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The Pyramid of the Philippines

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We also have a pyramid that is now becoming a tourist attraction here in the Philippines and it can be found in the Queen City of the South, Cebu!  3 months passed since the The Pyramid open its doors to its customers and since then it has made an impression that it is the new "it" place in the Heart of Cebu City.  The Pyramid can be found right smack in the middle of the buildings in IT Park in Lahug area. This two story "Louvre-ish" kind of structure is quite an eye catcher. It is made up of glass that shines like a diamond during the day and lits up during nightime.  We came in to Cebu on a Friday so we were able to experience Karaoke Night which is being participated by locals and tourists alike. They set up a projector and a videoke microphone and voila! they have a instant singing contest under the moon and the stars!  For our first night we've had...

WHAT TO WATCH | INTO THE WOODS IN CINEMAS JANUARY 21

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“Into the Woods” is a modern take on the well loved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the stories of some chosen classical stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests.  The cast is led by Meryl Streep as the witch, Emily Blunt as the wife of the baker, James Corden as the baker, Anna Kendrick as Cinderella, Chris Pine as Prince Charming, Tracey Ullman, Christine, Baranski and Johnny Depp a lso starring are Lilla Crawford as Little Red Riding Hood, Daniel Huttlestone as Jack and the Beanstalk, MacKenzie Mauzy as  Rapunzel , Billy Magnussen, Tammy Blanchard, Lucy  Punch, Frances de la Tour, Simon Russell Beale, Richard Glover, Joanna Riding, Annette Crosbie. You can all watch it here the Philippines on January 21, 2015, “Into the Woods” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International through Columbia Pictures. 

REVIEW | BEAUTY and the BEAST

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Once upon a time in Manila, there is Beauty and the Beast... Musical Theater seems to be a Big Hit in the Metro after several Musical Presentation to Hit the Theaters from CCP to NewportPerforming Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila. There's a fascination now, uprising to the Filipino theater goer. Chicago just ended it's two week presentation last December at the newly opened Solaire Theater at Solaire. Due to my hectic schedule, I was not able to see it.  I opted to see Beauty and the Beast since it was a childhood favorite and a timeless classic. The scenes and the songs are still vivid in my brain so I was so thrilled when a friend gave me free tickets to see the show. Awesome free tix to begin with, and finishing my editing sched the night before the show. Excited to see the show, the I brave the Saturday 5:30 pm traffic and headed to CCP, Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. I came in 30mins earlier than 8pm so I grab some fries and a drink before the show. I hurri...

MUST TRY: WILDFLOUR CAFE+BAKERY

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Wildflour's options of delectable delights is refreshing and sumptous! Customers love to get the value of their money and nowadays they are not afraid to  spend money for what they want or like. Food is one of the things we all love to have and since it's some  Mac Cheese is a must try here in Wildflour. Everytime you dine in you'll get a complimentary baguette and salted butter. Their sandwich is best paired with a fruit soda.  Anyone can dine in and enjoy the friendly atmosphere in Wildflour. Their Tiramisu Crem Brule is to die for.  Indulge in this vanilla ice cream infused with coffee liqueur! Delish!

WHAT TO DO: BIG OUTLET SALE, NUVALI OUTDOOR CINEMA, TRI-UNITED

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NUVALI OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL Watch the films under the stars at Nuvali Outdoor Film Festival. Movie plays at 6pm TRI-UNITED 3 One of the Biggest will be in Subic, Bay Olongapo on Oct. 27, 2013 Race starts at 6am Black Party X Manila Black Party Manila X The Biggest Halloween Dance  Party on  Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City. Black Party X Manila Featuring:  Cal Soesanto of Androgyny Productions, DJ Jay Santos of Bed Manila,  Need for Speed DJ Miki Taka, and Imperial Ice Bar’s Funk Avy with Vice Ganda. Ticket Prices : BLACK  TICKETS  (STANDING) – P795 VIP (STANDING) – P2,500 LOWER BOX (FREE  SEATING ) – P600 UPPER BOX A (FREE SEATING) – P500 Tickets now  available at  ticketnet.com.ph The Big Outlet Sale @ Metrotent, Metrowalk October 25 – 27, 2013 (10 AM – 9 PM) Metrotent Metrowalk, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Get up to 80% off on  selected items  fr...

TECH NEWS: GLOBE AND SMART TO RELEASE IPHONE5 S and IPHONE5C ON NOV 15 IN MANILA

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Telecom giants in the Philippines will release Iphone5S and Iphone5C on Nov. 15 2013. There's so much anticipation for these phones so if you want to be one of the first to have the Iphone5S and Iphone5C make a reservation on their websites now! for Smart click here: http://www1.smart.com.ph/postpaid/iphone/signup/ for Globe: https://device.globe.com.ph/sku-configuration?device=iphone5&type=S

MUST WATCH: ABS-CBN Station ID 2013 Recording Sessions

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Another one of a kind theme song for this yuletide season from ABS-CBN.  The Voice of the Philippines Coaches Ms. Lea Salonga, Ms. Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo with The Voice of the Philippines Final 4 Myk Perez, Janice Javier, Klarisse de Guzman and the Voice of the Philippines Season 1 Winner Mitoy Yonting. Enjoy!

PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK HAS BEGUN!

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International Male Supermodel David Gandy graced the catwalk of Philippine Fashion Week for SM Men’s Collection. PFW is set at SMX Convention Center and in SM MoA Mall Atrium from Oct. 23-27. To check out the collection for Spring Summer 2014 please check the schedule below.  

TECH NEWS:Flying in...The Ipad Air and more

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On Oct 22, 2013 Apple unveils an Ipad with a new name not with the numeric’s but with its characteristics, “Ipad Air” it is unbelievably thin and light and yet it’s so powerful since it has the A7 chip, it also has advanced wireless connectivity, apt for the new IOS 7.     Photo courtesy of Apple.com iPad Air has thinner bezels on the sides of the display and a narrower width overall. But the size of the display stayed the same. It’s a subtle change, very minimal change but it makes a dramatic difference. You can see it the moment the screen is activated. The software IOS 7 works intelligently with the new display of the new Ipad Air.    iPad Air is amazingly thin and very light. Through these series of refinements and adjusments to it's measurement, Apple were able to drop close to a quarter of the volume of the previous-generation iPad and from the moment you carry it, you’ll notice how durable it feels since its sleeker and easie...

RICO BLANCO and ROCKSTEDDY WILL ROCK SUNDOWN FESTIVAL 2013

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On November 16, 2013 in Singapore at the F1 Pit Building at Marina Promenade  The much-anticipated talent lineup for the fifth annual Sundown Festival is an unrivaled gathering of 10 consisting of established headliners and up-and-coming acts from eight Asian countries—Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand and The Philippines including Screw, D=OUT, AOA, Bosco Wong, Shao Yu Han, Yoga Lin, Nidji, No More Tear, Rock Steddy and Rico Blanco.  Drawing fans from all across Southeast Asia, Sundown Festival turns Marina Promenade into an Asian music and cultural central for an eight-hour long celebration— completed by an Asian street food village supported by leading food portal in Singapore, Hungrygowhere.com—establishing itself as a must-see event. BIGGEST ACTS in ASIA UNITES! 2013’s edition of the festival sees the addition of three Southeast Asian nations to the mus...