Manila... Manila... I keep coming back to Manila...
There's no place like Manila...
Manila I'm coming home...

This is an excerpt of one of the famous song describing Manila. It is indeed there's no place like Manila. It is the center of trade and industry. The soul of the country. As one of the well known city in the Philippines celebrates its day SM City Manila joins in with the celebration and bring forth the finest sales that they can offer. Its the Manila Day Sale by SM City Manila.

Entrance of SM City Manila with Sale Banner

SM City Manila, being situated in the middle of the universities, government offices, establishments and parks, holds the venue for all people in different walks of life. Making them the center for great finds, good foods and in demand products.

As the first day of the Manila Day Sale commence, I was given a chance to witness the flow of people coming in and out of SM City Manila. From students to senior citizens and from workers to bystanders, they are all roaming around and trying to get the cheapest bargain that they can find. The crowd was almost thick already and yet it is only the first day of the sale plus it is still Friday. I may have witnessed only the tip of the crowd and I'm sure the later part of the day will make every body blast inside the mall. It's pay day!

The Sales, The Crowd and The Mall

I'm just lucky today that I don't have work, so I'm not in a hurry to roam around and flicker those tag prices. I did find clothing lines and toys that sales from 20% to 50% off which I consider great buys already. There are also other establishments that offers a 70% off on their selected items. Whew! This great buys hunting makes me hungry as well. Great that food establishments are also joining the fun sale.



With today's current situation we really need to be picky, practical and thriefty. We need to have more of what we earned and that's the reason why SM City Manila offers this 3 Day Sale to let the working class enjoy more of the hard-earned money.

The Manila Day Sale of SM City Manila will run from June 15 (which is today) until June 17. So, you still have 2 more days to create your list and to hunt them down.

More of the pics taken today....

 
 

I never thought that running will be this popular to many people, perhaps that's because they have made running more fun, especially in the Philippines. When I was still a bachelor, running has been one of my favorite activity. It makes me more energize and always on the go. Since I work inside the Clark Special Economic Zone there's nothing else to do but run. I do my run in the morning and in the afternoon. It was great gaining more grounds every time I run. It's like completing a level in a video game.

After marriage, my run has been reduced due to some activities that needs attention but I still make sure to have time to run or a brisk walk to keep me active. It was further reduced when my favorite running shoes were already worn out. It was its time to rest.

I know companies that are organizing fun runs but never knew that more and more will initiate this activity. Some do fun runs in their communities and others in known places. Last year it was my first time to join and experience fun run. It was an out of town run which I came unprepared but thankfully it went out well. Then the rest of the story is history. I'm running again!


Unilab Active Health and RunRio Inc. organized the Run United 2 this coming June 17 and is off to break the half-marathon category record set during Run United 1 earlier inI March. As registration closed over the weekend for the 21K category, the 5,000 mark has already been breached. It was expected to have over 14,000 registrants in all categories for the much-awaited run race.

According to Alex Panlilio, Head of Unilab Active Health “This shows the matuirty of Filipino runners, there are still many running enthusiasts who run with friends and families for fun. But long-distnace runners are keeping pace in terms of the turnout at Run United races.

RunRio President, Rio dela Cruz disclosed that “Run United 2 is slated to be the biggest 21km race in the Philippines. At Run United 1 earlier this, there were 4,000 21K runners. We are just getting bigger every year.” Also it was said that their target is 5,000 slots for the half-marathon or 21k category but they will accommodate some more runners if necessary.

The Run United 2 categories, namely the 500m dash for kids, 3k, 5k, and 10k will start and finish at the SM Mall of Asia except for the 21k which will start at BGC and will finish at SM Mall of Asia.

In-store registrants of Run United 2 will instantly received their singlets. The race kits will be claimed at the first ever Run United Expo which is a new enhancement to the Run United experience, patterned after well known international races. The expo will let runners experience the latest trends in the running industry and they can also avail of huge discounts from the exhibitors. A special line of Run United memorabilia apparel will also be available for Run United enthusiasts.  The Run United 2 Race Expo will be held from June 12 to June 16 at Block 51, 9th Ave. Corner 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Claimants should bring their registration receipt or confirmation email when claiming their race kits. The specific schedule of race kit distribution at the race expo are as follows: June 12 to 13/2-8PM/Priority Lane: 21K/Regular lane: all other categories; June 14 /11-8pm/Priority 10K; June 15/11-8pm/Priority 5K; and June 16/11-8pm/Priority: 500m dash, 3K & 5K.





