Color Manila Back in Cebu for CM Challenge

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Color Manila's CM Challenge Run, which is the biggest obstacle fun run in the country, will be back in Cebu City on May 14, 2017, at the Cebu Business Park in Ayala Cebu.

“We are more than excited to bring back the CM Challenge franchise to Cebu, and we are expecting thousands of participants once again to take part in our trademark colorful run,” says COLOR MANILA VP Justine Cordero.

Participants may choose between four (4) race categories, 3K, 5K, 10K and the Yakult-sponsored 16K race. They also have the option of choosing between the Deluxe and the Trooper race kit. The Deluxe kit, priced at Php 750, includes a white singlet, race bib, sunglasses, finisher’s medal and color packet. While the Trooper Kit, priced at Php 1,050, includes a colored singlet, race bib, sunglasses, finisher’s medal, color packet, drawstring bag and headwear. Participants of the 16K in the meantime would get the following items - a white singlet, race bib, sunglasses, color packet, Yakult finisher’s medal, Yakult finisher’s singlet, and Yakult pillow.

“Previous participants can expect more obstacles, mazes and challenges from this race, as we have put more exciting elements into it. As for first time runners, they can look forward to the color festival and various color stations which are worthwhile stopovers, just to take selfies and group photos with friends. We are encouraging all runners, both veteran and first-timers, to take part in this very exciting event, guaranteed to be a memorable experience”, adds Justine Cordero.

Tickets may be purchased at SM Tickets, Runnr Ayala Cebu and www.colormanilarun.com. Race kit claiming will be from May 11 to 13, 2017 at The Court Yard, Vibo Place. Sponsors for the event include Cebu Grand Hotel, Vibo Place, Nature’s Spring, Yakult, and Steel Art.

Apart from the CM Challenge Cebu, upcoming CM Challenge events are as follows: CM Challenge - Laguna on June 25 and CM Challenge - Cavite on July 9, 2017.

For more information, please visit www.colormanilarun.com.

Eduard Folayang and Ev Ting Face Off at One: Kings of Destiny Press Conference

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The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held a press conference at City of Dreams Manila on Tuesday, 18 April to kick off the ONE: KINGS OF DESTINY fight week. In attendance was ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang along with challenger Ev “E.T.” Ting of Malaysia. Also in attendance was ONE Championship Vice President for Public Relations and Communications Loren Mack, City of Dreams Manila Vice President for Gaming Operations Kevin Benning, as well as supporting card fighters Christian “The Warrior” Lee, Wan “The Werewolf” Jian Ping, Gina “Conviction” Iniong, and Natalie “The Kilapino” Gonzales Hills.

Photos of the ONE: KINGS OF DESTINY Press Conference can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B1GvAWUivOGlSU1BbXRtRDgxWkU?usp=sharing

Loren Mack, ONE Championship Vice President for Public Relations and Communications, stated: “Since it is ONE Championship’s tenth event on Philippine soil, we have prepared the very best match lineup for the delight of our Filipino audience and the rest of the world. ONE: KINGS OF DESTINY is going to be the biggest mixed martial arts card in the country's history. We have the Philippines’ biggest star in Eduard Folayang defending his world title for the first time in Manila against Malaysia’s top contender Ev Ting. I just cannot begin to say how massive of a main event this will be. In addition, a handful of compelling bouts between Asia’s top superstars are set to take place inside the ONE Championship cage on fight night. Fans will not want to miss all the action that goes down in Manila, as we are already gearing up for an absolutely electrifying evening of world-class mixed martial arts."

Ticket information for ONE: KINGS OF DESTINY is available at www.onefc.com

Eduard “Landslide” Folayang of the legendary Team Lakay in Baguio City is one of the Philippines’ most experienced mixed martial artists. The 33-year-old veteran authored a career resurgence in 2016, winning three consecutive bouts against high-profile opponents while showcasing a highly-improved wrestling and grappling arsenal. In his last bout, Folayang shocked the world by capturing the ONE Lightweight World Championship with a sensational victory over Japanese MMA legend Shinya Aoki. Folayang’s challenger, Ev “E.T.” Ting of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is also on a run of his own, winning his last four bouts including two impressive victories at lightweight to become a top contender for the title. The pair will go head-to-head in the main event of ONE: KINGS OF DESTINY.

