Darren Espanto conquers Singapore

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Darren Espanto, Filipino-Canadian singer and the so-called Total Performer, is not only making waves in the Philippines but has been conquering the international scene as well. 

The most recent, in Singapore.

This kid with amazing pipes recently had a promo tour from June 16 to 19 in Singapore, as his sophomore album "Be With Me" was released in the Lion City under Universal Music Singapore. 

Darren's day started with radio tours at Singapore's top English stations 987FM and Power 98 as well as a Press Conference at Ngee Ann Polytechnic where he was joined by US singer Greyson Chance and Malaysian girl group De Fam. 

The next day was spent with interviews with Singapore media then an explosive performance at Universal Music Singapore’s private event where he performed alongside Universal Music artists Greyson Chance (United States), De Fam (Malaysia), Micapella (Singapore) and Gentle Bones (Singapore). He opened the show for Greyson Chance for “A Rooftop Affair” event at MyVillage@Serangoon on the 18th and on the 19th, he formally launched his album “Be With Me” via an album signing session at Junction 8 Mall. Darrenatics in Singapore lined up to have their albums signed till stocks were sold out, as the retailer had to accommodate preorders for the album for fans who wanted to see Darren in the flesh.

“I am so thankful to be given a chance to be in Singapore again this time promoting my album. Never have I imagined that my album will be released on CDs in Singapore and it feels good to be there and meet my Singapore fans,” Darren said.

After Singapore, what’s next? Find out soon.

Aside from promoting the album, Darren also recently held a major concert entitled “D Total Experience” last June 25, 8pm at the Kia Theatre.

"Be With Me" CDs are out under MCA Music, now available at Astroplus and Astrovision outlets. The album can also be downloaded and streamed via Spinnr, iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify. For inquiries, contact MCA Music artist management at 9162504 local 107 or 0920 9682991 or email mcabookings@umusi.com. 

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Elha Nympha is now The Voice Kids PH 2' Grand Champion !

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Elha Nympha is now The Voice Kids Philippines Season 2' Grand Champion! 

The winner of season 2 of The Voice Kids Elha from Team Bamboo did the final song "Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin" up to the powerful climax.

“The Voice Kids” grand champion take home a recording contract from MCA Music Inc., a music instrument package, a family utility vehicle, a house and lot worth P2 million, P1 million cash, and a P1 million trust fund.

ABS-CBN top rating reality singing competition The Voice Kids Philippines Season 2 held the two-part season finale live at the Resorts World Manila, August 30, 2015. 

The amazing talented top 4 Finalists — Reynan Dal-Anay, Esang de Torres, Sassa Dagdag and Elha Nympha — perform live and gave his or her own strenghths from beginning of the competition and up to the finale.

For the final performance to showcase their vocal talent, they performed a power ballad song. 

Sassa did "Next In Line."

Reynan performed a rousing version of "Magkaisa." 

Elha did "Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin."

Esang sang "Somewhere."

The Philippine reality singing competition The Voice Kids second season on ABS-CBN. Lea Salonga, Bamboo Mañalac and Sarah Geronimo returned to the show as coaches. Luis Manzano also returned as host, with Robi Domingo and Yeng Constantino as the show's backstage and media hosts.

Congratulations Elha! and Congrats to all #TVK2Finale! 

Jollibee Kids Club welcomes the Voice Kids Top 4

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The Voice Kids Top 4 Darren Espanto, Darlene Vibares, winner Lyca Gairanod and Juan Karlos Labajo have signed up as the newest members and Jollibee ambassadors of the coolest club for kids—Jollibee Kids Club (JKC).

The young talents were formally introduced as JKC members during their second major concert held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.

Photo shows The Voice Kids with (from left) RBU Head Executive Secretary Aine Aira Tomada, Regional Business Unit Head-Visayas Shing Llanos, Management Associate Beatriz Cruz, Visayas Trade Marketing Manager Nelson Judaya, Store Development Officer Marcos Arnie Presas, Trade Marketing Officers Leah Sausa and Orven Zaragoza, and HR Manager-Visayas Katherine Quesada.

Darren, Darlene, Lyca and JK had a meet-and-greet session with 20 lucky JKC members, signing autographs and taking photos with their fellow kids.

In a special segment during the concert, the four also sang the JKC theme song “Dito, Masaya,” dancing with everyone’s favorite friend, Jollibee.

Jollibee kicks-off the earliest, longest Christmas season with 20th #MaagaAngPasko launch

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Jollibee celebrates the 20th year of Maaga ang Pasko, a merrier and longer Christmas happenings awaits kids across the country.

To set the early Christmas mood, Maaga ang Pasko caroling events were held in different Jollibee branches featuring celebrities and chorale groups to officially launch the campaign. 

The Christmas spirit was definitely in the air as Jolly Toy Scouts and customers trooped to the stores to listen to all-time favorite carols and drop their toy and book donations. 

