Top Music Festivals From Around the Globe

Top Music Festivals From Around the Globe

Whether you have a passion for music or just like to party, jump on a plane and hit the circuit of the best music festivals in the world. Brought to you from various destinations around the globe, these festivals offer attendees music from the best local and international acts. From world famous performers to the latest in up and coming talents, your ears will be in for a treat! Whether you enjoy rock, rap, trance, jazz, electro or chill out music, you’ll love what these unbeatable music festivals have to offer.

Oxegen: Nass, Ireland

 

The largest and most popular music festival in Ireland, Oxegen serves up some of the best names in just about every genre of music, from rock and rap to pop and punk. Past performers have included The Black Eyed Peas, The Strokes, Foo Fights, Beyoncé, Coldplay and Pendulum. The nonstop action of the Oxegen music festival is held over three big days, each year.

Burning Man: Nevada, USA

One of the most talked about music festivals, around the globe, Burning man is held in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert as an annual event. Tens of thousands of festival goers flock to Black Rock Desert to form a city of strong community ties passion for art and love of nature. The Burning Man music festival is like no other in the world, with people attending for the entire experience, rather than big name acts.

Big Day Out: Gold Coast, Australia

This infamous Gold Coast music festival is held during the sweltering month of January each year, in the vibrant surrounds of the Gold Coast showgrounds. Just minutes from the much loved tourist destination of Surfers Paradise, many travellers choose to extend their Gold Coast holidays for some real fun in the sun. In 2013, the Big Day Out festival will attract international and local artists, including The Killers, B.O.B, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Bloody Beetroots and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Expect to see bikini babes and tanned bodies and this beachside party.

Coachella: California, USA

Commonly debated to be the world’s best music festival, Coachella is held during the warm spring months in spectacular California. During April of 2013, festival goers can expect to be treated to the sounds of The Black Keys, Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys, Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg, David Guetta and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. This 3 day party offers attendees the chance to camp onsite, providing the perfect way to experience the festival for all that it is.

Whether you’ve got your heart set on seeing The Killers, Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg, the Red Hot Chili Peppers or The Black Keys, you are sure to have an unforgettable experience at the top music festivals from around the globe.

Tutuban Center Mall: Virtual Zoo opens its doors today!

Tutuban Center Mall: Virtual Zoo opens its doors today! 

 

Good news to all mom and dad! A very unique attraction opened at Tutuban Center today, October 26, 2012. Aptly called the Tutuban Center Virtual Zoo. It captured not only the hearts and minds of kids but even the kids-at-heart.

Minus the actual zoo animals, the Tutuban Center Virtual Zoo will surely pack ‘em in as wide-eyed visitors will truly marvel at the sights. The Tutuban Center Virtual Zoo is a collage of larger-than-life 3D photos of all the familiar animals in the animal world and then mounted on the blank walls of the cinema lobby.

With these exciting animals in various poses, the entire cinema lobby was beautifully transformed to become a virtual theme park that would provide joy and thrills to every visitor, what with every almost life-like image of animals, from crocodiles to giant spiders, tigers, turtles, sharks, bats, elephants and lions, greeting you at every corner of the virtual zoo.

However, these photos are not just there for people to ogle at. To make it more fun and merry, each wall is already an interactive photo booth by itself that is open to all shoppers and moviegoers. This means everyone is free to pose with the pictures of the animals however they want. You can pose as if the giant croc is eating you, or probably lifting an enormous elephant on its feet. The possibilities are endless, and every pose can only be limited by your imagination. And what is good about Tutuban Virtual Zoo? Admission is FREE!

To celebrate the opening of the Tutuban Center Virtual Zoo, Tutuban Center management lined up today several fun and sometimes heart-stopping activities to make today’s opening truly memorable.

After the registration in the morning, VIP guests and visitors witnessed the blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony that formally declared the virtual zoo open. After this, everyone was invited to gamely pose with the photos of the animals in their most wacky or even life-like poses as those with cameras, including the media, clicked away to capture each fun moment.

Simultaneous to the opening of the Tutuban Center Virtual Zoo, a separate activity was also held starting at the Bonifacio Plaza where students from invited schools, different kids’ groups, sponsors and the general public participated in the parade the circled around the Prime Block and Centermall vicinity. They were also treated to an entertaining mascot show and trivia games that thrilled guests even more.

After a hearty snack time, guests were provided with another round of entertaining and hilarious treats like a magic show, mascot appearances and even special appearances by cosplayers who delighted the crowd with their spectacular and colourful costumes of different animé characters.

Finally, a “Parade of Nations” courtesy of kids under the care of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) capped the day’s celebration, while for the entire day, kids had fun with the face-painting activity done by face painting artists, and the human statues who made guests and onlookers smile with their antics.

