Platinum Karaoke Goes To The Next Level

Platinum Karaoke, makers of high quality and high definition karaoke machines and accessories perfect for every home, has soared to the NEXT LEVEL with the launch of its new and exciting product – the Platinum Alpha Mic Karaoke, a major game changer in the karaoke industry.  

Platinum Alpha is a portable karaoke that boasts of unique features, which will definitely bring one’s karaoke experience to a whole new level. It comes with full HD capabilities that promise superb video and high fidelity sound output quality. And being a 24Gb multimedia console, you can store and watch your favorite movies and listen to your well-loved collection of songs.

It is developed as a Smart Karaoke that features browsing and surfing the net, and sharing your phone’s display on the big screen, which makes the Alpha Mic Karaoke an all-in-one entertainment package. It is enabled and can be powered by the Platinum Wi-Fi Dongle, which can access the Internet and mirror your smartphone through Miracast. What’s more, it’s portable and convenient to set up so you can enjoy your karaoke bonding moments may it be outdoors, in picnics, at the beach or even road trips! It is the first ever karaoke unit that can be bank-powered or via USB port.

Portability goes hand-in-hand with Platinum’s downloadable digital songbook, the application available both on Android and iTunes wherein users can easily search songs from the smartphone.

And with over 17,000 collection of OPM and English songs, and 100 new song updates monthly, what more can you ask for?

And speaking of going to the next level, no one comes close to being most deserving of being introduced as the newest brand ambassadors of Platinum’s Alpha Mic Karaoke than the hottest and

most sought after tandem in the country – Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, better known as “ALDUB.” Like the brand, both have in them an element of wholesome fun and entertainment with a vibe that’s fresh and pulsating.

“Platinum Karaoke knows that Alden and Maine embody the same personality and vibe of the new Alpha Mic,” quipped Ruth Ana Bautista, Platinum's assistant marketing manager. “Aside from that, both of them are also known to strengthen bonding relationships, having strong ties with their respective families, and attesting that karaoke is a big part of their momentous family bondings.”  

And just like the Platinum Alpha Mic Karaoke, ALDUB is a truly a game changer. They are the phenomenal love team that rocked afternoon television’s audience – nothing like anyone has ever seen and experienced before. Their tandem is organic, fresh, believable and full of life. And this is what continuously endears them to their fans.

After the anniversary of their famous characters and the launch of their 1st movie together, Alden and Maine are set to reach a whole new level in their careers – next level as they would say. They are still set to go to new heights and who knows, to a new level in their "love team" relationship.

Platinum Karaoke, together with Alden and Maine, are definitely ready for the next level as they bring music to life and life to music! And with the brand’s goal to bring positive vibes into Filipino households and provide the ultimate next level karaoke experience, they are definitely on track!  

Truly, Platinum Karaoke is the only choice for Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza. With thousands of songs more than what its competitors provide in the market, top brass sound quality and convenience, and with their array of innovative and revolutionary products made available locally and globally, there is definitely no other choice for these two amazing and inspiring performers.

Platinum Karaoke is available in all leading music stores nationwide. For more information or online orders, please visit www.platinumkaraoke.ph, like The PlatinumKaraoke in Facebook and follow Twitter and Instagram accounts @platinumkaraoke.

Be Part of the First Health and Wellness Fair this October

Charity Fair: All proceeds will go to the fund the health programs of Unilab Foundation

Press Release


Design Your Health is a 2-day holistic health and wellness fair that aims to promote holistically healthy lifestyle. It showcases the importance of your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual activities that affect the overall design of your health and well-being. Aimed towards entrepreneurial moms, young professionals, and health-conscious consumers, Design Your Health proposes a unique approach to wellness. Attendees and participants will be treated to a healthy mixture of stores, workshops, clinics, and talks that introduce and showcase a holistically healthy lifestyle.
 
This event is happening this October 8 and 9, 2016 at the Mandala Park, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. The event will feature 50 bazaar exhibitors: workshops on arts, fitness and entrepreneurship; and talks by experts on health and wellness.

