Usher Live in Manila!

I can’t believe I am oblivious to this big concert that is happening tomorrow! The concert will be at the SM Mall of Asia grounds at 8PM.

Yes, Usher, the biggest singer, songwriter, producer, is coming to Manila. He has been touring Asia and the Philippines is his second to the last stop.

As I write, I know Magic 89.9’s is holding a contest where listeners can get a chance to win tickets to Usher’s concert. The station is still at it now.

Channel V that is sponsoring the show also held a contest, but it ended last July 2nd.

Well, I hope all of you Usher fans can see him live tomorrow!

Check out his schedule in Asia here.

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Tapella Celebrates Feast of San Fermin

Spain has always been known as an incredible tourist spot. All over the country there are a large number of events that draw tens of thousands of people annually to witness the culture, modern nightlife, and age old traditions of the Spanish. However, there is one celebration that is renowned above all others: San Fermin.

San Fermin is a festival that is held each year in Pamplona, a small city in Navarre. Beginning on the 6th of July, the afternoon Opening Ceremony draws a huge crowd around Town Hall, where the Pamplona party kicks off with the firing of a small rocket called the “chupinazo”, then leads into a huge celebration with live music, champagne, and plenty of dancing. But that is only the first day of the festival, and from then until the Closing Ceremony (14th July) there are a number of activities and events to enjoy.

The most well known and exciting events of the San Fermin festival is the Bull Run. This is a daily spectacle, and every morning a collection of bulls are run through the streets to the local arena, but the real excitement of this morning stampede comes from the many people who choose to run alongside them.

Here in the Philippines, Tapella Restaurant brings San Fermin in Manila with a twist. Tapella won’t have any opening ceremony around the town hall and definitely no bulls to run with, but a huge evening celebration of wine buffet paired with tapas, dancing and a lot of free items awaits you. Just come anytime on July 09 and dine in your all-white attire and you will be surprised with a free glass of wine, free chistorra sausage and a free redkerchief too.

“The feast of San Fermin is very well known not only in Spain but in the whole world. It’s a tradition that all the participants had wear traditional white pants and shirts with a red neckerchief tied at the front that’s why we would like to invite our guest to come in white on this day to feel the celebration and we are giving away glass of wine and sausage,” said Executive Chef- Alexandra Cacho.

Head to Tapella for the San Fermin festival, and have the time of your life at one of the world’s most famous  celebrations. Tapella is open daily from 11am until 12mn. Located at Ground Level of Greenbelt 5. For more information or reservations, call 7572710 and 7572711.

Taste the New Manila

Join the Manila Day Weekend Celebration starting tomorrow, June 24, 2010 at Plaza Rajah Sulayman. Celebration Starts 5pm onwards.

What’s in store?

10 of the hottest spots in the Metro
20 of the hottest bands in the country
and 30 hours of non stop party and free flowing beer!

The Fit ‘n Fab 4 Biggest Losers Revealed

Last April 17, a number of the city’s losers flocked to Fiamma for the culmination of the Fit ‘n Fab 4 Weight-Loss Challenge by Del Monte Fit ‘n Right Fruit Snacks. During the finals night, guests were treated to a buffet dinner paired with free-flowing Fit ‘n Right Fruit Snacks and a sizzling program hosted by Karen Pamintuan and Brent Javier.

From 241 barkadas of four students, the finalists met face-to-face that night and their calorie-burning race to become the biggest loser was revealed to all.  Each team was given a month to achieve the bodies they’ve always wanted for the summer. The only fuel they had to arrive at the desired slim and trim destination were exercise, proper diet, and Del Monte Fit ‘n Right Fruit Snacks. Yes, a SNACK! Unlike your usual high-calorie snacks, Del Monte Fit ‘n Right Fruit Snacks  is the only snack that only has 30 calories, and contains L-Carnitine that helps you burn fat to achieve the body you’ve always wanted.

When the top barkadas sauntered down the runway to flaunt their new, fit bodies, the club began to fill with even more cheers and whistles from friends and supporters. Clad in Fit ‘n Fab 4 tank tops and sexy swimwear, it was easy to see that all the barkadas’ hard work had paid off.

Finally, the most important part of the night arrived – the big revelation. Third place went to Hot Rod from Ateneo de Manila University, Second place was given to Fet ‘n Ryt from UST and the First place went to a group of musicians, who not only share the same love for music but also share the same beach-ready bodies, Team Jakob from UST. Roman Gerard Enguero, Jasper John Jimenez, Bon Valentin Tomas Isaac Peralta and Kabaitan Bautista collectively lost 49 kilos in just 4 weeks.

