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2004 will soon bid us goodbye as 2005 is ushered in. But this year has sure been very memorable to everyone. This is the year when I graduated from High School and stepped in to college. Let’s see what else I remember in the fields of national and world events, entertainment and fashion and lifestyle.
World and National Events
* 2004 saw Filipinos and Americans voting for their new leaders. GMA is elected anew as president of the republic when she beat FPJ and other aspirants. Until now, controversies surround the election of GMA as RP’s top man or make that top woman. While knowing who our next president was going to be took almost a month, the Americans knew who their president was in less than 2 days after the election thanks to their efficient computerization program and to John Kerry’s concession. George W. Bush is reelected and is now declared as Time’s Person of the Year.
* AFP was in hot seat this year as some of its high-ranking officials face charges of corruption. The matter is up until now under investigation.
* Angelo dela Cruz was held hostage in Iraq and was freed when the Philippines pulled back its humanitarian contingent in the war-torn Asian country much to USA’s disappointment. Months later, 2 more Filipinos were kidnapped- Angelito Nayan by the Taliban in Afghanistan and Roberto Tarongoy by Iraqi rebels. Nayan, a UN volunteer, is now freed together with his “co-hostages”, while Tarongoy’s fate is still unknown.
* Iraq has been granted its independence after President Bush’s US-led war against terror. But Lo, and behold, they are still under American “supervision”. Afghanistan, on the other hand has elected its newest President in the person of Hamid Karzai
* The Philippines has experienced another fiscal crisis this year. This occurrence brought forth the formation of the Bayanihan Funds. Some legislators have also surrendered their pork barrel, while some cut short of their budgets.
* The Philippines gets devastated by typhoons come the months of November and December. Thousands of Filipinos, particularly in Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, and Aurora, are left homeless after the tragic incident. Thousands have also died suffering from flash floods that hit their towns.
* Another calamity has hit Asia, this time in larger proportions. An earthquake that occurred under the sea near the island of Sumatra produced a Tsunami that battered the countries of Thailand, Myanmar, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. The death toll is now at almost 80 000 and is expected to even get higher as days go on and the search for missing bodies continues.
For world and national issues, my most fabulous epals are the “heroes” who risk their lives in name of service for those who were struck with these calamities. My most annoying epals are Eddie Gil, the nuisance presidential candidate who later on joined Showbiz, and Ellie Pamatong who is another nuisance candidate this time for a post in senate who later on spread hundreds of nails in the streets of EDSA damaging the tires of many cars and endangering the lives of many motorists.
Entertainment
* Animated movies are a hit again this year as the movies Shrek 2 and The Incredibles drew in the buckets and are 2 of the movies that belong to the top 5 box office hits of 2004 according to ET.
* The Philippines witnessed the Reality series The Amazing Race visiting our beloved country. The 4 remaining couples back then went to Cavite to assemble jeeps, to Laguna to plow, and to El Nido to witness how beautiful the beaches were.
* We have all seen the crowd-drawing artista searches this year namely Starstruck and Star Circle Quest. But this year, the runaway winner is the singing contest American Idol. Now on its 3rd season, AI hits the Philippine shores for the 1st time. Camille Velasco and Jasmine Trias, 2 of the finalists in the contest are proudly half-Filipino.
* Thousands of our kababayans mourned the death of Fernando Poe Jr.. FPJ, who ran for President last May, is also regarded as the king of Philippine cinema. Many of his fans and supporters trooped to Sto. Domingo Church to pay their last respects to da King.
* 2004 is definitely Usher’s year. Mr. Entertainment scored such a big hit with his album Confessions. He has received more awards than any other artist this year, thanks to his singles Yeah, Burn, Confessions Part II and his collaboration with Alicia Keys, My Boo.
* Piracy is still around. But an obvious trend this 2004 was buy Orig Pinoy, then it’s ok to purchase fake foreign. This plays good music to the ears of different Filipino artists as Filipino music is very much in this year. Stand out performers are Rivermaya, Bamboo, Parokya ni Edgar, MYMP, Christian Bautista, Kyla, South Border, and many others.
* It is a weird year for Show Business both here and abroad. You have Britney Spears marrying twice this year. Marie Kate Olsen also admits that she has eating disorders. Martha Stewart is now in jail. Michael Jackson might soon follow her. And Janet has got problems keeping her clothes on. Locally, we get confused which is which. Drama is added to reality. Drama now has comedy, thanks to Dugong. And Comedy has now a dash of reality. Ang gulo!
