up close with jc tiuseco
THE SURVIVOR PHILIPPINES WINNER SHARES HIS SUMMER MUST-HAVES WITH MONICA BARRETTO
LIVING ON AN ISLAND
for more than 30 days is no vacation when you are deprived of basic necessities and must face tough challenges. But JC Tiuseco’s experience on the Philippine version of reality show Survivor only brought out the best in the 22-year-old basketball player from San Sebastian College. Beating out 17 other contestants to bag the PHP3 million prize, JC won the title of first-ever Pinoy Sole Survivor. Here, we chat with this charming hottie and discover not just what makes him tick, but also what’s on his summer hit list.
Can you tell us what you will always remember about your experience on Survivor?
Every moment was very memorable for me because being on the show was truly an experience like no other.
I would love to do Survivor again, given the chance.
What for you were the best and worst things about doing the show?
For me, the best thing was that I learned to really appreciate the small, everyday things in life that I take for granted. The show taught me to be content and satisfied with what I have and to be thankful for the people around me, flaws and all. Survivor can bring out the best or the worst in you; it’s your choice whether you want to be good or bad. In such a game, it’s hard to pretend. Eventually, circumstances draw out the real you — who you really are.
What did you do with the prize money?
I gave half of the cash to my parents and the other half, I put in the bank.
Do you have any plans for the summer?
I’m looking forward to going to Boracay with friends.
What will you take along?
Sunblock, boardshorts, shades, hot weather clothes and Havaianas!
What’s your dream destination?
Palawan! I’ve never been there. I hear it’s popular for its white beaches and clean waters. My favorite summer memory is seeing the whale sharks in Sorsogon.
Tell us what’s on your summer playlist…
I’m Yours and I Melt With You by Jason Mraz, and Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel. These songs are memorable and perfect for the beach.
So, what’s your advice to people who are stranded on a deserted island?
Make sure you have a flint to start a fire, a poncho, a bolo, a medicine kit and a big tarpaulin to serve as a roof for the shelter you build.
INFLIGHT ESSENTIALS
| LISTEN Hot Summer Nights Wish you were at the beach? This 17-track album will transport you to your dream destination with hip reggae versions of Mariah Carey’s We Belong Together, John Legend’s Ordinary People and Alicia Keys’ If I |
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let’s go for the green
SUPPORT THE STORES AND BRANDS THAT AIM TO DO GOOD DEEDS AND LOOK AFTER YOUR WELL-BEING, SAYS CHARMAINE BAYLON
ECHOstore
What it is ECHOstore (its name stands for Environment and Community Hope Organization) is a retail outlet that sells decorative pieces and unique gifts. There are accessories made from recycled materials or handcrafted by marginalized communities. You can also find organic beauty and wellness products and non-toxic home cleaning solutions.
Why it rocks Apart from its wares, the store also holds lectures. ECHOstore will also introduce gondolas — miniature versions of the store — in duty free shops and hotel lobbies. These mini stores will feature fair trade compliant and environmentally friendly items produced by marginalized communities. Get involved Through the store, you support ventures such as the Malunggay Green Kids feeding program together with the Kabisig ng Kalahi Foundation.
The program sets aside a portion of the sales of all malunggay products to feed 30 malnourished children in Taguig. Ground Floor, Serendra Piazza, McKinley Parkway, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, tel: +63 (2) 901 3485, www.echostore.ph
Messy Bessy
What it is A line of cleaning products made of safe, natural and biodegradable ingredients. “Filipinos are exposed to ads that emphasize killing more than 99% of germs, or equating cleanliness with sudsiness or a particular scent. But our research shows that these aren’t all necessarily true,” says Krie Reyes Lopez, one of the brand’s founders.
| Why it rocks Aside from all-purpose disinfectants, cleaners and deodorizers in scents like orange, eucalyptus and jasmine, watch for Messy Bessy’s new coconut-based and lavender-infused powder detergent. “We’re also working on a lab-tested nontoxic insect repellant, among others. Our goal is to be able to clean an entire home with only Messy Bessy products.” |  |
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Get involved Each time you buy a Messy Bessy product, you support the young adults who make them. The company, with the help of Virlanie Foundation, is part of Helping Ourselves through Sustainable Enterprises (HOuSE), a project that provides jobs to people with low educational attainment and to those who’ve suffered crisis. Tel: +63 (915) 789 2030, www.. messybessy. com |
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BEAUTY booty
| Bench Fix Bench Fix Billy Romero, Billy Romero, trader When my When my hair is very hair is very short and short and whenever whenever I have bad hair days, I have bad hair days, this keeps my hair in this keeps my hair in place all day but not in place all day but not in a very “fixed up” sort a very “fixed up” sort of way. of way. |  |
| Olay Age Olay Age Defying Defying Daily Daily Renewal Renewal Cream Cream Friendshie Friendshie Umadhay, Umadhay, bank supervisor bank supervisor It makes my skin It makes my skin clean, smooth and clean, smooth and hydrated. I also feel that it hydrated. I also feel that it reduces the appearance of reduces the appearance of my fine lines and wrinkles, my fine lines and wrinkles, gives my skin a lift and gives my skin a lift and unclogs pores. unclogs pores. |  |
| L’Oreal L’Oreal Studio Studio Invisi’FX Invisi’FX Gel’O Water Gel’O Water Geran Geran Guerrero, Guerrero, regional regional marketing manager marketing manager Unlike other gels, Unlike other gels, this one is water-this one is water-based so it doesn’t based so it doesn’t damage my hair. I damage my hair. I don’t get flakes and don’t get flakes and it doesn’t leave my it doesn’t leave my hair feeling sticky. hair feeling sticky. |  |
| HerBench Pretty When Pinched Cheek and Lip Tint Lisa Dimapilis, Lisa Dimapilis, credit deputy credit deputy head Since I started using Since I started using it, I don’t need other it, I don’t need other beauty products beauty products and I never get and I never get breakouts anymore. breakouts anymore. It also fits my budget! |  |
hit the bars
THESE NEW HOT SPOTS IN MANILA SERVE EVERYTHING BUT ALCOHOL!
