AstroPlus Bloggers Connect 2012: Connecting Brands to Blogs

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I am enjoying my wonderful world of music and movies! Lately I am glad to be invited to an interesting event held at Astroplus Store, The Podium, Ortigas Ave. - “AstroPlus Bloggers Connect 2012: Connecting Brands to Blogs” last October 27.

 “AstroPlus Bloggers Connect 2012: Connecting Brands to Blogs”  was a  two part event. The first part was for the Music and Movies Block starting 1:30 pm and after,  the 2nd part was for the Gadgets Block.

There were so much interesting presentation of Sony Music and Ivory Music. And there was a presentation films from Warner, and Magnavision presented us some films be to launch in coming months and for 2013. C-Interactive presented a lot of DVD offerings and promotions. 

Thanks to Azrael Coladila and Myke Soon who are in partner with Astroplus in co-organizing this 2nd annual event of Astroplus, an event that connects their brands to us bloggers.

Myke Soon and Azrael Coladila

Thanks for DVDs and a lot more given to us by Sony, Ivory, Warner, Magnavision, C-Interactive, and organizers of  “AstroPlus Bloggers Connect 2012: Connecting Brands to Blogs” event

Here are some features of the presentation.

Take Me Home is the second studio album by global superstars One Direction. This will be released on November 12, 2012 through Ivory Music And Video, exclusive licensee and distributor of Sony Music in the Philippines.

INCUBUS

ORA is the debut studio album from British singer-songwriter Rita Ora. This was released October 26, 2012 through Ivory Music And Video, exclusive licensee and distributor of Sony Music in the Philippines.

The Best Of Celine Dion & David Foster is newest compilation album global superstar Celine Dion. This will be released on October 31, 2012 through Ivory Music And Video, exclusive licensee and distributor of Sony Music in the Philippines.

BRANDY as her new album "Two Eleven" debuts at #1 on the Billboard R&B Albums Chart!

Visit Astroplus  Branches for more updates and new amazing gadgets!

I love music and movies as ever! Visit more updates on music and movies in my coming posts.  Enjoy the wonderful world everyone!

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Mario and Erich Spread the Magic of Love via " Suddenly It's Magic"

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“Suddenly It’s Magic” is set to hit theaters nationwide on Wednesday, October 31, 2012.

Cast of Suddenly It's Magic

Filipino moviegoers nationwide will finally experience the unique onscreen magic of the love team of Thai superstar Mario Maurer and Philippine sweetheart Erich Gonzales via Star Cinema’s first Filipino-Thai romantic-comedy film, “Suddenly It’s Magic.” Will the fairy tale of the characters have a happy ending?

With its romantic plot, beautiful scenes shot in the Philippines and Thailand, and astonishing international appeal, “Suddenly It’s Magic” keeps on rousing strong positive reactions from the public, making it a daily hot topic on several social networking sites, especially on the popular microblogging site Twitter.

Even Mario is vocal about his excitement to be back in the Philippines to personally promote his first film project in the country.

“Suddenly It’s Magic” tells the story of a Thai superstar Marcus Hanson (Maurer), who finds the magic of love in the Philippines, where he meets the heartbroken pastry baker Joey Hermosa (Gonzales).

Joross Gamboa, Ces Quesada, Dinkee Doo and Joy Viado

Dionne Monsato and Cacai Bautista

Aside from Mario and Erich, “Suddenly It’s Magic” also stars Joross Gamboa, Joy Viado, Guji Lorenzana, Ces Quesada, Dinkee Doo, Cacai Bautista, John Lee,Dionne Monsato and Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul.

Director Rory B. Quintos

Directed by Rory B. Quintos and story written by Vanessa Valdez.

Vanessa Valdez and Dionne Monsato 

For more updates about “Suddenly It’s Magic,” simply visit www.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

Pogi Points: The Not-So-Gentleman’s Guide to Looking Good

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I'm one of  the book lovers who's enjoying the wonderful world of an artist, graphics master and an observational comedian name Stanley Chi.  He's the co-host of TV5’s Front Act, creator of Manila Bulletin-based comic strip “Chopsticks," and the author of the Suplado Tips 1 & 2.

