MUSIC LYF: French Singer-songwriter JULIEN DROLON, Sings Pinoy.

While other Filipino bands and singers are trying so hard to be like other Asians just to join in the bandwagon, it surprising to see a European, particularly French, to take his music and immerse himself into the Philippines. And he launches a new single perfect for this summer.

Singer, songwriter, and former International Reporter are all words that can be used to describe Julien Drolon, but they merely scratch the surface. Drolon (born in Nantes, France on the 5th of February 1982) is on a mission to promote peace thru his love for music. He first arrived in the Philippines last 2007 and came back at the end of 2009 and decided to start his musical career.

This French singer with a Pinoy heart describe his music style as feel good music which combines pop, reggae, funk, and rock. He considers Jason Mraz, Bob Marley, Jamiroquai, Donovan Frankenreiter, Patrice and Asa as his musical influences. Drolon performs on stage with his equally-talented Filipino band composed of Girlie Capulso (back up vocals), Enzo Queyquep (lead guitar), Joseph Duenas (bass), Leal Nanca (keyboard) and Joven Palencia (Drums).

Drolon already played in Hong Kong and mainland China, at an Asian music conference, Music Matters Festival, which was held in Hong Kong last May 26-29, 2010. He also performed for the opening of the China Music Industry Park in Shanghai last July, 2010.

Addressing the issue of why he started his career in the Philippines, he responded, “It’s a place that is blessed with amazing musicians that want to collaborate on the making of my album and Filipinos are music lovers”. For his first album, Drolon is working with producers Jack Rufo and Angee Rozul.

Julien Drolon's debut album entitled “JULIEN DROLON… PHIL SO GOOD” is due for mainstream release in May 2011, followed by a series of tour in the Philippines. Check out more updates on Julien Drolon at www.facebook.com/jdrolon, www.myspace.com/juliendrolon and www.twitter.com/juliendrolon12

You can download his song in the april 2011 issue of ORANGE MAGAZINE TV.

Take a Break at the Electrolux Mobile Spa!

 

HALSA, its a Swedish term for health and with the elements getting more harsh and pollution levels rising in our world, we do need to think more of our health and wellness as it is our most important wealth. And with the holy week, we would also encounter a lot of stress sometimes more than the vacation that we  plan to.

This Holy Week, have a new reason for your gas station stop over. Not only you can recharge fuel, take quick nap or buy snacks, but now, you can also avail a free massage treatment from Electrolux Mobile Spa.

First, you need to stop over in the NLEX Total Gas Station in Apalit, Pampanga (north bound) from April 20-23 (Holy Wednesday to Black Saturday) or SLEX Total Gas Station in Sta. Rosa Laguna (north bound, going back to Manila) from April 24-25 (Easter Sunday to Back-to-Work Monday). Then to avail of a relaxing massage treatment Electrolux Mobile Spa, gas up or spend at least P500.00 at any of the establishments in NLEX Total Gas Station. For the SLEX Total Gas Station, spend at least P500 worth of purchases from Total Fuel or Bonjour.

The Electrolux Mobile Spa is led by Electrolux Philippines together with Blue Water Day Spa and Total Philippines. Blue Water Day Spa is providing the massage services from their experienced and well-trained therapists while Electrolux constructed the calming and relaxing Mobile Spa built with the Electrolux air conditioners. The range of air conditioners Electrolux offers has integrated Air Filtration System, bringing wellness to facilities, homes and offices. It eliminates up to 95% of bacteria and 99% of dust particles released in the air. It also has Vitamin C technology that discharges that burst of freshness to help reduce stress and help fight off incidence of asthma, skin allergies and common colds – ensuring that the air you and your family breathe is clean and pure.

Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com.ph. For more news and updates visit: www.electrolux.com/electrolux-insiders or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thelittlewhitebook.

And me and blogger friends had the chance to check out the mobile spa in Pampanga, and it was a relaxing experience after some time on the road. Hope you can also drop by and take a break before going in or out to Manila.

Happy GOOD EARTH FRIDAY!

Happy Good Earth Friday!

Its also Good Friday, a day of reflection on how Jesus Christ showed his love for all by offering himself on the cross even though we have sinned. This day also tells us that our Mother Earth has also cared for us providing with all that we need in life, but in return, we pollute and destroy her wonders. The message: we must repent our wicked ways and rebuild ourselves into what we are called for, stewards of nature and to be a holy and righteous people.

My two cents for this day.

Reflect.

Renew.

Rediscover LYF.

