MUSIC LYF: David Archuleta - Forevermore Video Premiere and Fans Day

DAVID ARCHULETA…FOREVERMORE, is a collection of all original Filipino classic love songs written in English and composed by some of the Philippines’ renowned songwriters like Ogie Alcasid, Louie Ocampo, Jay Durias, Jimmy Antiporda, Cecil Azarcon, among others.

The collection showcases some of the best love songs, the country has produced. The songs will definitely invoke feelings of love and hope in every listener. “Forevermore” and "Hold On" (both by Side A), “You Are My Song” (Martin Nievera) “I’ll Never Go" (Nexxus), "Tell Me" (Joey Albert), “Reaching Out” (Gary Valenciano), and “Rainbow" (South Border)” are some of the songs included in the album. The album pays tribute to not only OPM (Original Pilipino Music) but also to his countless fans who have been loyal throughout his career. The album is a gift and labor of love to his devoted fans. David wants his fans to know, that he loves and appreciates them wherever he may go, Forevermore.

“I wouldn’t say that I sound better than the original singers because the singers here are so amazing. But I would hope that I could pay tribute to them with this album,” David said at the press conference for the album. As an added treat to David’s fans, the album also includes “Nandito Ako”, from the TV5 mini-series of the same name, as a bonus track.

“The Internet Just Got Better” With The New Netopia

Is it a coffee shop or an internet cafe? Actually it's both. The internet has never been this faster, more reliable and convenient! Re-inventing your internet experience, Netopia brings new facilities and services to provide you with high-speed connections and a complete café experience that is fresh, new and trendier than ever! They recently opened a hybrid store fusing the reliable netopia internet cafe with Highlands coffee (from Vietnam) at the newly opened Lucky Chinatown Mall in Divisoria, to create that one of a kind internet and coffee experience.

For 16 years now since 1996, Netopia has been providing high-speed internet and top of the line computer services among Filipinos through its 116 outlets located across the country. Operated by Digital Paradise Inc., Netopia is the leading and only nationwide internet café chain in the Philippines.

MUSIC LYF: Hanson CD Signing Event

PolyEast Records hosts a CD SIGNING EVENT with pop-rock trio Hanson at The Block SM North Edsa and SM CEBU

“Shout it Out” album now available in stores nationwide!

To most of the world, Hanson were three little boys who sang infectious and catchy songs like “I Will Come to You,” “Penny and Me” and “Where’s the Love.”  Fifteen years after hearing their ubiquitous "MMMBop" here, there, and everywhere—the boys are back to reward loyal Pinoy fans with some of their greatest pop-rock anthems. Celebrating the release of the new album “Shout It Out”, PolyEast Records in cooperation with Astrovision/Astroplus, will have a special CD Signing Event for all Hanson fans & CD buyers.  Fans will get to share the excitement and share the love for the band on Thursday, March 29, 2012 6:00 p.m. at The Block SM North EDSA and on Saturday, March 31, 2012 2:00 p.m. at SM Cebu.

In support of their highly-anticipated fifth studio record released by Polyeast Records, “Shout It Out,” Dayly Entertainment will be staging the Hanson Shout It Out Tour 2012 on March 30, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and March 31, 2012 at Waterfront Hotel Cebu. PolyEast Records’ Robin Nievera will serve as the front act for the Metro Manila gig. Robin Nievera has recently launched his debut album “Overwait” under PolyEast Records preceded by his first single “in 3’s.”

Cyberzone iButterfly Hunt This Easter!

The iButterfly, an Augmented Reality Application based technology, that will be first introduced by SM Supermalls in the Philippines will be officially launched on April 8, 2012 across all Cyberzone branches.  It will be the start of SM Cyberzone’s exciting summer campaign.

To give you an overview, the iButterfly is a fun and entertaining mobile information and couponing platform that tasks its users with catching augmented reality butterflies , each representing one or more coupons. It was previously created by Japan's Mobile Art Lab and has been successfully launched in Japan, Hongkong, Indonesia, and Singapore. The iButterfly uses 3 technologies:  Augmented Reality for seeing butterflies in the real world, Motion Sensors for catching butterflies using a phone and Global Positioning System (GPS) for finding butterflies at a location. It is definitely a unique and engaging way to enjoy promos and discounts with your tablet and smartphone with the Android platform, and IOS on Easter.

To join the Easter iButterfly Hunt, just follow these easy steps:

Get Healthy With Nestle Fitnesse This Summer!

The lifestyle choices that affect the way you feel about yourself begin with what you put in it everyday. Those who wish to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight should have whole grain foods, such as NESTLЀ FITNESSE cereal, as part of their daily menu.  High in volume and with low-calorie density, whole grains make you feel fuller longer. It contains fiber and is also high in calcium, iron and folic acid. NESTLЀ FITNESSE makes a deliciously breakfast or snack and is available in Low Fat Whole Wheat, Honey & Almond and FITNESSE  andFruit variants.

