Philippine Department of Tourism Launches Awesome Philippines Website

Last April 22, 2009 at the Museum Cafe in Greenbelt 4 Makati, The Department of Tourism and Yehey.com invited bloggers for an exclusive launch of their newest website: Awesome Philippines.


MTV Philippines (Also partner of the project) VJ Maggie Wilson took the liberty to open the event introducing the main man of the night Secretary Ace Durano. Sec. Durano first of all is thankful for the attendance of the bloggers in that event he then introduce two new TVCs that features our very own Filipina blogger (based on US) Christine Gambito aka Happy Slip. Based on the TVC and according to Sec. Ace, DOT is aiming more on the youth who makes up most of the travel demographics worldwide. They see to it that the campaign is light, fresh and cool.



Then Sherry Magno of Media Contacts introduces the website's main campaign for this year. The video remix campaign. The website is equiped with a video editing software where it enables everyone to use videos taken all over the Philippines by DOT and MTV and remix them to create unique video presentations.


After the presentation of the website. People from MTV Asia namely Yvonne Tey and Andrew Chan introduced an upcoming DOT campaign through Second Life. To people who are not familiar with Second Life, Second Life is an onlne virtual world that is very popular worldwide. Through MTV Asia, Second Life will soon launch an island in Second Life designed to promote Philippine Tourism. To be honest this is my first time to see Second Life in action face to face and it makes me very curious about the online community.


After the presentation, Sec. Ace and People of the Media Contacts, in the leadership of Eduardo Mapa answered some questions from the bloggers and after that everybody continued partying that night taking photos and chatting with the Secretary.

Now I'm really very proud that Im in the Philippines. I hope it is not too late to have a vacation before the summer ends.

Happy Hours with the BaR

Let's face it, the Filipino youth can't have fun without drinking. After all moderate drinking is said to be healthy to our body. So last week, I joined the press conference and grand launch of the newest alcohol beverage in town, The BaR.

I arrived at exactly 7PM and the press con is about to start. On the panel is the people from The BaR Beverage Inc., subsidiary of Emperador Distillers, Inc. headed by Mr. Kendrick Tan and Nedzi Romero. Jake Cuenca and Angelica Panganiban are also present as the premiere endorser of the product. Several entertainment press are also invited together with some bloggers like us.

The BaR is the newest product out in the market. It was created to appeal to the younger, more outgoing crowd. These are the people who enjoy life and simply love the nightlife and the coolest parties. They are the ones who are aware of the newest trends of what’s hot and what’s not. The BaR is a fun drink made for them. Bring it anywhere and take the party with you!

The BaR is a flavor-infused clear alcoholic beverage that comes in Orange Vodka and Lemon-Lime flavors. The BaR is made with only the highest quality neutral alcohol mixed with the finest fruit flavors.

Truly unique and very stylish, it is the drink of the future as all the liquor markets in the world are beginning to favor flavored spirits, making these the next big thing in alcoholic beverages in the world.

Compared to all alcoholic beverage on the market, the BaR is the first of its kind that is fused with citrus fruit flavors. The product is ready to drink, no need to mix delight. Perfect for the youth and young adults who are always on the go and loves to enjoy free times in between those busy moments of there lifestyles.

The product is already available in the market and in just P100, you can enjoy this drink with your friends and family.

Then after the press con we got the chance to have photo op with the endorsers Jake and Angel and also with one of my fav Radio Dj Gelli. Then we joined the the media for a dinner at Buenisimo and continue enjoying the free The BaR outside the mall.

some photos courtesy of Aeirin of PinayADS

9Works Theatrical Presents Songs for a New World

And you're suddenly a stranger
All of a sudden your life is different than you planned
And you'll have to stay ‘til you somehow find a way
To be sure of what will be
Then you might be free

A new world just beyond the mountain Waiting there, waiting there

The first time I heard this song, it really gives me inspiration. Gave me different perspective and hope in Life. Songs for a New World is a collection of songs created by Jason Robert Brown that is set to be performed as a revue or song cycle in an off-broadway performance in WPA Theater in New York city 14 years ago.


Now, 9Works Theatrical headed by the stage genius Robbie Guevara, director of last years "A Christmas Carol" and last February's "I Love you Because" took the liberty to take the song collection up to another level. 9Works wrote a script based on the songs interweaving each others to create a unique tale. A tale about family, distance, money, technology, love and hope.

Songs for a New World is 9Works Theatrical's premiere presentation following its official launching as a new Theater company last monday in A.Venue Hotel. Headed by Robbie Guevara (stage actor and director), Mio Infante (Scenographer) and Santi Santamaria(Corporate head). With the growing public demand on stage musicals and plays, these 3 friends decided to create another outfit that will produce quality shows for Theater lovers. After the success of the first run of Songs for New World last August, people demanded for a rerun. So here it is.


The show is nothing without the performers. The Performers chosen on this presentation are just one of the finest actors and performers on stage known not only in stage but even in movies and TV. The cast includes Felix Rivera (Avenue Q, Spelling Bee, Mulan Jr.) who will play Murray and Sam, Carla Guevara-Laforteza (Avenue Q, Spelling Bee) as Veronica, Caisa Borromeo (West Side Story, I Love You Because, Hairspray) as Lisa, Anna Santamaria (I Love You Because, A Christmas Carol) as Amy, Harold Cruz (La Boheme, I Love You Because) as David and last but definitely not the least, Ms. Pinky Marquez (Mulan, Christmas Carol) for a very special participation playing the character of Mrs. Claus.


Robbie Guevara will direct this presentation with Peachy Atilano as Production manager and Dax Carnay as Stage Manager. Other members of the production staff are Mio Infante (design consultant), Martin Esteva (lighting design), Ceejay Javier (musical director), Felix Rivera (vocal coach), Francis Matheu (choreography), Shelyn Tayanes (marketing), Santi Santamaria (sales), Anna Santamaria (finance), Joselito Tolentino (PR consultant), Jonjon Martin and Carlos Canlas (publicity).




Catch Songs for a New World in the following dates: May 1 and 2, May 8, 9 and 10. All performance will be held in Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza Ayala Avenue. For tickets and inquiries please call Ticketworld at 891-9999 or call 9Works Theatrical at 557-5860 / 0906-331-5961.

See you at the theaters and let's enjoy 9Works Theatrical's Premiere Presentation.

Jori @ 9Works Theatrical Presscon

Now here at A.Venue hotel suites for the launching of 9Works Theatrical.

Will update everyone later for the details of 9Works' launch and its coming presentation Songs for a New World.

For now, back to work.

Ciao.