"One More Try" , a unique family drama film, Star Cinema offering to the 2012 MMFF

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“One More Try,” Star Cinema’s much-awaited top-caliber dramatic offering in the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) with the four of the country’s most sensual stars Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe Marudo, and Dingdong Dantes.

This is an upcoming very unique family drama offering to the MMFF 2012. A romantic dramatic film will make this Christmas season even more hotter as they, which will hit theaters nationwide beginning December 25.

Under the direction of award-winning director Ruel S. Bayani, “One More Try” shares a brave plot that tackles about a loving single mother Grace (Angel) who is willing to sacrifice everything to save her ill son.

All seems well in Grace’s life, especially with the comfort of her son Botchok (Miguel Vergara) and boyfriend Tristan (Zanjoe) who is supporting her. But when Botchok’s rare blood condition becomes more severe, Grace is left with no other choice but to reconnect with Edward (Dingdong), Botchok’s biological father, an accomplished man married with a more successful power woman Jacqueline (Angelica).

All Grace asks from Edward is for him to help her save Botchok, their son. Edward is hesitant at first but Jacq gives him permission. However, such tedious process of curing Botchok starts to taint their happy relationships, for unwanted feelings in the past start to creep in. Until eventually all other options fail except only for one—Edward and Grace need to have another child to permanently cure Botchok and they need to do it the natural way.

In a situation where a life of an innocent child is at stake, can Grace, Edward, Tristan and Jacqueline sacrifice their personal feelings in order to cure Botchok? In this kind of pursuit, who will eventually win–Jacqueline who will go for a kill to save her faltering marriage with Edward or Grace, the devoted mother who will do anything to save her son even if it means compromising her relationship with the man who truly loves her?

This film also featured are Carmina Villaroel, Agot Isidro, Edward Mendez, and Ms. Gina Pareño.

Don’t miss the most dramatic film to conclude 2012, “One More Try,” which will be shown on cinemas nationwide starting December 25.

For more information and latest updates about “One More Try,” simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

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Philips Saeco Royal - Perfect espresso from bean to cup

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Philips Saeco Royal HD8930 , just the right blend of innovation and customization, 

perfect espresso from bean to cup.

Automatic espresso machines are designed with convenience and efficiency in mind. But while these machines have been successful at saving time and energy, many do so at the expense of flavor.

However, the world renowned Philips Saeco begs to differ. It offers just the right blend of innovation and customization rolled into its Philips Saeco Royal HD8930. According to Philips, coffee lovers can now enjoy their daily cup of joe that’s customizable to their preference, from bean to cup at just the touch of a button.

“The rich Italian heritage behind Saeco solidifies the capability of our automatic espresso machines to deliver unyielding performance cup after cup,” remarks Ms. Pia Umayam, Business Development Manager for Philips Domestic Appliances.

She also adds that the Royal is the perfect automatic espresso machine for the discerning coffee lover, offering the most aromatic and flavorful espressos, lattes, and cappuccinos without any fuss.

The Royal enables the user to adjust every element of coffee including coffee length, temperature as well as strength or the amount of coffee to be ground, to get the desired taste, texture and volume. Moreover, it also has an insulated milk container and cup warmer, offers large capacity containers and is highly ergonomic.

“Philips Saeco is synonymous with innovation and convenience. Whether it’s refilling beans or water, emptying the coffee dump box or drip tray, or accessing compartments, everything can be done quickly and easily,” she explains.

The Philips Saeco Royal raises the bar for automatic espresso machines with its consistently solid performance. “The Royal delivers on Philips’ commitment to making innovations that help make people’s lives easier every day,” Ms. Umayam concludes.

Filipino Bloggers Worldwide: The 1st Grand Eyeball

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Filipino Bloggers Worldwide (FBW), in partnership with Ex-Links Events, 

presents 

Finally! After over a year of inception, Filipino Bloggers Worldwide (FBW), in partnership with Ex-Links Events, presents the   1^st  FBW  Grand Eyeball.

Join us this December 7, 2012 at SM Megamall’s Megatrade Hall 2 from 6pm to 10pm. Get to meet your favorite Filipino bloggers and mingle with like-minded individuals. Enjoy a night packed with fun learning, interactive games, meaningful conversations and special surprises!

