Baby & Family Expo Philippines 2013 Launched

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The BABY & FAMILY EXPO PHILIPPINES 2013 – “Welcoming Life, Love and Care”, the country’s biggest family expo for all maternity, baby, early childhood and parenting needs was officially launched last October 24, 2013 at Fun Ranch, located at Frontera Verde, Pasig City. 

Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2000 winner and celebrity mom Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores, together with Dr. Regina Carmela Y. Santiago-Aquias, MD of The Medical City, David Abrenilla of MediaCom Solutions Inc., Huiying Tan of Cordlife Philippines and Maricel Cua of MedelaMomsPhilippines

The media launch was hosted by Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2000 winner and celebrity mom, Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores and was attended by personalities like ANC’s “On the Money” host and The Master’s Academy President, Edric Mendoza, Medela Moms’ co-founder, Maricel Cua, and the wife of Azkals Coach, Yoshiko Weiss.

Also present during the conference were representatives from The Medical City, Cordlife Philippines, who is set to have a talk on pregnancy preparation, cord blood banking, childbirth and staying sexy while pregnant. Association partners like World Vision, Right Start, Grace to be Born and the Philippine Ambulatory Pediatric Association were also there to support the event.

Across the three-day expo, the whole family can also enjoy and participate in exciting activities like the Family Olympics, Family Fashion Weekend, and much awaited Baby & Family Awards featuring the Golden Family Awards, ParentPreneur Awards and the crowning of the Bibong Baby of the Year.

Baby and Family Expo 2013 speakers - Dr. Regina Carmela Y. Santiago-Aquias, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology Consultant of The Medical City; Edric Mendoza, ANC's "On The Money" host and President of The Masters Academy;  David Abrenilla, organizer of Baby and Family Expo 2013; Huiying Tan, director of Cordlife Philippines and Maricel Cua, co-founder of MedelaMoms Philippines (left to right)

“Our vision was to come up with a fun and meaningful event where families can bond and learn together. With our tagline –Welcoming Life, Love and Care , we want to give a message that having a new baby in the family is not just the mom’s responsibility but the entire family’s – no one is left out. We encourage Filipino families to come to the expo because we have invited industry experts. From there, they can get the latest information about maternity, babies, early childhood, parenting and everything they need to know when planning and having a family. Together with our partners and sponsors we want to nurture family development and raise the awareness on responsible child care." says David Abrenilla, MediaCom Solutions, Inc. president and Baby & Family Expo Philippines 2013 organizer.

Organized by MediaCom Solutions, Inc., Philippines preferred stakeholders’ advocacy communications and events enterprise and co-presented by Cordlife Philippines, the BABY & FAMILY EXPO PHILIPPINES 2013 will be held on December 06-08, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. 

It covers the stages of family growth from pregnancy to early childhood with educational seminars by Medela Moms, The Medical City, Mercato founder RJ Ledesma, ANC host Edric Mendoza, MTRCB Chairman Atty. Eugenio Villareal, Azkals Coach, Michael Weiss, DigitalFilipino.com founder Janette Toral, Beauty Queen Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores and actress/entrepreneur RegineTolentino, actress Jade Lopez and many more. 

The Baby & Family Expo Media Launch was supported by FM Group Fragrance Philippines, Evian, Attipas, Unimom, Bebebocas, Jeweltone, Urban Ashram Manila, Absolute Distilled Drinking Water, Consumer Care Products Inc. (Guard Insect Repellent), Ever Bilena, De La Salle University Medical Center, Perfetti Van Melle, The House of Cuppy Keyks, Fernando’s Bakery, Metro Deal, Sharpie, Mongol, AMSPEC, Island Rose and Cordlife Philippines. 

Be a part of this fun-filled family event of the year. Register for FREE at http://babyexpo.ph/registration.php, join the community at http://www.facebook.com/babyexpoph. For inquiries, call +632.843.2174 or e-mail info@babyexpo.ph.

SAVE ME HOLLYWOOD : Coming Together

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Changes are coming soon! Save Me Hollywood is a Filipino rock/alternative band based in Quezon City, Philippines. Formed only in 2011, the band is a collaboration between members of influential rock acts Chicosci and Typecast. Bassist Carlos Calderon of Chicosci and drummer Melvin Macatiag of Typecast are joined by April Morning Skies guitarists Aaron Corvera and Kenneth Aranza. Former MYX VJ and model Julz Savard is the lead singer of the group.

Having been friends in the local music scene, the members of Chicosci, Typecast, and April Morning Skies have always discussed the prospect of forming a new band together. Calderon, Macatiag, Corvera and Aranza who have, at one point, jammed together and entertained the idea of working on a new project with each other. Savard was the missing piece the boys were looking for.

Despite only being together for a couple of years, the band has already achieved modest success in both the local and international music scene. Save Me Hollywood has been featured in several publications such as Pulp, Chalk and Meg Magazine. Apart from the usual gigs in Manila’s rock dives and schools, Save Me Hollywood has already performed for various events and concerts by ABS-CBN, MYX and Channel V and several international clothing companies such as Vans and Dr. Martens. Most notably, the band was part of Bazooka Rocks festival last August 2013. They performed alongside popular American acts like All Time Low, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Anberlin. In June 2013, Save Me Hollywood was given the chance to share the stage with Southeast Asia’s biggest artists as part of the Baybeats festival in Singapore.

Behind The Curtain

Bassist Calde Calderon is among the founding members of local rock group, Chicosci. Formed back in 2000 as an after-school get-together, the band has enjoyed continued success in the music scene - releasing 6 studio albums, garnering several music awards and ceaselessly touring the Philippines and the Southeast Asia. His successes with Chicosci include 2 NU 107 Rock Awards Bassist of the Year nominations, several MYX Music Awards for Best Video and Best Rock Videos as well as NU Rock Awards for Song of the Year and Listener’s Choice. Perhaps his biggest accolade is winning the Favorite Artist - Philippines award with Chicosci in the 2008 MTV Asia Awards in Malaysia. Calde was also part of another supergroup, Project One, which spawned the hit single and Coke anthem “Ang Sarap Dito”.

Drummer Melvin Macatiag is another seasoned veteran in the local rock scene. As part of the Laguna-bred Typecast, he is among the country’s premiere drummers with 3 NU Rock Awards Drummer of the Year Nominations. As MySpace’s Top Artist in Southeast Asia, Typecast has toured countries like Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. After releasing their second studio album, Every Moss and Cobweb in 2007, the band broke into the local mainstream with the single, "Will You Ever Learn". Winning Best Song of the Year at the 2007 NU Rock Awards, their success eventually led to the opportunity to open for American bands such as Thursday, Good Charlotte, Saosin, Anberlin, All Time Low, Dashboard Confessional, The Used, Cobra Starship and Taking Back Sunday. Fresh from their 2012 US Tour, the band is still touring and promoting their latest release, “How Your Influence Betrays You”.

Guitarist (and chief songwriter) Aaron Corvera and Kenneth Aranza are part of underground heavyweights, April Morning Skies. Among the country’s top up-and-coming rock bands, AMS is a product of metal, punk, melodic-post hardcore music. Their debut release, “In Darker Days Ahead”, has impressed critics and earned them Best New Artist nomination in the 2009 MYX Music Awards. AMS has consistently wowed crowds all over the country, as well as those from Singapore and Malaysia. Recently making a comeback after a year-long hiatus, the band has begun touring again and has also returned to their roots as pioneers of the revered Moshpit Sundays production.

Singer (and lyricist) Julz Savard is the youngest, not just of actual age, but of experience in the music industry. Working as a model at a very young age, she has only the heart of a musician and is dead-set on making a mark in the local music industry. Previously trying out her luck with local bands in her hometown of Mabalacat, Pampanga, Julz has always wanted to sing and perform. When she won the 2010 MYX VJ Search, Savard met Calderon during his work at the music channel. That’s when Save Me Hollywood found its final piece: the doe-eyed 21-year-old with a powerful voice and a commanding stage presence. She still continues with her modeling career, having been named the MEG Magazine Style Ambassador in 2012. She briefly had a stint on a radio as DJ at JAM 88.3 and host of the daily morning show, “The Morning Breath”.

Now 

The band released their debut record, Your Story To Tell, under 12 Stone Records in June 2013 at Eastwood Central Plaza. The latest single, “High”, broken into the Top 10 of both radio and music channel charts, peaking at number 7 of the MYX Countdown. The earlier single, “Reckless”, also reached the music channel’s Top 20 countdown. 

The band is currently on tour, promoting their latest single, “Changes”. Check them out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/savemehollywood?ref=br_tf

Instagram: @savemehollywood

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/savemehollywood

Twitter: @savemehollywood

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