VOLUME III ISSUE IV: Let’s STALK a VARSITY..

“gone are the days when STALKING is TABOO..”

STALKING has been a usual part of anyone’s daily routine nowadays..

Like what I’ve said in the past—gone are the days when STALKING is TABOO..

Because of social media - checking out anyone through FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and other social media sites makes it easier for us to get to know anyone..

Without them finding out.. haha!

People stalking their EX’s..

Checking out a new employee at work.. ehem!

Or finding the where abouts of your favorite celebrity..

Checking out the status of your CAMPUS crushes..

Or those VARSITY JOCKS..

today STALKING is already EASY..

Well we have great news because we won’t give you folks a hard time STALKING..
TODAY you folks will get to know our 21y.o coverboy ALGIN JUSTINIANI from TRINITY COLLEGE..

He plays as a POINT GUARD..

And shares that he started playing ball when he was 4y.o..

He grew up in a household where men play ball..

His father and uncle are his main coaches and taught him how to enjoy the said sport..

They used to wake up early in the morning to practice..

Then he started playing in a league when he was a junior..

And moved to the varsity team during his senior year in high school..

He continued playing ball in college and recalls that the first one was in STI The Fort..

He stayed playing in that school for 2 years until their team got disbanded..

then he figured that life must go on and he must not give up on his dreams of playing professionally..

so he transferred to ARELLANO UNIVERSITY where he became the part of their team B..

then after some time their coach left and so he had to move now into RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY..

he is currently taking up MARKETING while balancing playing his favorite sport as a part of the varsity in TRINITY COLLEGE..

and so just like our previous coverboys we asked him a few some fun questions that might be on your mind as well..

NOW LET’s TALK ABOUT GIRLS

STALK: What’s your longest relationship?

ALGIN: 7months (kroo kroo)

STALK: Have you ever cried because of a girl?

ALGIN: Twice na yata? Haha

STALK: Do you agree that ballers are BABAEROs?

ALGIN: Hindi lahat babaero.. konti lang yata kaming matitino hahaha..

STALK: Ever Been Busted?

ALGIN: Di pa naman. Hahaha

FAST TALK.     

STALK: Describe yourself in ONE word?

ALGIN: HOT. (Ehem!)

STALK: What’s INSIDE your mind when you’re inside the COURT?

ALGIN: SUCCESS.

STALK: Last SONG you’ve PLAYED?

ALGIN: DESSERT.

STALK: LIGHTS on or off?

ALGIN: ON

STALK: BOXERS or BRIEFS?

ALGIN: BOXERS.

STALK: SEXIEST part of your BODY?

ALGIN: My ABS. (obviously!)

STALK: When do you feel INSECURE?

ALGIN: when I see a more good looking guy flirting with my girl. (SELOSO?)

STALK: Any person who’m you’d like to switch your life with?

ALGIN: SUPERMAN.

STALK: How do you see yourself 10yrs from now?

ALGIN: I’ll be a successful baller with 2 kids and a gorgeous wife.. and ofcourse with a luxurious car and house while earning minimum 6digits.. haha!

STALK: what do you think about FOREVER?

ALGIN: absolutely YES.

STALK: What’s your usual STYLE like?

ALGIN: usual comfy shirt and jogger pants.. anything that makes me comfortable.

STALK: How was it shooting for STALK?

ALGIN: It was GREAT! I’m so happy and nervous at the same time.  

STALK: How do you define your style

ALGIN: CHILL.  

STALK: If you see yourself a few years back.. what would you ADVISE yourself?

ALGIN: WORK HARD.

STALK: Message to all our wonderful readers?

ALGIN: Hi guys, please read and check out my first ever shoot for STALK. Thank you for supporting us!  

   

FITNESS.

STALK: What’s your secret in being FIT?

ALGIN: Just NORMAL.. nothing special. I don’t do DIETS.

STALK: How do you develop those abs?

ALGIN: just extra workout after every practice on my CHEST and ABS.

Hope you folks enjoyed reading and browsing over the shots.. let us know what you think by placing a comment below :)

TO GOD BE THE GLORY.

Editor-In-Chief

Louie Ray Faundo

VARSITY BLUES: Alternate Cover Of Our 4th Issue..

Happy NOVEMBER everyone!

yeah it's my birthday month and I'm adding another year of WISDOM in my life..

So we are releasing a SECOND COVER with model Algin Justiniani..

inspired by laid back underwear shoots..

kinda like stalking some VARSITIES (haha!) 

We are almost done with the whole editorial and we just can't wait to show you folks everything!

watch out for the interview and the whole set of photos (atleast before the week is over)

and please let us know which cover did you folks liked best..

Have fun browsing over the shots STALKIES!

TO GOD BE THE GLORY.

Editor-In-Chief

Louie Ray Faundo  

EDITOR’s NOTE: VOLUME III ISSUE IV

“What got you here.. Won’t get you there.”

Is the title of the book that a man beside me was reading during our flight to Tokyo, Japan..

Ok. Well most of you may feel that I’m Mr. BIGTIME..

