Friday, March 13, 2020

Inquirer Lifestyle Series Fitness.Fashion with Samsung 12th Anniversary




Fashion becomes less a spectator sport when sport itself becomes the fashion.


Last Thursday, Inquirer Lifestyle staged the rousing, filled-to-the-bleachers (despite the heavy rains and flooding) curtain-raiser to its Lifestyle Series of events with “Fitness.Fashion,” a catwalk team-up between some of the country’s top designers and best-selling activewear brands, at the Rigodon Ballroom of the Peninsula Manila in Makati City.

Co-presented with Samsung, it drew guests who cut across the fields of fashion, business and commerce, arts, media and entertainment. With the support of HSBC and Peninsula, the show had 12 sought-after designers melding their creations with the latest brand collections: Kipling with Vic Barba; Fila with Lulu Tan-Gan; Nike Golf with Anthony Nocom; Speedo with Louis Claparols; Adidas with Patrice Ramos-Diaz and Rhett Eala; Marks & Spencer with Arcy Gayatin; Aigle and Oxbow with Rajo Laurel; Bench with Joey Samson; and Puma with Ivarluski Aseron and Randy Ortiz. (Read the fashion report in this Friday’s Lifestyle Fashion and Beauty.)

“Fitness.Fashion” also scored a coup with the runway debut of fitness enthusiast and sports advocate Sen. Pia Cayetano. Other guest models were Akiko Thompson, Amanda Carpo, Rina Go, Paolo Abrera, Phoemela Baranda, Svetlana Osmeña, Jeena Lopez, Enchong Dee, Ruby Gan, Fely Atienza, Trishan Cuazo, catwalk queens Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez and Apples Aberin-Sadhwani, and Inquirer’s own Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Leica Carpo.


Plus co-guest models are German Moreno, Sharon Cuneta, Jackie Lou Blanco, Bing Loyzaga, Lani Mercado, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gretchen Barretto, Dawn Zulueta, Princess Punzalan, Maricel Laxa, Mariz, Jean Garcia, Princess Revilla, Rachel Anne Wolfe, Jam Morales, Raymond Lauchengco, Richard Reynoso, Chad Borja, John Nite, The Rainmakers, Sheryl Cruz, Karina Ramos, Cristina Gonzales, That's Entertainment barkada, Kris Aquino, Ana Gonzales, Mutya Crisostomo, Alicia Mayer, Caloy Garcia, Arlene Muhlach, Ogie Alcasid, Francis Magalona, Long Meija, Chikiting Patrol Kids, APO Hiking Society, Ruffa Gutierrez, Edna Diaz, Boots Anson-Roa, Toni Rose Gayda, Charo Santos-Concio, Loren Legarda, Cherie Gil, Lorna Tolentino, Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos, Aurora Salve, Robin Padilla, Lilibeth Ranillo, Maritess Gutierrez, Sandy Andolong, Alma Moreno, Ana Gonzales, Chiqui Hollman, Pilita Corrales, Snooky Serna, Pops Fernandez, Aiko Melendez, Vina Morales, Carmina Villarroel, Charlene Gonzalez, Mikee Cojuangco, Janice de Belen, Jaclyn Jose, Christine Jacob, Karla Estrada, Amy Perez, Regine Velasquez, Orly Mercado, Rico J. Puno, Randy Santiago, Willie Revillame, Lito Pimentel, Tina Revilla, Louie Heredia, Manilyn Reynes, Dennis Padilla, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Jenine Desiderio, Smokey Manaloto, Liezl Martinez, Anjanette Abayari, Joy Ortega, Giselle Sanchez, Bayani Agbayani, Willie Nepomuceno, Candy Pangilinan, Jon Santos, Ruffa Mae Quinto, Joy Viado, Klaudia Koronel, Mystica, Raffy Rodriguez, Marissa Sanchez, Selina Sevilla, Madeline Nicholas, Leo Martinez, Pekto, Ate Shawie, Ate Guy, Lorraine Baretto, Maribeth Bichara, Lara Fabregas, Jerome John Hughes, Melisa Henderson, Everly Locsin, Glydel Mercado, Cody Moreno, Dolly Anne Carvajal, Angelu de Leon, TJ Manotoc, Marissa del Mar, Presbitero Velasco, Jr., Sarah Geronimo, Rachelle Ann Go, Erik Santos, BJ Manalo, Jenny Hernandez, Empoy, Baby Bunot, Viva Hot Babes, Archie Alemania, Sheryn Regis, Jasmine Trias, Pokwang, TV Idols Ahron Villena, AJ Dee, Marc Cortez, JE Sison and Kiko Matos, Mike Chan, "Spicy" Susan Quinico, Hyubs Azarcon, Luane Dy, Angelica Jones, Dominic Ochoa, Bobby Yan, Cacai Velasquez, Amanda Page, Gabby Eigenmann, Bernadette Allyson, Mo Twister, Lalaine Edson, Jake Roxas, Angelika dela Cruz, Antoinette Taus, Jaya, Lani Misalucha, Anne Curtis, Toni Gonzaga, Jolo Revilla, Karylle, Angel Locsin, Nina, Danica and Oyo Boy Sotto, Kevin Vernal, Champagne Morales, Cogie Domingo, Roxanne Barcelo, James Blanco, Richard Gutierrez, Brad Turvey, Chynna Ortaleza, Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, Yasmien Kurdi, Rainier Castillo, Cristine Reyes, Maxene Magalona, Dennis Trillo, Gab Valenciano, LJ Reyes, Lovi Poe, EB Babes, Karel Marquez, Isabella Gonzalez, La Diva, You've Got Male, Sugarpop, Chris Cayzer, Martin Escudero, Marina Benipayo, Patty Betita, Annette Coronel, Suyen Chi, Wilma Dassent, Marky Cielo, Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Stef Prescott, Rich Asuncion, Jesi Corcuera, Kiko Junio, Paulo Avelino, Sheena Halili, Jan Manual, Ailyn Luna, Paolo Bediones, Pia Guanio, Raymond Gutierrez, John Lapus, Mel Tiangco, Jay Sonza, John Lesaca, Fides Cuyugan-Asencio, Kata Inocencio, Lyn Ching, Suzi Entrata, Ryan Agoncillo, Mickey Ferriols, Mon Isberto, Arnold Clavio, Miriam Quiambao, Eagle Riggs, Hans Montenegro, Lhar Santiago, Dina Bonnevie, Patricia Javier, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Ritchie d’Horsie, Becca Godinez, Tessie Tomas, Coney Reyes, Jimmy Santos, Manilyn Reynes, Helen Gamboa, Dingdong Avanzado, Aiza Seguerra, Herbert Bautista, Plinky Recto, Angela Luz, Carmina Villaroel, Ces Quesada, Aiko Melendez, Ruby Rodriguez, Jaime Garchitorena, Lady Lee, Eric Quizon, Samantha "Gracia" Lopez, Val Sotto, Yoyong Martirez, Jose Manalo, Michelle van Eimeren, Allan K., Donna Cruz, Sunshine Cruz, Maricel Soriano, Onemig Bondoc, Ana Marie Craig, Bea Bueno, Jericho Rosales, Donita Rose, Valentin Simon, Jenny Syquia, Mitoy Yonting, Kristine Florendo, Camille Ocampo, Mausi Wohlfarth, Mike Zerrudo, Rosanna Roces, Gladys Guevarra, Lana Asanin, Steven Claude Goyong, Dindin Llarena, Sherilyn Reyes, Gemma Fitzgerald, Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros, Aji Estornino, Nadine Schmidt, Teri Onor, Diana Zubiri, Michael V., Keempee de Leon, Lana Jalosjos, Pauleen Luna, Alicia Mayer, Sugar