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Hotel Sogo extends help to communities in CamSur

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Hotel Sogo continues to care as it ramped up its effort in helping the country’s indigent communities by reaching out to several communities in Luzon. Recently, it donated school supplies to over 300 school children in Triangulo Elementary School - Diversion Road, CBD II, Barangay Triangulo, Naga, and Oroc-Osoc Elementary School - Oroc-Osoc, Caramoan, Camarines Sur. Hotel Sogo also distributed long sleeve shirts and black out tarp cover from Hotel Sogo’s collateral materials for use as cover for tourist and fishing boats to 200 fisherfolks from Brgy.Paniman, Caramoan Camarines Sur. For more information about Hotel Sogo, check out  https://www.hotelsogo.com.

A Concert Date this Valentine's Day with Boyce Avenue

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Boyce Avenue is composed of the brothers Alejandro Manzano, Fabian Manzano and Daniel Manzano.  Boyce Avenue, one of today’s hottest singing sensations which gained worldwide popularity for its strong acoustic roots and melodic rock sound, is returning to perform at a special Valentine’s Day concert on Feb. 14, 2015 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. Billed as “Boyce Avenue Live in Manila 2015!,” the treat from Ovation Productions will bring back the American band more than a year after its last local performance in response to the popular demand of Pinoy fans. The overwhelming support of Filipino Boycers made the band the no. 1 most streamed international artist on Spotify in the country.  The one-night-only show will mark Boyce Avenue’s fourth local appearance in six years following its sold-out concert at Resorts World Manila last Dec. 30, 2013, also produced by Ovation Productions, and its headlining tour with American Idol winner Kris Allen a...

A Pre-Valentine's Date with Michael Bublé

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There is no doubt that critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Michael Bublé always gives his audience a night they will never forget. With his unsurpassed charm, splendid stage presence, and enchanting vocals, he transforms his concert into a date with his fans. During his full house show in Value City Arena in Ohio, Bublé mentioned that he didn’t want it to be treated like an ordinary concert. He added, “It’s more like a first date. I start nice and slow, because I know some of you haven’t seen me before.” Bublé’s electrifying performance is complemented by his natural ability to please the crowd. The Telegraph writes, “On [Bublé’s] first concert of a 10-night run at London's 02 Arena, part of the Canadian singer’s 2013 To Be Loved worldwide tour, he high-fived male fans, blew kisses to adoring women and stood atop a 20-foot structure while blasting out jazzy takes on the old standards.” The Canadian crooner, donning a full tuxedo and shiny shoes, had sold out the O2 Ar...

Miss Universe 2014 Semi-Finalists

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Just happened to watch the pageant and here are the lucky ones that was picked to join the semi-finals! Colombia Italy India France USA Indonesia Venezuela Spain Philippines Argentina Jamaica Ukraine Brazil Netherlands Australia

Redefining Facial by Luminisce Holistic Skin Innovations.

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Luminisce Holistic Skin Innovations redefine the Facial treatment and spa I know, my experience with them recently surpass and exceed my expectation for all the refreshing and rejuvenating process that other Clinic or any skin derm spa I know in the metro. First step is the consultation with the charming and very accommodating Dr.Kristina Reyes, the resident specialist of Luminisce with a degree in Clinical Dermatology from King’s College in London, she will address all questions for all your skin problems and concerns, I would say she really is an expert to deal all skin issues, and the possible treatments and surgery if needed.  One thing about her is the feeling of assurance that indeed you are talking to a right person, and not to somebody that was train by professional to run a Derm Clinic. I was given a Luxury Facial that only Luminisce offer, the procedures from face massage to cleansing, plucking of white and black heads to the use of numerous machines is re...

Save more and be safe on the road with MICHELIN tires

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The New Year calls for new tires, and here’s good news! If you buy new Michelin tires, you can earn additional cash vouchers too. Michelin is offering for a purchase of a pair of MICHELIN tires for passenger car or light truck (PCLT) of the same pattern and tire size (size 14-inch and above), entitles you to a Sodexo cash voucher worth PhP 500. The more MICHELIN tires you buy, the bigger the amount of cash vouchers you get. The vouchers are valid anytime, with no expiry date. The promotion cannot be used in conjunction with other sales activities offered by the dealer. The Michelin Promo is covered by DTI FTEB SPD No. 0264, Series of 2015. For more details about the promo, customers may consult the promo posters, visit participating dealers in their area or log on to www.michelin.com.ph.  Michelin, the leading tire company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tires for every type of vehicle, including a...

Kleenex launches facial tissue with Cucumber extract.

