Manila, Meet the G-Star Raw!

As the denim craze comes back in today's fashion trend, Primer Group of Companies takes the competition and excitement a notch higher as they bring Dutch denim powerhouse, G-Star Raw, to the Philippine market.

And last week, despite of the crazy rain, the denim rave continues as they officially opened G-Star Raw's first-ever Philippines store. Located at Unit 201, upper ground floor, C1 of Bonifacio High Street Central,  a handful of celebrities and fashion icons gathered to celebrate the coming of this edgy luxury street wear here in the country.

We were all invited to check out the store for us to see how genuinely raw and natural their store and products are, and I must say that even though the prices are quite out of my range when it comes to shopping, the one-of-a-kind, edgy appeal are simply captivating and worth-raving for.

Exercising Made More Fun with FTX's Kangoo Jumps

Rejoice gym-addicts, well, as dance lovers, because with this latest hip and funky and cool gym exercise that FTX offers, I'm sure that that little kid in you will be out jumping up and down with these kangaroo-inspired shoes called Kangoo Jumps!

Only available here in Fitness Exchange Gym or FTX, this latest innovation from Switzerland is all set to add more fun to our usual gym routine. And last Friday, as I pay a visit to this hip and modern-styled gym again, I had a wonderful time trying these bouncing pumps together with FTX Kangoo Jumps ladies who turned the night into a hypnotic dancing era!

Kangoo Shoes are safe, low impact rebound sports shoes providing many health benefits for everyone! But as of now the Kangoo Shoes here in FTX are just available for adults, but time will come that they'll provide some for kids too for this ultra-fun exercising shoes are perfect for kids too!

Megadeth Live in Manila

Brought to us by Colt 45 and Pulp Live Production, one of the world’s greatest heavy metal acts and thrash metal legend Megadeth is here in Manila for a night of eardrums-breaking performance at the World Trade Center Manila today, July 29th.

With over 30 million albums sold worldwide, Megadeth's Shawn Drover, Chris Broderick, David Ellefson, and Dave Mustaine will grace their Filipino fans clamor of a night of jammin' and thrashin' this Sunday as they relive their golden era of high-octane music. This has been a long-wait landmark event in Philippine music history that is about to come true, so this is really a must-see performance!

Behind such landmark metal albums such as 1986’s Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying, 1990’s Rust In Peace, 1992’s Countdown To Extinction, 1998’s Cryptic Writings and the more recent Endgame (2009) and 2011’s Thirteen, Megadeth: Live In Manila is definitely the biggest, most-awaited heavy metal event of the year, as old and new fans alike, are expected to go crazy in the mosh pits and scream-along thrash metal anthems like “Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?” “Holy Wars… The Punishment Due,” “Hangar 18,” “Symphony of Destruction,” “Reckoning Day,” and “Trust,” amongst its extensive hit-list for nearly two hours of heavy metal mayhem.

Furniture & Homeware Sale at SM North EDSA

After what I've witnesses at the Great Northern Sale, where hundreds of shopaholics ransacked the Furniture and Homeware section of SM North EDSA, I guess the fun and joy doesn't stop there! Because with  this two-week sale of amazing and stunning furniture and homewares, someone's pocket will be empty this July 27 to August 12, 2012!

From their freshly stocked section, expect grandeur and great discounted furniture and homewares that you can avail for this sale season. And a while ago, while I'm too excited to see what's in store for us, I checked out the Our Home site and found these stunning pieces that are perfect for small places - like our home. :-)

One of the many things I learned about design a place - living room, dining room, bedroom and kitchen - when you have small place like ours, choose lighter shades of color like powder blue, baby pink, melon orange, or in this white. It will make you home bigger and lighter.

K-Pop Fun with SM Toon Fest

The cutest and cuddliest fashion show I've seen this year just unfolded last week, and with a dozen of K-Pop inspired outfits, SM Toon Fest just proved how edgy and electrifying their latest collection that is available now at all SM Department Store!