Just when you think you’ve read it all, a book like Pogi Points comes your way to burst your bubble. Soldiers of love, beware.

Stanley Chi , the genius behind the bestselling Suplado Tips series (read: over PhP2M worth of books sold in just one year) goes out of his comfort zone to write a “not-so-gentleman’s guide to looking good”, as the cover of his newest book, Pogi Points, announces brazenly.

Chi is out to prove he’s not a one-hit wonder after his first humor book, Suplado Tips, underwent reprinting five times in a year. The follow-up Suplado Tips 2 fared just as well, if not better, establishing Chi’s reputation as a legit writer who can sell books to people who don’t normally love reading.

Pogi Points is a collection of tips on how to get ahead in love through strategic behavior. It teaches the naïve boy how to act around his object of admiration (or obsession, whichever applies).

As Chi explains, “Ang pagiging gwapo, inborn; ang pagiging pogi, napag-aaralan (Being handsome is inborn; being pogi is something you can learn).”

Using humor to make his point, Chi teaches precious bits of courtship wisdom to guys who want to win over the girl of their dreams.

Readers aren’t the only ones who noticed Chi’s flair for writing. The Manila International Book Fair  the biggest book fair in the Philippines already in its 33^rd year last September, made sure Chi was on board as one of their first-ever endorsers, dubbed “MIBF Bookworms”. During the book fair, Chi joined social activist Carlos Celdran  and fellow comedian-authors  Ramon Bautista  and Tado Jimenez  in an online video campaign to promote literacy.

“Kung dinaan mo sa personality ang isang babae, para mo naring sinabi na pangit ka (If you use your personality to win over a girl, it’s like saying you’re too ugly [to do it any other way])!”  - One Pogi Points pointer says.

Aside from tips on how to score more pogi points, the book contains photo comic strips, serious relationship facts, fun pogi trivia, and self-help lists. It’s a workbook of sorts for the love-struck guy who wants to have fun while decoding the woman he fancies.

Readers get a good dose of laughter from Pogi Points – and who knows? Maybe the single guys might even get a girlfriend.

Visit also Stanley Chi's IGMG,  surely you'll enjoy the wonderful world of Stanley Chi ! 

Marvin Agustin bags Young Entrepreneur of the Year

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“Hardwork, dedication and determination. Dreams really do come true”

Dreams do come true for every Juan. Marvin Agustin did not imagine being in the roster of the most powerful and influential names in business and economy having won the 2012 Young Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year of the SGV Foundation. Held at the Awards Banquet in Makati Shangrila Hotel last week, Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year annually recognizes individuals who have shown exemplary extraordinary passion, vision and conviction that led respective businesses to success. 

Marvin Agustin shared the limelight among the finalists named: Raul M. Ang, President of Maxima Machineries Incorporated, Jaime I. Ayala, President and CEO of Hybrid Social Solutions, Inc.(HSSI), Antonette P. De Guzman and Carolina S. Osteria, Managing Directors, ACM Landholdings Inc., Venus C. Genson, CEO and President Art N’ Nature Manufacturing Corporation, Raoul Roberto P. Goco, Executive Chef and Owner Cyma Greek Taverna Co., Ronald P. Guzman M.D., Chief Executive Officer, President and Founder Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines, Raphael T. Juan, President Centro Manufacturing Corporation, Amelia D. Manas, Founding President and CEO Bruno’s Services Corporation, Nelson C. Par and Siu Ping Par PR Gaz Franchising Corporation, Jose Victor Paterno President and CEO Philippine SEven Corporation, Edwin M. Salonga Chairperson and Mariel Vincent A. Rapisura President and CEO Social Enterprise Development Partnership Inc., (SEDPI), Raphael Lim Soon President North Park Noodle House, Jonathan O. Suy, General Manager, Jomaray Pulp Packaging Industries, Toomanny Tan President and CEO, Filipino Entrepreneurs and Resources Network (FERN) Inc., Willy Tee Ten President and Dealer Principal of Autohub Group of Companies and Dennis A. Uy, President and CEO of Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc.

