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.

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.

FREE Christian Bautista “ALL THAT’S LEFT” Ringback Tone! For GLOBE users text UD344 and send to 2332. For SMART users text FALT and send to 2728. Text GetSong[space]6151903 to 2728 for SUN users (P15 for 15 days).

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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.