Jason Mraz will perform at the Araneta Coliseum on May 14

MMI and Ovation Productions are proud to announce a special performance by Grammy award winning artist, Jason Mraz on Tuesday, May 14th at the Araneta Coliseum.

Jason’s latest album “Love Is A Four Letter Word” is still a current iTunes top seller for Philippines since its release April of last year. 

“I Won’t Give Up”, the single from the same album is sharing the limelight as an iTunes Singles Top seller. It continues to hold its place as a YouTube top view in the Philippines, both for the actual music video and lyric video. “I Won’t Give Up” enjoys consistent airplay in local pop radio stations and has hit the #1 spot in RX93.1. 

Jason has taken his musical journey from coffee houses to stadiums globally and now has two Grammy Awards and six Grammy nominations to his credit. Mraz's latest album, "Love is a Four Letter Word," debuted in the Top 15 in 13 countries including #2 in the United States with the first single, "I Won't Give Up" debuting in the #1 slot on Billboard's "Digital Songs" chart one week after its release. "Love is a Four Letter Word" has already sold 9 million singles and over 1 million albums. "I Won't Give Up" has been certified triple platinum in the United States and Mraz' previous album, "WE SING. WE DANCE. WE STEAL THINGS." proved a global blockbuster, earning multiple platinum certifications in numerous territories around the globe. One of the album's hit songs, "I'm Yours" was a momentous #1 smash in many formats around the world, earning ASCAP's 2010 "Song of the Year" award while also setting the record for the longest-running song in the 51-year history of Billboard's "Hot 100." 

In addition, Mraz has been feted with a number of other honors, including the Songwriters Hall of Fame's esteemed "Hal David Starlight Award," presented to gifted songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry via their original songs. In 2012, Mraz was asked to join former Vice President Al Gore for the Climate Reality fact finding expedition to Antarctica, and very recently, Mraz was voted the 2013 “Favorite Male Artist” at the 39th annual People’s Choice Awards, an award given strictly by fans. 

In 2011, he partnered with MTV Exit Philippines to bring awareness to human trafficking. He paid a visit to the Visayan Forum and met the founder, Ma. Cecilia Flores-Oebanda. Visayan Forum is a Philippine-based NGO established in 1991, known for its innovative work for the empowerment of vulnerable migrants, providing aid for victims of human trafficking, domestic servitude and other forms of exploitation. 

Mraz is an outspoken advocate for a clean environment, sustainable energy, education and human equality, recently creating the Jason Mraz Foundation. Late last year Mraz headlined a historic live concert for over 70,000 people in Myanmar in conjunction with MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking), which was held at the Yangon People’s Square at the base of the magnificent 2600 year-old Shwedagon Pagoda. www.jasonmraz.com 

“My mission is simple: it’s to shine a light through music, which can easily be applied to why I sing these songs,” Mraz says. “A little bit of love goes a long way, especially on a planet crowded with individuals struggling with seven billion different versions of human triumph and human suffering. When I remember to simply enjoy being where I am, it makes a world of difference.” 

Jason’s opening act, Zendee, bursted into the international scene through her viral YouTube video- “Random Girl Singing In A Mall”. Her amazing vocal prowess landed her the chance to perform to a global audience through guesting on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Random girl no more, Zendee is set to release her debut album under Warner Music Philippines. On December 12, 2012 she released her first ever single "Runaway" under Warner Music Philippines. The song was a natural choice for both Zendee and Warner Music, as it showcases Zendee’s powerful and soulful voice while showing some vocal gymnastics with a refreshing twist. You can download and preview Zendee’s Runaway single on iTunes and catch more of her on her official website.www.zendee.com.ph

Tickets for Jason Mraz are on sale Sunday, March 10th at 8 am at Ticketnet.com.ph, Ticketnetoutlets or charge by phone at 911-5555

Tickets prices are as follows: : 

Patron 101 & 103  -  PHP 5,800. 

Patron:              - PHP 5,800. 

Lower Level A: PHP4,800. 

Upper Level A: PHP3,500. 

Upper Level B: PHP2,600. 

General Admission: PHP800.00

Healthy crunch, craving for more. . . and have a guilt free Lenten Season with KEBABERS !

Craving for shawarma? Have a guilt free Lenten Season with KEBABERS.  

Satisfy your cravings at KEBABERS with their very own version of crunchy Fish Shawarma perfect this Lenten season. Made with 100% Dory fish fillet marinated with Kebabers own recipe special ingredient, fried until tender and crispy.

Adding to its freshness is a mix of cabbage and carrots with a choice of succulent creamy garlic sauce and chili garlic wrap in healthy Pita bread that makes the right combination. 

KEBABERS is considered in the Philippines as the first PERSIAN FASTFOOD in the country. Operating since 2008, KEBABERS has been known in serving quality food products in affordable prices.

Known for Beef and Chicken Kebabs, they strive in serving the best Kebabs in the country without forgetting the Asian twist in all our flavors. Other products such as Crispy Shawarma and Kebabs with Cheese are just one of the new and creative tastes KEBABERS has to offer.

Apart from taste, KEBABERS ensures high quality standards in both our products and services. KEBABERS strives to guarantee customer satisfaction and be consistent in Quality Standards.

This Lenten  Season, try their healthy and crunchy fish shawarma. With their cozy ambience perfect for barkadas and there reasonable yet quality menu you will surely back for more.  Also try their other sumptuous fish dishes like FISH Ahoy (comes in a rice bowl with iced tea) and Crunchy Fish a healthy version of Kebab.

KEBABERS Stores are located in the following: 

SM Fairview 

Eastwood Citywalk  

Katipunan Avenue QC

PBCOM Tower Makati
Soon to be open in Kapitolyo Pasig

Phone 3555755 loc 119

Email info@kebabers.com.ph

Website :  http://kebabers.com.ph/

Western Digital Philippines Salute to Graduates Photo Contest 2013

Western Digital Philippines is now giving trubute to all college and university graduates and  is giving away 5 My Passport 500GB to its avid facebook fans. 

The contest will start on Friday, March 8, 2013 12:00 AM (PH time) and will end on Monday, March 25, 2013 11:59 PM (PH time). Winners will be announced on Friday, March 29, 2013 through Western Digital PH’s Facebook Page.

There will be five (5) Winners of WD My Passport 500GB and ten (10) winners of Starbucks Gift Certificate worth 200 pesos each.

"WD SALUTE TO GRADUATES PHOTO CONTEST 2013" is open to all college and university graduating students' age eighteen (18) to twenty seven (27) years old or above with supporting documents that he/she is a graduate (i.e Identification Card, Form 138, Transcript of Records, or Certificate of Diploma).

Here's the details and your way to win WD My Passport 500GB and Starbucks gift certificates 

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

Relevance to the theme (20%) – The participants’ entry must be in relation to the Contests’ theme “Graduation”.

Message or Write – up (50%) – The words used should not exceed 20 words with impact to the reader and has an emotional appeal that would please the readers on why he/she should win the prize.

Creativeness in techniques used (30%) – The concept of the entry must be original and should inspire the reader.

CONTEST PROCEDURE

1. Like http://facebook.com/westerndigitalph. If you are already a member, please proceed to the contest tab https://www.facebook.com/westerndigitalph/app_95936962634.

2. Fill up the personal information form needed before uploading your entry. The application form consists of your personal information: full name, gender, email address, home address, phone number or mobile number, date of birth and your write – up for the photo not more than 20 words expressing why you should win the WD My Passport 500GB.

3. Upload a photo of you not exceeding 800kb if you are a college or university graduating student.

4. Click submit then share it to your friends.

5. Each participant is entitled to one (1) entry only.

6. Approved entry will be posted to Western Digital Facebook PH Facebook page for the public to be viewed and commented.

JUDGING/ ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS

1. The Sponsor has selected a set of jury that will judge the entries.
2. The jury will select five (5) grand winners of the WD My Passport 500GB and ten (10) Consolation Prizes of Starbucks Gift Certificate worth 200 pesos each.
3. Winners will be announced on March 29, 2013 through Western Digital PH Facebook Page and will be notified via email or phone.
4. Non-cash prizes may not be exchanged, transferred, or redeemed for cash.

