UP Cebu Cookout 2012: Party Up to be an Active Citizen

The University of the Philippines Cebu Student Council (UPCSC) together with Spectrum Productions brings once again this year’s grandest and most awaited concert event among college students and music enthusiasts in Cebu- UP Cookout 2012. 


Cook Out 2012 is set on August 10, at the University of the Philippines Cebu College Grounds from dusk till dawn.

The annual UP Cook Out, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, carries the theme “Iskonek. Reboot the system. Start up!” Iskonek relates to the different relevant issues about internet use such as the correct use of the social networking sites as platform for social activism.

“The unprecedented power of the internet medium should be utilized properly in raising social consciousness among Filipinos. Filipinos should transcend merely on tweeting or posting status updates about what you do and where you go when using social media. 

"Rather, it should be a platform for social fora and activism,” said King Anthony Perez, Vice-Chairperson of the Student Council.

Cookout 2012 will also be featuring student performances and prominent Cebuano-based performers like Dance Wd Me Kris, Decadance, Doorknob, Drop Decay, Spanghew, Shuffled, Bethany, Missing Filemom, Powerspoonz, Rescue A Hero, Gestalt, Foc Fashion!


With this year’s advocacy and guest performers, Cook Out 2012 is the ultimate celebration and entertainment you surely don’t want to miss!

Mark your calendars and see you there!

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Matteo Guidicelli inspires World Vision kids in Cebu

In their dream to let every child live life in all its fullness, World Vision has launched a weeklong campaign to promote child sponsorship and its advocacies here in Cebu. 

Banking on their stellar supports, they have invited youth ambassador and proud Cebuano Matteo Guidicelli to meet his sponsored children and visit one of their World Vision communities in Lilo-an where children showed how they manage their money last June 11-17, 2012.

Yep, children setting aside playtime for a few minutes every Saturday to practice funding and discipline, after following the success of their parent’s community-owned and -managed savings and credit association (COMSCA). All thanks to World Vision’s efforts, they are now sustainable in providing themselves what they need with what little income they have.

With passbooks and a vault that is being secured by three members, these kids have become responsible enough to understand financial processes, and I could not reiterate its importance all the more.

After the heart-warming experience with Liloan COMSCA kids, we headed on to see Matteo’s children whom he has sponsored for couple of years now. They have created tokens of their appreciation through drawings which they gave personally.

When they were asked what they could say to Matteo, the mother and her daughter choked up in tears and everyone in the room fell silent for a while because we were so moved as to the extent of how World Vision has changed the lives of people they are serving. Matteo, trying so hard to keep the mood alight, quipped in vernacular that we all have to smile now or else all of us would have to cry. He narrates how happy he becomes when he receives letters from these kids which contains drawings and pictures especially on Christmas.

Visiting the community with their celebrity sponsor and setting up exhibits is just part of their caravan in celebration of World Vision’s 55 years of “Sharing the Joy of Hope.” Today, World Vision assists more than 112,000 children and their families in 29 provinces all over the Philippines.

Congratulations to the people behind World Vision and hats off to all their sponsors and partners! Faith in humanity restored!


With only six hundred pesos monthly contribution, you can already send a child to school and help them cope with the hardships of today’s life. Encourage your friends to spare a few bucks and be the change this world needs.



Call Cebu Hotline at 505-4444


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Like WorldVision on Facebook


Follow them @worldvisionph


Call or text 0917-5540683

Sponsor online through http://bit.ly/sponsor-today

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SM Cinema launches new Consolacion Branch and the e-PLUS Card, the most convenient access to movie-watching

SM Cinema is bringing world-class entertainment near my home as the largest Cinema exhibitor in the country adds SM Consolacion to its already wide network of movie theaters.