Brand partners on the other hand, can expect not just additional exposure to blogger attendees, but a long-term, fruitful relationship and support from Filipino Bloggers Worldwide.

About Filipino Bloggers Worldwide:

Filipino Bloggers Worldwide (FBW) started as a Facebook group on November 1, 2011. As the name implies, the group’s purpose is to unite all Filipino bloggers around the world. The group was easily recognized in the blogosphere in just less than a month. Since then, Filipino Bloggers Worldwide became the number one Facebook Filipino bloggers group. Furthermore, FBW was recently awarded as one of the Top Emerging Influential Blogs for 2012. The creators of FBW expressed that every blogger may have different reasons when it comes to blogging, but each and everyone in the community strives to make FBW an active and supportive group for Filipino bloggers worldwide.

So come, join us in this momentous event, and be a proud Filipino blogger worldwide!

Filipino Bloggers Worldwide: The 1^st Grand Eyeball is brought to you by Filipino Bloggers Worldwide, Ex-Link Events, Bo’s Coffee, ShareTea Philippines, B’s Cupcakes, Water For Less Purifying System, Breakfast Magazine, Azta Urban Salon, Ystilo Salon, Beauty by Ria, Bagellia Filipinas, Tough Brat Bags, VESTI, Always 10 List, Frank & Carol’s, Pinky Toes PH, Jana Kathryn, Kikay Konek, Astigirl by Tweet Sering, Blogger Manila, Gadget Gambit, Towercamp Phils., Inc., Budget Biyahera, The Purple Doll, Shopping with Juan, Smart Mommy Online, Giay to the World, Foods on the Spot, and Say It,Nessie. 

Arctic Moon in Manila

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Arctic Moon is one of the most exciting producers in today’s current trance scene. Recently voted in at #177 in the 2011 DJ Mag Poll he is not only a highly talented, respected and loved producer but an entertaining and exciting DJ set to take the next decade by storm.

Hailing from Poland his musical journey began during his childhood when he became fascinated by electronic dance music at an early age. He spent 3 years learning step by step how to produce music and also spent this time experimenting with different sounds until he found the one he was passionate about. In 2007 he decided that Trance was indeed his one true music love and it was then he focused on creating euphoric and uplifting Trance music encompassing elements of classical music, new age, chill out and even rock music.

As the years progressed so has the quality of his music and indeed his international profile. His name is now synonymous with labels such as the massive “Armada Music” and indeed Aly& Fila’s world famous“Future Sound of Egypt Recordings”. It was on FSOE that recent singles “True Romance” and “Adelaide” were released with both tracks topping download charts, gaining a massive amount of radio plays and huge gig support from a high number of top DJs.

The success of his productions lead to him receiving a lot of requests from some of the Worlds top Djs for remixes. Already in his short but successful career he has remixed for 4 Time #1 Dj, Armin Van Buuren remixing his track “Coming Home” for the recent Remix version of his last artist album. Added to Armin Van Buuren he also has remixed Aly& Fila’s massive vocal track “It Will Be OK”, Dash Berlin’s massive single “Till the Sky Falls Down” and “Vast Vision – Ambrosia”while other remix work has featured on labels such as Blue Soho, Arisa Audio and more.

As already touched on his work is heavily supported by an always growing and endless list of the Trance DJ Elite inc. names such as Aly& Fila, Bryan Kearney, Roger Shah, Dash Berlin, Paul Oakenfold and Armin Van Buuren who included not one but FOUR Arctic Moon Productions/Remixes in the “A State Of Trance Year Mix 2011”. Included were his own track “Adelaide” plus his remixes of “Armin Van Buuren – Coming Home”,“Ahmed Romel – Only For You(Arctic Moon Remix)”,Matt Bukovski – Delight(Arctic Moon Remix)” and “Aly& Fila ft Catherine Crowe – It Will Be Ok(Arctic Moon Remix)”.

