Happy Holidays!!! '12/29/08
(Visited 44 times)Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
From Marc, Sharm and Sushi Macalua
Our new baby… Sushi Macalua '11/22/08
(Visited 158 times)I’m not really a dog-lover. Actually, I’m scared of dogs. I remembered when I was little, a Japanese Spitz attacked me. I fell on the ground while the dog was on top of me and I was face to face with that dog. Another incident, a dog (I don’t know what breed) bitten me on my right hamstring, but funny thing about that old dog, it doesn’t have teeth anymore. A few years ago, I passed by my Aunt’s house (she’s a Veterinarian). I didn’t know that her dogs were on the loose. A big Dalmatian, 2 Japanese Spitz, and 3 more dogs were following me. I walked briskly because they were already growling. And then, I ran! The Dalmatian and other dogs only barked, but one Japanese Spitz ran after me and bitten me on my left leg. It punctured my jean through my leg. It was horrible. Then just last year, a huge Labrador Retriever also attacked me. Bitten my jacket that I was carrying. That Lab had bitten my dad badly this year at his stomach and ankle. My dad had 70 total anti rabies injections. Every time I see a dog, big or little ones, they look at me and growl. Even tamed toy dogs, it seemed like they don’t want me. 
Anyhow, those were the reasons why I don’t like dogs. I got traumatized. Yesterday, we went at this pet shop in Tiendesitas. At first, I was scared to get in. Then, I saw this little colorful poodle. I tried to carry it. She’s so nice. It didn’t growl at all. Then I started carrying several small dogs. My fear of dogs just vanished.
Then I carried this 7-month teacup Yorkshire Terrier. She is sweet and adorable. After spending some time with her, we finally bought this Yorkie. We named her SUSHI. I easily fell in love with her. I can now imagine myself carrying her around Bonifacio High Street or at Mall of Asia. I think this will be the beginning of our wonderful relationship. 
Btw, special thanks to Mae and Mike for the nice pink top they got for Sushi. Will post some pictures soon.
Twilight Premiere '11/19/08
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Regular showing in Manila is on November 26, 2008
Manila Ice Hockey Camp 2008 '11/13/08
(Visited 257 times)Start: January 6, 2009
End: January 10, 2009
Time: 9pm to 11pm
Location: SM Megamall Ice Skating Rink
To all ice hockey fanatics!!
Certified hockey instructor by World Class Hockey Development Inc. of Toronto, Canada, Mr. Gary Tan Khia Peng will conduct a 5-day hockey camp on January 6 to 10, 2009 at the SM Megamall Ice Skating Rink. Here’s our chance to gain more skills and knowledge in terms of hockey techniques. Need not spend more than $500 plus airfare just to attend a hockey camp outside the country. Instead, a skilled and experienced coach will come over to develop hockey in the Philippines.
Know more about Gary Tan:
- Certified Hockey Instructor of World Class Hockey (WCH) Development, Inc. of Toronto, Canada
- Participated at the International Ice Hockey Federation, Asian Hockey Development Camp 2007 in Kunming, China
- Participated at the International Ice Hockey Federation, Hockey Development Camp 2007 in Vierumaki, Finland, Etc.
Program Description:
This program is developed to give players extra practice while developing their individual skills. Since hockey is 95% skating, this program will focus on proper technique in skating stride forwards, backwards, edges, stopping and balance. The program will also cover stickhandling or dribbling of the puck stationary, through pylons, traffic as well as passing, shooting, turns, puck protection and game play. Power Skating & Hockey Skills will help players individual skills, but will also allow players to advance their game.
PROGRAM NAME: POWER SKATING AND HOCKEY SKILLS CAMP
*Plus FREE 2 days off ice training at ULTRA track and field.
Total Hours on Ice: 5 days/10 hours (2 hrs per session)
Age / Caliber: Beginners – Intermediate level (players must at least know how to skate forward, backwards, stops and have basic knowledge of how to play ice hockey).
Number of Students: Minimum 20; Maximum probably arnd 30
Cost of Program: USD$200 per person / USD$20 per hour
DEADLINE OF REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT: December 15, 2008
INTERESTED PLAYERS??? PLS CONFIRM ASAP FOR SLOT RESERVATION. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SM MEGAMALL RINK OFFICE.
OPEN TO ALL (BEGINNER, PEEWEE, BANTAM, WOMEN, MEN).
REPOST: WANTED!!! Women Ice Hockey Players '10/18/08
(Visited 292 times)The Manila Ice Vixens (MIV) is STILL looking for:
♥ Women Ice Hockey Players ♥
Qualifications:
- Must know how to skate (very important!) 
