Bagac, Bataan's pride Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar has just been given the Best Historic Hotel in Asia and the Pacific award by the Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence. They have bested over 300 hotels and resorts around the world. Finalists include Deogarh Mahal Rajasthan, Raffles Singapore, Beijing Hotel NUO, Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angko, The Fullerton Hotel in Singapore and The Murray Hong Kong. This comes no surprise with the amount of work that they've put in property that's gotten to preserve, maintain the historic integrity, the architecture and overall ambiance.
Ceremonies were done at The American Club Resort Hotel in Kohler,
Wisconsin last November 11 wherein attendees include industry
professionals, managers, owners and representatives from different
historic hotels from different corners of the world. Las Casas Filipinas
de Acuzar's very own Jose "Jerry" Acuzar has accepted the award with a
video message shown to the crowd. In it he sent thanks to the
nominations committee for recognizing their work at Las Casas Filipinas
de Acuzar since its inception. He puts this as really good support for
the importance of preserving heritage and restoring it to its former or
even better glory. He also has dedicated the ward for the skilled
builders, artisans and those who have researched extensively about the
different heritage homes and the craftsmen and women in the property.
Mr. Acuzar was lauded and appropriately called a "visionary" by
executives.
He says "Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar was made for
my love of family, of my hometown Bataan and the Philippines. This is my
way of showing gratitude to my country and its people."
If you want to know more about them, visit lascasasfilipinas.com today.
It was a little over a year ago when OC Records placed their bets on an artist ADIE GARCIA. He's a singer songwriter that's done remarkable work on pop covers which he did during the early months of the pandemic. Just a few months ago, he struck the mine with a heavy heartfelt single called "PARALUMAN" that had stellar reaction from critics and social media... and his story is about to get even more interesting.
Today, they just released his new song called TAHANAN whom he dedicates to people that have other people they call home. He's a little shy, but was excited to tell us about the story of his songs and how unknowingly, he got to where he is right now.
Adie says "This journey has been really surreal for me, the pandemic was tough, and I didn't expect this. When artists start, there's a process, but I had a really blessed path and experience, Paraluman was a game changer for me and it has changed my life. Doing the HRNA concert early in my career, it was just an honor to be there with Unique, Arthur and Rob. Being featured there was happiness, just to be in their midst, it wasn't just work, but friendships that formed, that's what matter to me in that project. Working with Ms Ivana was really cool, I didn't feel intimidated, she was so charming, she really made me feel like she was a friend right from the start, it's so early to work with big names like her and Ms. Bella. It really hits the heart. I really had dreams to be with Angelina, and finally being there with her was a dream. I really also appreciate about her feedback, and also her whole family. I really just dreamt about that song, she was flattered and happy too. We didn't know each other even before, but she knew she was the inspiration for that song. We talk now, and text, and I'm happy that happened.It's been a roller coaster ride with OC Records, it wasn't super all rainbows at the start, I had to introduce my sound, my music. When I released the single, it was okay, then I had another, I experimented, a different genre, and Tahanan is doing good now. It was a nice journey so far. All these things are unexpected, it wasn't in my mind to be in this situation especially because of the pandemic, I was supposed to go to school and do architecture, my plans didn't push through. Last year when I started, I just wanted to share my covers, this is all so new to me and my career, I am truly blessed.I'm not thinking this would surpass Paraluman, just getting good feedback from people who listen to it, I'm just not expecting so I don't get disappointed."
He adds "TAHANAN started when I watched Piolo and Alessandra's movie, that's where I got part of the lyrics that says "Dito Ka Lang, Dito Ka Lang", it was the perspective of Alessandra's character in that film. I listened to it and I found a song, I put it out there and the snippet went wild with people. They waited for this full version, I was a little hyped because of that and I tried to finish it sooner. The day after I did, and the inspiration for that was my family, the couples that already found their home, the ones that they feel they wouldn't leave their side. It was on the second day when I got to finish it. I had to finish it because the first verse and chorus was a little repetitive, when France finished the instrumental, it took a week to finish the draft. This mic was the same thing I used to record it, I got OC to release it this year even if it wasn't the season for sad songs. They believed me and did it, the process took a month and they got to mix and master the song, TAHANAN was born!"
Here's the interview we had with him today!
The joy of talking to someone hungry for artistry and the excitement of having him tell us about how the writing process of how these songs came about was certainly something I did look forward to. I liked how Adie was a little humble, us subtly uncovering that shell and seeing how the poetry in his songs were figured out straight from they guy. He's only 20, very single, anyone would've mistaken him for a TV star, but he's choosing to concentrate in music. When he released a sample of it on Twitter around October, who know it would blow up like this right? He deserves every second of fame he's getting now, and who knows, maybe accolades soon. Since he's just starting, maybe it's time you try and stream his songs, watch the YouTube videos over at OC Records about Adie's new single TAHANAN. You might just get to be inspired, be romantically surprised how this will match your story if you're in love.
You may eventually find your own home, a person meant for you. I just had to say that after listening to this song.
Looks like the Department of Information and Communications Technology just made headway wit their workshops this year. They are hosting this for government employees from various agencies and it's all about the 6 emerging technologies, of which 700 participants have joined in. This has gone from June to November of 2021 and has covered important subjects such as 5G Networks, the Digital Economy, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity among others.
Assistant Secretary Alvin Navarro has lauded the DICT and Huawei Philippines for holding this in the country. He adds "Cybersecurity has indeed affected us and we need to work together to make sure our personal information and identity remain safe amidst the threats and risks around the world."
Huawei's VP Daniel Guo congratulated the teams for holding a successful run. DICT also presented Huawei a certificate of appreciation for hosting the event and sharing their technical know how about the topics in the workshops. This is a really good partnership. If you want to know more about it, you may follow HuaweiTechPH on Facebook for updates about their efforts too.
GMA has always been generous and this time, they're taking it up a notch by giving you a chance to win a whopping Php 70,000. Now's your chance to join the #LoveTogetherHopeTogether Scan and Win Promo. All you need to do is download the GMA Mobile App on Google Play or the App store, watch your favorite shows on GMA Network then scan the QR code that will be flashed on the TV screen. This will be running from December 5-25. 2021 so you better start doing it today!
With each scan you'll get to receive hearts in each episode (1-5) and a maximum of around 40 per day.
21 Winners will get Php 10,000 and 1 will win the Grand Prize of Php 70,000. Winners will be notified by call/text/contact details provided on the form when you register on the app. Make sure what you use is also the same as what appears in your ID because that will be verified once you win. Now go and check the fine print here gmanetwork.com/entertainment/engage/news/300/love-together-hope-together-scan-and-win-promo/contest
GMA Employees and second degree relatives are not allowed to join. So you're really lucky!
