AirAsia Says #DareToDream This 2017 SEA Games

Are you proud of your country? We all are right? In some way or form.

The dates are finally approaching and the league of Southeast Asian nations will converge in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the Southeast Asian Games 2017. The SEAGames as you may all know is where countries from this region battle out for sports supremacy and pride for country. It's why AirAsia Philippines is forging a few more web video series telling the stories of our very own SEA Games athletes. They properly call it #DareToDream, a sports initiative to motivate and inspire future athletes and the Filipino public to rally behind them. 

During this time, you'll see the stories of phenom volleyball player Alyssa Valdez, swimmer Jessie Lacuna, long jump athlete Marestella Torres-Sunang. You will bare witness to all the hard work they put in training for every sport, the blood, sweat and tears, how they overcome challenges, and champion them. It will be hosted by equally talented volleyball player and my favorite Lady Archer, the feisty Michelle Gumabao.

If you want to watch the videos, make sure you like the Air Asia Philippines Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AirAsiaPH and follow the hashtags #DareToDream on all social media channels. Or check this video below, enjoy!

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Lovi Poe and Vhong Navarro for "Woke Up Like This!"

I'm sure you've already seen the trailers playing on TV every now and then. There's a new movie in town and it's doubly crazy because funny man Vhong Navarro is switching genders with primera aktresa Lovi Poe in Regal Film's newest film called "Woke Up Like This!". For millenials this might feel like the instance where you take a selfie after waking up literally but for them, it's a little different. 

This might be their first pairing but you know this is going to be a riot because just imagine, an very athletic guy, with a very promising basketball career suddenly switches bodies with a very sought after supermodel. Seeing them do normal things suddenly became very funny as it looked totally slapstick and funny because they just couldn't get used to each other's bodies. How did it all happen? Maybe the heavens above had to teach them a lesson in how to not get all that fame into their heads. It is Direk Joel Ferrer's directorial debut, but it's already getting rave comments online as the last trailer they released already got 7 MILLION views. It will also star Joey Marquez, Bayani Agbayani, Cora Wadell, Dionne Monsanto, Yana Assistio and Raikko Mateo. Make sure you see Sabrina and Lando once it shows on theaters this August 23, they won't be throwing jokes if it ain't funny!

Direk Joel says "This is the first time that I'm working with a material that isn't mine and this is an ensemble cast, I am overwhelmed but I'm game to do anything so this was a blast to do."

Vhong adds "Lando will be Sabrina and Sabrina will be Lando so you have to know how crazy thay would be if it happens. Lovi and I already worked in the last Shake Rattle and Roll so we kind of know each other. This will test our chemistry on screen because sometimes comedy takes team effort. Lovi is hard to copy, but I found out how easy she is on set and she teaches me her ways. We talked about this a long time ago and had some similarities with Hollywood films, but our version is based here, and we are doing things that the kids could learn a thing or two from. I had difficulties learning how Lovi talks in English because she is refined, and you can't go overboard and not look like a gay person, but I do sometimes enjoy that. I also would like to experience how they go out on dates and not pay a single cent because I do that."

Lovi Poe adds "Working with Vhong is the greatest experience of all time, in comedy you should always enjoy what you are doing so this cast and the people behind them is just a perfect mix. The writers are all there during the shoot watching us like a hawk. We couldn't stop laughing and we have tons of bloopers. You need to have extra effort because he's Vhong and watch every scene that you do. He will tell me if I am going overboard. I have experienced pissing while standing up, and also how it is to be a little care free, walk around without a bra and just going to the set without any makeup or my hair done two hours before every shoot."

Bayani says "I am a fan of Vhong and I hope I get to do movies that he did in the past. You always see him do different things and that makes him unique. I always text him when I watch his show. I also watch Lovi in indie films and small projects so you couldn't really say but wow now that she's making us laugh."

The writers explained "The concept is light and timed right because there are just a lot of things happening in the country today. We want the characters to be really like normal people and we are glad that Regal trusted us with this. We have background in standup comedy so you will see those instances here, a lot of things will happen."

This film is under Regal Entertainment, Inc. They will be going around shows and promoting this film so stay tuned!

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Win Lifetime FREE Gas with SEAOIL

A bit of GOOD NEWS.

What would you do if a woman suddenly comes in your car and find out that it's Arci Muñoz? Would you be nervous? Would you freak out? But what if she brings you good news? Will you be willing to listen? Then let's do that shall we?!

We had lunch at the Wellington Center in BGC not just to marvel at the gorgeous solo exhibit of Ms. Jingjing Romero, but to also hear good news that SEAOIL wants to share to us bloggers. You see, they've been in the Philippines for a couple of years now and I guess it's the opportune time to give back. Aside from the crazy deals you've already heard from them, they'll be giving away the chance for ANY PHILIPPINE CITIZEN to actually have FREE GAS FOR LIFE! Isn't that crazy? That's around 60,000 pesos worth of gas per year or about 5,000 a month. Now honestly, that's already a crazy proposition, but it turns out they'll be giving away that chance to 4 people. The raffle will also take place offline and online. Every time you purchase products from SEAOIL of worth Php 500 you will get a coupon which you can drop off drop boxes in their stations. Aside from that, you can go to their website http://www.ohmygas.com.ph starting August 14 and will end November 14 this year.