When asked about their fat-burning team strategy, Team Jakob revealed that they ran twice a day, during the mornings and afternoons. They never left their homes without carrying cups of Fit ‘n Right Fruit Snacks. Most importantly, their number one strategy was to have fun as they support each other on their weight-loss journey.  While having fun, they lost 49 kilos together and won the coveted Php 100,000, a free barkada adventure to Boracay, and Php 50,000 for their chosen school organization. Not bad for the biggest bunch of losers.

With Fit ‘n Right Fruit Snacks, there is no easier way to be the best-looking barkada this summer!

Legally Blonde The Musical at Meralco Theater

Legally Blonde, the Holywood film that catapulted Reese Witherspoon to stardom, is turned into a musical. The Legally Blonde Musical, with Nikki Gil as Elle Woods, is set to be staged here in  Manila this year.

If you are a Metrobank credit card holder, then you get a chance to see the gala night on June 25, 2010 at the Meralco Theater.

To avail yourself of the discounts, check it out here or view the images above.

Catching the Sanuk 2nd Sandcastle Competition

Last Friday, 9th of April, we decided to wind down our day at the Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City. We love hanging out in the open space and watch beautiful people with their families, friends, even pets, or simply sitting there enjoying the outdoors amidst the concrete jungle. Not to mention the added perk that delicious food is just a step away. It’s our favorite place, you see.

When we got there we found a group of busy people at the center near Krisy Kreme. It was the Sanuk 2nd Sandcastle Competition. Too bad, we didn’t get to see the participants build their sandcastles. But we did get to see the sandcastles before they were destroyed.

Visit the Sanük stores:

Ayala Cebu (Active Zone) | Glorietta 4, Ayala Makati (Ground Floor, tel # 02 817-8862) | Limketkai Mall (2nd Level, tel # 08 856-3483) | Marquee Mall, Angeles Pampanga (2nd Level) | Robinsons Place Manila (2nd Level Midtown Wing, tel # 02 703-5789) | Robinson’s Iloilo SM MOA (2nd Floor, Ayala Cebu (Active Zone) | Glorietta 4, Ayala Makati (Ground Floor, tel # 02 817-8862) | Limketkai Mall (2nd Level, tel # 08 856-3483) | Marquee Mall, Angeles Pampanga (2nd Level) | Robinsons Place Manila (2nd Level Midtown Wing, tel # 02 703-5789) | Robinson’s Iloilo SM MOA (2nd Floor, Entertainment Mall, tel # 02 556-4558) | SM Fairview (Upper Ground Floor, Annex 2) | SM MEGAMALL Bldg. A (3rd Level, near the Cinemas) | Sanuk Kiosk (2nd Level, Power Plant Mall, at bridgeway near Bayo) | SM North EDSA The Block (3rd Level)

Sanuk is exclusively distributed by The Primer Group of Companies

Del Monte Fruit Snacks Fit N’ Fab 4 Challenge

And The Burning Continues…

Summer is getting hotter than ever as the hottest and hippest event in town burns more and more calories, the Del Monte Fit ‘n Right Fruit Snacks Fit ‘n Fab 4 Challenge! The second phase of burning has begun, bringing more and more of you hip and young people closer to your desired fit and fabulous bodies.

Saturday, February 27, marked the start of the Road to Fitness of Fit ‘n Right Fruit Snacks Fit ‘n Fab 4 Challenge as it hit The Spa, in Fort Bonifacio. A workout session was held at Barre 3, an exercise studio that offers the first and only workout that combines the grace of ballet barre, the wisdom of yoga and the strength of pilates. Here, our participants learned how to have the length of a dancer and the strength of an athlete with a highly effective 60-minute workout.

The following day, our participants engaged themselves in an exciting and fun-filled game of badminton at Smart Shot located in Agoncillo Street, Manila. In this session, our participants learned the importance of exercise and active living, all done while having fun with your barkada.

More sessions are in store for those of you young and hip people who missed the previous two sessions.  Just visit the website at www.fitandfabfour.com to get the different class schedules. Slots are limited so hurry, call 02-775-98-51 or text 0928-966-91-24 for your reservations.

