Chalk Magazine Celebrates Its 13th Anniversary with Cover Boy Daniel Padilla

On its 13th anniversary, Chalk magazine is back with another issue and a whole new look, featuring none other than the boy everyone can't get enough of—Daniel Padilla.  

16 pages are dedicated to Daniel and his story of showbiz success—plus, even his on-and-off-cam sweetheart Kathryn Bernardo gives readers a chance to look into what she has to say about one of the country's hottest teen stars.

In an issue that's filled with  a collection of coming-of-age insight and tales to serve as the perfect go-to manual for every student, Chalk's new look is perfect for refreshing and reenergizing the way students go about campus lives. 

In the magazine’s “Live” section, the gorgeous Jessy Mendiola shows how she’s much more than a pretty face by tackling issues on standing up to bullies, while one of the country’s best storytellers, Atom Araullo, gives a glimpse into the life of a reporter. 

Meet And Greet #TheApprenticeAsia Contenders!

First of all congratulations to Jonathan Yabut for being hired by Mr. Tony Fernandes of AirAsia as the first Asian Apprentice! It was indeed a tough and challenging season of the first season featuring Asian Tycoon Tony Fernandes. It was a though call for the two remaining contestants Andrea Leh from Singapore and Jonathan from the Philippines. But Mr. Fernandes explained all his reasons on why he or she should Thehire him/her. show may have come to a close but #‎TheApprenticeAsia‬ fever continues with the contestants flying to Manila to see you all tomorrow LIVE Aug 1 @11am at New Orleans in High Street, Fort Bonifacio! 

Drop by and have a chat or snap a pic with them! 

Avicii New Smashing Hit SIngle "Wake Me Up"

Avicii – the superstar producer/DJ behind dance floor favorites such as “Fade Into Darkness”, “Seek Bromance” and, of course, the ubiquitous smash hit “Levels” – is at it again. His newest release “Wake Me Up!”, which serves as the lead single from his forthcoming debut studio album #TRUE, is destined to seize the attention of music-lovers and club-goers the world over.

“Wake Me Up!” represents a new stylistic direction for Avicii. Featuring a bluegrass-style guitar riff, syncopated handclaps, and country-inflected vocals by Aloe Blacc, the song exemplifies Avicii’s innovative and experimental blending of house music with acoustic instruments and seemingly unrelated musical genres. The result is an irresistible and incredibly stimulating dance track that lies comfortably between Mumford & Sons and the Swedish House Mafia. Unsurprisingly, the single was a worldwide hit, reaching the #1 spot in thirteen countries and #5 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Songs. In the UK singles charts, it became the fastest selling single of 2013 so far, moving approximately 267,000 copies in its first week. Just over a month since its release, “Wake Me Up!” has sold over 1,113,641 singles worldwide with no signs of slowing down. The single can be purchased via the Apple iTunes store – get a piece of the action today.

US and Philippine Governments, WFP, and Non-Government Organizations Join Forces to Build Resilience Against Disasters

In observance of National Disaster Consciousness Month, United States Agency for International Development/Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance Regional Advisor for East Asia and the Pacific Benjamin Hemingway (fifth from right), Department of Social Welfare and Development Head of Disaster Risk Reduction and Response Operations Office Director Restituto Macuto (second from right), Office of Civil Defense Training Division Officer-in-Charge Brigadier General Juanito Dalmas (leftmost), United Nations World Food Programme Philippines Representative and Country Director Praveen Agrawal (fourth from right), United Nations Population Fund Country Representative Ugochi Daniels (fifth from left), and representatives of non-government organizations and the academe signify their joint commitment to “harnessing synergies to build resilience against disasters” in the Philippines.

Take The Kids To The Carnival With Working Mom's All About Kids Bazaar!

The amusement is at all new heights this August as Working Mom Magazine’s “All About Kids” event ups the standards on shopping for the family with not just a great find-filled bazaar, but a unique, one-of-a-kind indoor carnival-themed shopping destination for both kids and parents to enjoy. 

On August 10 at the Rockwell Tent, Working Mom will be putting together a day that’s filled with all sorts of dazzling sights—bringing more than just a shopping experience, but a fun bonding day for the whole family. 

