Brilliant Skin Essentials Set to Hold #PINAKAMAKINANG: THE BRILLIANT CONCERT 2023

Her name is Ms. Glenda, the CEO, girl boss and head honcho of popular beauty brand Brilliant Skin Essentials.

Albeit my first time seeing her in the flesh, I've heard of her handy work in social media and has created an empire off of beauty and skin care products that has catapulted her to success in just a short amount of time. 

The corporation has held concerts every year and was just halted because of the pandemic. She also admits they really prepared for this one which will happen on February 7th, 2023. This was something she really wanted to do after all the restrictions that happened in the last 3 years. 

When asked about the artists, she says she had a hand in choosing artists but credits her team and the show's director to put things together as she feels the need for the event to cater to different age groups, which makes total sense. Aside from that, some of the artists have schedule conflicts as it's the middle of the week, but she feels she's got the good ensemble made just in time for the big show. She felt the stars have aligned for "PINAKAMAKINANG" this coming Tuesday.

The artists set to perform in different acts on the #PINAKAMAKINANG The Brilliant Concert 2023 are Zeinab Harake, Andrea Brillantes, the band Kamikazee, artist Bamboo, Asia's Phoenix Morisette Amon, teen hearthrob Seth Fedelin, the bubbly Jillian Ward, the band Mayonnaise, my favorite singer Adie, the powerful belter JONA, broadcaster Korina Sanchez Roxas, Senator Raffy Tulfo, beauty queen Rabiya Mateo, DJ and host Sam YG and a multitude of drag queens just to name a few. Ms. Glenda also emphasized that this show isn't just for her, but for the thousands who have been instrumental in the success of their business. They also wanted the event to be in an even bigger venue (the Philippine Arena) but hinted that they didn't get to book the dates they needed. They already filled the Smart Araneta Coliseum in 2019 and now that they've had even more supporters, they might exceed the venue's capacity.

Ms. Glenda adds "2022 was certainly phenomenal for us as it was the year wherein we had the highest sales year on year. It has exponentially grown and made Brilliant Skin Essentials more popular as a brand. We're doing good as a business. I attribute my success from my inspiration, my Grandma. She always has been. Aside from that, we are thankful for all the dealers, distributors, sellers who have helped us become who we are today. They are the first one who trusted us and the reason why a lot of people know how effective our products are."

Brilliant Skin Essentials she says has already achieved phenomenal success. They are concentrating on expanding and diversifying their portfolio into other industries like the hospitality industry. She confirms opening a hotel in Malaysia after purchasing the building where their skin center was operating in the commonwealth state. They are keen in opening more businesses and not just in skincare per se. She says this has been the effect on opening the construction arm of her business, especially since she's a woman doing what men usually do. She just feels everything is falling into place.

As for the concert, I was surprised as our small chat divulged one of the numbers they will be doing which includes the good looking guy ALDEN RICHARDS having a duet with Ms. Glenda (maybe, maybe soon) so make sure you get there before gates close. Aside from Brilliant Skin Essentials products, they will be raffling off Yamaha Mio Motorcycles (10) and 2 brand new cars + more prizes when they feel like giving away more.

The company is also going to continue their CSR projects including scholarships, a planned foundation that will establish a "Children's Home" and perhaps a hospital soon. She's a little sad that some feel she doesn't do that but shrugs it off because they just don't publicize it. In hindsight, they really don't need to.

Ms. Glenda wants to in the near future to just take it easy, to have the business run smoothly with people she can trust so she doesn't have to bee too hands on and busy just like now. She, her Grandma and her whole family are thankful about the achievements and want to be an inspiration for those who have, like her, has gone through hardships of life and now enjoys the fruits of her hard work all these years.

If you're a part of their network, entrance is FREE. Follow their social channels for more information about the show.

#SupportLocalAtSM Independence Day Online Concert Features BAMBOO

Oryspa offers pinoy made spa solutions

Retail giant SM has gone really good adapting to GCQ situations and now has taken strides to put it online. Aside from their current offerings at smsupermalls.com, they also have opened up avenues of ordering food, fashion and wellness services via FB, IG, Twitter and recently their SM Viber Community. They feature restaurants, shops that are now open during GCQ, to set a but of normalcy to the economy.

Modern Filipiniana Rafaella Blazer available at Kultura

ABE's Crispy Pata now available for takeout or delivery at SM Megamall

Kultura's nito vine jars, coasters, chargers made by Mangyans of Mindoro now available in malls Nationwide.

Every single receipt (done June 10-14) purchase of 500 pesos will get shoppers a chance to watch BAMBOO in his Independence Day virtual concert via ZOOM. 

It will happen on June 20 at 8pm so you better do some shopping now.

