Meet the Superdudes live at Century City Mall

Meet  Pencil Pirate, Flutterby and Bubble Trouble! and Superdudes book author Stevie Nicholson together with your kids this summer! It would be fun meeting Superdudes live at Century Mall Mall Makati. Its your time to bond with the kids and join the fun at the workshop, its a date together with your kids!

Superdudes children’s book creator Stevie Nicholson holds a book signing, show and VIP workshop on April 16 at the Century City Mall Event Center 

It’s going to be a truly super summer for kids as Century City Mall hosts Superdudes, live at the mall’s fifth level Event Center on April 16!

Superdudes is a funny and quirky children's book created by Stevie Nicholson, a member of the well loved Australian children’s musical group Hi-5. The book, with illustrations by Nick Rudich, focuses on capturing the imagination of children in a playful and engaging way and is based on the philosophy that absolutely anyone and anything can be Super!

On April 16, enjoy the ultimate Superdudes experience with a Show and Workshop featuring Stevie Nicholson and the Superdudes in a fun-filled stage show! A ticket of Php1,500 admits 1 child and 1 adult,  and comes with a free Php1,500 worth of Century City Mall Gift Certificates!

So come along on an adventure and meet Stevie together with Pencil Pirate, Flutterby and Bubble Trouble! 

Tickets are available at www.ticketwonui. 1,501.95. The Concierge booth at the ground level of Century City Mall will also offer tickets starting April 4. For further inquzlries call the Century City Mall Concierge at 705-6200 lac. 111/112.

Hotel Jen Manila turns One! Celebrates With Other Hotel Jen Properties Around The Globe

Hotel Jen Manila celebrated its first year anniversary. With the theme of “We Are One”, the celebration became a simultaneous event as other Hotel Jen properties across South East Asia also partied for the brand’s immeasurable success and countless accomplishments in just a matter of one year.

Kids from Matytubig Day Care Center welcomed Hotel Jen Manila’s guests with their majorette performance

For Hotel Jen Manila, the celebration kicked-off with a majorette performance by the kids of Maytubig Day Care Center to figuratively and literally welcome our guests with a bang.  Moreover, this is to make them embrace the Fiesta feeling which happened to be the theme specifically assigned for the Manila property. 

Hotel Jen Manila’s Sales & Marketing Team are all smiles at the registration area

Pas Des Tous group performing the Tinikling, Philippine’s National Dance

Hotel Jen Manila’s General Manager, Ed Kollmer strikes a post with Corporate Partners 

Guests were directed at Hotel Jen Manila’s reception area on the Ground Floor Lobby where they also witnessed a cultural performance from Pas Des Tous, a group of high school students representing St. Paul College of Parañaque. The said group showcased the country’s National Dance which is Tinikling and two more ethnical dance traditions from the Philippines’ northern and southern regions. The performance was concluded to be colourful, inspiring and served as a reflection of how rich the Philippines is in terms of culture.

Philippine’s National Dishes, the Lechon is being prepared for the Fiesta. From Human Resources Department, Mr. Lawrence Cusipag serenaded Hotel Jen Manila guests


By 7:00 PM, guests were directed at Hotel Jen Manila’s poolside to feast and celebrate Hotel Jen’s first year anniversary. Just like any other fiesta in the country, there were games that took place which added excitement and joyful memories to Hotel Jen Manila’s distinguished guests, corporate and travel partners and friends from the media. The highlight of the feast was the Lechon, a roasted pig cooked over charcoal and at the same time the Philippine’s National Dish.

To compliment the savory Filipino dishes, local refreshments such as fresh buko juice, sago’t gulaman, melon juice and pandan juice were served and enjoyed by our guests. For the dessert, the all time favourite “sorbetes ice cream” gave delight to everyone.

The mood at the poolside became more relaxing when Hotel Jen Manila’s very own Mr. Lawrence Cusipag serenaded everybody with hit Filipino love songs from the past and present.

As part of its CSR initiative and its objective to give back to the community, Hotel Jen Manila also invited in their celebration the Shadow Rondalla, a group of blind men playing plectrum instruments. The said group shared to everybody their talents while they tune up some ethnical songs and proving to everybody that a disability won’t hinder you in expressing your talent.

