MUSIC LYF: Someday Dream launches Their First Video

SOMEDAY DREAM

Hey Daydreamer

Actually thats not it. This is only a video I made when I went to its launch at A. Venue. And I do admit I love the song as it is close to Daft Punk which he also performed on that night. Someday Dream is under MECCA MUSIC which is promoted by lead singer of Hale, Champ. And for this band, they have already received a lot of hits on radio charts and also a lot of young girl fans.

At first, I thought Rez is the younger brother of Champ since they have similarities. But the're not related by blood, but through music. They don't have any album yet but they have made a good impression on their first single. And I hope it is also as good as the first one. Now Someday dream fans, you don't need to wait further, here is the video for the hit song HEY DAYDREAMER. enjoy!

AboitizPower displays spirit of volunteerism and social responsibility in Albay and Batangas

AboitizPower Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary AP Renewables, Inc. (APRI), held a series of outreach programs during the holidays in the communities where its geothermal facilities are located.

AboitizPower held the activities as its way of thanking and helping the residents of its host communities—Tiwi in Albay and Makiling and Banahaw (MakBan) in Batangas—as well as promoting the spirit of volunteerism and social responsibility among its employees.

Children’s Christmas outreach and dental mission in Tiwi

Signing of MOA between APRI Executives: Mr. Juan Alfonso SVP, Corporate Services, Mr. Januario Maralit Facility Manager APRI Makban Geo and Mr. Jose Gerald Cubias, CSR Manager and Bitin Elementary School Principal, Ms. Adoracion Quiatchon.

APRI Tiwi's 40 volunteers and 18 scholars acted as kuya (big brother) and ate (big sister) to 100 indigent children from Bgy. Putsan in Tiwi, Albay during their Christmas outreach held at the APRI administration building.

Here, the children received gifts and enjoyed lunch, games, a magic show, and a photo session with Santa Claus.

Aside from the Christmas party, they also held a “Ngiting Kumukutitap” series of dental missions for the residents of the 25 barangays of the municipality with the help of the Rural Health of Tiwi. Volunteers from the Philippine Army Dental Team and the Albay Provincial Health office as well as Dr. Jezriel Mendones were on hand to render their services. 
Around 700 residents enjoyed free dental health services that included tooth extraction and dental consultations.

APRI Executives with Dra. Loreto Leonizo, DepEd Superintendent (Laguna District),
 BES Teachers and Kinder Class of BES one of the recipients of the Upuang Handog sa Paaralan Program.

APRI Corporate Services SVP Juan Alfonso and APRI Tiwi facility management consultant Bill Ruccius graced the missions that were held at the administration buildings of barangays Joroan, Naga, Cale, Tigbi and Nagas.

Christmas outreach, free visual screening,

and school donation in Makiling and Banahaw

Kapitan Apolino Navarez giving his thank you speech

APRI MakBan, meanwhile, held its first Christmas outreach activity in the area. As with the program in Tiwi, indigent children were treated to lunch, games, gifts, a magic show, a photo session with Santa Claus an entertainment number from APRI MakBan volunteers and 13 APRI scholars.

Alfonso, APRI MakBan human resources manager Arnel Sumagui, and facility manager Januario Marali joined them in bringing Christmas cheer to 150 indigent children from Barangays Bitin, San Vicente and Limao.

APRI’s outreach activities for the month of December also included a free vision screening for nine elementary schools from seven barangays in MakBan and armchair donations to Bitin Elementary School.

These programs were part of AboitizPower’s thrust of ensuring suitable learning to the students of its facilities’ host communities.

Eye consultations were conducted to help detect and correct visual problems that may hinder them from learning, while eyeglasses were given to those who had problems with their vision.

Alfonso and Maralit, meanwhile led the turnover ceremony at Bitin Elementary School, with the donations being accepted by municipality representative Jao Cabral, Bgy. Captain Apolino Navarette, the Department of Education Laguna’s representative Dr. Loreto Leonizo, and school principal Adoracion Quiatchon.

“We are making these donations to help provide these students a suitable learning environment wherein they could nurture their dreams,” Alfonso said.

APRI’s outreach activities are testaments to AboitizPower’s commitment to go above and beyond mere power generation and distribution by initiating programs and projects for the educational, livelihood, health, environmental, and infrastructure needs of its host communities.

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, retail and power services. It is a major producer of renewable energy in the country with several hydroelectric and geothermal assets in its generation portfolio. The non-renewable portfolio consists of plants throughout the country. The distribution utilities it owns and operates are located in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. (www.aboitizpower.com)

Inspired and Blessed on Location of 100 Days To Heaven

After watching the press screening of 100 Days to Heaven last Sunday, It really feels good to look forward to the show that will air on May 9, 2011. We also met with some of the cast and crew after the event and were able to talk to them for a while. And fortunately, we were lucky to go directly to the shooting location of the series to meet the cast and crew personally. And what seems to be just a simple visit turned out to be more than we expected and surely unforgettable.

