My "Fast and the Furious" Crush Paul Walker Dies

Indeed, the first day of December 2013 is not all that happy for the "Fast and Furious" fans out there and most especially me. 

The "Fast and Furious" cast Paul Walker dies in a car crash today in California at the age of 40.

I fell in love with Paul Walker with his role as he was so dashing in the movie "The Fast and Furious". I love his role there as someone who would go along way and prove to everybody his love for his girl.

As i write this blog, I'm on verge of tears. I cannot imagine that i won't see him anymore in the future Fast and Furious movies.

It was also heart-breaking for us Filipinos because according to news he is on his way to a charity event held for the typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan victims here in the Philippines.

Paul Walker -You are forever LOVED!!!

To his family and loved ones...

He will be forever in our hearts....

For the meantime, will watch his movies and cry :(

PAROKYA ni EDGAR Launches Their New Release " Bente" at EASTWOOD City Central Plaza

This November 29 at the Eastwood City Central Plaza, Parokya Ni Edgar will launch their latest release Bente, which celebrates the band’s 20^th anniversary as a group. Bente has two editions – 1 DVD/2 CD and 2 CD. The DVD includes 28 music videos of the band plus two documentaries. The 2 CD has a total of 29 tracks (27 of the band’s biggest hits plus 2 brand new tracks).

Parokya ni Edgar is one of my favorite bands of all time. I remember they had a concert in school during my last year in College (Polytechnic University of the Philippines ). Talk about reminiscing during those days.... 

PNE fans here's your chance to see and watch them perform and get a free Bente shirt and an autographed album of Bente!!!!!

Bente also includes their newest single Ang Parokya, which talks about the beginnings of the band. It also features Gloc-9 and Frank Magalona. Ang Parokya is the second time that Parokya Ni Edgar, Frank and Gloc-9 collaborated in a song. The music video of the song is also included in the DVD.

For avid fans, two documentaries are included in the DVD– Ang Kuwento ng Parokya and Ang First Gig ng Parokya.

Those who will buy Bente on the launch date will get free T-shirt and a poster, on a first come, first served basis.

Part of the proceeds of Bente will be donated to the Philippine Red Cross – Quezon City Chapter.

CD
1. Ang Parokya
2. Buloy
3. Maniwala Ka Sana
4. Silvertoes
5. Harana
6. Picha Pie
7. Halaga
8. Inuman Na
9. Swimming Beach
10. Sorry Na
11. This Guy’s In Love With You Pare
12. Mr. Suave
13. The Yes Yes Show
14. Chikinini
15. Your Song (My One And Only You)

CD2
1. Mang Jose
2. Para Sayo
3. Papa Cologne
4. The Ordertaker
5. Gitara
6. Bagsakan
7. First Day Funk
8. Macho
9. Akala
10. Boys Do Falling Love
11. Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)
12. Pangarap Lang Kita
13. One Hit Combo
Bonus Track
14. Salamat Po

DVD
Ang Mga Music Videos Ng Parokya:
1. Ang Parokya
2. Buloy
3. Maniwala Ka Sana
4. Silvertoes
5. Harana
6. Picha Pie
7. Halaga
8. Inuman Na
9. Swimming Beach
10. Sorry Na
11. Mr. Suave
12. The Yes Yes Show
13. Chikinini
14. Mang Jose
15. Para Sa’yo
16. Papa Cologne
17. The Ordertaker
18. Gitara
19. Bagsakan
20. First Day Funk
21. Macho (Version 1)
22. Macho (Version 2)
23. Akala
24. Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)
25. Pangarap Lang Kita (Version 1)
26. Pangarap Lang Kita (Version 2)
27. Pangarap Lang Kita (Version 3)
28. One Hit Combo

Espesyal Features
• Ang Kwento Ng Parokya
• Ang First Gig Ng Parokya

Epic Halloween at Solaire Resorts and Casino

Last August 31, 2013, I had the most " First and Epic" Halloween party ever!!! Yes it was my first ever! And who would have thought that it would be at Solaire Resort Casino and Hotel.

I actually don't have the slightiest plan of attending one that night. while everyone was busy thinking what costume to wear, I was busy thinking if I should be busy like all the rst who are all fussing about their costumes.

But those last minute thingies changed as that afternoon, a friend told me that she was going to a Halloween party. I said why is everybody busy thinking of going to a Halloween Party. And since I missed this girl, I said why not?

I missed Phylicia, yeah her name is Phylicia and she  asked me if I can go with her at Solaire Resort Casino and Hotel for this year's Halloween Party, "The AFter Glow Halloween Party".