VERIFICATION OF WINNERS:

1. Upon claiming the prize, the winner must be able to present any 2 of the following documents:

• School ID
• Transcript of Records
• Certificate of Diploma
• Form 138

2. Winner must be willing to pick up their prize at the Think Big Events Office located Unit 1404 Goldhill Tower #5 Annapolis Street, Greenhills, San Juan, Manila. In case the winner came from outside Mega Manila the sponsor will be responsible to send it via a courier and will be the one to shoulder the expenses

Hairvolution at Express Hair Studio

EXPRESS HAIR STUDIO (The First Japanese Hair Salon in the South)

Times change. Express yourself! This is it ! 

EXPRESS HAIR STUDIO bring us the ultimate in relaxation and comfort that we are thankful so much ! 

I had the experience that I enjoyed and brought me back to what I was doing for myself during my free times in my stronger years. As I told people I'm with always lately, I really didn't have pampered myself to any beauty parlor, beauty spas or even nails spa during these two years of my resting days due to my miracle mysterious brain anuerysm experience, and thankful to God for giving my second life to enjoy this wonderful world. These days of being with media and blogger friends and meeting great people in events and celebrations of life. When we meet ANC's host Chase Tinio of Open House, he invited us to pamper in his Express Hair Studio in Paranaque for it's first year anniversary celebration.

And here in hairvolution, it revives, restores and remoisturizes my hair from root pores to tips! The great Mr. Shun Tsutsumi, the number 1 Hair Dresser in Kyoto, Japan and EXPRESS Hair Studio's Creative Hair Director, gave this advice and he did my makeover that I cannot forget in my life.

I had the Organic Hair Therapy: 100% Olive Oil Based, complete restoration, repair and moisturization of hair,  promotes shine and bounce. This is for normal to heavily damaged hair called the "Miracle Therapy." It is also an Organic Color Revive: Color laminator from 100% Olive Oil. It helps prolong hair color up to 40% while having the benefits of total rehabilitation of your hair.

Everyone deserves a time to relax, pamper yourselves, indulge in many beauty haves beautification. A stress relief, and beauty and health activity also sometimes with medi - pedi is a foot experience that everyone should have. Thanks Express Hair Studio for superb services! 

Happy 1st Year Anniversary Express Hair Studio! More power to you Chase Tinio, Mr. Shun and to all friendly staff! 

The brainchild of Manhattan based Entrepreneur/Socialite Chase Tinio, EXPRESS HAIR STUDIO, a New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo salon concept, is the latest trend-setting nook to hit Manila. Amidst the growing number of fashion and beauty establishments around the metro, EXPRESS HAIR STUDIO utilizes sleek, streamlined and minimalist interiors inspired by modern Scandinavian design (the mirrors look like iPads, most especially when lit!) to enhance the hair and nail experiences given to valued patrons by very well trained professionals.

Upon coming in the salon, you are greeted by a warm and fashionable staff member to be assessed by Kyoto, Japan's top hairdresser-- and company Creative Hair Director Shun (Shoo'n) Tsutsumi OR Hair and Make-Up Expert Mark Jerusalem. And for nail pampering clients, everyone can enjoy EHS' manicure/pedicure treatment accompanied by a hand and foot massage. One may also partake of the newly introduced Swedish Foot Spa (a hybrid between, Swedish massage designed to have deep muscle stroke penetration and external detoxification, for deep penetrating skin treatment and rejuvenation).

While slowly building positive reputation among guests living within the BF Homes area and neighboring communities, EXPRESS HAIR STUDIO continues to aim high while setting the bar for salon standards, redefining everyone's salon experiences through top notch service quality, staff credibility and price points set to hit the majority of the community while giving out five-star_service.

