Frontrow Enterprise Wins OFW Company of the Year

The ASIA Leaders Awards which was held last November 19, 2019 at Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangrila Hotel,  was attended by the leaders from different industries that includes the Founder and President of Bounty Agro Ventures Incorporated Ronald Mascariñas, Megaworld Corporation CEO Kevin Tan, Mr. Freeze Tube Ice Gerry Santos, Fila Shoes CEO Cris Albert and Mayor Isko Moreno among others.

Most of the awards was received by the famous Multi-Level Marketing Company, Frontrow Enterprise that includes the following awards;

• Manila Times: Man of the year- Sam Verzosa and Raymond Francisco 
• Kiwanis International: Lifetime Excellence Awards: Raymond Francisco
• Embassy of Korea: OFW Company of the Year: Frontrow Enterprise
• Filipino Korean Council Businessman of the Year: Sam Verzosa and Raymond Francisco 
• TAG Media Group: Influencer of the year:  Sam Verzosa & Raymond Francisco

Photo: Frontrow President Raymond “RS” Francisco” and CEO Sam Verzosa

Frontrow Enterprise with their multiple projects for the indigents and OFWs with an objective on helping the community and according to Frontrow President, Raymond Francisco, it is just one way to share the blessings.

Asia Leaders Awards 2019 is very successful and attended by more than 500 leaders. The objective of the event is to acknowledge these leaders who are making a difference in the Philippines and globally and promoting the Philippines as the premier business hub and destination in Asia.

To know more about the event, you may send an inquiry to president@asialeadersawards.asia or call 02 2193503 or check the website www.asialeadersawards.asia

Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical for Tag Media Group “Influencer of the year”

Just recently at Tanghalang Pasigueño, Pasig the award winning entrepreneur Ms. Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical was recognised as Most Influential Entrepreneur of the Year under the 14th Gawad Pilipino Awards.

Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas (Asia Leaders Awards President), Ghie Pangilinan (Skin Magical CEO), Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso (City of Manila)

The young entrepreneur just received also multiple awards from the recently concluded and super successful “ASIA Leaders Awards” that was held at Makati Shangrila Makati and attended by the captains from different industries like Founder and President of Bounty Agro Ventures Incorporated Ronald Mascariñas, Megaworld Corporation CEO Kevin Tan, The Manila Times CEO & President Dante “Klink” Ang II, Mr. Freeze Tube Ice Gerry Santos, Fila Shoes CEO Cris Albert, Sykes Philippines, Filipino International Franchise Association President Rudolf Kotik, Frontrow Enterprise Owners Raymond Francisco & Sam Verzosa, Ambassador Dong Man Han of Korea,  and Mayor Isko Moreno among others.

According to Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, President of Asia Leaders Awards, “Ghie is one young entrepreneur who keeps on showing grit and is adaptable to change with a focus on helping the community by empowering the women entrepreneurs through her award winning company, Skin Magical. She’s also a philanthropist having donated funds to different organisations and helped different indigents all around Manila.”

2019 truly is the best time to be recognised specially that the company is celebrating 7 years in the health, beauty and wellness industry. The young CEO is very thankful to all award giving bodies and promised to strive more to help the Filipino people to be successful also.

To nominate for next year ASIA Leaders Awards, please log in at www.asialwadersaward

Soaring High at Dasmariñas City's Paruparo Festival

Just recently, Skin Magical receives recognition as the “Start up company of the year and Influencer of the year (distribution)” at the successful and talk of the town , Asia Leaders Awards.

Ghie Pangilinan, the CEO of Skin Magical cannot contained her happiness with the back to back win since this November. She receives a recognition at “Gawad America” in Hollywood, USA for being one of the most influential in the field of cosmetics and beauty.

Yesterday, the Skin Magical float was the brightest of them all with their newest brand ambassador, Lars Pacheco waving and greeting the attendees at the Paruparo Festival headed by its incumbent Mayor Jennifer A. Barzaga.
 
Paru-Paro Festival is annually celebrated every 26th of November in Dasmariñas City to symbolize the City's transformation through the years. The festival depicts in a parade of costumed street dancers the metamorphosis of a butterfly much like to what is happening to Dasmariñas City.

For more information, just visit https://www.facebook.com/skinmagical/ and www.asialeadersawards.asia

Skin Magical At Asia Leaders Awards!

ASIA Leaders Awards was attended by the captains from different industries that includes the Founder and President of Bounty Agro Ventures Incorporated Ronald Mascariñas, Megaworld Corporation CEO Kevin Tan, Mr. Freeze Tube Ice Gerry Santos, Fila Shoes CEO Cris Albert, Young leader Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical, Frontrow Enterprise Owners Raymond Francisco & Sam Verzosa and Mayor Isko Moreno among others. It was recently held at Makati Shangrila Hotel.

Photo: Ghie Pangilinan and Mayor Isko Moreno during the Asia Leaders Awards Gala Night

The Start Up Company of the year was bagged by Skin Magical with CEO Ghie Pangilinan. It started as a home-based business of an enterprising mother to augment the family income. Today, Skin Magical is one of the country’s fastest growing beauty brands, offering quality skin care products at affordable prices with more than 800 distributors locally.

At ASIA Leaders Awards, there’s 24 categories and Ghie received two from the award giving bodies for “Influencer of the year” and “Start Up Company of the year. “

Asia Leaders Awards is conceptualised by Tag Media Group and composed of different companies from different industries advocating information dissemination and promoting the Philippines as the premier business hub in Asia since 2010.

