Chinoy Star Ka Na

How To Join:
 

Open to male, 16 to 25 year old and female 16 to 23, Chinoy or Non Chinoys but can sing Mandarin, English and Filipino songs. 

Schedule for Auditions on November 10- for  Metro Manila at Lucky Chinatown 10am Registration,  1pm  for Audition.

  

Pre- registration at the ff:

   1. Chinoy TV website/fanpage/office (Unit 1124 Tytana Plaza, Oriente St. Binondo Manila

   2. Confucius Institute at Ateneo de Manila University (Makati and loyola)

   3. Association of Chinese Filipino Schools in the  Philippines- 4th Floor. 410 Quintin Paredes St. Tondo,  Manila- 241-2842.

   4. Federation of Filipino Chinese Alumni Association Inc. 2nd Floor, CKSC, 1274 Padre Algue St,                    Tondo Manila 

  5. Filipino- Chinese Orgs ( DLSU Englicom, ADMU Celadon, UP-CSA, UST COMACH )

  6.Lucky Chinatown Concierge
 

All participants will get undergo an audition on Nov. 10, 2013, 1pm at Lucky Chinatown and we'll be picking the Top 25. They will be trimmed to 10 and they will go through training in singing, personality development, Mandarin and etc. One contestant will be eliminated every week the 5 will enter the Finals Round. There Will Be 5 judges coming from the Music Industry and Chinese Community who will be judging the competition. GRAND FINALS will be on Jan 31, 2014.
 

Contest Proper:

Stage1: Audition in Lucky Chinatown on Nov 10

Registration starts at 10am and audition will start by 1pm onwards.

Participants must prepare one Chinese song 9 2-3 Stanzas only and no need to sing the entire song

Stage 2: From 25 we cut them down to 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, t0 5 and we picked the first 3 winners 

Prizes:

The winner will get a chance to get a recording contract from Star Records, an original Music Composition courtesy of Vehnee Saturno and many more! Cash prize of P50,000.00 grand winner,  the second prize will get  P30,000.00 and P20,000.00 for the third prize.

Paseo Verde at Real: Green community rises in the South

With today’s worsening climate change, it comes as no surprise that private companies have gone the extra-mile to provide necessary products and services to address this growing concern.
Even in real estate, developers go out of their way not just to provide a roof over one’s head, but also offer an environment where future residents can live conscientiously, and enjoy nature at the same time.

 



Maverick developer, LEED INC., the property developing arm of construction professionals, Cavite Ideal International Construction and Development Corporation (CAVDEAL), puts special focus on this requirement through their first residential foray: Paseo Verde at Real.

Green development at the South
Located along Real St., PulangLupa Uno in Las Pinas City, Paseo Verde at Real is set to be the newest ‘green’ landmark of the city. This 1.1 Hectare mid-rise condominium development will allocate moreland for open spaces, jogging path, playground and recreational areas that future residents are sure to enjoy.

Two of the towers will have 314 units, while the nine-storey tower will hold a total of 156 units ranging from studio to three-bedroom homes. The project will embody Las Pinas’ image as one of the most historically rich parts of Metro Manila (it is within the cultural area where the famous Bamboo Organ is located) by showcasing a Neo-Asian design with touches of Filipiniana in fixtures and details. But more than that, this three-tower project will offer exceptional Green Features – amenities that focus on the groundbreaking green architecture and puts emphasis to the company’s three environment focus: Climate Change, the Clean Air Act, and the Safety and Health of its Residents.

 

12 Green Features
From energy-saving amenities, and unique structural layouts, Paseo Verde at Real’s Green Features will change the way we look at green living.
First on the list are the energy-efficient streetlights that illuminate the gated community’s grounds. The lights don’t make use of any electricity at all, and gets energy from solar panels. This equates to low association dues that cut down on the energy utilized by the whole community.

Next is the rain catchment facility which allow the whole development to make use of recycled rain water for grounds upkeep. Water from rainfalls is used to clean the surrounding, and water the green patches that make-up the lifestyle facilities. Paseo Verde at Real also has a unique ‘rain garden’ located under the property’s cistern – this serves as a natural water filter which means less water waste is thrown out of the drainage system, and in turn, lessening the chances of floods in surrounding areas during the tropical storm season.
The buildings also make use of recycled construction materials – strong recycled wood are utilized as door frames and door jams in various parts of the towers, giving the development a rustic feel as well.

The layout of all three towers also ensure that indoor air quality is at its best: Pocket gardens that open to large air pockets in the middle of every residential floor ensure that fresh air circulate freely around the building. This removes the stifling feeling often associated with most condo developments.

Complementing this feature are large glass windows of the Paseo Verde at Real homes, which allow not just air but natural lighting to illuminate the place, saving more on electricity bills.
The parks and playground, made safe by strategically constructing it away from the project’s vehicular traffic, provides a small patch of nature for the residents to enjoy fresh air in the city.
The most unique feature of Paseo Verde at Real however, is probably the bike facilities that will be made available upon construction. Aside from bike lanes, there will be permanent bike racks where lovers of the activity can park their equipment safely.

Biking will definitely be promoted by the project as they also put charging stations for e-bikes – a mode of transportation that will be encouraged for older residents.
Future homeowners will also be encouraged to take public transportation instead of their cars. Aside from transportation hubs located near the community, the proposed LRT Extension station connecting the South to other transit facilities is also a stone’s throw away. This makes it easy to move around strategic parts of the city.

“We wanted to be a niche player in the real estate industry, by providing a project that truly promotes a green and healthy lifestyle. In fact, part of our requirements to owning a unit is undergoing a one day seminar on how to adopt a green lifestyle. We want residents to know that we are serious about our vision for Paseo Verde. Paseo Verde at Real won’t be our first project to promote this type of set-up. Expect more Paseo Verdes to rise and encourage a healthier way of living,” said Regie Dela Cruz, LEED Inc. project director.

 

Paseo Verde at Real is accredited by the Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE) and a member of the Philippine Green Building Council for its steps towards promoting a sustainable community. The first tower turnover is scheduled in October, 2015. For more information, please call 854-1652.

Baby and Family Expo Philippines

“Welcoming Life, Love and Care”, the country’s biggest family expo for all maternity, baby, early childhood and parenting needs was officially launched last October 24, 2013 at Fun Ranch, located at Frontera Verde, Pasig City.

The media launch was hosted by Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2000 winner and celebrity mom, Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores and was attended by personalities like ANC’s “On the Money” host and The Master’s Academy President, Edric Mendoza,Medela Moms’ co-founder, MaricelCua, TV host and Lead Out President, Judah Paolo and the wife of Azkals Coach, Yoshiko Weiss.

Also present during the conference were representatives from The Medical City, Cordlife Philippines, who is set to have a talk on pregnancy preparation, cord blood banking, childbirth and staying sexy while pregnant. Association partners like World Vision, Right Start, Grace to be Born and the Philippine Ambulatory Pediatric Association were also there to support the event.

Across the three-day expo, the whole family can also enjoy and participate in exciting activities like the Family Olympics, Family Fashion Weekend, and much awaited Baby & Family Awards featuring the Golden Family Awards, ParentPreneur Awards and the crowning of the Bibong Baby of the Year.

“Our vision was to come up with a fun and meaningful event where families can bond and learn together.  With our tagline –Welcoming Life, Love and Care , we want to give a message that having a new baby in the family is not just the mom’s responsibility but the entire family’s – no one is left out. We encourage Filipino families to come to the expo because we have invited industry experts. From there, they can get the latest information about maternity, babies, early childhood, parenting and everything they need to know when planning and having a family. Together with our partners and sponsors we want to nurture family development and raise the awareness on responsible child care." says David Abrenilla, MediaCom Solutions, Inc. president and Baby & Family Expo Philippines 2013 organizer.

 



Organized by MediaCom Solutions, Inc., Philippines preferred stakeholders’ advocacy communications and events enterprise and co-presented by Cordlife Philippines, the BABY & FAMILY EXPO PHILIPPINES 2013 will be held on December 06-08, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. It covers the stages of family growth from pregnancy to early childhood with educational seminars by Medela Moms, The Medical City, Mercato founder RJ Ledesma, ANC host Edric Mendoza, MTRCB Chairman Atty. Eugenio Villareal, Azkals Coach, Michael Weiss, DigitalFilipino.com founder Janette Toral, Beauty Queen Nina Ricci Alagao-Flores and actress/entrepreneur Regine Tolentino, actress Jade Lopez and many more.

The Baby & Family Expo Media Launch was supported by FM Group Fragrance Philippines, Evian, Attipas, Unimom, Bebebocas, Jeweltone, Urban Ashram Manila, Absolute Distilled Drinking Water, Consumer Care Products (Guard Insect Repellent), Ever Bilena, De La Salle University Medical Center, Perfetti Van Melle, Cuppy Cakes, Fernando’s Bakery, Metro Deal, Sharpie, Mongol, AMSPEC, Island Rose and Cordlife Philippines.
Be a part of this fun-filled family event of the year. Register for FREE at http://babyexpo.ph/registration.php, join the community at http://www.facebook.com/babyexpoph. For inquiries, call +632.843.2174 or e-mail info@babyexpo.ph.

CinemaJam

Crizal Transitions, the world’s leading Photochromic lens capable of adjusting to any lighting condition, shines a bright light on the metropolitan cultural scene, as it hosts Crizal Transitions Cinemajam, the first ever outdoor movie marathon and  music festival in the Philippines, on November 30, 2013 at Event Circuit Makati.

Crizal Transitions Cinemajam brings together some of the country’s top bands, two special movies, and a host of exciting activities. Crizal Transitions Cinemajam sees the arts and celebration in a different and changing light, as it ushers guests through the unique experience of shifting perspectives—a fun afternoon fair  segueing into a sunset music festival, capped with an evening movie marathon and after-party concert.

 

 

Two movies, “Love, Actually,” and “Limitless,” highlight Crizal Transitions’ message of “Seeing life in a bright light,” offering viewers different, enlightening takes on loving and living. The romantic comedy “Love, Actually,” is a feel-good movie on the delirious joys and bittersweet sorrows of love. “Limitless,” meanwhile, is an action thriller on the extremes a man will push himself in pursuit of perfection. Bradley Cooper plays a writer who takes an experimental drug that allows him to fully use his intellectual faculties.

Bamboo, Itchyworms, Callalily, Moonstar 88 and GraceNote, create a sunset symphony of sound and sensibility as they render their special brand of rock and indie pop.

 



A windfall of exciting activities gratifies the senses. A free vision screening in the Optical Village section will check guests’ eyesight. Thrill-seekers can choose among karting, bungee jumping, skating and kite-flying for their kicks. Games and raffle prizes await lucky guests.
Tickets are available from Ticketworld at Php 1,350. Proceeds of the event will benefit the children of the World Vision Foundation. Get two (2) free tickets with every pair of Crizal Transitions.

Crizal Transitions lenses are available in all optical centers in the country.



PHILIP – Lifestyle Guy! New Sunday Show on TV5

For years, Philip Abadicio has always been associated with the success of the products and brands he launched for his clients. As a PR practitioner, he established RPA & Communicate where he mastered the ropes of the lifestyle industry.  Thus, it gave him the chance to hobnob with some of the country’s known celebrities in society, showbiz, business, politics and media.  It also brought out the friendliest and most intuitive side of his personality as captured on-cam in his latest quest as lifestyle TV host on TV5’s News channel, Aksyon TV. He adds color to the viewing experience with a the lifestyle magazine and talk show on its second season called “It’s More Fun with Philip” every Sunday at 8:30 pm.

 

With his new show on the main channel coming up soon and renewed contract with the network, Philip has been given an assurance of his status as the only TV show and host that paves the way for lifestyle to be more interesting and within reach of all Filipinos. Philip – Lifestyle Guy will air its initial telecast on October 27, 2013, Sunday, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, on TV5.

