The Utimate Heartthrob Piolo Pascual All Set For An Exciting 2017

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The entertainment's dubbed as the ultimate heartthrob, Piolo Jose Pascual or popularly known as Piolo or Papa Pi or PJ, celebrates his 40th birthday on January 12, 2017. 

Just as many stars’ luster are starting to wane at this point in their lives, Piolo’s career is going full throttle as characterized by his different and far challenging projects.

Although he hopes to slow down a bit in order to appreciate life even more, Piolo, who’s turning a year older this coming January 12, couldn’t help but be excited about the dream projects that he’s hoping to cross off his bucketlist.

“I want to travel the region, just in case there’s a chance for me to showcase Filipino talents not just here but also abroad,” he said.

According to Piolo, he wants to tap the international market, not necessarily Hollywood, but other markets such as lifestyle.

Mid last year, Piolo embarked on his first lifestyle food show titled “The Crawl” together with actorLui Villaruz. The first season had them eating their way around Osaka, Japan. Its success led to an immediate follow up season, which Piolo undertook with his son Iñigo in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

“I get excited doing things that I’ve not done before. Basically delving into things I never thought I could do,” he said adding that he also hopes to do a different kind of serye soon.

Aside from hopefully fulfilling his dream projects, fans can expect to see him in the big screen soon with “Once in a Lifetime” opposite Yen Santos where they shot portions of it in New Zealand.

Almost three years since he last came out with his studio album “Decades III,” the singing heartthrob recently launched his Piolo Greatest Themes Album.

Amid all the upcoming projects and his goal, Piolo just couldn’t help but be grateful with the trust that he received and is still continuously receiving from the network for the last 20 years of being in the business.

“I can never be more thankful. I’m just really happy that they didn’t just change my life, they’ve changed my whole track, my entire journey in life and I’m just really humbled by it,” he said.

Despite being one of the most celebrated actors in the business, Piolo intends to stay as low-key as possible, which happens to be a far cry to his known tag as the “number one leading man” and “ultimate heartthrob.”

“It’s not for me to say. Being in this business for a long time it’s a blessing already. To be on top, I mean that’s a sense of entitlement. I’ll never hold on to something that is fleeting. As long as I know I’m enjoying my life and I’m able to do things that I enjoy doing, that’s okay by me,” he ended.

Get to see a different side of the Ultimate Heartthrob and his enviable bachelor’s pad as the January 2017 cover star of Star Studio magazine.

Petron is official fuel for 12th BOSS Ironman Challenge 2017

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The organizers, the BMW BOSS Club, is the only motorcycle club in the Philippines recognized by the BMW International Council.

Oil industry leader Petron Corporation is continuing its support for the ultimate motorsport endurance event, the BOSS Ironman Challenge. Founded by the BMW Owners Society of Saferiders (BOSS), the challenge is the first of its kind to be organized in the country, debuting in 2005.

Now running on its twelfth consecutive year, the 2017 staging will kick-off at midnight of January 14. The event is open to motorcycles with engine displacement of 400cc and over, and any type of roadworthy vehicle.

Billed as a test of personal endurance and not a race, the BOSS Ironman Challenge will not have any winners or even a published list of finishers. Instead, participants are expected to gain the psychic reward of knowing that they were able to tackle the grueling 24-hour ride across 1,200-kilometers, while testing their road safety and navigation skills and, at the same time, proving their will to endure.

The 1,200-kilometer route kicks off from Clark, Pampanga, traversing the central and northern Luzon provinces of Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet, Pangasinan, and Tarlac, to finish in Pampanga. With over 2,000 service stations nationwide, Petron is the ideal strategic partner for this event, as participants are assured of their fuel requirements through the entire run. In fact, due to their strategic sites, four of the five checkpoints will be at Petron service stations.

On the part of Petron, the endurance run is a worthy proving ground of their world class fuels and lubricants, particularly the new Petron Blaze 100 Euro 5 gasoline, the first Euro 5 standard fuel in the country. A breakthrough in fuels technology, Petron Blaze 100 Euro 5 contains significantly less sulfur and is 500% cleaner than standard Euro 4 fuels. It delivers the following benefits: (1) optimal power and acceleration due to extremely high octane and performance additives; (2) exceptional engine cleanliness because of its high quality base fuel and fully synthetic detergent additives; (3) better fuel economy due to its friction modifier and combustion improver additives; and (4) lower emissions and longer catalytic converter life.

Some of the outreach projects and beneficiaries of the BOSS Ironman Challenge, whose advocacies include health care, education, and disaster relief.

