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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Power Sale Bazaar Summer Fiesta Edition: After-Event Highlights


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"In the summer time when the weather is high, you can stretch right up and touch the sky! (and probably best at the Power Sale Bazaar we all drop by)"
The fiesta is part and bundle of Filipino culture. Through good times and bad times, the fiesta must always go on. Each city and barrio has at least one local festival of its own, usually on the feast of its patron saint, so that there is always a fiesta going on somewhere in the country.

Here in Manila, before we officially hit summer time,
FTMS Events came up with the Power Sale Bazaar Summer Fiesta Edition - a place where you can find the hottest and trendiest summer must-haves!

Gonna hit the beach this summer or just go on shopping-til-u-drop at the malls? Be sure to make a splash this season, or look cool and trendy even indoors! We should all Dress to Impress wherever we are going, even being just a couch potato bumming all day long at home. Where else to shop for the most impressive clothes, shoes, make-up and other kikay accessories but at the biggest sale of the summer season - the Power Sale Bazaar Summer Fiesta Edition!!! 


We dropped by at the Power Sale Bazaar at the Metrotent Metrowalk in Ortigas, Pasig City for lots of big, big sales and freebies from almost all of the concessionaires. We checked out  a lot of fabulous summeriffic necessities and loved many of the concessionaires one-of-a-kind, homemade and rare stuff many of which were personally created and designed by them! When we got hungry, we ate our merienda at the several food concessionaires available and shopped at our heart's content at many of our "now" favorite stores!


Coffee Empire Marks the Rise of Third Wave Coffee Concept in the Philippines


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If it was not for coffee, I guess we would all be too sleepy right now. It's what totally wakes us up every early morning and what keeps us awake late at night. It is the reason why people are always watching out for coffee break - their favorite time of the day aside from lunch break and the end of office hours.

But there is this coffee destination that is ambitious enough to redefine the Filipino's coffee experience and it just recently launched its very first branch along the stretch of West Avenue in Quezon City. The brainchild of Chef Ernest Joggler Martin and entrepreneur Anthony Lim, the Coffee Empire, banking on the third wave coffee concept, aspires to the highest form of culinary appreciation for coffee.

"The preparation of this well-loved beverage has become an art. Each step is specifically calculated, from the sourcing of the raw coffee beans, to the roasting, all the way to the final brew.With Coffee Empire opening its doors, Filipinos will be experiencing some of the finest coffee of the world alongside the best our country has to offer."


Monday, March 17, 2014

Sabrina Releases "I Love Acoustic 6" Album


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Everyone loves the "I Love Acoustic" album series that has earned multi-platinum recognition not only because of Asia's Acoustic Sweetheart giving her all out singing prowess as an acoustic diva but also because she has collaborated with many talented artists from all over Asia.

With the launch of "I Love Acoustic 6" having collaborations with Thai artists King Pitchet from The Voice of Thailand to come up with the song "Treasure". She also worked with Oil Kunjira from The Voice Kids Thailand to sing "We Can't Stop." These are all bonus tracks that can be found on her new album.

The album also highlights an original composition of Sabrina entitled "Paradise" - the second time an original song is included in an "I Love Acoustic" album.

Sabrina said she wrote the song for the two people in the world that she loved most, and now she is sharing it to the whole world especially the ones who are in the darkest place in their lives. She wants us to accept her song as her "big bear-hug."

Myk Perez Launches His Debut Album Entitled "My Acoustic"


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Myk Perez may have not won in the Voice of the Philippines but MCA Music, the number one music company in the Philippines, has chosen him to become one of the most promising ones to become one of their recording artists. An excellent songwriter as well as a fabulous acoustic singer, he is sure to make a name among the celebrities. 

He now has an album called My Acoustic that was launched last March 13, 2014 at the Nation Bar and Grill in Quezon City.

Myk's talent is simply too hard to pass as he sings his beautiful brand of acoustic songs. I was surely taken aback as he sang three songs to the members of the media during the album launch. With a guitar as his instrument and DJ Buddah at his side, he struck his audience with soothing acoustic songs made enchanting by his remarkable voice.

