ABS-CBN, TFC hold Europe's biggest Filipino event with world-class Filipino and international British acts.

British music journalist Kate Mossman in her acclaimed BBC rockumentary, "Stadium Rock at 50" mentioned that "big concerts should be emotional, almost spiritual events which lift you beyond normal life for a few hours."
But for the 10,000 mostly Filipinos who saw the Philippines' longest-running variety show, ASAP 20 Live in London, last September 6 at The SSE Arena Wembley, a venue that has played host to the world's biggest acts - the likes of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, U2, Barbra Streisand, David Bowie, ABBA, The Cure, Madonna, Britney Spears and Beyonce - the experience was much more profound than fleeting escapism.

Consider this stirring and heartfelt thank you message to TFC from First Secretary and Consul Voltaire Mauricio of the Philippine Embassy in London: "It was my first time to watch a variety show live. It was my first time to see ASAP. It was my first time to set foot at Wembley. It was my first time to sit at the very front row of a big concert. It was my first time in the longest time to enjoy fully great performances from great artists up close. It was my first time to see my daughter truly enjoy and lighten up here in London. Again, thank you very much."
People say that the event was historic, and indeed it was, being the very first Filipino event to be held at The SSE Wembley Arena, among other firsts. But more importantly, to thousands of Filipinos not only in United Kingdom but throughout Europe, ASAP 20 Live in London was heroic: the effort on the part of ABS-CBN and The Filipino Channel (TFC) to mount it was monumental, but the audience response was epic as the more than 3-hour concert penetrated deep emotional spaces that unleashed unbridled joy, nostalgia, and national pride.
"You are world class" At the September 3 press conference for ASAP 20 Live in London held at the Hotel Novotel London Wembley which was livestreamed on TFC Live in U.K. and TFC.tv worldwide, Martin Nievera said, "Everyone is saying that what we are bringing is world-class entertainment. But don't forget that it's you, the Filipinos abroad, who are world-class that's why you're here and we're reaching out to you."

ABS-CBN Managing Director of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Kai V. Rodriguez recalled: "I've said months ago that everything that TFC in Europe would do this year would say without apologies that we Filipinos have arrived in Europe, what we are and offer are world-class, and that we have the numbers, the skills and the power to make a difference in European society. We believe in ourselves, we are proud of our ‘galing’ and we will let it shine wherever we are. ASAP 20 in London reminded us that we are one big, strong Filipino community that is at par with the best the world has to offer."

Nostalgia and Novelty Aside from igniting a fiery spirit of passionate patriotism among the audiences, ASAP 20 Live in London director Johnny Manahan, Business Unit Head Joyce Liquicia and their team delivered a spectacular display of lights and sounds and a powerhouse cavalcade of Filipino and international stars who provided the right mix of nostalgia and novelty in the song and dance numbers.
Some of the highlights of the long concert extravaganza which was taped as live for two ASAP 20 episodes, the first of which was livestreamed on ABS-CBN mobile in the Philippines, included the following segments: * The Best of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) All-Star Opening that saw the stars singing and dancing to classics like "Mga Kababayan", "Laki Sa Layaw", "Salamat" * Kapamilya Teleserye Theme Songs that included singing of hits like "Pangako Sa 'Yo" and "On The Wings of Love" * The energetic, patriotic Bamboo-led "Hoy, Pinoy Ako" anthem with Yeng Constantino, Aiza Seguerra, Richard Poon and KZ Tandingan * Dance Craze that had Robi Domingo, James Reid, Enchong Dee, John Pratts and Luis Manzano dancing the nae nae and Maja Salvador and Enrique Gil twerking * Billboard Hot 100 Hits by British artists which had top love teams Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta (CharDawn), Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil (LizQuen) and James Reid and Nadine Lustre (JaDine) singing Rick Astley's "Together Forever" on stage * ASAP Karaokey Challenge by Luis Manzano and Alex Gonzaga to Coco Martin * The Coco Martin-Maja Salvador "CocoJam" reunion * West End Medley by Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Jed Madela, Lani Misalucha followed by Pinoy Pride in the West End segment with the Filipino cast of Miss Saigon who wowed the crowd with "Bui Doi", "I'd Give My Life For You" and "This Is The Hour" * British classical crossover vocal trio Blake singing Tagalog songs * Legendary British band Spandau Ballet bringing the house down with "True" * A true Heartthrobs segment with Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby and Paulo Avelino * Amazing, intricate dance number with KC Concepcion, Shaina Magdayao, Maja Salvador, Jessy Mendiola and Arci Munoz, and many, many more.
"Apart from the success of the event in terms of attendance, where Filipinos from all over Europe and even as far as New York came in droves, our most significant achievement was the engagement of the audience," said ABS-CBN Global COO Raffy Lopez. "To see Filipinos from all over the globe come together to celebrate their culture is a testament to TFC's ability to serve our kababayans abroad. To see them so happy and this involved is what counts. That's what's important to us."
What a way to celebrate the show's 20th year! Bravo to the all-Filipino cast of ASAP 20 Live in London: Aiza Seguerra, Alex Gonzaga, Angeline Quinto, Arci Munoz, Ariel Rivera, Bamboo, Coco Martin, Dawn Zulueta, Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil, Erik Santos, Gary Valenciano, Jake Cuenca, James Reid, Janella Salvador, Jed Madela, Jessy Mendiola, John Prats, Julia Barretto, KC Concepcion, KZ Tandingan, Lani Misalucha, Liza Soberano, Luis Manzano, Maja Salvador, Martin Nievera, Nadine Lustre, Paulo Avelino, Piolo Pascual, Rayver Cruz, Richard Gomez, Richard Poon, Robi Domingo, Sam Milby, Shaina Magdayao, Vina Morales, Yeng Constantino, and Zsa Zsa Padilla.
ASAP 20 Live in London was sponsored by: Presenters Belo Medical, myRemit, Megaworld, Philippine Airlines, Jollibee, Rexona, Creamsilk, Energen and Lucky Me; Major Sponsors LBC, Tang, Moneygram, Cheezwiz and Champion; Minor Sponsors Avida Land, Amaia Land, Western Union, Century Properties, Watsons Generics, Robinsons Land, Kopiko 78 Degrees, Kopiko Cafe Blanca and Puregold Pure Padala.

Catch the next episode of ASAP 20 Live in London this Sunday, September 20, on TFC platforms worldwide. For more information, visit http://TFC.tv orhttps://www.facebook.com/TFCEurope

Moms are always the ones who look for the best and affordable places to stay and the Dads are the ones who pays.  Am I right Moms?

Well, I got a chance to check out through their page what EUROTEL has to offer and why they are one of the hotels to consider when looking for places to lodge and have a staycation.  I'm just checking out where we will be having our next hotel staycation.

I know most of you are wondering why it is named as EUROTEL, well perhaps it's because their aim is to served their guests with what European hotels can offer.  EUROTEL brings that experience here in the Philippines.  Motivated to meet the demand for unique lodging services in the Philippines, Eurotel was conceived to meet such a demand. Managed by experienced hoteliers, it is the only lodging chain in the country that uses a distinctively European theme and motif.  Now and perhaps this answers your thought why it was name EUROTEL.


Basing their services with the best hotels in Europe, EUROTEL is a welcome haven for couples, tourists and travelers seeking respite and comfort in the heart of Metro Manila. Elegantly designed with subtle modern European influences, guests are assured of comfort and convenience with a good range of rooms. Affordability plus the traditional Filipino hospitality is a matchless combination.  Well, what most of Pinoy would look into are the affordability and of course the comfort.

Meeting modern-day standards of sanitation and safety, each room is guaranteed to satisfy your needs. Managed by experienced veteran hoteliers and staffed by carefully selected and well-trained personnel, EUROTEL will provide you with the best lodging experiences you will ever have.

Aside from lodging they also accommodate BUSINESS FUNCTIONS with their function rooms that addresses a variety of occasions like seminars, conventions, and social functions.  Large function rooms can be tailored to fit management development seminars, strategic planning, team-building and other corporate functions. EUROTEL can even provide lists of potential trainers depending on your needs. All rooms are equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment and training tools necessary for each event.  Their rooms can accommodate up to 450 persons and packages are available to fit your budget and particular requirements. Participants can also choose to unwind at the end of the day using its Karaoke on wide-screen.


Since relaxation is one of the main reason for staying, an in-house spa is also available for guests.  A good way to relax those tense muscles and lay your cares at the hands of their professionally-trained masseuse, either in the comfort of your own room or at the Spa.  From body massage, foot scrubs and body scrubs they guarantee a great relaxing experience.

With their Eurozen Bar and Bistro you can sure have a different type of relaxation that you need.  Enjoy a delightful meal or just appetizers while downing your favorite cocktail and drink.  Or you could just unwind and watch entertaining programs with their wide-screen LCDs.

Of course what would be the relaxation without the opportunity to envy your friends online with EUROTEL's unlimited Wi-Fi access on all floors.  What's even great is that computers are also available at the lobby for free.  Now you don't have any reason to not update your status online.

So perhaps we will be having our next staycation very soon!


EUROTEL

Mission
To provide innovative products and excellent services, executed by carefully selected and well trained personnel, that would ensure the continuous growth of the business to sustain it’s profitability and improve the lives of all stake holders and the community where we belong. “This is our commitment to God, our society and the future generation to come.”

Vision
We are the Leading Businessman’s Hotel in all Key Cities in the Philippines and in Asia - We set the Trend!

Values
Guest Delight, Re-engineering, Environment, Attention to details, Teamwork



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