Ms. Solaire Megan Young is now Ms. World 2013

Solaire Resort and Casino congratulates Megan Lynne Young for reigning beauty as the new Ms. World 2013 held in Bali, Indonesia last September 28.

Solaire was the official residents of the candidates during the Ms. World Philippines pageant where they experienced top-of-the-line amenities and in which Megan bagged awards for the said pageant like Ms. Solaire Resort and Casino, Best in Fashion Runway, Miss Sports and the title Miss World Philippines.

Mr. Donato Almeda from the Board of Directors, expressed these words in congratulation to Megan:

"On behalf of the management and staff of Solaire, I extend my heartfelt congratulations. At the Miss World Philippines coronation we knew you would be the strongest contender yet. We are very excited over your win. And we are honored that Solaire was the home of the Miss World Philippines pageant for this year."

Megan won the title of Miss World besting other 126 candidates from all over the world and expressing her advocacy on "beauty with a purpose." she also got the Top Model award and getting 5th place in Beach Body category. as Ms. World, she bags the first crown in the said pageant in the history of the Philippines.

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Resorts World Manila's Twitter Board

join in the conversation of Resorts World Manila's innovation: the first and only Twitter board in the Philippines! say what you like at Resorts World Manila and get featured in this exciting attraction.

jiving with the theme, "What Thrills You at Resorts World Manila?," Twitter users are encouraged to post their thoughts just like this format:

eg. nonstop entertainment and fun @rwmanila #WhatThrillsYou

limit your answers to 30 characters and spaces and tag @rwmanila and use #WhatThrillsYou. send as many entries as you want. by Friday afternoon, RW Manila will randomly select answers and feature it in the Twitter board the next day. the Twitter board is found at Newport Boulevard, in front of Maxims Hotel, and features different tweets from chosen users weekly. lucky ones will be able to get free movie tickets for 4 to watch at Newport Cinemas to any movie of their choice. more so, the winning tweet will be featured in the board for one whole week! check out this video to know more:

for live updates, like Resorts World Manila's Facebook page, follow @rwmanila on Twitter and @resortsworldmanila on Instagram. also visit www.rwmanila.com for exciting offers and promos like no other.

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Promo Alert: a selfie with PLDT Landline

if you are happy with #selfie, you might get a chance to win amazing prizes with PLDT! as we celebrate 85 years of PLDT, they launched their latest promo, PLDT & ME. this is a photo submission raffle contest with you and a PLDT landline.

to join, just go to PLDT & ME app on Facebook and install the app. from there, upload as many photos of you and a PLDT Landline from 1928 upto present. register with your details in the app and then you can submit the photo.

when done, click on your photo and share this app with your friends. isn't it very easy? you can also check out other entries in the gallery:

during weekends of October, PLDT will raffle off winners of these prizes:

1st Week
Duration – September 30, 2013 at 12:01PM – October 4, 2013 until 12 Noon
Draw Date – October 4, 2013 at 4PM
Announcement Date – October 4, 2013 at 7PM
Prizes – 3 winners of Samsung Laptop NP270E4E-K06PH and Samsung Smart HDTV UA-32F4500

2nd Week
Duration – October4, 2013 at 12:01PM – October 11, 2013 until 12 Noon
Draw Date – October 11, 2013 at 4PM
Announcement Date – October 11, 2013 at 7PM
Prizes – 3 winners of Samsung Galaxy Tablet 3 10.1 GT-P5210ZWA and Samsung Galaxy S4 Smart Phone

3rd Week
Duration – October 11, 2013 at 12:01PM – October 18, 2013 at 12 Noon
Draw Date – October 18, 2013 at 4PM
Announcement Date – October 18, 2013 at 7PM
Prizes – 3 winners of Samsung Laptop NP270E4E-K06PH and Samsung Galaxy Tablet 3 10.1 GT-P5210ZWA

4th Week
Duration – October 18, 2013 at 12:01PM – October 25, 2013 at 12 Noon
Draw Date – October 25, 2013 at 4PM
Announcement Date – October 25, 2013 at 7PM
Prizes – 3 winners of Samsung Smart HDTV UA-32F4500 and Samsung Galaxy S4 Smart Phone
All non-winning entries after each week's draw are qualified for next week's draw.
Weekly winners will be notified via e-mail, registered mail and announced on the PLDT Facebook Fan Pages.
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) will shoulder tax for prizes amounting to P10,000 and up.

* All photos submitted must be the property of the entrant to this competition. As such, contestants hold Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) harmless from any breach of copyright from consequential litigation.

it's just a great way to enjoy PLDT with these awesome prizes to be given away. imagine that you're connected in any of the gadget using PLDT internet service with its fastest connection.

