They say luck happens when you keep your mind open to all the opportunities. Luck was on my side today as I was given the chance to meet and introduce the first and only Filipina to be awarded to date the prestigious title “Master in Feng Shui” by the world-renowned International Feng Shui Association. Ms. Marites Allen is popularly regarded as the “Philippine Feng Shui Queen”. She offers private and public consultations to prominent people, a television show host, owner of Frigga Charmed Life, a unique fashion brand, she writes for different publications amd publishes her own books.
Ms. Maritess gave me a copy of her book entitled “Marites Allen Horoscope Forecast for the year of the Monkey 2016”. A guide on how we can make the Year of the Fire Monkey a prosperous one. Can’t wait to read it! Thanks for the opportunity SM Lanang Premier! I hope the year of the Fire Monkey ushers in a prosperous year for everyone.
Haha nahalungkat ko to sa baul while looking for pics for a friend's biopic hihi di nga! The truth is I was feeling tired after a long week and in a few hours back to work na! Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, I just need a picker upper and while browsing through my album I chanced upon these pics. Masarap balikan ang nakaraan lalo na kung masaya.
Now I can just laugh about it and share the story.
Hindi ako nahihiya na minsan naging stand up comedian/impersonator ako. I write my scripts, my jokes and gayang gaya ko "daw" si Kris Aquino sabi nila. Eto po yung extra kapal ng mukha days ko. 😂😂desperate times call for desperate measures. I was young, struggling and had nothing to lose. So every opportunity that came along! Go lang ng go!!
When I entered radio, we would have these trade parties. May mga games and prizes for our valued clients. So instead of just raffling it off, we'd play "Who wants to be a Millionaire" kunwari hosted by Edu Mansanas, "Pera o Bayong" hosted by Amy Pares and Roderick Palatae and there's "Game ka na ba" hosted by Kris Aquino aka Kris Anino. I played Kris, I was only given a week to practice and imitate her.
Akalain mo! People loved my act. Landed a gig for Philips Company, tuwang tuwa saakin si Sir Russ(from Philips and part owner of Mixfm). First gig ko was at Mandaya Hotel and people thought i was the real deal! Pinagkagukuhan ako haha benta in short! Then he brought me to Manila. Stayed in Manila Peninsula for a couple of days. They made me wear, Kris Aquino's clothes, thanks to Rajo Laurel for the havey look!! the best part?
I was co host to Edu Manzano, I performed in front of Direct Alquin, Comedian Gary Lising, Jaime Fabregas, Apo Hiking's Buboy Garuvillo among others. Towards the end of the show Edu Manzano revealed my true identity and held onto my hand, he said "This funny lady beside me happens to be a newscaster from Davao City", it was overwhelming, imagine THE Edu Manzano right beside me on stage! Yeah, I was a fan! After the show, celebrities I mentioned congratulated me, shook my hands and asked if I can perform with them daw. I declined because I had to go home to Davao and work as a radio newscaster. However, It didn't end there. I went back to Davao and performed along side Anton diva and Carole Banawa at Apo view Hotel. I was invited again to perform at Diamond Hotel in Manila for the SM group of companies road show!
But at the same time my work in radio took off and ang daming raket at blessings from hosting gigs minus the impersonation. So, when Manila called for another impersonation gig, i begged off. Hindi biro magpatawa. Mas madali mag host pero ang pagpapatawa you'll need time and preparation. Impersonation is no joke, you need to mimic the celebrity, you need time to practice, look and talk like your subject. Lalo na si Kris Aquino, it's easy to make fun of her that time and exaggerate her expressions but it's another story to stay in character. Specially when you're not a big fan of the celebrity! Ang hirap na ginagaya mo ang taong di mo gaano kilala o gusto, lalo na nung kakaamin lang niya sa buong mundo na may STD siya. Kaloka! How on earth can you pull a Kris Anino after that issue. Still, I'm very grateful that a controversial celebrity like her gave me another source of income that time.
No regrets. Just great memories. You know, these pics just gave me another reason to smile and count my blessings. Ika nga nila "Mahirap kumita ng pera".
