Launch of the Freshmen Masculine Wash

Men live a very active lifestyle. They engage themselves in a lot of sports activities as a way to de-stress from their very hectic career life. And naturally, men like to sweat a lot. But the question is, with all these sweaty activities, how do men refresh? Can shower alone using soaps do the job? How can men get that ultimate fresh feeling?

The Winners in the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on Sunday, August 29, 2010 (Philippine time: Aug. 30) awarded the 2009-2010 Primetime Emmys for programs and individual achievements on the “62nd Primetime Emmy Awards” originating on the NBC Television Network from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The Academy’s Chairman & CEO John Shaffner participated in the awards ceremony.  Don Mischer was Executive Producer of the telecast.

SM City Novaliches opens in October 2010

SM City Novaliches finally unveiled its plans and opened its door to its tenants last August 24, 2010.

A very nice and quiet afternoon of elegant classical music and contemporary inspired decor and motif, the main walkway of SM City Novaliches was adorned with various artworks and landscape all contributing to the history that SM wanted to share to its tenants.

MCO Foundation presents “Great Performances Series 2010”

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The Manila Chamber Orchestra (MCO) Foundation continues to celebrate its 25th year with its upcoming “Great Performances Series," a Season of events featuring two-top caliber concerts and a cello masterclass.

A different crust experience of Angel's Pizza

Everybody loves pizza. Pizza pizzerias sprout everywhere in malls, in our neighborhoods and in practically every area you can find a pizza store or resto. But what makes each different from the rest is the taste and the presentation. I was fortunate to have been invited to a small gathering to try out Angel's Pizza Pasta Combo food offerings for the first time on June 8, 2010 located at Bel Air, Makati City. Angel's Pizza Pasta Combo is the new name of the now-defunct Domino's Pizza which I also loved for many years.

The New Scents of Downy: Passion & Attraction/ The "Perfume or Fabcon" Challenge

From one of the world’s best perfumers comes a new line of  Downy fabric conditioner that gives wo(men) the chance to enjoy the luxurious scent of perfume everyday – Downy’s Perfume series, Passion and Attraction by Downy.

The trained noses of Procter & Gamble (P&G) traveled to Grasse, France, the perfume capital of the world, to create two exciting new scents for Filipinas to enjoy. Passion by Downy excite the senses with a floral blend and a hint of the Oriental, with Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and soft musk notes. Meanwhile, Attraction by Downy delights the senses with the fruity, sweet fragrance of apple blossom, freesia and vanilla. 

3rd Entrep Summit: Click! Technopreneurs' Secrets, Revealed!

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For the three years now, JCI Manila (Manila Jaycees) has been staging the Entrep Summit – a gathering of prominent entrepreneurs from different fields who share their experience and life lessons in the hopes of encouraging or inspiring individuals to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations.  This year’s Entrep Summit titled “Click! Technopreneurs’ Secrets, Revealed!” will feature trailblazing entrepreneurs who have been successful in tech and digital media related endeavors.

Chikka Text Messenger Launches Newest Version on August 25, 2010

Everyone cannot imagine that when texting has invaded the mobile phones, it started with an unlimited sending with a very cheap monthly plan. Then came the metered plan charging each user at Php 0.25 per text message sent. Telecommunications companies were surprised of how Filipinos have embraced this texting phenomena that made us the texting capital of the world. Until these companies have thought of escalating the charge per text at 50 cents to a peso.

Miss Mexico is Miss Universe 2010; Miss Philippines is 4th runner-up

Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete was crowned the new Miss Universe 2010 out of 83 beautiful contestants around the world.  The Miss Universe 2010 Beauty Pageant was held on August 23, 2010 in Mandalay Bay Events Center at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada (Philippine time: August 24 morning). Navarrete exudes such elegance, beauty and grace.

The prestigious competition was hosted by Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales.

Design Talk by Budji Layug & Royal Pineda at Ayala Museum

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The well-known design and architecture team of Budji Layug and Royal Pineda will speak about their philosophy and practice at the next DesignTalks event at Ayala Museum on Wednesday, August 25 at 4:30 PM.

Call for Submission: Ang Aking Europa (My Europe) Music Video Contest

The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, in partnership with The EU Cultural Group, the De La Salle-College of St. Benilde and The Philippin Blog Awards, present The Create Your Own Music Video About the EU (European union) Contest with the theme "Ang Aking Europa" (My Europe).