As Hotel Jen Manila shares a toast with its guests, a live streaming is also happening to witness Hotel Jen Brisbane, Hotel Jen Upper East Beijing, Hotel Jen Shenyang, Hotel Jen Hong Kong, Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour, Hotel Jen Penang, Hotel Jen Male, Hotel Jen Orchard Gateway and Hotel Jen Tanglin celebrate their fabulous and one-of-a-kind celebration.

Hotel Jen Manila team poses with the anniversary cake and extend their outmost gratitude to the hotel’s loyal guests, corporate and travel partners and friends from the media.

The night was sealed with smiles on  guests and Hotel Jen Manila together with all the Hotel Jen properties in South East Asia, wish to thank everybody who have extended their support and loyalty to the brand.

"Ned's Project" won Best Picture in CineFilipino Film Festival

The second run of the biennial CineFilipino Film Festival, organized and led by Unitel Productions and in partnership with the MVP Group of Companies and PLDT Smart Foundation, was a resounding success. It surpassed expectations with extended screenings of the films in selected cinemas as well as extra screenings of Ice Idanan’s Sakaling Hindi Makarating.

“We definitely surpassed the previous CineFilipino Film Festival with more genres and more categories which reached a wider audience. Though at par with other film festivals, CineFilipino has clearly found its niche among the audience. Our diverse and audience-friendly films make us relatable to many people,” said Madonna Tarrayo, CineFilipino Festival Director and Unitel Productions President and Group COO.

Aside from winning Second Best Picture, Sakaling Hindi Makarating also won awards for Best Director (Ice Idanan), Best Actor (Pepe Herrera), Best Cinematography (Ice Idanan), Best Musical Score (Mon Espia), Best Sound (Raffy Magsaysay) and Best Editing (Hannah Espia).

The film festival’s original run concluded with the CineFilipino Film Festival Awards Night which saw Ned’s Project take the Best Picture award, followed by Sakaling Hindi Makarating and Star Na si Van Damme Stallone which won Second and Third Best Pictures, respectively.

Additional awards for Best  Picture Ned’s Project include: Best Actress (Angeli Bayani), Best Supporting Actress (Max Eigenmann), Best Cinematography (Tey Clamor), Best Screenplay (John Bedia) and Best Production Design.

Meanwhile, Third Best Picture Star Na si Van Damme Stallone bagged the following awards: Best Actress (Candy Pangilinan) and Best Supporting Actor (Isaac Aguirre).

Other winners at the second CineFilipino Film Festival include:

Best Documentary Film – Sina Dino at ang Kanilang Sikreto

Best Short Film – Kung ang Ulan ay Gawa sa Tsokolate
Second Best Short Film – Not Applicable
Third Best Short Film – Chicboy

Best TV Series Pilot – Junakis
Second Best TV Series Pilot – Midlife
Third Best TV Series Pilot – Agham Inc.

Best Online Content (All Categories):
Dayuhan sa Perlas by Rainier Brizuela
Hila Ko si Noy by Dexter Paul De Jesus
How Fast by Vic Ryan Julius Ong
Iba’t Ibang Klase ng Pasahero ng Jeep by Raymundo Baguilat
Swerte by Red Aquino

Best Mobile Video – Kahon by Carlos Dala I

As a testament to the success of the film festival, a separate run will be held at the UP Theater in UP Diliman from April 18 to 23. This is spearheaded by Cineastes, the film organization of the UP College of Communication Arts.

In addition, CineFilipino is also being tapped by interested groups for special screenings as well as theatrical and international film festival runs.

The second CineFilipino Film Festival partners are PLDT Smart Foundation, Mediaquest, TV5, Cignal, Unitel, Optima Digital, Metro Pacific Tollways and Meralco. For further information, visit the official website, www.cinefilipino.com.

Support your Presidential Candidate the cool way thru 7-Election 2016

It has been 6 years since the last PH election.  With endless campaign ads everywhere, television debates and social networking, we, voters have to deal with a lot of information when deciding on who to vote for in the presidential election. Chances are, you have your presidential bet in mind already as election is fast approaching.