SM Cinema  Consolacion opened last June 1 with 4 cinemas - all digital. It is the first branch in the Visayas to its theaters 100% digital upon its opening. THe theaters are all equipped with the latest surround stereo sound and plus cinema seats. Blockbuster films "MIB 3", "Snow White and the Huntsman", "Born to Love You" and the SM exclusive "Gone" will be screened on its opening week.

e-Plus Card for more rewards

Watching movies gets even more convenient, rewarding, and fun as SM Cinema launches e-PLUS Card, its newest re-loadable card on April 11, 2011 at SM Megamall Cinema 3.

e-PLUS, which stands for Entertainment, Privileges, Lifestyle, Upgrades and Surprises, allows moviegoers to load credits on the prepaid card and easily upgrade it to a loyalty card for free. By upgrading it, cardholders can earn reward points for every use at any SM Cinema and Snacktime branch. The rewards are easily redeemable at e-PLUS booths available in all SM Cinema nationwide.

On top of the reward point scheme, e-PLUS is loaded with VIP privileges, special promos like a 50% discount on select movies, seasonal offers, quarterly raffles and invites to exclusive events. Partner merchants have extended exclusive and exciting offerings to e-PLUS members. Special e-PLUS lanes for reloading are available at the cinema ticket booth. Snacktime treats for members include free upsize of drinks and meal credits for every Php500.00 or Php1000.00 reload.

Upon signing up, cardholders can also start receiving movie and promo updates regularly both via SMS and email. In addition, they can have their own e-PLUS account through the e-PLUS page at the SM Cinema website.

“e-PLUS, the first of its kind in the country, gives movie-watching an exciting twist. We are innovating to provide our patrons more convenient access where they don’t need to fall in line when purchasing movie tickets. They just have to go straight to their cinema of choice and insert their card.

"We are loading up the card with rewards and perks. The e-PLUS card is a perfect entertainment gift card. It is also ideal as corporate giveaways for various programs and promotion.” says Ms. Sahara Jean Garnica, Senior Marketing Manager of  SM Cinema.

To get an e-PLUS card, an existing prepaid cardholder or a new member must fill out an application form obtainable at any e-PLUS booth or from the SM Cinema website (www.smcinema.com). Upon submission of the completed application form, cardholder has the option to avail the e-PLUS Starter Kit for only of P300.00. Starter kit includes a premium item, an automatic pass to a movie plus a large popcorn and a soda. Upon completion of registration and payment of the starter kit, the cardholder will receive a personalized e-PLUS card and a welcome SMS. As a bonus, by validating his or her mobile number, member gets a complimentary movie ticket for another movie of his or her choice on the next visit to SM Cinema.

To learn more about the e-PLUS card, visit www.smcinema.com or call Customer Care Hotline 470-2222.


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CINEMA ONE ORIGINALS FESTIVAL TO INVADE THE QUEEN CITY OF THE SOUTH

After filmmaker Remton Siega Zuasola bagged international recognitions for his film “Ang Damgo Ni Eleuteria,” it’s now the time for his fellow Cebuanos to celebrate filmmaking excellence via the Cinema One Originals Festival in Cebu City this February 11 to 16, at the SM City Cebu Cinema 8.

Among the films to be shown in the South installment of the festival are Cebuano-made
“Di Ingon ‘Nato [Not Like Us],”
“My Paranormal Romance,” 
“Ang Damgo Ni Eleuteria” and
“Confessional.” 

Mindanaoan film “Imburnal,” which is also in Visayan dialect, is in this powerful  lineup.
  
Also featured in the filmfest are titles that recently bagged awards in the 2011 Cinema One Originals Festival such as “Ka Oryang,” “Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay,” “Mga Anino Sa Tanghaling Tapat,” “Cartas de la Soledad,” “Sa Kanto Ng Ulap at Lupa,” “Sa Ilalim ng Tulay,” and “Big Boy.”

Victor Villanueva  director of My Paranormal Romance

Stars of the 7th Cinema One Originals films like the festival’s Best Actress Lilia Cuntapay, Mercedes Cabral, Franco Reyes, Phoebe Kaye Fernandez, Paul Jake Castillo, Publio Briones III, Van Roxas and others will grace this big event. Of course, award-winning filmmakers such as Sari Dalena of “Ka Oryang” and Antoinette Jadaone, together with some Cebuano filmmakers and actors will also be there.

