Gary Valenciano Entertains West Coast

If you haven't watched a Gary V concert, you're definitely missing out. He just did 4 cities in the US' west coast particularly in Pantages in Seattle, Cache Creek in Brooks, Pechanga in Tememcula and at the Royce Hall in UCLA. He's also sold out two venues and showcased his percussion and dance supremacy in his opening numbers, proving why he's called Mr. Pure Energy this side of the globe.

He also performed with his equally talented daughter Kiana (who by the way has her newest single Heartbeat on Me) to the delight of onlookers plus his other acts like Al Jarreau's Spain and his original songs that's well loved by generations. Rockstar Princess Yeng Constantino was also in these performances doing their versions of Ikaw, Hawak Kamay, and Babalik Ka Rin while Gary sang and played instruments, knowing how talented he is.

Gary also was surprised by action star Coco Martin in his LA concert when he walked on stage to thank him and his contributions on hit show Ang Probinsyano and his other soap operas where Gary's song was a staple. Coco also went to Gary's Antipolo home when he was recovering from kidney cancer nephrectomy surgery, the audience was touched and surprised when they saw him walk in. Donita Rose and her husband Felson Palad, Sean Chambers, Faith Bautista, Chris Do, Cecile Azarcon, Pinky de Leon, Jennifer Cortez and other celebrities of Filipino descent were also in the audience to show support for Gary.

He also did Texas Hall yesterday, but still has Alaska Center for Performing Arts this October 21st and Town Hall in New York on the 23rd, so if you haven't been to a Gary V concert, this might be the opportune time to do so. His US Tour is sponsored by Philippine Airlines, Tancinco Law Office, and the Belo Medical Group. Promotion is courtesy of Star Media, Manila Genesis, Zion Agency, Music Arts International, Jeepney Production, Relion, Jak 'N Poy and JP3 Marketing and Production. Make sure to be there when Mr. Pure Energy performs on stage, and it will be one epic night!

Master Chef JP Anglo Takes Filipino Cuisine to the Skies via Philippine Airlines

Saw this post from my nephew who is a flight attendant at Philippine Airlines about 2 days ago wherein celebrity Chef JP Anglo prepared island cooking in the skies. These are some of his personal favorite Filipino dishes and by far, fellow Filipinos and foreign guests enjoyed the meals served in this Manila-Los Angeles flight a few days ago.

This starts how Philippine Airlines Business Class meals will be created and crafted by JP Anglo that will be served in all their US and Canada flights which will begin this August. This includes nonstop flights coming from Manila to Los Angeles, Manila to San Francisco, stright flights from Manila to New York, plus Canada's well loved cities Vancouver and Toronto. This is part of PAL's efforts to elevate the fleet's dining experience as they service these routes in the US and Canada.

The B777-300ER aircraft has enough room for a stay at their concierge, flat laying beds, while you take a snooze for long haul flights with the flag carrier. If you want to experience this luxury flight, book it today via PhilippineAirlines.com. Because, why not right?! Imagine the things you can do with your family and friends behind you.

Won't these and the other dishes be good to showcase what our cuisine is all about? It's just the start, and I can't  wait to see if all these meals be served in every Philippine Airlines flight. It's practically a taste of home. Congratulations Chef JP!

SMART Launchpad Station Opens This Weekend at SM Megamall

Hey Youtubers! Or people who just watch and upload videos to the website! You see, Smart just partnered up with Youtube and is launching SMART Launchpad. It's definitely not too late to put out content out there so you can broadcast yourself and show your talent. But what about taking it a step further by getting you a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles just by doing 4 easy steps!

Smart is doing a couple of Own It Concerts in these coming months so apart from giving you that treat I'm sure some of you are getting inspired to perform just like your idols. Go to SM Megamall Atrium this weekend (July 23 and 24 so you can try out Smart's very own Upload Stations (which has blazing internet speeds by the way!) so you can record yourself and get discovered on Youtube! You can learn from some of the best Youtubers too by joining their workshops and learn from the experts themselves!

If you get to join, you'll have the chance to go to Los Angeles in the US so you too can collaborate with famous Youtubers and have your videos seen worldwide! Isn't that awesome?!

I'll also be there this Saturday and maybe, just maybe we can try it too. I haven't been singing or dancing or just plain talking online that much so I might just do that this Saturday afternoon. Who knows I might get the chance to win ha-ha! 

