With almost 500 people in attendance, young
singer-songwriter Jensen Gomez’s album launch for Umpisa transformed Guijo Street in Makati into a concert venue last
February 1. Jensen, along with his band, performed all the 10 songs included in
the album.
To his fans, Jensen’s strength as a singer-songwriter is his
uncanny ability to turn heartbreaks into beautiful songs. This is evident in
the 10-track-album, which talks about heartbreaks, moving on, regrets, and
wanting to start all over again.
“Playing music is my vehicle to express
my personal mishaps, experiences, stupidity,” says the young singer-songwriter.
“I hope my music will make you feel that you are the only one who is
experiencing stuff- heartbreaks, and heartaches. There is, after all, safety in
numbers.”
True enough, the number of people who
attended the launch proved that people appreciate Jensen’s music. Hosting the
event were singer-actress-TV host Karylle and Robin Nievera, a good friend of
Jensen. TV, movie and theater star Tippy Dos Santos performed Umpisa with Jensen (the album includes
their duet), while former Rivermaya vocalist Jason Fernandez jammed with the
song Sisikat Ang Araw.
After Jensen’s 10-song-set, musician
friends of the young singer-songwriter performed for the after-party held at
Saguijo – Mayonnaise, Carlos Castano and She’s Only Sixteen.
Jensen then performed an acoustic,
intimate set for the fans and friends, which further highlighted how
musically-gifted he is. Sponge Cola frontman Yael Yuzon showed support by
attending the acoustic set.
“The whole process of mounting the
album launch was one exciting roller coaster ride,” admits Jensen. “So many
changes had to be made, but better things came our way with other people’s
help. “
From being one of the most promising names in the
independent music scene, Jensen was discovered by Universal Records and
management group Orion Entertainment because of the album’s title track and
single Umpisa.
“Like any musician my age, I have experienced many
difficulties. Luckily, amidst all the struggles, people have been supportive of
me and my music. This made me pursue my passion,” expresses Jensen. “The
release of this album summarizes everything I’ve been through in the past five
years as a person, lover and musician.”
Jensen Gomez is being managed by Orion Entertainment. For inquiries, please email olrac1023@gmail.com.
When I was small, my mom sees to it that I I have my regular haircut. So all the time that I was a kid till high school, I have short and shoulder length hair.
Now that l'm all grown up, things has change for my hair. I decided to grow my hair long. I suddenly like to play with different hairstyles-from braids to curling it. I can say that I have been bold and fierce with my precious mane also since I wanted to know if it will make a difference on my face and look. Well it did make me look different, from the dull and drab looking housewife (I honestly felt drab-looking and out-dated wife in her early thirties) that I was to an "up-to-date, fun-loving and modern " mom that I felt I wanted to be.
I felt that it was really high time that I keep up with the trends and never keep myself be left behind. I just realized that it will never be too late to try and be brave in trying all the things that life has to offer.
I have been maintaining my long, "light" brown hair for almost 4 years and I can say that I have been happy with it. Having my hair long means I can have it ironed straight, curled it and dyed it in any color that I want.
Now that I have mention the things that I have done with my hair, of course it's not all "pretty and fun". The hair do suffers too when you overdo and made tons of visit to the salon to try different treatments.
Good thing I have made a new discovery that is an answer to all hair problems like drying, split ends, scalp inflammatory and hair loss.
Today I made a visit to Vigen Scalp Clinic. It is a clinic dedicated to all your "scalp" related woes. It is located at G/F Richbelt Terraces #19 Annapolis St. Greenhills, San Juan.
Vigen Scalp Clinic offers a variety of treatments that safely cleanses the scalp to make it healthy and stimulate air growth.
Vigen Scalp Clinic caters to the different hair and scalp problems that our manes experiences.
What are the different programs or treatments do they have Vigen Scalp Clinic?
They have the Basic Scalp Healing program. It is 15 -step process that starts witha relaxing foot massage, Intensive Scalp scaling and hair and scalp blow-dry.
It is the scalp treatment that they recommended that I try after my scalp consultation. The treatment itself is very meticulous after knowing that is a 14 step process. It is also a big surprise to me that the treatment does not only concentrate on the scalp. It also made sure that the treatment is a very relaxing and stress-free (for the moment) for me since one of the steps had my foot and back be massage at the same time.
