CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA starred in his first international film A Special Symphony. He is part of the first Pan-Asian musical TV series The Kitchen Musical. He is also the only recording artist to receive a 4x Platinum Record Award for Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan for 2011. He worked with Grammy-nominated pianist Jim Brickman, K-Pop R&B trio One Way, and fronted for the concerts of K-Pop sensations Rain and 2NE1. He also topbilled jampacked concerts here and abroad. He also has numerous endorsements tucked under his belt coupled with billboards all over the Metro and has consistently won numerous awards and citations.


With all these career highlights, Christian Bautista remains humble expressing and thankful for all these blessings. “Ever since I took the very first steps in my career, I cherished all the lessons and experiences I’ve gained through all those years- the ups and downs, the highlights and the difficult moments. These helped me hone my craft and led me to doors of opportunities. Every recognition that goes my way, favorable or critical comments on my work challenge me to do better because I owe it to my audience that I utilize my full potential,” says Christian with a smile.

It is a dream of many artists and performers to collaborate with some of the most respected people in the international recording scene. But the chance of it happening is pretty slim. That is unless you are Christian Bautista.

Today, Asiansation Christian Bautista adds another feather to his cap as he launches his first international album Outbound.


Outbound features Christian’s collaboration with music producers and artists he met and worked with from the United States, Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Indonesia.

“It’s the first time that we want to try and attempt to do more outside the country. [And] Yes, I’m very proud of this album,” says Christian, smiling.

The album consists of eight songs which is a good mix of slow and upbeat ballads. The first single All That’s Left offers Christian’s new, bolder sound, and further proves that he is more than just a balladeer.

“Slowly nag-build up kasi ‘yan because of The Kitchen Musical. Parang nabigyan ako ng confidence to try something na kakaiba, na mas current na contemporary. So I told myself, sige let’s try this,” says Christian.

While taping for The Kitchen Musical, Christian never stopped to get in touch with some of the region’s movers in the music industry until he met Tat Tong, composer of the anthemic All That’s Left.


In a phone interview, Christian shares, “Tat Tong kasi is a friend of Kewei [Tay]. Kewei and I did a duet for Please Be Careful With My Heart in Singapore. She later on, introduced me to Tat. And then through e-mail, I asked him: ‘Hey! I’m coming up with a new album. Do you have songs?’ So he gave us one [and] we all liked it. After that, we told him na, ‘Okay, make three more! Haha. [And] With Tat Tong kasi, steady lang kami e. We would throw ideas and stuff. And if it doesn’t work out, we would always tell na okay let’s do the thing tomorrow. We write and write and we never stop…”

And write they did. The remarkable results were All That’s Left and the other song Unphotographable.

Tat’s other masterpieces-original songs in Outbound include What Can I Do and his masterful arrangement on Christian’s cover of George Michael’s Faith, which is very special for Christian because it was used in his first big solo number in The Kitchen Musical.

Aside from Christian’s collaborations with Tat, Outbound gathers its noteworthy works with Grammy-nominated multi-platinum instrumentalist Jim Brickman for Never Far Away, the K-Pop R&B trio One Way for Wrong Number, Indonesian songwriter Satrio for the hit song I’m Already King, and with Avex Japan’s amazing Baby M for the lovely duet Sakura.


Christian’s music videos always feature familiar and beautiful female celebrities: from Anne Curtis, Georgina Wilson, Solenn Heusaff, and Angel Locsin (in Beautiful Girl) to Cristine Reyes (in I Remember The Girl) to Paula Taylor (in Tell Me Your Name) to Carmen Soo (in Afraid for Love to Fade) to Angelica Panganiban (in Nakaraang Pasko) to Sarah Geronimo (in Please Be Careful With My Heart).

n All That’s Left, it features CosPlay Queen Alodia Gosiengfiao. When asked what’s like working with her, Christian says, “Alodia’s beautiful, she’s talented, she stayed up with us [from] 8 PM to 8 AM. We danced all night long until 3 AM. It was fun.”

And while it’s apparent that Outbound has drawn him out of his comfort zone, Christian admits that it does not mean he will stop being a balladeer.


“For this album talaga kasi medyo half-half. Half experimental, half-medyo ballad pa rin naman siya. [And] Easy listening pa rin naman. Pero definitely I’m not going to drop the ballads,” he says, smiling. “Kasi siyempre, nagsimula ako sa ballads and du’n naman talaga ako kumportable. So hindi ko p’wedeng iwanan talaga ‘yun.”