The Services of EXPRESS HAIR STUDIO (The First Japanese Hair Salon in the South) are:

1. Japanese Precision Haircut (with free consultation with Mr. Shun Tsutsumi -- the #1 Hair Dresser in Kyoto, Japan and EXPRESS Hair Studio's Creative Hair Director)

2. Styling Blowdry

3. Hair Upstyle

4. Professional Hair Ironing

5. Mani

6. Pedi

7. Swedish Foot Spa - combination of swedish massage and foot spa

8. Exfoliating Gel Sea Scrub Foot Spa - Detoxification of Skin and rejuvination of feet and legs

9. HAIR AND NAILS PACKAGES (Super Saver DEALS)

10. Technical Hair and Make-Up

(using Japanese Hypo-Allergenic Make Up for TV and Print Shows -- 100% Made in Japan)

11. Eye Brow Threading

12. Eye Brow Shaping

13. Upper Lip Threading

14. Hair Coloring - using L'Oreal and exclusive 100% Mild COLOR BINDERS (say goodbye to strong peroxides)

15. HOLLYWOOD OMBRé ®: Gradiation of Color from tone to tone. Extremely Popular with Hollywood Celebrities.

16. Color HIGHLIGHTS

17. Total Hair Rebond

18. Japanese Hair Rebonding: Hair Straightening System using Japanese Techniques.

19. L'OREAL X-Tenso Rebonding: Highly Recommended and best selling rebonding service. --> Straight from L'Oreal Paris.

20. Brazilian Blowout: Hair Straightening System that allows Permanent Volume and Shine. • BEST SELLER

•••• NOTE: Rebonds and Blowouts normally take 5-6 hours to execute but in EXPRESS WE are able to do it in 3-4.5 hours using the procedure standards used in Japan.

21. DIGIPERM: Master Hair Dresser, Mr. Shun Tsutsumi's service of choice. #1 Craze in Japan, "Soft Curls" for wavy long hair. - can be colored as well for a more lasting look.

•• TREATMENTS••

22. VCO Milk treatment: Moisturizing using nutrients found in the Miracle Fruit, Coconut (FIRST PRESS --> Concentrated nutrients)

23. Intensive Deep Protein Treatment: Detoxifying of Hair from Roots to tips. With scalp stimulants to promote healthy hair growth.

24. Japanese Hair Squalene: The minerals only fully present in babies that is responsible for smooth, soft flawless skin. Can be compatible to hair --> Promotes soft, wavy and undistorted hair.

25. Powerdose by L'Oreal: a staple and the #1 Treatment offered by the #1 brand in hair care, L'Oreal Professionel

26. Deep Keratin Treatment: a strengthening treatment that also enhances smoothness of the hair. Promotes stronger hair strands and thicker hair.

27. Nutri-Cell Hair Spa: General Treatment

28. Sensoria: Conditions and shines hair for more a manageable feel

29. Deep Cleanse Hair Spa and Treatment: •• 1 of the best sellers••• deep detoxification and rejuvination of hair strands. Promotes more moisture and unwraps hair and scalp from grime and pollution that sticks to your head. Has scalp stimulants to awaken dead hair cells.

•ORGANIC TREATMENTS (100% ORGANIC, 100% MADE in THE USA, approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the USA (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA))

1. Organic Hair Therapy: 100% Olive Oil Based, complete restoration, repair and moisturization of hair. Promotes shine and bounce. For normal to heavily damaged hair

--> Called the "Miracle Therapy"

2. Organic Color Revive: Color laminator from 100% Olive Oil. Helps prolong hair color up to 40% while having the benefits of total rehabilitation of your hair. for Normal to extremely damaged hair.

3. ORGANIC CITRUS MOISTURIZER: a moisture treatment that gives vitamin C to your hair to help resist agents of pollution and to have better immunity from natural elements.

NEW PRODUCT:

"100% VEGAN EFFECTIVE HAIR CARE"

-- 100% Natural from natures extracts.

Highly recommended.  (USDA AND FDA APPROVED)

EXPRESS HAIR STUDIO (The First Japanese Hair Salon in the South) is located at 

31 Aguirre Avenue, Unit C-D, BF Homes (Beside BF Homes Aguirre Gate--Beside iAGO's Grill)), 1700 Parañaque

FOR INQUIRIES AND APPOINTMENTS, PLS. CALL 553-79-89

Su-TH: 9:00AM - 9:30PM

Sa-FRI: 9:30AM - 10:00PM

** APPOINTMENTS ARE PREFERRED, WALK-INS ARE MORE THAN WELCOME.

R STUDIO 

Visit and like Express Hair Studio Facebook Fanpage more updates and let's watch out for upcoming iS inStyle Hair Salon !   

