Queen of Jazz Jacqui Magno's birthday concert with "Moonlight and Love Songs"

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Come and join the Queen of Jazz Jacqui Magno as she will be celebrating her upcoming birthday with a concert, "Moonlight and Love Songs," on July 26 at the Palacio de Maynila Tent in Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

Jacqui Magno

Jacqui is known for her jazz songs and promised to perform both old and new songs. Let's hear the Philippine’s Jazz Queen as she takes you in a time and place filled with great music and memories. 

The award winning jazz nightingale Jacqui Magno has been in the music scene since the 70’s and 80’s. She's one of the most highly respected artist. She was the female singer of Genesis Band, along with Basil Valdez. She was with the well known music group Circus Band.

The concert will be with the Asosasyon Ng Musikang Pilipino, better known as the A.M.P big band orchestra led by its musical director Mel Villena and guests artists are violinist John Lesaca and balladeer Rannie Raymundo.

Moonlight and Love Songs, presented by Palacio de Maynila and produced by Juanna Banana Productions, Inc. will be on July 26, 8 p.m. at the main event hall.

For details, call 524-7606, 527-3239, 0922-8381770, or Ticketnet at 911-5555 or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph. 

Also check out www.palaciodemaynila.com or book online: 

http://www.ticketnet.com.ph/Moonlight-and-Love-Songs-Palacio-de-Maynila/EventDetails/198

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Yahoo on the Road reaches out to over 20,000 students

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FEU crowd gathers around the Yahoo On the Road bus to see performances by Yahoo Celebrity Awards Emerging Band of the Year nominees. 

Country’s Top Bands and Emerging Bands Perform At Metro Manila Universities

Yahoo Philippines launched Yahoo on the Road, which toured various universities in Metro Manila bringing the fun and excitement to fans and students. This was extremely successful as over 20,000 students took part in the festivities at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Lyceum of the Philippines University and finally, at the Far Eastern University.

The FEU Tamaraws men’s basketball team 

This marks the final stop for Yahoo on the Road with a fascinating PEP rally that took place at the Far Eastern University Main campus in Sampaloc, Manila. After the PEP Rally, Yahoo Celebrity Awards Nominees for Emerging bands, Cheats, Brisom, Chocolate Grass and Yolanda Moon performed for over four thousand students at the campus.

Yahoo Celebrity Awards Emerging Band of the Year nominee Brisom takes a “groupfie” with thousands of FEU students.

The students danced away as the evening ended on a high note with songs by one of the country’s hottest bands, Pupil!

FEU Boosters cheering squad show their stuff during the Yahoo On the Road’s stop at FEU

The Yahoo on the Road bus, as part of this year’s Yahoo Celebrity Awards, is fully equipped with mobile phones and tablets where students experienced Yahoo’s latest products, took photos at the Flickr photobooth, and made requests for performers they want to see at the Yahoo Celebrity Awards Night to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena on July 18, 2014.

The bus served as a stage where the bands performed. Aside from the emerging bands who performed, Rocksteddy and Sponge Cola brought the house down at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and Lyceum, respectively.

Nitin Mathur, Senior Director, Marketing, Yahoo Asia Pacific, attended the event at FEU and commented, “We are overwhelmed with the energy and enthusiasm we have seen during the campus visits. Yahoo on the Road brings the Yahoo mobile experience closer to students, allowing them to try out the latest Yahoo products, while getting closer to their favorite performers.”

Kate Delos Reyes, Country Manager and Country Editor of Yahoo Philippines shares, “Yahoo on the Road is a new addition to the Yahoo Celebrity Awards and another way that we are honoring the fans who are, really, the stars of this endeavor.

From day one, we have acknowledged that the success of Yahoo Celebrity Awards is because it is ‘powered by you’, the millions of fans who vote for their favorite celebrities.” 

Monster Radio RX 93.1 DJ Karen Bordador glams it up inside the Yahoo On the Road bus.

The Yahoo Celebrity Awards is a poll-based awards event that gives fans a chance to vote for their favorite stars who have trended on the Yahoo Philippines site in the past year. It has become the most anticipated event in the Philippines to honor local celebrities, emerging stars, and dedicated fans in music, film, television and even sports. Voting for nominees is open online at yahoo.com.ph/celebrityawards until July 12, 2014. Users may follow the awards on Twitter @yahooph #YahooAwards. The Awards Ceremony is set on July 18 and tickets are available for FREE at SM Tickets.

The Yahoo Celebrity Awards is supported by leading brands in the Philippines, including McDonald’s, KakaoTalk, PLDT HOME Bro Ultera, JAG Jeans, Emperador Light, Jack & Jill Piattos and Pond’s. 

ABS-CBN Sports+Action airs UAAP Season 77 starting on July 12

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University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP)  Season 77 will be aired live on ABS-CBN Sports+Action starting Saturday, July 12. The undefeatable spirit of teamwork and greatness in the realm of sports once again catches fire for the UAAP as the league formally kicks off its highly-anticipated 77th season this Saturday (July 12) with the theme, "Unity in Excellence".

Once more, the UAAP’s students, athletes, teachers, and professors are set to gather in the spectacle of the pursuit of excellence in the field of athletics as an exciting new season begins with the league’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball tournaments.

Season 77 host, University of the East, has prepared an out-of-this-world opening ceremony, which will air live on ABS-CBN Sports+Action starting at 12:30pm, to be followed by a Primer on the eight men's teams participating in the basketball tournament: the Adamson Falcons, the Ateneo Blue Eagles, the De La Salle Green Archers, the FEU Tamaraws, the NU Bulldogs, the UP Fighting Maroons, the UST Growling Tigers and host-squad UE Red Warriors.

The De La Salle Green Archers will start its title defense against the FEU Tamaraws right after the UE Red Warriors and the UP Fighting Maroonsl begin hardcourt hostilities at 2:00pm.

ABS-CBN Sports+Action will air all UAAP men's basketball games, including the 11am DLSU-ADMU face-off on July 20.

UAAP men's basketball games will continue the Wednesday-Saturday-Sunday schedule adopted last year. Same-day replays are on Balls on Skycable Channel 34 and on Destiny Channel 36.

UAAP Season 77 may also be seen live on Balls HD and streamed live via http://uaapsports.tv.

For updates, visit and like the the UAAP’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/UAAPSportsTV) and follow @UAAPSportsTV

Superbook is now an official Kapamilya!

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Superbook, the well-loved animated series from the 80’s and 90’s along with its new reimagined version is now a Kapamilya!

Abs-Cbn welcomes Superbook to the Kapamilya family. Superbook is known as the television series spreading the Word of God to children and families. Superbook episodes will higlight values and emphasize the importance of being God-fearing, morally upright, and excellent citizens.

Just recently, Kapamilya executives and CBN Asia signed the contract to officially welcome Gizmo and the Superbook team to the Kapamilya Network and the contract signing held at the ELJ Towers, ABS-CBN Compound in Quezon City.

“Of course, we are very happy that finally Superbook is with ABS-CBN because we really believe in this animation and because we feel we have the same objective to better the lives of the Filipino, and for the kids to the best always. We feel that we are in sync and we have the same objectives. Superbook was meant to be here,” said Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN Head for Broadcast.

“It’s really God’s timing for Superbook to be in ABS-CBN. We have always wanted to reach a new audience to share God’s love with,” added Peter Kairuz, CBN Asia President.

Superbook will air in Tagalog so that more children will be able to understand and grasp the values and lessons incorporated in the animation.

Superbook Project Head Icko Gonzales also highlighted the quality of the animation of the new and reimagined Superbook.

“The really exciting thing about it is the people behind Superbook are award-winning creative people, producers and animators. Superbook has been remade to fit the taste of the younger generation," Gonzales said.

Superbook is expected to reach more homes as kids and the whole family can watch their favorite Superbook characters Gizmo, Chris and Joy and their timeless Bible adventures at the Kapamilya Channel without having to wake up early as in a more convenient timeslot.

Watch Superbook Classic every Saturday beginning July 12, 9:30 a.m. and Superbook Reimagined every Sunday starting July 13 at 9:30 a.m. on ABS-CBN. 

For more information on Superbook, check out the website www.batangsuperbook.com, LIKE its official fanpage www.facebook.com/batangsuperbook, and FOLLOW on Twitter and Instagram @BatangSuperbook. •

Superbook is a multiyear series of world-class animated Bible stories, created by an Emmy® Award-winning team of writers and animators whose credits include Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King. You’ll see incredible attention to biblical detail and accuracy as your kids learn God’s Word.

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“PINOCCHIO” Children's musical opens on August 16

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A really brilliant musical for kids, PINOCCHIO promises to be a completely unique theatre experience --- a modern remix of the original story told with vim, verve, vibrancy with the overall message of the importance of good behavior.

In celebration of its 22 years of producing well-loved musicals for children of all ages, Repertory Philippines Theater for Young Audiences proudly announces a richly imaginative offering with the staging of “PINOCCHIO” - the story of a familiar wooden puppet who wants to become a real boy whose nose grew when he told a lie.

