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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

My Fun Interview with the ADDLIB Dance Crew: Featuring L.A. Bagtas

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To continue with our interviews with the ADDLIB Dance Crew, we now feature L.A. Bagtas, another ADDLIB member who will be acting as instructor for the upcoming 2014 ADDLIB Summer Dance Workshops scheduled on March 27 up to April 25, 2014.

Last time we interviewed Elgin Bez, described as the Soul Master of The LAB 3, and learned a lot about the history of the ADDLIB Dance Crew from him, among many other information he shared with us.

The two, along with a few more instructors coming from the dance crew, will be conducting the workshops at the Blue Light Dance Studio located at the 4th level of the Forab Building along Kamuning Road in Quezon City. The students will finalize with a grand recital and a dance concert at the SM Skydome on May 9, 2014.

Below are my questions to L.A. Bagtas and his quite short but surprisingly awesome answers:

DOTC: 100 Transport Sector Projects Awarded In 2013

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Reporting on its procurement performance last year, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) says that it awarded one hundred (100) projects through competitive bidding last year.

“The DOTC awarded no less than 100 projects in 2013 alone: from the rehabilitation and improvement of numerous ports and airports across the country, to the supply of Coast Guard rescue equipment, to the master planning of Metro Manila transport systems. These projects are now in various stages of implementation and completion,” said DOTC Secretary Joseph “Jun” Abaya.

“While we are still rolling out our big ticket projects, we have been mindful of the plight of the majority of Filipinos who rely on these infrastructure facilities for their livelihood. Fisherfolk who depend on functioning ports and wharves, agribusiness and commercial traders whose businesses count on air cargo transportation – they are already starting to benefit from these crucial projects,” he added.

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I've seen them perform live from the recent United in Laughter event that happened just a few months ago where they were joined by fellow stand-up comics from other countries to raise the level of stand-up comedy in the Philippines.

There are not enough words to quantify how they were able to successfully tickle our funny bones without resorting to the traditional and commonly over-used slapstick or humiliate-the-audience style of comedy that you will usually find in bars and entertainment centers. Comedy Manila's quality of humor is world-class act and strikingly natural that others in the same business should follow their example.

Now here is your chance to personally see them up close and judge for yourself. Get ready to laugh like you’ve never laughed before. Witness a new brand of stand-up comedy in the Philippines.

This May 9, 2014, the UP Junior Marketing Assocation, together with Comedy Manila, brings you UNITED COLORS OF COMEDY, happening from 8 to 11pm at the Bahay ng Alumni in UP Diliman. Experience a different shade of laughter with acts from Eri Neeman, Victor Anastacio, Gb Labrador, Red Ollero, Alex Calleja and Ryan Sarita from Comedy Manila.

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The first thing that pops into my head when I hear the word “adlib” is to improve your speech with your own style. But in the world of dance, adlib takes on a different meaning.

Honestly, I didn’t know them at first. I barely watch television so I have no idea on how they perform and where they put on a show. I tried searching on Google about their group name and I came across the ADDLIB website. They look so promising and fierce. So I got thrilled when I received an invitation to interview one of the most sought-after dance crew in our country.

The moment I stepped into Blue Light Studios, the thought of dropping my bag and sway to the beat of the music filled my mind. But then again I had to pull myself back to reality. The studio was big enough to accommodate quite a number of people. There were people slumped on the floor while some were in the chairs. Four of them were in front of the mirrors warming up. I entered the other room and I saw a couple of girls prepping up.

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Ms. Cory Quirino, National Director of Miss World Philippines, Miss Megan Lynne Young and Postmaster General Maria Josefina Dela Cruz pose at the facade of the Manila Central Post Office.

Miss World 2013 Megan Young was early for her appointed time and had to wait for several minutes inside the car.

The stamps, souvenir sheets and First Day Covers were issued last February 24, 2014 which enables stamp, memorabilia, missosologist, Megan Young fans, school alumni, and Miss World collectors to buy the issuance. After all, it is not everyday that you can see a Filipina winning an international title.

Not all winning countries in the Miss World pageant will automatically issue a commemorative stamps and First Day Cover. Asian countries like India which won Miss World 5 times, 1966, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, Israel 1998, China 2007, and 2012 did not issue any commemorative stamps.

The BrainFit Advantage: Success Secret of Top Performers in Class

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Want better performance for your child? Get him brain fit, in the way that suits him.

