Check Out SM Megamall’s Mega Food Sale, August 17 to 19, 2012.

SM Megamall’s Mega Food Sale is back! Now bigger and better, we bring you the ULTIMATE FOOD TRIP on August 17 to 19, 2012! With over 100 dining establishments on sale, get ready for nonstop dining discounts and promos, huge price offs & delicious offers – Buy 1 Take 1s, Eat all you cans, free appetizers, free desserts, free drinks, and many more! And here’s the icing on the cake: Get a chance to win an all-expense paid food trip to exciting destinations like Hongkong, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam! We will also be having a Foodie Fair with SM Supermarket & the Lifestyle Network at the Event Center. This is One Mega Food Trip that can’t be missed!

Here are just some of the many offers you can enjoy, available only at the SM Megamall Mega Food Sale:

Julie Anne and Elmo's "Just One Summer" now showing in nationwide theaters

Today's hottest and most in-demand loveteam Julie Anne San Jose and Elmo Magalona mark their first bigscreen team-up via the GMA Films offering Just One Summer.

This August, Julie Anne and Elmo offer a wonderful love story filled with romantic threads that will surely encapsulate the true power of love, directed by Mac Alejandre.

This romantic movie tells about the story of Nyel and Beto who find love during one fateful summer.

In the story, Elmo Magalona portrays the role of Daniel “Nyel” Cuaresma Jr., a rich boy who dreams of becoming a doctor while Julie Anne San Jose breaths  to life the character of Maria Bettina “Beto” Reyes Salazar, a young lass who finds various honest ways to finance her college education.

As Nyel prepares his requirements for a college education abroad, one thing is missing -- a parental consent from his father, Dan (Joel Torre). Ever since, Nyel disliked his father for leaving their family to go back to the province and take care of the farm. His dad will only sign the waiver if Nyel spends his last summer vacation in the country with him -- leaving Nyel with no choice.

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: Caritas Manila continues relief efforts for flood victims

For almost a week now, Caritas Manila continues with its relief efforts for the thousands of victims of flooding in Metro Manila.

Caritas Manila’s Damayan, the relief assistance and emergency program of the Church as of August 15, 2012 has provided relief assistance to 20, 444 families in the parishes under the Archdiocese of Manila and Dioceses of Caloocan,Cubao, Pasig, Antipolo, and Malolos.

Caritas Manila so far has raised Php 2,892,635 In-Cash donations and Php. 534,618 In-Kind donations from individuals, organizations and parishes for the flood victims.

Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon will still continue to experience intermittent rains according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

MUSIC LYF: Nelly Furtado & Gym Class Heroes Live! In Manila 2012

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado and rap rock band Gym Class Heroes are set to perform in Manila for the first time on August 16, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado burst into the music scene in 2001 with her debut album Whoa, Nelly. The first single, “I’m Like A Bird”, earned Furtado her first Grammy Award in 2002 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Her second album Folklore, released in 2003 included the hit singles “Powerless (Say What You Want),” “Try,” and “Forca,” which was used as theme song for the 2004 European Football Championship. Her third album, Loose, produced the chart-topping hits “Promiscuous,” “Maneater,” “All Good Things (Come to an End)” and “Say It Right”. Loose is her most successful album to date, which sold over 10 million copies worldwide and certified multi-platinum in several countries. She is set to release her fourth English-language album The Spirit Indestructible in September under MCA Music. "I was in a great headspace, feeling refreshed and ready to really deliver in English again. This album is all about positivity, youth, good energy, and the relentlessness of the spirit. I want people to live this music the way we did when we wrote it. I want them to jump, dance, scream, laugh, cry, love, and vibe to it, and to turn it up very loud everywhere.", Furtado stated. 

MUSIC LYF: Gloc-9 - MKNM Album Launch

Gloc-9 gives in to fans’ requests; holds show at Eastwood

Rapper Gloc-9 broke sales records when he launched his newest album Mga Kwento Ng Makata (MKNM) in three different malls. The success of the string of shows fanned out requests for him to do another show, and with the overwhelming support Gloc-9 and his album MKNM are enjoying, this gifted rapper is more than willing to oblige.

