MALL OF ASIA ARENA MAKES HISTORY IN ITS GRAND LAUNCH

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The Mall of Asia Arena, world-class venue for the world-class Filipino talents finally holds its Grand Launch in a music event entitled “ICONS at the MALL OF ASIA ARENA.” 

This once-in-a-lifetime concert are some of the biggest names in the Philippine music industry from various generations including Lea Salonga,  Martin Nievera, Jose Mari Chan, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Basil Valdez, Freddie Aguilar, Dulce, Vernie Varga, Rachel Alejandro,  Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Juris, Jed Madela, Piolo Pascual, Richard Poon, Bamboo, Arnel Pineda, and the singing group, The Company. The concert was commenced with the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Ryan Cayabyab.

World class talent Lea Salonga

The event was hosted by Jim Paredes and Pops Fernandez. Fun, laughter and comic relief from the serious ballad songs , with TV personalities Pokwang, Jose Manalo, and Wally Bayola.

Pops Fernandez and Jim Paredes

The Company

Ogie Alcacid and Regine Velasquez

Piolo Pascual

Freddie Aguilar with his signature song "Anak", one of the true iconic moment in the concert!

Jed Madela, Juris, Piolo Pascual ans Ricard Poon

OPM President Ogie Alcasid

Eric Santos, Basil Valdez and Marin Nievera 

The Mall of Asia Arena is a celebration of the achievements and glory of the “World Class Filipino”, who never gives up in his dreams and the achievement of excellence. With its 20,000 full seating capacity, Corporate Suites, VIP-level services and amenities, and a vast offering of food and merchandise, the MoA Arena is posed to become the country’s premier entertainment venue.

Mr. Hans T. Sy

“We are very happy to be here at this landmark occasion as the MoA arena is a testament to the Filipino people and its spirit – resilient and persevering in the pursuit of excellence. Through the MoA Arena, we hope to give Filipinos a taste of world class entertainment in a truly innovative and luxurious setting,” said Mr. Hans T. Sy, President for SM Prime Holdings, who was accompanied by his family at the ribbon cutting.

Gary Valenciano,  performed in a special music video honoring SM Supermalls founder Henry Sy, Sr.

I'm thankful even not the main winner in a 'blogpost contest', but as a blogger, I was lucky to receive an invitation from Mr. Ferds Bondoy of Tatak Digitista to watch this concert as a member of the press.  I love music and this is one of my happiest time watching live the great performances of Original Pilipino Music icons and artists.


Also present at the ceremony were distinguished government officials including Vice-President Jejomar Binay, Sec. Armin Luistro, Sen. Francis Pangilinan, Former Senator Robert Jaworski, Maryo Antonio Calixto, Congresswoman Calixto Rubiano, Gov. Imee Marcos and Gov. ER Ejercito and big names in the entertainment industry such as Ogie Alcasid, Lea Salonga, Gabby Lopez and Charo Santos of ABSCBN.

Also revealed in this grand launch by Mr. Hans T. Sy along with Mr. Edgar C. Tejerero, Senior Vice-President of West Avenue Theatres Corp. is MoA Arena’s upcoming exciting event line-up.

Other events Filipinos can look forward to in the MoA Arena are the following: 

- Yahoo OMG Awards                            -   July 6, 2012

- UAAP Season 75 Opening Ceremony             -    July 14, 2012

- Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Concert                       -    July 11, 2012

- SM E-plus Teen Assembly                               -    August 1, 2012

- NBA All Star Basketball Challenge                   -    July 18, 2012

- The return of Cirque du Soleil with Saltimbanco      - August 8 to 19, 2012

True to its vision of Changing the Game, Elevating Entertainment, the Mall of Asia Arena will truly be a world-class venue for the Filipino people.

For ticket inquiries, call 470-2222 or log on to www.smtickets.com.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/mallofasiaarena

Follow us at www.twitter.com/moaarena.

Protégé Grand Winner, KRIZZA NERI launches first self-titled album

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GMA Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break’s very first grand champion Krizza Neri launches her first recording album today, June 19 at White House on the 84th Restobar, Sct. Tuason, Quezon City.

