I’m sure good deals are gone by now…but maybe you’re in luck and find what you’re looking for!

Every person has his own unique taste, what is good for you may not be good for others!

Are you a Filipino who is hungry to hear our very own Kundiman Music celebrated through a musical concert reviewing the very best of Filipino music from indigenous Cordilleras, to pre-colonial to contemporary and fusion music?
Are you a Foreigner who wants to be immersed in authentic Filipino music and to understand the musical heritage of the Filipino?
Are you a Generation Y Filipino who is yearning to find your own Filipino identity, break away from our colonizer’s musical influence, and celebrate our rich Filipino heritage through own very own music?

Finally, Philippine Opera Company is staging once again HARANA who got a long standing ovation and emotional applause when they staged the show last year.

Harana is about the courtship tradition of the Filipinos where the suitor sings underneath a woman’s window to win her heart.
We missed it last year, we won’t miss it again and we don’t want our OAP/ Mrs. OAP readers to miss it as well.

This is one of the musical shows that is culturally uplifting and something we Filipinos could be proud of.

Our Awesome Planet/ Mrs OAP supports and sponsors HARANA!
We are selling tickets for

May 30, Saturday 8pm

Last Show of Harana

Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Towers Makati

Ticket Prices are at:

P1,200 (Orchestra)
P1,000 (Loge)
P500(Balcony)

For interested buyers, please text or call +63 917 5683 627 or email her at rache@diaz.ph.

FAQs About Harana:

1. Who are the performers in the show?

Harana is composed of 8 highly trained classical singers — each an accomplished soloist in their own right. Featuring eight of country’s most awarded artists, Ana Feleo, Deeda Barretto, Karla Gutierrez, Florence Aguilar, Lawrence Jatayna, Noel Rayos, Miguel Castro and Sherwin Sozon.

2. What are the Kundiman Songs that will be featured in Harana?

The repertoire includes timeless classics like, “Bituing Marikit”, “Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak”, “Pamaypay ng Maynila”,  “Iyo Kailan Pa Man”, “Kalesa”, “Ang Maya”, “Ano Kaya Ang Kapalaran”, “Dumbele”, “Ay Salidumay”, “Waray-Waray”, “Sa Kabukiran”, “Manang Biday”, “Atin Cu Pung Singsing”, “Pobreng Alindahaw”, “Saan Ka Man Naroroon,”, “Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal”, Hindi Kita Malimot” and many more.

3. Who directed the show?

Harana is directed by Kokoy Jimenez, music arrangements by multi-awarded composer/arranger Von de Guzman, choreography by Irina Feleo and costume designs by Zenaida Gutierrez.

4. Is it a musical play?

No, Harana is more of a musical concert and a review of our own Filipino Muic. There are 6 costume changes highlighting different distinct era of Filipino music through six suites. Each suite is theatrically presented with authenticity, originality and visual excitement —  from the Igorot Suite, Maria Clara Suite, Folk Suite, Rural Suite, Muslim Suite and finally the Contemporary Classics.

5. When is the Harana Re-run?

Harana’s re-run will be held on May 28-30, 2009.

We are selling tickets for the May 30, Saturday 8pm Last Show of Harana. The show will be held in Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Towers Makati. Ticket Prices are P1,200, P1,000 and P500. For tickets, please call  +63 917 5683 627 or email her at rache@diaz.ph.
If you have further questions, please put them in the comments and I will answer them in this FAQ list.

Starbucks is inviting blogger friends to join Starbucks to their Earth Day campaign which runs on April 22 and 23 at all Starbucks stores.

Monday, April 20, 7PM

Starbucks Metrowalk

And to communicate that it’s the habit that makes the difference, the Php40 treat will be available on Earth Day and the day after, April 23. 

Starbucks  also cooked up something for their regular customers to enjoy on Earth Day - only available at selected Manila Starbucks cafes and it’s better seen in person than described. Starbucks  has made a photo backdrop for their eco-friendly customers to pose with their tumbler and take their photos with. Starbucks  is  hoping this will engage more people in bringing their tumbler for their coffee in their usual Earth friendly To-Do lists.

Background:
On Earth Day, April 22, we’re running a treat for our customers which spells Php40 off the price of any Starbucks beverage if our customer asks to have their drink in their tumbler instead of a paper or plastic cup.

We hope this encourages support of the reusable alternative to having your Starbucks beverage.

Please email Starbucks’ Global Responsibility Head, Zarah Perez at zperez@rustancoffee.ph to confirm your attendance.  Inform Zarah that you got the information from yours truly.

Hope this is not too late!  Just got this HOT information too!

Our Easter Sunday brunch ~ Bistro Filipino!  We’ve been here for my birthday celebration three years ago and was surprised to visit this resto again!  Surprise!  Surprise!

Another second timer would be having this kind of buffet set-up wherein you would choose from their menu selection on what you prefer to eat instead of the usual spread of food on the table.  My first buffet brunch experience was in Lili of Hyatt in Malate.  A penalty of P100 would be charged for every unfinished dish you order.   And of course, no sharing for those who are not availing the brunch buffet promo.

Ubod Spring Rolls.  Crispy Lumpia cone filled with Chorizo, Prawns, and Heart of Palm topped with Spicy Sinamak Sorbet.
Loved the combination!  The sinamak was a smack to the rolls.  Kids who are not used to anything spicy will not like the sauce but would love the ubod spring rolls. I loved it the 1st time and loving it the 2nd with or without the sinamak!

Tuna Kilawin Roll.
I love the dimsum wrapper but the tuna kilawin roll didn’t make a mark on me.

Stuffed Fish Ball.
Homemade fish ball perhaps and not my street fish ball I was looking for.  You see, I have this cravings for fish/ squid balls which we eat when we were in college, this time, I rarely eat such so I was excited to try this stuffed fish ball only to be disappointed that it was not what I was expecting.

Sisig Basket.
Expecting the sisig to be crunchy?   Please dont’t because it is not crunchy but chewy except for the sheet.

Getting hungry?….check out some more!

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We joined the procession!  It was a different gimik indeed…with AD and JX!  I was very fortunate that they were very cooperative at that time of the walk because AD had a full stomach and was entertained by BEN10 (which he watched for the 1st time and me too!) while JX was able to have his afternoon nap.

And so we tread our way to the main street for the starting point. HB took photos of all (or almost all) of the saints.

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I’m still trying to dispose my stock of Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler (I’ve got 6pcs of it, ALL original), anyone interested to get one for themselves or give it as a gift? I’ve got one but rarely use it ~ lotsa excuses (forgets that I have one, no time, I’m not really into those, blah blah blah). I just keep it just in case. I do hope someday it would really be put into good use. I’m also always wanting to know how to put makeup on my own but never really took serious interest because I feel that after investing on it, eventually, I’d lose interest and aside from lack of time, blah blah blah….But seriously, I’d want to learn to simply look good (and feel good esp at this age), I just need to manage my time.

Back to the eyelash curler….

The exclusive design of the Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler is curved to suit all eye shapes. Its rounded silicone rubber pad allows for the appropriate amount of pressure to curl lashes naturally. With a swipe of mascara, curled lashes remain in perfect shape all day.

Market price: P1,000/piece

My price: P800/piece

As of now, payments can be made thru bank deposit.

FREE delivery within Metro Manila.

INTERESTED people out there are welcome to contact me here, rache@diaz.ph or 0908-7568659.