As a performer, Christian believes he’s improved, but he’s not reached his peak. “Honestly, I do feel that I’m at my best so far. [But] I just hope I’m not at my best.”

He adds, “[And] As I continue this journey, I have reached another turn on the road ahead. This is the right time to pursue new paths and directions. And there is no better way to begin this new and exciting phase than to share my latest work with you. With your support and a personal sense of renewed energy and devotion, I am ready to face the challenge of the future.”


Outbound is out now in all major record bars nationwide under Universal Records.

TRACKLISTING:
1. All That’s Left
2. Unphotographable
3. Faith
4. I’m Already King
5. What Can I do
6. Never Far Away
7. Wrong Number
8. Sakura

A live performance of Christian Bautista singing "I'm Already King"





Plus signing of his Album.  


Christian Bautista’s Bloggers’ Conference is brought to you by Universal Records in cooperation with Pinoy Magazine and official online partner Orange Magazine TV. Special thanks to Ever Bilena Blackwater.

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We, Filipinos have always been fond of festivals and festivities. It’s our way of celebrating life. It’s our thanksgiving! The richness of surroundings, the abundance of resources, and the natural beauty of a place makes us thankful of what nature provide us.

Quezon is one of the provinces in the southern part of Luzon. It is the last province before the Bicol region. Because of its natural resources, it is one of the provinces that celebrate most festivities.

There’s a portion of Quezon Province that is not greatly known for it that it can offer but because of the perseverance of their local officials they are now making names and celebrating what their land has to offer.


Discover BonPen, or commonly known as the BonPen Festival , has now reached its second celebration through the effort of the people and their local government officials who are eager enough to make things happen. For this year they celebrate this last October 28-29 and the host is the town of Pitogo.

What is BonPen? That’s actually what I have in mind before covering their event and then later on that’s what I always get whenever I share my BonPen Festival experience. So what is BonPen? According to the locals and to our ever reliable and patient tour guide, Majoy, BonPen is the name of the land that comprises of 12 municipalities of the 3rd District of Quezon called Bondoc Peninsula. A place of mountains and a peninsula that’s what is Bondoc Peninsula, abundant with resources from the mountain and from the sea.


Yes I was fortunate enough to be one of the bloggers that got a chance to cover their great event. It’s a new experience for me and an addition to my number of covered events. Another great about this experience is that it is my first time to cover an out of town event. I just hope to get more invites from other provinces.


The experience is interesting because I get a taste and feel of the culture in Quezon Province. Even though it was not that long but maximizing the entire duration did give me new learning and better understanding of the place and the people. The curiosity and the blood of being a historian still flow. Hmmm…..


BonPen Festival not only offers the festivity but the entire culture of the Bondoc Peninsula. Their great beaches that is mostly untouched and still undiscovered by tourist. Their rich historical places and artifacts are also one of the great things to see in BonPen. It is perhaps one of the great means in understanding more of the Philippine History. And of course one of the best parts in every festivity is the cuisines, dishes, and menus that BonPen offers to their visitors and guests.


For this season the BonPen Festival celebrated a lot of activities. The Green Mile which is a simultaneous tree planting that aims to plant thousands of trees in Quezon leaded by their beloved Governor David “Jay Jay” Suarez and was graced by Jun Jun Binay. There were also a fun run themed as Takbo at Padyak BonPen Para sa Kalikasan, Konsiyerto Para sa Kalikasan and Beerfest, a cook-off competition of different cookings schools called Kulinarya BonPen, AgriTrade Fair and the Mr. and Ms. BonPen.


Generally, the BonPen experience was great and it did give me a realization that there are thousands of great things about the Philippines and as a blogger it is my duty to share and let other people know that there’s more to see and to explore. Discover Philippines, discover BonPen!





Note this is only the toppings of the experience, more detailed experiences coming soon.

This is a press release

Munich, January 1, 2011
Back in 1886, had merchant Michael Braun and corset maker Johann Gottfried Spiesshofer been told that the tiny corset factory they had just set up in southern Germany would one day become the world’s leading supplier of lingerie and shapewear, they surely would have been astounded.

