The Music RunTM by Philam Vitality brings the party back to Manila

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ASIA'S MOST EXCITING RUN IS ABOUT TO GET EVEN LOUDER THIS YEAR

The ultimate 5k running and music festival drew nearly ten thousand runners when it first made waves in the Philippines last year. 

This year, The Music RunTM by Philam Vitality returns to amp up an equally large—or even larger—crowd with everyone’s favorite hits playing on 120 concert-quality speakers across McKinley West in Taguig City.

In partnership with music streaming service Spotify, The Music RunTM by Philam Vitality will rock Manila on December 3. Last call for registration is on November 25.

Philam Life has been at the forefront of leading innovations in the life insurance industry to change the general perception about insurance. Insurance is about living life to the fullest without worry and being healthy to pursue one’s passion and achieve one’s goals.

“This is the second time that Philam Life is partnering with The Music RunTM. We want to send a strong message that being healthy can also be fun and engaging,” Deputy Head of Philam Vitality Kats Cajucom said.

“One of our company’s main thrusts is healthy living through our Philam Vitality program, which is the first of its kind in the Philippines. It is a full-scale wellness program where members get rewarded for making healthy choices. Through Philam Vitality, we are taking active steps to positively transform the lives of Filipinos by helping them live longer, healthier, and better lives,” Cajucom added.

“While most fun runs originate from the US, The Music RunTM started in Asia and expanded throughout the region before crossing over to Europe and the US in the last two years,” said Martin Capstick, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Exceed Sports and Entertainment who is organizing the run.

“The reason for its massive success is its winning formula that combines music with the ever- growing fitness craze into the ultimate running and music festival that also puts control of the run’s soundtrack in the hands of our Music RunnersTM,” he added.

The five-kilometer run will include five music-themed zones playing rock, pop, old school, hip hop, and dance. Using the live Spotify Music Voting App on www.themusicrun.com.ph, participants can vote up to five songs per playlist every day to build the official soundtrack for each zone.

The ultimate after-run music festival includes world class DJs, live bands, dancers, laser lights, LED screens, fireworks, chill out zones, giveaways - and plenty more!

Rock Star, Pop Star or Dance Floor Demon, register now and come LIVE THE BEAT!

The event will kick off with a pre-run performance by up and coming local alternative band Sud, while the after-run music festival will feature Australian radio house DJ Sam Withers.

Music RunnersTM can select from two event packs—the Standard Pack for P850 and the Rock Star Pack for P1,400. The Standard Pack comes with a T-shirt, bag, beat band, sticker, and temporary tattoo. Those who would like to party with the Rock Star Pack will also receive a towel, water bottle, and cap.

Late registration for The Music RunTM by Philam Vitality starts on November 1. Standard and Rock Star Packs for late registrants are priced at P950 and P1,600 respectively. Children less than five years old can join the run for free.

For last call registrations starting on November 21, the Standard and Rock Star Packs will cost P1,050 and P1,800 respectively.

Registrants can collect their event packs at Glorietta 5 in Makati from November 26 to 28.

The Music RunTM first took place in Kuala Lumpur in 2014. Since then, it has drawn more than 100,000 runners across 12 events and nine countries.

For more information on The Music RunTM by Philam Vitality, please visit the official website, Facebook page, or YouTube Channel.

Register your interest now for the #SmartiPhone7!

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SMART offers the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the best, most advanced iPhone ever, on Friday, November 11, 2016. The new iPhone 7 features new advanced camera systems, the best battery life on an iPhone, and they are now water and dust resistant. 

You can register your interest for the #SmartiPhone7 and #SmartiPhone7Plus beginning this Friday, October 28, 2016 at http://smart.com.ph/iPhone7. 

Radha, Frenchie and Bituin sing about their journeys in “The Big Big Show” !

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Finally! Radha, Frenchie and Bituin in one show: Three talented musical talents sing about their journeys as women in “The Big Big Show” on December 3, 8 PM at The Theatre at Solaire.

Reward yourselves with an early Yuletide gift. a good twenty-two days before Christmas. Reserve a seat or two for “The Big Big Show” -  a guaranteed fun --- no, make that stunning --- show that celebrates three women with big voices, big talents, and big hearts. 

You might think that it’s already been done but “The Big Big Show” marks the first time that three powerhouse songstresses Radha, Frenchie Dy, and Bituin Escalante are joining forces for one unforgettable night of music, stories, reminiscences and lessons all presented through lovely, impactful songs. 

Frenchie says that the three of them have appeared in corporate shows and musical variety shows and individually have performed as front act for other artists but they have never shared the concert stage together with them as the main headliners. 