“It’s a lifestyle show that makes the audience experience the delicious food we eat, the wonderful places we visit, the latest gadgets we try, the latest fashion, the beauty fixes, and the spa treatments we enjoyed. It’s a show that gives the audience the chance to win these experiences and thus, share with them all the lifestyle aspects we featured in the show,” relates the fast-rising TV host. The new show is made for nanay, tatay-- 25 to 45-year old men and women—and their kids who would like to experience various lifestyle genres, at the confines of their own living rooms.

As a lifestyle host, Philip believes that there are a lot of things to be discovered by Filipinos from all walks of life. “A good lifestyle,” he says, “must not only be enjoyed by people who can afford, but must also be made relevant to all our kapatid here and abroad.” It’s an eye-opener on how life can be lived in style and with loads of fun. “We hope to provide a lifestyle show where we all learn and be more conscious of the beautiful, inspiring and delicious things around us. It’s a show that I’m hoping will educate, entertain and inspire all of us,” he explains.

 

Philip – Lifestyle Guy will be visually appealing, culturally enriching, and gastronomically appetizing with the different segments in every episode such as Philip’s Finds, a showcase of the hippest trends, newest dining options, chill spots, fitness forays, and other fab finds in the metro. It is more interactive as the host gives the viewers a chance to sample the featured items by simply tweeting, sharing their comments on social media or texting.
Phil-up! Is a segment where people from different walks of life would personally try the featured products or services. Even the bumper’s segments are hilariously smart, like I Saw the Sign, Whatchathink? Asking the audience on their thoughts about trivial questions, and Weblog discusses news bits on the online lifestyle source, www.StyleRPA.com, of which Philip Abadicio is editor-in-chief.

Philip – Lifestyle Guy is directed by Dave Hukom and written by Yasmine Holes. It airs on TV 5 every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12 nn. Set to provide more fun, information and entertainment to your TV viewing experience, get ready to travel Metro Manila and other parts of the country with style, as media maven Philip Abadicio shows you how to celebrate and live a good, happy and stylish lifestyle, whatever status, situations and circumstances you have right now. You can also find out about the contests, winners and other announcements on their social media accounts: like Philip Lifestyle Guy on Facebook and follow @LifestylePhilip on Twitter.

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SKIN REJUVE ELITE IN GREENHILLS

The fastest growing slimming and aesthetic clinic chain recently opened their latest branch in Greenhills, San Juan.  Located on the 5th floor of the modern and green compliant BTTC Centre, this new branch is aptly called Skin Rejuve Elite.  Along Ortigas Avenue, this branch is easily accessible by residents of  Greenhills, San Juan, Mandaluyong and New Manila.



Skin Rejuve prides itself on the quality of their services anchored on its team of Aesthetic Medicine Specialists and treatment staff  composed almost entirely of Registered Nurses (RNs) to ensure the safety and welfare of their clients.

The Elite branch of Skin Rejuve will offer highly specialized treatments for their discerning clientele such as Laser Lipo, a new treatment designed to zap all those unwanted fats and shape your body to a sexy new you.  They will also offer a wide array of luxurious facial and skin treatments featuring Pevonia.

Pevonia was the first company to develop a Spa Skincare Line exclusively for elite spas and Professional Aestheticians.  Their products launched in 1991 fully recognizes that the most effective skincare ingredients can be found in the safest source on earth, in nature.  By combining effective, safe and natural ingredients with decades of experience in professional skincare,  Pevonia continues to be the global leader in skin rejuvenation and health.  It is one of the products Skin Rejuve Elite is extremely proud to offer.

 



These services are in addition to their best selling beauty and body treatments being offered in their other branches such as: Radio Frequency and Lipo Cavitation, venus Sculpt, Power Slim, Diamond Peel and other standard treatments.

 



 



Buy and Give Through Caritas Manila’s Expo at the Trinoma

This coming November 29 till December 1, Caritas Manila will hold its anniversary expo in the activity center of Ayala Trinoma Mall in Quezon City.

Celebrating 60 Years of Living Faith in its Social Mission, this year’s anniversary expo will feature and showcase products made by social entrepreneurs via Caritas Manila’s own social enterprise: Caritas Margins and Segunda Mana.