While preparing to launch my portfolio website I decided to update my blog, sayang naman if I just leave it empty. I told my webpage designer to include it on the hompage buttons. Para ma ubliga ako na lagyan ng laman. I've been through many challenges since the start of the year. Not the bad ones though... more on career, motherhood challenges. Trust me I'm used to it... I always see these challenges as a blessing in disguise. A time for me to prioritise and focus on what's important.
Family comes first, whenever I am faced with a decision that would make me choose between my career or family. Hindi na tinatanong yan. I would never trade my time away from daughter with a blossoming career.
Why I left Oomph radio? Here's the back story.. if you have time to open this blog. Then you're going to waste another ten minutes haha. Well, a year ago I was offered to manage Oomph. I was hesitant in the beginning. I had a business then, called Flazo, I bake from home and sell my flavored brazo de mercedes online or join my fellow momprenuers sell our products in mall bazaars. I was also a University professor, events coordinator, host and Voice talent. One day I got a call from manila. I was referred by a common friend. He asked if I was willing to step out of my retirement to manage a CHR(Contemperary Hit Radio, Top 40 with a mix of OPM) radio station. Dahil first love ko ang radio I called for a meeting and asked my family members if they want me to go back to radio. They know that radio is close to my heart and it's something that I'm really passionate about. I can work in Radio with a meagre salary pero you'll never hear me complain. So when my squad said yes. I accepted the job offer.
However, I had a DIVA demand haha condition lang naman. Before I accepted the offer, I've been hearing a lot about Oomph. My fellow broadcaster warned me that it is and eventually will be a MASA Station because one, VIVA owns it, 2nd the songs being played before I took over... Oldies--the likes of Imelda Papin, April Boy Regino. I have nothing against these brilliant singers and MASA stations. In fact I have friends working and pouring their hearts out entertaining listeners of this type of market. MASA is a very challenging format, it requires a different skills set. One thing I learned from this business is how to be true to yourself, true to your core and what you stand for. I was promised that when I take over, Oomph will have a CHR format, catering to the market I am familiar with, which is the MIXFM market.
So I got the chance to manage 97.1 for a year and 4 months. The station was never launched. Why? kasi busy lahat ng artista to travel to Davao. Basically yun lang yun. hehehe. However, we were able to celebrate our 1st year with the initiative of local management. I'll just leave it there.
Bakit nga ako nagresign? One day, one of the bosses called to incorporate an Oldies playlist during Sundays. I took that as a sign. Diba kaloka ang daming walang trabaho tapos eto ako namili hindi naman pinapaalis, nasa VIVA na, nagresign pa. Remember, I had conditions. Why was it so easy for me to leave Oomph? It wasn't. Imagine, I single handedly produced and worked on the image of Oomph from Cebu, Davao and Zamboanga. Boss Vic Del Rosario loved the idea and promoted me as Regional Production Head in less than 6 months. I was handling, Marketing, Regional Production, Training, Events, Managing... Sulit diba... We where able to beat top CHR stations in less than 8 months. We trained our own talents, from zero to hero.
So what really happened? When they appointed a new Production Director(the one who handles the playlist) and decided to change the Sunday format without the consensus of my boss and Station managers. I smelled something fishy. That's when I said. This is not what I signed up for. Spending time in Radio is time away from my daughter. Whatever I do, I always make sure that it's worth it. Lalo na at lumalaki na ang anak ko. I value the trust and confidence my employers give me. In return, I show my gratitude through hard work and I always give more than what is expected. Yes, I may have conditions, but I work hard and deliver results. I am proud of my work ethics and people I've worked with can attest to that.
So I called my very cool Operations Manager, Andrew, that we know exactly where these changes are heading. Of course for them my resignation was so sudden. Akala siguro nila nagbibiro ako about "what I signed up for" line I always tell them. But if you stick to your principles, 99% of your decisions are already made. Life is a game, you win some, you lose some.. It was a bitter sweet ending for my stint at Oomph. But I still encourage you to listen to radio. Radio will still give you something to look forward to.
