#30DaysBlog Challenge: Day 2 Doodle Your Goals

When I heard that day 2 was about doodles, it is something I can do. But given a slight delay with the post, I am happy to share my drawing as a doodle which I made 4 days ago. Drawing is one of things that gives me that artistic release and keeps my hands busy with working with my imagination.

I do have a lot of goals in life which might lead to a novel when written all down. But what the heck, a picture can still mean a thousand words right? So for this 30 Day Challenge, I will share some of my works which reflects my goals for both short and long terms.

#30DaysBlog Challenge: Day 1 Introduce Yourself

Hey its July! And one thing that I want to do is make more personal writing that can also benefit me in doing more awesome stuff. I have come across a blogging challenge for the month of July to make a blogpost everyday for the month and for day 1, it is...well... uhm... introductions!

For those who don't know me, I am Florencio P Jusay Jr, or more commonly known as FPJ Jr (because of my intitials and the name gives a good recall). I have been blogging for more than ten years. I stared back when blogger was a new website for blogging, but I only had short posts and have migrated to friendster and multiply for personal  social network and posting. 

Yahoo! launches third edition of OMG! Awards in the Philippines

The best of Pinoy talent to be showcased in year’s biggest awards night

Yahoo! Philippines launched the third edition of the Yahoo! OMG! Awards by announcing this year’s nominees list. This year’s hottest celebrity awards, OMG! is unique as it is powered by fans. Yahoo! OMG! Awards honors the Philippines’ favorite celebs, emerging stars and dedicated fans in the field of music, film, radio and television, who have been most-searched on Yahoo! Philippines and who have caught the attention of the Filipino audience over the past year. For the first time, the Yahoo! OMG! Awards is co-presented by McCafé.

Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013 List of Nominees

OMG! yes you've come to the right article where you can check on the complete list of nominees for the 2013 edition of Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013 that will happen this July!

This year’s hottest celebrity awards, OMG! is unique as it is powered by fans. Yahoo! OMG! Awards honors the Philippines’ favorite celebs, emerging stars and dedicated fans in the field of music, film, radio and television, who have been most-searched on Yahoo! Philippines and who have caught the attention of the Filipino audience over the past year. For the first time, the Yahoo! OMG! Awards is co-presented by McCafé.

Here is the complete list of nominees for this year! Details on how to vote are at the bottom of the post and also the deadline of voting. So don't hesitate to vote for your favorites!

ART IS A BANG: Katy! Soon on its 2nd Run

If You missed the staging of Katy! The musical last January, like me, we can actually have another chance to see this one of a kind musical live and now in a bigger venue. 

Spotlight Artist Centre gave a sneak preview for Katy! 2nd Run. The cast and production crew of Katy! proudly staged their sneak preview to selected members of the local entertainment media last Wednesday, May 22 at the Mabuhay Restop Travel Cafe and Museum in Rizal Park, Manila.

Below are some of the videos of the teaser performances for the musical, though many theater companies would go for localized broadway plays, Katy! stands out with nostalgia and jazz which paved way for Philippine entertainment to flourish.

REEL DEAL: The Wolverine NEW POSTER

“THE WOLVERINE” BRAND NEW POSTER IS HERE TO SHARE!

20th Century Fox releases the brand new international poster of “The Wolverine” displaying Hugh Jackman in an arched position seemingly ready for intense action!

"Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine, the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern day Japan. Out of his depth in an unknown world he faces his ultimate nemesis in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality, emerging more powerful than we have ever seen him before."

“The Wolverine” brand new poster is available in various formats on the official site at http://www.thewolverinemovie.com/intl  including:

MUSIC LYF: The Ultimate Jessica Sanchez SKYPE Party!

16 year old Filipino-Mexican sweetheart Jessica Sanchez has long won the world by capturing the hearts of many with her brilliant singing style and over the top performance during the eleventh season of the reality television singing competition, American Idol.

This Sunday, July 29, be ready to get your hearts captured again by the American Idol songstress as MCA Music and Astroplus invite you to “The Ultimate Jessica Sanchez SKYPE Party!” --- An exciting event where fans all over the metro will get the rare chance to bond with their idol through a LIVE SKYPE SESSION from 10:00 am onwards at the SM Megamall Event Center (former ice skating rink). Fun games, exclusive Jessica Sanchez signed items and a guest performance by Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina await those who will attend the party.     

REEL DEAL: Ice Age 4 Continental Drift REVIEW

Another era has passed and our Ice Age Heroes are still here but is not facing a whole new challenge as the world goes into a whole new adventure with also new characters that will bring more laughter for the 4th installment for the Ice Age 4: Continental Drift.