Her self-titled album consists of 11 tracks including “The Good Daughter”, a GMA TV series, theme song “Ba’t di ko ba nasabi?” It was produced by her Protégé mentor Aiza Seguerra and distributed by Universal Records. The album has 10 tracks with two (2) OPM remakes showing the soulful, edgy, and R&B distinct voice of Krizza Neri at her best

Since her victory in the said competition, Krizza has been a regular at Party Pilipinas. She has continuously shown that she can perform in pace with other big and veteran artists. During her production numbers, she shined in her own light and proved that she is the rightful Protégé  winner.

1. Here's the CD Track List:
2. 1. Look My Way
3. 2. No More You and Me
   3. Dahil Sa Iyo
   4. French Fries and Coke
   5. Don’t Be Too Much
   6. Kung Malalaman Mo
   7. Narda
   8. If I Could/Wind Beneath My Wings
   9. Could Have Been
   10. Bakit Ka Lumayo
   With Bonus Track: Ba’t Di Ko Nasabi

Catch Krizza Neri and her mentor Aiza Seguerra for “The Protégé and the Mentor” tour in the following show schedules and location.  

Expect to see and hear more of this young rising star’s talent in the days to come.

Awesome Deals, Awesome Sites

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The Internet has made a lot of things easier, better and simpler. There  ís no denying the fact that the world as we know it today will never be the same if the Internet were just to suddenly disappear and migrate somewhere in the Bermuda Triangle. That said, here are four online services that youíre sure to miss if indeed the Internet were to go on a hiatus one of these days:

1. JetRadar.com

Cheap airfare sells like hotcakes nowadays. One moment they're available, the next, they're all sold out. But if you're an avid traveler or a businessman on a business trip, the best and cheapest airfare deals are only good if you know where to find them. These days, to find the best possible deal, a consumer would have to go from one ticket site to the next, one flight site to another, one airline site to the one after in a tiresome process, especially if you're an individual pressed for time.

JetRadar.com is a search engine that carefully searches through 728 different airline sites, hundreds and hundreds of flight sites and brings together the best and cheapest airfare deals in a single platform, all in a matter of a few seconds. They've got listings for hotels, too.

 2. Bitrix24.com

Free is free. We all know that, and a lot of people don't usually expect too much from anything that's free, especially in the corporate world where productivity, accuracy and timeliness matter. But guess what, Bitrix24.com is out to change the definition of the word 'free.'

Bitrix24.com is an intranet solution that comes with a fully functional free CRM, free real-time streaming, free activity calendar, free messaging system, free calendar and a whole lot more. Oh yes, and it's absolutely free for small companies with just about 12 employees. Plus, it's cloud-based, which means no installation is required and can be accessed via a smartphone or a browser. For unlimited user count, subscription stands at $99.

3. PickyDomains.com

Finding the most relevant domain for your website has become increasingly challenging, now that millions and millions of TLDs (top-level domains) have already been registered. Deciding on the best name for your business, product or service is something that needs utmost consideration because the name you choose will ultimately represent your company. Now, if you aren't good at naming or you simply don't have time to search through available domains, you're a likely candidate for the services of a branding agency. But the problem with these agencies, they can cost you up to thousands of dollars.

PickyDomains.com is an online naming service consisting of over 50,000 registered contributors. To avail of the service, register with the site as a client, make the required $50 downpayment for a name or domain, or $75 for a slogan, and specify your naming needs. If none of the suggestions fits your needs, you get a refund. Now, that's what you call risk-free.

4. YouTubeDownloaderHD.com

To while away time while on a long commute, most people take out their digital devices to listen to music, exchange text messages with friends or family, play mobile games or watch videos. And if you're somebody who would choose to watch videos to prevent yourself from getting bored silly, you'll love YouTubeDownloaderHD.com.

YouTubeDownloaderHD.com is a video grabber that's free and relatively easy to use, and without altering the quality of the original video. All you have to do is download the application. The moment you're ready to download your YouTube video, just copy the URL and paste it into YouTubeDownloaderHD. Next, select the file type you want the video converted to and the location you want it saved in, and you're done!

JOIN THE MANILA SOCIAL MEDIA DAY 2012!

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The Social Media Day is a worldwide event spearheaded by Mashable.com,

which celebrates the connected generation around the world. 

And Manila is joining this Worldwide Event!

A networking event for social media influencers, bloggers, and digital personalities from Metro Manila on June 30, 2012 (Saturday) at 7 PM at Tea 101 Taiwan’s No. 1 Drink Scout Bayoran corner Tomas Morato Extension, Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City.

First, to celebrate the connected generation around the world, specifically those from Metro Manila.

Second, to provide an appropriate venue for the Manila social media community to mingle and meet-up offline, which can support a better camaraderie afterwards on-line through various social media and digital platforms. Finally, to provide sponsors and event partners an opportunity to promote their products and services to the who’s who of the social media community.

HOW TO SCORE LIMITED INVITES FOR THE MANILA SOCIAL MEDIA DAY 2012?

-Email the following details to manilasocialmedia@gmail.com

-Full Name

-Blog URL

-Links to Other Relevant Social Media Accounts

-Your answer to this question: What Makes You Interesting? 

To get updates and to know more about how you can score invites to the

Manila Social Media Day 2012,

Like Manila Social Media Day on Facebook and

Follow Manila Social Media Day on Twitter 

with the hashtag #ManilaSMDay

Do Something New and Healthy for Your Dad This Father’s Day

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This is an important date for our fathers to remind him how much he’s loved. It’s not about impressing your siblings or friends by how much you have spent. By showing Dad he’s loved and appreciated, you will help your father appreciate the true meaning of Fathers Day.

There is no better way to reward them for all their hard work than to do something special together or give them a nice gift this coming Father’s Day. The usual gifts such as pricey watches, stylish wallets, sophisticated gadgets or his favorite chocolates are indeed thoughtful, but after giving him the same stuff year after year; these things might not appeal to him anymore. In this case, you have to think out of the box. After all, its for your dad and this is his day. So why not think of getting him something new or have the two of you do something special that will not only make him smile but will also make a lasting impact on his life?

 How about getting your dad something that will make him healthy?

With all the hustle and bustle he goes through everyday, all year round, your dad’s health and wellness should be a concern of yours also. A healthy and fit body will not only help him deal effectively with the daily grind but also make him live longer, giving you more years to spend together. This can only be achieved by living a healthy lifestyle and engaging in different physical activities.

Here are some things you can get for your dad and do together to get him into shape:

Get him to play – Playing with him in the sport he is into is a good physical activity that you and your dad can do together. Ask him to join you and your friends play ball, ask for a tennis match or tell him how bad you would beat him in a football game.

Ask him to join you in your morning jog - Though this means having to wake up in the early morning,  this is a good bonding activity and a healthy way to spend time together.

Buy him a new pair of sports shoes -  If your dad is into sports, loves running or fancies outdoor activities such mountain climbing or camping, a shoe he can use for these activities would be the perfect gift for him.

Do home workouts together – There is surely a way to get your dad into shape even if he hates doing sports or any outdoor activity. Buy him a set of weight training accesories and equipment, and ask him to join you in your workouts. In this case, dumb bells, gym balls or even boxing gloves and mitts are great gifts to buy for your dad.

Surprise him with a trip to the outdoors – Get a bike and take him to a place where he can relax and feel closer to nature.  Having complete accessories and the right equipment can make your trip free from any dangers and hassles, so you have to get them first before your trip.

         
It surely does take a lot of effort but you can start by getting him something that he can use for these activities. He will definitely love it if you would get him a gift from Toby’s Sports, the country’s leading sports equipment and apparel retail chain.

          
Toby's Sports offers a wide variety of products that encourages a healthy and active lifestyle. From fitness equipment, sports apparel, accessories and footwork, Toby’s is the perfect place to find a sporty gift for your dad this Father’s day.

        
 “We offer great gifts for dads this coming Fathers’ Day, products that will greatly encourage them to get back into shape and live a healthy lifestyle,” said Toby’s Sports president, Toby Claudio. “Personally, if my kids were to give me a gift this Father’s day, I would like to get the Shake Weight dumb bells. It’s the perfect gift for busy dads like me, since it allows me to workout even at home and without going to the gym” he added.

            
Now that you have these new ideas, it is about time to start putting them into action. Father’s Day is just around the corner, so go now to the nearest Toby Sports outlets and get your dad the perfect sporty gift.


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