MVP Football Festival in Tribeca Private Residences

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A brainchild between Smart and Landco to celebrate MVP’s birthday together with his employees, the MVP Football Festival held at Tribeca Private Residences’ 7-Aside football field was a resounding success. A total of 8 teams and 120 players participated from across various Metro Pacific subsidiaries.

According to Landco’s VP for Sales who played striker for the Landco team, “Football was the avenue we chose since it is a growing and popular sport among the MVP group of companies. We decided to use this event to give employees a chance to mingle with the birthday celebrant in a fun football atmosphere that Tribeca is known for.

The winning team, LANDCO with Alfred Xerez-Burgos III(extreme left) and MVP (extreme right)

It was a festive day of football despite the rain. Despite the heavy rainshowers, MVP stayed to watch the finals match between Landco and PLDT.” MVP also awarded the top 3 winners of the MVP Football Festival: First place went to Landco Pacific Corporation, followed by PLDT and Meralco in second and third place respectively.

Some leisure time with the birthday celebrant and guest of honor, Mr. Manny Pangilinan at Tribeca's Clubhouse 

Landco CEO Alfred Xerez-Burgos III, Manny Pangilinan & Landco VP for Sales Albert Villa-Real

RMAF invites public to The Ramon Magsaysay Award Lecture Series and ceremony

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The Ramon Magsaysay Foundation invites the public to the 2013 Ramon Magsaysay Award Presentation Ceremonies to be held on Saturday, 31 August 2013 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, where the Award will be officially conferred on the five laureates.

The Board of Trustees of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) recently announced that this year, three individuals and two organizations from Afghanistan, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal and the Philippines will receive Asia’s premier prize, the Ramon Magsaysay Award.

The five 2013 Magsaysay awardees are Ernesto Domingo from the Philippines, Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (Corruption Eradication Commission) from Indonesia, Lahpai Seng Raw from Myanmar, Habiba Sarabi from Afghanistan, and Shakti Samuha (“Power Group”) from Nepal.

RMAF also invites the public to the Magsaysay Institute for Transformative Leadership’s Awardee Lecture Series featuring the 2013 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees. The schedule is as follows:

Ernesto Domingo

“Medicine as a Social Mission: Ensuring healthcare for the poor”

28 August 2013, Wednesday, 9:00 – 11:00AM

Shakti Samuha

“Transforming Victims to Survivors to Leaders: Shakti Samuha’s Journey”

28 August 2013, Wednesday, 2:00 – 4:00PM

Lahpai Seng Raw

“Advancing Peace Through Inclusive Development”

29 August 2013, Thursday, 9:00 – 11:00AM

Habiba Sarabi

“Rebuilding Lives and the Land in a Socially Divided Nation”

29 August 2013, Thursday, 2:00 – 4:00PM

Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi

“Restoring Public Trust: The Impact of a Smart and Empowered Anti-Corruption Crusade”

2 September 2013, Monday, 9:00 – 11:00AM

The Lecture Series offers a chance for the audience to hear the awardees talk about the issues and social challenges that they are addressing, the solutions they have created, the hurdles that they faced, and the successes that they achieved. All the lectures will be held at the Ramon Magsaysay Hall, Ramon Magsaysay Center, 1680 Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila.

All events are open to the public, with no entrance fees. To register, click here. Lucky guests will be able to meet with the awardees after their respective lecture and get a chance to win special prizes from Beauty Avenue, Pinoy Tiangge, Deep Blue Seafari, Outventure, Mistah Travel and Tours, Palamuti, and Dulaang UP.

For more information, log on to www.rmaf.org.ph or call 521-3166.

Facebook : www.facebook.com/rmafoundation

Twitter  : @rmafoundation).

Christian Bautista wins The 2013 Élan Awards Search for Modern Filipino Gentleman

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International singer and matinee idol Christian Bautista has been proclaimed as the winner of The 2013 Elan Awards, the epitome of the Modern Filipino Gentleman.