Shape Sensation - The Ultimate Curve Creator

125 years on, the business that started out with just six sewing machines and six employees has developed into a unique global player, with 37,500 employees working in over 120 countries. Known now as Triumph International, and still in the hands of the families of its founders, the company develops, produces and sells fabulous lingerie, shapewear, underwear, beach fashion, leisurewear, and sleepwear for women and men, under such renowned brand names as Triumph, sloggi, Valisère, and HOM.

Essence – Triumph’s Premium Brand

Perfection, innovation and a fervent desire for supreme quality comfort and cutting-edge design is at the heart of the company’s philosophy. It is this very commitment that brings the seductive power to Triumph lingerie and shapewear: every piece flatters the body, lures the senses and expresses sublime fashion and body awareness. Stylish, high-performance, contemporary designs – no other intimate apparel company offers such an extensive portfolio of desirable brands and products.

Ecochic – Where Fashion Meets Conscience

In the anniversary year of 2011, Triumph International’s love of innovation is particularly celebrated in its main brand - Triumph. The label sets trends for the next decade with not just one, but two new ground breaking collections: Triumph Essence –The Luxury Collection launches, offering a new perspective of lingerie. Furthermore, best-selling Shape Sensation is crowned with a second generation of alluring and truly sensational shapewear. Both promise the unrivalled fit and great Triumph style that has been distilled from 125 years of experience in perfecting the female silhouette.

Valisere – Seductive French Heritage Brand Tailored for the Asian Woman

Looking to the future, Triumph International will continue to strive for the very best in design, materials, and craftsmanship, with all the hallmark dedication, passion and vision that the company has embraced for a century and a quarter.

Triumph International in the Philippines

In the Philippines, Triumph International has been active since 1974. Triumph International Philippines Inc. now occupies purpose built premises in Makati that serve as the hub for its Sales & Marketing operations.

Today, Triumph International Philippines Inc. continues its commitment to the very best standards of service and innovation, developing and producing designs that meet the requirements of Filipino customers.

SM's Charlene Yu and Triumph's Global Head for Governmental Relations, Ken Marshall

 Triumph International is one of the world’s leading underwear manufacturers. The company enjoys a presence in over 120 countries with its core brands Triumph®, sloggi®, Valisère® and HOM®. Triumph employs more than 37,500 people and achieves a turnover of CHF 2.3 billion (2009). www.triumph.com www.triumph-inspiration-award.com www.facebook.com/inspirationaward

Youtube sensation and international acoustic artist Marie Digby launched her latest album entitled “Your Love”. This is her gift for her Filipino fans who have supported her.

After her phenomenon rise to fame with her home made video of her acoustic rendition of Rihanna’s “Umbrella” in 2007, she was able to make it into the music industry. In 2009, she released her debut album “Unfold” which broke into the billboard charts at #29 on its first week and spawned the hit single “Say It Again”. Songs from the album have been used in top US shows like ER, The Hills, Greek, Smallville and One Tree Hill. She followed it up with her sophomore release “Breathing Under Water.”

Though she has performed all over the US, Europe and Asia, Marie recognizes that huge chunks of her fanbase are Filipinos. Even though she has no Filipino blood (Marie is half-Irish and half-Japanese descent), her captivating beauty, charismatic personality, and heartfelt songs have enthralled the Pinoy market.


“Your Love” single is already playing heavily on radio stations and music channels all over the country. It features her collaborations with the Philippines’ hottest actors Sam Milby (“Your Love” duet) and Jericho Rosales (“I Do”). It also includes other original tracks such as “Swoon” and Loving You Is Easy”, her version of the OPM hit “I Think I’m In Love” and her hit songs “Say It Again” and “Umbrella”. There are also minus one version of the tracks so you can sing along with Marie’s music.

Fans and followers can still catch Marie on the following malls: Robinsons Sta. Rosa on November 12, Robinsons Galleria on November 13, Robinsons Starmills Pampanga on November 19 and Robinsons Place Imus on November 20.

“Your Love” is available now in CDs and digital downloads under Star Records and MCA Music and will also be released soon in Asia. The songs can also be downloaded online via www.starrecords.ph. To download “Your Love” as your ringback tone, simply text KL222 send to 2332 for GLBOE?TM, text YORLUV send to 2728 for SMART/ Talk N Text and text 5493042 send to 2300 for SUN Cellular.