My most fabulous epals in the field of entertainment this year are Dugong, that famous sea creature character played by Malou de Guzman, and Camille Velasco and Jasmine Trias. The most annoying epal to me is Lindsay Lohan for singing rumors. VJ KC Montero has said it well: You are a celebrity. You cannot expect a quiet life or the paparazzi not following you.
Fashion and Lifestyle
* South Beach diet is very in this year, especially now that more and more people are getting conscious of their figures. And yes, as PDI has put it, diet has proper names now. South beach even has its Filipino version. Talk about ingenuity.
* Monique Lhuillier is now big in the US. Monique has designed the gown that Allison Janney wore in the Emmy’s this year, and the wedding gowns that Britney and Natalie Imbruglia sported. In case you still don’t know, this fashion designer is Filipina and is part of that clan of jewelers originally from Cebu.
* 50’s chic is back. Now, it’s okay to look old. Elegant tweeds, fabulous pumps, and brooches are back en vogue.
* Pitoy Moreno, a well-known Filipino designer has been given a tribute this year at the CCP. He had a two-night show there featuring his old and new creations. The event also praised all the laborers that have stayed with Pitoy all these years.
*This year belongs to the Young Designers’ Guild. They are a class of their own. Theirs are the hands and minds that created the most stylish pieces of 2004. Some of the members of the Young Designers’ Guild are Avel Bacudio, Mel Vergel de Dios, Dennis Lustico, and my favorite Ivarluski “Ivar” Aseron.
* Statement shirts were en vogue in 2004. It was very successful that even Bench was inspired to make its very own “I Series”. It is perfect for people who are very much into their individuality. My favorite statements are those which are printed in the shirts available at American Boulevard.
* MTV Philippines gave out awards this year. No, I am not talking about MTV Pilipinas or the VMA’s or AMA’s. I am talking about the very first MTV Style Awards in the country. There were 2 sets of judges who chose who the winners are going to be- the public and the design council.
My most fabulous epals in this field are of course Celine Lopez and Ipe Cruz, simply because they are fabulous. Annoying epals are those who don’t care about any other thing except their photos getting taken for different society pages. How shallow!
That’s all, folks! Thanx for being one with the fabulous epal!! Happy New Year!! God Bless us all!! ☻☻☻
2004 will soon bid us goodbye as 2005 is ushered in. But this year has sure been very memorable to everyone. This is the year when I graduated from High School and stepped in to college. Let’s see what else I remember in the fields of national and world events, entertainment and fashion and lifestyle.
World and National Events
* 2004 saw Filipinos and Americans voting for their new leaders. GMA is elected anew as president of the republic when she beat FPJ and other aspirants. Until now, controversies surround the election of GMA as RP’s top man or make that top woman. While knowing who our next president was going to be took almost a month, the Americans knew who their president was in less than 2 days after the election thanks to their efficient computerization program and to John Kerry’s concession. George W. Bush is reelected and is now declared as Time’s Person of the Year.
* AFP was in hot seat this year as some of its high-ranking officials face charges of corruption. The matter is up until now under investigation.
* Angelo dela Cruz was held hostage in Iraq and was freed when the Philippines pulled back its humanitarian contingent in the war-torn Asian country much to USA’s disappointment. Months later, 2 more Filipinos were kidnapped- Angelito Nayan by the Taliban in Afghanistan and Roberto Tarongoy by Iraqi rebels. Nayan, a UN volunteer, is now freed together with his “co-hostages”, while Tarongoy’s fate is still unknown.
* Iraq has been granted its independence after President Bush’s US-led war against terror. But Lo, and behold, they are still under American “supervision”. Afghanistan, on the other hand has elected its newest President in the person of Hamid Karzai
* The Philippines has experienced another fiscal crisis this year. This occurrence brought forth the formation of the Bayanihan Funds. Some legislators have also surrendered their pork barrel, while some cut short of their budgets.
* The Philippines gets devastated by typhoons come the months of November and December. Thousands of Filipinos, particularly in Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, and Aurora, are left homeless after the tragic incident. Thousands have also died suffering from flash floods that hit their towns.
* Another calamity has hit Asia, this time in larger proportions. An earthquake that occurred under the sea near the island of Sumatra produced a Tsunami that battered the countries of Thailand, Myanmar, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. The death toll is now at almost 80 000 and is expected to even get higher as days go on and the search for missing bodies continues.
