GARY VALENCIANO Set to Stage PURE ENERGY: One More Time at the ARANETA COLISEUM

It ain't enough to stage a state of the art concert in Mall of Asia Arena, because yes, it's happening AGAIN at the Araneta Coliseum this coming December 20 and 22 for PURE ENERGY: One More Time with Mr. Pure Energy himself, Gary Valenciano. 

For those who don't know, this is the same place where he held his first MAJOR concert about 40 years ago, so in a sense, this had to happen. Gary performed in the biggest venues here and abroad including Hong Kong, LA, and Abu Dhabi a couple years ago. Last year, he did Music Museum too. Everybody thought it was his last hurrah because of his pronouncements on interviews, but he's still at it. No health scares, no drawbacks could stop him from performing on stage, because as always, his music and life story is truly inspiring!

The concert will be directed by his son Paolo Valenciano and musical direction will be by Mon Faustino (who did his past ones too). This is possible with the help of his sponsors ABSCBN, Soundcheck, Novotel, PLDT, GAOC, Philippine Airlines, Naproxen Sodium Skelan from UNILAB, JB Music, Globaltronics, Power Mac, designer Francis Libiran, Toni & Guy, Young Living Essential Oils, French Baker, Tung Lok, and done for the benefit of the Shining Light Foundation (as with their previous shows). You'll get to know more about it too at the concert.

For those who would like to see the concert, you can get tickets via TicketNet (ticketnet.com.ph) or their email addy tickets@garyv.com and price ranges from Php 750 to Php 15,000. They highly encourage to get tickets early because they run out of it fast. If you want to know more, make sure you follow Gary Valenciano's social channels because updates about the show will be posted there! 

Just to let you know, I've seen his Music Museum and Mall of Asia Arena concert, and it's one that I could say... that is WORLD CLASS! I thought I wasn't in the Philippines when I watched it, so it's a treat to see it happen at the big dome!

See a More Daring KATHRYN BERNARDO and Vulnerable ALDEN RICHARDS in HELLO LOVE AGAIN

After years of missing these two on screen, we finally have HELLO LOVE GOODBYE's sequel, HELLO LOVE AGAIN. 

Ethan and Joy's story continues in Canada. This film discusses about their love story continuing in a different place, and circumstances after the COVID-19 outbreak which has affected us all. This time, after all those things that happened in Hong Kong, Joy and Ethan went through the reality of long distance relationships, and suddenly become strangers.

Their story is much like a lot of OFW's out ther, trying to find new life in an unfamiliar place, and Direk Cathy Garcia Sampana easily intertwines their love story in it, to later find the need to fix themselves and their lives. 

The story also discusses how they became so insanely hurt in the process, and prioritize how to look for a better life for them, and their respective families. 

The movie definitely needs to be seen because the story becomes extra interesting compared to the first blockbuster movie. Aside from that, this second installment is full of things that you can learn about with family relationships, love, the trials, and those that go through the life of someone who chose to work abroad so their families back home can live comfortably.

The movie will also give you a bit of a shock because Alden and Kathryn gave a different life to Ethan and Joy. Their characters became bold, tough, and matured over those 5 years. Their performance elicited tears from the audience, including guys who wouldn't admit what they did inside the dark theater. One should note of Joross Gamboa's quirky dialogues which made the dramatic scenes a bit funny than usual because his role as the common friend had the apt punchlines needed to keep it light and realistic.

You'll also get to see what the real TRUTH brings, if it hurts, or if it becomes the source of their bliss. Ethan and Joy needs to decide about their fate, is this the end? Or will this be the start of a new life? Or will this be the start of their FOREVER?!

I'd like to take this bit to thank the folks from realme (Kathryn's current phone is the one I'm using, the realme 13 pro). They brought us to the cinemas to watch the film, but they suddenly brought out the two lead actors to surprise us at the cinema! Check this out!

This is Alden's best so far and Kathryn's most feisty role. The changes alone should automatically be a reason to watch this movie. The story and direction comes a close second, because if the first one made waves here and abroad, this should catapult them to elsewhere after seeing their performance. 

The pairing is relatively young, but they definitely gave more of themselves in this movie, head on to theaters and make this an even bigger hit than the first one!

Congratulations to GMA Films, ABSCBN Studios and Star Cinema. It's out on theaters now!

It Feels Like Christmas at SOLAIRE North

It really is happier here at SOLAIRE Resort North as the BER months usher in the world's longest Christmas season that only happens in the Philippines. We went here from Manila and for starters, we got serenaded by the one and only Concert King Martin Nievera. This was done with several of Solaire's executives like Gregory Hawkins, Donato Almeda, Thomas Arasi, Enrique Razon Jr of Bloomberry Resorts Corp, PAGCOR's Alejandro Tengco and Vina Oca, former Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta, Mayor Joy Belmonte of Quezon City, and good looking birthday boy Congressman Arjo Atayde.

Both of their properties in the south and north will be offering holiday inspired room packages, fun experiences, entertainment like no other and food that is world class. At the Solaire Resort property, they had Lea Salonga and American Idol's Clay Aiken. In Solaire North, they also had Ballet Philippines and a whole choir to sing along Christmas songs which everyone enjoyed!

Here's what it looked like that evening!

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If you want to be part of the festivities, go follow them on their social channels or visit Solaire North, Fresh or Solaire Resort in the South. I had so much fun with them in several events and entertainment coverages, so I'd be so surprised if you don't feel the same when you're there!

Take Out Holiday Toxicity with OneCORE

Christmas is indeed stressful, but don't worry because there's a program specifically designed to deal with the stress or any kind of it through "Focus On What Matters", from the folks at OneCORE. This is the brainchild of OneCORE CEO Pia Acevedo, so you can focus on your goals better. She's the same life coach for Jose Mari Chan, PPOP's IT Girls BINI and actress Cristine Reyes among others.

Surely, there will be talk about toxic relatives asking when you're getting married or how you gained pounds during the family gatherings. She can teach you how to respond, and not severe that connection with your relatives, friends and loved ones. They have worked with various brands like Jollibee, Citi, Chinabank, Emerson, FirstGen, Holcim, Ayala Land, Bayer, Lazada, and other multinational companies. They also did work with Dominc Roque, Marco Gumabao, Khalil Ramos and Gabbi Garcia to name a few.

See why Jose Mari Chan, BINI and Cristine Reyes swears by this and how they were able to do life with a much clearer take. Personal mastery and self discovery, this will be taught professionally, so you don't have to deal with all the fuzz that goes with the holidays. If you want to know more, visit bit.ly/theonecore. Go join their movement!