OKGo! Australia rouses thousands in TFC’s two-city celebration of the ‘galing ng Filipino’

Pinoys in Melbourne & Sydney came together and sang with Zanjoe Marudo, Beauty Gonzales, Kakai, Aiza Seguerra, Angeline Quinto and Erik Santos at TFC’s two-day entertainment fare

While set apart by Australia’s massive terrain, the Filipinos “Down Under” came together for The Filipino Channel’s (TFC) second installment of the much-anticipated OK Go! Australia on September 18 and 20.  TFC roused thousands of Filipinos at the Planetshakers Centre in South Melbourne and the Rosehill Gardens Raceourse in Sydney with exciting Kapamilya stars bringing a two-day, world-class entertainment extravaganza that engaged kababayans to a veritable sing-a-long.
“2015 OKGo! Australia,” the second installment in TFC’s series of blockbuster events for kababayans in Australia, engaged over four thousand Filipinos in Melbourne and Sydney with hours of world-class voices and exciting performances of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) hits and classics; mainstream international hits; the latest dance craze and pure Pinoy fun.

According to Asia Pacific Managing Director for ABS-CBN Global Ltd. Ailene Averion “Last year, TFC celebrated 20 years of service to Filipinos worldwide.  This year’s OKGo! Australia continues to be a showcase of Filipino talent, our kababayans’ fondness for entertainment and the Pinoy’s unique bayanihanspirit wherever in the world they may be.”

Highlighting TFC’s poste event is “Dream Dad” love team Zanjoe Marudo and Beauty Gonzales singing a string of OPM hits such as “Kapag Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko” and “Pusong Bato.”

Thrilling the audience even more was when host and “Your Face Sounds Familiar” star Kakai Bautista pulled out three ladies from the audience to join Marudo for an on-stage contest where Marudo then proceeded to serenade the winning contestant with “Hinahanap-hanap Kita.”

Raising the entertainment level was Queen of Teleserye Themes Angeline Quinto singing fan favorites such as “Anong Nangyari Sa Atin” and King of Teleserye Themes Erik Santos singing his classics such as “This is the Moment” and his own version of international hit “Titanium.”

Turning the concert into a veritable sing-along was Aiza Seguerra who performed her biggest hit “Pagdating ng Panahon” to which Filipinos from all walks of life sang along with.  Seguerra also performed her own version of OPM rock hit “El Bimbo.”

Sealing the entertainment fare on both the Melbourne and Sydney shows was the cast’s performance of “Good Time” which pretty much sums up what the TFC event was all about –pure fun and world-class entertainment with Kapamilyas.

According to Averion, the audience response may have not come as a surprise but the feedback was rewarding.

Averion shared “We were challenged with the fact that Filipinos here are from distant areas and it will take them one good reason to pull out of their daily grind and come together as one community.  I see now that when you give them a good show, they will reward you with a kind of response that validates all the hard work we put into setting up One Kapamilya Go!”  Averion added, “Our Kapamilyas joined the performers as they sang along to each song; danced to each hit; laughed to the stars’ banter; and celebrated togetherness with fellow Filipinos.”

Averion ends, “Our kababayans’ reception inspires us to raise the level of our entertainment offering for Filipinos in the Land Down Under.  With this, Kapamilyas can expect more from TFC in the years to come.”

Truly, One Kapamilya Go! was the total entertainment package – a showcase of world-class talent and a celebration of our Filipino pride.

For more updates on TFC and connect with fellow Global Filipinos, visit facebook.com/TFCAustralia

Baskin-Robbins celebrates 1st year in the Philippines and 70th anniversary globally

All time favorite ice cream brand, Baskin-Robbins (BR) celebrates its 1st year in the Philippines with BR 31 Smiles Project - a company's advocacy of providing free cleft lip reconstructive surgery to 31 children. A project in which they are partnered with charitable foundation, Operation Smile, to bring back the smiles of children.

Since 31 is the symbol of BR 31 flavors of ice cream, 31 children will be the beneficiaries of this project. 31 children but will give 31 thousand folds of happiness for their family and friends. The future of our country will bring back and maintain their sweetest smile.

“This is a very special celebration of 2 important anniversaries. We’d like to express our deepest thanks to our loyal customers for supporting the brand throughout its first year in the Philippines,” says Michael Dargani, president IceDream Inc., the company that exclusively operates Baskin Robbins in the Philippines. “In line with our commitment to serving fun and smiles for seven decades, Baskin-Robbins is truly proud to welcome the 31 beneficiaries of our BR 31 Smiles Project” added Dargani.

