The Department of Tourism (DOT) lauds the series of positive publicity for the country from the foreign media, following TIME’s travel piece on Manila and CNN’s features on Boracay windsurfing and the Filipino long Christmas celebration.

“The wave of publicity certainly helps usher in a good year for tourism.  More importantly, the optimism of the foreign media reinforces our image as a desirable destination,” said Tourism Secretary Ace Durano.

In the January 25th issue of TIME Asia, the city of Manila was portrayed as “beguiling and reinvigorating for even the most world-weary” by correspondent Lara Day.  The Hong Kong-based writer, photographer and editor for TIME and Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia however lamented that the country is less-frequented by travelers mainly because of a “flawed image problem.” Continue Reading »

I kicked myself in the bum for not dropping by when I got the invite for an exclusive Adidas sale at Podium. So the next invite was too tempting to pass and besides there was also a cooking event at Podium so me and my sister checked it out with fellow blogger-friends.

I kept hovering over the Adidas Floxy (ginger) by Stella McCartney (originally pized at 130USD or 80UK = 6,000Php) and was prompted by my Ate Mabelle after minutes of hesitation to finally purchase it as a gift for myself this year. I got it at a steal and I’m very happy with it..translation, I wore it almost everyday during the holidays hehe!

This coming Wednesday, January 27, at 8:00 AM, join us as we get to know the faces behind the names of the LP Senatorial Slate.

SLAMAT LORRRD at may pag-asa na para sa pagbabago! Kilalanin ang mga mukha ng LP (Landas ng Pagbabago) sa JANUARY 27, WEDNESDAY, 8AM sa PNU (Phil Normal University) gym, Taft Ave, Manila. FEATURING HALE, MOONSTAR 88, SUGARFREE & many more performers & special guests, including LP Presidentiable & Vice Presidentiable candidates, Noynoy AQUINO & Mar ROXAS. This is ABSOLUTELY FREE so see you there!

The most anticipated arts and music event is set to astonish its guests yet again this Arts Month…The Backdoor Ventures Arts & Music Festival is back on its original staging in the month of February – and rightfully so – in celebration of the National Arts Month. Now on its 5th year, the annual Artsfest is lined up with an ever-diversifying roster of artists never before gathered under one roof! Continue Reading »

What is RENT and why all the buzz since 9 Works Theatrical’s new production announced it as 2010’s opening salvo in the local musical theatre scene?

RENT is set in New York City’s gritty East Village, and this revolutionary rock musical is an imaginative retelling of the classic Puccini opera, La Boheme. This unforgettable and timeless story of a group of starving artists, who, despite poverty and illness, learn to fall in love and find their voices, brings a universal message of hope for everyone.

Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize, RENT with Book, Music and Lyrics by the late Jonathan Larson, has made a lasting mark on Broadway with songs that rock and a story that really resonates.

To bring this important piece of musical theatre to the local Filipino community is a commitment of 9 Works Theatrical to deliver only the best plays and musicals — either originally written or from both Broadway and the West End.

Here’s a quick look at the road to RENT… Continue Reading »