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June 2, 2014

Amaia, Home of Pinoy Big Brother All In

Pinoy Big Brother, the Philippine edition of the popular foreign reality show Big Brother, comes back to ABS-CBN with a new edition called PBB All In and a new partner, Amaia, as the “Home of PBB All In.”

Amaia is the official home of ABS -CBN’s Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) All-In, particularly Amaia Steps Novaliches.

I visited the Amaia Steps Novaliches, last Friday, May 30, 2014, checking out the future unit of this year's ABS-CBN Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) All-In Winner.

Amaia Land Corp is the economic housing arm of Ayala Land Inc. that caters basically to the broad C market and offers residential properties that are below the 3.1M pesos economic housing cap.

In Spanish/Basque, “Amaya” means a high place, which expresses the mission of the company of bringing into reality the fulfillment of the Filipino aspiration of owning their dream homes at an affordable price range.

“Maya” is also taken from the local sparrow, humble and courageous as it goes about providing for its family.

The developments are backed by the Makati Development Corporation BuildPlus (MDC) and maintained by Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC).

Amaia Land Corp is divided into three product lines:

Amaia Scapes – Horizontal Developments (Outside Metro locations)

Amaia Steps – Mid-rise Vertical Developments (Near Metro Locations)

Amaia Skies – High Rise Vertical Developments (In Metro locations)

Pinoy Big Brother: All In is the fifth regular and eleventh season overall of Pinoy Big Brother, ABS-CBN. Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Domingo, and John Prats as hosts and Alex Gonzaga as member of the housemates. As part of the season's twist, the show have a mix of teen, adult, and celebrity housemates — a first in the show and in the entire Big Brother franchise.

PBB All In also marks the first time in the history of the Philippine version and in the entire Big Brother franchise that an edition features a mix of teen, adult and celebrity housemates.

Deriving its popularity from gathering a myriad of different housemates with clashing personalities and backgrounds as they reveal their true selves while inside the cordoned-off, closely-monitored by multiple cameras Bahay ni Kuya, the prevailing motto among the housemates is “Kaya ko nang magpakatotoo” which resonates with the “Kaya ko na” tagline of Amaia, the economic housing arm of top property developer Ayala Land.

For PBB All In, the familiar Pinoy Big Brother house just across the ABS-CBN headquarters undergoes major enhancements that bear the Amaia brand.

The winner of PBB All In takes home as part of his prize package a brand new condo unit at Amaia Steps Novaliches.

The grand prize, a 30 sqm unit at Amaia Steps Novaliches is a modern and contemporary-inspired mid-rise project and has good access to public transportation, schools, hospitals, and commercial centers.

It has quality features and amenities such as a swimming pool, basketball court, clubhouse, playground, landscaped gardens, and support retail for every family’s need.

PBB All In promises to be a showcase for the best traits of Pinoys such as perseverance, hard work, humility and resilience to come out as they perform daily and weekly tasks. These are the very traits that make up the guaranteed formula for success and provide one a chance at a good life and own an Amaia home of his own.

Where there are dreamers like the PBB All In housemates, Amaia will always want to have a part in making their wishes come true. Backed by Makati Development Corporation BuildPlus (MDC), and maintained by Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC), Amaia Land is every hardworking Filipino’s dependable partner in building a bright and strong future.

Amaia Steps Novaliches Marketing Group with Anna Garcia Ramos (Amaia Marketing Head) and Alex Arellano (Amaia Project Sales Director)

Amaia Steps Novaliches will be a 20-building community after completion with a total of 2,016 units. Amaia Steps Novaliches will also be the first Amaia development to include a townhouse or 2-story series housing. The units however are still not up yet but they are already open for pre-selling at 2.5 to 2.9K pesos per unit.

Amaia Steps Novaliches Units:

33 sqm unit with balcony (2M pesos)

30 sqm unit without balcony (1.4M to 1.5M)

Visit the Amaia Steps Novaliches Showroom and Sales Office.

Amaia Steps Novaliches

Site: Susano Road, Brgy 170, Caloocan City, Brgy. San Agustin, Novaliches, Quezon City

Sales Office: E and V Building, Brgy. Sta Monica, Quirino Highway,Novaliches, Quezon City

(02) 419-5095 and (02) 418-2920

For inquiries, visit www.amaialand.com or like www.facebook/AmaiaLand.

BlueWater Day Spa Redefines Lifestyle in New Campaign

“Lifestyle Redefined.” Heaven for relaxation, rejuvenation, well-being, inside and out.

Multi-awarded BlueWater Day Spa recently launched a new campaign that will give consumers a new perspective on relaxation and pampering.

Fabio Ide and rikka Infantado

Blue Day Spa Endorsers/Ambassadors

Blue Water day Spa “Lifestyle Redefined" launch held at the Marco Polo Hotel, Origas, May 27, 2014.