With 7-Eleven, the fun and cool way to support your candidate is by buying the specially-designed 7-Eleven GULP cups for your favorite drinks. With that in mind, you can literally vote buy by choosing your cup presidential bet. As of cupdate,  Presidential candidate Duterte leads the poll among Poe, Roxas, Binay  and Santiago. If you are still "undecided" who to vote for, there is of course the“Undecided” cup to cast your vote.

The 7-Election 2016 was launched last April 1 at Bounce Events Ground, Dansalan. The event was hosted by Ms. Tuesday Vargas and graced by Comedian/impersonator Jon Santos together with 7-Eleven executives.

We had our moment by casting our vote thru the Gulp cups provided at the launch, a cupdate was tallied after the event, Duterte lead the poll on that day alone.

With 7-Eleven’s informal and unofficial presidential poll involving not vote-counting machines but GULP softdrinks and GULP juices in fun-colored GULP cups, you can now promote and support your presidential candidate in a fun way. The 7-Election 2016, which mainly aims to promote awareness about the coming Philippine Presidential Election, runs in all 7-Eleven stores until May 2.

Here are seven things you can do by voting through 7-Election:

1. Have fun!
- Choosing the next president of the Philippines is no easy task. It is a crucial decision we, the citizens of this country, have to make. While we all need to be serious and in choosing the President we should vote for on May 11th, in 7-Election, you can have fun while informally participating in the presidential polls.

2. Campaign for your candidates online
- The beautifully designed cups are definitely Instagram-worthy! You can campaign for your chosen president by posting your chosen cups in all your social media accounts with the hashtag #7Election.

3. Underaged? No problem
-Everyone – minors, foreigners and those who weren’t able to register for the 2016 elections – can weigh in the 7-Election 2016! In this informal and fun presidential poll, everyone has a voice. You can even vote multiple times!

4. Encourage others to exercise their right to vote
- With this simple and fun activity, you can encourage – or pressure – your friends to make the choice. It may be a small act, but at least you’re raising awareness for the elections that will shape the future of this country.

5. Monitor your candidates’ standing every week
- In this fun and informal poll, you can see how your candidates fare with other 7-Election participants. Just visit any 7-Eleven store every Friday as all stores are scheduled to update poll results by then. But if you wish to keep tabs every day, just log on to www.7-election.com.ph where daily updates are posted.

6. Literally buy votes
- This sales-driven presidential poll lets you actually buy your vote. If you want your presidential bet to get a high standing on the polls, you can buy your whole family – even your little kids - cups of the same candidate and have votes counted individually!

7. Vote and gulp
-Support your presidential bet in the most refreshing way possible with 7-Election 2016, a totally fun way to vote for your presidential bet using specially-designed 7-Eleven GULP® cups for your favorite drinks.

To participate in this GULP poll, head to any 7-Eleven store, look for the colorful 7-Election cups and choose among the five different presidential GULP cups featuring the presidential candidates: independent candidate Grace Poe, People’s Reform Party leader Miriam Defensor Santiago, Liberal Party standard-bearer Mar Roxas, PDP-Laban presidentiable Rodrigo Duterte and United Nationalist Alliance bet Jejomar Binay.

But for those who are on the fence, your voice can still be heard. Just pick up the sixth 7-Election GULP cup – the “Undecided” cup – and cast your vote. Including this option shows how many Filipinos are undecided, reflecting the pulse of the nation.

After you’ve made your choice, fill up the cup with either GULP® softdrinks or GULP® juice. Your unofficial vote is cast after the barcode found in every cup is scanned at the cashier. One (1) scanned barcode equals one (1) vote. After the barcode is scanned, your vote is counted in that week’s 7-Election poll. But before you leave the store, make sure to verify your vote through the receipt which will reflect your choice.

7-Eleven Philippines pioneered this fun and unofficial poll in 2010 when it successfully predicted the win of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. The campaign is inspired by 7-Election U.S. which, through the help of 7-Eleven Coffee, accurately predicted the wins of George W. Bush over John Kerry in the 2004 Election and Barack Obama over John McCain in the 2008 Election.

7-Election’s official media partners are Rappler and CNN Philippines.

