Listening to music is my past time and the songs and music of Eraserheads has been my companion during my teenage days. I remember listening to most of their songs on different radio stations. They've really invade the radiowave during those times.

A few weeks ago we were invited to watch The Reunion, an Eraserhead Tribute Concert. It was really nice being there not only to cover the concert but also to listen some of my Eheads favorites songs.


Also and since Chevrolet Sparks was one of the sponsor of this event. Avid fans and music lovers who bought the CD were given a chance to win one Chevrolet Sparks.
Of course it was a raffle but hey you're winning a car. 

I'm not really a fan of symphony orchestras and classical music but after hearing the recent performance of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra at the Dolphy Theater, it made me think again.   I also missed the days of singing in the church choir.


It is indeed that there are few people do like symphony music or classical music.  Some people think that it's for the upper class people only but the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra want to bridge that gap and make these symphony music easy of reach for the masses as well. 

ABS-CBN, the country's largest multimedia conglomerate, and First Philippine Holdings Corporation has established the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra.  Composed of 40 musicians, the orchestra is under the baton of music director Gerard Salonga and the guidance of executive director Mickey Munoz.






According to Sir Gerard Salonga, "We aim to bring live orchestral performance closer to the Filipinos and give them an option of what to listen to."  And as a start, they have conducted some series of performance that they have made and this recent performance was one of them, to let the orchestra be felt by the general public.

Aside from performances and guesting as well, the orchestra will be holding educational outreach programs that will give both kids and adults a chance to experience a medium that is considered as one of the highest forms of art.  The project will consist of three categories: "Philharmonikids" will cater to grade school students; "Musicoveries" will cater to high school students; and "Philharmonic Discoveries" will be for the mature audiences that want to be acquainted with classical music

Those who would like to watch the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra live can catch the inaugural concert at the Francisco Santiago Hall in Makati on August 18 (Saturday).  The program will include Hector Berlioz's "Roman Carnival Overture", Franz Liszt's "Piano Concerto #1" with Jovianney Cruz, Johannes Brahms's "Symphony #1 in C minor".

On September 2 (Sunday), the orchestra will also hold a tribute concert at the Meralco Theater for American composer and conductor John Williams.  The award-winning Williams is known for his iconic movie theme compositions such as "Superman," "E.T.," "Star Wars," "Jaws," "Indiana Jones," and "Schindler's List."

For updates on the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, follow @absphilharmonic on Twitter and 'like' on Facebook at http://facebook.com//ABSPhilharmonic.

Once more I get an invite from Max's Restaurant and Max's Corner Bakery. This time they launched their latest, new and exciting campaign “Max's Merienda Mixes”. This offers campaign offers great selection of merienda favorites that can be mixed and matched. It was hosted by Wilma Doesn't, well-known model and actress, showcased the best of Max's which starts with letter “M” like the letter “Ms” in Max's Merienda Mixes. It was a warm event on a rainy weather!

Ms. Wilma Doesnt host of the event

Ms. Monette Aldos, Sales, Operations and Marketing Manager for Max's Corner Bakery shared that “Merienda is an integral part of every Filipino's gustatory routine. With this new campaign, Max's corner Bakery seeks to create an experience that is light, fun and heartwarming for every Filipino. We want them to enjoy great food and the goodness of Max's Corner Bakery's home-baked goodies that are 100% made with love, always.”




The event was really filled with fun and excitement. Since the most common letter used for this particular events was “M” they've matched their prizes with the letter “M”. Started with “Malling” which they raffled GIFT CERTIFICATE to spend for malling. “Music-trip”, music lovers does enjoyed the prize because it was an MP3 PLAYER. Then “Movie watching” which they've given away a DVD PLAYER, we were expecting to win this one but unfortunately we didn't won it. Lastly, “Munching” (I think) which their prize was a MICROWAVE OVEN. Too bad, my husband and I didn't get any of those but anyway we're still blessed because of the gifts given by Max's!
















