MUSIC LYF: Matchbox Twenty Live in Manila

The Philippines is more popularly known as the entertainment capital of the Far East. Another proof is the coming of a popular pop rock group Matchbox Twenty on November 8, 2013 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Matchbox Twenty Live in Manila! Is another first in the Philippine entertainment history as presented by Music Management International. Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Kyle Cook and Brian Yale collectively known as Matchbox Twenty is also known for their chart-topping evergreens such as “Bent,” “Unwell” and “If You’re Gone”.Part of their tour repertoire is from their latest North Album, “Put Your Hands Up” and “She’s So Mean.” Tickets are now available at SM Ticket outlets or visit smtickets.com. Ticket prices are VIP at Php8450, Patron at 6,870, Lower Box Php5,280, Upper Box at Php3,700 and Gen. Admission at P1060.

The SM Store MOA's EXCLUSIVE TO MEMBERS SALE!

Shopaholics Rejoice this BER months! Happening on September 12, 2013 | 10:00am-10:00pm is the The SM Store MOA's EXCLUSIVE TO MEMBERS SALE!

Plus!

Extra 10% off on top of markdown prices and on regular-priced items. Exclusively for SM Prestige, BDO Rewards Sapphire and Diamond members.

MILO shatters record headcount with 42,214 runners in Manila race

Panique outlasts Raquin in heated bid for 37th MILO Marathon finale post

Elite runners Eric Panique and Luisa Raterta blew the competition away at the 42K division race of the 37th National MILO Marathon Manila qualifying leg Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds, Pasay City. A record-shattering 42,214 runners joined the country’s premier footrace, marking the largest number of participants in a single race in the history of the MILO Marathon.

Along with other 42K qualifiers, Panique and Raterta each took home a cash prize of Php 50,000, a trophy and a coveted spot at the National Finals in December for their respective victories. To increase the level of competition this year, MILO will sponsor this season’s MILO Marathon King and Queen to the 2014 Paris Marathon next April.

Soldiers Unite To Form Human Linkin Park Logo!

As we count down the days until the most awaited concert of the year, LP fans will definitely make this one historical event that goes beyond music of Linkin Park. And this will happen on the day of the concert itself. If you will be at the concert, you might be interested to join in this exciting soldier activity.

Calling all Filipino Linkin Park soldiers! Be part of history as Linkin Park Philippines is inviting you to join our group's first ever human LP logo to be held at the Mall of Asia Seaside Blvd. on August 13, 2013. Call time is at 1:00 pm, please come early! Participants are advised to wear BLACK for uniformity. With more participants, the bigger the logo will be! 

Spearheaded by the no. 1 street team of Linkin Park in the Philippines, Linkin Park Philippines.

Mercato Centrale Brings ‘Food Tourism’ to SM Mall of Asia this July

Did you know that one of top tourist destinations in Manila is the SM Mall of Asia (MOA)? And what’s one of the best ways to welcome foreign guests to one of Manila’s top tourist destinations?  By sharing with them a variety of great-tasting dishes from different parts of the Philippines!  

That’s why the Mercato Centrale group, the organizers of Metro Manila’s premier night food and lifestyle markets, is bringing a new ‘food destination’ experience to the SM Mall of Asia By the Bay with Fiesta Bahia – ‘the food tourism’ market – every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting July 12 (Friday) from 4pm to 3am.

Yahoo! OMG! Awards Breaches 4 Million Fan Votes and Counting

OMG! Awards 2013 elicits more excitement and support from dedicated fans

The third edition of Yahoo! OMG! Awards has been living up to its theme, Stars Rock, Fans Rule, as it received over four million votes from fans in just three weeks.  Filipinos have been actively voting for their favorite stars on the Yahoo! OMG! Philippines’ popular entertainment news site since nominees were announced last June 4. 

The launch was held at URBN Bar & Kitchen and was attended by celebrities and nominees such as Jasmine Curtis Smith, Eula Caballero, Tim Yap, Karylle, Jane Oineza, the Sassy Girls, Arci Munoz, Eleven O One, Philia and Abra.  One of the highlights of the evening was the announcement of the first OMG! Media Magnet who went to international singing sensation Charice Pempengco. 