Joining the original trio Manny, Diego and Sid are the animals that are their relatives. Now Manny had his own family, a wife a a daughter. Though they have survived a lot with the changes in the earth like the melting ice, dinosaurs and now face a new challenge of the drifting  continents that threatening to destroy their home.

Also add in there the sea pirate crew that will make things worse to the predicament to the gang as they are stranded in the large sea away from their families. Will they be back to reunite with their family and friends? Will they also triumph against the sea pirates? Join in the adventure now!

Strike A Pose and Win at The #GreatNorthenSale

Win shopping GC by sending your Strike a pose photo this #greatnorthernsale

1. Take a photo of yourself with "Strike a pose" infront of the giant 

Great Northern Sale shopping bag in SM City North EDSA or any place within the mall.

2. Upload and post your photo entry to your Facebook wall (make sure your post is set to public in order for us to view it)

3. Send your Facebook permalink URL entry here in our contest thread

4. Contest will start on July 9-15, 2012

5. Strike a Pose entry with the most stylish and wow factor photo will win the shopping GC 

6. Winner announcement will be on July 16.

good luck and happy #greatnorthernsale !

REEL DEAL: Ice Age 4 Continental Drift - Character SPOTLIGHT

This July 12, Reunite with the Returning Characters and Meet a Whole New Set you’ll Surely Love in ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT

In the 4th installment of the hit family movie franchise, Ice Age's Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon their greatest adventure after cataclysm sets an entire continent adrift in “Ice Age 4: Continental Drift.”  Separated from the rest of the herd, they use an iceberg as a makeshift ship, which launches them on an epic seafaring quest. Manny and the gang are challenged like never before to become heroes and do the impossible, as they encounter exotic sea creatures, explore a brave new world, and battle ruthless pirates.  And Scrat's reunion with his cursed nut catapults him to places no prehistoric squirrel has gone before.

AXN puts Daniel Dae Kim in the spotlight in a special Hawaii Five-0 stunt

Dan is definitely The Man on AXN’s thrilling Hawaii Five-0 marathon

This July, get ready as AXN brings you a special Hawaii Five-0 marathon in honor of “Dan the Man”, Daniel Dae Kim! Tune in to AXN at 3:30pm on July 14 and 15 to catch ten thrilling episodes featuring the best of Daniel Dae Kim as HPD’s Chin Ho Kelly.

Through the diversity of his roles on stage and screen, Daniel Dae Kim continues to expand the public's perception of the Asian-American man. In characters ranging from the King of Siam, a Shakespearean hero and a social worker for the Chicago needy, to a counter-terrorist agent, his work has consistently transcended the historical barriers of race and stereotype.

BBC's Groundbreaking Series PLANET EARTH Airs On GMA News TV Begining This Saturday

With a production budget of 25 million US dollars, shot over 2,000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, BBC’s groundbreaking Planet Earth series celebrates our world as never before. 

GMA News TV brings the award-winning series – the biggest the BBC’s Natural History Unit has ever produced -- to Philippine audiences this July.  

Planet Earth was the first natural history series to be filmed entirely in high definition, providing an unparalleled view of awe-inspiring landscapes from across the globe and incredible footage of the rarely spotted, almost mythical creatures that live in these habitats. The world’s premier wildlife cameramen travelled all over the planet, even to the most far-flung reaches, to put the series together.

GMA’s I-Witness kicks off Docufest Regional Tour

In celebration of its 13th year, GMA-7’s flagship documentary program I-Witness: The GMA Documentaries returns to the big screen! Catch GMA’s finest documentaries in a series of documentary festivals in key cities all around Visayas and Mindanao—a first in the regions.

From a community who risk their lives in search for gold, to the harrowing condition of burn patients in a hospital and to people who live around rail-road tracks facing an imminent demolition … these acclaimed documentaries bring to light important social issues reflecting our society.

Great Northern Sale at SM City North EDSA This July 13 to 15

Its that time of the year for great shopping at the middle of the year with SM City North EDSA Great Northern Sale happening this July 13, 14 and 15, 2012. Shopping is indeed fun in the biggest mall in the Philippines with almost a thousand stores to choose from. 

The family can also enjoy a lot of fun these rainy days as SM City North EDSA is an iButterfly mall where you can "catch" promo butterflies to get discounts and even freebies using your iOS and android devices.

REEL DEAL: Ice Age 4 Continental Drift - Jennifer Lopez SPOTLIGHT

One of the world’s most loved idol, musician and actress  Jennifer Lopez joins the fourth outing of the phenomenal hit franchise “Ice Age” headed by its three heroes from different species namely Manny the mammoth, Diego the tiger and Sid the sloth in “Ice Age: Continental Drift”

This time, along with Manny’s family and Sid’s grandma, they face a formidable chilling adventure against a group of pirates in the cold seas. With Scrat in the middle of it all subdividing land masses into what we now know as the seven continents, the group’s all-new adventure takes them on a thrilling ride to the far end of the seas.

