I really like Christine since our first meeting. Obviously, she's a very pretty lady but her personality is what makes her more admirable. She's very approachable and friendly, and always treats everyone with a smile. On her debut, she wants to be rockin pop star in the likes of Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry. She wants it to be very colorful, wild and fun at the same time.

For her pre-debut shoot, we went to their family's house and farm at the west coast to shoot some country-like scenes. We had another shoot at a hotel, where we setup a slumber party with some of her friends. With the direction and encouragement of the crew, she finally set herself free and produced these beautiful images. So here's the video trailer of Christine's debut. Check out the pre-debut photos after the jump. Enjoy!







CREDITS: COORDINATOR Elvin Sagun / DESIGNER Al-shamer Dress Shoppe / STYLING Geronie Labora, Alviner Morales / HAIR & MAKEUP Mena Montecarlo / PHOTOGRAPHER Ryann Z. Elumba / VIDEO CREW Reyneh Senados, Murphy Garcia, Alleks Tucay / DIRECTION & EDITING Ced Zabala


We really had a lot of fun during the shoots specially because of the crazy and energetic staff, from the coordinator to the designer up to our crew. We hope everyone liked it :)

Sharmaine is not the typical debutante who wants to be a princess on her big day. She chose to be a glamed up witch and have a birthday concert. Embracing the darkness and finding light on her coming of age, Sharmaine is one talented girl who loves to act, sing and dance. Every detail revolves around the avant-garde motif, from the video teaser shot by Seed Interactive, to her glamorous gowns and outfit by fashion designers Geronie Labora and Neri Jaruda, and up to the event styling and decoration organized by Adventures Unlimited (Marlo Luna). Sharmaine really rocked the night away with flying colors. Check out the video teaser below and photos after the jump.

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Life is such a rollercoaster ride. Sometimes you are up, sometimes you're down. We should learn how to balance the way we live. Check out this mathematical way of figuring out what life is made of.




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Just a simple yet elegant wedding. We had a one-day shoot last Feb 29 (Leap Day) at Pasonanca and RT Lim Boulevard together with Vista de Lente as the photographers. Congratulations to the newly weds and wishing them a great life ahead! : )



Atilano-Fabugais Nuptial
03.03.12
St. Joseph Parish Church
Garden Orchid Ballroom
Coordinator: Marlo Luna (Adventures Unlimited)
Hair and Make-up: Irene Adelan
Lights and Sounds: Audiotech Mobile System
Photography: Vista de Lente
SDE Videography: Alex Tucay, Johnery Toribio, Jolas Dizon
Video Coverage: Reyneh Senados, Nazer Enriquez, Murphy Garcia
SDE Editing: Cedrick Zabala

Dogs are indeed man's best friend. Here in Zamboanga, an "askal" or streetdog, named Kabang, saves 2 kids from being hit by a motorcycle. According to its owner, Kabang saw the kids at the street when a motorcycle was fast approaching. Kabang then went for the motorcycle and dodge it, thus, avoiding the accident to happen.

Sadly, its upper mouth got stuck between the sprackets ripping off its nose area, leaving it dangling with lots of blood. The owner decided to cut of Kabang's whole upper mouth as you can see in the photo. This story was broadcasted in national news and help was given to Kabang by pet owners' organizations. Recently, they discovered that Kabang is a pregnant mother. Yes, Kabang is a girl. Because of this news, Zamboanga got a better image, after having lots of terror-related news. Anyways, here is another heart-melting story of a heroic dog i got from facebook that is also worth sharing:


Pitbull saves 2 women (barangay Lapasan Philippines)



The children in the Fronteras household refer to their dog as "kuya" ("big brother"), and he certainly proved it on the day he sacrificed his life to protect the family.

On Monday, Feb. 12 at around 2 p.m., "Chief", an American Pit Bull Terrier, rescued Liberata la Victoria, 87, and her granddaughter Maria Victoria Fronteras from a deadly cobra which had entered their house through an opening in the kitchen.

Liberata la Victoria and Chief had been watching TV on the sofa when suddenly Chief jumped up and alerted her to the presence of a cobra less than 10 feet away. Maria Victoria rushed in and pulled her grandmother into a separate room, hoping the snake would leave.

But when Maria Victoria later emerged from the room, she was terrified to find the cobra poised about two feet away. Equally startled, the cobra expanded its hood and appeared to be spitting venom as it prepared to strike.

"The snake was in front of us, maneuvering a deadly attack," says Maria Victoria. "I screamed out loud to ask for help." 1

That's when from "out of nowhere", Chief dashed between the cobra and the two women, using himself as a shield against the cobra's attacks. Chief then seized the cobra by the neck and slammed it into the floor, killing it.

But for Chief it was a Pyrrhic victory. In the struggle, he sustained a fatal bite to the jaw, and moments later he began gasping for breath and collapsed.

The family sought the help of a veterinarian, but they were told that nothing could be done. According to the vet, the bite was too close to Chief's brain, and the venom had already spread. Maria Victoria called her husband Marlone who, stunned by the news, rushed home immediately.

Ian de la Rama, a friend of the family, says it was less than 30 minutes from the time Chief had been bitten that he "went wobbly and lost control of his organs," 2 urinating and defecating uncontrollably. Yet he still kept clinging to life.

It wasn't until Marlone arrived that Chief finally let go.

Ian de la Rama describes, "Chief gave his two deep breaths and died. He was fighting and saving his last ounces of breath to see a glimpse of his master for the last two seconds of his life." 1

Ian adds that the last thing Chief did as he gazed up at Marlone was wag his tail.