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Jan 08 2016
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Plus63 Music Festival in Cebu

Sinulog parties just keep getting better every year. The newest addition, Plus63 Music Festival, raises the bar even higher as it features a perfect blend of international and local acts with local and international cuisine sizzling on the side.

Plus63 artwork

Plus63 Music Festival introduces a unique and eclectic mix of international and local musical acts, plus a curated culinary experience on Saturday, January 16, 2016, to take place at the Cebu International Convention Center grounds in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines. It promises to be the truest music festival experience.

Plus63 Music Festival is the brainchild of Peter Delantar, whose work in Las Vegas, USA included venues like Tryst and XS Nightclubs in the Wynn and Encore resorts , as well as working for Angel Management Group (now known as Hakkasan Group), with hot spots like Hakkasan, WetRepublic, Pure, LAX and Chateau. Having worked with artists like Ice T and Coco, The Weeknd, Pharell Williams, Jabbawockeez, Miguel, Big Boi of Outkast, Jay Sean, Keri Hilson, and more, Peter Delantar is no stranger to the entertainment industry.

“Having attended festivals abroad like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Electric Daisy Carnival and Life Is Beautiful, I was fortunate enough to experience first hand what it was like to be at a music festival. And having been able to work for tours like the Vans Warped Tour, Bamboozle Left and Rockstar Taste of Chaos, I was able to learn the ins and outs of the live music industry. We want to bring a similar experience to the Philippines, while giving it a local twist,” says Delantar. “A music festival is about discovering new music and musical acts, exploring art installations, tasting unique dishes from local chefs and restaurateurs, while making new friends in the process. We also want to provide a venue where our local acts can share the stage with international bands and DJs, while making this unique experience affordable and truly enjoyable.”

Plus63 Music Festival is an event not to be missed by anyone coming to Cebu for the Sinulog Festival. Taking inspiration from the Coachella and Lollapalooza festivals Plus63 Music Festival seeks to bring the best from these events for participants to experience, while giving it a local twist and enhancing it even more with the best of the Philippines’ hospitality and cuisine.

Get your tickets now.

Tickets to Plus63 Music Festival

General Admission – A General Admission ticket gets you into Plus63 Music Festival.

  • Eager Beaver – P500 – December 15 – December 18, 2015
  • Early Bird – P700 – December 19 – January 8, 2016
  • Regular – P1000 – January 9 – January 15, 2016
  • Day of – P1500 – January 16, 2016

VIP – Expedited entry into Plus63 Music Festival, Access to the VIP lounge, Access to VIP platforms, Use of A/C Toilettes

  • VIP Pre-Sale – P1500 – December 15 – January 2, 2016
  • VIP Regular – P2000 – January 3 – January 15, 2016
  • VIP Day Of – P2500 – January 16, 2016

 Tickets can be purchased online at SMTickets.com or at all SM Ticket outlets nationwide*

 

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Facebook.com/plus63festival

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@plus63festival on Instagram,

Visit

www.Plus63festival.com

 

Plus63 Music Festival is a production of Vinyl Entertainment, an independent concert promoter based in Cebu, Philippines. Created by Peter Delantar.

 

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Jan 06 2016
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A great day at Starbucks! 

It must be a great day at Starbucks.

 
January 5, 2016, it’s the start of the double sticker days at Starbucks that will run until January 8, 2016. Consequently, I have to grab a cup so I got a double sticker—I need 5 more stickers for my third Starbucks Planner which I intend to give to someone.  
Also at the same day, I got my 9th Customer voice receipt. That means FREE COFFEE! 

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As if my luck is bottomless, I also received on that day a package sent via 2Go. Can you guess from where it was from? Yes, Starbucks! 

Starbucks introduces its Starbucks® Espresso Confections line: the Strawberry Red Velvet Mocha and Chestnut White Chocolate Truffle. These decadent beverages are inspired by the elegance of candy confections with flavors that can only be found in the finest boxes of chocolates, but only perfected as beverages by Starbucks® baristas – our true espresso artists. These will be available beginning January 8, 2016. 