 



This event aims to rais e funds to help sustain the pro-poor programs of Caritas Manila. The products sold in the BUY and GIVE EXPO are made by the poor communities and from the marginalized sector currently being supported by Caritas Manila. Art pieces are made by residents from National Bilibid Prison, gift items, accessories, and personal care products made by urban poor families, pre-loved items and inventories from our benefactors and corporate partners are just some of the products showcased in this Expo.

Dubbed as BUY and GIVE because for every product you BUY, you actually GIVE to someone in need. These are the 3 ways: 1st – the item one buys gives income to the producer of the product from the poor community/marginalized sector; 2nd – part of the revenues will be plowed back to help sustain Caritas Manila’s pro-poor programs, specifically on Skills and Livelihood Training and Youth Servant Leadership and Education Programs; and 3rd – buying the product is giving to oneself or for someone else to appreciate.

Good finds at reasonable prices and helping uplift other peoples’ lives…come to Caritas Manila’s BUY & GIVE EXPO.



Program of Activities for the 3-day BUY and GIVE! Expo
Day 1 - Opening – November 29, 2013
- Ribbon-cutting
- Meet & greet with celebrity guests/Press Con
- Healing Mass
- Showcase of Caritas Margins Products, talents c/o modelling agency

Day 2 - November 30, 2013-09-20
- Cooking with Chef Jessie
- Variety Show
- YSLEP Performers
- Healing Mass

Day 3 - December 1, 2013
- YSLEP Performers
- Healing Mass



Juan Luna and Freeway

Freeway has always been known for celebrating the lives of prominent Filipino Artists. This time is no different as Freeway chose to honor a man whose works of art have stood the test of time and whose masterpieces still continue to live on in the hearts of many. This man is none other than Juan Luna, Filipino Master for Visual Arts.  

The event was held on October 10, 2013 at the Lopez Memorial Museum in Pasig City. It was definitely a grand fusion of art and fashion as the event was attended by several prominent figures from both ends such as fashion bloggers, art enthusiasts, critics, media and many more. Of course, the celebration of Juan Luna wouldn’t be complete without the works of Juan Luna himself. Guests were able to view a number of his key pieces through the Lopez Museum’s on going exhibit, Trajectories, which will be available for viewing until October 31, 2013. The exhibit also features the prominent works of Filipino Master Felix Hidalgo plus masterpieces of esteemed National Artists artists such as Vicente Manansala, HR Ocampo, Fernando Amorsolo among others. It is the first time in 8 years that the Lopez Memorial Museum has had a lineup of historic greats such as these.

Hosted by ANC anchor Lexi Schulze, the night kicked off with a video presentation of Juan Luna’s life and works. Furthermore, Freeway was ecstatic to have Art Historian, Mr. Santiago Pilar, and Lopez Memorial Museum Director, Ms. Mercedes Lopez Vargas, talk more about Luna’s achievements and masterpieces. Through this, the guests were able to know more about the Filipino Master’s beginnings and great contributions to the Philippine art history.

The real highlight of the night though was the exclusive fashion show! Guests were able to catch a glimpse of the first ever Filipino Masters Collector’s Series Juan Luna Collection as the 24 piece debut collection was unveiled, including a few shirts for men. The fashion show showcased highlight famous Luna pieces such as El Flautista, I am Cold, Una Dama Francesca, Espana y Filipinas, Fencing Positions, Rice Harvesting, Various Subjects and A Roman. Models worked the runway in shoes from Janilyn for the ladies and were glammed up by Piandre Salon for their hair and VMV Hypoallergenics for their make-up.

Truly, the event was something to remember as guests went home that night filled with more knowledge, appreciation and awe for fashion as Freeway shared yet another superb historical figure for the entire art and fashion society to see.

You can catch more of the Juan Luna collection at Freeway stores nationwide or shop online at www.freewayonline.com.ph for your comfort! You may also visit Facebook page facebook.com/FreewayOnline or follow on Twitter and Instagram @FreewayOnline for more information.