For more updates, visit the website (www.7-election.com.ph) or follow its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/711philippines), Twitter (www.twitter.com/711philippines) and Instagram (@711ph).

World-renowned Designer Philippe Starck does flipflops for Ipanema

Philippe Starck one of the most influential European designers, whose taste and creation earned him the class and elegance among the elite, partners with brazilian shoe Ipanema featuring four designs and 12 color options each. The eco-friendly collection is made from 30% recycled materials, and is 100% recyclable.

The strappy elegant looking flipflops in jellies are a class on its own and comes in summer colors to match your everyday outfit, I got mine yesterday in "chic" grenadine, I love that it support the back of my feet, style and comfort is what I look for when buying flipflops. This is Ipanema's latest collection so far partnering with Philippe Starck, the world renown french designer. You can rock yours at the beach, mall, and its a must for your travel essentials too.  Definitely a must-wear this summer.

Brazilian shoe brand Ipanema has teamed up with world-renowned creator Philippe Starck for Ipanema with STARCK, a new collection that reimagines footwear. Starck lends his talent for minimal and organic design to re-envision a collection of modern, elegant sandals accessible to purveyors of stylish and smart innovation worldwide.

The Ipanema with STARCK collection will feature a collection of flats, flip flops, and sandals in four distinct designs, offered in a myriad of colors. These dynamic sandals are inspired by various possible lifestyles and moods to recognize all dimensions of the modern woman, such as arty, glamour, nature and sophisticated chic…

“The Ipanema with STARCK collection explores the territory of high elegance paired with the utmost minimalism. When you reach elegance with a few dollars or euros, this is no longer magic; it is a modern miracle,” says Philippe Starck.

The Ipanema with STARCK collection offers wearers the freedom of choice. Ultimately each woman can make her own selection from the variety of strap designs and colors that best represents her own unique style statement. The collection’s palette is a blend of neutral and citrus tones including white, black, smoke, acid yellow, orange, rose, transparent yellow, and transparent orange. The simple and sleek silhouettes are infused with an imaginative quality illustrating each of the four sensibilities. Organic elegance, purity, lightness and honoring the silhouette of the human form are quintessential to the design of the collection.

“We are truly privileged to team up with the world-renowned creator and creative genius Philippe Starck in this new collaboration,” says Cecille Loretizo, ELRO Retail Corporation Marketing Head. “This partnership will certainly bring timeless, accessible yet elegant line up of footwear for the modern, sophisticated women in the country and across the globe.”


Focusing on sustainability, Ipanema with STARCK was developed with 30% recycled materials and is 100% recyclable. To achieve Starck’s designs, Ipanema adapted its industrial process to one that is more manual and artisanal.  The production process employs proprietary plastique injection technique to guarantee product comfort and delicate quality. The shoes handcrafted assembly of the straps to the sole allows a perfect fit for the women. The Ipanema with STARCK collection is the perfect balance between industrial production and artisanal savoir-faire.



This new and intense collaboration joins an impressive bevy of Starck creations spanning lifestyle products such as furniture and windmills, to revolutionary mega-yachts and inspiring hotels and restaurants. The result is a collection of lively sandals designed to enhance the lifestyle of modern women through innovative fashion and Starck’s innate passion for bettering an object.

For more updates about Ipanema’s newest collection, visit their Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/IpanemaPhilippines.

Kojie San, the country’s biggest name in skin lightening

Kojie San Lightening Soap first entered the market in 2007 as a flagship product from Beauty Elements Ventures, Inc. (BEVI). Despite massive, multinational competition, the brand’s Kojic Acid formulation turned out to be the key ingredient in convincing whitening fans to become true believers. Today, Kojie San is the #1 kojic soap in the country.

With more and more falling in love with the Kojie San effect, the brand decided to come out with a full range for complete lightening—all meticulously developed for undeniably alluring and visibly lighter skin.

