❮
❯
The Lantern Parade is the longest-standing tradition of the University of the Philippines Diliman. But in the aftermath of Supertyphoon “Yolanda”’s rage, many UP officials initially decided not to proceed with the annual parade and come up with a simple exhibit or display instead.
There are a few pieces that will always be essentials in any girl’s closet—from blazers to sweaters and elegant dresses. Take them out for a spin, and try a few tricks to make them timeless and fashion-forward at the same time.
The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) may be the more popular league, but when it comes to grooming the next college basketball superstars, the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) high school division has so much to choose from.
An MVP title holder of the De La Salle-College of St. Benilde swimming team, Miguel starts his day with a hearty breakfast at the crack of dawn at 3:30. He then goes to training from 5 to 7:30 a.m. As a swimmer, he is driven by the thrill of wanting to beat the competition. He knows he can achieve this through hard work and perseverance. His main goal is to keep putting his school on top. “A gold isn’t an overnight prize, every medal is a reward for the amount of work you put into your training everyday,” Miguel says.
According to the 2013 Top 300 Asian universities list of the London-based education and career network Quacquarelli Symonds, the University of the Philippines (UP) still holds the crown as the country’s top school.
In the world of vivid colors, exciting play and survival of the fittest—otherwise known as the UAAP—maroon stands for the Fighting Maroons, the collegiate men’s varsity team of the University of the Philippines Diliman.
The name Liza Soberano has a ring to it that just makes people want to scream “star.” And for good reason.
Cheerdancers are a special part of athletic leagues. Proudly clad in their school colors, they stand out with their snappy and awesome acrobatic moves and choreography.
In beauty pageants, attractiveness and intelligence are given the spotlight, regardless of age and race. They are training grounds for social skills and self-discovery, although it’s a physically and emotionally draining process.
“Hats are like perfume: They’re personal and should complement your style, not work against it,” says hat designer Albertus Swanepoel, whose works have been preferred by Vogue magazine’s Anna Wintour, and who was a finalist at the CFDA Fashion Fund, also sponsored by Vogue.