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For this season, Starbucks will feature a collection of masterfully roasted packaged coffees that celebrates Starbucks® passion for coffee and pairs well with sweet Lunar New Year treats such as the Guatemala Casi Cielo. A Latin American coffee with elegant flavor complexity, a unique floral aroma, lemon-like acidity and dark cocoa finish. These coffee beans are expertly roasted to showcase subtle floral aromas, citrusy brightness and lingering chocolate taste. It is a remarkable coffee with a depth and versatility, perfect for a variety of special occasions at home.

  

  

But my favorite among the new items from Starbucks is the Starbucks Lunar New Year Card that celebrated 2016 as the year of the fire monkey. Get yours now. It’s best for luck! 

  

  

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Jan 03 2016
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SM Seaside City Cinema’s Large Screen Format

SM Seaside City Cinema opens the first laser projection system in South East Asia. The LARGE SCREEN FORMAT which is 30% larger than the regular cinema screen size utilizes the Christie Technology that produces the brightest images with 80% illumination and the best 3D images with the most accurate colors. This is deemed to be the most immersive cinema experience by far. Guess what? It’s only for 300 pesos. 

Be among the first few in the planet to watch Starwars: The Force Awakens in this format. 
   
   

   
   
Good news: SM Large Screen Cinema will carry the film from its opening date and all throughout the MMFF season. Reserve ahead. 
Also opening is SM Seaside City’s “CENTER STAGE”. A hybrid between a cinema and a stage theatre, “CENTER STAGE” is the perfect venue for movie premieres, community plays, school programs, and live events with a maximum capability of 830 seats. Aesthetically striking even from its grand lobby, the theatre boasts of a versatile space with ample theatre lighting, 2 standard dressing rooms, and 1 star dressing room. On days that the theatre is not used for events, the cinema screen plunges down to reveal an impressive space ready for movie-watching. The Center Stage in SM Seaside City Cebu follows suit to the Center Stage in Manila, which has served as home to majestic movie-watching, pageants, concerts, and other grand occasions. 

Offering the best movie options in the country: SM Seaside City Cebu earlier opened with 2 Director’s Club Cinemas and 4 regular sized cinemas at the SM Seaside City Cebu.

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Dec 21 2015
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Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach of the Philippines is Miss Universe 2015

After 4 decades (42 years to be exact) of  drought for the crown, the Philippines takes home the most coveted crown in the universe. Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is crowned Miss Universe 2015 after a nonconventional coronation night held at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

Photo Credit to the owner

This is the Philippines’ third Miss Universe title following the footsteps of Gloria Diaz who won in 1969 and Margie Moran who brought home the crown in 1973.

 

Pia who is also a PLDT HOME DSL ambassador was congratulated by her sponsors and brands. In an interview with the press, PLDT VP and HOME Marketing Director Gary Dujali shared their excitement and pride for Pia as she embarks on her new journey as Ms. Universe 2015.  “Pia has been with us throughout the year as we agressively went around the country bringing the family-sized broadband connection of HOME DSL to more Filipino homes nationwide” he added.

PLDT HOME DSL is the country’s number one broadband with over one million subcribers. For more information, log on to http://www.pldthome.com.

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Nov 22 2015
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“Bituing Walang Ningning (The Musical)” returns on October, December and January

I wasn’t able to make it during the first run of Bituing Walang Ningning at Resorts World Manila, all tickets were sold, last July 2015.  On its first run, it has twenty sold-out shows with around 1,500 in attendance per show, this is a  Philippine theatre phenomenon in the making.

After the rave reviews and clamor about the play, Bituing Walang Ningning returns this October and December 2015 and January 2016 with new supporting cast members,  new songs, tighter script and even more spectacular production.

Bituing Walang Ningning

Bituing Walang Ningning

Specifically for December, Bituing Walang Ningning will be shown on December 3, 4, 5 and 6. Special blocking on December 14, 2015.

