ColorManila Run Year 7 Roaringly Rings In the New Year In Safari on January 6

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ColorManila, the pioneer and formidable force behind the colorful fun runs that have been held in many cities in the country, is surely going to send you to seventh heaven this January as it colorfully celebrates the commencement of a new year and, even more so, its 7th anniversary, through a colorful Safari journey at Color Manila Run Year 7. 

Ushering in 2019 with roars and lots of colors this January 6 at SM Mall of Asia Grounds, Pasay City, ColorManila Run Year 7, will take runners to Safari-themed and color-blasted 200-meter, 3K, 5K, 10K, and 21K routes. True to its tradition of allowing people to go all-out fun and festive instead of going home right after the run, ColorManila Run Year 7 will definitely bring you New Year cheer through its signature CM Festival, featuring a DJ filling the entire venue with groove-inducing tracks while participants put on their party hats, shove in their dancing shoes, and splatter color powders in the air for a holistic after-party affair. 

“ColorManila is getting a year older again this 2019, but our energy and enthusiasm for coloring milestones and creating colorful memories among friends, families, and loved ones remain youthful–strong, vibrant, and contagious as it has ever been, and that’s the exact same energy and enthusiasm that we would love you take in and transmit to your fellow runners at ColorManila Run Year 7,” enthuses Color Manila VP Justine Cordero. “We look forward to having you there and on our other upcoming events this 2019!” she adds. 

Round up your Safari adventure at ColorManila Run Year 7 with the 200-Meter Dash, Deluxe, Rockstar, and 21K Safari-themed kits for a full-on Safari experience. In our quest to become more inclusive and spread fun and colors to more people of various ages, including children, we’ve opened the 200-Meter Dash category catering to kids ages six years old down to preferably, two years old, and which include a kit comprised of a Dri-FIT shirt, race bib, sunglasses, finisher’s medal, and color packet. For fun runners and those who want to feed on their running fervor alike, the Deluxe and Rockstar categories are available. The former is priced at Php950 and consists of a Dri-FIT shirt, race bib, sunglasses, finisher’s medal, and color packet, while the Rockstar category is retailed at Php1,500 and includes everything that’s offered under the Deluxe category, with the addition of a drawstring bag and headwear.

For the competitive kind, the start of the year is the perfect time and timing to push your personal record (PR) to its peak! Our 21K Basic category, which costs Php1,500, or our 21K Premium category, which you may avail for Php2000, are both fitting platforms to help you raise the bar and reap your running goals this 2019. The 21K Basic category has singlet, race bib with timing tag, sunglasses, finisher’s medal, color packet, finisher’s shirt, and an access to the 21K village, while the 21K Premium has all that, plus a drawstring bag, headwear, and a CM anniversary gift. For those who want to extend their support to their loved ones but opt not to join in the run, the Spectator category that will grant access to the ColorManila Village and is valued at Php200, is our response. 

Online registration is ongoing at colormanila.com up to January 5 or until supplies last. SM Tickets are also available for cash purchase at SM Tickets booths located at SM Cinemas and SM Department Stores’ Customer Service counters nationwide on the same dates. You may also buy prepaid cards until January 5 or until supplies last at Mizuno SM Megamall, Mizuno Trinoma, Mizuno Bonifacio High Street, Mizuno Alabang Town Center, Mizuno Paseo de Magallanes, Toby’s SM Mall of Asia, and Toby’s Glorietta 2 branches. 

Kit claiming is at Star City Adventure Zone from January 3–5, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 

CM Glitter Run is supported by AXA, Star City Adventure Zone, Splash Island, Garmin, Sharp, Crystal Clear, Baskin-Robbins, Solar Entertainment, Business Mirror, Monster Energy, Mizuno, SM Tickets, Anytime Fitness, Vitamin Boost, Emborg, and Gu Gel, and will benefit Pink Women on Fire. 

ABOUT COLOR MANILA 

Now going on its seventh year, ColorManila has established itself as the most aggressive ‘concept fun-run’ organizer in the country. Over 120,000 runners have participated in its various franchises, which include the CM Challenge, CM Blacklight, CM Costume, CM Glitter, and CM Classic. It has broken its own record with its biggest event to date, ColorManila Run Year 5, which was participated by 12,000 runners last January 2017. Visit www.colormanila.com for more information.

Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach reveals how she gives her best for her life’s greatest joys

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In a touching new Jollibee ad, the Muhlachs give us another heartwarming glimpse of their family life

MANILA, January 2, 2019 – Being a celebrity comes with a multitude of “rewards,” including fame, fortune, and countless public milestones. But for celebrity parents Aga and Charlene Muhlach, there’s no greater joy than being able to give their best for the twins, Atasha and Andres.

In a heartwarming new commercial for Jollibee, former beauty queen and renowned actress-host Charlene professes that her “greatest joy” in life are her twin children, who had grown up relatively away from the limelight.

The ad begins with Charlene getting up very early to get her twins ready for their various extra-curricular activities, and continue on with glimpses into her family’s life. She reads a heartfelt message for her children, expressing how she had dreamed of having them in her life and how she and husband Aga have always strived to give them the best.

“I can’t believe how time has just passed so fast, and totoo pala ‘yung sabi nila, that no matter how old you get, you’ll forever be babies in my eyes. I want you to know that we tried every day to give you the best at hindi kami magsasawang alagaan at mahalin kayo,” —a sentiment that many parents can truly relate to.

The message that Charlene addresses to her children in this newest Jollibee ad is almost verbatim of her Instagram post on the twin’s birthday, which, as of the commercial’s release, garnered over 50,000 likes. As it was written straight from a thoughtful and well-spoken mother’s heart, the message became an instant hit among Filipino netizens who related to the emotions in Charlene’s post.

Aga, well-loved member of the Jollibee family, caps off the ad with another heartwarming sentiment—that we only want to give only the best for the best. The best people in our lives, our families, deserve only the best-tasting crispylicious, juicylicious Chickenjoy. The beloved Jollibee favorite that has captured the hearts and taste buds of Filipinos for generations.

“As the country’s biggest fast-food brand and a proudly homegrown Pinoy company, we at Jollibee have always strived at being the best in every way possible especially for our products,” said Cathleen Capati, Jollibee AVP for Flagship Category. “Chickenjoy and the role it plays in bringing Filipino families together, like the Muhlachs having meaningful family bonding moments during mealtimes, has been one of Jollibee’s greatest joys.”

Just Like the Muhlachs, ring in 2019 with renewed love for family—with only the best-tasting crispylicious, juicylicious Chickenjoy on the table.

For more information on Jollibee’s products and promotions, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

ALOHA, 2019! Century Park Hotel to Celebrate the New Year With a Pool Party

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Manila, Philippines – As Christmas is fast-approaching, plans are also underway to celebrate New Year’s Eve, the second merriest day of the year in the Philippines.  With everyone juggling their social schedules between parties left and right, Century Park Hotel (CPH),  one of the finest hotels in Manila, has made New Year’s Eve planning convenient and more exciting for you.

Say “Aloha!” to 2019! Welcome the New Year with a rockin’ pool party at the hotel’s Palm Grove from 10:00PM onwards.  For only P1,200 (adults) and P700 (kids), guests can enjoy the hotel’s temperature-controlled pool at their leisure while waiting for 2019 to ring in.  What’s more, the tickets come with drinks, food and a live band. Now that is a truly unique way of waiting for the clock to strike midnight!

Going for a staycation? CPH has also prepared a New Year’s Room Package for the discerning guest.  Starting at P6,500net one can take advantage of a Superior Room, breakfast for two and New Year tickets for two.  De Luxe Rooms can be availed at P7,500net while Jr. Superior Rooms are available at P8,500net with the same package inclusions (Superior Room). 

“We want to welcome the New Year with style. A swim party is a truly different way of welcoming 2019.  When everyone attends parties or just stay at home for the occasion, here at Century Park Hotel, one can enjoy staying in and partying at the same time.  We are the only outdoor temperature-controlled pool in Manila and we want our guests to enjoy it especially on this special day,” said General Manager Anthony Tan.

The New Year’s Room Package is exclusively available on December 31, 2018 only.

Launched in 1976, the Century Park Hotel remains as one of the finest hotels in Manila. It is owned and operated by Maranaw Hotels and Resort Corporation and enjoys a mix of local and international patrons. The renowned establishment has over 500 rooms in varied types and facilities for a complete dining and leisure experience. To know more about Century Park Hotel, visit www.centurypark.com or contactinformation@centurypark.com.ph and telephone number: (632) 528-8888.

Welcome 2019 with the biggest New Year’s Countdown at BGC, Taguig

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Ring in the New Year with a massive year-end street party for a night of food, fun, fireworks, and world-class performances from Jessica Sanchez, KZ Tandingan, James Reid, Nadine Lustre, Lesha, Autotelic, Bret Jackson, Sofia Romualdez, Curtismith, Massiah, and Astro Kidd as Bonifacio Global City, in partnership with the City of Taguig, presents BGC X Taguig Pulse 2019: The Year-End Countdown.

The event will take place along 5th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street (between 28th and 30th Street) on December 31, 2018, starting with an anticipated New Year’s Mass at 6pm for the entire community. The festivities will then kick off with a musical performance inspired by the hit movie The Greatest Showman, leading up to a concert series that culminates with a heart-stopping countdown to 2019 featuring a state-of-the-art centerpiece with curved LED screens and intelligent lighting to mark the new year, followed by a spectacular 15-minute fireworks display.

Select Bonifacio High Street restaurants will be open past midnight while some Mercato Centrale merchants will also be setting up pop-up booths within the venue to serve the thousands of people expected to attend.

Co-presented by Angkas PH and Frontrow, with AXA Philippines and Jack Daniel’s as major sponsors, and CNN Philippines and GMA Network as official media partners, BGC X Taguig Pulse 2019: The Year-End Countdown is free and open for all. For more information, visit BGC’s official Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/bonifacioglobalcityph and https://www.facebook.com/BoniHighStreet.

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15,000 Angkas supporters attended FREE Thanksgiving Concert

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Angkas has been getting overwhelming support from commuters, lawmakers, government officials, celebrities, and various other groups in light of the recent TRO issued by the Supreme Court in favor of the LTFRB.

Photo : Stanley Briz

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The massive support that Angkas has been getting was evident in a free concert with thousands of people – all Angkas customers and supporters join the free concert last Saturday held at the Quezon City Circle main stage with featured top celebrities such as Nadine Lustre, Sam Concepcion, Hale, Ella Cruz, Shanti Dope, Mayonnaise, Quest, Ex Battalion, Gab Valenciano, and Andrew E.

In short videos shown during the concert, other prominent stars expressed their support for Angkas including Dingdong Dantes, Yassi Presman, Matteo Guidicelli, Tim Yap, Rovilson Fernandez, Marc Nelson, Phoemela Barranda, Kim Atienza, Myrtle Sarasa, Sabbie Rodriguez, Shawn Yao, Fabio Ide, and Jinno Rufino.

Lawmakers and government officials threw in their support for Angkas. Congressmen Winston Castelo, Cristal Bagatsing, Rodel Batocabe, Johnny T. Pimental, Xavier Jesus Romualdo, and Cebu Mayor Tomas Osmeña all issued statements in favor of the continued operation of Angkas considering the sorry state of mass transport in the country today and the benefits that the service has been providing local commuters.

“Government is supposed to make the people’s lives better, not worse. Angkas was a cleaner, safer version of what is the only practical mode of transportation for many Cebuanos, especially those who live in remote barangays,” Osmeña said in a news interview.

Former LTFRB Chairman Winston Ginez reiterated in his post that Angkas should be allowed to operate and that the LTFRB and the DOTr have the power to legitimize and regulate the ride-hailing service.

Congressman Castelo, Chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, likewise urged the DOTr to allow Angkas to continue its operation for the sake of public interests.

In a recent statement, Castelo said the DOTr can issue a Department Order to allow Angkas’ ride-hailing operations in the same manner that transportation network companies (TNC) or transport network vehicle services (TNVS) like Grab were allowed to do so.

“A mere DO can suffice to lessen the suffering of the commuting public. DOTr should realize this. If they cannot provide efficient and reliable mass transportation system as they are mandated to do, they should at least be creative and use modern technology. We should not be technical and legalistic on this while millions of Filipinos are suffering from traffic and losing PHP2 billion in lost opportunities,” Castelo said.

Rep. Johnny T. Pimentel of Surigao del Sur, in turn, decried the timing of the SC order. “Actually, the TRO is only temporary, however, the timing is not right considering the Christmas rush. Many commuters are having a hard time getting a ride. This will again be a big burden to our traveling public,” Pimentel said in a news report.

The Mobility Coalition, an alliance of organizations supporting commuter welfare, also recently issued a statement supporting Angkas. In the statement, the group said that they are disheartened by the recent Supreme Court decision and declared their support of the "regulation of motorcycle taxis as a public transport option"

Joining Angkas Public Affairs Head George Royeca and Angkas Operation Head David Medrana  in the media conference is Atty. Ariel Inton, President of the Lawyers For Commuters’ Safety and Protection group, who pledge his support to the #SaveAngkas initiative.

The online community was abuzz with tremendous support for Angkas, acknowledging the help that the ride-hailing app has given commuters like them. In fact, the hashtag #SaveAngkas has trended on Twitter recently, and most tweets have been in support of moves to allow the operation of Angkas and to work for its regulation.

Moreover, around 130,000 netizens have signed an online petition calling on the government to “Save Angkas” and regulate motorcycle taxis instead of prohibiting them from operating. The number of signatories continue to increase for the change.org petition.

“We have received tremendous support from our customers and from the general public and we are truly grateful about this,” noted George Royeca, Angkas head of Regulatory and Public Affairs. “Rest assured that we will do our best to come up with a course of action that's within the bounds of law so that we can once again serve the Filipino commuters," he added.

Without the legitimate Angkas ride-hailing service, passengers are forced to use underground habal-habal services, according to Angkas Operations Head David Medrana.

"These habal-habals are riskier for our commuters because many of these bikers have no drivers' licenses, have had no training in proper motorcycle safety procedures and proper motorcycle regulations, and offer no insurance at all," he added.

The LTFRB continues to insist that motorcycles are unfit for passenger transport due to safety issues. Angkas officials stress, however, that the LTFRB has consistently ignored Angkas' safety record as well as proof of the precautions it takes to ensure passenger safety, including biker training and assessment, quality helmets, and accident insurance.

Angkas' safety record currently stands at 99.997%, above and beyond the rates cited by government agencies to claim otherwise. “Our safety record is a testament not only to the viability of using motorcycles for safe passenger services, but also of the massive improvements that a single committed organization can make to professionalize an industry,” stressed Royeca.

The Angkas petition can be found on this link: https://www.change.org/p/ltfrb-saveangkas-and-support-the-regulation-of-motorcycle-taxis-in-the-philippines.