As the 2013 Élan Man, Christian Bautista will be awarded the prestigious Élan trophy, designed by acclaimed contemporary Filipino artist Igan D’Bayan; 100,000 pesos; and a year’s supply of McJIM Classic Leather products. The Élan Awards will also donate 100,000 pesos to Bautista’s favorite charity, World Vision.This Elan Awards was held at 55 Events Place in Scout Rallos, Quezon City, August 15, 2013.

In the first ever online competition established by McJIM Classic Leather, the 2013 Elan Award's purpose to inspire all Filipino men to become true gentlemen of our modern times.

The award has been established by popular leather brand McJIM to find and honor the best role models for style and elegance among today’s Filipino gentlemen. The finalists were chosen from a lengthy list of entertainment, fashion, sports, music, and public service personalities. The winner was chosen by popular vote; the votes were cast on the Official Facebook Fan Page of McJIM Classic Leather.

Bautista was picked from among twelve stellar finalists. His co-finalists included Senator-elect Sonny Angara; actor and director Dingdong Dantes; celebrity food blogger Erwan Heussaff; actor Xian Lim; acclaimed actor Coco Martin; actor and producer Piolo Pascual; singer and businessman Richard Poon; actor and fitness enthusiast Derek Ramsay; actor and singer Jericho Rosales; professional basketball athlete, businessman, and TV host Chris Tiu; and AZKALS member Phil Younghusband.

The finalists were chosen by a celebrity panel of judges that included society columnist Tim Yap; actor and top male model Victor Basa; and radio and TV personality Sam YG based on three criteria:
    a. Elegance of Style; 
    b. Refinement; and
    c. Accomplishment

In an official statement, McJIM Classic Leather said it was very pleased over Bautista’s victory. It said that Bautista is a perfect choice as winner because the award highlights the fact that Filipino talent is respected in the world and is capable of great accomplishment—qualities that Bautista possesses as an international performer and recording artist.

“We are glad that Mr. Christian Bautista has been judged to represent the best in what is truly Filipino. As a singer, Mr. Bautista has an international fan base, proving that Filipino talent and passion has no bounds. He shows us that the Filipino stands proud and can hold his own with any other race or nationality. Mr. Bautista is an inspiration to us all for his sense of style, his Filipino values and manners, and his drive to succeed,” said 2013 Élan Awards Project Head Chris Cahilig.

The 2013 Élan Awards trophy was designed by Filipino visual artist and writer Igan D’Bayan. D’Bayan has held several sold out exhibitions that gained critical and popular acclaim. He is also an art columnist and illustrator for a major Philippine broadsheet.

Cahilig added that the overriding purpose of the award is to inspire Filipino men “to live the life and apply the values of a true gentleman of the Philippines” and that Christian Bautista exemplifies this gentlemanly lifestyle. He also said that they were overwhelmed by the response of Filipinos to the online search for the 2013 Elan Awards winner. “Filipinos from Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and even across the globe, all responded by Liking our page, nominating, and voting for their candidates.”

The criteria for the 2013 Elan Awards, which include elegance in style, refinement, and accomplishment, are also represented in the prizes that the winner receives. The supply of McJIM Classic Leather represents stylish elegance in their manufacture and design while the cash prize represents the success and accomplishment that the winner has achieved.

“We note in particular the trophy that we had especially designed for the awards. The trophy was designed by a person of notable accomplishment, in this case it’s Igan D’Bayan. We wanted Mr. D’Bayan to create a trophy that is, by itself, a work of Art: it represents refinement in manners, values, and etiquette—the true Filipino gentleman.

“Through this competition, even we at McJIM Classic Leather learned a valuable lesson: our Filipino youth’s ideals are alive and well. Their participation in this competition signals that they are at one with, and are ready to uphold, the ideals that make us true Filipino gentlemen.

“The Elan Award is a celebration and a challenge: it reminds us of our calling to be Filipino gentlemen wherever we are—to be proud of being Filipino, to be stylish, refined, and to accomplish great things for ourselves and our nation,” said Cahilig.