While Petron Blaze 100 Euro 5 is recommended for high-end, high-performance vehicles such as the high-displacement big bikes, other vehicles will enjoy the same power and improved fuel economy because of its special formulation. For diesel-powered vehicles, Petron Turbo Diesel offers the tri-action advantages of better engine protection for longer engine life, better mileage for longer drives, and better power.

These are best matched with Petron’s range of world-class engine oils—Petron Ultron for gasoline engines, Petron Rev-X for diesel engines, and Petron Sprint 4T for motorcycle engines—to derive optimum efficiency and reliable performance through the punishing 24-hour non-stop run.

Proceeds of the 12th BOSS Ironman Challenge 2017 will go to worthwhile advocacies in health care, education, and disaster relief. Some of the projects that have already benefited include: (a) clothes and educational materials to the municipality of Balbasan, Kalinga Apayao; (b) refurbished computers, raincoats and slippers in Besao, Mt. Province; (c) medical and dental missions at Bulacao, Mindoro Oriental; San Mateo, Rizal; Calauan, Laguna; Botolan, Zambales; Catbalogan, Samar; San Miguel, Bulacan; Santa Maria, Bulacan; Abatan, Mt. Province, among others; and (d) relief assistance during various calamities.

Jollibee’s New Chickenjoy TVC invites Pinoys to #GiveMoreJoy

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These days, Filipinos are exposed to different kinds of negativity whether you go online or offline. Friends unfollow or unfriend each other on social media because of differences in opinion, time is lost with families and friends due to heavy workload and heaps of school work.

It seems like now, more than ever, everyone needs more joy in their lives.

Jollibee, the Philippines’ largest family fast food chain launched a new campaign inviting Filipinos to spread more joy. Jollibee challenges everyone to start to #GiveMoreJoy even in the simplest of actions—something as simple as sharing a bucket of your favorite crispylicious, juicylicious Chickenjoy.

Jollibee’s classic and iconic product is one that Pinoys have definitely grown to know and love. Becoming the go-to comfort food of Pinoys no matter where they are around the globe, Filipinos would know that from the aroma to the flavor, Chickenjoy is a reliable source of joy and comfort.

Thus, in their latest 90-seconder made-for-digital video that shows different everyday situations that make people sad, see how the joy that Chickenjoy brings is infectious and makes us want to spread more joy to others as well.

Watch this video:

“It is easy to uplift people’s spirits and make everyday joyful through thoughtful acts like treating them to a bucket of the family’s favorite crispylicious, juicylicious Chickenjoy. It is a sure way to turn a sad day around; bringing smiles to their faces will positively affect your outlook as well,” said Jollibee Assistant Vice President Kent Mariano.

In your own ways, how are you able to #GiveMoreJoyToday to your families and friends?

PLDT, Smart, TV5 and Solar converge to bring the ultimate Miss Universe 2016 experience to more Filipinos

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MANILA – Leading Philippine telco and digital services provider PLDT and mobile leader Smart Communications together with broadcast station TV5 bring the much anticipated Miss Universe 2016 closer to Filipinos everywhere through the country’s most extensive and robust fixed line and wireless networks.

In partnership with the Miss Universe Organization and official Philippine broadcast partner of Miss Universe 2016 Solar Entertainment, the PLDT Group will enable the best viewing experience of the pageant in the Philippines through its various terrestrial and digital channels, across multiple screens at home and on-the-go.

“With the Miss Universe crown currently in our homeland, the enthusiasm for and connection of Filipinos to the global pageant is now stronger than ever,” PLDT Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan said.

“With the combined reach of PLDT, Smart and TV5, we are providing our countrymen more ways to enjoy the pageant. We are giving them exclusive access to behind-the-scenes and key events such as the very popular swimsuit and long gown competitions, and of course, real-time viewing of the much-awaited coronation night. With our robust network capabilities and the largest consumer base of over 75 million Filipinos, millions of fans can watch the pageant events via multiple platforms, whether on TV, laptop or mobile—whenever they want, wherever they want. For years, we have been revolutionizing the way entertainment is consumed in the nation, offering our subscribers an extensive entertainment portfolio featuring top digital entertainment partners. Miss Universe is one platform we would not miss out on.”

PLDT and Smart will provide fixed broadband and mobile connectivity to power the Miss Universe pageant throughout their stay in the Philippines. With the country’s widest Fibr broadband network which delivers symmetrical speeds of up to 1Gbps and Smart’s superior mobile LTE network, consumers can be assured of the best real-time Miss Universe experience. 

“The Internet and social media will undoubtedly play a substantial role in Miss Universe in the Philippines,” PLDT and Smart Chief Revenue Officer Eric Alberto said. 