But I am telling you that -  it is NOT TRUE at all.

This was made possible by our HARD WORK for at least 2 years..

Making ends meet (pagkukuripot in our local language haha!)

PRIORITIZING when to spend and when to HOLD BACK (stop shopping)..

And also because of our dear FRIENDS who helped us make this trip POSSIBLE.

It was not like an OVERNIGHT WIN at a LOTTERY..

Or that scenario when a kid won that GOLDEN TICKET to see WILLY WONKA and his CHOCOLATE FACTORY..

Let me remind you folks that GREAT THINGS take TIME.

Just like how I’ve been managing STALK..

That book that the man was reading helped me realize a lot of things..
one is that what got us here on our 3^rd year won’t get us to the NEXT LEVEL..

And that If I would give LAME EXCUSES not to work on my shoots won’t get this magazine far from point A to point B..

So I had to immediately start shooting after 5months of being too busy with LIFE..

LIFE will always HAPPEN..

It is always our CHOICE -- if we would like to STOP and DROWN or let it take us wherever it wants..

Or we could swim and FIGHT the TIDE to help us get from point B to C.

So for our fourth issue this year we have a new cover boy ALGIN JUSTINIANI..

An athlete from TRINITY COLLEGE who has managed to deal with SCHOOL and exel in the SPORTS that he chose which is BASKETBALL..

this is in line with our VISION as a magazine which is to INSPIRE kids out there through each and every issue that we release.

and please be advised that we have changed the STALK header for this issue..

this is inspired by a huge underwear line’s blog..

and we will get to know more of our coverboy and his STORY in this issue but for now here’s our much awaited cover entitled VARSITY BLUES..

P.S

we would greatly appreciate if you’d  let us know what you think by placing a comment below.

Have Fun Browsing STALKIES!

To GOD be the GLORY.

Editor-In-Chief

Louie Ray Faundo

Look Who’s STALK’n On Our 4th Issue..

Looking for our cover models is not as easy as it seems..

They have got to possess that look that would fit the magazine..

Something that is worth STALKING!

Plus balancing WORK + RESPONSIBILITIES + and LIFE is just a lot of work..

But hey keep in mind that if you really want something then you have got to GIVE IT TIME..

So whenever we get the opportunity to shoot is just a huge blessing from GOD..

Anyway here’s a teaser from our latest shoot with our latest coverboy ALGIN JUSTINIANI..

Have fun browsing over the shots from the blog STALKERS!

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Louie Ray Faundo

What I WORE: Into The Blue

First of all I want you folks to know that I am extremely happy that I was able to shoot another WHAT I WORE feature for the mag..

I have been dying to do this for a few months now but my weight seems to be getting in the way of things HAHA! 

So thank GOD that I was able to hit the gym and fix my diet (just a little haha!).. 

Plus given this opportunity of hosting another event made my FOCUS in losing weight a little more on point..

So here’s what I actually wore on that hosting stint that you folks might want to wear on some of your (not so) formal events but you want to outstand by being a dapper gent..

Well it’s not super formal because of the shoes and the fact that I had to wear that NO SHOW SOCK..

Anyway the whole look works despite having two different prints because both prints are not over powering each other..

The polka dots are smaller and the stripes are thin..

And since there are already two details that makes the look special..

 I had to tone the other details out like by pairing it with matching trousers and a a crisp white shirt..

I was fortunate enough to actually have a tie with the same print as the details of the coat that I am wearing..

Then I was also fortunate enough to find these plain white topsiders (that is just on budget.. haha)..

Lastly these clear eyewear that I usually use to accessorize my look..

So just remember to keep the whole look clean by not having too much of things going on with the whole look and lastly that choice of color can maintain that dapper gent in you..

ENJOY DRESSING UP STALKERS!

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Louie Ray Faundo

EDITORIAL: “FOREVER SUMMER”

We are best known for our never ending SUNSHINE..

At least that’s what I remember from that GLEE episode with Charice Pempengco in it.. haha

Well I agree with that literally and figuratively..

Because SUNSHINE also means our happy disposition in life as PINOYS..

It can also mean our crazy beautiful beaches that shines even brighter because of our tropical weather..

And lastly the beautiful people that we truly are..

Anyway I’d like to talk more about our coverboys MIKE and GAB..

And if you guys are wondering –MIKE was our previous coverboy during our first anniversary issue a few years back..

I remember him telling us his weight loss story and the story behind their amazing resort “VILLA ALFREDO”..

Now 2 years after (if I remember things correctly.. haha) he comes back on our pages with his younger brother GAB..

And It was just amazing how these boys lose all their gut just like that..

I am sooo sure that you folks are excited to get to know more about our coverboys..

So we took the privilege to ask them stuff that we are interested to know..

Here’s what we’ve asked GAB:

Q: One word to describe the old you.. then another word for the new you..

A: Old: Cute New: Sexy

Q: If your weight loss would be a movie what would be it's title?

A: Limitless

Q: What motivated you to lose weight?

A: Girls

Q: How did u lost all that weight?

A: Hard work, discipline and dedication.

Q: how long did it take for u to lose the weight?

