The first Mr. and Miss Chinatown Philippines 2013 to be air on ABS-CBN

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Two Cultures, one people.

This search aims to "redefine Filipino-Chinese beauty, pave the way for better business relations, and realize cultural and artistic goals."

Mr. and Miss Chinatown Philippines 2013 is featuring the most eligible young men and women from the Fil-Chinese community.

According to Alexis Sy Go, national director of this year's competition “this year, we enter into a meaningful partnership to bring a culturally enriching beauty pageant that seeks to discover Chinese-Filipino talents who posses admirable traditional values but with very contemporary stance and projection and hone to be part of the next generation of stars in the Chinese entertainment industry.”

Pageant organizer Miss Chinatown Foundation, in cooperation with media partner ABS-CBN, sees the competition "an event to open doorways towards unified communities and better goals," which include the "celebration of the shared values of the Filipino and Chinese communities and cultures."

The male and female candidates boast qualities of a modern Fil-Chinese. The pageant is composed of 32 Filipino-Chinese candidates, split equally between females and males aged 18 to 25.

The official candidates for Miss Chinatown Philippines are: Jerene Tan, Robyn Kimberly Tan, Michelle Marie Sy, Rolini Lim Pineda, Jamie Chua Reyes, Lhowelle Lyka Tan, Sheryl Elaine Chua, Samantha Jade Dy, Maricon Cho, Hannah Dy, Frances Elaine Cham, Kimberly Nicole Ang Mas, Aeryka Chua, Catrina Myka De Guzman Ang, Catherine Yao and Anna Patricia Baesa Tan.

The male candidates include: Oliver Chen, Glenn Choa, Sydney Du, Gerald Magante, Miguel Lasala, Alvis Lim, Jaime Lim, Randy See, Bruce Sing, John Sy, Arthur Tan, Fredrick Tan, Jerome Tan, Sky Yang, Francis Yao, and JP Yap.

After months of screening, these candidates, teeming with youthful exuberance and aptitude remain in the running to get the title of this year’s best.

The coronation night of Mr. and Miss Chinatown Philippines 2013 will be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre on June 30, and will be telecast live on ABS-CBN.

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SUPERBOOK EPISODE 3: JACOB AND ESAU A Story About Forgiveness

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How hard is it to forgive someone who has wronged you? Join Chris, Joy and Gizmo in their third super adventure as they travel back in time to meet brothers Jacob and Esau. Witness a story of  forgiveness and humility.

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Alden Richards goes personal in debut album

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Alden Richards, GMA young leading man, admits that his debut album under Universal Records speaks a lot about him.

The album, which includes his cover of memorable hits – Shamrock’s Haplos, Rey Valera’s Naaalala Ka, Itwchyworm’s Akin Ka Na Lang, among others, is a testament to Alden’s young romantic side.

During the album was launched at the Trinoma Activity Center,  his fans tropped and proved that indeed Alden is one of the most bankable stars of the Kapuso Network.

“I really am very thankful that people went out to support me,” says the Kapuso star. 

“I have given everything I have for this project.”

Thankfully, Alden’s album zoomed to the top of the Astrovision/Astroplus music charts after only a week after its release.

Alden expressed gratitude towards Universal Records bosses for the opportunity – General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go, Operations Director Peter Chan, and producer Ito Rapadas, who made sure that Alden’s voice in tip-top shape for the recording.

The album’s debut single Haplos instantly rose to the top of the MyMusicStore charts and is now a part of the series Mundo Mo’y Akin as its love theme.

Alden also has an original song in the album – the romantic Sa Aking Tabi by Vince Katindoy, composer of Ngiti.

Alden Richards album is now available at all record bars nationwide.

Track List:

1.     Haplos

2.     Naalala Ka

3.     Cant Find The Reason

4.     ‘Di Na Mababawi

5.     Sa Aking Tabi

6.     Akin Ka Na Lang

7.     Everytime I See you  

Julia Barretto shares a touching family story in "MMK" this Saturday

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Julia Barretto shares a touching story of a daughter in conflict this Saturday in her episode for ABS-CBN's longest-running drama anthology "Maalaala Mo Kaya."