For more information, please check www.asialeadersaward­s.asia

ASIA Leaders Awards 2019: A Success of the Yupangco Group

Last November 19, 2019 at Makati Shangrila Hotel, the recently concluded ASIA Leaders Awards was attended by the captains from different industries that includes the Founder and President of Bounty Agro Ventures Incorporated Ronald Mascariñas, Megaworld Corporation CEO Kevin Tan, Mr. Freeze Tube Ice Gerry Santos, Fila Shoes CEO Cris Albert, Young leader Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical, Frontrow Enterprise Owners Raymond Francisco & Sam Verzosa  and Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno among others.

One of the awards committee is Robert Laurel Yupangco, The grandson of the former Philippine President Jose P. Laurel and the President of Yupangco Group  of companies. Yupangco Group sponsored and presented the award to Mr. RJ Ledesma of Mercato Centrale for SME Company of the year.

Present also are the business partners and board members under the Yup Gallery which will be opened soon at “Ayala By the Bay” in Pasay, the new mall development under Ayala Corporation.

Organisations and empowered individuals joined the occasion and part of the awards committees are American Association of the Philippines with Chairman Rick Sobreviñas, Deputy Ambassador Rizany Irwan of Malaysia, Commission On Elections Spokesman James Jimenez, Philippine Korean Council  Vice President Robert Laurel Yupangco, Philippine Councils of Associations and Association Executives Jesse Francis Rebustillo, Makati Tourism Foundation Inc President Dr. Elton See Tan, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Danny Lim, Tag Media Group Chief Executive Officer Andrew Troy Nicolas and Chief Operations Officer Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas and RK Franchise Consultancy Rudolf Kotik among others.

Asia Leaders Awards is conceptualised by Tag Media Group and composed of different companies from different industries advocating information dissemination and promoting the Philippines as the premier business hub in Asia since 2010.

For more information, please check www.asialeadersawards.asia

Samgyupsalamat in Trinoma: Your Unlimited Korean BBQ in Quezon City!

Samgyupsalamat is a restaurant chain in and around Metro Manila that serves unlimited Korean BBQ. (It’s been around since 2012 and now has over 80 branches!) and counting for more as there are under construction soon to open branches in Makati and Subic under the management of Zoomanity Eatz, the company that brought us the Japanese restaurants like Jinsei at Centurity City Mall & San Pablo City and Nanten inside Manila Polo Club.

It is now open at Trinoma Mall at 4th Floor, Garden Area and with easier access at Mindanao entrance, the popular and famous chain of restaurants is now serving all the mall goers. Just opened last October 2019 with Zoomanity EatZ CEO, Robert Laurel Yupangco, YUP Gallery Board of Trustee Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas and Zoomanity Group COO May Gamir.

According to Robert Laurel Yupangco, Zoomanity EatZ CEO, “We are thankful for the patronage of our customers, we have now 5 branches under our management that includes branches in Century City Mall in Makati, Metropolitan area in Makati, Inside The Residence In Tagaytay, at Alabang Town Center and San Pablo City. Filipinos are into unlimited BBQ and affordable cost with good and quality food.”

Samgyupsalamat’s menu combines flavored pork and beef (and exciting side dishes, too!). There are so many patrons right now because of the popularity and affordable  prices. Expect to pay as low as Php 399.00  and that’s with unlimited BBQ already with its complete range of side dishes and ice tea.

For more information; Tag Media Group, 09778978877/ 02 2193503.

Asia Leaders Forum: Real Estate 20/20 - Green Infrastructure and Build, Buil, Build Program

If you are interested about Green Infrastructure and on how the Government's Build, Build, Build program could affect the Real Estate Industry then you should attend the Asia Leaders Forum: Real Estate 20/20.

"Asia Leaders Forum: Real Estate 20/20 The Clearer View of What's To Come" will be held at the Isabella Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel on October 24, 2019 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. It is expected that more than a hundred participants will attend the forum.

Featured speakers which will be tackling about Green Infrastructure are as follows:

• Emma Imperial, CEO of Imperial Homes
• Architect Keydee Velasco, CEO of KMV Asia Development Inc
• Dr. Glenn Banaguas, Chairman ASEAN Science Diplomat
• Atty. Jeff Martinez, General Manager of Achievements Realty Corporation
• Bryan Joe Valencia of Banyara Development Corporation
• RJ Ledesma, CNN Host, Reality TV

The speakers who will be tackling about Imvestments in the Philippines are as follows:

• Philip Cea whose company just bagged a PhP 125 billion peso project approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) in the Quezon Province. It is intended to be the future site of a proposed airport, rail systems and many other infrastructure developments.
• Robert Laurel Yupangco, the Vice President of Philippine Korea Economic Council, President of Yupangco Group of Companies, and CEO of Zoomanity Group that manages theme parks such as Zoobic Safari, Paradizoo, Zoo at Residence Inn, Zoocobia, and Zoocolate Thrills.
• Moby Arquiza from ASEAN Real Estate Professional Alliance

The distinguished speakers who would be tackling about the Real Estate Industry in the Philippines and Beyond are the following:

• Sec. Raul Lambino, the administrator of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA).
• Dr. Elton See Tan, the Chaiman of E-Hotels and Resorts and the heir of Tan Yu who owns Fuga Island which is currently a part of CEZA.  He is also the Vice Chairman of the Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce in the Philippines.
• Dr. Eduard Ong, Chariman of the Real Estate Board of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).

The Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Salvador Panelo have gave an overview of the administrations Build, Build, Build infrastructure program and the timeline on when the infatructures would be finished.  Sec. Panelo serenaded the audience and performed three songs.

The objective of the forum is to promote the Philippines as the next premier business hub in Asia and to share updates to the participants with regards to the topics.

For more information and about sponsorships, please contact grace@tagmedia.asia or call 09778978877 or 02 2193503.

VM2020 Campaign For The Philippines Launched By TOURISM MALAYSIA

Tourism Malaysia has recently launched their VM2020 Campaign for the Philippines market which by region, Philippines is one of the top source markets for tourists to Malaysia. VM2020 promises an abundance of excitement with a long line up of cultural themed events, family fun activities, shopping festivals and lots more.