Before the recommending a treatment, they led me first to a consultation room. There they had my scalp check first and explain the present state of my scalp. The staff told me that I have flaky, inflammed scalp and damaged strands.
I'm a bit surprised because I honestly know that I have dandruff and whenever I wash my hair I make sure that I have a comb with me because I used it while rinsing my hair. Good thing is that they informed me that it made things worse since it just made my scalp look inflammed and swollen.
They have different kinds of treatments for different types of scalp problems.
These are some their hi-tech stuff that they use to check our scalp during scalp analysis
These are the herbal-based agent they use with there treatments and ones they suggest you use with your home care.
SCALP BALANCING CARE PROGRAM (Regular price is Php3,000 but now Php1,500)
-Recommended for those who have " dandruff", oily, and dry scalp. These are people who always dyes their hair and rebonds it too much. It is a preventive and corrective care at the same time early treatment for those who are experiencing early signs of "hair loss".
Alwin Aguirre during his scalp analysis.
They got one strand of hair from scalp and there goes my damaged strand.
This is how my hair follicles actually look liked. According to their staff I just need heal my inflammed scalp and treat the dandruff problem. Too ealry to worry about hair-loss.
SCALP HEALING CARE PROGRAM (Regular Price is 6,000 but now Php3,000)
-An intensive treatment for those who have sensitive and inflammed scalp. They use natural herbal agent and herbal healing solution. This the treatment they recommended since after examining my scalp they found it inflammed and the strands are damaged.
HAIR GROWTH PROGRAM (Regular Price is Php7,000 now Php3,500)
-it is a customized scalp scaling with MTS infusion of high concentration of hair growth ampule with diode laser therapy. It is an "advanced" treatment for hair "re-growth".
Thank God, I'm now "scalp" educated. Now I know that all that we saw from the outside goes also with the inside.From the outside our hair look shiny and full of life but what we don't know is that they're (scalp) actually "hurting".
Pay them a visit and you might be surprise that our scalp also suffering from those treatments that we actually could help it make look healthier and full of life.
It was a fun-filled afternoon of songs and casual-chit with young, talented
actress-singer Julie San Jose. I was so thankful to be one of her blogger
guests to experience a fun afternoon via video-ke sesh with her yesterday
February 5, 2012 at CenterStage Tomas Morato.
Before the invitation, I didn't know that it will be MyJaps (as most
popularly known to her fans) who I am spending an afternoon with. I only got
confirmation a day before the actual videoke session that it was relied to
me,that it was indeed Julie Ann SanJose.
The welcome banner for the #JamwithJaps
I have met MyJaps a couple of time already during the many presscons that
I've attended with GMA 7 and the most recent is during on location shoot of the
movie she did with Elmo Magalona, Just One Last Summer. We also had the chance
to interview her but this recent experience is much way different from my other
encounters with her.
If the experience is exciting for me then what more for the 4 lucky fans of
MyJaps who joined us at CenterStage Tomas Morato.
Yes, not only the bloggers had the chance to meet Julie Ann San Jose
"more" up close and personal. MyJaps had a twitter online promo for
all her fans/followers. The 4 lucky winners are @Quimmey..
I arrived just on time for the videoke sesh. Good thing we left the Dunkin'
Donut presscon for Derek Ramsay a bit earlier. So glad also that some bloggers
who were at the Dunkin' Donut presscons were the one's who's also going to
CenterStage.
Julie Ann San Jose All smiles as she is greeted with tons of camera clicks!
Anyways enough for those "not-so-meaty" part of the bloggercon
for MyJaps. I know you're raring to know how the videoke party went on.
For the first part of the event, the host ask Julie started with her
carreer. But I don't wanna bore you my "Kwento". I'm letting you on
the meatyand juciest part of the event. I know you guys and most especially her
fans want to know who is MyJaps In and out. So what I did is I compiled the
most interesting things you would want to know about MyJaps.
Getting To Know Julie Ann San Jose (also known as MyJaps)
She started to sing at the age of 2 1/2 years old and "Habang May
Buhay" by Donna Cruz was the first song she sang.
