Male singing goup 26HUNDREDB.C stages launching concert at the City of Pines

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ASIAN ARTISTS AGENCY, INC. (AAAI) has discovered five golden voices in Baguio City. 

The all-male quintet which calls itself 26HUNDREDB.C is now part of the growing roster of talents of the artist management company. 

26HUNDREDB.C will be launched in a concert at the Forest Lodge, Camp John Hay in Baguio City on August 11, Friday and at the SM City Baguio Event Center on August 12, Saturday. Both concerts will have as guest another Asian Artists Agency talent, the duo Miko and Gabriel. Also featured in the launch is singer/comedienne Jenny Gabriel, a Tawag ng Tanghalan finalist. 

26HUNDREDB.C members were discovered during auditions conducted by Boy Abunda, president and CEO of AAAI. 

The group is composed of Karl Russel Rillorta, Arian Anglo, Robert Co, John Carlo Opulencia and Janriel Abance. They all come from Baguio City and were schoolmates at the University of Baguio. 

The group revealed they were clueless and unaware that a new world was opening right before their eyes when they passed the auditions. They were hand-picked by Boy Abunda from the number of hopeful young men and women who braved the rain and skipped school to join the auditions. 

“The presence of Tito Boy was too much to handle, nakakalula,” quipped John Carlo who sings OPM. "We were scared to death. Halos di kami makapagsalita. Tito Boy is an overwhelming presence," said Janriel.

When asked what’s behind the name 26HundredB.C., Janriel explained, "Naming the group was a big challenge. Everyone offered a suggestion. But only one name really stuck in everyone’s mind. 26Hundred is the zip code of Baguio City and we are proud of our place." 

B.C was added because everybody comes from Baguio City. 

Janriel, an indie music lover also added “our name is very clever, it’s easy to remember and it is our identity.”

As a young vocal group, the hardest struggle was the differences in their personalities. “We didn’t know each other,” said Robert, a jazz and theater music lover. 

Arian, who is fond of pop-rock music, alternative and OPM admitted that they have diverse musical influences. 

Karl Russel who likes jazz and R&B, pointed out that despite their personality differences and music genre variances, they gel and connect with each other perfectly. 

Their contrasting and diverse musical backgrounds serve as the group's musical base. 

For inquiries call email info@asianartistsagency.com or call tel: (02) 405 4423 or (02) 855 4765. Visit and follow 26HUNDREDB.C on FB.

Creativity in the City !

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National Book Store, the Philippines’ biggest bookstore and supplies chain presents specialty shops you will enjoy and experience your  creativity in different ways –  from creating your own unique hashtags, to decorating your office desks, to making DIY cards. 

The goal is to make something one-of-a-kind that reflects your personality.  

It’s great to get in touch with one’s artistic side, whether it is driven by passion or the desire to just have something nice. Luckily, there are new shops slash havens that have something for everyone with a creative soul, from the self-taught to the professional artists.

Get ready to explore and hoard in these new specialty shops from National Book Store, the Philippines’ biggest bookstore and supplies chain.

First stop: Art Bar 

Art Bar is heaven for all artists – from the hobbyists to the accomplished. The store offers all the possible art materials that you can imagine, from a wide range of brushes, high-quality pencils, paints, canvases, to art books and various tools for artists. Beyond the supplies stash, Art Bar also hosts workshops and product trials in-store to give customers an interactive creative experience.

If you still need another reason to check out Art Bar, know that it carries exclusive global brands that artistic types know and covet like Caran d’Ache, Sennelier, Pan Pastel, Touch and Fredrix. In addition, you can find the complete line of artist-staple brands Winsor & Newton, Sakura, Pebeo, Zig, Liquitex, to name a few. 

Art Bar is located in Serendra, Taguig City. Follow Art Bar on Facebook and Instagram @artbarph.  

Second Stop: Work Station

If you’re looking for help in setting up an office for your startup company or just wanting to elevate your workspace, Work Station will give you what you need at the budget you want.  It has a wide selection of supplies, desk and office accessories, office furniture, gadgets, and business machines that will let you create a dynamic office lifestyle and enhance your productivity. 

When you walk into Work Station, a store product expert will be on stand-by to help you create the work environment that would best match your needs and deliver optimum results.

If you’re not looking for a major overhaul, you can just get what you need to make your work life easier – electronic gadgets, desks, chairs, printers and storage boxes – down to the basics like organizers, clips, papers and labeling accessories. You can choose all of these from Work Station’s wide selection of brands and broad price range offering. 