Solaire Resort's theme this year is the Neon Days of the 80's and 90's. And with that being said guest of this year's Halloween Party should be dressed in anything but neon.

I don't have any neon outfit but that didn't stopped me from going. All I know is that I have that "party" itch and I was so excited to celebrate Halloween with my sweetie friend Phylicia.

Lo and behold,I guess there was no need to drag myself because going to Solaire was so comfy.Comfy it is because I was so lucky there was a "free" shuttle going to Solaire located at Theater Mall Greenhills.Solaire member guests has the privilege to go to Solaire for free if they availed and registered as members of Solaire.

I came around a little after 9pm, and the party had just started,enough for me and Phylicia to find us cocktail table near the center of Eclipse Bar.

Even though we were the youngest in the crowd, we enjoyed every bit of since the band performing that night was playing cool 80's music plus we get to meet awesome peeps from Norway who has to say lots of good things about our country and our people.

And what it made doubly awesome we won "Fresh" Buffet passports good for 2 just by tweeting posting via instagram. And my pretty friend Phylicia won as best-dressed that night!

And to our surprise, seasoned Rn'B band "South Border" performed and boy did they sang my favorite song, TREASURE by Bruno Mars. This got us dance our night away.

Kudos to Solaire Casino and Hotel's events team for putting up a good show.

SCHICK winds down Suaveng Ahit, Gwapong Schick Barangay Tour

Pasig City gives premium on the cleanliness of the community and the welfare of its residents. SCHICK’s advocacy campaign, Suaveng Ahit, Gwapong Schick Barangay Tour, found this for a fact as it reached its last leg on September 30 in Barangay Kalawaan, Pasig City, which was hailed as “Pinakagwapong Barangay” together with the dance diva, Regine Tolentino.

Schick, one of the country’s most trusted brands for effective grooming, started this advocacy barangay tour in December 2012. It aims to promote proper personal grooming and also cleanliness in the community, for the ‘Gwapong Mamamayan’ which is about personal grooming, Schick provided free haircut and shaving services to the residents of the areas we visited. Thousands of samples of Schick Exacta2 Disposables were given away.  For Gwapong Syudad, we have worked with the Barangay of the community and promoted maintaining cleanliness of the surroundings.   The barangay caravan got under way first to Salamalabanan Subdivision in Imus Cavite, then of Antipolo, Muntinlupa, Novaliches, Caloocan, and Pasig City. The caravan held several activities such as three-on-three basketball game, a free-throw and half-court shootout, and a dance showdown that promoted sportsmanship among the participants.

Barangay Kalawaan, Pasig City, was awarded the best-looking barangay because of its liveliness despite its dense population. Its busy streets proved that the barangay was a winner, together with its officials who helped achieve peace and order as well as healthy lifestyle.

“Unang-una nagpapasalamat po ako sa programang SCHICK dahil kami ang napilibilang Pinaka-gwapong Barangay,” said Barangay Kalawaan Captain Jaime “Jimmy” Lee. “Maraming tao ang natulungan at nakinabang dito sa aming barangay lalo na ang SAKTODA, added Lee.

Schick has always believed that being well groomed boosts not just physical but also mental wellness, and hence makes for a more confident community.

“We plan to do this event through our distributors across Philippines and have their own mini barangay tour of the Suaveng Ahit, Gwapong Schick,” said stated SCHICK Marketing Manager Cara Ramirez-Tecson. “We believe in its advocacy of promoting proper personal grooming while ensuring that we keep the community in mind as well when it comes to wellness and cleanliness. This activity also enables us to improve our distribution in areas we have opportunities since it includes merchandising blitz and sari-sari promotions that help our brand, Schick be more accessible to our consumers.

For more information on other tours, prizes, and promos, visit Schick’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/schick.ph.

IVI COLLAGEN NIGHT CREAM: My New "Overnight" Regimen to Battle Off Skin Aging

I have been out too much lately. Having said that I work in the "events" industry made me stay out late most of the time. And I know that it's not just my "physical" body which is at stake here. My skin as well.

Of course when the skin does not also get the much needed rest that it needs. But sometimes rest is not enough so tried to use a night cream to see if it helps.

This night cream is IVI PREMIUM COLLAGEN ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAM. This is my first time to use a night cream. I've read before that Romans were even known to put Olive Oil on their skin to retain the skin's moisture.

IVI PREMIUM COLLAGEN NIGHT CREAM

PHP 1,250

How do we differentiate a night cream from a day cream?

