April 9, 2015

Repertory Philippines brings sexy in new theatrical comedy

Repertory Philippines returns for its second show of the year, with the sexy comedy Run For Your Wife. The West End hit by Ray Cooney follows John Smith, a taxi driver who secretly has two wives. The play premiered in London’s West End in 1983, and had a successful nine year run in the UK. After that, the show has been staged most notably in New York, Paris, Stockholm, and Manila.





































“This is a timeless classic. Even if it’s an old play, it’s such a funny and well-written play,” shared Miguel Faustmann, who directs Rep’s third run of the show. “Ray Cooney is amazing with his comic humor. It’s just so funny.”

Run For Your Wife is a departure from Rep’s previous offering, 4,000 Miles. While 4,000 Miles is a dramatic examination of a young man’s relationship with his grandmother, Run For Your Wife is a hilarious tale of a man who has two wives and two households.

The play’s humor relies on the subject and a precise schedule of entrances and exits. This means pressure on theater veteran Jamie Wilson as Smith, who has to literally run across the stage throughout the entire show, with only two exits. As Faustmann described it, “timing is of crucial importance in this play.”

“John Smith is a pretty normal guy,” shared Wilson. “He just basically falls in love with two women, and sees the possibility of maintaining both of them. He loves the both of them for different reasons.”

His wives are portrayed by actresses Goldie Soon and Mikkie Bradshaw. Soon plays Mary, the motherly wife, while Bradshaw plays Barbara, the bombshell.

“She’s very prim and proper, like a proper Englishwoman,” said Soon. “She takes her duties or obligations as a wife seriously. She’s almost motherly towards John. Because she’s very proper, anything scandalous really shocks her.”

Soon reveals that the role is different to her as a person, and to prepare for the role, had to think about the woman Mary would be and slowly imbibing it. Bradshaw, on the other hand, only needed to be comfortable with her co-actors.

“I’ve been cast a lot in sexy roles, that involve very little clothing. If it’s a loud and promiscuous character, it’ll probably be given to me,” she said. “I don’t know how much preparing you could do for a role like that if it’s in you to be that vixen.”

Run For Your Wife hits Philippine theater at a time when mistresses have become a pop culture phenomenon. But while the films and teleseryes focusing on mistresses and second wives are dramatic, the play takes on a different approach: comedy.

“Despite all our conservatism, I think this kind of situation happens more than we know and more than we would like to admit,” shared Soon.

“It’s such a taboo subject here,” admitted Wilson. “But putting on a play and inviting people to watch it will shed some light and humor on what that kind of life is. With our teleserye culture, where’s the humor? There’s got to be humor there. There’s got to be some ridiculous situation that you can laugh at.”

“We’re not necessarily trying to make people think here. We’re just trying to give everyone a good time,” Bradshaw added.

During its West End run, The Daily Telegraph called it a triumph, while the New York Post promised “virtually continuous laughter.” Even Faustmann agrees. He said, “When we were reading it, we were dying of laughter. What more when you actually see it? It’s going to make your stomach hurt because of laughing too much.”

Joining Wilson, Soon, and Bradshaw are Jeremy Domingo as John’s best friend Stanley Gardner, Steven Conde as the flamboyantly gay neighbor Bobby Franklin, James Stacy as the suspicious Detective Sergeant Troughton, Paul Holme as the easygoing Detective Sergeant Porterhouse, and Mara Javier as the inquisitive journalist.

Run For Your Wife will be staged from April 10 to May 3, 2015 at Onstage Theater in Greenbelt 1, Makati City. Ticket prices ranges from P400 to P800. For more details regarding Run For Your Wife, call Repertory Philippines at 843-3570 and book tickets through TicketWorld at 891-9999 or visit their website at www.ticketworld.com.ph.

Azalea Residence supports Asia Digital Marketing Expo 2015 #AdMe

On April 7, 2015 in Makati, Karen Castro, The Marketing Manager of Azalea Residence, a 99 suites hotel that is located at #7 Leonard Wood Loop, Bgy. M. Roxas, Baguio City, 2600, Philippines and Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas of TAG Media & PR signed a partnership agreement for the upcoming Asia Digital Marketing Expo 2015 #AdMe that will happen on July 26, 2015 from 8AM to 6PM at the posh & new SMX Aura, Taguig, Philippines. The organizers are expecting to have different corporate companies as participants with their senior level managers with a theme: Empower, Connect, Inspire & Learn. This is not the first time that Azalea Residence shows support to the organizers, just recently, the hotel accommodated 9 media for their 3 Days 2 Nights stay after the Tree Top Adventure Baguio Press Conference.


