PRAYER FOR PEACE for UN International Day of Peace

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God bless your day whatever your mood maybe.....
May the angels guide you and protect you from harm

If you are travelling, may you find the road
and arrive at your destination safely.
If troubles comes along the way,
may it turn into blessings favorable to all.

May you meet new friends and may the old ones stay.

May the love of our Divine Creator fill your emptiness
and may you feel it in the vastness of the universe.

If you get so tired today,
may you find time to look up the sky,
feel the air, recharge and rejuvenate

And in the all the things you did today,
may your faith increase.

May you be inspired by the diversity of people's personalities
and be grateful that you were granted the chance to lead them

And at the end of the day tonight, as you rest,
may you be thankful for all the blessings that this day had
and pray to forgive those who offended you.
Amen.

KWC KARAOKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 Filipino singers make history in prestigious international singing competition

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Philippines’ first representatives in the 2011 Karaoke World Championships held in Killarney, Ireland on September 8-10 made a remarkable start. Joel Cruz was the 2011 KWC Male 1st Runner-Up and Lyda Shyla Roxas was the 2011 KWC Female 3rd Runner-Up. Indeed, the 2011 KWC World Finals marked another memorable experience for all its participants. KWC Philippines’ first experience was a blast with Joel and Lyda making it to the top 5. Their commendable performances served as a clear proof of Filipinos’ world class talent.

For his winning piece, Joel sang Bridge over Troubled Water (originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel), blowing the crowd away with his electrifying performance. Lyda stunned the audience with her powerful rendition of Alone (originally performed by Heart). Out of 23 participating countries, the Philippines was the only one to get both male and female representatives in the top five.

The five winners for the male cateogry are:

1. Marc Hatem (Lebanon) – champion
2. Joel Cruz (Philippines) – first runner-up
3. Vladimir Pak (Russia) – second runner-up
4. Riki James (New Zealand) – third runner-up
5. Toni Laaksonen (Finland) – fourth runner-up

Karaoke World Championships 2011 videos

Joel Cruz performs “Bridge Over Troubled Water” at the 2011 KWC Karaoke World Championships held in Killarney, Ireland

The five winners for the female cateogry are:

1. Cassandra Jopp (USA) – champion
2. Estefania Gralla (Spain) – first runner-up
3. Jerrica Santos (Canada) – second runner-up
4. Lyda Shyla Roxas (Philippines) – third runner-up
5. Viktoriia Pakhtusova (Ukraine) – fourth runner-up

Although neither bagged home the championship crown, their success has earned Filipinos the respect of the international music community.

Lyda Shyla Roxas performs “Alone” at the 2011 KWC Karaoke World Championships held in Killarney, Ireland.

MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES 2011

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Gwendolyn Ruais was declared as the first ever Miss World Philippines 2011 winner beating 24 other candidates from all over the country.

Ruais, from Muntinlupa City, will receive P1 million cash, a brand-new condominium unit at the Sea Residences from SMDC and will have a GMA 7 management contract.

The 21-year old beauty will also represent Philippines in the Miss World 2011 pageant to be held in London this coming November 6, 2011.

The 25 Miss World Philippines 2011 candidates were trimmed down to Top 12 and later down to Top 5, which include candidate numbers 24, 9, 22, 15, and 13; who competed for the Q&A portion.

They were Helen Nicolette Henson (1st princess), Martha Chloe McCulley (2nd princess), Ma. Paula Bianca Paz (3rd princess), Jaysel Arrozal (4th princess), and Gwendolyn Ruais, who won the Miss World Philippines 2011 crown.

Martha Chloe McCulley, of Parañaque City, also won two other major awards including the Miss Kapuso World award and Miss SMDC award.

For the Miss World Philippines 2011 special awards, candidate # 22 Ma Paula Bianca Paz won the Best in Evening Gown and the Best Fashion Designer is Delby Bragais.

Gwendolyn Ruais also won the Best in Swimsuit award, with GMA 7 talent Aljur Abrenica performing on stage during the swimsuit competition.

