The X Factor Philippines Final 3 Winners

There it is, the final 3 winners of the X Factor Philippines was announced which will compete to become the first X Factor Philippines Grand Winner. The final competition will be happening next week at PAGCOR Grand Theater. 

The show started earlier than  the usual and the crowd got anxious as the part of elimination occur. The bottom two, Allen and KZ made mentor Charice cry hard. The two also sang their survival songs and KZ owned the votes of the Judges Martin, Pilita and Gary automatically Allen sent home.

Congratulations KZ, Daddy's Home and Gabriel and good luck for next week's competition. You all worth to be a winner and see you next week :))

Who Will Be The X FACTOR Philippines Final 3

The tension is raising, for this year's first X Factor Philipines winner. From 12 finalists down to 4 contestants such as Allen, Daddy's Home, Gabriel and KZ. Tonight is the elimination and 1 of 4 will be eliminated and the final three will face the battle of showing their x factor next week.

I had a chance to watch then live last night and I can feel that the finalist are determined to win 4 million. From the preparations and rehearsals I saw them how they want to win. The director and crew as well, took great job in every details of the show from proper lighting, dance execution and blocking.

I saw the rehearsals of the production number by Toni Gonzaga which is simple and without HMU but when the actual live performance occur, I was so amazed how she sings and perform the Lady Marmalade by Pink. I was much more excited to see her more on Monday for the Blogcon of her movie with Vice Ganda and Luis Manzano. The El Gamma Penumbra also perform a shadow play that features Philippines culture and heritage, I was so amazed with their great performance and stood immediately right after they perform, They really deserved the standing ovation...

Last night performances was great and I can say that this is very meaningful to the contestants because the songs that they had are from their own music influences like in girls category with mentor Charice Pempengco, Allen and KZ is the top hit song of Willow Smith's 'Whip My Hair' and famous Chris Brown song 'Forever' respectively. For me they both perform it well especially KZ which I think came out of the box with different gendre and she carries it well.

For the last group in group category handled by Gary Valenciano, the Daddy's Home perform the very mellow and dramatic number with piano on stage that lift by 6 big man heheh..I admit that goosebumps strikes me again especially the last part hayz..."open armsssss....."

Gabriel Maturan for boys category mentored by Martin Nieverra had a 'Boyfriend' song of Justin Bieber and own the stage with the girls around. For me, I like think the humbleness and passion in singing of Gab will include him in the final 3.

But it is up to us voters, who will be on the final 3 and X Factor Philippines Grand Finals next week that will be happening also at PAGCOR Grand Theater. Watch out for tonight's elimination and the announcement of Final 3 X Factor Philippines.

TIKTIK:The Aswang Chronicles in Theaters October 17, 2012

Aswang is one of Filipino mythical creatures and the most feared of all, it is said to be an evil vampire-like type with a wide variety of stories. When I was small, my brother used to feared me with aswang which he said living outside our gateway, so that I can not play outside. Then high school came and saw a movie shake rattle and roll with mythical creature tiktik is present and hunts all the pregnant women in  town to eat their babies using her long tongue from the roof to the womb.

Now, TIKTIK: The Aswang Chronicles which is an upcoming movie produced by Reality Entertainment, Agostodos and GMA Films. Starring Dingdong Dantes, Lovi Poe, Joey Marquez, Janice De Belen, Roi Vinzon and LJ Reyes. All scenes are taken in green screen, its the first Filipino I've known used entirely green screen for a full length movie.

Bloggers had a chance to talked to the film's director Erik Matti and watched the first 20 minutes of the film. He shared to us that the making of this movie is very challenging from the development and conceptualizing. He always wanted to do an aswang movie since then, but when he met Dingdong thats the time it pursued. He imparted that filming in green screen is one of the hardest challenges that he and the crew has "Makikita nyo ung green studio, namin patchi- patchi just to cover the flaws and to make it clean on digital screen" Matti said.

We had a chance to watched the 20 minutes of the movie and direct Erik shared to us the insights and filming of the movie by comparing the green screen shot and the digital shot which is so amazing. I learned that Filipino can do films like this. I visual effects was great and the Filipino photos and designs of other creature is new and very Filipino. Its like I'm watching comics in screen, from color, texture but with real movement and developments.

This movie will not only show the first green screen film but also the artistic side of the Filipinos which can compete globally. The movie will be shown on October 17, 2012 in theaters near you.

