FASHIONISTA: SM City FairView Look Book

SM City Fairview keeps up with the changing trends of today's fashionable society with the launch of LOOK BOOK that happened in the mall last August 24, 2012. The show featured collections from different clothing stores found in the mall. And with the coming seasons like rain and Christmas (Fall and Winter seasons) almost just around the corner, being in style with these fashion trends is a must for every fashionista!

The fashion show indeed was filled with beautiful clothes and models in which special guest include Daniel Matsunaga and Wilma Doesnt who made a mark in the runway. Even regular shoppers in the mall were glued to the event seeing the fashion show. And with its success, I congratulate the organizers for all the creative effort for this trending show!

Esquire Financing and Philippine Franchise Asia see fast growing future of SMEs

In the center ESQUIRE Financing Inc.'s CEO
Rajan Uttamchandani with staff at the inauguration
 of the new CAPITALIFE Business Center in Makati.

According to the International Franchise Association (IFA), franchising currently represents 18 million jobs and $2.1 trillion worth of economic activity in the U.S. 

In Southeast Asia, the Philippines leads in terms of franchise concept development. Last year, more than 124,000 franchisees offered the products and services of over 1,100 franchisors in the country. The industry generated more than a million jobs while recording a total of $9.45 billion output—equal to five percent of the country’s total gross domestic product (GDP).

PFA Chairman Lim said that the recent growth can be attributed to the entry of new players from micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the continued rise of the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, and the introduction of indigenous and food concepts.

"Protege" bids goodbye to North & Central Luzon's Reese Tayag

For most of the proteges, this week's gala night is just one of a series of nerve-wracking, anxiety-ridden activities that they have to go through as the road to the big artista break gets narrower each week.  But for North and Central Luzon protege Reese Tayag, this week's elimination night is the end of her journey in the competition.  Reese was eliminated after scoring the lowest in an acting performance wherein all proteges were given the chance to act alongside the "Diamond Star" Maricel Soriano in five short films directed by Cannes Film Festival awardee Brillante Mendoza and written by Palanca awardee Floy Quintos.

Win Katy Perry Part of Me 3D Tickets!

Katy Cats! Get tickets to see Katy Perry's most-awaited 3D documentary movie! The Philippine premiere on August 28, 2012 at the SM Megamall Cinema 2 at 7PM is brought to you by SOLAR ENTERTAINMENT, X-MINI, POLYEAST RECORDS and ASTROPLUS!


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MUSIC LYF: Callalily - Pasasalamat (Album)

Callalily has every reason to sing Pasasalamat; releases new album this September

After seven fruitful years in the recording industry, rock band Callalily remains to be one of the country’s foremost acts, and the band has all the reason to be thankful. The band’s gratitude is lovingly expressed in their newest single Pasasalamat, which will be part of their soon-to-be-released first album under Universal Records.

The band is composed of Kean Cipriano, Tatsi Jamnague, Aaron Ricafrente and Lemuel Belaro.

“We have all the reasons to be thankful,” says frontman Kean Cipriano. “Seven years into the business and we are still here. We are grateful. Plus, we are with a new label Universal Records.”

Electrifying performances in Party Pilipinas O.A.

Be ready for over the top performances from the country's one and only concert party on television with Party Pilipinas O.A.!  

This Sunday, Premiere Singer-Songwriter Mr. Ogie Alcasid will celebrate his birthday and his 45 years in the business in Party Pilipinas. Also celebrating her birthday is the Fierce Songstress Rachelle Ann Go, who will embark on a unique vocal challenge. 

Stay tuned to witness a surely outrageous vocal showdown between resident divas and proud gay biriteras on this week's edition of "VOX Challenge". 

REEL DEAL: The Watch - Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn SPOTLIGHT

Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn Wards Off Aliens in THE WATCH

Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn reunite in “The Watch” along with Jonah Hill and British comedian Richard Ayoade who band together in the film to uncover the mysterious events happening in their neighborhood.  

Ben Stiller’s Evan is a senior manager at the superstore Costco, having made a not-so-lightning-fast ascent to that position from assistant manager.  Evan is a dedicated employee, but his heart is with the Glenview Neighborhood Watch, of which he is the founder and CEO.   “Evan is very community-oriented,” says Stiller, “because he has so few friends, and these clubs give him the opportunity to meet new people.”