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Get to know the newest singer, a fresh new talent with a voice so powerful like the international singer Alicia Keys. She is no other than, Sophia Bianca.
Yes, Sophia just turned 18 today! It's her debut! But according to her, instead of spending her debut into a huge party, they prefer to celebrate it via an album launch!
We attended Sophia's exclusive blogcon where she released her first single called "In Love Eyes." And during her blogcon, she gave us a sample song singing a version of Alicia Keys hit.
During our Q & A, we were able to get to know Sophia better! Here is our video coverage during the event:
On her Facebook Fanpage, Sophia wrote the following notes:
Watch out! for my first single "In Loves Eyes" composed by Grammy awardee, Gerard McMann.
In writing, singing & creating the masterpiece "Cry Little Sister" as the theme song to the now classic film "THE LOST BOYS," Gerard McMann hit a deep & provocative nerve in his artistic career of creativity in doing so. Only thing was, when the film released in 1987, he was fed up with the music scene's "business" and stopped touring.
He then changed his name to G TOM MAC as a result of no one ever pronouncing his real name correctly. G TOM MAC went on to write songs for legendary singers such as Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin and Roger Daltrey of The Who. An array of contemporary Hip Hop artists, such as Ice Cube and Digable Planets, as well as KISS, Carly Simon and Eminem started to cover G Tom Mac's songs. G Tom Mac earned a Grammy on Eminem's "RECOVERY" album in which Eminem sampled him in the song "You're Never Over."
Having had songs in over 50 films; more than 100 TV shows that still continue to license G Tom Mac's music, it all adds up to in his words "staying fresh and being true to my fans in creating believable music that they feel from me. That's my thrill!" #SophiaBiancaMusic
Meanwhile, here is our another exclusive interview video with Sophia:
So are you excited for more new songs from Sophia?! Definitely! She is truly a promising star in the making! Good luck Sophia! 06/15/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal by Yam Macapantao)
If you are now familiar with the TV and personalities like Giselle Sanchez, RS Francisco, Tuesday Vargas, and Kaladkare Davila, well they are the products of UP Diliman's longest running comedy show called Live A.I.D.S. by UP SAMASKOM.
LIVE A.I.D.S. just simply means Ang Istoryang Dinibelop ng SAMASKOM.
Now on its 33rd year, the longest running live comedy show – not just on campus, but in the country – is set to deliver more laughter, good times and rollicking entertainment. Hence this year's theme is "G na G sa 33."
On June 14, 2019, a special mediacon held at Dolce Latte in Quezon City was conducted for their upcoming play. The event was graced by the play's director, its current student president, Front Row's RS Francisco, and the TV impersonator KaladKaren Davila.
Here are the hilarious happenings during the said mediacon:
The Guest Funniest Introductions
After they introduced themselves, a Q & A portion followed where curious bloggers got the interesting answers from the guests.
The Q & A Portion
But wait, there's more! Before the event concluded, a special dance performance was performed by the members of the play.
The Buwis-Buhay Performance
The UP SAMAHAN NG MGA MAG-AARAL SA KOMUNIKASYON is a university-wide organization based in the College of Mass Communication of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. It is home to media personalities and industry heads Laurenti Dyogi, Tuesday Vargas, Kuya Kim Atienza, Tina Panganiban Perez, Lei Alviz, Giselle Sanchez, Ate Glow, Raul Castro, Peter Acuna, RS Francisco, and KaladKaren Davila among many others who first honed their showmanship and comedic skills in the LONGEST RUNNING COMEDY SHOW IN THE COUNTRY- LIVE A.I.D.S.
Live A.I.D.S. is a venue for UP SAMASKOM members to enhance their wit, creativity and leadership potentials. It is a playground for members to get invaluable orientation in the different fields of media. It is home to talented and diverse individuals from all walks of the university who have a passion for creativity and self-expression.
More photos below during the mediacon:
Live AIDS (Ang Istoryang Dinebelop ng SAMASKOM) or Acts, Improvisations, Dances and Songs, is an annual musical-comedy series mounted by UP SAMASKOM. It is the longest running comedy show in the county. What started as a mere applicants’ batch project back in 1983 is now one of the most awaited events in the Diliman Republic. Each year, Live AIDS has never failed to surpass the previous record number of fans who troop to its staging venues on all performances.