See you there!

KUMAGCOW

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The Right Note

It's been a while since I've updated you with what I've been doing with my music. I've recorded four tracks and had it all on raw piano. Doing that made me realize how important this heirloom piece is for our family. It's even older than me I guess and honestly putting a price on these things would probably be offending my forefathers. It's been with us for a long time and I haven't been able to think about selling it for a more modern model. That includes my comparison to Steinway Prices too. The reason I'm considering it is because I couldn't do without maintenance. Tuning this old one up every year also is costing me. Finding who'll do that is also a big problem so I am weighing my options as early as now.

The price of these items in this part of the world isn't a joke. It would cost an arm and a leg; or other body parts on some instances. The question is; would I spend something for a new one or do I just keep this? You think about all the people who held each key of this wonderful piece of history and you can't succumb thinking you'll end a generation of musicians who kept this within our home for the last half century. If that isn't one thing I should consider then I don't know what will. See my dilemma? It's not just a piece of furniture for our family; it's the memories that come with it that's important. It's like answering if the piano is a percussion or string instrument, you'll never know in your lifetime the right answer. Maybe my future kids' one of these days would know. As for now, I'll probably have to carry the burden of making this a part of my life. It won't work if I just have it sit there and collect dust. Maybe one day if the music I make becomes understandable for one or more people I'll probably find this all worth it... just like my forefathers did. I just need to find the right note.

Creating Music Again!

It's been a while since I touched the keys of our piano. It's been collecting dust for years but I am up to purchase a new one perhaps because this one just doesn't sound right anymore. There are several things my relatives in Irvine told me about pianos, and one of them is that I can actually get some Used Pianos Los Angeles without breaking the bank. It's pretty special to me because music has been a part of my life and I just recently got so enthralled in making music again. I would love it to be like what I did in the 90's.

I also have amassed a few compositions that I would like to publish or put melody on. I already have an idea what I could put into an album. I've consulted my friends about this a few months back and they are thrilled to see me doing this once more. They want a whole different tune and we have talked about minor changes. It will pretty much affect personal tastes but I think I can adjust. It was about 10 years since I did this and I wouldn't want to claim I'm an expert. I will put my foot down though if they force me to change some parts of the chorus because I have invested a lot of time perfecting that part. Maybe I will concentrate on Pop music; after all I have done alternative music verging into that genre.

After putting in music I have to invest more time to listen to 12 or 14 tracks. I want them all to be cohesive to the theme that I am envisioning. With my friends tagging along and people in the industry being more receptive to my music, I think I can do better. I think I can be that great composer I've always dreamed of because I know I hold my own future.

The Art of Moving: A Good Thing

My Aunt already got my grandfathers stuff transferred from his home. He passed away just a week ago. We needed to get it organized and send some of it to charity. I know there are some Los Angeles Movers that would be able to get it done in a short while. I have a lot of things that I left there too. I have no intentions of going there since it is a little expensive. My Aunt is going to get help from the LA Movers and I hope they would be able to finish it before the month's end. If ever I need to get some of my property used for this move, maybe my garage can accommodate his stuff too. I wouldn't want to throw away all of it.

Movers Los Angeles area has been a great help for us. Without them my Aunts wouldn't have men haul all of these things for them. The simple call to 1-323-692-1060 was worth it because they gave them free moving quotes. I would recommend this for people moving in LA. It helped us so I wouldn't be surprised if it also helped other people in the same predicament. I did not have to go there physically anymore but they all got some help and that is a good thing.






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I Need An Apartment!

I wanted to live a regular life away from our ancestral home but starting up alone makes me think about it a little. Who is going to do my laundry? Who's going to scrub the floor? Who's going to cook for me? These are things that I don't do so I might be having a hard time living alone. If that happens I wish I could take a look at Pasadena Apartments for Rent so I could visit the Pioneers Bridge and take refuge at Orange Grove overlooking the famous VENTURA Highway.

I don't know if that would change my mind and leave this place. The other Santa Monica Apartments for Rent could do the deed because of the history behind its architectural wonders! I want to know celebrities who owned them from the past. I want to know how I'd be able to have a chance and bid for one too. My Grandfather could afford it anyway!

It's either that or maybe I just need to stay with Los Angeles Apartments for Rent and have a better chance of moving forward with my show business career. I mean hey! It's all in the genes and if my Uncle got into the entertainment industry why should I be worried right?! I hope this would come true anytime soon. LA would probably near reality though. It would be so awesome!





