Gabay Guro invites teachers to the biggest grand gathering yet!

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Sign up to be part of the biggest tribute event for teachers, happening on October 26 at the Mall of Asia Arena!

As a way of giving back to the teachers, PLDT-Smart Foundation’s Gabay Guro program is holding the biggest event that pays tribute to teachers. 

The Grand Gathering brings the teachers together for an event featuring some of the biggest celebrities like Edu Manzano, Derek Ramsay, Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Judy Ann Santos, Anne Curtis, Marian Rivera, Ryzza Mae, Rocco Nacino, plus a special tribute by Regine Velasquez.

PLDT Executive volunteers (Left to Right) Jojo Alonzo, Rissa Golloso, Gil Garcia, Stateland Inc. First vice President Mr. Grant Orbeta, Gabay Guro Chairman Ms. Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Foton Vice President for Passenger vehicle Sales Mr. Jesus S. Tadena, Gabay Guro Marketing Head Gary Dujali and PLDT Executive volunteers Francis Bautista and Bong Padiz.

Two lucky teachers will also win a house and lot, a brand new van, cash, and livelihood packages. This is made possible with the help of these Grand Gathering partners: PLDT Home, myDSL, Cyberya, Cignal, Sun Cellular, Smart, Megaclinic, Asian Hospital, Ayala Land, Inc., myPhone, Coca-Cola, Merck Sharp and Dohme, Johnson & Johnson, and American Home.

For the last six years, Gabay Guro has been “changing the lives of those who changed ours” by helping improve the lives of Filipino teachers.

The Foundation sees this as its way of giving back to the teachers for the tireless work and sacrifice they put into bringing education to the youth for the sake of the country’s future. 

It is anchored on Scholarships for exceptional Education students, Teacher Training for the continuous improvement in teaching methods, and easier access to Housing and Educational Facilities, Livelihood Programs, and Broadbanding and Computerization. The Teacher’s Tribute, a pillar of which the Grand Gathering is part, also gives teachers the chance to celebrate the fruits of their labor.

Admission to the Gabay Guro Grand Gathering is free but pre-registration is required. 

Teachers can do this on Gabay Guro’s Facebook page. 

More details can be found on @GabayGuro on Twitter and on the website. 

Manny V. Pangilinan, PLDT-Smart Foundation Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Gabay Guro Chairman Ms. Chaye Cabal-Revilla and Marketing Head Gary Dujali

Stateland Inc. First Vice President Mr. Grant Orbeta, Gabay Guro Chairman Ms. Chaye Cabal-Revilla and Marketing Head Gary Dujali, Foton Vice President for Passenger Vehicle Sales Mr. Jesus S. Tadena

New Sunday Show on TV5 with Philip - Lifestyle Guy!

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Philip - Lifestyle Guy adds color to the viewing experience with a the lifestyle magazine and talk show on its second season called “It’s More Fun with Philip” every Sunday at 8:30 pm.

For years, Philip Abadicio has always been associated with the success of the products and brands he launched for his clients. As a PR practitioner, he established RPA & Communicate where he mastered the ropes of the lifestyle industry. Thus, it gave him the chance to hobnob with some of the country’s known celebrities in society, showbiz, business, politics and media. It also brought out the friendliest and most intuitive side of his personality as captured on-cam in his latest quest as lifestyle TV host on TV5’s News channel, Aksyon TV.

With his new show on the main channel coming up soon and renewed contract with the network, Philip has been given an assurance of his status as the only TV show and host that paves the way for lifestyle to be more interesting and within reach of all Filipinos. Philip – Lifestyle Guy will air its initial telecast on October 27, 2013, Sunday, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, on TV5. 

“It’s a lifestyle show that makes the audience experience the delicious food we eat, the wonderful places we visit, the latest gadgets we try, the latest fashion, the beauty fixes, and the spa treatments we enjoyed. It’s a show that gives the audience the chance to win these experiences and thus, share with them all the lifestyle aspects we featured in the show,” relates the fast-rising TV host. 

The new show is made for nanay, tatay-- 25 to 45-year old men and women—and their kids who would like to experience various lifestyle genres, at the confines of their own living rooms.

As a lifestyle host, Philip believes that there are a lot of things to be discovered by Filipinos from all walks of life. “A good lifestyle,” he says, “must not only be enjoyed by people who can afford, but must also be made relevant to all our kapatid here and abroad.” It’s an eye-opener on how life can be lived in style and with loads of fun. “We hope to provide a lifestyle show where we all learn and be more conscious of the beautiful, inspiring and delicious things around us. It’s a show that I’m hoping will educate, entertain and inspire all of us,” he explains. 

Philip – Lifestyle Guy will be visually appealing, culturally enriching, and gastronomically appetizing with the different segments in every episode such as Philip’s Finds, a showcase of the hippest trends, newest dining options, chill spots, fitness forays, and other fab finds in the metro. It is more interactive as the host gives the viewers a chance to sample the featured items by simply tweeting, sharing their comments on social media or texting.

Phil-up! Is a segment where people from different walks of life would personally try the featured products or services. 

Even the bumper’s segments are hilariously smart, like I Saw the Sign, Whatchathink? 

Asking the audience on their thoughts about trivial questions, and Weblog discusses news bits on the online lifestyle source, www.StyleRPA.com, of which Philip Abadicio is editor-in-chief.

Philip – Lifestyle Guy is directed by Dave Hukom and written by Yasmine Holes. 

It airs on TV 5 every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12 nn. Set to provide more fun, information and entertainment to your TV viewing experience, get ready to travel Metro Manila and other parts of the country with style, as media maven Philip Abadicio shows you how to celebrate and live a good, happy and stylish lifestyle, whatever status, situations and circumstances you have right now.

You can also find out about the contests, winners and other announcements on their social media accounts: like Philip Lifestyle Guy on Facebook and follow @LifestylePhilip on Twitter.

A fundraising pole dance and aerial arts show performed by Polecats Manila titled Amihan: Indayog at Lahi

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Amihan: Indayog at Lahi brings to life the beliefs of several Filipino ethnic groups that the ancient world was divided into layers. The show aims to reintroduce Filipino folklore through modern dance, and will feature pole fitness, aerial hoop, and aerial silks.

A fundraising pole dance and aerial arts show performed by Polecats Manila titled Amihan: Indayog at Lahi, as Eskritoryo Pilipinas and Polecats Manila will be producing a fundraising show on November 3, 2013 at the Meralco Theatre.

Half of the proceeds from the show will benefit Eskritoryo Pilipinas’ reading and writing program, which introduces Filipino mythology to grade school students. Eskritoryo Pilipinas is currently working with Virlanie Foundation and Mary Immaculate Parish Special School, and hopes to bring the program to new partner schools. The show will be held at the Meralco Theater on November 3, 2013.

Eskritoryo Pilipinas is an organization dedicated to promoting learning and environmental sustainability. We believe that a healthy imagination, especially one that can draw references and values from Philippine literature, mythology, and the arts, can only strengthen a child’s desire to achieve more. We hope that we can help mold kids to approach life with a literary frame of mind and consequently teach them to appreciate our cultural heritage further.

Polecats Manila was formed in 2009, today it is now considered to be the premier pole dancing school in the country. Located at the heart of Ortigas, their studio boasts of professional grade equipment of the highest standards for safety and quality.

We believe that every trick, climb and spin can become strength, grace and art. As a performance group, Polecats deliver fluidity in motion, with performances that fuse ballet, jazz and gymnastics. Every performance is a reminder that the extraordinary is our specialty.