Moreover, the happiness doesn’t stop there because BR has just introduced new lineup of indulgent Cookie Sundaes, premium Baskin-Robbins ice cream paired with warm, chewy cookies and topped with sundae toppings. Starting October, you can choose and taste from a selection of warm and chewy White Chunk Macadamia, Dark Chocolate Chunk and Double Fudge Cookies. The Warm Cookie Ice Cream Sundae can be topped with hot fudge, praline caramel sauce, candy pieces, cookie pieces, whipped cream and cherries.

Over the past 70 years, Baskin-Robbins has brought its famous 31 ice cream flavors to the world. While the brand started as a neighborhood ice cream shop in California in 1945, it now has more than 7,500 locations in nearly 50 countries worldwide.

For more information about Baskin-Robbins, log on to www.baskinrobbins.ph or check out their Facebook (facebook.com/baskinrobbinsph), Twitter and Instagram (baskinrobbinsph) accounts. Or visit Baskin-Robbins shops at the Central Square, Bonifacio Global City; Greenbelt 5 and Glorietta 5 in Makati; Fairview Terraces and Trinoma Mall in Quezon City.

PLDT HOME reinforces broadband leadership with Uber partnership

Manila, Philippines – PLDT HOME, the country’s leading home digital services provider, has partnered with the world’s leading ride-sharing tech company Uber to bring the trailblazing transport service for Filipino families to experience a richer digital lifestyle.

PLDT HOME and Uber recently formalized a strategic partnership where the telco’s broadband subscribers can more easily enjoy the benefits of the innovative transport service when they download the Uber app on their computers, Telpads, and any smart devices at home.

As part of the exclusive offer, PLDT HOME Fibr subscribers who are first-time Uber riders will get two free Uber rides worth up to P500 each, while Telpad and DSL subscribers using Uber for the first time will get one free ride worth up to P300, all starting October 1.

According to PLDT VP and HOME Marketing Head Gary Dujali, the partnership is part of PLDT HOME’s commitment to enhance the digital lifestyle of its consumers by teaming up with mobile applications and online platforms that will complement their lifestyle needs.

“We are honored to be working with a company that continues to change the way we look at urban mobility,” he said. “PLDT HOME and Uber share the same vision of providing our customers with digital solutions that add value to their daily lives, in this case, safe, reliable and affordable rides within Metro Manila. We are confident that this partnership will break new ground in the country’s digital landscape.”

PLDT HOME commands a market share of over 70% in the first half of the year which is continuously growing as it boosts its broadband service with an array of digital services.  Its robust fixed and wireless networks supported by the country’s most expansive fiber optic network, spanning more than 100,000 kilometers, allow PLDT HOME to provide the digital lifestyle needs of its subscribers.

PLDT HOME’s partnership with Uber expands the collaboration between the PLDT Group and Uber. PLDT’s mobile subsidiary Smart earlier introduced and continues to roll out free in-car WiFi in Uber vehicles and offered special promotions for Uber riders on its mobile network.

Said partnership is the first in a series of agreements with the most sought-after global and local digital lifestyle applications and platforms. This ground breaking tie-up with Uber is expected to fuel PLDT HOME’s digital leadership and  comes right after its recent partnership with Southeast Asia’s leading Internet TV service provider iflix and the region’s leading broadcaster Fox International Channels that provide an enormous library of movies and TV shows to the PLDT Group’s over 75 million subscribers.

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GREY AWAY will bring back the black in you

Look young and say goodbye to Grey hair! A breakthrough product that will bring back the natural color of your crowning glory! Grey Away is for people with visible grey hair that brings back the natural color of hair strands and prevents it from turning grey without the risk of the harmful effects of colorants. 

For only Php 995.00, Grey Away is available in all leading drugstores, selected supermarkets, and department stores nationwide. 

For more information like Grey Away’s official facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Grey-Away-101783003500982/timeline/ and follow @greyaway on Instagram.

McDonald’s Philippines launches an extended version of its #AlDubKoTo TVC

The much awaited phenomenal love team #AlDub now comes with an extended version of its #AlDubKoTo TVC from McDonald's. After the super kilig teaser of the TVC released last week, now the story of the first in the Philippines Kalyeserye, Alden and Yaya Dub continues.

