JERICHO Rosales continues to shine not only in his constant and steadfast pursuit of artistic excellence but also in his career as one of the top and most credible celebrity product endorsers in the country today. Jericho was recently named by entertainment magazine Yes! as one of the Most Beautiful Celebrities and Top Celebrity Endorsers of 2011 and today, an exciting new product adds up to his list of product endorsements: Vantage Razors! Vantage is a brand of safety razors exclusively designed and distributed by Bloomworks Inc., --- a fast-growing company with more than 12 years of expertise in the health & beauty, food and fashion industries in the Philippines. Vantage Razors are manufactured by one of the pioneer razor companies in Brooklyn, New York, USA, which has been in the business for over 135 years.

Vantage Ace 2 Double Bladed Razors are exceptionally designed to provide a keen, smooth shave resulted from aggressive research and development to give men superb quality blades for a closer shave. It also features Dermaglide, a special lubricating strip with aloe vera and vitamin E that reduces razor drag and skin irritation for superior protection and comfort. Jericho embodies the ideal Vantage Man as he epitomizes the values of hard-work and dedication. It could be said that one of Jericho’s advantages in his career is the confidence that he exudes especially when he is well groomed with a clean shave in doing his work every day.

“I’m so motivated every time I go work with a clean shave! I feel extra confident knowing that I’m well groomed and Vantage really helps in giving me that added excitement knowing that I can do my work confidently and with ease each day,” says Jericho. His management team, Manila Genesis, has confirmed that Jericho recently agreed to renew his contract with ABS-CBN and he is currently busy with an exciting line-up of projects, which fans can surely look forward to. The first season of his innovative reality show on ABS-CBN, I Dare You, which he co-hosts with Iya Villana and Melai Cantiveros, recently ended and already ABS-CBN is calling for schedules of Jericho for the second season. Jericho will also return to primetime via the upcoming and much talked about soap Padre de Pamilya where he will star opposite Piolo Pascual, Maricar Reyes, and Christopher De Leon. Darnel Joy Villaflor, who directed the top-rating soap Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, will direct Padre de Pamilya! He is also seen on ASAP Rocks every Sunday where he gets to showcase his hosting, dancing, and singing prowess. With the success of his current full-length award-winning album, Change, under Star Records which turned platinum, Jericho is also working on new materials for his next CD. A thanksgiving concert signaling his 15th anniversary in the business is also in the works. A multi-awarded actor whose recent works include playing the lead on ABS-CBN’s top-rating primetime series Green Rose opposite Anne Curtis, Jericho explains that one of his future plans is to eventually become a producer/director. “I feel an incredible sense of rush and adrenaline each time I learn something new about the art of filmmaking. I observe the people working behind the camera and I get very inspired by them. I am happy because the process of learning is never-ending and there is so much to explore and learn.”

Fans are also looking forward to see Jericho in the silver screen for an upcoming film, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, directed by Jun Lana, which will be Regal Films' official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival. He is also set to co-produce and star in an indie film on human trafficking entitled, Alagwa.

With the many blessings that he received this year, Jericho can’t help but to feel grateful for the people who continue to support him.

“I really feel privileged because I am passionate about what I do and I want to make a difference in other people’s lives through the gifts the Lord has given me. He has blessed me through the many people who continue to support me all these years: my family, ABC-CBN, my friends, my fans, and my team. I’m also very thankful now that I am part of the Vantage family. I will carry on and continue to better my craft. ” says Jericho.

My 2nd run after the unanticipated first official run in Quezon Province.  I think I'll be starting my running enthusiasm again.  Though this event is annually celebrated, this is my very first time to join the Race for Life event.  Thanks to Chris Sports for having us join this running event.

For some reason or perhaps due to the physical fitness program of the office where I'm working with some of my officemates were there also at the event.  At first I didn't know that the running event they are joining was the Race for Life.  Most of my co-workers are surprised that I was there and they've thought that I joined the run through my own means.   For the record since it was the fitness program of the company most of the employees who will join are covered by the office.  Well, good for those who truly and did run.  For me, I was delighted because Chris Sports were gracious enough to include me in the running event through the great effort of Jeman and Ms. Arlene.  Thanks to those wonderful people!


