Celebrating 10 Years: "JUAN KARLOS LIVE" at the Mall of Asia Arena this November 29th

I distinctly remember being seated beside this good looking lad at a concert in Mall of Asia Arena a couple of years ago. Even back then, he's one of the most adored artists of his generation, and I could reckon how he was at awe of how it must have been like performing on stage especially at this big venue. This year marks his 10th year in the industry and with all the pieces falling into place, it's the right time to hold his very own concert. They call it "JUAN KARLOS LIVE", happening this November 29 at the same venue.

JK says "I'm excited, but nervous, but I'm working with amazing and talented people so I'm concentrating on audio and visual aspect of the concert. Nathan Studios is working on a lot of things. I never think of it too much, it was never really set as a goal to perform in big stages, it was more of contentment wherever I perform. I think it's just the people I work with that makes it worth it. I have a song called KALAWAKAN, which is a nice song, but haven't performed it on stage yet just like a few collabs I've done in the past. Sometimes I forget it, but imagining performing those songs just have that cool aspect."

He adds "I don't think anyone could be ready for something like this, but Tita Ibyang (Sylvia Sanchez) told me not to think of what to perform, because this is for the fans that supported me all these years. It's something that I have to do for the people who believe in me, it is the direction I felt was right. With that, I just said "oo nga ano", it is for them. I'm trying to balance selfishness and selflessness, to try to balance the flow of the show that I'm just there to perform rather that complicate it. It will be intimate, a jam session, it will be an experience, no lessons, but the feeling of being in that capsule to be able to relate to those songs, and the life we went through all these years. I just feel like yesterday I was a bisaya that was just playing on stage by coach Bamboo, not taking things seriously when I was in Voice Kids as a bonding moment. I never dreamt any of these things, now here we are because of that one decision I made to please my Mom. For some reason, it was something she wanted, it made us happy. It's beautiful because I've been through a lot to be able to get to where I am now. To reflect on that, and be in this moment, it's beautiful. I am lucky and blessed to be surrounded by people who believe in me."

 

For him it was a no brainier for Nathan Studios to produce this because Ms. Sylvia was a mother figure. She was the one who pushed the concert even if the decision was made. He just said yes to it. JK also discussed his relationship with his Lola, the one who pushed him to achieve things. One that didn't talk too much, but is part of who he is. He says the things she does is cute, and he's happy she is witnessing this.

JK also lamented how he used to watch concerts, and believes how he should be a consumer before becoming a performer. He felt he was able to get a perspective of what he should see to enjoy a concert, and now that he is doing this, he is finding solace in creating songs that the populace will appreciate, make him feel good, because music was the thing that made him feel constant even if he's going through a lot. This is for the people who made him, and his songs, part of their lives.

 Here's the full press conference on video, took a long time to upload this, please enjoy!

He is honest, fragile and vulnerable, and wishes to write more songs in the near future. He has a lot in his coffers, it's just the release part that worries him and prolly his label. The viral version of "Through the Years" may or may not be played on the concert too because a lot of people are requesting for it. It's just going to be a surprise, so make sure you get the few tickets left for the concert on the 29th! We heard some sections are already sold out!

This concert is also directed by Paolo Valenciano. Musical Direction is by Karel Honasan. This is produced by Nathan Studios and fully supported by his label Universal Music Group Philippines.

Get your tickets at SM Tickets website smtickets.com/events/view/13698. He's a very cool guy, and I think I'm a fan. :)

GARY VALENCIANO Willl Be Doing It "One Last Time"

I couldn't believe I'm seeing this, because as far as I'm concerned, he's still the best in his craft, the one and only Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano.

This weekend, he will be doing it for ONE LAST TIME. This is officially his 40th Anniversary in showbusiness, happening April 26 and 27 at the MOA Arena at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds in Pasay City.

This will be epic, as he has built a huge lineup of stars with the help of Star Magic. In the MOA Arena, he's going to perform with Bullet Dumas, his son Gab Valenciano, and daughter Kiana. LDSC's Gio and Liana Martinez (his nephew and niece) will be flying to the Philippines to make sure they get to dance with him tin both dates. PPOP guys BGYO, Ebe Dancel, Gloc-9, the original Manoeuvres and new gen, The A Team, over 40 more dancers and 30 theater actors will also be there to make sure, it's going to be a GRAND one!

