Alice in Wonderland Musical is Eastwood City's Easter Sunday Treat on April 5

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Easter Sunday is sure to become more magical and exciting for kids as Eastwood City brings ‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ to Once Upon an Easter Wonderland.
A world-class children’s musical production from Kids Acts Philippines, ‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ will be staged on April 5 --- 6:30 p.m. at the Eastwood Mall Open Park as one of the main attractions of Eastwood City’s Once Upon an Easter Wonderland. 

‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ is based from two books of Lewis Carroll’s “The Adventure of Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass”. This version’s script and lyrics is by LUIGI NACARIO and music by EUGENE BELBIS.

Alice in Wonderland has captivated children all over the world for more than 150 years with its timeless and whimsical story that has been adapted into a number of different versions over the years.

Alice created her world through beautiful things in her mind. She loves to discover stories in every living thing around her. Her story started under a huge tree in an English farmyard, young Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister reading a book without pictures and conversations. To her it was boring, so she was considering, in her mind whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies.

Arcadium for 2 at Power Mac Center

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The long wait is over for Power Mac Center’s App Arcade Tournament as the premier Apple partner in the Philippines rolls off Arcadium for 2. For the first time in the tournament’s history, participating gamers can form a tag team and pit themselves against other pairs for a chance to win premier Apple products and third-party accessories.

Power Mac Center’s Arcadium event, now on its fourth year of staging, serves as an exciting and competitive platform for Apple fans to play game apps and bring gaming to the next level.

“More than just a tournament, Arcadium has become a gathering of Apple users who also share interest for digital gaming. With the unveiling of Arcadium for 2, Power Mac Center is about to double the fun and excitement for the crowds of gaming enthusiasts that we will attract to this year’s event,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Manager Joey Alvarez.

Set for a summer debut, Arcadium for 2 is sure to draw gaming enthusiasts of all ages through featured games that showcase the multi-player capabilities of iPad Air, iPod touch, Apple TV, iMac and MacBook Pro.

Discovery Channel Celebrates the Life and Achievements of Lee Kuan Yew

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March 2015 marked the end of an era for Singapore, with the passing of former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew. Discovery Channel pays tribute to the man who is regarded as the founding father of modern Singapore in FATHER OF A NATION: LEE KUAN YEW, a one-hour special that celebrates his life and chronicles some of his greatest achievements. The programme will air on 24 March at 9pm.

In a matter of decades, Singapore has emerged from a rural backwater island and evolved into a bustling economic powerhouse. Despite its lack of natural resources, the country now stands proud as one of Asia's Tigers and this leap from third world to first can be attributed to one man - Lee Kuan Yew. 

Lee Kuan Yew was the first prime minister of Singapore, governing for three decades. He is also one of history's longest-serving ministers, holding successive ministerial positions spanning more than 50 years. Known for his foresight and leadership, the eloquent and outspoken politician is hailed as one of Asia's most influential figures and has been praised by other world leaders such as former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, German Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel, and U.S. president Barack Obama.

Lubao International Balloon Festival 2015 on March 26 to 29

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Following the successful event last year, Lubao is set to host the 2^nd Lubao International Balloon Festival on March 26,27,28, and 29, 2015 in Pradera Verde, Brgy. Prado Siongco, Lubao, Pampanga.

Dubbed as the biggest hot air balloon festival in Southeast Asia, the event is set to feature around 46 multi-colored and special shaped hot air balloons.  Some of the special shapes to look forward to will be heart shape balloons, Darth Vader balloon, Master Yoda balloon, Humpty Dumpty, and more.

Adding to the excitement are various ground activities which will include wakeboarding, paragliding, sky diving, animal balloon show, giant lantern show, and cultural shows.  The event will also stage daily concerts featuring some of Philippine’s biggest bands like Kamikaze and The Chocolate Factory.  There will also be an area for food concessionaires and for bazaar.

Tickets for the event are sold at Php250.00 and are available at any SM City ticket outlets.  You can also buy your tickets in bulk and get a 10% discount for every ten tickets at Oxford Hotel in Clark.  Entrance for kids below 3 feet are free and senior citizens are entitled to a 20% discount.

One FC Partners with City of Dreams

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As posted on one of the leading sports site, One Fighting Championship (One FC), which is now simply known as One Championship, announced that it recently partnered with the newly opened City of Dreams casino complex. The announcement was made at the said casino's ballroom.

One Championship Vice President Rich Franklin, and City of Dreams Vice President for Marketing Michael Quek, graced the press conference, which formalized the said partnership.

The partnership announcement happened ahead of One Championship's Philippine event on April 24 entitled "Valor of Champions", where Ben Askren will stake his welterweight championship belt against Luis Santos.

"The partnership of One and City of Dreams Manila combines the largest sports media property in Asia with the best in entertainment, gaming, and luxury accommodations," said One Championship president Victor Cui. "We expect to achieve great things with City of Dreams."

To highlight the new partnership, City of Dreams will be giving away up to PHP12 million in prizes just by guessing who among Askren and Santos will walk away from the main event with the One Championship belt.

The voting is ongoing and will end on April 24 right before fight night.

Summit Announces Partnership with Ceres – La Salle Football Club

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Summit Natural Drinking Water is the official bottled water of Philippine national athletes. It has helped aspiring Filipino athletes maintain superior concentration and athletic edge with minerals that boost their hydration level. It comes from natural underground sources around Mt. Makiling in Laguna and is further processed by ionization and filtration, making it clean and refreshing. 

Summit Natural Drinking Water continues on its tradition of supporting Filipino athletes as it becomes the official hydration partner of the Ceres La Salle Football Club. Ceres has long been making waves in the local football industry beginning with their championships in the Negros Occidental Football Association and now with their latest games in the United Football League. Ceres has long been seen as one of the league’s top contenders since it joined two years ago.

Summit’s Brand Manager, Will Manalo says of the partnership, “Summit as a brand is always looking for a way to thirst for more and by supporting the Ceres – La Salle Football Club, we are expanding into other sports as a way to encourage others to do the same as well.”

For more information on the drink that empowers you to reach for it, visit www.facebook.com/SummitNaturalDrinkingWater

Have a Moment of Serenitea in Davao City

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With their newest franchise opening in the Crown Jewel of Mindanao, Serenitea looks to further cement their place as the country’s leading homegrown milk tea brand. One of the forerunners of the milk tea craze in the Philippines, Serenitea held the grand opening of their second branch outside of Manila last month, drawing an excited crowd with their signature Jumbo Cup promo.

General Manager, Juliet Herrera, stated that the company found an opportunity to expand in Davao, given the market demand for the brand in the city.

“Serenitea aims to be the preferred choice of Filipinos from all over the country when it comes to enjoying a serene tea-drinking experience, which is why we wanted to be present nationwide,” added Herrera.

As a nod to their Davao market, Serenitea also came up with Durian Madness, exciting new drinks that incorporate the region’s specialty. Exclusively offered in Serenitea Davao, customers can choose between Durian Milk Tea, Durian Royal Frost, Matcha Durian Slush, & Cocoa Durian Slush.

Urban Guerilla Race: The Mission to Become a Hero is Clear

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The first and only obstacle racing series within Philippine territories, TN-Guerilla Race Inc. is proud to announce the resumption of the GUERILLA RACE SERIES for 2015 with its entry level challenge, the URBAN GUERILLA RACE, targeting over 1,500 athletes and race aficionados, and nearly as many spectators, all set to participate in this first leg of the year.

The Guerilla Race Series is the first obstacle-driven race series of its kind in the Philippines. Skillfully developed by a Philippine Army scout ranger, the Guerilla Race Series is meant to test the Guerilla Racers’ limits in terms of endurance of body, presence of mind and resilience of spirit.

This is a benefit race with a guerilla mission to embark on corporate social responsibility, TN-Guerilla Race Inc. supports the H.E.R.O. Foundation by donating part of the registration fees to support the education of the orphans of our soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the service of this country.