Click on below links to see what workshop/ class that suits your needs and preferences best:

Entrance Fee to the Expo: 150php 
(FREE if you register to at least 1 of the workshops)

REGISTER:

Physical Health Workshops: http://manilaworkshops.com/events/design-your-health-physical-health-workshops

Emotional Health Workshops: http://manilaworkshops.com/events/design-your-health-emotional-health- workshops

Mental Health Workshops: http://manilaworkshops.com/events/design-your- health-mental-health-workshops

Spiritual health Workshops: http://manilaworkshops.com/events/design-your- health-spiritual-health-workshops

Design Your Health is brought to you by Unilab Foundation. 
All proceeds of the fair will go fund the health programs of Unilab Foundation particularly on kids nutrition, therapeutic and developmental play for children, and employment of persons with disabilities.

Contact Tiffany Vargas 09985603398/ tiffany.vargas@manilaworkshops.com for inquiries or sponsorship.

Art Exhibit at Century City Mall from Sept 22 to Oct 6, 2016

Century City Mall and Galeria De las Islas presents  “A Century of Philippine Art!” exhibit which gives tribute to great Filipino talent, for eternalizing centuries of Filipino tradition and culture into timeless masterpieces.  Be mesmerized and taken back into time with 100 masterpieces by world-renowned Filipino artists who have painted and sculpted their names into our country’s history.

It is very noticeable that our generation today has little interest on visiting museums and exhibits.  The Digital sphere is more popular among most individual.  There is nothing wrong with being updated…but we should have a balance on not forgetting the greatness of our rich history.  “A Century of Philippine Art” is an exhibit that aims to interest mall goers to take part with History thru works of Art.

100 Art pieces curated over a century period by one of the oldest  Art Gallery in Manila.  Galeria de las Islas or Gallery of the Islands is the art gallery located at the Silahis Center in Intramuros has been exhibiting paintings, sculptures and other works of art since 1967.  It has become noted for its collection of Philippine genre art.

The Exhibit at the 4th level of Century City Mall is open for everyone during mall hours.  Free admission as long as you register at the door.  Cherry Genato, the Organizer of the Event has made the opening day more special by having a fashion show of Filipina Gowns inspired by select 10 masterpieces showcased at the exhibit.  Live musical performance to serenade the guests during the opening day.

Visit Century City Mall 4th level on Sept 22 – Oct 6, 2016. Some paintings are also for sale.  On Sept 24-25 Art Workshops are also conducted.  

(Painting # 1) Php __

Planting Rice in 1930, is Fernando Amorsolo’s famous Art piece.  In 1972 he was awarded as the First National Artist for Visual Arts.  Amorsolo captured people’s eyes with his very detailed and stunning artwork. He painted mostly quiet and peaceful scenes except for during the World War II era.

(Sculpure # 2) Php 295,000

Venus Reclining on a Sea Monster with Pluto An Isabelo L. Tampinco masterpiece (1850-1933)

Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, reclines on a fantastic sea monster in this allegory of Lust. The goddess entwines her fingers in the creature's mane, a gesture that represents erotic intent while in the background, Pluto adds to the amorous imagery by holding her leg, undoubtedly meant to suggest the burning ardor of desire. The sea monster carries Venus through the frothy waves, as she rests back her gaze looks of into the distance with anticipation.

(Painting # 3) Php 2,800,000

Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo’s version of  The “Madonna and Child” oil painting on canvas represents the timeless connection between a mother and her child

(Sculpture # 4)  Php 1,985,000

The Crucifixion by no other than Isabelo L. Tampinco Carved on  Yakal     Wood is an astounding piece of art that illustrated the hardship of Jesus     with Mary the Madonna, John and Peter standing on rocks and angels     holding the blooded Christ. Isabelo Tampinco was one of the greatest     Sculptures during Spanish and American Colonial periods.  Realism and     detail in his works through sensual lines of the human form and the     animated eyes of the statues. Most of it are spiritual in nature which     includes statues of saints, angels and the like.

(Sculpture # 5) Php 85,000

    Early 19 hundreds a wonderful sculpture entitled Girl in a large hat by Graciano Nepomuceno  of a young girl in a simple country hat, captures a moment in time of this beautiful young girl looking surprised and delighted. The fascinating sculpture exudes happiness and simple innocent charm…carved into such beauty.

(Sculpture # 6) Php 125,000

    Among the famous nation figures that Guillermo Tolentino used as a     model for his sculpture is the most famous yet non-existent, Don     Crisostomo.