Tourism Malaysia led a delegation of 18 Malaysian travel trade and industry players, comprising of 10 travel agents, 2 hotels, 4 product owners and 2 airlines.

The Philippines travel industry were given an update on the VM2020 campaign, and a Gala Dinner was also held at Shangri-La Makati Hotel for all participants.

To boost Philippines arrivals, Tourism Malaysia encouraged tour operators to develop and sell holiday packages to Malaysia with a focus on niche products like luxury travel, shopping, and sports tourism. A discussion was carried out with the top travel trade associations in Philippines, namely Philippines Travel Agents Association (PTAA), National Association of Independent Travel Agents (NAITAS) and The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA).

Tourism Malaysia’s promotional efforts in Philippines is expected to increase the number of Philippines tourists to Malaysia. It aims to promote greater awareness of Malaysia as an ideal holiday destination, besides fostering greater cooperation between tour operators and members of the tourism fraternity. This is in line with Malaysia’s efforts to boost arrivals from Philippines, with as many as 510,650 Philippines tourists visiting Malaysia in 2020.

Zoomanity Group at Asia Leaders Forum: Travelooza 3

Last August, Asia Leaders Forum: Travelooza 3 with a focus on Food, Hospitality, Tourism and Green Infrastructure has been held at Makati Shangrila Hotel with the CEO of VI Group of Companies as one of the speakers. Architect Kaydee Marie Velasco, a young entrepreneur, advocate of green and sustainable architecture and awardee last year under Asia Leaders Awards discussed the need of green infrastructure for sustainable tourism.

Robert Laurel Yupangco is one of the speakers and presenters who highlighted the importance of green theme parks in the Philippines and the importance of Tourism.

Zoomanity Group, one of the leading companies in the theme park industry with its CEO, Robert Laurel Yupangco and manages Zoobic Safari, Zoocobia, Paradizoo, Zoocolate Thrills in Bohol, Residence Inn Tagaytay, Samgyupsalamat Unlimited Korean BBQ, UnliCity, Jinsei, Midori and more hotels around the country.

The deputy ambassador from Malaysia, Rizany Irwan also discusses the best practices in his home country to compare and improve the tourism in the Philippines. Some discussions includes:

1. Philippine tourism policy and direction with the goal of contributing to the ongoing, sustainable growth of PH economy
2. Managing programs and activities to sustain a healthy visitor industry
3. Developing and implementing the PH Tourism Strategic Plan and tourism strategy
4. Coordinating tourism-related research, planning, promotional and outreach activities with the public and private sectors
5. Green infrastructure and its importance for growing our tourism sector and helping the environment

Speakers who joined the event includes;

• Deputy Ambassador Rizany Irwan of Malaysia
• Ambassador Dongman Han of Republic of Korea
• Secretary Raul Lambino of Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA)
• RJ Ledesma of Mercato Centrale
• Lance Tan of The Happy Beach Cebu, The Inflatable Island Subic and The Dessert Museum
• Robert Yupangco of Philippine Korea Council (Vice Chairman) and CEO of Zoomanity Group
• Dr. Elton See Tan of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) (Past Chairman and Senior Adviser)
• Tan Yu III of Makati Tourism Inc (Secretary General)
• Arch. Kaydee Velasco of KMV Asia (CEO)

The objective of the event is for the guests to learn more from these industry leaders and to continuously promote the Philippines as the premier hub and destination in Asia.

You can contact Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, COO of Tag Media Group through calling ‪09778978877/ 02 72193503‬ or email her at grace@tagmedia.asia.

Asia Leaders Awards 2019: Global Excellence

Asia Leaders Awards 2019 is supported by two embassies: Republic of Korea and Malaysia. Deputy Ambassador Rizany Irwan of Malaysia believes in acknowledging the leaders who are making a difference and helping not just the organization they are in, not only the community they belong but also making a dent in thee lives of their employees and beyond Asia.

The organizer has announced that the nominations is through their website: www.asialeadersawards.com. They had announced the finalists yesterday at Makati City with notable and credible awards committee and headed by the two ambassadors with the representatives of the different associations and organizations.

Asia Leaders Awards will be held at Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangrila Hotel on November 19, 2019 from 7PM to 11PM. Performers in this momentous event includes the U.S. Award Winning Balladeer Keith Martin. Local idols such as Jake Zyrus, Cooky Chua of Color It Red, The Jazz King Richard Merk, Young Artist Andria Terese Nicolas, and Rising Performers The Infinite and The Madrigal Foundation Singers.

For more information, contact 09778978877 or (02) 2193503.

Southern Grind Bistro Opens A Branch In BGC

Established in 2017 in a food park in Quezon City, Southern Grind Bistro just opened its first full blown restaurant last March 22, 2019 at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. It is getting bigger with multiple restaurants now and more in the pipeline. The Chief Operations Officer and President,  Antonio “ Ton” Carmelo Tallon conceptualized the restaurant with an American southern and soulful taste with over 30 dishes and best sellers like the following:

• Chicken/ Shrimp Jambalaya or Paella
• Artichoke with bread
• Selection of 4 Bistro Meals with rice
• Saint Louis Pork Ribs

According to Jayson Jose, the Commissary Head Chef, “ The menu is American and came from the Southern part of America where people loves Barbecues. One of our best seller is the pork ribs where we cooked it slowly for 7 hours. We don’t like to be in a hurry, we love you to taste the difference.”

When ask about the main branch in Taguig, Chaldford Tamares, the store supervisor is always excited since a lot of loyal patrons visited them because of the Shrimp Jambalaya. According to him, “You can also do a Press Conference here since we have a 30-40 pax capacity in the second floor area. We can serve it as buffet or ala carte in a very affordable prices.”

