The 2013 Elan Awards: Search for the Modern Filipino Gentleman!

McJim has got to be one of the most identifiable brands of Men's accessories in the Philippines and I must say, I've been a fan of some of their leather goods ever since. They have taken pride in their work for years now. It makes the whole outfit, it completes the look. It's classy pieces have all been part of Pinoy's wardrobe and why not, everyone knows McJim works for the Filipino man!

On the photo, Victor Basa, Sam YG and Chris Cahilig 

Well, just a few days ago they have launched the McJim ELAN Awards 2013. Elan means distinctive and stylish elegance in French; and with that, they will have several celebrities plus a public poll to determine who will win as the best role model for style and elegance. I saw the roster and names of those who are nominated, I must say they have done their homework.

The finalists are

Sonny Angara
Christian Bautista
Dingdong Dantes
Erwan Heussaff
Xian Lim
Coco Martin
Piolo Pascual
Richard Poon
Derek Ramsay
Jericho Rosales
Chris Tiu
Phil Younghusband

Seeing that alone must have already made your brains working. Why would they do this? What would it mean to win this contest for them? Well, for starters they will get the chance to win a designer trophy, then a 100,000 pesos for themselves and also another 100,000 pesos for their chosen charity. They will also get a year supply of Mc Jim Classic Leather products while those who wouldn't win the grand prize will get 6 Months worth of the same. If they win, they get to help their charity... that's enough reason to become the grand winner right?

With the help of you, their fans... they can make this a reality. Part of the criteria for them to win is your votes. Just head on to the Mc Jim Classic Leather Facebook Page and look for the Mc JIM Elan Awards app as seen below. Click on it and vote for your favorite celebrity. It's as easy as that!

It would be interesting to see who's going  to lead the poll. I'm sure their fans would be doing their part to get their idols win that prize for their charities. No endorsements, just the urge to help. It's a good thing Mc JIM is doing this!

Popular DJ Sam YG and Model cum celeb Victor Basa was there that afternoon and they are going to be part of the judging panel who's going to decide who among these individuals is going to be the winner for The 2013 Elan Awards: Search for the Modern Filipino Gentleman. But really, the bigger part of this would be in the hands of the public. Make sure your vote gets counted okay?

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Superdynamism @ Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences

It's so volatile, so unique and you can see movement in lines, shapes, and colors. I think I've been able to at least get a grasp at Superdynamism in its simplest form. I can't see why, there's mysticism on why I can pinpoint if it's violent or not just by looking at the details. This is the work of famed artist Eric Tabuena.

Testing the Wind by Eric Tabuena

Hallucinographic by Eric Tabuena

Unrest by Eric Tabuena

Beginning of Wisdom by Eric Tabuena

Be captivated by true visual prowess as Eric Tabuena displays and exhibits his artwork at the posh and classy Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences located at 119 L.P. Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City 1227 this coming June 18 up until August 2, 2013. Watch as this artist showcase his 23 years experience in the industry. His work has been exhibited in various galleries driven by passion, emotions, of surreal, whimsical and violent imagery!

I can't wait to see the real thing on these dates. You should come and visit and have a taste of Philippine contemporary art again... one image at a time!

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HERO Foundation: It's time to be HEROES for our HEROES' CHILDREN!

I went to Trinoma a few days ago to attend the launch of the new donation boxes that the HERO Foundation was putting up in strategic locations nationwide. These new boxes actually contain something evidently touching because on the half part of it are dog tags. It symbolizes the soldiers who have donated their lives for the country. Now it's your turn to help them out!

You see, we have men and women working in the Armed Forces to keep our country safe from those who want to wreak havoc or occupy it. Some also are insurgents in the South or communists rebels too. In the battle field, there are heavily armed men and these soldiers can either get hurt or slain while serving their country. What happens is that they leave their families and relatives behind. Who's going to take care of them? Who's going to pay for their education? That's where the HERO Foundation comes in to help.

HERO Foundation has helped hundreds of kids to go to school and they continually are getting huge corporations as sponsors so these kids who had their parents killed in action or disabled still have a chance to finish their studies and help their own families too.

Take for example this gallant solider who nearly lost his life to an ambush by rebels in Mindanao. He couldn't work anymore and he has kids who are still studying. He wanted to have himself killed even so the enemies won't get information from him. God and some of his fellow soldiers helped him and after he has survived, HERO foundation helped him to get his daughter be sent to school.

Celebrities and bands like SixCycleMind and Callalily also attended the event so they could show their support for HERO Foundation. This is Kean Cipriano's birthday so it was really special for him to finally get to help a foundation such as HERO. These bands know how important education is for these kids and they didn't hesitate to help when they were asked. They even performed for the crowd and made it even more special by dedicating songs to the cause. Here's an excerpt of their performances that afternoon!

The Patti Austin Philippine Tour 2013!

(Patti Austin Poster from OvationProductions FB Page and not mine.)

Time... I've been passing time watching trains go by... All of my life... lying on the sands watching sea birds fly... hehe you must have sang along with me on that bit huh? Well guess what, the lone woman who made that song as wonderful and classy as it is is coming back to Manila by storm! Yes it's Patti Austin and she's coming with Joe Pizzulo. I can just imagine how this concert will turn out oh the 80's are just but a dream... and now it's all coming true! 

Patti Austin will again sing to you favorites like "In My Life", "If I believe", "It Might Be You" and many more! Joe Pizzulo the former front man of Sergio Mendes in the 80's will get you fall in love again with "Never Gonna Let You Go", "What do we mean to each other", and my personal favorite "Take This Love". The memories just keeps crashing back to me!

The Patti Austin Philippine Tour 2013 will happen on August 9, 2013 8PM at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and also on August 10, 2013 8PM at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu. For tickets and reservations, please stay tuned for announcements, prices at http://www.ovationproductionsmanila.com.

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