John Ford Coley Performs in Santa Rosa

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American singer John Ford Coley will be performing at the Santa Rosa Sports Coliseum is Santa Rosa, Laguna on August 11, 2018 produced by Ovation Productions.  John is a classically trained pianist, guitarist, actor and author most known for his partnership in the musical duo England Dan & John Ford Coley.

John is not new to Filipinos as he has frequently visited the Philippines due to the massive popularity here of England Dan & John Ford Coley music.  His first visit to Manila was via a three night Valentines weekend concert at the Folk Arts Theater in 2000  where he appeared with the late Jimi Jamison of Survivor, David Pack, and Ambrosia. Rupert Holmes who was initially in the bill was a no-show. Working together in Manila enabled John and Ambrosia to do more frequent appearances and collaborations together in the U.S. on many occasions.  The Valentines concerts were produced by Ovation Productions who brought them back together after a few years to open for the band America at the Araneta Coliseum.

At 16, Coley, along with schoolmate Dan Seals formed an acoustic act simply named England Dan & John Ford Coley. The duo was signed by A&M Records. In 1971, the two moved from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles where they opened for numerous bands^. Their first break came in 1972 with the song Simone. It became a number one hit in Japan and was popular in France. However, Simone did not fare as well in the United States, and the two were released from their contract with A&M after three albums.

Two years later, they acquired another record deal from Atlantic Records and released the song I'd Really Love to See You Tonight. Overall they had four top-ten hits and two top-twenty hits. They were nominated for a Grammy Award and received triple-platinum and gold records and released eight albums; additionally, other recordings were released abroad.

The duo disbanded in 1980. After the passing of England Dan (Danny Seals, brother of Jim Seals of 1970s soft rock duo Seals and Crofts), John’s solo performances have gotten more attention and have given John renewed purpose to continue performing the hits that the duo have been known for (John fondly referred to their act as ‘Mutt & Jeff’ due to their height difference). One  major issue for the disbanding of England Dan and John Ford Coley was change of musical direction as England Dan wanted to pursue country music.

England Dan and John Coley classic hits which John continues to perform in his solo concerts include It's Sad To Belong, Soldier In The Rain, Gone Too Far, Love Is The Answer, What's Forever For, Broken Hearted Me, I’d Really Like to See You Tonight, Nights are Forever Without You, We’ll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again, What Can I Do With this Broken Heart, Just Tell Me You Love Me. John also does great covers of The Bread’s Make It With You, Dan Fogelberg’s Longer and Leader of the Band, Dan Hill’s Sometimes When We Touch, among many others. In his Santa Rosa Laguna concert, John Ford Coley will have popular OPM singer-songwriter Noel Cabangon as front act.

(John Ford Coley concert tickets are available at SM and online through www.smtickets.com. Ticket prices are P3300, 2800, 1800, 800 plus ticketing charges. For info call 02-4702222 or 0917-1495950, 0956-0922765, 049-5113376.)

Citi joins Freedom Walk 2018

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More than 400 passionate volunteers from Citi Philippines led by country Chief Executive Officer Aftab Ahmed turned up in full force during the recently held Freedom Walk 2018, with the local government of Pasig as this year’s host city. 

With the theme “Every Rightful Step, All Barriers We Break”, the Freedom Walk is co-chaired by non-governmental organizations, Alyansa ng May Kapansanang Pinoy (AKAP-Pinoy) and Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Inc. (PFRD) as an expression of the desire of persons with disabilities (PWDs) to be free from discrimination and inequality. Shown in photo receiving Citi’s plaque of appreciation is Aftab Ahmed together with PFRD’s president Manuel V. Agcaoili.

Protect your family from dengue, Zika, and other mosquito-borne diseases this wet season with JDI Home Pest Solutions

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The onset of the wet season once again brings about heightened anxiety about the health hazards that come with it—particularly mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and Zika. 

In the first six weeks of this year alone, the Department of Health (DOH) recorded a total of 10,980 dengue cases and 51 deaths from it, the highest incidence of which was reported in Calabarzon, Central Luzon, and Metro Manila. 

Zika, although less prevalent than dengue, is an equally life-threatening disease that can be acquired through the same vectors of dengue—the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that prey on humans, day and night.

On that note, advocating the prevention is indeed better than cure. Trusted industry leader, Jardine Distribution, Inc. (JDI), urges homeowners to make use of available home pest solutions to safeguard their families from dengue and Zika, especially when the rains start to come. 

JDI offers ZAP All Knockdown multi-insect killer that kills Aedes aegypti mosquitoes with its anti-dengue formula. Sourced from leading Japanese chemical firm Sumitomo Chemical, ZAP ensures fast knockdown power and long-lasting effects with its high-quality active ingredient. ZAP covers hard-to-reach areas and can likewise destroy other disease-carrying pests like cockroaches and flies that pose health hazards to family members.