Her first voice training was at Center for Pop. Since she was the youngest
to enter a formal voice training, she was kept denied at the center but in the
end she finally went on her training at the center when they saw her that she
has the talent.
For a while she has to stop her training because of her studies. At first
it was her dad who doesn't want her to pursue her career because her Dad wanted
her to concentrate on her studies and her Dad assumed that future intrigues
will affect her. But later on since Julie really wanted and loved her passion
for singing. She made an agreement with her Dad that will continue her studies
alongside with her dreams of being singer.
She joined POPSTAR kidsGMA 7' s kids when she was 11 y/o but unfortunately
didn’t won the title but also it also paved her way to her previous teen
singing-group “SUGAR POP”. Sugar Pop is a group of 5 young kids who performed
via S.O.P, the then now Party Pilipinas on GMA 7.
With his singing career, his dad originally did not like here entering
showbiz because of all risks of encountering intrigues and all but because
MyJaps really love her passion in music she promised her dad that she’ll see to
it that she won’t give up on her studies. Actually she graduated high school
with flying colors and awards.
When asked how was she able to balance her career as an artist and her
studies, she said that she sees to it that she always talks to her teachers on
how can she make up for her absences and also shedules make-up classes.
Fortunately, she’s currently on her third year in Mirriam College
Her Album now is certified “Platinum” on record bars so she’s very
grateful to her fans and followers for the support and will be forever grateful
to them.
She’s a book-lover and actually reads “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen.
Aside from reading books, her current sport is Firing.
The first piece she learned on piano is the song “Beauty and Madness”
which her Dad actually taught her.
In her craft as an actress, she actually under the tutelage of well-known
local actress-director Gina Alajar, Ana Feleo and Direk Mario J. delos Reyes.
Off-cam, MyJaps is typically a homebody.
when asked how she wanted to be known aside from being Julie Ann San Jose,
“ Simple and I can be your friend”.
The closest person to her in showbiz is Francheska Farr, Elmo Magalona and
Alden Richards.
Sorry my video's kinda dark-#Jamwithjaps rendition of the song
Well there you have it! Almost all the things that you want to know about
your dear Julie Ann San Jose is out here on my blog.
The bloggers present at Julie Ann San Jose Bloggercon-Videoke sesh
Me, Kristoff and MJ
Blogger Kristoff had the chance to have a duet with MyJaps
Lucky Twitter Follower @Quimmey had her chance to #JamwithJaps
This is indeed a lucky day for the 5 twitter followers of Myjaps since they had also the chance to have their magazines signed by Julie Ann San Jose
The lucky 4 twitter followers of #MyJaps
(From L-R: Jaymielyn Demdam, MyJaps, Kimberly Dumaguit, MJ Rom and Anna Mariela Cayari)
I have met her a couple of times and I must say MyJaps is truly a one of
the nicest persons you could ever meet in the Showbiz circle. Up close, she can
be just anybody whom you can treat as a friend-very warm, approachable and
always kept her feet on the ground. Maybe that’s why all her fans and followers
love her and support her.
MyJaps, I just hope that you continue to be the sweet, warm, outgoing and
talented person that you are. Just enjoy what you have right now and keep
aiming high.
Btw if you are craving for more photos of the exciting #JamwithJaps events and wanted to see how fun it was , check the photos here.
Max's Restaurant recently invited us to it's press launch as they introduced to us Coco Martin as their newest Ambassador.
I was surprised to know that ABS-CBN's prized gem and very in demand leading man in all the teleseryes,Coco Martin was previously employed with Max's Restaurant branch in Fairview as server in 2001. So with that there's really a connection with Max's and Coco Martin.
So what Max's has to say why they wanted? "Coco captured our attention because of his life story. In a lot of ways,he shares values that are inherent to max's- passion for what you do and love for the Filipino family. This is how Max's Story unravels everyday," shared Allan Caper, Marketing Director for Max's Restaurant.
And guess what? When Max's was doing their study as to who will they get as endorser? Coco Martin got the highest votes.
And the amazing connection between Max's Restaurant and Coco Martin is that one of Coco's customers saw great potential on him while he was busy serving Max's delectable home-cooked dishes to diners.
