MUSIC LYF: Richard Yap Album Launch

From Chowking Commercials, to Papa Chen, and now his most iconic role as Ser Chief in "Be Careful With My Heart," Richard Yap has skyrocketed his career into new heights even having a larger following of actors younger than him. With his projects are both top rating and successful, a great family, what is missing in his life?

Unknown to many but Richard Yap also has a talent in singing. He has recently launched his self-titled debut album under Star records. He said that like their TV series–a feel-good, easy listening collection of tracks composed of nine revivals that were all chosen by ‘Ser Chief’ himself. 

UNICEF Auction for Action to fund Play-based Learning

In celebration of National Children’s Month, UNICEF Philippines’ Auction for Action 2013 brings together over 90 artists in art, design, furniture and jewelry to benefit a unique education program to provide children access to early learning: Supervised Neighborhood Play Program (SNP).

Curated and presented by UNICEF Special Advocate for Children Daphne Oseña Paez, the online auction is a product of UNICEF and Daphne’s collaboration to bring the world of art, furniture and design together with her advocacy on children.

This year’s auction has more artists and designers contributing for a specific program on education: Supervised Neighborhood Play. It is a simple, low-cost and easy to organize home-based early learning program where trained day care workers or parent volunteers gather young children in a house, a shaded play area or under a tree for two to three hours, every day for at least ten months to help children learn through organized play. UNICEF supports the SNP program in remote, conflict or disaster-affected communities and in informal settlements located in urban and rural areas.

Converse Brings The Best New Bands To "Get Loud"

Music is very universal yet there are music that have become too melodramatic and boring, it feels like the same thing over and over again that fill the airwaves and the mainstream scene. However, there are those undiscovered but gold artists and bands which have great pieces to share that are just waiting for that big break.

Converse then made its step to explore hidden Pinoy talent all over the nation that will redefine the Pinoy music scene. Converse recently launched the "Get Loud" campaign in search for the best Pinoy Rock Band talent ready to roll as the new kind of sound.

REEL DEAL: An Adventure So Real in "Walking WIth Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie"

Step into an era where recent fascinating discoveries bring to life creatures from millions of years in “Walking With Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie.” The movie uses the latest technology developed by Animal Logic with the Fusion 3D expertise of Cameron Pace Group (makers of “Avatar”) that will allow viewers to experience the most authentic dinosaur movie ever to be seen on the big screen.

“Walking With Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie” is a major new blockbuster presented by Twentieth Century Fox and Reliance Entertainment in association with IM Global. A BBC Earth and Evergreen production in association with Animal Logic present the latest trailer and poster arts of the movie showcasing a dinosaur that triumph against all odds to become a hero for the ages.

Trailer link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzc_tK6TuLE&list=PLcZs6n5iZPx-yu2_sw9pJzAWgY5QNmmiR

REE: DEAL: Runner Runner REVIEW

Gambling is a risk, but everyone takes risks and that is why anyone can relate to Runner Runner, a new movie by 20th Century Fox starring Justin Timberlake, Ben Affleck.

With the love of money as the root of all evil, things do happen and people are pushed to the limits of what they can do to achieve their goals. From doing clean jobs, a harmless bet and investment, slowing turning into slight fraud, with some physical abuse and up to the extreme of putting lives at risk and dreams either realized or crushed.

Runner Runner, well, does not teach you how to gamble, rather to invest on the people who will make that gamble for you and will drive you into things one has never done before.

PAE joins forces with Green Cross in the Fight against Dengue

The Philippine Association of Entomologists Inc. (PAE), the leading organization of insect experts in the country, has once again partnered with Green Cross, makers of Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion, in disseminating information and promoting preventive measures to avoid the dreaded dengue disease. This mosquito-borne virus, an alarming health issue with a nationwide scale, has been an endemic presence in tropical countries such as the Philippines.

XSTIG: Share Your PLDT & Me Moments and Win Amazing Prizes!

PLDT has been in the Philippines even before my grandparents and they have revolutionized Filipinos communicate from telephone lines to the internet. I have also grew using telephones, payphones, and eventually DSL lines which has paved my way in being the blogger that I am today.

Communication is a vital tool for the modern man, and thank God for giving us this gift via PLDT and as they celebrate their 85th anniversary, they are giving back to its customers with new services and even giving out amazing gadgets!

As it celebrates its 85th anniversary, PLDT continues to come up with exciting activities for everyone. PLDT has been an integral part of homes, schools, and businesses for decades. It has been entrusted by generations of Filipinos to shape the landscape of their communication. This is why PLDT has come up with ways to celebrate its anniversary with the public—because its milestones are also every Filipino’s milestones.

SM Men’s Fashion unveils David Gandy

Male supermodel set to sizzle in brand’s biggest campaign to date

SM MEN’S FASHION brings another meaning to its name by adding an internationally renowned male ‘supermodel’ to its growing roster of brand icons. British model David Gandy has officially been announced as the face of SM Men’s Fashion, and is set to arrive in the country this October to headline the brand’s biggest campaign to date. 

The blue-eyed, chiseled model from Essex, United Kingdom first catapulted to international stardom after headlining a series of high profile campaigns, the most notable of which are for Dolce and Gabbana’s  “Light Blue” fragrance and Johnny Walker Blue Label. David has also graced the cover of countless magazines, including the international editions of Vogue, Details, GQ and Men’s Health among others. 

Once in Manila, David is slated to walk the ramp for SM Men’s Fashion during Philippine Fashion Week. Temperatures will definitely rise as he joins the brand’s already recognizable endorsers like Hideo Muraoka, Daniel Matsunaga, Fabio Ide and Rafael Do Prado.

REEL DEAL: "The Conselor" Poster Reveal

Acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott assembles a stellar cast of actors in the sexy and gritty thriller “The Counselor” headed by Michael Fassbender in the titular role with Cameron Diaz, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem and Brad Pitt.

Scott directs from a script written by Pulitzer awardee Cormac McCarthy that trails the story of a respected lawyer known as the Counselor (Fassbender) whose life had gone haywire from his one-time dalliance with an illegal business deal that spiraled out of control.

The latest poster reveal of “The Counselor” preps audience for a gripping watch with characters deeply involved in a tale of greed, jealousy and the devastating criminal underworld. 

“The Counselor”  will now open on November 13 in cinemas nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

Goya Take It lets you enjoy your choco fix the way you want it

Chocolates, who would never say now to them. It is one of the greatest flavors discovered by man and one of the biggest  consumed food item in the planet.  Even I, find myself indulging on a serving or two of chocolate that makes my day complete.

The Greeks were on to something when they called the cacao tree the “food for the gods.” It is, after all, where chocolate comes from.

And, if left on their own, people would anoint chocolate a food group, like grains and vegetables.

To many, chocolate is already an elixir, capable of banishing fatigue, boosting flagging spirits and mimicking the giddy feeling of being in love.