Ticket Prices: Inclusive of Service Charge (ticketworld.com.ph)
SVIP:P 3,537.60
VIP:P 2,680
Gold:P 2,036.80
Silver:P 1,500.80
Bronze:P 1,072

In a presscon held in Cebu, Monica Cuenco told the press in Cebuano that Cebu is not new to her since she was able to reside in Cebu for a couple of years. A native from Leyte, Monica joins several singing contest before she had the biggest break in her career –taking on the iconic role of Dorina Pineda which was first portrayed by the Megastar Sharon Cuneta in Bituing Walang Ningning (Movie), a role that is easily relatable to her for its parallelism with her own life story.

So, theater review anyone? Let’s book a flight now.

 

Bituing Walang Ningning

Definitely, will catch these actors (Mark Bautista as Nico Escobar and Monica Cuenco as Dorina Pineda) on their second run this October, December and January.

 

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Nov 22 2015
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PLDT HOME gains 3 times more subscribers in the 3rd quarter of 2015

More and more homes are connected to the internet and PLDTHOME has remained the preferred broadband provider in the Philippines.

 PLDT HOME registered a double-digit growth in digital services such as the PLDT HOME Telpad, the all-in-one tablet, landline and broadband, the triple-play service where broadband and landline services are bundled with Cignal digital TV, as well as the home monitoring system FamCam.

PLDT HOME recorded a commanding a market share of over 70% at the end of the third quarter of 2015 making PLDT an undeniable leader on this field. PLDT, for example, registered three times more new subscribers compared to its nearest competitor.  

“PLDT HOME continues to strengthen its leadership with more digital services via the Connected Home,” said PLDTand Smart EVP and Head of Consumer Business Ariel P. Fermin. “The fixed line subscriber base reached about 2.3 million at the end of the third quarter of 2015, 54% of whom have fixed broadband subscriptions.”

“PLDT HOME’s fixed broadband has continuously reinforced its industry leadership with its significant array of new digital services and compelling content, providing entertainment to customers everywhere, whether they are at home or away from home. Beyond telecommunications, we are delivering entertainment, peace of mind, and urban comfort to our subscribers,” he said.

PLDT HOME also announced its roster of content bundled with broadband subscription from South East Asia’s number one video-on-demand provider iflix and the region’s leading broadcaster Fox International Channels to live HD channels from Cignal. These services exacerbated the growth of broadband subscription supported by a strong and aggressive activations program. 

PLDT HOME has also launched the first and only Quadplay, the innovative bundling offer where mobile services are packaged with voice, data, and cable television, providing customers with connectivity everywhere. It is the mobile service that contains PLDT HOME DSL broadband, PLDT landline, Cignal Digital TV and Smart mobile.   

PLDT HOME Marketing Head Gary Dujali

 
According to PLDT HOME Marketing Head Gary Dujali, “With Quadplay, we are solidifying our leadership in the broadband market. The service will reinforce the trusted benefits of PLDT HOME brands as we offer our customers a one-stop shop for all their communications and multimedia needs to enable them to experience a richer digital lifestyle in a connected home.”

 

“Following a strong Q3 performance, PLDT HOME introduced the TVolution stick—a device that turns any HDMI-capable TV to a fully functional Windows computer, and more recently, PLDT HOME Fibr rolled out speed boosts for all subscribers and broke new ground with the unveiling of the country’s first 1 Gbps broadband connection, further enriching PLDT’s product portfolio for a digitally connected home,” Dujali said. 

The PLDT Group’s robust and resilient fixed and wireless networks, with its most extensive fiber optic footprint that spans over 100,000 kilometers, enables it to offer reliable broadband services that can simultaneously deliver voice, video, and data at faster speeds and larger capacities through various devices – from computers, tablet, and cellphones, to television sets.

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Nov 22 2015
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NindotKaayo.com is a finalist of Best Cebu Blogs 2015

After a year from its inception, NindotKaayo has taken a number of milestones in the blogging industry of Cebu. This year, NindotKaayo.com is nominated as the Best Cebu Events / Entertainment Blog 2015 category in the 8th Best Cebu Blogs Awards.