Kate Delos Reyes, Yahoo! Philippines’ Country Manager and Country Editor said, “We are very pleased for the rapturous response of the fans based on the number of votes the OMG! Awards has received, so far.  This is proof that Filipinos are passionate in keeping abreast with entertainment news and they go to Yahoo! to have that daily connection with the content they want.”

Mike Constantino, Yahoo! Philippines’ Deputy Country Sales Director added, “In recognition of the contribution and influence the fans hold, Yahoo! Philippines is bestowing them the power to support their favorite celebrities voting through the OMG! Awards via online, mobile and SMS.”

The Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013 honors the Philippines’ most promising celebrities and breakthrough artists who have been the most searched on Yahoo! Philippines’ and who have captured the audience’s attention over the past year.

One hundred six nominees are vying in 22 categories this year.  Some celebrities have already shown a strong standing in the polls in their respective categories.   

Fans are encouraged to continue voting and spread the word. Voting for nominees is open online and via text messaging OMG HELP to 2910 to all networks until July 12, 2013.

Users can follow the Awards on Twitter at @yahooph #omgawardsph and “Like” its Facebook page on http://www.facebook.com/yahoophilippines; regular updates will be featured on Yahoo! OMG! site at http://ph.omg.yahoo.com.

The winners will be revealed on awards night, July 19 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

37th National MILO Marathon sprints into action

2013 MILO Marathon King and Queen to compete at the 2014 Paris Marathon

The National MILO Marathon, the most prestigious running event in the country, kicks off another exciting marathon season with the first of 18 leg races set in Puerto Princesa on June 30. Marking its 37th season this year, the sporting event has a rich history that features a continuous expansion of its scope to nationwide races, and a growing attraction among hundreds of thousands of participants from all over the country.

Man of Steel Defender of Earth Exhibit Opens in MoA

With the Superman fever here together with its opening of "Man of Steel" in cinemas this Independence day, people are also hooked with everything with the Kryptonian emblem.

As superman said, "It's not an S..." Its means more than that and have grown into many versions through the decades and it has also alienated also our thoughts of a superhero. And Superman is the best example and the most recognizable with a lot of merchandise and versions of the Kal-El (Superman's real name).

MUSIC LYF: Living Things World Tour: Linkin Park Live in Manila 2013

As you all know that I am a fan of Linkin Park since high school and even until now, I still love their music which is indeed a cut above the rest. And with the launch of their latest album "Living Things" under Warner Records last year also spells another world tour happening this 2013. It has been years, since their last concert here in Manila. So LP fans will definitely attend this rare event that has now become a dream come true to the "soldiers".

Linkin Park is a rock-alternative band behind the hits "Crawling", "In The End", "Lost in the Echo", "Castle of Glass" and many more. I will definitely be in this concert!

The concert will happen on August 13, 2013 - 8:00pm, at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City.

Ticket Prices:*

VIP STANDING - Standing - PHP10,440

PATRON - Reserved Seats - PHP10,440

LOWER BOX A - Reserved Seats - PHP7,270

LOWER BOX B - Reserved Seats - PHP6,210

UPPER BOX - Reserved Seats - PHP3,680

GENERAL ADMISSION - Reserved Seats - PHP930

*ticket prices based on SM Tickets pricing.

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Fast the Furious 6 Red Carpet Premiere in Manila

It has been quite some time that Manila has been chosen to be the venue of a Red Carpet premiere of a Hollywood Film, and there has been a number of big stars who have came to Manila to do concerts, grand openings but the biggest event that made buzz here and around Asia is the premiere of Fast and the Furious 6 held at the SM Mall of Asia.

Asian premieres usually happens either in Tokyo, Singapore and Hongkong, this momentous gathering of the cast of Fast 6 made fans excited for the latest installment of the fast-paced action movie with a lot of muscle cars and sexy ladies which makes it the ultimate guy movie.

DepEd invites the public to witness the GO! Education Finale this weekend

How far have Department of Education and the private sector gone in improving the country’s public school system?

