Land Rover unveils "It's More Fun in the Philippines" campaign with DOT

Land Rover Philippines (LRPhils Motors Inc.) together with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) recently launched a joint tourism promotional campaign dubbed "Land Rovering. More Fun in the Philippines." The campaign includes a series of Land Rover TV commercials and print advertisements featuring local tourist spots as well as off road destinations in the country. Land Rover is the first automotive brand to tie up with DOT through the popular "It's More Fun in the Philippines" campaign.

"We are very excited with this project with DOT and TPB which will run until 2013 and hopefully will include an international campaign as well," shared LRPhils Motors Executive Director Marc Soong. At the launch in Opus Restaurant and Lounge at Resorts World Manila in Pasay City, LRPhils Motors featured a Land Rover Defender sporting the body sticker with the campaign slogan "Offroading.More Fun in the Philippines."

The SM Cinema e-PLUS Card:The most convenient access to movie-watching all in one card

Now, movie-watching is better than ever with SM Cinema’s newest and most exciting offer yet—the e-PLUS card! e-PLUS, your gateway to Entertainment, Privileges, Lifestyle, Upgrades and Surprises. 

What is e-PLUS?

SM Cinema’s e-PLUS Card is the most convenient access to the movies. It’s a prepaid card that is reloadable with P500 and P1000 load denominations. Get free snacks every time you load up. Reloading is available at the SM Cinema ticket booth and soon, online via www.smcinema.com and other reloading facilities. The SM Cinema e-PLUS card is your perfect entertainment gift-card. It can be customized and be used as a corporate giveaway for employee-driven programs, sales incentives, and product bundling promotions.

SM 3 Day Sale - SM City Clark

It's SM City Clark's 3-Day Sale on September 14, 15 & 16, 2012, Friday to Sunday! Get discounts up to 70% off on great selections.

All SM Advantage, Prestige and BDO Rewards cardholders can enjoy an additional 10% off from 10am to 12nn at

the 2-HOUR SPECIAL happening only on September 14, Friday, at participating SM affiliate stores.

Win one of three Asus laptops at SM City Clark's 3-Day Sale on September 14, 15 & 16! 

Per DTI Permit No. 5246, Series of 2012.

All SM Advantage and Prestige and BDO Rewards cardholders can enjoy an additional 10% off from 10am to 12nn at the 2-HOUR SPECIAL happening only on September 14, Friday, at participating SM affiliate stores.

MUSIC LYF: Universal Records sweeps Albums of the Year commendations

At the recently-concluded Star Awards for Music, Universal Records proved that it is the foremost independent record label in the country sweeping all the Albums of the Year commendations – Album of the Year (Araw. Oras. Tagpuan, Sponge Cola), Pop Album of the Year (Outbound, Christian Bautista), Acoustic Album of the Year (Panaginip, Noel Cabangon), and Rock Album of the Year (Romantico, Kamikazee).

Individual awards were also given to Christian Bautista as Male Pop Artist of the year, Sponge Cola as Male Rock Artist of the Year, Noel Cabangon as Male Acoustic Artist of the Year for their respective albums. 

Universal Records is also proud to be home of some of the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Awards – Jose Mari Chan, Gary Valenciano, Kuh Ledesma, Ogie Alcasid, and Regine Velasquez. 

The 4th PMPC Star Awards for Music will air on ABS-CBN on Sunday’s Best, this September 16.

MUSIC LYF: Yonel's Top 30 - September 8

Your favorite weekly countdown is back this September! And suprizingly, GOODTIME by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen still remains on top for this week! . 2nd place goes to  CRAZY SEXY WILD by Inna from number 3 . The third place goes to WE ARE NEVER GETTING BACK TOGETHER  by Taylor Swift. See the rest of the countdown after the jump and also like Yonel's Top 30 hits on Facebook!

MUSIC LYF: David Archuleta - Begin (album)

David Archuleta’s new album BEGIN. Available in stores and online

On BEGIN. David puts his spin on some of modern music’s most moving songs, such as “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera, “Everybody Hurts” by R.E.M., “Don’t Give Up” by Peter Gabriel and many more. The album also includes the inspirational hymn “Be Still, My Soul” and the breathtaking, new original track “Broken”. David’s powerful vocals are showcased beautifully throughout the album and make it a must-have for every music lover.

Each song was thoughtfully hand-selected by David and holds special meaning to him, as he worked on the album while preparing for a new chapter of his life to BEGIN. – a two year mission in South America for his church.

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: Canada Steps In To Assist Flood And Conflict Affected Children In The Philippines

Emergency food assistance donated by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has boosted the Philippine Government-led emergency relief efforts in flood-affected areas of Central Luzon and conflict-affected areas of Central Mindanao.

“WFP is grateful to CIDA for its steadfast commitment in responding to humanitarian needs in the Philippines when they arise, which has enabled WFP to be an effective partner to the Philippine Government,” said WFP Philippines Representative and Country Director Stephen Anderson.

Party Pilipinas presents BOLD this Sunday

The country’s one and only concert party on television makes a daring move this Sunday (September 9) with Party Pilipinas Bold. 

Four of the most powerful performers of their time take the stage to pay homage to one of the most influential shows that changed the landscape of Philippine television. 

One of OPM’s super couples will join Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid on “Dear Mr. and Mrs. A”.  The next big star Frencheska Farr, dance princess Mayton Eugenio, and RNB sensation Kris Lawrence celebrate their birthdays. 

Be Enamored Anew By The King And I

Resorts World Manila Reinvents A Timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein Classic 

True to its reputation as the primary venue for superb world-class entertainment, the country’s one-stop, non-stop haven for superlative thrills, Resorts World Manila (RWM) is offering its third theatre production this 15th September with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King And I. The mega-musical shall be staged at the majestic halls of the Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT) within RWM’s Newport Mall. 

After setting a record-breaking 128 shows for its sophomore offering The Sound Of Music, Resorts World Manila aims to take it up a notch by providing theatre patrons a truly superlative production that features a stellar all-Filipino cast led by inimitable theatre legend Leo Tavarro Valdez, and the beautiful stage great Monique Wilson, who plays King Mongkut  and Anna respectively.

GMA Network joins Vigan's Solidarity Cultural Festival

In celebration of the World Heritage Cities Solidarity Cultural Festival, leading broadcast station GMA Network Inc. mounts a star-studded Kapuso Day at Plaza Burgos, Vigan City on Saturday, September 8.

Kapuso stars Mike Tan, Michelle Madrigal, Isabel Oli, Vaness del Moral, and Will Devaughn (Faithfully), Manilyn Reynes, John Feir, and Angel Satsumi (Pepito Manaloto), Bianca King (Luna Blanca) and sexy actress Ehra Madrigal are all set to provide exciting live performances for their Kapusong Ilocanos. 

This Saturday's event starts at 9AM with a performance number from Protégé Season 1's Nomer Limatog and Jensen Tenoso. It will be followed by a number of pocket activities such as Palarong Pinoy and Kapuso Videoke Challenge.