SING GALING To Do Back to Back Finale at THE MANILA METROPOLITAN THEATER

It was so fun to have been able to go out and cover events again. As restrictions ease in Manila, TV5 invited us to the grand dame of theaters, The Manila Metropolitan Theater. This place was officially opened last year and this is officially the first time that a live event for TV is being held here as SING GALING is doing back to back grand final events this coming March 5 and 12.

This is possible as they've forged a partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. They gave us a peek on what will happen to the Ultimate Pa-Sing-Katan for the celebrity edition and Kantastic Finale for the regular edition. They had all the contestants for the regular edition present and a Chuckie Dreyfus, Boobsie Wonderland and Aljur Abrenica too. The celebrities will also have their chosen charities benefit from it so the stakes are definitely higher.

Check out this video I made of our visit there!

I'll be doing a separate video for the tour of The Met, so subscribe and stay tuned for that. Meanwhile, you're going to also see Pepe Herrera, Jerald Napoles and Patrick Quiroz for the finale. You also have the chance to choose what song they'll be singing through their Facebook page plus the ability to vote for the winner through Facebook Messenger. They partnered with Meta's Facebook just for that. QR Code for voting will appear on the show and posted on their social channels. Up for grabs is a 1 Million prize and a house and lot so it's going to be a serious battle. It'll be livestreamed on https://www.facebook.com/singgalingtayo/ https://www.facebook.com/TV5manila/ and their official YouTube account.

What struck me most was the judges, as the contestants told us, pretty much loved the time they spent together. They felt like equals, and Mr. Rey Valera even made them their own single, in hopes of releasing an album with them on it. Doesn't that fell like pieces falling together for OPM? Oh surely, it'll be a good time to watch the show at 6PM on those dates.

MAYMAY ENTRATA Spends Quality Time with Fans at MEGANdang Buhay Event

A hopeful woman with a keen, positive outlook in life... we saw Maymay Entrata during an event hosted by MEGAN Beauty Products. I remember when she was tapped as the brand's endorser and how she was so happy to have been able to share how it has been a beautiful addition to the brands that believe in her and today, was a testimony of that.

This is a virtual meet and greet dedicated Maymay's stern supporters, her most loyal fans and the media. During the event, her whole Megan Beauty family came and supported her as they prepared activities and games to break the ice. The brand was certainly there to support Maymay's career and MEGAN knows a lot of people have been inspired by her story. Albeit facing a lot of issues this past, she has been able to accomplish a lot despite the challenges thrown to her, and the brand sees it as something to celebrate with. This is Maymay's MEGANdang Buhay and they hope we could learn a thing or two during various segments of the event, the jokes in between and the much awaited question and answer portion where Maymay shared a lot of things to her supporters. Here's a part of that talk where they got to ask her tough questions.  

 

Maymay also shares "I've been planning to study abroad for the longest time even when I wasn't working in the industry. It happened already, which is why I am so happy. This whole February has been so amazing. I am overjoyed that I got to be with the one I love, and also, a lot of people in my family are celebrating their birthdays and I got to celebrate with them. I am also ecstatic that we have an addition to the family when my cousin gave birth a few days ago, this month is full of blessings and I can't thank the one above for that!" 

Being with MEGAN has also given her a needed boost of confidence, they believed in her, she says "It hasn't been easy to become confident about myself. MEGAN has become my family, a reason why I believe in my own true beauty. They believe in me, they were the first ones to do that when I was just starting. Thank you MEGAN for that!"

Maymay started endorsing MEGAN Beauty products in 2018 and has been really using popular MEGAN Peel-Off Masks, MEGAN Face Sheet (which I personally use too after putting in the fridge for an hour or two), MEGAN Nose Pore Strips (to remove unwanted skin impurities in the nose area), MEGAN Facial and Body Wax Kits (for keeping it tidy, clean and hair free), MEGAN Eye Gel Patch (for those puffy moments) and the MEGAN Clay Masks.

