The Smart Bro Live and Loud Concert!

Happy that I got the chance to meet people behind Smart a couple of weeks ago. It's time that I tell you this awesome experience when I covered the Smart Bro Live and Loud Concert. Honestly, I was already startled just by looking at the lineup of bands that was set to perform that evening. This was above and beyond the coolest way to spend an awesome night with friends and music lovers. Big thanks to Smart Bro who made this all possible! Then they started!

Opening the show was Save Me Hollywood. They're composed of some guys from Chicosci and Typecast fronted by Juliann Savard who's a former MYX VJ. They did their singles that are more on the Filipino rock, pop, punk and alternative genre. Pretty good.

While the concert was happening, Smart Bro and Smart Corporation had come out with very special offers and rates to patrons who were there that evening.

They even got booths that showcase the latest Internet connection kits, phone units and fun ones like this Instagram inspired one that prints out everything you hashtag with SmartLiveandLoud that evening.

They even got better speeds on these gizmos. I also had to connect to one of these because my data plan with the OTHER network was like hell. Now it was easy for me to tweet and inform my friends elsewhere where the party was!

Oh and if they couldn't go there, this whole concert was streamed LIVE ON YOUTUBE! This is the country's first LIVE INTERACTIVE CONCERT and judging by the throng of people viewing the concert alone, it was awesome!

Then SLAM BAM THANK YOU MA'AM it was time for a band oozing with machismo. It's FRANCO!

I didn't know I'd like this band THIS much. Their tunes Touch the Sky and Better Days was awesome!

Internet Action Star Ramon Bautista provided comic relief and romance as he made his moves with Carla D of Magic 89.9! He was hilarious I tell you!

See what I mean??? Hahaha!

Then the crowd went wild when this guy was introduced. Rico Blanco!

There was no doubt that he was a total concert performer! He even wore his fancy get up - alter ego when he performed his hits that evening like Yugto and some Rivermaya songs. Sweet!

His sound is getting more and more into the classic rock ones. He's got something going on for sure.

Then, pretty Barbie Almalbis went on stage and did some of her acoustic hits. I love the "TABING ILOG" theme. :)

Then my idol came along. Thank the gods of Olympus it's Ely Buendia!

Everybody was eagerly awaiting this part, Ely Buendia gave above and beyond what I expected! He's so good I would have stayed forever there no joke! Grabe! LOL

Things like these do not happen without a reason. It's because Smart Bro knows how to throw a party, a concert and stream it worldwide! I loved every bit of this LIVE AND LOUD concert. It's pretty clear why they are the better network. Make sure you are there the next time they throw something BIGGER BETTER and STRONGER soon!

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50 Beautiful Years of Binibining Pilipinas!

It's the premier pageant institution in the country where the most beautiful Filipinas from all parts of the Philippines come in an take their chances in becoming Binibining Pilipinas - Universe, Binibining Pilipinas International and Binibining Pilipinas Tourism. From thousands who applied in one of the most largest turnouts in Binibining Pilipinas history, they only picked 50 gorgeous girls to vie for three titles this 2013!

The candidates were earlier announced and some of my friends have their personal favorites.

1.Ria Rabajante
2.Ma. Bencelle Bianzon
3.Zandra Flores
4.Nicole Kim Donesa
5.Maria Sofia Gloria Mustonen
6.Yvette Chantal Mildenberger
7.Maria Ivy Kristel Gonzales
8.Abbygale Monderin
9.Katherine Anne Enriquez
10.Anna Carmela Aquino
11.Ana Carmina Antonio
12.Camille Carla Nazar
13.Charmaine Elima
14.Mary Rose Pujanes
15.Pia Wurtzbach
16.Joanna Cindy Miranda
17.Carin Adrianne Ramos
18.Christine Paula Love Bernasor
19.Hannah Ruth Sison
20.Bea Rose Santiago
21.Lourenz Grace Remetillo
22.Ellore Noelle Punzalan
23.Leona Paula Santicruz
24.Cassandra Naidas
25.Merry Joyce Respicio
26.Anna Fernandina Buquid
27.Vania Valiry Vispo
28.Mercegrace Raquel
29.Pauline Quintas
30.Maria Theresa Gorgonio
31.Maria Angelica De Leon
32.Cindy Abundabar
33.Parul Shah
34.Grace Yann Apuad
35.Theresa Marie Fenger
36.Angel May Villafuerte
37.Ma. Teresita Alaine Baccay
38.Mariz Ong
39.Mutya Johanna Datul
40.Jan Helen Villanueva
41.Ariella Arida
42.Jacqueline Alexandra Mayoralgo
43.Rhea Nakpil
44.Gabrielle Monique Runnstrom
45.Imelda Schweighart
46.Amanda Noelle Navasero
47.Aiyana Mikiewicz
48.Angeli Dione Gomez
49.Herlie Kim Artugue
50.Ma. Cristina Ann Pascual

They were doing the talent portion and it was nice to see them in a different light.

I am doing a fearless forecast here because I was able to see them a few days ago. I love Candidate #45 Imelda Schweighart, Candidate #48 Angeli Dione Gomez and Candidate #36 Angel May Villafuerte. I hope they get to win some of the posts above. They are all so gorgeous in person and I want to see them all do well in this pageant. 

Some of them sang, danced, declaimed etc. The standouts were quite a few. I specifically remember the one who performed magic tricks, and the dance that had a hoola hoop with it. Aside from that I think the others were just soso. It's all good but of course the unique ones would really stick into the mind of the audiences.

Then we got to see these beauty queens up close. We literally had dinner together. =) I know how hard it is for these gorgeous women to stay still smiling after working hard that afternoon. They managed to still be nice and not cranky. The press was impressed because even if they were a little busy eating, they can stop and pose for photos if you kindly ask them to. These girls are all good.

First runner-up in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant Janine Mari Raymundo Tugonon was so happy to say her wishes for the girls. They know that they have a lot of responsibilities if they get to win the title. The Philippines has been able to do quite good placing in the Miss Universe pageant and it's about time that we win something for the country, and help a lot of people along the way.

Madame Stella Araneta still so gorgeous after all these years; did you know she was the first ever Ms. International? Hence her passion to make Binibining Pilipinas the premier pageant sending candidates to the best of the best international competitions.

We really didn't run out of title holders as the reigning beauty queens were also there.

It was so nice that Candidate number 1 Ria Rabajante stopped for photo ops while we were lining up for the buffet. She was so nice.

One of my bets is in this shot. The one on the left most part. She's gorgeous no? Lovely too.

And if the day wasn't too good, she comes along and graced my camera.

Shamcey Supsup, no wonder she won and placed in Miss Universe. She's really gorgeous. She was kind enough to take some shots even if she was on a phone call at this time. Thanks Shamcey! =)

These girls have shown how much talent and fervor they have to win the competition. But the best part of this is they get to do charity work while the pageant is ongoing (via Operation Smile) and also after that. That is priceless and I've always have high regards to what Binibining Pilipinas charities is doing all these years. Now let's all support whoever wins the crown and I'm sure we'll get that coveted Miss Universe crown we've all been waiting for these past few years. We are also doing good in other pageants and its possible that pretty soon we'll all win them in one blow! Congratulations to the people behind Binibining Pilipinas 2013, I couldn't wait come April 14 when they hold the coronation night and will announce the winners!

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