McDonald’s Philippines launches an extended version of its #AlDubKoTo TVC, the theme is to show how each of of them started their day and end up together (in the split scene) with the newest McDonald's Chicken Fillet ala King. Offering their sweetest smiles, kisses and "kilig" moments to each other with a famous song of VST & Co. "Ikaw Lang Ang Aking Mahal".

Be one of the first to watch it here: https://youtu.be/hHxE2wdegms

Cook Academy Asian Fusion Festival at Our Lady of Fatima University, supported by Mother's Best and COOK Magazine

HDR Foods Corporation's Mother's Best is a brand known for its line of prepared and ready-to-use condiments, marinades and sauces. Together with the number one magazine that connecting foodies COOK Magazine, they launch the Cook Academy Asian Fusion Festival at Our Lady of Fatima University.

The Cook Academy Asian Fusion Festival is a cooking competition and seminar, participated by the students from the College of Hospitality and Institutional Management (CHIM). It offers wider learning and exciting activities like cooking demonstration and discussion about food and cooking from the renowned chefs and related field.

Cook Academy Asian Fusion Festival winner with Judges

Cook Academy Asian Fusion Festival at Our Lady of Fatima University was opened by the representative of the sponsor Mother's Best General Manager Gabriel Reyes and says "Students chefs can provide us new exciting recipes for our products as well as possible sauces which they can formulate using their own creativity nd knowledge they got from the school." You may watch the rest of his welcome remarks on this video:

The COOK Magazine's Editor-In-Chief, Chef Dino Datu together with Chef Winston Jerome Luna of Caterer and Event Specialist, showed and shared tips and expertise in cooking by demonstrating their own version of Asian Fusion Dishes. Chef Datu made Black Pepper Crab, Singapore Chili Prawns and Easy Claypot Rice, all using Mother's Best products.

On the other hand, Chef Luna cooked Oriental Wings with Chinese Greens and he also took chance to shared his knowledge to the students by having a seminar on what it takes to be successful in food related ventures.

Moreover, the culinary competition started, the students is grouped into five with two members, which cooked a course meal (Appetizer, Main Course 1 and 2) using Mother's Best Barbeque Marinade, Mother's Best Hot Sauce and Mother's Best Oyster Sauce. They used stoves provided by Fujidenzo and cooking implements provided by Masflex.

Cook Academy Asian Fusion Festival participants

Cook Academy Asian Fusion Festival Judges

For for details and information about Cook Academy Asian Fusion Festival, please follow COOK Magazine and Mother's Best on Facebook.

All-new pH Care Naturals Intimate Wash, pH Care Naturals Papaya and pH Care Naturals Guava

I once heard in the movie the phrase "Don't panic it's organic" and I immediately thought that it's really nothing to be worried about if you encounter an organic or natural products like food, drinks, medicine, beauty care and now the feminine wash, pH Care Naturals goes natural also.

Natural products are came from plant and animal extracts and ever since, people have long used natural extracts to effectively address their woes and concerns. A safe way to use by everybody, specially for people who have allergies and skin problems.

This is why pH Care bottled up nature’s wonders through two popularly used ingredients, papaya and guava leaves, to come up with their all-new pH Care Naturals line in pH Care Naturals Papaya and pH Care Naturals Guava. The folks behind best-selling feminine wash pH Care have an intimate understanding of the importance of caring for your feminine area, and they expertly combine the properties of these winning natural ingredients with their mild and effective intimate care products. 

pH Care Naturals Papaya

There are a lot of factors that can influence a woman’s confidence when it comes to donning that swimsuit, including puson problems and cleavage consciousness. But one other common insecurity many women have is dark skin in and around the feminine area, and this is something they can feel self-conscious about even in the comfort and privacy of their own rooms and bathrooms. And, while there are many products for whitening dark skin in other parts of the body, most of these aren’t safe or suited for use in intimate areas. But now, pH Care has a new whitening feminine wash variant that uses natural ingredients, so you keep the sensitive area fresh and fair. The new pH Care Naturals Papaya is powered with papaya extract, so you get fairer skin in as early as 14 days! And since we know papaya is one of nature’s wonders when it comes to skin-whitening, you’re sure to get only the best results with the mildest ingredients.

        pH Care Naturals Guava

Even if you’re not overly concerned with dark skin, you may still want a feminine wash made from natural ingredients that will still keep your intimate area fresh and clean. After all, in a hot country like ours, sweat can lead to discomfort, even body odor, and infection—and it’s worse when it involves the feminine area! But no need to worry; pH Care Naturals Guava has been specially infused with guava leaf extract, which is well-known for its cleansing and anti-bacterial properties. In fact, the use of guava leaves for intimate care is a traditionally renowned practice passed on from generation to generation. So if you’re among the 33% of Filipinas constantly seeking for natural solutions “down there,” then give pH Care Naturals Guava a try. It will naturally deodorize the area so you can feel confident regardless of outfit, activity, or even weather. It has quite a refreshing scent, too!