The President of MEGAN Beauty Lawrence Lee quips "We cannot express how thankful we are for the support we're getting and our products. Having Maymay Entrata as our endorser was just natural, she's a proud Filipina. Like our brand, we want you to embrace who you are because we're here to take care of your skin." Maymay also reiterates "I hope you enjoy the few hours we've spent here together, although we're not doing this in a physical event, I hope you feel the need to follow your heart and find your happiness. Don't be afraid to take risks because at the end of the day, it'll be all worth it!"

As of this writing, her recently released single AMAKABOGERA has amassed 12.6 Million views which she didn't really expect. When she saw the lyrics for the first time, heard the track and saw the story board for it, she was overwhelmed that it exploded like this in just a few days. 

 

Cheers to more success of Maymay and the brand MEGAN as she continues her journey with them!

SARAH GERONIMO, MATTEO, ALAMAT + Viva Artists Headline Caritas PADAYON Concert on the 25th

If you haven't have plans yet on March 25, Caritas Manila and Viva Live Incorporated is having a concert called "PADAYON: Pag-ibig Damayan sa Pag-ahon". This is a online concert set to raise 20 Million pesos aimed to benefit several churches, chapels, evacuation and community centers in Visayas and Mindanao that have been ravaged by recent typhoons (Typhoon Odette).

In a recent press conference, they announced Sarah Geronimo-Guidicelli, Matteo Guidicelli, Mark Bautista, the phenomenal Alamat, Angelo Garcia, Atsaka, Bandang Lapis, Caleb Santos, Ethan Loukas, Ezro, Ferodina, Guji Lorenzana, Jehramae Trangla, theater and TV actor Jerald Napoles, his loved one Kim Molina Lits, suklay diva Katrina Velarde, Kayla Miel Camerong, champ singer Lyca Gairanod, Magnus Haven, Marielle Belleza, PPOP Generation, Rob Deniel, The Juans, This Band, Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana will perform for this cause only on this date.The event will also be graced by His Eminence Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, the President of Caritas Internationalis and former Archbishop of Manila.

You may purchase tickets via KTX.PH or Caritas Manila's Online Donation site caritasmanila.org.ph/donate-1 and ticket prices come in Php 1,000, Php 3,000 or Php 5000. If you are an organization or company that's interested to donate for the cause, they have different Gift of Hope, Love and Faith packages, so please inquire. You will get certificate of donations, promo spots on Caritas and Viva's websites, plus a spot on the livestream. You will also be mentioned on the spiels while the concert is going on. You may reach partnerships_events@caritasmanila.org.ph or call 09175955083. This is the time to help, make sure you do. You get to watch a world class show, and help churches help communities around the country too.

Come #SparkTheEnergy with Berocca!

January was certainly pretty busy as in between events and online activities, I had to stop, pause and get my vaccine booster shots done prior to attending physical events later that month. After a few days of feeling a little numbness on my right arm and sleepless nights, I barely had time to work because those times of blankly looking at the screen came back and I had to sleep, take a break and reset.

Whenever I feel something's about to go down, my personal regimen is to take a tablet of Berocca to get those vitamins and minerals in my body. With it, I kinda reset, never feel like I'm tired and get so alert I'd be raring to write creatively and shoot vlogs, interview some of the country's biggest stars and spend lots of time with family. It's always like a perfect day when I've gotten that done after breakfast. Even if I'm a diabetic, I take it as it's sugar free and don't have to worry my readings would shoot up. 

Since it gives me more energy, I'd take it and have extra enthusiasm to squeeze in a quick workout before I go to sleep. I got to lose a lot of weight even when I'm at home because the sessions I do (even when I don't visit a gym) is enough to get me running around the neighborhood. I feel my energy is back and I'm raring to even do more!

Times are also changing, and so is the restrictions easing down. Now there's a more easier way to go out, still stay safe by following all health protocols and taking time to take care of ourselves while we're in or out of our homes. Berocca helps me keep my mind on the game. I don't get often sick because I get the nutrients I need with it. I also think sharper, helps me concentrate, and help me work out smarter even when I'm at the comforts of my own home. If you need ideas and want to see success stories like mine, you may visit superchargedsquad.berocca.com.ph and sign up. Come join the events, participate in the free squad challenges (lots of that there!), gain rewards and share your stories too while you're at it!

With Berocca, come and #SparkTheEnergy!