LINE generates more than Php25 million for Yolanda victims

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Proceeds from LINE’s special-sticker campaign to help storm-battered communities in PH

LINE, the world’s leading mobile platform with 330-million users, has donated funds raised by its “Pray for the Philippines” special-edition sticker set to victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda.

The stickers, which were sold worldwide through the LINE Sticker Shop from November 15 to December 31, 2013, generated over Php25-million (58,773,190 Yen). The proceeds have been forwarded to relief and rebuilding efforts in storm-battered communities in Visayas and Mindanao. 

To express LINE’s support for the cause, Akira Morikawa, the company’s CEO, paid a courtesy call to the Philippine embassy in Tokyo, Japan this past week. Morikawa sat down with Ambassador Manuel Lopez to present the proceeds from LINE’s “Pray for the Philippines” campaign.

He was likewise given updates about ongoing relief operations in the country.

The donations were transferred to the Philippine Red Cross last January 10, 2013, with the assistance of the Japanese Red Cross.

Greg Kim, Senior Manager at LINE Plus Corporation said that they are grateful for the donors from around the world for making this generous contribution possible.

“LINE has been in the Philippines for two years now, and our relationship with the country and its people will be strong through thick and thin,” he adds. 

*Useful Links:

LINE Homepage

PC: http://line.naver.jp/en/

Mobile: http://line.naver.jp/app/en/

LINE Facebook Page

www.facebook.com/Line.Philippines

LINE Official YouTube Page

www.youtube.com/lineappglobal

LINE Official Blog

http://en.lineblog.naver.jp/

For LINE Partner:

http://line.naver.jp/partner/pc/index/en

A Benefit Concert Titled “Heal Our Land” with International Jazz Artists

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The jazz scene’s brightest stars will be coming together in a night filled with the finest music, which will also be a benefit concert titled “Heal Our Land,” set to be mounted at the Mall of Asia Arena on January 31, 2014, produced by All That Jazz Promotions, Inc., with the support of ABS-CBN, Lifestyle Network, and other partners.

The benefit concert is set to be the most star-studded Jazzfest yet, unique in that it will be led by pianist David Benoit and singers David Pack and Kevyn Lettau, with keyboardist Brian Simpson, American saxophonist and singer Jessy J, percussionist Richie “Gajate” Garcia, and guitarist-singers Ray Parker, Jr. and Jonathan Butler, whose song has inspired this concert’s title.

“Heal Our Land” with Filipino-American saxophonist Michael Paulo, pianist-singer-songwriter Spencer Day, pianist Gregg Karukas—and Freddie Schreuders, Eric Valentine, and Nate Phillips of the LA All-Star Band.

Some of today’s local talents will also be joining the Jazzfest, including host Billy Crawford, Sitti, Side A, South Border, Free Style, Mulatto, Bituin Escalante, Zoo, True Faith, Chad Borja, and recent “voice of the Philippines” contender Thor Dulay. The concert will be directed by the Philippines’ own Bert de Leon.

All the participating artists in “Heal Our Land” chose to generously wave their fees for this concert, directing proceeds to the relief efforts of ABS-CBN’s Sagip Kapamilya and Gawad Kalinga projects.

Tickets are available at SM Tickets. For more information, please contact 470-2222 or visit www.smtickets .net.

CEB holds 75% off Bangon Tours seat sale to boost domestic tourism

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CEBU Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) partners with the Philippine Department of Tourism (Tourism Promotions Board) in its Bangon Tours initiative, and holds a 75% off seat sale on all its destinations for summer travel.

Up for grabs until January 16, 2014, the 75% off seat sale is available on all of CEB’s 24 international and 33 domestic destinations. This includes destinations featured for Bangon Tours: Ilocos (Laoag), Manila, Palawan (Puerto Princesa), Bicol (Naga, Legazpi and Virac), Cebu, Davao, Bohol (Tagbilaran), Iloilo, Boracay (Caticlan), Siargao, Camiguin and Cagayan de Oro.

Travel period for the 75% off seats is from March 1 to June 30, 2014.

Aside from Dubai, CEB also offers flights to the Philippines from Nagoya, Narita, Phuket, Hong Kong, Singapore, Osaka, Bangkok, Kota Kinabalu, Busan, Seoul, Brunei, Ho Chi Minh, among others.

The Bangon Tours Project is an initiative of the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board. It is in line with the government’s recovery and rebuilding efforts for the victims and survivors of calamities, through the promotion of domestic tourism. It is an invitation to the Filipino market to travel within the Philippines, visit fun destinations and participate in rebuilding efforts.

CEB is the first airline partner In support of Bangon Tours, a project of the TPB – the marketing arm of the Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT). 