Make sure you have a natural care “down there”, para fresh and clean na, odor-free pa! with the newest pH Care natural products :)

The all-new pH Care Naturals Intimate Wash is now available for P49.50 (50mL) and P104 (150mL) at the leading supermarkets, drugstores, and beauty stores near you. 

For more information, check out facebook.com/pHCare.

LIVE STREAMING: Ms. Kris Aquino for Etiquette For Mistresses BlogCon

The powerhouse cast movie "Etiquette For Mistresses", stars Kim Chiu, Iza Calzado, Claudine Barretto, Cheena Crab and of course Ms. Kris Aquino. Bloggers are having a chit-chat right at this moment.
Please feel free to share the link and let us all listen to with Star Of All Media Ms. Kris Aquino.

Thank you ;)

***The part 2 and 3 of the videos are on my You Tube Channel at 4UNing HERE

Win FREE Gas Everyday from PETRON until October 15

PETRON has an early Christmas treat for everyone, because you have a chance to win FREE gas everyday, Yes! with Petron's 'FREE Gas Araw-Araw' promo from September 15 to October 15.

All you should have first is to be a Petron Card holder, and should be able to present either a Petron Value Card, a Super Driver Card, PMILES-Sweep Card, or a Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card. If you don’t have a Petron Card yet, you can easily get one for free at any participating service station.

Then, whenever you fuel up with any Petron gasoline products like Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4, Petron XCS Euro 4, Petron Xtra Advance Euro 4, and Petron Super Xtra Gasoline Euro4, it will give every P100 purchase a one chance of winning an instant prize points worth P50, P100, P250, and P5,000, which will automatically loaded to your Petron Card within 48 hours.

Prize points are non-expiring and may be used to pay for petroleum products at more than 1,700 participating Petron stations nationwide. All Petron Card purchases will also continue to earn regular points of P1 per P250 fuel purchase. The promo is valid for gasoline purchases of P100 up to P3,000 per day for each Petron Card. For more information, check out the promo posters and print ads.

Fuel up and visit Petron branches near you and win FREE Gas Araw-Araw.

'LIMITLESS' Premieres September 23 on RTL CBS Entertainment

This year's much awaited television series, LIMITLESS premieres September 23 only in RTL CBS Entertainment, the channel that offers balanced mix of reality, drama, comedy and more. The new action-packed drama series will air every Wednesday, within 12 hours of its U.S. broadcast.

Limitless is based on the feature film with the same title, in which Brian Finch (Jake McDorman) discovers the amazing power of the mysterious drug NZT. Discover the power of drug and the study of NZT, together with Agent Rebecca Harris (Jennifer Carpenter). 

Bradley Cooper is executive producing the series and will have an special participation in the pilot episode reprising his role as Senator Edward Mora ((same role in the movie).

I myself will follow this series because I love the full in action series (aside of course from "kilig" love stories hehe.). Imagine you will be fueled with limitless brain capacity and strength, what else can you ask for? That what's Brian Finch's decision everyday, what can he do with that ability and let us all witness his journey :)

"We're committed to bringing very strong programming to audiences in the region and are delighted to air LIMITLESS day and date of its US broadcast" says Jonas Engwall, CEO, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. "This highly-anticipated will complement the outstanding line-up of programs on our channel."

LIMITLESS premieres September 23, Wednesday at 9PM on RTL CBS Entertainment channel 53 on Sky Cable and Destiny.

Johnson & Johnson (Phil.), Inc., Phil. Medical Association Unveil New Pharmaceutical Insights Factbook

Johnson & Johnson (Philippines), Inc (JJPI), in partnership with the Philippine Medical Association (PMA), recently introduced a new/novel factbook that discusses key issues surrounding the current state of pharmacological interventions.

Titled Pharmaceutical Insights for the Well-Informed Clinicians, the factbook has been designed to enable healthcare professionals make informed decisions in the selection of medicines. The factbook reveals the lifecycle of a drug and the many facets surrounding drug development, manufacturing, supply chain and drug product regulation, among others. The book has been developed in alignment with the principles of medical ethics and all other activities related to therapeutic interventions.