Combine the right diet with an energetic workout like the latest exercise craze, Zumba® Fitness and you can feel great about your shape day after day. Inspired by Latin dance, Zumba® Fitness lets participants sweat it out without getting bored thanks to the fusion of samba, salsa, chacha, and even Bollywood and hip-hop moves, all set to funky Latin and other modern music. Easy-to-follow, Zumba® Fitness works out all areas of the body for a maximum calorie-burning experience.

Reporter's Notebook investigates child abandonment, military 'abuses'

IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, a security camera captures a disheartening scene:  a young woman leaves her child by the doorstep of someone else's home.  After some inquiry, authorities tracked down her whereabouts.  When asked why she abandoned her child, she said that she did not have the means to raise the child properly adding that if she only had a choice, she would have done otherwise.

This Tuesday, GMA's award-winning documentary program Reporter's Notebook will discuss the problem of child abandonment and what really drives many "unprepared" moms to desert their children.  Are poverty and emotional inadequacy the culprits, or are all these just an excuse to evade the responsibility of being a mom?

Manual To Lyf and Krisis Komix! Supports EARTH HOUR

I support Earth Hour. Please support it too. WWF-Philippines

Krisis Komix will also celebrate its 3rd anniversary as it was launched on Earth Hour 2009. Now There will be upcoming strips for the relaunch of the series and the new comics. 

From 8:30pm to 9:30pm this coming 31 March, WWF-Philippines will again stage Earth Hour to inspire Filipinos to switch off their lights and dare their friends to save planet Earth. 

How can you participate?


EARTH HOUR 60+
I WILL IF YOU WILL Campaign

Coca-Cola Concert ng Bayan unites Pinoy Youth to Celebrate 100 Years of Happiness

Craig David joins Gary Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo & Other Top Pinoy Musicians to sing the Sound of Happiness

Once again, Coca-Cola made happy history with a massive nationwide concert party for the Filipino youth to celebrate its 100th year in the Philippines - the Coca-Cola Concert ng Bayan! 

The rocking concert party, which gathered Pinoy teens from all over the country unfolded at the SM Mall of Asia concert grounds last March 23, 2012 and simultaneously shown live in key locations nationwide including SM Baguio, SM Lucena, SM Cebu and SM Davao and streamed via coca-cola.com.ph, allowing everyone across the country and the world to be part of the energizing music, the unlimited festivities and of course, the overflowing happiness.

“The Coca-Cola Concert ng Bayan is our gift to the Filipino teens whose positive spirit, refreshing creativity and passion for happiness have always been indestructible. In tandem with our Coca-Cola Happiness President Caloy, they have made this historic event possible! In this epic year, we are all-out in giving the whole nation more and more reasons to be happy. The last 100 years would not have been a success if not for the Filipinos who made Coca-Cola part of their everyday lives,” said Guillermo Aponte, president and general manager, Coca-Cola Philippines.

HOT PROPERTY: Avida Towers Intima Launch

The Paco District of Manila has been a very quiet yet very historical and fun place to live. Now Ayala land invests on another ground breaking project in the city of Manila, first was Avida Towers San Lazaro, blending perfectly as it is One with Paco. Avida Land launched their new project Avida Towers Intima held at Palacio de Manila with a night of fun, music and the feel of Manila.  For this launch, Bloomfields, Kala and the Philippine All Stars performed on stage as they unveil this unique yet elegant project in the heart of Manila. Team Manila designed shirts giving it that 

Located along President Quirino Avenue Extension, Avida Towers Intima offers unmatched accessibility and conveniences to its residents, as it is located near places of work, education and leisure. It is ideal for both individuals and families who are seeking for the perfect home in the heart of Manila, and in the middle of places that matter.

With Paco district being close to major CBDs like Makati and Quezon City, future residents of Avida Towers Intima will find themselves in an advantaged position with easy access to these key cities via major thoroughfares.   Also in close proximity to Avida Towers Intima are various business centers, schools and universities, hotels, restaurants and of course historical attractions.

Iligan City Expresses Gratitude to GMA Network

Iligan City Mayor Lawrence LL. Cruz recently released a three-page resolution to express the province’s deep gratitude to broadcast leader GMA Network and its socio-civic arm GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) for the latter’s quick and comprehensive response when typhoon Sendong caused catastrophic damage in Southern Philippines last December 2011.

The said tropical cyclone claimed the lives of more than a thousand people and left more than 15,000 houses in the South either completely or partially damaged.