Dates and Requirements on Open Call Auditions in Manila for Miss Saigon Announced

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Cameron Mackintosh announces Open Call Auditions in Manila for various upcoming global productions of Miss Saigon, the record breaking production that is taking London by storm and opens on Broadway in 2017. Auditions will be represented and facilitated in Manila by Bobby Garcia and Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group (ATEG) and held at the Opera Haus (3657 Bautista St., Makati City.)

“Miss Saigon’s producing and creative team will be flying in from London to hold auditions for various upcoming global productions of the hit musical. I look forward to working with them in discovering a new generation of Filipino talent to shine on the international stage in Miss Saigon the way Lea Salonga, Leo Valdez, JonJon Briones, Joanna Ampil and Rachelle Ann Go, among many others, have in the past.” says Garcia. who was also an Associate Director for Miss Saigon.

“We are searching for Kim, The Engineer, Thuy, Gigi and all Asian Roles in the musical. We are looking for leads and ensemble, as well as acrobatic dancers. We encourage performers throughout the Asian region to come to Manila and audition for Miss Saigon.” added Garcia.

All applicants must be 16 - 40 years old with strong singing voices (all vocal ranges) and proficient in the English language. Some dance movement experience preferred. For registration, bring your photo and CV. For auditions, prepare 16 bars of a song from MISS SAIGON (a pianist will be provided to accompany you at auditions.) Otherwise, bring your own music scores or CD.

Registration dates are on March 11 and 12 from 10am - 6pm at the Opera Haus, 3657 Bautista Street (near the corner of Buendia), Makati City. Auditions are on March 15 and 16 from 10am to 7pm also at the Opera Haus.

Trevor Jackson, Head of Casting for Cameron Mackintosh, said "Since casting for Miss Saigon began in the mid 1980's the Philippines has been integral to the show as a place to find exceptional Asian performers of World Class ability. Our teams have been returning regularly ever since. Filipino artists are the heart and soul of this show.”

"Miss Saigon,” a sung-through musical, features music by "Les Misérables" collaborators Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, and lyrics by Boublil and "Closer Than Ever's" Richard Maltby, Jr. with additional lyrics by Michael Mahler, based on Giacomo Puccini's popular opera "Madame Butterfly.”

For more information contact (0995) 534-8371 or like the MISS SAIGON 2016 AUDITIONS page on Facebook.

ARMM to bring Grade 10 completers to Senior High School

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Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC 

The Department of Education (DepEd) has enjoined the education stakeholders in the Autonomous Region Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to encourage Grade 10 completers to enroll in the Senior High School in June 2016, noting that there are only 19,658 early registrants out of the target 28,915 students.

“Look for those Grade 10 students who have not enrolled yet in SHS,” Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC said.

Luistro made the pitch during the K to 12 Summit held recently at the Notre Dame of Jolo College where hundreds of education stakeholders—students from public and private schools, parents, teachers, and school division superintendents pledged their support for the full implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program.

“My trip here is actually a vote for Mindanao. Dahil sa palagay ko po, hindi uusad ang Pilipinas kung hindi natin kasabay susulong ang Mindanao lalo na sa larangan ng edukasyon,” Luistro pointed out.

He added that the government will aid Grade 10 completers who will pursue SHS in a non-DepEd school through the SHS Voucher Program.

Starting School Year 2016-2017, the SHS Voucher Program will subsidize the school fees of students who completed Grade 10 in public and private schools, if they enroll in a non-DepEd school licensed to offer SHS. The voucher is accepted in private high schools, State Universities and Colleges/Local Universities and Colleges, and Technical and Vocational Schools.

Luistro also noted the gap between the number of children who enroll and those who complete schooling in elementary and secondary education in the ARMM.

According to Luistro, out of 636,000 enrollees in 2014, about 35.28% or 224,000 completed their elementary education. In the same year, around 72,476 students or almost half of the 148,000 enrollees completed their secondary education.

“This is our mission: that the enrollment and completion rate in Sulu must be at the same level. This is because our overall target is that no Filipino learner must be left behind. That is what we must all achieve together,” Luistro said.

Luistro added that education is not only done through formal schooling, emphasizing that DepEd has other programs that provide alternative options to existing formal instruction, such as the Alternative Learning System (ALS).

Managed by ALS learning facilitators, the ALS education is delivered outside the classroom, usually conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries, or at home.

“We need to strengthen our ALS program and provide more mobile teachers to reach out to more students and embrace them in our program,” Luistro explained.

