Yo! MC: The Next Jam!

10.30.2008 - The event is going to be tomorrow starts at 7PM. It will be at Taste Asia (beside SM Hypermarket, Mall of Asia). Just wear sexy black no need for costumes and free food is on the house. All you need to do is register HERE and see you name on the list HERE.

Special thanks to Aileen Apolo for keeping us up to date with regard to this event.

10.29.2008 - Last night was a one of those rare shows you'll ever see. Well known musicians from all over Asia banded together to perform as Unit Asia. Evidently the performance from last night was beyond expectation.

Live at the Music Museum everyone was awestruck with there music, and stood out as one of those rare performance that was a standing ovation.

Artists from Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan is one Unit Asia who brought the house down. The Queen of Bossa was the special artist of that night. The one and only Sitti who graced and perform Girl from Ipanema, Look at the Sun and Aqua Beber.

There was an encore after Unit Asia stepped out the stage to end there performance. They played two more songs and then Sitti came out to surprise everyone with Mas Que Nada (a personal favorite of mine).

Quite astounding & invigorating night it was. Unit Asia's next tour will take them to other parts of South East Asia.

They have been traveling since coming from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore for rehearsals until they reached Manila.

10.28.2008 - Performing tonight at Music Museum will be the band Unit Asia composed of musicians from Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand with special performance by the Philippines very own Queen of Bossa Sitti.

Catch her and Unit Asia perform tonight for a special treat. Thanks to Japan Foundation and TangerineSkies Artist PR.

10.26.2008 - Organized by Digital Filipino and PACGCOR held the Bloggers Fellowship Night a seminar related to e-commerce, networking, which also gathered some of the influential movers in the blogging community.

The event also featured PAGCOR's future developments, and plans to promote the country's growth with the unveiling of the New Nayong Filipino project. Hosted by Janette Toral featuring the top 100 blog sites in the country.

After the brief but short presentation a lounge performance act by Maricel Cruz, that showed the lighter side with the participation of AJ a blogger who owns a site named Bakla Ako May Reklamo? and they raffled some gift coupons for the casino poker game.

For more here's some of the highlights...



... Thanks to all the Bloggers, PAGCOR, and Digital Filipino for this special event presentation.

10.25.2008 - Last night was the launch of Up Dharma Down's 2nd most awaited album BIPOLAR. Internationally acclaimed band, who recently was the front act for Incubus' Light Grenades Pacific Rim Tour Manila stop at Araneta Coliseum on March 9th of this year.

They have have packed the Hexagon Lounge of RCBC Plaza last night, where Dharma Denizens flocked to see there live performance with the all-new songs from the BIPOLAR album.

A friend and yours truly almost didn't make it inside the venue, and only in the guest lists(the press and media) are allowed to enter the Hexagon Lounge. But maybe in the future bloggers too will have that equal opportunity to be part of the that lists to spread the word. Though luck would strike as we got the chance to see there performance.

Basically other people inside left and people in waiting in line was given that chance. This event almost didn't lived to its expectation as it was beyond, that they where surprised a huge turn out would spell out great success for the band.

Its definitely worth the wait to get a hold of there latest album as the new limited edition album packed with 14 new tracks and with an exclusive DVD to boot.

The eye catching packaging is something worth up notch with quality, and its definitely with clarity of with music BIPOLAR is surely hard to miss. Specially when you see them perform live.

Get your latest copy of BIPOLAR or check out there official website at UpDharmaDown.com

10.24.2008 - To night Up Dharma Down is launching there newest album titled Bipolar at the 4th floor Podiums located in Hexagon Lounge. Its at RCBC Plaza corner Ayala avenue and Buedia.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to get a special edition CD tonight at 8PM.

10.22.2008 - Last night Belo Medical Group had treated the bloggers to just hang out at Center stage in Makati. This is the second time they had organized a blog-related event.


They introduced there latest Aqualipo product that featured Katrina Halili as the endorser.

Plus they are celebrating 18 years and they are about to launch a new website with more surprises so keep in tune.

For now see the other images of the hang out from last night...




... Thanks to the Belo Medical Group of Doc Hayden and Jojo for organizing this hang out.

