A revolution on the island

The Pond’s Face Revolution event in Plazoleta, Boracay was the launch pad for their new product: Pond’s Anti-Bacterial scrub. Ponds picked the perfect setting – and timing – for this launch since oil-free skin is hard to maintain during the hot and humid season. The night was kicked off by fire dancers and jugglers native to the island, accompanied by bongos and other percussion instruments. The show was hosted by Angel Jacob while celebrities like Bianca King, Camille Prats, Marco Alcaraz and Luis Alandy demonstrated the revolutionary new ways to wash your face, namely: the forehead swipe, eye orbiter, and the cheek sweep. Pond’s models Kelly Misa, Georgina Wilson, Nicole Hernandez, and Nadja Cross, the latest in their roster of image models, graced the catwalk. Swimsuits from the newest swimwear label Mynx were presented to the crowd, modeled by Ornusa Cadness, Nicolette Belle, Valerie Santos, Brent Javier and Borgy Manotoc.

Karla Alindahao

How do you keep yourself fresh during summer?

I take a shower as much as I can and wear summer-friendly clothing.

Nadja Cross

How do you keep your face supple and smooth despite the heat and dryness during summer?

I make sure that I wash my face and moisturize every night.

Luke Jickain

What would you rather see when you’re at the beach, the sunrise or the sunset?

I think the sunset because I’m not really a morning person and I haven’t seen the sunrise in five years. Plus, the sunset is more romantic.

Tim Yap

What is the hottest thing about summer this year?

Sand in your underwear!

Stef Cabal

What beach sounds do you listen to while sipping margaritas at the beach?

Moony’s Fly Away and Dove are my favorite, but any chill-out music is good.

Valerie Delos Santos

Do you prefer to have matte or glossy lips when you’re at the beach?

Glossy because I don’t want my lips to look dry. I want them to look sexy and moist.

Kat Cruz

What's your best Boracay buy?

A beaded necklace I found that was very different from the usual ones that you see around here.

Jasmin Joseph

What would make a perfect beach trip?

When the beach is empty and it’s just you and your friends, it seems so serene and peaceful.

Bubbles Paraiso

What have you seen on this beach trip that you think should’ve been left at home?

People in gimmick attire that are really for Manila and not Boracay, like clothes made of silk material and stilettos-heeled shoes!

Melissa Frye

What makes life a beach?

Getting a tan all day and partying with friends all night.

Rebecca Rodriguez

What are your top three necessities for the summer?

SPF and sunglasses for sun protection for your skin and eyes, a peasant top because it matches with everything you wear, and lip balm to keep my lips from chapping.

KC Montero

Would you rather spend your summer in a hut at the beach or a cabin in the Alps?

A cabin in the Alps because I’ve never been to the Alps and besides I am already at the beach.

Camille Prats

What is the ultimate beach accessory this summer?

Havaianas because these are not hot on your feet even when under the sun.

Charmaine Palermo

What must-have beauty products do you have in your bag?

Lip balm and cheek tint so I glow even when I'm not really wearing makeup.

Mikee Gonzales

What is the best fashion discovery for you this summer?

The knitted or see-through ponchos worn over the bikini because it’s simple yet very sexy at the same time.

Jay-R

Would you rather date a well-read woman or a well-dressed one?

Well-read, definitely. Brains over beauty.

Circuit Training Week’s Event Schedule 27 May — Friday

Ella May Saison at the Discovery Suites
Ballet Concert 2005 Series 4 at CCP
Bed of Roses at Bed
Eva at Makati Shangri-la
Tibok Sining Sa Reposo at Reposo Street
U-Turn at Tapika
Once On This Island at RCBC Plaza, Makati
Albert de Pano and Forte at Merk’s
Gogo-Fridays at Bed
Yuppies Night at Istana Bali
Jive Fridays at Temple

28 May — Saturday

La bête du Gevaudan at Alliance Française de Manille
Vparty at Dov’s Bar
Tibok Sining Sa Reposo at Reposo Street
Fat Session at Party Central
Once On This Island at RCBC Plaza, Makati
Mae Romero w/ Aretha & the Souled Out Band at Merk’s
Savagely Sexy Saturdays at Bed
College Night at Istana Bali
Bedazzled at Club Mwah
Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center
House and RnB at Temple
MMC with Alamid at Red Door
The Family Cruz Band at the Atrium Lounge

29 May - Sunday

Amazing Dreams 20th Thanksgiving Showcase at CCP
Mild Seven F1 Club at Comfort Zone, The Fort      
Tibok Sining Sa Reposo at Reposo Street
Once On This Island at RCBC Plaza, Makati
Pusong Reposo at Alliance Française de Manille
Power+Faith+Image at the Ayala Museum
Philippine Traditional Crafts at the CCP
Crossings: Phil. Works from the Singapore Art Museum at the
Ayala Museum
Multiple Originals, Original Multiples at the Ayala Museum
Human Excess: A Naked Consumption at the Philippine Center
for Creative Imaging

30 May - Monday

Romy Posadas and Bernie Uy at Merk’s
Follies De Mwah at Club Mwah
D Town at Boysie’s Bar & Entertainment Venue
Kreolee at Century Park Hotel
Margarita Saludo & Eddie Juatan at Century Park Hotel
Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar
Escape at Off The Grill
Various Bands at Red Door
Acoustic Night with Release Band at Temple
8Track at Strumms, Makati
I Don’t Like Mondays! at Gweilos

31 May - Tuesday

Romy Posadas and Anna Fegi at Merk’s
Hilarously Bold Musicale 3 at Metro Comedy Bar
Power+Faith+Image at the Ayala Museum
Follies De Mwah at Club Mwah
Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center
Mr. Koko Marbella at Century Park Hotel
Armina & Jerry Cuyas at Century Park Hotel
The Spirit of ’67 at Captain’s Bar
Domination at Boysie’s Bar & Entertainment Venue
Acoustic Tuesdays with Refrain at Red Door

1 June - Wednesday

Way Back Wednesdays at Bed
Follies De Mwah at Club Mwah
Acoustic Night at Istana Bali
Singles Night at Temple
Escape at Pier 1 Tomas Morato
Acoustic Wednesdays Neutral at Red Door
Mild Seven Smooth Nights at Phi Bar
Chinggoy Alonso at the Atrium Lounge
Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center
Eric Obach at Century Park Hotel
Diane Sison & Ben Uy at Century Park Hotel
Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar
Shoot To Kill at Boysie’s Bar & Entertainment Venue
Smooth Wednesdays at Il Ponticello Café Ristorante
Superklasse Wednesdays at Embassy

2 June - Thursday

Phuture Thursdays at Bed
Follies De Mwah at Club Mwah
Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center
Escape at Pier 1, Roxas Blvd.
Mr. Koko Marbella at Top Of The Century
Joann Frances & Bobby Cabral at Century Park Hotel
Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar
Jed Madela, Gail Blanco & Prime Council at Red Door
U-Turn at Aruba, Libis
Squib Cake at Boysie’s Bar & Entertainment Venue
Ladine Roxas at the Atrium Lounge
Chocolate Milk Thursdays at Government
Jueves at Gweilos

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To be included in the week’s schedule of events and parties email me the Monday before today’s Friday issue at jrisaac2000@yahoo.com and btx16@yahoo.com. Circuit Training is looking forward to hearing from you.