Because this is going to be his last, friend and Concert King Martin Nievera will be re-living their rivalry from the 80's, perhaps a proper way to end things. Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla will be there on the second day, so there's going to be a lot to look forward to on both dates.

This concert is made even more special as proceeds will be given to Shining Light Foundation, a Christian organization which is dedicated to communities (indigents) and individuals with their needs (spiritual or financial).

 

Go get tickets as they're going, going, gone soon! For more information, check Gary Valenciano's social channels as they will be posting updates as they happen!

PH Ice Queen Sofia Frank Gets GOLD at 2022 Asian Open Figure Skating Tourney

There's no stopping Filipino Figure Skating champ Sofia Frank as she recently won the 2022 Asian Open Figure Skating Competition. The event was held at the Oasis Center in Jakarta, Indonesia. She is as of date the highest ranked ISU femme athlete in the country and has been a Junior World Figure Skating competitor twice.

Her feat was also recognized via Senate Resolution 360 which marks her impressive performance at the annual competition. This was filed by Senator Bong Revilla cognizant of her outstanding win amongst 8 other world class athletes and scored 50.19 in the short program and 93.78 during the Free Skate. This resulted in 143.97 points to top the Senior Women Category. She could possibly be our next GOLD hopeful in future Winter Olympics.

She was also lauded by Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva and marked her performance at the Colorado Spring Invitationals, the famed US International Figure Skating Classic and several other shows in the US and EU.

Sofia also started training at the age of 3 under Natasha Adler De Guzman and Quida Robins. During her teens, she was under Olympic coach Tammy Gambill. She had been doing Junior-Senior level of competitions in the US Figure Skating and International Selection pool which has made her gain more experience in the sport. Currently, she is training for the upcoming 2024 Winter Olympics which will be held in Paris, France in hopes to represent the Philippines in Figure Skating. She's in the Philippines this month to do "Carols On Ice" which is a fundraising gala for the Philippine Skating Union (PHSU) who manages both Figure Skating and Speed Skating sports in the country. This is being done in cooperation with SM Skating and they're doing "Journey to a Dream" as their theme this year. 

The show will be hosted by Bb. Pilipinas 1985 Ms. Joyce Burton-Titular. Guests include GMA artists Ashley Ortega, Skye Chua, Olympian Michael Martinez, Edrian Celestino, Isabella Gamez and Alexander Korovin, Skye Patenia, Sofia Guidote, Hayden Balucating, Felicity Eco, Veronica Eid, Sophie Hernandez, Kate Orrock, Krystle Siy and more skaters from the PH National Developmental Pool, Speed Skating and Hockey Teams. 

Sofia Frank will be performing with other Filipino skating athletes using music (mostly OPM) celebrating Christmas time in the Philippines. So make sure you be there for the event on December 21st, at the Mall of Asia Ice Skating Rink and remember, show starts 7PM!

Support the cause and our team in the dream of becoming Ice Skating champs this coming Olympics! Tickets are sold at https://ticket2me.net/e/36073 and it'll surely be a fun time with family if you watch it.

Best of luck Sofia!

RED VELVET, BGYO, BINI + More in an Advocacy Concert on July 22

Talent is not going to be shortchanged in the upcoming advocacy concert called Be You! The World Will Adjust (An Extraordinary Celebration For People With Special Needs). This will happen on July 22, 7PM which is a Friday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

This is organized by Purpose International Training Institute that does skill and educational training for people with special needs. This is a worthy cause and yes, your favorite KPOP and PPOP acts Red Velvet, BINI, BGYO, Lady Pipay and Aeron Mendoza will be there to provide entertainment and help raise funds for the organization that promotes inclusion and having a safe space for people with special needs. Imagine the amount of people this would be able to help especially now when we still are under a pandemic. This just feels so good for the soul, and I hope a lot of fans, people would be inspired and help our differently abled brothers and sisters who needs love and understanding above anything else.

If you want to purchase tickets,  pre-sale will start on May 28 and 29. You should get them early as I know it'll probably run out fast because of the performers that day. Don't say I didn't warn you!