The Voice Kids’ winner Lyca Gairanod, and finalists Darlene Vibares and Juan Karlos Labajo led the  Maaga ang Pasko donations at Jollibee Greenmeadows.

At Jollibee Greenmeadows in Quezon City, The Voice Kids Top 4 finalists Lyca Gairanod, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Darlene Vibares performed their trademark songs and joined the Singles for Christ choir in singing the Maaga ang Pasko jingle. The young talents were also introduced as the newest endorsers of the Jollibee Kids Club, together with their fellow finalist Darren Espanto. ( Jollibee Kicks off 20th Maaga ang Pasko with The Voice Kids winners )

Jollibee joins Nadine as the Cheesy Bacon Mushroom Yum ambassador drops her donation at the Maaga ang Pasko box in Jollibee Mabalacat.

At Jollibee Mabalacat in Pampanga, young sensation Nadine Lustre brought her own family to take part in the gift-giving campaign. “Our family has been supporting Maaga ang Pasko even before I became a Jollibee endorser. I feel blessed because as an official member of the Jollibee family, I can now do more and influence more people to share what they have and make kids happy this Christmas.” The actress also serenaded her fans with songs from her debut album, as well as joyful Christmas jingles with the Lumen Anima Chorale. 

Original Jolly Toy Scout Aga Muhlach makes his Christmas donation in the Maaga ang Pasko box during the launch in Jollibee Canlubang.

Jollibee then paid tribute to long-time ambassador and original Jolly Toy Scout Aga Muhlach at Jollibee Canlubang in a similar caroling activity. Together with members of the Jollibee marketing team, the seasoned actor gamely joined the Lumen Anima Chorale in a more upbeat rendition of the Maaga ang Pasko jingle. 

“Maaga ang Pasko came from a very simple idea but a genuine desire to make kids happy on Christmas time. No matter what they may be going through in life, a kid’s face lights up whenever you give them a toy. I approached Jollibee because I know they can help me expand that into something even bigger and more impactful,” shared Aga.

“I could not be any more grateful to Jollibee for bringing Maaga ang Pasko to where it is now, as the longest-running and biggest campaign of its kind in the country that has reached hundreds of thousands of children across the country.”

The celebrity guests each led the gift-giving ceremony by making their own toy and book donations together with members of the Jollibee Kids Club. Jollibee customers showed their support by lining up to drop their donations in the Maaga ang Pasko boxes. 

“For the 20th year of Maaga ang Pasko, we’re targeting to bring the magic of toys and books to the most number of children in the history of the campaign. We are once again counting on the support of kind-hearted Filipino families from all over the globe to make this year the ‘pinaka-maaga, pinakamahaba at pinakamalaking Pasko’ for our Filipino kids,” said Jollibee Vice-President for Marketing Harvey Ong. 

Aside from dropping donations in Maaga ang Pasko boxes in Jollibee stores nationwide, anyone can also take part in the campaign by making online donations at www.jollibee.com.ph/MaagaAngPasko.

Early Christmas shoppers can also buy and directly drop their donations in all Goodwill Bookstore and Toy Kingdom stores. 

Jollibee kicks off 20th Maaga ang Pasko with The Voice Kids winners Lyca , Darlene and Juan Karlos

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The country’s leading fast-food chain, Jollibee kicks off 20th Maaga ang Pasko, the company’s annual toy and book drive,  with celebrity carolers, The Voice Kids winners Lyca Gairanod, Darlene Vibares and Juan Karlos Labajo.

Lyca, Darlene and JK  filled Jollibee’s Greenmeadows branch in Quezon City, October 9, 2014,  with joyous caroling, as they were also formally introduced as the newest endorsers of the Jollibee Kids Club. 

The Voice Kids winners really had fun parting with Jollibee. 

Also with the Singles for Christ choir, they proceeded to drop their personal toy and book donations in the Maaga ang Pasko collection box. This was then followed by Jolly Toy Scouts members who went around the room afterwards to collect toys and books from customers who trooped to the event.

“2014 marks the 20th year of our Maaga ang Pasko campaign,” said Jollibee Vice President for Marketing Harvey Ong. “Sa patuloy na pagsuporta ng ating mga Jolly Toy Scouts sa lahat ng sulok ng Pilipinas at maging sa ibang bansa, sigurado kaming magiging tunay na pinakamaaga, pinakamahaba at pinakamalaki ang Pasko ng mas maraming batang Pilipino ngayong taon.” 

To mark the campaign’s milestone 20th year, Jollibee will be holding a record 20 caravans across the country this December wherein they will be distributing the toys and books collected from customers and JFC employees to select beneficiaries. 

Make this year’s Christmas season the jolliest ever for children across the nation by donating new or pre-loved toys and books to Maaga ang Pasko boxes located in all Jollibee stores nationwide. 

To make an online donation, visit www.jollibee.com.ph and click on the Maaga ang Pasko microsite.