Eduard Folayang, ONE Lightweight World Champion, stated: “Ev Ting is a great athlete. He is an amazing competitor and has obviously earned the opportunity to challenge for the title. He is the complete package, with good striking and a really good ground game. I need to be at my absolute best to make sure I can defend the belt successfully. I would love to test my skills against the best martial artist in the world, and to show everyone how much I have improved since my last match. I’m excited to showcase my skills in front of my countrymen.”

Ev Ting, ONE title challenger, stated: “I have worked very hard to earn this opportunity. Eduard Folayang is a great champion and embodies the true values of martial arts, but I’m coming for the belt. I know chances like this are very rare and I will do my best to take the title home for my family and all of my fans. I feel strong and ready. I was built for this moment and I’m going to capture it and bring pride and honor to my country.”

For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.

Ivi Avellana-Cosio in Journey: Art: 50, Part 1: Work on Paper

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Archivo 1984 Gallery is proud to present Ivi Avellana-Cosio in Journey: Art: 50, Part 1: Work on Paper opening on Thursday, April 27, 2017.

Exhibiting professionally since 1967, Ivi Avellana-Cosio or "Ivi Ave" as she's known among contemporaries, celebrates 50 years in the art world with a show at Archivo 1984 Gallery featuring works on paper throughout her career. The painter, printmaker and photographer who received an education from the University of Santo Tomas and Philippine Women's University has exhibited in over 200 shows both locally and abroad, earning several awards and recognitions such as the Araw ng Maynila Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan Award for Painting and was most recently listed by the International Biographical Society in Cambrdige, England in its "Top 100 Professionals of 2012".

In Journey: Art: 50, Part 1: Work on Paper, Archivo 1984 showcases the artist's work across media such as print, watercolor, pastel and photography, ranging from her signature ethnic-inspired prints to photos from her travels, displayed alongside nudes in ink and pastel collected over the past five decades.

Archivo 1984 Gallery is located at L/2, Warehouse 1, #2135 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City.

Exhibit runs until May 18, 2017.

Red Bull Doodle Art Returns to the Philippines

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Be ready with your pen and paper, because Red Bull Doodle Art is returning to the Philippines!

Red Bull Doodle Art brings together more than 50 thousand students from over 1000 universities in more than 40 countries. This event provides students with the platform to translate their imagination into art. There are no rules and no restrictions: it’s a complete freedom of expression!

The third global edition of Red Bull Doodle Art will have an exciting finale: all national winners will get the unique opportunity to create their final piece of art in 3D!

To participate, students need to sign up at www.redbulldoodleart.com and upload their artwork where it will be featured in an online gallery. Artists must have their passports on standby; 20 finalists selected in the Philippines will be chosen through online public voting.

Philippine National Finals will be held on May 07, 2017 at Kapwa Studios in Poblacion, Makati City.


What: Registration for Red Bull Doodle Art

When: April 17th – 29th, 2017

Who: All aspiring student artists in the Philippines who will be judged on creativity, overall style, and aggregated Facebook likes.

Why: To find the Philippine finalist who will represent the country in the Global Finals later this year. Finalists will be coached and will create their pieces in 3D, which will be viewed in an online, digital gallery

For more information, participating countries and how to submit your artwork, visit www.redbulldoodleart.com. #doodleart

Fuel Autotek Officially Forays into the Philippine Tire Market at MIAS 2017

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Fuel Autotek Philippines, also known as Fuel Autotek Sales Inc., today officially launched and formally announced its entry into the Philippine tire market at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), 2017, held at the World trade Centre. The company has commenced its business in the Philippines with the distribution and importation of tire products from its two main brands, MOMO Tires from Italy and Deestone Tires of Thailand.

Momo Tires , leveraging on the brand’s 50 year motorsport heritage and expertise, proudly showcased its full line-up which consists of its summer range, lead by the flagship Top Run M30 high performance Run Flat Tire. Next are the MOMO Outrun M1, M2 & M3 passenger car radials with an asymmetrical tread design which is engineered for high performance and excellent driving comfort. Also in the line-up is the MOMO A-Lusion M9 high performance SUV tire and MOMO Mendex M7 light truck tire.