Then the best part came and participants of this event were given a chance to experience mixing and matching treats of the “Max's Merienda Mixes”. According to Mr. Bobby Simborio, Corporate Media & PR Manager for Max's Group of Companies “Max's Merienda Mixes reaches out to merienda-lovers of all ages. It is not only budget-friendly, the choices of Max's Corner Bakery and Max's Merienda items are also sure to make any mouth water. Max's will no longer be just a place for a hearty breakfast, or a sumptuous lunch and dineer. It is the new place to experience delicious and indulgent afternoon snacks that are absolutely Filipino. This promo is a value-for-money offering that integrates the compenents of a fast-casual dining restaurant – comfort, quality service and exceptional food. Our customers can also enjoy unlimited wi-fi service while taking pleasure in their favorite Max's Merienda Mix.”


Here are the Merienda Mixes, Max's classic merienda dishes like Pancit Luglug (plain), Pancit Canton (small) or a petite bowl of triple-chocolate Champorado pair it with Max's Corner Bakery products like the freshly-baked Ensaimada, Cheese Roll, or a slice of Cake Roll with different flavors – chocolate, mocha, ube, mango and jelly. Of course merienda wouldn't be complete without the drinks, so customers can choose from Pepsi softdrink, a cool glass of Sago't Gulaman, or a steaming cup of Brewed Coffee.



It was really fun doing the mix and match. For those who would want to experience the merienda mixes just head on to Max's Restaurant from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. this promo started last July 19. Aside from this merienda treat, there's also a chance to win a travel to visit one of the branches of Max's in the USA and watch a pop icon concert as well. Isn't it exciting! Check out the full mechanics of the promo here http://www.maxschicken.com/mcbmerienda/index.php?/home/promo_mechanics.

Aside from this great treat bloggers were also treated for a movie screening of the “Dark Knight Rises”. Not much of a fan but I enjoyed watching it together with my husband.


Max's Merienda Mixes is also available for take-out and delivery. Customers may conveniently dial Max's delivery hotline 7-9000 for quick delivery service within Metro Manila or place their orders online by logging on to www.maxschicken.com.ph.

Visit www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant and www.facebook.commaxscornerbakery to sign up for Max's and Max's Corner Bakery's fan page. Get more thrilling updates from the Filipino's most-loved brands.

Hey Mommies, I have good news for your kiddos. And of course your son and daughter would love it too.

Dressing up our kiddos are very fun to do especially if they are going to attend kiddie parties and some events for them. We really give happiness to our kiddos if we do shopping and dressing up them.

 
In this good news I have, it will give bonding moment for the family especially the mommy and kid, of course mommy love dressing up their kids.


Nowadays, K-Pop has been the in for the kids and for some youth. They want to dress up as a Korean do. So, without further explanation, SM Kids have something for us, the SM Kids Toon Fest K-Pop Rising Star.

Girls will enjoy SM Toon Fest's wide range of choices, from Winnie the Pooh's colorful 70's disco party girl polka dots and stripes, to Betty Boop's posh, classic pieces with modern tweaks. Boys, on the other hand, can dazzle with a combination of preppy and urban street clothing elements from Garfield, Cars, and Snoopy. Kids are going to have a blast mixing and matching ensemble pieces to create their own signature K-Pop-inspired looks with the help of their favorite toons.


To showcase the new collections, SM Toon Fest is holding a search for its K-Pop rising star. The song , dance, and lip-synch competition invites boys, girls and groups age 2-14 to let their inner superstars out for a shot at the spotlight and the PhP100,000.00 grand prize.


Here are some outfit with K-Pop inspired during the press con of SM Kids. Some example you can choose and give you some idea, but better do anew outfit to give your kiddos a  better one.







Check the mechanics here K-POP RISING STAR.

Being in a bloggers' conference is a privilege already and what most exciting about it is seeing famed actress like the Star for All Season Vilma Santos in person.  Well, I got amazed of how she looks, specially of her age of 35 (wink). It's as if she hasn't aged at all.  One of the bloggers present during the bloggers conference asked what was her regimen, she just simply replied that it was just exercise and a feeling of being happy that comes from the inside.   It indeed shows that she was really happy of her life!





This year Governor Vilma Santos will be celebrating her 50th anniversary in the showbiz industry and as part of it she'll be offering her first intense suspense-horror movie entitled "The Healing". Her experience in filming this movie gave her lots of firsts.