For years, JJPI has remained steadfast in the service of patients by providing innovative quality medicines for their treatment. Committed to help further improve the country’s healthcare system, the company recognizes that the success of pharmacological intervention largely depends on the integrity of the processes that a medicine goes through from the time of manufacture to its use by the patient as intended in its regulatory approval.

“At Johnson & Johnson, patient well-being is at the forefront of everything we do. The factbook is intended to assist doctors in making an informed decision in the choice of the most appropriate medication for the patient,” said Mr. Wigbert Funtanilla, Hospital Channel Country Director of JJPI.

“We also understand that our physicians are under considerable pressure meeting busy schedules, hence JJPI has designed the narrative in a manner that facilitates easy reading for all. This factbook is a sincere effort toward making a difference in the lives of our patients by empowering our doctors in Philippines to become well-informed healthcare professionals,” he added.

Seeking to help physicians, the book includes challenges faced by the pharmaceutical industry in bringing lifesaving medicines to the market and regulatory efforts. It highlights the work of the Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure that drugs in the market are safe and effective.

“Practicing pharmacovigilance is aimed at improving the care given to patients and protecting their lives. In order to prevent unnecessary suffering by patients and to decrease the financial burden brought about by the adverse events related to medicines, it is essential that all healthcare workers should be the frontliners in advocating pharmacovigilance by reporting all suspected cases especially when the reaction is unusual, potentially serious or clinically significant,” said Dr. Minerva Calimag, President of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA).

A case in point, she said, is a doctor monitoring an adverse drug reaction (ADR) case and submitting a report to the hospital and FDA, keeping in mind that this simple act of pharmacovigilance can improve the practices related to drugs within the hospital and most importantly, can save the life of the patient.

During the launch event, PMA President Dr. Minerva Calimag, Department of Health Assistant Secretary Paulyn Ubial, and Dr. Suzette Lazo, former Philippine FDA director, were on hand to shed light on drug regulation updates and understanding the importance of drug development and utilization at the bedside, respectively.

Because of its importance in the clinical practice of the doctors, the factbook will be launched as part of the on-line module of the Philippine Medical Association for their On-line Web-based Learning Partnerships for Medical Advancement (OWL@PMA).

To know more about the Pharmaceutical Insights for the Well-Informed Clinicians factbook, visit www.owlpma.com.

REBISCO Combi World's Biggest POPulation Song revealed

Who would have thought that with a combined sounds from unrelated things like kitchen utensils, clicking cameras, clapping, roaster sounds and more will make a biggest pop song.

Last June 5 to July 25, Rebisco Combi encouraged people join the Combi World's Biggest POPulation Song,  in which they will send in video sound clips according to the weekly themes. The best video clips were given a Humlan headphones from Urbannears and of course included in the Combi World's Biggest POPulation Song.

The result was overwhelming. In just over a month, more than 500 video sound clips had been received, comprising a wide range of interesting and creative sound bites from sources ranging from household items to animals and even body parts.

Bloggers, media and participants of the promo gathered together at the URBN Bar & Kitchen in Bonifacio Global City to have a first hand (ears) experience with the result of the chosen video clips. We all had fun and witnessed the launch of the Combi World's Biggest POPulation Song. The sounds are well combined and the beat is so POP :)

The lively host Alodia Gosengfiao introduced and instructed all listened to the performance of Buganda Drumbeaters and popular electronica maven Kat DJ and of course to party all night long hehe :)

The fun that people had during this event just goes to show how unusual things can be combined for an amazing result. In that way, it was just like Combi, in which crackers, wafers and filling or cookies, wafers and filling are combined for a snack that is truly amazing and definitely delicious!

For more details, you may  Like the Combi Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/thegreatcombi.nation) and follow the Combi Instagram account (instagram.com/combi_nation)

OPPO Philippines launches OPPO R7 Series

A month ago OPPO Philippines unveils the spark of brilliance of Mirror 5 together with their first local brand ambassador, the Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo (story HERE). Today, Oppo continues to bring more of the best for the users to enjoy, as they launched the Oppo R7 Series. 

Oppo R7 Series includes two variations, the 5" screened R7 Lite and the more powerful 6" screened R7 Plus. Both have an impressive performance, features, sophistication, reliability and value for money. Like their brand endorser Ms. Sarah, that rendered two great performance at the launch, Oppo will surely offer more exciting treat for us all.