There will be some new concepts and services that will be introduce for the participants and their families at Run United 2 including the improved Active Health Expo with more areas to explore and services to avail. Regular activities such as photo booth, awards program, and cheer-dance competition will still be there.  The Active Health Expo will feature the following areas:

• Active Kids Zone: a daycare center where activities such as puppet shows, art classes, among others await the runners’ children.
• Runners’ Lounge Zone: after the race, runners can reward themselves here where they can try the ice cooling stations, free stretching services of physical therapists, among others for faster recovery.
• i-Connect Zone: where runners can share the Run United experience in social networking sites with free wi-fi connection in digital stations.
• Health, Sports and Leisure Zone: where runners can participate in activities and challenges that promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Participants also get a chance to win prizes.
• Food Zone: Food treats galore where runners can load up on protein, carbo and health drinks to recover fast and stay healthy.

All of the Run United 2 finishers for the categories 500m, 3K, 5K and 10K categories will receive an Active Health sling bag, drinks, and race analysis. 21K runners will receive a finisher’s medal, finisher’s shirt, Active Health sling bag, drinks, and race analysis.

For more inquiries on Run United and Active Health, check out these websites: www.unilabactivehealth.com and www.runrio.com as well as their respective fan pages on Facebook and Twitter to check more schedules with Run United. Race results will be available within three days after the race.

Press Release
TV5 has announced that it will give away a combined total of 20 Million Pesos in the biggest and most intensive artista search ever mounted on Philippine Television: ARTISTA ACADEMY.  The search will kick off with a massive one-time grand auditions at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on June 19, Tuesday.
                                                                                               
Thru ARTISTA ACADEMY, TV5 goes all-out in discovering and developing Philippine Television's biggest new stars, by offering real training in a legitimate school of television arts along with the fame, fortune and stardom every showbiz hopeful dreams of.

ARTISTA ACADEMY searches for young showbiz aspirants aged 16-21 who have the looks, charm, potential and determination to go through extensive curriculum-based training under the Asian Academy of Television Arts (AATA) to become certified professional actors armed with the acting versatility and right attitude to make a name for themselves in the industry.

Over P20 Million in total prizes will be given to the deserving winners who will be hailed as ARTISTA ACADEMY’s Best Actor and Best Actress. Not only will they be equipped with the proper acting training from AATA to become TV5’s next big stars, they will also be the richest of all winners in the history of all talent searches in the Philippines.

All 16 finalists who will be chosen as ARTISTA ACADEMY Students will be granted full AATA scholarships and the chance to undergo comprehensive training with the best in the industry – including multi-awarded director Joel Lamangan, music master Louie Ocampo, dance guru Georcelle Dapat of G Force, along with other esteemed TV professionals and distinguished celebrities.

Acclaimed Film and TV director Mac Alejandre heads the TV5 TALENT CENTER and will be working with the Head of AATA, well-known Entertainment executive Wilma Galvante, who will act as Principal of ARTISTA ACADEMY.

“We are all excited with the launch of Artista Academy because this really tops all artista searches that have been done in the country. We are offering real training in a real academy for our future stars. No other program has offered such school-based learning and development from an academy of television arts. And, of course, it will be a real life-changing experience for not just one but two students because we are giving away P20 Million worth of prizes, including lead roles in a forthcoming teleserye of the network. This is real fame, fortune, and stardom. This is as real as it can get,” shared TV5 Creative and Entertainment Production Head Perci Intalan.

All interested artista aspirants aged 16-21 are invited to come to the ARTISTA ACADEMY grand auditions at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on June 19 at 2pm. By bringing a copy of their birth certificate, valid ID, and their best glam pictures, they are a step closer to living the glamorous artista life.  

Another great big, big, SALE is in town and it's happening this weekend as Manila celebrates MANILA DAY. So brace yourselves for big discounts and great finds.

Manila Day Sale happening on JUNE 15-16-17 at the center Manila at SM CITY MANILA!

Enjoy up to 70% off from all participating stores whether it may be for fashion, personal care, grocery, and food. And that's going to happen in SM CITY MANILA!

Hope to bump in with you at this weekend the great Manila Day Sale!!!



More info about the sale...

SM CITY MANILA is a favorite hangout destination for thousands of students from nearby schools and universities; and with a shopping selection that offers countless choices, it’s no surprise.

SM CITY MANILA is home to the hottest trends in fashion and personal care like
Chicabooti, Cache Cache,
G by Guess, Levis,
Payless Shoesource,
Charles and Keith, CLN,
Tony Moly, Etude House, etc.
- and with the inclusion of Cyberzone - the latest gadgets and gizmos as well.

