Papa Jack aka John Gemperle is Back: Joins ENERGY FM!

We all felt so bad, and felt it was a sad day for Philippine FM radio seeing Papa Jack aka John Gemperle go off air a couple of months ago but here's a bit of good news.

The radio jock, singer, composer, photographer, TV/Commercial personality, love advice guru and good looking model just confirmed he will be signing up with 106.7 Energy FM.

The station is owned and operated by Ultrasonic Broadcasting System with offices at Ortigas in Pasig City. This comes as welcome news to the throngs of fans that have been eagerly waiting for his comeback as he is regarded as one of the most sought after love advice personalities in the country. He also is bringing in years of experience as a successful radio jock which will hopefully make Energy FM battle it out square with other radio stations that have been ruling the charts. He will also now carry the moniker Papa J (for obvious reasons).

We're one with the country and Energy FM listeners that would welcome this development and we're hopeful that this will start something BIG for the radio station who has been doing a great job these past few years. Your evenings won't be empty anymore and you won't be forced to listen to nonesense when he comes back, that I am definitely sure of!

Congratulations PaJack! Can't wait to hear you back in the airwaves! Tune in to 106.7 Energy FM prolly starting next week evenings as he turns a new page, bring back the charm and machismo that only Papa Jack/Papa J aka John Gemperle can bring on the radio. Go tell your friends!

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Benjamin Alves Plays "Left Behind" with Fans

All smiles, Ben.

I've met Ben a couple of years ago for a charity birthday event arranged by GMA Artist Center and a couple of folks from GMA Network. I was relatively new covering entertainment beats at that time and I was a little giddy trying to find a nice disposition seeing an artist for the first time. You know show business is crazy and not everyone is a good soul. We weren't nervous but you kinda get that feeling of anxiousness because you don't know how to approach actors and he's a good one at that. When he arrived and said hi to everyone, I was observing, trying to decipher how he is in person, but I saw a teary eyed man in the sidelines who was about to enjoy a game of ball with men from Tahanang Walang Hagdanan (literal meaning: house with no stairs, as they are a foundation put up for everyone differently abled in wheelchairs).

He was also a joy to talk to, like a friend you just met but felt you have a lot of things in common. He also grew up in Guam and I was more inclined to talk to him in English because I am admittedly a little handicapped expressing things in Filipino. Proving he's smart, he eloquently answered questions we had for him that afternoon. Then hit show, after hit show, he matured even more and landed really good roles on the Kapuso Network. 

I also remember the time I also interviewed them for Dading, a show that got my whole family and countless others hooked since day 1 on GMA Afternoon Prime. He knew that show was special too and knew they will be definitely remembered for that.

Earlier, it was an opportune time to thank the fans that have supported him wholeheartedly these past few years, and also the new ones who adore their show Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa (English Title: Envy) opposite real life sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose. He told me, spending time with them was utterly important and he wanted them to enjoy a couple of hours with him, having fun, ultimately to at least solve the rooms he was also frightened to go to. 

New Kapuso artist Carl Cervantes hosted the event

We interviewed him a couple of minutes before the celebration. Enjoy!

Happy happy birthday Ben! I wish you more success this year and beyond. Thank you to the nice people from GMA Artist Center who organized the event, Goldilocks for the cake and snacks, Chippy Twisters (which was so good btw!), Wiggles (my favorite chocolate covered marshmallow twists!) and Spin. You deserve no less than the best Ben, as I said earlier, you remained humble all throughout the years and you are blessed because of that. I am happy for you!

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Levis Orange Tab Comes Back!

We've all worn Levi's in our lifetime and most probably, it's one of those red tab Levi's 501 Jeans that's got that perfect fit even if you've worn it everyday, you stay happy. Did you know that there's actually an Orange Tab back in the 60's? Oh yes that's a fact, it was a time of psychedelic colors, where it was all shaped by the cultural, social and political changes of that time. The generation then wanted to break out from the norm and make their own identity. The vibe was individualism. It was then when tattered, tailored, embroidered and patched clothing were being experimented on, not care in the world that they would look like that and become the mark of that era. 

Levi’s made the Orange Tab collection initially to include bell bottoms and still good boot cut jeans where details were so fancy that seeing pocket stitching was becoming normal.They are recreating these looks and made it to future apt aesthetics and making use of functional designs useful for everyday work. They concentrated on appropriate fabrics and finishes using technology unheard of back then, and a unique dyeing so you would look like you're wearing legitimate clothes way back when. You'll see those hues, the color, and vintage qualities become clothes. You will love the vintage look!

You'll see the women's line with double fell inseams, wide belt loops and the scoop and coin pocket for a vintage Boyfriend look. Men on the other hand comes with a zip front and elastic waist following the vintage shades and colors that generation was known for. I would be excited to see it re-done now.

Come to Levis stores nationwide and try on a pair of new Orange Tab, or just visit http://www.levi.com.ph. Start fitting on stores now as they come out with these on the racks of every store or kiosk made for Levi's.

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Watsons Wants You To Switch and Save!

We spent the evening playing Switch & Save Switchers Feud with Watsons Generics celebrity endorsers Edu Manzano, Lorna Tolentino, Iya Villania, Kylie Padilla, Tessa Prieto and Christian Bautista. The game wasn't the usual as the questions only concentrated on their products, the benefits, and how consumers buy them. 

From Vitamins, lotions, shampoos, I didn't know people look for a lot of things  before actually buying them. 

Ms. Viki Encarnaciom of Watsons says "We had so much fun but there's so much to love in every Watsons store because it's a place to save, as you don't have to spend that much for personal care from our stores. We hope you see in our new commercials which will be out now on public TV why you should Switch and Save by going with quality products at Watsons, up to 80% less than the brands out in the market. Save more for the things that matters in your life. Switch to Watsons and save!"

You know where to go!

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