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Friends Moving!

I have friends in LA that are in dire need of help because they don't have guys to help them move to their new apartment units. I suggested they give Los Angeles Movers a call because I heard a lot of nice things about them. It also would be less of a hassle if they gave prices better than my relatives because I heard they plan to charge me a couple of hundred dollars on top of a moving party I suggested them to do. I don't want to get in trouble if they pay for food and beverage and still get charged by their not so close friends since hauling would take them quite a while. It would really be a better option and a practical one at bat if they get a free quote just by calling a toll free number 1-800-431-3920. They would be able to save needed money for interior design and cans of paint which would cost thousands of dollars.

The Movers Los Angeles area has are dependable and would not probably complain if the things weigh too much because I know there was a grand piano there when I visited three years ago (they are music lovers). I want them to take it easy after all they are all girls (and nurses). The Los Angeles Moving Company I suggested would definitely be better than the usual. They need help and it should not be costly to move within the same city right?! I thought so!





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Moving On

I just got sad news today that my Grandfather passed away. He's currently in a nursing home in LA and we haven't seen each other in years. When he was here we had lots of fun. I guess it was high time that we all need to bond since he left our family when my Dad was small. It's been 60+ years and now we all have to move on. His stuff that are still there and we may need to transfer things from Irvine and Sacramento. I need to ask my Aunts to hire Moving Company Los Angles to make it easier since we don't have trucks that would be able to haul his things.

I tried to call them earlier but I was not aware of the time zone being 10,000 miles away. We need La Movers so I messaged my Aunt Cora through a social network to call 1-800-431-3920 because it is toll free and they would be able to get a free quote for moving to LA this weekend. I'm paying for it and I don't think it would cost that much. I know it will be very reasonable to hire one since it is the practical thing to do. I don't think it also would be proper for them to become busy with moving while grieving like me. Thank goodness there's Moving Companies in Los Angeles. I would definitely take charge and make necessary arrangements to make things easier for all of us.







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Taking Care of My Family

I have always tried to see the good in people. I am optimistic that this world would be a better place if everything goes into plan. I have life insurance and I pay for it so I won't be worrying about my loved ones when the time comes. Everybody needs to be ready for that and the only thing you would need to worry about is the capability of that entity to stay in business after a few years. My friend just got horrible news that the local insurance provider had filed bankruptcy and would not be able to finance her benefits anymore. I need to check if I could get mine to perform just like Los Angeles Insurance. I would not be worried if they got the same standards like this reputable company. It's so easy to check and call their toll free number 1-800-475-6840 to get a free quotation of your insurance; and not all companies offer that!

I believe that in these times where everything is so chaotic... markets change, the currency value dwindling away, making your family's life secure with plans is the best way to have them enjoy its fullest. I wouldn't want to worry about how my sons and daughters would grow up if I suddenly get into an accident or perish if God forbid. The need for education, property and finances are necessities. If there would be someone to take care of my family, I have to take charge and get someone like them in LA.





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I Had No Regrets Moving

My brother and I bought a parcel of land south of Manila so we could have a vacation home for our folks. This region had lush greens, plantations of pineapple, jack fruit and coffee all around so it was quite a sight to behold. I did not have that much appreciation with nature and stayed in the concrete jungle most of the time; because I feel the need to always hear cars passing by whenever I am at home. My Mom and Dad wanted peace and quiet which is the total opposite so we did succumb to parental pressure and got them their own pad in the outskirts of Manila. It is a 4 hour drive and there are no Los Angeles Moving Companies in the area so just imagine how hard it was to transfer their stuff in the beginning.