Visita Iglesia 2011

14 churches

7 miles walking
4 cities
20 minutes video
200+ photos
1 man
VISITA IGLESIA 2011.

the whole story very soon, stay tuned.

LAKABYAN: The New Rizal Park! More Attractions Coming Soon!

If you were born before the turn of the Millennium, you might have spent leisure time not inside the malls but parks like Luneta.These were the original places of travel and fun. These places were the most "in" back in the days but with the age of malls and the rising crime rate at parks caused the demise of these parks especially Luneta.

We know that upon this place, Jose Rizal, the national hero, was sentenced to death by firing squad on December 30, 1986.  His remains was initially placed in Paco Cemetery but was transferred back to Bagumbayan and was named Luneta because of the cresent shape which in french is called lunette .   

When I was young, our family does go here, but there were a time that my mother was victimized by a pickpocket which made me look at Luneta as a place of crime and homeless people.

BLAH BLAH BLOGS: Summer Specials!

Yes! its officially summer, as declared by PAG-ASA and we open up summer with another edition of Blah Blah Blogs 2011 Summer Specials! And as things are getting warmer with the weather, the happenings in the country are also getting hotter. One of which is today is also Komikon Summer bayanihan  at Pasig. The premiere pinoy comics convention is moving to the Bayanihan center from UP Bahay ng Alumni.I would also sell my comics there, unfornately, my new release would be delayed due to  financial constraints. However, better enjoy the moment!

There is also the Blogger fest happening at Thunderbird Resort in Rizal, over 200 bloggers will be there, of course minus myself and as of this writing some cannot sleep because of excitement. Some would also go to the Firefox 4 launch in Makati. And to cap the day, The Script will perform for just one night. I wanna go there!

Now aside from the merry events I would also talk about hot issues. One of which is the "Jan-jan" scandal wherein a little boy unexpectedly showed his talent which was originally to dance but turns out to be a 'macho dancer' but the controversy comes because he was crying while performing the dance. He would dance whenever the music is played thus repeating the same action over and over again. This sparked controversy with celebrities and the MTRCB which also lead to what is seems to be a deja vu of his past controversies when he was with ABS CBN. TV5 recently  stated that the show will be on hiatus to be filled with replays of the show while the case is still discussed.Well one thing is for sure, we hate child abuse our statuses but child abuse is mostly happens inside of homes yet there is no concrete action to fight this aside from Bantay Bata.

Also another child hot topic is with the CBCP. Aside from the highly publicized RH bill, it seems like a strict parent when in come to media and advertising.  They  halted the BFGF commercial of Mcdonalds due to the concept of having a girlfriend and they said it seems to be cheap as the french fries . I'm not a parent yet, but to think your kids are already thinking of going into a relationship is hard to tell if this would be puppy love or another. Proper parental guidance is always the key here. Probably if we would remove the world 'girlfriend', it would be different.

Next week is holy week, time to reflect and spend most of our day in prayer. While some maybe hitting the beaches (pronounce it right please), majority would be in their own pilgrimages, pabasa sessions, or even bisita iglesia. I might come with another 'panata' project so there would be the element of reflection and blogging during those days.

And as Easter arrives, we would now be another start, hopefully I will be able to get my pay and buy a gadget I really wanted to have for my birthday! I'll be also posting my wishlist and if you can provide these things for me, I will give you my warmest thank you hug! I enjoyed blogging again this way, more free to express my feelings and also not filtered by any editor, even the CBCP.  I don;t have any grudges against anyone, but better to face another day with a smile and never ending blogging!

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Venus Raj's Crowning Glory Straight Again

Venus Raj from Binibini candidate now  goes into major major changes in life as she herself is now very busy with schedules and endorsements given to her even after the Ms. Universe pageant and as she passed her crown to the new queen.

She has gone into a transformation from probsyana to a world-class beauty queen and as a continuing role model for the Filipina today. Her life is one filled with television appearances, photo shoots, and media events, not to mention possible career opportunities. This is what is happening to Venus right now.

The demands of her blossoming career have entailed her to sport various looks to suit different roles.

But beauty does pay its price.

“Too much styling, using the curling iron, using the flat iron, rebonding really takes a toll on your hair,” says Moussa Abdayem, technique trainer and head stylist of Emphasis salon.

So once again, Venus turns to Cream Silk for a reliable beauty regimen. The beauty queen says, “Despite the torture to my hair due to over styling, thanks to Cream Silk vitamin treatment, my hair is recharged. Now, I’m happy that I’m back with my beautiful straight hair.”

And for Beauty Queens in every women, its always best to keep the crowning glory beautiful and healthy that's with the help of Cream silk conditioners.