“We are ready to contribute our top notch products and services to make it a more engaging experience for everyone. Miss Universe 2016 will be using PLDT and Smart’s services throughout their entire journey, while fans will be able to immerse themselves in not only the coronation night, but also on all the exciting events leading up to it. True to our promise of bringing the ultimate Miss Universe experience, our subscribers will get a chance to witness the coronation night live via free ticket promos.”

On top of the complete broadcast coverage of the coronation night, TV5 will give viewers access to the preliminary show, specifically the swimsuit and long gown rounds. 

“Filipinos can look forward to watching their favorite contestants compete even before the grand finale, which is something only TV5 can offer,” TV5 President and CEO Chot Reyes said. “We aim to bring the pageant to life by bringing it closer to the hearts and enthusiasm of every Filipino.”

TV5 signed with Solar for the partnership which encompasses on-air, on-ground, and PR values—the blocktime airing of the Coronation Night on January 30, the exclusive airing of the long gown and swimsuit preliminary competitions on January 28 and 29 which will also be available online on the same day, powered by PLDT and Smart.

Solar Entertainment takes pride in collaborating with TV5, PLDT, and Smart in the hope of delivering the optimum broadcast quality coverage of this momentous event, showcasing the wonders and beauty of the Philippines, and giving our fellow Filipinos the ultimate Miss Universe experience.

“Bringing Miss Universe to the Philippines is one of the top events that we have ever invested in. It is an opportunity that we did not want to miss,” said Mr. Wilson Tieng, President and CEO of Solar Entertainment Corporation. 

“For Miss Universe, we have jam-packed activities that will be happening at the same time and we’re excited to share it with the viewers.”

For more information, visit http://www.solarentertainmentcorp.com/, http://www.tv5.com.ph/,http://pldthome.com/, and http://smart.com.ph/.

SM toy bears bring joy to PWD kids

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There is something magical that every stuffed toy bear brings to its owner; but to a disadvantaged person, child or adult, the effect is passionately special. This is the inspiration that the Bears of Joy of SM Supermalls, through its SM Cares CSR arm, bring to every recipient.

For several years now, SM has been giving its special edition stuffed toy bear aptly called Bears of Joy to chosen depressed communities and partner organizations where an SM mall operates. This year, there are a total of 66 communities nationwide that will be receiving Bears of Joy for the yuletide. Some of the recipients will be 176 students with special needs of Lagro Elementary School, through the Autism Society of the Philippines (ASP) Lagro Chapter.

Marieta F. Tan, head of the ASP Lagro Chapter, said that this is the second time that the school will be receiving the special bears from SM. Judging from last year’s response from the recipients and their parents, Tan expects to see more happy smiles from the children with autism.

“It’s truly special because the toy bears are given in person by people from SM themselves. The kids really treasure the toys they are given, especially when they see that they are from SM. Once they see the brand, they already feel they belong,” Tan affirms. “They are familiar with SM since we are always invited to mall events where the kids get free entertainment and fun activities.”

ASP is only one of several PWD organizations that are being supported by SM Cares. The annual Angels Walk is especially held for ASP members.

Tan explains that something as simple as a toy bear can help a lot in taking care of a child with autism. “The bear serves as their companion – a close friend and confidante. The toy bears somehow calm them down whenever they have emotional breakdowns,” Tan said.

According to Tan, this particular project of SM Cares “has heart because they really think of ways to support PWDs and their families. Naiintindihan nila ang pangangailangan ng mga bata. Napakalaking bagay nito sa kanila.”

The SM Bears of Joy are being sold as pairs in participating SM malls nationwide. For every pair sold, one goes to the customer while the other goes to a recipient from an adopted community or organization.

More points to see more places and a chance to win a Honda Mobilio

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GetGo members can travel faster to their dream destinations with the Points to Fly, Points to Drive promo! Cebu Pacific’s exciting lifestyle rewards program, GetGo, gives away 25% bonus GetGo points and raffles off three Honda Mobilio cars.

Simply earn from GetGo partners now until January 31 to automatically get 25% more points and e-raffle entries. Each GetGo point, including the bonus points, is equivalent to one (1) e-raffle entry. With GetGo’s Gold and Platinum Credit Cards and GetGo Debit Card, shopping has never been more rewarding.

Earned a lot of points with your credit card this holiday? Make the most out of those points when you convert them to GetGo. Convert your AUB, BDO, BPI, Citibank, RCBC Bankard, Security Bank, Metrobank Robinsons MasterCard, and Unionbank Reward points today.

On top of using your credit card, shopping at Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Selections, and Robinsons Easymart earns you both points and e-raffle entries. You may also gas up at Petron; stay at Go Hotels and Summit Hotels and Resorts; book at Kaligo and Travelbook.ph; shop using your DragonPay credits; avail of Travelling Connect, Ring Rob Concierge services; or earn Zap points from partner merchants.