The 33rd installment of one of the most anticipated events in UP Diliman is a commentary on the Philippine society and the experiences and travails that we face on the daily featuring trending topics and viral content. Promising to make audiences laugh like never before, LIVE AIDS 33: G na G sa 33 is an event not to be missed.
See you all this June 21-23 at the ABELARDO HALL of UP Diliman and let's witness kits and production numbers directed by Deo Divina Gracia. 06/15/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal by Yam Macapantao)
After the successfully selection of the 10 kid players - 5 Boys and 5 Girls last May for the Alaska Jr. NBA 2019 with the NBA superstar Collin Sexton, the chosen players were all ready for their training in Jakarta, Indonesia this June!
On the afternoon of June 12, the chosen Jr. NBA and WNBA had their send-off basketball clinic at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong City where they undergone final training with the Alaska coaches led by Coach Jeffrey Cariaso side by side with the Jr. NBA alumni.
The 5 Boys Alaska Jr. NBA Players
The 5 Girls Alaska Jr. NBA Players
To get to know them more, here are the names of these 10 kid players:
Meanwhile, let's check out below the action photos of the kid players during their send-off basketball clinic:
To see how excited and enthusiast these kid players are, here is our short video clip of the Jr. NBA 2019 who will represent the Philippines in Jakarta on the next day:
Jr. NBA Philippines presented by Alaska is committed to improving youth health and wellness and addressing growing inactivity by highlighting the importance of proper nutrition and an active lifestyle to participants. Since its launch in 2007, Jr. NBA Philippines has reached more than two million players, coaches and parents in over 190 cities and municipalities nationwide, teaching the fundamentals of basketball and the program’s core values of sportsmanship, teamwork, a positive attitude, and respect (S.T.A.R.).
Also present during the send-off basketball clinic are the basketball heartthrobs Jeron Teng and Chris Banchero with Jr. NBA alumnus and Kai Sotto's batchmate Rhayyan Amsali.
Good luck kids! Keep up the good work and bring home bacon on our motherland! 06/15/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal by Yam Macapantao)
Dads
are everything rolled into one – a personal cook, driver, family comedian, DIY
specialist, motivator and a lot more. This June, show your love and appreciation
for your one-in-a-million dads by throwing him a feast fit for a king with the
whole family at your favorite SM mall!
“This
Dad’s Day, SM puts the spotlight on our idol dads who have
brought nothing but laughter and love to our homes. We celebrate them through exciting
deals, events, and fun feasts made especially for them,” invites SM Supermalls SVP for
marketing Jonjon San Agustin.
Here
are six ways to spoil the king of the family this Dad’s Day at SM:
1.D-day
for your main man. Reminisce about the good old days over
beers and barbeque until June 16 from participating restaurants because let’s
be honest, dads invented BBQ Sundays.
2.Makeover
and wellness time. Dad always puts the family first. On
his special day, make him feel like the king that he is by pampering him at SM.
On June 16, get exclusive deals for haircuts and massages.
3.Toys
for the big boys. Fill your dad’s heart with excitement
by bringing him to a showcase of classic and contemporary automobiles and
motorbikes at the Cool Cars and Bikes
Exhibit from June 14 to 16.
4.Daddy belly.
Take your dads to a steak date and
make reservations at his favorite restaurant this June 14 to 16. It’s never too
late to treat your Foodie Daddy to a
sumptuous feast!
5.Dance
machine. Relive great childhood memories!Work as a team and show off supreme dance moves by joining Dad’s Fortnite Dance Challenge on June
16.
6.Create
memories with dad. Take snaps and play with fun Facebook
filters with your super dad for a chance to win exclusive #DadsDayAtSM2019 giveaways until June 16!
Create new memories with your dad
through an exciting celebration of fun, food, and treats at SM Supermalls. For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com. Happy Father's Day! 06/12/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)
The night of June 7, 2019 turned into a huge celebration. It was a night of festive overflowing with food and theatrical performance as Ginebra San Miguel, the country's leading and iconic gin brand celebrated its 185 Years of victory at the Seda Vertis North Hotel, Quezon City.
Brightest celebrities also graced the event. These are our Miss Universe 2015 Ms. Pia Wurtzbach who is also Ginebra San Miguel's Calendar Girl, the singer-actress Sue Ramirez who is also the current GSM Blue endorser, the "Los Bastardos" star and comedian Alex Calleja who is also Ginebra Premium Gin ambassador, and the Miss Saigon 2017-2018 cast Gerald Santos who led a great performance narrating the GSM history.