It can be recalled that “Ang Damgo Ni Eleuteria” recently took home two awards at the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival in Indonesia such as Golden Hanoman (for best Asian feature film) and Geber (given by the Indonesian film communities). ” It also won the Special Jury prize in the 12th Jeonju International Film Festival in South Korea. In the local scene, the Cebuano-made film was also a big winner in the 34th Gawad Urian—bagging the most coveted Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography (by Christian Linaban) and Best Music (by Jerrold Tarog)—and was hailed Best Picture in the Cinemanila 2010 (Southeast Asian Category).

Me with Director Remton Zuasola and Fashion Blogger
and Actress, Eden Villarba of Ang Damgo Ni Eleuteria

Cebuanos should support the Cinema One Originals Festival in Cebu because it truly celebrates the artistry and creativity of young Cebuano film talents.

“Brave, bold and original,” goes the description on the featured films. The talents are also a mix of flag bearers and an emerging new breed.

  
Catch all of the films in the Cebu leg of the Cinema One Originals festival. These movies are produced and owned by Cinema One cable channel and the Creative Programs, Inc. For more info, log on to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cinema-One-Originals/

SYNOPSIS OF THE FEATURED FILMS

Remton Siega Zuasola (Ang Damgo Ni Eleuteria)

ANG DAMGO NI ELEUTERIA
Directed by Remton Siega Zuasola

Terya, a simple island girl, is about to leave hom to marry a foreigner. On her long walk to the ferry that will take her to the airport, she mulls over the most important decision of her young life. The bizarre events of the Baliw-Baliw festival on Olango island parallel her state of mind.

Cast: Donna Isadora Gimeno, Gregg Tecson, Lucia Jeuzan, Fedwilyn Villarba, Daday Melgar, Viven Eniola

Writer: Remton Siega Zuasola with acknowledgements to Ma. Victoria Beltran. Producers: Beverly Tañedo, Jiji Borlasa. Cinematographer: Christian Linaban. Music: Jerrold Tarog.

TV5 celebrates with Cebuanos in “Sugod mga Kapatid Sa Sinulog 2012”

Eula Caballero

TV5 and its sports and news platforms—sports channel AKTV and 24/7 news channel Aksyon TV—join Cebuanos in celebrating one of the country’s grandest and most colorful religious events, the Sinulog Festival, happening in the whole province of Cebu simultaneously this week.



The Kapatid Network and its affiliate platforms roll out week-long activities to make the festivity even more meaningful to the Cebuanos via “Sugod mga Kapatid sa Sinulog 2012,” kicking off with the participation of United Football League (UFL) at the 2nd Cebu Sports Commission Football Championships that happened last weekend (January 7 to 8). 

UFL players such as Mark Hartmann, Misagh Bahadoran, Jose Paolo Pascual, Nestorio Margase and Lexton Moy were warmly received by Cebuano football fans during the event at San Roque and USC football fields. (The UFL series of games starts on Saturday, January 14, on AKTV on IBC)

Edu Manzano

TV5 also holds daily open TV viewing marathon at Fuente Osmeña Circle from January 9 to 12, 1 to 5pm, featuring shows like Glamorosa, PS I Love You, Pinoy Explorer and Talentadong Pinoy.
The country’s most awarded and biggest talent show, Talentadong Pinoy, is slated to hold auditions at Fuente Osmeña Circle on Thursday (January 12) from 4 to 5pm.

TV5 also hosts “Sugod mga Kapatid sa Sinulog Show,” a gathering of the brightest Kapatid stars such as Ruffa Gutierrez, Wendell Ramos and Edu Manzano on Thursday, 5 to 7pm. TV5 princesses Alex Gonzaga, Arci Muñoz, Danita Paner, Ritz Azul and Cebu’s pride Eula Caballero with primetime prince JC de Vera, Nina Jose and also Cebu’s own Morisette Amon will charm Cebuanos with their performances there. Empoy Marquez, Andrew E., Faith Cuneta and Talentadong Pinoy champ AstroBoy are also expected to join the show.