Available in 300ml and 500 ml aerosol cans, ZAP is very easy and convenient to use and does not have an irritating smell.

Still another insidious disease to watch out for is leptospirosis, an infectious bacterial disease that may be acquired by wading in floodwaters contaminated by rodents’ urine. For the entire 2017, the DOH reported a total of 2,495 cases of leptospirosis and 261 deaths nationwide, an alarming 49.1-percent increase from the 1,673 cases recorded in 2016.

Homeowners can exterminate rats and mice in just one feeding with JDI’s Klerat. It contains Brodicacoum, a new generation high potency rat killer.  Unlike other brands that require multiple feeding for rodents to ingest enough poison, Klerat is so potent that it requires the least amount of bait to kill.

Thanks to the affordability and guaranteed efficacy of JDI’s Home Pest Solutions, homeowners are now assured of practical and more economical ways of dealing with disease-carrying pests and ensuring that their loved ones are protected at any time.

JDI Home Pest Solutions may be found at leading supermarkets (Shopwise, Rustans, Wellcome) and DIY stores nationwide (Handyman, Ace, Citi, and Wilcon). For more information, go to www.jardinedistribution.com.ph.

Entrepreneur rebuilds business from the ashes with help from AXA - AXA Philippines customer, Kenneth So

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In 2016, a fire in Benguet made headlines as it destroyed a warehouse—one that was owned by entrepreneur Kenneth So, and one that provided stable jobs for a lot of workers. So and his team, some of them very loyal employees that had been with him for a long time, could only watch as years of hard work went up in smoke in a matter of hours.

So was grateful that the insurance company he chose—AXA Philippines through its general insurance subsidiary Charter Ping An—swiftly came to his rescue and went the extra mile to process his claim promptly so he could get back on his feet as soon as possible. 

So’s business, Granville Corporation Supply Holdings, is a strong player in the competitive supply chain industry. The company plays a key role in the logistics and distribution of fast moving consumer goods across key markets. So employs 400 people to ensure prompt servicing of customers

Entrepreneur rebuilds business from the ashes with help from AXA

The fire destroyed Grandville’s four-storey warehouse in La Trinidad, Benguet, and millions of pesos in inventory. Fortunately, So had the foresight to get a comprehensive fire insurance coverage from leading global insurer AXA. His loyal staff also rallied together during a truly trying time. The company is now slowly but surely recovering.

The ease and speed with which So was able to receive his insurance claims and the attentive and dedicated service he received from AXA helped ease his burden. “Now, our warehouse is being rebuilt,” So says. “This is the start of a new beginning.” 

So’s experience with AXA is proof of AXA’s unwavering commitment to its customers, backed by superior financial strength and worldwide reach, to be there when it is most needed. It assures clients like So, whose employees and their families count on for their livelihood, can live the life he chooses—free from uncertainty and anxiety, no matter what challenges he has to face.

For more information, visit www.axa.com.ph today.

Get into the world of Ant-Man and The Wasp with SM Cinema

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Ant-Man may seem invisible to the naked eye, but the Earth’s tiniest hero is making a giant comeback and now with his partner, The Wasp! Experience the lives of our heroes as SM Cinema unveiled the Ant-Man and The Wasp’s Not the Actual Size interactive exhibit at the Main Atrium of SM Mall of Asia.

In line with SM Cinema’s Reel-to-Real Experience, the largest cinema exhibitor in the country together with The Walt Disney Company Philippines, brings another fun and exciting exhibit inspired from the latest movie offering of Marvel Studios, Ant-Man and The Wasp.  

As you enter the exhibit area, witness the world of Ant-Man and The Wasp by crossing a binocular-inspired tunnel making you feel you are the same size as our tiny heroes. Get ready to be like Ant-Man and The Wasp as you plan your day and talk to your colony in the gigantic table and chairs. You can also explore the bigger world in the blown-up ball pit and the massive puzzle area. 

Feel the Ant-Man and The Wasp experience with the Not the Actual Size exhibit at SM Mall of Asia Main Atrium on June 28 – July 4 and at SM North Edsa – The Block Atrium on July 6 – July 12. You may also share your tiny experiences online with the hashtags #SmallIsBigger and #AntManAndTheWasp.

In the aftermath of ‘Captain America: Civil War’, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) faces the consequences of his choices as both a superhero and a father. But as Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) and Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) asked for his help, he will once again be the Ant-Man and fight together with the Wasp. 

An action-packed adventure, Ant-Man and The Wasp movie experience becomes even better at IMAX theatres because the movie was digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. This means that only in IMAX will the movie fill more of the screen, and fans will see 26% more picture!

Catch Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and The Wasp in IMAX, Director’s Club and SM Cinema branches nationwide starting July 4. For more convenient experience, book you tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM Cinema mobile app. You may also follow /SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates!