EVENTOLOGY: Philippine Inertrnational Food and Beverage Expo

TRADECON Launches 5th Annual Food and Beverage Expo

It's bound to be a delicous affair as chefs bartenders, caterers, restauranteurs, holetliers, and other foodies are coming together on march 1 to 4 as leader event manager TRADECON presents 5th annual PIFBEX (Philippine International Food and Beverage Expo) and HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, and Caterers Expo)

The PICC Forums 1, 2, and 3 are going full on foodie mode as major players in the Food and Beverage Industry- from the sweetest neighborhood bakery owner to the most luxurious hotelier- converge and explore endless possibilities for their business.

Over 300 exhibitors will be present at the expo, including both local  and international  suppliers. distributors, and manufacturers covering the aspects of the F&B industry, from food service, to food processing and packaging, to catering, to equipment and storage, to ingredients and supplies.


Aside from the exhibition, the four-day  event will also feature a barter exchange seminar, cooking demos performed by professional chefs, a Dessert Making Competition, Cocktail Mixing Competiton, and the search for the Best Home Cook.

Dance Your Way to Victory at DANCE OFF 2012!

Are you ready to be the Philippines’ next big thing?

Calling all dance enthusiasts all over the Philippines! If you have a group, and are ready to showcase your groove, join DANCE OFF... the country’s biggest dance competition!

At the grand finals, aside from performing for special judges - America’s Best Dance Crew Season 6 Champions I.aM.mE and DANCE2DANCE founder, Andrew Resurreccion - your group can have the chance of a lifetime to win P50,000.00 and represent the Philippines in DANCE2DANCE Switzerland!

So what are you waiting for? Prepare a minute and a half video dance routine of your group and join by clicking www.pacificeastevents.com. You can also include YouTube links of your previous performances. Registration is now ongoing up to February 24, 2012 only!

REEL DEAL: My Beloved SPOTLIGHT

Philippine Television’s Phenomenal loveteam is back via GMA Telebebad’s “MY BELOVED”

GMA Network continues its nationwide domination this 2012 as it produces another high-calibre and optimum primetime offering with the launch of its newest drama series, My Beloved. It will replace Survivor Philippines beginning February 13 on GMA Telebabad. 

Leading the blockbuster ensemble of cast is no less than Philippine Television’s most popular loveteam and one of today’s hottest couples in the entertainment arena, Metro Manila Filmfest 2011 Best Actor Dingdong Dantes as Benjie/Arlan, an angel of death commonly known as “sundo” who takes on a human form to save the life of his beloved woman and Primetime Queen Marian Rivera as Sharina, the beautiful mortal who falls in love with a fallen angel. 

ART IS A BANG: Cirque Mother Africato Performs at Resorts World Manila

For the first time in Manila, the world-renowned Cirque Mother Africa (created by professional acrobat Winston Ruddle) will dazzle and mesmerize local audiences with wild African music, dance and performance in a two-hour showcase.

The series of performances will start from April 19 to 22 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.

Having performed insold out shows staged in Germany, Italy, Romania, Russia, Netherlands, Australia, Belgium and Spain - CirqueMother Africa will tantalize audiences in Manilawith a unique African-themed spectacle.

Dancers, percussionists, singers, acrobats and contortionists energetically take to the stage in a celebration of the culture of the traditional and modern African arts and culture.

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: 5 Million and Counting Says No To Mining in Palawan

Join the battle cry and make your voices heard—loud and clear—in support of a national rally to protect our environment. Spread the word and play a key role in the evolution of consciousness of our people by urging more Filipinos to say NO to MINING in Palawan and other fragile island ecosystems.

The signature campaign is the power of good; it’s the power of many. If we all own the battle and act decisively and dynamically, then maybe we can try for 3 million more signatures by the end of the month, before hitting the ten million mark by Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012. Help us deliver a strong message to the government and the world: that Filipinos are one in protecting Mother Nature and our own future.  Let’s make it happen—play a key role in the consciousness of our people. Our future depends on it…

Music LYF: Various Stations Get Tanya Mark-Over

Wacky band Tanya Markova invaded various radio stations and a music channel to bring their version of a make-over—what they call Tanya Mark-over to mark the release of their latest single “Da Facebook Song (Ang Ganda Ganda Mo)”.