I hope that answers the Private Messages I get every now and then. Thank you for your trust and support. I appreciate the time you spent with Oomph while I was still there. For listening and for believing in our vision. We had a great time making you happy and entertained. I guess at the end of the day, what matters is how we made you feel and the happiness we brought to your household.
Another question? babalik po ba kayo or lilipat ng ibang station?
The answer is YES and YES. I can't elaborate further. But you'll definitely hear from and about me hehehe.
The Abreeza Fashion Forum is a regular convergence of fashion and lifestyle press, bloggers, designers, and students that aims to discuss and promote notable trends, projects, personalities, brands, and ideas in fashion, with the goal of ultimately spreading a stronger style consciousness in Davao City. As we kick off a new year, Abreeza Mall takes this opportunity to strengthen its commitment to be a bastion for fashion in Davao City.
Through this event, Abreeza Mall hopes to help usher in a stylish 2016 by giving you a peek at the trends that will be all over stores and streets this year, from Scandinavian style to the Pantone Color Institute’s color of the year for 2016, Rose Quartz and Serenity.
I was joined by two figures from the Philippine fashion industry who schooled us not just on style in 2016, but about finding your place in the field of fashion.
They are both part of the team behind L’Officiel Manila, the Philippine edition of the Paris-based fashion magazine and the country’s first locally franchised international fashion title.
Pam Quiñones is the magazine’s editor-in-chief, a prominent figure in the Philippine style scene who has studied in Milan, London, and New York and has made a name for herself as a celebrity stylist to the likes of Anne Curtis, Judy Ann Santos, Charlene Gonzales, and Sarah Geronimo.
In keeping with this mission, Abreeza Mall has also partnered with the Davao Elite Fashion Group to highlight the year’s “it” colors through a vignette(vin-yet) exhibit.
A mini-fashion show took center stage featuring items from Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, GAP, Mango, Marks & Spencer, and Promod!
SM Lanang Premier dares their shoppers to look their best – put their best foot forward in adding extra fab to a style that best complements them.
We got acquainted with the latest styles and how to stay up-to-date with the latest looks! It’s Forward in Style 2016 at SM LANANG PREMIER.
SM lanang Premier brings you Style Guide with Laureen Uy, a one of a kind Fashion Show that showcased one of Philippines’ young, hip and fashionable stylist of today!
Laureen’s forecast for Men’s fashion revolved on three specific trends this year, denim, oversized; and crisp and clean. You can get a sample of these looks from Forever 21, Guess, American Eagle and Bench.
Denim (model: Andreas)
Denim Look (Model: James)
Crisp and Clean
Oversized shirts
For Women’s fashion---according to Laureen it is more time specific trends for women such as modern 70s, prints (stripes)in primary colors, lace, bermuda shorts and sporty chic. Get the look from Forever 21, Guess, and Bench.
Denim and Lace
Modern 70s look
Stripes in primary colors
Style Guide 2016 Models with Laureen Uy
Laureen Uy is such a breath of fresh air, it's been two years since I last had the opportunity to chat with her and she hasn't changed a bit. She is still very grounded and level headed like her sister Liz. Laureen is truly an inspiration to budding Bloggers and fashionistas. No wonder she still attracts thousands of followers on social media. More power!
Images provided by SM Lanang premier and tatay Rene Lumawag.
I had the opportunity to host this year's Tourism Industry gathering at Marco Polo Hotel Davao. Updates and plans for 2016 were presented by Tourism Officers from Davao Region, a fitting event to usher in 2016. Exciting events, projects and activities are lined up for the coming year. The event started with a photo exhibit, entitled Summer in January.
"Summer in January" is a photo exhibit which is sequel of Summer in December photo exhibit at park Inn. This project is a collaboration with M Magazine ,Fuji, award winning photographers Ms. Jojie Alcantara, Rhonson Ng among others, participating hotels and key Davao attractions.
The purpose of this exhibit is to promote the summer attractions for early awareness to guests, visitors and tourists of Davao at the hotels. Summer in January exhibit is open to the public for the whole month of January at the lobby area of Marco Polo Hotel Davao.
A few minutes after the successful launch of Summer in January at the Lobby, guests were welcomed at the Borneo function room for the press conference for this year's Visit Davao Fun Sale 2016.
Scheduled on March 25, 2016 to May 31, 2016, VDFS 2016 will have three themes to categorize its various activities. The Adventure and Sports theme will feature Samal Half Marathon, DurianMan Triathlon and the Mt. Apo Boulder Face Challenge. The Culture and Arts Theme, meanwhile, will feature Davao Art exhibitions by various artist groups from the Davao Region, Cultural and Tribal Dances which will bring performances and Davao Grand Indie Film Festival, which is a season-long showcase of award-winning Mindanao-produced indie films. The Party, Fun and Leisure will feature EDM events and the Pub Crawl which is aimed to steer Davao night life.
As a frontline offering, VDFS 2016 will feature ten discounted tour packages to include adventure and cultural tour packages from the region’s islands (Samal and Talikud) to highland (Mt. Apo) destinations. Tha press conference was followed by The Tourism Industry Gathering that took place at the Jade Function Hall.
The Tourism Industry Gathering is the annual industry gathering that convenes all key players, partners and stakeholders of the tourism sector to update them on the tourism programs and plans for the incoming year.
When I feel stressed I try to keep myself extra busy. I find
something to keep my mind off work, a diversion that helps me break my routine
at work. I noticed that when I do this I
am more focused, determined and giddy to go back to work. I am a DIY person;
I’d rather do it myself than pay. A friend once said “if you want good results
get a professional”. I always tell them that I learn fast and I have the best
teacher--- YouTube. And besides I’ve
always wanted to learn arts and crafts.
I have so many pictures at home, from friends, pictures I
took ages ago when I was still trying to learn photography and piles of
pictures from family. I also love to collect picture frames and seeing this DIY
inspired me to try it myself in the hopes of saving money.
Photo on Canvas :
This is how I did it:
1. You will
need stretched canvas (I chose an 8x10
size and 3x3 size), Elmers all Purpose glue, paint brush, loofa and the image you want to on your canvas
(laser copy please) and spray bottle
with water in it.
2. Your
image will print reversed. Cover on heavy Glue coat your canvas.
3. Lay your
photo onto the canvas and let it dry overnight.
4. Once
dried, use a spray bottle to wet the top of the paper.
5. Remove
the surface with your fingers or with a loofa
until the paper start to come off. When pieces start coming up your
image will be revealed.
6. Be
patient, and yes it will be a little
messy! Don’t rub too hard as this can remove your transfer on accident.
7. Cover
your canvas with one more coat of Glue to seal and protect the image.
That ceiling fan with light bulbs all over it is bulky
,wastes electricity and can attract unwanted dust and dirt . So I decided to
make one, it’s economical and gives your space that color, edge and It’s also light weight. Presenting the
String Pendant Lamp :
Supplies:
1 x 90cm Balloon (You can buy these from your local party
shop or at Sta. Ana near Chimes )
2 x Balls of cooking twine or jute string (whatever colour
you want your light shade to be)
Gloves
Round Plate
Vaseline
Scissors
Sticky Tape
Black Permanent Marker
PVA Wood Glue
Cornstarch
Water
Medium sized container to hold the Fabric Stiffener glue
Wire insert from old light shade (make sure it will be
big/small enough to suit your light shade size)
Bulb set
How to make your paper glue:
300ml Elmer’s all purpose glue
8 Tbsp Cornstarch
1/2 Cup Warm Water
1.mix cornstarch and warm water until dissolved.
Add the wood glue. Stir.
2.This should be more than enough glue for a 50cm
string pendant light. You may have some left over.
3.The next step is to blow your balloon up to the
desired size , make sure you have extra balloons incase this pops.
4.Draw (or trace a circle using your round plate)
around big enough to fit your hand through onto the balloon using the
marker. This is how you will remove your
balloon later and change your light bulbs.