    Tolentino used his creative imagination on creating this figurehead of the     famous heroin, Don Crisostomo Ibarra, of the novel, Noli Me Tangere by     Dr.     Jose Rizal, which draws inspiration to many revolutionary heroes of the     Philippines. A great and complicated work for Tolentino as sculpting the face     of someone that exists only in the pages of literature is something     that needs coordination of a wild imagination and a well skilled hand to     make.

    In his sculpture, Don Crisostomo is a well-built young man with broad     shoulder and Spanish looking face, a perfect physical description for a     well-educated man.

(Painting # 7) Php 300,000

    Hernando R. Ocampo untitled work is tapestry at first glance, yet a     closer     look, one will be amazed with the admixtures of colours wherein         layer upon layer the painting seems to be in motion.

(Painting # 8) Php 85,000

    A Day’s Work masterpiece in 1974 is a Cesar Buenaventura creation.  He     being an Ambassador of Philippine Art.  This painting depicts the way of     life     in the province showing what most people do to earn a living.

(Painting # 9) Php 30,000

    Love may be blind but it might as well be dead.  

    Beautiful yet sometimes cruel, this emotion may cast illusions before us,     blinding one to reality. Or... Has the man in the portrait taken the weapon     of a fallen rival and is vowing to undo the rival's damage to his lady?     "You're Hurt” by Vaughn Lumibao  

(Painting # 10) Php 75,000

    Pintaditos a Jill Arwen Posadas piece in the late 1900’s  Painted faces and     tattooed bodies play in rhythmic motion as they parade in jollity,     Tattoed     from head to toe as people pay homage to Sto. Niño as they dance with     native music in the streets of Tacloban City,Leyte

(Sculpture # 11) Php 595,000

The Popular Oblation by Napoleon Abueva,  the “Father of Modern     Philippine Sculpture” he was named a National Artist of Visual Arts in     Sculpting in 1976.  He is also known as a master of both academic     representational style and modern abstract. His mentor Guillermo     Tolentino who sculpted the Oblation statue at U.P. gave him the task of   replicating the statue for UP Los Banos   

To see more of this event and be informed of the upcoming happenings, sales, and more, please like  www.facebook.com/CenturyCityMall  

For more information about this art exhibit and to view other pieces, you may visit the Facebook page of  Galleria De las Islas

Century City Mall Exhibit: A Century of Philippine Art

Press Release: 

The evening of Sept 22 at Century City Mall was different than any regular Thursday night.  Everyone had the feel of excitement and curiosity on the masterpieces at the “ A Century of Philippine Art” exhibit.

The Opening Ceremony was hosted by the 2003 Ms. World 4th runner up, Mafae Yunon-Belasco.  The Opening Remarks were given by the Century City Mall GM, Joaquin Tamano, Jr. and Galeria De las Islas Owner, Robert Lane.

The Official Toast by the people behind the success of this Exhibit opening. Karl Mclean, CEO Superbrands Philippines, Ed Soler, Owner of Astra Gallery, Mark Shellshear, Gallery Director and Cherry Genato Event Exhibit Director.

The evening of social networking for people with interest in arts.  Fans, friends meet to enjoy what they hear, see, drink and eat at the opening.

The evening is combinations of great masterpieces with great stories to tell, great live music by Yupangco Music Academy which serenaded the guests, tasty food and drinks and ofcourse the Beautiful models on their filipiniana gowns by the Century Xten Designers, Miel Velayne, Kim Tui Laurel, Me-an Marqueda, Edsel Santiago, Patrick Lazol, Erika Gana, Chino Del Pilar, Jackie Bautista, Audrey Rose Albason and Con Cordeta.

The event was attended by special guests from the Makati Tourism, Online Radio stations, Bloggers, Newspaper Directors, Models and Beauty Queens, PBA Players and known names in the Corporate world.

The Exhibit will run until Oct 6 at the 4th level of Century City Mall from 11-8pm daily. The admission is free.  We encourage the public to visit the place.  No other Exhibit ever in the Philippines had curated a collection taken from 146yrs.  It is history that Century City Mall is presenting to its patron.