A: 6months

Q: what were your workouts

A: I started with just doing  pushups and cruches. Oh I also did lots of cardio.

Q: what were the challenges

A: Temptation from food and laziness.

Q: What kept you going?

A: Passion

Q: when did you know that it's time to stop losing and start maintaining?
A: To be honest I'm still trying to lose a little weight.

Q: have you reached your target weight already?

A: Definitely not yet.

Q: How did your friends react to all of these changes?

A: They were shocked.

Q:  how are the girls reacting to all these changes?

A: Haha I really don't know

Q: Boxers or briefs?

A: Briefs

Q: Sexiest part of your body?

A: Chest I guess

Q: Do you ever feel insecure?

A: No I don't

Q: Tell us about how your brother helped you?

A: He pushed me to my limit

Q: Message to ur brother?

A: You're the best bro!! I owe all the weight lost to you and thanks for all the support.

Q: How was it shooting with stalk?  

A: One of the best experience of my life to be honest

Q: Message to our readers who would want to lose weight?

A: Its not hard if you put your mindset to it.

Q: Single?

A: Taken

Q: What qualities are you looking for in a girl?

A: Pretty and kind and most of all I just want a simple girl smile emoticon.

Then here’s what we’ve asked MIKE:

Q: You are back! It took 2years? Haha.. how does it feel to be on the cover of Stalk again and now with your lil brother?

A: It feels amazing to be back, I mean I’ve really grown as a person and as a model since my last shoot for STALK and It was just as fun as my first one. Haha of course having my lil brother there made it a lot better, and I was really proud of him as well

Q: Can u tell us how you've contributed to Gab's weight loss?

A: I guess you could say I was his mentor, I was just guiding and helping him all the way, but it was really gabby’s drive that got him to where he is, and he did a great job

Q: We remember your stint in a newspaper months after Stalk came out.. can you tell us how everything came to place?

A: Well I’m just thankful for all the modeling opportunities given to me (including STALK for making me their cover twice) because they are just all great and fun learning experiences that help me become a better model. It was just really all blessings from God, you just have to trust him and always work hard, eventually you will get want you want and even more

Q: There's also one brand where you we're one of the boys for their campaign..? How did you land that gig?

A: It was for fifth code a street wear brand (they have amazing clothes BTW) my friend referred me to the owner then that’s when it all started. I could say that was one of the most exciting shoots I’ve ever had since it was in EK and I was working with such talented people from the models to the photographer

Q: How do you see yourself 10years from now?

A: I want to be a successful business owner, while maybe work part time in our resort, haha even model a bit if it’s possible. I just want to life my life to the fullest while giving glory to god every step of the way

Q:Can you tell us about your bag business?

A: Its actually my thesis for school because i'm an EM student, and it’s been an amazing experience it made me really learn a lot about the triumphs and sacrifices of being an entrepreneur. I sell water resistant string bags I made it for athletes, but it is also very useful for students and the working class because of it functionality, it also comes in 20 different designs. My bags are currently available in “just things” located at Marcos highway and at ZALORA for the online shoppers, and if you guys were wondering my brand is named “Haversack”

Q: how did you come up with the name of the brand?

A: Well it I just wanted a brand name that was new, classy, and related to bags so I did a bit of research then boom ‘Haversack’ haha and now its DTI registered

Q: How did it all start?

A: Well you just really have to find what people need or are looking for, once you spot that opportunity. Do some research, make a plan, and get some capital then your all set.

Q: advise for our readers who would like to start their own line of business?

A: just be patient, work hard, and never be afraid to fail, because failure is inevitable and in the business world you will encounter a lot of problems and road blocks, but you just have to be positive and bounce back even stronger

Q: We remember that you had a #sosyproblem wayback our first shoot haha.. when you didn't know what specific course to take back then.. how did you resolve that?

A: Plan your life haha and contemplate a lot. I’m the type of person who wants to be my own boss, and be in control of my own time. So I realized being an entrepreneur was the choice for me.

Q: Sexiest part of your body?

A: Wow I don’t know how to answer that, but I guess my heart (if that counts) haha nothing beats a gentleman

Q: Lights on or off?

A: Hahahaha umm on I guess

Q: Sexiest movie of all time?

A: Any Emma Roberts or Emma Watson movie, they’ve always been my crushes haha

Q: Current mood song?

A: maybe some Kendrick or drake songs

Q: Are there days when you feel less gwapo?

A: Maybe on those lazy days where you just don’t care how you look, but I don’t really think about it

Q: Briefs or boxers?

A: Boxer-briefs definitely

Q: Last day on earth.. what do u want to do? And where are you? Who are you with?

A: Hawaii, skydiving with my family and girlfriend

Q: Funniest rumor about you?

A: Probably that I have skinny legs… haha which is kinda true

Q:Have you ever had stalkers?

A: Well none that I know of

So that’s it STALKERS!

I hope that you guys had fun reading and browsing over the shots..

Cause we had so much fun shooting!

TO GOD BE THE GLORY.

Editor-In-Chief

 Louie Ray Faundo