We came across first the set where we recall some of the scenes and lines from the show. Of course, we won't let the moment pass by without having a short interview with them. And we were able to talk to Jodi Sta. Maria on her role as Sophia and having to portray a scam artist. She has worked with Xyriel back in NOAH, and now she is also happy working with Ms Coney Reyes.

When the kids (Xyriel and Luis) were there an on break time they have their time to rest and play around the set. Even with challenging roles they still manage to enjoy being kids. We went to the actual house of Sophia (Jodi) and we recalled the scenes from the screening just 2 days ago. It was fun to see how much effort they do to make in making a teleserye.

After that we were able to talk to Ms. Coney again, but for this interview we were able to get up close and personal with her. She said that she is thankful to the Lord for the blessings that she received when she got this show. And when she was asked how was she able to portray a personality that is opposite of her real self, she said that there is a little Anna Manalastas in all of us that comes out when we get into situations. Also with her previous show CONEY REYES ON CAMERA she has already tried different and challenging roles which molded her acting through the years. Now with 100 days to heaven, she said that she loved the character and also interested on how the story goes. After the interview, Ms Coney prayed for our group and also would like to read our blogs in the future.

The experience was indeed inspiring and a blessing at the same time, no wonder that the series caught our emotions and also moved us. Nevertheless, I do highly recommend these series for the whole family.100 days to Heaven will air tomorrow night on May 9, 2011 after TV Patrol only on ABS CBN.

MUSIC LYF: 1:43 Releases Debut Slambook-Album

1:43

Time for Love

OPM pop heartthrobs 1:43 (pronounced as “one forty-three”) have finally released their much-anticipated debut slambook-album titled “Time for Love” under MCA Music.


Now available in all major record stores nationwide, the slambook album or “slambum” features interesting and revealing trivia about the boys of 1:43; exclusive photos; and a collection of feel-good original Pinoy pop songs, including their minus one versions.


1:43 is composed of four talented, charming, and stylish lads, namely, Anjo Resurreccion, a University of Santo Tomas Psychology graduate and a member of a university theater group; Gold Aquino, a Business Administration student from the Centro Escolar University (CEU) and a campus heartthrob; Kim Nicolas, a Nursing student from Trinity University of Asia and a Candy Magazine model; and Yuki Sakamoto, an Hotel and Restaurant Management student from CEU-Makati and the main vocalist of the group.


“Time for Love” is a mini-album that contains a refreshing mix of five original and distinctly Filipino pop songs, plus their respective minus one tracks. The slambum aspires to define the sound of today’s OPM pop genre, as it brings together critically acclaimed producer and arranger Jonathan Ong of SonicState Studio and brilliant singer-composer and vocal arranger Myrus in an impressive creative synergy.


The opening track and 1:43’s latest hit single, “PiNK” (Pag-Ibig Na Kaya?), is a collaboration track with Myrus. Penned by Eric Cabahug, “PiNK” is a catchy song about falling in love. Top music blogger www.justinbreathes.com describes the song as "an example of how good Filipino pop can be."


“Para Kang” is a song composed by multi-awarded composer Jojo Panaligan. It is a witty, metaphorical expression of the miracle that is love. Fun, playful and lively, the lyrics and melody are reminiscent of the sound of 90s pop rock.


Fans will definitely fall in love with “Sa Puso Ko’y Ikaw”, a song that declares a deep, sincere and honest love. The is the first recorded song composition by Myrus--and listening to this track is like getting hit by Cupid's arrow! It’s potentially a big hit with its catchy, radio-friendly, easy-listening melody and commercial appeal.


“Time For Love”, the title track, is the only English song in the album. It is an upbeat song that gives tribute to 1:43’s cult following and their official fans club who call themselves “Time for Love” or T4L. This song is a collaboration between Cabahug, who wrote the lyrics, and Myrus, who did the melody.


“Merry Christmas Na” is another Cabahug composition. Released as a promotional single in December 2010, this is the controversial song that made the boys of 1:43 instant Youtube celebrities. The song became number one for several weeks in the P-Pop Music Chart, and has garnered over 85,000 views in Youtube.


This early, the slambum has received encouraging reviews from music critics. According to www.justinbreathes.com: “With this album, I find that 1:43 is committed to become an OPM pop act with a direction. The overall sound is genuine and distinctly good Filipino pop, something I rarely hear in mainstream music today, and something the boys of 1:43 are willing to deliver.”


“Time For Love” by 1:43 is presented by Glitz and Dreamgirl Cosmetics by 4U2 and is supported by Freshgear Jeans, Avida Towers, and the Mendez Medical Group.


More information and updates about 1:43 are available in their official Facebook fan page or you may call Chris Cahilig Talent Services at 6647213 or 6872649 and 92.