This will be answered during the Greater Opportunities! (GO!) Education Finale exhibit slated on Feb 9 – 10 at the Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia.

The event aims to create public awareness on the accomplishments thus far of the department especially in improving teacher quality, reform in the basic education curriculum through K to 12 as well as initiatives to fill up education resource gaps to achieve zero backlog by the end of 2013.

MUSIC LYF: Psy Gangnam Style Concert This February!

Korean superstar PSY coming to Manila for a one-night-only show, Feb 16

The much-awaited concert of 2013 is finally coming as Korean pop superstar PSY is set to perform for the Filipino audience. Sharing the stage with the country’s comedy concert queen AiAi delas Alas with special guests: comedy duo Jose and Wally, the show titled PSY Live in Manila! will be on February 16, 2013 8:00 pm at SM Mall of Asia Arena. This show is presented by That's Ntertainment Production, Ovation Productions and Music Management International.

Dubbed as “Tanging Family Valentine Show,” enjoy a post-valentine treat with a worldwide phenomenon GANGNAM STYLE, which has over a quarter of a billion views for his amazing viral music video, choreography which soared to the top of the charts and spawned myriad copycat videos by everyone across the worldwide web.

MUSIC LYF: The Gangnam Show in Manila Moved To February

To clear speculations, the so called "end of the world" date has nothing to do with the phenomenal Korean superstar Psy which was scheduled to have a concert on December 20, 2012 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. The Gangnam Show: Psy Live in Manila is rescheduled to February of 2013 due to logistical issues. The concert features Psy plus many local acts  like Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Chocoleit, Pokwang, Pooh, K Brosas, Wally Bayola and Jose Manalo, Ate Gay and Ms. Ai Ai Delas-Alas that will make it a big Gangnam style party. However due to this reason, we may have to wait until next year to have that big dancing party here, but rest assured that Psy will be here and ready to rock Manila.

Below is the statement sent by Joed Serrano (of That's Ntertainment) and Renen de Guia (of Ovation) 

MUSIC LYF: The Gangnam Show: PSY LIVE in Manila

The Gangnam Fever hits Manila with the sensational Korean Pop Superstar, PSY comes here at Manila for a one night only concert called The Gangnam Show: PSY LIVE in Manila 

We have seen PSY breaking records in Youtube for the most viewed video for Gangnam Style almost a billion views up to this writing. The historic even will happen on December 20, 2012 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. 

Special guests: Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Chocoleit, Pokwang, Pooh, K Brosas, Wally Bayola and Jose Manalo, Ate Gay and Ms. Ai Ai Delas-Alas.

Call SM Tickets at 470-2222 for ticket inquiries and reservations or visit www.smtickets.com to buy tickets online.

This event is presented by That's Ntertainment Productions, Ovation Productions and MUSIC MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL.

MUSIC LYF: KEANE Live! In Manila: Strangeland Tour

This October 2nd, be ready as British alternative rock band KEANE welcomes you into their Strangeland through their Manila concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. 

KEANE achieved mainstream success with the release of their debut album, “Hopes and Fears” in 2004. Lead singles “Somewhere Only We Know” is one of the greatest hits of 2004. The album sold more than nine million copies worldwide, and won a Brit Award for Best Album in 2005. In addition, the band also won the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act, voted by listeners of BBC Radio 1. Success continued with their second studio album, “Under the Iron Sea,” which topped the album charts in the UK and debuted at an impressive No.4 on the US Billboard 200 chart. This album marked the transition from piano-driven songs in their first album to more progressive, sophisticated music, again without using guitars. Their third album, “Perfect Symmetry,” explored and moved from their established piano-pop sound to the use of guitars for the first time. 

GMA Network, ABS-CBN and TV5 come together for ‘Dolphy: Alay Tawa’ TV special

In a rare occasion, broadcasting giants GMA Network, ABS-CBN and TV5 will take part in the production and simultaneous airing of a two-and-a-half-hour TV special to pay homage to the late Philippine King of Comedy, Dolphy.