Waking up and traveling early dawn was something that I have missed.  It's been rare that I do travel at a very early dawn.  So for this specific day it was really an effort.  Aside from the venue is totally far away from my place, I'm not sure and familiar also with the transportation schedule, especially at early dawn.

I got to the place, relaxed and was able to met some familiar face whom I have not met for quite some time.  Also I took time to chat with some of the bloggers and my officemates as well.  Few minutes before the run I prepared myself with the notion of breaking my first 35 minute run.

Bang!  The signal for the 10k run echoed, afterwards 5k runners were called to the starting line.   I was still waiting for Ms. Arlene for the shirt when suddenly another bang boomed and people from the starting line commenced with the run.  Since I'm on the moved to break my record I hurriedly join the runners and run.

The path was flat, no uphill and downhill, and good that I was running on shoes this time.  So basically I got the advantage of break my 35 minute run.  I did get to the half mark and got the loop tag as proof that I did get to the first half of the race track.  Though I was running as much as I can there were times that my stomach weren't cooperating, causing some gastric reactions that hinders me from running more and slowing me down.  I feel bad about it.  A few more minutes and I'm near the finish line.  Looking at the clock... I got disappointed with the time.  It's 42 minutes!  Way too slow compared to my previous run.

Though disappointed I still get a relief that I was able to finish the run.  Lesson learned don't do anything foolish a day or night before the run it will really cause you problem.  Perhaps next time I need to prepare more.  I just hope to get a time to join more running events.

I have been an avid fan of Noel Cabangon and I have heard most of his simple, meaningful, touching and great music.  Now Noel Cabangon will be having his solo concert themed as "Simpleng Musikero" which really shows to himself.  A simple musician with great and meaningful compositions.

Read more of the story about this solo concert here...

Press Release

Filipino music icon Noel Cabangon is extremely humble, but his music touches the core of many. With a number of record awards under his belt, he is undeniably one of the bestselling music acts in the country today.

On the December 2 and 3 at the Music Museum, Noel is headlining his solo concert billed Simpleng Musikero.

The concert will celebrate Noel’s love for his music. He will perform his hits from his hit albums Byahe and Panaginip, and some memorable songs.

With Bob Aves as musical director, Noel assures everyone that he’ll perform numbers that he doesn’t usually do.

“It will be a musical experience,” adds Noel. “Music and OPM fans are in for a treat.”

Noel will have Diamond Soul Siren Nina, Ebe Dancel and Baihanna as guests.

For reservations call Thirdline at 426-0103 & 436-4325 or Music Museum at 721-6726 & 721-0635.

Tickets are also available at TICKETWORLD. Call 891-9999.

Christmas is really in the air the Prince of Soul JayR is in for the holiday season as he produces his own Christmas album entitled Holiday of Love.  So I'm sure a lot of music lovers will get a hold of this newest album from the Prince of Soul.

Get more of the story here with the press release...

Platinum Prince of Soul JayR’s Christmas album Holiday of Love may be one of the projects closest to the singer’s heart. Aside from admitting that he is certainly a “Christmas person,” this album features how gifted he is not only as a singer, but also a musician and a music producer.

Holiday of Love was produced by JayR himself for his own Homeworkz label, and distributed by Universal Records.

“This album is very special to me, and I am very proud of it,” says JayR. “I hope everyone grabs a copy. I hope you’ll let me be a part of your Holiday of Love.”

Classic Holiday tunes like Holy Night, Do You See What I See?, Give Love on Christmas Day, Sleigh Ride, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, White Christmas, Into (O Christmas Tree), Winter Wonderland, The Christmas Song, This Christmas, Santa Baby, and The Little Drummer Boy are given the updated, R&B, groovy feel.

Wrapping up the entire album are two original songs close to Jay-R's heart. There's Spread the Love written by his sister, Jing. But the most special song found in the album is track number 11 intriguingly titled, Tito Remy—the same person cited by Jay-R as the man who inspired the entire project.

"He's a very close Tito sa akin po, uncle ko po," Jay-R confessed, "he died before the holiday so I wrote him a Christmas song." After the Holiday Season, JayR is all set to start working on his new album under Universal Records which will further highlight how extremely versatile he is as a singer.

JayR is being managed by Carlo Orosa of STAGES, which handles the careers of Christian Bautista, Karylle, Sam Concepcion, Enrique Gil, Zia Quizon, Krista Kleiner, Tippy Dos Santos, Mikel Campos, Fred Lo, among others.

Hearing the name Tokyo Café gives me the idea that it is somewhat associated with one of the known Japanese Restaurant , unfortunately it is not. After attending one of their blogger’s event I get to know and realized that Tokyo Café is another Japanese Restaurant that will provide good food and great eating experience.




Info about the restaurant …


Tokyo Café is currently rising as one of the sought after Japanese coffee shops in the country. The restaurant provides a cozy ambiance, delicious food, and unique Japanese beverages. With the guidance of a Japanese consultant, the café exudes a unique Japanese image effortlessly.


Coming from a reputable Japanese coffee shop, a native of Tokyo, Mr. Atsushi Yoshizawa found potential in the Philippine market. With his background with restaurant operations he adapted the same method and ventured into the food business here in our country. At the same time Ifoods Exchange Incorporated with its growing brands was able to partner with Mr. Yoshizawa that provided him a team that was able to develop and conceptualize the dishes, the restaurant look, and the entire brand.




Differentiating itself from a regular coffee shop and a Japanese restaurant, it offers first-class fusion of Japanese and Western cuisine. This is backed with a wide array of beverages and desserts. An unlike the rest, the restaurant is family friendly. Groups made up of office people, friends, and families frequent the café. The place does not brood with stiff old men or young rowdy yuppies but provides a laid back environment for any age to those who desires to have a delightful dining experience and a relaxing time.


Tokyo Café started with its first branch in SM Mall of Asia, it consistently has reported as one of the highest selling restaurants in the whole mall. After a year of successful operations, the second branch opened at SM The Block, gaining more popularity with its target market. The third restaurant is found in posh and hip McKinley Piazza wherein thriving call centers and businesses are starting to appear. While the fourth and fifth restaurant are located at Go Hotel and SM Megamall. Aside from local branch they also extend their branch in China.


Tokyo Café has proven to be the goose that lays the golden eggs for Ifoods Exchange Incorporated. The restaurant is eyed to increase in number in the years to come.


Check out some of their menus, their value meals and their promos.  It can be for a single person with a huge appetite or it can be for the whole family.

To experience a taste of exquisite Japanese foods just visit Tokyo Café!

I was once also a choirboy and singing to churches and other occasions can really help out especially if you're pursuing a singing career.  Just like Thor who is a choirboy from Davao and who is by the way as one of the most promising Soul R&B singers in the Philippines today.  Thor took a lot of perseverance, a strong faith in God and, of course, a wonderfully rich singing voice that puts to mind the vocal prowess of Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway and Brian McKnight to get into this singing career.  Aside from being a singer in a Davao vocal group, he also did join and win in some singing competitions, even uprooting himself and performing in countless bar gigs in Manila in which are sure signs to his successful musical career.  Yet there were a lot of thorns in his path: "A lot of people told me I wouldn't make it.  That I won't record an album and could never go solo," shared Thor.  These negative opinions made Thor question the sacrifices he made, but with the help of his dedicated family and best friend, he pushed on despite other people's letdowns.

It is really indeed that peoples notion is to put you down when your dreaming something big and they would always tell you that you wouldn't make it.  But if we all let that hindrance fail us and we stop from achieving our dream then that's the time that they are right.

At the age of 19, he started getting into professional singing together with his band Myxtreme, which also meant doing backup vocals for various artists, singing jingles and doing sessions for other bands.  At the age of 24, Thor released his self-titled album THOR under Evolution Music distributed by Warner Music Philippines.  On 2007, Thor released his second studio album entitled "Soul Obsessions" Duets with Thor under Ivory Music Philippines, conceptualized from his radio segment on Wave 89.1.  The album was Thor's collaboration with the Philippines greatest artists like Jay Durias of South Border, Luke Mijares, MYMP, Nina, Amber Davis, Jinky Vidal of Reestyle, and a lot more... All of these led Thor to various awards including, Most Promising Male R&B Performer (Awards and Recognition Association of the Philippines), Awit Awardee (Best Performance by a Duet on the song "The Closer I Get to You" with Nina) and the 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Theme song "Kasalanan Nga Ba" from the movie KUTOB.

While having gig at a bar here in the Philippines, international Soul Jazz musicians Marcos Sainz and Juan Galiardo were impressed and approached Thor after his set.  The two asked him to sing some racks in their album.  They flew him to Spain to record and asked him to become a part of the band.  Their album was released in some parts of Europe last 2008 entitled, "Shine a Light".  Now, Thor is one of the lead vocalists of the international Soul Jazz Funk band SATYA PROJECT while still pursuing his solo career here in the Philippines.

The first experience always marks the spot.  Just like in our love lives, the first crush, first kiss, and first love they all linger into our memory.  Of course, it should be because it is the first and for this event in my life, it will surely mark the spot because it's another first time for me.

So why am I saying things about first time well, to be honest, this specific fun run in the BonPen Festival was actually my first ever official run.  My supposedly first was impeded by a typhoon which caused me to stay in and let the chill of dawn lullaby me.  This fun run themed as Takbo at Padyak BonPen Para Sa Kalikasan in Quezon will sure be a memory to keep because aside from my first official run it also got a lot of first in it.  So what are they?  Well, I'll try to list it down so that it will be remembered as well.

• First official 5k run.
• First provincial BonPen Festival 5k run.
• First time to run on a Sandugo Sandals (I hope Sandugo will invite me or make me a model for their great quality sandals.  Hahaha!) and take note it is a 5k run (I could really attest to the durability of Sandugo Sandals).
• First time to actually finish the run and take note it's a 35 minute run time on a Sandugo Sandals (hehehe another endorsement of Sandugo Sandals).

Now, isn't it exciting jotting down all those firsts in one event?  The good news... the Sandugo Sandals is still in one piece and I think it only loses a few millimeters of its thickness.  The bad news... I got body aches and lots of cramps on my legs because of that run.  Perhaps that's the reason why other runners prefer barefoot rather than running on slippers or sandals.  I wonder if I can run barefoot?  Nah! That sandals run is enough experience already.

It's yours truly while making my run. This photo is courtesy of JL Aquino of blog-ph.com

Maybe you were wondering why I run on Sandals during that fun run in BonPen Festival?  Well, I didn't come prepared and I actually don't have any plan on joining the Takbo at Padyak BonPen Para Sa Kalikasan running event but because most of the bloggers are going to run I decided to join as well.  It's a fun run after all.

First times are always remembered and this one will sure be a memory to last.

There's a lot of happenings this weekend and one of them is the Pinoy Otaku Encore.  It is a Cosplayers Event and the Celebration of Pinoy Otaku Culture.


Here's their program for the weekend.  Enjoy!

• 10am - Opening
• 11am - Contests and Games

• 11:45am - FORMAL OPENING

• 12noon - 1pm - KPOP KARAOKE COMPETITION
• 1pm - 5pm - KPOP DANCE BATTLE ELIMINATIONS

• 5pm-6pm:  JPOP/JROCK KARAOKE COMPETITION BATCH 1
• 6pm - NCPH Dance Division skit Dance
• 6pm-7pm:  JPOP/JROCK KARAOKE COMPETITION BATCH 2
• 7pm - 9pm - COSPLAY RAMP IDOL and OTAKUJAM: A TRIBUTE TO PINOY OTAKU CULTURE (Cosplay Ramp is the time for cosplayers present during the event to go on stage and shine.  Please follow usual rules on cosplay stage ramp.  Each cosplayer is only allowed 30secs on stage.)

1. NCPH H2B UNLEASHED
2. Ikuso Iwa
3. H2B UNITED (http://www.youtube.com/watch?QnZc-wemJjE)
4. Stigma of Disgrace
5. MiuKiDoKaChi
6. Fighting Dreamers Band

• Awarding of Plaque of Recognition to those who had inspired and strengthened Pinoy Otaku Culture in the Philippines

1. TOEI Animation - 
2. HERO TV - for pioneering the first ever Pinoy Japanese animation channel.
3. COSPLAY.PH - for strengthening and pioneering cosplay in the Philippines. 
4. OTAKUZINE ANIME MAGAZINE - for being the premier Otaku Magazine in the Philippines
5. UP AME - for being the pioneer in Otaku in-school organization
6. Cosplay Network Philippines - for being the premier cosplay photographer organization.

• 10am: Opening

• 11am - 12pm - BANDSLAM SET 1

1. Lunch Box
2. Breaking Hubris
3. Shaolin Siomai
4. Ramoneri
5. CHRONOSUSHI-GO!

• 12noon - 2pm - KPop DANCE BATTLE FINALS

• 2pm - 3pm - BANDSLAM SET 2

1. CC Project
2. Emiline
3. Oh Behave! | Lucena city
4. ALGORHYTHM
5. RAIKA

• 3pm - 4pm - GROUP COSPLAY COMPETITION and RUNWAY FASHION SHOW

• Otaku Urule
• Justice PH
• Philippine X-Men Cosplay Group
• Project 8
• Bulacan Cosplay Mania (BCM)
• Pampanga Cosplay Alliance
• Z Warriors
• HTP Team Sunna
• Silent Hill Philippines

• 4pm - 5pm - BANDSLAM SET 3

1. Asterysk
2. CHILLICHOCO Lucena
3. Jump It Twice -  Lucena
4. Wala Pa Pong Maisip
5. Swishmax Band

• 5pm 

• 5:30pm - 6:30pm INDIVIDUAL COSPLAY COMPETITION SET A 

• 6:30pm 

• 7pm - 8pm - INDIVIDUAL COSPLAY COMPETITION SET B

• 8pm - Announcement of winners for KPop Finals, Individual Cosplay, Group Cosplay, Best Congoer Day 2, NCPH "Our Family" Poster Making Contest,Cosplay Kulturang Pinoy Photo Contest)

We always have known BUM for their unique fashion trends and they have been one of the clothing lines that most of the teens wear around.

BUM will be having their grandest fashion on November 25, 2011 6PM at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. To learn more about the event read more...

Press Release

Local clothing brand BUM brings the Cosplay trend to the fore with a one-of-a-kind fashion show at the SM Mall of Asia.

If you have a story to tell, don’t keep it to yourself. Flaunt and let the world know through fashion.

This has been the youth’s battle-cry these days. Not only are they daring, wearing their colors on their sleeves proudly, they are pushing the envelope when it comes to dressing up, as well.

Even the term “costume play” or “cosplay”, which is the act of dressing up as a fictional character inspired from an anime TV series, or a character they idolized, has found its way into the youth’s wardrobe. Cosplay is no longer a style but it has become a “trend” that is normally seen and worn on the streets.


To underscore this “daring” and “experimental” style philosophy, BUM is putting together a fashion show on November 25 at the Music Hall of the Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Called Reveal Your Darkside, this fashion celebration is the culminating event of an ongoing nationwide contest. Since August 8, BUM has been receiving through its website (http://www.bumequipment.com.ph) countless entries from young stylistas who want to share the world their passion for the brand and the cosplay trend.