The URBAN GUERILLA RACE marks the beginning of the Guerilla Race Series which is held annually, with 4 major races per year, in different regions of exciting landscapes and race topography within the Philippines.

Participants in the Urban Guerilla Race will be competing in the individual male and female categories as well as in the team competition for both the Sprint and Warrior Races. But that’s not all. With the success of the debut of our Guerilla Kids Race last year, we are again including the Kids Race for this first leg of the series so expect this first leg to be a fun-filled family affair.

Finishers will be rewarded with the Heroes’ Welcome– the Guerilla Race Finishers’ Party offering a catered meal, a beer bash and live bands to reward their brawn and bravery. The top 3 males and top 3 females ofthe Urban Guerilla Race qualify for a free entry into the next tier.

Wazzup Pilipinas TV: Tutok na sa Pambansang TV Show ng Pilipinas on May 2

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Tuloy na tuloy na ito!!!! Tutok na sa pinakabagong lifestyle TV show na hindi nakakasawa, hindi nakakaumay at tunay na pang-masa!

Wazzup Pilipinas TV will start airing on May 2, 2015 - that's every primetime Saturday from 8 to 9 pm on IBC 13.

Watch out for our awesome line-up of guests from many types of businesses and lifestyle attractions  like top and emerging restaurants, barbershops, salons; skin, dental and health care clinics, hotels, resorts and other destinations, fashionable clothing and accessories, gadgets and technology innovations, events and gatherings, prominent personalities and celebrities, plus a lot more.

Hosting the show are the witty, wacky but definitely talented trio of Ross Del Rosario (The Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas), Bart Abaya (The Philippine Barter King) and Coach Dave Aguila (The Common Sense Investor).

There will also be a few segment co-hosts for special features like Halal cooking courtesy of Chef Tato from the Muslim community; guest appearances from law, business and financial planning experts who will share tips and insights, and special news and events coverage from Wazzup Pilipinas field correspondents. Also watch out for Wazzup Pilipinas promos, contests and giveaways every now and then.

I think this is the first time that a blog has made it into a TV show, and I am ever so grateful to the people who believed in me. Never in my days as a blogger have I imagined or dreamed of having my own TV show bearing my blog's name. My blog was merely an outlet to express my opinions and showcase my interests. It then evolved into a medium to promote everything about the Philippines, and an opportunity to collaborate with emerging and already popular brands and organizations. It also presented several of my advocacies like tourism campaigns and noble causes.

Discovery Channel To Premiere Air Asia 8501 Special

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Discovery Channel today announced that it will be broadcasting FLIGHT 8501: STORM DISASTER, about the tragic events of Air Asia flight 8501. The aircraft, with its 155 passengers and seven crew, was lost in a storm 40 minutes into its journey from Indonesia to Singapore on 28 December 2014 – concluding the worst year for aviation disasters in a decade. The sixty-minute special attempts to shed some light on the mystery that surrounds the event, and provides one of the most comprehensive explanations as to what happened. FLIGHT 8501: STORM DISASTER will premiere on Discovery Channel on 12 April at 8:00 p.m. (MNL). The special will also air across Asia Pacific and internationally, in more than 220 countries and territories.

Theresa Ong, senior vice president and general manager, Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, “Once again, Discovery is bringing viewers compelling stories that have strong local interest. In the past, topical shows such as HAIYAN: AFTER THE MEGASTORM, AFTER THE WAVE, and FLIGHT 370: THE MISSING LINKS, have resonated well with audiences in the region. These specials help provide insight into the tragedies and tell inspiring stories of bravery and the tenacity of the human spirit in the darkest of hours.”

Comparing and contrasting the story of Air Asia flight 8501 with recent aviation tragedies such as Air France flight 447 and Malaysia Airlines flight 370, the documentary will examine the impact of the Earth’s changing climate on the aviation industry. It will question whether so-called “super storms” are becoming more frequent and severe, putting planes at greater risk than ever before. It will also explore whether today’s aviation technology leaves pilots too dependent on automation, resulting in information overload in critical situations.