SKYGARDEN Set To Release First Single Under GMA's altG Records

If you haven't caught their videos yet, you must go and check SKYGARDEN on YouTube to see how these 3 Japanese guys (Ryo, Iwa and Hiro) ended up in the Philippines. Today, they announced signing with GMA's altG Records (an arm of GMA Music) and will be releasing their first single called KOKOA in digital platforms this coming September 1st. They've been doing a lot of covers on YouTube, Facebook and social channels . They have been also gaining attention in recent months because of their hit long form videos about pranks, their efforts in doing Fiilipino things, and also pretending to be BTS in some of their videos which has gained millions of views.

SKYGARDEN signs with GMA's altG Records and releasing their first single KOKOA

I've met them this afternoon and they're a pretty fun bunch of guys. During the pandemic, Ryo saw his 2 best friends who lost their jobs and struggled with their mental state in Japan. It was then when he bought two tickets for them to bring them to the Philippines so they could experience the culture, and how it is to live here. They ended up adoring Filipinos, their couldn't believe how some of the people they met were generous, welcoming and kind despite their economic stature. This is just one of many reasons why they now choose to live here, and now they're not just content creators, and chose to make their brand of music. 

 

If you get to listen to KOKOA, you'll see how it is a bit of a JRock experience, with the choice of using Filipino for the lyrics. So in a nutshell, it's a combination with Japanese rock with OPM. It'll remind you of those intros and outros of anime shows you've been watching online. It's something they are heavily influenced with. With their success, they plan to actually put it to good use and do a lunch movement, it'll be like CSR programs to feed those who can't by adopting schools. Aside from that, they plan to still continue to create content together to make sure they pay back those who supported them all these years.

Here's our conversation at the mediacon this afternoon.

They're funny, good looking and pretty driven about what they want to do in the content creation industry and music. They're in it full time and plan to do more of it in the next few months. You'll definitely see more of them in radio, different shows, online to promote their new single, which they hope you'll love. You can already pre-order it on Apple Music buy buying it now, then it'll alert on September 1st when you can play it. For the other platforms, you can start purchasing it on the same date. I like how they mentioned how supportive their parents are with their chosen careers. They really wanted them to follow their passion. This is under altG Records of GMA Music.

Congratulations Ryo, Iwa and Hiro. Keep on doing what you love!

A Home with Amazing Views: Horizon Terraces Garden Villas

The Philippines is just a treasure trove of nature, beautiful landscapes and untouched terrain. While we have that in the country, not much appreciation falls on it til the pandemic happened two years ago. Naturally, the need for healthy liveable homes was at an all time high and yes, who wouldn't love ample space for having your own garden and backyard?

Such are the things available at Horizon Terraces Garden Villas. These are new prime residences at Tagaytay Highlands. With picturesque views of Taal Lake and Mount Makiling, it'll be a dream to wake up with it everyday with a cup of coffee and newspaper on hand. In the property, folks would enjoy the Central Garden, Garden Courtyard, Sensory Garden for kids and Midlands Golf Course. It won't be a weekend getaway anymore if you're spending every day in it.

Not only that, you've got sports facilities, pools, restaurants that would rival the best restaurants you've been in through the years. These are some of the perks only enjoyed by owners, their families and guests, probably you very soon. If you want to see how it looks like virtually, check out tagaytayhighlands.com/glendale-360 or their various videos and presentations on YouTube (just search for Gelndale Model Unit Walkthrough and you'll get there!).

Tagaytay Highlands also has always been so secure. They've been awarded by the local government of Tagaytay and won awards for being best in class of developers in open market projects. In the property, they still employ safety protocols, mask up and social distance. Tagaytay Highlands were but a dream before but these days, they offer flexible payment terms so if you fancy a unit in Horizon Terraces Garden Villas, go visit their official Facebook page and IG account or their official website. Just search for @tagaytayhighlandsofficial and it'll be the best life decision you'll have this year.

Living Dreams at Tagaytay Highlands

It's been a dream for many to have a home of their own. A cold breeze, a semi mountainous place, a huge lot not just to put up your house, but toil a parcel of land and have your own produce grown, picked then put on the table after a few days. A place wherein your family enjoy gardening, play a little, and bond over what nature has provided. Impossible? Fret not, because this actually can happen in real life at The Grove at Plantation Hills in Tagaytay Highlands.

It's been a while since we've all been confined in our homes, and true enough, our priorities have changed. We see the value and importance of connecting with nature, and how what we eat play a vital role in our family's health. The Grove’s Garden Lots range from 450 to 600 square meters, enough to please your inner plantito and plantita. You can just imagine how rich the soil is in this neck of the woods and how much flora you can grow and do farm to table things not just in theory, but in real life. 

The vegetable and fruits you can harvest would likely be turned into salads, soups, snacks and different viands. You can also mix it up with proteins and learn to pickle, the ideas run a mile. It's all under the well planned communities in this place that make it work, that's sustainable living. Now who wouldn't want to live in a place like this? That's Tagaytay Highlands. I've seen it, I've lived there for a few days and it was dreamy!

They follow strict protocols (even before the pandemic hit) and also have health personnel standing by if emergencies arise. If you wish to live in a place like this, inquire about The Grove at Plantation Hills in Tagaytay Highlands via +632 75052422 and +63917 515015 or their website www.tagaytayhighlands.com. You may also visit @tagaytayhighlandsofficial on their social channels, they've been very responsive over there too. All you gotta do is ask!

Meteor Garden Hidden Vivo Moments

When Shancai’s phone broke, what did they replace it with? yes it’s a Vivo

So you’ve been watching Meteor Garden all week through wicked VPN’s, Netflix or the tagalized version on ABSCBN and didn’t know that VIVO was there. Oh but yes they were! Here are a few scenes you should look out for if you want a glimpse of it. It’s that famous in China anyway so why not make them part of the Shanghai F4 episodes right?

When Shancai was angry, and so fed up with Dao Ming Su she laid on the bed with that phone too

That phone went to the water fast, but if you looked closely that’s a Vivo

When she was about to get hit by you know who, she kept it close by protecting her face LOL

scenes when they were taking videos of Shancai putting her hand on top of Hua Zi Lei’s head, it’s a Vivo

Onlookers who witnessed Dao Ming Su get a flying kick from Shancai, took photos of his black eye, they too used a Vivo

Shancai and her friend gossiping, laughing at the photos they took of the F4

Shancai’s school program of course needed phones to take photos, it was a Vivo too!

So now you see how unconsciously you’ve been seeing the phone and how good it’s performed with photos and videos there too? Exactly, now go get your own if you want to become as good as these stars.

That shooting star could be you! :)

KUMAGCOW

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Sky Parks Help Cool Buildings

I've seen tons of these in Japan and other first world countries. Roof gardens not only provide produce, they also get buildings a tad colder than usual. Shelters that strictly set up things like this not only adds oxygen from the plants and trees but contribute to less heat that starts the greenhouse effect. Aside from that, employees in buildings and guests would be able to enjoy the scenery, the ambiance of seeing something this good even in concrete jungles.

The good news is, the technology is pretty simple and we've also seen some of it in new buildings in the Philippines. You've probably seen the ones in SM Skygarden and how the public has gotten to see it's aesthetic and environmental impact. It's like an oasis in the middle of the city and mind you it has minimal power consumption and helps keep it cool in these areas. It's like a park and I've seen a couple of restaurants, bars, stores who adapt their seats to accommodate customers who would love to be in the gardens too. SM has them in North Edsa, even in SM Aura Premier, why don't you give them a visit today and enjoy these wonderful technological and ecological advances yourselves! After all, it's free!

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Winter Garden Desserts

Filipinos dream of Winter, an indication of desire. They do it quite often, mostly because of our own hot and humid, mere tropical weather. When a snowflake slowly falls, you look at it with amazement as it slowly trickles down from the sky and think - how can this thing be so beautiful, so perfectly cold and crystal. You just want to snuggle up with a cup of cocoa, sprinkle with a generous amount of marshmallows, add more chocolate to it and bite off a chocolate chip cookie or two. Or if it's hot outside and you just want to chill, wouldn't it be lovely to have your own spot, sit down and with your friends? Wait, that didn't sound right. I know, we don't have Winter here... but don't worry, I think I can help you with that. I just heard Winter Garden Desserts just opened last month in Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City.

Winter Garden Desserts is at the back of ERSAO and in front of the Ateneo Gate 2.5 Overpass. There's a alley on the side and a small signage in the front so won't miss it. (Image from Google Maps and not mine)

Winter Garden serves mighty good liquid nitrogen made desserts. The place lives and breathes cold sweetness, they want to transport you into your own little cove, to ultimately make you happy much like when you see a clear blue sky or just when you get to that point where snowing starts and the snowflakes glisten in the sun. They call this "kazahana" in Japan and the owners would like you to experience that. 

Proud owners/cousins Cecile Perez and Danny Vitan felt it was time to have something special in this area. They are also planning to have more warm food items too in the next few months. Their consumers should be excited about that. As of now, they've got two types of dessert available in this place both of which are still made with liquid nitrogen techniques, a new thing in culinary progression in the Philippines. I saw this in real life in kitchens of CCA and some hotels but never for a dessert establishment, hole in the wall you may think - but this is something new.

Liquid Nitrogen is a cryogenic fluid that can cause rapid freezing. In the store, we saw two huge tanks probably sealed in vacuum where they use and apply it on the cream base so that the mix can become dessert instantly. The process isn't as easy as you think, I personally saw how they made my ice cream because they have an open kitchen. They make it right when you ask for it and it's a spectacle, a show on it's own.

CHARICE meets MARIAH CAREY ; Another dream come true!

People thought things wouldn't be better than Charice already appearing in Oprah and having her to sing with the likes of Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Andrea Bocelli, and Celine Dion among other big names in the industry... but just this week, (i guess?!) a raw footage in youtube showed Charice meeting her longtime idol Mariah Carey... her young tears flowed on the carpet in this benefit concert they went to.... (interview seemed to be with Atty. Garfinkel) she met Mariah and her husband and once nobody thought it was possible until this happened. I'm so proud of this young girl from my homeland... I guess all Filipinos would be too right? ^_^

Let's watch it!



Wow! Now ain't that a lot to cry about! Proud of yah Charice!
(video original from falsevoice)

OPRAH SHOW: Charice and Celine Dion ; Dreams Come True

Dreams do come true with this 16yo girl from the Philippines. She gave a wonderful performance at Madison Square Garden. Her only dream was to perform with her lifetime idol Celine Dion... taking chances... here she is singing her heart out!






Notice that the Oprah audience even felt it, some of them even cried. Madison Square garden on the other hand had thousands of people on their feet.... a standing ovation for the feat.

This girl will come a long way...as Oprah says... we'll just wait for more things to happen to CHARICE!

CHARICE and CELINE DION at Madison Square Garden

I have never been so proud of this phenomenal girl from my homeland the Philippines. Charice continues to get audiences from around the globe on numerous standing ovations. She looks 12 yo but she's already 16. Oprah wants to help her and her mother start this dream. David Foster handles her and promises to make her a star. Let's watch her shine at Madison Square Garden with a duet with the one and only Celine Dion.... something to believe that wishes do come true! ^_^



Celine Dion introduces Charice to audience



Charice sings with Celine Dion Because You Loved Me


Now let's just wait soon as she shines on other stages around the world....

KUMAGCOW loves this lil girl! ^_^