The eleven other Élan Awards finalists will receive certificate of recognition and a six-month supply of McJIM products.

For more updates visit https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMcJIM and check out for more
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Vault Magazine Celebrates with G-Star Raw

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Vault magazine, dedicated to always bringing its readers the latest essentials for a life well lived, recently threw a party for the launch of its latest Premium Wines and Beverages issue at the first ever branch of the top-class Dutch denim brand G-Star Raw at Bonifacio High Street Central in Taguig City.

Friends and avid supporters of the magazine came to witness the launch in a night that was put together for them to indulge in some of the prime drinks featured in the magazine’s latest issue, all the while getting a chance to experience firsthand the unique aesthetic and function of G-Star Raw.

Present during the event were ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. President Ernie Lopez, Vault Editor-in-Chief David Celdran, and Metro Society Editor-in-Chief Raul Manzano—who all took part in the night’s festivities as Barcino, Don Papa, and Global Beer Exchange served their own specialties to those in attendance. 

Vault also selected Issa Litton as Woman of the Night and Armand del Rosario and Georgia Schulze-del Rosario as Couple of the Night. The party’s awardees received prizes from G-Star Raw.

The latest in the high life’s ever-evolving taste can be found in the latest issue of Vault magazine. Published quarterly by ABS-CBN Publishing, each issue has sections dedicated to automobiles, aviation, new establishments, equipment, travel, timepieces, art, style, grooming, property, and fine dining. Vault is sold at all major bookstores in Metro Manila and is available for download on Zinio. To download ABS-CBN’s magazines, users on Android devices must download the Zinio app from the Android Market. The app is also available through the iPad App Store. PC and Mac users can access Zinio at zinio.com.

Tri United 2 at Playa Laiya

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Once the hidden gem of Batangas, Laiya is now a growing favorite for those looking for an awesome beach destination within driving distance from Metro Manila. With its 7-kilometer coastline boasting beautiful white sands.

Laiya is the newest hot spot for tourists and the place to go for leisure and relaxation as well as a fun and active beach lifestyle.

Drew Arellano

Playa Laiya, a seaside residential resort by upscale leisure developer Landco Pacific Corporation hosted Tri United 2 on July 7, 2013. The popular triathlon event was attended by 600 athletes and cheering family and friends.

Paulo Abrera

The race categories were classified into:

Long (2km Swim-60km Bike-15km Run

Sprint (750m Swim-30km Bike-5km Run)

Teens (750m Swim-30km Bike-5 km Run)

The winners of the Tri United 2 Triathlon were Nikko Huelgas (Mens’ Elite) and Anna Stroh (Womens’ Elite).

Landco VP for Sales Albert Villa-Real awards the winners for Men's Elite Nikko Huelgas and Women's Elite Anna Stroh

Playa Laiya offers open lots featuring a 1.5 kilometer beachfront and pristine white sand creating the perfect setting to relax and enjoy leisure living by the beach. Lot owners can already enjoy the Beach Club, The Sands Grill and Café and the Zorb balls, trampoline, riverside pavilions and beach soccer. Jet skiing, banana boat rides, kayaking and boat tours are also available.

Before the year ends, Playa Laiya will be opening its newest lifestyle amenity—the Beach Park, an exclusive amenity for lot owners and their guests to experience fun and leisure activities like picnics, barbeques, lounging and camping.

Only 2.5 hours from Alabang and already connected through three expressways namely SLEX, ACTEX and Star Tollway, getting to Laiya is faster and easier than ever.

For more information about Playa Laiya, please call 836-5000.

Cordlife Co-presents Biggest Family Event: BABY EXPO 2013

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Philippines’ first premier family expo dedicated to nurture family development and child care, BABY EXPO 2013 will be on December 06-08, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City organized by MediaCom Solutions Inc.

Asia Pacific’s largest network of private cord blood banks, Cordlife Philippines, joins the BABY EXPO 2013 in welcoming life, love and care.

