Looking for On-Cam Talent

Looking for an Asian female on-cam talent with a lively personality and oozing with sex appeal. Must be willing to travel and work long hours.

Message me for details.

Sea of Change: Englishman in New York

Sea of Change: The Event

Still processing the other pictures. Will post them as soon as I can.

Many thanks to the very talented band, Melvin Sumalinog (guitars and back-up vocals), Peter Manabat (bass and percussions), Ziegfred Diaz (khon). To Polari Comedy Club for the support and the vote of confidence. Special shoutout to Junie Tobillo, Gigi Lualhati, Allan Alojipan, Marvin, and Neil Tolentino.

To my family, who showed all out support - Ma, Ian, Adam, Andrew, Elai, Cathy, Ken, Tin, and David - thank you!

And to all my friends who came to cheer me on, God bless you all! High school friends, grade school friends, college friends, Bubot, ABS friends, online friends, Paandars, GMA friends, and Survivor peeps (will miss you all!)

And to God, who made it all happen and gave me the opportunity to write several things off my bucket list. You're the best, Lord!

Sea of Change

Loving Life

This blog is so outdated. Haha. Just suffice it to know that life is good and I'm happy. And I thought I'd post this picture as it reflects just how good life is. Taken while on break during a recce outside of the country.

Keep the faith, everyone.

Love life. Live love. Embrace change.

Poi Spinning

While hosting an event at the Intercon in Makati, Evie (Piper) and I got to try poi spinning or zip spinning and we were instantly hooked. "Fire Queen" Rachel Lobangco, who tells us she stays half the year in Boracay, was guest performer at the event and she was enthusiastic at teaching us the basics.

Now, Evie wants zips for Christmas. So do I! Haha. Maybe this summer we'll both get to zip in Boracay or some other beach.

Now that's something to look forward to.

WANTED: Writers

A friend is looking for a project-based creative writer for below-the-line activations and promos (i.e. events, etc.) If you, or any of your friends are interested, please do not hesitate to email your resumes to agflo@yahoo.com, or call 474-4568 for details. You may also visit their office at the address below:

Creativeworx, Inc.
206 P. Martinez Street
Daang Bakal, Mandaluyong City

On Microblogging and Traveling

Haven't been doing a lot of blog writing recently because of work and the many other distractions of my life (read as love life). I have been able to squeeze in a few minutes here and there, though, to do microblogging.

Posting here selected tweets from my Twitter account, which includes tweets about running (which I have been doing a lot lately), moving on from a break-up (with someone I sincerely loved), music and music writing, my love affair with the rain, and ironically, tweets about twin horrors, Ondoy and Pepeng.

The latest tweet expresses my strong urge to book me a ticket far from here. As in really far from here. A sign that I'm ready to move forward? Or just me wanting to escape again? Hmmm.


Itching to travel.about 3 hours ago from web

Blind-sided is what you are when things you don't see coming at you actually hit you. Happens all the time in all places in all situations.5:16 AM Oct 26th from web

Sore (in a good way) and loving it.9:31 PM Oct 23rd from web

Upped intensity today. Maintaining it in the coming runs.9:50 PM Oct 21st from web

@BrentCorrigan we can't be bound by labels, we must all live free and be who we choose to be, can't let anyone stop you from evolving ;-)11:36 PM Oct 19th from web in reply to BrentCorrigan

Running and tweeting. Bad bad habit. LOL.7:47 AM Oct 19th from mobile web

You broke my sink, and my heart with it.5:17 PM Oct 18th from web

BLINDSIDED. There's a song title right there. Now for the music and lyrics.2:00 AM Oct 17th from web

Exhausted but can't sleep. Tried counting sheep but they all just end up staked onto the fence. How many more overweight sheep have to die?1:34 AM Oct 17th from web

Blind-sided. Again. Surprised? No. Seen too many twisted plots on TV it's hard to feign even mild surprise when it happens in real life.11:23 PM Oct 16th from web

I run to eat :-P2:43 AM Oct 16th from web

@annaisdanielle how does one get featured on amateur night, i sing, i play, and i have originals9:43 PM Oct 15th from mobile web

Out for a run.5:25 PM Oct 15th from mobile web

No time for losers 'cause we are the champions of the world!3:39 AM Oct 13th from web

I'm a risk taker, not a gambler.2:50 AM Oct 13th from web

I remember wanting so bad to be in on the adult issues when I was younger. What the hell was I thinking back then?11:06 PM Oct 11th from mobile web

Adulthood. Sigh.6:37 PM Oct 11th from mobile web

Aaaaah... runner's high.11:00 PM Oct 10th from mobile web

Does anybody still need delivery trucks to transport relief goods? There's a group that has two, and about 200 mountaineers ready to help.1:54 PM Oct 8th from mobile web

Runner's high :-)8:09 PM Oct 7th from mobile web

525,600 minutes. 525,600 moments so dear. 525,600 minutes, how do you measure, measure a year?5:23 AM Oct 7th from web

Gotta start sleeping at night.10:44 AM Oct 5th from mobile web

5PM: PEPENG has made landfall over East Coast of Cagayan and traversing Extreme North Luzon http://www.pagasa.dost.gov....5:53 PM Oct 3rd from web

Public storm signal #1 lifted from Metro Manila.Let's hope the rest of the country is spared http://www.pagasa.dost.gov....10:12 AM Oct 3rd from web

It's raining now. Here we go.4:55 PM Oct 2nd from web

Only 3PM and it's dark outside.3:18 PM Oct 2nd from web

Gotta remember to buy a flashlight and lots of batteries, and candles, and food, and water. Stay safe, friends. Big one coming.11:26 PM Oct 1st from web

Grim forecast about #pepeng http://bit.ly/OWMQQ - God be with us all.3:42 PM Oct 1st from web

will ace it, and will get it, and will do it! Onwards. Onwards. Onwards! No looking back.2:26 AM Oct 1st from web

Aaaaah... love the feel of wind on my face.9:25 PM Sep 30th from mobile web

@monicafrancesca darkest secret? I'm a closet heterosexual who's secretly in love with @annaisdanielle7:06 PM Sep 30th from mobile web

Running tonight, after work. Look forward, onwards. No looking back.3:00 PM Sep 30th from web

Looking at the road ahead. Onwards. Onwards. Onwards!4:33 AM Sep 30th from web

Push the action forward. Move the plot onwards. Onwards. Onwards. Onwards!7:49 AM Sep 27th from web

If others refuse to take action, I will.4:43 AM Sep 27th from web

Hope everyone's dry and warm.6:05 PM Sep 26th from web

Off to meet old friends from grade school. Onwards. Onwards. Onwards!6:40 PM Sep 25th from web

Grieving time is drawing to a close. Onwards. Onwards. Onwards!6:27 AM Sep 25th from web

Tonight's gonna be a good night. Tonight's gonna be a good, good night!10:34 PM Sep 24th from web

Just found out from a friend that my name, in kanji japanese script, means "love hunter." LOL. So painfully true! LOL.6:03 PM Sep 24th from web

Giving myself 'til Sunday to be done with all this grieving stuff.5:20 PM Sep 24th from web

wants to rest in peace.3:50 AM Sep 24th from web

Going out to drink. Alone if necessary.11:27 PM Sep 23rd from web

Loved, lost, and crying over it. Friends, save me from myself. On self-destruct mode.8:29 AM Sep 23rd from mobile web

'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all - Alfred Lord Tennyson7:32 AM Sep 23rd from mobile web

@annaisdanielle single is sexy, therefore we are2:21 PM Sep 22nd from fring

Exhausted, but can't sleep.1:19 AM Sep 22nd from fring

@midee Are we that old? Lol. Now I wear a knee support when I engage in any physical activity! Lol.3:25 PM Sep 21st from web in reply to midee

Just met the most interesting person with the reddest, softest lips.9:15 AM Sep 21st from fring

I love the rain and I love to run. But will I love running in the rain?5:43 PM Sep 20th from fring

@midee For me running has become more than a fitness activity. It's therapy! LOL10:56 PM Sep 19th from web in reply to midee

Running clears my head.10:18 PM Sep 19th from web

Yes, I still think of you.2:23 PM Sep 19th from fring

is glad for the rain.2:29 PM Sep 16th from mobile web

is an acquired taste.6:04 AM Sep 11th from mobile web

needs change.3:19 AM Sep 10th from mobile web

wants to write a new song.9:55 PM Sep 9th from mobile web

Does anybody have the chords to Someone That I Used to Love?2:59 AM Sep 8th from mobile web

is growing up.2:01 AM Sep 8th from web

Sarado na ang tindahan.1:45 PM Sep 7th from web

is cutting his losses - closes shop with a heavy heart.11:19 PM Sep 6th from mobile web

But if by chance you think of me, remember me most sweetly. I loved you with all my heart. I loved you.6:00 AM Sep 6th from web

Gave it all I could ever give, but you didn't wanna believe. You know I've my life to live, and that's why I had to leave.5:54 AM Sep 6th from web

Ikaw ang hamog na humalik sa mga rosas, ang ilaw na bumasag sa dilim, ang umagang naghatid ng pag-asa at nagbigay liwanag sa 'king daigdig.5:39 AM Sep 6th from web

Crab and corn soup on a cold, rainy night. Mmm. Warms the tummy. And the heart.5:02 AM Sep 6th from mobile web

Ikaw ang laging laman ng isip, ang LSS na laging inaawit. Ikaw ang tonong sa puso'y nakaukit, ang himig na dala hanggang panaginip.4:04 AM Sep 6th from web

Sino ka ba? Excited na 'kong makilala ka. Ano'ng itsura mo? Ano ang hilig? Saan ka ba kinikilig?2:09 AM Sep 6th from web

I am alone on the shore of dreams, blowing cigarette smoke in streams, dusk sets on my love tonight, and I'm ready now to give up the fight.6:04 AM Sep 5th from web

If I had a minute for every hour that I wasted, I’d be rich in time - Jack Johnson, Broken (2006)4:00 AM Sep 3rd from web

supports The Philippine Red Party Project http://www.redparty.20fr.com/5:09 PM Aug 31st from web

Eleksyon 2010 Na... Tatakbo Ka Ba?

Registration is extended for Eleksyon 2010 Na... Tatakbo Ka Ba? - GMA Network's Eleksyon 2010 Advocacy Run in 5k and 10k categories. You may register until August 28, 2009 at the following venues:

GMA NETWORK CENTER
Timog Entrance
Monday-Sunday, 8AM to 10PM

STA. LUCIA EAST GRAND MALL
August 22-23, 10AM to 6PM

BONIFACIO HIGH STREET
Activity Area between Rox and Starbucks
August 22-23, 10AM to 6PM

FESTIVAL MALL
3rd Floor near Treasure Trove
August 25-26, 10AM to 6PM

Registration is at Php 250. You may download the registration forms here.

Support clean elections and good governance. Join this run! Register now for Eleksyon 2010 Na... Tatakbo Ka Ba? (A 5k and 10k Advocacy Run). Race is on August 30, 2009, Sunday, 5:30 AM, at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

For inquiries please call:

MARGE CARINO
982-7777 local 3022
0927-5795251
mdcarino@gmanetwork.com

ADLAI ASTURIANO
982-7777 local 8103
0920-9545725

Fifty: 50 Years of News, 50 Artists

If you have time, please visit the first-ever department-wide exhibit of the GMA News and Public Affairs Department. I have 2 digital artworks on display, inspired by Hina, the Hawaiian goddess of butterflies, love, and communication.

The exhibit runs two weeks beginning Monday, June 29, until Friday, July 10.

FIFTY: 50 YEARS OF NEWS, 50 ARTISTS
Art Behind the Camera

In 1959, a team put out a nightly newscast called Newscoop. That team became the forerunner of what is now known as the GMA Network News and Public Affairs Group.

Since then, GMA’s News and Public Affairs Department has been at the forefront of the country’s history, producing award-winning newscasts and programs that tell our people’s story. Over the years, it has bagged numerous awards, including the first and only Peabody Award for the Philippines and numerous medals from the New York Festivals and the US International Film and Video Awards.

In celebration of its 50^th anniversary, the Department gathers 50 of its members and mounts its first-ever department-wide exhibit billed, Fifty: 50 Years of News, 50 Artists.

The exhibit will showcase works of the people that power the News and Public Affairs Department – from its directors, program managers, reporters, hosts, and producers, to its video and computer graphics editors, researchers, and staff. Fifty will feature works as diverse as the artists themselves – from photographs and paintings, to sculptures.

Participating artists include: Issa Aguas, Dodgie Aguinaldo, Glenn Ala, Jay Amor, Love Anover, Randy Arrojo, Alyx Arumpac, Samuel Austria, Lundle Bolano, She Bruan, Deo Bugaoisan, Jack Cabanayan, Portia Carbonell, Ada Canas, Nelson Canlas, Arlene Carnay, Pye Cruz, Rovie dela Cruz, Carol Eguaras, Eva Ercilla, Marj Espejo, Redge Estrada, Marissa Flores, Tonipet Gaba, Ever Lawrence Gutierrez, Marie Abigail Lara, Charie Lagonoy , Joy Madrigal, Erwin Mata, Joseph Morong, Jay Orense, Tin Agustin-Padilla, Aileen Padua, Sheila Paras, Tina Perez, Jeco Placio, Kikoy Rapadas, Ferds Recio, Benedict Rellema, Sixto del Rosario, Kiko Rustia, Marie Saballegue, CJ Salas, Joel San Luis, Jessica Soho, Howie Severino, May delos Santos, Raffy Tima, Jay Taruc, and Jayjay Villamarin.

Part of the proceeds from the sale of the photos, paintings, sketches, and sculptures will go to the GMA Kapuso Foundation.

The exhibit opens with music, poetry, and art on June 29, 2009, 4:00 PM at the Mezzanine and Lobby of the GMA Network Center, located at EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Quezon City, and will run until July 10.

For more details, you may call Kelly Vergel de Dios at 0917-5379512, Pye Cruz at 0922-8807126, Randy Arrojo at 0905-2843465, or Joseph Morong at 0918-9172676.

Summer is Trumpets Playshop!

Gear up for a great summer at Trumpets.

Trumpets Playshop offers teenagers and adults alike two brand-new class offerings – Acting for Film and Acting for Commercial Models. Its extensive selection of classes also includes Street Dancing, Basic Photography, Musical Theater, Public Speaking/Hosting, Belly-Dancing, Stage Make-Up and Modeling. Classes are taught by some of the industry’s biggest names, such as The Manoeuvres and Patrick Uy. With so many different classes to choose from, there’s certainly something for everyone.

For 16 years, Trumpets Playshop has been around to train children, teenagers, and even young adults, to discover new talents and hone existing ones. As a result, many of its graduates have moved on to further pursue their passions, some even successfully breaking into the entertainment industry, such as Sam Concepcion and Christian Bautista.

This year’s theme, Summer is Playshop, truly describes what Trumpets has in store for kids participating in a summer filled with fun and friendship, as well as ways to enhance their talents and skills.

Enrollment for Trumpets Playshop is currently ongoing. Workshops will be conducted in Shangri-La Plaza Mall, The Podium, the Fort and Alabang. For further inquiries, please call 635-4478/636-2842/631-7252, or 09178964034.

ENROLL NOW!

To see last year’s summer workshop photos, visit trumpetsinc.multiply.com.

To find out what classes are offered, click here or visit trumpetsplayshop.com.

Ballet Manila's Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang

Found this through Mr. Joey Ayala's Facebook status and it got me very excited over Ballet Manila's newest show.