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GRAVITY movie review

if somebody wishes to get to space, he has to think again. i wanted to until i watched GRAVITY by Warner Bros. Sandra Bullock as astronaut Ryan Stone and George Clooney as space engineer Matt Kowalski, stranded in space after their spacecraft was destroyed by debris.

i was leaning hardly at the back of my seat whenever there would be unfortunate events to attack Ryan. i was also holding the arm rests as i am scared of what's next to happen. the movie is scarier than horror movies themselves because you are almost helpless in space. it's closer to reality, if i may add. the comic relief is Kowalski trying to charm our astronaut in his good looks and calming her at the situation.

at the verge of life and death situations, it's still best to keep calm and be resourceful. it's a thing that i have learned in this movie. there will be many things that could go through your head and it will make you want to come home. i mean, it's just what we always want, right?

with minimal cast and very good execution, i can say that this movie is 5/5. the artistic floating and intense scenes that they have, i got all hooked in her adventure outer space. catch it on IMax and you'll have a slight feel of what's in store out there.

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Eastwood City and Venice Piazza hold Beer Fest

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls join in the fun and cheers with whole world especially during this Oktoberfest with the annual Beer Fest. the grand beer event happens September 26 to October 25 in Eastwood City in Quezon City and Venice Piazza in McKinley Hill.

a collection of 150 crafted and imported beers from all over the world, including our very own, to quench the very thirst of every adult alike. have a taste of Hoegaarden, Beck's and my favorite, Bone&Barrel's flavored beers that made me happy with every sip to taste. Bone&Barrel, set to open on Sept 27th will give you their fruity watermelon beer and diacetyl Caramel beer and i'm sure a shot or a bottle is not enough.

150 crafted and imported beers

kick-off event with Michelle Madrigal and Sam YG

added with nightly concerts from the Philippines' finest OPM artists, is enjoyment-guaranteed. the   entertainment led by today's popular bands, Urbandub, Pupil, Up Dharma Down and Rico Blanco on September 27. Thursdays will be "Thirstdays" as you'll not just thirst for beer but for more entertainment with  bands such as Never the Strangers, The Insects, Taken by Cars, She's Only 16, The Bloomfields, Tricia Garcia, Ebe Dancel and more as they rock the nights.

live entertainment and more

what's more, is Eastwood and Venice Piazza merchants will drop down beer prizes as a treat and mall-goers will experience beer-themed attractions in the two venues during Beer Festival. so it's not just a feast for the stomach and throat, but also a feast for the eyes. a time to party and what's a great party without pictures? upload them on Instagram right away and put #EastwoodBeerFestival or #VeniceBeerFestival.

gather with your friends starting September 27 at these malls and experience Oktoberfest like never before. for more information on the Beer Festival, visit www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com or call Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888, 0917-8380111.

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a casting call for RAK OF AEGIS

PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) posted on Facebook and in my surprise, the high-pitched Filipino rock band Aegis will be in tune in the latest musical, Rak of Aegis!

a casting call will be held on September 25-26, at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City and you have to prepare for these roles; and of course, your vocal chords:

Production: PETA's "Rak of Aegis"
Date: Sept 25-26 PETA theater center 3pm-7pm

Roles:
MARY JANE – 40, papuntang noveau poor (prepare the ff songs: LUHA, HALIK)
AILEEN – 20, promodizer; anak ni Aling Mercy (prepare the ff songs: LUHA, BASANG BASA SA ULAN: preferably original key)
KENNY – 20, anak ni Mary Jane sa pagkadalaga, bad boy ang dating (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, ROCKIN IN THE CITY)
JEWEL - 18, baklang bestfriend ni Aileen
TOLITS – 19, nagmamaneho ng bangka, gusto si Aileen (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, I LOVE YOU NA LANG SA TAGO)
KIEL – 42, short for “kilabot” ng chicks (noong panahon niya); ama ni Aileen (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, LUHA)
ALING MERCY – 41, ina ni Aileen, asawa ni Kiel, (prepare the ff songs: LUHA, HALIK)
FERNAN – 45, separado, may pera; taga ibang subdivision; kunwari concerned pero actually self-absorbed (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, MARY JANE)

Chuwariwariwap- (5) Chorus members, choose from the ff songs: Halik, Luha, Basang Basa sa Ulan, Sinta, Rockin in the City

if you're not familiar with the songs, here's a sample of Halik:

for more info contact: Pam Ovejas: 0917-5260534

i am still clueless about the storyline and plot, but i am really curious about it.

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2 GUNS movie review

Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington star in graphic novel, 2 GUNS, distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines. about two military guys off to stop a drug cartel. then their alliance get shaky and the discovery was so alarming for both of them since they didn't know that each goes as undercover.

in a mix of action, CIA and intelligence with a touch of humor, the two were at their fun acting to give life to Stig (Wahlberg) and Bobby (Washington). i wonder how it is written in the comic novel. in the action of Mexican drug syndicates and American police agents, it will be a close-to-reality reflection of their society. it's just feels like me as a Filipino, was pretty amazed in this operation and thinking if we have these kind of stories in real life.

curses and be-littling words that would describe enemies is how you would tell about the scripting in 2 Guns. but the underlying story of friendship between two people that go for a common goal has been interesting and has successfully resolved the differences they have.

2 GUNS is directed by Baltasar Kormákur, opening September 25. distributed by Columbia Pictures Philippines.

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