Entitled “Lifestyle Redefined,” BlueWater Day Spa invites everyone to discover the key to wholeness of the mind, body and spirit to make the most of one’s lifestyle.

“The word ‘lifestyle’ is usually associated with luxury or having wealth. Through this campaign, we are changing its definition to encompass a broader idea.

Lifestyle is about the choices you make every single day of your life,” says Nancy Go, Operations Manager of BlueWater Day Spa. “As the country’s premier hub of wellness, we would like to inspire our consumers to led a healthy, positive and productive lifestyle.”

According to Ms.Go, in these stressful modern times, people no longer see the spa as a luxury but it is now a necessity to stay healthy and to look good. People need to relax, de-stress and rejuvenate their tired bodies in order to lead longer and more productive lives. True beauty starts from within our bodies.

Since it opened its door in 2005, BlueWater Day Spa centers have become popular destinations for people who want a quiet retreat and pamper themselves from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. With a wide array of services to choose from, BlueWater Day Spa offers hotel-like quality treatments at reasonable prices.

Fabio Ide

During the “Lifestyle Redefined” launch, BlueWater Day Spa introduced its roster of celebrity endorsers: Fabio Ide, Kim Suiza and the Semerad Twins, Anthony and David, Aljur Abrenica, Ian Batherson, Blanca Mercado and Mikaela Lagdameo- Martinez.

Semerad Twins, Anthony and David

Kim Suiza

Also, their long-time endorser is Iya Villania. Healthy and active through their respective fitness routines, these celebrities embody a redefined lifestyle – one that is shaped by actively taking care of themselves by choosing healthier options and getting BlueWater Day Spa treatments that compliment their healthy lifestyle.

Iya Villania

Iya Villania, who is a fan of anything that would pamper and relax her, has been a long-time endorser of BlueWater Day Spa. “It is important for celebrities like us to take care of ourselves since people will see it when you’re stressed because it will show in your skin,” she says.

Aljur Abrenica

Hunks Aljur and Ian go to the spa for their soothing massage and pampering treatments.

Ian Batherson

They also love that their favorite wellness center allows them to bond with their friends at the Spa Theater, a first and only in the Philippines from BlueWater Day Spa.

Blanca Mercado

Mikaela Lagdameo- Martinez

“My favorite BlueWater Day Spa treatment is the Revita Firm and Revita Shape treatments. Using the technology of heat, it is a non-invasive approach to tighten the skin and lift it at the same time,” says Mikaela. Not only does BlueWater Day Spa let her rest and relax, it also helps Mikaela maintain that supermodel glow despite being a mom of two and having a hectic career.

BlueWater Day Spa also launched two (2) new massages with international origins: Eman Massage and the Brazilian Hand and Foot Massage which will be available exclusively at their branches.

Definitely a must-try!

Ervic Vijandre

Jovic Susim

LA Aguinaldo

Mariel De Leon

Pia Wurtzbach

Wyn Marquez

Additional Brand Ambassadors who also graced the event are: Wyn Marquez, Ervic Vijandre, LA Aguinaldo, Pia Wurtzbach, Mariel De Leon and Jovic Susim.

With modern and stylish interiors, BlueWater Day Spa offers a complete and comprehensive line-up of services – from relaxing massages to beauty treatments backed up by the latest innovations, all at prices affordable to more people who would like to enjoy the ultimate spa experience.

Indeed, BlueWater Day Spa is in the forefront of redefining lifestyles in the field of beauty and wellness.

BlueWater Day Spa six (6) branches:

Ortigas-Greenhills (7278420)

Makati (8173126)

Capitol Hills (9524829)

Eastwood City (9151247)

Tomas Morato (4865584)

Cotabato City (09276031084)

Naga City (09177391822)

BlueWater Day Spa is also open for Franchising.

For more information, you may visit their website: www.bluewaterdayspa.ph, or be in the loop through their social media accounts:

facebook.com/bwdspa
twitter.com/bluewaterdayspa
instagram: bwdspa.

May 31, 2014

Jasmine Curtis Smith Grand Fan's Day

JasMINE The Series, drama suspense series is the first-ever TV series in the country that goes across digital platforms, boasting its second-screen feature that allows its audience to enjoy content both from their television and mobile screens.

Last Thursday, TV 5 and Vidanes Celebrity Marketing held a Grand Fans Day of Jasmine Curtis Smith and the fans treated with fun games, and advance screening of Jasmine The Series.

The grand fans day event was held at the Shangrila Restaurant, West Avenue, Quezon City, May 29,2014.

JASMINE The Series will premiere this Sunday, June 1 at 9:15 pm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AasKGvO51I

TV5's "Jasmine" goes beyond television, as it blurring the lines of reality and fiction.