Mercado, Ciara Sotto, BJ Forbes, Julia Clarete, Edgar Allan Guzman, Mark Ariel Fresco, Ryan Julio, Cindy Kurleto, Ho and Ha, Daiana Menezes, Ariani Nogueira, Vivian Velez, Gina de Venecia, Love Anover, Christian Esteban, Pia Arcangel, Drew Arellano, Tonipet Gaba, Jigs Mayuga, Avi Siwa, Ramon Bautista, Angel Rivero, Tado Jimenez, Hero Angeles, Sandara Park, Roxanne Guinoo, Joross Gamboa, Melissa Ricks, Michelle Madrigal, Joseph Bitangcol, Neri Naig, Raphael Martinez, Errol Abalayan, Kiray Celis, Katrina Legaspi, Mikylla Ramirez, Eliza Pineda, Kristel Fulgar, Sharlene San Pedro, Miles Ocampo, Angel Sy, Nikki Bagaporo, Julia Montes, Alfred Labatos, John Manalo, Iggy Boy Flores, Kobe Vidanes, EJ Jallorina, Carl Barrameda, Steven Fermo, Yong Chiu, Angel Aquino, Daphne Osena-Paez, Amanda Griffin, Iya Villania, Cheska Garcia, Iya Yotoko, Manu Sandejas, Archie Alemania, Kennevic and Kennie Asuncion, Laura Jean, Tim Yap, KC Montero, Miggy Eugenio, Rico Barrera, Chiqui Alcala, Jayson Gainza, Nene Tamayo, Jun Bob dela Cruz, Cass Ponti, JB Magsaysay, Racquel Reyes, Uma Khouny, Jenny Suico, Franzen Fajardo, Bettina Carlos, Reema Chanco, Bianca King, Inah Estrada, Alynna Asistio, Winwyn Marquez, Megan Young, Benj Punzalan, Ailyn Luna, Carmina Villarroel, Kat de Castro, Alex Gonzaga, Badjie Mortiz, Bangs Garcia, Joem Bascon, Charee Pineda, Timmy Boy Sta. Maria, Eda Nolan, Janelle Quintana, Mikel Campos, Blumark Roces, Jana Pablo, Kontin Roque, Smokey Manaloto, Kristoff Abrenica, Jamilla Obispo, Keanna Reeves, John Prats, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Yeng Constantino, Jay-R Siaboc, Ronnie Liang, Panky Trinidad, Irish Fullerton, Chad Peralta, Lucy Torres-Gomez, Grace Lee, Christine Jacob-Sandejas, Cheche Lazaro, Janno Gibbs, Anjo Yllana, Raymart Santiago, Oscar Orbos, Winnie Monsod, Aiko Melendez, Sunshine Cruz, Eric Fructuoso, Susan Lozada, Assunta De Rossi, Jackie De Guzman, Wendell Ramos, Antonio Aquitania, Diego Llorico, Shirley Fuentes, Alma Concepcion, Myka Flores, Luis Alandy, Aya Medel, Ara Mina, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Wowie De Guzman, Maureen Larrazabal, Francine Prieto, Regine Tolentino, Renford Alano, Aria Cariño, Isabella Dayto, Romina de Jesus, Mikee de Vega, Caleb Gotico, Ella Guevara, Nikki Liu, Sam Turingan, Rob Pengson, Mico Aytona, Lucky Mercado, Andrea Torres, Monica Verallo, Lolit Solis, Butch Francisco, Lorna Tolentino, Bobby Andrews, Michael Flores, Rica Peralejo, Ciara Sotto, Red Sternberg, Raven Villanueva, Lee Robin Salazar, Chico Ventoza, Polo Ravales, Menchu Macapagal, Karen Joanne Organo, Kim Delos Santos, Chubi del Rosario, Chantal Umali, Ardie Aquino, Idelle Martinez, Sunshine Dizon, Dino Guevarra, Jam Melendez, Kenneth Cajucom, Maui Taylor, Aiza Marquez, Maybelyn dela Cruz, Trina Zuñiga, Biboy Ramirez, Sherwin Ordoñez, Joseph Izon, Danilo Barrios, Jason Red, Erwin Aquino, AJ Eigenmann, Roanna Ruiz-Jamir, Railey Valeroso, Karen delos Reyes, Tricia Roman, Valerie Concepcion, Charina Scott, Denise Laurel, Mitzi Borromeo, JC de Vera, Lester Llansang, Crystal Moreno, Lauren Young, AJ Perez, Empress Schuck, Carla Humphries, Valeen Montenegro, Aldred Gatchalian, Mikki Arceo, Mikee Lee, Angelo Patrimonio, Chris Gutierrez, Zia Marquez, Isabel Blaesi, Fred Payawan, Sam Concepcion, Kevin Lapena, Cheska Ortega, Miguel Aguila, Kamae de Jesus, Dino Imperial, Bianca Manalo, Sam YG, Say Alonzo, Joaqui Mendoza, Aaron Juantas, Japoy Lizardo, Nica Calapatan, Tim Polero, Anton Asistio, Sara Castaneda, Pauline Lopez, Katrice delos Reyes, Michael Christian Martinez, Carlos Yulo, Micco Sollano, Marielle Infantado, Kyle Arrieta, Rafael Olbes, Eugene Herrera, Nash Aguas, Prince Carlos, Lukas Magallano, Princess Gaiser, Alyssa Valdez, Kiefer Ravena, Thirdy Ravena, Jeron Teng, Matteo Guidicelli, Tyson Sy, Mark Bumgarner, Javi Benitez, Enzo Pastor, Illac Diaz, Ginggay Joven-dela Merced, Paco Magsaysay, Maggie Wilson, Divine Lee, Camille Villar, Mons Romulo-Tantoco, Zanjoe Marudo, Jake Cuenca, Victor Basa, Jon Avila, Rayver Cruz, Richard Gomez, Dingdong Dantes, Diether Ocampo, John Estrada, Priscilla Meirelles, Kristine Hermosa, Chris Tiu, Johnny Litton, Anton San Diego, Tomy Florencio, JC Buendia, Jojie Lloren, Ito Curata, Anton Mendoza, Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia, Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste, Tony Abad, Sander Tantoco, Santi Picornell and Michelle Pantoja.