Julia Barretto makes ‘MMK’ debut this episode. Rising Kapamilya teen star Julia Barretto‘s dream to appear in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” comes true this Saturday (June 15).

The rising Kapamilya teen star will give life to the character of Alex, a young teenage girl who grew up in a complete and happy family.

Her life reaches a turning point when her mother leaves them for another man because of her father’s drug addiction.

Before her family gets even more broken, Alex eventually decides to forgive her father. She works hard to prove to her mother that their family will still be happy without her.

Will Alex find it in her heart to forgive her mother for abandoning them?

Together with Julia in this episode are Ara Mina, James Blanco, Jacob Dionisio, Tommy Abuel, Manuel Chua, Kristoff Meneses, Marikit Morales, and Yda Yaneza.

Gladly to talk with her last Thursday, June 13 at the Star Cinema office, Abs-Cbn. Julia shared that she did not think twice about accepting the role when it was offered to her.

“I immediately said yes because I have always wanted to do episode for the show. I am really nervous because it is a huge responsibility and honor for me to be entrusted with an ‘MMK’ story.” Even that there are pressure, Julia said that she is ready to prove herself to everyone. 

“I am very nervous because I might not meet the expectations of other people and I am afraid that I might disappoint them. Sometimes I try not to think about it because I just want to focus on how to improve my acting skills and show everybody that I can do this,” she said.

This episode was researched by Akeep Jordan del Rosario, written by Mark Angos, and directed by Dado Lumibao. Don’t miss Julia’s first-ever “MMK” episode this Saturday after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN.

Don’t miss Julia’s first-ever “MMK” episode this Saturday after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, and follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter and visit the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

Live Well , Work Well! National Wellness Day is on June 21

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Live Well, Work Well! 

The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) will hold a nationwide event called National Wellness Day that is envisioned to be participated by various companies in the country, both PMAP and non-PMAP members, on June 21, 2013.

PMAP is advocating health and wellness in the workplace as one of the most important issues that companies need to address today.

PMAP President Evelyn Grace C. Sorongon said that through the years, the organization have organized employee activities like sports fests, family day events and the likes for its member companies. 

"This time, we want to come up with an activity that will help promote awareness among employers and employees about the importance of being physically, emotionally and spiritually healthy," Sorongon shared during a media roundtable interview recently.

PMAP led by (starting 4^th from left) PR and Publicity Committee Director-in-Charge Jesse Francis N. Rebustillo, Fellowship Committee Director-in-Charge Michelle G. Guce and and President Evelyn Grace C. Sorongon invited members of the press for a media roundtable event to promote the upcoming National Wellness Day on June 21, 2013.

PMAP also presented a suggested program format that companies can use as a guide for a half-day event that they can organize in their respective workplaces. It includes company-sponsored healthy lunch and snack; learning sessions on work-life balance, holistic and spirituality; and the 7-Minute PMAP Wellness Moment, a quick wellness activity that involves stretching and meditation to be done simultaneously across the nation by employees at exactly 3:00 pm on June 21.

The wellness moment involves the following activities: (a) 2-minute stretching/ self-massage, (b) 2-minute of silence (to pray or meditate), (c) minute dance/ jog in place/ jump or hop and (d) 1-minute clapping/ laughing or handshakes with colleagues.

Companies who will join in the event are encouraged to document their participation through videos and/ or photos and send a copy to the PMAP Secretariat to be included in the list of companies who will be recognized with a workplace wellness certificate during a PMAP event.

Furthermore, on October 2013, PMAP will hold a fun run at CCP Grounds, Pasay City as the culminating event of the organization’s efforts in promoting workplace wellness this year. Aside from targeting more than 1,500 participants in the fun run, the event also aims to provide a venue for different organizations to showcase their respective wellness initiatives.

“We encourage all our members to participate in this worthy activity likewise to discuss to your employees our advocacy on how to stay fit and become more productive members of our society,” Sorongon added.

For queries regarding the event, interested parties can contact Ms. Agnes Junio of PMAP through tel. no. 726-1532 loc. 306 or email agnes.junio@pmap.org,ph. 

Details are also posted on www.pmap.org.ph.