Join Health Junkie as it celebrates strong women, launches #LoveYourBody Fair 2016

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For those looking into ways to jump start their healthy lifestyle or women who are seeking for a community to share their passion for health and fitness with, join and be part of Health Junkie. 

Health Junkie, your go-to resource for doable exercise, healthy recipes, and happy lifestyle tips, is launching something big this year.

Heath Junkie's readership comprises mostly of young female professionals within the age group of 18-34 years old who are either looking into ways to jump start their healthy lifestyle or women who are seeking for a community to share their passion for health and fitness with.

"Health Junkie is more than just a blog, it's a community, " says founder Tonette Nicolas. 

"We've always known that women are strong, but we're also human. We have insecurities and fears which can sometimes get the better of us. That's why having a community who understands and doesn't judge is important. We're here to support each other as we strive for a healthier and more active lifestyle."

It all starts with loving your body

Given the wide array of diets available and different exercises to try, it can get overwhelming. The truth is, there's no single solution; what works for one person may not yield the same result for another. The one thing that can certainly work for everyone is choosing to be kindto love your body.

We often tend to focus on what we hate about our body, but what if we actually start loving it? Loving your body is about giving it proper nutrition, strengthening your body with exercise, training yourself not too worry too much and giving yourself enough time to recharge.

#LoveYourBody Fair 2016

Health Junkie is committed to providing value to its readers. "We want to help educate the community about the choices available to them. Hence, the #LoveYourBody Fair. We want to connect our community with brands who also value health, fitness, and wellness in general," says Tonette. "We're grateful to have Greenfield District's support as we know that they align with our values as well."

#LoveYourBody Fair 2016 is set to happen on February 20, Saturday at the Greenfield District Central Park, United St., Mandaluyong. The fitness activities will start at 7:00 AM, along with the wellness bazaar, which may coincide with Greenfield Weekend Market.

"We're happy to host this year's #LoveYourBody Fair," says Jacq Brabante of Greenfield District. "It's at the heart of Greenfield District to provide our community with activities that can enrich their lives. If anything, we really want them to enjoy every time they're at the Greenfield Central Park."

Activities include Zumba class by Ms. Regine Tolentino, Yoga classes by Urban Ashram Yoga, Running Clinic by Coach Jared Baliguat, and free talks about loving your body and having a healthier lifestyle. For more info, visit HealthJunkie.ph. (please include this link: http://www.healthjunkie.ph/events/loveyourbody2016/)

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• Regular Rate:
  • All Access Pass: P450 - Zumba, Sports + Fitness Camp, Raffle stub, Talks, Bazaar Entrance
  • Zumba Access Pass: P350
  • Sports + Fitness Camp Access (Yoga, Running Clinic): P350
  • Wellness Bazaar: FREE entrance
• Early Bird Rate (Until February 15)
  • All Access Pass: P300
  • Zumba Access Pass: P250
  • Yoga Access Pass: P250
  • Running Clinic: P250

#LoveYourBody Fair 2016: Sports and Fitness Camp + Wellness Bazaar is co-presented by Greenfield District, Gelattto by Gelateria Italiana, and Zalora Philippines. This event is co-organized with PMCM Events Management.

Participating Sponsors and Bazaar Vendors:

• Biore
• Shopee
• Twin Oaks Place
• Zitan
• Urban Ashram Yoga
• Caronia
• Lightwater
• Vitamin Boost
• Arla Philippines: Let In the Goodness
• Blackwater
• iSKin Aesthetic Lifestyle
• Goya
• Waters Philippines
• Sunkist Premium
• Dona Maria Premium Quality Rice
• Jergens Skincare
• Philgraphics Inc: Unlocking printing possibilities
• Organique Acai
• Shepherds House Publishers
• YSA Skin and Body experts
• Jeunesse
• Artist Madhouse
• Vitamix Philippines
• Skin Philosophie, Medical Aesthetic and Lifestyle Solutions
• The Ostrich Farm
• You C1000 Health Drink
• Nin Jiom
• Pickle Foods Co.
• Celeteque
• Glorious Blend
• Minute Burger

Media Partners:

• 1Digimedia Audiovisuals Inc.
• AktivShow: Your portal to unlimited events
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• Net 25
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• The Pisig Club
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• PBNet (Philippine Bloggers Network)
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First 200 people to register online gets freebies and goodie bags from our sponsors! Register by going to this link: http://www.healthjunkie.ph/registration-loveyourbody-fair-2016/

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New bakery-café Bakers Maison will let you taste the world

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A new specialty bakeshop has recently opened in the country to give us breads and pastries inspired by a fusion of flavors from around the globe.

