First Pinoy-original musical STILL now on Viu

Stuck in a camp while the world is being shut down by the pandemic, a group of artists explore their creativity through music and art. That's what the new all-original Pinoy-series STILL offers that's now streaming on Viu.

Leading the campers are estranged best friends Laura, always the relentless dreamer who fights for herself, for the people she loves and for the limelight (played by Julie Anne San Jose, Asia’s limitless star), and Sab, the voiceless writer who wants to follow her dreams but can’t (played by Gab Pangilinan, Philippine theater princess). The two instantly become friends with veteran camper Iggy (Mike Shimamoto), always ‘the happy pill’ Tugs (Abe Autea) and tired-but-still-a-fighter Leigh (Lance Reblando). Along with their mentors Nikolas (Christian Bautista, Asia’s romantic balladeer) and Annette (Bituin Escalante, veteran stage and concert singer), the campers’ lives and stories intertwine through powerful and poignant music. Through song and stage, they hope and rage to prove to the world that they still have a voice – that they still matter.

STILL was created by Palanca-awardee Pat Valera, who is known for award-winning shows Dekada ‘70 the Musical and Mula Sa Buwan. Theater industry greats Giancarlo Abrahan and Nicco Manalo co-created the series with Valera. On the director’s chair is Treb Monteras II of the internationally-acclaimed rap musical Respeto. Multi-awarded screenwriter, director, producer and editor Monster Jimenez produced the series.

We can also listen to the show’s 13 original songs performed by the country’s best talents via Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and Tidal.

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AirAsia and World Vision partner for brighter future this Christmas

AirAsia teams up with World Vision to continue supporting children all over the Philippines through education as they launch their
Christmas campaign entitled, See The World which will begin this Friday, December 1 until 31, 2017.

As Christmas brings families together from far places around the world, booking with AirAsia will also help you support a child as P5 from fares of every trip. P5 collectively from all passengers can make a huge difference to benefiting children. AirAsia Regional COO Pete Chareonwongsak is really excited to become part of this campaign as they have become a medium to reunite families and also extend hope to the children that will benefit this campaign.

Pete Chareonwongsak, AirAsia Regional COO

During the launch, World Vision Ambassadors Quest, Christian Bautista together with the Mandaluyong Children's Choir, performs inspiring and set the mood for everyone for Christmas at the Hotel H2O in Manila. Watch the videos below:


You can also help more children even if you have no travel plans by signing up to WorldVision Philippines and become a Child Sponsor for only P750 per month. Make it your daily habit to extend hope to those who need it and give them a brighter Christmas.

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Blue Water Day Spa introduces new service

I love going to the spa. And to relax from the daily work routine where my mind and body exhausts all my energy, I want to manage stress by going to the spa. Everyday I am exposed to pollution, radiation from the gadgets I face and sometimes, I eat unconsciously to comfort myself. All I'm left to do is go home and sleep and I am not aware that my body has toxins that I need to eliminate.

But now my favorite spa, Blue Water Day Spa, is proud to announce that we can not just relax from the services after a long, tiring day, they now also offer this new service that not just take away stress but also get out the toxins from inside the body. It is called Therapeutic Colonic Massage (TCM). It is the most effective detox management treatment, helping gently remove excess toxins from the body, starting with those that have accumulated in the digestive system.

Therapeutic Colonic Massage (TCM)  is at Php 800 per session

In as little as one session, we can be relaxed and did you know that it also helps in weight loss? This full-hour treatment concentrates on the abdominal area, loosening the hardened blockages in the system through massage. So it's goodbye love handles and hello to sexier you. It is more relaxing with the use of chamomile oil and of course, the calm ambiance of Blue Water Day Spa.

Therapeutic Colonic Massage also finds relief from common digestive problems such as constipation, bloating, gas, abdominal pains and cramps. The gentle boost on the digestive tract realigns organs and helps the body cope with hard-to-digest food. It also helps to improve sleep and restores energy which I know we badly need. Hehehe

During the launch, Blue Water Day Spa celebrity endorsers are happy to grace the event and share their favorite BWDS services. Christian Bautista is an avid fan of the Therapeutic Colonic Massage for him to stay in shape as he performs in public. Amazed with the benefits of TCM, it is perfect for his hectic and always changing schedule.

Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner-up Ara Arida regularly gets a Collagen Facial Treatment to keep her skin in its youthful and beautiful glow.

Wyn Marquez and Christian Bautista

Ara Arida and Ken Alfonso

Wyn Marquez visits BWDS to keep physically fit after various exercises. She loves Photo Therapy Flash (IPL) Treatment to remove unwanted hair permanently. It is highly advanced and safe laser technology for removing unwanted hair permanently.

Actor/Singer/Host Ken Alfonso maintains perfect abs with Revitafirm and Revitashape treatments. It uses RF machine technology to tone the body and melt away excess fats and cellulites.

To help you choose what BWDS treament for your body, here is a list:

BlueWater Day Spa has branches in Ortigas-Greenhills (7278420), Makati (8173126), Capitol Hills (4730455), Eastwood City (9151247), Tomas Morato (4865455), Cotabato City (09228399751) and Naga City (09177391822). For more information, visit www.bluewaterdayspa.ph.

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Solaire Resort's The Theatre is now open!

I was privileged to experience the newest entertainment home for performing artists all over the world. Solaire Resort's The Theater which opened last night makes its mark in the entertainment industry and it is definitely an awesome feeling while inside it.

Last night's opening was a blast, combining all great theater and musical artists in one roof. The wonderful productions started by Audie Gemora opened our eyes for big things unfolding.

The Theater is equipped with state-of-the-art sound system called Constellation which is best recommended by sound and music master, Gerard Salonga to give the audience a whole new musical experience. Maestro Ryan Cayabyab also is fascinated with The Theatre's rehearsal studio where he can find focus for his masterpieces. For Ms. World Philippines 2014 Valerie Weigmann, artists would definitely appreciate the changing process with The Theatre's spacious dressers. For actress Mitch Valdez, the 1,760-seater facility gives all the best seats in place. For me, reclining in The Theatre's seats is also a huge factor for people to see great shows and relax on the comfortable foam.

The Theatre also proves its versatility as a venue with numerous type of performances that can be done in it. The musicales and concerts are the best to experience with the great acoustics and the Constellation system that goes with it. You can really tell the difference with only one click of the button from the control room. It was surreal.

The star-studded opening night featured OPM artists, theater personalities, and dancers collaborating for an amazing show. We've got the Philippine Opera Company, Prima Ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Robert Sena, Isay Alvarez, Karylle, Aicelle Santos, the Ryan Cayabyab Singers, Manoeuvres, The Theatre Ensemble, Sam Concepcion, Regine Tolentino, Ednah Ledesma, Morrisette Amon, Christian Bautista, and Yeng Constantino. Solaire's LED background give more vibrance to the performances and everyone was in awe in the productions. It's very touching that our Filipino artists perform first in this amazing place.

Opera Ensembles

Original Pinoy Musicals Ensembles

Sam Concepcion

Morrisette Amon, Christian Bautista, Yeng Constantino

The highlights of night were Martin Nievera singing his marvelous hits quieting the whole venue. Even more when Lea Salonga served us with Broadway hits from Cats, Les Miserables and Wicked.

Martin Nievera

For more information about The Theatre, call 888-8888 or visit solaireresort.com/enjoy/theatre/.

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RACHELLE ANN GO pushes dream career to London

Before getting off to London, Rachelle Ann Go (@gorachelleann) makes a memorable exit by holding her own concert entitled, "Miss Rachelle: the Send-off Concert" on February 22, 8PM at the Meralco Theater. With the leading men in her musical and theatrical career, Christian Bautista, Mark Bautista, Erik Santos and a very special participation of  Regine Velasquez-Alcasid.

Concert Poster

Celebrating her 10th year in the industry, Rachelle Ann Go has continually made her path from music to theater industry. Humbly starting from her winning Search For a Star singing contest on TV, then making her way to the recording and theater scene. This concert is second which she produced, and as a way of thanking the support of her fans before she flies to London for a very special role in Sir Cameron Mackintosh's Miss Saigon. Making to the West End is very close to her heart as this is also her dream. She'll play Gigi, a role which she really prepared about after her successful audition in Manila in 2013.

