God's Graces

I am so grateful with the Lord’s presence in my life which filled me with the warm blanket of His love. Especially for the past week, God’s presence is so visible and heartfelt.

Jan 21, Tuesday – Tatay is safe.

Tatay's car after the accident.

The thing that I am most thankful for to God is my Father’s safety after the car accident in Saudi. Being away from him is hard enough, and knowing that I can’t be beside him in times like this is even harder not just for me, but for our whole family. To nurse him, and be with him as he get well from the wounds and trauma that the accident had caused him is just what I really want right now.  But I trust in the Lord’s mercy and I know that He’s guiding love won’t make my Tatay go through anymore hardship.

Jan 22, Wednesday – Graduation Feels and WICKED.

Wicked Dress Rehearsal ticket from TicketWorld Inc.

Me graduating started to finally sink in after this seminar. A few more months and I will be released in the wild real life. Feelings of fear and excitement are what I have for my future career. Will I do well in Marketing, my first love?

TicketWorld Student Ambassadors.

A Broadway musical added new FEELS in my day. Thanks to TicketWorld, I was one of the first to see Wicked in Manila.  I and some of my fellow Student Ambassadors were given the chance to see the technical dress rehearsal of Wicked, and I was super super lucky to get a seat in the orchestra center. I was in total amazement of the whole production. I would have easily mistaken it for the real performance and not just the run-through. The stage setup, the music, the whole ensemble, everything was fabulous and amazing! Hello? This is Wicked! The Broadway’s biggest blockbuster!! I just had so many feels even after days of watching it. The friendship, the love, the whole message of Wicked just pierced through me and I think it would take long before I can recover from being Greenified. I love Suzie Mathers! I love her! She’s so amazing on stage and I love her Galinda, her Glinda. I fancy Suzie so much that I did some research and read every interview and articles about her. I hope I can meet her again during her stay here in Manila. I love Suzie!! Suzie <3

Photo by Colwin Tanhehco

Jan 23, Thursday – Marketing Quiz Bee, CHAMPION.

Photo by Evan Sabillo

Marketista’s Challenge: Brain Brawl. Tatay, this is for you!! I joined this quiz bee without preparation. I didn’t even get to study so much and just scanned through some lectures from last semester’s Marketing Management and this term’s E-Marketing. Good thing I learned so much and listened well in Ms. Anne’s discussion. She’s really good in educating and I think she made a right decision to follow the academe’s calling. I guess God sent me the Holy Spirit and is just with me because I was calm and clear minded the whole contest. I was even more blessed to be grouped with very remarkable young marketers of AdU. Thank you to the Panelists who recognized my effort in the case study and given me an individual excellence award. Really, Champion? I did not really expect that. Thank you AdJMA for the Medal and limited edition of AdJMA tumbler, to Mr. Julius with his sincerity through minions, and the 3 thousand pesos <3

Jan 24, Friday – E-Marketing Best Website Content.      

My Wix Website Homepage.

Photo by Prof. Anne Cortez

Me being awesome this week is not yet over. LOL. Ms. Anne’s little way of recognizing the students' talents is just so sincere and loving. Congratulations to everyone who won and received the 500-peso worth of ChocoBest <3 By the way, if you haven’t seen my website yet, go now and visit the fruit of my Wix effort. (http://delavegajasmin.wix.com/justmeanstar) I will continue updating my Wix website so check it out from time to time and see my current adventure in this life.

Jan 25, Saturday – A day with my High School Treasures.

Gold-Diamond, May 2012

I know this is just about to happen (in 3 hours after posting this), but I know this will be epic as it has always been every time we’re all together. I am thankful to God for letting me meet such good friends like my Treasures. Thank you to Quinto family for hosting this event and letting us stay in their humble home. See you later my Treasures!! 

Gold-Diamond, December 2012

GET WICKED FOR A GOOD CAUSE!

Broadway’s biggest blockbuster dedicates a benefit show

for Typhoon Yolanda survivors

MANILA, November 22, 2013—Thrillifying news! Local producers of the Broadway musical phenomenon WICKED, namely Marc Platt, David Stone, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt, John Frost, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises, Concertus Manila, Radio High 105.9, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, in conjunction with Wicked Worldwide, have announced that they will be having a benefit show on the 31st of January at 1:30pm. In addition to this matinee show, there will also be a spellbinding auction after curtain call which is geared to raise more funds for the people who were affected by Typhoon Yolanda.

The auction will include a beautifully packaged WICKED prop from the show. Additionally, “A WICKED Experience”, which entitles the person to a walk on role in the opening and closing scenes, as a cast member, with makeup and costume, will also be auctioned by a celebrity. Aside from the auction, the cast will be in the lobby post show for bucket collections.  

Cast members of WICKED heard about the calamity and sent encouraging words to the Philippines. “You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We’re sending you all our love and strength”, said WICKED’s two leading ladies Jemma Rix and Suzie Mathers. Jay Laga’aia who plays the Wizard said, “I would like to add my voice to the many who are wishing you a speedy recovery, not only of the country but also of your spirit.”

Catch Wicked from January 22, 2014 to February 23, 2014 at the CCP Main Theater. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, WICKED has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman.  The production is directed by Joe Mantello with musical staging by Wayne Cilento.  The Philippine season of WICKED is produced by Marc Platt, David Stone, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and John Frost. It is presented by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises, 105.9 Radio High, and Concertus Manila. Its presenting sponsors are SMART Infinity and VISA. Other major sponsors are Philippine Airlines, PLDT Telpad, Neurogen-E, CarbTrim, Diamond Hotel, and OOCL. Make-up provided by MAC.

SEASON DETAILS

VENUE:                                                CCP Main Theater, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Roxas                                                                                                     Boulevard, Pasay City

SEASON:                              SEASON EXTENDED! January 22 – February 23, 2014

TICKETS:                               Emerald:                              PhP 7,000.00

                                                A Reserve:                          PhP 5,800.00

                                                B Reserve:                          PhP 4,500.00

                                                C Reserve:                          PhP 3,500.00

                                                D Reserve:                          PhP 2,250.00

                                                E Reserve:                           PhP 1,750.00

INTERNET:                           www.wickedthemusical.com.ph

                                                Www.facebook.com/wickedmanila

                                                Www.ticketworld.com.ph

                                                Www.facebook.com/ticketworldinc

Www.facebook.com/concertusmanila

TICKETWORLD

BOOKING LINE:                 891-9999

MEDIA CONTACT:            BAMBI RIVERA-VERZO                  

                                                Executive Producer

                                                Concertus

                                                Email: bambi@concertusmanila.com

                                                Tel: +632 403-8678

                                                Mobile:  +63917-537-0539

                                   

ANNA YULO                      

                                                Media and Marketing Associate

                                                Concertus

                                                Email: anna@concertusmanila.com

                                                Tel: +632 403-8678

                                                Mobile:  +63917-827-9856

Tickets are available at TicketWorld, call 891-9999 or log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph.

For more information, visit www.wickedthemusical.com.ph.

 Get updates via our social media sites

 https://www.facebook.com/WickedManila

www.facebook.com/ConcertusManila 

https://twitter.com/Wicked_Manila

https://twitter.com/ConcertusManila

THE PRODUCERS by Repertory Philippines

KEEP IT FUNNY! KEEPT IT SUNNY! KEEP IT GAY!

(Photo by Colwin Tanhehco, #TWIsta)

One Friday night, I died in laughter. After successfully passing the 'zombie apocalypse' in LRT 1 and MRT just to catch the opening night of THE PRODUCERS by Repertory Philippines, little did I know that it would suck all the stamina left in me after the show. People inside the theater couldn't stop laughing from the hilarious banters on stage.

(Photo by Repertory Philippines)

How often would you see a dancing and singing Adolf Hitler? With ladies on stage walking with giant sausages and pretzels on their heads? Springtime for Hitler was supposed to be a total flop! But hey, people liked it, and even loved it! So where did they go right? 

(Photo by Ledazennia Castro)

You need to watch the show for you to know! My girlfriends and I really enjoyed this musical. We went straight to Greenbelt 1 Onstage after our 6pm class and ran off with the zombie crowd at the train station to make it on time for the 8pm show. But it was all worth it! We ended our stressful week with laughters. 

(Photo by Krissa Janela Ongjuco)

Thank you TicketWorld Manila and Repertory Philippines! 

(Photo by Repertory Philippines)

You guys can still watch THE PRODUCERS! All performances are at Onstage, 2/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas corner Legazpi St., Makati City.Date of Performances: November 15 to December 15, 2013. Please visit the TicketWorld website (ticketworld.com.ph/TheProducers) to view schedule details.

Ticket Prices: 

Inclusive of Service Charge

Price Zone 1:

Lower Orchestra Center

and Upper Orchestra Center

P 1, 563

Price Zone 2:

Lower Orchestra Side

And Upper Orchestra Side

Price Zone 3:

Balcony

P 729.40

THE ADDAMS FAMILY by Atlantis Productions

Bye bye braids! Wednesday of The Addams Family is now a lady with the crossbow… and in love, with Lucas! No matter how strange and different this family may be, Gomez and Morticia's reaction passed as what normal parent's would. But the craziness in their mansion will make things interesting.. in one normal night. *snap* *snap*

     (Photos by Atlantis Production)

It was fun to see the familiar characters from TV on stage played by the amazing actors. This new musical from the Atlantis Production is created by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, directed by Bobby Garcia, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. 

Other casts are K-La Rivera as Wednesday Addams, Nyoy Volante alternates as Grandma with Jimmy Marquez, Warren Saga and Anton Posadas alternating as Pugsley Addams, Carla Guevara as Alicia Beineke and Calvin Millado as Mal Beineke. Together with The Addams Family ancestors played by Reg Claraval, Japs Treopaldo, Milai Imperial, MIkkie Bradshaw, Jill Pena, Altair and Mako Alonso, Hans Eckstein, Johann dela Fuente and Bibo Reyes.

Watch the show with your family as a great starter of the christmas season!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY will run from November 15 - December 1, 2013 at the Meralco Theatre. Tickets are available at TicketWorld Manila or call 8919999 for ticket inquiries.

CINEMAJAM

You love watching movies, I know. And listening to music is definitely one of your hobbies too. Hey, who doesn’t love movies/music anyway? It saved someone’s life at some point in time. But aren’t you tired of staying at home the whole day stuck with your laptop in a dark room which isolates you from everyone? Plus it hurts your eyes as you crawl out of your ‘safe haven’ to the other parts of the house which brims with full sunshine. (Ouchy eye!)

Worry no more! For Crizal Transitions is here! The world’s leading Photochromic lens capable of adjusting to any lighting condition. They will be hosting the first ever outdoor movie marathon and music festival in the Philippines, CINEMAJAM! Enjoy two special film screening and some of the country’s top bands’ performances, plus other exciting activities on November 30, 2013 at Event Circuit Makati.

“Limitless” and “Love Actually” are movies that will be shown as a highlight of Crizal Transitions’ message, “Seeing life in a bright light.”  Bamboo together with bands likeItchyworms, Callalily, Moonstar 88 and GraceNote will be there to keep the party going. A vision screening in the Optical Village section will also be there to check your eyesight. This one is for free, so be sure to have yours checked. Games and raffle prizes await lucky people. That could be you! And what I am personally excited with are the activities like karting, bungee jumping, skating and kite-flying! Yey! I would definitely try bungee jumping this time, for real.

Proceeds of Crizal Transitions Cinemajam will benefit World Vision, to support its admirable work of helping children attain their dreams for a bright future.

Tickets are available for Php 1,350 at TicketWorld Manila. For ticket inquiries, please call 8919999.

You can get two (2) free tickets for every pair of Crizal Transitions purchased. Crizal Transitions lenses are available in all optical centers in the country.

You guys should follow TicketWorld Manila, they’re awesome! :)