding of the universality of chaotic systems expanded with scientists Mitchell Feigenbaum, David Ruelleand and author James Gleick.
Chaos theory challenges the traditional Newtonian view of a deterministic universe governed by predictable laws as it reveals that intricate, nonlinear systems like the weather exhibit sensitive dependence on initial conditions. It asserts that even the tiniest shift in starting points can have drastically different outcomes, making long-term forecasts practically impossible.
Chaos theory has found intriguing applications in the arena of politics with Suay Nilhan Açıkali, William Henderson and Rafael Reyes — political scientists who explored and highlighted its potential for understanding political instability, volatile social movements, unpredictable dynamics, and even toward more informed and adaptable strategies.
Chaos theory seems to make sense of seemingly unpredictable phenomena in both the natural world and politics. It makes us move beyond the simplistic narratives and perspectives, and linear interpretations and inferences, especially in politics that we watch and engage in our own ways, as we are characters as well in this drama series.
Chaos through philosophical lens
Given the historical and contextual gaps, the classical philosophies of Aristotle and Plato recognize such chaos. With caution not to risk anachronism (a chronological inconsistency in some arrangement in a time period to which it does not belong), this part is just to appreciate the wisdom of these wise philosophers whose classic thoughts are seldom out of time.
The intention is not to force-fit a modern scientific theory onto ancient thought but to explore potential alignments. This may trigger deeper reflection on both and then gain a richer introspection and circumspection of the complexities in understanding the universe, randomness, order and unforeseen consequences.
Plato's allegory of the cave emphasized on the limited perceptions and the potential for unexpected enlightenment, which in the chaos theory is the notion of sensitive dependence on initial conditions. The journey out of the cave, a seemingly insignificant shift in perspective, can dramatically alter one's understanding of reality. There is also the theory of forms which emphasizes on unchanging ideal forms behind the ever-changing world of appearances.
The chaos theory's randomness and unpredictability seem to be at odds with Aristotle's concept of teleology, where all things strive toward a predetermined goal. However, Aristotle also acknowledged the existence of contingency, where certain events occur by chance without being predetermined which is parallel with the idea of attractors in chaos theory, where systems tend to gravitate toward certain stable states despite unpredictable fluctuations.
There is resonance with chaos theory's holistic approach and Aristotle's emphasis on studying nature in its complex entirety, rather than breaking it down into isolated parts. The understanding that complex systems exhibit unpredictable behavior not readily deducible from individual components is anchored on Aristotle's concept of emergence, where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
We may still look into other classical philosophers like Heraclitus, who emphasized flux and change, and Zeno of Elea, who explored paradoxes related to infinity and motion. But suffice it to say that times may have changed but there are available frameworks to view the choreography of human affairs and the intricate dance of humanity in the harmony of the universe across time.
Critics of chaos theory
Chaos theory, as any theory, is not immune to criticism. Its oversimplification of complex systems and its limited empirical applications make it a target of criticisms. Of course, the chaos theory's mathematical models struggle to capture the nuances of human behavior, cultural dynamics and specific historical contexts.
Political psychologist Sarah Khan claims that chaos theory is "a seductive intellectual trap, offering the illusion of scientific rigor while obfuscating the real sources of political instability." This makes its application to the complex realities like political systems similar to predicting the weather with a coin toss, in the words of political theorist Mark Robinson. The interesting metaphors ultimately fail to provide concrete tools for understanding or influencing political events, as international relations expert David Stern puts it.
Sociologist Anna Martinez good-humoredly says that focusing on butterflies flapping their wings distracts us from the real drivers of political change, such as economic inequality and social movements. Political activist Thomas Lee warns that overreliance on chaos theory can lead to fatalistic attitudes, discouraging engagement in political action and reinforcing the status quo.
Nascent as it may be, chaos theory, however, offers a valuable framework for appreciating the inherent unpredictability of political landscapes and encourages a more open-minded approach to understanding political dynamics.
Chaos, so what?
The iconic metaphor of chaos theory translates to a butterfly flapping its wings in Malacañang potentially causing a hurricane in Batanes and Jolo, or even the lives of the overseas Filipinos.
Political analyses are not futile. As chaos theory doesn't eliminate order; it unveils hidden patterns within apparent randomness. Despite unpredictable variations, we can still identify areas in the political landscape where systems tend to gravitate, which key factors may influence informed policy decisions and strategic planning.
