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Location: Manila Bay 12 February 2013 Together we shall be victorious! No to reclamation. Save our famous sunset and Manila Bay. AND hell no to Alfredo Lim! My beloved Manila deserves a much better leader than this extremely pathetic old man. (Note: Sorry for that. It's just that no words can describe him other than those stated above, not even a less harsher word which could have concealed his stupidity :P) Here some of the photos of the event. Written by Stephen Pamorada Photo by Axl Powerhouse ___________________________________________________________________ Stephen Pamorada is a junior contributor of Axl Powerhouse Group, an AB-PHM student of De La Salle University- Manila, Volunteer of Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista, Member of Heritage Conservation Society- Youth and  Member of Powerhouse G5 (a tri-media group of AXL Powerhouse Group)

C'mon guys MANILA DESERVES BETTER CHILI PEPPERRR! . . . And oh, save Manila also from ignorant, undisciplined citizens. Written and Photos by Stephen Pamorada ___________________________________________________________________ Stephen Pamorada is a junior contributor of Axl Powerhouse Group, an AB-PHM student of De La Salle University- Manila, Volunteer of Kapitbahayan sa Kalye Bautista, Member of Heritage Conservation Society- Youth and  Member of Powerhouse G5 (a tri-media group of AXL Powerhouse Group)

Iconic and multi-platinum-selling band Rivermaya releases their much-awaited single Pilipinas, Kailan Ka Magigising? This single is the band’s first single in four years. Pilipinas, Kailan Ka Magigising, penned by founding Rivermaya member Mark Escueta, is reminder to everyone to go against crab mentality, and selfishness, especially now that another elections is within the horizon once again. When asked how the single was chosen among the tracks recorded for the forthcoming Panatang Makabanda album, drummer-turned-guitarist Mark quips, “In the early stages of recording, this song became the initial favorite of the group. It's also a fun song to play live.  Maganda yung message ng kanta and very timely rin since election time nanaman tayo. “ The single will also have a music video, set to premiere soon, that highlights the fact that only a nation that thinks and acts as one can effectively employ change. This release is also the band’s first project with their new label ...

Director-writer- acting coach, Rahyan Carlos recently attended an intensive teacher’s training program in the U.S. under Ivana Chubbuck, author of the book “ The Power of the Actor” and personal acting coach of Academy award winners and nominees such as Halle Berry, Jim Carrey, Charlize Theron, Brad Pitt and more. Director Rahyan attended different levels of Acting classes from Introductory to Master class after which he was awarded a certificate -making him the only Filipino Representative authorized to teach the ‘Chubbuck Technique’ in the Philippines. Star Magic Workshop Director Rahyan Carlos will introduce the technique that helped Hollywood actors win Academy Awards, offering it to the public for both amateurs and professionals (for the first time) in the 2013 Star Magic Summer Workshops. One thing i learn in the  Ivana Chubbuck, author of the book “ The Power of the Actor, Acting is a marathon. Here some of the bloggers who join the acting workshop. ...

Young star Alden Richards has proven mettle as an actor in various TV projects, making him one of the fastest rising stars of GMA 7. Now, he is embarking on a new journey as a recording artist as he recently signed up with Universal Records. Alden joins the elite roster of local artists of Universal Records like Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Christian Bautista, Jaya, Noel Cabangon, JayR, Richard Poon, Gloc-9, premiere bands like Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Calla Lily, Sponge Cola, and young performers Sam Concepcion, Kimpoy Feliciano, Emmanuelle, among others. Present during the contract signing are David Fabros and Simoun Ferrer of GMA Artist Center and Universal Records’ General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go and Operations Manager Peter Chan. Alden’s album is set to be released in a few months, and will include some of Alden’s favorite songs. Asked what to expect about the album, “they should look out for it because it will tell a lot about me.”

HIV ADVOCACY Love Yourself, the country's fastest-growing HIV advocacy group with more than 200 trained volunteers, has launched its 2013 visual campaign dubbed ‘Project Indulge’ in collaboration with advertising agency Campaigns and Grey, and  photographer Jeanne Young. ‘Project Indulge’ – a first-of-its-kind campaign, features provocative yet tasteful imagery coupled with insightful, witty ‘matter-of-fact’ copy that departs from the usual fear tactics of HIV awareness campaigns. It suggests that people include regular HIV testing as part of their personal grooming routine to stay healthy and sexy. “We have to break away from ‘fear’ since it prevents sexually-active individuals to go for HIV testing which is why we help avoid the stigma behind it through awareness, education and counseling. And based on the results, we believe it is working,” says Chris Lagman, Director for Counseling and Education for Love Yourself. “Love Yourself has reach 2.5 million online -- 2,253 of...

Repertory Philippines proudly announces its second offering for the year 2013 with “ No Way To Treat A Lady ” a musical comedy thriller with book, music and lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen based on the best-selling novel and renowned movie by William Goldman. Directed by Audie Gemora, “No Way To Treat A Lady” is a musical comic thriller chronicling the exploits of a 1970s momma's boy serial killer – who draws a red lipstick kiss on the forehead of each of his victims as a calling card – and the hardened momma's boy cop hell-bent on tracking him down.   “No Way To Treat  a Lady” focuses on the themes ---  Betrayal, Death, Friendship, Jewish/Yiddish issues, Love, Parenting/Family.   As a witty, snappy, dark, and wickedly entertaining black comedy, the music and lyrics of “No Way To Treat a Lady” are magical --- you will actually start humming melodies that stay with you. All the elements come together to illustrate what a first-rate musical should be ! ...

The Necessary Theatre proudly announces the Asian premiere of “ RED ” - the 2010 Tony Award Winner for Best Play written by American writer John Logan about the famous abstract expressionist painter artist Mark Rothko.   “ RED” is set to open on February 22, 2103  -  7:30 P.M. at CSB - SDA Theater, 5/F College of St. Benilde School of Design And Arts located at Pablo Ocampo St., Malate, Manila.  The other playdates are on Feb. 23; March 1 and 2, 2013.   “ Red ” by John Logan won almost every major award in London when it premiered in 2009 and went on to do the same in New York the following year. This brilliant play by John Logan (The Last Samurai, Gladiator, Any Given Sunday) speculates about one of the most enigmatic incidents in the 20th Century art world.   In 1958, the abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko was commissioned, for an astounding sum, to paint a series of murals for the cutting edge Seagram Building on Park Avenue. After ...