The TV special dubbed “Dolphy: Alay Tawa,” was an idea of one of Dolphy’s sons, director Eric Quizon, who had thought of coming up with a show that will not only have an entertainment value but also be a fund-raiser of sorts to continue the legacy of his late father who had helped his fellow through various foundations.

E-Plus Teen Assembly at the SM Mall of Asia Arena

SM Mall of Asia Area is now known to be the newest and biggest event area in the Metro and even the Philippines, and to celebrate the opening of the new destination in the Mall of Asia grounds, E-Plus (Under SM Cinemas), gave a treat to its loyal patrons with a one of kind meet and greet plus concert at the Arena!


Sports and Rock Stars assemble at SM Cinema’s e-PLUS Teen Assembly

SM Sports and entertainment celebrities attended and performed during the biggest Saturday gimmick of the year at the e-PLUS Teen Assembly, held last September 1, 2012 at the MoA Arena.

New and existing e-PLUS members got a chance to rock out at a special party organized by SM Cinema for their loyal patrons. The party features music spinned by DJ Lady Trinity, with performances by various popular OPM bands such as the V-Fort Band, General Luna, Never the Strangers, Sandwich, and Up Dharma Down. This special party also featured numbers by dance squads from various schools. Guests also got a chance to take home treats and freebies from the e-PLUS partner booths present at the event.

Another highlight of the event was the first official public appearance of the new Philippine Futsal Team, the Muzangs. The Muzangs include Azkals player Misagh Bahadoran, Daniel Matsunaga, among others. As a special treat to lucky e-PLUS members, the first 500 ticket holders got a chance to meet and greet the members of the team.  

The e-PLUS Card is SM Cinema's newest lifestyle card which features a new reloading system for ticket purchasing, giving users a fast and convenient movie experience. With the e-PLUS Card, movie patrons avoid long movie ticketing lines and enjoy discounts and exclusive promos for purchases at SM Cinema. For every reload in the ePlus Card, cardholders can earn points that they can use to redeem treats from SM Cinema and Snack Time. 

Tickets for the e-PLUS Teen Assembly were given free for every new application of the e-PLUS Card or through reloading of existing e-PLUS Cards at any SM Cinema nationwide. For more details about the event, visit the official website of SM Cinema at www.smcinemas.com

FASHIONISTA: Uniqlo Undercover

UNIQLO To Releases Uniqlo Udercover Fall- Winter Collection On August 22

Final Collection of Uniqlo Collaboration With The Undercover Label 

UNIQLO announces that its final collection based on the collaborative design project with acclaimed designer Jun Takahashi, and his cult-hit Undercover fashion label released in the Philippines last August 22. Similar to the spring-summer collection, the 2012 fall-winter collection will focus on a family theme and include a line-up of apparel for women, men and children. The first phase of the new collection will go on sale at the UNIQLO store in SM Mall of Asia, as well as UNIQLO stores in 11 markets outside of the Philippines.

The     line, available exclusively at UNIQLO stores, has been very successful since its debut this past spring. The concept of this unique one-year project has been the family, with collections that offer stylish clothes for parents and their children. The　　　 offerings have won fans all around the world by combining UNIQLO’s high-quality casual clothing with designs that reflect the Undercover label’s distinctively edgy and fashionable look.

Roderick Paulate goes beyond looks in looking for his 'Protege'

Multi-awarded actor and comedian Roderick Paulate will be joining other entertainment industry veterans Jolina Magdangal, Ricky Davao, Philip Salvador and Gina Alajar in searching for the next ultimate protege via the GMA-7 artista search "Protege: The Battle for the Big Artista Break."

Although the search is slated to begin airing in July, as early as now, each of the mentors have already spent days screening tens of thousands of hopefuls coming from all over the Philippines.

HEALTHY LYF: Georgina Wilson for Garnier Philippines

Skin care is everybody's concern. And with city life getting more stressful by the minute, our skin becomes more prone to signs of aging, acne, and blemishes. With ordinary soaps and facial wash may not be enough to get rid of these stubborn impurities that are hiding in our skin, thus we look more stressed, old and most especially, unhappy with ourselves.

We might also tried many remedies that may seem practical but when not formulated properly may lead to worsening the situation. But it time to take it to a better solution.