The group best known for their hits “Picture Picture”, “Disney”, “Linda Blair” and “PA Roadie Fernandez” visited radio stations Jam 88.3, Magic 89.9, 90.7 Love Radio, 91.5 Big Radio, RX 93.1, Mellow 94.7, 95.5 Pinas FM, 96.3 EASY ROCK, Barangay LS FM 97.1, 99.5 RT, 101.1 YES FM, Tambayan 101.9, 102.7 Star FM, 103.5 WOW FM, 106.7 Energy FM and 107.5 WIN Radio as well as music channel MYX and made up the DJs and crew there a la Tanya Markova and posted it on various facebook pages. 

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: WFP Receives Generous Donation from Pizza Hut -Taco Bell For Sendong Survivors and Programmes in Mindanao

Through the Yum! Brands World Hunger Relief campaign, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants in the Philippines have contributed Php 6.1 million (US$144,000) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for its activities in Mindanao. The donation will support the on-going relief and early recovery operation for victims of Tropical Storm Washi (Sendong) and school meals programme in conflict-affected areas of central Mindanao.

“We are deeply impressed with the dedication of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell staff who actively promoted the World Hunger Relief campaign in their restaurants, and in the process raised generous support to help fight hunger,” said WFP Philippines Country Director and Representative Stephen Anderson. “We are also grateful that they extended their campaign to seek additional assistance for Tropical Storm Washi survivors.”  

About 155 Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants, which are part of the Yum! Brands chain, collected donations throughout the country during a campaign from November 2011 to January 2012. As part of the campaign, Taco Bell donated Php 10 to WFP from each purchase of a special meal dedicated to supporting school meals programmes. Contributions were also collected in nationally distributed donation boxes.

BPI Family Auto Loan Makes Car Ownership EASY for BPI clients!

Every Filipino dreams of getting a brand new car. The latest car model, the smoothest ride, the best brand – car ownership for Filipinos is the ultimate symbol that they’ve got it made. But dream cars don’t always come cheap and a buyer has to understand that apart from the actual cost of the car, one still has to be prepared to shell out money for additional expenses like chattel mortgage fees, compulsory third party liability (CTPL) and comprehensive car insurance; then prior to driving a brand new car out of the showroom, its registration should be processed – all necessities for a car owner.

Making Car Ownership EASY for BPI Clients. Mr. Felipe Carlos, VP and Dealer Network Head; Ms. Miriam Jane Jacinto, VP and Auto Loan Direct Marketing Head; Mr. David Sarmiento, Jr., SVP and Head of Auto Loans Division; and Mr. Ramon Noel Altamirano, the new Head of Product Marketing. 

EVENTOLOGY: PyroMusical Competition 2012

The Biggest and Brightest Fireworks Show in Asia: 
3rd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition at SM Mall of Asia




SM Mall of Asia remains to be the top lifestyle destination in the country with its endless dining, entertainment and leisure choices. This mall also takes pride in featuring the most awaited and extraordinary events of the metro every season.  This February to March 2012, witness the biggest and the best annual fireworks show in Asia, The 3rd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition!

This is where 11 of the world’s most renowned pyrotechnic artists from various countries are bound to put on a spectacular and never-before-seen fireworks exhibition. Last 2011, China reigned supreme as it took the glorious trophy and placed United Kingdom and Japan in the second and third spots, respectively. This 2012, China and United Kingdom are back to compete once again in this prestigious event. 

REEL DEAL: Star Wars Episode 1 3D - NEWS

STARGAZING AT “STAR WARS EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE” IN 3D

20th Century Fox recently held a special invitational screening of “Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace” at SM Megamall where groups of fans of the epic franchise gamely came in wearing costumes of their favorite characters from the movie.

Seen at the well-attended screening posing with cosplayers and fans are from Star Magic talents Maliksi and Marikit Morales, Ann Sy, Janine Berdine, Kyline Alcantara, Queenie, Louise Bernardo, Veyda Inoval, Joshen Bernardo  and newcomer Lerrick Serrano.