Celebrate with Chalk’s Anniversary issue!

It’s Chalk’s 7th Anniversary, and we give you plenty of reasons to celebrate! Sam Milby and Iya Villania stand out as global Pinoys who are making it big. We reveal our BEST LIST, from certified go-to stores, 100+ fashion finds to the best trends to try—everything from androgynous dressing, to sportswear-inspired looks, plus the best ways to wear your hair now! Have a dose of the hottest local female artists: Sitti, Amber, Lougee of Mojofly, Kat of Sino Sikat? and score Bench hottie Jon Avila as he talks about what he’s looking for in a girl. What does Ornusa Cadness got that makes Borgy Monotoc fight for her? It’s all in Chalk’s monster August issue, out in newsstands now.

Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

The fifth film installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, won't disappoint fans with its usual fast-paced story, great special effects, and—for teenage fans—its great-looking cast. Even with the much talked-about kiss between Harry and Cho Chang has got girls wringing their hankies in envy and despair, it promises to be enjoyable film all througout its two hour and 18 minutes running time (the shortest one in the series so far).
As opposed to the previous HP movies, this one requires a background of the story since it takes off from the point where Harry has announced that Voldemort has returned while the Ministry of Magic proves unwilling to listen to his warnings. Those unfamiliar with Harry and his world (yes, people who don't know Harry Potter do exist) might have some trouble catching up to the events being referenced in the movie.
For audiences in the Philippines, check out Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at the IMAX theater at SM Mall of Asia. There's a 3D sequencethat gives it that extra "wow" factor.

Get ready for Chalk's UAAP/NCAA double cover issue!

It's finally here! The issue you've all been waiting for: Chalk's UAAP/NCAA special! Get the inside scoop on all the action this season, straight from the coaches and the players themselves. Simon Atkins of DLSU and Kirk Long of ADMU squaring off? It's the return of the

UAAP's most heated rivalry! The San Beda Red Lions talk about why they'll do everything to keep the NCAA championship. Basketball heroes Chris Tiu of ADMU, Woody Co of UP, JC Tiuseco of San Sebastian, Paolo Orbeta of CSB, and more confess on what they're looking for in a girl. Plus, back-to-school fashion as modeled by campus heartthrobs and how to look pretty courtside for the games! It's all in Chalk's UAAP/NCAA issue, in newsstands now!

Chalk in June

If you're lacking in style boosting, this month in Chalk magazine, learn cool fashion and beauty secrets from cover girl and celebrity style icon Iza Calzado. Find out how she achieved self-mastery at a very young age.

Delight in Chalk's yummy fashion pages as it celebrates new looks, for the new YOU.
Build a foolproof wardrobe on a budget, ransack your boyfriend's clothes, and have a first look on trends to grab now.

Chalk dares you to color your world by sporting a dashing hair color from the hot list of salons. Want to have Maja Salvador, Xeng Zulueta or Celine Lopez's cool hairstyle? They tell us where they go for a haircut.

Other exciting things in this month's Chalk, meet incoming freshmen students, who want to make a dent in the universe. And have a close encounter with James Younghusband, the David Beckham of the Philippines. All these and more in Chalk's June 2007 issue? Grab your copy now!

Editor's note

It might come as a surprise to find a different photo on the editor’s page…No need to fret, you’re still looking at the same CHALK that you have grown to love throughout the years.

My good friend Vicky Montenegro is moving on, and it is with a hint of sadness to bid farewell, but at the same time, I respect her decision and was happy to hear about her next endeavor.

It was stressful and at the same time exciting for the past month. There have been some changes over the summer, as you might have probably noticed as you’ve picked up Chalk. Art director Teej Nepomuceno have helped tweak the look, with some palpable and some subtle changes from the cover to the inside pages.

The fashion team is now composed of fashion editor Kat Cruz and associate fashion editor Bianca Santiago. Kat was from defunct Philippine Inquirer’s Just Shop and have been in the fashion industry for five years now, while
Bianca came from Chalk’s sister shopping magazine Pink. With their help and expertise, we’ve come up with new fashion pages. We incorporated a lot of how-to’s to help you invest on style you feel comfortable in, and of course, provide you with the latest trends and fab fashion places.

We’ve also tweaked the features page for better readability and come up with stories on inspiring young achievers. Chalk has a new associate editor, Nana Caragay, former lifestyle editor. And a new editorial assistant Rona Capili, she is the friendly voice on the end of the line when you phone for inquiries and requests.
Former associate editor Jocelle Evangelista has moved on to help her family business. But don’t lament she will still be contributing for Chalk.

It is my honor to proudly show you the new Chalk. Cheesy as it might sound but it is sent with passion and hard work. May you lose yourself in our pages!

