Gift Guide 2024: Star Magic Artists

Grace Libero

<p>Christmas is all about spreading love, sharing blessings, and celebrating meaningful relationships. It’s the best time to show appreciation for and spend quality time with the special people in our lives. </p><p>For many celebrities, it’s also the best opportunity to take a breather and travel. <em>Kuan on One</em> host <strong>Melai Cantiveros-Francisco</strong>, who was appointed by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) as an Honorary Ambassador for Korea Family Tourism in the Philippines, told <strong>Metro.Style</strong> that their family is scheduled for a Korea trip this month. “A happy winter Christmas,” she says. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733557585959464896460_18466341712047908_7058516649712068917_n (1).jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Melai Cantiveros-Francisco | Photo: Metrophoto for Brands<br/><br/></span></span></span></div><p>Kapamilya actor<strong> Jake Cuenca </strong>is also heading to Korea this holiday season. “I’m really excited about that,” he shares. “It’s the first time my mom’s going to Korea. So, we’re going to visit all the sets of <em>mga</em> K-dramas. <em>Papasyal ko ang pamilya ko dun</em>. Excited about that.”</p><p>While gifts and trips are staples for Christmas, Melai emphasized the importance of this season as a time to reflect. She expressed, “Peace of mind. <em>Ibigay mo ’yung</em> peace of mind <em>na nararapat para sa mga mahal mo sa buhay</em>. <em>Malay mo</em>, <em>napaka</em>-nagger <em>na natin na asawa</em>, <em>napaka</em>-nagger <em>na natin na nanay</em>. So, this Christmas, <em>bigyan mo sila ng pahinga</em>. <em>Umalis ka rin sa bahay niyo</em>. <em>Charing</em>! This Christmas, <em>bigyan mo sila ng pahinga</em>. <em>Pakinggan mo ang saloobin nila</em>. Try to listen than to talk.” </p><p>But like many of us, who are still not done with Christmas gift shopping, take your cues from these celebrity-approved suggestions:</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733558143075464865556_18466342141047908_7180005950698228561_n (1).jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Francine Diaz | Photo: Metrophoto for Brands</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Francine Diaz</strong></div><p>“<em>Para sa’kin</em>, <em>pera</em> (laughing). <em>’Yung nasa angpao</em>. A must. As someone <em>na nahihilig ngayon sa</em> film cameras, I would say that. And give love on Christmas day, <em>’yun ang pinakamagandang regalo</em>.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733558202876464910627_18466342729047908_5885423417963254925_n.jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Donny Pangilinan | Photo: Metrophoto for Brands</span></span></span></div><div> </div><div><strong>Donny Pangilinan</strong></div><p>“For men? <em>Siguro</em> perfume. Any customized essential kit, I think they need that. They will appreciate that. And something for the outdoors, like for hiking or working out.” </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733558281556464943790_18466342987047908_2626952813778598751_n (1).jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Joshua Garcia | Photo: Metrophoto for Brands</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Joshua Garcia</strong></div><p>“If you have a budget, buy a good watch. <em>Pero kung wala,</em><em> p’wede ring</em> wallet, <em>alak</em>, or fitness watch.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733558331301464889515_18466340014047908_4992950086063517213_n (1).jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Jake Cuenca | Photo: Metrophoto for Brands</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Jake Cuenca</strong></div><p>“I think for men, a good gift right now, [since], you know, everyone’s into grooming, self-care. A good shaving kit with everything: shaver, trimmer, <em>lahat</em>… I think that’s an amazing gift for a guy.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733558473758467525182_18466928329062357_8264540408606052665_n.jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">JC de Vera | Photo: @akosijcdeberat</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>JC de Vera</strong></div><p>“For men, something to fuel their health. Something <em>na para sa</em> sports, like a tennis racket, boxing gloves, or running shoes. <em>Tapos</em>, <em>siguro</em>, any scent that would make them feel sexy <em>siguro</em>. Perfume. Then <em>siguro</em>, any book for character development.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733558977401465529949_18474803542002128_8439832032444724544_n (1) a.jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Ogie Alcasid | Photo: ABS-CBN</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Ogie Alcasid</strong></div><p>“Cologne. A nice tie. <em>Panyo</em>. I love <em>panyo</em>.”</p><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@francinesdiaz </strong>and by <strong>Gee Plamenco, Jr. </strong>(Donny) and <strong>Shaira Luna </strong>(Joshua)<strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong></p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div>

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Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Kapamilya Stars Share Practical Recommendations

Christmas Gift Guide 2024: Kapamilya Stars Share Practical Recommendations

Grace Libero

Published Dec 07, 2024 04:10 PM PHT

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Updated Dec 07, 2024 04:15 PM PHT

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