Candidate # 5 Rogelie Catacutan of Cebu City won Miss Talent, candidate # 1 Samantha Neville Purvor of Quezon City won Miss Photogenic, and candidate # 5 Rogelie Catacutan of Cebu City won Miss Friendship.

Candidate # 16 Loucelle De Jesus of Angeles City, Pampanga was announced winner of fan votes, and won the People’s Choice award as well as a slot to the Top 12 candidates.

Among the Miss World Philippines 2011 judges include Wilma Galvante, Vicki Belo, Maria Cristina Coronoa, Iza Calzado, Fanny Serrano and Manny Pacquiao.

The Miss World Philippines 2011 event was hosted by local actor Dingdong Dantes, with model Isabelle Daza and actress Carla Abellana as co-hosts.

Bukidnon Highlands

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Whenever we feel the pressure of our complex city life

there is no more refreshing and relief feeling

than the sights of lovely trees , 

breathtaking sceneries of hills , plateaus, mountains 

with cool blue skies above ....

i love nature...... 

it teaches us to be simple , to be peaceful ...

never goes out of style never fails to impress me, 

uplift me ... soothes and heals ...

Nature is full of infinity... and divinity

Nature is an art of God........

Top 4 American Idol EPs Unleashed In Time For The American Idol Live Tour on September 20 and 21!

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Top 4 American Idol EPs Unleashed In Time For The American Idol Live Tour on September 20 and 21!

September 2011 PRESS RELEASE

Get the best of the best of American Idol (AI) with the release of Season 10 highlight EPs of the top 4 finalists: winner Scotty McCreery, runner-up Lauren Alaina, Haley Reinhart and James Durbin.

Coming from a momentous win, Scotty McCreery offers an EP featuring 5 exceptional songs performed during his time on the show including his current worldwide hit single “I Love You This Big”. Hear these phenomenal tracks from the ultimate idol, presented in their extended studio versions.

An adorable singer with a sweet yet powerful voice, Lauren Alaina collects her best performances during the 2011 season of American Idol. As with winner Scotty, Lauren favors a contemporary country style. Listen to unique interpretations of Lauren‘s take on the Miley Cyrus track “The Climb“, and her debut ballad single “Like My Mother Does.”

Bringing a fresh sound to the American Idol song book like you’ve never heard before, be captivated by Haley Reinhart’s powerhouse voice as she takes on a cutting edge rendition of Adele‘s new-age classic ‘Rolling In The Deep‘ and Alanis Morissette’s ‘You Oughta Know.’

With his amazing vocal prowess, you’ll surely love James Durbin’s versions of Carole King’s “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” and Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)” in his 5-song EP.

With the 11 American Idol finalists coming to Manila (their only stop in Asia) for the much-awaited 2-day concert at the Araneta Coliseum on September 20 and 21, fans will surely have the time of their lives as they witness their idols perform ‘live’, giving them a satisfyingly better experience other than what they have seen on TV!

Support their music and collect these 4 must-have memorabilia exclusively distributed under MCA Music.

Catch your favorite Idols up close and personal at your favorite Ayala Malls on September 18 in Trinoma (1PM), in Alabang Town Center (5PM) and on September 19 in Market Market and Glorietta at 4PM. Buy any AI album and get a free poster plus a chance to have these signed!

Brought to you by MCA Music, Ovation Productions, ETC, JackTV and Odyssey and Odysseylive.net, the exclusive music retail partner for American Idol Live in Manila 2011.

Tracklisting (American Idol Season 10 Highlights):

Scotty McCreery:
1 I Love You This Big
2 The River
3 Amazed
4 Gone
5 Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not

Lauren Alaina:
1 Like My Mother Does
2 Flat On the Floor
3 The Climb
4 I’m the Only One
5 Wild One

Haley Reinhart:
1 House of the Rising Sun
2 Bennie and the Jets
3 Rolling In the Deep
4 What is and What Should Never Be
5 You Oughta Know

James Durbin
1 Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
2 Maybe I’m Amazed
3 Uprising
4 While My Guitar Gently Weeps
5 Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)

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Read our American Idol Live in Manila! article HERE.