PUREGOLD OPMCon 2025 Makes History: OPM Generations Showcased!

I'd be lying to you if I said I didn't despise going to the Philippine Arena because 1, it's too far, 2, travel is too tiring, and 3 if the artist is worth it. I reckon it's the same sentiment for almost anyone from Manila right? Well the folks from PUREGOLD got me thinking because as members, they'll be giving us VIP treatment plus a lineup of artists that NOBODY in the right mind could ever resist. Imagine, the BIGGEST acts in Filipino entertainment all in one place. The boys from SB19, girl group BINI, top band Sunkissed Lola, vixens G22, rising KAIA, artists Skusta Clee and talented Flow G in one stage made me say a resounding YES as soon as I heard it. Whatever hardship I'll be experiencing traveling there will all be worth it just as long as I see them all.

As you can see on the top photo, I'm a silent A'Tin and have that guy Ken as my bias. But no, that doesn't mean I don't like the rest, because I do. There's a reason why, because they've continued to represent the country, and really, they've made us all proud! This goes the same with the other groups in the list, and I just can't believe it happened. Plus, there's more. 

BINI with James Reid

KAIA

Sunkissed Lola

G22 was so hot!

Flow G

Skusta Clee

They did a collab too!

When SB19.went out, everybody just lost it!

The finale song was super sweet, a fitting end to see them all singing one song!

At the event, they also surprised us with other iconic artists that performed with them. Names like James Reid, Rico Blanco, Mayonnaise, Yeng Constantino shocked us. . . then went on and did collabs with each other. It was really crazy, but crazy good. I felt I was witnessing history, thanks to Puregold who put this together out of their own pockets. They also had free stuff given away by their partner brands like Nestle, Nescafe, Koko Krunch, Chuckie, Tide, Safeguard, Cream Silk, Surf, Champion and Colgate. There were more but I didn't get to see them so they will remain unnamed haha! 

PUREGOLD OPMCON 2025 was certainly one for the books! It made history, seeing them all in one place was just a dream come true. Whoever says there was a group or fan war must be crazy. They're literally friends, and I'm sure this is not the last time that PUREGOLD is doing this. Thank you PUREGOLD!

HALLOWEEN FUN at ARANETA CITY

For those of you who don't have plans yet for kids this Halloween, you might want to visit Araneta City on October 30 at 2pm.

The different malls in this place will be having different activities for families including costume contests, a full blown Circus Parade, Trick or Treat in different shops, a Magic Show, fun and surprises too. You must also wear your spookiest costume to win prizes and dining rewards that will be given to lucky patrons, so go check out Araneta City's social channels and the individual mall pages to see what they have in store for you!

See you at Araneta City's event! I'll be there!

Year of the Water Tiger Celbrations at Araneta City

Though it's been lockdown season last 2021, I can say I've been lucky even if the odds were against me. I've been guided by Feng Shui pointers by Feng Shui Queen Marites Allen, it's pretty simple to follow and I've been doing good so far.

There are activities this Chinese New Year at the Araneta City that you should look forward to. This January 26, there's a Tunnel of Chinese Lanterns over at Gateway Mall which you should check out. They also have a horoscope exhibit so you can get guided this 2022. There will be similar ones at Ali Mall and Farmers Plaza from today til February 6th, it's a fun place to be in. There will be a section at Gateway Mall and Farmers Plaza to get various Chinese delicacies and charms which you could get Tikoys and lucky charms from, so make sure you don't miss that.

There's also the Lucky Snaps promo at the Araneta City which you can join via Instagram. Just use the hashtags #LuckySnapsAtTheCityOfFirsts and two winners could get home buffet GC's from Novotel Manila Araneta City, wouldn't that be a good way to start your year?

Aside from that, if you buy stuff from Araneta City establishments worth 2K (single receipt) you can stand the chance to win a Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air if you draw a lucky Angpao from their Mall concierge. That's from January 24 to February 1 so make sure to be there on these dates. There's also a personal shopper service if you can't go out of your homes, just visit the Ask Ara FB page and you'll get free deliveries too from 10am to 5:30pm (within Metro Manila). Health protocols will be followed so make sure to bring your vaccination cards to present at these malls, and follow protocols set by the government. It'll be safe, just be vigilant and follow protocols okay?