CEB mounted humanitarian flights for stranded passengers in Tacloban and transported cargo to aid victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). It remains committed to assist in rehabilitation and tourism efforts with the launch of a special Bangon Tour seat sale in the coming weeks, promoting travel within the Philippines in its marketing materials.

For more information about Bangon Tours, email bangontours@tpb.gov.ph.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebupacificair.com or call the reservation hotlines (02)7020-888 or (032)230-8888. The latest seat sales can also be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@cebupacificair) and Facebook pages.

Coca-Cola Philippines in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity for #RebuildPh

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On January 2014, Coca-Cola Philippines in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity will be embarking on a massive program to help our brothers and sisters in Visayas get back on their feet.

This is Project Rebuild. Believing that no act is too small to make a difference in the lives of Yolanda survivors, the project proponents are calling for more donations and more hands to aid in full reconstruction and recovery.

For more information about Project Rebuild, check out the online updates via #RebuildPH. You may also visit #RebuildPH Website: http://cokeurl.com/rebuildph and contact them through #RebuildPH (02) 462-1333.

“Jardine Distribution, Inc. Ph partners with DepEd to help children of Yolanda survivors “

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Parents and schoolchildren in areas affected by Typhoon Yolanda are receiving an outpouring of aid and relief from all over the country and the world—and agricultural, construction, and home pests products distributor Jardine Distribution, Inc. is partnering with the Department of Education in doing their part to help survivors resume their normal lives.

“Undersecretary Mario Derequito of DepEd is right in pointing out that resuming the kids’ schooling is an important part of the rehabilitation and recovery process; this is why we have chosen to help in this area. Education has always been our priority when it comes to our social corporate responsibility projects,” said Edwin Hernandez, President and General Manager of Jardine Distribution, Inc. (JDI),

Schoolchildren in areas devastated by Yolanda now have a chance to resume education thanks to 1,000 learning kits and 120 tents—serving as classrooms provided by Jardine Distribution, Inc. in partnership with the Department of Education. 

In cooperation with DepEd, JDI has released a thousand pieces of learner kits to schoolchildren in Yolanda-hit areas. Schools had been destroyed and learning materials swept away by floods and this has left children unable to resume their education. With the partnership between DepEd and JDI, these children have a chance to feel that life goes on after the tragedy—that there’s hope after the disaster.

The company has also provided 120 tents that will serve as classrooms for the children. “DepEd and we agreed that these learning kits and the tents are important for helping these kids resume their normal lives and to feel hopeful about their future. We are happy to have this chance to do our part in the rehabilitation efforts for these communities,” said Littaua.

“Besides the learning kits, we have also set up 120 tents in the areas that serve as the children’s classrooms. Having these kids come back to school and resume classes regularly is a way for communities to start over and feel a little more optimistic about their future after the devastation. These communities are survivors and they deserve all the help they can get to begin again and rebuild their lives. We at JDI feel privileged that we are given the chance to be part of the rehabilitation process. There’s still a lot of work to do and every little bit helps,” said Peachy Tiu, JDI Marketing Manager. 

Officials of Jardine Distribution, Inc. turn over learning kits to Undersecretary Mario Derequito for the use of schoolchildren in areas hit by Typhoon Yolanda. In photo are Roberto Littaua, JDI Agchem Marketing Manager; Usec. Derequito; Edwin Hernandez, JDI President and General Manager; and Peachy Tiu, JDI CS Marketing Manager. 1,000 learning kits and 120 tents serving as classrooms have been distributed.

Jardine Distribution, Inc. (formerly Jardine Davies) represents a number of local and global companies that provide world-class crop protection and construction chemical products. They are focused on the safe use of these products, providing technical support, and with due consideration of environmental protection.

Pag-asa sa Pag Gising - Side A, Freestyle and South Border

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PAG ASA SA PAG GISING a fundraising concert for the benefit of Yolanda survivors featuring three awesome bands - SIDE A, SOUTH BORDER and FREESTYLE on January 3, 2014 at the Solaire Ballroom. 

Side A, South Border and Freestyle will band together for the very first time ever, to stage a fund raising concert for the benefit of the sirvivors of typhoon Yolanda. Many have attempted to produce such a concert but it is only now that they will all be together on the same stage! The Solaire Resort and Casino has generously provided us with their ballroom for this special event.

The title of this back to back to back concert is "PAG ASA SA PAG GISING." This is also the title of the song all 3 bands collaborated on to support this cause. The message of the song is to promote HOPE and to uplift their outlook in life as they rebuild and restore their lives. 

All band members have waived their talent fees to do this concert and creating the song. Literally and figuratively the bands will be doing this purely for the love.