For world and national issues, my most fabulous epals are the “heroes” who risk their lives in name of service for those who were struck with these calamities. My most annoying epals are Eddie Gil, the nuisance presidential candidate who later on joined Showbiz, and Ellie Pamatong who is another nuisance candidate this time for a post in senate who later on spread hundreds of nails in the streets of EDSA damaging the tires of many cars and endangering the lives of many motorists.
Entertainment
* Animated movies are a hit again this year as the movies Shrek 2 and The Incredibles drew in the buckets and are 2 of the movies that belong to the top 5 box office hits of 2004 according to ET.
* The Philippines witnessed the Reality series The Amazing Race visiting our beloved country. The 4 remaining couples back then went to Cavite to assemble jeeps, to Laguna to plow, and to El Nido to witness how beautiful the beaches were.
* We have all seen the crowd-drawing artista searches this year namely Starstruck and Star Circle Quest. But this year, the runaway winner is the singing contest American Idol. Now on its 3rd season, AI hits the Philippine shores for the 1st time. Camille Velasco and Jasmine Trias, 2 of the finalists in the contest are proudly half-Filipino.
* Thousands of our kababayans mourned the death of Fernando Poe Jr.. FPJ, who ran for President last May, is also regarded as the king of Philippine cinema. Many of his fans and supporters trooped to Sto. Domingo Church to pay their last respects to da King.
* 2004 is definitely Usher’s year. Mr. Entertainment scored such a big hit with his album Confessions. He has received more awards than any other artist this year, thanks to his singles Yeah, Burn, Confessions Part II and his collaboration with Alicia Keys, My Boo.
* Piracy is still around. But an obvious trend this 2004 was buy Orig Pinoy, then it’s ok to purchase fake foreign. This plays good music to the ears of different Filipino artists as Filipino music is very much in this year. Stand out performers are Rivermaya, Bamboo, Parokya ni Edgar, MYMP, Christian Bautista, Kyla, South Border, and many others.
* It is a weird year for Show Business both here and abroad. You have Britney Spears marrying twice this year. Marie Kate Olsen also admits that she has eating disorders. Martha Stewart is now in jail. Michael Jackson might soon follow her. And Janet has got problems keeping her clothes on. Locally, we get confused which is which. Drama is added to reality. Drama now has comedy, thanks to Dugong. And Comedy has now a dash of reality. Ang gulo!
My most fabulous epals in the field of entertainment this year are Dugong, that famous sea creature character played by Malou de Guzman, and Camille Velasco and Jasmine Trias. The most annoying epal to me is Lindsay Lohan for singing rumors. VJ KC Montero has said it well: You are a celebrity. You cannot expect a quiet life or the paparazzi not following you.
Fashion and Lifestyle
* South Beach diet is very in this year, especially now that more and more people are getting conscious of their figures. And yes, as PDI has put it, diet has proper names now. South beach even has its Filipino version. Talk about ingenuity.
* Monique Lhuillier is now big in the US. Monique has designed the gown that Allison Janney wore in the Emmy’s this year, and the wedding gowns that Britney and Natalie Imbruglia sported. In case you still don’t know, this fashion designer is Filipina and is part of that clan of jewelers originally from Cebu.
* 50’s chic is back. Now, it’s okay to look old. Elegant tweeds, fabulous pumps, and brooches are back en vogue.
* Pitoy Moreno, a well-known Filipino designer has been given a tribute this year at the CCP. He had a two-night show there featuring his old and new creations. The event also praised all the laborers that have stayed with Pitoy all these years.
*This year belongs to the Young Designers’ Guild. They are a class of their own. Theirs are the hands and minds that created the most stylish pieces of 2004. Some of the members of the Young Designers’ Guild are Avel Bacudio, Mel Vergel de Dios, Dennis Lustico, and my favorite Ivarluski “Ivar” Aseron.
* Statement shirts were en vogue in 2004. It was very successful that even Bench was inspired to make its very own “I Series”. It is perfect for people who are very much into their individuality. My favorite statements are those which are printed in the shirts available at American Boulevard.
* MTV Philippines gave out awards this year. No, I am not talking about MTV Pilipinas or the VMA’s or AMA’s. I am talking about the very first MTV Style Awards in the country. There were 2 sets of judges who chose who the winners are going to be- the public and the design council.
My most fabulous epals in this field are of course Celine Lopez and Ipe Cruz, simply because they are fabulous. Annoying epals are those who don’t care about any other thing except their photos getting taken for different society pages. How shallow!
That’s all, folks! Thanx for being one with the fabulous epal!! Happy New Year!! God Bless us all!! ☻☻☻
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