Held at Makati Shangri-La last July 18, SM Toon Fest's trendy apparel emblazoned the runway with the familiar faces and logos of favorite characters that are a sure-fire hit to kids and kids-at-heart. With characters like Garfield, Mickey Mouse, Snoopy, Barbie, Hello Kitty, Robby Rabbit, Winnie the Pooh, Marvel Superheroes like Spider-Man and the old favorites like the Disney Princesses, Disney Fairies, Betty Boop, Garfield, Cars, and the Sesame Street gang, there absolutely something for everyone to enjoy.

Like the style icon herself, the Barbie collection features items for a variety of looks. From posh and preppy to funky punk princess, these fab pieces are the highlight of every girl’s K-Pop outfits.

Standard Chartered Bank’s Nationwide Photography Competition Meet-Up

On it's 140th year, Standard Chartered Bank, the oldest international bank in the Philippines, celebrates its remarkable milestone through a photography contest that strives to capture the timeless essence of the Filipino spirit through a camera's lens, 

In an effort to capture the timelessness of the Filipino spirit and the beauty of the Philippines, Standard Chartered Bank invites professional and amateur photographers and even enthusiasts to join this year's celebration with their lenses ready to capture the country's beauty.

There will be two divisions for contestants. The Professional Division is open to photographers who currently receive, or have received payment, for their photographs. And the Enthusiast Division is for hobbyists who have not received any payment for their photographs. Entries must be taken using digital or film-based cameras. 

Bella Padilla, The New Face of Nisce

The direct selling arm of Nisce Skin ‘n Face, Niscenssa Direct Sale, proudly presents their new ambassador Bella Padilla to bloggers last week at SM Megamall in line with the launching of their very own online store that will make your shopping for Niscenssa products easier and faster, the www.nicenssa.com.

Bella Padilla

To answer the need of their growing customer in different parts of the country, Niscenssa opened their official online store that will cater to the need of their growing market. The online store is said to feature the full range of quality Niscenssa Direct skin care products allowing customers to buy at their convenience. 

Niscenssa products are dermatologist tested and approved and are formulated by Nisce’s world-class research and development team to suit every skin type, hence, Bella Padilla takes pride of promoting their line of skin care product to the public. Niscenssa Direct products range from skincare for men and women, makeup, and insect repellent and are divided into four brand categories - Blaise, Dr.Skin, Nisce, and Niscenssa. 

Essilor Philippines launches Crizal Forte UV and Eye-Sun Protection Factor

The world leader in ophthalmic optics, Essilor, brings another stunning innovation on eye glasses as they present and officially launch a clear eyeglass lens that offers the most advanced protection against damaging UV light - the Crizal Forte UV.

An exclusive lens that helps the eye in blocking the UV rays that are entering from front and the back sides, Crizal Forte UV is the first of its kind that maintains unmatched clarify of vision without sacrificing the condition of our eyes against the damaging UV rays.

On its launch last week at the NBC Tent in Taguig City, guests as well as other eye doctors were accommodated to a rockin' and rollin' night as Essilor Philippines glamorized the night with stunning features and spectacles that this biggest eye-wear breakthrough could give.

Ultimate and Affordable Car Protection by Auto-Gard

I'm no car owner, but I know for a fact that with this rain in and out of the metropolis, one of the the many headache-causing problems of you automobile owners is to how to keep you car protected, clean and safe. And with the fast-raising cost of gasoline in the country, well, who can blame you if you settle for anything cheap to give you that shiny and brand-new car look.

Wash & Wax 250ml - Php64.75

But today, let's say goodbye to drama because with Auto-Gard, a brand that has the most complete line of AFFORDABLE, PREMIUM CARE PRODUCTS, there's no more reason for you to let your most-love car looking old and dirty.

         Rain Repellent 100ml - Php99.75       Scratch Remover 100ml -  Php64.75

With its vast range of Auto-Gard’s affordable, premium car care products, one can assure a complete and top-of-the-line car care and protection anytime, any weather.