More information and updates , visit https://www.facebook.com/PolecatsManila,

Moonstar88 and Luke Mejares among winners at the 5th PMPC Star Awards for Music

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The 5th Star Awards for Music by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) was held last Saturday, October 13 at the Solaire Resort in Pasay City and among the winners are Ivory Music & Video artists Moonstar88 and Luke Mejares.

Bursting with melodic guitar riffs and sweet vocals, Moonstar88’s latest record “This Year” wins “Alternative Album of the Year”. “This Year is a very solid album. It has a little bit of everything that we've grown and evolved into, musically,” said the band. “We'd like to thank God, our families, the Moonstareros, Ivory Music & Video, our album producers — Chito Miranda, Jomal Linao, Allan Burdeos & Allan Montero, the studios — Pink Noise, Blue Light and Tower Of Doom, our manager Darwin Hernandez, road manager Jasmin Macaraeg, Soupstar Family and the late Richard Tan of Backbeat.”

Another Ivory Music artist dancing his way to the top is Luke Mejares who won “RnB Artist of the Year”. The Kasayaw singer took to his Facebook page to express his gratitude to all those behind this award, “I would like to thank the members of The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) for recognizing my work in the music industry. It was such an honor to be considered & ultimately chosen as the "R&B ARTIST OF THE YEAR". To Ivory Music & Video, producers, sponsors & to all of you who have continually given your support, THANK YOU!!! MABUHAY ANG PMPC, MABUHAY ANG OPM!”

Luke’s third solo album KASAYAW includes all-time favorite OPMs songs popularized by Randy Santiago, Rico J. Puno, Ogie Alcasid and VST & Company. The songs in the album were produced by True Faith’s bassist Bimbo Yance, in which a different side of him was exposed through this unique collaboration.

THIS YEAR and KASAYAW is still available in major record stores nationwide! Also available for online download on iTunes.

Be updated with your favorite local and international artists!

Visit IVORY Music & Video’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines!

Filipina beauty reigns worldwide

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ABS-CBN Publishing releases print and digital editions of Binibining Pilipinas magazine

In this golden year of the prestigious Binibing Pilipinas, ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. has recently released the Binibining Pilipinas magazine in print and digital editions to pay homage to the institution’s 50thanniversary.

Turning sight to all the years and accomplishments past, the pages of the Binibing Pilipinas magazine serve as a commemorative showcase of the institution’s rich history and exciting future.

Over the past 50 years, Binibing Pilipinas has produced countless beauty queens that have brought pride to the Philippines in various international competitions. Among those that have accomplished this unique feat are Miss Universe 1969: Gloria Diaz, Miss Universe 1973: Margie Moran-Floirendo, and Miss International 2005: Precious Lara Quigaman. 

As such, the magazine provides a look at how the Philippines’ participation in the institution has since evolved to produce the beauty queens that grace the cover—Miss Universe 2012 First Runner-up: Janine Tugonon, Miss Universe 2010 Fourth Runner-up: Venus Raj, Bb. Pilipinas International 2012 Nicole Schmitz, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2012 Katrina Dinmaranan, and Bb. Pilipinas 2012 First Runner-up Elaine Moll. They are aptly portrayed alongside the country’s natural beauty, as their stunning looks perfectly complement the gorgeous islands of El Nido, Palawan.

From the reign of these beauties, the Binibing Pilipinas magazine turns the spotlight to the candidates of 2013, who take their turn donning retro swimsuits that past Bb. Pilipinas queens once wore. Featured in this editorial are Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2013 Ariella Arida, Bb. Pilipinas International Bea Rose Santiago, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Joanna Cindy Miranda, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational Mutya Johanna Datul, and Bb. Pilipinas 2013 First Runner-up Pia Wurtzbach.

Take part in the celebration of this momentous year in the realm of Filipino pride with ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc.’s Binibing Pilipinas magazine. The Binibining Pilipinas magazine is available at newsstands and bookstores nationwide, and its digital edition can also be purchased through Zinio and the Apple App Store.