The launch of iTunes in Asia, particularly in the Philippines, has made both local and international music universal and readily available for everyone. Last June 2012, the biggest online media store in the world,made a grand debut in Asia as it opened in twelve territories including Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and the Philippines making it easier for customers in the region to buy and download music and videos. Check out this year’s hottest album releases on iTunes Philippines only from MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines):

Thirty years after the song “Be My Lady” have been one of the most favourite love songs of OPM and as the rise of the Concert King Martin Nievera, PolyEast Records celebrates a legendary career with the release of the album MARTIN NIEVERA 3D: Tatlong Dekada.

Twenty five years into the business and Ogie Alcasid has established himself as one of the most successful hitmakers and most prolific songwriters of the Philippine music industry. In celebration of this milestone, Universal Records is releasing his most ambitious project, the 18 track album The Songwriter And The Hitmakers.

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Christmas! It is the day that kids are waiting for. This is the day that they are longing to come aside from their birthdays. It is the season of receiving gifts for the kids and giving gifts for the kids-at-heart. It is the season of giving and sharing.

If Chef Marvin Agustin is a dish I would say his mother really knows the ingredients very well. A right amount of time, a chunkful of love, a sprinkle of teachings and a pack of Knorr for an exquisite bonding moment. Stir with understanding, perseverance, and talent plus a glassful amount of happiness will make a Chef Marvin Agustin.

Christmas has been and always will be the happiest moment for most of us. Not just because of having gifts and parties but also being with our loveones in a very meaningful day of the year. From the start of the ber month, people starts their countdown for the big day which is the Christmas. As it gets closer and closer, people becomes busier and busier planning and decorating for Christmas.

After signing with Universal Music in October 2011, UK Music Hall of Fame’s Greatest Artist of the 90s, ROBBIE WILLIAMS, arrives with his forthcoming ninth studio album entitled “TAKE THE CROWN”, set for nationwide release on November 19, 2012 under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines).

Few weeks ago Astroplus together with Mike Soon of MixofEverything and Azrael Coladilla of Asrael'sMerryland collaborated to showcase and introduce what's new and what's upcoming from different brands.

It was a fine afternoon and I think rain had stopped for some time to make way for the bloggers to attend this overwhelming and brand-flooded event. This is their second year of bringing brands upclose to bloggers. The first one was the Bloggers' Blow Out which was done in one of thei branch at Greenbelt and for this year it's themed as “Astroplus Blog-Connect” and it is held at their Astroplus branch at the Podium. Astroplus wanted to let bloggers experience more of the brands that they have. The event was divided into two blocks, one for the music and movie and the other one is for the gadgets. So for those who love music and movies they attended the first block, then for the bloggers who like and knows much more about gadgets go for the second block which is the gadgets block. Gladly, I was there during the first event and it was a huge one, with different brands and as I recall it it was raining with giveaways that day. Did get a lot of good stuff!

My correspondent Jefferson aka Justin did dig in with the foods in the Batangas Food Fest in Matabungkay Beach Hotel.  Kwento Ni Toto wasn't able to join in with the other bloggers because of the busy schedule.  So for this particular event Justin fill in and enjoyed his stay together with the other bloggers in Batangas.  Read the story as Justin unravels flavors and scene in the said event.

GMA artist and tween star Barbie Forteza joins the number 1 music company in the Philippines MCA Music as one of its recording artists. She recently signed a record deal which was witnessed by MCA Music President Ricky Ilacad and its executives Wilson Cruz (Marketing and Sales Director), Kiko Guevarra (Artist and Repertoire Manager) and Mark Bonifacio (OPM Label Manager) as well as GMA Artist Center Head Arsi Baltazar and Contracts Administration Section Manager Vic Del Rosario.

To all Moonstar88 fans, this should be on your list this Christmas to complete the year.

After the success of their studio albums and chart-topping hits like “Torete”, “Sulat”, and “Migraine”, Moonstar88, composed of vocalist/guitarist May Chelle Baay, guitarist Herbert Hernandez, bassist Paolo Bernaldo and drummer Bon Sundlang, rises to new heights with the release of their newest album “This Year”.

Ayala Malls, home to the best live entertainment, continues its tradition of bringing some of the most remarkable performances of both foreign and local acts in the country as it presents 15 year old American teen pop singer-songwriter and pianist GREYSON CHANCE for a series of concerts and promotions to reveal his latest EP entitled Truth Be Told part 1. He shall be delighting fans with his enthralling voice and amazing talent as he performs at the Ayala Malls on November 11, 2012. Catch him at Market! Market! Activity Center at 2:30pm and TriNoma Activity Center at 6:30pm, and get a chance to meet and greet him after every show! For more information, visit www.ayalamalls.com.ph.