Danish pastries, Austrian croissant, French baguette, and Italian focaccia are only few of the dozens of bread choices you’ll find in Bakers Maison, which recently opened in SM North EDSA. 

With Bakers Maison, you can certainly have more choices of premium products that are satisfying and great tasting. Every bite of its delectable signature products, from the likes of artisan breads, viennoiserie, snack breads, loaf breads, cookies and muffins, and sandwiches is an encounter of the authentic taste and flavors; thus, takes you on a journey to the breads’ origin and history. 

You can have them for take home or you can dine in with a cup of Bakers Maison’s signature coffee blends, all the while getting a whiff of mouth-watering bread fresh off the oven. 

Not only that, Filipinos anywhere in the country will be able to taste the world as well, as Bakers Maison plans to open 100 more stores in the next few years. 

Aside from world-class confections, Bakers Maison also brings something really innovative experience to the Philippine retail bread industry with its interactive mobile application. This features a complete list of Bakers Maison’s product offerings, a section dedicated to sharing latest promos and rewards, a feedback section where consumers can freely rate and review products, a video story depicting the featured bread’s legend and history and last but definitely not the least, an Augmented Reality feature that makes use of trackers to create a digital overlay on top of the real world. All of which will surely give consumers a richer product and store experience. 

Bakers Maison is entering the local market with the technology and bread making expertise of Gardenia Bakeries Philippines and its collaboration with various industry experts. You can rest easy as every bread is skillfully crafted and baked fresh daily by Gardenia, whose trademark is equated to quality and value. Freshly-baked anytime, it is committed to excellence and consistency, using only the finest ingredients and original recipes to create that authentic taste. 

First established in New South Wales, Bakers Maison has been serving Australia’s foodservice sector with authentic French-style breads and pastries since 1998. Now, on its latest expansion, Bakers Maison captures the Philippine market and with Bakers Maison Philippines as your one stop bread shop, you can “taste the world” at your convenience.

Don't miss heartfelt love story of Clark and Leah, #JaDine 's “On the Wings of Love” bids farewell on February 26

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“On the Wings of Love” to end in 10 days.  Destiny will always find a way to bring back old lovers together as the hit Kapamilya show “On the Wings of Love” top billed by James Reid and Nadine Lustre nears its finale on February 26 (Friday).

“On the Wings of Love” has turned into a phenomenal hit among Filipinos worldwide since it premiered in August 2015 as it captivated audiences with the heartfelt love story of Clark and Leah.

Critics and fans alike also praised how the show championed OFW issues by delving into thorough research to properly depict it in “On the Wings of Love.”

As such, the show consistently garners strong ratings, beating its rival program. Avid viewers who want to catch-up and do marathons watch it via iWant TV, catapulting “On the Wings of Love” in the catch up service’s list of most watched programs.

Even the show’s merchandise and scrapbooks rule best sellers list, proving how the show is a big hit among Filipinos of all ages in the country and abroad.

“On the Wings of Love” related events such as the “OTWOL Spread The Love Tour,” “Kapamilya Krismas3,” and other mall shows here and abroad also score record breaking attendance.

With “On the Wings of Love” drawing to a close, viewers are hooked on the last remaining days to find out if Clark and Leah will eventually reconnect and pick up the pieces to start over again.

Fans are also excited to see what will push Clark and Leah to fly back to San Francisco, the place where their love story all began.

But with Simon revealing his true feelings for Leah, things will get more complicated, especially since Simon will be with Leah in San Francisco.

How will Simon’s presence in San Francisco affect Clark and Leah’s long-awaited reunion? Will San Francisco play a vital role to make the old lovers find their way back into love?

With the string of achievements of “On the Wings of Love” for six months now, its lead stars James and Nadine are also further cementing their status as the Philippines’ hottest love team.

In fact, James and Nadine’s first major concert “Jadine Love,” this Saturday (Feb 20) sold out in just one day after it was announced in December. Official merchandise will also be available during the concert at ABS-CBN Store booths at the Red and Green lobbies of Araneta.

Due to the clamor of Jadine fans overseas, James and Nadine will even hold a “Jadine Love” World Tour presented by TFC in March.

James and Nadine are set to heat up Europe and the Middle East as they visit Doha (March 18), Dubai (March 19), London (March 26), and Milan (March 27).

Through “On the Wings of Love,” James and Nadine have also been recognized by various award-giving bodies. This year, James is nominated in the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for Favorite Pinoy Personality, while Nadine led the MYX Music Awards race with six nominations including Favorite Artist and Best Music Video Award, among others.

Don’t miss the last days of “On the Wings of Love,” weeknights after “Dolce Amore” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.