I know a lot of Juan dela Cruz's ( his character in his latest serye) fans will be seeing a lot if him through a tvc that he did for Max's recently.
Even Coco's TVC was well prepared because they even got award-winning Director Brillante Mendoza to direct it.
Happiness is what we all wish for our families, friends and even acquaintances. Happiness is being contented with what we have, may it be in the form of material things or not. Happiness is not about how many gadgets you have or how many thousands of Facebook friends we have right now. For me it is about how many people have smiled because of the deeds we have done.Happiness is sharing the gift of love, kindness and gratefulness,Happiness is seeing the positivity despite adversaries that may happen our way.
We are what and how we define what makes us really happy. Happiness is not something we can just buy in the nearest store. It’s not just having so much money to spend, but seeing beyond those things that money can buy. And what can it possibly be? For me, those things are the things that money can’t buy like the smiles you see on your loved-one’s faces. It’s all about the laughs and stories that you all shared with.
And that’s what I saw in my loved-one’s faces when I went home with a lot of Mister Donut goodies. This is what I’ve been anticipating all these time. Seeing their “sweet” smiles beaming is enough to know that the reason why they’re all smiles is because I have brought home some – not just “some” but rather “a lot” Mister Donut’s Valentine Goodies!
Yeah I know Valentine’s Day is way too early to celebrate but last week is special occasion to celebrate with. My one only brother King visited our home with his girlfriend, Jhen and my kids love them both. You can only imagine their happiness when they knew that their Tito King (my brother’s name is KING) will be staying with us for a couple of days. I only have one brother for a sibling and he is a special person to me since aside from my paternal parents, he is the only nearest kin (aside from my own family). I’ve grown to a very small family and that makes me have more room to be especially drawn closer to him. Can you imagine not being close to your one and only sibling? That will be so weird,right? We may not that super close but I know I am his only “ate’ he can always seek help with, may it not be just about financial concerns but also with how will lead his life in the future. I may not be a “role” model ate to him but all I can say is that I’m his Ate who will stay with him all through out the good and tough times.Oh forgive me if I’m becoming of a ‘melodramatic here. It’s just that, it’s been months since I last saw my brother. He has become busy with work the past few months, making my kids miss him more.
Last week I have a very important event to attend to and it’s in perfect timing that I can leave my kids at home since their Tito King and girlfriend, will be there to look after them. Felt so relieved knowing how well adjusted my kids are when their Tito is around. For my kids it means goofing and playing around with their beloved Tito.
So knowing how my younger brother will also look forward for me to be home (by the way. our age gap is 11 years-so imagine young he is still is –at heart!)-I know I have to bring some something to a family who’s anticipating for my return back home.
I was thinking what to bring home to my kids, younger brother and his girlfriend? Since I have to take into consideration that my kids love “sweet” treats- I’m thinking of buying a cake. But hmmm…for my kids it may mean there’s a birthday celebration—ah no, I don’t want send a wrong message there. I wanna take home something that will anticipate this coming “love” month. January has come by so fast- and everyone’s been prepping early for “Valentine’s Day.
I wanna see 3 things on their faces when they open the door-Bonding, Excitement and a very noble thought and that is “SHARING “ what I have as “pasalubong”.
We have it, You name it-from Do-Chi, Bavarian Doubles and even Valentine Gift Sets
Instant Pre-Valentine Donut Party!
Since I’m on a budget lately, the idea of bringing a cake home was dismissed. So why not bring them some Mister Donut Goodies. Mister Donut to my surprise which, they are ready for the much anticipated “V-day”. Upon visiting their store, I’ve seen 3 things I can bring home for my kids and the “couple” (my brother and his girlfriend”).
First thing is their newest product innovation “BAVARIAN DOUBLES. BAVARIAN DOUBLES are Mister Donut’s Donut “Filled-Twice”. Since Mister Donut is best known for their Bavarian-filled donuts,they innovatively created Bavarian Doubles which has two fillings inside. The Bavarian Doubles currently has 3 new variants: “CLASSIC BAVARIAN+CHOCO FUDGE, COFFEE BAVARIAN+CARAMEL BAVARIAN and CHOCO BAVARIAN+CARAMEL BAVARIAN. I’ve tried all 3 flavors and I must say I became a fan of bavarian-filled donuts.
