Top Builders Face Off At The HardieMan Challenge

With the construction booming and reconstruction needed after the Typhoons, the Top builders in the country are very busy building the nation. But they took a moment to convene together for a one of a kind challenge that will test their physical and mental competitiveness in a unique competition that will push them to their limits.

With 10 teams composed of Drytec, Cabico, Shutter Shield, Steel Frame, Global Building, Gentry, Capstone, Dreva, SC Estolano and Jonzlibz. They came from different parts of the country to prove their craftsmanship and efficiency in doing tasks.

FASHIONISTA: Just Delivered Jeans July-September 2013 Collection

Jeans would probably be the most worn and versatile clothing man could have, and the best outfit to be mixed and matched with almost anything. And The SM Store has been offering a vast collection of the best brands of jeans which are fashionable, strurdy and fits every lifestyle.

Last Saturday at the Skydome of SM City North EDSA, a fashion show was held with the collective brand JUST DELIVERED JEANS featuring brands such as V+Jeans, CodeBlue, Baleno, Tank, Markus, Levi's, Wrangler, Lee, Jag,  and Von Dutch.

Blah Blah Blogs: 30 Years Worth Dying For

Aside from the massive rainfall that happened in most parts of Luzon, today also marks the 30th Anniversary of the death of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. On the tarmac of what is was called Manila International Airport now named after him after the 1986 revolution, Ninoy arrive to the country after his US exile and has decided to come back to the country despite death threats to him and his family.

30 years after, there was indeed a lot of changes, his son is the president of the Republic and so was his wife who led in the revolution, his nephew is now a senator and cosplayer (of him). Her daugters have their own family, and most of all her bunso Kris Aquino is the biggest (and most controversial) star in showbiz today. His face is part of the 500 bill (and with his wife on the new bill design in 2010) which is higher than the minimum wage yet still not enough to a family of five decent living for a day. He is named after streets, stadiums, avenues and even a town in Mindanao which is a 4th class muincipality. His killer(s) are still not given their final judgement with some also kept their secret to their own graves.

And The 2013 Elan Award Goes To...

Well, lets give you a little breather for that moment to guess among the 12 finalist landed on the top spot in each category of the 2013 Elan Awards by McJim Classic Leather search for the modern Filipino Gentleman. Chivalry and Class is not dead with the roster of 12 gentlemen who are part of different sectors of society and are celebrities and well-respected by their peers and the public.

The search was not easy and quick, from the nomination, to the selection via a panel of judges, to the online voting that has triggered a lot of hits for the McJim Classic Leather facebook page, is a meticulous process so that it would be transparent who will be the "Ultimate Filipino Gentleman."

As the voting would take the longest duration, there has been changes in rankings and also support from fans of the 12 contenders. But what is also interesting about this award would be the prizes the winner will receive. 

Now, I won't keep you waiting, as we now reveal the winner...

XSTIG: KakaoTalk Shoots to Number 1 in the PH App Store and Google Play

KakaoTalk, the newest mobile messaging application to reach the country, is now the number one free social networking application in the Philippine iOS App Store and the number one free communications application in Google Play. The mobile application saw a surge of downloads over the past couple of weeks, taking the No. 1 spot in Communications category of Google Play on the 18th, following its matched success in the App Store where it rose to become the No. 1 Social Networking application on August 7th, the same day of its official launch.

The impressive results are backed by Kakao’s aggressive localization efforts, in addition to the messenger’s fun and unique features. On August 7th, Kakao launched a TV and radio ad of KakaoTalk featuring K-pop superstars, Big Bang and Philippines’ pop princess, Sarah Geronimo. These two stars are also featured on KakaoTalk’s Plus Friend channel, a fun interactive advertisement platform where users can add Sarah and BigBang’s official accounts to their Friends’ list to receive latest updates and content including pictures and videos on them. Kakao plans to partner with more celebrities and companies in the Philippines to offer Filipino users content that is locally relevant.

“THE COUNSELOR” LATEST TRAILER DEBUT @YOUTUBE- AUG.20

20th Century Fox releases the much anticipated trailer of “The Counselor” today, August 20 at  YouTube/20thCenturyFoxPh at 5:00pm.

“The Counselor” is an intense suspense-thriller that brings an ensemble of Hollywood’s most multi-faceted actors including Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem, Cameron Diaz and Penelope Cruz, directed by blockbuster maker Ridley Scott (“Gladiator,” “Black Hawk Down,” “Alien,” “American Gangster”) and written by Cormac McCarthy, a Pulitzer Prize winner whose works have been turned into acclaimed films such as “No Country For Old Men,” “The Road” and “All the Pretty Horses.”

MUSIC LYF: Zia Quizon With "A Little Bit of Lovin'"

NEW. That is something that would best describe Zia Quizon right now. With a new look, a more mature aura, a segment for a concert TV show, and the love and support of family, friends and fans, she starts on another new phase of her life with the launch of her new studio album under PolyEast Records.

With her distinct voice and charm she has captured so many with her music which is one of a kind. And though the album was not released earlier due to events with her family, this actually made her a stronger person and a sought-after artist.

Zia Quizon realeases sophomore album " A Little Bit of Lovin'"

When Zia Quizon debut album brought her on top by balancing the sound of jazzy and folky voice, she easily proved herself capable of breathing new life for OPM. Now she's back with another CD with eight original cus including Zia's compositions and two classic revivals released by PolyEast Records.

Now out in stores, Zia sophomore album is titled "A Lttle Bit of Lovin'" and back with her worldy earthly soul voice with the new single "Pasakalye" written by Jungee Marcelo. "Pasakalye" have hit the radios and music video will be launched on MYX Channel soon.

#Roar Philippines' Champion Single Launch

New Katy Perry Single "Roat" Launched on Magic 89.9 On Demand

“Roar”, the latest single from iconic pop singer Katy Perry, premiered for local audiences today on ON DEMAND with Boom and Carla of Magic 89.9. It is the le

ad single from her forthcoming album Prism and her first release through MCA Music Inc. (Universal Music Philippines). The long-awaited launch of Perry’s brand new single was met with great excitement by MCA Music personnel and members of the Katy Perry Philippines fan club in attendance.

Premiere Thought Leaders: The Next Best Selling Authors

Enrich your Financial Knowledge with the country's best financial gurus who have been very successful and also had author books that will aid anyone on his quest for more knowledge with the Premiere Though Leaders The Next Best Selling Authors. To be held at Victory Center, 4th Level, Virra Mall Bldg., Greenhills Shopping Center, Greenhills, San Juan City on August 24, 2013 (Saturday), 9:00am to 6:00pm

A whole day learning event featuring the “Premier Thought Leaders”: JAYSON LO, DENNIS SY,RANDELL TIONGSON, MARVIN GERMO, YENG REMULLA, and PAULO TIBIG. Remarkable and top choice speakers on People Management, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Personal Development all in one big event.

MILO shatters record headcount with 42,214 runners in Manila race

Panique outlasts Raquin in heated bid for 37th MILO Marathon finale post

Elite runners Eric Panique and Luisa Raterta blew the competition away at the 42K division race of the 37th National MILO Marathon Manila qualifying leg Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds, Pasay City. A record-shattering 42,214 runners joined the country’s premier footrace, marking the largest number of participants in a single race in the history of the MILO Marathon.

Along with other 42K qualifiers, Panique and Raterta each took home a cash prize of Php 50,000, a trophy and a coveted spot at the National Finals in December for their respective victories. To increase the level of competition this year, MILO will sponsor this season’s MILO Marathon King and Queen to the 2014 Paris Marathon next April.