You can also share your aswang story and win 10,000Php. For more details follow them on Facebook Here and Twitter @TIKTIKOct17 and website at www.theaswangchronicles.com

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Help Children at UNICEF's "Auction for Action"

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is a United Nations Programme that provides long-term developmental and humanitarian assistance to family specially children and mothers in developing countries. They rely mostly on contributions coming from the government and private sectors to help and assist individuals who are in need. 

UNICEF Philippines and Daphne Osena-Paez once again team-up and gathered together Filipino artists for children. In line with celebration of 20th year of Children's Month this October, an online auction to benefit children in the Philippines and worldwide will be initiated. This project is on its second year to raise funds and recognized the arts made by Filipino artist globally, with almost 80 items for auction this year, I am sure this gonna be great and means a lot for children.

Recently, a privileged to see some of the items that will be auction on October.  Most of them are donated in full specially by artist and some are partially donated though galleries. I had a chance to took a photo of each  pieces because I happened to got early in the UNICEF Headquarters at RCBC Building Makati City. I was in "ahhh" especially when I saw Ms. Daphne wearing the strand of south sea pearls donated by Jewelmer.

The UNICEF Auction for Action theme for this year is "The Right of Children to Play" and really reminds me of my childhood through the painting pieces of  Rico Doronio (Holen and Luksong Tinik). 

There are many items that interest me like for example the 'Crayola' , a double bench with colorful wooden ends that bounce and will follow your curve when you were sitted. Moreover the 'Pout', a lounge chair in bloody red color, i like it...

You must check this Auction for Action guys..you'll be surprise for the items minimum bid prices and You never now we can own arts and designs from famous Filipino artists. The auction will run on October 1-7 at Ebay Philippines, please check www.unicef.ph for more details and updates.

Meralco Virtual Engine (MOVE) Apps

The Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company (MERALCO) is the largest electrical company in our country.It distributes power the mega manila region. It makes our life quality living and convenient by having a reliable power all the time. This time it will make it better by having an Application that we can monitor, control and learn all about our power consumption at home.

Recentrly Meralco launched the MeralCo Virtual Engine (MOVE), a free app suited and designed for Filipinos. It has a six category that provide realtime access to the electric company's services through smart phones or tablets. I was one of the invited bloggers gathered together under the roof of Meralco's main office in Ortigas City and had fun on the said night. We teamed ourselves into 6 and play the game that will make us own a Samsung Tab, unfortunately our team didn't win, but the experience and fun of knowing about how easy the MOVE apps is worth.

Since nowadays people are often online, Meralco wanted to offer assistance where we spent much of our time at the office or at home. MOVE apps provide Meralco customers with different beneficiary ease and convenient in managing their electric concerns:

1.Meralco Office Directory- will provide you to find the Meralco office near you.

2.Bayad Center - will provide you to find Meralco bill payment office near you.

3.Meralco Appliance Calculator - will guide you in computing the amount of electricity appliance consumes.

4. Bright Ideas - will guide and give you knowledge about properly using and saving electricity.

5. Power Maintenance Schedule - will provide you awareness about the date and time of Meralco maintenance.

6. E-Meralco Bill - will provide you billing statement or latest bill.

Download the application now for free, as I did and see the convenient it brings, I love the Bright Idea category because it add new knowledge and awareness. Downloadable from the Apple Appstore, Google Play, nad Blackberry App World. For details, check www.meralco.com.ph, also like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @meralco.

ChildFund Always There To Support Children Against Poverty

I always have a heart for children, it's not just I wanted to have one for a long time but because I am the eldest children of our family and growing up taking care of my siblings whenever my parents is at work the whole day. I never think twice if there is a medical mission or outreach program invitation that involes children. So when ChildFund invited me to cover the launch of intensive and meaningful interventions to support children poverty, I cancelled all my appointment and went to the venue. 

ChildFund is an international child sponsorship group that provides assistance to deprived, excluded and vulnerable children globally and that includes the Philippines. ChildFund Philippines has launched the undertaking of its new five-year plan, with a main trust of "Building Pathways Towards A World Fit for Filipino Children".

ChildFund Philippines Executive Director Katherine K. Manik welcome everyone and introduces the planned with an intensive plan and said " ChildFund has consistently worked-albeit under the radar for the past forty years, towards the development of healthy, secure, confident, educated, skilled and involved Filipino children and youth". She also ensure that in the next five years with the aim to reduce poverty they prepared strong core programs specially in the poorest provinces of our country.