This August 17, 7 p.m.,  Gloc-9 will be having a special MKNM show at the Eastwood Central Plaza featuring Ebe Dancel, Denise Barbacena, Q-York, Mike Swift, Silent Sanctuary, among others.

Fans who will purchase the CD at the venue will have free limited edition MKNM lanyards and poster, on a first come, first served basis.

MKNM, upon its release, immediately topped the albums and singles chart of downloading site, www.mymusicstore.com.ph.

Avida expands southward with first condo project in Davao City

Avida Land, the affordable brand of property giant Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) has offered to the market its first ever residential condominium project in Davao, which is also its second offering in Mindanao—Avida Towers Davao. This continues the property developer’s steady expansion in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.

Strategically located along C.M. Recto Avenue in Davao City, Avida Towers Davao offers residence unmatched convenience as it puts them close to all essential, modern urban conveniences: Avida Towers Davao is close to malls, the business district, places of recreation, hospitals, schools and churches. 

At the same time, Avida Towers Davao is located within a peaceful community that heightens the experience of relaxation and privacy. The structure is designed for both function and aesthetic pleasure with its modern contemporary architecture. 

Master planned

Avida Towers Davao is meant to be a master planned community with a total land area of 6,124 sqm., including its two residential towers. Tower One will house 431 residential units including special two-bedroom units from the 19th to the 23rd floor and 170 parking units from the ground floor to the fourth floor. 

Residents will enjoy sensible amenities at the podium level at the fifth floor, which serves as the main amenity area. Amenities include kiddie and adult pools, a children’s play area; an outdoor playground and exercise equipment; a meditation area; a multi-purpose hall; and a retail strip at the ground floor area for convenient access to basic necessities.

As standard in all Avida developments, Avida Towers Davao integrates the Five Condo Must-Haves for the best condominium living experience: free flowing air and sunlight; fewer units per floor for more privacy and less crowding; sensible amenities; emergency power even inside one’s unit; and easy payment terms. 

Building amenities include the main lobby; a mailbox for each unit; two elevator units for Tower One; garbage chute; fire protection and alarm system; and a CCTV camera at the Lobby. Security is provided 24/7 and property management is provided by Ayala Property Management Corporation.

Panoramic views

Available units include studio units (22 to 25 sqm; priced at Php1.69M to Php 1.93M); one-bedroom units (37 to 42 sqm; priced at Php2.83M to Php3.65M); and two-bedroom units (58 sqm; priced at Php5.01M).

Residents who avail of special units will enjoy lovely panoramic views of mountain ranges, the Davao River, the Davao Gulf and the Amenity Area, depending on which side of the building their units are located. 

Those who wish to know more about Avida Towers Davao may go to www.avidaland.com or call (+632) 848 5200 (within Metro Manila); 1-800-10 848 5200 (outside Metro Manila); details regarding where to call from overseas are available at the Avida Land website.

For more than 20 years, Avida has focused on enriching the lives of the hardworking Filipino middle-class by offering their families a home to be proud of; homes that thrive in a peaceful and safe community and are accessible to public transportation. 

As of the first half of 2012, Avida Land has 55 projects in 31 unique locations. Avida homes are all beautifully and practically designed, and built to provide reliable performance over time. Avida means affordable living at its best. 

REEL DEAL: Just One Summer REVIEW

Love knows no season as GMA Films brings the warmth of love and friendship with the most awaited movie JUST ONE SUMMER starring the hottest loveteam of this generation Julie Ann San Jose and Elmo Magalona. As they have been a popular trend in social networking sites especially on twitter.

As this would be their loveteam movie debut, everyone is excited to see this movie which also stars Alice Dixson, Joel Torre, Cherry Pie Picache and Gloria Romero. Julielmo fans are very excited that the movie and its premiere night also trended on twitter as well. 

It is also timely with the launch of Julie Ann San Jose's new self titled album under GMA records which also provides soundtrack to the movie as well. So far it is a mix of drama, love, and comedic scenes that fans would really get that "kilig" factor.