Jasmine Curtis Smith clinches the lead role in the network's (fictional) flagship series Ur Loved, Jasmine finds adversity from her co-actresses which exposes her to the bitter realities of being famous.

Here are the cast of the romantic drama series with suspense, first-of-its-kind television series, JasMINE

Jasmine Curtis Smith - Jasmine , after a slew of critically acclaimed indie movies, actress Jasmine must now make the jump to mainstream media. Can she juggle her dreams of becoming a “serious actress” and the network’s plans of turning her into their next big star?

Matt Padilla - Insp. Ramon Ramirez, is a young, idealistic PNPA graduate who grew up in the slums of Manila. He takes his job seriously. Sometimes too seriously.

Alwyn Uytingco - Wendell Bautista, a fast-rising showbiz blogger, Wendell gets the scoop before anyone else does. He has befriended many celebrities, including Jasmine and he is growing in popularity in showbiz circles. How far will he go to dig dirt on his supposed friends in showbiz?

Carlo Orosa - Steven Yap, the successful, no-nonsense manager of Jasmine who wants to make her the next big star of TV5.

Vin Abrenica - Alexis Vergara, primetime prince of TV5, is “charming”, “lovable” and “down to earth”. He has been acting since he was a child and is now used to being in the spotlight.

Gerard Sison - Miguel Asuncion, young entrepreneur and next-in-line to the Asuncion political dynasty, Miguel is one of Jasmine’s most persistent suitors. Ever since she broke up with her boyfriend, Miguel has been there for her, caring for her, squeezing his way into her heart. He is perfect “boyfriend material”. But is he too good to be true?

Marvelous Alejo - Selina Pascual, a talented actress with extensive work in both the indie and mainstream films. She considers Jasmine to be her arch rival in the network, and is willing to go to extremes to get exactly what she wants.

Justine Peña - Carly, Jasmine's feisty, frank, and loyal personal assistant. Always the voice of reason, she serves as Jasmine’s friend, confidant, and conscience.

Nicole Estrada - Sarah Mae, young, up and coming starlet, Sarah Mae is Selina’s best friend. Sarah Mae is ambitious and talented, but her drive to prove herself to everyone often gets her in trouble.

Cai Cortez - Mama Mia, a successful talent manager and Steven’s rival. She and Steven used to be business partners until they had a falling out. She always wanted to be Jasmine’s manager but Steven beat her to it. She now manages Selina Pascual, Sarah Mae, and many new and established celebrities.

Jelson Bay - Insp. Emilio Osorio, as he thinks his partner Inspector Ramon Ramirez takes his job too seriously.

A stalker named Maskara who becomes the source of a series of unfortunate events to befall on Jasmine.

JasMINE The Series on TV5 with the Ace Saatchi & Saatchi, known for its award-winning advertising campaigns, as in-charge of the program's creative content and Unitel Entertainment, the program's line producer.

You can follow JasMINE on-air and online, get access to relevant and exclusive content, and engage with the show and their fellow fans.

Here are some photos during the Jasmine Curtis Smith Grand Fan's Day:

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13th Philippine Toycon 2014 Epic Launch

Join the 13th Philippine Toycon 2014 Epic Launch and press con this Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila. The event will start from 10am onwards, and the media and press con starts at 2pm. Entrance is FREE!

Catch the showing of a teaser of the 13th Philippine Toycon 2014 event by bringing the whole toys, comics, anime, cosplay, hobbyist community for one day in Resorts World Manila.

Enjoy the toys and collectibles exhibit provided by the best toy collectors of Manila featuring different toy lines based on our movie partners for the year – Transformers 4: Age of Extinction, Guardians of the Galaxy and Rurouni Kenshin. Also check out the X-Men Icons on Exhibit at the G/F Newport Mall.

Start your treasure hunt by shopping for awesome deals with our Toycon exhibitors and official toy distributors. They will sell new toy items and bargain collectibles for one day at Newport Mall. Get a chance to learn how to be a toy and comic collector by listening to our experts at the panel discussions about our Toycon hot topics.

Join the Toycon cosplay contest open category at 5pm. Come in as your favorite comics, toys, superhero, animation, or gaming character.

Also we invite you to join the World Cosplay Summit Philippines NCR qualifiers competition at 4pm. The winning NCR qualifier will advance to the final competition at Philippine Toycon 2014 this June, and they will get a chance to fly to Nagoya, Japan to represent our country for the World Cosplay Summit Japan 2014. (for details visit this link -http://www.toyconph.com/2014/05/world-cosplay-summit-philippines-2014.html )

The ToyCon Epic Launch is in line with our main event, the 13th Philippine Toycon 2014 happening this coming June 20-22, 2014.

