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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Sony Channel Ups the Ante In Primetime Viewing with Captivating Legal Drama Chicago Justice

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A new breed of legal heroes are on the rise to uphold the law at all times in the brand new legal drama, Chicago Justice, which premieres this March on Sony Channel.

This fourth installment from executive producer Dick Wolf’s Chicago franchise stars Carl Weathers (Rocky) as State Attorney Mark Jefferies, Philip Winchester (Strike Back) as Assistant State Attorney Peter Stone, Jon Seda (Chicago P.D.) as Chief Investigator Antonio Dawson, Monica Barbaro (UnReal) as Assistant State Attorney Anna Valdez, and Joelle Carter (Justified) as Investigator Laura Nagel.

Together at the Cook County State Attorney’s Office, this dedicated team of prosecutors and investigators engage in heated arguments in their fearless pursuit of justice as they handle high profile and sensational cases while trying to find the balance between politics, power struggles, and public opinion.

Armed with their unwavering passion for the law, they must face one controversy to the next, proving their point in every case, as they hurdle through the legal system and eventually become a part of Chicago’s finest.

Chicago Justice premieres on March 8, every Wednesday at 8:50pm with a double-episode premiere same week as the U.S. telecast.

Sony Channel is available on SKY Cable Channel 35, Cignal Digital TV Channel 120, Global Destiny Cable Channel 62, and Cable Link Channel 39.

Our Fabulous Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center Family Staycation

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Love should always be openly expressed, not only during the Love Month of February, but every single day of our lives. This is why we should take every opportunity for quality bonding moments especially during weekends which are supposed to be spent and dedicated only for our loved ones.

Though most of the time we can't stop working on our work load even at home, we should take advantage of every instance when we could really be with our loved ones and away from the hectic requirements at the office.

Thus, we very much appreciated an opportunity to be with my better half and children where we could spend the days at a great weekend hotel staycation at Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center Manila located at Ortigas, Pasig city.

"The Oakwood Premier Joy~Nostalg Center Manila offers luxury apartments equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and world-class amenities to fulfill the modern-day client's need for space and security in an elegant environment, combined with highly-personalized service, and the comforts and conveniences of home."

It had become a home for the Miss Earth 2016 beauty pageant candidates where my husband had the opportunity to meet last year before this scheduled staycation. I have to say that the place is elegantly suited for present and future beauty queens to stay in and consider as their second home.

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Anyone else had a feeling of Deja Vu after watching the Oscars?

Well the plot twist of the century was a mere copycat of the Miss Universe 2016 failed moment.

Just like in the movie, La La Land got a taste of happy ever after right before it got brutally snatched away. The end of the Oscars was just like the end of La La Land. First, came the fantasy dream sequence and then real life came crashing in.

But the movie cast and production were polite enough to announce themselves that Moonlight was the real winner, and that Warren Beatty and his co-presentor Faye Dunaway made a mistake in announcing the real Best Picture winner.

Of course, they had to blame Steve Harvey for this ala Miss Universe 2016 mistake. I was expecting to see Steve coming out to tell us it was all a joke, but Steve Kimmel could do the breaking of the news instead.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) accounting firm has issued an apology after handing the wrong envelope to the presenters of the Best Picture award at the 89th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 26 (Monday February 27 in the Philippines) leading to the most dramatic Oscars mix-up in history.

Suzuki Motorcycles Philippines Achieves Record Breaking Supremacy at Suzuki Raider Summit 2017

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Suzuki Philippines could be flaunting well its supremacy for having one of the biggest gathering of riders in history at their annual summit known as the Raider R150 Summit held on February 26, 2017 at the World Trade Center in Pasig city.

The Suzuki Raider R150 Summit 2017 is where the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for the record title Largest road safety lesson was also achieved boasting of more than 6,100 riders present during the event. The requirement was only 30 minutes of lecture but I think it lasted for almost an hour. Congratulations to Suzuki Motorcycles Philippines for the achievement.

The morning of the event had everyone, together with the Suzuki Motorcycles Philippines executives, gather infront of the World Trade Center to do several poses for the drone camera shot. It was followed by a ribbon cutting led by Suzuki President Hiroshi Suzuki.