A Singapore-grown company, Cordlife’s facility was officially launched in the Philippines on February 2010. It became the very first and only cord blood processing and cryopreservation facility in the country, offering services in umbilical cord blood and now its latest service – cord tissue banking. Since its introduction, stem cell banking has become a way for Filipinos to insure their families against future medical conditions, especially against certain cancers and other blood related disorders. It has also become the preferred stem cell bank of celebrity moms like Christine Bersola-Babao, Pia Guanio-Mago, Precious Lara-Quigaman along with the thousands of families who recognize the need to invest for their baby and family’s health.

“With only one chance to collect, I knew we have to choose only the best stem cell bank to safekeep Noah’s stem cells. That’s why I chose Cordlife. Nothing feels better than being able to store my baby’s umbilical cord blood with the largest and most experienced network of cord blood banks in South East Asia.” said Precious Lara-Quigaman.

“We are glad to have Cordlife as our co-presenter to share their expertise and present the most advanced technologies in stem cell therapy to our audience. BABY EXPO 2013 provides access to credible and friendly professionals from health organizations and respected support groups and companies to answer all of pregnancy, parenting and family-related questions. At the same time we offer a huge range of products, where visitors can avail of special offers from over 200 exhibitors.” says MediaCom Solutions Inc. President and BABY EXPO founder David Abrenilla.

BABY EXPO 2013 is organized by MediaCom Solutions Inc., the Philippines’ preferred Stakeholders’ communications and premier events enterprise, dedicated to empower the country’s growth in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation, family development and child care, health and advanced learning.

Be a part of this premier family event, call +632.843.2174 or email info@babyexpo.ph.

Stay updated by liking the official Baby Expo Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/babyexpoph

and by visiting the website: http://www.babyexpo.ph

Discover Your Soul Desire at Ipanema Soul Search

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“What fills your soul?” This is the the ever-important question from the world's most sold Brazilian flip flop in the world - Ipanema. Last year, the footwear label invited the stylish elite and the fashion-savvy flock of style onlookers with a majestic celebration dubbed as an Urban Jungle.

http://instagram.com/p/c9NnJVMJe1/And now, set your sole free with IPANEMA! Last night, August 13,  we were discovering our soul desire at Ipanema Sour Search journey held at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center.

IPANEMA has continuously carved a name easily attributed to a style haven. Not just in Brazil but around the globe, stylistas thrive in the concept of a pair of IPANEMA’s not just a footwear but as a reflection of one’s individuality.

Still marked by IPANEMA’s distinct jovial, fun spirit—embodied in its brave array of footwear designs—the leading footwear brand ups the ante of its style sensibility by foraying into the soul of its demographic of women of passion.

Beyond exuding the festive and exotic vibe of the beaches of Brazil representative of their overall brand aesthetic, IPANEMA ventures into the an even greater dialogue with its consumers leading to a search of one’s soul: highlighting finding one’s Ambition, Hope, Passion, and Happiness, as vivified in the four new suites of IPANEMA’s latest collection showcased in a stylized fashion show called IPANEMA SOUL SEARCH.

The bevy of new designs feature a narrative amplifying the new style direction of IPANEMA speaking to its consumer base not just as a fashion staple and accessory but a mirror to her personality—with an unrelenting emotional bond with the woman that she is.

Encompassing diverse tastes and personalities of today’s breadth of stylistas, the whole of the event venue witnessed how IPANEMA boasted its array of newest footwear finds with a healthy mix of neutrals and brights imprinted with patterns that still evoke its quirky flipflop stamp of braving fashion frontiers through footwear.

In a grand visual treat subdivided in the four elements of: Fire, Water, Earth and Air, the stylish lot joined a revelry of sorts, which marks the culmination of the IPANEMA Soul Search Raffle promo. Monthly winners for the months of June, July, and August are treated to a special IPANEMA VIP packs in line with the concept of spoiling her sole. On the other hand, the grand winner is treated to a trip to Brazil, symbolic of the brand philosophy of searching her soul through numerous experiences from marveling at the wondrous sights, treating herself to a gastronomic affair and even broadening her horizons through meeting new people.