When I stayed in LA a few years back I had to move out of my folks house because I was already 18. Moving Companies Los Angeles was able to help me through this daunting task of getting my stuff out of the garage and into a new apartment a few hours away from our LA home. I knew my folks would not agree on it but I had to find my own job and place to live so I could train myself to be more independent. Everyone else was doing it and they turned out fine so I asked my self a couple of times why shouldn't I?! I went ahead and took the initiative to apply on every company I know in Silicon Valley so I could at least afford the place I rented since it is not a joke to have one in that area and I do not know how long my Dad was going to help a bit. I was thinking of having a roommate that time but I was worried about security. If I do not trust the person that much and only resort to have other people live with me it would be extremely awkward. They are not like Movers Los Angeles whom I entrusted to have my stuff to be moved. They even stayed off working hours just to make sure I have all my stuff accounted for. I was thinking if I could get one of my classmates from college to stay with me once I get to know them then it would be easier for me to adapt. USC was an opportunity so I immediately grabbed it when a scholarship was offered to me. My grades were not that bad when I was in high school and I scored ingeniously in their entrance exams and interview. That scholarship saved us a lot of money trouble before I garnered my Computer Engineering degree. Now I work for a multinational corporation that dealt with the best networking products in the whole world and I am glad I ended up so good in the end. Now I even got the chance to stay with my folks every now and then for a vacation. I really did not regret moving out then because just look at where it got me now.

When AUNT JEMIMA Moved

I miss the time my Aunt was here. I still remember the things we used to do when I was younger. I always get to tag along with her traveling here and out of town because most of the time I was allowed to do so by my folks. I try as much as I can not to be a burden to her since most of the time the meetings she had to go to in far flung places were work related. It started my training to be a little independent early on. It was a good thing and I really appreciate it a lot when she says nice things about me after that. Until such time, they had to move to Irvine California since her folks are already based there. I love going to their place even if I had to travel from Fresno with my Mom back in 1995. Although we were able to do it on a weekend, she had trouble fixing her schedules when she decided to move to LA. Finding Moving Company Los Angeles was pretty hard; and she needed to lift a couple of furniture pieces also. With her frail built I had to help her out at that time.

It was my "Finals" week too so I had problems delegating myself to the task. Mom suggested us to call a toll free number 1-800-431-3920 to get a moving quote and see if they can do the job. Moving Companies Los Angeles was there on time and moved her things in a short span of 5 hours when it could have taken me a week. It was well worth it and I did not even have to lift a finger before my exams. My Aunt was glad too that she met these wonderful people from reputable Los Angeles Moving Companies. I on the other hand felt glad they were so polite and did the job efficiently. They loaded everything in the truck and went on their way to LOS ANGELES without any hitches. Everything went in smooth, nothing got damaged and everyone had a cold pitcher of lemonade after wards. I was so glad they came along when I needed them most.

The Art of Moving

Statistics show that there are almost 2000 families moving everyday in the country because of economic, social, political and practical reasons; and I think this is the time I should share my expertise in the subject since I have done that around 10 times in the last decade. I want you to have at least a glimpse of the hardships I went through in moving to apartments, houses and condominiums. It has never been easy for me but let me get you in on what could save a lot of time if you plan to do this too in the next few weeks. Let me show you where to start!

Theoretical planning should be the first thing you should do in the event that you decide "when" to move. I always thought that I was strong willed and I always wanted to plan at the last minute when I have to move since it is already inevitable. I hire professionals like those in Moving Companies Los Angeles if I need things done fast and efficiently. They get the job done even on a few moments notice. My basic things like kitchenware, dinnerware, bedroom and entertainment paraphernalia's are first on the list. I basically need to cook, put them on plates, sleep and keep myself busy on the new place I am moving to so if ever there would be essentials that you have to get first then that would be the ones you should take care of. If ever there are things you might leave because they are too bulky and fragile to travel with then your movers can take good care of that for you. Do not attempt to do it yourself if you are unsure of its safety. Have presence of mind and always take necessary precaution when moving. If your stuff ends up in 2 places, of course there would be one of them that would be left unguarded. You know what to do when that time comes since you do not want to end up buying new stuff for your new apartment if you already have what you need in the first place. I must say that these are hard times. You must make sure to take care of payments, since you are leaving one you must make sure you do not have outstanding bills with your former residence. The new one should also get necessary deposits and advanced payments if needed be. You can never be sure about abrupt spending so make sure you also have cash on hand. If you accomplish these things then moving will be a cinch! I would never want you to be unprepared if you take this step; so make sure you cover what you need when it happens. Moving is an art form so make sure you show your best and be the best at what you do, then you will never fall into unscrupulous individuals when you need help moving. That is the right thing to do and you know it!

Joey De Leon says Pokwang is Aswang (MONSTER) @ Los Angeles

Grand Fiesta Eat Bulaga: Joey De Leon says Pokwang is Aswang (MONSTER) @ Los Angeles

Willie Revillame to Joey De leon's offensive Aswang Joke

You'll be the judge! ^_^