Martin Nievera Stages A Repeat Of "3D (Tatlong Dekada)" On Nov. 22

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Martin Nievera, the Concert King,  proved to one and all that 30 years of musical excellence in an industry that usually thrives on change and superficiality, is a feat that only artists of extraordinary calibre and unbridled passion are able to achieve. 

Martin Nievera is, hands down, one such artist. He is extremely talented and in the 30 years that he has carved his name in the pillars of the local music industry, this gift has never wavered. He is loved back by his throngs of loyal fans and followers because he, first, showed them an utmost love and devotion to his craft rarely seen in an artist from whatever generation.

At his 30th anniversary billed "3D (Tatlong Dekada)" held last September 13 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Martin showed his audience why his artistry endures. The music - well-loved romantic ditties, chart-topping songs - is a given. So is the Nievera trademark of intelligent, decent and always humorous ways he entertains his audience. And perhaps the magic that weaves all these together in one neat package is the fact that everyone knows that by just listening to and watching him, they are one with MArtin Nievera, the man and the artist, in this very personal journey.

And this is what we can expect when our undisputed Concert King essays a repeat of the successful "3D (Tatlong Dekada)" concert happening on November 22, 7:30 PM in the same venue - the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The same brilliant production team is behind Martin in this repeat - musical director Louie Ocampo, the formidable ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra at the helm, stage director Rowell Santiago and the lovely phalanx of special guests which made the night doubly special for everyone. There will be an even bigger surprise at the night of the repeat as more world-class names are added to the special guests' list.

Produced this time by Nolstead, Inc., "3D (Tatlong Dekada)" caps Martin's 30 glowing years in the business. It was in 19982 when Martin was first heard in the Philippines, trying his luck as a singer as the son of timeless balladeer Bert Nievera.

As fate would have it, Martin did not just equal his famous father's popularity. He even surpassed it. His combination of mellow but powerful tones and energetic performing style gave him his own identity. He also easily proved himself a born hitmaker early in his career. He firmly established himself as a major talent in the local music industry with songs like Be My Lady, Each Day With You, Holiday, Please Don't Throw My Love Away, Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin and Say That You Love Me.

The ensuring years found him on television "Penthouse Live!" and "Martin After Dark," where his natural gift for gab made him ideal talk show host. And he made more hits, Kahit Isang Saglit, You Are My Song, Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin, Forever, Ikaw Lang Aking Pangarap, Kung Nasaan Ka Man and others.

But it is in this live concerts where his talents and successes blend together to present Martin Nievera whom fans love the most. That is why he came to be known as the Concert King and has staged many memorable, sold-out shows. "3D (Tatlong Dekada)" is now being numbered among those.

Martin said he loved singing OPM more than English songs saying he interprets them better because he feels the soul of the lyrics and the melody moves him. He's very thankful for every opportunity given to him and he hopes to make three more decades of love songs.

Thank you Polyeast Records Philippines, for giving me the chance to meet The Concert King Martin Nievera, and have an exclusive interview with him. 

The great singer behind the songs I've loved all these years, Martin was so accomodating while during  the interview of bloggers, he served us with his personalized Big Mouth Burger. And so friendly, he first asked me what color I want, when I said "pink",  he handed me his personal gift of mobile phone speaker.

Tickets to "3D (Tatlong Dekada)" are now available at Ticketnet. 

Visit www.ticketnet.com.ph or call 911-5555 for inquiries.

Ticket Prices:

VIP P4224

PATRON P3700

LOWER BOX P2640

UPPER BOX A P1060

UPPER BOX B P530

GENERAL ADMISSION P265

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Yahoo Philippines Launches 2nd Edition of TechnoStorm

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An ultimate destination for the latest tech and gadgets content, both online and on-ground

Technostorm is a go to site for all things tech, featuring the latest technology trends, gadget reviews, Q&A with community experts, how to (do it yourself) videos and technology deals by international and local brands. Technostorm [http://ph.news.yahoo.com/technostorm/], an online destination with latest technology and gadget news, featuring the best of tech products by local and International brands. 

Yahoo Philippines has launched the second edition of Technostorm, which is now live on Yahoo News, will also build up to an on ground expo at one of Manila’s largest venues- Glorietta Activity Center between November 21 – November 24, 2013.

The event will showcase the latest in the world of consumer technology including mobile phones, computers, laptops and cameras from the best brands -- like Hewlett Packard, Sony, LG, Huawei, MyPhone, Globe, BDO, Sun Cellular, Blink, Paktor -- in the Philippines. Tech enthusiasts and gadget lovers can visit the Technostorm expo to experience the latest products, watch demos and attend the tech talks, as well as get the best deals out from their favorite tech brands.

“Checking the latest news is an insatiable daily habit for millions of users online. With Technostorm we are trying to inspire this daily habit by offering a wide range of the most relevant content from the world of technology for our users. In addition, the on ground event will allow our users to make smarter decisions by actually experiencing these products in person,” says Mike Constantino, Yahoo! Philippines Country Sales Director. 

For the latest technology news and trends, as well as for more updates on TechnoStorm 2013, please visit Yahoo Philippines’ TechnoStorm at http://ph.news.yahoo.com/technostorm.

Global Peace Festival 2013 Philippines: One World, One Celebration, One Family on November 21 at Araneta Coliseum

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In celebration of Global Peace Festival "One World, One Family, One Celebration" the Philippines will be hosting the Global Peace Festival on November 21 at 4:00 PM in Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City.

Global Peace Festival 2013 Philippines: One World, One Celebration, One Family is expected to draw 15,000 peace-minded people from various sectors of society, including international delegates from neighboring South East Asian countries, Mongolia, Nepal, Korea, Japan, North America and Latin America. Admission to the festival is FREE.

Launched in 2007, the Global Peace Festival (GP Festival) is a project of the Global Peace Foundation. The Global Peace Foundation (GPF) is a global movement of committed peace builders working in partnership based on common aspirations, principles, and values. GPF promotes and celebrates persons and programs that contribute to reconciliation, mutual respect, harmony and cooperation, and sees all people as one global family.

In line with this, the Global Peace Foundation will also be convening the Global Peace Leadership Conference 2013 Philippines on November 20-22 at The Manila Hotel on the theme “Moral and Innovative Leadership: A Platform for Sustainable Peace and Development”.

The program includes several break-out sessions on November 21 for different sectors such as the Global Young Leaders and Students Assembly (GYLSA) 2013 for high school, college, and community youth leaders. This year’s theme, Vision, Service, Innovation acknowledges the importance of good character, service to others, and innovative efforts among young people to help advance sustainable community and national progress, as well as United Nation’s Millenium Development Goals.

Dr. Hyun Jin Moon (GPF International), Secretary Dinky Soliman (DSWD), Secretary Armin Luistro (DepEd), Tony Meloto (Gawad Kalinga), and Anthony Zuniga (Juan2Help.org) are just some of the confirmed speakers for these events. Global Peace Festival and its conferences are endorsed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Department of Education (DepEd).

Aside from the main event and conferences, Global Peace Foundation is also inviting youth leaders and organizations to join the GPF Youth Contests (grand finals on November 9) and the GPF Coastal Clean-up on November 17 in Manila Bay. An innovative approach to peace building, the GP Festival combines multi-cultural celebrations with service initiatives that engage volunteers from every background, drawing upon the shared ideals of the world’s faiths and united by a vision of One Family under God.

For inquiries, registration, and ticket reservation, you may contact 

+63-02-3517652 (Telefax); +63-02-7381465 (Phone); 

or email info@globalpeacephilippines.org 

  gplc2013@globalpeacephilippines.org (GPLC)

 and,youth@globalpeacephilippines.org (youth activities).

Conference delegates may also register online at

  http://www.tinyurl.com/RegisterGPLC and 

http://www.tinyurl.com/RegisterGYLSA.

For more information and updates, visit http://www.globalpeace.org and http://www.globalpeacephilippines.org

KALESA e-Carts roll out to a "New Philippines"

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A kalesa or calesa (sometimes called a caritela/karitela) is a horse drawn carriage, and one of the modes of transportation introduced in the Philippines in the 18th century. 

They are rarely used in the streets nowadays except in tourist spots and some rural areas. Kalesa or calesa was once a symbol of nobility and prestige in Philippine history.

Here's a new form of Kalesa - Kalesa Kinulayan Philippines Peoples Organization, Inc. or KALESA changes the whole concept of the vehicle to be a symbol of innovation, commerce and more importantly, HOPE for Filipino people.

For decades, one of the major social problems in the country - poverty.

Recent research shows that more than one quarter of the Philippine population or 27.9 percent are below the poverty line. According to the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), that a family of five has to earn at least Php 5,458 per month, just enough to put food on the table.

Two main factors that cause poverty in the Philippines are rapid growth of population and unemployment.

The second cause is one problem that a social enterprise organization is now addressing to contribute in solving.

In line with its campaign #MyNewPhilippines, the Kalesa Kinulayan Philippines Peoples’ Organization, Inc. or KALESA conceptualized a system and technology that aims to uplift the plight of millions of poor Filipinos and also encourage other working and financially-able Pinoys to be enterprising. Recent research shows that more than one quarter of the Philippine population or 27.9 percent are below the poverty line.

KALESA S.E.L.P. is a social entrepreneurship program geared towards providing sustainable livelihood for Filipinos. KALESA is an organic body of individuals driven by passion, always moving towards the fulfillment of its goals. KALESA believes that in order for the country to progress, the Philippines needs to generate more opportunities on its own, create businesses and jobs for many. One way of doing it is through the KALESA.

KALESA is into the distribution, retail and marketing of goods through its organized mobile channels. The organization is best described by its revolutionary mobile stores called the KALESA e-Carts.

THE KALESA TECHNOLOGY

The KALESA e-Cart is an all-friendly roving store. 

It is environment-friendly for its battery-operated technology. It runs up to 60 kilometers per battery charge. It can adequately cover enough area for an eight to 12 hour shift of merchandising.

The KALESA e-Cart’s highly-customizable body is also business-friendly since it can be designed for a specific advertisement of a brand and company. The relatively lightweight sturdy cart, can accommodate up to 600 kg of goods.

It is consumer-friendly, since KALESA e-Carts are mobile, it can go to almost any place within the range of its district or baranggay distribution. Plus, prices of the carried are at the most affordable rate, making way for retailing and wholesaling capability of the KALESA distribution in every area.

KALESA DISTIBUTION IN EVERY BARANGGAY

KALESA organization is eager to set-up distribution centers across the Philippines. With distribution centers set-up in many places in the country, the organization can reach out to many Filipinos and give them opportunity to do business and employment.

Each KALESA distribution center in a baranggay can at least help 50 poor Filipino families.

KALESA coordinates with a local church for a listing of the indigents in the area. KALESA then selects and trains willing and qualified people to sell goods via the electric carts. Each operator is called KALESA Ambassador.

Each KALESA e-Cart is designated to two (2) indigent families. They take turns for a 24-hour shift of the cart. Giving them opportunity to earn. The KALESA Ambassadors earn through profit sharing, thus, making them entrepreneurial.

KALESA distribution centers also employ other people for its clerical, accounting, technical and marketing jobs - paving the way for more opportunities for people who opt to take employment than selling.

KALESA NEEDS HELP TO HELP OTHERS

KALESA, with its new campaign, #MyNewPhilippines, is out is on its infant stage and needs all the help it can get to fund and to raise more distribution centers across the country and help as many Filipinos as it can.

The organization offers four programs for concern Filipinos to participate in this social enterprise: iGive, iPartner, iCare and iShare.

iGive

KALESA is taking baby steps in organizing and setting up. As a social enterprise, it runs on funds for its social service advocates. Concern individuals can also contribute in the works of fabricating more KALESA e-Carts for more indigents to benefit. 

KALESA is now raising 10 million pesos to fabricate additional 100 carts to help at least 200 families. 

Cash donations can be deposited at any BPI branch to Kalesa Kinulayan Philippines Peoples Organization, Inc. with account number: 00-0793-2207-74. 

iPartner

iPartner gives opportunities to companies, enterprising individuals, overseas Filiipino workers (OFWs), company or government employees to partner with KALESA organization in different ways. 

Companies can be suppliers of goods to be sold in KALESA distribution chain or as advertisers on the e-Carts, while enterprising individuals can be baranggay or district distributors in different areas. 

KALESA is a way of revolutionizing the local retail and distribution system, and this is a chance for many companies and individuals to take part in doing business for their own while helping indigent people within an area. 

KALESA is offering the distributorship in baranggay and district levels. Investment on KALESA baranggay distribution center is at Php 2.5 million, inclusive of MyHouse Pre-fab warehouse good for 100 sqm., Php 500,000 worth of initial goods and lease of four (4) KALESA e-Carts. 

KALESA distribution centers can be set-up in one month or more, depending on the terms. 

The ideal starting size for a distribution center is 100 sqm. intended for warehouse and a small-sized store. 

Individual KALESA e-Carts can also be leased at Php 175,000 with inclusive initial Php 50,000 worth of merchandise. Though, a KALESA e-Cart has to be within a range close to a local KALESA distribution center for servicing and reloading of goods. 

iCare

iCare is a volunteer program of KALESA for people to share their time, skills, knowledge and care to the organization. Willing and able Filipinos are needed by the organization to push the potential of the cause to finish greater tasks. 

iShare

In the advent of social media, KALESA believes in the power the influence of every Filipino. Philippines being the social media capital of the world, KALESA hopes that concern individuals can share the pages of KALESA to their friends and relatives, making it highly-visible to the public

iShare encourages Filipinos to like, follow and share the social networking accounts of KALESA on Facebook, Twitter Instagram YouTube and its website at www.KalesaPhilippines.com

KALESA aims to glorify GOD through these endeavors. Indeed, GOD is the reason for all seasons.

The KALESA Advocates believe that CHARITY begins out of a PURE HEART; of a PURE SOUL. And this, shall bring about the CHANGE we all desire for this nation.

For more information about the KALESA organization visit :

website at www.KalesaPhilippines.com

or email them at info@KalesaPhilippines.com or

contact them at 0908-433-3373 or 0942-832-2787.

For more updates and info, visit, you can like, follow and share KALESA’s social accounts. 

WEBSITE: http://www.kalesaphilippines.com/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KalesaPhilippines

TWITTER: @KalesaPH

INSTAGRAM: @KalesaPH

YOUTUBE: KalesaPH

E-mail: Social@KalesaPhilippines

Boeing 787 Dreamliner land in Manila

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The famous Boeing 787 Dreamliner finally touched down at Ninoy Aquino International Airport for the very first time to the delight of aviation enthusiasts and passengers  last October 23.

Copyright Photo: Charleston Felimon/PPSG

The Dreamliner operated by Royal Brunei arrived at approximately 2:25 pm with 65 passengers on board including a number of Filipino professionals that are working overseas. It travelled in from Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei.

The country's flag carrier, Royal Brunei, is the first airline to operate the modern Boeing 787 in South East Asia. 

Copyright Photo: Charleston Felimon/PPSG

The first of five Dreamliner aircraft on order for Royal Brunei features the quiet state of the art cabins with large windows that enable passengers to tint the windows by the touch of a button. 

Operated by Royal Brunei, the 787-8 Dreamliner is configured with 18 seats in business class and 236 economy seats. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines and is considered one of the most fuel efficient aircraft operating in the world today with airlines realising savings of up to twenty percent over older generation aircraft. 

The aircraft was welcomed to Manila by Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions that managed the ground services of the Dreamliner towing the aircraft to Bay 7 at NAIA Terminal 1.

It took ground staff approximately six minutes to connect the aircraft to the aerobridge. Passengers on board the flight stated that the aircraft was "exciting, beautiful, very comfortable and that the food was great."