The event featured so many activities and competitions like search for the Custombike Contests, and search for Biker Babe, Astig Rider, and Best Couple Rider, plus presentation of many awards and other recognition to their clubs with cash prizes and others at stake. Games, Raffle, Free Service and Bike Wash were also given as a treat to the riders. And not only that because Suzuki trade partners – Gatorade, IRC Tire, Manila Tactical, MotoActive, MotoWorld, NGK Spark Plugs, NHK Helmets, PacSafe, Pepsi, Racing Boy, RK Racing Chain and Sprocket, Shield, Spyder and XSpeed as well as Suzuki Genuine Parts (SGP) all gave great deals to the attendees at the trade show!

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Honda Philippines recently introduced their newest and top of the line scooter for the Honda Gen-S line-up.

Hosted by the adorable Tikim Princess of ABS-CBN's Umagang Kay Ganda, Gretchen Ho hosted the event unveiling the new Honda Click 150i having a trailblazing 150cc displacement.

Gen-S models are now expanding in AT and Sports, and now Honda is accelerating their top of the line-up with their newest in the Gen-S AT Model series with the class leading Honda Smart Technology, the All New Click 150i "Ride the Ultimate Gen-S Scooter."

The top management of Honda gave their respective messages at the event led by Honda Philippines President Daiki Mihara.

The media launch was held on February 25, 2017 at Solaire Resorts and Casino Forum 1 function room, while the actual Honda Scooter Fest was held at the Blue Bay Walk parking lots where several motorcycle and scooter riders gathered to participate at the many offerings and activities, including competitions, and witness the unveiling of the new scooter models.

We have the media launch highlights covered via photo and video coverage so please do check out our official Facebook fan page and YouTube video channel for the respective photos and videos.

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Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park and Taylor Wily From “Hawaii Five-0” Guest Star on MacGyver on March 16

Get ready for double the action when two of AXN’s highest rated TV series, MACGYVER and HAWAII FIVE-0, collide for a no holds barred crossover episode this March 16, Thursday, 9.45pm!

When Mac and the team travel to Hawaii to aid in earthquake relief efforts, they team up with Chin (Daniel Dae Kim) and Kono (Grace Park) from the Five-0 task force to rescue a group of government scientists trapped in a building. However, as they work on the complicated rescue, a group using the chaos as a distraction aims to steal the top-secret weaponry from the scientists.

“This crossover has almost seemed inevitable since the day MACGYVER premiered,” says MACGYVER and HAWAII FIVE-0 Executive Producer Peter Lenkov. “We have always envisioned that our H50 ohana and the Phoenix team live in the same universe and it was about time that Mac and Jack had a case in Hawaii.”

AXN is the leading English general entertainment channel in Asia with engaging content that redefines action. Check out AXN’s new look and programming schedule at www.AXN-Asia.com or join the conversation on Facebook at AXNPH.

Rabin Catalan Draws Inspiration from Teammates to Continue MMA Career

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It was a bitter pill to swallow for Filipino fighter Rabin “The Rock” Catalan when his maiden appearance on an international mixed martial arts (MMA) stage ten months ago did not go into his favor.

The 30-year-old native of Iloilo City lost his ONE Championship debut via second-round technical knockout at the hands of Team Lakay’s Joshua Pacio in April 2016.

Catalan had difficulties in dealing with the stoppage setback to Pacio, prompting him to shy away from the spotlight and assess his future in the sport

With the help of his brothers-in-arms at Mindanao Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts (MUMMA), Catalan reignited his desire to compete in MMA.

Headquartered in Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental, MUMMA houses the best and the brightest MMA talents in the Philippine’s southernmost major island of Mindanao, including Catalan and fellow ONE Championship athlete Rocky Batolbatol.

Catalan revealed that he draws his inspiration to continue his professional MMA career from his MUMMA teammates.

“They are always there for me. My teammates uplifted me when I was down and out. I’ve found a family in my comrades,” he said. “Now, I am inspired to go back inside the cage and put on a great performance.”

Catalan is slated to return to action as he squares off with Thai standout Pongsiri “Punhod” Mitsatit on the undercard of ONE: WARRIOR KINGDOM, which takes place at the 12,000-capacity Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand on 11 March.

An undefeated prospect from Chiang Mai, Thailand, Mitsatit holds a stellar win-loss standing of 7-0, with five knockout triumphs and one submission victory.

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You heard it right! Marriott Hotel Manila joins the International Women’s Day celebration on March 8, 2017 by treating all women to a 50% off on their buffet. This discount applies on both lunch (12nn to 2:30pm) and dinner (6pm to 10:30pm) buffet at Marriott Café.