It's properly called Lifetime Free Gas, Oh My Gas!

So if you want to join, you can do it both ways so you get more chances of winning. Aside from that, they will be giving away 30,000 instant prizes like fuel and product discounts right on the spot.

Rey Jimenez, the Senior Manager for Marketing and Communications for SEAOIL says "We are announcing a national promo for the most beautiful cars that roam the roads of the Philippines. Our company is the newest player and leading independed oil player in the country. We have 6.9% market share according to ERC. Hopefully we will have more than 400 in the country. We were the first one to release the unleaded gasoline and clean air act compliant diesel in the country. We also have released biofuels ahead of the other players and launched high octane fuels, then partnered with STP. We also launched a product quality campaign with Arci Muñoz, import fuel from the best refineries, and plan to do a national sales promo from August 14 of LIFETIME FREE GAS OH MY GAS Promo."

"You just need to gas up at least 500 pesos and you will be given a raffle coupon. Sign up and put it on drop boxes in our stations. Register at ohmygas.ph from August 14 to November 14, 2017 and you'll get a chance to win lifetime supply of free gas, a first in the world! That's 60,000 pesos worth of gas annually (5,000 pesos per month). It's available on diesel, gasoline and our other products. It will be tied on an individual and not on the car so you can also buy gasoline for your friends. You can win online and the one you dropped off drop boxes, we are also allowing single and accumulated receipts. Every Php 500 you spend will mean one coupon so if you buy more, there will be more chances of winning. The draw will be done every month."

Now that you know what's going to happen, go rush to SEAOIL stations around the Philippines now and on those dates. You don't want to miss the chance of winning FREE GAS FOR LIFE you know! 

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The 35 Candidates for Miss World Philippines 2017

Having the opportunity to actually see the 35 women vying for the Miss World Philippines crown was just surreal. To tell you honestly, I've seen several pageants already but they definitely did not hold back in hand picking these ladies because as far as my standards are concerned, they all look absolutely gorgeous. The ones that caught my eye were favorites Wynwyn Marquez, Laura Lehman, and Cebu's Cynthia Tomalla. Though I'm telling you, none of them were really not up to standards. I applaud those who had a hand in choosing these ladies because I'm sure it probably wasn't easy.

1. Shawntel Cruz
2. Veronica Villones
3. Glyssa Leian Perez
4. Rose Flores
5. Kacie Lyn Fajardo
6. Jona Sweett
7. Jane Darren Genobisa
8. Nikki Deveza
9. Teresita Ssen Marquez
10. Leidda Paulette Babasanta
11. Gabriela Ortega
12. Henna Kaizelle Nicole Cajandig
13. Kathryn Cudiamat
14. Cristina Marie Coloma
15. Laura Victoria Lehmann
16. Ethel Abellanosa
17. Jellie Alliana Escandon
18. Christine Angel Alvaira
19. Joanna Marie Rabe
20. Trizha Ocampo
21. Netania Deveza
22. Chelsea Anne Manalo
23. Princess Laureano
24. Zara Carbonell
25. Discery Karren Dela
26. Janela Cuaton
27. Ella Eiveren Lubag
28. Shiela Reyes
29. Krystle Anne Ongjanco
30. Kathleen Gomez
31. Jeanyfer Ozbot
32. Cynthia Thomalla
33. Noelle Uy-Tuazon
34. Andrea Poliquit
35. Sofia Senoron

Arnold Vegafria, CEO of ALV who handles Miss Worlds Philippines says "They are more confident, driven for a more noble purpose. We can only wish them luck to make pageant history once more. There will be 35 who will vie for the Miss World Philippines crown. Beauty queens have mentored our candidates and at this point, thank you to P&G, the New World Hotel, BYS Cosmetics, and GMA7. Bench, Ben Chan and Bench Body (who is celebrating their 30th year by the way!), Phoenix Petroleum and our other sponsors."

Catriona Gray who was also there to support the candidates adds "I think it's a really strong start, I've had the chance to talk to them and they are all going to give us a fight in this competition." confirming my thoughts as I saw they were all gorgeous that afternoon. 

Make sure you don't miss the Miss World 2017 pageant which will be held on September 3, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Aside from the actual Miss World Philippines title, there will be 3 other crowns to be won that evening namely Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2017, Miss Multinational 2017 and Miss Eco Philippines 2017. These pageants will be held in different parts of the world and will be a great chance to represent the Philippines, I could already see them winning it.

All photos in this article is shot by Oppo F3 Black Edition, a loaned phone from the brand which I am testing on runway shows (I might have missed a couple of candidates because there were people in front that might have prevented me to take photos of them as I was only using a mobile phone). Thank you so much to ALV for having us!