Matteo Guidicelli and UNIQLO Sport Utility Wear

UNIQLO just came out with new Sports Utility Wear that jazzes up your run of the mill everyday clothes and turn them to efficient and technologically advanced workout clothes. Now that's good news for people on the go or young professionals who workout before and after office hours as it will be doubly convenient to do so.

If you're the type who sweats profusely, feel sticky with your current ones and need a change everytime you do things, they've come out with UNIQLO Dry Ex which prevents these from happening and with its design, make you move comfortably in strainous or regular gym sessions. They also do good because they incorporate polyester fibers from PET bottles and upcycle them so you get a quick drying polo shirt, no odor too. 

Felt cute so I wore this mesh fibered shirt for a Bamboo bike tour around BGC. It was a bit dangerous, but I enjoyed it!

There were a lot of choices from Women's Dry Ex Crew Neck Shirts, Women's Airism UV Cut Jackets, Women's Airism Soft Leggings, Men's Full Zip Hoodies and Dry Ex Shorts, they've made it with quality in mind and yes, it's comfy.

You may also check out the whole collection using the UNIQLO Mobile App, I have taken advantage of the 300 coupon welcome gift and bought around 3k worth of clothes which I use for workout at home.

Guys and gals took to the floor and worked out with celebrities and models plus Matteo Guidicelli. I was overjoyed he remembered me from previous events. They got so intense with that session.

Now go head to UNIQLO after the lockdown of Manila. We need to get back in shape when life goes back to normal.

Cheers! Hope you all stay safe!

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!

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Philippine Airlines Shows "Heart of the Filipino"

Had a wonderful time with the people from Philippine Airlines during their bloggers night at Revel - Palace in BGC. In attendance were mostly travel bloggers, some fashion bloggers, lifestyle bloggers and influencers from different parts of the Philippines and it was nice to see everyone in one place. The occasion was hosted by Robi Domingo and one of PAL's executives. We were there to witness some really good new advertisements that they're coming out with this year geared towards Filipinos, OFW's, those who are living abroad and foreigners too. This time, they're concentrating on continuing the legacy of Philippine Airlines as the country's official flag carrier and state the reasons why they are who they are. 

Here's a video I made during the event!

The actual advertisements they launched included world class Filipino singers Sarah Geronimo, Ms. Lea Salonga and rockstar Bamboo. Little did we know Philippine Airlines had a trick up their sleeves as Bamboo performed on stage right after the reveal. Here's part of that performance that the bloggers and online media enjoyed!

Watch out for more of these efforts from Philippine Airlines to appear not only in different newspapers, international news agencies, large billboards in different countries showcasing different tourist spots and the important message their bringing this 2016 that there's no greater thing that would impress visitors in the country, than the Filipino Heart.

Thank you so much to Philippine Airlines for having me, my friends and this club! Haha! I had so much fun!

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The Voice Kids Philippines

This is a moment in TV history that we should never miss. The Voice Kids will be shown on ABSCBN as usual and they have been doing the auditions since November last year. They have picked the best of the best during the blind auditions and as I quote the judges this year, you can pit them against the adults if given a chance but really, this is only for kids ages 8 to 14.

We met with the judges and hosts a few days ago and it was nice to know what they've thought about the contestants this season. It was completely out of the box but with the few that they've seen so far, they are impressed. Standard wise, Bamboo says he went down a bit because you can't be too technical judging these youngsters. Their talents are raw and you can really see that they need help in that department. He enjoys every single bit of it though because the kids have no lack in talent. Filipinos are the best singers and this is really a good testament to that in fact. Bamboo also sang with us because the venue had KTV. He sang it like Bamboo would haha. Even if it was a RnB song he put his spin on it if you know what I mean.

Gorgeous and simple in a little white dress, the Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo was there too and we talked to her a bit about her expectations in this show. She goes out and said she was really impressed with the kids and you can pit them with professionals and might still get away with it. She also says she sees herself in them because she went through the same thing when she was young. Some of these kids have around 30-50 singing contests that they joined and some of them are real champions. This one would be a cinch for them no doubt. Will the public be that kind too to these cute ones? We'll have to find out when The Voice Kids start!

Sarah was so nice too. She grabbed the microphone and made a duet with Rod Magaru. See? She really does make dreams come true! :)

This season is also Luis Manzano's first stint at The Voice Philippines. He will be hosting together with Alex Gonzaga. They'll be in different parts so they wouldn't be doing the hosting thing at the same time. Luis will mostly be in the back stage interviewing the contestants. 

They surprised Luis with this cake... then asked him some questions about The Legal Wife and Angel Locsin. It looks like they are very happy, especially when he told us about the lunch/dinner his whole family had with Angel. It was like she never really left that relationship. More so that his Mom star for all seasons Governor Vilma Santos said "Welcome Home" to her. Isn't that sweet? I know.

Well, more of these things and MORE will happen once you get to see the first day of The Voice Kids on ABSCBN.Watch the blind audition teasers here!

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