“Today I Will Go Lang Ng Go.” I never thought before that this was a commercial campaign created by Globe. When I first saw this I thought it was just a status of one of my friend who posted it on Facebook but when I check out my Twitter I did saw some tweets that has a TodayIwill hash tag. I got curious so I tried to look for it and got surprised that it was Globe’s commercial campaign. Silly me!

I have seen the commercial a few times already and I never thought that it will also engage in twitter and facebook, more commonly on twitter. Social media has indeed broken the barriers. There’s no reason for people not to see the commercial, whether it is on TV or online. Plus the campaign has become more engaging and people participate in it.

Some of whom I know participated as well in Globe’s campaign and even celebrities did participate in the #TodayIwill tweets. To list some of them, below are screenshots of their tweets.









It is really nice knowing that celebrities do participate in this kind of campaign.  It was even nicer knowing that rival company’s endorser also did participate in the campaign.  Yes! I read it in PinoyGossipBoy’s blog that Anne Curtis Smith, the endorser of the rival telecommunication company, has indeed joined in the campaign through her twitter. Unfortunately, Anne Curtis Smith removed the tweet from her twitter account. Perhaps she realized that it was the campaign of the rival company that she was endorsing.

This is Anne Curtis tweet taken from Pinoy Gossip Boy's Blog post.

Perhaps the campaign of the rival channel network should apply to her “Think Before You Click!”

In my opinion, Anne Curtis should have thought about it before she posted something like it. She’s a celebrity, a public figure and an endorser so everything that she does or post should be thought thoroughly. She might get into trouble if she keeps on doing that. Nonetheless, the campaign was really appealing that’s why she was moved to participate in the campaign.

If you haven't seen the Globe's commercial, here it is and get moved by "TodayIWill!"

Many people are now getting into running, not just into loosing weight and getting fit but also getting the fun out of it. Running alone does not really give you motivation and the boost to go run for more and finish what is intended to finish.

I have been running on my own during my bachelor days but I never had a chance to join any running event. My supposedly 1st time to join the running event was hindered by the typhoon before. Maybe it meant to happen.

My recent run was unprepared. Very much unprepared because I run with only a Sandugo Sandals and take note I run 5K (watch out for the upcoming post about BonPen Festival). It was really an unusual experience. I was able to finish the run in 35 minutes which is not bad for a runner on sandals.

On November 12, 2011 I will be joining the Race for LIFE 2011 which was organized by Real Life Foundation to support their educational advocacy. I just hope and pray that I will be able to wake up early and be there at the venue ahead of time.


There will be a 3K, 5K and 10K race and also an “Amazing Race” Big and Small team category wherein one adult and one chile (5-10 years old) will run, skip, hop and much more to the finish line. If you have not registered yet, it is still available at the following

• Chris Sports (SM Megamall)
• Nike Park (Bonifacio High Street branch), and
• G/F Bookstore Every Nation Bldg., 32nd St. cor. University Pkwy, Bonifacio Global City

Here are some important details to take note:

• Starting point: Grounds in front of Every Nation Building (32nd St. cor. University Pkwy, Bonifacio Global City).
• 10km race kicks off at 6 AM
• 5km, 3km, and Amazing Race “Big & Small” races start from 6:15 AM onwards
• Registration available in Nike Park Bonifacio High Street branch & Chris Sports Megamall branch during regular store hours and at the G/F Bookstore of the Every Nation Building in The Fort from Tuesday-Friday, 1pm-5pm.
• Registration is P500 for 3K; P600 for 5K; P700 for the 10K category; and P800 for Big & Small Team of 2, which includes race kit, finisher t-shirt, and a donation to Real LIFE Foundation.
• Late registration fee: P1,000 (All registrations on race day, Nov. 12).

Route maps





Of course there are also prizes and other giveaways!


Real LIFE Foundation is an educational advocacy organization dedicated to serving the poor and empowering their dreams through education, mentoring, and community service.

Their vision is to transform lives, families, and communities through hope and education. Their programs are

LIFE Scholarships | Educational Assistance – education assistance program provides financial support to marginalized but deserving high school and college students.

LIFE Coaching | Character Development – personal growth program for the underprivileged youth of the Philippines provides training in practical skills and character development.

LIFE Line | community Service – collaborating with other innovative non-profit organizations, this program provides effective holistic community development and emergency relief for people in distress.

Change a LIFE, Change a nation.

For more details visit http://www.igivetolife.com/