AXN Announces The Amazing Race Asia Season 5

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The Amazing Race Asia, the world’s most popular adventure reality series, is returning to AXN later this year and this time it’s more adrenaline-fueled than ever before.

In this latest season, 10 teams of socially savvy, fearless warriors from all over Asia will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience, traversing the globe and proving their mettle on a quest to be crowned the all-out champion. The highly anticipated series will be hosted by Chinese-American actor and host Allan Wu, who was the face of the race for AXN’s first four seasons.

“The Amazing Race Asia takes viewers on the world’s most thrilling adventure where drama, surprise and intensity all collide in a highly dramatic edge-of-your-seat experience,” said Virginia Lim, Vice President and Head of Content and Marketing. “We’re seeking dynamic teams who embody the AXN attitude that is smart, tenacious, determined and strong. A passion for social media is also a key requirement as contestants will be engaging with AXN’s viewers and sharing their heart-pumping experiences throughout the race.”

Travelling to multiple countries in the shortest amount of time, each team will arrive at a new destination where they must compete in a series of physical, mental - and often emotional -challenges. Only when the tasks are completed will the teams learn of their next exotic location. Teams who fall the farthest behind will gradually be eliminated as the contest progresses, with the first team to arrive at the final destination winning The Amazing Race Asia and the USD$100,000 cash prize.

Be Part of the Action. Apply Now!

The casting call is ON via AXN’s website:

www.AXN-Asia.com/TARA.


All interested participants can submit their applications in teams of two, and must be living and/or working in Asia. All contestants are required to be over 21 years of age, must speak English, and possess both a valid passport and an international driving licence.

Participants can visit www.axn-asia.com/TARA, fill out the application details and send AXN a link to their audition video of up to three minutes’ in duration. All information on The Amazing Race Asia can be found on www.AXN-Asia.com/TARA.

The Amazing Race Asia is brought to you by Wonderful Indonesia.

The Collectors' Sale Offers Stellar Finds and Affordable Luxury

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"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness." - John Keats

Salcedo Auctions presents its most popular sale of the year, featuring fine and decorative art, statement jewelry, antique and modern furniture and décor, and rare books and maps. Celebrating the joy of collecting, the almost 400 lots in The Collectors’ Sale gathers a rich and diverse trove of pieces that appeals to every purveyor of style. At the center of The Collectors’ Sale on Saturday, 4 June at Three Salcedo Place is one of the most exciting BenCab pieces to come to the market in recent memory, a very rare 1972 acrylic painting by the National Artist, which was a part of his first Larawan series exhibition. An ode to nostalgia, these works were borne out of the artist’s fascination with vintage Filipiniana photographs, books and ephemera that he collected while living in London in the 70s. Other works from this seminal series are presently in the private collections of the Zobel and Lopez families, as well as in museums such as the CCP and the Ateneo.

The sale will also feature two large-scale works of importance—the first, an extraordinary untitled oil on canvas of six nudes by six leading modernist painters, Cesar Legaspi, Justin Nuyda, H.R. Ocampo, Jose Joya, Galo Ocampo and Solomon Saprid, and the second, the graphic Memorial Souvenir by Ronald Ventura which comes from his A Thousand Islands one-man show at the Tyler Rollins Fine Art gallery in New York in 2011. National Artists Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, Ang Kiukok, Carlos ‘Botong’ Francisco, Vicente Manansala, and Arturo Luz , as well as leading modernists Lee Aguinaldo, Roberto Chabet, and Danilo Dalena are also well represented in this auction.

