Ogie Alcasid: The Songwriter and the Hitmakers celebrates 25th anniversary

Twenty five years into the business and Ogie Alcasid has established himself as one of the most successful hitmakers and most prolific songwriters of the Philippine music industry. In celebration of this milestone, Universal Records is releasing his most ambitious project, the 18 track album The Songwriter And The Hitmakers. 

The album gathers all the biggest singing and recording artists in the country to breathe life to Ogie’s compositions, including both his biggest hits and new songs. Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, Martin Nievera, Piolo Pascual, Christian Bautista, Sarah Geronimo, Arnel Pineda, Noel Cabangon, Richard Poon, Jed Madela, Kuh Ledesma, Rachelle Ann Go, Kyla, JayR and Jaya are part of the album.

“I feel so honored to have been given a project as big as this,” says Ogie. “I am in awe of all the talents involved here.”

Tayong Dalawa, a heartwarming duet of Ogie and his lovely wife and Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez is also included in the album.

The album affirms the important role that Ogie is playing in the music industry, as the President of OPM.

“Gathering all these friends in one project gives me pure joy, and I would like to thank all of them for being a part of this milestone project,” adds Ogie. “I hope everyone will enjoy this 25th anniversary offering.”

A TV Special on GMA 7 entitled The Songwriter and The Hitmakers will air this November 25, which features songs from the album performed by Gary Valenciano, Christian Bautista, JayR, Jaya, Richard Poon, La Diva, Janno Gibbs, Michael V, among others.

Fab Collab: IT GIRL Solenn Heussaff for Vitress

Vitress launched it's new cuticle coat last November 14, 2012 in SM Makati.

IT Girl, Solenn Heussaff designed the new cuticle coat and the kikay kit too! (via Instagram)

I really like Vitress because it can protect our hair from harmful and bad effects of chemicals used in other hair treatments. It is also good for my curly hair because it tames unruly hair and give a natural straighter look. 

"Vitress is not only for girls, it can be also used by boys especially those who have long hair."- said Solenn.

See? Vitress can make your hair beautiful anywhere, anytime whatever your gender is. :)

Host/DJ Gino Quillamor of RX93.1

IT Girl Solenn Heussaff :)

Watch: Solenn Heussaff invites everyone to buy Vitress. :)

Thank you to Ms. Joanna King, Vitress and Ascott Makati for being so accomodating. :)

Credits to EJ Ballesteros for the photos and video.

Furne Onè X Bench: Raina Hein at the Mall of Asia

Raina Hein is the new face of the Furne One x Bench collaboration perfume scent "Unholy".

Fans were given a chance to meet her at the Mall of Asia.

All they need to do is to buy one of the three Furne Onè scents. Handsome Girl has a sweet scent while Unholy has a sexy elegant appeal. I bought the Unholy, obecause what I like about it is that it has the same scent like my favorite perfume and a lot cheaper. Beautiful Boy and Handsome Girl costs Php.398 while Unholy costs Php.468. 

The event supposed to start at 6pm but because of the accident that caused traffic in Manila, the Meet and Greet started at 8pm. Most of us decided to stay and wait for her. 

Raina showed up at the meet and greet, stood in front of us while apologizing for being so late. Such a sweet person :)

With Filipino Designer Furne Onè. He's so humble! I was so happy to meet him. :) (via Instagram)

Been talking to Raina for almost a year and I still can't believe that I already met her. I never expect that she will really recognized me without introducing my self when we met at the Meet and Greet. She's one of the sweetest, humble and kindest person I've known. I can say that I am so lucky to be her friend. She's really worth the wait. :) (via Instagram)

Credits also to EJ Ballesteros and Ly Delos Reyes for the photos and for staying with me at the meet and greet! Thank you Indies! :)

Meet and Greet: Top Model Raina Hein

Raina Hein of America's Next Top Model Season 14 is finally here in Manila!

She is the newest endorser of the most awaited collaboration of Bench and Furne Onè; The Furne Onè's Designer Scents Collection: Unholy One, Handsome Girl & Pretty Boy that was launched today at the Manila Peninsula.

As we all know, Raina Hein is so excited to be here in the Philippines and to meet all of her fans. That's why, her fans will be given a chance to meet her!

"Catch Top Model Raina Hein at Bench TriNoma (4pm) & Bench SM Mall of Asia Official (6:30pm) tomorrow for her Meet & Greet activity. Just buy one (1) of the three (3) variants of Furne Onè scents and it automatically entitles u to be part of the activity." via Bench

Hope to see all of Raina Hein's fans :) <3

Top Model Invasion: Raina Hein for Bench

As we all know, Bench already brought three America's Next Top Models here in the Philippines. Allison Harvard, Dominique Reighard and Sophie Sumner endorsed the said brand.

After bringing them here in Manila, ANTM fans are requesting to bring the other models here. I've been observing all of their requests and a lot of them asked to bring Raina Hein. I, myself requested for her too. :) 

Then Raina Hein started to tweet in Tagalog that made us puzzled if she's really going here in Manila:

And yesterday, she posted a photo on her twitter:

Mr. Michael Carandang and Bench confirmed it through twitter:

And just now, Raina Hein tweeted about going here in Manila...

and YES, she'll be here in two days. :)

I am a big fan of ANTM especially of Raina Hein that is why I am so happy and excited that finally she will be here in Manila to endorse one of the brand I love, Bench. :)