 
Visit the Tutuban Center Virtual Zoo, now open at Tutuban Center from 10:00am up to 8:00pm and located along C.M. Recto Avenue in Manila.

SAINT PEDRO CALUNGSOD DOLLS: To Inspire children

SAINT PEDRO CALUNGSOD DOLLS: To Inspire children

After the canonization of the second Filipino Saint, St. Peter Calungsod, the Pedrito dolls are envisioned to inspire children to live saintly lives.

 

The Pedrito doll was designed with black hair, round black eyes, a flat nose, and a pleasant expression. The doll is dressed in a simple white long-sleeved shirt and brown pants, with a black bag and a palm leaf, the symbol of Calungsod's martyrdom.

 

The image of Saint Pedro Calungsod arrived Thursday afternoon from Rome at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, where it was greeted by a small crowd of Catholic air travelers and airport employees. 

Please like the facebook fan page of St. Pedro Calungsod at https://www.facebook.com/FilipinoSaintPedroCalungsod

VIDEO OF IT'S SHOWTIME: Ryan Bang and Kuya Kim Hilarious Parody of Anne Curtis

VIDEO OF IT'S SHOWTIME: Ryan Bang and Kuya Kim Hilarious Parody of Anne Curtis

Ryan Bang and Kuya Kim on "It's Showtime" performing a copy/parody of Anne Curtis last year performance. 

Do you still remember Anne Curtis' circus/ death defying performance in showtime? Be enthralled with Ryan Bang's impersonation. Speak for yourself how far this Korean artist will go in the name of entertainment. 

The Filipino people is so lucky to have the likes of Anne Curtis, Ryan Bang, Vice Ganda etc..who will do everything in the name of entertainment.

This is what they call "Buwis Buhay!"

Enjoy guys!

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: Evolife Team Up with Unilab

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: Evolife Team Up with Unilab

Evolife products are formulated for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments. Alleviating the Side Effects of Cancer treatment.

With the growing census of cancer incidence in the country, there is real concern in providing supportive care not only during treatment but more so when the treatment side effects start manifesting.

For cancer patients, managing the side effects is as important as addressing the cancer itself. According to doctors, side effects can compromise treatment and even recovery. According to Dr. Maria Luisa Abesamis-Tiambeng, M.D., head of the CSMC Cancer Institute, M.D. “The psychological scars caused by the physical manifestations of treatment, like rashes, skin discoloration, blackened nails and falling hair erode patients’ self-esteem and the will to fight. But psychological well-being is crucial to a successful treatment. If cancer patients feel low and miserable, their response to treatment is greatly affected. So if the side effects of treatment do not bother the patient, their treatment regimen becomes more tolerable, if not welcome. Products like Evolife can help make patients commit to their treatment regimen and achieve the ultimate cure. These innovative products can prove crucial in licking the Big C.”

In a concerted effort to alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, Point of Care Solutions Inc. (PCSI) in partnership with United Laboratories recently introduced Evolife products to the Philippines.

 

PCSI is the exclusive distributor of Evolife’s full range of cancer-support care products that treat the cutaneous and cutaneous-mucuos side effects induced by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Evolife products are the result of years of research and development by a dedicated team of dermatologists, oncologists, and scientists based in France. Evolife Products contain a unique blend of natural minerals that provide premium hydration and protection for patients undergoing cancer treatment. They are the first and only products of their kind that are effective, uniquely designed with the needs of cancer patients in mind, and they are well tested,” says oncologist J.F. Chanez in “The Neurogenic Component of Cutaneous Toxicities Induced by Chemotherapy – New Solutions”, European Oncology Journal, Vol 6:1, 28-30.

Michael S. Avelino. Managing Director of Point of Care Solutions, Inc. said “As the company’s initial offering, Evolife products deliver the company’s passion and commitment to help cancer patients improve their quality of life.”

Evolife products underwent clinical trials in the Philippines in 2011 and produced very positive results, Avelino added.

Evolife products consist of skin care products (EvoSkin Gel Cream and Evolife Hydrating Skin Cleanser which provide a unique hydrating solution for skin side effects of cancer therapy such as cracks, dryness and a burning sensation), oral care products (EvoMucy mouthwash and spray for mouth sores, EvoLip for chapped or sensitive lips, EvoDry mouth spray to combat mouth and throat dryness and EvoDonto toothpaste for sensitive and irritated gums), a scalp care product (EvoCapil hydrating hair spray that calms the scalp and rejuvenates hair follicles to encourage hair re-growth), a hygiene product (EvoDeo Deodorant Spray, an alcolohol-free deodorant spray for hypersensitive skin controls hot flashes and excessive sweating) and nail care products (EvoNail which helps revitalize darkened, yellow, brittle or cracked nails and restores them to their natural state).