Interestingly, the fashion show will also showcase BUM’s new collection for the Holidays. So cosplay and BUM fanatics can expect a one-of-a-kind fashion event that would inspire them to express their angst, passion, and identity more freely through BUM Collections. Mall goers will enjoy BUM’s treats as early as 1pm with live games on screen. Shoppers can play live video games at the Music Hall venue and win fabulous prizes courtesy of our sponsors Netopia Internet Café and Ideal Vision. Register as early as 1pm and get a chance to win prizes in our event raffle such as NOKIA C1 cellphones, five (5) pieces of P500 GLOBE prepaid loads and BUM gift packs. Raffle draw will be held at exactly 6:30pm. BUM products are available at BUM Boutiques and leading Department Stores nationwide. For Show details, visit www.bumequipment.com.ph and like us at www.facebook.com/bumequip .

Urban Athletics offers a variety of brands that fits ones lifestyle and Radii is one them.  Being a blogger doesn't always have to be hidden behind the face of a blog.  We need to socialize and mingle with different people in different events.  And having a style of my own helps me stand out.


Aside from adding a few inches of height when wearing shoes, it also helps in giving a certain boost of confidence.  A feeling that each and everyone should have in order to be noticed.   Just like in any music being true, being simple stands out and that's what is Pinoy Urban Music.  The originality in each of Pinoy Music.

So what's the connection between Pinoy Urban Music and Urban Athletics?  First, style and fashion revolves around the Urban and second, there's always athleticism in music.  It jives in every way.  So why should Urban Athletics give me a pair of Radii shoes?  Well, I'm the Urban and I stand out on my own.

This is my entry for Flipclan.com and Urban Athletics Radii Contest.   If you want to know more about Urban Athletics just visit their Urban Athletics Facebook Page.

It is said that this will be the biggest romantic-comedy movie this season. The scent of romance with a whiff of humor will fill the early Christmas air this November. I thought it was only the cool breeze of the holiday season. This is an early Christmas gift of Star Cinema and Viva Films for all fans and movie goers, "WON'T LAST A DAY WITHOUT YOU" is starred by Sarah Geronimo, the Pop Star Princess and Gerald Anderson, the Primetime Drama Prince. The movie is said to be a follow-up to the blockbuster hit Catch Me… I’m in Love.

WON'T LAST A DAY WITHOUT YOU is directed by Raz Dela Torre together with the other stars Joey De Leon , John Lapus, Megan Young, Martin Del Rosario, Marlann Flores, Niña Dolino, Cheska Ortega, Young JV, Lui Villaruz, Jommy Teotico, and Yam Concepcion. Showing on all cinemas on November 30, 2011.







Last Saturday the Press Conference for the movie WON'T LAST A DAY WITHOUT YOU was held at the Dolphy Theater in ABS CBN, the love team, casts, writers and director of the movie joyfully responded to every questions of the press people.  Fans giggles when the couple is asked about their status together.

Kenny Rogers Roasters got a whole lot of offerings, specially for this coming holiday season.  As we all know Kenny Rogers Roasters has been one of the restaurants that has been providing great dining experience and they are known for their consistent innovation and creative ways in delighting their guests.

The leading roasted chicken restaurant in the Philippines offers not just one but five new products that guarantee a memorable dining experience - a testament to Kenny's brand promise to provide not only tasty but health food choices.

1. Kenny’s Honey Roast Chicken, a mouth-watering, juicy, and perfectly roasted chicken infused with honey and maple. This new chicken flavor is served with Kenny’s own honey-garlic sauce and a definite palate pleaser. Now, you have more than one reason to enjoy roasted chicken at Kenny Rogers! The new ‘honey’ in the menu can be ordered a la carte at only P399 for a whole chicken. Or it can be enjoyed with Kenny’s Solo Plates, Healthy Plates, Combo Meals and Group Meals.  “With the introduction of the Honey Roast Chicken we are raising the bar in healthy eating. It’s our commitment to provide valued guests with smart and unique offers that are truly delicious but not heavy on the budget,” says Meggie Bolinao-Jose, Kenny Rogers’ Marketing Director.
2. Garlic Parmesan Green Beans is steamed fresh green beans tossed in garlic butter sauce, and sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.
3. While Sour Cream and Chives Potatoes are baked marble potatoes coated in sour cream and chives butter mix.
4. Aglio Olio is perfectly cooked pasta with an olive oil based sauce, with garlic bits and chopped olives lending their distinct flavor.
5. The new Turnip Salad – a light salad made with crunchy turnip strips, carrots, cucumber, and red cabbage tossed in a sweet and tart mango dressing.

"Maria la del Barrio," the top-rating Primetime Bida drama series topbilled by Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee, is extended until February next year.

"I want to thank all the viewers who have been watching 'Maria la del Barrio"' since it started.  Because of your support, our show has been extended until 2012," said Erich.

since it aired August this year, "Maria la del Barrio" has been dominating its time slot.  In Fact, in the latest data of Kantar Media/TNS, the teleserye of Erich and Endong ruled the national TV ratings game in October with a 21.2% average national TV rating.

With the jaw-dropping revelation that Sandra which was played Assunta de Rossi was alive, TV viewers will surely be glued even more as "Maria la del Barrio" continues to fascinate them with the exciting turns and creative twists in the life of Maria (played by Erich), Luis (played by Enchong), Victoria (played by Angel Aquino) and Fernando (played by Ian Veneracion).


Under the direction of Rory B. Quintos and Richard Somes, "Maria la del Barrio" sets TV screens on fire, weeknights, after "Reputasyon" on ABS-CBN.  For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Just got home from an album launch held at ARENA Sports Bar.  The place was not that big but good enough to accommodate a number of people while the band is performing on stage.  Yes, it is a band and to be precise it is an indie band called ARKO.  I'm sure a lot of the readers will raise their eyebrows and wonder who is this band.    Actually when a blogger friend invited me and message me the event I didn't actually easily grasps that it was a rock band not until I came to the venue.

Admittedly, I wasn't familiar with the indie band so this is a great time for me to know them more and hear their music mostly.

Since it was the launching of their 2nd Album entitled "Bitter, Sweet and Even", I, together with the other bloggers get a chance to ask questions about their band.  We also get a chance to get up close with them and ask some more questions that they willingly answers but of course there are some that are off the record.

Why ARKO?  According to them they based it on the arch structure which shows the strength of the band that the more pressure being put on them makes them even stronger.  It was not their first name but from a revision of their first band name which they find it easier to pronounce than their previous name.

ARKO band is composed of four great and talented individuals namely Brian Sta. Ana who plays the guitar, Ivan Raquid on bass, Boyet Robleado on drums and Nathalie Parayno as their vocalist.  I'm not much of a good critic with regards to music but I can say that each  member of the band are great in what they are playing and they exceeded my expectation, especially when I heard almost every song in their album tracks.


The band has been together for 7 years already and they have been through different sides of their life and their life as a band.  For this year it has been one of the good side for them because they were able to release their 2nd Album which was independently produced, one of their songs were already on MYX, and they were the first band to be featured in Fansilog.com. and the band's music video "Sayang" was produced by Fansilog.com.

I'm sure this band will be great and I'll be looking forward for their next step in their career.


Aside from the launching of ARKO's 2nd Album it was also the launching of the Fansilog.com which is a newest music content website solely for OPM Artists and fans.  Artists, bands, and fans can log in and exchange.  Also artists and bands can upload  their songs and videos and let their fans know where their next gig will be and at the same time view exclusive content like interviews, music videos, bootlegs, and versions.

Fansilog.com was conceived by four individuals from various fields, a freelance video producer Frank Lloyd Mamaril, Robbie Ortega who's a Licensed Engineer, Jason Talon an IT Practitioner, and Raul Robles who's  an IT Support Engineer.   Fansilog.com is not yet on it's full blown but expect something good from because everything is made out of their love and advocacy in producing good Pinoy Music to Filipinos.