GLOBAL WELLNESS DAY

Global Wellness Day was established in Turkey as the “first” day dedicated to living well, and has now been accepted world-wide.  It is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of June every year in 7   continents.  This year  it was celebrated in 83   countries   with   86 ambassadors thus reflecting its success. 

To  get   one   step   closer   towards   living   well,   let   our   manifesto   be   your starting point.   In order to make Wellness a lifestyle, Global Wellness Day aims to adopt the following seven simple steps. What is important is not to implement all of the steps all at once, but to incorporate at least just a few of them into your daily life on a regular basis.

In the Philippines, GLOBAL WELLNESS DAY was celebrated in many different places. The one I attended yesterday, June 11, 2016, from 7am to 11am at the 2nd Floor of FTX Fitness Exchange was success. We had different talks from different personalities such as Juana Change. We also did Zumba, make up by Mary Kay, massage and more. These are all free, imagine that!

The aims of this advocacy are: To recognize the value of our lives, to pause and think, even if for just one day of the year,  to be free from the stress of everyday city life and bad habits, to make peace with ourselves, and to raise awareness about living well and increase motivation, not justfor today, but for the remaining 364 days of the year.

GWD 7 STEP MANIFESTO 

1- Walk for an hour. 

2- Drink more water. 

3- Don’t use plastic bottles. 

4- Eat organic foods. 

5- Do a good deed. 

6- Have a family dinner. 

7- Sleep at 10:00 PM

Video not mine, courtesy of Occasions of Joy

GWD   is   an   entirely   not-for-profit   day,   a   social   project   created   by volunteers dedicated to living well. The purpose of Global Wellness Day is to ask the question, even if for just one day, "How can I live a healthier and better life?", to direct the thoughts of both individuals and society towards “living well” and to raise awareness.  

GWD Philippines is also involved in the annual National Wellness Day festivities of the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) on June 30 at the Mall of Asia, where member companies will exhibit and showcase their corporate wellness efforts.  They will also have various wellness speakers, health tests, and fitness classes for the general public to enjoy. 

SHOOT WITH THE STARS 2015

The Actors Guild of the Philippines in cooperation with CATMATES, Inc. will have its first ever ‘’SHOOT WITH THE STARS 2015’’.  Shoot with The Stars is a two-day shooting competition for a cause event happening on November 07-08, 2015 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm at Southern Police Distrrict (SPD) Firing Range, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

 

 

Registration fee is Php 1,000.00 that will cover the entrance and a raffle ticket. The event will feature actors and actresses who will be competing with gun enthusiast and from PNP, AFP and other organizations.

Over 300 shooters expected in participation.  We would like to invite you to become one of our sponsors for this “Shoot with the Stars 2015” most awaited event. Attached are the sponsorship pa

Those who would like to be a sponsor and those who want to help this advocacy can do so by being one of the following:

1. Shooters
2. Sponsors
3. Ticket Sale
4. Booth  Rental

For further inquiries, please feel free to contact 09076299 or 09175504180 / 09175504172, just look for Jerry or Liezl. You may also e-mail vivian@catmatesinc.com.

Actors Guild of the Philippines is an organization mandated to foster goodwill and camaraderie among film and television actors and to promote and protect the rights and welfare of actors and workers of the film industry. It has also recognized excellent artistic performances as a guild of the Film Academy of the Philippines. #starshootfest, #catmates, #actorsguild 

Kids Fest Manila

Spectacle of shows are lined up for Kids Fest Manila:

The Gruffalo

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood…Join Mouse on an adventurous journey in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Mouse sets off on a daring adventure through the deep dark wood in search of hazelnuts, meeting the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake on the way. Will the story of the fabled Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these wily woodland creatures? Armed with only a nut map and a little courage, Mouse must outwit them all, and after all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their adults, in a show that’s toured around Britain and the world. Let your imagination run wild!

Quotes/Reviews:

“Irresistibly charming!” The Times

“Monstrous fun!” Daily Mail

“No. 1 Children’s Show!” The Independent

“An altogether winning performance!” New York Times

Production info:

Directed by Olivia Jacobs. Creative Producer Toby Mitchell. Designer Isla Shaw.

Lighting by James Whiteside, music by JollyGoodTunes, and choreography Morag Cross.

Adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

Illustration © Axel Scheffler and Macmillan Children’s Books

Aliens Love Underpants

Of every shape and size But there are no underpants in space So here's a big surprise! Aliens Love Underpants tells the story of a gang of mischievous aliens on a visit to earth, travelling not to visit earthlings, but simply to steal their underpants! Silly, quirky and irresistibly fun, the show follows the aliens as they ransack the washing line on their search for pants – big and small, red or green. The love Grandma’s spotted bloomers, while Grandad’s long johns make for the perfect slide! 

The book, written by Claire Freedman and illustrated by Ben Cort, was selected for Richard and Judy’s Children’s Book Club with the help of pupils from schools around the UK, and has been hugely popular since it was first published in 2007.

This zany and hilarious tale based on the best-selling children’s book is wonderfully brought to life on stage for the very first time. With stunning effects, madcap action, original music (and lots of aliens of course!) this fantastically fresh and funny production will delight the whole family. You'll laugh your PANTS off!

               

Quotes/Reviews:
“…there is much magic and mischief here – and that, really, is the essence of all
great family theatre.” The Guardian
“A close encounter of the most entertaining kind!” Metro

Production info:
Directed Adam Bampton-Smith. Set and Costume Design by Isla Shaw. Lighting by Will Evans and choreography by Emma Clayton. Sound Shock Productions.

Based on the book by Claire Freedman & Ben Cort
Adapted and directed by Adam Bampton-Smith
Aliens Love Underpants © Claire Freedman and Ben Cort 2007

Dinosaur Zoo

Dare to get up close and personal! Direct from the West End, Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to the stage as you’ve never seen them before! From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, observe and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show. But watch out. Not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem! Join after the show for a ‘meet and greet’ with the dinosaurs.

Quotes/Reviews:

“PUPPET-TASTIC! Thoroughly entertaining. A delight” Time Out, Critic’s Choice
“Educational theatre at its best.” The Stage

Tickets available at:

TICKETWORLD 891.9999

www.ticketworld.com.ph

Presented by 

Lunchbox Theatrical Productions 

                     and

Concertus +632 403-8678

www.facebook.com/Concertus

The Amazing Bubble Man at RCBC’s Carlos P. Romulo Theater

Louis Pearl - The Amazing Bubble Man makes his first ever visit to Manila at RCBC’s Carlos P. Romulo Theater from 23 - 27 September!

Louis Pearl, The Amazing Bubble Man has been thrilling audiences around the world for nearly 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He has performed to more than one million people, including royalty and celebrities, in hundreds of cities around the world. He is also a favourite at the world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where he returns this year for his eighth successive season.

From square bubbles, layers of bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, volcano bubbles to flying UFO bubbles and even people inside bubbles – The Amazing Bubble Man is set to enchant adults and children alike with his unique blend of skill and humour.

With infectious enthusiasm, The Amazing Bubble Man explains some fascinating facts about bubbles, bringing science to life and into the realm of fun. As well as exploring the dynamics of bubbles, The Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.

This wondrous 75 minute show combines breath-taking artistry, colourful music, plenty of audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep all ages entranced. Louis Pearl says of his show, “The kid in everybody gets excited. The audience connects with what's happening onstage at a pre-verbal place. There's so much joy."

Producer James Cundall, Chief Executive of Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, says “I saw Louis Pearl’s Amazing Bubble Show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and was absolutely mesmerised. I had no idea you could do so many amazing things with bubbles!”

“I went to talk to Louis after his performance about touring internationally – I thought ‘if a producer with 25 years in the entertainment business can be blown away by bubbles then surely people all around the world will be amazed by this incredible show too.’”

Louis Pearl, The Amazing Bubble Man is produced by Concertus Manila and Lunchbox Theatrical Productions in association with Louis Pearl.

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“By the end of this show, your spirits will be soaring up with the helium-filled bubbles floating about the ceiling.” EDINBURGH FESTIVAL REVIEWS, 2010

“Just brilliant” The Guardian, UK

“Makes the audience squeal with delight” San Francisco Chronicle

About Louis Pearl

Louis Pearl was born in San Francisco and in 1980 started his own toy company, making amongst other things a big bubble-making toy - ‘The Bubble Trumpet’. To help sell the toy he learned a few bubble tricks and soon he was performing at summer camps. Encouraged by the response Louis Pearl developed a stage show, and started touring around California, before taking his show to a wider audience around the USA and overseas, becoming an established sell-out performer at the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He has written two books about bubbles, made a video called “Light, Camera, Bubbles” and produced many bubble inventions.

Types of bubbles invented by Louis Pearl:

 People-Inside Of Bubbles

 Square Bubbles

 Spaceship Bubbles

 Universe Bubbles

 Centipede Bubbles

 Edible Bubbles

 Bubble Brains

 Trampoline Bubbles

 Trumpet Bubbles

 William Tell Bubbles

 Bubbles in Bubbles

 Kids in Bubble

 Wearing Bubbles

SEASON DETAILS:

Date: 23 - 27 September, 2015

Venue: RCBC Carlos P. Romulo Theater

WED/THURS/FRI

SEAT ZONE PRICE

Orchestra AA to H 2,700

Orchestra J,K,L 2,500

Orchestra Back 2,300

Loge Center 2,000

Loge Sides 1,800

Balcony 900

SAT/SUN

SEAT ZONE PRICE

Orchestra AA to H 2,950

Orchestra J,K,L 2,800

Orchestra Back 2,600

Loge Center 2,000

Loge Sides 1,800

Balcony 1,000

*Ticket prices are exclusive of TicketWorld fees

INTERNET: www.ticketworld.com.ph

www.facebook.com/ticketworldinc

www.facebook.com/ConcertusManila

TICKETWORLD BOOKING LINE: 891-9999

MEDIA CONTACT: BAMBI RIVERA-VERZO ANNA YULO

Executive Producer Media and Marketing Associate

Concertus Concertus

Email: bambi@concertusmanila.com Email: anna@concertusmanila.com

Tel: +632 403-8678 Tel: +632 403-8678

Mobile: +63917-537-0539 Mobile: +63917-827-9856

 Smoking Bubbles

 Amazing Bubble Hat

 Trapped in a Bubble

 Juggling Bubbles

 Fog- f i l led Bubbles

Ang SOAP Opera ng Buhay Ko” (The Concert: Voices of Healing)

The University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Fund, Inc. (UPMAF) will hold a concert called “Ang SOAP Opera ng Buhay Ko” (The Concert: Voices of Healing) at the new Marriott Grand Ballroom on August 26, 2015 to riase funds towards the creation of the New UP College of Medicine Academic Center,  a 7-story multi-million peso undertaking. 

The dinner concert will feature several of the biggest names in the international and local concert scene, including the 50-piece ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Gerard Salonga, this special night will bring together Lea Salonga, Ryan Cayabyab, Jed Madela, Vice Ganda, Mark Bautista, Cris Villonco, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Bituin Escalante, Pinky Marquez, Franco Laurel, The Tux, Caisa Borromeo, Baihana, Catherine Fisher, among others, as they join the community in a collective voice of healing. A 70-strong chorus composed of The Mass Appeal, Ateneo Chamber Singers and UP Medicine Choir will also fill the grandiose ballroom. 

This will be Lea Salonga’s last concert before she flies to New York to star in a show called “Allegiance,”  which previews in Broadway on October 20!

For ticket and sponsorship inquiries please contact, Dr. Melfred L. Hernandez (0917) 815-2029), Overall Chair, Dr. Karin Estepa (0922) 825-3146, Chair, Business Committee, or Ms Kareen Tapia (0923) 8568043 of UPMAF (02) 5264255, upmaf.secretariat@gmail.com. 

Young Designer, Jessica Gallegos, for Wear Charlie

   

The Designer:

Born and raised in the Philippines, Jessica Gallegos, comes from a family of 12. Having started commercial modeling at a young age, performing in theatre, singing and hosting the children’s junior Probe team “5 and up”, she has become exposed to the field of arts. After majoring in Early Childhood Education at University Asia and the Pacific, she migrated to New York and pursued her career as a teacher. With much love for the arts, she studied make up and ventured into styling.

Her love for fashion is an everyday love affair even at a young age. It became apparent that this love translated to another hobby, designing clothes. From there it became a brand that is now called Wear Charlie- a one stop shop where you can pick clothes of your own liking and taste while having the luxury of being styled by the owner herself.

Jessica’s ease in knowing what looks good on a person is her forte. Combined with her eye for understated elegance and her unique sense of what works on your body, she can transform any garment you wear into a stand out outfit. See for yourself the pieces she has created and what else is in store for Wear Charlie.

Photos Courtesy of www.occasionsofjoy.com

The Story:

Who’s Charlie?

Wear Charlie is a character I created to represent my personal style.  It features ready-to-wear clothes I designed and a styled collection I hand picked and put together myself. Also, part of the brand’s services is doing custom made designs for its clients.  Some of the clients I have designed for are notable celebrities like Danica Sotto-Pingris and Kristine Hermosa for their special events and TV guestings.

I design clothes for pregnant women, daywear and evening wear, and the whole collection is categorized according to themes.  These themes represent my different style moods. (Read more about my themes in the shop section). This allows Wear Charlie guests to choose what they feel like wearing and shop freely exploring their own sense of style.

 Wear Charlie also does styling for its celebrity and non-celebrity clients for their events, guestings and their special occasions.  (Contact Wear Charlie for more details)

What makes Wear Charlie unique?

ñ It is a personalized shopping experience when you buy in Wear Charlie.  Whether you shop online, at the Wear Charlie Closet (showroom), or at the Wear Charlie bazaar booth, you’d be able to get on hand tips from me on how to wear and mix and match your purchases with your existing wardrobe.  For online shoppers, all you need to do is send me a message and I would gladly share with you ideas on how to style your outfits over the phone, through email, facebook or twitter.

ñ It has featured outfit options I pick out that changes weekly/by weekly giving Wear Charlie guests the leisure of buying an already paired outfit or an idea on how to style their similar clothes from their wardrobe.

ñ The thematic categories makes it easier for Wear Charlie guests to know what they want to buy and how they can match them, and it encourages them to try explore other styles of clothing

ñ It has a blog section where I regularly write about Wear Charlie, my designs, styling and my personal anecdotes on my journey to a fashion-filled happy life.

ñ The website also has a special section that features those who are in Wear Charlie and the messages and feedback its guests sends Wear Charlie and myself.

ñ Wear Charlie has a comfortable and unique showroom called the “Wear Charlie’s Closet” where you can freely try on the clothes and have a private styling session and shopping experience.

ñ Besides making custom made clothes for its clients, Wear Charlie can also alter and adjust your Wear Charlie clothes for you.

ñ Wear Charlie also gives out special promos, discounts and freebies and you may even also give a Wear Charlie gift certificate to a friend or loved one as a gift.

ñ Wear Charlie follows trends but also promotes clothes that are classic, basic and would fit the body well.

ñ More importantly, Wear Charlie always has the customers in mind when it creates and sells its pieces.  What’s more important is to have happy customers stepping out of the showroom or signing out of the website feeling awesome and confident in the clothes they’re wearing.

Photos courtesy of www.occasionsofjoy.com

The Themes:

1. Summer Time Love

ñ  The Summertime Love Collection is characterized by everything spring and summer- bright and fun colors, flowers, happy patterns, beach and vacation wear.

2. Casual Sundays

ñ  The Casual Sunday Collection features Wear Charlie’s casual wear- shorts, dresses and comfy tops. Certainly, where else would you wear your comfiest cute clothes but the park? Thus each piece in this collection is named after famous parks around the globe.

3. Nomad

ñ  The Nomad Collection features the rough and rugged style and travelers comfort clothing of Wear Charlie. The names of this collection is inspired by Nomadic Tribes.

4. Sail Away

ñ  Sail Away features Wear Charlie’s nautical collection focusing mostly on red, blue, yellow and black hues as well as striped patterned and solid colored ensembles. This nautical collection is named after actual coasts around the world.

5. Somewhere in Time

ñ  Somewhere in Time features Wear Charlie’s vintage and classic collection focusing on neutral colors, laces, classic cuts and timeless patterns. And what better name to call these pieces but after classic stylish women themselves. The names in this collection are taken after style icons of the 20s-70s.

6. Date Night

ñ  The Date Night collection features Wear Charlie’s outfit options for your first date, girls’ night out, anniversary, engagement party, wedding and other dressy events. The names in this collection are taken after the streets New York City.

7. Pea in a Pod

ñ  This collection features Wear Charlie’s pregnancy and post pregnancy wear, and styles for full figured women. Most pieces in this collection are empire cut, gartered or loose.

To view more photos, click HERE