The children who was present in the event rendered us a song and a performance that they interpret. They even showed us the collage art that they prepared which serve as our guide. Through riding in an art form carton jeep, we travel in five stations including the jeepney ride, three strategic direction of ChildFund and priority areas of our country. 

Station 1: Reduce Childrens Poverty Through Strong Core Programs. They are targeting the poorest area of our country particularly in Mindanao. Program pathways across the different age groups like Batang Malusog at Bibo (0-5), Batang Matalino at Listo Program (6-14), Kabataang Aktibo at Produktibo and Batang Protektado.

Station 2: Build Partnerships and Relationships for Child Development. They commit to build and sustain partnership and relationship for child development and youth involvement by leveraging child-centered policies, resources and results.

Station 3: Align Sponsorship with Core Outcomes. Promote and align child sponsorship with ChildFund's core outcomes to strengthen programs-based coherence and in order to account for results. The last station is showing the priority area which the core programs are focus.

ChilFund currently has 26 partners covering around 600 barangays in 19 cities and 48 municipalities located in 25 provinces located in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

For more details and information contact ChildFund at telephone no. 63 2 6311575 to 77 or you can visit them at their office at 8th Floor STRATA 100 BLDG. F. Ortigas, Jr. Road 1605 Ortigas Center Pasig City, Philippines.

Stories of People on Gloc-9 's "MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata" Album

Aristotle Pollisco or Gloc 9 is a Fillipino rapper that gain lots of awards and recognition with his fast-flowing vocal style. With almost ten years of entertaining people with his talent and collaborating with other singers from the beginning. Now that he came up with his new and first album under Universal Records, rest assure that it has a quality and stick-in-mind songs.

Recently Gloc-9's Bloggers Gathering was conducted by Universal Records and in cooperation with LionhearTV, Pinoy Magazine, BANDS Mag and Francis M Clothing Co. I was one of the lucky bloggers to meet and greet Gloc-9 and a chance to ask him information about his new album.

The six months in the making album mostly composed in collaboration with other famous vocal bands and singers in the industry like Chito Miranda, Bamboo, Ebe Dancel, Jay Durias, Billy Crawford, Ian Tayao and many more. Even the famous TV show host Boy Abunda had a special participation and boasts the music video of 'Sirena'. 

Gloc-9's MKNM: Mga Kwento ng Makata album has 15 tracks which includes; 'Balak Ni Syke'(with an intro made by a friend) , 'Apatnapungbara feat. Ian Tayao (40 bars of rap), 'Silup' feat. Denise Barbacena (about police), 'Alalay ng Hari' feat. Allan Mitchell Silonga (tribute to Francis M.), 'Sirena' feat. Ebe Dancel (story of a gay), 'Hindi mo Narinig' feat. Jay Durias (tragic love story), 'Sino' (interlude),'Salarin' feat. Bamboo Manalac (maybe sometimes its our fault), 'Inday' feat. Cathy Go (story of a maid), 'Bakit Hindi' feat. Billy Crawford (strive for better things and never underestimate your abilities), 'Malakas' (interlude), 'Pison' feat. Chito Miranda ( dont give-up to make your dreams come true), 'Thankful' feat Maychelle Baay of Moonstart88&Bambu (a thank you song), 'Hari Ng Tondo' feat. Denise Barbacena (movie theme song) and 'Kung Tama Siya feat. Jaq Dionisio of Kiss Jane (conversation between heroes).

Available in all record bars at 300Php, but I can tell you that this album is a must hear and definite keeper, It is Gloc-9's turn now and no one can stop him. A very talented person with heart in every person that surrounds him, a sensible and meaningful album that will teach you the reality of our society.

You can also avail the album on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/mknm-mga-kwento-makata-/id552298332 and My Music Store http://www.mymusicstore.com/album/gloc-9/1029959/Mga-Kwento-Ng-Makata-MKNM. You can also avail 'Sirena' ringbacktone for FREE, yes its FREE at Globe users just text UD767 and send to 2332, for Smart users text FREN & send it to 2728.

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OUT ON STREETS WITH DOCKERS® ALPHA KHAKI

September 2012 – One of Dockers® Alpha Khaki designers wanted to see how Alpha would hold up against a day of skating in San Francisco.  See what they came back with, search ‘Dockers® Alpha Skate Test’ on Youtube.