We are hoping and relying on the big hearts of others so that we can stage this concert without spending a single centavo. Our objective is to turn over all the money we make from ticket sales to the Philippine Red Cross. 

For more info and updates,  visit Facebook. ( https://www.facebook.com/PAGASAsaPAGG...)

For Tickets call:

TicketWorld: 891-9999

Solaire Concierge: 883-8987'

Boracay Island Water sends relief to communities in Aklan and Capiz affected by Yolanda

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Living its commitment to social responsibility, Boracay Island Water, together with Boracay Foundation, Inc. (BFI) and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)- Boracay, provided relief goods to victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Aklan and Capiz. Rice, canned goods, noodles, 3-in-1 coffee, biscuits, drinking water, clothes and toys were given to the towns of Libacao, Balete, and Batan in Aklan and Municipality of Pilar in Capiz. 

“It is our intent, together with BFI and PCCI- Boracay, to concentrate assistance efforts in communities all over the Island and those nearby that suffered the harsh impact of Yolanda”, say Ben Manosca, General Managaer of Boracay Island Water.

Boracay Island Water, subsidiary of East Zone water concessionaire Manila Water, was formed in 2009 through a joint venture agreement with the Tourism Infrastructure Authority and Enterprise Zone Authority or TIEZA (formerly known as Philippine Tourism Authority) to operate the water and wastewater services in the Island of Boracay, Malay, Aklan, particularly in its three barangays -- Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak.

Patti Austin Live in Manila for the Holidays

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As Filipinos celebrate the holiday season, it’s time for a fun-filled occasion that warms the heart, fills the soul, and looks forward to a better 2014 for The Philippines. 

Headliner Patti Austin will be joined by some of the Philippines’ most popular performers and a fantastic live band in a concert celebrating the New Year, commemorating the indomitable Filipino spirit, and contributing to a better future. 

Part of the proceeds will be donated to the victims Typhoon Haiyan for relief efforts. Patti Austin will personally lead a continuing effort to design and build houses in Tacloban through Habitat For Humanity. 

The overall tone of the event will be joyous and upbeat, signifying a “Brand New Day” in the Philippines as the country and the world join together in gestures of celebration, goodwill and support. Patti will perform the hit songs which have made her a huge star in the Philippines and worldwide.

Throughout the evening, pre-recorded messages from international singers and actors of greetings and hope will flow onto the Solaire ballroom’s large screens. 

Also, OPM Icons have pledged their support for the said concert which includes Richard Merk, Martin Nievera and Lea Salonga as her special guests during the night at the Solaire.

The promoters and producers are working to arrange for live telecast of portions of the event in the Philippines and countries in adjacent time zones. Viewers will have the opportunity to join the party via social media, and to contribute to this all-important cause. 

Another fund-raising performance will take place at the Fairmont Raffles Hotel (in Makati) on December 31, 2013 as Patti Austin celebrates New Year.

Tickets will be marketed and sold through Laurel Media outlets, the Solaire Casino and Resort (for the December 29, 2013 show) and Fairmont Raffles Hotel (for the December 31, 2013 show), and thru TicketWorld at 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.

Songs For The Philippines On iTunes

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iTunes in aid of Typhoon Haiyan relief by releasing a benefit compilation album called "Songs for the Philippines." The recorded music industry is responding to the disastrous typhoon in the Philippines with a fundraising compilation which features the biggest names in the business.

The Beatles, Bob Dylan, U2, Eminem, One Direction and Katy Perry are among the superstars who have contributed tracks for the relief album, all proceeds from which will be donated to Philippine Red Cross.

All three major music companies are supporting the 39-track "Songs for the Philippines," which is available through iTunes' global network of digital stores at iTunes.com/Philippines. All the artists, record companies and music publishers working on the project have waived fees.

Songs for the Philippines features 39 songs:

1. “Across the Universe” (2009 Remaster) by The Beatles
2. “Shelter From the Storm” by Bob Dylan
3. “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” by Michael Bublé
4. “In a Little While” by U2
5. “Count On Me” by Bruno Mars
6. “I Was Here” by Beyoncé
7. “Stan” (Live at Radio 1) by Eminem
8. “Sirens” by Cher
9. “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele
10. “Unconditionally” (Johnson Somerset Remix) by Katy Perry
11. “Best Song Ever” by One Direction
12. “Carry On” by FUN.
13. “Born This Way” (The Country Road Version) by Lady Gaga
14. “Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake
15. “I Would” by Justin Bieber
16. “New Day” by Alicia Keys
17. “30 Lives” (Original Demo Version) by Imagine Dragons
18. “Like a Prayer” by Madonna
19. “Sober” by P!nk
20. “I Believe In You” by Kylie Minogue
21. “Hero” by Enrique Iglesias
22. “Factory of Faith” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
23. “Roads Untraveled” by Linkin Park
24. “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon
25. “Explorers” by Muse
26. “The Love Club” by Lorde
27. “Brave” by Josh Groban
28. “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson
29. “Simple Things” by Paolo Nutini
30. “I Know You Care” by Ellie Goulding
31. “Carry You Home” by James Blunt
32. “Feel This Moment” (feat. Christina Aguilera) by Pitbull
33. “Sign On” (feat. Daniel McClain) by Earth, Wind & Fire
34. “Going Out” (feat. Damien Leroy) [Radio Mix] by apl.de.ap
35. “Brave” by Sara Bareilles
36. “Lead Me Home” by Jessica Sanchez
37. “Smile” by Lily Allen
38. “Love Don’t Die” by The Fray
39. “Let It Be” by The Beatles