“We have rapport and chemistry. Totoo ‘yung closeness namin. Sa stage, hindi kami magsasapawan kundi magbibigayan,” she adds.

“We all love music,” gushes Radha. “We all love performing.” Now that the three versatile singers are together in one meticulously conceptualized show, expect magic, excitement, fireworks, and even sexiness.

All three --- Radha, Frenchie, and Bituin ---- have proven their musical chops in previous shows, forming a sort of sisterhood with their similarities. 

“Kaming tatlo,” explains Bituin, “we are all storytellers. We are seasoned. Pinanday ng buhay at mga karanasan.”

When “The Big Big Show” comes to town on December 3, be sure not to miss a show unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Watch Radha, Frenchie Dy and Bituin Escalante as they lead us to uncharted musical territories, singing songs both unfamiliar and familiar, a joy to hear once again and a delight to discover for the first time. 

Three women. Three storytellers. Three musical marvels. Three best examples of the powerful feminine. Three Pinays that make all of us filled with yabang Pinoy in a wonderful way.

“The Big Big Show” is produce by Fullhouse Asia Production Studios with Musical Director  Mell Villena.

Tickets for “The Big Big Show” are available at Ticketworld. 

Call 891.9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph

ASOP Music Festival Grand Finals Set To Echo At Smart Araneta on Nov. 7

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On its 5th year, A Song of Praise (ASOP), the only gospel music songwriting competition in the Philippines, holds its Grand Finals on November 7 at 7 PM at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Inspiring hymns will once again fill the Big Dome as UNTV’s A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival will present the 12 New Songs of Praise and will vie for “Song of the Year”. Winners will receive a total of more than a million in cash prizes at stake.

Composers and interpreters are ready to render their respective entries in the grand finals night of the A Song of Praise Music Festival Year 5 on November 7.

Twelve masterpieces from monthly winners beginning November 2015, will vie for the “Song of the Year” grand title.

At the ASOP 5 press conference held last October 25, hosts were Richard Reynoso and Toni Rose Gayda . They will be the hosts of the Grand Finals on November.

Now on its fifth year, the grand champion will receive Php500,000 cash prize while non-winning entries will each receive Php20,000.

The Best Interpreter Award comes with a P50,000 cash prize and the People’s Choice Award with Php50,000.

Here is a full line-up of this year’s grand finalists: 

God Will Always Make a Way - Composition and Lyrics by Glenn Bawa and Ronald Calpis, which was interpreted by Bugoy Drilon

Tapat Mong Pangako - Composition and Lyrics by Gulliver Enverga, which was performed by The Voysing

Ikaw Lamang - Composition and Lyrics by Jonathan Sta. Rita, which Tim Pavino performed

Ikaw Pala - Composition and Lyrics by Wilfredo Gaspar, performed by Ima Castro

Tanging Ligaya - Composition and Lyrics by Angelica Soriano, which was interpreted by Zendee

Ang Iyong Pangalan - Composition and Lyrics by Romarico Mendiola Jr., which was performed by Jovit Baldovino

Patawarin Mo Ako - Composition and Lyrics by Fernando Gardon, which Kris Lawrence performed

JBK

Araw at Ulan - Composition and Lyrics by Joselito Caleon, which Sitti performed

Pag-ibig Ka, Oh Dios - Composition and Lyrics by LJ Manzano, performed by JBK

Mula sa Aking Puso - Composition and Lyrics by Joseph Ponce, and performed by Carlo David

Kumapit Ka Lang - Composition and Lyrics by Noemi Ocio, with the performance of Mela 

You Stood By Me - Composition and Lyrics by Vincent Labating, with the performance of Jason Fernandez.

Sponsored by Kuya Daniel and Bro. Eli Soriano of the Members Church of God International (MCGI) or more commonly known for its religious program “Ang Dating Daan" (The Old Path), the ASOP Music Festival aims at encouraging amateur and professional songwriters to write and share songs for the glory of God.

Last year’s ASOP Music Festival awarded the “Song of the Year” prize to Christian Malinias who composed “Kung Pag-ibigMo’y Ulan.” Malinias took home the Php500,000 cash prize. His song entry’s interpreter, Ms. Leah Patricio, received the Best Interpreter award, which came with a Php50,000 cash prize. 

Created for television by Breakthrough and Milestones Production, Inc.-UNTV Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kuya Daniel Razon, the ASOP Music Festival has been in search for half a decade now of original compositions proclaiming the power and greatness of the Lord Almighty.

For more information about ASOP Music Festival, visit its official website at https://www.asoptv.com. You can follow ASOP on Facebook via facebook.com/asop.untv and Twitter at twitter.com/asoptv.