Be sure to check out newly opened restaurants like
BonChon, Hainanese Delights, Chatime, and Kangaroo Jack when you get hungry!

SHOPPING + DINING = SM CITY MANILA!!! SEE YOU ALL SM CITY MANILA for MANILA DAY SALE!!!

Here's an update about Sabrina's newest album.  So fans and listeners get to know it more here.

Press Release
Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina joins forces with famous radio/ TV personality Joe D’Mango for an album that will touch the hearts of many—“Acoustic Love Notes”. Inspired by his popular and long-time show “Love Notes”, Sabrina interprets classic love songs acoustic style coupled with Joe D’Mango’s love messages.

The song line-up includes the carrier single “Somewhere Down The Road” originally by Barry Manilow, Brian McKnight’s “One Last Cry”, “Cry” by Mandy Moore, Christian Bautista’s “The Way You Look At Me”, “Can You Help Me” by Usher, Mikaila’s “The Art of Letting Go”, “I Don’t Want You To Go” by Lani Hall, Brandy’s “Have You Ever”, “Someone Like You” by Adele, Tamia’s “Officially Missing You”, “If Love Is Blind” by Tiffany, Jann Arden’s “Insensitive” and “Without Me” by Clair Marlo.

For the first time in any Sabrina album, it features 4 original songs, 2 of which she composed herself—“One True Love” and “Over For Now But Not Forever”. Her first Filipino track “Sa Bawat Paghinga” was written by award-winning composer Toto Sorioso and the other original track “Again” is a duet with up and coming singer Anj Sulit.

“This project with Mr. Joe D’Mango actually started with my guesting at his show where I sung my all-time favorite love song ‘Somewhere down the Road’. From there, my record label, MCA Music thought of having us working together and the rest is history. It was truly an honor working with him having been a fan of his show through the years,” Sabrina said.

“It’s been a while since I came out with a Lovenotes compilation album. Now, it gives me great pleasure to be part of a soulful collaboration on a new album with Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart, Sabrina. This endearing album contains some of the most memorable songs that captured the hearts of many who have loved and failed and many who have loved and have been loved in return,” as Joe D’Mango wrote from the album intro.

Sabrina has been making waves in Asia since the release of her “I Love Acoustic” series which is currently on its fourth volume. The albums have been multi-platinum success in Indonesia and certified Gold in Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines. Among Filipino singers, only two have officially broke in the Southeast Asian market—Christian Bautista and Sabrina.

Be it songs of heartbreak, love lost, letting go or falling in love again, it is here in “Acoustic Love Notes” where you will hear a different Sabrina.

“Acoustic Love Notes” will be out this June 18 under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) at leading record stores nationwide and online via www.MyMusicStore.com.ph and is presented in cooperation with Wow Videoke, Businessworld and HerWord.com. To download Sabrina’s music on your mobile phones, text SABRINA to 3456. For bookings and inquiries, please contact Sammy Samaniego at +632 9162504 local 107, +639178565174 or +639209682991 or email sammy.samaniego@umusic.com.

It's June! And there are lots of activities happening at SM City San Lazaro.  It's a bit late to post it here but hey it's only mid June so we still got half of the month experience some SM City San Lazaro's activities.

Here's the poster of their activities which I'm sure you'll definitely love to come and join.


This coming weekend there will be lots of activity at SM City San Lazaro.  A car exhibit for Dads, a celebration of Father's Day and of course what most of the people are eyeing for the 3 DAY SALE in celebration of Manila Day.  So be there on June 15, 16 & 17.


If you want to know more of their events and sales visit their Facebook fanpage http://www.facebook.com/SMCitySanLazaro.

Anna’s passion for the environment blossomed with her first child in 2005. Together with her husband, Dylan, the successful British multi-millionaire who gave up his fast cars and wealthy lifestyle in England to work for the poor in the Philippines, the couple decided to use cloth diapers after reading that it takes 500 years for disposable diapers to biodegrade and that many of the chemicals in them are toxic. Anna struggled with the decision (especially when washing squishy nappies!) but initial reluctance became a conviction that their inconvenience was a small price to pay for their kids to know a world that is still intact and beautiful. Their desire to live a more sustainable and ethical lifestyle extended to the products they used on their children and themselves, opting for fewer chemicals and less stuff in general, resulting in less waste and a smaller carbon footprint.

Camille, on the other hand was already experimenting with cosmetics as early as elementary school! She eventually became a freelance make-up artist and joined a cosmetics company after college. However, her longing to merge her passion for cosmetics and her conscience to help the country was still waiting to be fulfilled. 