Right now, you can find Southern Grind Bistro At Iloilo, Tuguegarao, Cebu, kalibo, Taguig and Shangrila Plaza At Edsa this year and Bohol soon.

For more information visit fb.com/Southerngrindbistroph/

Asia Leaders Forum: Travelooza 3

Travelooza is on its 3rd year. It will not just focus on Hospitality and Tourism but also Food and Green Infrastructure. This is unique from other Tourism forum held in the Philippines. Travelooza 3 will be held on August 22, 2019 from 10 AM-4 PM at Makati Shangrila Hotel.
Attendees will about the following from the speakers:

• Philippine tourism policy and direction with the goal of contributing to the growth of Philippine economy.
• Managing programs and activities to sustain a healthy visitor industry.
• Developing and implementing the Philippine Tourism Strategic Plan and Tourism Strategy
• Coordinating tourism-related research, planning, promotional, and outreach activities with the public and private sectors.
• Green Infrastructure and its importance for our tourism and economy

Here are the list of invited speakers:

• Ambassador Rizany Irwan of Malaysia
• Ambassador Dongman Han of South Korea
• Secretary Raul Lambino of Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA)
• RJ Ledesma of Mercato Centrale
• Lance Tan of The Happy Beach Cebu, The Inflatable Island Subic, and The Dessert Museum
• Robert Yupangco of Philippine Korea Council (Vice-Chairman)
• Dr. Elton See Tan of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) (Past Chairman and Senior Adviser)
• Tan Yu III of Makati Tourism Inc. (Secretary-General) and E-Hotel (Vice-President)
• Architect Kaydee Velasco of KMV Asia (CEO)
• Ofrace Ocampo of Sitsirya (CEO)
• James Jimenez of COMELEC (Director and Spokesperson)

Zoomanity Group and Yupangco Music Academy for The Manila Times Round Table

The live Round Table discussion with The Manila Time’s President and CEO Dante “Klink” Ang II with discussions about the Philippine music industry, Zoomanity Group and Yupangco Music Academy came as guests and were represented by Karren Cernal and Nedge Abrasia was held last July 24, 2019 at The Manila Times Studio . Other guests includes Tag Media Group COO Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, Musical Director Adonis Tabanda and Singer Lei Bautista Lo From Prettier Than Pink with hit single “Cool Ka Lang".

President Klink just launched Dwelo: Battle of the best Filipino artists. It’s Battle of the Bands with original composition.

The “Dwelo! Battle for the best Filipino artists” is to look for the best and talented Filipino performers and artists and to highlight the determination, grit, sacrifices, professionalism and cooperation of the group to achieve success.

According to the President & CEO of The Manila Times, “Were looking for the best music, an original composition to highlight our local talents and to give them a platform to showcase their authenticity and love for music. It’s not easy to be in the band, it needs cooperation of each and everyone and their own passion to complement the skills and talent. The member must have that fire. We, at The Manila Times loves to help and that’s why with Tag Media Group, we have Dwelo.”

Tag Media Group is the producer of Aliw at 40 Concert, Asia’s Best Singing Competition and one of the biggest event organisers in the Philippines with Asia Leaders Awards and Asia Leaders Forums as their signature events. Tag Media Group will implement and direct Dwelo.

Winners will receive the following;

• cash prices, 
• a recording contract, 
• exposure to events & concerts and 
• their very own single

Yupangco Music Academy formerly Yamaha School of Music is a training institution that provides a unique and exciting school environment for young musicians and creative music lovers with a vision to be the leader in the industry and committed to provide world-class products and services to customers, as well as maintaining high standards of professionalism in management.

Dwelo will be a weekly online show started last July this year but already accepting registrants to audition. To know more about the show, contact 09778978877 / 02 2193503 or Check the Dwelo Facebook fan page.

Yamaha School of Music Changes Its Name To Yupangco Music Academy

For this August, Yupangco Music Academy will launch events to promote the skills of the Filipino children and those enrolled in this world class institution with an objective to give confidence for these children via music.

Here are the schedules;

August 3, 2019
Tea Musicale, A Recital of New Talents
Makati Main School Lobby, Yupangco Building, Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati

Aug 10, 2019
Piano Competition from all branches
At Orchid Garden Hotel, Malete, Manila

Yupangco Music Academy formerly Yamaha School of Music is a training institution that provides a unique and exciting school environment for young musicians and creative music lovers with a vision to be the leader in the industry and committed to provide world-class products and services to customers, as well as maintaining high standards of professionalism in management with an objective of the following;

• Commitment to excellence
• Superior quality
• Leadership and innovation
• Respect for the individual
• Professional dignity
• Social awareness and responsiveness

It is not only a community of music artists, but a family of students and notable music teachers that will guide and nurture one in unleashing his/her music virtuoso within and continues to aim in advancing the quality of music education since 1979. It utilizes the Yamaha Music Education System, which is designed for a broad range of students in all ages, beginners, and aspirants of high level of musicality.

“If you are a young musician who aspires to be professional or simply someone who loves playing and listening to music, then we are glad to welcome you here in our academy and make that dream possible by visiting and enrolling here at Yupangco Music Academy, Philippines.”- Rene Mari Laurel Yupangco (CEO of Yupangco Music Academy)

For more information: http://yupangcomusicacademy.com/about/

Artist JefCon for Gallery of the World

The only known and acknowledged art mentor of the Philippines' first female president, the late President Corazon "Cory" Cojuangco-Aquino was still active and kicking in sharing his love for paintings. Artist Jeffrey Consumo or JefCon can still vividly recall the late president as a prolific painter.

