Maroon5 in Manila

Well it's better late than never. I almost forgot about posting this. I got a free SRO ticket from PLDT for Maroon 5's concert last September 18 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. I watched the concert with my BFF and her colleagues at work, whom I call my PLDT friends. It's one of the best concerts ever! Adam Levine is sooo hot!:)

It's so funny because the bouncers were driving us away from the aisles near the stage. But when the lights were turned off and only the stage lights were up, we ran to the part nearest the stage. And while watching the concert, we were pushed by people towards the stage that's why we ended up so near the stage! haha!

Here are some of the photos I've taken with my not-so-talented Sony Cybershot TX5:

 complimentary pass

PLDT Marketing friends 

 hotness!

 another concert with my BFF

Here are some of the videos I have uploaded on Vimeo:

Payphone (Maroon5 in Manila) from royciepoisie on Vimeo.


She Will Be Loved (Maroon5 in Manila) from royciepoisie on Vimeo.


Daylight (Maroon5 in Manila) from royciepoisie on Vimeo.

Pitbull in Manila

Nov. 29 - Smart-Araneta Coliseum

We got free passes from our friend who works there. We were at the center of the Big Dome, which was turned into a dance floor. At 8pm, a Cebuano Dj started spinning club music; and at 9pm, Pitbull came out! In fairness, he's hot! haha!

Everybody on the floor were dancing to his songs. The place felt like a huge Republiq. There were lots of familiar faces there, including PBA players and some celebrities. However, Pitbull's actual performance run only for an hour, which made us all feel "bitin". But still, that was a fun HOUR.:)

 with the girls

 while waiting for the show to start

 Cebuano DJ

 Pitbull!!!

 when we moved at the back

David Foster and Friends in Manila 2011

I was so excited when my BFF got us free VIP tickets in the David Foster and Friends concert here in Manila last 25th of October at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Well yeah, it's the same time as the Black Eyed Peas concert; but I was perfectly fine going to David Foster's because it's very classic! I just used to hear those songs in karaoke and my parents' music collection when I was young, but now, I actually had the chance of experiencing it live!:)

Every love song that I like was surprisingly composed by David Foster. He's such a music legend! The artists who performed with him were Russel Watson, Ashanti, Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind and Fire, Charice Pempengco, and of course, Michael Bolton.


Our VIP seats were upgraded to SVIP. We're actually on the 4th row and we're surrounded by fun people. haha! We super enjoyed the show. One of the best!:)

 before the show

 David Foster

 Russel Watson

 Ashanti

 Martin Nievera was invited on-stage

 Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind, and Fire

 Charice (and her lovely stilettos!)

 Michael Bolton

 Michael Bolton's medley

 Charice & Michael Bolton had a duet -- The Prayer

 all of them -- supposedly FINALE

 one of Charice' fans was able to perform w/ her on-stage

with the Hizon couple who were on front row

Once I was a Fan :))

I knew they were coming back here in the Philippines. A few months before their concert date, I've been seeing their posters around the Big Dome. I missed their past concerts here because those were the days I knew I still couldn't afford concert tickets 'coz I was still a student. But even if I knew about their upcoming concert here in the P.I., I didn't bother to look for tickets because I realized it's ok if I'll miss this concert. Two days before the event, I asked my source for complimentary tickets and he didn't promise.

September 29, just a few hours before the concert, I was informed that I've got 2 free Lower Box tickets! Then another friend called inviting me to join them in Upper Box A. But since I've got another friend joining me in the Lower Box, that's where I stayed. And when I got to the concert venue, I saw a lot of friends! Haha! See, I wasn't the only supporter!:))

Are you ready to know whose concert was this??? Uhm...WESTLIFE!!! lol! Yes, it's Westlife's Gravity Tour 2011 haha! It's been my favorite boy band since my grade 6 days! I even sprained my ankle in 2nd yr high school as i was jumping for joy while watching their newest music video that time! And everybody in school knew that because I was absent in class the next day! haha! In fact, when they learned about Westlife's concert here, a lot of them posted on my FB wall reminding me of the concert!:))

Well now on the bests part...I really had fun! It's probably one of the best concerts I've seen. uhm, maybe because they sang a lot of songs, plus I enjoyed the enthusiasm of the crowd. A lot of girls and gays were screaming for the boys to the top of their lungs haha! Westlife even chose a couple of fans holding interesting posters to join them on-stage! Lucky people haha! Yikes, it's been 14 years, yet they didn't look that old; though Mark definitely gained weight! LOL.

 Nicky's hot!:))

 Shane's still the same

I loved their outfits which got a theme every segment. And those outfits were matched with the songs they sang for each segment. I also like the fact that they were taking photos and videos of the crowd and sharing it via their twitter accounts. And the boy band effect was just so alive! Super cool! They got a perfect opening song, which was "When You're Looking Like That" haha! They sang songs chosen from each of their albums. They also did a mash-up of Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Black Eyed Peas' songs.

 they're taking a video of the crowd

 their RnB/Pop Mash-up - and fat Mark! haha

 so near yet so far haha

 and another set of outfit!

the crowd was asked to turn on their mobile phone's as they sing "You Raise Me Up"

I was also touched when they sang one of my favorites, "Flying without Wings". Like every other show, the concert has come to an end. Their finale song was "Uptown Girl"...and it was really appropriate! I super enjoyed the show!:)

 Uptown Girl - the finale

This night definite made me relive my high school days!:)

Governor's Cup Finals Game 1

Aug. 7, 2011 - Petron Blaze Boosters VS Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters

Petron with 4 injured players

Talk 'N Text with high hopes for grand slam

TNT stayed on the lead until the last 22 seconds! But with only 17 secs left on the clock, Petron was able to consume the remaining time and manage to shoot a 2-pointer courtesy of Danny Ildefonso. Thus, game finished at 88-89 for Petron Blaze Boosters.