Anna and Dylan spent a year in the US between July 2007 and June 2008, where Dylan was setting up a network of volunteers for Gawad Kalinga. Whilst in the US, Anna observed a growing trend of natural and ethical products penetrating the mainstream market, making them more accessible to ordinary Americans instead of just being products for the wealthy and the elite. They were now present in supermarkets and drug stores at more affordable prices. She wondered whether this phenomenon could be replicated in the Philippines. Were Americans the only people who could have the privilege of enjoying a healthier lifestyle and saving the environment? 

Camille joined the couple halfway through their US assignment. Soon the sisters started doing more research on how to bring affordable, natural products to the Philippines, work that they continued even after coming home to the country. Their persistence finally paid off and the Human Nature brand was born. 

Human Nature was launched in November 2008. Today, it has become the country’s leading and trail-blazing social enterprise, hailed by Entrepreneur magazine as “the game-changer of the decade,” and studied as a successful working model for a social enterprise by students at Berkley University, California and Lee Kuan Yew in Singapore. It has sold almost 3 million products through its network of16,000 dealers and its 19 branches all over the country. This year, it started selling its mineral makeup line Love Minerals at Beauty Bar, the only Filipino cosmetics brand carried by the premiere personal care chain. A selection of Human Nature’s best-selling products is available at Rustan’s Supermarket and Shopwise. Human Nature is also distributed in the US and Singapore, with more plans of expansion on the way. 

Human Nature employs Gawad Kalinga residents as part of its full-time staff and has started work on a Human Nature Organic Demo Farm at the GK Enchanted Farm in Angat, Bulacan. Guided by the principles of being PRO-PHILIPPINES, PRO-POOR and PRO-ENVIRONMENT, the company continues to strive to provide prosperity to the Philippines through successful and sustainable social enterprise and quality natural products for all Filipinos. 

Philosophy 

Gandang Kalikasan, Inc., the company that brings you the Human Nature range of natural personal care and beauty products is founded on three core principles of being PRO-PHILIPPINES, PRO-POOR, & PRO-ENVIRONMENT. 

PRO-POOR
From the beginning, the company was set up with the goal of providing more livelihood to Gawad Kalinga residents and communities. The dream is to set up GK communities as globally certified organic farms which can produce world-class raw materials for Human Nature products. Work has already started on the very first Human Nature GK Organic Farm in Bulacan in partnership with NGOs that specialize in organic farming and processing. As firm believers in fair trade principles, Human Nature buys raw materials from its community-based suppliers at fair trade prices, and sometimes even above market prices if the market price is not enough to provide a good quality of life for the farmers. 

The company employs GK residents from nearby communities in Quezon City and provides a fair living wage which is much more than the minimum wage required by law. It also provides warehouse staff with full benefits and overtime pay in order to promote dignity of work. 

PRO-PHILIPPINES
Human Nature products are 100% made in the Philippines. It sources as many raw materials as possible from the Philippines and will only import if there is no local availability. All too often, multinational companies (or even Philippine-owned ones) will source their products and raw materials abroad if the price is cheaper by even a few centavos, costing Philippine jobs and sending that money out of the local economy forever. Human Nature wants to invest in Philippine-made products because it believes in the country and its people. 

During the product development stage, potential raw materials are evaluated based on two criteria: Can the plant/herb/raw material be sourced locally? If not, can it eventually be grown in the Philippines so that the company can find ways to start an industry producing it? Only when an ingredient meets these qualifications is it used. For example, Tea Tree Oil is a very popular ingredient but it can't be grown in the Philippines so it is not used in Human Nature’s formulations. Lemongrass is widely grown and produced in the Philippines so it is in many Human Nature products and the company continues to seek ways to use it. 

Human Nature believes that Filipinos can produce world-class finished goods. Other countries have reached prosperity by buying raw materials cheaply from poor countries and turning them into expensive finished goods. Think of Switzerland – they produce some of the finest chocolate in the world, yet not a single cocoa bean grows naturally in Switzerland. They buy cocoa from around the world, turn it into chocolate and sell it back to the country that grew it for many times the price! The only way for the Philippines to become prosperous is for it to produce not just raw materials, but world-class finished goods and for Filipinos to start buying Filipino products. 

Let’s face it, the Philippines will be mostly agricultural for a long time to come and for as long as they only grow rice, its farmers will always be poor. But other countries have developed first-world economies from agriculture. Think of France – what do they produce? Fine wine, champagne, the best cheeses, expensive natural fragrances... some of the most valuable natural products in the world come from France. If our farmers grow okra, they can often only get 50 centavos per piece or less. But by switching to, say, organic aloe vera, they can earn as much as P50 per leaf – a hundred times the value. This is how Human Nature aims to help the country – by sourcing locally at fair trade prices, producing world-class finished goods and exporting them around the world. 