When you say gin in the Philippines, only one brand comes to mind: Ginebra San Miguel. Wherever you are, whatever your status, whether celebrating milestones or unwinding at the end of the day, it has become part of the Filipino’s way of life.
Perhaps this is because Ginebra San Miguel represents more than a drink. It is a testament to the passion, perseverance and the unwavering spirit of the people it has served for almost two centuries.
The History of Ginebra
The story of Ginebra San Miguel is the story of a drinking culture that began on March 10, 1834. From its humble beginnings in a small distillery in Quiapo, Manila, Ginebra San Miguel, the first-ever gin in the Philippines, was initially produced to cater to the affluent and colonial elite who stayed on in Manila and later shared with other wealthy Filipinos. Back then, Ginebra San Miguel was bottled in 20-liter glass jars wrapped in rattan weave called the dama juana.
The brand, already an award winner as early as the late 19th century, became the most sought-after liquor drink by Filipinos. As Ginebra San Miguel grew in demand, it also became more affordable to the working class Filipino when it was bottled in 1 liter glass containers called the frasco.
Here are the live videos during the event narrating the history of Ginebra:
Along with modernization and improvements in production technology, Ginebra San Miguel introduced in the 1950s the image of St. Michael the Archangel vanquishing the devil, painted by Fernando Amorsolo (who would become the first National Artist), in its Bilog and Kwatro Kantos bottles.
Since its creation, Ginebra San Miguel has been a witness to the changes that shaped and defined the Philippines. It has withstood the test of time, the challenges of war, the transitions of governments, and even technological developments. Ginebra San Miguel evolved from being a drink of the elite to winning the hearts and taste buds of the masses. Today, Ginebra San Miguel is considered as one of the country’s most respected and iconic brands and has become part of Philippine history, culture and tradition.
The Event's Highlight
As a brand patronized for more than nine generations, Filipinos celebrated Ginebra San Miguel’s 185th anniversary this year as One Ginebra Nation – a celebration highlighted on World Gin Day
True to its One Ginebra Nation theme, the event featured food and special gin cocktails prepared with ingredients from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Chef Rolando Laudico created sumptuous dishes to pair perfectly with the gin concoctions of top mixologists.
Here is our live video introducing the Ginebra ambassadors:
Kalel Demetrio paid tribute to Luzon with his Beautiful With A Heart gin concoction, made with Kamias juice and Blue Sampaguita spritz. Enzo Lim created the Carabao Cocktail that highlighted the sweet Mangoes of Visayas. Mindanao’s Tablea and Durian was mixed beautifully in Icy Mariñas’ Shalalala.
While everyone enjoyed the free-flowing gin cocktails and delicious food, the highlight of the night was a musical spectacle chronicling the 185 years of Ginebra San Miguel. Directed by award-winning director Rommel Ramilo and starring Miss Saigon alumnus, Gerald Santos, the venue was transformed into a theater and the guests were treated to outstanding performances showcasing Ginebra San Miguel in the different periods of Philippine history. Adding excitement to the program, the brand endorsers surprised the crowd with their participation in the show.
Watch how our beauty queen Pia Wutzbach tasted the drink made only for her:
The #OneGinebraNation
Throughout this 185-year journey, Ginebra San Miguel has certainly been there in good and bad times, being one with the people.
“Ginebra San Miguel mirrors the resilience and the never-say-die spirit of the Filipinos. As the pioneering gin in the Philippines, we take pride in its legacy because the story of Ginebra San Miguel is the story of the Filipino people,” said Ron C. Molina, Ginebra San Miguel Marketing Manager.
The World Gin Day festivity was just the beginning of the One Ginebra Nation Tour. Gin lovers can look forward to promos and special Ginebra San Miguel packages in selected bars nationwide and by checking out www.oneginebranation.com. Moreover, be on the lookout for the One Ginebra Nation Truck touring the country with special treats.
For 185 Years, Ginebra San Miguel has been with the Filipino people no matter what. Today, across the nation, we toast as One Ginebra Nation.
Congratulations to the success of Ginebra!!! Looking forward for more and more successful years! Let's all toast for #OneGinNation #WorldGinDayPH 06/11/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal by Jamil Macapantao)
Maxicare, the country’s leading healthcare provider, recently partnered with Lalamove, the leading delivery app, to make quality healthcare more accessible to Lalamove partner drivers.