Also featuring several artists of Filipino descent (Bruno Mars, Enrique Iglesias, apl.de.ap, and Jessica Sanchez), Songs for the Philippines will benefit the Philippine Red Cross, to which all proceeds of the album will be donated. 

Songs for the Philippines is one of the global music community’s ways of helping raise funds for the relief efforts for people who are most affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

"As the people of the Philippines recover and rebuild in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan’s devastation, some of music’s biggest names are brought together on this benefit album. Including songs from The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Beyoncé, Adele, U2, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Lorde, and Imagine Dragons, this brilliant collection is united by a message of hope and compassion."

Songs for the Philippines  is  Exclusively available on iTunes. 

ICanServeFoundation with the Lifestyle Network’s Celebrity Chefs

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Lifestyle Network's celebrity Chefs help raise funds for storm releif operations. 

It was a rare night for the local culinary scene when the best Filipino chefs, including celebrity chefs Sandy Daza, Sharwin Tee, and Gene and Gino Gonzalez, united under one roof with the vision of raising funds for Sagip Kapamilya’s relief operations through the ICanServeFoundation in the Lifestyle Network’s Around the Philippines in Small Plates.

As such, it aptly has chosen to unite the various regions of the country in a different way to mirror the oneness among its people following the calamity.

Made up of 7,107 islands, the Philippines is home to a diverse culture. Part of this culture is a variation in practices, rites, and language; but one thing common among all people, regardless of region, is a love for a flavor uniquely Filipino that is expressed in many ways.

The Lifestyle Network thus took that love for Filipino flavor and whipped up a night to bring together many of its different expressions through Around the Philippines in Small Plates, creating a most unforgettable dinner menu that distinctly embodied the diversity of the Philippines.

From fresh produce, culinary delicacies, and export products to local arts and crafts, Around the Philippines in Small Plates put the spotlight on the creativity of the Filipinos.

Celebrity chefs show their support in the TulongPH t-shirt

This creativity shone through in the creations of some of today’s biggest names in the local culinary scene, including Lifestyle Network's FoodPrints’ Chef Sandy Daza, Curiosity Got the Chef’s Chef Sharwin Tee, Chefscapades’ Chef Gene and Gino Gonzalez, Wildflour’s Chef Allen Buhay, Grace Park’s Chef Margarita Fores, Chef Hylton le Roux of Market to Master, Milky Way Café’s Chef J Gamboa, Green Pastures' Chef Robby Goco, Restaurant 9501’s Chef Myrna Segismundo, Chef Glenda Baretto of Cafe Via Mare, Chef Jessie Sincioco of Chef Jessie’s, Chef Ginny de Guzman of Gustare, Chef Juan Carlos de Terry of Terry’s Selection, and Chef Fernando Aracama of Aracama.

Chefs Gene and Gino Gonzales of Chefscapades

Aside from all these culinary masters, sumptuous dishes were also served by some of the country’s best establishments, such as La Cocina de Tita Moning, Alavar Seafood Restaurant, Pepita’s Lechon, General’s Lechon, Discovery Suites, Bizu, Kitchen’s Best, Fog City Creamery and Baby Pat’s breads and pastries; with the official wine partner for the night, Beringer of Happy Living fine Wines, and coffee care of the EDSA Beverage Group.

"Around the Philippines in Small Plates" was also held hand in hand with "Choose Philippines: A Pinoy A-fair," where products and merchandise that further embody the diverse aesthetic of the Filipino culture were shown and made available for purchase.

For updates and more information, visit and like the Lifestyle Network on Facebook (www.facebook.com/LifestyleNetwork).

"Philippines Relief Concert: All Star Benefit Show for the Yolanda Victims

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All star benefit concert for Yolanda victims dubbed "Philippines Relief Concert: All Star Charity Show is slated to take place on December 21, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Citizen's Business Bank Arena, in Ontario, California.