JC de Vera

David Beckham LA Galaxy 6-1 win in Manila

I am not really well-versed on sports let alone doing sports betting. But having heard that football superstar David Beckham went to Manila did interest every one. I  just read on Yahoo! News that he played with children rescued from the streets in Manila yesterday. I should know how dangerous the streets are; with the tales that our poor brothers and sisters tell me everytime we do church outreach programs, it just troubles me so much as to how vices and crime could ruin the lives even of the young. David Beckham and his team were at a UNICEF supported government center playing with the kids.

What was also great was the fact that he played with the Philippine Football team, The Azkals, in a ‘friendly’ just today with a 6-1 win. Noteworthy was the reaction of Philippine coach Micheal Weiss who gave a long face to show how unhappy he was. I mean, it really is acceptable. The PBA never won against NBA when they went here. Not that I suffer from inferiority complex but it just makes sense, doesn't it? After that game, Beckham gave his shirt to Manny Pacquiao who sat along with 13,000 spectators to show his admiration for the boxing champ.

On the other hand, there is a new trend online where you can actually earn money and enjoy sports at the same time. This for you sports buffs! Introducing online sports betting. Do a quick search as to what this is all about. It's actually just the process of guessing the result of a game or match by putting a small amount of money at stake online. Not ready to take the risk? Then enjoy your comfort zone because sports is not made for the weak at heart. Discover that inner Beckham in you.

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The weak customer chooses the understandable rack.
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Top Cebu athletes to host Amazing Sports TV Show

The sports tourism of Cebu is gonna get better as Amazing Cebu channel will launch Amazing Sports. The young dynamic hosts who are top athletes themselves will feature their adventures and sporting events in the island. 


Places to see and activities to do, the show will focus more on sports and leisure and the exhilarating stuff that comes with it as everyone deserves to know.

Kewl Amazing Sports hosts and writer introduced to Cebu media!

A press launch was held at Kartzone Mabolo last November 8, 2011 where Cebu sports writers and online publishers were invited to meet the hosts, staff and crew of Amazing Sports for a day of food and karting.

Me carting!

WORLD’S LARGEST CHESS TOURNAMENT TAKES OFF

Cebu City, Philippines.  The quest to earn the title of “World’s Largest Chess Tournament” is underway as Cebu City Sports Commission spearheads the most ambitious chess program in Philippine chess history – the Cebu City Open Chess Tournament.

The Cebu City Government, Cebu City Sports Commission, Philippine Sports Commission and the Department of Education Region VII are coordinating their resources to hold the largest chess (board game) tournament from October to December 2011 with participants from city schools and from other groups and individuals converging in the Grand Finals in one venue - at the Cebu City Sports Center, Philippines. 

Generous sponsors such as Julie’s Bakeshop, Bioderm, International Pharmaceuticals Inc., Rose Pharmacy, Virginia Foods Inc. and the University of Cebu have thrown their support to make this noble program successful.

This massive program involves a targeted 30,000 chess players, the main bulk of which are elementary and secondary students, with winners pitted against winners in a series of tournaments until a grand champion emerges. 

My Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival Experience

It has always been my lifelong dream to bring my family to Disneyland and watch really cool shows and scream on their rides till our lungs drop. That’s partly the reason I stopped spending much and wanted to save a lot now that I’m working. I was just too blessed that my family received tickets for the Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival.

Me and my nephew son Miggy having the time of our lives

Right after rendering overtime on a Saturday night, September 23rd, I immediately went to the Casa Gorordo to grace the invitation of RAFI for the Kabataan, Kultura ug Kabilin event. Then my family rung me up to come on over to Waterfront Cebu as the VIP tickets from the organizers were already in their hands.  