For about 12 months in tour, she's looking forward to learning stuff being independent abroad, taking advises from big and experienced theater artists from London, as well as learning new culture.

Rachelle Ann or Shin-Shin, presents songs from her beginnings and those who made her even more popular and loved by the Filipino audience. Notable by playing in Atlantis Production's The Little Mermaid in 2012 and as Jane in Disney's Tarzan with Dan Domenech, also of the same theater company. She is currently seen in GMA's Sunday All Stars weekly. She will also be singing and dancing on stage to show her versatility as a performer in the Send-off concert. Here's her performance with the press in the conference this afternoon.

For tickets on the show, visit www.ticketworld.com.ph or call 891-9999.

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sneak peek at Resorts World Manila's CINDERELLA

it will be a very exciting event to watch out at Resorts World Manila's latest production of Cinderella which opens October at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. with Karylle and Christian Bautista starring the lead roles as Cinderella and Prince Christopher, you'll definitely have a world-class show. from their team-ups in different theatrical numbers like the Kitchen Musical and Rama Hari, which was applauded by thousands of viewers, both here and abroad.

aside from the great musicality that both celebrities have, you also have to watch how Maronne Cruz, Gianina Ocampo and Sweet Plantado as the step mother and sisters of Cinderella. while Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Pinky Marquez alternate as the fairy godmother.

here are some photos from the press preview:

follow @rwmanila and @CinderellaMNL on Twitter on how you'll be able to see the show with its full magic. visit also www.rwmanila.com for more details.

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cast and alternates of Resort World Manila's Cinderella

the multi-million production of Resort World Manila's Cinderella features stellar cast from Philippine mainstream and theater bodies that will give us a new magical experience at the Newport Performing Arts Theater starting October this year.

alternating Christian Bautista as Prince Charming is theater actor Fredison Lo. he is prominently known for his role as Mark Cohen in 9 Works Theatrical's Rent that staged in 2010. recent theater experience is from Sa Wakas, a musical featuring the songs of Sugarfree that played in PETA Theater. additional credits include his casting in a sitcom Iskul Bukol that aired in TV5.

theater actress Julie or Julia Abueva flies in from Singapore for this engagement as the title role alternating Karylle. adding to her credentials of being in big musicals like Into The Woods, Spring Awakening and a milestone of singing with US President Barack Obama. a discovery by Oprah Winfrey led her to the gateway of stardom in the US and worldwide singing career in theater.

alongside with big names in theater music, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Pinky Marquez, together with Maronne Cruz, Gianina Ocampo and Sweet Plantado, Miguel Faustman, Red Concepcion and more, our leads will dazzle the huge stage of NPAT that transforms into a magical story book and a Prince's castle dancing their ways to the tunes of Rodgers and Hammerstein's songs like In My Own Little Corner, Ten Minutes Ago I Saw You and Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?

so wear your grandest dress, suit up and let's all go to the Prince's Ball at Resorts World Manila.

Ticket Prices*
VIP P2,800
Premiere P2,500
Deluxe P2,000
Balcony P1,300
Lower Balcony P1,100

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a pair of shoes and stars in Resorts World Manila's CINDERELLA

Resorts World Manila increases hot announcements for their epic summer lineup for 2013. with the successful adaptations of The Sound of Music and The King and I, comes the first magical journey of a fairytale that everybody loves. Cinderella, which opens third quarter of this year, will feature not only magical moments but more than artistry and creativity.

RW Manila is also proud to introduce the two big casts of Cinderella as youth icon Karylle plays the title role and Christian Bautista fits in the shoe of the Prince Charming in this new musical experience. the two have been working together in the Asian hit TV show, The Kitchen Musical and last appeared onstage with Rama Hari at the CCP.

Cinderella will be directed by another stage veteran and idol, Michael Stuart Williams. together with  Resorts World Manila's premiere talents and production team, turning Newport Performing Arts Theater into the Prince's grand palace and Cinderella's humble home.

to know more about RWM’s upcoming shows and events, visit www.rwmanila.com or call Tourist Hotline at (02) 908-8833.

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