A benefit concert for the rehabilitation of Typhoon Yolanda victims,  "Philippines Relief Concert: All Star Charity Show," the concert was the fruit of a conversation between Mr. John Gummoe of the Cascades, and Mr.Danee Samonte of Steve O' Neal productions. Both Mr.Gummoe and Mr. Samonte had heard about the desperate situation of the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda, and wanted to come up with a fundraising event.

American musical artists, most of who have performed in the Philippines, heard about the devastation wrought by Typhoon Haiyan. They immediately wanted to get involved in this concert that would help raise funds for rehabilitation efforts.

More than 10 classic artists are set to perform on December 21. Among them -- John Ford Coley, John Claude Gummoe of the Cascades, Rex Smith, Ron Dante (the original lead singer of The Archies), Bobby Hendricks (from the original Drifters), Kyle Vincent, Frank Stallone, Classics UV, Dick and Dee Dee, Chris Montez, The World Famous Platters, Dennis Tufano (the original lead singer of The Buckinghams), and Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods, and a special appearance by the "The Hitman" David Foster. 

"Our audience can expect a night of great music and charity. We will walk down memory lane by listening to the greatest hits of these artists," says Eugene Flores, of All Access Concerts. "We can also enjoy the show knowing that with each ticket bought, 100% of the proceeds will have a direct effect on rebuilding the lives of the victims of typhoon Yolanda."

"Asian Journal and Balikbayan magazine is of course very proud to be part of this fundraising concert," publisher Roger Oriel said. "It has always been the aim of our publication to help uplift the Philippines, and this is another avenue by which we can channel our resources towards alleviating a very dire situation."

Proceeds of the concert will be coursed through Habitat for Humanity Philippines's Rebuild Philippines program and ABS-CBN foundation international.

St Luke’s Run for Wellness on December 7

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Join this fun run and rebuild lives.  The "St. Luke’s Run for Wellness" will be on December 07, 2013 at Bonifacio Global City. This event is for the benefit of the Yolanda typhoon victims.

Race Categories:

3K, 5K, 10K – Php 750 (flat rate)

Race kit inclusions:

• Race bib
• Race shirt
• Freebies from sponsor

How to register?

Online registration here -> http://www.stlukesrun.com/registration.htmlTo register, avail PREPAID CARDS in the following stores:

• Toby’s MOA
• Toby’s Glorietta 2
• Toby’s Shangri la
• Runnr BGC
• Runnr Trinoma
• Runnr ATC
• St Lukes Medical Center Global

Running Shirt:
Race Route:
Station 1: Water Gun Station
Station 2: Color me “Blue” Station
Station 3: Air Blower Station

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5k
10k
For more information, visit:
http://www.stlukesrun.com/

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Wang Chung and Naked Eyes in Back2Back Throwback

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Wang Chung and Naked Eyes will be having their first concert in the country entitled Back 2 Back

Throwback on December 5, 2013 (Thursday) 7pm at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort and Casino for the benefit of the recent super typhoon victims thru Oplan Damayan Yolanda and for the kids of Gabay sa Landas Foundation.

Naked Eyes a British New Wave band that rose to prominence in the early 1980s and originally formed by two friends from Bath, England; Pete Bryne on vocals and Rob Fisher on keyboard. The duo is known largely for its four Top 40 singles. The first, a cover of the Burt Bacharach/Hal David standard "(There's)Always Something There to Remind Me"(Bacharach himself has cited the cover as a personal favorite).

 

The band had subsequent hits with their own compositions, "Promises, Promises" (the 12” mix of

which features vocals from Madonna), "When the Lights Go Out" and "(What) In the Name of Love” and a lot more.

Wang Chung is an English New Wave musical group formed in 1980. The name Wang Chung means "yellow bell" in Mandarin, and is the first note in the Chinese classical music scale. The duo is composed of Jack Hues(vocalist/guitarist) and Nick Feldman (bassist).The group found their greatest success in the United States, with five Top 40 hits in the US, all charting between 1983 and 1987, including "Dance Hall Days"(No. 16 In the summer of 1984), "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" (No. 2 in 1986),"Let's Go!"(No.9 in 1987) and another hit that made waves here in our country, “Hypnotize Me”.

The crowd will also enjoy good music from the Master, DJ Jon Tupaz, who’ll resurrect 80’s retro hits and get everyone on the dance floor as he brings back the good old days. Proceeds of the event will be given to street kids from as well as to the victims of the super typhoon thru Oplan Damayan Yolanda. Gabay sa Landas Foundation aims to help and rebuild the lives of abandoned and street kids by teaching them the Christian core values. Oplan Damayan is JCI Senate Manila’s disaster and relief operations program to help flood and storm victims.