IPANEMA Soul Search Raffle Promo. Buy a pair of IPANEMA flipflops and get a chance to win a soul-searching trip for two to Brazil. Do a chopper tour, witness a Plataforma Samba Show, attend a Zumba class and much more!

You have until August 15 to join the promo. For more information, 

visit the IPANEMA Philippines official Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/IpanemaPhilippines).

Ipanema flip flops pride themselves with the supreme ease and comfort it provides to every foot. Made from a unique butter soft PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) suitable for all feet and molded specially for beach gods and goddesses, Ipanema flip flops have soles that are sublimely soft and perfectly padded. No matter what you plan to do for the day, from taking a long stroll in the park and going around any country, you can be sure that your feet will only get the best of the world’s comfort with Ipanema.

Visit more photos at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.710474932301437.1073741896.334119096603691&type=1

and YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4rqMiFxO2c&feature=c4-overview&list=UU7hmtK8Y6jT1z13JKrrTyzw

Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment action-thriller "OTJ" (On The Job) with Piolo, Gerald and Joel Torre

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Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment action-thriller "OTJ" (On The Job) with most of the talented actors in the country namely Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson, Joey Marquez and Joel Torre and directed by award-winning film director Erik Matti, is finally set on August 28, 2013.

Direk Erik Matti was inspired to make action after the thriller - horror genres of Tiktik:The Aswang Chronicles.

"OTJ" features Piolo as an NBI agent who aims to hunt down Gerald's character who is a professional hitman.

Director Erik Matti, leading man Piolo Pascual and comedian/host Joey Marquez shared so many interesting stories about their experience in France and the making of OTJ film, during the blogcon last Sunday held at the ABS-CBN bldg.

Direk Eric said that “OTJ” can stand as a film because of its interesting story. This is not just an ordinary action movie It’s not like other regular local action movies that have scenes like actors are punching their face to each another, brutality, killing, and others, OTJ features a lot of action sequences and chase scene ever in Philippine cinema.

You must watch this film because it is a movie that has lot of action sequences you never watch in other local action films.

As Direk Erik shared his feelings on the film OTJ needed more push. "We feel that this project, if this works in the mainstream, this will open up the doors to other films in mainstream and that would be good for us as an industry na marami ng iba-ibang movies yung magagawa.”

"For years puro lang tayo female-driven movies. Now yung mga lalaki ang tatamad narin tumayo at manood hanggat hindi pinipilit mag-date,”he added.

Joey Marquez said that this film opens up the gate to widen our views na maraming pwedeng mangyari na akala natin hindi nangyayari."

"If this works in the mainstream, this will open up the doors to other kinds of films and that will be good for us." Direk Erik said.

"I think you just have to have respect for the craft. You don't bring your work home kasi yun ang time mo sa sarili mo e," Piolo added.

"If you look at my filmography lahat ng di pwedeng gawin, yun ang ginagawa ko. Nung hindi uso ang bold, gumawa ako ng bold. Masaya lang kasi na you can do other things other than what's accepted and you'll find out if people will bite the project or not. And easily if it doesn't work, charge it to experience."

"Sometimes you want to push what you can offer the audience kasi di ba if you keep on doing the same thing parang [wala rin siya.] This one is a risk, I know, but we're happy with the kind of action film that we're doing because it is a modern Pinoy action film," Matti added.

"Whether you're a fan of action or not, we think everyone's going to enjoy the film."

Direk Erik said that “OTJ” was screened at the Directors’ Fortnight at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. The film received standing ovation during its premiere at the 66th Cannes Film Festival. The Erik Matti masterpiece was one of the 21 feature films of the prestigious Directors’ Fortnight section of Cannes.

Also part of the “OTJ” are Lito Pimentel, Angel Aquino, Shaina Magdayao. Empress, Leo Martinez, Vivian Velez Dawn Jimenez, and Rayver Cruz.

