MUSIC LYF: Remembering Whitney Houston Through Her Songs

The world still mourns on the death of a music icon of our time, WHITNEY HOUSTON, we look into songs that have become personal themes and timeless classics that everyone can relate with. 

Celebrate the life and music of the Grammy-winning singer with The Essential Whitney Houston, a 2CD collection of hits, only from Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines. The Essential Whitney Houston is available in all music stores nationwide.

Text WHITNEY to 3456 and get Whitney Houston content on your mobile. Standard rates apply.

SM City Sta Mesa 3 Day Sale Starts Today!

Valentine's Day, Payday week, Love Month... it must be fate!

And definitely it is all just in time for another 3 Day Sale (February 17-18-19, 2012) now happening at SM City Sta Mesa! With prices up to 70% off on great , and a chance to win 1 of the 3 HP 430 Notebook PC! Since this is the SM Mall I grew up and sale in this mall is always jam packed even this is the first SM malls in the Philippines.  

Formerly known (though still widely used) as Centerpoint, it is said to be the geographic center of the metro as it also borders 3 cities, Manila, Quezon City, and San Juan. Its very accessible via Jeepney, Bus, LRT 2, and even Tricycles and Pedicabs. 

Not to forget its also beside my school (Central Colleges of the Philippines), UERM , Immaculate Heart of Mary School, and Mezza.

The mall is also filled with stores from fashion, home items, gadgets, and of course food. They are open at 9am for a 2-hour specials for all SMAC members! 

Let's love love love shopping at SM City Sta. Mesa !

EVENTOLOGY: Ukay Alalay

One Love Senti Sale!

Spread the love with great items this love month! Get the chance to own the Man From Manila's things through a limited auction for the benefit of the Born To Be A Hero Values Education and Character Development Program for Public High School Students. Visit www.ukayalalay.com this Feb 16-18 and place your bids on a number of Francis M's things.

You may follow them on Twitter for updates: @UkayAlalay

REEL DEAL: This Means War REVIEW

I do love spy movies because it brings out my love for gadgets, conspiracy and beautiful women. I also like comedies because they do have the best dialogue and slapstick fun. I also like romance because I sometimes do want to get cheesy especially when inside the movie house. Blend them perfectly together and its total entertainment from start to finish. 

This Means War brings together Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy and Chris Pine in this romantic-action-comedy film that is also great this Valentine's season. Tuck (Hardy) and FDR (Pine) works as Federal Agents and also best friends. But when they met Lauren (Witherspoon), they became rivals to impress her using their 'resources' and 'skills'. Who will emerge the better man? And who will be her man? Its indeed Spy against spy in a whole new light.

Quick Blogs: Climbed 20 Floors of Stairs!

Yes, you heard it right, 20 floors and this happened at the Bro. Anrew Gonzales Building in De La Salle Manila because I was running late for the presscon of A Fire in the Heart produced by DLSU this February 26 and 27. I took the stairs because there was a long line at the elevators. I did notice a elevator for faculty but I thought it was strictly for faculty and employees of DSLU. And since I calculated that it will take me longer to wait to get in I decided to go up the stairs... 

And the venue is at the 20th floor. I though I would get very exhausted at the first half but was able to reach the 15th floor and slowed my pace until I reached the 20th floor. Indeed it was an achievement for me, weird yet fun. and to commemorate this record. I pictured the stairway thall the way down and also the 20th floor mark. But though tiring, I was rewarded by winning in the raffle a limited edition DLSU 100th year Swatch Watch (plus meeting the legendary Peque Gallaga!). It truly made my day. Now off to see the movie This Means War! 

Will post the review next!

ART IS A BANG: A Fire In The Soul

DLSU restages A Fire in the Soul: A Cantata

History has indeed told us the best stories in the world. Stories of war and death might make us think that its all black and blue. But here is a story that will tell you a deeper meaning of love, commitment, and fidelity.

A Fire in the Soul: A Cantata tells the story of a crucial event in the history of the Lasallian mission in Southeast Asia. On February 12, 1945, as American forces bombarded the City of Manila, a group of Japanese soldiers entered the De La Salle College campus on Taft Avenue and attacked the people who were living there. Twenty-four men, women, and children, and 16 La Salle brothers died in the massacre.   War turns human beings into monsters. It also forges heroes out of its flames. We tell this story to honor their memory, their service to humanity, and to remember them eternally. 

Created by Gabby Fernandez and directed by Peque Gallaga, the Cantata is one of the highlights of the yearlong centennial celebration of De La Salle University (DLSU) in the Philippines. Vicente Garcia Groyon wrote the libretto and Von de Guzman composed the music. 

A Fire in the Soul: A Cantata will have two performances only: February 26 (Sunday - Matinee) at 3pm and February 27 (Monday - Gala Night) at 8pm. Both shows will be held at Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium at the 7th Floor of Don Enrique T. Yuchengco Hall of DLSU.  The cast includes Michael de Mesa (Br. Egbert), Franco Laurel (Br. Antonius), Al Gatmaitan (Br. Mutwald), Jonel Mojica (Br. Friedbert), Miguel Castro (Br. Arkadius), Floyd Tena (Br. Athanasius), and Naomi Sison (Alma Mater).  Also, joining them are Onyl Torres (Japanese Captain), Nazer Salcedo (Japanese Soldier 1), Gary Fabricante (Japanese Soldier 2), and John Gilbert Arceo (Japanese Soldier 3).   

EVENTOLOGY: FILA Polo Cup with Fila Skeletoes

SKELE-TOES #WHATTHEHECKISTHAT CAMPAIGN LAUNCH 

AT THE 2012 FILA POLO CUP

All eyes are traditionally fixed on the action when the “sport of kings” is played, but at this year’s edition of the Fila Polo Cup, another feature may be stealing a big chunk of that attention from the field.  Fila will be launching a head-scratchingly unique campaign at the event where fans of the revolutionary Skele-Toes four-toed shoes could stand to win a starring role in a travel & lifestyle documentary.  Just to turn a few extra heads, Skele-Toes will also be on the feet of endorsers and event hosts Tim Yap, Borgy Manotoc, Georgina Wilson, and  Abs Abdelkader.

Since 2003, the Cup has been one of the brightest highlights of the local sports calendar, not just for the action but also for the glitz and glamour.  The 2012 Fila Polo Cup is set to outshine the rest once again with a fun-filled roster - aside from the Skele-Toes #whattheheckisthat campaign launch, there will be performances by the band Articulo, a special Dexter Santos choreographed dance number with styling by Leeroy New, installation art by Denis Lagdameo, and JM Rodriguez will be singing the National Anthem.  Of course, FILA’s first couple Cris and Butch Albert will be gracing the occasion, along with FILA  VP of Advertising Ana Abad Santos.  Butch will again lead his team for the Low Goal Game while Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Cris Albert will do the Ceremonial Toss for the High Goal Game.  Over-all event director is Rem Zamora.

The honorable JunJun Binay, Mayor of Makati,  and Dr. Elenita Binay, wife of Vice President Jojo Binay, will also be gracing the occasion.

“What the heck is that?”

  

This isn’t a question usually heard in Fila-hosted parties, certainly not in the Fila Polo Cup, but the company is anticipating a few raised eyebrows, a bit of head-scratching, and a lot of #whattheheckisthat comments from the crowd with the launch of the unique Skele-Toes campaign.