All-Filipino cast performs on the RWM stage for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Press Release

Resorts World Manila in cooperation with Ultimate Shows Inc., opened its latest theater production Ian Fleming's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for the first time in the country, at the award-winning Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT).

Thirty-four years after its movie version was released in 1968, the English musical was the first staged at the London Palladium in 2002 and became its longest running show ever with a three and a half year run. A UK tour also run from 2005 until 2008.

Prior to the Manila production, the musical was also staged on Broadway, New York; the Capitol Theater Sydney; the State Theater, Munich; and Singapore's Esplanade, among others.

Known to deliver world-class productions that champion Filipino talent, RWM showcases another all-Filipino cast led by stage actor Gian Magdangal who comes back to the country after three years of performing theater roles in Hong Kong Disney's the Gold Mickey and Minnie and the Wondrous Book, and as one of the main performers for Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan.

Gian takes on the role of eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, while young yet seasoned actress Yannah Laurel plays his love interest Truly Scrumptious.

"I was very excited when I got the part. I'm really a fan of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and it was a big part of my childhood," shared Laurel. "It will appeal to Filipino audiences because it's a spectacle of a show, the music is beautiful, and for those who are unfamiliar, it's going to be an exciting treat for them because every single number is a producton number," added the two-time Aliw Awards Best Actress in a Musical nominee.

For the roles of the Potts children, 12-year old Noel Comia, a two-time Aliw Awardee for Best Child Performer alternates with 11-year old Albert Silos who has also been cast in several stage productions in the past including RWM's the King and the Cinderella.

Isabeli Araneta-Elizalde also returns to the NPAT stage as Jemina Potts, after her breakthrough performance in RWMs Annie which won her the Discovery of the Year award in last year's Aliw Awards. Alternating with Isabeli is Zoey Alvarade who herself has performed in numerous stage productions including It's a Giant World, Jewel of Antilles:Two Worlds, One Island; Seussical Jr; Wizzard of Oz, and Greased Lightning.

Also cast in the production are Mako Alonso as Boris; Reb Atadero as Goran; James Paollei as Grandpa Potts; Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo as the Baroness; Raymund Concepcion as Baron Bomburst; Michael Williams as the Toymaker; and Lorenz Martinez as the Childcatcher.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is directed by Jaime Del Mundo, with assistant direction by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, artistic direction by Michael Williams, and the musical score provided by the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Rodel Colmenar.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang runs until November 12, 2017 at the NPAT in RWM. Visit www.rwmanila.com or call (632)908-8833 for more upcoming news on RWM's 8th musical production.

What to Expect during "Shooting the Rapids in Cavinti Falls" on a Rainy Season

Laguna is also known for spectacular waterfalls. As matter of fact, just in the town of Cavinti alone, there are still numerous falls that has yet to be discovered.

13th October (Friday) - Tropical Typhoon "Odette" entered PAR leaving the Northern part of the Philippines in danger. Continuous rain in the Laguna province also led to flooding on Saturday (14th October) which makes the Shooting the Rapids not safe for tourist. 

Following the "Safety First" motto, we decided to re-schedule our adventure the following day.

15th October (Sunday) - This is my third time meeting this mighty falls, but I have never seen how mighty and powerful she is until this day.

Watch the full video below and see how the boatmen struggle against the water current.

It was an awesome, adventurous, fun and thrilling adventure for us.

Life Coaching 101

Do you think you have what it takes to be a Life Coach? or do you think you need one?

Life Coaching is an occupation where you work with individuals who wish to make a change in their lives by evaluating their lives on a personal, professional, and spiritual level. They also help individuals to make realistic goals and establish the necessary steps required to reach those goals.

I've been introduced to 3 life coaches just this year alone. And I've seen some of my mentors / friends who are also taking this path. I'm not their client (yet), but just having a conversation with them over a cup of coffee makes me think and re-think what is it really for me. I've been thinking about "Opportunity lost" lately and there something inside that keeps on nagging me. Is it really time to check out that little voice?

So I'm sharing with you guys this Life Coaching 101 (Introduction to Life Coaching) talk happening on October 14, 2017 at D'Cup Coffee Republic.

About D'Cup Coffee Republic

D'Cup Coffee Republic is a book cafe and events venue in Mandaluyong City inside Pioneer St Market. It has a spacious dining area that can comfortably accommodate 80 persons, plus a book lounge area good for 20 persons, and an enclosed function hall good for up to 100 persons, making it a perfect venue for meetings, workshop classes, special gatherings.

Successful Launch of Travelooza with Regina Victoria Y. De Ocampo of Yamaha & Upcoming Events of TAG Media

Last September 28, 2017 from 10AM to 5PM at Makati Sports Club along Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati, the first convergence of tour operators and travel agencies was launch to promote the Philippines as the premier travel destination in the world. Travelooza is the current theme of Asia Digital Marketing Expo which is celebrating its 3rd year anniversary.

We are thankful also with Payoneer, Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission, Victoria Court, Tupperware, VV, Sunlife, The Artist League, Marv Ragamarv, Zoomanity Group, Tree Top Adventure, Light Network, Elabram Systems, Alveo, Crown Regency, E- Hotels & Resorts, PNB, Citibank, morethanjobs.ph and Tresmore.