5.Get a basin to help you when maneuvering your
balloon, the basin will keep it in place and will also avoid the mess.
6.Wear
gloves and slather the balloon with Vaseline. This will stop the string
from sticking when dry and make it easier
for you to remove the balloon later.
7.Tie the end around the knot of the balloon securely
so it doesn't come undone later on. Now the fun begins. Now start randomly pacing the glue soaked string, abaca
etc. around the balloon - horizontally and vertically. Try to not to miss a
section in the balloon. The more string the less light will show through.
8.Be patient and let it dry. Try not to let it dry
in the sun but in a warm, shady spot. Again be patient and let it dry
completely.
9.A soon as the glue has dried, paint the strings with an acrylic paint
(water based paint).
10.Again be patient and let it dry for a few hours.
11.Finally Pop the balloon.!
Now back to reality here are my Top 3 songs of the week .
I would like to thank Guy of
Prodigy Music Group for sending me Sophia and A lo’s latest called
Superhero
"Superhero" is off to an awesome start picking up
spins from 5 reporting stations in Canada. In the States, the track has picked
up support at 7 reporting stations!
"Superhero" received 7 more adds totaling 9 in
Indonesia at 106.1 Geronimo FM, CDBS 94.5 Bali, Radio Kiss 96.2 Jember,
Kalaweit 99.1 FM,103.2 Donna FM, Radio Primadona, and Radio Rajawali.
"Superhero" climbed to 31 from 39 on the Creative
Disc Top 50 Chart.
The track also picked up an add on DSN-Hits.
What are we waiting for give this a listen and tell me what
you think!:)
Sophia and A lo’s-- Superhero
Intro - Sophia
I need a superhero, fly across the globe
Your secret is safe with me boy, only we will know..
Verse 1 - A-Lo
Baby I, love it up here in the sky
I feel like I just need to fly
But for some reason I
Let you see through my disguise
I'm hung up on your touch, but so afraid of your love
Cuz love in the past has been like kryptonite
I've been all by myself and felt like things'll never change
But you made me feel like it's okay, eh, eh
So let's fly.. up, up and away
Up, up and away, no matter what happens to me I promise I'll keep you safe.
Chorus 1 - Sophia
I need a superhero, fly across the globe
Your secret is safe with me boy, only we will know.. You got me singing
Woa oo oo, woa oo oo, woa, I need a superhero
Woa oo oo, woa oo oo, woa oo oooooo (I need a superhero)
Verse 2 - A-Lo
Shawty you're mine, we light it up like the northern sky
Been on a hunt for you all my life, now that I got you ima hold you tight, yeah yeah
I, feel like I'm soaring up in the sky, every time I see you gorgeous I, light up like the 4th of July, yeah yeah
I've been all by myself and felt like things'll never change
But you made me feel like it's okay, eh, eh
So let's fly.. up, up and away
Up, up and away, no matter what happens to me I promise I'll keep you safe.
Chorus 2 - Sophia
I need a superhero, fly across the globe
Your secret is safe with me boy, only we will know.. You got me singing
Woa oo oo, woa oo oo, woa, I need a superhero
Woa oo oo, woa oo oo, woa oo oooooo (I need a superhero)
Bridge - Sophia
I, I just wanna fly
need someone to save me (someone to save me)
I, I just wanna fly
need someone to save me, I need a superhero
I-I-I Ne-ed a Su-uperhe-ero
I-I-I Ne-ed a Su-uperhe-ero
I-I-I Ne-ed a Su-uperhe-ero
I-I-I Ne-ed a SUPERHERO!
Chorus 3 - Sophia
I need a superhero, fly across the globe (fly across the globe)
Your secret is safe with me boy, only we will know.. You got me singing
Woa oo oo, woa oo oo, woa, I need a superhero
Woa oo oo, woa oo oo, woa oo oooooo (I need a superhero)
Outro - Sophia
I, I just wanna fly
need someone to save me (someone to save me) (I need a superhero)
I, I just wanna fly
need someone to save me, I need a superhero
"C'mon Let Me Ride"
(Skylar Grey feat. Eminem)
And the wheels go round and round and round...