We may analyze the rise and fall of revolutions to be able to predict the tipping points for significant change or identifying vulnerabilities within seemingly stable regimes, as we have seen in our history. We may learn caution and nuanced diplomatic approaches when we recognize the sensitive dependence of international alliances and conflicts, similar to what we are experiencing these days. Understanding the influence of small events, like a viral social media video, and individual decision, like change of political party, within a broader sociopolitical context may enable us to analyze electoral behaviors.
By demystifying the inherent unpredictability and recognizing the interconnectedness of the invisible threads that bind seemingly disparate events, we can gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating, chaotic dance that is politics. Chaos theory is not a crystal ball that captures even the snapshots of Philippine politics. In the words of the 77-year-old social scientist professor Clarita Carlos, chaos theory is only one of the structures of explanation in social science. It is another prism for viewing political life. After all, the chaos noted is really the unknowns' unknown in our political life.
Has chaos theory provided powerful explanations for many aspects of our political lives? Amid chaos, do we stand a chance for change? The choice is ours. Let us flap our wings. Together.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The Philippines Registered the Highest International Tourism Receipts
Kim Chiu shares BTS of her Sinulog 'ASAP' performance
Kim Chiu shares BTS of her Sinulog 'ASAP' performance
MANILA, Philippines — Host-actress Kim Chiu was in a festive mood after taking the "ASAP Natin 'To" stage dressed as the Sinulog Festival Queen.
In the January 14 episode of the weekend musical variety show, Kim performed onstage dressed as the Sinulog Festival Queen, a highlight of the annual fiesta that celebrates the Santo Niño.
Kim's performance and outfit were well-received by viewers, some lauding Kim for honoring her roots in Cebu City.
After her performance, she and actress Vina Morales greeted their fellow Visayans for celebrating this year's Sinulog Festival.
In an Instagram post, Kim shared the behind-the-scenes clips of her practicing the performance with and without the elaborate costume.
The sun design, which Kim wore on her back, fell forward several times but the actress managed to get a hand of it even with the complete dress and crown.
"Maski bug-at kaayo, mas bug-at paman cguro ni nako na sanina cge sayaw gihapon, in anah gyud basta bisdak laban lang, gwapa bitaw!" Kim said in the caption.
In English, Kim said she really enjoyed performing as a Sinulog Festival Queen even with her heavy costume.
Breakout popstar Jikamarie opens for Coldplay in style
BY MANILA BULLETIN ENTERTAINMENT
AT A GLANCE
To be handed a rare opportunity like this, she immediately went to the drawing board and planned for her biggest career highlight thus far.
Viral popstar Jikamarie is starting off 2024 on the right foot as she opens for Coldplay’s much-awaited two-day concert in Manila this weekend.
To be handed a rare opportunity like this, she immediately went to the drawing board and planned for her biggest career highlight thus far. “I can't think of a better word to describe it other than surreal. I literally cried!” she shares, looking back to when she got the good news. “It's such an honor to be performing alongside one of the most iconic artists for so many years,” she further says.
In an Instagram post by Warner Music Philippines, the 23-year-old bedroom pop artist is seen rehearsing with her full band, with her chart-topping hits “Lutang”, “kailangan ko ng…” and songs off her debut EP “L0VER G!RL” making it to the setlist.
Music aside, Jikamarie is known as a fashion girlie, highlighting her creativity through fashion and makeup on her TikTok account. She shows off her quirky persona with her signature eyeliner, ever-changing hair colors, and unique outfits that stand out.
Naturally, she wants to highlight her style with her dreamy tunes on the big stage. To match the one-of-a-kind opportunity, Warner Music Philippines scored a collaboration with Filipino brand HA.MÜ to showcase trailblazing Filipino artistry through fashion and music.
“I was connected to them through Ms. Jess Cabuay, our stylist who oversees the entire glam team! We were browsing through designer options and when we landed on HA.MÜ, we just knew they were the perfect one to work with for this project” Jikamarie recounts in an interview. “I was definitely anxious if I was gonna be able to secure the styling aspect, but when I got to talking with them, I really felt that I was working with people who really know how to deliver, and they were assuring my safety and comfortability all throughout,” she further narrated.
