Richard Poon launches pop album "Legends" this April 26 at Eastwood and April 28 at McKinley Hill

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Richard Poon say goodbye to the local Big Band Crooner, as he goes back to pop with his latest album "Legends."

"Legends" will be launched this April 26, Friday, 7:00 p.m., Eastwood Mall Open Park, and April 28, Sunday, 7:00 p.m., Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill.

In Legends, Richard traces his pop roots by singing some of the biggest pop artists in the international music industry - classics by Lionel Richie (Truly), Whitney Houston (All At Once), Barbra Streisand (Evergreen), Madonna (Borderline), Barry Manilow (Ready To Take A Chance Again), among others.

“This is an interesting point in my career,” says Richard. “Aside from being with a new label (Universal), I am also going back to pop after years of doing big band.”

Richard adds that he welcomes the challenge with open arms, and he hopes that people will continue supporting him and his music.

Richard joins the elite roster of Universal Records artists – Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Noel Cabangon, Christian Bautista, Gloc-9, JayR, Sam Concepcion, Parokya Ni Edgar, Sponge Cola, Callalily, Kamikazee, among others.

In the album, Richard collaborates with friend Christian Bautista in the Michael Jackson hit The Girl Is Mine.

Watchout this April 28, Sunday, on ASAP 18 for his album " Legends" launch.

"Legends" Tracklist:

1. All At Once (originally popularized by Whitney Houston)

2. All In Love Is Fair (originally popularized by Stevie Wonder)

3. And I Love Her (originally popularized by The Beatles)

4. Crazy (originally popularized by Kenny Rogers)

5. Truly (originally popularized by Lionel Richie)

6. Evergreen (originally popularized by Barbra Streisand)

7. Borderline (originally popularized by Madonna)

8. A Song For You (originally popularized by Elton John)

9. Can't Help Falling In Love (originally popularized by Elvis Presley)

10. The Girl Is Mine (originally popularized by Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney)

11. If I Keep My Heart Out Of Sight (originally popularized by James Taylor)

12. Ready To Take A Chance Again (originally popularized by Barry Manilow)

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Landco with Phil and James Younghusband celebrates success of 1st Tribeca Football Fest

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I've enjoyed the wonderful world of Tribeca with the great 1st Tribeca Football Festival held last Sunday, April 21 at the 7-Aside Football Field of the Tribeca Private Residences located at Sucat, Muntinlupa City,

Leisure developer Landco successfully completed the 1st Tribeca Football Festival, which it organized in partnership with Chelsea FC Soccer School Philippines, the school operated by famed Philippine National Football Team superstars Phil and James Younghusband, and joint venture partner, ATR KimEng Land, Inc. 

Philippine National Football Team superstars James and Phil Younghusband partnered with leisure developer Landco for the very first Tribeca Football Festival. From left:  James Younghusband, Director, The Younghusband Football Academy, Alfred Xerez-Burgos III, President and CEO, Landco Pacific Corp., Albert Villa-Real, Vice President for Sales, Landco Pacific Corp., Phil Younghusband, Director, The Younghusband Football Academy.

It featured some 500 football enthusiasts, including 24 children’s’ football teams from various schools and football clubs. The games took place on the 7-Aside Football Field from 8 am till 5 pm. Tribeca is also the home of the Chelsea FC Soccer School Philippines. 

According to Landco VP for Sales Albert Villa-Real, the successful event as a two-fold benefit:

1) It contributes to the growth of football as a sport in the Philippines

2) It generates interest in Tribeca Private Residences as a place that is not only safe for children but also conducive to a healthy, active lifestyle. 

“When we first conceived of this event, we wanted to see how much support it would get. Well, it has been very successful. So many people became interested and participated in the games. With this development, we are surely considering holding more events like this,” he revealed. 

The games at the football festival were divided into several categories according to the participants’ ages: 12-years-old-and-under; 10-and under; 8-and under; and 6-and under. Winning teams from each category received trophies and medals for 3rd, 2nd, and 1st Place. 

The Younghusband brothers, together with officials of Landco Pacific Corporation, the developer behind Tribeca Private Residences, awarded the winners. According to Villareal however, the main attraction for the young participants was not only the trophies and medals but the chance to be with their idols Phil and James. 

Team A from Loyola Meralco Sparks FC emerged as champion in the 12-years-old-and-under Category of the first ever Tribeca Football Festival held last April 21st at the 7-Aside Football Field of the Tribeca Private Residences. 

Other winning teams in the other categories include: (12-and under) Schwarz FC, 1st Place; LMS FC Team B; (10-and under) LMS-B, Champion; LMS-A, 1st Place; LMS-B, 2nd Place; (8-and under) Corinthian FC, Champion; RAYA FC, 1st Place; CFCSSPH, 2nd Place; (6-and under) CFC, Champion; MUFC, 1st Place; RAYA FC, 2nd Place.

“Through the presence of Chelsea FC and our 7-Aside Football Field, Tribeca Private Residences provides a safe environment for our budding football players to learn their skills and develop sportsmanship. We are proud that, even in this humble way, we are able to help in the development of football in the country."

Alfred Xerez-Burgos III, President and CEO, Landco Pacific Corp. said that Phil and James are very passionate about teaching football to Filipino kids. They want to sow the seeds, so to speak, in creating the next generation of top Filipino football players. 

"We at Landco share that passion not only to contribute to football but also to provide the best living and leisure experience to our clients.”

The Tribeca Football Fest was sponsored and supported by Meralco, MVP Sports Foundation, Smart, PLDT-SME, Unionbank, Maybank and Cignal.

Tribeca Private Residences is a 9.7 hectare resort-inspired condominium development that combines 15 modern condominium towers with lots of open green spaces featuring a 3-hectare Central Park as well as a 1,800 sq. m. Aqua Park. Its newest addition is Hudson Place Tower 1, which is one of five residential condominium clusters set to rise in the master-planned development. Construction is now in full swing and it will offer 407 residential units.

As an exclusive offering to Tribeca unit owners, Landco has established the Landco Privilege Club. Tribeca unit owners who avail of membership in the Privilege Club will have access to select leisure resort communities including Club Punta Fuego, Playa Laiya, Playa Azalea, Playa Calatagan Beach Club and the brand new Aquaria beach resort and water park in Playa Calatagan’s Leisure Tourism Estate. 

For more information about Tribeca Private Residences and how to enroll in The Chelsea FC Soccer School, please call 842-8000. 

Landco Pacific Corporation is the developer of high-end leisure communities, resort-inspired condominiums and luxury home communities. For more than 20 years, the company has made its mark in Philippine real estate, and is widely acknowledged as one of the leading leisure developers. 

For more information about Landco Pacific Corp., please call 836-5000.

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The Museum of DLSU opens exhibit : “ART AND SPACE: A Collection of Design Concepts by Wili Fernandez”

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The Museum at De La Salle University opened an exhibit titled “ART AND SPACE: A Collection of Design Concepts by Wili Fernandez” on April 22.

The show is the Museum’s major exhibit for Academic Year 2013-2014 and it pays homage to its donor on the occasion of his 15th death anniversary. 

Featuring Wili’s drawings and renderings in black and white and in full-color, the collection comes from his personal collection and his former office, the Wili Fernandez and Associates Incorporated. Some of his memorabilia like design books, sketches, awards, pictures, and other personal items are also included in the exhibit. 

Wili Fernandez was an acclaimed world-class interior designer. He was among the founding members of the Philippine Institute of Interior Design.

The exhibition highlights Wili as an artist and designer who contributed in the field of interior design using inspirations from local designs and motif. The show also aims to inspire aspiring Lasallian artists and museum visitors through examples of his professional accomplishment in art, architecture, and design at the national and international levels.

The exhibition is open until August 16. The Museum is at the 2nd Level, Don Enrique Yuchengco Hall, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, Manila. Viewing hours are from 8:00 am– 6:00 pm on weekdays and 9:00 am – 12:00 nn on Saturdays.

For more information, please contact The Museum at (+632) 526-1402 or (+632) 524-4611 local 368 or visit the website at http://themuseum.dlsu.edu.ph/.

