Monday, September 10, 2018

Experience the Biggest & Coolest Collabs of your fav world-class Pinoy Artists at Coke Studio PH Season 2!

Coke Studio Season 2 goes deep to the heart of what we all want: to come home.  And to give life to this idea of home, Coke Studio has gathered stellar talents from diverse genres, differing music scenes and backgrounds and even distant (and not so distant) shores to create works that not only reflect our times but could also define them.  While the first season gave audiences a very real look into what goes into the production of a song, Season 2 delves more deeply into the back stories of the artists.  

Kriesha Chu
This year, the format is also tweaked, as Coke Studio ventures out into the studio to let us all in each artist’s journey and yes, sometimes, literally, their very own homes.  What is homecoming all about?  It’s all about taking the best lessons of all your journeys and letting them all come together.  It’s knowing that no matter how far you go, there will always be a place that is your home.  It’s about roots.  It’s where you’re accepted for who you are.  It’s where you’re reunited with what you love.  And who you love.  That love and freedom gives you the power to voice out your views.  

December Avenue
To state what you believe in.  To simply be listened to.  To reignite what your heart desires.  To simply be where you grew up.  To return to where it all began.  To feel, see, hear, and lift your spirits. Every single day. Homecoming is a chance to be all that you want to be, all that you can dream you can be, and to feel that faith that there is still so much more left to do!  It’s about bringing out the best in you and being surrounded by those who inspire you.

IV of Spades
And who you love.  That love and freedom gives you the power to voice out your views.  To state what you believe in.  To simply be listened to.  To reignite what your heart desires.  To simply be where you grew up.  To return to where it all began.  To feel, see, hear, and lift your spirits. Every single day. Homecoming is a chance to be all that you want to be, all that you can dream you can be, and to feel that faith that there is still so much more left to do!  It’s about bringing out the best in you and being surrounded by those who inspire you.

Ben&Ben
AJ Rafael
Coke Studio bridges musical categories and brave artists to come up with collaborations that will break new ground.  Moira Dela Torre brings her distinct and deeply felt artistry to this season’s stellar selection. Folk indie band and style rule breakers IV of Spades, bring the sound of now.  The power of words is given a new dimension with rapper Quest.  Sam Concepcion, who has made forays into theater and movies, returns to his first love: music.

Sam Concepcion
Khalil Ramos
AJ Rafael crosses genres and general preconceived notions of music today. Ben&Ben who frames family within the flow of music itself. An exploration of what girl power can really reach is a fun and fresh K-pop but Pinay sensation Kriesha Chu. December Avenue, known for their soulful sound and the many layers in their music, show off the depth of their musical talents. Spoken word pioneer Juan Miguel Severo combines wokeness with wit and word play.   The rap prodigy Shanti Dope will wow with his deftness and mad skills. Khalil Ramos reveals his deep affinity for singing and composition. DJ Patty Tiu expands the definition of dance music.  And vocal powerhouse KZ Tandingan showcases a more vulnerable and heartfelt part of her artistic journey. There are also some surprises that will wow music lovers of all genres and generations.

Juan Miguel Severo
The second season of Coke Studio further establishes itself as a hub of Pinoy talent by going beyond our local shores and connecting with Filipino talents of various genres. “We received such an overwhelming response during the first season of Coke Studio PH and this really inspired us to work harder this second season and explore ways to take it further. Last year, Coke Studio became a home for OPM and now we want to continue and strengthen that legacy, making sure that  the younger generation and the new lineup of artists can feel the same sense of belonging,” enthuses Stephan Czypionka, Coca-Cola Vice President for Marketing.

Quest
And as this generation knows, more than any other in the past, that we all have the same home and same duty to care for that home, our planet Earth, Coca-Cola is going all out to make a big grand gesture on recycling. Along with the announcement of Coke Studio Season 2, Coca-Cola announced an industry-first goal to collect and recycle the equivalent of every bottle it sells by 2030, in line with the Company’s vision of a World Without Waste.  At all Coke Studio events, all teens are encouraged to deposit their PET bottles in designated recycling bins.  The Coke Studio TuneCycle, a stationary bicycle that grinds recyclable PET bottles will also be a part of all Coke Studio events; this will give a second life to the recyclable PET bottles and turn them to new materials.

KZ Tandingan
Shanti Dope
Coke Studio emphasizes divergent musical acts coming together, and all these environmental initiatives are also programs for consumers and the company to come together.  Every collaboration goes to the heart of connection, which is really what music is all about.  When time and talent are given a free space to come together and just connect, the works brim with magic. Coke and music have always been deeply and constantly connected, to provide moments of fun and high spirits.  Iconic jingles and unforgettable campaigns have, time and time again,  captured the dynamic energy and infections optimism of being young, being with friends and just being yourself.  With Coke Studio Season 2, that special buzz and the undeniable electric wonder that only music can bring comes alive again.


Catch them every Sunday starting September 16, at 11:15am before ASAP on ABS-CBN.

Monday, September 03, 2018

Collaborations and Coming Home


COKE STUDIO 2 HOMECOMING ARTISTS


Kristel Fulgar, Coke Squad

There are many things that make us feel at home - laughing and spending quality time with our favorite people, munching on our go-to comfort food along with a refreshing drink, or even listening to a song that brings back precious memories.

When we return to where we feel valued and accepted, when we’re reunited with the things and the people we love, when we look gratefully at our past experiences both good and bad, and when we remember the passions that inspire us, we come home.