Pinocchio Auditions Set on March 30 and April 6


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Auditions for lead roles and ensemble for the Repertory Philippines Theater for Young Audiences Production of “ PINOCCHIO ” will be held on March 30 and April 6 at 6:00 pm at the Onstage Theater Greenbelt One.

Roles:
Gepetto Pinocchio's father - baritone;
Antonio Narrator baritone or tenor ;
Blue Fairy - soprano;
Angelina Housekeeper - alto or soprano;
Candlewick - baritone or tenor.
Gino - baritone or tenor;
Fox - baritone or tenor;
Cat - baritone or tenor ;
Coachman - bass or baritone;
Townspeople SATB male and female

Applicants will be tested for voice, musicality, the ability to pick up notes quickly and skill at parts singing, acting, and movement.

The ability to speak good English is a requirement for all lead roles.

No Change in Cost of New LTO Plates, One-Time Payment Only To Replace Old Plates


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The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) are clarifying recent reports which claim that the new license plates will cost more than current rates.

“The new license plates will still cost the same: P450.00 for 4-wheeled vehicles and P 120.00 for motorcycles. These are the current prices already. So it’s not correct to say that they will cost more. New vehicle owners, meaning those who will register their vehicles for the first time beginning February 17 this year, will be charged the same rate as everyone else before,” clarified DOTC Secretary Joseph “Jun” Abaya.

“The additional cost will be for owners of the current license plates, who will have to pay those amounts to get the new designs. But this is a one-time payment only. In exchange, we get many security features which will improve the safety of our families and loved ones,” he added.

President Benigno S. Aquino III To Deliver Keynote Address At Pinoy Music Summit 2014



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His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III will be the special guest of honor to deliver the keynote speech at the forthcoming PINOY MUSIC SUMMIT 2014: “BASTA PINOY, PUSH MO YAN!” set on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Diosdado Macapagal Hall, Landbank Plaza Bldg. located at 1598 M.H. Del Pilar cor. Dr. J. Quintos Sts., Malate, Manila.

The PINOY MUSIC SUMMIT 2014: “BASTA PINOY, PUSH MO YAN!” is a conference which aims to unite various players in the music industry in making conscious commitments to the development and promotion of original Filipino music.

The convenors of the Pinoy Music summit are led by the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc. (FILSCAP), along with the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), Philippine Association of Recording Industry (PARI), Assosasyon ng Musikong Pilipino Foundation Inc. (AMP), Music Copyright Administrators of the Philippines (MCAP) and PHILPOP Foundation.

Techbox Philippines Launches "Race to 10K" Challenge


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Retail store Techbox Philippines recently launched its “Race to 10K Challenge”, inviting the public to “like” its Facebook page (facebook.com/techboxphilippines). Once the page reaches 10,000 likes, Techbox will raffle off 2 vouchers to two lucky followers who will get a chance to purchase a 10” Lenovo Yoga tablet for a jaw-dropping price of PhP10.

“This is part of our commitment to our customers for them to have an enjoyable buying experience every time they visit our stores,” said Angela Gutierrez, Business Unit Head for Techbox Philippines. “Since most Filipinos are tech-savvy and attuned to gadget trends, we want to provide an avenue where they can buy the latest phones and tablets for a more economical price compared to typical mall stores, but with the assurance that they’re buying original products. Unlike those from the gray market, our affordable products come with peace of mind for the customer,” added Angela.

The Lenovo Yoga tablet is famous for two interesting features: a unique form factor that enables the device to stand on its own due to its integrated kickstand base, and a whopping 18-hour battery life.

Logitech Launches "Be Wireless with Logitech" Raffle Contest


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In today’s digital age, consumers are constantly looking out for simple-to-use yet high quality devices that they can use and rely on in their daily lives; whether at work or at play. Logitech, with their wide range of computer peripherals, gives consumers this assurance of using innovative and reliable products. Logitech’s wireless mouse, for example, allows consumers to stay connected and unified with up to six devices.