Cancer patient, Tina, who underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy, experienced mouth sores and burning sensations on her skin. “The mouth sores were too painful to eat anything so I lost a lot of weight. After my doctor recommended EvoMucy mouth wash the sores disappeared in 3 days for good.This helped me regain my energy as I went through with my treatment. I also used EvoSkin Gel Cream and EvoNail. After using it for a few days, the burning sensation went away and my nails did not blacken at all, unlike other patients undergoing treatment.”

This new product line will complement the existing cancer treatment regimen being offered by Unilab and will provide a wholistic supportive care program for cancer patients.

For more information about Evolife and Evolife products, visit www.evolife.com.ph. Or go to the Cancer Support Shop at the CSMC Cancer Center located at 10 Wilson St., Greenhills West, San Juan City.

SULIT CLIQUE:Sulit.com.ph First Blogger's Event at Spicy Fingers

SULIT CLIQUE: Sulit.com.ph First Blogger's Event at Spicy Fingers

I was one of the bloggers who were invited by Sulit.com.ph to their first ever Blogger's event held last October 24, 2012 at Spicy Finger's in Greenbelt in Makati.

It was raining that day and I just came from two earlier events. Greenbelt is three hours away from home. That includes lining up at the MRT and walking from Ayala MRT station to Spicy Fingers for like twenty minutes, depending on how fast you walk. I don't want to proceed anymore to the venue but I already confirmed my attendance to Ms. Rachelle so for the sake of mutual respect and word of honor I walk and walk until I reached Spicy Fingers. I then registered, and enter the venue.

I hardly ate because I was so full already from an earlier event that I attended. Next time round, I will reserve some space for the great food selected by Sulit.

 

Good thing, Sulit had a photo booth and everybody had fun posing. Each one of us lined up, pose and had our pictures taken. 

 

We also participated in a game, where we had to turn the tarpaulin around. Each group is consists of 5 members each. We called our group sulit. We did not win but we're happy that boy kuripot's team won. Even if we did not win anything, we felt happy because we get to play and had fun with other bloggers.

 

 Ano ang hanap mo? You can find everything at sulit.com.ph. That's a fact.

 

My blogger friend Blanca won an Ipad during the raffle draw. I was misty eyed because I know that Blanca deserves the Ipad because her husband had just passed away and she hardly attend bloggers events since her husband had passed away.

We were also amazed by the story behind sulit.com.ph. The amazing couple Rj and Arianne David conceptualized their business inside Rj's room when they were still bf-gf. They are now married and amazingly turned sulit.com.ph into a multi-million business. Filipinos are really talented. The founder of sulit deserves a commendation and I think they should write a book and I hope that the book will be taught at business school or even in high school. Because that way, they can inspire other people to never give up and go for  their dreams.

UNILAB: Run United Philippine Marathon

UNILAB presents Run United Philippine Marathon (RUPM). 

 

Runners, bloggers, media, enthusiast, fans who were present at Unilab's event went wild when the speaker presented what is in store to all 42k participants, red carpet, physical therapy massage, a tent for their supporters and more.

I, for myself is super excited to participate in newest addition to the country’s running calendar that will go on a debut run on October 28, 2012 but I can't run anymore, much that I wanted too. So sad.  But that's another story.          Yes, folks! Runner enthusiast will finally get to experience the 42km distance as the most-popular running series, Run United Philippines goes for a full marathon, as it added  to its race categories the 42km distance woooooooooooooooooooot!

Unilab Active Health (ULAH) and its partner race organizer, Runrio, are certainly pulling out all stops to make the first ever RUPM running a success. RUPM, besides being the first marathon jointly organized by ULAH & RunRio, is set to create milestones for Run United Philippines participants.

“The runners clamored for a marathon from us and we also believe that Run United enthusiasts are up to the challenge of finishing a marathon already, so it’s all systems go for Run United Philippine Marathon,” said Alex Panlilio, head of ULAH.

Runners will surely get a memorable start and finish at Run United Philippine Marathon–complete with red carpet, marching bands, exclusive finish arc, colorful balloons, video/photo shots, and the other surprises.

“We want to make sure that participants will not only remember how well organized our events are, we want their participation in our events memorable too by providing them the best race experience possible,” said Panlilio.

According to Panlilio, “We cater to all types of runners, including progressive and elite runners. RUPM is our way of helping them level up to more challenging distances.”

RUPM will also be high on nationalistic touches to celebrate Filipino sportsmanship. Philippine miniature flags will be given to all participants crossing the finish line. The design of the limited edition race singlet also depicts Filipino pride.