If you got a sweet tooth,
You can taste my watermelons
If the swing set bores you
I can show you all my talents
I can wear a tan like other bitches can't
You can have all this, boy!
And there's only one thing that I want from you
Come on, let me ride your bicycle
It's so fantastical on your bicycle
We can get a little more physical
Baby, after all, it's only natural
I feel it coming, coming, coming, oh
I feel it running, running, running, oh
Come on, let me ride your bicycle
It's so fantastical on your bicycle
You want to ride my bicycle
You want to ride my bike
If the world starts freezing, I can make it hot and humid
If you get a bee-sting, I can suck out all the poison
I can make you last like all the bitches can't
Have I made it clear, boy?
There's only one thing that I want from you, hey!
Come on, let me ride your bicycle
It's so fantastical on your bicycle
We can get a little more physical
Baby, after all, it's only natural
I feel it coming, coming, coming, oh
I feel it running, running, running, oh
Come on, let me ride your bicycle
It's so fantastical, on your bicycle
I'm only fucking with you
Fuck you for thinking it's true
I'm not like the sluts in this town
They make me blehh in my mouth
I wanna ride on your bike
'Cause you're the boy that I like
It's like I'm a sell out for you
But your bike's so shiny and new, shiny and new
She's distracted by my reflectors, man, I can tell the
chick's attracted
My wheels spoke to her, my Schwinn is a chick magnet
Bagging up chicks like a bag of chips
With a bag of prophylactics as big as Mick Jagger lips
Shagging's something I'm a pro at, but I ain't practicing
shit
Allen Iverson has safe sex, condoms are for practice, man, I
skip practice
Flip backwards while I flip this bike on its banana seat
My fantasy's to have you land where the kick stand is
Got this bitch gagging, they call me the broad killer
I'm the cousin of Godzilla
'Cause I spit fire and my dick is draggin'
Zig-zaggin' up the avenue, pulling these chicks in my
antagonist wagon,
Screamin'...
Come on, let me ride your bicycle
It's so fantastical on your bicycle
We can get a little more physical
Baby, after all, it's only natural
I feel it coming, coming, coming, oh
I feel it running, running, running, oh
Come on, let me ride your bicycle
It's so fantastical on your bicycle
You want to ride my bicycle
You want to ride my bike
Yes To Love Lyrics by Stefano Langone
(Verse)
The first time I saw you coming through that door
I remember every detail down to the clothes you wore
Such a vision baby, like nothing I’ve seen before
Looking at you now I’d say for sure
(Chorus)
It was the best day of my life
‘Cause ever since you everything’s right
Yea, the best days of my life are all ahead
‘Cause we both said yes to love
Yes to love, yes to love, yes to love,
The best day
(Verse)
No other day before this can compare
The way I see you baby like a vision standing there
Hallelujah comes to mind, there’s never been a better time
And with right here I know
(Chorus)
Cause maybe it’s the best day of my life
‘Cause ever since you everything’s right
Yea, the best days of my life are all ahead
‘Cause we both said yes to love
Yes to love, yes to love, yes to love
Yes to love, yes to love, yes to love
The best day
(Verse)
Nobody knows how faith works in your life
People come and go from time to time
And you could’ve made a left turn and now you’re right
And you could be out with someone else tonight
(Chorus)
And I’d have missed the best day of my life
I’d have missed the best day of my life
The best days of my life are all ahead
‘Cause we both said yes to love
Yes to love, yes to love, yes to love
Yes to love, yes to love, yes to love
The best day
It’s House Party 12-- Mixfm's Birthday Bash on January 27
and you're invited! Listen to 105.9 Mixfm from 6:00am - 12:00mn and win prizes
every hour and a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE on 10:59pm.
Who will be on top of our year-end countdown? Find out on
the 27th as we dish out the TOP 105 SONGS OF 2012. Our way of saying Daghang
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