Don’t miss the internationally-acclaimed Star Cinema and Reality Entertainment's action-thriller “OTJ” (On The Job), showing in cinemas nationwide on August 28, 2013.

For more information, please visit www.starcinema.com.ph, 

like http://www.facebook.com/StarCinema 

and follow @StarCinema on Twitter

XPLORE NAGA 2013 !

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XPLORE NAGA 2013 is offer you one of the largest photography activity this coming Peñafrancia. In tradition in providing you hip and in style events, Xplore Naga 2013 is here to bring to the upcoming festivities to the forefront of festivals in the country and the world. Participants would be treated to a plethora of festivities and experience that aims to capture what makes the Peñafrancia Festival unique in the world. 

The Photography Academy-Manila in partnership with the City Government of Naga and Avenue Square we now give you this event that would surely give you a different take on the usual festivities this September.

Xplore Naga 2013 is an advocacy event for boosting local tourism by The Academy. It is part of the series of PhotoQuests for our Traveller Project, where we will visit local towns and cities with global festivals. 

With this event, first to be held in Naga to showcase to the world the beauty of Naga and its people by creating a gallery of inspirations, dreams, and hopes and using the power of social media to communicate this message. Photos will all be taken in Naga City during the Peñafrancia Festivities by local and professional photographers and students from Manila and Naga City. This would be a month long celebration for all. 

Awards to be given to the winners and an exhibit would follow for the photographs you took for the event at the Plaza Rizal.

Here's the following schedule of activities. 

September 9 

Time: (8AM-12NN)

Venue: TBA

Photojournalism Workshop with Francis Malasig

“Basics of Photojournalism and An Inspection of Photojournalism in the Country”. Francis Malasig of European Press Agency a renowned photojournalist who won the 1994 Freedom Forum Awards

September 13

Time: (2PM-7PM)

Venue: Avenue Square

Join your fellow photographers both hobbyists and professionals in witnessing the Translacion procession. The Formal Opening of the Xplore Naga PhotoQuest on September 13, 2013 at 2PM to 4PM at the Avenue Square and the awarding ceremonies would soon follow at the Avenue Square by 7PM.

September 17-21

Time: 10AM

Xplore Naga Gallery at the Plaza Rizal on September 17- 21 2013 at 10AM

See your best photos come to life as we exhibit them in life-size prints at the Plaza Rizal.

Your photos would have the chance to be published and exhibit at the Food and Art Gallerie at the 12th Floor of GT tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati City for 2 months and a coffee-table book will be published by the Academy entitled “Xplore Naga 2013 Book”

Explore and Enjoy the wonderful world of Naga City as it showcase the flavour and color to the country and the world!

For more info, send email at : info@thephotographyacademymanila.com

and visit : www.Thephotographyacademymanila.com

facebook.com/thephotographyacademymanila

Sarah is the MYX Celebrity VJ for the month of August

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MYX MUSIC AWARDS 2013 FAVORITE ARTIST IS MYX CELEBRITY VJ FOR AUGUST 

Popstar Princess, coach of the hit television show The Voice of the Philippines, and blockbuster actress Sarah Geronimo is set to make things much more heartfelt with her taking on the role of MYX Celebrity VJ for the month of August.

Catch Sarah as she hosts Pop MYX from August 4 to 10, Mellow MYX from August 11 to 17, and Pinoy MYX from August 18 to 24.

Finally, to cap the month off, she will personally be bringing “Your Choice. Your Music.” on My MYX from August 25 to 31.

Don’t miss out on this sweet treat of catching Sarah Geronimo as the MYX Celebrity VJ for August. MYX is available 24/7 on SkyCable (channel 23) in Metro Manila and many quality cable companies all over the Philippines. 

MYX is also on UHF via Studio 23 during choice hours every day. For more information, log on to myxph.com.

Silent Sanctuary's new album “MONODRAMATIC” transcend emotions of love, loss and everything in between

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Silent Sanctuary’s album “MONODRAMATIC” is now out ! 