And to thank customers for their continued support, Logitech announced today “Be Wireless with Logitech”, a raffle promotion that is open to all Filipino residents, 18 years and above. For every purchase of participating Logitech products, customers are entitled to a raffle coupon to win these attractive prizes:

Grand Prize: Apple iPad Air 32 GB + Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio (worth PhP 35,000.00)
Second Prize: iPad Mini Retina Display 16GB + Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio (worth PhP 18,000.00)
Third Prize: 10 winners of Logitech Bluetooth Speaker Z600 + Wireless Mouse M185 (worth PhP 6,000.00)
Fourth Prize: 30 winners of Logitech Speaker System Z523 (worth PhP 4,000.00)


REDux: The RED Trance After-Event RAVE Highlights


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Red is the strongest color I know that is so intense and powerful to the eye. That's probably why red is used to paint firetrucks that are always in a hurry. Ironically, it is used in the traffic signal color to mean STOP, and represents passionate hearts during Valentine's Day. It is the color of rubies and strawberries, but is also the color for fresh blood and wild fire. It is my favorite color that I use when I want to emphasize or highlight something in everything that I'm working on.

Now imagine what it would mean if we could reach a red state of mind. Our heartbeats will stop....as we go rushing to a passionate, bloody and really wild time?

La Salle's Business Management Society brought us to an arena of the red state of mind. This is where towns were painted red and where upbeat music lingered and created ecstatic spirits going wild and free!

REDux: The RED Trance gave us an experience we will never forget. Partygoers underwent a Radical Audio Visual Experience (R.A.V.E.) that brought each one of us to our RED STATE OF MIND.

The event was held last March 14, 2014 at the PICC FORUM 1 from 8PM onwards. The event had a fashion show at the start of the party, featuring ensembles from Penshoppe worn by members of the Business Management Society.
 

Blow Them Away with Astring-O-Sol Cool As Ice and Jessy Mendiola


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Do you want to know the secret on how to keep your breath always fresh? Hang out with the likes of Jessy Mendiola and she will whisper to you the most effective way to keep having ice cool moments with the freshest breath ever.

Say goodbye to those mouth turn-offs brought out by having an awful bad breath caused by gingivitis, mouth sores, plaque build-ups, cavities, food stuck in between your teeth, etc., Enough of the constant struggle to ensure proper oral health and hygiene. Make sure you have the confidence oozing from out of you by having an outlook that is truly fresh and cool. This self-confidence will eventually lead to a greater possibility towards financial stability, physical desirability, respect from peers and superiors, and a healthy romantic lovelife - all in favor of enjoying a successful life.

At an event sponsored by Astring-O-Sol held at the Imperial Ice Bar in Bonifacio Global City, we learned about the products new brand ambassador - Jessy Mendiola, one of our favorite teen stars who's becoming a very voluptuous woman already and often gracing our TVs with her many portrayals of adorable and recently alluring characters in leading teleserye and noontime shows.


Awit ng Paghilom: A Gift for the Children of the Storm


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There has been many efforts already to provide assistance to the many survivors of the devastating Typhoon Yolanda that struck the Philippines especially those areas directly affected by the flooding and destruction of their homes and the death of their loved ones.

We are very grateful that the International communities from all over the world are sending in their contributions to help rebuild and rehabilitate a country that has suffered from many calamities. We are forever proud of our fellow Filipinos who, in their own special way, has made initiatives to help ease the burden of the survivors who were left with grief and sorrow. The bad memories will remain so it is up to all of us to give them hope for a better tomorrow. We want to give them all the assurance that they truly need and it may take forever before we could really heal their pain.


Among the many who listened to the outcries of the many victims of the storm are the Elements Music Camp. They were originally envisioned to develop young Filipino songwriters with the hope of one day defining the unique Filipino sound.The highlight of the camp, that has been ongoing for 4 years already, has always been the production of original compositions created by the campers as guided by their mentors, but this time the segment took on a different twist because they couldn't ignore the call for help.

Typhoon Yolanda seems to be the strongest storm ever recorded in Philippine history, and this devastation needs to be addressed equally by hopefully several efforts from many groups including our very own Elements Music Camp.