First suspense-horror movie.  Yes this the first time that the Star for All Season will be doing a suspense-horror movie which gave her a hard time shooting it with Direk Chito Roño.  According to her there was one scene that she did have it up to take 7 but later on they finally got it.  Governor Vi also said that if its from Direk Chito we should expect no less from him.





First bloggers conference.  According to Gov. Vi "The Healing" is her latest movie after three years and she was in wondering what was this bloggers conference.  Actually not only her who's wondering but also Direk Chito Roño and Writer Roy Iglesias.  I think they did asked at first what was the difference between a Bloggers' Conference and a Press Conference and later on they were surprised how the Bloggers' Conference goes.

First movie to have 2 ratings.  I think this was the first time in the history of the movie industry for a movie to have 2 ratings, an R-18 and PG13.  Direk Chito, Gov. Vi and the rest of the cast of "The Healing" were very happy that the MTRCB has uphold the freedom of choice by giving the movie a 2 rating.  This will give moviegoers a chance to choose on which rating they will watch the movie.  According to Gov. Vi "if you watch to see more cuts watch the R-18 (kung gusto nyo makakita ng tusok-tusok panoorin nyo yong R-18)"

"The Healing", according to the writer, Roy Iglesias and director, Chito Roño, is a movie that takes on about the Filipino culture of going to faith healers.  It is indeed a part of our culture and this faith healers are the most accessible means of the less fortunate ones when curing their ailments.  Though parts where uncovered and shown in the trailer, still, the gist of the story is blurry.  It still have its mystery effect.





Joining with Gov. Vi on this suspense-horror film are Kim Chiu, Martin Del Rosario, Mark Gil, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, and Carmi Martin, Pokwang, and Ms. Janice De Belen!

Showing in theaters nationwide this 25th of July (Wednesday)!

For more updates on "The Healing", simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, or like the movie's official page, http://facebook.com/TheHealingFilm, http://facebook.com/StarCinema or http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

ABS-CBN and Star cinema pays tribute to the 50 illustrious years in showbiz of the Star for All Season Vilma Santos through a once-of-a-kind film titled, "The Healing."

Vilma's 50th anniversary move is equally monumental as this is her first-ever suspense-horror movie, "It's a perfect project after 'In My Life,' which was three years ago.  And since I don't do movies that frequent, I might as well give the public something different," said Vilma.  "This is my first time to do a suspense-horror and I'm so proud of it."

Governor Vi shared that she is so elated with the fact that she is working now with some of the entertainment industry's best, including the Master Director Chito Roño.  "I've been asking for so long for something this and I'm so glad that it's finally happening.  With the undeniable top caliber of Star Cinema, Direk Chito, and our award-winning cast, how can I go wrong!" she remarked.


Vilma added that she is particularly excited with her first movie project with one of ABS-CBN's primetime princess Kim Chiu, "Honestly, Kim is a great actress and I can feel that her career will surely go far in showbiz," she said.

True enough, "The Healing" is totally a new brand of suspense-horror that will surely make a mark in the Philippine horror cinema.  "Stories about the Filipino tradition of going to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments have not yet been tackled in-depth in movies.  And in our film, the viewers will not just be horrified, they'll somehow be challenged to think as to how faith healing has already been part of our culture," Vilma narrated.


In honor of Vilma's 50th anniversary, Star Cinema gathered an all-star highly acclaimed powerhouse cast composed of Kim Chiu, Janice de Belen, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang!

"The Healing" opens in cinemas nationwide on July 25, 2012!

For more updates on "The Healing", simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, or like the movie's official page, http://facebook.com/TheHealingFilm, http://facebook.com/StarCinema or http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

Primetime princess Kim Chiu celebrates a major milestone in her showbiz career as she gets to work for the first time with the Star for All Season Vilma Santos in a one-of-a-kind suspense-horror film from Star Cinema entitled, "The Healing" which will hit theaters on July 25.


"Working with Governor Vi is such a wonderful experience.  I learned a lot from her as an actress and as a person.  i felt like because of her, my acting skills were developed," said Kim, who was Vilma's personal choice in her first-ever suspense-horror movie that is ABS-CBN and Star Cinema's tribute to her 50 illustrious years in showbiz.

