Monday, April 14, 2008 Simply called 'M' By Jojie Alcantara Witerary
THE newly launched glossy magazine is simply called M.
Featuring the best that the island of Mindanao has to offer, the publication showcases people, travel destinations, culture and arts, culinary distinctions, fashion, business and all the interesting aspects that life in this paradise can boast of.
The group (Cr8tiveminds, Inc.) behind this promising move aims to put M as the primary source of information on Mindanao's contemporary and definitive lifestyle.
Cr8tiveminds Inc. is composed of my good friends Ian Garcia, Art Boncato, John Abella, Jammer Lozano, Carlos Perez, and RJ Casabuena.
In the premier issue, the cover is proudly graced by our former Miss Universe titlist Ms Margie Moran-Floirendo, who gamely signed the magazines given away on the launching night at Marco Polo Hotel.
The short and interesting program was opened by M's editor-in-chief Claire Dy, hosted by Maikee Aportadera, and directed by Allan Hioca and stage managed by Edmund Superada, featuring a short fashion show of Dodjie Batu's collection, songs (sung by Juliet Bahala) and ethnic, ballet and hiphop dance performances (Alexis Javier and Raleon Monsanto, Maila Habagat and Chuck Pates).
The multimedia presentation of a collage of Mindanao images was done by Rhonson Ng, whose images also grace the pages of the magazine, and me.
Their website (www.m-mag.com.ph) states: "It has long been our dream to show a different side of Mindanao. This has given birth to M, a quarterly publication depicting a Mindanao that is ready to face the challenges of the world head on. It paints a fresh image of Mindanao-peaceful, successful and modern."
Well said, my good buddies (who look dashing that night in their outfits by Rajo Laurel).
Here's to more interesting features ahead. Check out my teaser magazine pages and a video preview of the launch night in my website (jojiealcantara.multiply.com).
(Email writer at jojiealcantara@gmail.com or visit www.witerary.com.)
