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October 19, 2015

“AlDub —Sa Tamang Panahon” at the Philippine Arena on Oct. 24

Jose Manalo, Paolo Ballesteros, Maine Mendoza, and Wally Bayola do the 'pabebe wave' while holding a picture of the Philippine Arena.

The tamang panahon (right time) has finally arrived! Be part of #AlDub history!

After 3 months of waiting, many surprises cropped up, Alden Richards and Maine "Yaya Dub" will be together for a special day at the Philippine Arena on October 24.

The Philippine Arena event is billed as one of the biggest of “Eat Bulaga” in its 36th year history. In terms of venue and attendance, “AlDub —Sa Tamang Panahon” may well be its biggest extravaganza ever. “Eat Bulaga” continues to dominate the ratings in its daily noontime slot as the phenomenal AlDub love team of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza a.k.a. Yaya Dub, shows no sign of slowing down since it captured viewers’ imagination last July. On Twitter, an #AlDub related hashtag quickly becomes the number one trending topic every day.

“Kalyeserye” portion of “Eat Bulaga” announced that the noontime show will hold a special event called “AlDub —Sa Tamang Panahon” next Saturday, October 24 at the Philippine Arena, online sales of tickets are on pace to be sold out.

Ticketworld sold 30,000+++ tickets now! At the rate of the brisk sales of tickets, affordably priced at P1,500, P600, P300 and P150, attendance could max out the 55,000 seating capacity of the humongous Bocaue, Bulacan-based multi-purpose indoor arena owned and operated by the Iglesia ni Cristo.

So far, the over 30,000 tickets sold has duplicated and possibly exceeded the over 30,000 attendance of Katy Perry’s Prismatic World Tour concert at the same venue last May.

(Photo courtesy of the Philippine Arena Facebook page ans Eat Bulaga page)

Hillarie Parungao crowned as Miss World Philippines 2015

Hillarie Danielle Parungao was crowned Miss World Philippines 2015 held at the Theater at Solaire on Sunday, October 18.

Miss World Philippines Hillarie Danielle Parungao will spend the next few months training to represent the country for the Miss World 2015 pageant, which will be held in Sanya, China on December 19.

Hillarie also bagged a number of special awards : best in swimsuit, best in long gown, best in fashion runway, best in sports challenge, Miss Zen Institute, Miss Technomarine, Miss Solaire, Miss Figlia, and Miss Phoenix.

Hails from Nueva Vizcaya, Hillarie succeeded last year's winner Valerie Weigmann.

During the question and answer portion of for the Top 5, Hillarie was asked what her philosophy is in life. She answered that her philosophy “always relies on compassion.”

"I believe that compassion can open doors to many challenges in life. I also believe that in compassion, we get to understand other people, and in understanding other people we become a better society," Hillary answered.

This year’s coronation night was hosted by Tim Yap, Miss World Philippines 2011 Gwen Ruais, and actress Iya Villania Arellano and was judged by Chavit Singson, Migz Zubiri, Fernando Carillo, Cris Albert, Celine Matias, Jose Mari Abacan, Kathleen Dy Go, Flint Carl Richardson, Ma Francesca Tan, and Megan Young.

Here's the full list of winners, including the special awards:

Miss World Philippines 2015: 19 Hillarie Danielle Parungao

First Princess: 14 Marita Cassandra Naidas

2nd Princess: 21 Mia Allyson Howell

3rd Princess: 1 Ma. Vanessa Wright

4th Princess: 12 Emma Mary Tiglao

Special awards:

Best in swimsuit (coronation night): Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Best in long gown: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Best in fashion runway: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Miss photogenic (coronation night): Emma Mary Tiglao

Miss World Ilocos: Mia Howell

Sports challenge: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Miss Friendship: Christelle Abello

Best in Talent: Mia Allyson Howell, Vianca Louise Marcelo, Avonlea Paraiso

Most Unique Talent: Jannine Loudette Alipo-on, Emma Mary Tiglao

Miss Zen Institute: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Miss Fila: Mia Allyson Howell

Miss Technomarine: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Miss Solaire: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Miss Jazzy France: Ma. Vanessa Wright

Miss Figlia: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Miss Bench: Marita Cassandra Naidas

Miss Philippines Airlines: Emma Mary Tiglao

Miss Phoenix: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

TOP 5:

12 Emma Mary Tiglao

1 Ma. Vanessa Wright

19 Hillarie Danielle Parungao

14 Marita Cassandra Naidas

21 Mia Allyson Howell

TOP 13:

7 Ma. Jackielyn Dulay

19 Hillarie Danielle Parungao

22 Vianca Louise Marcelo

5 Christelle Abello

2 Jannine Loudette Alipo-on

21 Mia Allyson Howell

17 Jessica Rose McEwen

12 Emma Mary Tiglao

24 Jeddahliz Maltezo

6 Janelle Tee

8 Kiaragiel Gregorio

14 Marita Cassandra Naidas

1 Ma. Vanessa Wright

#FlotsamTheMovie - 1 SURF TOWN. 8 LOVE STORIES. 10 ORIGINAL SONGS; Solenn Heussaff and Rocco Nacino’s rom-com in surf town, La Union

With charm, wit, and clever twists, not to mention a terrific pair of leads, Flotsam is this year’s maindie love anthology—8 (interweaving) love stories, offering something relatable for everyone.

