Yay! My New Website Is Here

When I started my blog years ago, I was worried that I might not be able to sustain it because LIFE always happens along the way. And I could've never predicted that I'd buy my own domain, migrate to a new website, and rebrand my blogging identity. A year ago, I was just an arts …

Marilao City launches Cinemarilenyo Short Film Festival

In celebration of the city's anniversary, the municipality of Marilao launches Cinemarilenyo, a short film festival that aims to highlight the city's rich culture. Open to all filmmakers who have pre-registered and submitted their storylines in the early days of the workshop, the festival has now shortlisted eight (8) films that will compete through the …

Yamaha Is Celebrating 50 Years and Spearheading the 3S (SSS) with Regina Victoria Y. De Ocampo

Gary A. Yupangco had finally fulfilled a once-sublimated desire and, with it, the musical desires of millions of Filipinos nationwide. Today, after 50 years, G. A. YUPANGCO & CO., INC., through its present complement of 31 stores and 35 music school centers across the Philippines, continues to serve the needs of the Filipino musician and …

DOTA 2 All-Star Weekend Is Coming Your Way

  MANILA - Manila has been selected to host DOTA ALL-STAR WEEKEND. The Manila Invitational will take place on October 13th - October 15th (Friday to Sunday) at the Mall of Asia Arena. The number one eSports game is coming to the Philippines as part of the filming of the Hollywood motion picture, "Underdogs Uprising" and will …

K-POP REPUBLIC 2 Is Happening–buy your tickets now!

This festival’s name is familiar to K-Pop fans in the country as it was first held last September 2013 with iconic acts such as SHINee, EXO-K and Dal Shabet as part of the lineup. So what's new? K-POP Republic is finally returning this 2017, bigger and better! K-POP Republic 2 is happening this October 28, …

Taylor Swift Is Back on Spotify and the Streaming Party Begins!

Taylor Swift has been MIA for months and it feels like yesterday when she dropped the bomb--same day as Katy Perry's "Witness" album release. And according to Forbes, this has been her most brilliant move yet! All of her albums are now back in Spotify and all other streaming sites/apps where she previously removed them …

Wonder Woman Block Screening at Promenade Mall, Greenhills

Hey guys! What's up? I know everyone's enjoying the last few days of summer in the Philippines. But as summer ends, June arrives and that means we're already going to see Wonder Woman in cinemas nationwide! The much awaited remake of the famed DC film about the Amazonian legend Diana Prince will be released in …

BLOG TOUR: Summer Crush

Put your shades on because here's another anthology that will heat up your summer! Summer Crush is written by three rockstars from #romanceclass--Jay E. Tria, Tara Frejas, and Six delos Reyes. It is somewhat a crossover of single stories by each author. Check out the synopsis and the links where you can buy this book …

BLOG TOUR + GIVEAWAY || Summer Feels Anthology by #romanceclass

Surprise! There's a hot new release from #romanceclass! I know you've waited long enough for this so here's a treat for you. *clears throat* S U M M E R  F E E L S  B L O G  T O U R  A N D  G I V E A W A Y! I  haven't finished …

Hooray for My First April Feels Day Experience!

Ever since I've read Mina V. Esguerra's Fairy Tale Fail and heard about this community of romance authors in the Philippines, I've become so engrossed in #romanceclass. It didn't help that the group were making a noise in various social media platforms because my curiosity just got the best of me. So after years of fangirling …

Cristina Villas Mountain Resort and Hotel

I couldn't believe that another month has passed and summer in the Philippines is about to end. April has started with a bang--temperature in Manila has reached its peak at 36 degrees and the scorching heat has even affected my health. Typical for girls with asthma--we get attacks on extreme weather conditions. Now that I'm …

How to Beta Read a Romance Novel

It's a truth universally acknowledged that every reader dreams of getting their hands on their much-awaited novel's advance copy before it hits the shelves.  Do you ever wonder how your favorite novel was written before it was edited? I knowww... Curiosity gets the best of you sometimes. I know this feeling because I am a …

COVER REVEAL: “Summer Feels” Anthology by #romanceclass

The summer heat is on! And you know what's even hotter? The cover of Summer Feels, a #romanceclass anthology! ❤ As you know, #romanceclass publishes book anthologies from talented romance authors. This summer, they will be releasing a new anthology on April 30, 2017. Tadaaa! Below is the ebook cover and the print edition cover …

EVENT RECAP: Let’s Talk About Publishing Fiction by Bronze Age Media, Inc.

Publishing fiction has been a dream of mine ever since I was a kid. I've always wanted to be a writer to share the stories of people around me, in order to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others. I could still recall that I would recycle my notebooks in elementary, …

NBS #ReadOutLoudChallenge Accepted!

Reading is a way of life. I might not have read as many books as other bibliophiles had but I have learned quite a lot from the countless books on my shelves. These books have various differences that steered me toward many directions. Some have taught me how to articulate my emotions through writing, while …

Experience Nature and Adventure at Sandbox – Alviera

Most of us young adults have lived our lives (beginning college) with a sedentary lifestyle. It may not be the best way to enjoy what little time was left to us but it is also not easy to change our lifestyle in an instant. That is why it is good to work out or travel …

Hot Air Balloon Festival – Clark, Pampanga

Last year, my friends and I have planned a pre-valentines trip in 2017 with the whole squad and their boyfriends. Yes, their. Because I don't have any. But I'm fine with that. The said trip was to the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) in Angeles City, Pampanga. We all have heard that PIHABF is …