The Mister Donut Bavarian Doubles
I used to shun away Bavarian-filled donuts as I think they’re too boring for my palate.But now they’re doubled with another flavor-it has made me think twice too! It will now “Double the Flavor and the Fun. Best for people who both love Bavarian and other Mister Donut flavors. No more choosing between bavarian and other flavors. You can now have both flavors at the price of one (Php13 each and Php 130 a box [10pcs] ) Lj and Zeus will surely my sweet treat as kids really love donuts!
With V-Day coming up real soon, I thought of buying Mister Donut’s Valentine Gift set. I know what you’re thinking.Yeah too early for me to give it as a gift. But there’s no stopping me in giving Mister Donut’s Valentine’s Day Gift set to my brother and his girlfriend. Better early than never-It’s a good idea to give it to them early as there might be no chance for us to see each other on Valentine’s Day-as they may be spending a date somewhere on that day,lol!
The Mister Donut Valentine's Day Gift Set Php165
The Mister Donut Valentine’s Day Gift set comes in 2 sets-one in 1 Heart-shaped tin can containing 6pcs Belgian Bites (another Mister Donut favorite),Heart-shaped Balloon and a stuffed-toy-all for Php 165 while you can also opt to buy it without the stuffed-toy for Php135 only. I know my brother’s girlfriend will be more thrilled to have it since she loves stuffed-toys.
Guy to Girl: "Please Can I have some Belgian Bites too?"
Girl to Guy: "Please, I'm warning you these Belgian Bites are all mine! Mine!"
Well I have new buddy whenever I wanna stay up and alert!
The Mister Donut Coffee that comes in 2 variants: The Strong Coffee and the Creamy Coffee.
It's a perfect pair with the Mister Donut Belgian Bites!
The Mister Donut Belgian Bites is a must-try.
I even got a favorite: Belgian Bites in Cookies n' Cream!
and Oh by the way the heart-shaped tin cans that comes with the Belgian Bites are re-usable.
Good for keeping your little stuffs!
And last but not the least is buying “DO-CHI”. So easy to conclude that it might be “Donut+Buchi”. True enough it is a mashed up of Donuts and Buchi wit a variety of fillings. It will be a good alternatively for those who want to try a different “sweet” treat this upcoming Chinese New Year. It has 3 delicious and sweet flavor: Strawberry, Mango and Chocolate (sold at Php8 each and Php24 for a box of 3). I thought of buying Do-Chi since hubby is a fan of buchi and I wonder what will he say after tasting it ( jokingly I was making a mental picture of what will he say after having a bite of it-“buchi ba to’ or donut/ donut ba to’ o buchi” hahaha!).
My kids happily munching their Mister Donut Bavarian Doubles!
When asked what's their favorite Flavor?
You'll hear the word "ALL" in unison lol!
After all "kids" don't lie!
Well I didn’t not get all of these Mister Donut Goodies if I have not tasted them. I am practically the one who knows which ones will suit my family’s sweet tooth.We all have the same taste-we don’t like anything too sweet so Mister Donut suits our taste without stashing our pockets too deep.
This is how dinner table looked liked! All yummy goodies from Mister Donuts. I have bought enough for my family to share with. I even have enough to spare/give to our very kind landlady. With a thankful smile on her face is enough to make me smile as well. The feeling that you have put up a smile with everyone around is just one leap to that feeling we all call Happiness.
Aren't they a happy bunch of Mister Donut Bavarian Doubles? By the way these two boys loves the two Mister Donut Ambassadors
Ryzza Mae Dizon and Bitoy
I just felt I had to start the year (2013) right by being content with what I have, to be able to share a part of me to other people. I realized it’s just not always about “Me” but also about “Others”. And I think spending time with the ones I love is where I should start first.I should be spending time with them, bond with my kids, and make lasting relationships with people I truly care about.
