GMA artists at the Philippine National Day in Expo 2012 Yeosu, Korea

GMA artists at the Philippine National Day in Expo 2012 Yeosu, Korea.  The Kapuso Network, today’s number one broadcast station in the country, lends a helping hand to the Department of Tourism as the latter mounts the country’s participation in Expo 2012. Kyla and JayR are all set to showcase the Filipino’s world-renowned musicality when they perform at the forthcoming Philippine National Day. According to GMA Network Chairman & CEO, Atty Felipe L Gozon, helping the government mount such events abroad is part of GMA’s “serbisyong totoo” to the Filipino nation. “We must do our share in boosting our image in the global arena. The least we can do is lend our talents to the Expo in Korea.”

EVENTOLOGY: TOYCON 2012 Happening Next Week!

June makes the start of school but also means another exciting year for Toy colletors, exhibitors and pop culture geeks as TOYCON (Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Colectibles Convention) will happen next week!

And for this year, it will be a big year for the Dark Knight Batman as it paves the way for the most awaited movie THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. But that is just the tip of the iceberg as it also brings exhibitions of other comic book films such as The Avengers, The Amazing Spiderman, and G. I. Joe Retaliation.

"HERO UP AT THE 11TH PHILIPPINE TOYCON 2012"

It’s official. People can’t get enough of superheroes. Just looking at how much money the Avengers movie has raked in at the box-office, you know without a doubt that we are in a new age of superhero love. All the caped crusaders, cosmic characters and crime fighters we grew up with have taken on new faces and forms, and they are everywhere! In movies, on TV, in video games, theme parks and countless merchandising; the best and the brightest of our childhood memories have been ushered into a new age of Hollywood, and, baby, nothings ever going to be the same again!

@ANCALERTS GOES ON AIR AS SOCIAL MEDIA NEWSCAST ON ANC

TJ, most influential Filipino journalist on Twitter according to Tweet Grader

To keep Filipinos updated on the latest updates and trends in social media, ANC will launch the country’s first-of-its kind social media news program, “@ANCALERTS” to be anchored by TJ Manotoc and Lexi Schulze starting Monday (June 11) at 4:30 p.m.

“@ANCALERTS,” which started as the news channel’s Twitter account that now has 450,000 followers, will present the latest issues netizens are discussing online, user-generated content, “Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo” stories, and real time feedback from ANC viewers. @ANCALERTS is also the most influential Twitter account among all TV news channels in the country according to Twitter Grader (www.tweet.grader.com), a site that measures the power, authority, and reach of Twitter profiles.

FASHIONISTA: Freeway Levi Celerio Collection

Fashion and Art were proven to be a fated tandem ever since FREEWAY introduced its National Artist Collectors’ Series in 2009.  This innovative brand continues to collaborate with our National Artists to fuel the strong commitment of reintroducing the Philippines Arts & Culture to the younger generation, thus making Fashionalism hip and relevant.

This Fall, Freeway has officially gone galactic with one of the most loved form of art and the universal language of mankind, Music.  Freeway is excited to feature its first National Artist for Music in the Series, Levi Celerio.

Surpizingly, I share the same birth date with the musical prodigy which I also admire for his songs have made a mark in my mind and ours as well. I am very happy that clothing brands like Freeway recognizes the great contribution of national artists and have them made into clothing which also relives their works.

MUSIC LYF: Down to Mars

Down to Mars launches first recording album

The seven-member Pinoy Pop or “P-Pop” group Down to Mars launched their first recording album yesterday, May 22, at Dolce Bar on Timog Avenue, Quezon City. 

The album entitled Down to Mars contains five songs including a Tagalog ballad “Nandito Lang Ako” and the carrier single “My Everything,” which also comes with a remix version. 

Members of the group Kiro, Yheen, Daisuke, Sky, Jeongwon, Jang and Kenji showed their amazing performance to their fans and some members of the press and VIPs who were present during the launch, including former GMA SVP for Entertainment TV Wilma Galvante who was the guest of honor.

IGNITE's 2nd Anniversary Dance Concert

Get ready to and celebrate with IGNITE DANCE as they conquer the stage and show how they stepped up in two years, and witness how they take it to the next level. So join in and celebrate with them at ASCEND: IGNITE's 2nd Anniversary Dance Concert.

Happening this June 10, 2012 | Sunday

7pm at Candyshop Superclub, QC

Featuring our guest performers:

• D' Shots
• DLSU Z-Ave
• FEU Dance Company
• Groove Acolytes
• LPU Dance Troupe
• Team Package Makers

Hosted by: Bush Cardoniga

HEALTHY LYF: “Dance for Life” – Retropop Flashmob

The Department of Health in collaboration with Fitness First Philippines and supported by UNO Magazine and Hubo Productions launches various health awareness programs in support of the Department of Health’s campaign on fitness and exercise. To kick off this partnership, DOH Asst. Secretary Dr. Enrique Tayag together with Fitness First Retropop instructors and approximately 250 members of Fitness First – Retropop group held a surprise flashmob entitled “Dance for Life” on June 2, 2012 at the Greenbelt Activity Area, Makati City. 

 

MUISC LYF: Yonel's Top 30 - June 2

For this week's countdown,  Jennifer Lopez and Flo Rida steals the number one spot with GOIN' IN . 2nd place still goes to Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa with PAYPHONE . The third place is GOOD TIME by Craig David featuring Calvin Harris. See the rest of the countdown after the jump and also like Yonel's Top 30 hits on Facebook!

QUICK BLOGS: The Bourne Legacy New Trailer

The wait is over (well not totally) for the awaited Bourne Legacy film to show scenes of the Philippines. Here is the second trailer of the Bourne Legacy shown later this year with a lot of action happening in the streets of Manila. I loved how they made Manila into something more interesting than the melodramatic films of love, blah blah blah...

Enjoy the trailer, do have popcorn with you!

REEL DEAL: Boy Pick Up The Movie SPOTLIGHT

As a fan of the longest running gag show in the Philippines, Bubble Gang,  has made unforgettable characters and sketches that have transcended trough generations, I am amazed on how these comedy sketches would actually become a very big thing. And one of them is the popular BOY PICK UP which made the pick up line revolution here and even abroad.

With its success and popularity, GMA Films and Regal Entertainment Inc., bring the wacky and addicting anticd of multi-talented comedian Ogie Alcasid to the big screen with the spin off of his character in Bubble Gang via BOY PICK UP THE MOVIE!

Set to hit theaters this June 6, the film not only promises to give the audience bigger laughs but also grants the wish of avid fans of Boy Pick Up from television into the big screen. This would be Bubble Gang's second spin off movie from their segments, the first was Yaya ang Angelina which also starred Ogie and Michael V.  Ogie expresses his excitement on playing the role for the first time after being in the industry for over 25 years. Ogie is likewise very thrilled to work with sexy Kapuso actress Solenn Heussaff who will be his leading lady in the movie.