Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton, Ready To Defend WBO Title vs. Argentinean Foe

Hot off the heels of Johnriel Casimero’s unforgettable post-fight experience in Argentina,  reigning IBA and WBO women’s super bantamweight champion Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton defends her WBO belt against Yesica “La Leona” Marcos in the latter’s hometown in San Martin, Argentina on March 16.   

GMA Network airs the bout dubbed, "Laban ng Lahi presents Giyera sa Argentina: Ana Julaton vs. Yesica Marcos" on Sunday, March 18, at 11:00 AM.

Recalling the Casimero incident, the three-time world champion Julaton said that while she is saddened by the way Casimero was attacked by an angry Argentinean crowd, she is confident and determined to put on her strongest performance. 

“It was a surprising and terrible incident that unfortunately resulted in a dark reflection of Argentina. However, I need to treat this as an isolated case as it happened in an area different from where my fight against Yesica Marcos will be held. As a champion, I cannot let this incident distract me from my responsibility of keeping my title,” said Julaton. 

Adidas Releases its St. Patrick’s Rose 2.5 Edition

After another huge outing last Monday and another key match-up the other day versus the Miami Heat, Derrick Rose's Chicago Bulls enter a stretch against the East's top teams.  That includes a home match-up this Saturday on St. Patrick's Day where the Bulls will don green uniforms and Rose will debut an all-new colorway of the adiZero Rose 2.5.

Dubbed "St. Paddy's," this Kelly green colorway of the shoe hooks up to the Chicago Bulls' special green uniforms when they play on St. Patrick's Day, one of the most celebrated holidays in the Chicago area. 

In 2006, the Chicago Bulls were one of three teams to take part in the NBA's first-ever St. Patrick's Day uniform celebration. The shoe features a luckskin nubuck upper that also ties back to the colors of Derrick's childhood school, Beasley Academy. 

Avail of your own adiZero Rose 2.5 St. Paddy’s in the following stores: adidas Trinoma, Greenbelt 3, SM Mall of Asia, Sm North EDSA, Cebu and Titan. It retails at Php 7,295.

REEL DEAL: My Kontrabida Girl REVIEW

This March GMA Films brings you into a very fun story of love, revenge and a whole lot of face slapping. My Kontrabida Girl brings together this generations hottest stars into a romantic comedy with Rhian Ramos as Isabel, the country's most loved/hated kontrabida. Aljur Abrenica as Chris Bernal, Isabel's Childhood friend.  Also adding to the kilig factor are Bea Binene and Jake Vargas. 


My Kontrabida Girl (MKG) also bring together the starstruck avengers like Enzo Pineda, Ken Chan, Kevin Santos, and Sef Cadayona as the "SK Boys" , Chariz Solomon as the assistant of Isabel. There are also special guest appearance here by Gwen Zamora (The Witness) and the icon of Pinoy Kontrabidas, the one and only Bella Flores.


Isabel known to be the best in the antagonist of her generation but when her villainous appeal slightly goes down, she goes on a personal retreat to  her old town and met with her childhood friend Chris who is one of the reason she became a kontrabida. 


Now with them reunited, the challenge of love goes beyond her role as a villain and makes their lives, and the lives of their loved ones into a complicated situation that can either make them or break them. 

 

Celebrate International Women’s Day at Avida’s Red Letter Day events

Mothers, Aunts, and Sisters and the rest of the women we love have their own Red Letter Day thanks to Avida. In celebration of International Women’s’ Day, Avida is holding a Red Letter Day to recognize and thank all women who contribute to the welfare of their families and society at large.

The Red Letter Day celebration dedicated to International Women’s’ Day will be held on March 18th, Sunday, in several locations including Alabang; Sucat; Bonifacio Global City; Centera; San Lorenzo; Makati West; Taft; New Manila; Trinoma Sales Office; Cavite; NUVALI; Antipolo; Cabanatuan; Sto. Tomas;  San Fernando; Lucena; Naga; Iloilo; Bacolod;  and Cagayan De Oro.

All women from all walks of life, from young professionals and career women to mothers, OFWs, artists and many others are invited to join the event. Their friends and loved ones should also be there to thank them and cheer them on.

REEL DEAL: Prometheus (3D) SPOTLIGHT

SEARCH FOR BEGINNINGS LEADS TO MANKIND’S END IN “PROMETHEUS”(3D)

“PROMETHEUS 3D” is an original epic mythology from Ridley Scott whose previous works span the reality of futuristic realms such as “Aliens” and “Blade Runner” and whose classic unforgettable works also include “Thelma & Louise,” “Gladiator,” “Black Hawk down,” “American Gangster,” “Body of Lies,” “G.I. Jane,” “Legend” and “Black Rain.”

Acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott brings us to a future not too distant from the present in “PROMETHEUS 3D” with an impressive ensemble cast starring Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Noomi Rapace, Idris Elba , Guy Pearce and Logan Marshall from a screenplay by Damon Lindelof (creator of tv’s phenomenal series “Lost”).