Work Station is located at BGC Stopover, Taguig City. Follow Work Station on Facebook and Instagram @workstation.ph.

Last Stop: Noteworthy 

If you go crazy over pens and stationery or are looking for unique and thoughtful gifts, then Noteworthy is the place for you! This store offers a great and unique selection of writing materials that will surely get your creative juices flowing.  From notebooks and journals for every personality to note cards and gift wrappers for every occasion, you’ll find the exact paper product you need here. Pair that up with Noteworthy’s extensive line of pens from premium collector pens to professional grade calligraphy pens to everyday ballpoint pens. 

Noteworthy offers the most-loved pen and stationery brands worldwide, including Tokyo’s Itoya, Caran d’ Ache, Sheaffer, Filofax, kate spade, ban.do and many more. It also carries travel brands like Smart Fit and Lapoche that make travel convenient.

Perhaps the best thing about Noteworthy for stationery lovers is their Paper Bar.  It lets you customize your notebooks by choosing the paper color, size and thickness.  You can even take your personalization obsession to the next level by getting personalized stamps and even pens.

Noteworthy is located at Greenbelt 5, Makati City. Follow Noteworthy on Facebook and Instagram @noteworthy.mnl.

GetGo partners with SM Hotels for rewarding stays and free getaways

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GetGo Loyalty Division general manager Nik Laming and SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. executive vice president Peggy Angeles seal the partnership during the MOA signing.

Spending a relaxing day or a week at some of the country’s luxurious hotels is now even more rewarding as GetGo, the lifestyle rewards program of Cebu Pacific, partners with SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. to bring its members closer to free flights to their dream destinations!

GetGo members can earn rewards points when they call Taal Vista Hotel at (02) 917-8225, Radisson Blu Cebu at (032) 402-9900, Park Inn by Radisson Davao at (82) 272-7600, Park Inn by Radisson Clark at (45) 598-7000, or Pico Sands Hotel at (02) 464-7800, to book a stay based on qualified room rates. Members need to mention their GetGo number when booking and present their cards upon check-in.

"We are very excited to launch this partnership with SM Hotels as it offers more relaxing and rewarding ways for our members to earn GetGo points, towards availing of free Cebu Pacific flights," said Nik Laming, GetGo Loyalty Division general manager.

“We are excited to partner with Cebu Pacific through its loyalty program, GetGo. Cebu Pacific is heralded as the leader in innovation and creativity in the country’s aviation industry. Since its foundation more than two decades ago, it has been one of the stalwarts in the promotion of Philippine tourism, a passion shared by our hotel properties," said Peggy Angeles, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. executive vice president.

For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph, or call +632 71-GETGO (43846). The latest updates are also on GetGoPH's official pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

How the Philippines’ Best-Tasting Fried Chicken Brings Pride and Joy to Pinoys

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Every Filipino may be different, but they are united when it comes to things that bring pride to the Philippines—be it the country’s world-renowned beaches and charming tourist spots, Filipino celebrities and athletes, or well-loved local delicacies. Filipinos find joy as a nation in supporting their local gems.

When it comes to the best-tasting fried chicken, Filipinos are also united with one answer—

Jollibee’s Crispylicious, Juicylicious, Gravylicious Chickenjoy.

Filipinos take pride in this 100% local, irresistible bone-in chicken, sharing a common love for it which no other fried chicken can replace. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the perfectly seasoned fried chicken can bring instant joy to anyone.

Chickenjoy remains to be a consistent Jollibee best-seller, with hundreds and hundreds of meals sold each day in 1,178 stores worldwide. Its scrumptious, swoon-worthy chicken skin, perfectly balanced with its classic, succulent meat, has earned its enduring popularity nationwide and a rising status globally. It has received praises across different countries including the United States, wherein international food site Foodbeast noted Jollibee Chickenjoy as the third best fried chicken in the US, and best fried chicken in our fellow Asian territory, Hong Kong!

Its newest commercial highlights why Chickenjoy is the Philippines’ Best-Tasting Fried Chicken. But more so how the unique Crispylicious, Juicylicious and Gravlicious fried chicken experience has become such a phenomenon for Filipinos from all walks of life, and the true “Joy of the Nation”.

Check out the mouthwatering clip here:

Bite into our nation’s pride and joy today. Jollibee Chickenjoy is available for dine-in, take-out, delivery and drive-thru transactions, with prices starting at 75.00* for the Solo Meal. 