PRO-ENVIRONMENT
Human Nature takes its responsibility of being nature’s steward very seriously. It carefully deliberates on the impact of all its business decisions on the environment. For example, all raw materials are thoroughly researched to ensure that they are naturally derived, are not processed using environmentally toxic processes and do not become toxic when released into the environment after the user has finished with the product. It also uses recyclable bottles in its packaging to minimize its impact on the country’s overburdened landfills. 

Human Nature is about loving the Philippines, loving the environment and loving people as it provides only the safest and purest world-class ingredients for them. These are effective AND affordable organic and natural personal care products that feel as good on your skin as they do in your heart. We hope that you will find a sense of peace and purpose knowing that your everyday choices have a positive impact on the poor, our country and our planet. 

Advocacies 

Gandang Kalikasan Inc was created by Anna M. Wilk and Camille Meloto, two of the daughters of Tony Meloto, founder of Gawad Kalinga (GK). GK has already transformed more than 2,000 slums in the Philippines into beautiful, peaceful communities that are on their way to becoming productive too. 

Gawad Kalinga is recognized globally as a world-class Filipino movement for nation-building by everyone from Harvard University to the National Institute of Education in Singapore. In 2006, GK won the Magsaysay Award, Asia’s Nobel Prize. Human Nature’s vision is that as soon as GK villages are capable of producing its ingredients to the highest standards, the company will equip and empower them to grow and process the raw materials needed for its products. 

Beginning October 2010, 100% of all profits earned by Human Nature from the sales of its best-selling Citronella Bug Spray have gone to the farmer’s cooperative in Labo, Camarines Norte, Bicol, which supplies the organic citronella oil used in the product through thePhilippine Federation for Environmental Concern (PFEC). This contribution has not only funded new extractors to improve their production, it has also uplifted their community by funding a school renovation and providing healthcare for the farming families. 

Human Nature’s certified organic lemongrass essential oil is sourced from the Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation Inc.(AIDFI) in Negros Occidental. AIDFI provides renewable and cheap technologies to rural folk to help supply the basic needs of water, sanitation and energy. In 2010, AIDFI won the BBC World Challenge with its perfection of the hydraulic water pump that provides water to remote villages. With this technology, the lemongrass farmers in Negros were able to produce organic lemongrass essential oil for Human Nature.

Through its partnerships with these noble organizations, Human Nature hopes to bring sustainable livelihood to Gawad Kalinga communities to fulfill its vision of creating hundreds of world-class community organic farms in the Philippines, providing livelihood for thousands of its poorest people. 

Human Nature is available through Human Nature dealers and branches. The Flagship Store is located at 463 Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City. To learn more about Human Nature products, contact a Human Nature dealer, or find out how to be a Human Nature dealer, visit www.humanheartnature.com, your nearest Human Nature Branch or call (02) 931-5787.

Petra Mahalimuyak and Eric Losloso together with Axe's Top Brass

First of all congratulations to Eric Losloso and Petra Mahalimuyak for grabbing the 2 Million Peso Reward, 1 Million Peso each, at the Axe Anarchy Raid. They sure made everyone in chaos for that winning.

Axe, the number 1 male fragrance brand in the world, unleashed chaos at the launch of its first ever his and hers fragrance – the Axe Anarchy. The event was called The Axe Anarchy Raid which made the hottesst women in the country let loose on the luckiest gang of guys in a sexy game of cops and robbers. Well, the gang of guys who played the role of robbers are truly lucky enough to have been chased by those drop-dead gorgeous female celebrities and models. Axe made it more chaotic, thrilling and wilder by offering a two million-peso reward to the winning pair.

Sexy Cops Getting Ready for the Raid.

“Axe has always been about attraction. In the last 30 years, Axe has helpted millions of guys get the girl with the Axe Effect,” says Axe brand manager Gem Laforteza. “Then we thought, 'how crazy can things get when both guys and girls spray on Axe?' That was the whole idea behind Axe Anarchy.”

The Cell for the Robbers.

The concluded Axe Anarchy Raid gets one hundred of the country's finest females and one of the country's luckiest males to run after one another in a wild take on an old kid's game. Spotted playing on the field was FHM's 2011 Sexiest woman in the World Sam Pinto. Also seen were some of the hottest female TV stars – Bianca King, Sarah Lahbati, Kylie Padilla, Sheena halili, Ryza Cenon, Gwen Zamora, Megan Young, Vaness Del Moral, Bangs Garcia, Nadine Samonte, Ellen Adarna.