Aside from the fact that "night" creams are used during the night, night creams used to be heavy and "pasty" when applied on the face. But now the good thing is night creams now are not like that anymore. And I can attest to that when I tried IVI PREMIUM COLLAGEN ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAM.
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IVI PREMIUM COLLAGEN NIGHT CREAM

It felt non-greasy when I applied to my face. It has a nice smell that will make you smell it more. A few dabs of it is already okay.

This one comes in 30grams and costs Php 1,250 (srp). Not bad for a night cream because most night creams I know in the market these days also costs around that much. More or less, it will last for a month and half. I know most of us "busy" and working moms don't have that "regular" regimen. But I realized as we approach aging, we really have to take precautions to delay skin aging (if not stop us from aging).

Here are some things you need to know about this revolutionary anti-aging product from Japan.

IVI COLLAGEN PREMIUM NIGHT CREAM is

• Designed to moisturize & repair your skin while you sleep.  
• A Collagen infused night cream that is rich in anti-oxidants. It will smoothen the skin, reduce fine lines & wrinkles to give you a soft and youthful complexion.
• Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen mixed with exotic Japanese ingredients formulated to give you smoother & younger-looking skin.
• Egg shell membrane, which is a good source of collagen as well, helps repair damage skin cells when applied. 
• The night cream is also infused with Licorice Root Extract that reduces hyper-pigmentation by blocking tyrosinase, a skin enzyme responsible for the pigmentation process. 
• Reduced hyper-pigmentation soothe, clarify and brighten skin.

I've posted some photos of how I apply IVI COLLAGEN PREMIUM NIGHT CREAM every night:

First, it's much better if you cleanse it first with a toner. Aside from toning the skin, the toners also cleanses the clogged pores of your face.

After Cleansing the face, Dab the IVI COLLAGEN PREMIUM NIGHT CREAM all over your face. Make sure that you evenly applied it allover the face and neck.

Then after dabbing it on your face, spread it evenly in an upward manner, so that the skin of your face will not sag. After that, the face is ready for a night of rest.

The face will be moisturized even while your sleeping. No worries because it stain your pillows or bed sheets. Just make sure that it already absorbed by the skin.

I took this picture just this morning with no make-up so guys will get to see the difference. I slept late pa nyan ah:) lol . If you will notice it made the face more supple and radiant.

I was happy with results, at 32 ( yes I'm already 32 y/o), taking care of my skin is just "easy-peasy" with IVI RYO Products most especially with the new IVI COLLAGEN PREMIUM NIGHT CREAM.

For more information about IVI COLLAGEN PREMIUM NIGHT CREAM, Please visit their website :  http://ivi.com.ph.

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Tourism Malaysia Forges Stronger Partnerships, Launches Visit Malaysia 2014 Campaign

There is a good reason why there is a steadily growing number of Filipinos that yearly visit Malaysia. One of these is the careful way Tourism Malaysia endeavors to offer the best tour packages to its local travel agents and partners.

In the beautiful tradition of Tourism Malaysia’s colorful promotional campaign, the Visit Malaysia 2014 launch at the Solaire Resorts Manila on 03 October 2013 was every bit truly Malaysian – vibrant, exciting, and fascinating!

Attended by travel and tourism dignitaries and trade partners from both Malaysia and the Philippines, the guests were treated to a delightful night of cultural presentations, a generous banquet of sumptuous and delectable buffet masterfully prepared by the best culinary artisans of Solaire Resorts Manila, and hundreds of thousands of pesos in raffle prizes!

In an interview, Tourism Malaysia’s Deputy Director General, Madame Chong Yoke Har, reiterated her invitation to the Filipino travellers to visit Malaysia in 2014.

“We are here to share the good news that next year, 2014, is the Visit Malaysia year. Year-round, we have many events and programs lined up for our foreign visitors and guests. Every month, there are various tourist events that are suitable for your participation. Feel free to join us in the celebration. Come and celebrate with us,” said Madame Chong Yoke Har.

During the program, she also presented to the tour and travel agents and partners the exclusively bundled Visit Malaysia 2014 Packages – Philippine Edition.  The special packages are guaranteed to give local travel agents the best business leverage and increased profit potentials.

Aside from Madame Chong, His Excellency Dato’ Mohd Zamri Mohd Kassim, the Ambassador of Malaysia to the Philippines, also encouraged the guests to visit Malaysia and discover for themselves the reason why more than half a million Filipinos visited Malaysia in 2012.

Speaking in behalf of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Ramon Jimenez, DOT Undersecretary Danilo Corpuz greeted and congratulated the Tourism Malaysia for its noteworthy promotional initiatives.

