PHILIPPINES IS THE ONLY COUNTRY WITH BOTH MALE AND FEMALE CONTESTANTS IN THE TOP 5 OF KARAOKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Killarney, Ireland- Philippines’ first representatives in the 2011 Karaoke World Championships held in Killarney, Ireland on September 8-10 made a remarkable start. Joel Cruz was the 2011 KWC Male 1st Runner-Up and Lyda Shyla Roxas was the 2011 KWC Female 3rd Runner-Up. Indeed, the 2011 KWC World Finals marked another memorable experience for all its participants. KWC Philippines’ first experience was a blast with Joel and Lyda making it to the top 5. Their commendable performances served as a clear proof of Filipinos’ world class talent. 

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition

Final weigh-in for the Fab Five at the Grand Finale on Oct 8

WHO WILL BE THE VERY FIRST PINOY BIGGEST LOSER?

The country’s biggest reality TV show The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition comes to an exciting finish when the Fab Five and other eliminated contestants come together for a final weigh-in that will determine who among Angela, Art, Hazel, Larry, and Raffy will lose the highest weight percentage since the start of the show and be declared the very first Pinoy Biggest Loser at the Grand Finale this October 8 (Sat) at the Ynares Stadium in Pasig. I have two bets but will keep them until the final weigh-in. Who are you betting for?

Armed with the knowledge gained during their four-month stay in the Biggest Loser camp, the Bigating Pinoys continue their journey in the real world and undergo rigorous weight loss regimen without the help of trainers Chinggay Andrada and Jim Saret. 

BLOW The RED WHISTLE

Now with 7 Billion people in the world, the problems also grew like hunger, housing and most especially health. Though many sickness can be cured by medicines today, the HIV/AIDS epidemic remains the most alarming sickness that infects 6 people everyday in the country. And the complications that come with it gives the infected person agonizing pain and also rejection from society.

Now is the perfect time to spread the awareness about HIV/AIDS so that more people may get to know how it is transferred and how to prevent it. 

The Philippines is facing an alarming rise in HIV infection. Six new infections are recorded everyday, an exponential leap from the ‘low and slow’ character of the epidemic before 2007. There are also reports of undocumented HIV-related deaths, a manifestation of the invisibility of the epidemic and its impact. Evidence indicates that the increase is driven by the lack of awareness and appreciation of the risks of HIV infection due to unprotected sex, which is aggravated by fear and stigma that surround the virus and the people living with HIV and AIDS. 


The Red Whistle Campaign is a response to this alarming situation. The emerging trend shows that the current prevention programs are insufficient, and the communities affected by the epidemic must be mobilized into action to support initiatives that aim to stop the epidemic. 

Had Lots of Fun at Blogapalooza!

We say kudos to the people behind Blogapaloooza last September 17, 2011, particularly WheninManila.com with Vince Golancgo (from the wake up show of Mellow 94.7)

With about 50 advertisers who lined up to participate and to mingle with almost 150 bloggers from all over the metro creating a Business to Blogger event was indeed very exciting and fun with a lot of give aways and products that sparks interests of bloggers.

MUSIC LYF: Yonel's Top 30 Hits!

Sept 17, 2011. We have a new number one DON'T WANNA GO HOME by Jason Derulo! David Guetta's SUNSHINE comes in at second. Subscribe to MTL to get the hottest countdown  in the blogosphere!

MUSIC LYF: The JD Set 7 Tour 2011

Yes, the JD Set Tour 2011 is in full swing! It is time to give another good listen with a good drink of Jack Daniels in hand, as we hit the road over again for The Return of the JD Long Sets!

In the beginning there were 13 independent bands picked to join the JD Set. Via the bar gig series called The JD Long Sets, all the bands showcased their original compositions and performance prowess. 

MUSIC LYF: OPM boyband 1:43 handpicked to open American Idol mall tours

POP HEARTTHROBS 1:43 (pronounced as “one forty-three”) was handpicked by international label MCA Music as guest performers in the much-anticipated American Idol Season 10 mall tours in Trinoma and Market! Market! on Sunday and Monday, respectively.  

The mall tour features the Top 11 finalists of American Idol Season 10 including Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Lauren Alaina, Naima Adedapo, Paul McDonald, Pia Toscano, Stefano Langone, Fil-American Thia Megia and winner Scotty McCreery. This is the very first time for these idols to perform in Asia.