Deestone Tires from Thailand had a broader range of tires on display at the Fuel Autotek pavilion, starting from its new models, the Premium Tourer RA01 passenger car comfort tire and the Expedite R801E high performance passenger car tire. Additional highlights were Deestone’s Vincente and Carrera S high performance passenger car tires; Nakara passenger car tires, Payak SUV All Terrain & highway tires, and its Kacha light truck radials. Displayed and mounted on a Land Rover Defender were Deestone’s Mud Clawer, mud terrain tires, perfect for off-road enthusiasts and SUV owners alike. Also located at the Deestone section, were its Truck and Bus radials which are also being offered in the market. 

Ford Ph Brings ‘Ford Island Conquest’ to MIAS 2017, Announces Nationwide Dates

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Ford Philippines leveraged the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) from March 30 to April 2 when it showcased both its best-selling vehicles in the country, as well as its unique test-drive and brand experience, the Ford Island Conquest.

The Ford booth at MIAS showcases top-selling variants of its Big Three vehicle nameplates - the Everest mid-size SUV, EcoSport compact SUV, and segment-defining Ranger pickup.

Ford also brought to MIAS the Ford Island Conquest, which it launched earlier this year with two successful events in Metro Manila.

The Ford Island Conquest is the ultimate test drive arena for car enthusiasts and interested buyers to experience the Everest, Ranger, and EcoSport. An outdoor course, featuring a water-wading drive-thru, is designed to highlight key features and capabilities of the Everest and Ranger.

The Ford Island Conquest also features a mock-up Ford showroom, providing a good opportunity for both owners and interested buyers to learn more about Ford’s sales and after-sales services and ownership packages.

DOE to ERC: Public Interest Comes First!

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SAGC met with the ERC Commissioners yesterday to address the concerns of the public and the electricity industry sector.

The Commissioners submitted to Sec. Cusi a report which the DOE is currently studying.

In the previous meetings with the Commissioners, SAGC asked the ERC Chairman to ensure that the ERC is working.

"I don't know how you'll do it but you have to do it," Sec Cusi asserted.

"The DOE respects the ERC as a strong and independent institution. However, public interest comes first," Cusi added.

In the succeeding meetings with the Commissioners, the DOE will push for a more definite set of outputs from the ERC aside from pushing to resolve the internal differences within the Commission.

"The delays incurred by the ERC must be addressed immediately. We cannot have internal squabbles within the Commission go in the way of the interest of the public," Cusi concluded.

Soul Supergroup Apartel, to Perform at Buddha-Bar’s Big M Night

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“Dine and Drive a Maserati” winner, to be drawn at the event

Offshore Music’s Apartel, treats customers of Buddha-Bar Manila to an evening of soul and funk music, as well as unparalleled entertainment with the bar’s “Big M Night.” The event also sets the stage for the grand draw of this year’s winner of “Dine and Drive a Maserati” promo this Saturday, April 29, 2017.

A different dining and entertainment experience await Buddha-Bar’s customers since it brings the live performance of Apartel composed of members Ely Buendia on vocals & guitars, RJ Pineda on vocals & keyboards, Redge Concepcion and Coco Coo on guitars, Deej Rodriguez on percussion, Jun Lazo on bass, Pat Sarabia on drums, Diane and Donna Sagun on backing vocals and horn section Bras Pas Pas Pas. 

Local Acts and DJs - Pasta Groove, Lustbass and Tarsius will also be performing and Evan Spargo will be hosting the event, adding to give customers a spectacular “mafia” themed night. 

“Buddha-Bar has been known for spectacular and unique parties that we arrange specially for our customers. This time, we are leveling it up with our Big M Night. We will treat them with Apartel’s good music, as well as with chances to win big prizes from our sponsors, including the Maserati Ghilbi,” said Bernadette Castillo, Sales & Marketing Head of Buddha Bar Manila.