Centerfold hotties like Iwas Moto, Nina Jose, Regine Angeles, and Jacq Yu were also present at the event, as well as the hottest girls on radio namely Jinri Park, Andi Manzano, and Karen Bordador. Another Axe favorite was the elegantly beautiful Divine Lee who came with a really high heels and played cops and robbers with boyfriend Victor Basa.


With female models and beauty pageant girls rounding out the list of Axe's picks for the Axe Anarchy Raid – Gwendoline Ruais, Dorina Groh, Chloe McCulley, Anne Ral, Karel Marquez, and many more. These hot girls did made the floor shaken.





The sexiest cops and robbers game made the entire open ground of Eastwood Mall in chaos. Guys' wildest fantasies came into reality as these handcuffed boys who played the robbers were frisked by the hottest celebrities and models as they searched for their destined pair.


Hosted by Marc Nelson and Ramon Bautista together with their beautiful field reporters Tintin Caballero and Riza Diaz. Of course ladies get also the taste of the hunky dudes of the Boys Nights Out – Sam YG, Slick Rick and Tony Toni – and The Morning Rush DJ, Gino Quillamor.

The game ended as the pair Eric Jalosjoso and Petra Mahalimuyak's codes have been verified. It was a sexy chaotic event. Since the Axe brand made chaos that day, I get a previlege to ask if they are going to held another similar sexy chaotic event, they were able to respond that it's too early to spit out their surprises but yes they will have more chaotic event so better watch out.







Experience Axe's signature brand of uncontrollable attraction with new Axe Anarchy For Him and For Her. Check out Axe on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AxePhilippines or #AxeAnarchyManila on Twitter for more details about the event.

Multi-platinum, Grammy winning artist Alanis Morissette will be releasing her highly anticipated seventh studio album, HAVOC AND BRIGHT LIGHTS, on August 2012, via Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines. Produced by Guy Sigsworth (Björk, Madonna, Seal) and Joe Chiccarelli (Tori Amos, Elton John, My Morning Jacket, U2) and recorded in Los Angeles, the album marks the songstress’ first release in four years. Fans will be able to purchase the album’s first single, “Guardian,” on www.mymusicstore.com.ph

“This record, as always, is a snapshot of what I currently obsess about, care about, and what strikes me at 4 in the morning in my most introspective moments,” says Morissette. “It is my emotional, psychological, social and philosophical commentary through song. I can't wait to share it with this fun and funny planet, and to tour, and can't WAIT to have the lively, engaging and challenging conversations that these songs may invite.”

TRACKLISTING:

1. Guardian
2. Woman Down
3. 'Til You
4. Celebrity
5. Empathy
6. Lens
7. Spiral
8. Numb
9. Havoc
10. Win and Win
11. Receive
12. Edge of Evolution

ABOUT ALANIS MORISSETTE:
Since 1995 Alanis Morissette has been one of the most influential singer-songwriter-musicians in contemporary music. Her deeply expressive music and performances have earned vast critical praise, 12 Canadian Juno Awards, 7 Grammy® Awards (with an additional 14 nominations), a Golden Globe nomination and sales of over 60 million albums worldwide. Morissette’s 1995 debut, “JAGGED LITTLE PILL, was followed by such eclectic and acclaimed albums as SUPPOSED FORMER INFATUATION JUNKIE (1998), MTV UNPLUGGED (1999), UNDER RUG SWEPT (2002), FEAST ON SCRAPS (2002), SO-CALLED CHAOS (2004), JAGGED LITTLE PILL ACOUSTIC (2005), her greatest hits album, THE COLLECTION (2005), and FLAVORS OF ENTANGLEMENT (2008). She has also made many memorable contributions to theatrical releases including: "Uninvited" to the film CITY OF ANGELS (1999), “Still” to DOGMA (1999), and "I Remain", which she wrote for the PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME. Most recently Alanis has acted on the small screen with roles in hit television series “Weeds” and “Up All Night”, and has appeared as a celebrity guest mentor on the current season of “The Voice”. For more information please visit www.alanis.com.

Press Release
Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines announces the international release of the soundtrack album for the highly anticipated upcoming movie musical Rock of Ages on June 2012. The ROCK OF AGES: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK boasts 20 rousing anthems that defined a generation—reinvigorated for the film by a stellar cast including Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Malin Akerman, Mary J. Blige, Alec Baldwin and Tom Cruise.

Directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray), New Line Cinema’s Rock of Ages is the film adaptation of the smash hit, five-time Tony® nominated Broadway musical which tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Executive Music Producer Adam Anders (Glee) helps tell the rock ‘n’ roll romance through cast versions of heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Poison, Journey, Twisted Sister, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett, Foreigner, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and more. “Taking classic, beloved rock anthems and seeing them through the unique perspective of the characters in the film was such an exciting prospect for me in directing Rock of Ages,” said filmmaker Adam Shankman. “We had a phenomenal cast who performed these songs in such a powerful way—adding depth and meaningful imagery to the film. I was lucky to have a partner in Adam Anders who, better than anyone working today, understands how to take popular songs and seamlessly repurpose them to tell a story with unparalleled originality and success.”

As the larger-than-life, arena-rocking champ “Stacee Jaxx,” the Rock of Ages Soundtrack features Tom Cruise belting out Bon Jovi’s classic “Wanted Dead or Alive,” Def Leppard’s hit “Pour Some Sugar On Me,” and Guns ‘N Roses anthem “Paradise City.” Cruise also duets with Malin Akerman on Foreigner’s power ballad, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” and shares the mic with Julianne Hough on The Scorpions’ “Rock You Like A Hurricane.” The album also features an extraordinary medley of Night Ranger’s “Sister Christian,” David Lee Roth’s “Just Like Paradise,” and Poison’s “Nothin’ But A Good Time,” which features Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand and Alec Baldwin. Also echoing through the soundtrack are mash-ups of songs that ruled the airwaves in the `80s, including Foreigner’s “Juke Box Hero” / Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock N Roll”; Extreme’s “More Than Words” / Warrant’s “Heaven”; Pat Benatar’s “Shadows Of The Night” / Quarterflash’s “Harden My Heart”; and Starship’s “We Built This City” woven into Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” all performed by the film’s cast.

New Line Cinema’s Rock of Ages comes to the big screen starting on June 15, 2012, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The movie musical stars Julianne Hough (Burlesque), with actor/singer Diego Boneta in his feature film debut, Russell Brand (Arthur), Oscar® nominee Paul Giamatti (Cinderella Man), Academy Award® winner Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago), Malin Akerman (The Proposal), and R&B queen Mary J. Blige, with Oscar® nominees Alec Baldwin (The Cooler, TV’s 30 Rock) and Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Magnolia, Jerry Maguire).

Shankman directed Rock of Ages from a screenplay by Justin Theroux and Chris D’Arienzo and Allan Loeb, based on D’Arienzo’s musical of the same name. Adam Anders and Peer Astrom composed the original score and produced the songs featured in the film. Rock of Ages is produced by Matthew Weaver, Scott Prisand, Carl Levin, Tobey Maguire, Garrett Grant and Jennifer Gibgot, with Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener, Michael Disco, Samuel J. Brown, Hillary Butorac Weaver, Janet Billig Rich, Shankman and D’Arienzo serving as executive producers.

The official soundtrack of Rock of Ages is available in all select music stores nationwide and at the Philippines’ biggest online music store, visit www.mymusicstore.com.ph and register for free.

To learn more about the film and soundtrack visit www.rockofagesmovie.com

1. “Paradise City” - Tom Cruise
2. “Sister Christian” / “Just Like Paradise” / “Nothin’ But A Good Time” - Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand, Alec Baldwin
3. “Juke Box Hero” / “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” - Diego Boneta, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, Julianne Hough
4. “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” - Catherine Zeta-Jones
5. “Waiting For A Girl Like You” - Diego Boneta, Julianne Hough
6. “More Than Words” / “Heaven” - Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta
7. “Wanted Dead Or Alive” - Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough
8. “I Want To Know What Love Is” - Tom Cruise, Malin Akerman
9. “I Wanna Rock” - Diego Boneta
10. “Pour Some Sugar On Me” - Tom Cruise
11. “Harden My Heart” - Julianne Hough, Mary J. Blige
12. “Shadows of the Night” / “Harden My Heart” - Mary J. Blige, Julianne Hough
13. “Here I Go Again” - Diego Boneta, Paul Giamatti, Julianne Hough, Mary J. Blige, Tom Cruise,
14. “Can’t Fight This Feeling” - Russell Brand, Alec Baldwin
15. “Any Way You Want It” - Mary J. Blige, Constantine Maroulis, Julianne Hough
16. “Undercover Love” - Diego Boneta
17. “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” - Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Tom Cruise, Mary J. Blige
18. “Rock You Like A Hurricane” - Julianne Hough, Tom Cruise
19. “We Built This City” / “We’re Not Gonna Take It” - Russell Brand / Catherine Zeta-Jones
20. “Don’t Stop Believin’”- Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, Mary J. Blige

Press Release
Seven–time Grammy Award winner Usher will release his eagerly anticipated new album LOOKING FOR MYSELF on June 2012, under Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines. His seventh studio album, LOOKING FOR MYSELF will be available in both physical and digital editions.