For this year 2017, according to the company website, 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 music enthusiast, providing the state of the art in musical instruments and sound reinforcement technology and the finest in music education while Zoomanity Group, the theme park management headed by her brother, Robert Laurel Yupangco is the number 1 theme park destination and is expanding in the Philippines.

One of the leaders in the Philippines supporting Travelooza is no other than Ms. Regina Victoria Y. De Ocampo of Yupangco Group of Companies the grand daughter of the former Philippine President, Jose P. Laurel. According to her, supporting these kind of events can create awareness on our beautiful country, and a destination like no other.

The next events under Tag Media and Public Relations will be the biggest this year. Two events are lined up already and as follows;

• Asia Leaders Forum in Real Estate 2022 & Beyond will be on December 14, 2017 at Makati Shangrila Hotel from 10AM-4PM with leaders as speakers from different chamber of commerce, business and government officials with the partnership with Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission and Malaysia Chamber of Commerce.

• Socialooza is the annual event under Pinoy Blogger Team which is created by Tag Media and Public Relations simultaneous with the annual Christmas Party of the group. Partial list of speakers are as follows;

RJ Nieto

Thinking Pinoy | DFA Consultant | Political Blogger

Sonnie Santos

Presidential Communications Operations Office Consultant | Corporate Blogger

Ericsson Moredo

Multibiz Inc. Head | Lifestyle Blogger

Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas

Tag Media & PR Co- Founder | Corporate Blogger

Ailene Co

A-List & Partners Consulting Group | Co-Founder of Trend Hotspot Online Magazine
Jaypee David City of Dreams Manila

CARE

Sr. Executive | Digital Marketing and Multimedia | Travel Blogger Rod Magaru

Regional Finance Supervisor for Middle East & North Africa |

Entertainment Blogger

For more info and to register at Tag Media & PR next events (Asia Leaders Forum and Socialooza), please send inquiries to events@travelooza.asia or call 09166299381 or 02 9170213

9 Things You Need to Know Before Going to Minalungao National Park

Minalungao National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located in the municipality of General Tinio, Nueva Ecija in Central Luzon.

The park is considered as one of the few remaining natural environments in this region north of Manila. It is promoted by the local government as an ecotourism destination offering breath-taking scenery of green pristine river and unique rock formations. A system of unexplored subterranean caverns have also been identified as potential attractions. Facilities for picnics, swimming, fishing, raft riding and cliff diving have likewise been put up to draw more visitors

Interested? Before asking your friends to join you this weekend, here are some things that you should need to know before going to Minalungao National Park.

1. The river gets crowded at lunch time. Be sure to be at the park on or before 7 or 8am on a weekend or holiday.

2. There are a lot of areas perfect for photoshoot. Prepare your OOTD and get that IG-gramable perfect look.

3. Rent a balsa for 600 pesos for 4 hours. Each balsa can only accommodate max of 8 pax. Make sure your lunch is ready before riding the balsa to save time. Grilling in the balsa is no longer allowed.

4. Real life "the boat is sinking game". If you will be renting 2 balsas for 16 pax, make sure to master your balancing skills so you can go back and forth from one balsa to another

5. You can buy buko salad while swimming. For only 15 pesos, you can taste the famous ice candy of mamang magbubuko. Sigaw lang ng "Pabiling ice candy!"

6. The park features a steel hanging bridge.

7. And zipline that you can enjoy.

8. Clean as you go. With the influx of local tourist from Luzon, I'm worried that the river might be exploited in the years to come.

9. Very limited shower rooms. There will be a very long line in the shower room between 2 to 4 pm on a weekend. You need to make "igib igib" the tubig using tabo and balde in the big water container first. Your muscles will be put to a test.

Address : General Tinio, Nuueva Ecija

Phone : (056) 606-3352 / 0908-3678094 

Filremit: Going Beyond Service with Regina Victoria Y. De Ocampo

A trusted and strong relationship is actually what we need right now, not just for our personal needs but also with our choice of remittance in the Philippines. We are talking about our sweat and blood not to mention if we are outside the country working, we are talking about our life and our family.

Filremit has been the trusted remittance company of OFWs worldwide since 2008 and already established the name as a dependable and efficient foreign exchange and remittance company. The people do not just deliver expectations but build relationships and go beyond service.

Filremit has three subsidiary companies operating nationwide in Canada. They own Manila Express, Inc., Manila Cargo Express, Inc. and E-pera Corp. They also have exclusive partnership with London Manila Express, Ltd.

Services includes the following;
Credit To Account
Door To Door Cash/Cheque Delivery
Cash Pick Up
Bills Payment
Gift Delivery
Multi Currency And Reverse Remittance
Foreign Exchange

According to Filremit top management, “Our objective is to be of service to our countrymen no matter what, where very they will be thus we are making sure that we are the trusted partner to all your “padala.” – Regina Victoria Y. De Ocampo.

For more information about Filremit, please visit http://www.filremit.com.ph

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