Jollitown Promotes Filipino Values on its 5th Season

To highlight and impart the importance of Filipino values to all children of all ages, the magical neighborhood of Jollitown opens its gates for the fifth time to share more exciting adventures to its fans and followers. And this time, the gang of Jollibee, Yum, Popo, Hetty, and Twirlie will take us on a tour around the country, promoting its beauty too, to find the stolen crystals of values.

Held at the Rockwell Tent in Makati, Jollibee and friends treated numerous fans to a day of island-hopping and fun expeditions that showcased the wonders and beauty of the Philippines. And with a live music band adding more hooray for this most anticipated season, Jollibee and friends also treated their guests to a sumptuous "Langhap-Sarap" meals.

Orange Magazine TV Celebrates 2nd Year with Bryan Termulo

It was a real treat for me and to my fellow bloggers when we were invited to the 2nd anniversary party of OrangeMagazineTV.com at Moomba Bar In Quezon City last July 12. With more than a dozen of us who got to enjoy the amazing food and ambiance that was prepared for us, the night was made sweeter and really memorable when  Orange Magazine TV's cover guy Bryan Termulo started serenading us.

As the fun and quirky month of July slid in, Orange Magazine TV promises bolder and wider range of topics that we could enjoy from their website time to time. From music, TV shows, movies, food and events, expects the continues flow of information from Orange Mazgazine TV that are to be the juiciest and interesting topics that you could find.

And by that, they started their juiciest month of July by bringing in one of the hottest balladeer in town, Bryan Termulo! Whoopee!

For those who haven't known yet, this 24-year-old lad from Bulacan is the man behind the voice in ABS-CBN's hit teleserye "Walang Hanggan", which stars Coco Martin, Julia Montes, Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Susan Roces and Helen Gamboa.

TicketNet goes Online!

Now that the Bigger Better and More Convenient Smart Araneta Coliseum is underway, another extreme technological breakthrough in entertainment is poised to bring unique comfort and convenience to the Big Dome’s fans. 

Boys, and girls, there's no need to fall in line to the ticketing booth to purchase you concert/sport tickets anymore, because with TicketNet Online, viewing pleasure in the Big Dome is more convenient.

Gone are the days when people need to camp overnight for a much-awaited concert just to grab the best seats in the house because TicketNet, the country’s leading ticketing company that provides exclusive ticketing services for the Smart Araneta Coliseum, other performing arts venues and theaters, now offers a new system that enables customers to buy and instantly get their tickets to the hottest selling concerts and sports event anywhere, anytime! 

In three easy steps, you can now secure your tickets and have the best time of your life at Smart Araneta Coliseum!

Bigger, Better and More Convenient Big Dome!

At present, the Big Dome hosts more than 250 events a year. From the numerous iconic moments in Philippine sports and entertainment history such as the PBA, UAAP, and NCAA as well as to the concerts of Black Eyed Peas, Maroon 5, Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga, Lifehouse, and Incubus, Smart Araneta Coliseum is indeed "the venue" to beat.

And apart from these, the Big Dome also has an enviable place in history as the place that Blessed John Paul II anointed as “the colosseo of papal audiences.” Then there's the home of the famous “Thrilla in Manila” and “NBA Ultimate All-Star Weekend,” which place this venue on the map of the world.

But as the time goes by, things changes, some gets old, and because of this, the call for renovation heralds through out...

And now, fast forwarding, this 2012 expect a new unique viewing experience that SmartAraneta Coliseum  could give!

David Cook Live in Manila 2012

We were as one... for David Cook!!!

Yes, he was back last Saturday, and a midst the unconditional weather here in Manila, David Cook, together with his band, rocked the Big Dome for his one night show at Smart-Araneta Coliseum. 

Singing his hits songs from his reality show to his latest albums, David Cook brought the thunder in as he shared some of his rocking songs as well as his easy-listening but heart-shattering songs.

After three years since his last visit here in the country, the American Idol season 7 grand champion came to the country last Friday with his band to serenade his Filipino fans once again, thanks to Dayly Entertainment once again for this sweet treat to Filipino music lovers!