JefCon famous student and the mother of former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III took painting classes from him from 1996 to 1999 and attended the classes weekly. According to JefCon, “She started it as a hobby and eventually I learned that she continuously paints even the classes under me is done. That’s passion. “

For this year, JefCon with the help of Tag Media Group where he just signed a contract for his marketing and public relations got a chance to meet another person with a Philippines presidential lineage. The grandson of former President Jose P. Laurel and a philanthropist accepted his proposal to showcase his arts at the “Gallery of the world” inside the newly built “Ayala By the Bay” along Macapagal in Pasay.

Gallery of the world is the newest project under the Yupangco Group of Companies that will House 3 shops with engaging activities from Zoomanity Group, Yupangco Music Academy and Yupangco Electronics Corporation.

JefCon paintings will be up for auction and will have painting workshops and lots of activities for the young artists.

For more information and to know more about the paintings, contact 09778978877 or 02 2193503

Zoomanity Group celebrated the US 4th of July

Zoomanity Group, with its CEO, Robert Laurel Yupangco and manages Zoobic Safari, Zoocobia, Paradizoo, Zoocolate Thrills in Bohol, Residence Inn Tagaytay, Samgyupsalamat Unlimited Korean BBQ, UnliCity, Jinsei, Midori and more hotels around the country joined the 4th of July celebration with American Association of the Philippines (AAP) and Elks Club in Makati.

The Fil Am community gathered together for the yearly celebration of Independence Day with a marching parade with Uncle Sam, BBQs, Garage Sale, Bazaar and giving out raffle prizes.

There are performance also that featured “The Infinite” who entertained everyone with their songs.

Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain and were now united, free, and independent states.

For more information please contact the Zoomanity Group at (02)847-0413, 8899824-28, (02)8957142, 09158904728 , 09778978877

SUE RAMIREZ Promises a Memorable Night on ‘ROCK CHIC’ Concert

​After years of proving her mettle in acting, Sue Ramirez is now embracing her unwavering love for music and performance through her first ever solo concert dubbed as “Rock Chic” this July 19 at the Music Museum

While she admits that there is some pressure to put up a good show for those who would make time to see her, she is very much thrilled to be finally ticking off this goal off of her bucket list.

​The one-night-only show directed and produced by Frank Lloyd Mamaril is a set to be a spectacle of all things Sue—her edgy yet carefree persona along with her undeniable passion for music.

Making the concert even more special is the presence of Sue’s good friends Kristel Fulgar and Maris Racal, with whom she first shared the stage with in the 2017 concert “4 of a Kind: The Un4gettable Concert.” Also joining Sue for a first-time collaboration during the show is crooner Michael Pangilinan.

Since it’s a first for her, Sue claims that her official hashtag while prepping for it is “#TiwalaLang,” pertaining to the guidance that she’s getting from her directors.

“Right now nagbi-binge listening ako ng mga songs and iniisip ko kung paano kong gagawing ako, rather yung gayahin ko lang kung paano siya kinanta ng singer,” she said.

Meanwhile, Direk Frank was all praises to Sue after seeing her potential when he directed the concert with the four friends.

“Having known that Sue actually auditioned for Star Magic as a singer. And because she has definitely proven her spot in acting, I believe, she just needs an avenue to showcase her singing talent,” he said.

Her repertoire is set to be a chill, trip down the memory lane for it would have a mix of new hits and good ol’ 90s vibes from her idols in the local and international scene. According to Sue, those who are watching the show must be ready with their dancing shoes as she too will be unleashing that side of hers on the show.

In the end, the singer-actress vowed to do her best, especially for the people who believed in her capacity to perform since the beginning.

“It would be very personal and close to the heart. And we’re all gonna have a good time, that’s for sure,” Sue said.

Sue Ramirez’s “Rock Chic” concert is produced by FLM Creatives and Productions Inc. with Frank Lloyd Mamaril as director and Marvin Querido as musical director. The concert is co-presented by Top-O together with major sponsor Natasha and minor sponsors I Love My Sisters, Faber Castell, GSM Blue, GAOC and Belo Medical Group. Tag Media is their media partner.

For tickets just call Ticketworld at 891-9999 and FLM Creatives and Productions Inc. at 573-9022.

Beauty Queens at UnliCity

June is not only a Pride Month but also the month for beauty pageants as UnliCity Restaurant holds back to back events in promoting camaraderie and unity among the contestants of Miss Tourism Philippines and Ms. and Mrs. Grand Universe recently which also graced by one of the leading advocates for Tourism, Robert Laurel Yupangco.

One of the highlights in the program is the attendance of Ms. Alma Concepcion who was a beauty queen herself. She was the Philippines delegate at Miss International 1994 and was held on September 4, 1994 at the Sun Arena in Ise Mie, Japan. Alma is one of the judges who stayed the whole time during the Press Conference. Alma now is an Interior Designer and a business woman.

UnliCity, which is located at Century City Mall, Makati, the only place with unlimited Korean BBQ and unlimited Japanese Maki in one place promoted and supported the event with the objective to promote the Philippines as premier business hub in Asia headed by its Operations Manager, Sassy Punzalan.

To know more about the venue and events, please check: https://www.facebook.com/unlicityatcentury/

San Miguel Corporation Publishes a Notice to the Public and an Advisory on Hiring Scams

They had published a notice to the public that Top Frontier Investment Holdings, Inc., San Miguel Corporation (“SMC”), Clariden Holdings, Inc., San Miguel Food and Beverage, Inc., San Miguel Brewery Inc., Ginebra San Miguel Inc., and all their respective subsidiaries, do not: 

(i) utilize social media, email, text messaging, or any such electronic platforms to solicit investments from the public; 

(ii) engage in raffles, awarding cash prizes; or 

(iii) impose payments or fee for job applications.

Those who receive such offers should notify the SMC Office of the General Counsel at smclegal@sanmiguel.com.ph, so we can report them to concerned law enforcement agencies for proper action.

