Bench Universe 2012 to be broadcast on pay TV television throughout Southeast Asia

 Training the international spotlight on Filipino creativity and talent, Starworld is premiering the Bench Universe 2012 Denim and Underwear Fashion Show on December 8, 2012, making it the first entertainment production in the Philippines to be broadcast on pay TV television throughout Southeast Asia.

Bench Universe 2012 is not only a tremendous entertainment presentation but also a mind-blowing showcase of Filipino talent in high fashion, featuring the collections of Bench and renowned designers Ezra Santos, Joey Samson, Cary Santiago, Val Taguba, Rajo Laurel, Albert Andrada, Randy Ortiz, Furne One, and Michael Cinco, who have all made names for themselves in international design circles.

Starworld viewers will be treated to behind-the-scenes footage of the fantastical production, giving them backstage access to get close to the celebrity models of Bench Universe in their most unguarded moments.

To recall when Robi Domingo is no longer endorsing this clothing line and he is not participating in this denim and underwear show. This is the truth when he did not miss any annual BENCH and BENCH/Body campaign such as summer, back-to-school and holiday and biennial denim and underwear shows. Sources to newspapers, tabloids and websites when the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus second big placer and Ateneo de Manila University graduate is no longer renewing his contract with Bench.

He was also took part in "Uncut: A Bold Look at the Future" Denim and Underwear Show at the Araneta Coliseum when he tore his sando in the Furne One's Far East segment.

A Twitter user who said "Nakakatawa yung ginawa ni Robi Domingo sa Bench Uncut."

The loveteam of Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson, wearing elaborate costumes, closed the segment.

Other celebrities and models such as Precious Adona, Asia Agcaoili, Carlene Aguilar, Marco Alcaraz, Gerald Anderson, Antonio Aquitania, Jon Avila, Phoemela Baranda, Benj Basa, Hermes Bautista, James Blanco, Kris Bernal, Chad Burden, Gian Carlos, Albie Casiño, Nancy Castiglione, Rainier Castillo, David Chua, Carlos Concepcion, Geneva Cruz, John Lloyd Cruz, Rodjun Cruz, Janvier Daily, Franco Daza, Alessandra de Rossi, JC de Vera, AJ Dee, Jenine Desiderio, Wilma Doesnt, Lalaine Edson-Forgham, Ryan Eigenmann, John Estrada, Ejay Falcon, Frencheska Farr, Eric Fructuoso, Tanya Garcia-Lapid, Sarah Geronimo, Rachelle Ann Go, Edgar Allan Guzman, Katrina Halili, Jon Hall, Kristine Hermosa-Sotto, Agot Isidro, Brent Javier, Luke Jickain, Tibo Jumalon, Kian Kazemi, Bianca King, Doug Kramer, Maureen Larrazabal, Mikee Lee, Xian Lim, Ehra Madrigal, Michelle Madrigal, Rissa Mananquil-Trillo, Robby Mananquil, Zanjoe Marudo, Alicia Mayer, Priscilla Meirelles-Estrada, Don Mendoza, Sam Milby, Carlos Morales, Ron Morales, Iwa Moto, Marc Nelson, Kristine Joy Nieto, Juliana Palermo, Angelica Panganiban, Bubbles Paraiso, Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio, Tyrone Perez, Sam Pinto, Cassandra Ponti, Camille Prats, John Prats, Francine Prieto, Bruce Quebral, Dex Quindoza, Rufa Mae Quinto, Wendell Ramos, Iago Raterta, Keanna Reeves, Tom Rodriguez, Rafael Rosell, Johan Santos, Kenji Shirakawa, Victor Silayan, Jay-R Siliona, Prince Stefan, Geoff Taylor, John James Uy, Nicole Uysiuseng, Alfred Vargas, Iya Villania, Corey Wills, Maggie Wilson, Valerie Weigmann, AJ Winkler, Jomari Yllana, Kevin Zaldarriaga and Kerbie Zamora are almost absent during the event.

The Philippines’ biggest entertainment production is set to wow audiences in the country and throughout Southeast Asia when Bench Universe 2012 premieres on December 8 at 9:00 p.m. on StarWorld.

StarWorld is seen on Sky Cable channel 48 or channel 172 on HD, Cignal channel 50 or channel 100 on HD, Cable Link channel 28 or channel 310 on HD, Dream channel 16, and almost 400 cable operators nationwide.

Also available on YouTube is the full shows of Bench Uncut: A Bold Look at the Future (2010 Denim and Underwear Show) held last July 2, 2010 at the Araneta Coliseum and aired last October 24, 2010 on Sunday's Best, ABS-CBN, Bench The Naked Truth (2014 Denim and Underwear Show) held last September 20, 2014 at the Mall of Asia Arena and aired on November 16, 2014 on Sunday's Best, ABS-CBN and Bench Under the Stars: 30th Anniversary Denim and Underwear Show held last November 18, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena and aired from June 1 to 30, 2018 on Cignal Pay-per-View.

3 Steps To Becoming A Helpful Friend

Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone... Galatians 6:10

Being a helpful friend is different than simply being a nice person. If you are on the side of the road in a broken-down car, would you rather someone drive by and shout, "I'm sorry that happened to you!" or pull over and help you fix it? Which one is helpful? Help is often the physical form of encouragement. To be helpful to one another, we must get into the habit of putting actions behind even our kindest words. James, in the Bible, put it this way:  Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?” (James 2:15,16)

To become more helpful, first establish yourself as someone who is reliable. If you get a group text saying that your friend needs help moving, don't assume the others will do it and avoid replying. Give a reason you won't be available or agree to be there. Put it on your calendar so you won't accidentally schedule something on top of it and be tempted to back out later. Initiate a call to your friend in the next few days to confirm the time you should arrive on moving day. If you offer help, make sure you provide help.

Second, being helpful is about becoming observant because asking for help, even when they really need it, is difficult for many people. Have you noticed that when you ask, "Is there anything you need?" most people will say no, even if you know them very well? This question is too broad. Notice that if someone asks you, what the best thing is that you've ever eaten, you may struggle to find an answer! But most of us can remember the best thing we've eaten in the past month. Also, some people are embarrassed to state specific needs they have because they worry that they're imposing on their friends or that they’ll appear incapable of providing for themselves.

We can spare a friend from feeling overwhelmed or embarrassed by identifying their specific needs on our own and simply meeting those needs.  Instead of saying, "is there anything you need", try saying, "I am bringing you dinner. Is 6pm a good time?" Or, "Can I babysit your kids on Friday evening?" If you see that a friend could use help, but you don't know how you can help them, stay as specific as possible. "It sounds like you have a big job to do on Wednesday afternoon. I have an hour of free time. What could I do that would be useful to you?"

Third, being helpful is about using your resources creatively. Once you've practiced being reliable and observant, you'll never run out of opportunities to help. If you can't give money, give your time. If you can't move heavy furniture, wash the windows. If you can't offer someone a job, be proactive about sending links to job listings you come across. If you can't be personally helpful, do whatever you can to connect your friend with someone who can help.

Not all needs are drastic. The apostle Paul was blunt in his letter to the Galatian church about helping others. "If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important" (Galatians 6:3). Is your host starting on a mountain of dirty dishes? Don’t ask if they want help; just start helping. You are not too important for dirty dishes. Whenever you see work to be done, don’t let someone else do it alone. Before long, you will be putting your faith into action and you will be known as a helpful friend.

Resource reading: Galatians 6:2-10

https://www.guidelines.org/devotional/3-steps-to-becoming-a-helpful-friend/