This event is organized by Collectibles Unlimited and Anime Alliance and supported by Resorts World Manila, Pacific Licensing, Warner Bros Pictures, MaxiCollector, Arigatoys, and Toy Kingdom with media partners, ABS-CBN, Flip Geeks and 99.5 Play FM.

13th Philippine Toycon 2014 EPIC Launch

May 31, 2014

Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila

10am onwards

For coverage:

for press, media and bloggers

email us at toyconph@gmail.com

main event is on June 20-22, 2014 in Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall

website: www.toyconph.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/toyconph

Twitter: www.twitter.com/officialtoycon

Cinema One announces final 10 films for upcoming C1 originals festival

Cinema One has finally announced its selection of ten films for the upcoming Cinema One Originals Festival.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary of constantly supporting the growth of the local film industry, Cinema One has chosen to allocate a budget of P2-million for the production of these ten selected films, all carefully chosen out of numerous submissions upon its call for entries during the festival’s previous year.

The ten films chosen were those by directors Jay Abello, Nash Ang, Kanakan Balintagos, Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, Eduardo Dayao, Alec Figuracion, Antoinette Jadaone, Malay Javier, Paolo O’Hara, and Remton Siega Zuasola.

Jay Abello’s film entitled “Red” is an action film of how mere gossip rocked a town’s circuit of local drug dealers, junkies, and vagabonds in Bacolod. Red, a legendary fixer in the underground world of Visayas, is called to patch things up—but he soon finds himself framed for the very thing he was asked to repair, forced into decisions that put his life at stake.

Nash Ang brings the film “Seoul Mates” to this year’s festival. “Seoul Mates” is a sweet comedy of a man and woman who fatefully meet on a bridge just at the moment that they attempt to jump from it. They arrange and schedule their deaths with each other, but something goes wrong. They fall in love—a situation further complicated because the two are not exactly the traditional man and woman tandem. Set in Seoul, “Confessions” is a Koreanovela in the making.

“Abel/Cain” is what director Kanakan Balintagos is bringing to the table this year. An adaptation of Auraeus Solito’s play entitled Esprit de Corps in the 1980’s about the game of seduction and ranks in the ROTC, “Abel/Cain” is a queer story of two cadets and their pursuit to outwit a corrupt Major Marcus for his position.

Director Sigrid Andrea Bernardo presents the film “Lorna,” a midlife comedy drama of a woman’s romantic life—a story of being alone, growing old, looking for love, and moving on. Lorna, already in her 60’s, finds an online lover and an old flame that will turn her life upside down. But at her age, is love too late for a woman like Lorna?

The film “Violator” is a psycho-horror set in the brink of an apocalypse by director Eduardo Dayao. In it, three policemen with nowhere to go and everything to lose meet a mysterious stranger in their precinct that will force them to confront a darker secret amidst them.

Director Alec Figuracion brings “Bitukang Manok” to life. A horror in the tradition of Twilight Zone, the film shows four cars stranded in the EME road to Bicol. A group of travelers soon realize that they are driving in circles and decide to work together to break free—but slowly, they find out that stranger forces are at work.

“That Thing Called Tadhana,” a romance-comedy in the tradition of Before Sunrise is what Antoinette Jadaone has created. The films asks the questions “Where do broken hearts go?” and tells the story of a woman struggling to meet airline baggage requirements who meets a man who comes to her aid. Both in despair out of love, they form a charming friendship that will take them to Sagada in their attempts to mend each other’s hearts.

Malay Javier will be presenting “Di Sila Tatanda,” a sci-fi teen flick about the Pangasinan U.F.O. sightings in the 90’s, where three childhood friends enter a love trapezoid with an alien. This is how an alien shows what it means to be truly human-in-love, in its pursuit to mate with a girl whose heart belongs to two human friends.

“The Housekeepers” by Paolo O’Hara is a comedy of errors of a couple instructed to babysit a kidnapped child. However, when the kidnappers order them to kill the baby, they flee instead and raise him as their own.

Director Remton Siega Zuasola brings “Soap O Pera,” the story of a modus gone wrong, wherein a couple seduces foreigners to visit the Philippines with the promise of marriage to con them for their money. This is a comic drama about how a local soap opera brings the scheming couple and their foreign victim closer as they play family to support their sick son whose only relief is the fantasy world of Ramini, his favorite television hero.

The Cinema One Originals is an annual independent film festival produced by the ABS-CBN-owned cable channel, Cinema One. To date, the festival has produced international award-winning films like Jerrold Tarog’s “Confessional” (2007), Sherad Anthony Sanchez’s “Imburnal” (2008) and Antoinette Jadaone’s “Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay” (2011) and other internationally acclaimed films such as “Shift” (2013), “The Dream of Eleuteria” (2010), and “Ang Paglalakbay sa Gabing Madilim” (2012) among others.