“The fact that these skaters choose to skate in these pants, demonstrates and reinforces the Alpha message that khakis are just as durable, strong and versatile as denim” said Bobet Romualdo, Dockers® commercial director for Asia.

For updates Like Dockers® on Facebook, www.facebook.com/DockersKhaki or follow Dockers® on Twitter, www.twitter.com/DockersKhaki_Ph. 

Have You Seen The 'Be Careful With My Heart' Saturday Rewind?

I guess everybody have seen the Saturday treat of ABS-CBN, the rewind of  your favorite weekday TV program "Be Careful With My Heart". Due to insistent public demand and the production's enthusiasm, the TV program premiered its rewind last Saturday, September 15. It was seen nationwide and in fact it was trending in all social network.

The kilig-serye, will start from how Yaya Maya (Jodi Sta Maria) help her family and goes to Manila when met Mr. Lim (Richard Yap) accidentally. A very unique love story that includes their love for their own family.

They conducted a press conference of the said kilig-serye and the press ask them what is the magic formula behind a very successful show. Jodi says "We really treated each and everyone on the set as a family, thats why it reflects on the show itself". "We really love each other, from the moment we step onto the set and I feel so comfortable working with dedicated individual and with passion of what they are doing" she reiterated.

For the first time also, we heard the voice of Baby Abbie ( Mutya) when ask about her experience in the show. We can really felt the harmony and sweetness of each and everyone of them off screen and I realized how Jodi meant.

They also shared with us and soonest with you the "Be Carefull With My Heart" album which composed of tracks that will ensure the kilig moments. It includes of course the duets from Jodi and Richard in 'Be Careful With My Heart' and 'When You Say Nothing At All'. 'Kaba' and 'Torete' sung by Jodi, 'The Way You Look Tonight' and 'Sorry Na, Pwede Ba?' sung by Richard. Other cast like Aiza Seguerra also rendered a song like 'I'll Be There', and other singers from Star Records like a duets of  'Be Carefull With My Heart' by Juris and Sam Milby.

Let us continue to fall in-love again and again together with Yaya Maya and Sir Chief by watching everyday before It's Showtime at ABS-CBN as well as listening on their album which will be available nationwide very soon. For more details and updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com, follow them at Twitter @becarefulheart and on Facebook/becarefulwithmyheartofficial :).

Jed Madela Now On Star Records

The Filipino recording artist and TV host, Jed Madela is now on Star Records. He recently signed contract at ABS-CBN compound and was witnessed by the members of the media including bloggers. Star Records and Jed Madela together will definitely bring us great hits, concerts and surprises. Team Jed was also formed that includes song writers, arrangers, composers and producers that will surely enhance Jed's talent and abilities.

As Jed Madela's newest member of Star Records family it is time for him to explore and welcome new opportunity way ahead. Jed said "I think personally and with my management din, it was high time already to explore other possibilities to work with other people and for the longest time I've been close to Star records kaya now I am so thankful that I am part now".

Expect something new, original and fresh from Jed Madela's future albums and concert under Star Records. It will showcase new sound and gendre to see his other side but given his high notes which Jed only can reach and it is his trademark. For more details about Jed Madela follow him on Twitter @jedmadela and Facebook HERE as well as @starrecordsph and Facebook/starrecordsphil.

The Voice Behind ABC-CBN's Teleserye Theme Songs

Do you want to know the voice behind your favorite late morning Koreanovela 'Two Wives' or 'Pure Love'?. How about telenovela's 'Walang Hanggan' or 'Kung Akoy's Iiwan Mo'? These are the songs that is most requested on radio right now and can't help but played all over again. It added more feelings and intensity on your favorite shows, it is the reason why she is so love and adored by many. A lady came from Puerto Galera, trained by her grandmother to sing since she was  five years old early in the morning and successfully recognized at ABS-CBN's Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) season 2.

Ms.Liezel Garcia claimed her shiniest moment as the "Newest Voice of Teleserye" as she releases her self-titled album under Star Records. Her first ever album is a collection of songs that captured our hearts especially when it is played in our favorite teleseryes. Since Filipinos loves sentimental (senti) and love songs, it will definitely be liked. 