The R7 performance is remarkable as it has a 3GB of RAM and Qualcomm MSM8939 1.5Ghz processor (R7 Plus) and 2GB of RAM and the Qualcomm 615 Octa-Core 1.3Ghz (R7 Lite), these devices runs smoothly on OPPO’s latest OS, the ColorOS 2.1 which promises robust performance with minimal power use.

Oppo R7 Series bodied with sophistication like no other for it employs a magnesium-aluminum unibody design (R7 Plus) and full metal body (R7 Lite). The battery capacity of R7 Series is so reliable as it has a 4100mAH inbuilt lithium-polymer (R7 Plus) and 2320mAh Li-polymer (R7 Lite) and is supported by OPPO’s VOOC Flash Charge, that ensure the longevity.

R7 Plus Specs:

Operating System: ColorOS 2.1, based on Android 5.1

Processor: Qualcom 615, Octa-core 1.5 GHz

RAM: 3GB

Storage: 32 GB (Expandable up 128 GB)

Battery: 4100mAh Li-polymer

SIM Card: 2 Nano-SIM Card

Screen Size/Pixel: 6.0", Arc Edge Screen FHD (1920x1080)

Rear Camera: 13 MP

Front Camera: 8 MP

Key Selling Points: Full metal unibody design, ColorOS 2.1, Pure Image 2.0+, VOOC Flash Charge

SRP: 21,990.00 PHP

R7 Lite Specs:

Operating System: ColorOS 2.1, based on Android 5.1

Processor: Qualcom 615, Octa-core 1.3 GHz

RAM: 2GB

Storage: 16 GB (Expandable up 128 GB)

Battery: 2320mAh Li-polymer

SIM Card: Micro-SIM Card and Nano-SIM Card

Screen Size/Pixel: 5.0", HD (720x1280)

Rear Camera: 13 MP

Front Camera: 8 MP

Key Selling Points: Full metal unibody design, ColorOS 2.1, Pure Image 2.0+

SRP: 13,990.00 PHP

For more details and exciting promos to own an Oppo smartphone units, you may follow them on Facebook/OppoPhilippines, Twitter and Instagram @OppoPhilippines 

Ystilo Salon celebrates 17th anniversary with Makeup Upgrade

Ystilo Salon marks their 17th anniversary with a smudge free and worry free makeup. Ystilo Salon introduces a makeup line that would last up to 10 hours, yes you heard it right, 10 hours upon makeup application all glam, with very affordable price. 

Ystilo owners, Ms. Vina Morales and Shaina Magdayao together with the make up artist Varda and other consultants, picked this makeup line having Filipina and Asian beauties in mind. Ystilo Salon's every stylist (senior and junior) in all Luzon branches underwent training with makeup guru how to apply this new line.

“This new line is really for Filipina and Asian women. Hindi mainit sa mukha, it is really perfect sa weather natin dito sa Pilipinas. Hindi agad natatanggal ito kaya perfect ang make up na ito pag may mga occasion at events. Here at Ystilo Salon they know kung anong babagay sa skin tone mo kaya rest assured na maganda ang kalalabasan ng makeup,” Varda explains. 

Make sure to visit any Ystilo Salon, to experience the 17th anniversary glam that is waiting for you all, a makeup upgrade that will maintain beauty and confidence anytime of the day. Plus they are also offering discounted services from September 8 to October 8, 2015.

1. Pamper yourself and get 50% off on ColorRebond with treatment (Botanique), Hair rebonding with treatment (Botanique), Haircut with GlamHotoil (mint green tea), Haircut with Hair spa essence (Schwarzkopf) and Hair relaxing (Schwarzkopf).

2. Digital perming (Botanique) and Keratin Blowdry treatment (Alfaparf) will be 40% off during the month long anniversary celebration.

3. For mani-pedi needs, there will be 30% off on Manicure+pedicure+foot spa, Hand spa with manicure, Foot spa with pedicure, UV gel polish for both hands and feet and Magic gel whitening hand spa with manicure.

4. There will also be 20% off in hair rebonding (Schwarzkopf) and airbrush make up; and 10% off on traditional make up and waxing.

Ystilo Salon is located in SM Mall of Asia, SM City-Fairview, Shoppesville Greenhills San Juan, Abreeza Mall in Davao, Festival Supermall Alabang, SM City - San Lazaro, SM City - Calamba, Waltermart San Fernando, SM City - Tarlac, SM City - Sta. Rosa, Tanauan, Batangas.

