Bigger and Better Prizes in This Year’s Kapuso Milyonaryo Todo Papremyo

Following the hugely-successful and well-received Kapuso Milyonaryo and Kapuso Milyonaryo Sa Pasko promos last year, GMA Network further ups the ante with even bigger and better prizes through its latest viewer promo campaign, Kapuso Milyonaryo Todo Papremyo.

Starting June 17, loyal Kapuso viewers have a chance to win a house and lot from Camella, brand new JAC Stallion pick-ups, brand new cars, and huge amounts of cash in a period of eight weeks. It’s very easy to join – viewers must simply send in the required proof of purchase of our partner sponsors and drop their entries at selected Mercury Drugstore outlets and GMA TV and Radio stations nationwide.

Runmanila offers new sound in debut single RUN

After years of working with Runmanila’s unique sound, band members Kevin Lim (Vocals, Sound Effects), Aaron Cruz (Programming, Guitars, Synthesizers), JR Jader (Electronics, Beats, Electro Drums) and Ignacio Cuyegkeng (Guitars, Synthesizers, Sound effects) is now ready to take their music to another level – by releasing their debut single RUN and eventually their own EP. The EP is produced by Universal Records.

RUN is a catchy, upbeat tune that perfectly describes the kind of music the band wants to offer to the public – in their own words, “we want to call it ElectroPopRock -where rock meets dance, head banging meets booty shaking, rock moves plus dance grooves.”

Mercato Centrale is coming to Pampanga this June

Mercato Centrale Invites Pampanga and Central Luzon-based food entrepreneurs

The Mercato Centrale Group is bringing the premier food and lifestyle night market experience to the culinary center of the Philippines – Angeles City, Pampanga in Ayala's Marquee Mall! 

“We’re inviting food entrepreneurs from Manila, Pampanga and the surrounding provinces of Central Luzon to join our newest market - Cocina Centrale! It will be a culinary showdown where the best of Pampanga will meet the best of Manila!” said RJ Ledesma, co-founder of the Mercato Centrale Group.

Lovi Poe helps out: Behind the scenes of GMA News TV's "Titser"

GMA News TV’s new original series TITSER, which follows in the footsteps of Bayan Ko, is being shot like an indie film or documentary – with minimal lights, no air-conditioned tents or portalets, no special food for the artists. 

TITSER's leading lady Lovi Poe is deglamorized in this TV series about a smart barrio lass struggling to become a teacher but facing many obstacles along the way.  

On set, Lovi has even been caught helping out the production crew, surprising everyone with her gung ho attitude.  Here, she’s seen gathering tall grass to cover equipment cables – along with the rest of the TITSER staff -- so the shoot could commence quickly. 

TITSER begins airing Sunday, August 4 on GMA News TV Channel 11.   It will be preceded by a primer episode featuring behind the scenes footage and interviews, which will air on Sunday, July 28.

REEL DEAL: Boses SPOTLIGHT

I have been seeing the trailer of this indie movie BOSES in many of the movie premiere I went to since last year. And actually I was impressed with the trailer, and they did not just did it with the trailer but also with its screening.

Boses will finally be shown in SM Cinemas this July 31, 2013. And I hope this film does well and will be loved by many. Since we do see the rise of Filipinos going to be the cinemas, better to watch a quality movie like this. Boses stars Cherry Pie Picache, Ricky Davao, Meryl Soriano, Coke Bolipata and the child wonder Julian Duque.

From the trailer it shows a story of a abused boy who then discovers his love of music especially with the violin. However he faces challenges with the people around him especially his parents. Also you will be awed with the musical prowess of Julian with the violin. Well you can even check the trailer below to see it for yourself.

Boses is directed by Ellen Ongkeko Marfil.

Jorgen Steps Out Of The Shadows

Jergens revealed as brand behind viral Jorgen campaign, launches new products.

Love stories have a way of captivating everybody, and one in particular has been spreading around the internet recently. It's about a guy who exudes the very confidence that one girl happens to lack. And because of that, the girl fell head over heels in love with him.

They're Jorgen and Christine.

XSTIG: Toshiba ang Yugatech Presents New Laptops

Toshiba and Yugatech joined forces for a one of a kind tech event presenting the new series of laptops by Toshiba. Powered with windows 8 and each having advantages in terms of mobility, gaming, performance and even toughness.

Well it would be best that you can check out the specs of the laptops they launched under Satellite, Qosmio, and Portege series. But of course it was presented to us in a unique way having Gabe Mercado.