Whiten with KojieSan Skin Lightening Soap
• high-gradeKojic Acid prevents melanin production for lighter, clearer skin
• effectively diminishes dark spots, freckles, acne, plus stretch marks and unevenness

Rejuvenate with KojieSan Cleanser + Toner
• equipped with Ginseng Extract and Rosehip Oil to revive tired skin • rids skin of excessive oil while repairing damage

Brighten with KojieSan Face Lightening Cream
• combination of natural extracts plus high-grade Kojic Acid lightens as it nourishes the skin
• restores skin suppleness for a healthy, rosy look

Lighten with KojieSan Body Lightening Lotion
• advanced formula of Kojic Acid plus Rosehip Oil whitens skin as it heals
• made for faster absorption to lighten skin in less time
• Collagen + Vitamin E increases youthfulness and skin health



Today, the brand caters to the beauty needs of millions, here and worldwide… bringing so much skin to light. And it won’t stop there. Kojie San will now launch its first ever series of commercials to further show off the Kojie San effect.

No celebrity endorsers here. Kojie San is all about the product and what it can do for YOUR skin. Want a face so fair? A back worth baring? Legs so alluring? You can see these real results for yourself.

With Kojie San, YOU are the it girl. YOU can see the difference.

Why try anything else? Choose Kojie San and bring your skin to light!

Alex Medina stars in gay horror comedy "Echorsis"

I am a fan of  the Medina family, I love how they give justice to any role, acting wise.   I never knew about  Alex Medina  until I saw the movie "Heneral Luna". After watching him played the bit role of Capt Jose Bernal, I prayed that someday he will do another movie again, and I would of course watch it. Then an invite from 'Echorsis: Sabunutan Between Good And Evil” arrived in my email, a week before the premiere.  Surprisingly, Alex Medina could really act and effortlessly at that. I love how he delivered his lines with conviction as a gay charismatic gigolo who was hell bent on swindling money to his gay lovers. This guy is oozing with sex appeal, he has the looks, and charms. Truly the son of Pen Medina, Alex is a natural.  If youre a fan ,watch this movie and have a good laugh along the way.




 Producer Chris Cahilig graced  the premiere of Echorsis  last April 3 at SM North Edsa together with lead actors Alex Medina, Kean Cipriano, John Lapus, 143 band and the few cast of the movie. The film is directed by award winning director Lemuel Lorca of Ned's Project fame.

JUST LIKE any independently produced Filipino film, “Echorsis: Sabunutan Between Good And Evil” by critically acclaimed director Lemuel Lorca is at risk of being pulled out of movie houses if it doesn’t perform well on its first day.

Thus, the cast and crew of the much anticipated horror-comedy film appeal to Filipino moviegoers to watch “Echorsis” on April 13, its opening day.

“Sana sumugod sa sinehan ang milyon-milyong nag-aabang sa ‘Echorsis’ sa opening day pa lang para manatili ito sa line up ng mga pelikula,” says Alex Medina, who plays the lead role of a gay-swindling gigolo in the movie.

“Naranasan namin sa ‘Heneral Luna’ na matanggal dahil mahina ang benta ng ticket nung first day,” he relates. “Mabuti na lang naging matagumpay ang campaign sa social media na madagdagan ang mga sinehan.”

In “Echorsis: Sabunutan Between Good and Evil,” Medina portrays the role of Carlo, a sweet-tongued and charismatic gigolo, who was possessed by a gay spirit after the death of his lover Kristoff (John Lapus).

The film, which likewise topbills Callalily vocalist Kean Cipriano as Father Nick, was written by Jerry Gracio and produced by Chris Cahilig of Insight 360. It is rated R13 by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).

Lapus is optimistic that Filipino audiences—particularly the lesbian, gays, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community—will rally behind “Echorsis.” However, he encourages them to come out and watch the film on its first day, to ensure its long run in the cinemas.

“Nababasa namin sa comments sa official trailer ng Echorsis na maraming naghihintay na ipalabas ito. Sana lang maglabasan sila sa April 13 kasama ng kanilang mga friends para manood bago pa maging huli ang lahat,” he stresses.

According to Cahilig, “Echorsis” is an intelligent and out-of-the-box brand of comedy.

“The Filipino moviegoers are ready for a black comedy like ‘Echorsis.’ The box-office records of well-made films such as ‘That Thing Called Tadhana,’ ‘English Only,’ and ‘Heneral Luna’ gave us the courage to push through with the project despite its unconventional plot,” explains the producer.

“I am confident that apart from enjoying the patronage of the LGBT community, ‘Echorsis’ will likewise lure the straight population to the cinemas because of its organic humor and its message of love, forgiveness, and acceptance,” says Cahilig.

“Echorsis” takes pride in bringing together a powerful and award-winning production team led by Lorca, who recently won the best picture trophy in CineFilipino for his film “Ned’s Project.” He is joined by cinematographer Sasha Palomares, editor Benjamin Tolentino, production designer Paul Infante, assistant director Lorna Sanchez, line producer Sarah Pagkalinawan-Brakensiek, and production manager Rowena Concepcion. International composer and arranger Jonathan Ong and his Sonic State Studio team did the music and scoring.

“Echorsis” has been the talk of the town even weeks prior to its April 13 opening in cinemas nationwide. Its official trailer has so far gone viral and received over four million views.

Completing the ensemble cast of “Echorsis” are Alessandra de Rossi, Chokoleit, Kiray Celis, Mich Liggayu, Ruby Ruiz, Negi Negra, Bekimon, Nico Antonio, Francine Garcia, Odette Khan, and 1:43’s Yuki Sakamoto, Anjo Resurreccion, Gold Aquino, and Yheen Valero. 

“Echorsis” is supported by BellaVita Land Corp. and McJim Classic Leather. 

Get the pampering you deserve at Orange Blush Salon

There's been such a shift toward strong, empowered women who want to look beautiful and polished, but who don't want to be slaves to their hair.  Each cut that we want is tailor-made for our hair's texture, allowing us to put as much — or as little — work into it as needed. By having a style that works with you, and not against you, you'll find styling to be a lot easier. In my case, I have been sporting the long layered textured look for about a decade now. I cant cut  into a bob, because I feel it doesnt look good on me. It isnt me. That's why I have been playing with colors lately.


Almost all of us have our hair colored or dyed, one way or another in the reddest of red, blue, purple, green or gray. And we all went crazy with ombres too. Now that summer is here, everyone wants to sport a new hairstyle or color to suit one's taste, be it a long layered look or a short bob or that hair color trend rainbow which was last year's is back again this summer.

Whether you want a whole new hair look or just a slight update, get a head start with Orange Blush Salon's Sakto  Deals.

Orange Blush Salon, The Rebond Center recently launch their Summer Sakto Deals last March 31 at Limbaga 77, headed by the Orange Blush owner Joby Linsangan Moreno. We were all treated with the pampering we deserve. I got my nails manicured with red, while others got their hair colored.

To make caring for hair easier for clients this summer, Orange Blush is introducing three package deals at special prices.

Sakto Deal 1 (for P999) includes rebond with cellophane, keratin treatment, hair spa and hair shine treatments.

Sakto Deal 2 (for P1499) includes rebond with permanent color, cellophane, keratin treatment, hair spa and hair shine treatments.

Sakto Deal 3 (for P2499) includes rebond with Brazilian keratin treatment, cellophane, hair spa and hair shine treatments.

This summer, keep your hair in tip-top shape with their special summer ‘Sakto Deals’ at Orange Blush Salon.

“Just like with any other hair treatments, hair should be treated with extra care this summer due exposure to sun, to chemical-treated water, and salt water,” says Orange Blush owner Joby Linsangan Moreno

According to Joby, once your hair is treated—whether it’s rebonded, highlighted or colored—it should always be treated with conditioning treatments regularly to avoid hair dryness and split ends. One may be advised to have his/her hair rebonded, as long as hair is also treated with hair conditioning treatments like hair spa, hot oil, essential oils on a regular basis.

Aside from the above-mentioned packages, Orange Blush Salon is also introducing Cooling Hair Treatments to beat the summer heat, mentholated hot oil and hair spa, mentholated foot scrub and bright, happy colors for nails.

Further, all their services come with a warranty (to ensure that their services were done properly, and to ensure that customers are satisfied with the services), a biscuits buffet and orange juice for total comfort and protection of their clients.

With these packages, says Joby, you shouldn’t be afraid to have your hair treated, especially rebonded, this summer. So visit Orange Blush Salon and let the experts show you how to get that stunning summer look now!