The Malaysian delegation is comprised of 31 organisations including Johor Tourism Department, Sabah Tourism Board, Labuan Corporation, KidZania Kuala Lumpur, Legoland Malaysia, Sepang International Circuit, and Regency Hotel. 

Cultural Celebration

Cultural performers from Malaysia showcased their uniquely captivating grace and passion through their dance.  Dressed in their colorful Malaysian costumes, they moved with gusto to the tune of their authentic Malaysian music!  It was their beautiful smile that was most endearing!

A Roti Canai artist wowed the crowd when he displayed his unique prowess behind the delicate art of making the Indian-influenced flatbread of Malaysia.

In a beautiful cultural exchange, Joseph Valerio, aka Joseph The Artist, also displayed top-notch artistry when he transported the captivated audience from Manila to Malaysia through his sand artistry.  This Talentadong Pinoy grand champion also performed his winning piece in the said reality talent search that earned him the audience’s admiration.

Event host extraordinaire Drew Arellano kept everyone’s interest hooked into the program.

Prizes and Surprises

Meanwhile, Tourism Malaysia’s partner airlines gave away raffle prizes that amounted to hundreds of thousands of pesos, to the delight of the guests. The generous sponsors included the Philippine Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Air Asia Zest, and Cebu Pacific. 

Luxury cruise ship, Star Cruises, also raffled off 3D/2N complimentary stay in its Star Cruise-Libra while the Berjaya Hotel in Makati gave out three gift certificates for 3D/2N accommodation worth almost P100,000.

Nobody went home empty-handed as everyone was given Tourism Malaysia bags of goodies

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4D Exhibit

Prior to the formal gala dinner, guests were treated to a 4D mini-exhibit that showcased the beauty of Malaysia.  A Malaysian batik artist demonstrated the actual art of making batik fabrics.  Roti Canai and Teh Tarik, authentic Malaysia milk tea, were available for visitors to taste and savor.  Malaysian musical instruments were on display to showcase the festive culture of Malaysia.  And a flatscreen television on the floor gave a virtual experience of diving right into Malaysia’s mystical diving destinations.

Tourism Malaysia’s Targets

In 2012, a total of 508,744 Filipinos visited Malaysia. Arrivals from the Philippines for the first half of 2013 were 277,378, which was an increase of 16.5% compared to the same period in 2012. This year, Tourism Malaysia aims to attract 520,000 Filipino tourists to Malaysia.

With the way Tourism Malaysia is conscientiously looking after the Filipino tourists and travellers, Tourism Malaysia’s targets are very well within reach.  

For more information on VMY 2014 Promotional Campaign and/or requests for interviews with Tourism Malaysia, kindly contact: Ms. Maida Pulido of HUPER International at (02) 631.2240, (0919) 992.6865.

Kesha Warrior Tour Live at SMART ARANETA Coliseum + 20% Discount On Tickets !!!

Are You a Kesha fan?

Here's your chance to see her perform live here in the Philippines. As she will perform live at the SMART ARANETA COLISEUM on October 24, 2013.

Here are some of Kesha's songs that you might here when you watch her concert:

•  Tik Tok
•  We R who We R
•  Blow 
•  Your Love Is My Drug
•  Take It Off
•  Die Young
•  Blah Blah Blah
•  Crazy Kids
•  Animal
•  Backstabber

Here's a chance to watch it with friends. Concert tickets are now on 20% off because They wanted more of your friends and even family members can watch.

Here's how!!!

PROMO DETAILS:

1. Customers who will present the following may avail of the 20% off for Kesha Warrior Tour Concert Tickets:

a)      “KESHA Discount Letter” (see sample below)

b)      Valid ID

2. 20% off applies in ALL ticket tier or price level (Patron up to GA).

3. Customer must surrender the Discount Letter.

4. Ticket Seller must do the following:

a)  put a stamp “REDEEMED” on the Discount Letter.

b) write on the Disocunt Letter the name of the customer as it was written on the valid ID  presented.

c) write the contact number of the customer

d) Write the Date redeemed and name of Ticket Seller and Outlet Branch (if applicable)

5. Discount Letter will be collected for auditing purposes.

6. 1 Discounted Ticket per Discount Letter Only.

(So if customer will buy 2 discounted tickets, 2 Discount Letters must be surrendered)

7. Promo period is from October 10 until supply lasts

8. Available at Ticketnet Box Office (Araneta Center, Cubao) and all Ticketnet outlets only. Not available ONLINE.