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Best Cebu Blogs Awards Invitation

While Best Cebu Blogs Awards is not new to me,  since I am one of the very few recipients  of the award (through the now defunct, LaagCebu.com) on the second year that BCBA has recognized bloggers who excel in their posts and musings and had been a regular judge of the said award giving body, this has come to me by surprise because despite the limited frequency of my posts more and more are looking forward of my movie and restaurant reviews as well as the latest news on the newest and hippiest hangout places and parties in Cebu.

Knowing fully well that I am able to help my audience to spend their peso wisely by providing an impartial  reviews and relevant information I am determined to even enrich this blog with more up-to-date, live if necessary, reviews of the happenings in Cebu.

NindotKaayo will also venture into a mini-travelogue, an escape from the City soon. I hope you are as excited as I am for this.

Thank you, Best Cebu Blogs Awards. My gratitude to all of you,  my readers and followers.

 

 

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Nov 22 2015
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Uniqlo opens first branch in Cebu

Three years after it opened its first shop in the Philippines at SM Mall of Asia, retail giant Uniqlo opens shop at SM City Cebu with a Kagami Biraki ceremony, a fashion show and a VIP Shopping.    

    
    
   
Built on values of longevity, simplicity and quality, Uniqlo has been my favorite brand for my jeans and undies.  
Shopping with the VIPs, Media and Bloggers. 

 
  
  
Since I have a planned travel to a country with a colder weather, Uniqlo is the perfect place for fashionable but very affordable autumn-winter clothes. Fits me well!

Watch out for the next Uniqlo shop in Cebu to open within the year. Uniqlo intends to open 10 branches in Cebu in the next five years. 

Uniqlo officially opens Friday, October 23, 2015.

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Nov 14 2015
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James Reid and Nadine Lustre in Cebu for On The Road with JaDine

From the first time I saw them on the big screen in “Diary ng Panget” I was very certain that their chemistry will be a big hit not just in acting but also in singing. There was even a time when the playlist in my car was all JaDine,embarrassing  but true. Now, JaDine is soaring Philippine TV ratings with flying colors with their first TV series, On The Wings of Love. 

On November 14, 2015, tonight, JaDine will definitely rock  The Hoops Dome at Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on their On The Road with JaDine, The Unstoppable Concert Tour. 

  
Tickets are available at the door with Genral Admission at P350.00. Proceeds of the concert is for the benefit of Kababayen-an Sa Opon Nga Nagkahiusa Alang Sa Kalamboan (KONKA) Inc. 

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Oct 03 2015
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Electro Island Beach Party at Ibiza Beach Cub of the Movenpick Hotel  Mactan Island Cebu

Inspired by where it gets it name, Ibiza Beach Club of the Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu, the premier party destination in the historic resort city of Lapu-Lapu, brings Electro Island Beach Party on October 3, 2015, Saturday from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM featuring the dance music by Japanese DJs Daiki, Kamiyama Seigo, Tora, Toshiki, Red Bully, Hiroro and Future Boyz.

Ibiza Beach Club, a trailblazer on trends, performance genres and flavours, aims to bring in new excitement in various seasons to delight its guests of different nationalities. Their most recent party last February drew at least 1,200 guests. 

  
The Beach Party Series is top-billed by renowned DJ, Daiki Wakabayashi, and other celebrated Japanese artists. “Electro Island Beach Party,” is in collaboration with Cebu.20z. It will showcase high octane beats and mixes by DJ Daiki, Kamiyama Seigo, Tora, Toshiki, Red Bully and Hiroro and Future Boyz.

Open bar free flow on selected drinks will start at 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 

Now you know, where to go later…

TICKETS
Tickets are sold at the door at PHP 1,500 (nett) per person, or purchase in advance to enjoy an early bird price of PHP 1,000 (nett). For reservations and enquiries, call 0917-6237092 or 492-7777.

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