At Asia Digital Marketing Expo 2015, different top executives will join together to share the future of Online Marketing in the Philippines and in Asia Pacific region with the following points:

• The digital economy of the Philippines
• Positioning the Philippines as a gateway from East to West and West to East
• Is the Philippines ready to be a cashless society?
• Disrupting tradition and embracing innovation
• Technology and Entrepreneurship driving inclusive growth
• Micro - multinationals E-commerce connecting SMEs to ASEAN and beyond

Speakers are as follows:

Constantin Roberts - Managing Director, Zalora Philippines

Kristian Melquiades- General Manager, Uber Philippines

Richard Upton- President, John Robert Powers Asia

Donald Lim- Chief Digital Officer, ABS CBN

Janette Toral- E Commerce Advocate, Digital Club Filipino

Robert Yupangco- President, Yupangco Group of Companies

Chinkee Tan- Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Radio Host and Wealth & Wellness Coach

Rebecca Bustamante Mills- CEO, Chalre Associates & President, Asia CEO Awards

Mikel Yaw- CEO, Elabram Systems Group

Carlos Celdran- Brand Ambassador, Tour Guide

Maria Camille Montejo- CEO, NWSteel Technologies & Tree Top Adventure Inc.

Pocholo Gonzales- CEO, Creative Voices Productions

Tanya Llana- Marketing & Sales Director, Victoria Court & General Manager, Hotel La Corona De Lipa

James Jimenez- Director, Commission On Elections

Lloyd Luna- CEO, Lloyd Luna Corporation

According to Azalea Residence, "At Azalea Residences in Baguio City, Philippines, you’ll bask in cozy retreats and also take pleasure in excellent offerings for a superb holiday experience. Here, all rooms boasts modern interior design and are generously appointed with travel essentials, such a kitchen and dining area, cable TV, mini-bar, and private toilet and bath. Absolute pampering is also ensured by amenities which includes a concierge, coffee shop, bar lounge, and banquet services."

For more information, you may visit www.asiadigitalmarketing.ph. For partnership and sponsorship, you may contact TAG Media & PR at 09166299381 or at grace@asiadigitalmarketing.ph

#Halleluya! Healthy living with Turcumin, 'luyang dilaw' or yellow ginger extract food supplement

Nutritional supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, meal supplements, sports nutrition products, natural food supplements, and other related products used to boost the nutritional content of the diet.
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Nutritional supplements are used for many purposes. They can be added to the diet to boost overall health and energy; to provide immune system support and reduce the risks of illness and age-related conditions; to improve performance in athletic and mental activities; and to support the healing process during illness and disease. However, most of these products are treated as food and not regulated as drugs are.


Turcumin, a yellow ginger extract food supplement, each capsule contains 500mg Rhizome of Turmeric.

Turmeric, which is commonly known as luyang dilaw or yellow ginger, is a super spice with healing properties for the entire body.

Turmeric has a long history of uses in the field of traditional medicine in India and China. Turmeric has been used for centuries in Ayurveda, the 5,000 year old natural healing system of India.


Turmeric is powerful root. Its rich color and distinctive taste make it a staple in many cuisines. Turmeric can lend a depth of flavor to soups, curries or stews. Turmeric is also known as curcumin.

In some readings and in TV programs I have watched before, Dr. Philip Tan, shared that many different cultures have used Turmeric herb to treat a myriad of diseases and ailments. The most well known medicinal action of turmeric is its use as a powerful anti-inflammatory. It is used to heal the liver, calm the body and soothe stomach problems. It is naturally antibacterial and antiseptic. Turmeric is also a powerful antioxidant and when ingested it can help to minimize free radical damage to our cells and prevent oxidative damage. The natural properties of turmeric help lower blood pressure, improve blood vessel function and even lower inflammation.

Turcumin as a herbal food supplement product, Turcumin has no therapeutic claims.

Turcumin costs Php15.00 per capsule suggested retail price, available in Mercury Drugstores nationwide and in St. Joseph Drug and Seven Stars Pharmacy outlets.

Turcumin, is a turmeric-based herbal food supplement product that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as food supplement, and not as drug or medicine, with registration number FR-77171 until June 17, 2016.

Health Rich Pharma Corporation’s main office is located at G/F Emerald Green Building, CV Starr Avenue, Pamplona, Las Piñas City. 

The company can be reached at Turcumin Hotline number: +63936 969 6437 or at Health Rich office landline number: +632 4031902.