Get Ready For FREEniverSAYA: A FREENET Concert

Amidst the horrible traffic in EDSA and hot headed people on the road, we went to the media launch of FREENET’s FREEniverSAYA Concert slated this September 20, 2018 at the Mall of Asia Arena. As the namesake says, it’s a FREE concert but you’ve got to do a few things in order to get in and enjoy the country’s biggest artists.

Who are they you say? Easy, it’s milennial fave Ben&Ben, the lit rapper Shanti Dope, the fastest mouth in the east Gloc9, emotional songstress Moira, china champ KZ Tandingan, the hunky Hashtags and total performer Bamboo - and they’ll be all in one stage just for YOU. Now to get tickets, you need to download the FREENET app on Google Play or the App store. Register and earn points by following the tasks there, or by merely visiting the websites on the app. If you’ve got enough points, you can exchange it for equivalent seats and see the concert all for FREE.

So last night FREEnet had us have a taste of what's to come on September 20, they had us play a few games, raffles and of course a performance by the one and only Moira. It was unbelievable!

We also got to hear the mechanics on how to score tickets from the FREEnet Executives themselves, please listen in.

Go to the FREENET SHOP, get 100 points and have that exchanged for Gen Ad Tickets, 200 points for Upper Box, 500 for Lower Box, 900 points for the VIP2 area, 1000 points for the VIP1 area, or get the 10,000 points and get the VVIP area and backstage pass access so you too can hang out with the artists, isn’t that crazy? You’ll get an SMS on your registered number so you can get it exchanged through your nearest SM Tickets outlets nationwide!

It's that easy! See you there people!

KUMAGCOW

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KZ Tandingan does SUPREME at the MOA Arena

She has just recently made us proud during her stint at China’s biggest contest SINGER 2018 and now is dubbed as Asia’s Supreme KZ Tandingan. The soul authority is now going to have her major concert this coning June 22, that’s a Friday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.

KZ knows she has already penetrated the Chinese market and she is hopeful to also release a couple of singles/ one album for that market. They are in talks with Star Records to make this a reality. I also asked her about the prize she won in some of the games she did during Singer 2018, she thought she won a trip to New Zealand but it seems she heard wrong and the trip she won was only for a place that looks like New Zealand in China, she thinks she won't have time to actually get that because she initially had planned to take her folks to New Zealand. She needs to finish this concert and a couple of commitments this year, after that it'll be good.

She’s got big dreams, and with her great representation last month, she’s going to bring it all together with her friends Iñigo Pascual, Gloc 9, Moira Dela Torre, love of her life TJ Monterde, Kyla, Jason Dy and Daryl Ong. So expect to be wowed with some of the best in the industry and more surprise guests (ahh there’s more indeed!).

This is produced by Cornerstone Concerts (her management), Star Events, and will be directed by Mr. M himself. If you want to get tickets, you can get it through SM Tickets 470 22 22.

See why she’s called Asia’s Soul Supreme!

KUMAGCOW

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The 10th Year of Gabay Guro: A Decade of Dedication and A Lifetime ofGratitude

This is the 10th year of Gabay Guro and it's one of the most awaited events by teachers in the country. This is the PLDT SMART Foundation's way of thanking the most selfless people on earth, and our second parents, our teachers. My Mom is an educator too so I know how much they have sacrificed all these years so you can go out of school learning something, that takes a lot of heart.

Gary Duhali of PLDT says "This is our biggest activity for our biggest event on our 10th year of Gabay Guro. 10 years of our Education arm of the Pldt Smart Foundation. We churn out programs and activities for teachers, we provide training programs, and they clamour for skills and now we have trained 20,000 teachers for free. We did it in Baguio, Bicol, nationwide and don't get anything for return. We also teach them livelihood programs that support their own students who are in need. We make them resellers outside of the classroom, and they don't have to use their checks anymore. We also have donated internet connection, computers, even whole classrooms. We also have 1123 scholarship grants, now having 650 graduates, 300 LET passers and over 45 partner schools making sure we have teachers in the future. We gather 20,000+ teachers and devote one day for an event last year and we are doing that again with the participation of the country's biggest performers and give prizes to change their lives. All our pillars are the driving force for Gabay Guro. Next Sunday, September 17 we want to impart a decade of dedication and a lifetime of gratitude. Only teachers will enjoy the festivities for free at the SM MOA ARENA at 2PM. Hosts will be Pia Wurtzbach, Andrew Wolf and Pops Fernandez. They have also been supporting Gabay Guro for years now. We will have Southborder, Jinky Vidal and JayR, Marian Rivera, Ogie Alcasid, Martin Nievera, Gary V, Lea Salonga, UP Pep Squad, Sarah G with the GForce, cast from The Good Son, Basil Valdez, Celeste Legaspi and a lot more!"

Chay Cabal Rodriguez, SVP and PLDT Group Controller Financial Reporting and Controllership Sector says "We have heads of ABSCBN confirming their most popular loveteams. Aside from that we have a lot of our brothers and sisters in the showbiz industry, thank you for their support waving their talent fees just to give back to the teachers of this country. We hope this inspires other teachers and help a lot from their families. We fly them in from other provinces, house them here and train them for the duration before the event. We also have different programs that we plan to put out in different cities nationwide so it's really God working through us for the teachers. Volunteers come from PLDT, Smart, other MVP groups and we spend midnights and weekends to be able to do the show, without the help of our partners we wouldn't be able to this. LGU's let us also use their facilities for free, plus the DEP ED also helps us pinpoint which provinces need training help. We are also thankful for the celebrities and performers who gave their time and talent and even invite their friends as this isn't a branded event, just Gabay Guro so everyone is willing to help despite their busy schedules."

Gabay Guro also partnered with several brands so expext a lot of products from them too. The raffle prizes will include a Motorcycle from Motorlandia, 2 Vans from Foton and a 2 House and Lots from Ayala Land so congratulations to the lucky winners.

You're going to hear from the actual scholars, see how they improved their lives using scholarship grants from Gabay Guro. It's a different event as the executives from PLDT and Smart were telling us, they affect them in so many ways. They get hugs, pinch them, just for the small things they thank you. This is very humbling, they do it at MOA Arena for FREE so for those that would be chosen by Dep Ed in the regions and here in Manila, you are blessed!

KUMAGCOW

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Join the G-Force Summer Glam x Dance Workshop 2016

We're at the new G-Force Dance Studio in Il Terrazo's Penthouse in Tomas Morato Quezon City to hear about their BIGGEST Summer Workshop this 2016 and announce their DANCE GLAMP Dance Concert at the Mall of Asia Arena. They'll be holding workshops first in different locations in the country then have the culminating show on May 31, 2016. You've probably seen the advertisements already on ABSCBN where they were just flying in colorful wonder, so just imagine how that would actually look like in real life. 

They'll be holding classes in Circuit Makati, Don Bosco Alabang, the new GFORCE Dance Center in Il Terrazo QC, the regional ones at Zaira Fitness Gym in Batangas, Embarcadero in Albay Legazpi City, Legwokz in Baguio City, Miss D & The Company MDCO in Osemeña Street Lucena City, LCB Performing Arts Center in Obrero Davao City, Champagne Garden in Naga City, and Robinsons Place in Calasiao Pangasinan. All in all, they've got about 11 tour locations to go to and that means they're going to a place near you to teach the best of the best that GFORCE could actually do.

Case in point, we had a showdown with them. (Well not me really, we just watched haha!)

Here's GFORCE Kids to start the show!

Proving that Moms can actually do it too, here's the White Shirt Moms who stole the show

So you see there's no real age to say that you can't do it. For beginners or professionals, you will learn a thing or two in the GFORCE workshop. Aside from that, I've seen people who have attended the workshops last year and have regarded it to build confidence, so now they've learned to interact with other people and even get to talk to more compared to when they started. The press was even impressed because they had differently abled people also attend the workshop and they treat them just like any other student, which is a good thing.

Hashtag Ryle Dances with Mom Sherylyn Reyes

For something impromptu, Mom Sherylyn Reyes and Ryle Paolo Tan performed too. The good looking Hashtag Ryle attributed all that he's learned in dancing to GFORCE, a feat that landed him in the Hashtag group. I know he's worked hard since his TV5 days, and dancing per se is a skill he picked up through these workshops. That also made him successful.

Here are more excerpts of the press conference:

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The ULTIMATE Concert of Lani Misalucha, Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez and Martin Nievera

Ms. Anna Puno and Cacai Velasquez was so happy to announce that the tickets for the two day concert is already sold out! This was attributed to the ticket sales right after the first press conference.

Ms. Lani Misalucha, Mr. Gary Valenciano, Ms. Regine Velasquez and Mr. Martin Nievera were all there to thank the media and their sponsors. When asked about what would make their concert different, Martin says they're a dream team and they're even promoting other concerts aside from them. They say the industry in the Philippines already matured and it's wonderful that even small joints can be full because the audience wants to watch intimate concerts. Gary lauds the younger ones and hopes they would also be headliners soon, they have so much opportunities. Regine adds that younger singers do have concerts in the middle of the year and they do it in Valentines day which is easier to market. But really, how can we not agree on the fact that they are the creme dela creme of the Philippine music industry. 

Martin Nievera also got a surprise during the grand press conference, it was his birthday a few days ago so they had a cake delivered too!  

When asked about who they want to be the next Lani, it would be Morisette and Clarisse. Gary on the other hand stayed safe and didn't pick one, but he likes Sam Concepcion and he wishes he'd be given the chance to do so. For Regine, she wants Princess Sophia and Barney, she doesn't know anyone right now because she's busy. She prefers not to pick one and wishes everyone makes their own mark and be great at it. Morisette and Julie Ann Jose came to mind but she's sure they will make their own name. Martin prefers his son but he's trying so hard not to be like him. He also says Robi Domingo and Luis Manzano can do his style of hosting, and says they're really good.

Ms. Lani Misalucha seemed so humble. She said she was a bit intimidated about the lineup because they are accomplished singers. Even if Martin joles about her burping, she lauds them individually because their stature is no joke. Ms. Regine is funny and they said that if they don't know she's already in the venue, you'll hear her signature laugh and you're sure she's there. Martin is also very down to earth because she treats everyone the same, even goes the extra mile and serves his band their food. 

Ms. Cacai Velasquez also got surprised and got her cake wheeled in as well from Fernandos Bakeshop.

By the way, the proceeds for this concert will go to World Vision which is a charity that Cacai and her production supports too. They also had a booth that afternoon to get support for children who are still studying, but are in dire need.

They're happy that the concert is sold out but they're having live streaming too in selected SM Theaters, so go there and ask about it on the same dates! They also hope you would see the biggest and best show on the 15th! They're going to rest for a bit so they can be ready on those dates, for sure this will be one for the books!

Ciao!

KUMAGCOW

PITBULL's Global Warming Tour Live In Manila!

This guy is just awesome! He livens up parties, he doesn't care if you're a latina, Asian, or whatever race you may be. He's just 50% machismo, and 50% party! That's PITBULL and he bites a wallop when he mounts his concert in Manila as part of his GLOBAL WARMING TOUR!

 It's slated on the 4th of September, 8PM at the Mall of Asia Arena! You can't stop his original sounding music, the same one which he had conquered the world by storm. Best of all, this is brought to you by one of my favorite brands... HUMAN. 

For particulars please proceed to www.smtickets.com or call them directly at +63 470-2222 and be part of this momentous event! I know you want it... you really want it! So shawty let's have a grand time when this starts Wednesday night! Ladies let's go!

BENCH presents: LEE MIN HO "My Everything" Press Conference

This is actually my second time seeing him this near and mind I tell you he's got almost creamy flawless skin. I've never seen anyone this smooth, this approachable and appreciative at the same time. Oppa was a delight to hear while being interviewed. He was a little tired but he didn't show it. It started a little bit rough on the venue because everyone wanted to see him, take shots of him and videos too. So imagine the throng of people fighting their way in the front so they could do this. Yes, I'm part of that crowd too. It was hard, but I know I've got to at least give you what you wanted to see. Did you catch my live tweets? :) You should check @kumagcow on Twitter because I covered pretty much everything. But here's an even better treat for you guys.

I had problems where I had to take shots. See this crowd? This isn't even half of it.

Then when everyone was settled... he came in... of course I've heard screams!

He immediately said hi to everyone and proceeded to his seat in the middle for the interview. He waved a lot to his fans and to the media. He was a little tired I think from the trip but he kept smiling all throughout the interview. He inaugurated the building, this was held on the 21st floor of the new BENCH TOWER. =)

Don't you guys just want to melt every time he smiles like this?? =)

Sam Oh of ETC hosted the program. She was fun and bubbly. She made it easy for Lee Min Ho to get settled and the conversation was fun. 

More photos here!