The sparkle of Christmas lights. The delicious aroma of sausages and cookies. The uplifting voices from a choir singing Stille Nacht (Silent Night).

While not immediately obvious, Filipino and German cultures surprisingly find the perfect meeting point during the season of Christmas. The Philippines has the longest period of Christmas merriment, starting Christmas countdown as early as September, while Germany prides itself with quite a magical and festive Christmas celebration born from centuries of heritage and tradition. As a nation, both countries share the same kind of fondness for Christmas.

Christmas in Germany is not complete without a Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market). It has never been organized here – so far. This year, the holiday season takes a new twist as the first German Christmas Market in the Philippines will be held. Dubbed “Weihnachtsmarkt 2009”, the special event will be celebrated in Manila on December 4 at the Ateneo High School (ITC-Field) and in Cebu on December 12 to 13 at The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu. Continue Reading »

Whose will be the record most heard in homes around the country this Christmas? Chances are that more people will choose to share My Christmas with Andrea Bocelli than any other. The amazing Tuscany-born tenor has sold a staggering 65 million records to date, making him possibly the most successful tenor recording star in history. Expectations will be high when it comes to unwrapping his Christmas present to his countless fans – and they will not be disappointed. My Christmas offers a sequence of heart-warming, beautiful new arrangements and interpretations of classic tunes one never tires of, with Andrea’s caressing, resplendent voice at its best. Favourites such as Adeste Fideles, White Christmas and Silent Night have never sounded more alluring. Continue Reading »

What’s 2010 going to be like for you? With the 2010 Belle de Jour Powerplanner at hand, you’re guaranteed a year of success and achievement!

Specially designed for the stylish go-getters, Belle de Jour helps you manage your life better. The layout is based on time management principles that gives users a wider scope on everything they’re juggling in their busy lives. With Bellle de Jour Powerplanner, you’ll be able to do more things and accomplish more goals, thus living your life to the fullest! Continue Reading »

Her album has been consistently topping the charts, her music is making waves in major establish me nts, she is sought after in international territories such as Thailand and Indonesia — She is no less than SABRINA — the newest acoustic sensation to bring back people’s fancy for gentle string sounds and sweet me lodies. Yes, Sabrina indeed rediscovered the beauty of acoustic. There may have been a plethora of other Acoustic artists who have emerged left and right, but SABRINA is truly the ORIGINAL songstress who redefined acoustic to a whole new level with the #1 Acoustic Album of 2009! Continue Reading »

Their single has been staying strong in the Pinoy Myx Countdown for more than 7 weeks now and still counting, their song has been earning heavy airplay in various radio stations, and the tune has been stuck in people’s heads — they are the newest and freshest teen acoustic pop-duo Krissy & Ericka! Just from setting up a me re YouTube channel, these teen sensations have managed to tickle the fancy of audiences and now have made a na me for themselves. Featuring their current single “Up Up Down Down”, Krissy & Ericka launched their  debut self-titled album in ASAP ’09 last November 8. Continue Reading »