Survivor Philippines Celebrity Castaways Revealed

GMA-7 has finally revealed the official 18 castaways of Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown. For the first time, actor Richard Gutierrez is hosting the popular adventure reality show. The celebrity castaways are the following:

10 Fellows to the 1st Pasadula Playwriting Workshop Named

Pangungunahan ng mga batikang mandudulang sina Bonifacio Ilagan, Al Santos, Manuel Pambid, Glecy Atienza, at Reuel Molina Aguila ang intesibong pagsasanay sa 10 nagsisimulang mandudula mula sa Metro Manila, simula sa ika-21 ng Agosto sa UP, Diliman.

Tinaguriang Pandayan sa Dula o Pasadula, ang napiling 10 kalahok sa tatlong buwang palihan ay sina: Erick Aguilar (UP-Diliman), Ma. Stephanie Joy Andaya, (UP-Diliman),Tyron Judes D. Casumpang, Noel Galon de Leon (UP-Diliman), Arvin Tiong Ello (DLSU), Mari Joyce Villanueva Laspuña (UE-Caloocan), Cara Cristina B. Red, Joshua Lim So, (DLSU) Ted Jan C. Rubio (UP-Diliman), at John Romeo L. Venturero (UP-Diliman).

Ang palihan ay nahahati sa tatlong yugto: serye ng mga lecture, one-on-one mentoring, at pagtatanghal ng nasulat na dula.

Itinataguyod ang Pasadula ng Departamento ng Filipino at Panitikan ng Pilipinas ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Diliman, at ng National Council for Culture and the Arts.

Tumatayong Workshop Director sina Jimmuel Naval, tagapangulo ng DFPP, at si Reuel Aguila. Si Glecy Atienza ang namumuno sa National Committee on Dramatic Arts ng NCCA.

The call for submission to this Pasadula Playwriting Workshop was posted here.

LIRA's Poetry Contest on Facebook

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Bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika at ng ika-25 anibersaryo ng Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo (LIRA), inihahandog ng grupo ang Tulaan sa Facebook.

Ang Tulaan sa Facebook ay isang paligsahan ng mga tulang nasa katutubong anyo ng Filipinas. Sa paligsahang ito, itatampok ng mga lahok sa patimpalak ang anyong diyona – isang tulang may iisang saknong, may isahang tugma, binubuo ng tatlong taludtod, at may pitong pantig sa bawat taludtod.

MIHCA & Kraft Food Philippines Celebrate World Record with Cafe 5845

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Magsaysay Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts (MIHCA) and Kraft Foods Philippines (KFP) broke a Guinness World Record last December 14, 2009 for successfully pulling off 5,845 unique cheese-infused dishes. It has been almost three years since India last held the 2007 record for  creating 4,668 dishes using cheese as one of the ingredients. The prestigious school alongside the country’s well-loved cheese brand has set a notable milestone in the culinary world. Now, MIHCA and Kraft Foods Philippines marked another groundbreaking first as they launch Café 5845 – the first cheese café in the world that will serve  the most number of cheese dishes at 5845. I can't think of anything that can surpass that.

Last chance to catch La Diva, Ms. Cherie Gil in "Master Class"

Cherie Gil has done numerous roles for TV and movies. As Maria Callas, Cherie portrayed her character with much depth and class as an opera diva and master teacher in Master Class. She demonstrates the role with both ease and intensity that Terrence McNally may have written and prepared for her.

adidas Philippines launches Fluid Trainer shoes

adidas takes training experience to another level. This August 2010, adidas Philippines launches the adidas Fluid Trainer - a light, flexible and stylish training shoe that perfectly suits and follows the rhythm of your lifestyle.

Lecture series on History with Ambeth Ocampo (Aug 14, 2010)

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Call for Entries: 2011 Cinemalaya New Breed & Directors Showcase

The 2011 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition is now accepting entries to the Full Length Feature Category, also known as the New Breed Section, and the Directors Showcase. Deadline for submission is on August 31, 2010.  Entries are being accepted at the CCP Media Arts Division, 4th Floor, CCP Main Building, CCP Complex, Pasay City.  -----> Extended till Sept. 7, 2010

World Basketball Festival in New York City (Aug 12-15, 2010)

NIKE Inc. announces an update to the four-day schedule of the inaugural World Basketball Festival, an unprecedented celebration of the performance and culture of basketball featuring the National Basketball Teams from Brazil, China, France, Puerto Rico and the United States.

Theater Down South's "The Princess and the Red Carp" (Aug 22-Sept 19, 2010)/ TDS Presscon

Theater Down South proudly announces its first offering for the 2010 season with the The Princess and the Red Carp, a new musical based on the Cinderella story. This fairytale for children of all ages is set to open on August 22, 2010 (Sunday) 3 p.m. at the Insular Life Theater, Insular Life Corporate Center, Filinvest Corporate City, Muntinlupa City. Other playdates are: Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19 (all Sundays).

Guitarra 2010: The 1st UST International Guitar Festival (Aug 23-27, 2010)

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The UST Conservatory of Music, in cooperation with the Foundation for the Musical Filipino, will present the First UST International Guitar Festival from August 23-27, 2010.

As part of its artistic contribution to the forthcoming Quadricentennial celebration of the University of Sto. Tomas (UST), "Guitarra 2010" will cover a week of concerts, master classes, lectures and for all devoted to the country's most popular instrument.

Eveready's 110th Anniversary Celebrated

Eveready, the number one battery and flashlight brand in the Philippines, signals the start of its year-long 110th anniversary celebration through a kick-off event held at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, Pasay City on June 10, 2010.

The 1st Elements National Songwriting Camp 2010

As its first offering, 7101 Music Nation presents “The 1st ELEMENTS National Songwriting Camp” to be held on November 14-18, 2010 in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. Set against Dumaguete's beautiful beaches and rain forests, Elements aims to gather aspiring and professional songwriters from various disciplines and provide them with a venue to learn, collaborate, interact, and create music in a natural setting.

Philippines' First Living Flag Launched; Makati's Pedestrian Underpasses Turned into an Art Gallery

The country’s first living flag which can be found at the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City was launched on June 7, 2010 in preparation for the Philippine Independence Day on June 12. The living flag, measuring around 150 square meters was made with almost four thousand flowering plants.

Greenwich Pizza and Team Manila celebrate Pinoy pride

Greenwich Pizza collaborates with Team Manila in their Level Up Pinoy campaign. Team Manila has created three limited-edition tees featuring Filipino cultural icons and symbols that truly makes us proud as a nation.

Harlequin Theater Guild's "Playfest 2k10" featuring 4 new one-act plays

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The Harlequin Theatre Guild (HTG), the resident theater organization of De La Salle University (Manila),  presents a new breed of directors, writers and actors in its PLAYFEST 2k10.

Overlooked Films, Underrated Filmmakers (Aug 2010-Jan 2011)

The Society of Filipino Archivists for Film (SOFIA), in cooperation with the  Cultural Center of the Philippines, presents "Overlooked Films, Underrated Filmmakers" to be shown in Tanghalang Manuel Conde at Cultural Center of the Philippines from August 2010 to January 2011.

Teatro Expedicion de Filipinas presents "The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Musical (Reloaded)," Aug 14 & 28, 2010

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TEATRO EXPEDICION DE FILIPINAS presents THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE-DAME (The Musical) RELOADED. This original stage adaptation is written and directed by ALIW AWARDS 2008 BEST ACTOR, JOEY PARAS. Critically acclaimed actor Joey Paras of LAST SUPPER NUMBER 3 (CINEMALAYA CINCO`s BEST FILM, MTRCB AWARDS` BEST COMEDY FILM and AMSTERDAM FILM FESTIVAL VAN GOGH AWARDS' Special Jury Prize for Originality) is Teatro Expedicion's Founder and Artistic Director. As a captain of his ship, he brings us this most remarkable novel of Victor Hugo onstage to celebrate world literature and arts in the metro.

SM Cinema presents Cinexpo 2010 (Aug 19-21, 2010)

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Metropolis Independent Film Program (July-Dec 2010)

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Metropolis Independent Film Program (Session 2)


Praxis:
 metropolis n. [LL., fr. Gr metropolis, fr. meter mother + polis city]


1. The mother or parent city of a state or colony.


2. The chief or capital city of a country, state or region.