Philippines Hosts Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy

Hey sports fans! It looks like an awesome day for Philippine skating as our country hosts the first Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy. Eight countries like Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines will have their representatives pit against each other at the new Ice Skating Rink built at the 5th floor of SM Megamall's Fashion Hall. It was my first time to watch this live but I do see this in Olympic games when mostly European or American countries play it. The sport must have gained ground already and we're already got one Fil-Am girl joining in the name of Kathryn Victory Magno. She's done quite well today where she did her runs. She placed third in the Senior Ladies Division. These speed skating events are usually done in Japan and South Korea so the Asian Skating Union President Myong Hi-Chang was extremely happy to have it here.

The event officials also said they were impressed with the facilities in SM and hopefully we can have more Filipinos represent the country in the next Winter Olympics. This event will end tomorrow so if you want to see them during the games, go visit the 5th Floor of SM Megamall's Fashion Hall.

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Passion for Greatness: The Bench "Benchingko Films" Red Carpet Premier

From its humble beginnings, BENCH is now a global brand the Philippines is so proud of! With it's gorgeous roster of local and international endorsers to representations in shows like America's Next Top Model, to collaborations with great world class designers like Randy Ortiz and Rajo Laurel, you can't stop something that is so good!

In celebration of their 25th year in the industry and after a great series of shows in Philippine Fashion Week, this awesome brand global brand just made their silver anniversary extra special via BENCHINGKO FILMS and short films you'll absolutely go crazy about! I got some great photos I'd like to share with you guys from the red carpet premier! Are you ready? =)

Just look at the back draft on the red carpet, the gorgeous Lucy Torres Gomez, the alluring Lovi Poe, Piolo Pascual, Bella Flores and Coco Martin... I'm sure the stars alone would make anyone think what great short films we'll be watching that evening!

I missed to shoot one of the movie posters for Coco Martin's Horsepower. There were more stars who came and supported the short films. They were part of the cast too. It was my first time to see Benjamin Alvez.

 

Even the sons of the Comedy King was there. Epi Quizon was part of one of the films. He was interviewed quite a lot because this is the first time he came out after his Father's passing.

It was also so nice to see Mr. Ben Chan. He really made it a point to be there and supervise everything. Do you remember the comment I made about his work ethic during the Joe Jonas launch?

He personally did things instead of asking his staff for it, now that probably is his secret for the success of Bench!

Also there were gorgeous models from Philippine Fashion Week, I apologize I couldn't recognize them.

Some good looking bloggers, my friend Paul of PaulthePRGuy with Vern Enciso and Verniece Enciso. Ain't they gorgeous? :)

The place was packed! It was so nice to see BENCH celebrate the whole year and I'm so glad to be part of it!

Then I was floored when they came in!

This isn't the first time I saw Ms. Lucy Torres Gomez but everytime I do, I'm just mesmerized by her beauty. Imagine if your Congresswoman looked like this, the world would be so peaceful! :))

Of course one of the stars on the short film "KAMA" is the gorgeous Lovi Poe. Her dress that evening was deadly! Backless redefined!

Equally good looking guy Piolo Pascual was so nice. He agreed when I politely asked for a photo. What do you think? =)

Star of KONTRABIDA 101 Ms. Bella Flores looking so regal in her violet dress. I'm a fan of this great actress, super fan actually. Kontrabida wouldn't be coined without mentioning her name in Philippine history!

Check out this trailer and just take a look at what we watched that evening!

See why I'm not surprised why BENCH is the number 1 clothing brand in the Philippines? =)

Thank you so much and happy happy birthday BENCH! Thank you also to Sir Ben Chan and everyone behind the success of the brand! Let's all sit down and relax, there are more things coming up this last quarter. Watch out for that! :)

Bench really has a passion for greatness!

Nestle Philippines Presents : Kasambuhay Habambuhay - A Short Film Anthology

In celebration of Nestle's Centennial Year, they are inviting us all this June 11th and 12th at SM Cinemas for A Documentary Anthology entitled "KASAMBUHAY HABAMBUHAY". Fit to the real things they have been doing with us this whole century; Nestle dedicates these short films for the Filipino consumer. This is FREE of charge, all on Nestle's tab at 11 A.M. in the morning. Make sure you check them out on these theaters!

SM Megamall Cinema 3
SM Southmall Cinema 6
SM Rosales Cinema 1
SM Davao Cinema 1
SM Cebu Cinema 7

Photo galleries will also be put up at the SM Megamall Cinema Lobby from June 4 to 24, 2011. I specifically love the short film with Nicos from the famed Nestea commercial. It's a musical believe it or not but everything was well made and spent with. Here's a clip!

I wouldn't want to spill details on my site but here are the highlights!

Nestle Philippines Director of Communications Sandra Puno explains why Nestle is doing this for the Filipino. 100 years of their company and Filipino lives on screen, who wouldn't want to see that right?

Nestle Digital Marketing Manager Ricky Baisas welcomed us on this event. In behalf of Nestle, he's inviting all of us on cinemas mentioned above and enjoy the short films they produced. I enjoyed it, I'm sure you will too!

Ms. Sandra Puno of Nestle Philippines also said a few words about the beginnings of the company and how it became a part of the Filipino way of life.


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