Jennifer Lopez plays Shira, a beautiful saber tooth pirate who is also a loyal first mate on their ship of pirates headed by a prehistoric orangutan named Captain Gutt (Peter Drinklage).  After Diego and Manny capsized Gutt’s ship, Shira gets separated from the pirates and is shocked to discover that Gutt has no real loyalty to her.  When Diego appeals to her join his motley crew, she has to make the decision to stick with Gutt or to join Diego, Manny and the herd. Initially battling Diego and his best friends Manny and Sid, Shira finds herself slowly losing her heart to Diego in the midst of their adventure to find home.

Kris Bernal, Sarah Lahbati, Bela Padilla and Alden Richards on the cover of MEGA Magazine July issue

Not one but four GMA Network rising stars grace the cover of the July 2012 issue of MEGA Magazine, which is now available in stores nationwide.

Dramatic actresses Kris Bernal, Sarah Lahbati and Bela Padilla, and new primetime leading man Alden Richards join the ranks of select celebrities who were given the chance to appear on the glossy magazine’s cover.

In the said issue, Kris, Sarah, Bela and Alden tell their discovery stories: how they made their way into show business and how they have kept a constant and huge following.

Kris Bernal

Like many Kapuso stars, Kris Bernal was a product of the talent search StarStruck.  She joined the search in 2006 and since then, she has come a long way in her showbiz career.  Among her previous roles, the one she portrayed in the “danceserye” Time of My Life was her most memorable.  In her interview with MEGA magazine, she reasoned, “Doon ko nararamdaman na sobra akong na-challenge sa role.  Kailangan kong sumayaw at umarte.”

No Shortcuts to Victory this July on BeTV!

JUSTIFIED Season 2 ended with Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins, The Shield), an old friend and nemesis of Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant, Deadwood, Hitman), returning to the criminal life.  In Season 3, Raylan faces Crowder and some unfinished family business of his own when he is reassigned to Kentucky. Catch Justified Season 3 every Sunday at 9:50 p.m. starting July 15, only on beTV. 

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: Atletes in Action Run For School Kids in Iligan

Even after almost half a year, the victims of the Typhoon last December is still in a recovery stage, and as the school year starts this June, there is the scarcity of classrooms for students. 

To raise funds for the rehabilitation of schools in Iligan City that were destroyed by Typhoon Sendong, an international humanitarian-sports organization is holding a running event on July 7.

Titled "Schools Run for School Rooms" (SRSR), the run led by Athletes in Action (AIA) will be participated in by student runners from major universities in Metro Manila, groups from government agencies, private corporations and chirches, as well as running enthusiasts.

The run will be held at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Assembly of participants is at 4 am., as gun start at 5am.

REEL DEAL: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter RED CARPET PREMIERE

THE HUNTERS AND THE HUNTED WALK DOWN THE RED CARPET IN NEW YORK FOR ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER

Get ready for this year’s badass vampire movie when “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” opens on July 4 in Philippine cinemas (in 2D and 3D format).  The movie stars Benjamin Walker, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rufus Sewell, Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie, Jimmi Simpson and Erin Wasson.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER explores the secret life of America’s 16th president, and the untold story that shaped our nation. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov (director of “Wanted”) bring a fresh voice to the bloodthirsty lore of the vampire, imagining Lincoln as history's greatest hunter of the undead.

REEL DEAL: Ice Age 4 Continental Drift SPOTLIGHT

MUSIC’S ‘IT’ YOUNG ARTISTS IN ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Young music superstars Drake and Nicki Minaj debut as prehistoric elephants in “Ice Age 4: Continental Drift” where their characters are engulfed in the wake of global cataclysmic changes brought about by Scrat. Scrat’s obsessively hilarious nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn brings waves of changes that trigger seas of adventure for Manny the mammoth (voiced by Ray Romano), Diego the tiger (Denis Leary) and Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo). 

Along with their latest adventure are Manny’s beloved wife Ellie (Queen Latifah) and their now teenage daughter Peaches (Keke Palmer of Disney’s comedy teen series “True Jackson VP”).  Manny and the headstrong Peaches have been quarreling, a relatable issue to any parent or teen since Manny is the prototypical overprotective dad. 

Peaches’ biggest conflict with her dad stems from the increasing amount of time she’s spending with her teenage friends, especially Ethan, the famous Big Mammoth on Campus, voiced by hip hop sensation Drake.  Meanwhile, Peaches’ romantic rival for Ethan’s affection is Steffie, one of the mammoth girls is voiced by rapper Nicki Minaj.  Glee’s most followed cheerleader Heather Morris portrays another teen mammoth named Katie.