We walked into BrainFit Studio one afternoon, expecting to find the typical classroom in session, with teachers guiding students in standard tasks.

Instead, what we saw was that, within the same hour, the children – even those in the same class - were working on a different exercise as they focused in meeting their own learning needs, at their own pace.

And it makes complete sense.

“Each individual has a unique brain profile,” according to Ms. Cheryl Chia, Singapore-based clinical physiotherapist and founder of BrainFit Studio. “We assess each brain’s strengths and weakness with a CognitiveMAP, an evaluation tool that determines which of your child’s 5 Brain Pillars* need enhancement.”

The CogMap assessment is a proprietary tool used to measure and analyze the brain fitness level or cognitive skill of a student. They will be able to identify the key opportunity or improvement areas that are needed to be addressed as well as take advantage of the strengths to achieve success and optimum performance.

Berta Rojas Live In Manila: Meet the World Famous Classical Guitarist and Paraguay's Ambassador of Tourism

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Independent Philippine Art Ventures, Inc. in cooperation with Arts Council of Cebu Foundation, Inc. presents BERTA ROJAS on MAY 15 - 8 P.M. at the MERALCO THEATER and on MAY 17 - 8 P.M. in CEBU.

Renowned for her impeccable technique and innate musical mastery, Berta Rojas is one of the most outstanding female classical guitarists today. She has been praised as “guitarist extraordinaire” by the Washington Post and by Classical Guitar Magazine as an “ambassador of the classical guitar.”

Her acknowledged warmth and musicality have accorded her a place of preference among the audiences that have applauded her at such major stages as the Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall and the Frederick P. Rose Hall of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, London’s South Bank Centre, Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., and the National Concert Hall in Dublin where she performed as a soloist of the Irish Radio and Television Orchestra, or Flagley Studio 4 in Brussels where she performed with the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra for the Belgian National Television. She also had the honor of opening the Summit of the First Ladies of the Americas attended by then First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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The Department of Advertising and Public Relations of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) holds its 24th Annual AD CLASH, an Integrated Marketing Communication Campaign competition among its senior students.

Witness the BAPR seniors' skills as they contest on who is the best in planning and executing an IMC campaign at the Tiendesitas Activity Center, Pasig City on the 22nd of March at 1 pm in an event dubbed as AD Clash: Swing 2 Win.

AD CLASH - is an integrated marketing communication campaign competition among BAPR senior students. This annual event marks the beginning of their professional careers in the field of Advertising and Public Relations. The competition also showcases the many ideas, skills, and knowledge of the senior students in planning and executing a complete communications plan with focus on TV, radio and print advertisements.

This year, BAPR senior students will show what they got in creating excellent IMC campaign proposals for the brand STABILO SwingCool highlighter.

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For the first time, three international BBoy events are collaborating to bring to the Philippines, the biggest and craziest event ever, to inspire the Pinoy Bboys and give them an opportunity to battle in countries abroad.
On March 29, 2014 at around 10am at the SM MAll of Asia Music Hall, there will be three big events on this date. Challenge Cup X Breakin' the Law Asia X R16 Philippines.

*Note: There is a second earlier date of March 28 to be held at the BP Rooftop between 4pm - 10pm.

R16 Philippines National Championships is the most prestigious and important B-Boy (break dance) tournament in the Philippines.

The winners, become crowned as the R16 Philippines National Champions, and move on (all expenses paid) to represent the entire country at the R16 South East Asia Regional Championship Finals in Singapore.

Should they win R16 South East Asia, they then move on to the R16 World Championship Finals in Seoul, Korea (July 4-6, 2014).

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As promised, we will be updating you with everything that is happening for *ADDlib’s upcoming workshop right? Last Monday, March 17, 2014, I went and observed them at the Blue Light Studio in Kamuning Road, Quezon City. I arrived a bit late but still right in time since most members of *ADDlib were still practising and also stretching for their rehearsal that night.

I felt really nervous because it was my very first time in a long while to be in a studio full of dancers. The sudden culture shock of them brings chills to my back because I didn’t really know what to expect, thankfully I was greeted by one of its members and helped me out.

I was introduced to Elgin Bez - one of the choreographers for this year’s The LAB 3. When I first met Elgin I was actually really shy since he is the first one I will be interviewing that day because I didn’t really know how to approach him. But with his easy going and mild demeanor, my nervousness quickly faded.

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Dancing is an art, a way to express ones self and also a medium to showcase our emotions. That is what I've felt through my own experience as a dancer when I was younger.