- Must know the basics of Ice Hockey (at least)
- Can handle pressure
- Willing to join any tourney (local and international)
- Must train with the team
- Megamall Ice Skating Rink or Mall of Asia
- Age 13 and up
- Must know how to have fun!
If you are interested or know someone who wants to join, please contact:
Sharm Miguel-Macalua
Manila Ice Vixens Team
Website: www.manilaicevixens.com
Email: sharmskee@yahoo.com
YM ID: sharmskee
Rihanna and Chris Brown in Manila '10/14/08
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Rihanna and Chris Brown Back-To-Back Concert!
Bonifacio Global City Open Field - Nov. 16, 2008
Ticket Prices:
EARLY BIRD PROMO
Ticket pricing until October 31
GOLD PhP 3090.00
SILVER PhP 1545.00
BRONZE PhP 309
Ticket pricing from November 1 to November 16
PLATINUM PhP 10300.00
GOLD PhP 5150.00
SILVER PhP 3090.00
BRONZE Php 618.00
About the Event:
FINALLY, THE BIGGEST CONCERT OF THE YEAR:
RIHANNA AND CHRIS BROWN
IN A BACK TO BACK CONCERTMusic Management International and All Youth Channels, Inc. (MTV Philippines) bagged the most coveted concert of the year: Rihanna and Chris Brown in a Back to Back Concert Live in Manila on November 16, 2008. The one-night-only concert is another event under the MTV Philippines Live Concert Series. Venue is to be announced at a later date.
RIHANNA
Rihanna, a Multi-platinum MTV VMA, Grammy and American Music Award Winning Artist, earned the coveted title of international superstar at the young age of 19. In just three years, Rihanna has helped define the path of popular music, accrued multiple #1 hits, two MTV Video Music Awards and three Billboard Awards under her belt. In addition to her mind blowing success, Rihanna created a charity organization for improverished children and has signed on to endorse a wide variety of multi-billion dollar companies.Her path was paved when she met Evan Rogers in 2003; a New York music producer who was by chance vacationing at Barbados. He offered her to go to New York to record some music demos that was shown to Def Jam CEO, Jay Z, soon afterwards. Def Jam promptly signed her and they quickly put together some singles. Her debut single, “Pon de Replay”, was initially aired in August 2005. The Carribean-rhythmed disco single immediately soared to the 2nd spot of Billboard Hot 100 chart, even before the album, Music of the Sun, was ever released. Her other popular songs include “SOS” and “Unfaithful”.
Rihanna’s third album, Good Girl Gone Bad (2007), continued her success and, more notably, signaled a change of direction. A sexier and sultrier Rihanna came up with a first-rate dance-pop album. Moreover, it was solid, stacked with several chart-topping singles with boasting collaborations with Jay-Z, Ne-Yo, Timbaland, and StarGate. By this point it was clear that Rihanna had become one of the biggest singles artists of the mid-2000s.
CHRIS BROWN
The MTV VMA, Billboard and Teen Choice Award Winning Artist rose to fame in mid 2005 with his Billboard Ht 100 number-one, Scott Storch-produced debut single “Run It!” He became the first male solo artist to release a single that went straight to the top of the Billboard singles chart. Only 16 at the time, Brown came from a small town in Virginia called Tappahannock and, like a lot of kids born since the early ’80s, was initially into his parents’ favorites but eventually fell under the spell of hip-hop. Around the time he reached puberty, he discovered his singing voice. Within a couple years, he had a recording contract with Jive and was lined up with several production and songwriting heavyweights for his eponymous first album, an immediate Top Ten hit released in November of 2005. Exclusive, featuring the number one pop single “Kiss Kiss,” followed in 2007. The album scored brown three Billboard Awards in 2006, one of them being the most prestigious, Artist of the Year. The album also received nomination for a Grammy, in the Best Contemporary R&B Album category.Brown has begun production for his sophomore release. Six of which Brown co-wrote. Other than his singing career, Brown has branched into some acting. He made short appearances on UPN’s One on One and The-N’s The Brandon T. Jackson Show on its pilot episode. In addition, Brown landed a small role as a band geek in the fourth season of FOX’s The O.C. in January 2007. Originally scheduled to guest in eight episodes, it was cut to only three, so that Brown could work on his second studio album. Brown made his big screen debut in Stomp The Yard (originally titled Steppin’) alongside Ne-Yo, Meagan Good and Columbus Short in January 2007. According to TRL, Brown began filming for his second film, and first true leading role. All in all, Chris Brown proves that real talent, persistence and charisma making it big in the music industry.
For tickets to watch this double-header, call TicketWorld ( www.ticketworld.com.ph ) at 891-9999. For more information, keep tuning in to MTV Philippines on Sky Cable channel 57 or log on to www.mtvphil.com.
Woohoo!!! See you there!
Pond’s Taste of Beauty at Taste Asia '07/24/08
(Visited 452 times)I invited my hockey friends at the Pond’s Taste of Beauty Event last July 5. I even won the “most number of invited friends”. We had our 10 minutes of fame on stage when the hosts invited us over to claim our prize. Anyhow, they gave me a Pond’s Age Miracle Beauty Package worth probably more than P4,000. And my team mates got a Pond’s gift as well.
photo courtesy of tiohem.blogspot.com
photo courtesy of tiohem.blogspot.com
I love the setup by the way. Red carpet, nice drapes and tent setup, cool crowd, free flowing of red and white wine, food and drinks. My team mates were really impressed. Anyhow, we also had the chance to meet Lala. She’s half Filipino and half Indonesian singer-guitarist.
Lala
Manila Ice Vixens with Lala
Buhay Coke Event @ Taste Asia '07/4/08
(Visited 882 times)Here are some pictures from the Buhay Coke ng Bloggers Event by SM Hypermart at Taste Asia, Mall of Asia last June 27. The party was a huge success and it was nice to see old and new bloggers. Some were dressed as angels and others as devils, but most people wore black than white and red. Food was great, free flowing Coke Zero, H2O and San Miguel beer. Also, I brought home 1 case of Coke Zero.
Event Gallery:
(Click on thumbnails)
In the photos: Ico, Rey, Alvin, Elaine, Phoebe, AJ, Aileen and Sweetie.
My UGG Boots '06/30/08
(Visited 441 times)Finally! I got my very own UGG boots. I’ve been craving to have it for some time and I guess Marc read my mind lol. Thanks sweetie. I love it!!!
About UGG
Ugg boots, also spelled ugh boots and ug boots, are a style of sheepskin boot, with wool as the inner lining and a tanned outer surface worn by both men and women. Ugg boots often have a synthetic sole, although this is not universal. Uggs are popular with the teenage set, worn by girls with mini skirts, leggings, and with jeans tucked into the boots. Ugg boots are also popular with boys, wearing jeans or tracksuit bottoms inside them most commonly. Ugg boots have also been popular with surfers and competitive swimmers since at least the 1960s, for keeping warm while out of the water. The natural properties of sheepskin results in thermostatic benefits. Thick fleecy fibres on the inner part of the boots allows air to circulate and keep the feet at body temperature. Synthetic and faux fur boots do not have these properties and sheepskin boots are highly prized for their effectiveness. Ugg boots are designed to be worn without socks in order to maximize the benefits of sheepskin.
UGG® Australia sheepskin is naturally thermostatic & therefore will keep bare feet warm in temperatures as low as -30°F and cool in temperatures as high as 80°F (Sheepskin will naturally insulate by keeping feet warm in the winter & cool in the summer.)
Testimonials:
“UGG Australia is the real deal,” says Connie Rishwain, President of UGG Australia. “Once you wear UGG Australia, youre hooked. Theyre original, authentic, and the ultimate in luxury and comfort.”
“I bet every truly dedicated Oprah watcher knows what my feet cannot live without,” Oprah says. This slouchy knit boot keeps feet comfy and cozy in three colors: black, sand and rum raisin. The UGG boot’s famous sheepskin sock lining is like walking on a cloud.
Manila Carabaos & HMCS Ottawa Friendly Game '06/10/08
(Visited 1927 times)The Manila Mighty Carabaos and HMCS Ottawa Canadian Navy had a friendly game at the Mall of Asia last June 7 at 10am. They wore the same color of jersey, so its a little bit confusing. 1st period was so intense. Ottawa scored 2 in the first 15 minutes of the game. But we had high hopes for the home team, specially when Andre Gan of Manila team scored its first goal. The crowd, spectators, and supporters shouted and cheered for the Manila team. It was fun watching the crowd because I think it was their first time to watch a real hockey game here in the Philippines. They were curious to see how Filipino hockey players (who live in a tropical country) play against Canadian players (where they live and breathe ice hockey), whether the crowd know the rules and how hockey is played, or just there to support and cheer for the Carabaos. The crowd inspired the Manila players to play their best. And it paid off! Last period of the game was the most exciting part and they tied at 3-3. Then followed by hockey shootout. Manila scored 2 while Canada scored 1. Twas a 5-4 victory for the Manila team.
Congratulations Manila Carabaos!!! Thanks to HMCS Ottawa team, hope you enjoy your stay in Manila.
GAME GALLERY:
