’12-12-12’ promises an explosive live concert featuring a staggering all-star lineup of musical artists that includes Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who, and Paul McCartney.

On December 12, 2012, the whole world will witness the music industry’s most outstanding performers as well as the entertainment world’s biggest names come together for the benefit of those who suffered in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Star World brings “12-12-12,” a momentous telethon that features an explosive live concert at Madison Square Garden in New York, to viewers across Asia on Wednesday morning at 8:30 AM, doing its part to make it the most widely distributed live musical event in history. The channel joins other media partners on TV, radio and the Internet to reach 2 billion people worldwide, giving “12-12-12” a widespread distribution on par with huge global media events such as the Superbowl, the Academy Awards and the Grammys.

How many of you have seen or heard this random girl who became viral and a youtube sensation?  Well I'm sure only few people would say they haven't seen or heard her.  So who was this person?  Well it's none other than Zendee, the lovely girl who sung in a mall which her back and her backpack was only seen from the video.   After booming with that popularity, she became known and landed a spot on The Ellen DeGeneres show.

For me it was an opportunity being a part of the group that was able to witness and hear Zendee's first ever single.  Yes, she is now officially a recording artist.  This December 12, she releases her first single entitled "Runaway" under Warner Music Philippines.   As I heard it during the conference it was really a very soulful voice and if I didn't know that it was Zendee singing I could really mistaken her for a foreign singer.


According to her "having my own song is something that I used to just imagine.  Singers recording songs in studios were something that I used to just watch on TV.  I never thought that I will also be able to do it and with a major label at that!  I feel so blessed, this is really a dream come true!"  During the conference she was really thankful to all the blessings that are coming her way.

Her first ever single "Runaway" was about not allowing difficulties to get in the way of your dreams, just like Zendee did.  According to her as well she loves to write and sing songs that tells the story of other people.  The song "Runaway" was written by Andrew Fromm, who has also written for the likes of The Backstreet Boys, Nsync and K-ci & Jojo.  His songs appear in over 45 million albums worldwide and he is quite excited to work with a world class Filipino talent like Zendee.  Fromm shares "I'm honored to have co-written a song that I hope will skyrocket Zendee to #1.  She has a fantastic voice.  It's always insanely exciting to watch such a gifted artist record and release a song you pour your heart into.  That said, i wish Zendee nothing but the absolute best and I pray wherever Runaway is released, it's embraced by all.

Aside from being Zendee's first single and first song as a recording artist, "Runaway" is also the first local recording to be mastered for iTunes for the Philippines by Warner Music Philippines and Asia Pacific,  This means that the recording is digitally optimized for increased audio quality in digital format.

Checkout Zendee's "Runaway" single on iTunes and also get the latest updates with about Zendee.

Independent Filipino owners Rafael and Regina Vinzon hosted the Grand Launch Party for Cocoon Boutique Hotel last October 25, 2012 at the Grand Ballroom of the hotel.

If you want to watch a movie that touches the heart and tackles about family this Christmas, then this is the right one for you, "One More Try".  Four of the country's sensual stars Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe Marudo and Dingdong Dantes will make this Christmas season more hotter as they topbill "One More Try", Star Cinema's much awaited top caliber dramatic offering this 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

An early Christmas get together of all the members of the Filipino Bloggers Hub was held at the Cocoon Hotel last December 2. According to the admins this is to avoid conflict with the group celebration. Well they really did not made conflict with the other group and made all the members had their early Christmas gift as most of the attendees in the FBH Christmas party were able to take home some great goodies from the sponsors.


Thanks to the organizers and to the sponsors that Kwento Ni Toto were able to mingle with the other members and take home some great goodies. Santa seems to find me nice this year and gave me some surprising gifts.

Anyway it was really a fun night and wonderful celebration of early Christmas. Wonderful bloggers friends and great group. And to all the sponsors The Cocoon Boutique Hotel, San Marino, King Sue, Bo's Coffee, iFlick, Cadbury, Pinoy Master Grill, Cebu Boy Lechon,San Miguel Brewery, Baja Mexican Cantina, and Crystal Clear thank you very much and Merry Christmas.

MCA Music Awardees at the 25th Awit Awards (L-R): Tricia Garcia (Best Jazz Recording for "Sa Iyo Lang"), Johnny Alegre of Humanfolk (Best World Music Recording for "Para Sa Tao"), MCA Music President Ricky R. Ilacad and Asia's Acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina (Most Downloaded Artist)

MCA Music artists took home honors at the 25th Awit Awards held recently at the Glorietta Activity Center. Asia’s acoustic sweetheart Sabrina was the recipient for the second year as I-Gateway Mobile Philippines Inc.’s “Most Downloaded Artist”.

Noel Cabangon’s 2011 release Panaginip is undoubtedly the most awarded album of 2011 having been named Acoustic Album of the Year of the Star Awards for Music, the Secular Album of the Year of the Catholic Mass Media Awards, and the Album of the Year of the Awit Awards. This 3-peat-victory may well be considered a grandslam.

Does anyone smells something brewed in Bo's Coffee? Well there are some great coupons, sketches, and a lot of Philippine coffee fun facts which are incorporated in their latest The Coffee Book 2013. They wanted to give something that could still keep even after the year is over, which is why this gorgeous planner book features original artworks and a lot interesting tidbits about the Philippines and the coffee it offers.

Pop superstar Rihanna has reached the peak of Billboard Hot 100 significantly at the end of her headline-grabbing "777 Tour" where she toured, via a Boeing 777 plane, to seven cities in seven days highlighted by a concert in each stop -- all for the purpose of promoting her 7th album "Unapologetic."

Acoustic singer, TV and movie star and versatile theater actress Aiza Seguerra has been reaping critical acclaims for her musical theater performances. Recently, she has been awarded by Aliw Awards the Best Featured Performance in a Musical trophy for her stint as hippie Regina in the local staging of Rock of Ages.

The best music this Christmas season is from MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines)!

Check out these holiday releases that are guaranteed ‘must-haves’ this yuletide season:

Have you ever been to a Grand Eyeball? Well me, I haven't! So this will be something new and something exciting to look forward to. I wanted to be a part as the Facebook Group hails its first ever Grand Eyeball!

Finally! After over a year of inception, Filipino Bloggers Worldwide (FBW), in partnership with Ex-Links Events, presents Filipino Bloggers Worldwide: The 1st Grand Eyeball.

After watching the Supremo this Bonifacio Day, November 30, memories of my college days flashed.  It was the time that I learned and realized how educated and influential Andres Bonifacio is.  Also that was the time I learned things about unwritten events in history.  I really should know about this because it's what I love.

How would you feel if you meet the worlds most known cartoon character?  Well, even though that I'm not a big fan of that cartoon character I would still be delighted and honored to meet her.  And who knows when will it happen again so just grab on with the opportunity and get into the flow.