Gig wise 2011 set a strong platform for 2012 with Arctic Moon travelling all over his native Poland to perform as well taking to the skies and travelling to and playing in countries such as Spain, Holland, Czech Republic, Singapore, Italy and Egypt. With gigs already confirmed in 2012 in some of these countries once again plus his debuts in Slovakia and Argentina it is set to be another successful year both gig wise and production wise.

Event Details:

8 DECEMBER 2012, SATURDAY

TIME in Manila

7840 Makati Avenue

The journey has been a long one. Since the day Trance 'Til Dawn started trance nights at TIME in Manila. After all that we have been through as a group, as friends, as family-- Here we are UNITED UNDER DANCE once more as we bring our FIRST EVER international DJ to share with you who have been with us throughout this journey. The TTD Family proudly presents...

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Armada, Future Sound of Egypt

Cammy V. | Trance 'Til Dawn

Nampu Kawamoto | LBA

John Odin | Trance 'Til Dawn

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LIMITED DISCOUNTED TICKETS of ₱300

REGULAR DOOR CHARGE: ₱500

For inquires and table reservations:

+639167777229

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trance.tildawn@yahoo.com

Trance Till Dawn History:

The Trance 'Til Dawn (TTD) Family is a group of young, loyal enthusiast of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) from Manila, Philippines with a passion to Dance.  We are promoting a healthy family of honorable clubbers and ravers.  We serve as an advocate of Peace, Love, Unity and Respect. Music is our weapon against ignorance.  Everyday is a celebration of passion and unorthodox friendship

Basically, TTD was formed by a small group of eccentric individuals who met at a Bigfish party back in 2009. The friendship turned out to be a fruitful one, each of them having a passion for Trance music, dancing, and making friends.  They threw the best house parties there is in their sub-culture of ravers, and as time passed by, things evolved. The two people who were the "iPod hoggers" eventually learned music formally in the form of DJing. While another individual just so happened to be immersed in the club scene and had the right rapport with the people in the business, while the rest had the undeniable energy that turn heads.  Then come 3 years later, TTD was approached by the only club that plays non-commercial electronic dance music, which is TIME in Manila, and they were basically given a playground to their own thing.  At first they were under Driven Manila, but after some months, grew to be an independent host at the club.

Our nights used to be called Afterdark, then when we became an independent group, we held an event called Transit, because we Transitioning to a new stage of us being an events group.  We then settle to United Under Dance for our branding name.

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Chile Launches "Smiles for the World", A Filipino Photo Essay Contest on Calidad Humana

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“Smiles for the World”, whose Spanish origin is, 

“Sonrisas para el Mundo”

The Embassy of Chile, the University of Santo Tomas, and the University of Asia and the Pacific organized and concluded the first “Calidad Humana” national narrative essay writing competition entitled “Breaking the Ground: A Life Well Spent” held last year.  More than 150 entries were received from students, ages 15 to 30, all over the country. From the 150 entries, a preliminary panel of judges selected 30 entries, which went through final judging in order to select the three (3) essays whose subject persons of the corresponding narrative were deemed most representative of the Filipino strength of character, resiliency, and cheerfulness.

The wealth of good to excellent essays from the first competition has encouraged the organizers to hold a second competition, for school year 2012-2013, “Smiles for the World”.

“Smiles for the World” competition involves photos depicting the Filipino capacity to manage life’s challenges with elegance, cheerfulness, fortitude, and an unmistakable expression of these human qualities in one’s countenance and demeanor. The number of organizers has been expanded to include, joining the Embassy of Chile, UST, and UA&P, the Embassy of Brazil, University of the Philippines, the Ateneo University, the De La Salle University, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Coca-Cola Philippines, McDonald’s, and The Philippine Star.

From the Spanish origin “Sonrisas para el Mundo”, “Smiles for the World” is  intended to showcase through the medium of photography and a short essay the delight of the Filipino smile as an expression of such human qualities as friendship, spirit of peace, steadfastness, open-mindedness, nobility of character, gutsiness, cheerfulness, optimism, sporting spirit, fortitude, magnanimity, resilience, endurance, and many others that portray a culture of excellence in the family, in school, at work, in the immediate community, and in society at large.

The cash awards are US$ 1,000 for first place; US$ 600 for second place; and $ 400 for third place. For more information, please visit http://projectch.com.