More photos @ Hairvolution @Express Hair Studio - Facebook :)

Giving Momentum to the Empowered Filipina

Celebrating your body, your mind, your choice 

The Filipina is one of the most empowered women in the world, with the Philippines ranking eighth out of 135 countries assessed by the 2012 Global Gender Gap Index of the World Economic Forum. This is the highest score the Philippines has attained in the last six years in terms of economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. 

The country tops educational attainment in terms of literacy and enrollment across all educational levels, as well as health and survival in terms of sexual ratio at birth and healthy life expectancy. However, a gender gap is seen in terms of economic participation and opportunity, specifically on earned income, senior positions, and leadership levels. 

Continuing the momentum of the empowered Filipina is an advocacy of DKT Reproductive Health Inc. through its Trust reproductive health educational programs and Filipinay, its ongoing campaign to provide women with informed reproductive health choices. To celebrate women’s month, Filipinay will provide free consultations on reproductive health and family planning on March 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 27, and 29 at the EDSA, Baclaran, Doroteo Jose, and Roosevelt stations of LRT 1. 

“Women have always had a primary role in Philippine society, but there is still much to improve, especially in providing women with access to information from which they can make responsible choices,” says Aileen Puzon, Product Manager of Filipinay. 

“While women are on equal footing in terms of education, this does not necessarily apply to information on the choices they can make about their bodies. We are one with all men and women in celebrating our successes for International Women’s Day, but we are also focused on our everyday task of reaching out, one Filipina at a time.” 

Filipinay is the trusted partner in family planning, empowering women with information to help them make responsible choices. For more information, visit http://www.filipinay.com.ph/ to chat with Filipinay representatives, or chat with Filipinay representatives via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FilipinayItsyourchoice. You may also call the Filipinay hotline at 02 477-5555, or text 0917 823-1111.

Beat the Heat with Zest-O Slice Refreshing Drinks!

It's summer and it's hot and you always want to have - cold drinks! Beat the heat during the summer days with refreshing different drinks!

Fruiit juice is the perfect drink with many health benefits. If you wish to serve refreshing different drinks, mix with fruits would be an excellent choice.

Slice Slice Baby with Martin del Rosario, actor and Star Magic member

Zest-O is proud to announce its newest product namely Zest-O SLICE fruit juice drinks. Zest-O SLICE is a fruit juice drink that brings all the goodness of your yester years into a delightful beverage that fits your modern lifestyle.

People are looking for refreshing drinks to help them feel cool, keep them hydrated and enjoy the summer season.

Zest-O SLICE comes in four flavors!  It comes in 355ml bottle that is just the right amount to quench your thirst and isn’t heavy on the pocket.

The first two flavors are straight fruit flavors that is a sure hit to Filipino consumers, Orange and Dalandan flavors has been formulated basing on the 30 years of experience of Zest-O in providing quality fruit juices.

I love Dalandan juice, especially now always enjoy the Zest-O Slice Dalandan flavor. My daughter like much the slice Orange flavor drink. 

Playful and exciting new taste are the two other mixed with fruit flavors,  One is Grapple, a combination of Grapes and Apple, light and refreshing!

Mango Bursts is a combination of Mango and strawberry delighting the taste palates of choosy consumers. 

Zest-O SLICE is a good source of Vitamin A, C, E and Zinc that that help boost your immune system.

With these new fruit juice drinks, you have one of the most refreshing and healthy, delicious,  not just in summer but during all season drinks!  

How to Get our Man to Care for his Mane

Beautiful, healthy hair just gives a woman that extra look of radiance, health and feminine beauty. Not to mention long, gorgeous hair helps a woman maintain a youthful look well in to her later years.

As women, taking care of our hair comes naturally. Beauty is a privilege that we are blessed to have fun with, and hair care is only one part -- albeit a significant one -- of the equation. We bathe and cleanse and pamper our hair like it were our skin, our fitness, and our entire look for the day. It’s almost as natural as replenishing our body with water.

Hair is actually one of a woman's stronger's assets and attraction triggers for men. But how to get our man to care for his mane.

This intrinsic part of being a woman does not come so naturally to men. While men’s fashion and style have evolved over the centuries just as equally with women’s, for the most part, looking good seemingly remains a hobby of the vain or metrosexual. It’s not about stereotypifying, it’s about a fact: how many men will openly admit to poring over scalp and hair troubles?

This is where women can step in. Sure, there are magazines, websites and blogs for men to peruse when it comes to maintaining their mane. But perhaps a little nudge from their woman can be encouraging enough for them not to shy away from genuinely caring for their hair. Not to mention, it’s a great ego boost, too.

Start by talking to him about hair -- every now and then. If you are still getting to know your guy, daily routines make for an interesting topic of conversation. Try to find out how much he spends on his looks, but of course, do so subtly. Does he visit the barber or salon often, and which does he prefer? If he is rocking a semi-bald Derek Ramsey look at the moment, does he have any plans of switching to the Justin Biebr do anytime soon? Is he one for conditioning, or is he more of the wash-and-wear type?

Be careful not to steer the conversation the way you would with a girl friend. The last thing you want to do is to freak him out! Keep it light and subtle. If he is the type to find it uncomfortable to discuss ‘beauty routines,’ look for opportunities to tease him about his hairdo every now and then. One thing to remember is never to put him down or make him feel small about it -- men are sensitive about their abilities, so watch out.

The best way to go would be to complement him for his current ‘do, and ask where he went to have his hair done. The idea is to talk about it like it were any other subject and try to get him comfortable as much as possible.

You can then follow that with the thoughtful act of observing his shopping list when you go out. What are the basic items he picks up at the drugstore? When you go shopping together, where does he like to frequent - is it the gadget hub, the music shop or the department store? Know what he likes, and then surprise him once with all these essentials that make him who he is. You could add an item or two as well that you think he will appreciate.

One good gift to throw in would be the naturally-made Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion. Though primarily known as nature’s remedy to hair loss, Novuhair works just as equally as a preventative solution. In fact, amazing side effects include maintaining the hair’s natural luster and preventing premature graying.

There’s no going wrong when it comes to a product of Mother Nature. Novuhair is made of herbal ingredients such as moringa oleifera, panax ginseng, virgin coconut oil, and the essential oils of rosemary and peppermint. Collectively these ingredients help increase nutrients and improve blood circulation to the scalp, detoxifying it of its impurities and caring for its overall health, including that of the hair.

Available in a 200mL bottle, Novuhair is best used after shampoo. Simply massage it onto the wet scalp and then rinse. Alternatively, it can be used as a styling leave-on that you can wear throughout the day.

First discovered by beauty and style icon Fanny Serrano, Novuhair has since been picked up by other celebrities for its proven effectivity. Its latest endorser is Mr. World 2012 runner-up Andrew Wolf, the British-Filipino hunk also known for his modeling, acting and athletic chops (Wolf is a member of the Philippine Volcanoes, too). If anything, the newly proclaimed NovuMan is one reason your man might want to give Novuhair a try!

Hair care is not rocket science. It’s part of ourselves, and part of our bodies, and knowing how to care for our mane need not be a symbol of vanity. It isn’t for women, and it certainly need not be for men.

Novuhair is available at all Mercury Drug, Watsons, Rose Pharmacy, South Star Drug and Manson Drug, Metro Gaisano Pharmacies, KCC Malls and at JCenter Mall in Cebu, 

and online on www.regaloservice.com. 

Call 413-6570 or 0922-883-0575 

and visit www.novuhair.com for more details. 

Like us on Facebook: Novuhair Official 

or follow us on Twitter @NovuhairUpdates

Isabelle de Leon with her debut album "LoveZone" under PolyEast Records

PolyEast Records introduces Isabelle de Leon with a debut album “LoveZone”

Former award winning child actress Isabella de Leon, known to many as "Duday" in the sitcom Daddy Didodu, is now a lovely lady, super talented singer / songwriter. She writes all the music and lyrics of songs in her album LoveZone. Isabelle de Leon, heart-warming and lyrically clever is with a debut album under PolyEast Records, laden with elements of folk, rock and pop into her unique signature sound.

“Music has always been a part of me as a kid – it has kept me going. I write songs to tell stories, I sing because I want to share it.”

So beautiful, refreshing and awesome talented and now poised to be the next big PolyEast Records talent, Isabelle is out to prove herself as an artist with an album that has as much substance as her colorful young life experiences, formidable songwriting chops and prodigious skill with her instruments.

I'm really so happy to see her now, the one I really admire during her child days. Gladly we meet and had talks with her as casual but amazingly, her voice is so beautiful and she's brilliantly talented girl. She sings while playing the guitar and dance as everyone listening feel the beat. 

During the presscon/blogcon held at the PolyEast Records office last March 5,  she candidly answered questions from the press and bloggers. She told us that she begin voice workshop, learning different musical instruments since after the TV and movie experiences, that was when she was 12 years old. And now, as a lady, writing all songs and giving music to all she writes. 18-year-old Isabelle continues to write songs from her heart and plays several musical instruments as inspired by her musician dad who taught her to play the guitar, bass, drums, piano and harmonica.

Her sound is worldly, a fusion of not only her upbringing but also exhibits the diversity of her influences like The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, the Carpenters, Led Zeppelin, Steven Tyler, Robbie Williams, U2, Coldplay, Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, Adele, Enya and Noel Cabangon. And she loves filipina rock singer Sampaguita.

She describes the radio single “1 Week To Move On” as “dealing with the raw emotions around heartbreak” all infused in a melodic pop-rock hook. 

Her guitar-driven narrative “Feelingero” fits in gentle humor in young love…and she wrote it because of love experiences of her best friends while “Friend Zone” speaks of unrequited love.

Isabelle goes playfully poetic yet inspirational in “Alice Wonders” and “Pag-ibig Ko’y Sayo” speaks of love that is unconditional.

“Magtatago ako sa init ng iyong yakap” is the line that says it all in her comforting track “Sa Yakap Mo”.

Isabelle shared two things that are essential in an artist, the ability to relate to people’s daily lives and the power to express emotions in new and powerful ways.

“I want to sing songs I have a real connection to. Songs that have moved me or those who’ll be listening to my music ,  be it love in all its grandeur or love lost. Isn’t it a relief when you hear songs that say exactly what you feel?”

LoveZone was released this February under PolyEast Records.

Here's the Track List of LoveZone :

1.  FEELINGERO

2.  1 WEEK TO MOVE ON

3.  ALICE WONDERS

4.  PAG-IBIG KO'Y SA YO

5.  SA YAKAP MO

6.  FRIEND ZONE

Checkout some videos I captured and uploaded to Youtube. Thanks and enjoy the wonderful world of Isabelle ! 

“LoveZone” is now available in the market released by PolyEast Records for only P200. Special thanks to Pony, Hairshaft Salon and Outdoor Products.

Tippy Dos Santos scores nomination from Star Awards for I DoBidooBidoo

Unitel took a big risk when they chose young theater and TV actress Tippy Dos Santos to play the young romantic lead in the musical movie I DoBidooBidoo, alongside Sam Concepcion. The movie is the film debut of Tippy.

Tippy is nominated as Best New Female Actress by the Star Awards for Movies for her outstanding portrayal in the movie. 

"To be casted in Idobidoobidoo alone was already such a big blessing, I got to work with such a brilliant and very nice director, direk Chris Martinez, and I was able to work with the most talented people in the industry, My Dad, Tito Gary, Mommy Zsazsa, Tita Uge, Tito Ogie and others, but to also be nominated for an award, is just an even bigger gift,” says Tippy. 

“I am not expecting anything, but to be nominated is already a prize for me. Idobidoobidoo is nominated for more than 10 awards, so I am really thankful that I was chosen to be part of that landmark film.”

Tippy currently tapes for ABS-CBN teen comedy show Luv U and for the movie Raketeros. She is also busy preparing for her upcoming album. She is currently taking up Family Life at the University of the Philippines.

Must Be . . . Love with KathNiel

Must Be . . . Love is about the two young boy and girl as childhood best friends Pachot and Ivan. Kathryn plays Patchot, the tomboyish best friend of Ivan (Daniel Padilla), who grows up in a family of men. Boyish as Patchot may be, she has a secret crush on Ivan but pushes aside her feelings for the sake of their friendship. It is only after Ivan becomes her cousin's boyfriend does Patchot again acknowledge what she feels and tries to see if she does have a chance with the guy whom she's loved for the longest time. 

Last Monday, (March 4)  we enjoyed talking with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, Director Dado Lumibao and writer Ms. Melai Monge who appeared during the blogger's conference held for their upcoming movie, Must Be Love. They candidly answered the questions on their personal feelings about the movie , work, friendships and relationships 

Kathryn relate to the role of Patchot. "Kabaliktaran po kasi ako ni Patchot, lumaki po ako sa family na all girls kaya hindi ko napagdaanan yung pinagdaanan niya, lumaki na rin naman po ako with my dad and mom. Pero, nakarelate na po ako sa kaniya sa bandang huli, yung nagiging conscious siya, nung nagta-transform na siya." 

She said that she hopes that fans of Princess and I will find their movie just as enjoyable to watch. Kathryn said there are “kilig” scenes which are wholesome but fun to watch. 

At 16, she is super happy for they are giving these projects. "Sinabi po nila na hindi lahat ng nagte-teleserye nabibigyan ng chance i-prove ang sarili nila sa movie. So, nung nalaman namin na magkakaroon kami ng launching movie, super saya kami kasi nabigyan kami ng chance, simuportahan nila yung movie, kaya super saya po namin." 

"Nakita po nila na natural kami, hindi yung concsious sya sa galaw, DJ very rockstar,  nag na opposite po kami pero pag kasama kami di nag clash kaya interesting nakikita nila."Daniel was asked if becoming an actor was natural to him as he is, after all, part of the Padilla clan, counting Robin Padilla as an uncle.

"Nung una po, ayaw ko mag-artista kasi alam ko ang hirap ng buhay ng artista. Nakita ko po yun sa mga magulang ko. Pero ang totoong mga dahilan po ay ito po yung mundong kinalakihan ko, ito yung alam kong gawin at kasi kailangan ko na pong tulungan ang mama ko," Daniel said candidly. 

"Nag-sink in na po sa akin na walang magagawang mabuti sa akin ang pagiging mahiyain. Unti-unti na rin po akong naging confident sa dami ng ginagawa ko sa trabaho." 

About new discoveries of Kathryn while making the movie? 

"Sa tagal po namin ni Kathryn na magkasama sa Princess and I, parang wala na, simula pa lang, feeling ko nagtatantiyahan na kami ni Kathryn, kaya hanggang ngayon nakuha na namin yung ugali ng isa't-isa." 

Direk Dado expressed admiration for Kathryn and Daniel.The two young celebrities appreciate all the people who support them. They always wave and greet to their fans even they feel tired. Direk shared to us that he never experience any difficulties in shooting with KathNiel. “Mayroon talagang mga pagkakataon na medyo mababa ang energy kasi napapagod din sila, pero madali silang kausap, madaling i-motivate, madaling pagsabihan, kaya pagsabi ng ‘action!’ ready na agad!” 

Must Be...Love stars Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, John Estrada, Ramon Christopher Gutierrez, Jon "Sweet" Lapus, Paul Salas, Arlene Muhlach, Janus Del Prado, Sharlene San Pedro, Kit Thomson, K Brosas, and Liza Soberano. 

Must Be . . . Love a movie from Star Cinema directed by Dado Lumibao , showing on March 13, 2013.

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Uncle Cheffy Launches Mascot Design Contest

Uncle Cheffy Restaurant is inviting all budding artists and professionals to join the Uncle Cheffy Mascot Design Contest. Share your image of the man behind the wood-fired oven and win as much as P50,000 worth of Uncle Cheffy gift certificates! 

Divided into two stages, the first phase of the competition requires colored artworks to be submitted to any of the Uncle Cheffy Restaurants nationwide. Entries will be accepted until March 31. Then, the five best submissions will be displayed in the different branches from April 10 to May 14 for the perusal of the establishments’ patrons. For every P200 purchase, diners will be entitled to choose their favorite and cast a vote. The winner will be announced on May 22. 

The owners of the top five designs will receive P10,000 worth of Uncle Cheffy gift certificates each. The grand prize winner will get an additional P40,000 worth of Uncle Cheffy gift certificates. 

To view the complete mechanics, log on to www.unclecheffygroup.com.