There will be separate categories for Filipino and foreign winners, to give credit or recognition to more runners.

The Unilab Active Health Village will also be part of the Run United Philippine Marathon experience. It will be classified in four categories: Active Kids Zone, Health, Sports, & Leisure, Runners’ Lounge and iConnect.

RUPM will also feature short and medium distance categories— the Ceelin 500m dash, Hydrite 3k, Dolfenal 5k, Enervon HP Recovery 10k, Alaxan FR 21k with the highlight, Enervon Activ 42k.

All categories except for 42k and 21k will have start and finishline at the SM Mall of Asia while 42k and 21k will start at Bonifacio Global City and finish at SM Mall of Asia.

42K runners will get to run in three cities: Taguig, Makati and Pasay

Online registration is already closed.

In-store registration is until October 26, 2012 at the following outlets: 

RIOVANA BGC – 28th St. cor. 9th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
RIOVANA Katipunan – 3rd floor Regis Bldg. Katipunan, Quezon City.
TOBY’S SM Mall of Asia – Ground Floor Entertainment Hall
TOBY’S Trinoma

Registration fees are as follows: 

500m – P350
3K – P600
5K – P700
10K – P800
21K – P900
42K – P1,300

The race kit will contain the following: limited edition RUPM singlet, bib number, and wrist tags for 500m dash participants and will be available upon registration.

RUPM is part of the ULAH running series. Run United started off with only 6,000 runners when it was launched in March 2010 and the numbers have steadily grown in succeeding events. An estimated 12,000 runners participated during its previous race at Run United 3.
RunRio Trilogy 

1.  Run United 1 started off on March 4 of this year.
2.  Followed by Run United 2 last June 17, 2012. 
3.  Besides the run races, Unilab Active Health also has a triathlon series, the third leg, Tri   United 3, will be held on November 11, 2012 at Ayala, Alabang.

For further information or inquiries on race details, results, photos and discussions, please visit the following websites: www.unilabactivehealth.com or www.runrio.com.

MARINA Oyster Seafood Grill at 25

"Wow! An oyster treat for only P25 MARINA Oysters Seafood Grill on October.25! #Marinaat25." 

Oh, la la! I can't believe what I saw on my facebook wall just this morning! I said to my brother, "Whatttttttttttttttt? Are they insane?  Look Kuya, MARINA Oyster Seafood Grill  is selling their delicious baked oysters oozing with melted cheese for only P25.00 on October 25! Let's go eat there on the 25th please".

You see, we discovered the gastronomic wonders of Iloilo on a plate at Marina Oyster Seafood Grill a long time ago. We used to visit MARINA Oyster Seafood Grill branch at the Sky dome of SM City North Edsa.
                     
Marina is one of my favorite seafood restaurants in the metro. They serve the tastiest authentic dishes of Iloilo. Once you try the restaurant's sumptuous array of oyster dishes like the, oh so delicious baked oysters oozing with melted cheese and fresh oysters overflowing with the freshness of the sea. I bet, you'll be praising Marina Oyster Seafood Grill to high heavens too. Almost all their dishes are well-praised and almost all of my friends and relatives vouched about Marina's delicious offerings.

This is definitely a must try! MARINA Oyster Seafood Grill  "Grilled Blue Marlin". It was thick, fresh, delicious and healthy! I can still vividly recall the mouth watering 800 grams Perfectly Grilled Blue Marlin, we ordered. It was so huge and thick, it is actually bigger than my hands! Imagine that!

My friend Gab, always avail of  MARINA Oyster Seafood Grill's Breakfast Buffet Promo of  P169.00 with Free flowing coffee and juice, fruits saan ka pa?

Their dishes are not only fresh they're very delicious! I so love their fresh seafood offerings.

Many have also given a two thumbs-up for their platters mania giving group dining affairs the extra Ilonggo oomph.

So what are you waiting for? Schedule your visit to any of  Marina  Oyster Seafood Grill Seven (7) Branches Now!

Timog cor. Panay-(02)332-41-74,
Paseo de Magallanes-(02)851-42-04,
Metrowalk-(02)687-28-81,
Mall of Asia-(02)556-42-24,
SM Skygarden-(02)332-34-62 and
Market! Market!-(02)729-03-44
Batangas 

Breakfast Buffet are being offered in the following branches according to their FB Wall: https://www.facebook.com/marinaoysters

SM Mall of Asia Branch
Monday-Thursday from 7:00 am to 10:00 am
Friday-Sunday From 6:00 am to 10:00 am

SM Skygarden Branch

Monday-Sunday from 6:00 am to 10:00 am

Metrowalk Branch
Sunday-Thursday from 7:00 am to 10:00 am
Friday-Saturday from 6:00 am to 10:00 am