Founded in 2017 by Abraham Guardian and Mamuro Oki, HA.MÜ focuses on creating unique, maximalist pieces that play on androgyny and individuality. Known for working with chart-topping artists, the team behind HA.MÜ honored the request and got to work.
“We love working with local artists because we are both supporting each other,” they expressed. Along with its one-of-a-kind approach to fashion, the brand believes in sustainable fashion and livelihood. “We mainly used readily-available fabrics that are in the studio to create her look,” they share.
HA.MÜ has since then headlined multiple runway shows, has also exhibited their pieces in shows abroad, and has donned cover pages in major Filipino publications. The brand boasts a long (and still ongoing) list of clients, now including one of Warner Music Philippines’ biggest pop acts.
HA.MÜ and Jikamarie’s partnership is like a perfectly fitted glove and narrates their excitement in working together. “Jika's style is similar to what we do,” they mentioned, citing Jika as a perfect muse for their brand and vision. “The idea is to highlight Jika's playful vision of how she wants her concert looks to look like. Our work has to compliment and help Jika stand out on stage!” they further added. Jikamarie also took this as an opportunity to flex her artsy side, submitting sketches of her desired looks to the team.
“We all just really wanted something that captured the whimsy art style that I often incorporate in my posters and visual identity, and I think I can safely say that they captured it perfectly” she gleefully said. Despite the crunch time, the team used in-studio materials to create head-turning looks, which they playfully call Jikamarie-core.
“We made sure the fabrics we used are those we are familiar with, so we will have less room for redos. It will save a lot of time,” HA.MÜ explains. “When we saw the designs, we were amazed at how gorgeous they looked, and the fact that these were made out of scraps of fabrics from previous projects. It was nice to know that we were in good hands working with them; they really knew how to make something beautiful from already available materials,” highlighting Jikamarie’s awe with HA.MÜ’s sustainability efforts.
With their creative juices flowing freely, Jikamarie and HA.MÜ’s team has created beautiful pieces ready to be unveiled on her show day at the Philippine Arena. “Having to see our work on a local artist on a headliner of a concert of an international artist is a big deal, and it excites us knowing that we will both be helping each other to put together a solid performance,” they narrate in excitement.
“I think it's exciting to see the outfits to be performed in, to really showcase both HA.MÜ and my collaborative work come to life. I am also really excited to perform with the clothes on since the designs they made were for this specific show,” Jika mentions as she talks about her excitement about her career milestone. “I knew that this opportunity was not only good for me, but for every single person I've worked with—from the band to the technical team, the glam team, and everyone else that has made everything smooth-running for me,” she further adds.
She also hopes this collaboration will open doors for more Filipino designers to work with musicians, and uplift the creative scene. As to their expectations on show day, they are excited to see her rock out to their custom-made outfits, just as Jikamarie is excited to open for Coldplay!
Red Cross helps flood victims in Davao Region
By The Manila Times
January 18, 2024 10
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), through its Davao de Oro Chapter, rescued 34 families composed of 98 individuals stranded in their houses in Barangay Magading in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, and brought them to a nearby evacuation center in the same barangay for food and other humanitarian assistance on Tuesday, January 16.
Over 1,000 families in Davao Region are temporarily staying in evacuation centers due to flooding triggered by heavy rains since Monday, January 15.
PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard "Dick" Gordon said that the humanitarian organization is strengthening and equipping its chapters nationwide in anticipation of tropical cyclones that will traverse the country in the coming months.
"Palaging naka-alerto ang aming mga chapters sa buong bansa upang agarang rumesponde sa mga kababayan nating magiging biktima ng bagyo o pagbaha (Our PRC chapters nationwide are always on alert to respond to our countrymen, whether they are victims of typhoon or flooding)," said Gordon.
PRC Davao de Oro Chapter earlier deployed a water search and rescue team with five personnel in the municipality of Nabunturan to assist the local government unit in evacuating families after several roads remain impassable due to landslides and floods.
RC143 volunteers in Davao Region are currently serving lomi soup in evacuation centers in Barangay Sasa in Davao City and Barangay Dawis in Nabunturan Davao de Oro.
PRC secretary-general Gwen Pang mentioned that volunteers and staff from PRC chapters in other affected areas, such as the ones in South Cotabato and Cotabato City, are currently monitoring the situations of their areas of responsibility.
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