Visit www.GetGo.com.ph for the standard earn and conversion mechanics for GetGo partners.

So hurry, shop, gas up, and convert your loyalty points to earn more GetGo points and e-raffle entries. Fly faster and be the lucky winner of a brand-new Honda Mobilio!

Not yet a GetGo member? Visit www.GetGo.com.ph or call +632 71-GETGO (43846) to discover how you can avail of a GetGo membership card, learn about the loyalty program, its partners, promos, and how to start redeeming rewards points. The latest updates are also on GetGoPH's official pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

GetGo members can win these brand-new Honda Mobilio cars by simply converting their rewards points to GetGo points in the Points to Fly, Points to Drive promo!

Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina gears up for Miss Universe pageant

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Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina during her send off event hosted by the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc.

Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina was showered with all the warm wishes during the ceremonial send-off party hosted by Bb. Pilipinas Charities Inc. held at the Versailles Tent of the Novotel Manila Araneta Center last Tuesday, January 10, 2017.

Brimming with beauty and confidence, she warmly greeted and thanked members of the press and everybody came to show their love and support for the 24-year old beauty queen. 

The excitement builds up as the 65th Miss Universe season comes into full swing. The send-off event set our representative Maxine up for the 65th Miss Universe pre-pageant activities starting January 14. 

Bb. Pilipinas Charities Inc. chair Mrs. Stella Marquez Araneta, and her fellow Binbining Pilipinas 2016 winners gave their heartfelt messages, hopes and best wishes to boost Maxine's confidence for her fight on the Miss Universe Pageant. 

Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina #4M4MU 

Maxine's family, friends, and boyfriend Marx Topacio were also present at the send-off.

She's very grateful for all the support she has been getting, especially from the filipino netizens who actively root for her online. She's now asking for further support from everyone by using the pageant's official hashtag #4M4MU

Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina with her thank you's and final words at send-off hosted by Bb. Pilipinas Charities Inc. at the Versailles Tent of the Novotel Manila Araneta Center

"The pressure to win is at its greatest now, but yoy words of encouragement relly help strengthen me a lot. I did what I could do in preparing for it and I really hope that It will pays off come pageant night," Maxine says. 

Our beauty queen is confident of back-to-back PH win for Miss Universe. Maxine says she is 100 percent ready to fight for the crown. She shared that her training has been comprehensive and the only thing she asks for are prayers from all Filipinos to guide and see her through each step of the way. 

Miss Philippines Maxine Medina waves at her fans and members of press at her send-off party organized by the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc., January 10, 2017.

Maxine confirms she will wear Rhett Eala for her national costume and evening gown.

Best of luck to the upcoming Miss Universe Coronation Night, Miss Maxine Medina. We can’t wait for you to be crowned as the ultimate Queen of the Universe 2017!

For more updates and more news on Binibining Pilipinas, visit : 

www.bbpilipinas.com

www.facebook.com/pg/realbbpilipinas

@bbpilipinasofficail 

Daiana Menezes hosts modelling reality search for "The Fiercest of Them All "

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Daiana Menezes

Filipino-Brazilian celebrity Daiana Menezes, model, actress and popular TV show host, returns to GMA via modelling competition reality search "The Fiercest of Them All" to be aired this March.

"The Fiercest of Them All", the craziest reality show and modeling competition on TV , also dubbed as "fanta -reality" show is directed by Martin Aviles and written by Ino Habana. It will be showing at GMA News TV starting March 5, 9:00 - 10:00 pm.

Former Eat Bulaga co-host Daiana Menezes, Brazilian living in the Philippines for 10 years,  expressed her joy and excitement to do different show from her past projects. 

"This project is a totally different thing from what I used to do. It’s really challenging. It’s not just a reality show, it’s not just a modelling show. There are some twists. It’s really challenging. Pag nakita nyo, hindi sya biro, and nakakaloka!" - Daiana 

This show challenging everyone, emotionally, physically and intellectually. Beyond good looks, The Fiercest Of Them All is also a test of character. 

“Talagang nakakaloka siya. You’ll see real things happening not seen on other reality shows. Wala pa akong napapanood na reality show na ganito yung nangyayari sa lahat," Daina said. 

"Ang kagandahan, hindi na importante dito. Ang importante kung magaling ka, kung kaya mo. It’s a life challenge. And also, life lessonf for me,” she shared.

Daiana Menezes with the cast of  'The Fiercest of Them All' at the press conference held January 9, 2017, at Ka Tunying Cafe, Timog, Quezon City.

The 'fiercest' girls will be going through amazing challenges! 

"Nakakaloka, na nakakaiyak, nakakabaliw at nakakatuwa so sana panoorin niyo po 'yan,” Daina said. 

Director Martin Aviles, Daiana Menezes with the cast of  'The Fiercest of Them All' at the press conference hosted by producer and writer   Ino Habana 

The Judges 

The craziest modeling competition on TV. Because in the modeling world, its a jungle out there!

Visit The Fiercest of Them All Facebook page for more updates.

Hapee Kiddie Plant Tour: a fun and interactive way to teach kids the importance of oral health

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Teaching your children the importance of oral health can be tough—especially when it concerns the younger kids. You worry if your little one properly cleans his teeth when he brushes, and you get frustrated when he forgets or neglects brushing time. 

In the Hapee Kiddie Plant Tour, children will see the making of the healthy toothpaste, and enjoy fun games and activities, all focused on a central theme: oral care. 

Fortunately, Hapee Kiddie suggests a fun way for kiddos to get into the brushing habit and learn all about its benefits—the Hapee Kiddie Plant Tour. 

Why a field trip? Well, it is said that going on educational trips is a fun and interactive way to expose youngsters to new stuff. Seeing these up close, in real time, helps them understand how things work and why they do.

Field trips are also a welcome break in a child’s routine. As kids have different learning styles, a different learning environment would have more appeal, ultimately enriching their experience.

A field trip would expose them to sundry professions and ideas that will spark their interest in exciting new directions and eventually lead them to their life passion. 

So, aside from the usual trips to the zoo, nature centers, museums and government agencies, a visit at the Hapee Kiddie Plant is one such activity that little kids would definitely learn from. 

During their plant tour, children will see the making of Hapee Kiddie Anti-Cavity Toothpaste in action—and learn about Hapee Kiddie’s seven exciting flavors: Strawberry Bloom, Orange Squeeze, Tutti Frutti Twist, Juicy Grapes, Apple Crunch, Bubblegum Pop, and Cookies and Cream Ahoy. 

Educational trips cater to different learning styles, helping children learn more effectively. Thus, a tour in the Hapee Kiddie Plant will surely help kids learn about oral care better.

The little ones will also witness firsthand how Hapee Kiddie Anti-Cavity Toothpaste is packed into fun packages that feature much-loved Disney characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Pluto, and Frozen’s Anna, Elsa, and Olaf. 

More importantly, the children will learn about proper oral care through fun games and activities —and watch a video on the benefits of having healthy teeth, tongue and mouth. 

Finally, the little guests will discover what the recommended amount of fluoride for little kids their age is—1,000 ppm—and that Hapee Kiddie Anti-Cavity Toothpaste complies with this recommendation. 

Hapee Kiddie Plant Tours happen on Thursdays and Fridays, and lasts from 30 to 45 minutes. These follow a schedule and are done in groups, so plan ahead with other mommies and daddies or with your kids’ school officials. 

Hapee Kiddie’s bonus: no entrance fee is required. Organizers simply have to make a deposit that is forfeited when the scheduled tour group does not show up. 

One thing is sure: after the tour, kids become more enthusiastic about brushing time, making the HapeeKiddie habit of proper oral care an even happier experience. 

Year-round gifting solutions for 2017

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It is that time of the year again when people are still recovering from what is referred to as the “Holiday Hangover”, that short period of time after New Year’s Day when you realize that all of the revelry is finally over, and you have to go back to work or school again for an entire year before the holidays come around once more. There will be more celebrations spread throughout the year, of course, but with the hassles of daily life coming into play; it is becoming increasingly difficult to find the ideal gift solutions no matter what the occasion may be.

Contrary to what most people think, it is actually harder to choose gifts for the people you are close to, rather than your officemates or colleagues, for example. While you can easily get away with giving anything simple and generic to the guy assisting you in the office, you cannot just do the same for your significant other or for anyone important in your life. Whether you like it or not, your loved ones will expect you to make a conscious effort in gifting as this will somehow serve as a reflection of how much you value them – and you do not want them to be disappointed with your gift choices.

These days, practicality is king – as the best gift for all occasions is something your recipient can actually use. How many times have you received something you had no use for during your birthday or any other special occasion, only to recycle it for the next year and give it to someone else instead? This is an extremely common practice that we are all familiar with by now. It goes without saying that it is the thought that matters when it comes to exchanging gifts, but if you are unsure of what to give someone, a gift certificate will always be the perfect solution. Thankfully, it could not be easier to find nowadays as your ideal gift can conveniently be found online at GCregalo.com. 

Why waste your money on impulse buys that may never even be unwrapped, when you can present your loved ones with a Sodexo Premium Pass that is accepted in over 9000 merchants nationwide? GCregalo.com even offers hassle-free payment with your credit and debit cards, and free delivery anywhere in the Philippines! Treat your friends and family with the gift of choice, and present them with something that is sure to fulfill all of their preferences this year.

Novuhair Celebrated Holidays Around the Globe

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Holiday rush might be over and It’s officially a New Year. Around the globe, most people are trying get back to their old figure after binging on holiday fares and sporting new clothes, new gadgets, and new shoes, but can these make up for looking best at what’s on top of our head, our hair!

Taking care of our mane should be on top of our list just as we go to spa to pamper our body, our hair needs pampering as well. Novuhair, Nature’s answer to hair loss has got you covered. 

As we bid adieu to 2016, throw away your difficulties on hair loss and scalp problems with Novuhair’s 19 natural ingredients. Made of herbal ingredients that include moringa oleifera, panax ginseng, virgin coconut oil and the natural essences of rosemary and peppermint, Novuhair nourishes the scalp and hair by increasing the flow of nutrients and improving blood circulation to the scalp. Novuhair also helps hydrate the scalp, maintain the hair’s natural luster and prevent early hair graying, hair dryness and itching.

The brand has helped thousands of satisfied users here in the Philippines, thus merits its fifth consecutive year of being awarded by Watson’s as the leading Medicated Hair Care Brand in the country.

Good news to our kababayans abroad and their friends, with the brand’s aim to help assuage hair problems across the globe, Novuhair products are available in Kuwait, distributed by Bee Organic Import & Export Establishment, Kuwait. For orders, you may contact landlines +96524343885 and +96524343866 or mobile numbers +96550380380, +96565559935 and +96560755122. Bee Organic’s showroom is located at Arabia Mall, First Floor Showroom # 15 Egaila Area, Kuwait. 

Novuhair can also be purchased online through our service partner: www.regaloservice.com. Servicing USA, Canada, UAE , KSA and other Asian countries. 

Locally, Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner are available in all Mercury Drug Stores and other leading drug stores nationwide. 

For more information visit www.novuhair.com, like the brand’s official Facebook Page at Novuhair Official, and follow it on Twitter at @NovuhairNatural. You may also call the Novuhair hotlines at 4136570 and 09228830575 and order online at Lazada. 

#NovuhairCares #NovuhairOfficial

Exo Planet #3: The Exo'rdium in Manila 2017

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After the success of the Exo'luxion Tour, one of the world's biggest KPOP group today, Exo, will be making their Manila return as part of the Exo Planet #3: The Exo'rdium Tour. 

The concert will be held at the Araneta Coliseum on February 2017. Concert details as follows.

Pulp Live World, SM Entertainment and Dream Maker Entertainment presents Exo Planet #3 EXO

The Exo'rdium in Manila

February 25, 2017 & February 26, 2017 

Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City

SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

February 25, 2017 - 7:30pm

February 26, 2017 - 5:30pm

TICKET PRICES (Ticketing Service Charges included)

VIP Sections - P13,250 (Standing and Reserved Seating)

E - P10,600 (Reserved Seating)

X - P7,950 (Reserved Seating)

O - P5,300 (Reserved Seating)

L - P3,180 (Free Seating)

SEAT LAYOUT

Tickets are now available at all Ticketnet outlets nationwide and through online at www.ticketnet.com.ph. Call 911-5555 for ticket inquiries.

LINKS

http://ticketnet.com.ph/index.php/component/k2/the-exo-rdium

http://pulpliveworld.com/shows/2017/exordium-in-manila

https://www.facebook.com/pulpliveworldprod/

For Life by Exo

Monster by Exo

Overdose by Exo-K

65th Miss Universe Updates

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The 65th Miss Universe organized by the Miss Universe Organization along with the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and LCS Group of Companies, The Miss Universe coronation night will be held at the Mall of Asia Arena on January 30.

65th Miss Universe: Schedule of Events Released (Updated)

Kicking off the festivities of the upcoming international event, the DOT (Department of Tourism of the Philippines) Secretary Wanda Teo informed the local media about the tentative schedule of events for the 65th Miss Universe pageant.

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach (center) waves to the crowd as she leads the Miss Universe candidates during its kick off event at the Conrad Manila, Pasay City on Saturday night.
(Photo: Jay Ganzon)

65th Miss Universe Schedule of Events

Jan 12-14: Arrivals, Fittings and Registration

Jan 14: Group taping in Boracay, arrival of last contestants

Jan 15: Visit to Vigan City – Welcome Event with Terno Fashion Show

Jan 16: Governors’ Ball, SMX Convention Center, Manila, 6:30 pm

Jan 17: Parade at Sinulog Festival, Cebu / Swimsuit Fashion Show, Jpark Island Resort and Waterpark, Cebu

Jan 18-19: Visit to Baguio (Street Motorcade), Davao, Batangas (separate groups)

Jan 20: Return to Manila

Jan 21: Fashion Show, SMX Convention Center

Jan 22: Women Empowerment Night, SMX Convention Center

Jan 23: Visit to Malacañang Palace for courtesy call with President Duterte (morning) / National Gift Auction, Conrad Hotel (evening)

Jan 24: National Costume Competition, World Trade Center

Jan 25: Preliminary Interviews (Group 1), Rehearsals

Jan 26: Preliminary Interviews (Group 2), Rehearsals, National Directors’ Meeting

Jan 27: 65th Miss Universe Preliminary Competition, Mall of Asia Arena: All delegates will compete in Cocktail Dresses, Swimsuits and Evening Gowns (to be confirmed)

Jan 28: On-Camera Rehearsals, MOA Arena

Jan 29: On-Camera Rehearsals, MOA Arena / Final Dress Rehearsal, Mall of Asia Arena, 7-10 pm (to be confirmed)

Jan 30: 65th Miss Universe Live Telecast, Mall of Asia Arena, 8:00 am (Jan 29 at 7 pm EST) / Coronation Gala, 8:00 pm

Jan 31: Departures

*Schedule subject to change

Tickets for the Final Gala are being sold through SM; and tickets for the Governor’s Ball are being sold through the telephone.

Tickets for other events such as National Costume Competition, Presentation Show, Dress Rehearsal and Coronation Gala are not out yet to the general public. Information about these should be available any moment now.

Steve Harvey and Ashley Graham are officially confirmed to be the pageant’s hosts for the live telecast on FOX. 

The official Host Hotel in Manila will be the Conrad Hotel.

85 beauties from all over the globe are expected to arrive in Manila in only two weeks, in what is expected to be a big celebration in one of the planet’s leading nations of beauty pageant enthusiasts: The Philippines.

The 65th Miss Universe competition will be held Jan. 30, 2017, at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City.

Visit www.missuniverse.com for event updates. For tickets, visit smtickets.com.

* Updated after visits to Albay and Iloilo were cancelled due to the effects of Typhoon Nina

Sinulog Festival 2017

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The Sinulog Festival is one of the grandest, most distinguished and most colorful festivals in the Philippines. 

The major festival is held each year on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City to honor the Santo Niño, or the child Jesus, who used to be the patron saint of the whole province of Cebu (since in the Catholic faith Jesus is not a saint, but God). It is fundamentally a dance ritual which remembers the Filipino people's pagan past and their recognition ofChristianity.

The festival features some the country's most colorful displays of ceremony and pageantry: participants clothe in bright-colored costumes dance to the rhythm of drums and native gongs. The streets are generally lined with vendors and pedestrians all wanting to witness the street-dancing. Smaller versions of the festival are also held in different parts of the province, also to celebrate and honor the Santo Niño. There is also a Sinulog sa Kabataan, which is performed by the youths of Cebu a week before the Grand Parade.

The word Sinulog comes from the Cebuano adverb sulog which roughly means "like water current movement;" it describes the forward-backward movement of the Sinulog dance. The dance consists of two steps forward and one step backward, done to the sound of drums. The dance is categorized into Sinulog-base, Free-Interpretation, and street dancing. Candle vendors at the Basilica continue to perform the traditional version of the dance when lighting a candle for the customer, usually accompanied by songs in the native language.

Sinulog is the ritual prayer-dance honoring Señor Santo Niño or the Child Jesus. An image of the Child Jesus is said to be the baptismal gift the Portuguese conquistador Ferdinand Magellan gave Hara Amihan (Humanay) of Zebu (now Cebu) in April 1521. The image, believed to be miraculous, is housed at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño in downtown Cebu City.

The Sinulog dance moves are basically two steps forward and one step backward as the dancer sways to a distinct rhythm of drums. This movement resembles the current (Sulog) of what was known as Cebu’s Pahina River.

The cultural event has been commercialized as a tourist attraction and instead of traditional street-dancing from locals, Sinulog also came to mean a contest highlighting groups from various parts of the country. The Sinulog Contest is traditionally held in the Cebu City Sports Complex, where most of Cebu's major provincial events are held.

