First CONVERSE Flagship Store Store Opens in the Philippines

Everybody loves sneakers, and when it comes to this kind of shoe one name comes to mind, Chuck Taylor by Converse. They have been the shoe of the deviant generation, the rockstars and the  artists (like me). Its comfortable feel makes you want to jump and run, and sometimes eccentric. 

Though converse has been available in the contry for quite some time and stores in malls, they just recently launched their first flagship store in the Philippines which is the biggest in area and also with the variety of merchandise available.

In the launch January 18, 2013, it was well attended by the media, the converse management, and celebrities like Bernard Palace, Tessa Prieto-Valdez, Kapamilya stars Ejay Falcon, Khalil Ramos, Zaijan Jaranilla and Xyriel Manabat. The store is located near the link between the Landmark and is along the people traffic in Glorietta. 

Boracay Garden Resort offers special rates at the 20th Travel Tour Expo

Visit Henann Resorts’ booth at the 20th Travel Tour Expo (TTE) at the SMX Convention Center from February 15 to 17 and get as much as 40% discount on published rates and 20% discount on Boracay Garden Resort’s packages.

Based on twin sharing, pay as low as P5,471 net per person for a two-day stay in a deluxe room. The package is inclusive of roundtrip transfers via Caticlan, daily buffet breakfast and set dinner. Travel period is until March 31, 2014 except on super peak dates.

REEL DEAL: Award-WInning Filmmakers , Actors Assembled in Lincoln

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg directs “Lincoln,” adapted from the book of Pulitzer Prize

winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner and starring Academy Award-winners Daniel Day-Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field - which essays a time in Abraham Lincoln’s life when he is in the most perilous final four months of his presidency.

I came I Ate I Conquered Yoshinoya's Gyudon Eating Contest!

No doubt I do love Japanese food and Gyudon is one of them. Yoshinoya, where I consider to have the best Gyudon in the country, is having the GYUDON EATING CONTEST now on its fourth year. Indeed it is a challenge as the dish is very heavy even for a regular bowl. Now imagine yourself eating several bowls within the limited time of 5 minutes.

To get to know the feeling, we had a blogger's contest on who can eat the most bowl in 5 minutes. I had experienced this contest 2 years ago where I came only second with 3 and a half bowls. As you can see, the table is placed with gyudon bowls, condiments and a glass of water. The countdown begins ...3...2...1...

You can also be part of this contest which open to all, and the first step is to go to the nearest Yoshinoya outlet near you. Up to 100,000 pesos is up at steak for the winner! Isn't that sweet, eating and winning has never been this great!

Ayala Cinema Les Miserables Movie Trivia Promo!

Love to watch Les Miserables on the big screen?

Check out this wonderful movie at Ayala malls and also join in their promos that will make your movie date really special!

Reserve your cinema tickets early  - check out Ayala Malls Cinemas’ www.sureseats.com  for your all-access pass to exclusive “LES MISERABLES” movie events and promos at Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3, Alabang Town Center, Market!Market!, Trinoma, Ayala Center Cebu, Marquee Mall Angeles, Abreeza Davao and Harbor Point Olongapo.

Dr. Vicki Belo, Atom and Cristalle Henares join Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid in Sarap Diva this Saturday

This Saturday (January 19) in Sarap Diva, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid welcomes into her kitchen Dr. Vicki Belo, ex-husband Atom Henares and their daughter Cristalle.

Regine's guilty pleasure is special baked ribs. The Belo's will prepare their special chocolate chip cookies which they share as gifts with celebrity friends. More than the recipes, secrets about their unusual and modern family set-up will be revealed.

How do Vicky and Cristalle bond despite their different views especially on each other's lovelife? How has the former couple Vicky and Atom maintained a special kind of relationship through the years?

It's another Saturday morning filled with good food, talk and music in Sarap Diva, 9:45am on GMA. 

MUSIC LYF: Jensen Gomez bares heart in Umpisa

Jensen Gomez: Young singer-songwriter on the rise

Young singer-songwriter Jensen Gomez, at his young age, has already amassed a solid following by continuously gigging over the past years. He is, in fact, one of the most identifiable personalities in the De La Salle- College of St. Benilde, where he is currently taking up Music Production.

“I am glad that people enjoy the music I do,” says Jensen. “I am humbled whenever I see them singing my songs. I am thankful that I get to do what I love to do the most – writing and performing my music.”

His songs and performances gained critical acclaims that he was invited to various music festivals, here and abroad. He has been featured in Fete dela Musique in Cebu, Original Music Society event in the National University of Singapore, and Pengasih event in Malaysia. 

Jensen also performed for IamTV in Malaysia.

INDIO rates high on its pilot episode

GMA’s newest epic serye, INDIO, kicked-off its pilot episode last night, January 14 with high ratings.

Based on the Mega Manila overnight ratings gathered by the more widely recognized TV ratings supplier, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, INDIO marked a household rating of 29.3% and ruled over its counterpart program Princess and I which only garnered 23.1%.

INDIO’s first episode also became a trending topic in the Philippines in the micro-blogging site Twitter with the hashtag #IndioGMA.

Don’t miss the most talked about and exciting episodes of INDIO after 24 Oras on GMA’s undisputed Telebabad block.

MUSIC LYF: Six Part Invention goes Stripped and Covered

Pop act Six Part Invention opens 2013 with the release of their album Stripped and Covered, under their new label Universal Records. Six Part Invention is composed of Rey, Kaye and Tag Cantong, and Andy Dela Cruz.

Six Part Invention joins the elite roster of Universal Records roster – Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Spongecola, Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, Gloc-9, Richard Poon, Sam Concepcion, JayR, Billy Crawford, Callalily, among others.

“To be part of the Universal Records family is really a dream come true for us,” expresses Rey. “This album celebrates many firsts for us – our debut album for Universal and our first time to take on an album concept like this. I hope people can support our album.”

TDK x Child Haus: Gangnam Boom Style!

Gotta get that BOOM BOOM BOOM with Child Haus Gangnam style! TDK teaches us how to initiate an effective flash mob and at the same time bring happiness into the lives of people!

To kick off 2013, TDK Philippines brought out and paraded all their boomboxes to make some noise and support the kids of Child Haus for a day of entertainment, dancing, and ultimate fun. With the help and push of celebrities/personalities, like Karylle, Divine Lee, Iza Calzado, among others, TDK hopes that they were able to make the Child Haus kids feel loved.

So here’s to start the year right!  Upgrading music with a TDK boombox has never been as fun and meaningful! Needless to say, a project like this indeed makes life worth recording. #GangnamBoomStyle #ChildHausFlashMob

Check out both versions of the video below: