ALDEN RICHARDS Brings PH to Hollywood via "BIG TIGER" with Max Collins, Byron Mann, Katherine McNamara and Luke Goss

If you haven't heard, Alden Richards is taking his shot at Hollywood this coming 2026. Yes, you heard that right, Asia's well loved multimedia star is producing and becoming a part of "BIG TIGER" an action flick he's starring with fellow GMA star Max Collins, HK American Byron Mann (omg he's Ryu in Street Fighter!), and action star Katherine McNamara, and English actor Luke Goss (who's had several movies in his belt). 

How did this all start? Alden told us that he personally went to LA to look for studios that he could work with via his production company Myriad Entertainment (who's done several ones in the PH). There were a lot of them that he approached but it was either not feasible for them (and a whole lot of other reasons). When he talked to the folks from LUX Angeles Studios, Bims and Sawyer Studios and Voltage Pictures, all it took was 2 zoom meetings and one personal appearance to make things happen. With a Filipino production team based here in the Philippines, Keoni Waxman felt how smooth it was to stage the shoot here, and got lots of praises for the texture they got from locations that would have cost millions to build in the US. Here, it's all natural, and producers called it "COST EFFECTIVE" to make it happen here.

Here's what Alden had to say about that!

 Here's the full video of the media conference a few days ago:

There are tons of plans now to do several flim projects with Myriad Entertainment, and according to the producers, about 9 to 10 films the least. This is huge especially for the ones looking for locations outside the US, and it will bring jobs for PH crews, for Philippine based actors that they plan to do. This is ultimately what Alden wants to happen, and these are all challenges that he will try to overcome. He says "The reinforcement from production partners, to highlight the Philippines, as a location hub for Asia, if this comes true, we will have the chance to increase the quality of what we can do here in the country! I hope to work with Hollywood stars and do it with Filipino actors, this is an opportunity to bring more people to work in the Philippines and have the Filipino actors work here too. They didn't know how affordable it was to make films here, now they do!"

Max says "It's so different to see Alden do this (as an Antagonist) because we've worked together before in ILLUSTRADOS. That's totally different with our characters, he's an @SSH0LE and it was amazing and sexy, his fans would love to see more of those!"

BIG TIGER is a place in the film, and you'll see why it is called that once you see it in cinemas. They have plans to show it here, distribute it in the US and streaming platforms. This is where Alden is going, are you going to support him all the way?!

I know, I would!

A Taste of the SMB Oktoberfest Party

The mood was crazy as folks went to Okada for the kick off of SMB Oktoberfest which was a 2 day event last September 20. This isn't an ordinary day because they are also celebrating their 135th year, a milestone for the homegrown brand San Miguel Brewery Inc. 

At the launch, they had performers like Rico Blanco, Lola Amour, December Avenue, my favorite boy Maki, Arthur Nery, Brownman Revival, The Juans, The DAWN, Autotelic, The Cohens, Paprika, DWATA, Carousel Casualties, Magiliw Street, It All Started in May, Sean Archer, Acapellago, DJ Chelsea and Rammy. Executives such as SMB President Carlos Berba, the action superstar Coco Martin, Okada's Vice Chair Takako Okada,  and several dignitaries joined in the fun and celebrated with overflowing new brews such as the Pale Ale, Fruity Wheat Ale, Summer Ale and the Specialty Lager (which everyone enjoyed). They also had the Magician Efren Bata Reyes, Django Bustamante, and the San Miguel Beermen who did several exhibition games and fan interaction, something you will look forward to on SMB Oktoberfest day. 

Here's a glimpse of it on video!

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Top local bands are slated to headline the actual Oktoberfest festivities which include Rocksteddy, Sun kissed Lola, The Collars, Progeny, Parisukat,  Urbandub, December Avenue, Missing Filemon, Nikolay, and Kuwako. It will also happen on October 18 in Paseo de Sta Rosa in Sta Rosa Laguna, then on October 31st at the Queensland Manor in Cebu City. 

Tickets are already available at the Ticket2Me app and website, so go check out schedules published at the SanMiguelOktoberfest FB page to know more about this festive month! Don't say we didn't tell you about it! 

REALME Philippines Opens 8 Service Centers

I've been using my realme 6i for a little under a year now and yes, I've been enjoying it a lot especially for my vlogs since I shoot and edit them on the same phone. I also take a lot of photos with it and sure enough, it has sufficiently made my blogging life easier because I didn't have to use other phones anymore to do things. That's a whole lotta chunk of my workflow in the past because I usually edit and record on Android and edit them on iPhone.

Being the number one selling phone in the Philippines, realme has transcended to be an alternative to most Android phones here in the country, and I've seen A LOT of people using it for gaming and the stuff I do too. Now, recently, they've copped the number one spot in sales for the Philippine market, and just like what Aunt May says, with great power comes great responsibility. When units sold go so fast like that, the need for after sales support also grows which is why realme Philippines is making sure they've got everything covered. They just recently opened 8 dedicated realme service centers in the Phillippines so now, you can take your phone and have it fixed, checked out and tested in different parts of the country.

They are now open in SM North EDSA in Quezon City (which I'm so near too), in Milan Prestige Building at Calamba Laguna. There's also Emerald Business Center in Pampanga, one in Robinsons Place in Imus Cavite, one in Big Ben Complex in Batangas, Plazuela Dos which is very near my hometown in Iloilo, Eusebio Arcade which is in Bacolod and last but definitely not the least, SM Lanang Premier which is in Davao City. That just means that it's going to be easier, way better for people to seek help when their phones get broken, a really neat thing to have peace of mind when you're just starting to love the brand. The best gamers, bloggers and vloggers are already using it, so if you're keen on making that phone purchase you've been holding onto during the pandemic, this might be the thing you're looking for. 

 

Go get your self acquainted with a realme. Support details can also be seen at https://www.realme.com/ph/support.

Your Next Wedding, Debut and Events Destination: Eugenio Lopez Center in Antipolo

We journeyed to the East of Metro Manila today and got ourselves immersed in a great sprawling property managed by First Philippine Realty Corporation. The Eugenio Lopez Center was initially an unfinished retirement home of Don Eugenio Lopez built way back in the 60's but was stopped during the Martial Law years when Eugenio Jr. (Geny) got imprisoned and they had to fled to the US to avoid persecution. 

This place has a lot of history and there were talks on what to actually do with it when they came back in 1986. The ELC was finished after a couple of years after and has hosted tons of events of corporations under the Lopez Group of Companies. Since then, they held several trainings, weddings, banquets and has been managed and operated by 10-50 people, depending on the requirements of staff. Today, they seem to be opening up their doors for more functions even if they don't belong to affiliated corporations, a thing that I find would be good because this property definitely needs to be seen by the public. 

This is the Eugenio Lopez Center Building, situated at the top of a hill, this two floor events center can host a party for around 200-250 people. They can accomodate catering services from outside and can recommend ones that already know the property.

It's got a 180 degree view overlooking Makati, BGC, Ortigas and Quezon City which you'll absolutely love.

They have theee levels and it houses about 38 rooms where guests can stay overnight. This Executive Room costs Php 5,500 per night and you can add more per person if you are expecting more people to be with you during your trip.

The De Luxe room can fit 2 people, and costs Php 4,400. It's got a veranda where you can also have that same view of the city. They are fully booked most of the time so make sure you call ahead if you need to stay. 

This is only one room and can entertain people with their own receiving area which opens up to a veranda too. This is called the Premier Suite and costs Php 8,500. They can have this fit 5 people if necessary, just let them know beforehand. There is also a door connecting to another De Luxe Room which you can book separately if you are too clingy.

They have 3 lecture rooms available which can accomodate 50 people each, you can also have this combined for a total of 150.

They also have a mini theater which can seat around 60-70 people, which is perfect for small screenings or symposiums.

If you wanna have it more private, they have 4 separate Meeting Rooms to do your business in, well not that kond of business. This costs Php 7,500 which can fit about 10-20 people.

I don't even have to tell you how majestic this is. Just beyond those trees is the same view of Ortigas, Makati and BGC so you're pretty much going to see that while you're swimming. This is a perfect way to relax from the busy city. It's free for guests and your lovely kids. Shall we take a dip?

They also have a Gym and Activity area, a working spa, Massage Room, Sauna and Steam Room. If you would like to get wed here, just bring your own priest and let him officiate the wedding right here while looking at the spectacular view of the city. You can park your helicopter at the helipad if you're that rich too.

Now I know Antipolo must have been not in your go to places if you want a short vacation, but think about the possibilities and things you can do while in this place. They've almost got everything in this 10 hectare property and by the looks of it, it holds a LOT of promise. Where else can you see Batangas and Pampanga on a clear day? So if you're planning for debuts, weddings, your next corporate activity, just go give them a call because it's thay easy. For corporate arrangements, please call 6360581 or 4100951 to 53 local 130. If you want to reserve a room, call 6362886 and they can get you connected right away. Oh and if it's that crazy in Edsa, a chopper would do from the airport, for a fee of course.

You may visit their website at www.elcenter.com.ph and follow their Facebook page at Facebook.com/EugenioLopezCenterofficialpage and their IG account @eugeniolopez.center. 

As for me, I'm so ready for Antipolo!

KUMAGCOW

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KISPINOY: The Search for the next KPOP Icon

Filipinos fascination about KPOP artists and the KPOP scene is just insurmountable. The time to make this effort up a notch is now so Yun Sung Choi CEO of YU&IQ International Inc. and companies YU&IQ Entertainment (formerly RYU's Entertainment) and NH Media is launching a new show called KISPINOY hosted by hunky debonaire multi awarded superstar Richard Gutierrez. KISPINOY basically means K-POP Icon Search Pinoy Edition and it is being pushed now to be an annual thing in other Asian nations too. 

Richard Gutierrez has done several celebrated and awarded shows like Survivor Philippines, Oras Na, and others so he's definitely going to use his A game when the show starts with a 2 part premier telecast come June 27 and July 4. He will also be with the men's mag usual suspect the sexy and gorgeous Jinri Park. Richard said during an interview in Jet7 Bistro Timog Avenue that "This is something different because even of this is a talent search there will be a Korean component." It'll also be done by the people who made local talent search shows like Eat Bulaga and Talentadong Pinoy so you're sure to be entertained during TV5's Saturday Primetime slot from 9 to 10PM. It's going to be big as well because you'll have an esteemed set of judges that includes rock icon Rico Blanco and some of Korea's prominent artists to serve as judge and mentors. 

Auditions will be held in booths located at SM malls in Metro Manila, Pampanga, Cebu and Davao so you're going to only expect that we'll be having the best in the  Philippines to battle the rest of the world!

A recording contract and the chance to get to Korea plus the chance to live and train with the best performers in the land of Lee Min Ho. Doesn't that sound so good for Pinoys to love KPOP? Indeed, so support your KPOP Icon hopefuls when it airs on the happy network TV5!

Ciao!

KUMAGCOW

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TV5's Rising Stars Philippines - QC Auditions Now Ongoing!

It's here! It's big and it's going to take the Philippines by storm! RisingStars Philippines, the country's biggest and grandest talent competition is now holding auditions all over the Philippines to find out who among the 100 Million strong Filipinos would be the ultimate singing superstar - and we were at the Quezon City auditions last Sunday at the Cinema Floor of Trinoma Mall (4th Floor), North of Edsa, in Quezon City.

RisingStars Philippines is also going to be televised on Kapatid Network TV5 from February 28 to May 3, 2015. They will also be holding auditions all throughout the country including far flung barangays so there's no excuse if you would like to be discovered in this competition. They also have released the RisingStars Philippines App that is available on the Google Play Store for free. Just choose the songs and you could already have your entry be included among thousands expected to join this through regional contests. Aside from that, you can also opt to join through their website RisingStars.ph if you want to do it through laptop or desktop computers right in the comforts of your home. Else, you can do it via these recording booths in major malls and landmarks nationwide.

Again, this specific one for Quezon City can be found on the 4th Floor of Trinoma Mall beside the cinemas. All these entries from Metro Manila will go through a series of screenings, then eliminations, then a semi-finals event. The top 7 semi-finalists will then have a live singing battle on February 1, 2015. If you get to be the top 2 there, you'll be seen on primetime telecast on its airing via TV5. Don't forget to check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Risingstars.ph.

Ogie Alcasid during the launch ot TV5's newest shows.

The show by the way is going to be hosted by no other that OPM President himself, Mr. Ogie Alcasid together with the Philippines' very own Miss Universe Venus Raj. You will also be treated with stories and happenings in the back stage by Mico Aytona, so whatever they're going through during the competition, you'll see it like what reality shows are on TV5. It's going to be exciting, just bring out your secret Karaoke moves and who knows, you might win something big that could ultimately change your life. 

There's no reason why anyone in the Philippines wouldn't join RisingStars as it gets you to join them via so many channels in the RisingStars.ph arsenal. Come join them through the Recording Booths too if you can't do it with your phones and tablets. There will be more of this real soon in your Barangays as well. So what are you waiting for? Come be part of the biggest and grandest singing competition in the Philippines. Come and be that Rising Star!

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TOPMAN Opens in SM Megamall Fashion Hall

One of the most reputable brands carrying clothing fit for the most stylish men in the Philippines is TOPMAN. They just opened shop at the 3rd Floor of SM Megamall's Fashion Hall last May 28th and it was a glorious day for fans of the brand. I adored their jackets, shoes, shirts and pants which I'll show you in a bit. In the meantime, let me take you around their store which had a more signature Californian vibe to it. 

You have that beachy summery feel. Not to mention the faded layered jeans, graphic shirts, colored pants and colorful shorts reminiscent of that area. The store still has the spring summer collection so if you want your wardrobe to still weather the elements, you're lucky! They also just came out with these colder blue, black and gray palette shirts on the bottom right which probably is part of their Fall/Winter collection. I like the long sleeved shirts up top especially the gray one with prints. That's considered sold of course! :) I already have it in my closet.

Aside from that, the coats, denim and skinny jeans are absolutely nice and rancid. For those who have nice bodies but want to show them off, the wifebeaters and sleeveless shirts would be perfect for you. They even got some of it on 800 for 2 deals and 10 percent off on opening day. There might be some more still on sale but I strongly suggest you check it out in Megamall while its early. Oh before I forget, they've got 15% off for students for the whole month of June. You just have to

Sharon Ugot, the Group Brand Manager of Topman Philippines also says “As a fashion leader, continuous growth is very essential and we are thrilled with the opening of our newest store in SM Mega Fashion Hall. Being the fashion authority, Topman always delivers cutting edge and fashion forward pieces, which our customers are looking for.”

So I did the next best thing after hearing that and checked out the shelves for some of my favorites. You might want to purchase these too.