Silent Sanctuary is a 5-member Filipino band have entered the OPM (Original Pilipino Music) scene in 2006 with their songs “Rebound”, “Ikaw Lamang”, “Summer Song”, “Kundiman”, and “Ingat ka”. From this band that gave you these hit songs comes their 4th studio album “MONODRAMATIC”.

Released by Ivory Music  & Video, Silent Sanctuary maintain their classically-influenced-rock sound with their new single “BUMALIK KA NA SA’KIN” and their previously released single “PAALAM” which could well be anthems for ex-lovers and hopeless romantics.

As a growing band, they experimented in their music by mixing in classical instruments to make a unique sound, “Gusto namin maramdaman ng listeners yung kung ano din ang mga naramdaman namin sa mga kanta.”

Composed of Sarkie Sarangay on vocals and guitars, Chino David on violin, Anjo Inacay on cello, Jason Rondero on bass and Allen Calixto on drums, Silent Sanctuary spices up their signature “classical music meets rock music” sound with the release of their new album called “Monodramatic”.

The group’s previous studio albums, Fuschiang Pag-ibig and Mistaken for Granted, proved to be a success as it both spawned hits, which dominated radio, TV, online and various music charts. For this album, Silent Sanctuary delivers a more flavorful spice without deviating much from the distinct, classic sound which was loved by many, “Marami kaming ginamit na instruments sound, and elements na di pa namin ginagamit sa mga dating album,” explains vocalist Sarkie Sarangay.

“We always want to top our previous work. Yung habang mas tumatagal mas gumaganda yung mga kanta,” adding, “gusto namin lagi masulit ng listeners yung album kaya di pedeng basta-bastang output lang,” shares bassist Jason Rondero. For drummer Allen Calixto, the whole album was a way to be able to evolve and develop their sound rather than sticking with the same traditional formulas for songwriting, “Lumawak pa yung isip ko sa music, kasama dun re-learning yung drums.”

The current hit single “Bumalik Ka Na Sa ‘Kin” gives us a sneak peak of what’s in-store for everyone who’ll get a copy of album. This upbeat pop-rock song with a captivating chorus will surely occupy your mind incessantly and leave you subconsciously humming which gives a perfect balance as the lyrics express an earnest desire to get back together with a significant other. The album also features an interesting collaboration with Ashley Gosiengfiao of Midnight Meetings entitled “Meron Nang Iba”.

Violinist Chino David has pointed out that they’ve worked extensively on the songwriting and production to deliver a worthwhile listening experience to their fans, “Iba yung treatment namin sa album nato. Maraming dinaanang revisions at pagpili sa material.” With strong melodic hooks as well as harmonic surprises, listeners will surely be glued to their speakers. “Yung vision, mag-enjoy yung mga listeners tulad ng pagka-enjoy namin habang ginagawa yung album,” shares cellist Anjo Inacay. 

‘Monodramatic’ pushes the boundaries of what Silent Sanctuary has done previously and will surely transcend emotions of love, loss and everything in between.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Bumalik Ka Na Sa’kin 

2. Meron Nang Iba

3. Abot Langit

4. Sama-Sama

5. Masanay Ka Muna

6. Sa’yo

7. Sa’yo (Orchestral Version) *Bonus Track

8. Meron Nang Iba *Bonus Track

Silent Sanctuary’s album “MONODRAMATIC” is now available in music stores nationwide.   Also available for download on iTunes at http://bit.ly/128U7xY and MyMusicStore.com.ph at http://bit.ly/11NvTt9

Visit : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4G24ZvTMPI&feature=share&list=UU-41daFrBBou8CAoaa7_6Ig

Be updated with your favorite local and international artists! Visit Ivory Music & Video's Facebook page athttp://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines

More photos at     https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.701669036525642.1073742494.121819191177299&type=1 as Silent Sanctuary successfully launches their newest album, "Monodramatic", at Trinoma last August 9, 2013.