The first "Pinoy big Brother Teen Edition" big winner also revealed how kind and generous Vilma was as a co-actor.  "Ate vi is so approachable and down-to-earth.  She doesn't have 'walls' so everyone feels free to talk to her," shared Kim.


The young actress was also thankful of how the Star for All Seasons herself helped her in delivering her mysterious character in "The Healing" which is a story about the Filipino tradition of going to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments.  Kim imparted, "Ate vi told me, 'Huwag mong sasayangin and eksena.  Ibigay mo na, minsan lang ito mangyari.  Huwag mong isipin na ako si Ate Vi."


With the inspiration given by Vilma, Kim gave her all in every challenging scene of the movie that is set to prove that the former teen sensation is now full-fledged actress. "The cast and staff are all professional. So each time that I arrive in the set, I've already memorized all my lines and I'm already prepared since I'm working with no less than Direk Chito Roño and the whole team, plus Governor Vilma, of course," she said.

In honor of Vilma's 50th anniversary, Star Cinema gathered an all-star highly acclaimed powerhouse cast composed of Kim, Janice de Belen, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin, and Pokwang!

"The Healing" opens in cinemas nationwide on July 25, 2012!

For more updates on "The Healing", simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, or like the movie's official page, http://facebook.com/TheHealingFilm, http://facebook.com/StarCinema or http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

After a decade, highly acclaimed Filipino writer, film producer and award-winning master director Chito S. Roño teams up once again with Philippine Cinema's Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos for Star Cinema's newest suspense-horror offering titled, "The Healing," that is set to hit theaters on July 25.

The power tandem of Direk Chito and Ate vi is back on the silverscreen after ten years since they made the "Dekada 70" in 2002.  They also teamed up in 1998 via another serious drama "Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?"



This year, the two movie stalwarts join forces once more to offer the moviegoers with another unforgettable masterpiece - Ate Vi's first-ever horror movie- that is set to introduce a new brand of Pinoy horror in Philippine cinema through "The Healing," which features a story about the Filipino tradition of going to faith healers for guidance and treatment of ailments.


Direk Chito and Vilma's reunion project makes the Star for All Season proud of another milestone happening in her golden anniversary in the entertainment industry.  "I've been asking Chito for so long for something this and I'm so glad that it's finally happening.  With the undeniable top caliber of Star Cinema, Direk Chito, and our award-winning cast, how can I go wrong!" she remarked.


With Direk Chito at the helm, Star Cinema gathered an all-star highly acclaimed powerhouse cast to star with ATe Vi, including Kim Chiu, Janice de Belen, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Allan Paule, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramierez, Ces Quesada, Ynez Veneracion, Simon Ibarra, Abi Bautista, Joel Torre, Chinggoy Alonso, Mon Confiado, Carmi Martin and Pokwang.

"The Healing" opens in cinemas nationwide on July 25, 2012!

For more updates on "The Healing", simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, or like the movie's official page, http://facebook.com/TheHealingFilm, http://facebook.com/StarCinema or http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

Pinoy Big Brother has been part of the night routine in our house. Even my 4 years old son knew the names of the latest PBB Teens. So it is really a pleasure to meet the PBB Teens Big 4.

My son was really amazed when he saw my pictures with the PBB Teens, he just said "Wow mommy you're so nice with Myrtle, Karen, Joj and Jai and Roy". Yah, he really know all the names of PBB Teens.


It was nice to talk to them specially the Twins. Well, I am feeling so exhausted when I am talking with the Twins because of their dialect tone, LOL, but really so nice to talk with them, they are so jolly. Being independent, responsible and be yourself are some of the traits that learned inside PBB House.


While Roy is just a shy boy but full of dreams.He is really humble. And he gained confidence during the PBB Teens

While Karen, I was so shocks when she told us her age, she is only 15 years old, and she is talking as matured one. But modesty aside, he just realized what she did while inside the PBB house and now she is nice because she is now obeying what her parents told her, that she needs to be careful and don't decide immediately especially on her feeling, she is still young and so many things will happen, just wait on the right time for everything. Here are some traits that karen realized during the PBB Teens, needs to control your talk, learn from your mistake and change your self to a better one.