Statement jewelry will be offered such as a Bvlgari ‘Alveare’ diamond bangle and a pair of stunning tourmaline and amethyst ear clips, and ornate rings from the renowned jewelry house, H. Stern. Antique collectibles will also go under the hammer, such as a rare pair of 18th century sterling silver ramilettes, a late 18th to early 19th century ivory image of the Immaculada Concepcion, a pair of 19th century ivory Victorian candle holders, and French art deco silver. Included amongst other international art pieces is a signed limited edition ceramic plate by Pablo Picasso, as well as other fine examples of European crystal and porcelain from Bernadaud, Charles Schneider and Baccarat. Rounding up the sale are tribal and ethnographic objects (including a wide variety of bululs), antique Filipino furniture in kamagong and balayong, as well as a fine collection of maps, prints and books to fit every taste and price point.

Preview for The Collectors’ Sale starts on Friday, 27 May and runs till Friday. 3 June, 10-6pm at Three Salcedo Place. This auction is presented in partnership with PHILUX. The online catalogue is available at salcedoauctions.com. Inquiries + 632 659.4094 / 823.0956 / 0917 894.6550 or email info@salcedoauctions.com.

Indio x Cielo EP Launch

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Music is a language. It is a way of communicating, and ultimately, it has become an anti-depression, a way for broken people to express, a way to heal, and gigs have become a venue to escape from reality. Two of the new aspiring local bands in the Philippines, Indio and Cielo, have conspired together with Tambayan Productions to launch their songs. This EP Launch will be held on June 11, 2016 7PM at 888 Vibers, Pasay City.

Indio is an alternative-rock band formed in November 2015 whose songs tell about the consequences of dreaming. One is, Habagat Amihan, a folk rock song about fate, desires ultimately turning to a hurricane that leads to shattering. Two: Sino Ka, about not knowing yourself anymore. And three, Alexis, the believing and doubting of the self's ability to succeed. They believe that songs are stories, real ones, and should convey something that can cause a revolution. The young band currently consists of lead vocalist Jen Darlene Torres, bassist Alfredo Tan, drummer Niño Miguel Abesamis, and guitarists Ryan Alexis Abesamis and Al Bryan Zabala. They dream to rock the world with hope.

While, Cielo is a Filipino rock band who also began in November 2015. They started playing cover songs of rock bands such as The Beatles and Queen and later on transitioned to make their own music at the beginning of 2016. Their first song was “Secret Lies”, followed by “Cielo, Paalam”. Cielo is inspired by the musical instrument cello, when their former guitarist mispronounced the word. That's when the band decided to adapt the name “Cielo”, a feminine name in contrast to an all-male band. Cielo's members include Gines Matthew Alvar (vocalist), John Ryan Casimiro (bassist), Mark Jonnel Icalla and Jonas Mahinay (guitarists).

Flash Plus 2: Available Exclusively at Lazada on May 31

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The new Flash Plus 2 mobile phone will be exclusively available for P6990 (2GB) at Lazada on May 31, 2016. A 3GB version will also be available 1 month after for P8490. The Helio P10 processor powered smartphones are available in fashionable Luna Silver and Venus Gold.

A special launch was held by Flash Philippines on May 24, 2016 at the Penthouse level of Lepanto Building in Paseo de Roxas, Makati. Mr. Lei Zhang, Flash Philippines Country Manager, was present to answer our questions about the phones specifications and features. With him at the event were Sheree Gae Gayas, Flash Philippines Country Marketing Manager, and Kenneth Tung, Flash Philippines Business Development Manager fro E-Commerce. Also present was Inanc Balci, CEO and co-Founder of Lazada.

It was on August 2013 when the first Flash was introduced by Alcatel only to the Indonesian and Indian market. It was on May 2015 when Alcatel launched the Flash Plus exclusively through online shopping portal Lazada and broke records by selling 28 units per second. After a few months, September 2015, they launched Flash 2 exclusively again through Lazada with a tagline "Let's Mobigraph." It was only on May 17, 2016 when they introduced via online Flash Plus 2 or the More Than Metal. Starting May 2016 Flash is now an independent brand separating from Alcatel which will focus on its own line of products.