Mother Lily, Marian make peace after "misunderstanding"

After news reports on Wednesday (June 19) revealed a "misunderstanding" between Regal Films matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde and Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, which had something to do with Regal's non-participation in this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), the two patched things up on Thursday, June 20, at the press conference of Marian's upcoming movie with Richard Gutierrez, "My Lady Boss."

In an interview, Marian said that she has a lot to thank Monteverde for and that without her support and help, she (Marian) would not have become the star that she is today. She maintained that whatever happened between her and the producer was just a "misunderstanding."

Later in the press conference Monteverde arrived and Marian welcomed her with a tight hug which lightened up the tensed atmosphere. 

Get Rockin' This School Year With School of Rock!

School starts and so is also a great way to rock the new academic year with a new hobby that can be transformed into a musical craft with the opening of School of Rock located at Greenhills Shopping Center. Yes you heard me right, it is a school where you get to learn how to rock. Compared to music schools, it focus more of the practical lessons on how to play instruments and even vocals.

Children can start young to be the next big thing as rockstars of the future with School of Rock which started in the US and the opening of the school is the first in Asia. Schedules are also flexible for students who wants to study after class and even in weekends. The school is complete with instruments like guitars, drums, keyboards, mikes and a lot of collection of rock classics which they can get inspiration to rock on.

MUSIC LYF: The Art of Burt Bacharach

The Legendary Composer & Songwriter Celebrates his 85th Birthday with the release of “Anyone Who Had a Heart: The Art of the Songwriter”

This year, legendary composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach celebrates his 85th birthday with the release of a “Anyone Who Had A Heart: The Art of the Songwriter” --- a 40-track, 2-CD set with various artists performing his memorable writing collaborations. The complete collection is also available on iTunes --- http://smarturl.it/artofthesongwriterph.

Dating from his first pop hit on the charts and especially his work with longtime writing partner and lyricist Hal David, who helped the duo create an amazing streak of classics, to those songs of recent years when Bacharach ventured out on his own to write with Carole Bayer Sager and Elvis Costello among others, the collection celebrates the work of Bacharach and how the combined efforts of talented songwriters, majestic melodies, unforgettable lyrics and great vocalists can yield timeless pop classics and be interpreted in unique ways.

Along with Lennon and McCartney, Burt Bacharach is one of the most celebrated and legendary song-writers of the twentieth century. His work is recognized around the globe and the respect he has from his peers and fans alike has made him a true living legend.

TRACKLISTING:

DISC 1 1. I Say A Little Prayer (Aretha Franklin) 2. Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head (B.J. Thomas) 3. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (Dusty Springfield) 4. Waiting For Charlie To Come Home (Etta James) 5. The Story Of My Life (Marty Robbins) 6. The Look Of Love (Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66) 7. A House Is Not A Home (Brook Benton) 8. Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)(Christopher Cross) 9. Baby It's You (Smith) 10. Tower Of Strength (Gene McDaniels) 11. Magic Moments (Perry Como) 12. Take A Broken Heart (Rick Nelson) 13. Wishin' And Hopin' (Brenda Lee) 14. Don't Make Me Over (Sybil) 15. Any Day Now (Elvis Presley) 16. Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa (Gene Pitney) 17. I'll Never Fall In Love Again (Isaac Hayes) 18. Love's (Still) The Answer (Ronald Isley) 19. Anyone Who Had A Heart (Dionne Warwick) 20. What The World Needs Now (Jackie Deshannon DISC 2 1. What's New Pussycat? (Tom Jones) 2. Alfie (Barbara Streisand) 3. Make It Easy On Yourself (The Walker Brothers) 4. This Guy's In Love With You (Herb Alpert) 5. Message To Michael (The Marvelettes) 6. One Less Bell To Answer (The Fifth Dimension) 7. Walk On By (Gloria Gaynor) 8. Trains And Boats And Planes (Astrud Gilberto) 9. Let The Music Play (Diana Ross & The Supremes) 10. You'll Never Get To Heaven (If You Break My Heart)(The Stylistics) 11. Wives And Lovers (Jack Jones) 12. Love Is My Decision (Chris De Burgh) 13. Keep Me In Mind (Patti Page) 14. On My Own (Patti Labelle And Michael McDonald) 15. Nikki (Burt Bacharach) 16. My Little Red Book (Manfred Mann) 17. Overnight Success (Gladys Knight & The Pips) 18. Toledo (Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach) 19. That's What Friends Are For (Kevin Eubanks)

"Anyone Who Had a Heart: The Art of the Songwriter" is now available in CDs at Astroplus, Odyssey Music & Video and Fully Booked or online via iTunes http://smarturl.it/artofthesongwriterph | For more information about this release, visit www.facebook.com/mcamusic.ccj