To see more of this event and be informed of the upcoming happenings, sales, and more, please like  www.facebook.com/CenturyCityMall  

For more information about this art exhibit and to view other pieces, you may visit the Facebook page of  Galleria De las Islas

Francis Kong Inspirational Speaking Engagement on Oct. 18, 2016

Be inspired and learn the secrets to success by attending the Francis King speaking engagement on Oct. 18, 2016 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Theater located at De Jesus Avenue inside Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

This opportunity to garner from the wisdom shared by Francis Kong, who is one of The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) award winners 2014 who is a broadcaster, columnist, book author, speaker, business owner and a consultant to many different companies who has gathered the following awards:

- The Anvil Award for Excellence for the staging of the Dr. John Maxwell Seminar Series. 
- The Gold Quill Award for Best Public Speech category given by the International Association Business Communicators
- The Dr. Jose Rizal Award for Excellence in the field of journalism. 
- The Communication and Leadership Award by Toastmasters International Philippines chapter|

Francis J. Kong is one of the most respected business speakers in the Philippines. Francis took up business while in college and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He holds an MA Degree with Trinity College and Bible Seminar at Newburgh Indiana. He completed the Summer Course on Apologetics and Philosophy held in Oxford University and completed the Managing Yourself and Leading Others seminar in Harvard University's Continuous Education Program. He is currently the president of Success Option Publishing Company and the director of Inspire Leadership Consultancy.

If you want to reap the benefits of the wisdom of Francis Kong who has gained tremendous popularity at social media sites because of his quotes such as:

“Manners do matter. Humor is very powerful and charming, but never the green kind because it cheapens and pollutes. Be careful with conversations because what is said and how it is expressed is a revelation and a public display of the speaker's character.”

“Good communication does not only involve what to say but when to say it. You may say the right thing but at a wrong time it will still come out wrong.”

"Do not live your life according to other people’s approval. If it is right, then do it.Not everyone has to like you. Do not hate them. Life is always a matter of taste and standards."

This event is a must-attend for anyone that believe their lives should be one of constant, never-ending improvement.

Manny O: Old World Wines

"Discovered the beauty of the emotional flavors of wine. I am magnetized by its sophistication, and not by its ability to intoxicate.” ~ Manny Osmeña

Manny O. with Ms. Anne Curtis with the limited Edition Sumiller 09 Magnum
Image courtesy of the Manny O Wines Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Manny O Wines Facebook page

When wine is offered to me, I do often say that I don't want to drink because I am so picky about the wines that I do drink - I do have to know the brand and my having a glass of wine also greatly depends on who is offering it as I trust those who are known as wine connoisseurs.

House wine can be good but that rarely happens. Going for a hit and miss by testing different wine brands while shopping might be a waste of good money. Many of us have purchased a bottle of wine and regretted doing so the moment the scent hits our nose, and might not even take more than a sip. Those kinds of wine are not even good enough to cook with.

When I went wine-tasting at the Manny O Wines booth during the Happy Ever After Wedding Fair
event at SMX Aura recently, I wanted to indulge with more wine but since I have a very strict drink limit as I was working, I could not. The reds are full bodied with the whispered scents and subtle taste of the special blends, so alluringly graceful to be sipped. There was a white wine that had the warmth of a higher alcohol content with the crisp clear and light sweetness of a morning breeze. The top of the line of Manny O is perfect for me, as I always say yes to the best of wines.

Manny O Wines is the choice for me that can assure you that what you are drinking is guaranteed satisfaction - in all aspects - from the scent that wafts into your nostrils, to the color, body, and the subtle tastes that make a wine rich with wonder. And, you'll discover that the most inexpensive wine of Manny O. is comparable to those that cost double and even triple the price with the unbeatable elegance of Old World wines. The Manny O Wines that you can choose from are as follows:

Bibulus– a Bordeaux-Cru Bourgeois from Medoc

Discipulus Syrah - red winefrom Languedoc France
Discipulus Blanc - white wine from Languedoc, France
Celebrus – a Blanquette de Limoux sparkling wine
Sumiller – a single varietal monastrell from Yecla, Spain
Agapitos Branco - white wine from Alentejo Portugal

Agapitos Rosé - a rosé from Alentejo, Portugal

Available at Rustan's, for more information about their agent/retailers, and the awards that have been won, please visit the Manny O Wines website.