| The Ice Cream Bar The orange tiles and lamps give off a nice vibe, and the ice cream quotes on the mirrored walls are inspiring. But the main draw is the ice cream — made by Fruits in Ice Cream (FIC) — which contains natural fruit and milk ingredients from New Zealand, Ireland and Australia. In fact, it’s the only ice cream in the Philippines approved by the Ministry of Health in Japan. Joya Tower, Joya Drive, Rockwell Center (beside Power Plant Mall). |
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Truffles de France Bar The pure dark chocolate by Truffles de France are sprinkled with cocoa, making them a divine melt-in-your-mouth experience. The best part? These rich confections imported from France are reasonably priced, and available in original, cappuccino, green tea, orange, sugar-free and champagne flavors. So sit down and savor every bite as though it were ambrosia . 2/F Shangri-La Plaza Mall, tel: +63 |
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Naked Juice Bar Need something to help burn fat? Take Burn Baby Burn. And it’s not just juice. Tummy fillers include sandwiches such as Under the Sea (tuna, tomato and cucumber with honey mustard dressing) and the vegetarian’s dream — Must Love Veggies (eggplant, tomato, cucumber and bell pepper). Pop into Naked Juice Bar at G/F, North Parking near IMAX Theater, SM Mall of Asia; 4th Level, Robinsons Midtown, Ermita; and A Venue Events Hall, Makati Avenue, Makati City |
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A MUSIC FEST FOR YOUR MP3
Missed these superb acts at the Mosaic Festival in Singapore? Plug into the Asian acts that wowed audiences in March — and enjoy their unique sound wherever you go
| WOLFGANG The rock band broke up in 2003 and just reunited to record Villains, their latest CD Could be the OST for “Dawn of the Dead,” says Basti Artadi Get your band fix at Music 1 and Odyssey stores in Manila |  |
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PEDICAB Their CD Shinji, Ilabas Mo Na ang Helicopter, is all “dunk” (aka dance and punk) Could be the OST for “Tron,” says vocalist Diego Mapa Get your band fix at pedicab.multiply.com for the latest updates |
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| 15TH SCENERY These college friends play their version of synthesized pop and happy melodies Could be the OST for “Japanese anime,” chirps singer Bee Get your band fix at www.myspace.com/ 15thscenery |  |
| NEW PANTS This electro-new wave band is China’s most influential musical act Could be the OST for “Beihai Monster,” says vocalist Pen Lei Get your band fix at www.myspace.com/ beijingnewpants |  |
| SOIL AND PIMP SESSIONS The jazz band features Shacho, who “stirs and stimulates” the crowd Could be the OST for Mission Impossible or any 007 film Get your band fix at www.jvcmusic.co.jp/ soilpimp |  |
sleek preview
LOOKING TO UPGRADE YOUR GIZMOS? THESE NEW TECH STYLES ARE SURE TO TEMPT YOU
| The Sony VAIO P Series is a suave pocket-sized PC, from SG$1,299/PHP41,248.66 (www.. sony-asia.com). |  |
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The Motorola AURA phone has a 62-carat scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens, SG$2,688/ PHP85,082.21, (www.motorola. com/AURA). |
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| The Samsung P3 MP3 Player also features a 16:9 widescreen video player, photo album, and voice recorder, from SG$299/PHP9,475.94, (www.samsung.com). |  |
| Plug a USB flash drive into the Philips PhotoFrame 8FF3FPW to view photos, SG$259/PHP8,240.90, (www.asia.philips.com) |  |
Sledgers
The new Sledgers boutique in SM City Cebu specializes in handcrafted footwear, belts and other leather goods.
Enjoy organic coffee from the Cordilleras and Cebu while you shop. SM City Cebu, tel: +63 (32) 412 0828; SM Mall of Asia, SM Malls and Rustans
A NO-SWEAT WORKOUT
Try aqua aerobics! It gives you an excuse to exercise in your swimsuit. Sharon Caoili, a Manila-based instructor at Aqualogic Swim Company, gives us the reasons to jump in.
It won’t bore you. “Some students like the idea of a new environment,” says Sharon. “There are only few routines in aqua aerobics, but with repetition, choreography, and changes in intensity and the unpredictable movement of water, each class always feels new and challenging.”
Swimming is optional. Participants do not actually need to know how to swim. The buoyancy present in water provides the resistance for every single move — even merely standing requires some exertion.
It’s water therapy. “Some say they feel de-stressed, less anxious, more energetic and alert after each class,” Sharon puts in.
Anyone can do it. It accomodates those with special needs. There are pre- and post-natal classes, post-rehabilitation after injury as well as conditioning classes and mobility classes for seniors. Log on to www.aqualogicswimco.com
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