I got first-hand experience watching and working with Ballet Manila when Hired did the company's search for a ballerina. (Fifteen-year old Kim Mendoza won and is now one of Ballet Manila's company scholars.)

I worked very closely with the Philippines' prima ballerina, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, and principal danseur and BM's Artistic Associate, Osias "Shaz" Barroso throughout the filming of the search.

I tell you, it was quite an eye-opener. It was very inspiring to watch real, professional ballerinas and danseurs rehearsing and performing on stage. These are artists in the truest sense of the word. It made me wonder how and why I could have missed out on this classic art form!

At the shoot, I was able to watch the company's Hi-Skul Musikahan at the Star Theatre, which was the setting for the final task of our Top 2 applicants.

I was also able to catch the Dress-Technical Rehearsal (DTR) of the show they were performing in Korea. It was spectacular! It is no wonder that Ballet Manila has grown so much in reputation not just in the Philippines but worldwide. It is truly a world class dance company.

As you would see in the video, there is much to expect, especially since the show involves the aristry of some very established names in the fields of dance and music, including Tony Fabella, Mon Faustino, Joey Ayala, and Ryan Cayabyab.

(Incidentally, it was Joey Ayala who read my poem, Alay sa Choc-Nut, at the book launch of Bubot at Tatlong Dosenang Sundot ng Damdamin some time in 2000, and it was through him that I found the video and learned more about BM's Lola Basyang.)

Catch the world premiere of Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang on December 5, 6, 7, 13, and 14 at the Aliw Theatre. For ticket reservations and schedule of tours and performances, visit Ballet Manila's website, balletmanila.ph.

(Photos courtesy of Hired segment producer, Redge Estrada.)

The Bohol Invasion Begins

Was in Bohol this weekend to cook up something big for July. Sharing with you some of the pictures we took during down time.

For those vaguely aware of how we work in Stickdreams, this is basically the kind of environment we keep. Keeps all of us sane. Hahaha!

On Your Mark

Have fun, keep fit, and help others while you're at it. Join QTV's On Your Mark: The Draw the Line Run-for-a-Cause, which is a 5k and 10k marathon to be held on Sunday, April 13 at The Fort (Bonifacio Global City), 5:30 AM.

Registration is at Php 150 only, and this all goes to the project's beneficiary, the Women's Crisis Center at the East Avenue Medical Center.

You may register at the Timog Gate of the GMA Network Center. Mondays to Fridays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Deadline for registration is on April 11, 6:00 PM.

We invite everyone to join and help draw the line against violence, be on your mark on April 13, get set, and go for women and children's rights.

For more information, call 497-2715 or 0917-2441221. Thanks!

More Boracay Pictures from Ruthie

Lovely lovely girls.

Lovely lovely lovely girls.

Getting drunk on the beach.

More beer! More brandy! More gin! And more pictures!

Uhm, Anna and Jeng, are you guys okay?

My ex-future and I. Uhm, what do you guys think? Yiheee!

Go, girls!

Click away!

Uhm, go, girls!

Dabest! Morris, the bartender, working his magic.

Ruthie.

Jamming with my main man, El Cid.

Mey-Mey and Ruthie.

Ruthie and Eve.


Hearty laugh.

Ruthie and Eve... with their special sauce.

Ruthie, Eve, Mey-Mey.

Backstage.

Jillmer, Daryle, Eve, and Mey-Mey.

Done with work.

Our clients enjoying the music of Brownbuds.

Stickdreams posing with our clients.

Jobe well done. Woohoo!

Milan, Ruthie, Danielle, and Mey-Mey.

Bedazzled

A well attended and well executed event. Launch of a basal insulin analogue. January 28.

BROWNBUDS Mendel's Legacy in the House

Brownbuds, you guys rock! See you guys again in Bohol in February.

Make us proud! (Yeah, Jose Milo!)

Lead vocals - Embot

Guitars and backup vocals - El Cid and Ichang

Bass - Milo

Keyboards - Jason

Drums - Arlon

Percussion - Jay

Management - Morris