Visit Turcumin on : 
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Turcumin Herbal Food Supplement, ang luyang dilaw in capsule!
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April 8, 2015

Carmudi Partnership with Habitat to Provide Decent Homes

Photo shows, (from left to right) Carmudi’s Graphic Designer Maria Jovita Pante, Carmudi’s Country Manager Subir Lohani, Habitat Philippines’ Managing Director & CEO Charlito S. Ayco and Habitat Philippines’ Digital Marketing Officer Anthony Fernandez.

To support Habitat's Rebuild Philippines, Carmudi turned over initial funds raised to Habitat and signified more support in a recent signing of a Memorandum of Agreement held last March 13, 2015. 

The number one vehicle marketplace is not just about cars; as part of its corporate social responsibility campaign, Carmudi Philippines has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP), a non-profit organization, which has a shares with Carmudi, a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.


A simple ceremony was held in Carmudi’s Makati office, and was attended by Mr. Charlie Ayco, Managing Director and CEO of HFHP.

Mr. Ayco expressed the importance of togetherness to build homes, communities and hope in order to eradicate poverty housing.

“We are excited to partner with Carmudi Philippines in this fundraising project to help rebuild the homes and to transform lives of our brothers and sisters in Bohol,” he added. “I would like to invite everyone to take part in our advocacy by volunteering, raising funds and using their voices, just as our new partner has pledged.”

Carmudi Philippines country manager Subir Lohani expressed great enthusiasm on the partnership. “By partnering with Habitat for Humanity, we can extend our aid to those who are in dire need of a decent place to stay,” he said.


The World Bank-GrabTaxi partnership to improve road safety and traffic congestion across Southeast Asia

The partnership provides local governments with innovative, open-source data technology to transform public transport for 620 million people
GrabTaxi, Southeast Asia’s largest taxi-booking mobile phone app, partners with the World Bank to combat traffic congestion and improve transport safety for over 620 million residents in the region. Traffic congestion and road safety impact both the quality of life and economic opportunities available to taxi drivers and passengers in developing economies. 

The World Bank-GrabTaxi partnership provides an award-winning, open-source data platform, OpenTraffic, at no cost to local governments in the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam to improve traffic congestion and road safety.

The World Bank-GrabTaxi partnership is being piloted with local governments in following cities in which GrabTaxi operates: Cebu, Manila, Davao City, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Through the partnership, GrabTaxi aims to empower local transportation agencies to monitor real-time traffic conditions and collect historic travel time data. As a result, governments will eventually be able to make better, evidence-based decisions that previously had been out of reach –including decisions about traffic signal timing plans, public transit provisions, roadway infrastructure needs, emergency traffic management, and travel demand management. 

GrabTaxi Founder and Group CEO Anthony Tan remarks, “We are honored to partner with the World Bank on this exciting initiative to revolutionize public transport in Southeast Asia. We are a social startup and this partnership will drive GrabTaxi closer towards our social mission to significantly improve the lives of our drivers and passengers- and ultimately change the way 620 million people move in Southeast Asia. Together with the World Bank and local governments, we look forward to improving road safety and traffic congestion in the cities we operate.”

The World Bank Transport & ICT Global Practice heads the Open Transport initiative to build safer, cleaner and more affordable transport systems that reduce congestion, facilitate access to jobs and lower transport energy consumption. Technology and data management is helping to better map travel patterns and users’needs, engaging citizens and improving the quality and efficiency of transport solutions.

GrabTaxi works with the existing taxi ecosystem and governments in the 20 cities it operates in across 6 countries–Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore Vietnam, and Indonesia –to help taxi drivers enter the new economy by using the latest mobile technologies to make taxi rides safer and more efficient than before. More than 70,000 taxi drivers have registered with GrabTaxi to meet the growing demand of more than 6.3 bookings per second; and the company estimates that one in two active taxi drivers in the region will be on the GrabTaxi network by the end of 2015.

For more information, please visit: http://www.grabtaxi.com.

About GrabTaxi
GrabTaxi’s mission is to revolutionize the taxi industry in Southeast Asia. Runner-up in the 2011 Harvard Business School Business Plan Contest, its core product is a taxi-dispatch service with GPS-enhancements, allowing passengers to hail the nearest taxi with extreme ease. Since its founding in 2012, over 70,000 taxi drivers use the GrabTaxi smartphone-based technologies to receive bookings in Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. With over 3.6 million downloads of the GrabTaxi mobile app around the region, GrabTaxi has become the market leader in Southeast Asia. Passengers can download the app to book taxis on their smartphones and tablets (iOS: http://bit.ly/grabtaxi-iOS, Android: http://bit.ly/grabtaxi-Android and BlackBerry: http://bit.ly/grabtaxi-Blackberry).




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