Super sales and discounts that go up to 70% off on baby and kiddie essentials, educational toys, apparel, school supplies and books are just waiting to be discovered. Items from Babyland, Banana Peel, Nurture Nook, Baby Mama, Manila Baby Shop, National Bookstore and Rusty Lopez Kids are just some of the treats that are in store for the family

Savor and enjoy the best Spanish wines at Club Punta Fuego

The flavors of Rioja Spanish wines make a night at Club Punta Fuego even more memorable and special: through a parternship with the Wine Depot, the world’s best wines--starting with the high-quality wines of Spain’s Rioja region--now grace the tables and thrill the palates of dinner guests.

The partnership between Club Punta Fuego and the Wine Depot is meant to give diners nothing less than the best dining experience: the world’s best wines are expertly paired with international gourmet fare. The benefits of this partnership are brought to life in special wine-tasting and food-pairing events dubbed, “Sip and Savor” that are happening in 2013 at Club Punta Fuego. 

MUSIC LYF: CAPITAL CITIES “Safe and Sound”

#1 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs

The sensational indie-pop twosome Capital Cities – composed of Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian – released their phenomenal hit single “Safe and Sound” to international audiences this year. An undeniably satisfying blast of electronic dance pop, the single is a must-hear for music lovers everywhere.

“Safe and Sound” highlights the duo’s immense talent for creating incredibly catchy melodies infused with strong electronic elements. With a sing-along-inspiring chorus and a contagious trumpet hook, backed up by the classic sound of an analogue synthesizer and a driving kick drum, the track is irresistibly danceable and can be downloaded here through iTunes. In 2011, the single was featured in a promotional video for Big Blue Test, a website dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles for diabetes patients. On June 6 of this year, the band performed the song on Conan with Conan O’Brien, in their very-first TV appearance. The rousing performance showcased the band’s exhilarating sound as well as their electrifying stage presence, eliciting a tremendous response from the audience – watch the video here. Climbing to #1 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs and the German Singles chart, “Safe and Sound” has also been featured in a commercial by telecom giant Vodafone.

Human Resources Practitioners Coverge For The National HR Summit

With a growing economy and rising workforce, Human Resources play a big part in providing skilled, competent and empowered workers for companies. When I was an employee, I also look up to HR people as they handle the welfare of professionals which brings the company to its progress.

Knowing HR is pretty tough work, and they need all the resources and information that they need to further excel in providing services for the company and its recruits If you belong to this field, you might be interested in joining The National HR Summit this coming  August 1–2 , 2013  from 8:30 to 5:30 PM at Crowne Plaza Galleria. It is now on its 6th year and is also growing with the expanding network of companies, practitioners, and managers which deals with  people and  systems that fuels the corporate activities.

REEL DEAL: De Niro-Travolta Film, a First in the Motion Picture History

Appearing in the big screen together for the first time is Academy Award winning actor, Robert De Niro and two-time Oscar nominee, John Travolta, as they star in the action-packed Hollywood movie, Killing Season.

Back-dropped against the dangerous landscape of the remote Appalachian mountain, Killing Season follows the story of two Bosnian War veterans- former American military Benjamin Ford (Robert De Niro) and former Serbian soldier (John Travolta)- as they settle an old score and engage themselves in the tense, fierce and purest form of battle: one-on-one.

REEL DEAL: Director Shawn Levy Reveals Google Founder Cameo In "The Internship"

From his blockbuster works such as “Real Steel,” “Cheaper By The Dozen,” “Night at the Museum 1 & 2,” and “Date Night,” filmmaker Shawn Levy brings in the outcasts, the obsolete and the nerds in the upcoming comedy movie “The Internship” starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson.
               
“The Internship” finds Nick (Wilson) and his partner Billy (Vaughn), as two newly unemployed watch salesman trying to find employment with a limited skill-set in a world that appears to have passed them by.

“As salesmen they are incredibly good at what they do,” says Levy, “but the whole profession of selling in person, in an age where most people areincreasingly buying their goods on the Internet, is on the wane. So they are downsized, suddenly unemployed, and Vince's character comes up with this idea of applying for an internship at Google, a company that represents the vanguard of the new economy. It's a long shot, but this possibility of self-reinvention is exciting to Billy and Nick and they take their shot.”