Bagging the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award designed by the world renowned sculptor, painter and graphic designer Michael Cacnio, Marvin Agustin did not expect to have brought home one of the five awards, Young Entrepreneur from the prestigious Ernst and Young Judges chaired by Cesar E.A.Virata along with Br. Narciso Syloria Erquiza, FSC, Engr. Merly M. Cruz Undersecretary of the Department of Trade and Industry-Regional Operations and Development Group (DTI-RODG), Vivian H. Gee, Head of Asia t the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship as well as Associate Editor at the World Economic Forum, Dr. Milwida M. Guevara President of Synergiea Foundation, Rafael Cojuangco Lopa Executive Director of the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and Hans B. Sicat President and CEO of The Philippine Stock Exchange.

Marvin has a lot of stories to tell and inspire the youth to success. Dreaming to be a restaurant manager when he was young, he pursued the passion in the restaurant business after studying at the International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management under the tutelage of Chef Norbert Gandler. He gained more skills and knowledge in culinary arts after graduating Managing Arts Program at the Asian Institute of Management which eventually led him to venture with his friends Raymond Magdaluyo and Ricky Laudico opening SumoSam Foods Inc., in 2004. SumoSam has exponentially grown with more established partner restos Mr. Kurosawa, John and Yoko, Johnny Chow, Robotosan and Marciano’s. Today, Marvin shares the inspiration tapping on his experience in media with Futuretainment Inc. and Media Nation Inc., with manager Annabelle Regalado-Borja, production companies that organizes and presents successful concerts by renowned international artists in Manila.

Adding to the array of accolades,  Best Operations Award from Ayala Merchant Awards in 2009 and Most Promising Restaurant in 2008 for John and Yoko, and Mr. Kurosawa in Eastwood Libis named as one of Philippine Tatler’s best restaurants in 2009 is Ernst and Young’s 2012 Young Entrepreneur of the Year award of the President of SumoSam Foods Inc., Marvin Agustin omniscient of the Filipino entrepreneur and inspiring the youth to hope and achieve.

“Hardwork, dedication and determination. Dreams really do come true”- said Marvin joined by manager and friend Annabelle Regalado-Borja and business partners Raymond Magdaluyo and Ricky Laudico.

For more updates:

Follow Marvin Agustin on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/Marvin-Agustin and @Marvin_Agustin on Twitter.

Have a taste of cosmopolitan Japanese at SumoSam Foods. 

Visit www.sumosamfoods.com, like SumoSam on FB http://www.facebook.com/ilovesumosam and follow @ioveSUMOSAM on Twitter for more updates and promos.

For concerts and events production visit www.futuretainementinc.com and www.medianationinc.com and like them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/futuretainmentinc and http://www.facebook.com/medianationinc 

Eden Pays Tribute to the Real Santa Claus: Mom

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It’s not midnight but it is still dark when Mom begins her Christmas tasks. She decorates the tree, braves crowded tiangges for presents, and cooks the Noche Buena spread. She may not wear a red suit but Filipinos know that it’s Moms who really make Christmas happen. For their special roles during Christmas, Eden Cheese wants to give moms the thanks they deserve.

For the past thirty years, Eden Cheese has been the ally of moms in making Christmas dishes more special. Indeed, no Christmas table is complete without the creamy ulam and panghimagas made delicious by Eden.

A Favorite of Filipinos. Only Eden has that creamy and delicious taste that enhances moms’ familiar Christmas dishes and makes them even more special. Ordinary spaghetti comes alive with the cheesiness and linamnam from Eden.  Puto is made irresistible with a generous slice of cheese, mechado is more memorable and fruit salad more interesting with Eden! 

As a permanent fixture during the Holidays, Eden knows that there’s one special person who really pulls the season together. The brand’s Christmas campaign is therefore aimed towards thanking, paying tribute and helping Moms do their roles this season.

Eden Sarap ng Pasko: Dahil sa Iyo, Ma. The campaign tagline best summarizes what Eden wants to give moms. It starts with the heart-warming Eden TV commercial that illustrates the many things Moms go through, all to make family celebrations more memorable. It ends aptly with the line, “Para sa lahat ng paskong pinagsisikapan mo, salamat ma.”

These days, we share stories not by the fire or by reading from books. We tell them through video and sharing on the internet. Eden wanted to perpetuate the Filipino tradition of sharing stories through a video competition among college students. The video that will be decided as most inspiring and will able to capture a heart warming story of how Moms make Christmas special will be unveiled on the brand’s webpage www.sarapngpasko.com this coming November.     

Christmas Gifts from Eden: A Promo and Recipes. Everyone is either a mom or has a mom, so Eden is presenting the opportunity to give praise to all moms via its site. Watch out for a special application on the brand’s site to let you share how your own Mom makes Christmas special. Just by sharing, you can be part of an upcoming promo to win amazing prizes.

Moms and everyone else can also add fresh and exciting touches to Noche Buena by watching special Eden recipes featured on TV. Eden will partner with cooking shows MasterChef Pinoy Edition on ABS-CBN and Chef Boy Logro: Kusina Master on GMA for viewers to see Eden in action and learn how to cook familiar dishes made special by the brand. So you can create your own Merry Christmas! 

Daily recipe tips, sharing sessions and inspiring moments with Moms are also available, just by visiting www.sarapngpasko.com.

This Christmas, join Eden in making moms feel special for the many things they do to make our holidays more memorable. Eden Sarap ng Pasko: Dahil sa Iyo, Ma!

1. What does Eden stand for?

Eden Cheese stands for making family moments more special. Eden does this by enhancing moms’ dishes and making them more delicious. The brand aims to help moms in their role as the “makers” of Christmas. When there’s special and delicious food, mom gets to create that special family bonding, which is a sight that is especially dear to her.

2. Why does Eden want to make Christmas special?

Christmas is one of the most anticipated holidays for Filipinos. With its long heritage of making Filipino lives more delicious since 1981, Eden wants to help make this most awaited season more memorable for moms and their families.

3. What is the purpose of Eden’s Christmas Campaign?

Eden makes dishes, and especially Christmas Noche Buena dishes more delicious with its creamy taste. Apart from making the celebrations more malinamnam, Eden wants to give recognition to the people who cook the dishes and who really make Christmas happen: Moms. Through our initiatives for TV and digital media, we aim to give thanks to moms for the roles they play in making Christmas more special for everyone.

4. Who is the Eden mom?

The Eden mom is a nurturing mom. She is all about family enjoyment. That is why many of her activities revolve around her family. She always wants to make sure her family is well taken care of. And when it comes to food, she is no different. In fact, she finds food preparation highly important as she considers this an expression of her love.

5. What is Eden Sarap ng Pasko?

Eden Sarap ng Pasko is the brand’s traditional Christmas campaign. Year on year, Eden engages its consumers and makes their Christmas experience more special through campaigns that are especially relevant and that celebrate the season of giving.

This year, the brand gives recognition to the key person behind every Christmas. This has always been the most anticipated time of the year and no one takes extra effort to make this festive and worth spending with the family than moms. As a brand that understands Moms, Eden knows just how important it is to make every Christmas special for the family. From wrapping gifts to decorating the entire house, to cooking; it’s mom who does everything.

To show appreciation, Eden would like to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of every Mom in making her family’s Christmas memorable through her dishes. 

Hence, our campaign Eden Sarap ng Pasko: Dahil Sa Iyo, Ma.