Taste - Celine Escaler of Stockton Place

In this 9^th episode of the web series Taste, Celine Escaler, an advertiser eventually turned into a chef, shares her journey through deciphering her passion in cooking. Factors such as excitement and desire to love one’s job are really important to her. She defines “taste” as a combination from experience to memory while interacting with the dish. Inspirations are a big part of how she manipulates with food. Know more about what Celine Escaler’s thankful for by watching the episode below.

Source: The Fat Kid Inside

Grind PH: Stance Skate Legends

The past few years have witnessed the substantial growth of the Philippine skate scene. More and more people are starting to take part in this lifestyle, which translated to more skate shops, spots and crews. Local boardriding shop Grind takes notice and provides us with a glimpse of how it was back in the day. They tapped Lloyd Briones, Pedro Santos, Mike Toledana, Michael Torio, and Gene Ramillo to give us a history lesson with their video Stance Skate Legends. Representing different cities, they started skating years ago, the earliest one grabbing his first board back in 1986. As they help revisit the roots of our skate scene, they hope to shed light and help guide today's generation of skaters. Shot by VJ Chua and Gab Sarmiento and edited by VJ Chua.

Native Apollo Moc Pre-Order and Launch

As previously announced, the exclusive release of the Native Apollo Moc is near. Native Philippines announced recently that it will first be seen live at the Native Apollo Landing Party at the Sneak Peek store in Shangri-la Plaza Mall on February 17, 2015, and be officially released the next day, February 18, 2015. Also, everyone can already pre-order the sought-after pair at the Native stores in these locations; Glorietta, Trinoma, Ermita and Fairvew, and the Sneak Peek branches at these locations; Shangri-La, Eastwood, Ronac Art Center and Blue Bay, starting February 6 and only until February 15. We can't wait to see this lightweight footwear live. Native has been known for producing the best of lightweight but durable footwear using mostly EVA or ethylene-vinyl acetate.

Nike Kobe X "5AM Flight"

Though Kobe Bryant's season may have ended prematurely due to rotator cuff surgery, his signature shoe line with Nike is still going strong. Officially unveiled this past weekend, the Nike Kobe X is a low-top basketball shoe that packs a bunch of Nike's latest technological innovations into a simple, understated design. Lunarlon combines with Zoom Air technology to create a hybrid cushioning system, a new mesh upper enhances ventilation and durability, and a new traction system is touted by Nike to be the best in the market. The "5 AM Flight" colorway takes inspiration from a high dive Kobe himself took shortly after achilles surgery and serves as the launch colorway for the Kobe X. Expect the shoe to drop at local Nike Basketball retailers this Saturday, February 7.

#theSocialMedium - JC Gellidon

The mini-series #theSocialMedium brings together photographers and videographers that Stone Alvaro met through the use of social media. In this second episode, a local photographer named JC Gellidon, shares his passion in photography. Rooftops and black and white, these are some of what interests JC. Instagram helped him as a medium where he met different folks and have traveled to places to do shoots. Take a glimpse of what’s behind the camera lens of JC Gellidon, as he tackles his way of life through photography.

Source: Stone Alvaro

Ilaya + Tala + Anygma - Paanyaya (Music Video)

Desperate times call for desperate measures. This time, three veteran Filipino hip-hop artists heed the call and join forces for the song "Paanyaya". Ilaya, Tala, and Anygma weave words that encapsulate their views on the current state of our society and express their hunger for some much-needed change. And all these substance were coated with style, with each emcee showing a unique flow that vibes with the music. Shot in the grimy streets of the metro by Pauline Balba and Joshwa Espiritu and produced by kARITELA Productions.

Shimano Bicycle Plant opens in the Philippines

One of the biggest manufacturers of bicycles have set foot in the Philippines through a manufacturing plant. Japanese manufacturer, Shimano Inc. has recently established a facility at the First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) in Santo Tomas, Batangas. We're optimistic about this news as the country is also currently seeing a heightened progression in its biking culture. We are excited of what this will do to the movement.

Source: ABS-CBN News

Xyza Bacani wins Magnum Foundation Scholarship

The young Filipino domestic helper in Hong Kong who impressed a lot of people with her passion and skill for photography has recently risen another level up the industry. Xyza Bacani has won a slot in the Human Rights Fellows of the Magnum Foundation. She is part of the seven people chosen by the prestigious foundation, where they are given a scholarship to study at the Tisch School of the Arts of New York University. Her depiction of the street life is strongly emotional which shows perfectly the grit, essence and the non-glamour of urban living. We are excited for Xyza and for her craft. It's great to know that Filipinos also excel in a lot of other mediums and skills. You can view more of her work at her website.

Source: Yahoo!
Portrait photo from SCMP