SINULOG FESTIVAL 2017 Schedule of Activities 

January 5, 2017 (Thursday) — Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus

4:00 A.M. Assembly Time (Area) Fuente Osmeña

4:30 A.M. Start of Walk-Fuente Osmeña Blvd. – Basilica del Sto. Niño

5:30 A.M. Installation of Hermano & Hermana Mayores 2017

January 6, 2017 (Friday) Sinulog 2017 Kick Off

10:00A.M. : Sinulog Trade Fair @ SM City Cebu by Department of Trade and Industry

2:00 P.M. : Solemn Mass (Basilica del Santo Niño)

3:00 P.M. Launching Parade (Basilica Del Santo Niño to CCSC)

5:30 P.M. Novena mass

7:00 P.M. Opening and Launching Program, Fuente Osmeña

January 7, 2017 (Saturday) Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan

1:00 P.M. Parade of Participants (Capitol to CCSC)

2:00 P.M. Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan at CCSC

5:30 P.M. Novena mass

7:00 P.M. Ms. Cebu 2017 Pre Pageant Night @ Ayala Activity Center

10:00 P.M. Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Party Bands

January 8, 2017 (Sunday) Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan

3:00 A.M. : Cebu City 2017 Marathon

1:00 P.M. : Parade of Participants, Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center

2:00 P.M. : Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan @ Cebu City Sports Center5:30 P.M. : Novena Mass

9:00 P.M. : Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Street Party Bands

January 9, 2017 (Monday)

5:30 P.M. : Novena Mass

9:00 P.M. : Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Street Party Bands

January 10, 2017 (Tuesday)

5:30 P.M. : Novena Mass

9:00 P.M. : Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Street Party Bands

January 11, 2017 (Wednesday)

9:00 A.M. : Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)5:30 P.M. : Novena Mass

7:00 P.M. : Ms. Cebu 2017 Coronation Night @ Waterfront Hotel Cebu City

8:00 P.M. : Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña)

9:00 P.M. : Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Street Party Bands

January 12, 2017 (Thursday)

9:00 A.M. : Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)

6:00 P.M. : Balik Cebu Welcome Party @ Ayala Activity Center

6:30 P.M. : Sinulog Festival Queen Runway Competition and Photoshoot

8:00 P.M. : Handumanan @ Ayala Terraces

8:00 P.M. : Sinulog 2016 Idol Grand Finals @ the Fuente Osmeña

9:00 P.M. : Concert @ the Fuente Osmeña, Street Party Bands

January 13, 2017 (Friday) Visual Merchandising Contest (Dept. Stores and Malls)

4:00 A.M. : Walk with Mary (Area) Fuente Osmeña – Sto. Niño

9:00 A.M. : Solidarity Meeting (All Competing Contingent/Floats/Higante/Puppeteers)

@ Cebu City Sports Center Gym

6:00 P.M. : Sinulog 2016 Dance Crew Finals @ Cebu City Sports Center

7:30 P.M. : Sinulog Festival Queen 2016 Coronation Night @ Cebu City Sports Center

8:00 P.M. : Cebu Popular Music Festival @ Cebu Coliseum

January 14, 2017 (Saturday)

6:00 A.M. : Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of the Sto. Niño

9:00 A.M. : Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon Basilica del Santo Niño

12:00 P.M. : 12th “The Street Vibration & Big Bike Rally 2017” by V-max Owner’s Group, Inc. Cebu Chapter

2:00 P.M. : Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño

7:00 P.M. : Sinulog Fireworks Competition @ SM City Cebu

7:00 P.M. : Street Party @ Fuente Osmeña and Plaza Independencia

January 15, 2017 (Sunday) – Sinulog Grand Parade

4:00 A.M. : Mañanita Mass at Basilica del Sto. Niño

6:00 A.M. : Pontifical Mass

8:00 A.M. : Holy Mass at Cebu City Sports Center

9:00 A.M. : Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off

7:00 P.M. : Grand Finale and Grand Fireworks at CCSC

9:00 P.M. : Pyrospectacular Show (Pyromusical Show at SM City Cebu)

5:00 P.M. – 2:00 A.M. : Sinulog DJ Mixing Grand Finals Night at Fuente Osmeña Circle

12:00 MN : Sinulog Fireworks at SRP (South Road Properties)

January 16, 2017 (Monday) : Awarding Ceremonies @ Cebu City Sports Center

January 20, 2017 (Friday) “HUBO”

January 31, 2017 (Tuesday) : Judging Sinulog 2017 Photo Contest

February 1, 2017 (Wednesday) : Judging of Finalist in Short Film / Video Documentary and Music Video Contest

2017 SINULOG STREETDANCING PARADE ROUTE

Cebu Sinulog Grand Parade will start 9AM. From Imus Road to Gen. Maxilom Ave to Fuente Osmeña Circle, Osmeña Blvd and ends up at Cebu City Sports Center for the Ritual presentation.

Source: sinulog.ph

February 4, 2017

1:00 P.M. : Screening of Finalists Sinulog Short Film Festival @ SM City Cebu

6:00 P.M. : Awarding Ceremonies Photo Contest, Short Film and Video Documentary Contest @ SM City Cebu

February 4, 2017 – February 13, 2017 : Photo Exhibit “Winning Photos Sinulog 2017″ @ SM City Cebu