Myrtle the Big Winner, We are so shocks when she came out she is portraying her passion the cost playing. She really love it and she dance while wearing the costume. She will continue her schooling, since she is now late to enroll she is now into home schooling and hoping next semester to enrol in a big school. She will continue her passion, the cost playing,


Let us just watch out for the upcoming projects of the Big 4 in ABS CBN.

Attending events, covering and recreating them online gives me a sense of accomplishment, especially if the event I've covered is more of an advocacy.  I like helping people know what other people advocates.  One of these is the advocacy run of the Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig which we all know how it is done.

So here's what the event is all about.

The ABS-CBN Foundation's Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP) will be staging it s fourth advocacy run to clamor for cleaner rivers and esteros in Metro Manila via "09,30.2012 Run for the Pasig River" to be held in Quezon City on September 30, 2012.

After the success of last year's 11.20.2011 Run for the Pasig River, KBPIP is again urging groups and individuals to join the eco foot-race, which will help raise awareness and funds for the rehabilitation of the waterways of Quezon City-San Juan-Mandaluyong-Makati.

There will be three major event categories for the advocacy run: the 15K Ride & Roll with 4:00 a.m. gunstart; the 15K Commonwealth Challenge Run with 4:10 a.m. gunstart; and the 5K Morning Madness Run with 6:00 a.m. gunstart.  This time, there will be one starting line in the Quezon City Memorial Circle (QCMC) going straight to Commonwealth Avenue then back again to QCMC for the finish.

ABS-CBN Foundation's Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig has a track-record of organizing three successful runs for the Pasig River.  The 2009 Philippine International Marathon: A Run for the Pasig River, which had an estimated 23,000 participants, helped fund the inital phase of rehabilitation of Estero de Paco, a 2.9-kilometer tributary of the Pasig River in Manila.

The historic 10.10.10 Run for the Pasig River, meanwhile, broke the Guinness World Record for the "most participants in a racing event" with 116,087 runners.  It helped rehabilitate the second phase of the Estero de Paco clean-up.

Last year's 11.20.2011 Run for the Pasig River was the largest foot race joined by 86,547 runners, are currently being used to rehabilitate Estero de San Miguel and foru other esteros behind the Malacanang Palace.

KBPIP's seven-year rehabilitation program involves cleaning up all the esteros that drain into the Pasig River in order to thoroughly clean it.  To date, the project has resettled 1,216 families to Calauan, Laguna, introduced remediation technologies for water quality improvement, trained community volunteers for the River Warriors program and shared sound waste management practices with communities.

The 10.10.10 Run for the Pasig River won a Bronze anvil and an Award of Excellence at the 45th Anvil Awards given by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines, while the Estero de Paco clean-up earned an Award of Merit from the 2012 Philippine Quill Awards given by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines.

Registration for the 09.30.2012 Run for the Pasig River opened on July 16, 2012 in SM North EDSA, 2nd Floor Cinema C Lobby (near IMAX Theater) and on July 20 in SM Megamall, Lower Ground Level, Building A (near The Event Center and Food Court) and SM Mall of Asia, Ground Floor Main Mall (near Music hall and SM Bowling Center).  Aside from the registration, there will also be merchandise available in the booths, in which part of the proceeds will also go to river rehab.  For updates on this advocacy run, visit www.runforthepasigriver.com.

 

Last week I attended a Fashion Show, not my first time but it feels as it was because that was the first time that I saw a fashion show inside of a mall.  It was good seeing those models on the ramp showing what's new and what's trendy.  They featured some of the latest dress offered by some of the boutiques inside the SM City North EDSA.



In some of the fashion shows that I have attended they showcased collections made by designers but in this specific show models showcase different day to day wearable items.   If I have an opportunity to buy, I will buy some of the dress that I saw during the Fashion Show but of course with our lifestyle, priorities used addressed.






Though the show was short, people were able to stop with their shopping time and tried to watch the fashion show.  I can say that some of them were inspired to buy some of those clothings.


It was really an experience!