Mister Donut has been around the donut industry for almost 57 years, so for a brand to be still up about is something we all have to take note. We are all part of the economic percentage known as consumers, and knowing about a particular is a must. With a brand that has established itself as a known Donut brand for every Filipino household, it takes pride in having its vision in imparting the values of Sharing, bonding and excitement.
So please for parents who are always busy just like me, don't forget to spend some time with your family most especially with the kids,kids at these ages tend to cherish these kinds life-events. Those do not taint in their minds.It lingers longer than most parents like us thought.
Happy to have shared these memories through my blog!
I'm a sucker for yummy and delish foods but one of my aspirations ever since I was a kid, is to be a "chef". Yep, you heard it right! I want to be a chef.
As far as I can remember whenever me and my mom would do our weekly grocery, I always scan grocery items like Del Monte Pineapple tidbits or slices for recipes. During that time, you just need to peel off the "nutritional content" covering of the canned items and you will see a featured recipe from Del Monte Kitchenomics. That was so way, way back..lol!
Pardon my sudden trip to memory lane. I know I just have to share it. My "quest" for collecting those recipes even evolve when Del Monte Kitchenomics started their endeavor from way back 1986 by providing wonderful meal solutions to the Filipino consumers by creating Del Monte Kitchenomics' own cooking show.
The show's goal is to provide viewers most especially the moms with nutritious, budget-friendly and easy-to-do recipes. As we all know our lifestyle have also evolved and moms like me also has other errands to do, making cooking such a pain. Thanks to Del Monte Kitchenomics innovative and nutritive recipes because preparing delicious for my family is not an ordeal anymore.
The recipes that they innovate are all easy to follow making less prep-time for people and moms who are always on the go!
Great news for those who want them back because you got it- ANSWERED PRAYER! Del Monte Kitchenomics Club cooking show is back with multi-awarded Actress Eugene "Uge" Domingo and Celebrity Chef Dino Ferrari as hosts.
Chef Dino was trained in the Philippines and in France as well. For this season according to Susie Aquino Senior Brand Manager of Del Monte, "We made our show even more appetizing for your viewing pleasure. We'll take our viewers to different places coz we want them to enjoy our cooking adventures".
Chef Dino Ferrari did a cooking demo for us during the presscon.
Guess what he cooked for us?
Aloha Steak
I hope all of you guys will catch their prime episode starting February 13, 2013, every Wednesday and Saturday before Eat Bulaga and Sunday after AHA! on GMA 7 . For more information please visit www.delmonte.ph/kitchenomics and like them on Facebook www.facebook.com/Delmontekitchenomics
Aside from getting excited about Del Monte Kitchenomics's comeback show, I did got a chance to have my photo taken with Eugene Domingo and Chef Dino Ferrari.
Broadcast giant GMA Network joins the Kapusong Ilonggos in celebrating one of the grandest and most colorful religious events in the country, the Dinagyang Festival, happening in Iloilo this weekend.
Tomorrow, January 25, Kapuso stars Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Mark Herras, Frencheska Farr, and Mike Tan will kick-off the festivities at 5PM via the Kapuso Night that is set to happen at the Robinson’s Place Iloilo Fountain Area.
And to make the celebration even more remarkable the following day, the network sends to the city lead stars of Indio, GMA’s elaborate and most expensive epicserye to date – Senator Bong Revilla Jr., Jennylyn Mercado, and Rhian Ramos – to take part in the Kasaydahan Parade at 1PM before meeting their fans in a Kapuso Mall Show at the SM City Iloilo Parking Area at 4PM.
Then on Sunday evening, set to grace the Dinagyang Festival Closing Ceremonies and perform live for the Ilonggo audience are Kapuso talents Chynna Ortaleza, Vaness del Moral, Moymoy Palaboy, and Kris Lawrence.
GMA Iloilo Station Manager Mr. Jonathan Cabillon invites the public to join in the fun in this year’s Dinagyang Festival. “We all look forward in our participation in the festival and we hope that our star-studded line-up of events will surely make the Ilonggos’ weekend more vibrant and exciting.”
The full details of the Network's participation in the Dinagyang Festival will be featured in the the weekly travelogue "Let's Fiesta" airing on February 24 via the Network's regional stations in Bicol, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Dagupan, Ilocos, GenSan, Bacolod, and CDO.