A very special day made for women should overflow with everything they love. Marriott Café has an array of international cuisines and create-your-own stations perfect for empowered ladies. Ladies can indulge on sustainable seafoods cooked hundred ways for the sultry ones; certified angus beef on the carving station for the lady bosses; organic and crisp greens are for the health junkie; authentic Asian delights from China and Japan for the free-spirited; delectable confections for the daring and adventurous. Other delightful surprises are Halal-certified food, Filipino dishes that taste like home, stir-fried goodness, and grilled meats. So dear ladies, these are all yours to enjoy at only Php 975 for lunch and Php 1,050 for dinner.

After a filling dinner, the Greatroom extends 50% off on their sophisticated cocktails such as Cosmopolitan, Margarita, Mojito, Daiquiri, Apple Martini and Mimosa. It’s “Girls Night Out” from 6pm to 1am at the lobby lounge. It is an amazing gift to equally amazing women in your lives. So to the men, make reservations now to show your appreciation and affection. Or to the ladies, set this day to reunite with you fab girlfriends. Womanhood is a marvelous hat to wear and is worthy of a indulgent celebration at Marriott Manila, where every woman is made to be a queen.

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Over 600 boys and girls from South Luzon came out to showcase their basketball skills as Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 presented by Alaska staged its second Regional Selection Camp February 25-26 at Manuel S. Enverga University in Lucena City.

After two days of intense training and scrimmages, eight boys – Jeryk Dwight Bait, 14, of Batangas Eastern College; Marc Harold de Guzman, 13, of St. Francis National High School; Nygel Gonzales, 13, of De La Salle Lipa; Raphael Hutamares, 13, of Maryhill College; Carlos Noel Panganiban, 14 and Troy Gerard Umayao, 13, of International School for Better Beginnings, Lucena; Wrench Mason Roquid, 13, of University of Perpetual Help System-Laguna, and Raphael Tolentino, 12, of Metro Lucena Integrated Learning School – topped the boys division. Five girls – Fatima Irish Alpay, 13, of Luis Palad National High School; Kristin Aira Carmona, 12, of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation; Gracey Aine de Mesa, 13, of Lucena City National High School; Jezza Oabel, 13, of University of Perpetual Help System-Laguna, and Nicole Rosaldo, 12, of Tayabas West Central School – were selected to progress to the next stage of the Jr. NBA program.

The 13 young athletes produced strong performances during the skills stations and scrimmages as well as embodied the Jr. NBA core S.T.A.R. values of Sportsmanship, Teamwork, a positive Attitude and Respect throughout the camp. The young players will represent South Luzon in the Jr. NBA Philippines National Training Camp where they will go up against top players from other Regional Selection Camps on May 11-14, 2017. The best players in the NTC – eight boys and eight girls – will be named the Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 All-Stars who will participate in an overseas NBA experience later this year.

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Rio Olympics Silver Medalist for Weightlifting Hidilyn Diaz was recently announced as the latest Under Armour Ambassador, at the recent UA Circuit Challenge held at Robinson’s Magnolia last weekend.

The UA Circuit Challenge, is a two-part event, with the next one taking place at Greenbelt 3 on Saturday, March 4 at 1pm; aims to be a preliminary event to help prepare the participants of the regional fitness challenge UA ‘Test of Will’, which is set to take place on March 25 & 26 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City.

UA ‘Test of Will’ is on its second year and will be held in 6 countries, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines.

Participants in ‘Test of Will’, will compete in a four-minute circuit consisting of Burpees, One Arm Thruster, TRX Rows and Sandbag Throw. Each competitor will be scored based on the maximum number of repetitions they can achieve within 60 seconds. The highest scoring man and woman of the national heats from each respective country will win an all-expense paid trip to compete in the regional finals, happening in Kuala Lumpur on 6 May 2017.

This year’s overall champion of the regional finals will walk away with S$2,500 cash prize, or around Php 88,000.00.

For more information on how to register for ‘Test of Will’, please visit: www.testofwill.com.

Photo Caption: MMA fighter Aj Matthews, who is currently with Bellator, and Rio Olympics Silver Medalist for Weightlifting Hidilyn Diaz, gamely pose for photographers at the Under Armour Circuit Challenge at Robinson’s Magnolia; where Diaz (right), was announced as the latest Under Armour Ambassador.