As a new generation of much younger JCI Senators took the helm of the organization in the second decade of the millennium, the Manila Jaycee Senate leadership poised to rejuvenate a JCI Senate chapter which has seen better days. It changed its official name to JCI Senate Manila, in conformance to Junior Chamber International’s global branding standards. It actively led in the JCI Senate leg of the 60th JCI Asia-Pacific Conference held in Manila in 2011 and hosted two major fellowships that saw more than 200 JCI Senators and Members demonstrate a solid camaraderie under a common bond that transcends four generations of JCI members.

Indeed, for more than three decades, JCI Senate Manila has taken the lead beyond being a mere social club. It has transformed into a strong organization which has been adjudged the “Most Outstanding JCI Senate Chapter in the Philippines” and its succession of Senate Presidents, as the “Most Outstanding JCI Senate Chapter President in the Philippines.” Under the direction of a slew of competent leaders, JCI Senate Manila will continue to be remembered for its contribution of distinguished vanguards as they grace the pages of Philippine history and society.

The 80’s Benefit Dance Concert is presented by Solaire Resort and Casino together with JCI Senate Manila in cooperation with DMC Phils., JCI Manila, JCI Urduja, Crocs, Dr Kong, Curtin University, Maverick, Honda, Isuzu, Acer, Guevarras, Excess Super Club, Outland Steakhouse, Buffest 101 International Cuisine, YakiMix, Super Fuels Inc., Guevarras, Vantage Razors, Paper Tree, Alpha Digital, Chefs Garb, Mang Inasal, Our Awesome Planet, World Music Room Family KTV, Malate Bayview Mansion, SM Cinema, Digi Post, Snack Time, E-Plus,. Media Partners are ABS-CBN, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Business World, The Manila Times, Business Mirror, Discovery Channel, MYX, Sundance Channel, We TV, UNTV, Yes FM 101.1, 96.3 Easy Rock, Focalcast, 103.5 K Lite, Cross Over 105.5, 97.9 Home Radio, Star FM. 

For ticket inquiries call SM Tickets at 470-222 or visit www.smtickets.com.

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Happy Soles for Happy Souls

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Tropical Retail Company, Inc.- All Flip-Flops, retailer of the well-loved quality footwear, Havaianas, in the Philippine donated 5,000 flip-flops to Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines, Inc. for the victims of super typhoon Yolanda. 

Seeing the flip-plops, everybody was naturally ecstatic. With its iconic cheerful colors and fun prints, every pair of Havaianas flip-flop is sure to transport a person into a happy state.

The Havaianas flip-flops, ranging from baby to adult sizes, was delivered by Chinnie Alpay, Executive Assistant and Administrative Coordinator and Candice See, Recruitment officer, at the Operation Blessing headquarters in Pasig City. The donation was received by Peter Kairuz, President and Chief Executive Officer of CBN Asia and Operation Blessing and Dr. Kim Pascual, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Operation Blessing.

“We are extremely grateful for this huge donation of Havaianas. This is a company with a really big heart. We assure you that these beautiful Havaianas flip-flops would bring smiles to the faces of the Yolanda survivors,” Peter said.

Chinnie said that it was only a couple of days ago when their Managing Director Geronimo Begre, informed them of the company’s intent to help the Yolanda victims through Operation Blessing and everyone in the company immediately went into action, completing the 5,000 flip-flops for donation in a matter of 3 days.

“We are blessed that we could be of help. Mr. Begre is so happy that all the employees worked together to make this happen. Nagkapit-bisig po talaga kami para dito. ,” Chinnie said.

She, likewise, informed the Operation Blessing team that this is the first major humanitarian donation of their company but they will explore more ways to partner with Operation Blessing Philippines in order to help more people.

Operation Blessing will distribute the 5,000 pairs of Havaianas flip-flops to Yolanda victims in Bantayan Island, Cebu coinciding with the screening of the Superbook animated series, trauma counseling, program intervention and healing art, as part of the rehabilitation process immediately following the relief efforts.

Resorts World Manila Reaches Out To Yolanda Survivors with “Kami Naman Ang Taya” Benefit Concert

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Resorts World Manila’s benefit concert, dubbed as “Kami Naman Ang Taya,” with some of the biggest names in the local entertainment industry are set to headline a one-night-only benefit concert for the survivors of super typhoon Yolanda on December 3, 2013 at the country’s premier integrated resort, Resorts World Manila.

“Kami Naman Ang Taya,” will feature Concert King and Queen Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez, Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha, and Asia’s Pop Idol Christian Bautista, among many other artists who are donating their time and talent for the cause.

The first grand winner of The Voice of the Philippines, Mitoy Yonting, will also be performing with his band Draybers.