Stefanie Cabal
Editor in Chief

Chalk's May issue

Cover girl Shaina Magdayao is all grown up in CHALK's MAY 2007 issue. Find out why this is the new Shaina you have never seen before. We’ve added more fashion pages with Fashion Manual sections and how-to’s to help you confidently dress up. Learn 70+ secrets to smart style and stylists Pam Quiñones’ ultimate ukay guide. Know what’s hot for summer from the right big bags to 25+ to-die-for summer dresses.

We beefed up CHALK’s feature pages with profiles of young icons and achievers. Embassy club owner and club king Erik Cua exclusively welcomes us to his bachelor’s pad. Know the man behind ABS-CBN’s star-studded station ID, director Paul Soriano and what makes him swoon. Take a peek into the life of style icon Bb. Pilipinas Maggie Wilson and Shu Uemura’s young blood Tessa Dragon and her style secrets to success. Be inspired with Cat Juan and Chico Suarez’ travel diaries. Get Bea Alonzo’s glowing skin in minutes! Time to grab your copy of the new CHALK!

Chalk's hot April issue

Make this already hot season sizzle even more as Chalk features the 10 hottest boys of summer. Drool over Jake Cuenca, Joem Bascon, Carlos Concepcion and more! Feel every bit the beach babe by looking hot in whatever you wear! Chalk shows you how to shop for your size and score the best figure-friendly dresses, swimsuits, shorts and tops in the best summer trends: white, prints and everything short. Want to get in shape quick without the hassle? We have the scoop! Also, get tips from Bb. Pilipinas Lia Ramos on how she got her pageant-ready bod. If by now you're tired of Boracay, we show you the way to five hot new summer destinations, worthy of your best summer ever! All this, and much, much more in Chalk Magazineıs hot summer issue with none other than PBBıs Mariel Rodriguez on the cover. Grab a copy now!

Movie Premiere: 300

Frank Miller's epic graphic novel comes to life in Philippine theaters today. 300 is the story of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. The Spartans were born and bred warriors who took pride in being free men. Their courage and strength are put to the ultimate test when they must face an army of millions.

Review:
The battle scenes are nothing short of spectacular and the plot is so tightly woven that there is never a dull moment. The sepia and earth tones used predominantly in the film contribute to the grittiness of the movie, making one think of the graphic novel on which it is based. A word of warning though: the movie is violent and contains some brief nudity. Definitely not a movie for kids.

Stars Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West, Rodrigo Santoro

FALL IN LOVE WITH CHALK FEBRUARY!

FALL IN LOVE WITH CHALK FEBRUARY!

Let Chalk help you in your quest for finding and keeping love in Chalk’s February issue! Read about the makeup looks guys love and the perfect outfits to wear for a romantic date. Cover girl Georgina Wilson opens up about her life in Australia and relationship with hot young actor Richard Gutierrez, while Nicolette Bell talks about why she left modeling to take up a new job. Single? Check out ideas for what to do if you’re date-less on Valentine’s Day, plus a round up of the hottest single guys! It’s all in Chalk’s February issue, in newsstands and magazines now.

Editor's Note

Hi guys!

Welcome to Chalk online. I’m actually very excited that there is another way for us to connect with you. With this blog site, we can keep you posted on the (usually) crazy things that happen in the magazine—or to be more precise, with the staff! (Let me tell you, the Chalk staff is CRAAAZY; and we’d love the share the craziness with you.)

But it’s not all insanity and fun for this site, we also hope to get your thoughts and reactions. Please feel free to email us your requests, recommendations, raves, and yes, even your rants. Or you can simply share with us how your day went—did you just score a major buy in a sale or ukay? Your crush finally notice you existed? Nothing is too trivial for this site.

I’ll be the first to admit that I am the most un-techie person that is. I don’t even have a Friendster account (apparently, there is a “Vicky Montenegro” account, but that’s not moi…). But I’m not so loser anymore. I—no, make that WE—now have this. J

See you in cyber space!

Vicky Montenegro
Editor in Chief
Chalk Magazine

Movie Premiere: Innocent Voices

In El Salvador in the 1980s, the government's armed forces are already recruiting twelve year olds, rousting them out of their classes at the local middle school. If he is lucky, Chava (Carlos Padilla) has just one year of innocence left, one year before he, too, will be conscripted to fight the government's battle against the peasant rebels of the FMLN. Chava's life becomes a game of survival, not only from the bullets of the escalating war, but also from the dispiriting effects of daily violence. As he hustles to find work to help his single mother pay the bills, and experiences the pangs of first love for a beautiful classmate, Chava's tiny home village becomes both playground and battlefield.
Armed only with the love of his mother (Leonor Varela) and a small radio that broadcasts a forbidden anthem of love and peace, and faced with the impossible choice of joining either the army or the rebels, Chava finds the courage to keep his heart open, and his spirit alive, in his race against time.

Opens January 17 in the Philippines