Recently, bloggers had a chance to interview Ms. Liezel and she shared to us her insights about her newest released album. 'Pure Love' s "Gisingin ang Puso" is her most favorite song because she gave more emotions in recording it and also the song that gave her a chance to open more opportunity. Ms. Liezael said "Kahit ako po, bago ko i-record yan, sobrang nadala po ako sa tono niya. Parang bago ko palang siya i-record siya na ang paborito ko na song at nilo-look forward ko i-record. Sobrang catchy yung tono niya at yung effect po na parang may mga tubig-tubig. Talaga pong ramdam ko sya".

The album composed of nine tracks with a bonus tracks and the one with an up beat sound "Dance With Me" and Ms. Liezel reiterated that she included this song to show the other side of her. "Gusto ko po talaga si Beyonce Knowles, sa local po si Jaya" Liezel said, when asked about favorite singers. We ask her , who among Filipino singers she wants to work with in the future and she said "I like to have a collaboration album with Gloc 9, gusto ko po yun sya po ung sa rap part ako po ung other side" she reiterated.

Liezel also sang some part of her songs and I felt goosebumps every time she did, im sure you will like her sing also. Avail her album for only 199Php at your favorite record stores and the digital tracks can also be downloaded via www.mymusicstore.com.ph and for more information about Star Records follow them at Twitter @starrecordsph and Facebook/starrecordsphil.

1. Ngayong Alam Ko Na - Two Wives
2. Gisingin Ang Puso - Pure Love
3. Bakit Pa - Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
4. Lumayo Sa Man Sa Akin - PHR Presents 'Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin'
5. Di Ko Kayang Limutin - Kristine
6. Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala - Walang Hanggan (duet with Bugoy)
7. Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig
8. Alipin Ako
9. Nasaan Kana

Bonus: 1. Dance With Me 2. Instrumental Tracks Included

"THE MISTRESS" A Film by Olivia Lamasan

A mistress is female lover or companion who is not married to her partner, especially if the later is married. It is not new in our society today, somewhere or someone is a mistress in a community we are living. Why did they exist? What if you become one? What if your husband has a mistress?. We can not tell what life would bring on us, but one thing I can really sure about, "Doing Wrong for the Right Reason is Still Wrong".

Today as Bea Alonzo-John Lloyd Cruz celebrating its 10th year anniversary as love team, their 7th team-up movie is also here, on the The Mistress. A Star Cinema gift for all Bea-Lloydie fan under the direction of Olivia Lamasan. The story is about struggle, battle and fighting for the one you love. 

Recently I had a chance to be included on the list of bloggers who were invited to attend the movies bloggers conference. We had a chance to ask the main casts about their insights and experiences about the movie and the title itself.

Bea played as Sari the mistress of Rico played by Ronaldo Valdez, which has a wife named Regina played by Hilda Coronel then JD comes into the scene when he fell in love with Sari and their world started to fall apart having each imperfect love story.

Bea Alonzo said "Hindi ko kakausapin yung kabit, i will not even go there, ang partner ko yung kakausapin ko.It takes two to tango", when asked about, what if she will encounter a mistress if their relationship. She reiterated that "More than anything, I want to know first the reasons behind why he did it to me and ano ang pagkukulong". She also said "Sabi ng nanay ko, you cannot seduce a happy husband" her mother's wisdom.

John Lloyd Cruz shared that "Hindi lang ito isang pelikula tungkol sa isang kabit, ang hirap lang ipaliwanag but there is more important thing about the film pagkanapanuod nyo po and sana give it a chance to see the film and give each character a chance to express what they feel".

Why did mistresses exist and that question was answered by the director Olive Lamasan saying "Kasi there are situations kung saan nangangailangan ang babae at napupunan ng isang lalaki, who might not be necessarily free having another relationship. But I believe that in every freedom is the responsibility to do what is right". And I strongly agree with that statement.

The writer of the movie Vanessa Valdez said "Kaya kong sabihin na ito ay isang pelikula na what I actually write is being said and can actually transcend"  and "I was writing it from the point of view of a child more than the somebody whose in-love, because the experience of a child is the more universal experience than the experience of romance."

See you in theaters on Wednesday September 12, 2012 showing nationwide and let's all witness the four faces of love story on The Mistress by Olivia Lamasan. Also starred Anita Linda, Carmi Martin, K Brosas, Tony Mabesa, Gabe Mercado, Minne Aguilar, Nor Domingo and Clarence Delgado.