Helmed by award-winning theater and concert director ‘Direk’ Freddie Santos, the “Kami Naman Ang Taya” concert will be staged at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila. Ticket prices start at PHP1,000.

All the proceeds of the concert will be coursed through charitable institutions Caritas Manila, Sagip Kapamilya, and the Philippine Red Cross to help fund the relief and rehabilitation efforts in the areas affected by typhoon Yolanda.

The concert follows the success of “1Tayo: Isa Tayo Sa Pagakalinga. Itayo ang Pag-asa”, the joint relief efforts of Resorts World Manila, Solaire Resort and Casino; and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Through “1Tayo”, the country’s key players in the integrated resort industry were able to put together PHP50M worth of relief goods and transport these to the families in need of help.

Tickets to “Kami Naman ang Taya” are now on sale at the Resorts World Manila Box Office located at the main casino entrance, and in all TicketWorld and TicketNet outlets. 

For inquiries and reservations, call RWM Box Office at (02) 908-8000 local 7700, SM Tickets at (02) 470-2222, Ticket Net at (02) 891-9999 and Ticket World at (02) 912-1967.

For more information on events and activities of Resorts World Manila, visit www.rwmanila.com or call Visitors Hotline at (02) 908-8833.

CBN Asia's Operation Blessing Philippines brings back the smiles on children traumatized by #YolandaPH

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Together with relief distribution, feeding and medical mission, Operation Blessing Philippines brings back the smiles on children traumatized by super typhoon Yolanda.

Through songs, stories and games, Operation Blessing has already brought back the smiles on the faces of children seriously affected by the trauma brought by the super typhoon.

Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines, the humanitarian arm of CBN Asia, is successfully changing the sentiments in areas devastated by super typhoon Yolanda from one of helplessness and despair to that of hope and a sense of well-being.

The Filipino Smile by George Thomas of CBN News

“Operation Blessing aims to help the children cope up with their current situation through fun activities and games which we do simultaneously with relief distribution, medical mission and feeding programs. It is truly heartwarming to hear these children laugh once more,” says Dr. Kim Pascual, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Operation Blessing.

Despite challenges in logistical requirements, five teams from Operation Blessing are continuously doing relief distributions, medical mission and feeding programs in Leyte, Samar, Palawan, Iloilo and Roxas and Northern Cebu.

In their ongoing relief efforts, Operation Blessing Philippines has already reached out to at least 15,530 people without food and at high risk of possible health care problems.

Relief packs distributed to affected families include fortified rice mix, rice, noodles, powdered milk, canned goods, bottled water and used clothes. In other areas, Operation Blessing distributed brand new shirts and towels. Hygiene kits have already been packed, ready to be transported and distributed.

Simultaneous Operation Blessing medical missions in five sites hardly reached by other local or international aid, have provided the much needed healthcare to close to 2,000 people.

In Coron, Palawan, Operation Blessing was able to feed 600 individuals with warm meals. The group also shared biscuits to at least 60 people in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, the town where Yolanda first landed.

As they distribute food, medicine and basic necessities to the survivors of this tragedy, Operation Blessing also brings to the people a sense of hope, strength and renewed faith.

“Let us continue to pray for our fellowmen that they will not lose faith and they will continue to hold on God’s love and faithfulness,” Dr. Kim said as he urged more donors to continue sharing their blessings so that Operation Blessing Philippines would be able to help out as many affected people as possible. 

For more details, please contact:

Gigi G. Endaya, RSW

Manager, Corporate Communications & Resource Development

477-78-02 to 04/ 477-78-06

gigilyn.endaya@obphil.com

Electrolux and Mommy Mundo join together for the Clothes for Hope Donation Drive

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Electrolux Philippines, a global leader in home appliances and Mommy Mundo, an online portal of mom and family-focused resources, join together for the Clothes for Hope Donation Drive, in partnership with ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya.

The Clothes for Hope donation drive as part of its Wear Your Passion campaign aims to help the victims of recent calamities, as in recent super typhoon Yolanda.

Andrea Pionilla, Marketing Manager of Electrolux Philippines said that through the Clothes for Hope donation drive, Electrolux aim to provide immediate relief to the victims by giving them the hope of a new beginning through freshly laundered clothes which will be delivered to them by Sagip Kapamilya.

 

“It has been an unfortunate year for the Philippines as we braved through one natural disaster after another. From the earthquake that struck Bohol and Cebu to super typhoon Yolanda, these disasters have left thousands of families grieving for the loss of their homes and loved ones,” Pionilla adds. 

The entire nation is united in helping the victims of recent calamities recover from these tragedies. “Electrolux and Mommy Mundo have provided avenues for people to lend a helping hand by putting up a number of donation sites where people can drop off their pre-loved clothes, blankets, and towels,” Pionilla said. 