Aside from these weekend fitness activities, a series of F.I.T. (Fast Intensive Training) Workout videos were developed with the help of Sports Scientist and Master Coach, Jim Saret for your daily workout. The F.I.T Workout or the Fast Interval Training is a four-minute workout, characterized by bursts of fast-paced intensive exercise designed by Coach Jim. Partnered with Fit ‘n Right Fruit Snacks, it can help you burn at least 400 calories everyday and it continues to burn even when you’re done with the workout! The best part is it only takes four minutes and you can do this anywhere! For those who want to learn the F.I.T. workouts, you can catch them in fitandfabfrou.com.  Every week, we teach you a different set of exercise to help you burn!

Final weigh-in for Fit ‘n Right Fruit Snacks Fit ‘n Fab 4 Challenge is on March 26-28 @ ROX Bonifacio High Street and March 27-28 at Gateway Suites, 4th floor, Gateway Mall, Araneta Center.

Remember, your workouts work better with Del Monte Fit ‘n Right Fruit Snacks as part of your routine. Look fit, burn right and be at your hottest this summer!

Globe Telecom’s Run for Home 2010

Run for Habitat for Humanity on March 25th! Be on the starting point at 5AM.

Click here for more info!

Pacquiao vs Clottey Live in Marriott Hotel Manila

Brace yourself for another exhilarating boxing match from the undisputed “pound-for-pound best fighter in the world”, Manny Pacquiao! After scoring a TKO over Miguel Cotto last November, the man dubbed “Pacman” was on the hunt for his next big fight. Emerging from the contenders was a hard-hitting welterweight originally from Ghana, Joshua Clottey.

This coming March 14, Sunday, Pacquiao is stepping into the ring again and ready to clash with the former IBF titlist Clottey. As our very own Pacman takes on the powerful fighter known as “The Hitter” inside the cavernous Dallas Cowboys’ Stadium, Marriott Hotel Manila will bring you all the action from the opening bell onward.

Like Pacman’s powerful left and right jabs, Marriott Manila offers two impressive venues on where you can watch “The Event: Pacquiao vs Clottey”: the modern Velocity Sports and Entertainment Bar, or the Grand Ballroom.

For only Php1000, Velocity will treat you to a Champion’s Set Breakfast plus two ice-cold San Miguel beers. Velocity Bar’s casual, cool and contemporary décor is anchored by a multiple large flat screens and state-of-the-art audio systems.  Accommodating up to 200 people, each spot in the place is a prime seat to catch the action; Velocity lets you choose whether to sit at the bar, in booth seats, in a lounge area, or even a screened-off area that mimics a theater experience.

On the other hand, the hotel’s Grand Ballroom telecasts the action via a large projector screen, making you feel like you’re in the Cowboys’ Stadium yourself. For Php1500, you get a Filipino brunch buffet with free-flowing iced tea, chilled juices, coffee and tea.

With all eyes fixed on the massive Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas, “The Event” promises to be a fight like no other. Don’t fail to watch this exciting event! Call 988 9999  and reserve your tickets now.

Housed on the ground floor of the sprawling Marriott Hotel Manila across NAIA Terminal 3, Velocity Bar and the Grand Ballroom are a quick 15-minute drive from the Makati business district and merely 15 minutes from Bonifacio Global City Taguig.

For more information and reservations, call the hotel directly at 988 9999 or visit www.marriott.com/mnlap

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82nd Academy Awards Results and Winners

The 82nd Oscars Awards Night, also known at Academy Awards Night,  announced the results and winners. Below is the list.

• Actor in a Leading Role – Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart
• Actor in a Supporting Role – Christoph Waltz in “Inglourious Basterds”
• Actress in a Leading Role – Sandra Bullock for The Blind Side
• Actress in a Supporting Role – Mo’nique for  Precious
• Animated Feature Film – “Up” by Pete Docter
• Art DirectionCinematography – Avatar
• Costume Design – The Young Victoria designer Sandy Powell
• Directing – Kathryn Bigelow for The Hurt Locker
• Documentary – The Cove
• Film Editing – The Hurt Locker
• Foreign Language Film – El Secreto de Sus Ojos
• Makeup – Star Trek
• Music (Original Score) – Michael Giacchino for Up
• Music (Original Song) – “The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)” from “Crazy Heart” Music and Lyric by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett
• Best Picture – The Hurt Locker
• Visual Effects – Avatar
• Writing (Adapted Screenplay) – Precious
• Writing (Original Screenplay) – “The Hurt Locker” Written by Mark Boal

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