A film named after a quaint artist beach hotel in San Juan, La Union, the story unfolds when a work-obsessed overachiever Kai (Solenn Heussaff) arrives in an Elysian Surf Town to run away from a volatile relationship. Kai hides at Flotsam where she meets Tisoy (Rocco Nacino), a very mysterious local bartender who became her summer fling and perfect antidote to restiveness. It contains about a dozen more characters who are in love – that’s however an approximate figure because some of them fall out of love while others double up or change partners. Each interleaving with the other in a grid of foreshadowing and disquiet.

Rocco Nacino

The poetic keynote to the film comes from one of the child actors’ examination about that ‘goddamn love’ the adults are talking about, to which Tisoy explained, “Ang love, walang libro diyan… Kailangan subukan.”

With Flotsam, filmmaker and writer Jay Abello establishes himself as one of the most exciting and distinctive directors around. His new film contains sweeping visual style, while the dialogues deliver a jolt to your consciousness. While most of its mainstream counterparts would go for just gloss and shine, Abello gunned for simple and heartwarming attack.

Right from the opening credits, Flotsam endears itself with scenic views of La Union – the northern sun, beach, waves, magnificent falls, and of course, chicks in bikinis! The intrepid traveler cum film buffs are granted much more to explore.

The film also gathers around live music, originally written for the film by Eraserheads guitarist, Surfernando Marcus Adoro, and Flotsam Folk Yeah! Family Band, Mia Sebastian & Kiddo Cosio. The songs were not only sung live, but also recorded real-time in true jamming sessions to reflect the real musicality of the place. Look forward to songs performed by actors, Solenn Heussaff, Marc Abaya, Carla Humphries, Franco Daza, and up & coming, Julia Quisumbing!

The actors, the soundtrack, and the location have proven to be pretty potent. The product is a love story as real as it gets.

#FlotsamTheMovie also stars an ensemble of endearing cast including Carla Humphries, Marc Abaya, Mara Lopez, Franco Daza, Zack Varkaris, Jun King Austria, Barbara Miguel, Adrian Cabido, Gerard Garcia, Anja Peter, and introducing, Julia Quisimbing with local actors Jeff Ortega and Lemon.

1 surftown. 8 love stories. 10 original compositions. Which one is yours?

Flotsam, a film by Jay Abello is showing November 4, 2015 in cinemas nationwide.

CF Angeles presents star-studded shows starting October; Alden Richards, Martin Nievera and Vice Ganda in CF's prestigious line-up of top celeb performers

Beginning this October 2015, to ensure to give the patrons only the best, Casino Filipino (CF) Angeles will continue to treat its patrons to star-studded shows featuring country’s top celebrity performers.

To be spotted at the Angeles casino branch are “It’s Showtime” host Vice Ganda (November 14), singer-song writer Jose Mari Chan (for the VIP Night on November 20), and the country’s undisputed concert king Martin Nievera (December 29).

Nievera is proud to have been chosen as one of the Filipino artists who will perform in Casino Filipino. “After years of performing in some of the major casino resorts all over Las Vegas and the world, it’s about time I perform here at home,” he excitedly said.

Since it will be his first time to hold a show in CF, Nievera vows to “squeeze in as many of my 33 years of music as I can in one show. It’s an honor to be added to Casino Filipino’s already very prestigious line-up of performers,” he added.

CF Angeles will also feature the MYMP Band on October 14, actress-comedienne K. Brosas (with a live band) on October 17, Luke Mejares on October 23, and KZ Tandingan on October 28.

In November, among the featured celebrity performers are The Company (November 4), Ivy Violan (November 11), Liezl Garcia (November 13), Vina Morales (November 18), Frenchie Dy (November 25) and Willie Nepomuceno (November 28).

One of the best Christmas gifts from CF Angeles to Aldub fans in Pampanga and northern Philippines, on December 2, the “Pambansang Bae” Alden Richards holds a show at the branch together with former Sexbomb dancer Rochelle Pangilinan.