Those who wish to help can drop off their pre-loved items in any of the following donation sites: Electrolux Customer Service Hub, Makati City; Mommy Mundo Office, Pasig City; Numa Store, Quezon City; Alabang, Muntinlupa City; Promosphere Inc., Mandaluyong City; and Universal Promo Specialists, Inc., Mandaluyong City.

Donations will also be accepted at the Mommy Mundo Bazaar on December 8, 2013 at the Rockwell Tent, Makati City.

For the exact addresses of the donation sites and more news and 

updates about the Clothes for Hope donation drive, visit www.facebook.com/thelittlewhitebook 

or follow @ElectroluxPH on Twitter and Instagram.

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid provides inspiration in Hulog Ka Ng Langit

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"Hulog Ka Ng Langit" celebrates the joy of love and motherhood. Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez - Alcasid always celebrate her blessings with people around through with string of special shows, and her album tour.

As an advocate, Regine has recently launched a number of special projects for the benefit of the Typhoon Yolanda victims like the auction of her personal items. Aside from this, Universal Records and the Songbird recently released the album Hulog Ka Ng Langit, part of its proceed goes to Philippine Red Cross. 

The "Hulog Ka Ng Langit" album, composed of songs that give inspiration and as the debut single and title track of the album truly embodies what the album is all about – unconditional love between husbands and wives, and mothers to children.

“I am a mommy and I thought it’ll be nice to dedicate a whole album for my son. I waited him for so long, 'Hulong Ka Ng Langit' is actually just not for him. The album also has a lot of love songs, which you can dedicate to your loved ones,” Ragine shared.

Regine recounts that when work has started for the album, the whole team was leaning towards making a baby album. The songbird, however, felt that love songs that have more general messages to be included in the album.

“The challenge really was to have a special, not-so-typical baby album,” shares Regine. “An album that can be appreciated by everyone – kids, parents, lovers, and family.”

With Regine’s gift of amazing vocals, she has given new life to songs like Hele Ni Inay, Someone’s Waiting For You, Happiness, You, God Gave Me You and Just The Way You Are, a duet with husband Ogie Alcasid. The songs included in the album also feature some of the best arrangers, musicians in the country.

Hulog Ka Ng Langit promises to give the public an inspiration to continuously hope for their own happiness with people they truly love and care for.

Regine said “I don’t usually say this, pero ang ganda-ganda ng album, it is very memorable because, when I was doing the album, I was also going through some stuff. This album is special and memorable because I dedicate this to my son, husband, family, and loved ones.”

The Hulog Ka Ng Langit album tour goes to Robinson’s Manila (Nov. 20, Wednesday), SM Marilao (November 28, Thursday), SM Pampanga (December 1, Sunday), and SM Sta. Rosa (December 11, Wednesday). All shows start at 5:00 p.m.

Hulog Ka Ng Langit Tracklist:

1. HULOG KA NG LANGIT

2. RAINBOW CONNECTION

3. AMAZING

4. MY CHILD

5. PAG-IBIG

6. TOMORROW

7. SOMEONE’S WAITING FOR YOU

8. ARAW, ULAP, LANGIT

9. JUST THE WAY YOU ARE

10. NATHANIEL (GIFT OF GOD)

11. THE ONE REAL THING

12. HAPPINESS

13. HELE NI INAY

14. YOU

15. SA‘YO NA LANG AKO

16. YOU GOT IT

17. GOD GAVE ME YOU

Regine Velasquez’s Hulog Ka Ng Album Press Conference is being supported by Livestock Restaurant and Bar, Jardin de Zenaida Compound, 34 Sgt, Esguerra Avenue, Quezon City.

Music Comes Alive for Visayas

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MUSIC COMES ALIVE FOR VISAYAS

A Benefit Concert for the Victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Visayas

November 27 (Wednesday), 4pm onwards, Eastwood Central Plaza

Featuring performances by The Voice of the Philippines finalsts: Mitoy Yonting, Klarisse De Guzman, Janice Javier, Myk Perez, Paolo Onesa and Morissette Amon plus MCA Music artists Sabrina, Nyoy Volante, Sitti, Solenn Heussaff, Pupil, Franco, Loonie, Bassilyo, Crazy As Pinoy, Ron Henley, Tanya Markova, 1:43, Krissy Villongco, Sir Rex Kantatero, Aikee, Iktus, A Music Theory, JC Regino, Dello, Johnny Alegre, The Morning Episodes, Kate Torralba, Domino and Slapshock.

To enter the venue, just buy any MCA Music album or donate in cash or in kind. If you buy any CD, all proceeds that day will be donated to Philippine Red Cross to help victims of @YolandaPH. 

You can download any songs at www.spinnr.ph.