I just could not describe the excitement I felt as I rush my way from the cab and unto the hotel’s entrance. There was just this air of fancy around as you see families flock all over with items showing the familiar figures we all grew up with, Disney characters. I immediately saw them and we were guided to our seats by an usher.

Brilliante Mendoza honoured at his SM City Film Festival

Cebu is blessed to have the country’s world class filmmaker who takes art seriously and embedded it o his films that had taken the global centerstage.

SM City Cebu launched the Brilliante Mendoza Film Festival last August 3, 2011. After the cocktails, a short program was held at the cinema showcasing words of appreciation from SM Executives, Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama and Brilliante himself.

Cebu Arts Council president Petit Garcia, Miss Cebu 2010 Reena Elena Malinao, Sinulog Foundation executive director Ricky Ballesteros and trustee Dolly Suzara, and Cebu City Tourism Commission executive director Cinbeth Orellano. SM officials led by SM Prime Holdings vice president Marissa Fernan, SM vice president for marketing Millie Dizon, and assistant mall manager Tata Mempin welcomed guests

Cebu Road Revolution: Party for Earth on Osmeña Blvd

This Sunday, you might not need your car or anything that blows out some toxics to Cebu City as the whole Osmeña Boulevard will be closed to promote green transportation and give way to a street party for Earth.

Road Revolution: Filipinos' Declaration of Independence from Air and Traffic Pollution will be held on June 12, 2011. And I am encouraging you to sign the petition in a booth somewhere for having bicycle lanes in the city. A copy of the petition can be read below.

Walk, Run, Skate, Bike as long as it doesn't pollute. It actually works win win: you getting a hot bod and saving the earth from further destruction. The Road Revolution will be along Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City ~ 6am - 6pm. There are booths and activities all over so you better put your sunscreens on.

The Road Revolution: Filipinos' Declaration of Independence from Air and Traffic Pollution will also have a petition signing! Together let us campaign for sidewalks, bike lanes and collective transportation system in Cebu City!

Freedom walk/bike will kick off at 5am from Cebu Provincial Capitol to Plaza Independencia-and then a Mass and Ceremonial Turnover of the petition will follow at the Plaza Independencia.

Make your stand and be part of the Road Revolution!

Thor opens on IMAX April 29

Tomorrow night, SM will hold a special screening of one of the most anticipated film on IMAX, Thor, and yours truly will grace the event. You can reserve now and watch it on April 29. Please call (032) 231-3876 / 231-4852 and look for April or Joseph. You can also secure your tickets through their website at www.smcinema.com and pay thru GCash.

Thor is movie about the powerful but arrogant warrior. Thor is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard and sent to live amongst humans on Earth, where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders. Chris Hemsworth of StarTrek will be playing Thor and Natalie Portman of the Black Swan will be playing Jane Foster. The movie is expected to blow you out of your seats as this cinematic masterpiece will bring together technology and literature seamlessly binded together.

PACQUIAO vs MARGARITO absolutely live and FREE

PLDT myDSL users get to watch PACQUIAO vs MARGARITO on November 14, 2010 absolutely live, no commercial breaks and FREE via your PLDT Watchpad.

Reserve a slot now until NOVEMBER 8, 2010 by clicking here:
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PACQUIAO and PLDT myDSL WatchPad

On November 14 at 8 a.m., PLDT myDSL Watchpad subscribers will get to experience the blow-by-blow account of the much-awaited Pacquiao-Margarito World Super Welterweight Championship as it streams live from the U.S. with no commercial breaks.

Existing Watchpad users must make a reservation on www.pldtwatchpad.com before November 8 to watch Pacman’s legacy-defining fight.

For myDSL subscribers who are not Watchpad users yet, simply make sure to register first and then reserve within the reservation period atwww.pldtwatchpad.com absolutely free.

About WatchPad

Streamed live on the WatchPad’s myView Channel, get a free front seat pass to this once-in-a-lifetime event right in the comforts of your own home and on your myDSL-powered PCs.