But dancing is different with *ADDlib. Founded in 2008 by Joe Abuda - Choreographer to the stars, *ADDlib is a powerhouse crew of multi-talented individuals that excels in different forms of dance and performance art.

Since 2008 the group has achieved a lot of highlights in their career in which one of them is being 10th place in the 2012 World Supremacy Battlegrounds held in Sydney, Australia and also being one of the Semi-Finalists at the 2013 World Hiphop Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. These were all done merely by *ADDlib with zero financial support. But in the end, they were able to make it for their sheer passion in dancing.

With a fuse of Jazz, contemporary, hip hop and other dance styles *ADDlib became one of a powerhouse dance crew among the dance competition circuits and also underground performances around the metro immediately.

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Holi Festival is uniquely characterized by the throwing and applying of colored powder or gulal. Hundreds of people gather on the streets to throw colored powder, play instruments, dance, and participate in merrymaking activities. Because of its popularity, Holi is celebrated in more than 20 countries across five continents - Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, and South America.

A spring festival, the bright colors of Holi mimic nature’s vibrant display. The color play is also a commemoration of the great love of Krishna and Radha, hence Holi is sometimes known as the Festival of Love. Young Krishna, with his dark complexion, applied color on fair-skinned Radha to make her look like him.

For the 2nd year in a row, Asia Society Philippines, together with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce, SingIndia Music of the Soul, and Indian Ladies Club brought the Holi experience to Manila last March 16, 2014 at SM Mall of Asia by the Bay.

The Holi Festival was an event full of dancing, happiness, and of course, color. Indians and Filipinos alike celebrated the Festival of Colors which promotes unity and harmony among people.

DOTC: No Winner Yet For Mactan-Cebu Airport PPP Project

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The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is correcting a report following yesterday’s Invest Transport PH market sounding activity, which claimed that its Special Prequalification, Bids, and Awards Committee (PBAC) appears ready to award the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Development Project concession to a particular bidder.

“The DOTC Special PBAC is still settling the issues raised in relation to the qualification and capacity of the involved bidders. There is no decision yet as to which group will win the contract. No recommendation has been made to the Secretary,” said DOTC Spokesperson

Michael Arthur Sagcal.

“The Special PBAC still intends to close out the issues by the end of this month, but it is being thorough in resolving the matter to ensure that its decision will be in accordance with what the law and the rules alone prescribe. In any case, the DOTC will make an official announcement once the award is made,” he added.

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CE.ORG, invites you for a one-of-a-kind thrilling, Body Fit and Family Oriented run entitled "X-Race Diliman" which will be held this coming June 8, 2014 at UP Diliman Academic Oval.

With the combined themes of Obstacle run (Sack Race, Tire Skip, Hurdles, Twister Run, Water Splash run, Color Crawl) that our family and set of friends will definitely enjoy! X-Race will truly be an XTRA SPECIAL RUN!!

Registration includes Race Bib, Singlet and Loot Bags coming from our sponsors!

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Venue: UP Diliman Academic Oval
Date: June 8, 2014
Available at: MetroDeal and Ensogo for only Php599

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Become Clear-Skin Ready for Summer with the New Proactiv Solution 15-Day Maintenance Kit

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Summer is just around the corner as almost everyone says goodbye to another school year. The youth are simply excited for the opportunity to go on vacation to swim at a pool nearby or visit a beach outside of Metro Manila. Maybe taking your dream vacation or outing this summer along with "barkada", friends, colleagues or your family and relatives.

At every gathering there would always be photo ops or picture -taking whether its with a photographer using a top of the line DSLR, or using your smartphone for a "selfie" or "groupie". What hurts is if you find yourself full of those awful acne or pimples occupying a great portion of your face.

The humiliation seeing yourself in photos bombarded by these troubling, confidence-robbing facial dilemmas brings your summer down to a low. Memories will be far more worth remembering if we look good in photos.

This is where the new Proactiv Solution 15-Day Maintenance Kit comes in to save our summer.

This handy travel kit makes it easy to maintain your acne-treatment regimen at the gym or on the road. The kit includes the complete 3-Step System - Renewing Cleanser, Revitalizing Toner and Repairing Treatment - in three 1-oz. take-aboard bottles. It comes with a Free Refining Mask! The snap-close pouch is 3.75 x 4.25 x 1.25 inches and fits easily into a backpack, purse or gym bag.