You can also visit other branches at Nepo Mall-Dagupan, Balanga Bataan, Lim Ket Kai in Cagayan De Oro, Waltermart Sucat, Northstar Mall in Iligan City, Isabela, Pallocan Batangas, Robinson’s Place in Lipa Batangas, Newtown Square Baguio, GT Plaza Mall in Bam Segaya, Iloilo City, Iba Zambales and Angeles, Pampanga while Starmall Molino, Cavite branch will open soon.

For more information and updates of Ystilo Salon, check out their website www.ystilosalon.com.ph, Facebook account www.facebook.com/ystilosalon. You could also follow them on instragram @ystilosalon. Meanwhile, for franchising concerns contact Danres Joy (09173124210) for inquiries.

Blue Water Day Spa effective management detox treatment, Therapeutic Colonic Massage

Blue Water Day Spa features the newest management detox treatment that will be available in all Blue Water Day Spa branches, the Therapeutic Colonic Massage. The launch also coincide by introducing the latest members of their family Christian Bautista, Ariella Arida, Ken Alfonzo and Winwyn Marquez.

Blue Water Day Spa's Therapeutic Colonic Massage helps regain energy simultaneously have a detoxifying effect that gently removes toxins from the body, specially those accumulated in digestive system. It will also promotes body to respond appropriate to diet and exercise, which will then helps lose weight faster and safely.

The one hour treatment concentrates in massaging the abdominal area (20 minutes), to loosen the hardened blockages as it  naturally expels the waste through normal body function. The ambiance is more relaxing while they use chamomile oil and of course lying in a soft and clean massage bed.

The Therapeutic Colonic Massage is the favorite treatment of  singer-actor Christian Bautista, as it regains his energy from a very busy schedule of entertainment world. He shares that every after the said treatment, he feels better and ready for the next lineup of schedule. 

The other newest ambassadors of Blue Water Day Spa like Miss Universe 2013 Third Runner-Up Ariella Arida said that she is a fan of Collagen Facial Treatment, as it helps her to  maintain youthful looking skin.

Moreover, Ken Alfonso loves to have Blue Water Day Spa's Revitafirm and Revitashape Treatments, that gives him more confidence because it tones his body and melts away excess cellulite.

Furthermore, the actress Winwyn Marquez is always looking the best, she visits Blue Water Day Spa for her Photo Therapy Flash (IPL) Treatment, a highly advanced yet safe laser technology that removes unwanted hair permanently.

Make your life more energetic and healthier with Blue Water Day Spa. Visit www.bluewaterdayspa.ph for more details :)

"ASAP 20 Live in London" draws 10,000 to The SSE Wembley Arena, inspires huge Filipino community in Europe

British music journalist Kate Mossman in her acclaimed BBC rockumentary, "Stadium Rock at 50" mentioned that "big concerts should be emotional, almost spiritual events which lift you beyond normal life for a few hours."

But for the 10,000 mostly Filipinos who saw the Philippines' longest-running variety show, ASAP 20 Live in London, last September 6 at The SSE Arena Wembley, a venue that has played host to the world's biggest acts - the likes of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, U2, Barbra Streisand, David Bowie, ABBA, The Cure, Madonna, Britney Spears and Beyonce - the experience was much more profound than fleeting escapism.

Consider this stirring and heartfelt thank you message to TFC from First Secretary and Consul Voltaire Mauricio of the Philippine Embassy in London:
"It was my first time to watch a variety show live. It was my first time to see ASAP. It was my first time to set foot at Wembley. It was my first time to sit at the very front row of a big concert. It was my first time in the longest time to enjoy fully great performances from great artists up close. It was my first time to see my daughter truly enjoy and lighten up here in London. Again, thank you very much." 

People say that the event was historic, and indeed it was, being the very first Filipino event to be held at The SSE Wembley Arena, among other firsts. But more importantly, to thousands of Filipinos not only in United Kingdom but throughout Europe, ASAP 20 Live in London was heroic: the effort on the part of ABS-CBN and The Filipino Channel (TFC) to mount it was monumental, but the audience response was epic as the more than 3-hour concert penetrated deep emotional spaces that unleashed unbridled joy, nostalgia, and national pride.

"You are world class"
At the September 3 press conference for ASAP 20 Live in London held at the Hotel Novotel London Wembley which was livestreamed on TFC Live in U.K. and TFC.tv worldwide, Martin Nievera said, "Everyone is saying that what we are bringing is world-class entertainment. But don't forget that it's you, the Filipinos abroad, who are world-class that's why you're here and we're reaching out to you."