WatchPad users can also catch past Pacquiao fights such as the Pacquiao vs. Clottey and Pacquiao vs. Cotto bouts on the MyView Channel.

WatchPad, PLDT myDSL’s latest innovation, is an exciting value-added service that allows PLDT myDSL subscribers to watch their favorite shows and television channels for free and in real time over the internet. Watchpad currently airs 19 channels: National Geographic, RCTV, CNBC, Splash, History Channel, BIO Channel, C&I, TBN, Living Asia, Smart Shopping, Channel V, PBO, Go, CNN, Cartoon Network, Bloomberg, Animax Mobile, Shakey’s V-League, and myView.

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Watch Disney’s Tron Legacy in IMAX 3D

Disney takes us to another adventure and this time set in the distant future as Tron: Legacy takes us to a world unlike anything we’ve seen.

The Plot

Sam Flynn, a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn, a man once known as the world’s leading video-game developer. When Sam investigates a strange signal sent from the old Flynn’s Arcade—a signal that could only come from his father—he finds himself pulled into a digital world where Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. With the help of the fearless warrior Quorra, father and son embark on a life-and-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe—a universe created by Kevin himself that has become far more advanced with never-before-imagined vehicles, weapons, landscapes and a ruthless villain who will stop at nothing to prevent their escape.

The Movie

Producer Steven Lisberger co-wrote and directed the original Tron (1982). Daft Punk, a Grammy award-winner, composes the music in the film. Jeff Bridges returns to the new movie as his original character, Kevin Flynn, in Tron (1982).

Tron: Legacy furnaces a new frontline in filmmaking as they going to treat us to mind blowing technologies by being the first 3D movie to integrate a fully digital head and body based on the existing actor. It is also the first movie to use self-illuminated costumes and they are molded using digital sculpture. It is also the first 3D movie to use 35mm lenses and recorded as uncompressed HD Video.

The Event

Selected people from around the world can get a 20 minute sneak peek of Tron. The event dubbed as “Tron Night: An IMAX 3D Experience” is a special event on October 28, 2010 that will give the audience the first step on the grid. Never before seen 3D footages will provide fans a thrilling, visually stunning first hand experience on the biggest 3D movie of the year.

“This first-look in IMAX 3D is the most immersive way to bring audiences into the world of ‘TRON: Legacy’ and kick-off the countdown to the film’s highly-anticipated launch,” says Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment.

Walt Disney Pictures’
“TRON: Legacy”
Opens in theatres
December 17, 2010

GMA’s new Lupang Hinirang Movie is Philippines’ Cinematic Gem

The Philippines is home to the richest culture known to man with history so epic, even other nations study us every step of the way. GMA, one of the biggest television networks in the country has set yet another landmark in cinematic excellence by producing what could be the best Philippine National Anthem movie of all time. 

In a well-crafted filmic gem, the HD movie retells the story of the Philippines from the heroism of Lapu-lapu to the EDSA revolution.

 

I didn’t really know about this movie until I stumbled upon in Youtube. After much digging I found out that it was launched in Party Pilipinas last August 22, 2010. How on earth could I have missed it? It gave me chills second after second and I could never be more proud to be a Filipino and I have GMA to thank.

Leading the pack is Richard Gutierrez, cast in the role of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon, looking elegant and every inch a gentleman of the old school, while Dingdong Dantes plays Gen. Gregorio del Pilar, strong and mighty on horseback.

Playing other important roles are the network’s equally important actors, including: Dennis Trillo as Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, Aljur Abrenica as Lapu-Lapu, Mark Anthony Fernandez as Andres Bonifacio, Marvin Agustin as Jose Rizal.

