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We're a month shy of the middle of the year
and all we can
think of is: "Where did the time go?" Time flies when you're having fun, and
most certainly if you're in the business of travel. The past few months have seen
significant growth in Cebu Pacific's network,
including added
destinations abroad and new service routes in the Philippines. Starting in June,
travelers from Cebu are one flight away from scenic Camiguin and
the wild
frontier of Masbate
(
page 110),
and beginning July, passengers will also be
able to fly direct from Cebu to Taipei.
As the airline grows,
Smile
also evolves as your ultimate travel companion.
For this issue, we scour the country north to south, kicking off with a
heartwarming feature on how an enterprising young woman has come to
collaborate with
the women of
Ifugao
(
page 103).
In the Bicol region, we
dive in deep and get closer to the
giants that glide in the waters off
Ticao
(
page 110)
and
Donsol
(
page 116).
For our cover feature, we go further
south and take you in and around
Davao City
(
page 74),
exploring the varied
terrain that makes it more than just an ideal weekend holiday spot, but also an
appealing long-term homebase.
Also in this issue,
Smile
PhotoTreks head to picturesque Bali
(
page 86)
to capture more than a few stunning images. We follow some of
Ho
Chi Minh City's creative personalities
(
page 64)
to where they like
to unwind when they step out of their workshops or studios. For the ultimate chill
out, we escape the bustle of a megacity and explore quaint fishing villages of
Hong Kong's outlying islands
(
page 52).
Enjoy the rest of the tropical
summer!
INK EDITORIAL
Editor
Tara FT Sering
Art Director
Anthony Serrano Gonzales
Sub-Editor
Alexandra Karplus
Assistant Editor
Kat Z. Mateo
Contributing Editors
Charmaine Baylon (Chikka section)
and Nikka Sarthou (Domestic Trip Journal)
Editorial Director (Singapore)
Liz Weselby
Design Director (Asia)
Peter Stephens
Associate Design Director (Singapore)
Terence Goh
Chief Sub-Editor
Jonathan Evans
Photo Editor
Lester V. Ledesma
Production Manager
Helen Uy Punzalan
Executive Creative Director
Michael Keating
CEO
Jeffrey O’Rourke
Managing Director
Gerry Ricketts
Chief Operating Officer
Hugh Godsal
Group Publisher
Simon Leslie
ADVERTISING
Group Publisher
Mohan Gopal
Associate Publisher
Bong Dy-Liacco
Brand Managers
Andrew Lugtu, Kriztel Lorbes
and Ara Luna
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herein are created by
the authors and photographers at their own
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THIS MONTH
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S COVER
Photographers
Caroline Baclig Schmidt and Nicolai
Svane/ The Danish Connection.
Art director
Anthony
Gonzales.
Photo editor
Lester V. Ledesma.
Styling
Jof Sering.
Hair and makeup
Renen Bautista.
Model
Marianne Marquez/ Elite Models.
Clothes
For details,
turn to "La vida laid-back" on page 74.
Lance Gokongwei
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PHOTO OF LANCE GOKONGWEI
CAROLINE BACLG SCHMIDT AND NICOLAI SVANE/ THE DANISH CONNECTION
A growing network
MAGAZINE FOR CEBU PACIFIC
MAY 2013
Slow
and easy in
Hong Kong
Turning
Balinese
The
Smile
PhotoTreks
visitIndonesia
Bicol’s big
adventure
Swimwithmantarays
andwhalesharks
AFTER
SUNSET IN
SAIGON
page 64
Summit, sea and city:
loving the laid-back
life in Davao
The Apo
of my eye
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