Comedians Le Chazz and AJ Tamiza will also bring the house down on December 16 with their unique brand of comedy while Randy Santiago will serenade casino patrons on December 23. Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola, along with a live band, will also entertain the Angeles casino guests on December 11 while Erik Santos is slated to hold another exciting show in the branch on December 26.

Featuring a star-studded cast in its regular and celebrity shows is in line with CF Angeles’ launch of its ‘We Never Stop’ tagline last August.

After beefing-up its entertainment offerings and services, CF Angeles had also seen improved revenues and customer attendance.

“That was really our objective for launching a new slogan. Since we introduced the ‘We Never Stop’ tagline in July, we offered big celebrity shows and people now frequent the casino. Nag-invest tayo, maganda din naman ang naging balik,” said Branch Manager Redentor Rivera.

Rivera said that when Anne Curtis held her Annekapal concert in CF Angeles last August 20, they recorded P13 million in revenues. “The average we earn per day is just P8.4 million. That day, it was P13 million. August was really a record-breaking month for us.”

Customer attendance also grew by 16.08 percent in August compared to the same month last year from 76,000 to more than 88,000.

Rivera shared that quality entertainment shows greatly contributed to CF Angeles’ gaming operations revenue.

“Entertainment is a very effective marketing tool. Like Las Vegas, they are also focused on entertainment. That’s the trend. We saw how effective it was so we did it here.”

Through celebrity shows, CF Angeles was able to develop new markets, Rivera explained. “After watching the shows, some guests would go to the gaming area to play. And they come back after experiencing the fun and the thrill of winning. Lately, we observed that there are many new faces especially in the Slot Machine area.”

Celebrity shows, said Rivera, not only benefit the casino but also the whole province of Pampanga.

PAGCOR’s Head for Entertainment and CF Angeles Branch Manager Redentor Rivera

“We became a provider of quality entertainment to the locals and guests. Even residents from Nueva Ecija, Bulacan and other nearby provinces in Central and Northern Luzon come to watch our shows here,” Rivera said.

“Gagawin naming maganda talaga ang Casino Filipino Angeles. We will never stop creating quality entertainment and we will never stop providing our customers with wonderful experiences,” Rivera concluded.

For more inquiries and other concerns, you may call CF-Angeles’ Customer Hotline at (045) 625-76-04 or the branch’s Marketing and Entertainment Section at (045) 625-75-97 local 218, 219 and 311. Further, you may also like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pagcor.artists

October 18, 2015

UNIQLO with All-New Fleece Concepts for 2015

UNIQLO launches All-New Fleece Concepts for 2015 held at the SM Aura Premiere, Taguig City, October 16, 2015.

UNIQLO announces that it has greatly expanded its lineup of fleece outerwear, including highly fashionable coats and functional windproof jackets for Fall Winter 2015. UNIQLO has also grown its extra warm fleece offering, providing 1.5ºC greater warmth.

Fashion Director Daryl Chang

The men’s line includes an expanded range of windproof fleece, with a special film between the inner and outer material to keep out drafts.

This wind-resistant functionality has been incorporated in soft and comfortable pile lined fleece jacket, Sherpa fleece jacket in trendy khaki or camouflage colors, and faux mouton fleece jacket, with the last designed as a mouton jacket, rather than a fleece. The windproof film has been improved from last year, making it appropriate as an outerwear, also reducing stiffness.

The women’s line features four new types of coats, each with a unique silhouette - a trendy teddy fleece coat, fluffy fleece coat, pile lined fleece coat, and windproof fleece coat. They are suitable to any setting, from fashionable, to casual, to sporty.

The UNIQLO Fall Winter 2015 features an expanded lineup of styles incorporating fleece made from special fibers that harnesses the sun’s energy, providing 1.5ºC greater inner warmth.

Along with standard jacket types, this extra warm fleece is available in parkas and print fleece, as well as women’s fluffy fleece jackets and kids’ print fleece jackets.

I attended the launch of Uniqlo All-New Fleece Concept 2015 at the SM Aura Premiere last October 16 and my favorite, blacks, whites, grays.

And I always like these jackets as they are suitable to any setting, from fashionable, to casual, to sporty and very wearable in many places. even places not that cold.

The Reyes Family in their Uniqlo Fleece, Andi Manzano-Reyes, GP Reyes and Baby Olivia who is so cute and looks like mallows. They shared about their travels and how Uniqlo clothes kept them warm during their family trips in in colder climate countries. And they are so excited on their next trip in Japan, with Uniqlo Fleece.

The cross-section of these special fibers is in a “C” shape that retains dead air to enhance warmth. Finally, the line includes an expanded range of check and bi-color designs, as well as those from UNIQLO’s MAGIC FOR ALL collaboration with Disney, which launched for Fall Winter 2015.