ABS-CBN Managing Director of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Kai V. Rodriguez recalled: "I've said months ago that everything that TFC in Europe would do this year would say without apologies that we Filipinos have arrived in Europe, what we are and offer are world-class, and that we have the numbers, the skills and the power to make a difference in European society. We believe in ourselves, we are proud of our ‘galing’ and we will let it shine wherever we are. ASAP 20 in London reminded us that we are one big, strong Filipino community that is at par with the best the world has to offer."

Nostalgia and Novelty
Aside from igniting a fiery spirit of passionate patriotism among the audiences, ASAP 20 Live in London directorJohnny Manahan, Business Unit Head Joyce Liquicia and their team delivered a spectacular display of lights and sounds and a powerhouse cavalcade of Filipino and international stars who provided the right mix of nostalgia and novelty in the song and dance numbers.

Some of the highlights of the long concert extravaganza which was taped as live for two ASAP 20 episodes, the first of which was livestreamed on ABS-CBN mobile in the Philippines, included the following segments:
* The Best of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) All-Star Opening that saw the stars singing and dancing to classics like "Mga Kababayan", "Laki Sa Layaw", "Salamat"
* Kapamilya Teleserye Theme Songs that included singing of hits like "Pangako Sa 'Yo" and "On The Wings of Love"
* The energetic, patriotic Bamboo-led "Hoy, Pinoy Ako" anthem with Yeng Constantino, Aiza Seguerra, Richard Poon and KZ Tandingan
* Dance Craze that had Robi Domingo, James Reid, Enchong Dee, John Pratts and Luis Manzano dancing the nae nae and Maja Salvador and Enrique Gil twerking
* Billboard Hot 100 Hits by British artists which had top love teams Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta (CharDawn), Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil (LizQuen) and James Reid and Nadine Lustre (JaDine) singing Rick Astley's "Together Forever" on stage
* ASAP Karaokey Challenge by Luis Manzano and Alex Gonzaga to Coco Martin
* The Coco Martin-Maja Salvador "CocoJam" reunion
* West End Medley by Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Jed Madela, Lani Misalucha followed by Pinoy Pride in the West End segment with the Filipino cast of Miss Saigon who wowed the crowd with "Bui Doi", "I'd Give My Life For You" and "This Is The Hour"
* British classical crossover vocal trio Blake singing Tagalog songs
* Legendary British band Spandau Ballet bringing the house down with "True"
* A true Heartthrobs segment with Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby and Paulo Avelino
* Amazing, intricate dance number with KC Concepcion, Shaina Magdayao, Maja Salvador, Jessy Mendiola and Arci Munoz, and many, many more.

"Apart from the success of the event in terms of attendance, where Filipinos from all over Europe and even as far as New York came in droves, our most significant achievement was the engagement of the audience," said ABS-CBN Global COO Raffy Lopez. "To see Filipinos from all over the globe come together to celebrate their culture is a testament to TFC's ability to serve our kababayans abroad. To see them so happy and this involved is what counts. That's what's important to us."

What a way to celebrate the show's 20th year! Bravo to the all-Filipino cast of ASAP 20 Live in London: Aiza Seguerra, Alex Gonzaga, Angeline Quinto, Arci Munoz, Ariel Rivera, Bamboo, Coco Martin, Dawn Zulueta, Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil, Erik Santos, Gary Valenciano, Jake Cuenca, James Reid, Janella Salvador, Jed Madela, Jessy Mendiola, John Prats, Julia Barretto, KC Concepcion, KZ Tandingan, Lani Misalucha, Liza Soberano, Luis Manzano, Maja Salvador, Martin Nievera, Nadine Lustre, Paulo Avelino, Piolo Pascual, Rayver Cruz, Richard Gomez, Richard Poon, Robi Domingo, Sam Milby, Shaina Magdayao, Vina Morales, Yeng Constantino, and Zsa Zsa Padilla.

ASAP 20 Live in London was sponsored by: Presenters Belo Medical, myRemit, Megaworld, Philippine Airlines, Jollibee, Rexona, Creamsilk, Energen and Lucky Me; Major Sponsors LBC, Tang, Moneygram, Cheezwiz and Champion; Minor Sponsors Avida Land, Amaia Land, Western Union, Century Properties, Watsons Generics, Robinsons Land, Kopiko 78 Degrees, Kopiko Cafe Blanca and Puregold Pure Padala.

Catch the next episode of ASAP 20 Live in London this Sunday, September 20, on TFC platforms worldwide. For more information, visit http://TFC.tv orhttps://www.facebook.com/TFCEurope

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