NANKID My Kid's First Benz Promo Launch

With kids of Cat Arambulo-Antonio, Joy W. Sotto, Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez and other celebrity moms gracing the event, the fun-filled afternoon promo launch that was held last Sept. 15, 2016 at the Enderun Tent, McKinley Hills, Taguig, was a grand success.

The event had several highlights such as a virtual games that entailed posting a picture on Instagram during the event - but the one that took the show on the road was the chance the children to drive one of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Children’s Roadsters in the safe, inflatable race track. 

 

The NANKID My Kid's First Benz Promo Launch had culminated with the awarding of the winner of the awesome kiddie car. 

It was a learning experience for all the children that attended, as challenging questions were being asked on stage - and there was lots of prizes and overflowing healthy yogurt and those wonderful shakes for everyone to drink.

There was a certain giveaway that was a personalized plate that was made with stickers, and this I took home to my teen-age daughter, Allison who is a Nestlé Baby and has always been very energetic and quite intelligent. As she grew up, she gained recognition awards in school, and is now a young lady that studies, works as a English tutor, and does Muay Thai training for fitness.

When I gave her the personalized plate to create, she has a fun time, and my Nestlé Baby wanted to make this video to show how strong she has grown because I gave her the right formula brand.

Nan Kid Demo #nankidoptipro

A video posted by lpdominguez (@lpd111) on Sep 15, 2016 at 10:59am PDT

Is your child a Nestlé Baby, too?
Please like the NANKID Optipro Four page.

Give your child the ride of his life by winning his first luxurious supercar! NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR gives you a chance to win 1 out of 20 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadsters Electric Toy Car! The limited edition packs of NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR come with a special code inside. Simply send the code to 2600 and your child could be on his way to driving his very own Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster electric toy car. Visit www.NankidOptipro.com.ph for more information about NANKID® My Kid’s First Benz promo.

Give your child the ride of his life by winning his first luxurious supercar!

NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR gives you a chance to win 1 out of 20 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadsters Electric Toy Car!

 

For children, growing up means experiencing many exciting firsts like getting to know new playmates, tinkering with toys and gadgets or playing outdoor games. Preschool life is all about discovering a whole new world of fun!  And what can be more exhilarating for your kid than being able to drive a 2-door luxury roadster from Mercedes-Benz?

Give your kid his very first Mercedes-Benz Electric Toy Car – a child-sized, electric version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. It will surely make him squeal with delight!

His very first car will not only allow him to discover the joy of driving and being in control but also hone his coordination and gross-motor skills.

From September 15 until November 15, 2016, you get a chance to win one of these 20 luxury dream cars for your child. Just buy any of the limited edition pack of NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR.

Running on a 6-volt electric motor, the child-safe Mercedes-Benz Electric Toy car comes with a steel chassis, electric horn, genuine SLS AMG rear-view mirror, wheels and steering wheel. At a speed of 4 km/hour, this super car will transport your child to an amazing world of fun and learning!

Just like the advanced engineering technology that goes into every Mercedes-Benz roadster to ensure optimized performance, both NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR are products of the NESTLÉ Research Center’s advanced research and milk technology.

NANKID® is the only preschool milk with optimized protein, a high quality, lower quantity milk protein that supports age appropriate weight gain and optimal development. NESTLÉ’s exclusive and state of the art manufacturing technology make NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR the very first in their class.

“Throughout the years, both NESTLÉ and Mercedes-Benz have continuously invested in research and technology to provide consumers with the very first in class and state of the art products.

This 2016, NESTLÉ launches the first in class NANKID® My Kid’s First Benz promotion for parents who want their preschool children to get the very best of their exciting firsts!” says Jean Espino, Vice President for Nestle Premium Milks.

The limited edition packs of NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR come with a special code inside. Simply send the code to 2600 and your child could be on his way to driving his very own Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster electric toy car. Visit www.NankidOptipro.com.ph for more information about NANKID® My Kid’s First Benz promo.

Powdered milk drinks suited for healthy children above 3 years of age, NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR are formulated with optimized protein to ensure optimal weight advantage and optimal development advantage. NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR also contains partially hydrolyzed whey, clinically proven to reduce the risk of allergies.