The grand draw of the “Dine and Drive a Maserati,” which runs from January 30, 2016 to April 29, 2017, (Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 0424, Series of 2016), is one of the event’s highlight.

For a single receipt purchase of a la carte items worth as low as PhP 5,000 pesos, or PhP 30,000 on banquet events, customers can find themselves behind the steering wheel of a brand new luxurious Maserati Ghibli.

Buddha-Bar will also give away gift certificates, merchandises and other surprise prizes from its sponsors, which include Skyjet Airlines, Maserati and Offshore Music. Customers will also get the chance to be one of the winners of round trip tickets to a perfect get away from Skyjet Airlines.

“We are inviting all the music, traveling, and Maserati enthusiasts out there to come and party with us at our Big M Night. This is one of our biggest party yet, where customers get the chance to both win huge prizes and to be entertained. We also invite all those who already joined the “Dine and Drive a Maserati” promo to personally claim their dream Maserati Ghibli,” Castillo added.

Since it first opened in 2012, Buddha Bar-Manila has been dedicated to offering different themed events for its customers. It also carries the sophistication and the world-class service offered by the Buddha-Bar International franchise, based in Paris, France. It has also brought the luscious taste of Modern Asian and Western cuisine.

Buddha-Bar Manila is located at Picar Place, Kalayaan Ave. Makati City. For inquiries and reservations, please call 8566719, 8566859, or 09989833918.

The War on Drugs is a National Nightmare

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More killings. Less public approval.

That's what Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros' message on the SWS survey saying that fewer Pinoys are satisfied with the war on drugs.

This is how she sees the latest SWS survey which pointed to an 11-point drop in public net satisfaction rating for the Duterte government's war on drugs.

The government's war on drugs may have had massive popular support at the start, but inevitably it has turned into a national nightmare. As long as the government's anti-drug campaign continues to create a climate of fear, impunity and killing, this war is a losing battle with less and less supporters.

The SWS survey is also a slap in the face for EJK deniers. For a second consecutive time, the majority or 73 percent of Filipinos are worried that they or someone they know would become victims of extrajudicial killings. The fear is real. EJKs are a reality. The government's attempt to massage its original data and/or reintroduce new and questionable data on the killings attributed to the drug war cannot hide this fact.

Our nation is now farther away from the order and security that President Duterte promised during the campaign. Our people are living in fear, among the ghosts of the drug war victims, without any semblance of justice in sight. It's time for the public to wake up from this national nightmare and set things right by holding all those responsible for these killings accountable alongside the implementation of a public health agenda on the anti-drugs campaign.

Delish Food Crawl at BGC's Summer Food Fest

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Bonifacio Global City (BGC) definitely knows how to throw a party! From art events, concerts, product launches to food fest and all kinds of festivities, whether modern or cultural, this place truly rocks with coolness.

Kicking off the Summer on the Street festivities at BGC, specifically at the Bonifacio High Street (BHS), was Summer Food Fest held along 9th Avenue. The event gathered homegrown and well-loved food brands and food trucks. 

We were treated to a food crawl as we go from one food stall to the next to try out the food and drinks served by different food brands where some even came from far places just to participate in the event.

From Burgers, Pizza, Ice Cream, to Bourbon candied bacon and cheese empanadas, the choice was ours! 

I particularly liked the Julius Hotdog at Schmidt's, the Mango Chicken Wings at Fireout Wings, and the Elote at El Jefe. But ther were more food stalls, and food trucks, that I was not able to visit since the tummy couldn't take any more. 

Nowadays when food parks are becoming a fad, pop-up food markets during weekends, night time, or special occasions like the holiday season, are no longer new. People are now patronizing them since you could find a lot of tasty discoveries. Many of the big and well established brands are also joining these food markets probably to also promote their brand and reach out to the customers. 

The great thing about doing it along BGC High Street, the whole stretch is conducive to hanging out since they have an equally long park areas where you could sit down to enjoy the food, and at the same time, certain entertainment have been hired to perk things up and make it a lot more interesting.

There was also several performances that seemed non-stop like live music, art activities (also a shirt printing service), and even a playground  where children could play, that made the food fest thrice the fun!