They also published an advisory to the public about the hiring scams. They said that SAN MIGUEL CORPORATION (SMC) AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES do not require the payment of processing fees, medical examination fees, or any other payments from persons applying for employment for positions in SMC or any of its subsidiaries.

Please be warned against individuals posing as San Miguel's employees and/or representatives running scams that guarantee employment in exchange for money.

Their official recruitment website is http://www.sanmiguel.com.ph/careers/l and their corporate Careers page on Facebook is https://www.facebook.com/careersatsanmiguel/.

Yupangco Group and Ayala Partnership

Yupangco Group of Companies has signed a contract with the Ayala Group for almost 2000 square meters area at the Ayala Mall Bay Area along Macapagal in their more than 200,000 square meters development.

Present in the contract signing were Joshua Tsuchiya (Technical Operations Head, EATZ Group/UnliCity), Renz Victor Picache (Brand Acquisition Manager, Ayala Group), Robert Laurel Yupangco (President of Yupangco Group), MaYa GaMir (COO, Zoomanity Group), Carl Cabral (Manager, Jake Zyrus Team), Grace Bondad Nicolas (Co Founder , Tag Media Group), Jose Mari Laurel Yupangco (CEO, Yupangco Electronics Corporation) and Rolando E. Valenzuela (Financial Advisor, Zoomanity Group).

The development from the Yupangco Group will be the biggest store as compare-with their existing concepts as mentioned by Robert Laurel Yupangco.

According to Robert, “The concept we have in mind for our project with Ayala group is the first in the Philippines to promote our Filipino talents and to promote the Philippines as the premier tourist destination.”

For more information, call 09778978877 or 02 2193503.

Zoomanity Zooper Zummer

The most awaited season has arrived! You might have been planning a long vacation trip or a quick out of town adventure with your family, friends, and loved ones. These and more is something Zoomanity Group’s Zooper Zummer has to offer. Hold on as we give you our newest and most exciting events and attractions for a summer like never before!
Going to the North from Manila is where the wild adventure happens. Bring out your animal instinct as Zoobic Safari being the only tiger safari in the Philippines located in Subic, offers an amazing experience for everyone. Hang on for a new wave of safari adventure in this exotic sanctuary. Zoobic Safari also brings back the much awaited “Night Safari”, packed with more thrill and excitement. Tour around this exotic sanctuary at night, the first of its kind in the Philippines, all Saturdays until May 25, 2019.

Zoocobia Fun Zoo in Clark Pampanga offers you a different fun filled experience. Attractions include the Maze, Zoocology
Museum, The Barn, Menagerie, Giant Slide, and the Zooc Ride the first and only gravity car ride in the country that's safe for all ages. Enjoy a night of fascinating show in Zoocobia Night Owl every Saturday until May 25, 2019 featuring Animal Parade, Horses on Parade, Aeta’s Tribal Show, Neon Show (Philippine Pride and Adventure Rides, LED Dancers, and Night Owl Dancers).

Beside Zoocobia is Clarkzilla, it is the newest extreme adventure destination in Pampanga that offers a “Dubai Feel” experience. Challenge yourself to zooper up your 4x4 experience by crossing river, lahar and Mt. Pinatubo. Experience other exciting activities like Zip Line, ATV Ride and Camel Ride.

ZOORI is a perfect get-away vacation spot in the heart of the majestic beauty of Tagaytay. With a very comforting Carribean-style air conditioned view-deck hotel rooms enjoy a tranquil haven of soothing ambiance with complete and clean amenities and facilities. Have a look to the picturesque
view of Taal Volcano and fairytale-inspired mini zoo.

While Paradizoo located at Mendez, Cavite, a haven for plants and animals offers guest a unique farm experience with both flora and fauna co-existing in harmony in this 10-hectare agri-tourism enclave. Fun-filled activities makes the farm a wonderful place to relax and enjoy nature at its best.

Enjoy these wonderful activities in Zoomanity Parks where the happiness begins. Get exciting discounts and freebies by liking Zoomanity Group’s official Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/­zoomanitygroup. For more info please call: 847-0413/­ 899-9824; Text: 0927-5899696. Email: events@zoomanity.com.ph or visit our website at www.zoomanity.com.ph­.

Zoobic Safari At 15

In celebration of the 15 Years Anniversary celebration of Zoobic Safari, the only Safari in the Philippines comes the “Binagbag Arts and Music Festival” which according to the organisers is the biggest Arts and Music activity in Subic with expected 5000 in attendance on May 17, 2019 at 5PM in the grounds of Zoobic Safari in Subic.

Supported by Tag Media Group, Jollibee and Lemonsquare Coffee Break & Square Lava Cake, the event will be participated by different local and national artists like Franco, Dicta License, Anima Tierra, Momo DeMonster, The Brown Candles, 21st Fever, Reberde, Bushwaker among others who will participate in the music fest with RadioJock Ayi of UFM 105.5 and Anginell Topacio as hosts.

May Gamir, COO of Zoobic Safari

According to the Chief Operations Officer of Zoobic Safari, May Gamir, “Under the Yupangco Group of Companies, Zoomanity Group is one of the leading zoo / theme park industry in the Philippines. It consists 8 operational local and international parks namely:

• zoobic Safari in Subic
• Zoori (Zoo at Residence Inn) in Tagaytay
• Paradizoo Theme Farm in Mendez Cavite
• Zoocobia Fun Zoo in Clark, Pampanga
• Clark Lahar Safari, Clark Pampanga
• Zoocolate Thrills in Bohol
• Zootopia in Nagano, Japan 
• Breeding and research facility in Victoria, Australia.

Zoomanity Group aims to promote and expand Zoo Tourism in the Philippines, introducing new projects that emphasize learning thru experience.