The roster of Kapuso stars playing icons in Philippine history includes, in alphabetical order: Victor Aliwalas, Alvin Aragon, Bea Binene, Iza Calzado, Bodie Cruz, Gabby and Geoff Eigenmann, Carlo Gonzalez, Carl Guevarra, Dion Ignacio, Paolo Paraiso, Enzo Pineda, Rhian Ramos, Marian Rivera, Arthur Solinap, Mike Tan, JC Tiuseco, Dennis Trillo, and TJ Trinidad.

Shot wholly in high-definition (HD) digital video technology, the national anthem is scheduled to roll soon on the big screens of SM across the country. It will also be part of GMA’s sign-on and sign-off messages marking the beginning and end of each day’s broadcast.

“Lupang Hinirang,” which runs for two and a half minutes, is directed by Paul Ticzon, who says it took his team 10 months of meticulous research and preparation to shoot the vignettes. Ticzon is also the AVP for Post Production Operations Division of GMA.

Ogie Alcasid in Cebu: Primo Balladeer pays tribute to OPM icon

Ogie Alcasid does a lot of things: sings emotional songs, writes music that is universal, cracks witty jokes, and hosts variety shows. So seeing him live during his concert at the Ayala Center Cebu’s The Terraces was an amazing experience. He remains true to his nickname as the multifaceted man in the Philippine music industry.

Ayala had invited some Cebu Blogger’s Society (CBS) members for a free entry pass to the event last September 25, 2010. Some Ayala shoppers were able to sit on the event for free provided they have secured entry passes from the promo. Only 350 shoppers along with one companion were accommodated by that Ayala Cebu and Metro Department and Supermarket promo. The rest could only watch outside the fence which was not bad either because of how well The Terraces was designed. 

He was also there not only to serenade Cebuanos with world-class OPM classics but as well as promote his latest album titled “Ngayon at Kailanman: A Tribute to George Canseco.” George Canseco was an OPM icon, Pinoy hitmaker and songwriter extraordinaire who wrote the timeless songs we listen to up until today. Donning a black Americana, he treated the audience which were mostly middle-aged women, to painfully beautiful songs like:

“Yakap” (originally popularized by Junior)

“Kaibigan” (originally popularized by Anthony Castelo)

“Hanggang sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan” (originally popularized by Basil Valdez)

“Langis at Tubig” (originally popularized by Sharon Cuneta)

“Dito Ba” (originally popularized by Kuh Ledesma)

Seeing him perform live will make you realize why he is one of the sought after musician in the country today and we thank Ayala for giving us the chance to immerse ourselves with a rare talent from a Pinoy gem. He gives justice on the songs that rings true even to my generation. Something about the quality of his voice, the way he brings himself and how he delivers his punch lines in between songs, that makes him so endearing.

Au revoir.

Ogie Alcasid LIVE! at The Terraces, Ayala Cebu

Be entertained by the country’s top musician artist as he proudly presents his new album release for 2010, "Ngayon at Kailanman : A Tribute to George Canseco".

Ogie Alcasid will be performing live at the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu on September 25, 2010 7PM.

George Canseco was a composer songwriter who had started writing songs when he was 20 and had written about 300 songs, some of these movie themes and ballads that are now considered OPM classics. An icon in the Philippine Music Industry.

What better way to honor a Pinoy gem who received five Lifetime Achievement honors than through a tribute album sung by one of the most successful celebrities in the country today. The album includes the late master songwriter's classics "Ikaw", "Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo", "Kaibigan", "Paano Kita Malilimutan", "Ngayon at Kailanman", the carrier single "Yakap" and many more.

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Ogie Alcasid Live!
The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu
September 25, 2010 7PM

Venus Raj: When Venus and Universe Combines. Controversy. Success.

 

 

 

She's beautiful. She's gorgeous. She's smart, respectful, respectable. Everything best found in a Filipina. She is Maria Venus Raj, 22. Sadly, she may have let nervousness got the best out of her, but our win is something ‘major’ nonetheless. There's a reason why God had not let her win the crown and I think a major part of it was to give Filipinos something to smile about after the gruesome hostage taking in Manila that took the night before pageant of Ms. Universe 2010.