Asian LP Gas Summit 2014: Building a Safer Cleaner Energy Future with LPG


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Liquified Petroleum Gas or LPG is a vital source of energy for millions of people worldwide. It is a clean and  portable fuel that provides heat, light and power in both densely populated urban areas, as well as remote areas for all their everyday usage like cooking and heating.

Your friendly neighborhood pambansang blogger of the Philippines was a part of the Asian LP Gas Summit 2014 that happened last March 10-12, 2014 at the Manila Hotel.

It was an opportunity to learn about the LPG technology and the several technical facts and theories, both realistic and somewhat fictional issues, that surrounds its usage. A great number of experts both in the private and government sector were invited to share their expertise, studies, research and thoughts in order to educate the attendees and also to debunk the myths that somehow has given the LPG industry a tainted name - the reason why it has not really expanded its usage in the Philippines.

The first Asian LP Gas Summit event was conducted in the Philippines in 2011 to encourage the growth of the LPG industry there. It seeks to promote discussion and industry networking for the sustainable growth of the LPG industry with a focus on technology adoption, safety and consumer education. From household consumption to autogas, it promotes the adoption of LPG as the fuel of choice by providing a quorum for industry stakeholders to meet with policy makers, international technology providers and operators to exchange ideas, share best practices, and shape the growth of the industry.

It is very rare to be exposed to a large gathering of LPG industry experts, and an opportunity to network with possible new business partners in order to enhance the efforts in promoting the technology. It is best to understand the many different aspects in order to come up with better solutions that we can offer to the market.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Grilla Bar and Grill: Witness The Amazing Transformation into a Family Restaurant


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Gone is the menacing gorilla that once adorned its exteriors, tarps and posters. When once it used to frighten children because of the seemingly threatening gorilla mascot, it's now kid-friendly and highlights instead a map on the cover of it's menu. The restaurant has transformed into a dining experience for everyone (barkada, friends, colleagues, classmates, etc.,) to enjoy especially the whole family of kapamilya, kapuso, kapatid and whatsoever. So the next time you want to satisfy your family's hunger, visit the Grilla Bar and Grill (Hey, wait!... I believe they are now calling the restaurant as Grilla Filipino Cuisine),  and be amazed with the incredible transformation.

The Grilla Filipino Cuisine restaurant has fresh new interiors pleasing to all ages. When I got invited to try out their new dishes plus their choices of homemade backyard liquors,  I immediately noticed how the restaurant located in Kalayaan, Makati has changed. From the very moment I saw the restaurant signage that now says only Grilla and below in smaller print are the words Filipino Cuisine.

I was actually looking for the iconic gorilla...but it was totally gone. I visited the Kalayaan branch before and the renovation was really noticeable. I was informed that the changes has happened throughout all the other branches including their very first branch in Antipolo. So expect to see a lot of more new things on your next visit as the transformations are still in their process.

Congratulations to Grilla's new image! I'm sure many will be curious to see for themselves the big changes you have done with both your restaurant and your menu.


My Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival 2014 Experience @ Puerto Galera




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The Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival this year was such an almost week-long celebration filled with people, be it foreigners coming from other countries or local residents from both nearby or far provinces of the country, who simply want to relax and release their accumulated pressures in life, and for some to explore more possibilities of inspiring and heartwarming realizations here at Malasimbo mountain located Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro - one of the Philippines famous getaways where the beaches are great, the entertainment is awesome and the people truly warm, friendly and affectionate.

From day one, the adventure starts early morning as we went around the area seeing fabulous artistry scattered around Malasimbo that these creative people have installed and setup to amaze and bewilder the imagination. They are so unique that no one could possibly ever think of something better (probably only until next year's event). There were a lot of original ideas showcased and explored to the delight of the guests.

The nights were more spectacular as they were always very colorful, fun and engaging. You'll see people dancing, partying, drinking beer, and chatting with each other and gaining new friends, as they got surrounded by beautiful music beats amidst several fancy and artistic kinds displays that completes the experience.


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