Our facilities are uniquely exciting and have been designed to provide enjoyment and education to visitors of all ages. With the goal of giving the best tourist destination and nature educational experiences.

Part of Zoomanity group corporate social responsibility is to help the local people around the parks, giving employment especially to the “Aytas” or indigenous groups.

Following our mission and vision
To be the best nature theme park in the country and eventually in the world focusing on our Four (4) “E” pillars:

• Education 
• Environmental conservation
• Exhibit and
• Entertainment

Our Advocacy: To make the Philippines One Big Green Park.”
For 15 Years, part of the Zoobic Safari manpower came from the Aetas communities in Subic. It has been an amazing 15 years working alongside with these wonderful people. Part of the proceeds of this event will be for the Medical and Dental Mission of our Aetas brothers and sisters.

For more information, please check www.zoomanity.com.ph or 022193503.

Sonshine Day in Davao

One of the biggest celebration in Davao is happening this April 25, 2019 until April 28, 2019 inside the ACQ Compound where Sonshine Park is also located. This is the celebration of International Children’s Day where the organisers, same as last year are expecting 100 thousand people will join. 

A lot of activities are in store; Parade, Floats, Dancing, Free sampling of products, Selling from the sponsors , Singing and more. 

The THOUSANDS of guests young and adults alike did not mind some the scorching heat of the sun last year since its summer or queuing the long line at the entrance gate, but this year, a little rain showers welcomed the guests from 6 years old to seniors just to be in this big celebration which coincide also to the birthday of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy, the Children's Joy Foundation, Inc. Founder. 

At the registration booths, thousands are lining up to experience the different activities inside the compound with goodie booths and rides and this is to celebrate the International Children’s Day with a difference. 

The objective of the event is to give a chance to indigent , orphaned and abandoned children who are the beneficiaries of Children's Joy Foundation Inc. (CJFI). 

For more information, please contact 09778978877 or 02 2193503.

Experience Zoobic “Night” Safari 2019, a one of its kind Summer Experience!

It’s Zooper Zummer once again and of course, we will launch again the only theme park activity at night which received a nice raved from its patrons. You don’t need to just stay in your hotel and watch movies because you can still enjoy the outdoors because of the only Night Safari in the Philippines that started last March 2, 2019.

“Gear up your nocturnal senses and prepare for a series of roaring nights of fun in visiting Zoobic Safari’s-classic attractions, Serpentarium; a wild encounter with snakes, lizards and iguanas, Zoobic Park, a walk-through petting zoo, Tiger Safari, an enclosed safari jeep ride that will take you to the tigers’ natural habitat, Croco Loco, a crocodile lair where you will have a chance to feed them. Take a walk together with the greyhounds and follow the night trail in Greyhound Walk.. Enjoy a different and bolder show specially prepared for the night’s entertainment; expect an explosive presentation that will surely growl your mind away.”

The price for adults is Php 695 and Php 595 for kids.

Payment Options:

·   Over-the-counter payment at BDO 

·   Credit card

·   ATM / Debit card

·   PayPal

NIGHT SAFARI TOUR INCLUSIONS:

ü  Zoobic Park

ü  Serpentarium

ü  Tiger Safari Ride

ü  Croco Loco

ü  Greyhound Walk

ü  Forbidden Cave

ü  Zoobic Cave

ü  Enchanted Forest

ü  Butaan Museum

ü  Tram Ride

ü  Night Safari Show 

Children below 3 ft. is FREE!

3 ft.- 4 ft is child rate

4 ft. above is adult rate

Acceptance of guests starts at 5PM up to 8PM only Night Safari show starts at 8PM.

Regular rates apply for walk in guests. To avail of discount, buy your tickets online at https://www.zoomanitypayment.com/ticketing/reservation/tickets/zoobic-safari/night-safari-

“M. BUTTERFLY” NATIONAL TOUR 2019 Is All Set For Six-City Run From This Month To June

The M. BUTTERFLY National Tour 2019 is all set to spread its wings even wider to reach major cities namely Iloilo, Dumaguete, Cebu, Davao, Manila and Baguio.

M. BUTTERFLY is presented by Tony and Grammy award winning producer Jhett Tolentino and FRONTROW Entertainment (producer of highly-acclaimed independent films Bhoy Intsik and Bwaya). The M. BUTTERFLY National Tour 2019 was decided upon by the producers to bring this world-class masterpiece to those who did not have the opportunity to catch its 2018 Manila run. 

Most theater companies in our country whose successful productions in Manila are often hindered from bringing their projects to other key cities because of the many challenges and technical details involved. And this is why Jhett Tolentino and FRONTROW Entertainment are taking this bolder step to carry on their mission and advocacy in the performing arts and to further enhance audience development throughout the Philippine archipelago.

This revival production of David Henry Hwang’s M. BUTTERFLY is the winner of the 2018 ALIW AWARDS for Best Play, Best Actor and Best Director. It was also nominated for two  Best Featured Actresses in a Play and Best Ensemble.

M. Butterfly, which tells the story originally premiered on Broadway in 1998 and won 3 Tony Awards for Best Play, Best Feature Actor and Best Director.

Synopsis: René Gallimard is a member of the French embassy in China. René is mild mannered and considers himself to be poor with women. He meets and falls in love with Chinese opera star Song Liling, a woman whom he considers to be the embodiment of the perfect woman, Madame Butterfly. But when West meets East, everything is not what it seems…

Targeting audiences between ages 18 and beyond, the producers are hoping that this classic drama, inspired by Giaccomo Puccini's opera Madame Butterfly’, will likewise resonate to theater audiences from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao that “ love, power and deception holds no boundaries – whether this be in a rural or urban setting.”