1-0 for Petron; but they will need 3 more victories out of 7 games to be this conference's champions. However, Talk 'N Text won't make it easy for them; as these defending champs are vying for Grand Slam victory.

Keep watching the Finals LIVE on Studio 23. Cacth the 2nd game in Tubod, Lanao del Norte on Wednesday, Aug.10.

Mocha Girls

w/ my friends who I met through TNT games

the girl who sang the National Anthem committed a lot of error in the lyrics

fight!

I got this from the entrance gates and forgot in the bathroom haha

w/ my friend Betsy from TNT Marketing team

yellow!

they have their own customized "I <3 TNT" shirts

just when we thought we're lucky...

last few instructions

...and Petron got the last shot!

That's just Game 1...the next 4 games shall decide. Let's pray for a 1-4!:)

A Weekend with the NBA Stars

It was a week of non-stop "ticket" requests. Facebook, Twitter, BBM, SMS, name it! I really felt like I was Ticketnet after getting flooded with messages requesting for tickets for the Smart Ultimate All-Star Weekend.

It's probably the first time that famous NBA players came to the Philippines to play basketball against our local basketball players; so nobody seemed to let this chance pass. Thank God we're part of the group which brought them here -- the MVP Group of Companies. Smart and MVP Sports Foundation together with TV5, played a big role in this once in a lifetime event.

The night of July 22, we were at the Big Dome to fix some stuff for the big weekend. And we were surprised that at 10pm, the doors of the coliseum were being shut and security was alerted. Then woah! Some of players came in to do some practice shooting. Chris Paul and James Harden came in first with their entourage, but they were kinda snob. The 2nd batch who came were Tyreke Evans and Derrick Williams. I said "hi" to both and them and they smiled at me and said "hello". Cool! We followed them in the court but we were driven away by the very strict bouncers (yeah even if we're kinda part of the organizers).

JULY 23

A Meet & Greet lunch at The Lighthouse in Meralco was organized to accommodate fans who can pay at least Php10,000 for a lunch with the NBA Stars.

Then a Basketball Clinic was held at the Ynares Gym, wherein the NBA players taught the basics to young boys.

The event's Press Conference was held in the Isla Ballroom of EDSA Shangri-la Hotel. The hotel security was very strict; some members of the PRESS were not even able to enter the hotel. First to answer the questions from the media were PBA Players Sol Mercado and Gabe Norwood, and the Philippine team's Head Coach, Rajko Toroman. The NBA players came in one by one, and were never complete in the presidential table. After answering questions from media, they went up to their rooms to rest and prepare for their game in the evening.

Gabe Norwood, Coach Rajko Toroman, Sol Mercado

Patricia Bermudez-Hizon

Derek Fisher and Coach Chot Reyes

Kevin Durant, Derek Fisher, Coach Chot Reyes, Tyreke Evans

Kevin Durant

Patricia wasn't as ready as Paolo

At 7:30pm, the show started. I was in the dugout with the PBA players who were so excited to play against the NBA stars, but were actually more excited to get autographs from and have photos taken with their NBA idols. Security was soo strict that we can't take photos of the players. I was lucky that I got an inch closer to Kobe, but he wasn't able to hear me calling him to look back, so I just took a snapshot of his back. haha!

PBA All Stars

 MY IDOL!!!

Before the game started, a big revelation happened. Manny V. Pangilinan unveiled the new Smart-Araneta Coliseum! Woah what a surprising move!:)

I didn't have a seat but I enjoyed watching the game even if I was standing on the first half, then at the second half, I found seats beside my Smart Gilas friends. I took a couple of photos and videos during the game. It was obvious that the PBA All Stars got starstruck with their NBA idols. They just played the game for fun, and it's been a dunkfest for the NBA stars. The crowd really enjoyed the fact that it has been an awesome "show".

 the Kiss Cam was cool

 Gabe Norwood and his baby w/ Kevin Durant

 LA Tenorio during the Meralco-Maynilad 3-point Shootout

 Larry Fonacier

James Harden

 Chris Paul

the basketball fanatics

July 24

The better game day! Smart Gilas (RP Team) vs. Smart All Stars (NBA)

Team Philippines really put up a good fight; while Manny Pacquiao's arrival became a show stopper. The NBA stars asked for autographs on their jerseys from him. The score gap wasn't as big as the previous day's, and that proved how talented our local basketball players were, most especially Japhet Aguilar who had a coupe of dunks, and Jayvee Casio who had a couple of 3-point shots. Great game!

 i just love my job!:)

 Kobe Bryant and Manny Pacquiao!

 tattoos!!!

 my lucky friends who I was able to help get down to the ringside from Upper B

since Kobe and Patricia were already close 'coz of Nike

Also, after the show, a mini presscon was held at the center of the court. The best part, the NBA stars threw/gave away their belongings such as jerseys, shirts, and shoes! The players left right after the presscon; while Derrick Williams and James Harden went for a quick shopping in Greenhills with their security team.


IT HAS BEEN AN AWESOME WEEKEND!:)