K-Start Up Grand Challenge 2016

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Seeking to expand your business overseas? The Korean government has organised a golden opportunity for start-ups to develop and grow through this competition. Your company will benefit through the close knitted mentorship with MNCs based in Korea like Samsung and LG, as well as monetary benefits and access to the Korean market.

The ultimate goal of the K-Startup Grand Challenge is to "promote the expansion of an open entrepreneurship ecosystem in Asia and to assist in South Korea's evolution into a permanent startup business hub in the region." The country's Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, is sponsoring the program. Accelerators including SparkLabs and DEV Korea are also backing the initiative.

Applicants of the K-Startup Grand Challenge will have an opportunity to vie for a number of packages and prizes, including a chance to come to South Korea and court investors. To start, companies will display their solutions this summer to vie for a spot at Demoday at Pangyo Tech Valley in Seoul. A total of 80 applicants will be invited to pitch their products and services in August 2016. The list will eventually be narrowed down to 40 startups that will advance to Demoday in December 2016. At this event, Korean and foreign investors will be invited to mingle and gauge the competition.

Power Mac Center at Abreeza Mall in Davao Opens

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The newly opened Power Mac Center Service Center at the 2/L Abreeza Mall in Davao is ready for all Apple device repairs.

Apple device owners in Davao and the rest of southern Philippines now have easier access to repair and maintenance services as premium reseller Power Mac Center opened its brand new service center in Abreeza Mall.

From a small in-store Service area, the newly opened Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP), which covers approximately 130 square meters, can now accommodate more device repairs and provide better service offerings for customers’ convenience. It is located at the second level of Abreeza Mall and operates from Monday to Saturday, at 10 A.M. until cut-off time of 7:30 P.M.

“Power Mac Center is now on its 22nd year and we are more than grateful to our Davao clients for the patronage. The opening of a bigger and better service center at the Abreeza Mall reinforces the importance to us of our clients in the south,” Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez said.

Manned by Apple Certified Technicians fully equipped to offer fast, reliable, and efficient repairs, the Abreeza Mall branch is among Power Mac Center’s eight service centers − the largest network of Apple Authorized Service Providers throughout Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao. Apart from diagnosis and repairs, the new service center also features various non-Apple products such as power banks, cables, and screen protectors for purchase.

Over the years, Power Mac Center has proven its reliability and expertise in servicing clients, having cemented its status as an Apple Premium Service Provider for 2016. Aside from the AASPs, its perpetually expanding network consists of 26 retail stores and two Apple Authorized Training Centers.

More information about its products and services may be obtained from any Power Mac Center branch or at www.powermaccenter.com.

Sony Channel Holds Fun Auction Event for The Art of More TV Show

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Kudos to Sony Channel for coming up with a very innovative event to promote their upcoming TV show featuring Dennis Quaid and Kate Bosworth, among many other stars of the show which premiered that night, May 24 at 8:50 pm Philippine time.

After a delightfully elegant five-course meal highlighted by superb wines, the crowd was ushered in to another room within Salcedo Auctions to introduce us to the world of auctions. Though I've seen how it works at other movies and TV shows, the feeling of being part of an actual auction was invigorating, but it makes you want to wish you had more money to spend.

It also introduced us to the power of collaboration as some attendees formed together to combine their money just to be able to outbid the other bidders. If I knew there would only be 10 items for auction, I would have negotiated with my seatmates at the very beginning. But I waited for a better item that would be useful for me as a blogger. Unfortunately, it was only kater that we were told there would only be 10 items for auction. 

Well, that's OK since I did enjoy having to anticipate the chance of winning some items which involved surprise or undisclosed items from Sony Channel. 

Kid Lightning Crew: Braving the International Dance Scene

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This year, Kid Lightning Crew will be representing the nation overseas again as they advance to the WORLD OF DANCE Finals in Los Angeles, USA on July 30, 2016. They will be the youngest contender among other Philippine qualifiers.