RS FRANCISCO, the 2018 Aliw Awards Best Actor for M. Butterfly shall reprise his iconic portrayal of Song Liling, the Chinese opera singer who is Gallimard’s object of affection and seduces him through his biases of the East then exploits their intimacy to collect classified information for agents of the Chinese Communist Party.

RS first essayed this role in May 1990 for Dulaang UP, opposite veteran actor, writer and critic Behn Cervantes. On its debut, M. Butterfly immediately rose to critical acclaim with packed houses and box office success in over 100 performances throughout the Philippines.

In the many years thereafter, RS Francisco’s theater credits in numerous productions and variety of roles continued to hone his craft as a compleat artist. In films, his most recent awards include the SINAG MAYNILA Best Actor, the STAR AWARDS Movie Actor of the Year and the SUBIC BAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Best Actor.

When M. BUTTERFLY was revived recently on Broadway, RS had thought of bringing it to life once again to the new theater audiences of today. After all, this is the only ‘one’ role that continues to remain as closest to his heart.

To add a diverse twist to the M. Butterfly National Tour 2019, young actor AIRA IGARTA will step into the role of Song Liling as alternate in certain performances. As an original member of the Kurogo ensemble of the play’s 2018 Manila run, Aira is a stage and film actor from the Theatre Arts Program of UP Diliman where he took part in several Dulaang UP and Dulaang Labortoryo productions. Trained by the likes of Tony Fabella and Luther Perez, Aira was originally a dance and voice scholar at Quezon City Performing Arts Foundation (QCPADFI).

French actor OLIVIER BORTEN shall essay the role of Rene Gallimard, a former French diplomat, who relates the story of his passionate, disastrous affair with Song Liling from his cell in a Paris prison, where he is serving a long sentence for treason.

Philippine theater royalty JENINE DESIDERIO, who among many other theater, film, television and recording credits, assumed the lead role as Kim in the West End’s original Miss Saigon, will portray Gallimard’s wife – Helga. The pair married as a matter of convenience; Helga’s father had diplomatic connections that helped Gallimard ascend in his career.

After 25 years of stage acting experience in the United Kingdom, Scottish NORM MCLEOD has stepped in the Philippine stage as Manuel Toulon, the French Ambassador to China who also happens to be the dominant and strong-willed superior of Gallimard at the embassy in Beijing. Toulon promotes Gallimard to vice-consul and charges him with collecting information to aid the American war in Vietnam.

Trilingual American actor LEE O’BRIAN will once more personify Marc, the sexually unapologetic best friend of Gallimard. He encourages Gallimard to take sexual advantage of the women around him without regard for their feelings or even their consent. Although M. Butterfly was Lee’s first theatrical endeavor, his acting skills have already been tried and tested in international films Edsa Woolworth and Forgive Me Father. O’Brian also portrays Sharpless in M. Butterfly for a brief while.

Portraying the different roles of Suzuki, Comrade Chin and Shu Fang is powerful and well-rounded artist MAYEN ESTAÑERO. Her impressive performance in the 2018 run of M. Butterfly landed her an Aliw Awards nomination for Best Featured Actress. Mayen’s previous theater credits include Dalanghita Production’s Corazon Negro, An Operetta as Maestra, Virgin Labfest’s Mula sa Kulimliman as Leila and Sugid Production’s Buwan at Baril as Asawa. Comrade Chin is a member of the Red Guards, a paramilitary arm of the Communist Party in China. Song communicates with Comrade Chin often, to pass on the classified information he gathers from Gallimard.

Twice a finalist as Best Actress for the Aliw Awards, MAYA ENCILA receives her third nomination as Best Featured Actress for her unique characterization of Renee and Pin-Up Girl in M. Butterfly. The stunning Arizona native plays a young, sexually liberated Danish woman with whom Gallimard has an affair. Renee’s boldness presents a stark contrast to Song’s modesty, which Gallimard finds both exciting and obnoxious. A true expert in performing arts, Maya has taken the stage countless times as Mary Lennox for The Secret Garden, as Belle for Repertory Philippines’ Beauty and the Beast musical and as Lara for Philippine Stagers’ KATIPS, to name a few.

Rising soprano star JASMIN SALVO will be the new Opera Singer for the national tour.  The members of the ensemble playing the role of Kurogo are as follows: PHEITH IENA BALLUG, ULLYSES BASA, SASA CABALQUINTO, FRANCO FERRER and JOHN PAUL ORTENERO.

The artistic team of M. Butterfly are as follows: Jhett Tolentino and RS Francisco (Producers), Ohm David (Set), Eric Pineda (Costume), John Batalla (Lighting), Jethro Joaquin (Sound), Joed Balsamo (Music) and Carissa Adea (Choreography).

The M. BUTTERFLY NATIONAL TOUR 2019 will benefit 10 charitable institutions namely: Iloilo Prima Galaw, Philippine National Red Cross Iloilo Chapter, The Children of Cebu Foundation, Silliman University Culture and Arts Council, the Arts Council of Cebu Foundation, Love the Children Foundation, House of Hope Foundation, Halfway Home for the Boys and St. Louis University Culture and Arts Center.

Ticket merchants per area:

ILOILO, DAVAO, CEBU, BAGUIO – SM Tickets at any SM Mall nationwide or online at SMTickets.com

DUMAGUETE – Culture and Arts Council Office, Silliman University through contact nos. (035) 422-4365, (0917) 300-0346, (0999) 797-7825

MANILA – TicketWorld through contact no. (02) 891-9999 or ticketworld.comThe ticket prices vary per city between P500 to P2,000 plus taxes and fees.

Check out M. Butterfly at the following social media:

Facebook: /MButterflyPH

Twitter: @MButterflyPH

Instagram:@MButterflyPH

YouTube: MButterflyPH

For further inquiries, please contact JHETT TOLENTINO at (0906) 576-6914.