You can also vote for your choice of song in https://www.asoptv.com/pollfor the People’s Choice Award and support Original Pilipino Praise Music by subscribing to our official YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/asoptv .

All twelve songs are now being played on Wish FM 107.5.

Showbiz aspirant Kristof Garcia is the new Cherub endorser

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 Kristof Garcia 

Recently, Cherub Baby Care officially introduced and signs up aspiring artist Kristof Garcia as its product endorser.

Ms. Aileen Choi-Go, Marketing VP of Megasoft Hygienic Products Inc. , Kristof Garcia  and Jerry Telan at the signing of contract held at Ka Tunying's Cafe, Timog Quezon City , October 18,2016.

Kristof Garcia, up-and-coming artist who is known as one of the young talents of the late-night GMA variety show Walang Tulugan with the late Master Showman German Moreno. Kristof was at GMA Network’s “Protege: The Battle for the Big Artist Break” in 2012.

Kristof, graduate of Hotel and Restaurant Management, worked in Dubai as a butler at the Arabian Courtyard Hotel and Spa. but he decided to return home to pursue his childhood dream of becoming an artist. 

From Pampanga and he is now the breadwinner of the family. Kristof knows it would take a lot of hardwork, patience, talent and help from people in the industry to enter show business.

“My inspiration is my family, especially my mom who has given me full love and support despite the little means that she has. so god willing, sana magtuloy-tuloy ang pagkakataon na makapagpasaya pa ako ng mga tao, para maparamdam ko rin ang kaginhawaan sa pamilya ko. i’m very thankful to my new cherub family for believing in me”, Kristoff says.

"Kristof personifies cherub qualities," according to Ms. Aileen Choi-Go, Marketing VP of Megasoft Hygienic Products Inc.  

“He is fresh, exudes enthusiam and energy. talentwise, he has a lot to offer, god-fearing and driven by his love for family. Cherub is happy to be with him in the realization of his dream.”

Megasoft Hygienic Products Inc. - makers of Cherub Baby Care products - Cherub Baby Cologne, baby powder, baby soap and baby wipes. 

Kristof continues to better himself by going to workshops - singing sessions with teacher Annie Quintos of The Company and dancing lessons with teacher Nesh Janiola of Hotlegs. He also attended introductory acting class that teaches the Chubbuck technique of hollywood Acting Coach Ivana Chubbuck. it was handled by director Rahyan Carlos of Abs-Cbn workshops, where Kristoff was given a recommendation to take up advance acting. 

Kristof Gracia with Blogger Rain Ferdinand during interview. 

He is currently being managed by Jerry Telan. Talks are also underway for a possible recording album with a major label.

His performing skills were recently tested in it’s showtime. He played “Mr. Pakipot” in Myrtle Sarrosa’s production number with the Hotlegs. Myrtle, sisters sanitary napkins ambassadress and fellow Megasoft endorser, was awarded gold for her “Now Playing Myrtle” album. 

Kristoff went to Zamboanga city on October 1 to serenade the fans during the Hermosa Festival. He also went to Imus City, Cavite last Oct. 14 to grace the founding anniversary of the city.

Judging from the loud screams and applause he received from the audience, one can say that he passed the initial test with flying colors. Not to mention the sudden increase in followers and numerous friend requests in his social media accounts @kristof_garcia and Kristof Garcia Facebook page after the said guestings. 

Here's Kristof provincial shows : 

Ormoc City - Oct. 20, 

Lal-lo Cagayan - Oct 24, 

Pacific Mall Legaspi Albay - Oct. 28

Bagumbayan Sultan Kudarat - Nov. 7

Robinson Dumaguete - Nov. 12

Isulan Sultan Kudarat - Nov. 14

Davao - Nov. 15

Bohol -  Nov. 24

Gaisano Grand Mall Catarman Samar - Nov. 25

and Ororama Cagayan de Oro City -  Nov. 30

According to Ms Aileen “Megasoft supports the youth, their hopes and dreams. we continue to support Myrtle with her aspirations of being a cumlaude."

 "Now, it’s Kristof, as he pursues his dream to be an artista. Cherub is happy and proud to be part in making the youth’s dream come true. the success of our youth is the success of our country.” 

Kristof said that he brings Cherub Baby Cologne, Baby Powder, Baby Soap and Baby Wipes in all his gigs and guestings and in happy, sky and sweet angel variants to keep himself looking fresh, smelling good and feeling great while on his way to achieving his dream.

Adhering to its slogan, Cherub Baby Care products are not just good for babies, great for you too!

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