Originally written as a serial in 1881, Le avventure di Pinocchio (The Adventures of Pinocchio), its popularity was given a boost when Walt Disney made it into a popular 1940 animated film. The story has been filmed many other times, including a 2002 live-action version starring 50-year-old Oscar-winner Roberto Benigni as Pinocchio.

The contemporary celebration of PINOCCHIO has been newly adapted for today’s young audiences in this award-winning musical based on the Book by Carlo Collodi, Adaptation and Lyrics by Jim Eiler; and Music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy. 

Set in Italy, this version tells the beloved tale of Pinocchio, a boy-sized puppet built by the caring puppet maker, Geppetto. Knowing of his longing for a son, the Blue Fairy brings Pinocchio to life as a reward for Geppetto's remarkably generous spirit. Pinocchio is told by the Blue Fairy that if he always obeys his father, she will turn him into a real boy. But the best laid plans can sometimes go awry and Pinocchio's boyish longings leads him away from his father and on an adventure unlike any other. From the Land of The Toys to the belly of a whale, Pinocchio learns that no love is greater than that of a parent for a child.

Ms. Joy Virata, artistic director of Repertory Philippines Therater for Young Audiences will direct PINOCCHIO. This marks her third time to direct this musical since it was produced in 1996 and 2004 respectively. 

This new and fresh production of Pinocchio is going to be a real treat for the entire family with a flurry of masks, music and merriment. It will be alive, charming and bursting with energy. The children in the audience will be spellbound with its visually stunning and colorful set design and costumes with loads of fun. 

For this production, the role of PINOCCHIO will be alternately performed by Albert Silos, Noel Comia, Daniel Drilon, Guido Gatmaytan, Sofie Wong and Andee Achacoso. Pinocchio’s character is the epitome of naïve innocence and is led into trouble time and time again because of it. He is a curious, impressionable, and a sincere young lad. 

Oliver Usison and Nic Campos shall alternately play the role of GEPETTO, a toy maker who is noticeably warm-hearted and caring, spirited and fun loving. He is constantly yearning for a son and wants nothing but the best for Pinocchio. 

Arnel Carrion and James Stacey will alternately play the role of ANTONIO, the story's narrator, as well as other characters in the village. He will interact with the audience throughout the show with his inviting, engaging, energetic charm.

Antonio Lane and Jay Pangilinan shall alternately tackle the role of CANDLEWICK, the young and rambunctious rule-breaker. With his bratty and mischievous attitude, he leads Pinocchio into trouble with several other boys. 

Natalie Everett, Ring Antonio and Bituin Escalante will alternately essay the role of Angelina, Geppetto’s housekeeper. She cares deeply for Geppetto’s well being and possesses a loving rapport with him. A thoughtful and clever woman. 

Liesl Batucan, Christine Flores and Cara Barredo will alternately play the role of the Blue Fairy, an omniscient presence and motherly figure. She looks out for and guides Pinocchio. She is kind, gentle, and generous to those pure of heart. 

Steven Conde and Steven Hotchkiss will alternately play the role of Signore Volpone, the ringleader of a sinister plot to exploit naive children. He operates as the "brains" of the operation and keeps Signore Gatto in his place. Portrayed as a fox, he is dishonest thief with great cunning and craftiness. 

Chino Veguillas and Dingdong Rosales will alternately bring to life the role of Signore Gatto, the less intelligent sidekick of Signore Volpone. Portrayed as a cat, he is a dishonest thief and blindly follows his boss. 

Onyl Torres, Raul Montesa and Bituin Escalante will alternately play the role of Coachman

Vien King and Steven Conde will alternately play the role of Gino.

The ensemble is composed of the following: Khevin Almario, Mano Domingo, Gold Soon, Thea Gloria, Gabri Panlilio, Ina Salonga, David Shawn Delgado, Justine Pena, Daniel Delgado, James Perez, Kendrick Ibasco, Cristy Paredo, Mica Fajardo, Astarte Abraham and Nicolle Cojuangco.

PINOCCHIO is set to open on August 16, 2014 at Onstage, 2/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas cor. Legazpi St., Makati City. The show runs until December 12, 2014.

For details of show, please call tel. nos. 571-6926 and 571-4941; or email : shows@repertoryphilippines.com or log on to: www.repertoryphilippines.com. 

Connect to Repertory Philippines online through the following social media networks:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/repertoryphilippines

Twitter: www.twitter.com/repphils

Instagram: www.instagram.com/repphils

YouTube: www.youtube.com/repphils

Tickets are also available through Ticketworld at 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph

PINOCCHIO is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684

(photo credits: Oliver Usison, and cast)