Hundreds make colorful statement for nature in WWF’s first Mural Painting Marathon

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines held its first Mural Painting Marathon on February 18, 2012 at the Glorietta Dolphin Park which was attended by hundreds who pledged to make a bolder, more colorful statement for the environment. 

The participants painted images of dolphins outlined by mural artist and dolphin crusader, AG Saño in four walls of about 200 feet in length.  

The event was another effort of WWF-Philippines to provide creative ways for everyone—families, youngsters and peers—to demonstrate their support for a living planet and at the same time raise awareness about local endangered species. 

 

The Mural Painting Marathon was staged for the benefit of WWF-Philippines’ Adoption Program. For a one time donation of P3,000, you can symbolically adopt a panda or a dolphin stuffed toy that comes with a species information card and an adoption certificate. 

The panda was picked to represent WWF’s logo and spread the knowledge that it is among the world’s most threatened animals, while the dolphin was chosen to highlight conservation work in the Philippines, specifically in Malampaya in Palawan. The Malampaya Sound hosts the critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. 

SM Manila 3 Day Sale This Weekend!

It's another payday weekend and this means another sale weekend! And the best place to shop will happen in SM City Manila.  The mall has been a favorite place to shop and hang out for nearby places like the Manila City Hall, Government Agencies and Universities like PNU. TUP, and the Intramuros Consortium.

The mall was also my favorite place during vacant time when I was studying in PLM. The mall indeed has changed dramatically ever since. From the stores, services, and even the look changed with time but the fun remains which makes people keep coming back again.

Meet and Greet BRIAN MCKNIGHT at SM City San Lazaro!

Yesterday and Today's generation can relate with his song and has been a playlist favorite in MP3s to public transport. His songs were hits that also becomes timeless classics, and he is no stranger to the country as he has been here several times. Yes, he is the one and only BRIAN MCKNIGHT. 

He is back and will have a concert this March 16 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. But before that, he will have a Meet and Greet at SM City San Lazaro this March 15, 2012 at the event center at 6 pm. So if you want to see him in person for this limited time drop by SM City San Larazo later!

REEL DEAL: The Lorax - Zac Efron SPOTLIGHT

Zac Efron Voices “TED” in Dr. Seuss’ THE LORAX 

The role of the passionate and curious 12-year-old named Ted went to Zac Efron, known to audiences for the High School Musical series and the hit musical Hairspray.  Though the character is much younger than the actor, the filmmakers knew that Efron’s charm and youthful spirit would serve the character well

Efron vividly remembers his parents reading “The Lorax” to him as a child and credits the book as “planting the seed of an environmentalist” in him.  Reflecting upon his character, he states: “Ted is a regular kid growing up who is hungry for adventure.  He’s got a crush on this girl, and he has a crazy grandma and a mom who is too strict, so he wants his freedom.  He lives in a world in which there is virtually no nature—no trees and no plants.  Everything exists through technology, so it’s fun to see him navigating a similar family life that we have today.”

Voicing an animated character was a new experience for Efron.  He notes that though the process of recording alone in a booth felt a bit awkward at times, he enjoyed the challenge.  “I thought back to my childhood and put myself in these awkward, hilarious situations that this kid finds himself in.  The variations between something being funny and something not quite fitting are so slight, but they can make all the difference.  It’s fun to really let go, though I’m sure it looked ridiculous when I was in the sound booth.”  

How was it to play Ted in THE LORAX?

It was awesome. Ted’s a little rock star. He’s an ambitious, driven AND crafty young guy. He would do anything for the girl he loves. He’s a cool, cool cat.

MUSIC LYF: TEEN IDOLS' Sam Concepcion & Julie Anne San Jose Covers 'Pinoy Mag' March -April 2012!

Respected Filipino music magazine, Pinoy Mag may have spilled the beans months ago before the photo shoot took place for their March/ April 2012 issue.  Teen Idols: Sam Concepcion and Julie Anne San Jose graces the front cover of Pinoy Mag, available on stands starting March 29th!

A photo of the two surfaced in the Pinoy Magazine Facebook Fanpage preparing for their shoot last February 28. Also on that same day while the photo shoot is on-going, the term “SamLieonPinoyMag” trended on micro-blogging site Twitter at the 6th spot after the said posting. Respective fans of these two seem like this new team up from rival networks. Some even called them as “dream tandem” although both were also being paired with different artists.  

March 1, two days after the said photo shoot, Pinoy Mag posted a video duet of Sam and Julie singing the chorus part of Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown's “No Air” and a fan named AmBootSalmo posted that video on YouTube  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RYVaehzlv3s) and garnered 50,000 views in a span of five days. Here are some of the comments posted about the said duet video:

27Pochie: “They've got the talent, looks, and oozing chemistry I think the comfortability with each other helps them to relax and look good together. As to what I have learned both parties did have fun and that is a major major factor thinking that they worked alone for the first time. Hope someone can hear them and give them the opportunity to make a collab and hopefully more to come. People are saying nothing but good praise. Congrats more to come.”