Hollywood actor, William Baldwin, asks her in the final Q&A "What is one big mistake that you made in your life, and what did you do to make it right?"

Raj answered with a great smile, "You know what, Sir, in my 22 years of existence, I can say that there's nothing major, major problem that I've done in my life because I'm very confident with my family, with the love that they are giving to me. So thank you so much that I'm here. Thank you, thank you so much!" she said.

Thus, the infamous "major major" became trending on Twitter. Worldwide. But that didn't take away my respect for her unlike the bitter people I know. It's been a long time since the Philippines took center stage. Last I checked, it was 1999 when Miriam Quiambao almost lost her chance after a fateful fall which may had an effect of her rising to the top 5.

What do I think about all this?

My artistic tribute to the great 2010 NBA finals

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 16th championship was secure following a gritty 83-79 victory over the Boston Celtics. Bryant’s legs may have been dead, but he didn’t stop running until the buzzer.
The two-time finals MVP has a ring for every finger on one hand precisely because he never slows down, even with injuries, the Celtics’ defense and his own erratic shot conspiring against him. That’s why this ring will have a special place in his collection, and this banner in the Staples Center rafters will loom a little larger than the rest to Kobe.
“I wanted it so, so bad,” Bryant said. “On top of that, I was on E. Man, I was really, really tired, and the more I tried to push, the more it kept getting away from me.”

Proves that you have to work hard for something you so desperately want to achieve.
Also read:

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Great TV Shows that you might not be watching!

In no particular order, I give you great shows that you still might have to check out. Shows that are innovative, classy, sophisticated and outrageously entertaining.

Burn Notice

Spies don't get fired, they get burned.

A spy recently disavowed by the US Government uses his Special Ops training to help others in trouble.

Why I love it? Tasteful action sequences. Funny. Smartly-written. The range of Jeffrey Donovan’s acting range as the lead character especially when he gets into different personas is interesting at best. Who doesn’t want a trigger-happy and uber hot female lead?

 

Fear Itself

A television series broken down into 13 separate 60-minute films from premiere horror writers and directors.

Why I love it? Every episode is self-contained so if you missed one episode then you won’t feel lost in dark forest. When you look through the creepiness of it all you will see that the acting and the stories are superb. Powerful casting. Well-developed plotlines. The suspense and the occasional gore. Well-balanced.

 

Modern Family

One big (straight, gay, multi-cultural, traditional) happy family.

A satirical look at three different families and the trials they face in each of their own uniquely comedic ways.

Why I love it? The characters may not be overly-wacky, but they're more believable and easier to sympathize with in my eyes. It’s whole lotta fun. Mockumentary. Witty dialogue and plotline.

 

The Middle

Average is the new below average.

The daily mishaps of a harried woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general in the city of Orson, Indiana.

Why I love it? Episode per episode expect a lot of laughs.  The best family sitcom. Everything in it is perfect. The acting, the story, the editing. A family worth visiting week after week. This is my new favorite family next to Jesus.’

 

The Lost Room

Some doors are better left closed.

A detective investigates a mysterious motel room, which acts as a portal to alternate universe.

Why I love it? It’s a kind of show that, like Lost, makes you think. The lead, Joe Miller, is well portrayed as brave, smart and a desperate father who lost her child on The Room. Again, well-written. It does not rely on pricey special effects for the mystery. The mystery is in the story, the way it should be.

 

Worst Week

Good guy. Bad Luck.

A young couple get quickly acquainted with their soon-to-be in-laws. A man plans to tell his girlfriend's parents that he wants to marry their daughter, and that she is carrying his child. But then, nothing seems to go right for him.

Why I love it? The lead has the worst of luck than I have ever seen!  And that’s what makes it worth watching. The writers and thinkers behind the show seem to concoct situations that are the most embarrassing ever on TV and how are lead character, Sam, deals with it is pure genius. When I say it’s well written and well casted, I mean it. And this show is in it to make you laugh your heart out.

So what now?

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