Thanks  Ms. Lalyn Buncab, De La Salle University Office for Strategic Communications PR Coordinator Marge Liggayu and Arvin  Ello for the invitation and accomodation. 

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Solar Day Pilipinas!

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Tomorrow will officially mark the first ever Solar Day Pilipinas! WWF, in partnership with the Philippine Solar Power Alliance, will launch this one day event to promote the use of solar technology in our very sunny country that is incredibly rich with solar energy resources!

You can come and talk to numerous solar power developers who'll be at the event and ask questions, canvass, and get a basic assessment of whether solar power makes sense for you! And as a matter of fact, it almost always does!

Did you know that apart from reducing the amount of electricity you pay per month in your electricity bill, installing a solar panel could also reduce the peso rate per kWh that you pay? Yes, it's true! All residential homes are categorized into certain brackets based on your consumption, from 50kWh to 500kWh! Each bracket has a different rate for distribution charges because the more you consume, the more resources are focused sending electricity toyour home! By installing a solar panel, you not only reduce your total bill, but you could also lower your bracket of electricity consumption, thereby decreasing the rate per kWh that you're paying!

Not only that but when electricity from the grid is unavailable due to power outages, your solar panel will still produce electricity for your home, allowing your home to become independent from the limitations of the power grid! And you're definitely helping the environment too and not being held ransom by rising fossil fuel prices!

So let's see each other tomorrow at Arts in the City in Fort Bonifacio!

Gates open at 5pm!

Together, we can prove that it's more SUN in the Philippines!

Grow A Million Trees (Earth Day Y2013)

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Trees are vital for a greener earth and healthy environment as they provide shade, clean the air and help cool the environment.

A commitment drafted and signed by SM Group of Companies and affiliates in the presence of DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources) representatives held last Monday, April 22 at The Block, SM City North EDSA on the occasion of Earth Day 2013.

"SM's campaign for healthier and greener earth has never been this big." - Mr. Joey Mendoza

For years, SM has been an advocate of environmental conservation. The structures have evolved as the way new structures are designed not for aesthetcis alone. They are designed  in such a way that it also contributes to SM's vision. 

SM has a well-planned waste disposal system in every SM facility. SM has always been at the forefront of protecting and rehabilitating the planet. Programs for reforestation, coastal clean-ups and other environmental efforts have been created.

SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket and Savemore's "Join the My Own Bag (Join the MOB) Campaign" started year 2009 as part of the vision of the Sy family to intensify the institution’s commitment to the 3Rs – Reduce, Re-Use and Recycle.

This was a bold move for SM Supermarket to take but SM was determined and prepared to endure the birth pains of pioneering such a program that aims to change aims the shopping habits of SM customers in exchange for the welfare of the environment.

Encouraging people to bring their own reusable bags in exchange for incentives for doing this. SM charged the costumers for every plastic bag request with a super minimal fee. Sm pushed the campaign that the people see and feel a big change with a small adjustments in their shoppng habits. People can see the bigger picture and in the end it was all worth it.

There are already 13 million people who regularly use the SM Greenbags preventing 39 million plastic bags from being released in circulation.

“The campaign rests in our hands; you, me, everybody. The key to success is for us to work together towards one goal,” Mendoza said.

“The money we've raised from the plastic bag sales during the M.O.B days have already begun funding several tree plantings and clean-ups nationwide but this time we've dreaming bigger. Just try to imagine how much trees we're targetting not just to plant but to nurture and to ensure that they grew into full healthy trees. 1 million trees ! That's enough trees to fill 500 soccer fields or almost 8500 basketball courts.” 

To ensure the longevity of the trees, SM will be planting them in DENR protected areas located in provinces: Nasugbu, Benguet, Calatagan, Cagayan De Oro, Banatocan, Bulacan, Cebu and Davao.

To date, the SM Group of Companies and Affiliates have already reached a third of the goal since 2009. They successfully planted almost 300,000 trees.

SM Group of Companies and affiliates come together towards a common goal - to make the dream of one million trees to make a reality.

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