The show was supported by L’Oreal Phils. and Swatch.

Plus our newest additions in the Manila leg of the fashion show are Anne Curtis, Judy Ann Santos, Marian Rivera, Jodi Sta. Maria, JK Labajo, Darren Espanto, Darlene Vibares, Lyca Gairanod, Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Jolo Revilla, Edu Manzano, Bianca Manalo, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Mike Enriquez, Richard Gomez, Lucy Torres, Ogie Alcasid, MJ Lastimosa, Sam Concepcion, Michael Pangilinan, Jona Viray, Dulce, Rachel Alejandro, Manilyn Reynes, Jessa Zaragoza, Dingdong Avanzado, Iya Villania, Cesar Montano, Robin Padilla, Lea Salonga, Gary Valenciano, Sharon Cuneta, John Estrada, Vice Ganda, Jessica Sanchez, Randy Santiago, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Richard Yap, Rissa Mananquil-Trillo, Dingdong Dantes, Venus Raj, Shamcey Supsup, Rayver Cruz, Daniel Matsunaga, Gretchen Ho, Robi Domingo, Diego Loyzaga, Ella Cruz, Luigi D’ Avola, Bubbles Paraiso, Robin Nievera, Amber Davis, Cheyser Pedregosa, CJ Jaravata, Tim Yap, Kean Cipriano, Boom Gonzales, Luke Landrigan, Marc Nelson, Divine Maitland-Smith, Jessica Connelly, Stefan Aliño, Sandra Seifert, Dani Barretto, Bianca Gonzalez, Kiefer Ravena, Phil Younghusband, Heart Evangelista, Boy Abunda, Carla Abellana, Allison Harvard, Solenn Heussaff, Lovi Poe, Rocco Nacino, Atom Araullo, Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza, Drew Arellano, Jason Abalos, JC Intal, Mike Tan, Matteo Guidicelli, Gabbi Garcia and Ruru Madrid, Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber, Chynna Ortaleza, Gabby Concepcion, Tony Labrusca, Derrick Monasterio, Jeric Gonzales, Gil Cuerva, Paul Salas, Elise Joson, McCoy de Leon, Enrique Gil, Alex Gonzaga, Janine Gutierrez, Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix, Kim Last, Lovely Abella, Hiro Peralta, Juancho Trivino, John Philip Balang Bughaw, Boobay, Phytos Ramirez, Taki Saito, Kyline Alcantara, Joyce Pring, Clint Bondad, Donita Nose, Krissy, Yuan Francisco, Angelica Ulip, Leanne Bautista, Will Ashley, Bruce Roeland, Sofia Pablo, Kelvin Miranda, Alonzo Muhlach, Ricci Rivero, Johnvic de Guzman, Kianna Dy, JC Santos, Tommy Esguerra, Donny Pangilinan, Hannah Pangilinan, Alwyn Uytingco, Vin Abrenica, Victor Silayan, John James Uy, Shaira Mae Dela Cruz, Xian Lim, Jessy Mendiola, Jeron Teng, Jeric Teng, Chesca Garcia-Kramer and kids Kendra and Scarlett, Dimples Romana and daughter Callie, Anton and Armand del Rosario, Paulo “Kuya Pao” Pingol, Kenneth Cruz and Vince Ferraren, LA Aguinaldo, Slick Rick, Tony Toni and Sam YG, Marj Sia and Harry Cheng, Coleen Garcia, Tony Taus, Andi Eigenmann, Nicole Anderson, Michael Christian Martinez, Gino Quillamor, Erwan Heussaff, Kris Aquino, Georgina Wilson, Liz Uy, BJ Pascual, Charina Sarte, Dong Ronquillo, Nix Alanon, Tanner Mata, Tyler Mata, Emilio Francisco Perez, Loisa Andalio, Sofia Andres, Maria Fabiana, Ronnie Alonte, Khalil Ramos, Maris Racal, Ivan Dorschner, Lauren Reid, Kenzo Gutierrez, Alex Diaz, Ryle Santiago, Jameson Blake, Karen Reyes, Klea Pineda, Lharby Policarpio, Jak Roberto, Kelley Day, Zeus Collins, Sue Ramirez, James Reid and Nadine Lustre, JM de Guzman, Joshua Colet, Ben Isaac, Jess Wilson, G3 San Diego, Vivoree Esclito, Gretchen Fullido, Kylie Verzosa, Alice Dixon, Bianca King, Tippy Dos Santos, Christian Bautista, Nico Bolzico, Carla Humphries, Richard Juan, Chi Gibbs, Anton Cruz, Cristalle Belo-Henares with husband Justin Pitt, Karylle, Vicki Belo, Hayden Kho, Andre Drilon, Kyle Echarri, Pat Sugui, Jacob Munez, Denden Lazaro, Kaye Tinga, Rosenthal Tee, Champ Lui Pio, Mike Carandang, JP Anglo, Paolo Maranan, Sam Milby, Noel Cabangon, Chie Filomeno, Fabio Ide, Aubrey Miles, Troy Montero, Gerald Anderson, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Dominic Roque, Ellen Adarna, Raymond Gutierrez, Marco Gumabao, Chris Banchero, Fabio Ide, Roxanne Barcelo, Ex-Battalion, Momoland, Sinon Loresca, Jr., Rhys Miguel Eugenio, Seth Fedelin, BakClash Divas, Kisses Delavin, Broadway Boys, Music Hero Band, Herlene Nicole "Hipon" Budol, Elaine Timbol, Almira Teng, Boobsie Wonderland, Erik Santos, Ian Veneracion, Jay R Siliona, Jed Madela, K Brosas, Klarisse De Guzman, Kyla, Kuh Ledesma, Moira dela Torre, Piolo Pascual, Zsa-Zsa Padilla, Zephanie Dimaranan, Verniece Enciso, Vern Enciso, TJ Monterde, Xander Angeles, Cocoy Ponce, Chris Nick Delos Reyes, Joanna Eden, Cassandra Laforteza, Kat de Jesus, Joshua Torralba, Timo Pangilinan and RJ dela Fuente.