These unique instances are our own moments of homecoming. When we recall a special moment, the memory comes with a tune that was playing in the background, a lyric that stood out, a beat that fit the mood, and sometimes even a Coke in hand.

Maris Racal, Coke Squad
With the perfect jam playing and a bottle of Coca-Cola, simple moments with our friends and family become more fun, more memorable and more uplifting. 

Now, music and Coca-Cola come together once more to give young music lovers and Original Pinoy Music (OPM) artists a new home at Coke Studio Homecoming.

In line with the Company’s thrust to empower the youth, Coca-Cola tapped into young Filipinos’ love for music through Coke Studio PH in 2017. Coke Studio PH became a haven where the diversity of OPM was celebrated.

Daryl Ong, Coke Squad
This year, Coca-Cola connects to Filipino teens once again as Coke Studio PH returns to make them feel at home with the familiar sounds of OPM, giving them an avenue to show their love and support for local music.   

For its second season, Coke Studio PH also further establishes itself as a hub of Pinoy talent, as it introduces a stellar lineup of local and international Filipino artists across various genres.

Quest
While the previous season brought together veteran artists and budding musicians, Coke Studio Homecoming calls Filipino artists who have shared their talents to the world to return to their roots and bridges them with homegrown talents who have yet to stand on the international stage.  

From this colorful mix of talented Filipino singers and bands, Coke Studio Homecoming will feature groundbreaking, new collaborations between artists, as well as unique renditions of their original songs.

Coke Ambassadors will also find their way back home this season, as Coke Studio Homecoming features familiar faces, including the brand’s most memorable endorsers and Coke Studio artists from the first season.


Khalil Ramos
Sam Concepcion
“We received such an overwhelming response during the first season of Coke Studio PH and this really inspired us to work harder this second season and explore ways to take it further. Last year, Coke Studio became a home for OPM and now we want to continue and strengthen that legacy, making sure that the younger generation and the new lineup of artists can feel that same sense of belonging,” said Stephan Czypionka, Coca-Cola Philippines Vice President for Marketing. 

IV of Spades
While uniting teens through music, Coca-Cola takes it a step further by enabling them to do their part for a greater cause. This year, Coca-Cola announced an industry-first goal to collect and recycle the equivalent of every bottle or can it sells globally by 2030—a goal in line with the Company’s vision of a World Without Waste. This is why during all Coke Studio events, Coca-Cola encourages teens to deposit their PET bottles in designated recycling bins.  The Coke Studio TuneCycle, a stationary bicycle that also grinds PET bottles, will also be a staple in Coke Studio events. These ground PET bottles will later on be turned into eco-bricks.

Coca-Cola will reveal its exciting lineup of artists at the Coke Studio Homecoming Launch on September 1, 2018 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. There’s plenty more in store so stay tuned and let the sounds of OPM call you home!














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Saturday, June 30, 2018

#HanaShampooLiveCon 2018



Hana Shampoo, one of the fastest growing hair care brands in the country, recently held its very own #HanaShampooLiveCon 


Hana Shampoo Endorser, Marian Rivera-Dantes


Hana Shampoo Pink Roses & Berries

Hana Shampoo Spring Flowers & Apples

Hana Shampoo Garden Blooms & Lychees


Flora Vida by Marian, Marian Rivera’s very own floral shop uniquely offers beautifully preserved flowers that maintain their beauty and fragrance well beyond their usual lifespan. The collaboration therefore between Hana Shampoo and Marian’s passion for flowers thru Flora Vida, was therefore a perfect match, as both offer long-lasting beauty and fragrance benefits to hair and flowers respectively.

It Boy/Vlogger, LA Aguinaldo with Sea Princess, Tessa Prieto-Valdes & Peerless Products Manufacturing Corp. VP for sales and marketing Jasper Tiu.

Model, Host, Vlogger & Influencer, Chelsea Robato

Dancer, Vlogger & Influencer, Issa Pressman

Actress Model & Influencer Kelley Day with Model/Host & Influencer, Princess Legaspi

Model & Influencer, Maureen Schrijvers

Fashion Stylist, Donna Cuna-Pita

Model & Photographer, Jo Ann Bitagcol

Chinese Beauties; Left to Right: Maricon Cho, Joy Wu, Jann Caitlin, Marie Que & Rachel Tan

Fashion & Lifestyle blogger, Laureen Uy, unboxing the Hana End of Day Challenge Kit

Hana Shampoo is setting the new standards for well cared-for hair – and that’s soft and fragrant hair you can feel and smell even until the evening where it matters the most. With this benefit becoming more accessible to millions of Filipinas with the help of Hana and its products, this brand is surely poised to be the go-to hair care brand in the years to come.

Tuesday, December 05, 2017

Feel The Force

Wear your memories diehard Star Wars fans. SM Men’s Accessories pays tribute in an exclusive collection that marks 40 years of Star Wars fandom. Channel your inner dark side or master your Jedi force in collectible caps, complete the ultimate bounty with cool gear and gadgets this holiday season, all just in time for the release of much-awaited Episode 8.

In Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join galactic legends in an unforgettable adventure that answers age-old mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past. Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens in Philippine theaters on December 13, 2017.

Cast: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Andy Serkis, Benicio del Toro, Laura Dern, Kelly Marie Tran









Collection - celebrate 40 years of the galaxy from far, far away





Darth Vader - come over to the dark side.



Stormtrooper - fanatically loyal to the empire



R2D2 -  brave astromech droid



Light up lamps




Licensed Star Wars merchandise by Retailasia, Inc. and available at all SM Men’s Accessories corners in SM Department Stores nationwide.