Through the partnership, over 25,000 Lalamove partner drivers can avail of discounted healthcare cards such as MyMaxicare Lite, Maxicare PRIMA, and Maxicare E-Ready.
Partner drivers may avail of discounted Maxicare healthcare cards at Lalamove offices in Makati, Alabang, Quezon City, and Cebu. Photo shows (L-R) Lalamove strategic partnerships manager Akiko Sumulong, managing director Dannah Majarocon, together with Maxicare president and CEO Christian Argos, and chief consumer officer Rodelee Uy.
For more information, visit www.maxicare.com.ph. 06/05/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)
The Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), launched recently the first Sustainable Community-Based Tourism Recognition (SCBTR) as part of its "Sustainable Tourism" campaign.
In keeping with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, and the National Tourism Act of 2009, which recognizes sustainable tourism development as key to national socioeconomic development, the SCBTR highlights different forms of tourism such as ecotourism, which focusing on areas that promote environmental conservation and appreciation of nature; culture tourism, which promotes heritage and encourages participation in cultural activities; and adventure tourism, which offers a full adventure travel experience.
TPB will identify the best sustainable tourism destinations of the country with the assistance of DOT Regional Offices and recognize three winners according to a set of criteria that includes community participation, benefit sharing, tourism resources conservation, partnership and support from within and outside the community, local ownership, management and leadership, communication and interaction among stakeholders, quality of life, scale of tourism development and tourist satisfaction.
The recognized sites must also practice sustainability through preservation, conservation and protection of the environment and community; provide a unique local experience; practice ecological balance and sustainable organic farming; promote artisanal products in the community; empower cultural pride; share cultural heritage; offer immersive and experiential activities; and elicit overall interest from visitors.
Winners will receive incentives and grants for the enhancement of sites and tourism products and services; trainings and seminars; and progress monitoring and assistance from TPB to obtain support from organizations such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Slow Food International and The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) for the development of community programs.
The destination will also be promoted digitally, featured in international and domestic travel fairs and shows participated in by DOT / TPB, and endorsed for a possible partnership with the former Secretary of the Philippines' Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Ms. Gina Lopez.
This first-of-its-kind recognition is initiated by TPB in support of Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat's overarching direction in striking balance between tourism business and social responsibility.
Aside from acknowledging sustainability efforts and achievements, TPB also hopes to reaffirm the commitment of local government units, non-governmental organizations, and private sectors in the tourism industry in implementing sustainable tourism related-initiatives.
Moreover, TPB hopes to showcase and promote domestically and internationally the country’s unique tourism products, inspire stakeholders to share sustainable practices, and draw potential investors for the enhancement and development of sustainable tourism sites and attractions. 06/05/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)
The diamond, in its rarity and beauty, radiates timeless glamour and is the epitome of elegance. But more than that, it has been known since antiquity as a “Stone of Invincibility”, bringing fortitude and strength.
Without a doubt, diamonds are synonymous with value –nothing is more special than passing on a diamond from one generation to the next. There’s definitely something sentimental about pieces that had once been owned by close relatives, and have a long family history attached to them. After all, you can’t put a price on family bonds that diamond jewelry creates.
To get you started on building the collection that you will forever treasure, trusted jewelry brand My Diamond is here to guide you through your journey with its Dream Collection. From stunning stud earrings, to lovely necklaces, to sparkly rings, My Diamond only offers quality pieces, handmade by internationally-trained craftsmen –perfect for your first fine jewelry pieces.
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Simple yet timeless –this is what it means to have ‘true style.’ The trusted jewelry brand suggests taking a look at diamond studded earrings as they add a touch of class to any look. Match it with a striking illusion diamond pendant set in radiant 14K white gold chain necklace, which will accentuate the natural inclines of your neck. Lastly, petite diamond rings will tastefully complete your collection. The set of rings in white gold can give you a dynamic look that won't overpower the rest of your ensemble.
With the help of My Diamond’s expertise, putting together your dream diamond collection will be a memorable and priceless experience that will last for generations. For more information, like My Diamond on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MyDiamondPH or visit any My Diamond concept store at Ayala Center Cebu, Festival Supermall, Gateway Mall, Glorietta 4, Lucky Chinatown Mall, Robinsons Place Manila, SM Lanang Premier Davao, SM Aura Premier, SM Mall of Asia, and SM Megamall. 06/05/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)
In line with its global rebranding, Havas PR Philippines becomes part of the Merged Media micro-network.
As creative and media agencies face a near-daily redefinition of their identities and scopes of work in the modern media landscape, public relations agencies in particular are being completely reconstructed. How can PR companies adopt at the pace of today’s lighting-speed multimedia landscape?
Havas Group, with its shared Merged Media strategy, announced that it has rebranded a number of its award-winning PR and social agencies including its Manila office under a new name, Red Havas. Through Merged Media, the micro-network reimagines the way it does PR and drives its agencies to new heights by blending traditional and digital publishing, content, social media, and data in a way that defines the future of PR as a category.
The passionate and incredible REDsters of Red Havas Philippines (L-R): Marion Esquillo, Havas Group Associate Creative Director; Marco Grajo, Account Manager; Charisse Vilchez, Business Unit Director; Jookie Radoc, Media Relations Manager; Janessa Tek-ing, Senior Account Manager and Cid Santillan, Account Director.
Red Havas’ office in Manila, Philippines is part of leading fully-integrated media and creative agency, Havas Ortega (HVO). Under the tutelage of Business Director Charisse Vilchez, Havas PR Manila will now be Red Havas Philippines, along with other Asia Pacific-based Red Agency networks in Australia, Singapore and Havas PR North America with offices in New York City, New England, Phoenix and Pittsburgh. In addition, Red Havas has rebranded its Havas PR offices in Vietnam and Jakarta, Manchester, Edinburgh and opened a new office in London. The new brand has expansion plans to Japan and South America within 18-24 months.
“Havas Ortega welcomes the rebranding of our PR team to Red Havas. The current team is more than ready to take on the challenge and bring PR to the next level. Red Havas Philippines, together with its passionate and incredible REDsters, will help create our clients’ brand stories through Merged Media,” said HVO Chief Executive Officer Jos Ortega. “I am confident that with Char’s experience working in two strong online brands OLX and Agoda and her training at Red Havas in Australia, we will be able to live up to our ambition of owning Merged Media in the local scene.”
The rebranding coincides with global-led investments into data, content and bespoke insight tools, which will include listening and predictive analytics platforms that will layer in a foretelling media capability not seen before within the industry.
The passionate and incredible REDsters of Red Havas Philippines (L-R): Marco Grajo, Account Manager; Jookie Radoc, Media Relations Manager; Charisse Vilchez, Business Unit Director; Janessa Tek-ing, Senior Account Manager and Cid Santillan, Account Director.
“The guiding light of PR has always been to integrate brands or organizations stories into the daily conversations of the media ecosystem,” said James Wright, global chairman of the Havas PR Collective and global CEO of Red Havas. “PR is one of the most powerful tools that brands can use to connect to audiences, but it’s essential that it integrates seamlessly across content types and sources and operates at the pace, and in the ways, of today’s consumer. With content, social and predictive data at the core, we’ve built a model that merges all of the various media sources and essentially redefines the PR capability entirely.”
Commenting on the global rebranding, Yannick Bollore, CEO and chairman of Havas Group, said: “Red Havas is a new, transformational and unmatched micro agency network that will help redefine PR and its value to clients. Along with the power of Havas Group and the world-class entertainment capabilities we have within Vivendi, the proposition of merged media becomes very interesting. We have big ambitions to develop and invest in this further.”
Red Havas is part of the Havas PR Global Collective, the PR and communications arm of the Havas Group that comprises approximately 40 agencies around the world and more than 1,300 employees. At this stage, there are no plans to rebrand other Havas-owned PR agencies. 06/04/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal)
About Red Havas
Red Havas is part of the Global Havas PR Global Collective and has offices in Australia (Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney), Philippines (Manila), Singapore, United Kingdom (London and Manchester) and the United States (Pittsburgh, Phoenix, New England and New York City). For further information, please visit: www.redhavas.com.
About Havas Group
Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835 in Paris, the Group employs 20,000 people in more than 100 countries. Havas Group is committed to being the world’s best company at creating meaningful differences between people and brands through creativity, media and innovation. Based on a client-centric model across media and creative, Havas Group is the most integrated company in its sector. They operate with three business units (creative, media and healthcare & wellness) within the Havas Villages all over the world where teams share the same premises, ensuring agility and a seamless experience for clients. #makingbrandsmeaningful
Further information about Havas Group is available on the company’s website: havasgroup.com
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