The genre-defying lead single from LOOKING FOR MYSELF entitled "Climax," was written by Usher Raymond along with co-writers Redd Stylez, Ariel Rechtshaid, and Diplo, who also produced the single. “Climax” is receiving exceptional critical acclaim: Rolling Stone honored it with a 4 star review and calls it “Sexxxxxxy.”Pitchfork declares "Climax" "an exercise in the power of restraint, as Usher sings the woes of a romance stuck in limbo, alternating whispery falsettos and earnestly pained howls….Diplo shows uncharacteristic subtlety behind Usher's sentiment, with a beat that seems to hang suspended in midair.” The Los Angeles Times writes "Climax" "is rooted in pure soul, with Diplo employing sexy synths behind a dripping downbeat. Draw the curtains, light a candle and take a listen." Perez Hilton exclaims “LOVE IT!! This song is a trance-y, smooth HIT!! USA Today describes “Climax” as “Usher’s pulsing new single showcasing his silky-strong tenor” and Entertainment Weekly highlights Usher’s “steaming-hot falsetto.

The video for “Climax” which premiered March 9th on VEVO with already over 5.8 million views was directed by Sam Pilling and is a dramatic, highly-suspenseful and attention-gripping visual stunner. Watch it here!

Usher is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on LOOKING FOR MYSELF, working with a host of top-notch collaborators including Salaam Remi, Diplo, Rico Love, Jim Jonsin, and Max Martin, among others.

LOOKING FOR MYSELF comes on the heels of his two multi-platinum chart-topping collaborations “Without You” by David Guetta which held the #1 spot on the Pop charts and “Promise” with Romeo Santos which held the #1 spot on the Latin charts. Usher has been ranked by the RIAA as one of the best-selling artists in American music history, having sold over 43 million albums worldwide. He has won numerous awards including seven Grammy Awards and was recently named the number one Hot 100 artist of the 2000s decade. Billboard named him the second most successful artist of the 2000s decade, with his career-propelling 2004 album Confessions being ranked as the top solo album of the 2000s decade. Usher has attained nine Hot 100 number-one hits (all as a lead artist) and has attained seventeen Hot 100 top-ten singles.

Press Release
Join McKinley High’s class of 2012 in their graduation with the release of Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album, available in music stores nationwide, via Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines. The commemorative release captures the bitter sweetness of senior year with the Glee cast’s triumphant versions of Queen’s “We Are The Champions,” Lady Gaga’s “Edge of Glory” and Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up.” Glee fans will get a sneak peek of 8 new songs recorded for the season finale, including Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days,” Beyoncé’s “I Was Here,” Madonna’s “I’ll Remember,” and Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life).” Also included in this collection is the Glee cast’s version of “We Are Young” by fun., which sold over 137,000 tracks in its first week and debuted at the top of the digital charts.

Glee returned from its mid-season hiatus with the cast embarking on the journey to graduation. With the school year drawing to a close, New Directions get ready to take on the competition at nationals and its members prepare themselves for one of high school’s biggest milestones - the prom. The remainder of the season will feature highly-anticipated selections from Saturday Night Fever as well as a poignant Whitney Houston tribute episode.

From the anthem hit “Don’t Stop Believin’” to the pop phenomenon “Teenage Dream” to the widely praised mash-up of Adele’s “Rumour Has It” and “Someone Like You,” Glee has sold more than 43 million songs and over 12 million albums worldwide. Glee scored three consecutive #1 releases with Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna, Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers, and Glee: The Music, Journey To Regionals. The RIAA has certified Glee: The Music, Volume 1 and Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Platinum (sales in excess of 1 million units) as well as Glee: The Music, Volume 2, Glee: The Music, Volume 3 and Glee: The Music, Volume 4 Gold (sales in excess of 500,000 units).

Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album iaavailable in music stores nationwide, via Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines. It is also available for download on www.mymusicstore.com.ph

The full track listing for Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album is as follows

1. We Are Young
2. Edge Of Glory
3. I Won’t Give Up
4. We Are The Champions
5. School’s Out
6. I Was Here
7. I’ll Remember
8. You Get What You Give
9. Not The End
10. Roots Before Branches
11. Glory Days
12. Forever Young
13. Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)