10.21.2008 - A relative gave me this passes and had an option to see any of the movies being shown in Greenbelt 1 Cinemas. He just handed this card to me, since he might not able to use and might get another one next month.

I thought this is one per person use but it turns out you can go watch a movie with a friend presenting this one-time only. Actually you have to surrender it upon deciding to watch the movie being featured in Greenbelt 1. This is one freebie I wish anyone can acquire, but to my surprise these are just one of the perks being employed in Ayala.

Anyways who want to watch a movie with me?

10.19.2008 - Yesterday was the Tekken 6 Tournament 2008 presented by Powerstation, Quantum Amusement, SM Mall of Asia, and Namco Bandai Games. The event was witnessed by Project Director of Tekken 6 himself Mr. Katsuhiro Harada as one of the judges.


A new Grand Champion was named besting participants, who had signed up to compete for the coveted titled. Like the same event last year it has become a tradition to arcade gamers to be part of this year's tournament.

POP Machine Media for the online bloggers was there to interview Mr. Katsuhiro Harada and the gamers was treated for a photo op and autograph signing.

Watch out for the video interview soon as we get in-depth with what Mr. Harada has to say about the future of the King of Iron Fist for the Playstation 3 console to be released this fall.

Get you game on!

10.18.3008 - Last night was the successful SM Hypermart: Bloggers Night Out presented by Pantene hosted by Pam Ilagan and with special appearance by Miss Judy Ann Santos with band perfomance by JM Jimenez. Bigger than the previous bloggers event that featured Oktober Fest some few weeks ago that has Moonstar88 performing.




This time around you get your hair makeover for 3 minutes courtesy of Pantene staff and crew. There was FREE food again for the pre-registered bloggers online. Special thanks to Ailene Apolo who had promoted this event.



See more excitement in the coming weeks specially the upcoming one towards the end of the month so stay tuned!

10.17.2008 - The Biggest Outdoor Gallery In Asia II was a huge turn out. Special thanks to Nuffnang organizers for the invitation. Hopefully next year there will be another one to celebrate.


It was held on Thursday night at the rooftop area of Fullybooked in Bonifacio High Street in Global City, where they served food and cocktails for everyone. Friends from online blog community and Plurk people, where there on-hand to witness the biggest outdoor gallery ever.



Congratulations to the artists who got there works got the spot light on last night's festivities.

See you in the next Biggest Outdoor Gallery!

10.16.2008 - Yesterday on the way out after acquiring the Iron Man DVD Edition passed the exit a standee of a well familiar face. A friend who has not been talking to for the past two years or almost. Well she's got a new vibe now with a new management and still very supportive fans. Sitti Navarro or known as Katre to her close friends and fans has just got advance Christmas treat in the form of her latest album Sitti Ngayon Pasko. Grab a copy now as its available to local stores. New songs as well as covers by the Queen of Bossa is surely to bring your Christmas days a lot more merrier. Don't forget to see her too in the upcoming Jazz Festival in Music Museum on October 28th!

10.15.2008 - The Iron Man DVD is already out since October 9th and resistance is futile if its ignored. Seeing it in the big screen way back on May 32rd is not enough but to own an original production by Marvel Studios is something to admire. Packed with hidden features, unrated, extended scenes and more. Plus get it in a unique DVD case. Now that's worth every buck for the Iron Man fan in you.

On the other note about Kumpas an orchestra celebration a compilation of rock songs turned into a konsiyerto by FilharmoniKa and conducted by Gerald Salonga is something worth listening into.

Eleven tracks featuring guest artists Jett Pangan, Noel Canangon, Wally Gonzalez, Sampaguita, and Ely Buendia. Renditions of rock songs Kanlungan, Tao, Salamat, Ang Himig Natin, and the most favorable in the track Ang Huling El Bimbo(The Last El Bimbo) into orchestra is goose bumps all over again. As the Eraserheads reunion is still fresh from everyone who had the chance to witness it.

So if you happen to be near a local record store check out these cool finds. Definitely worth watching and listening.

10.13.2008 - Last Saturday was one of the occasions that I rarely could not contain. Being part of The Only LEGO® Fan & Builder Group like Phil Bricksters teaming up with the local distributor of the famous construction toy is a match made dream in heaven.