Judy Ann for Del Monte Pineapple

Judy Ann is here to cook something special, especially for the kids and kids at heart. She partners now with Del Monte Pineapples as her secret ingridient to make ordinary dishes, into extra ordinary surprizes like Adobo which is loved by 9 out of 10 kids. As she herself now is a full time mom, she make sure that what she cooks is healthy and also delicious. Graduated from cullinary school and also played roles as a chef in her teleseryes, she has a lot of experiences in the preparation and also the elements needed to satify not only her kids but also her husband, Ryan Agoncillo.

Del Monte Pineapples does give out a healthy side to dishes as it contains 5 times more fiber and also other vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, Manganese and Pythonutrients from natura that help increase the body's overall health and immunity. Del Monte Pineapples are picked and packed on the same day to lock the important nutrients. The good news is, there are a lot of favorite dishes that can be "Pina-Level Up!". These are recipies for Pork Humba, Pancit Guisado and a lot more where you can add Del Monte Pineapple to add zest and nutrients to your favorite dishes. Just visit www.kitchenomics.com for recipes.

Judy Ann Santos knows her food and the ingridients that go well with it. She is very health conscious, which is why according to her, " As a mother and an avid cook, it is very important for me to give my family, most especially my kids, the proper nutrition by serving them delicious and nutritious meals. Therefore I'm always looking for new delicious and healthy recipies that will surely whet my family's appetite."

So like Judy Ann, add Del Monte Pineapples to your everyday dishes like Adobo to make it "Pina-Level Up sa sarap at sustansya". 

Blah Blah Blogs: Blessed Pope John Paul II, the patron saint of Bloggers

Aside from the Royal Wedding of the Century of Prince Charles and Kate Middleton, another worldwide event that caught the eye of the world was the Beatification of the late Pope John Paul II, which is the most loved pope of all time because of his influence especially to the youth. I myself has been inspired by his life and works that also contributed to what I am today, he affirmed my Catholic faith and also inspired me to be God's servant. And as he is elevated to the title of being Blessed, I would like to say that as a blogger I would consider him as the patron saint of bloggers or Blessed patron of bloggers, technically everywhere. I think its time for him to have that title as he himself was the pope at the age of the Internet and other technologies. His influence rippled into the world with it, he was also the first pope to send an e-mail and launch audio CDs. There were also saint who were given a patron title for new innovations like St. Claire of Assisi as the patroness of television. Pope John Paul II (also known as Karol Józef Wojtya), also started the World Youth Day which is attended by millions of Youth all over the world. And this year, it will be held in Madrid Spain, and of course I would like to go there since I have not directly participated in the world youth day 1995 where I was only in grade school back then. Truly beloved by Catholics and other faiths worldwide, he made connections with Muslims, Jews and other Religions that also paved for peaceful reconciliations. I do hope that his canonization will come in the next few years as many are now testifying by his intercession. And even just with his charisma has already won the hearts of many. 

As he is now part of Blessed Circle, she joins the rank of Mother Theresa of Calcutta and our own Pedro Calungsod, who were Beatified just years ago. And the process of Sainthood is never easy as it goes through rigorous investigation and confirmation. He is very lucky to be beatified in the span of less than 5-10 years which most would take decades or even centuries. And like what I said that he is the patron saint of bloggers, may his intercession bring more inspiration and hope for us who also speak out and evangelize using the new media.

Kuha Mo? A Second Chance happens in 100 Days To Heaven Starting May 9

A Second Chance can change your life forever, and this is coming on ABS CBN Primetime. From the makers of 'May Bukas Pa", comes another inspirational yet entertaining series, 100 DAYS TO HEAVEN.

It tells about the story of Anna Manlastas, played by both Xyriel Manabat (as the young anna) and Coney Reyes (as the adult Anna). Though a very successful businesswoman with the largest toy company in the country, she is both feared and hated by many. However, after her sudden death, she is destined to be sent to hell for her wrongdoings, she then makes a deal with the gatekeeper of heaven to give her a second chance to be worthy to enter heaven. But she has to do her mission and in just 100 days.

Veteran actress Coney Reyes has been part of several primetime shows like 'Ysabella' and 'Rubi' and Xyriel was known for her performance in 'Agua Bendita' and 'Noah'. The 100 DAYS TO HEAVEN is dirceted by Malu L. Sevilla, and other cast include Jodi Sta. Maria as Sophia, Louise Abuel as Kevin, Joel Torre as Andres, Dominic Ochoa as Bobby, Valerie Concepcion as Miranda, Rafael Rosell as Bart, Smokey Manaloto as Bruce, and Niel Coleta as Jopet.

This series will win your hearts as it not only shows the struggles of living but also contains values young and old can reflect on. I myself was moved by the scenes and can't help shed a tear but also be prepared to be entertained by the funny moments and brilliant acting of the cast that makes you want to know what happens next until the 100th day. 

100 DAYS TO HEAVEN will be part of ABS CBN primetime bida on May 9, 2011.