For more information on your classic Jolly favorites, like Jollibee Philippines’ Facebook page and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

*Prices may vary across different locations.

Oracle Petroleum Corporation (OPC) officially launched PLATINUM Lubricants

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A Grand Revelation - Oracle Petroleum Corporation (OPC) launched a new line of products under its Platinum Racing brand. 

Oracle develop new products and new production techniques that deliver speed, power, consistency, and precision to any equipment! Platinum - Special Lubes and Quality Chemicals

PLATINUM Lubricants, manufactured by Oracle Petroleum Corporation, recently unveiled their products ranging from premium to fully synthetic lubricants, such as gasoline and diesel engine oils, motorcycle engine oils, and maintenance products. Leading PLATINUM’s emergence are the following (from left to right): Operations Manager Michael Dominic O. Siy, Oracle Petroleum President and CEO Frederick Christian O. Siy, and Vice President for Sales & Marketing Mel F. Arcena .

PLATINUM Lubricants: the Ultimate Racing Performance finally unveiled its main products to the public last July 28 and 29, 2017, signifying its entrance in the retail lubes industry.

The 2-day event served as an introduction to the public in recognizing PLATINUM as a new emerging presence as it is set to become the most sought out product in the lubes market in the upcoming years.

PLATINUM LUBRICANTS REVEALED TO THE PUBLIC: Officers from Oracle Petroleum Corporation recently unveiled their products under the PLATINUM brand, giving the nation’s motorists a wide range of automotive lubricants to choose from. Heading the unveiling are the following with the Platinum Brand Ambassadors (from left to right): Operations Manager, Michael Dominic O. Siy, Oracle Petroleum President and CEO, Frederick Christian O. Siy, Oracle Petroleum Chairman Emeritus, Frederick D. Siy, and Vice President for Sales & Marketing, Mel F. Arcena.

PLATINUM is an in-house brand made by OPC since 2002, with distribution of products catering to dealers and distributors. Such products catered by PLATINUM are automotive, industrial, mining, construction, and marine, with its grand reveal starting on its automotive line.

During the reveal, PLATINUM successfully revealed its products, ranging from premium to fully synthetic lubricants, such as gasoline and diesel engine oils, motorcycle engine oils, and general maintenance products. PLATINUM aims to cater to the nation’s motorists, with distribution of its products to dealers, distributors, and retailers happening nationwide after the event.

OPC President and CEO Frederick Christian O. Siy

“After all these years, we’re finally ready to step out of the shadows and break into the lubes industry as a product that you will surely come to love and afford”, said by OPC President and CEO Frederick Christian O. Siy.

Activities and seminars were held during PLATINUM’s product launch to better increase brand awareness and product knowledge to the public. Interested dealers and distributors, as well as small entrepreneurs and start-up businesses, were invited to PLATINUM’s Distributorship program and its “Ready, Set, NeGOsyo!” program to extend PLATINUM’s reach to the market.

“PLATINUM has existed long enough to cater to its clients, and now we are bringing our products to your hands,” Mr. Siy said.

PLATINUM also held a motorcade on the second day composed of various bike clubs that helped generate exposure along the Metro. 

All participating riders were given PLATINUM products such as the new 4T X-Race, a premium multi-grade motorcycle engine oil, and 4T Nitro, the best-in-class fully synthetic motorcycle engine oil. Bike clubs in attendance were the following: El-Tigre Riders Club, Inc., Kawasaki Rouser Owners Society, Soul Matte Ph, MIMC Zone 2 Team Angat, Honda Beat PGMFI Nation, Honda Beat Enthusiasts PH, Skydrive Society, Club CB110 Philippines, Like Owners Society, Tribu Pabelat Riders Club, NMAX Club Philippines Inc., Rouser Club of the Philippines, Euro Motor Riders Club, Tamaraw Riders Club, Wave 100 Underbone Club, Team Bets, Team Gala, Philippine Riders Club, Kabalikat Q.C. Chapter, Bulacan Patriots, Brotherhood Philippines, Predator Philippines Riders Club, Bulacan Motorcycle Riders Federation, SZ-R Bulacan Riders, and the Riders Safety Advocates of the Philippines.

For more information regarding PLATINUM’s products or business inquiries, you may contact the following: 448-5746 to 49 Local 503 and +63917-958-8945 or visit PLATINUM’s website at www.platinum-oil.net and Facebook page at @PlatinumRacingPH.