I guess one childhood fantasy is definitely happening. Building as part for LEGO® is well enjoyed hobby and this is going to be a huge one.

For my friends at Phil Bricksters its one project looking forward to as a challenge and definitely one for the books. I heard build day starts on October 15th a Wednesday but I'm sure I'll get around to it by this coming Saturday.

So definitely I'm going to be part of the build team why not you?

10.11.2008 - On the way home from a LEGO® event meeting I took the train from Metro Rail Transport at Shaw station. Its a Saturday where there is not many people waiting in the platform.

Well boarding the usual train was one of the alternate transport just to get to point A to point B. I've been traveling and taking this sometimes just to get there on time. But whenever I get on a train where there is less passengers I noticed most of these passengers would crowd at the doors.

So what's is it that people should be blocking the doors instead there wasted free space in the middle isle of the train.

In other countries as I remember far back from my last trip in Hongkong people had the discipline not to crowd at the exit/entrance part of the train, which usually announced by the driver not to do.

Are we lacking discipline here?

I'm bothered what's with local commuters taking the train shouldn't be doing is blocking off the doors, that sometimes would look liked the train is filled up. But eventually the space in the middle of the isle is so spacious you could lie down for no off reasons.

We should set a better example to other countries where they really listen to what the train driver says.

Never stand at the doors. Sheesh!

10.10.2008 - The recently concluded wine tasting with Rene Barbier at Trinoma Mall was quite invigorating good for the heart and soul. Unable to be present for the short seminar on wine, but not missing the dinner that came with it.

Bloggers, Plurkers, and online aficionados came to dine gave a taste of Rene Babier a well know wine.



Spot.Ph, who organized this event was thankful enough to give us a sampling of all the kinds of wine by Rene Babier and couldn't forget the after effects.

Foe now let's drink up and be merry as the way a wine used to be defined.

10.09.2008 - Thanks to Mach Diesel for making it to cover this year's FilAmFest, which featured Filipino local talents this past weekend in San Diego California.

You could say FilAmFest is the counterpart to the recently concluded Arts & Music Festival, which was held two months ago at the Megatrade Hall in SM Megamall. But FilAmfest has the APO Hiking Society, Ara Mina, and Kitchie Nadal gracing the event.



Almost forgot to mention comic book superstar & Wetworks creator Whilce Portacio who's currently working on the new Spawn comic book was there too.

Special thanks to Mach he was able to meet with Kitchie and Roca Cruz her manager. Kitchie's next stop will be in New York and will be back in the second week of October for another road tour here in the Philippines.



You could check out more photo coverage of the FilAmFest in Mach's Starstruck album in multiply.

10.08.2008 - Everyone marked your calendars and clear your schedule for this coming Sunday. Miss Jean Garcia is in the house or should we say at Robinsons Galleria's Movie World to sign your latest issue of FHM magazine.

Anyone who doesn't know about this upcoming event must have lived in a cave for so long, maybe its time you go out and get your latest copy. Because there's going to be a long line...

A very long one. Seriously.

10.07.2008 - No one thought playing Wii games in a karaoke bar. This might be a first here in the Philippines. Red Box had a Wii Gaming Night yesterday, which they unveiled started this month in October. All Red Box karaoke rooms will have Nintendo Wii available in there long list of leisure and recreation.

Equipped with Nintendo Wii consoles your karaoke nights has now the option to play or sing your way at Red Box. And to jump start this new offering Red Box had launched this at there Greenbelt 3 branch.

If you plan to hang out with your friends at a karaoke bar try Red Box latest gaming activity everyone would surely enjoy.

For more details visit: www.redbox.com.ph

10.06.2008 - The first AniCon 2008 coverage was a success. PlayStation 3 gaming booths online, and people went quite full with the free taste booths from Oishi.


The event was live broadcast online by Azrael for the the POP Machine booth. Plus performance by Reklamo Band towards the last part of the event.

One of the highlight of the convention not to mention the much awaited Cosplay competition. All sixty nine cosplayers participated in the event no counting the walk-ins.

Overall a fun-filled Sunday experience both this and Collecticon what's next?