Kid Lightning Crew, founded in 2013, is the country’s pioneer junior division team to represent the country for international street dance competitions (i.e. Hip Hop International World Championships, Las Vegas ’14). The group, composed of students aged 11-15 years old, is founded and directed by Coaches Therese and Patricia Rivera.

Kid Lightning Crew Team Captains Corrine Limsin and Kyla Kingsu.
(Photos by: Sara Sarmiento)

A fundraising concert entitled: Braving the Daydream will be held on May 27, 2016 at 7:00pm in Ateneo De Manila University’s Henry Lee Irwin Theatre. Gates open at 6:30! This concert jointly features TRS Class of 2016! 

It’s never to early to start learning. Here is the youngest class from TRS summer workshops 2016

It’s never to early to start learning. Here is the youngest class from TRS summer workshops 2016.

Teens and pre-teens from TRS summer workshops 2016

Teens and pre-teens from TRS summer workshops 2016. 

The concert proceeds will support the 30 Kid Lightning Crew members, from different schools such as Immaculate Conception Academy (ICA Greenhills), St. Paul Pasig, Poveda and the School of the Holy Spirit, in their journey to WODLA, 2016.

Special guests include Legit Status, Dance X, Vavengers, Team Rocket, TRS Alumni and more! 

Kid Lightning Crew with their coaches at Hip Hop International Philippines

Kid Lightning Crew with their coaches at Hip Hop International Philippines (Nationals leg) 2016. 

Join ‘Kidlat’ as they champion youth potential and empowerment for the Filipino dance community. What better way to support than come through! Let their passion inspire you.

Tickets at Php200 each only! You may text 09063701001 for more details!

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Twitter: KidLightningPH
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Super Food and the World’s Best Restaurants on TLC

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This month, learn about the healthy and luxurious ways you can indulge only on TLC.

In The World's Best Restaurants, tune in to find out about the finest food, the most glamorous dining rooms and the exceptional chefs and serving staff who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of perfection. From a stunning underwater restaurant in the Maldives, an alfresco restaurant towering over Bangkok, exquisite New York City cuisine, three - Michelin star restaurants in Spain and Las Vegas, to destination dining in the depths of rural England and Japan, the series travels the globe to find places where the food is outstanding, the service impeccable and the experience truly out of this world. The World’s Best Restaurants premieres June 7, airing Tuesdays at 8PM. 

Jamie's Super Food is an exciting new series where you can learn how to eat your way to a healthier life. Jamie Oliver wants to revolutionize how we think about our health, advocating that we don’t have to choose between a love of food and a love of life. By learning from the world’s healthiest communities, he aims to inspire audiences to make small changes that will make a huge difference. This vibrant series will arm even the most casual cook with all you need to cook well and eat super food every day of the week. Jamie’s Super Food premieres June 6, airing Mondays at 8PM. 

Bataan Death March Commemmorated by Czech Community

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The above photo shows members of the Czech Community from Manila commemorate the Bataan Death March, including Czech Republic Embassy Consul Jakub Černý (second from left) and David Minol (left most).

Czech Community Honors Bataan Death March. The Czech community from Manila held on May 14 its third annual memorial tour of the 1942 Bataan Death March. For this year, participants traveled 102 kilometers from Mariveles, Bataan to San Fernando, Pampanga on bicycles. Consul of the Czech Republic Embassy Jakub Černý says, “After our first two memorial walks, we switched to commemorating the Death March with a bicycle ride to be able to finish the tour in one day and allow our other family members to join us.” This is Černý’s third straight year to participate in the annual memorial tour which finished in the old San Fernando train station.

14 Czechoslovaks were part of the 1942 Death March. Most of them came to the Philippines as workers of the Tomas Bata shoe factory while others were part of the Czechoslovak honorary consulate. After the attack on the Philippines, they voluntarily joined the defenders and seven of them sacrificed their lives for the liberty of this country.