Marixi Prieto, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc., announced on June 8 at the company’s annual stockholders meeting her retirement as chair effective immediately.








Raul Palabrica has been elected as new chair of the company.



Fr. Richmond Nilo of the Diocese of Cabanatuan was shot to death by unidentified gunmen on June 10 in the Nuestra Señora de la Nieve Chapel in Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija, according to a spot report from the Nueva Ecija Provincial Police Provincial Office.

Nilo, 40-year-old parish priest of Zaragoza, was behind the altar getting ready to start Mass at around 6:05 p.m. when two unidentified men shot him through a window four times.



The 10th Anniversary of the first-ever Samsung-sponsored Lifestyle "Fitness.Fashion" show at the Peninsula Manila to be held on August 1, 2018 at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila (for the large gathering of people) and Smart Araneta Coliseum (for the pop concert).

His Excellency, President Rodrigo R. Duterte, the guest of honor in the occasion, gave his greetings and message to the crowd.

In attendance also were some members of the cabinet; former presidents Benigno Aquino III, Joseph Estrada and Fidel Ramos; several senators led by Senate President Vicente Sotto III, several congressmen led by House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Supreme Court Chief Justice Teresita Leonora de Castro and friends of El Shaddai leader Bro. Mike Velarde from the business, entertainment, media, legal, and religious sector.