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THE No.1 Facial tissue brand in the Philippines now comes up with new innovations that fit for today’s woman, and to make their days softer than ever. This Kleenex with Cucumber extracts,was introduce last January 21, 2015 at R Space in Makati City. Headed by Senior Brand Manager Ritz Tan and Brand Assistant Krystal Chua of Kleenex Family Care, told us that Cucumber is associated with beauty care products and identify with moisturizing, refreshing benefits, and they incorporate that with their tissue, and they develop softer facial tissue that will differentiate it from other brand.  “Kleenex with Cucumber extract is a proof that softness can take women of today from anywhere, whatever they want to aspire, without having to sacrifice their looks and beauty.’’ Tan said. Kleenex Big Bosses, Krystal Chua and Ritz Tan. Tan assure also the public that it is unscented, the new tissue with new packaging will not irritate your nose because of its smell, it is softer si...

"COMET": Showing this February in the Philippines

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“A beautifully rendered experience that excels on nearly every level”  Awards Circuit Following the success of the Adam Levine-Kiera Knightley starrer Begin Again, Solar Pictures brings to local cinemas “COMET”-- a cosmic love story that is sure to leave audiences with that warm February feeling. “Comet,” stars Golden Globe nominee Emmy Rossum (“The Day After Tomorrow,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Mystic River”) and Justin Long (“Live Free or Die Hard,” “He’s Just Not That Into You”). “Comet” is an original modern love story that follows Kimberly (Rossum) and Dell (Long), who first meet at the Hollywood cemetery where they’ve both come to watch a meteor shower. Kimberly is brilliant and beautiful; Dell is nerdy and pessimistic, but with an incredibly sharp mind and direct manner. While she and he are not a natural pair, they are cosmically drawn to each other and, under a night sky, luminous with falling stars, they begin their epic love story. As the ope...

AXN Announces “Asia’s Got Talent” Judges

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SINGAPORE (13 January 2015) – It’s a YES! Grammy-award winner David Foster, UK pop sensation and former Spice Girl Melanie C, Indonesian rock icon Anggun and Taiwanese-American pop idol Van Ness Wu have been named as the celebrity judging panel for the season premiere of hit talent search show, “Asia’s Got Talent” on AXN. Billed as the biggest talent competition in the world, “Asia’s Got Talent” will light up screens across Asia in March on AXN and will feature some of the region’s most incredible performing artists as they compete to take home the coveted winning title.  Hui Keng Ang, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia said, “We have put together a superb panel of judges for ‘Asia’s Got Talent’. This is definitely our most ambitious original series to date and is very much in line with the type of smart, high-quality local programming that audiences have come to expect from AXN." Paul O’Hanlon, Managing Director of FremantleM...

Lenny Kravitz in Manila this March!

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Wondering if you’ll ever see him perform live in Manila? This March 24, 2015, Lenny Kravitz will strut to Manila for the first time. One of the preeminent rock musicians of this generation will have you grooving to his hits and cuts from his latest album “Strut”. In his 20-year musical career, Kravitz has changed rock music with his own brand of 60’s and 70’s soul, rock, and funk. He stood out with his undeniable presence and classic sound, transcending race, genres, and style. The industry is definitely listening to his work with his long list of collaborations with various artists from different backgrounds like Madonna, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Aerosmith, N.E.R.D, Mick Jagger, P. Diddy, and more. To add to his long list of musical achievements, he holds the record for most wins in the “Best Male Rock Vocal Performance” category at the GRAMMY Awards. He has sold over 40 million albums to date. The rock icon is also an accomplished actor with notable works in the critically acclaim...

5 Ways to Spruce Up Your Prayer Life!

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I am not really getting that religious these days, but I feel that it is just timely to share this one with you guys. Ok, a quick show of hands of “good Christian folk” who have nodded off while praying.  Come on get those hands up!  Well, I’m guilty too and as a youth volunteer, this can be your demise unless you can make some aspects of being a Christian exciting.  Here are 5 techniques that I’ve used to get youth focused and excited about talking to God.    1.  Prayer is an ACTION!  This is a good way to give some structure to a prayer if someone feels intimidated or unsure of what to say to God.   “A” stands for adoration.  Think about when you were a teen and you needed money from your parents.  You didn’t just go up to them and say, “Hey, can I have some money?”  NO!  You “butter them up” a little first and brag on what a great parent they are.  God wants that same kind of attention.  I like opening p...

Bohol introduces Visit 2015 Campaign.

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Behold Bohol. From Earthquake, to typhoon, the Province of Bohol definitely knows how to stand from rubble, and to start the year 2015, they introduces “Visit Bohol 2015”, a year round tourism campaign that will help the province rose from the ground and attract more tourist to come to Bohol. The campaign kickoff last January 9, 2015 at the Activity Center of Glorietta Mall in Makati City, through a Bohol Travel Fair that last until January 11. Bohol Governor Edgar Chatto head the affair with the aim of making Bohol as a top in all bucket list to be visited this year. Cong.Rene Relampagos Representative of First District of Bohol, Cong. Rene Relampagos on his speech said, that Bohol is more than the Chocolate Hills, they are more than the natural wonders, they have a lot to offer from conventional tourist, to the extreme adventurist. They are also not stopping in providing new attraction in Bohol, like the latest world class restroom in Tagbilaran...