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NuevoStage: Booking Service for Bands

April 30, 2011April 30, 2011 Karla Redor Leave a comment

Mashable refers NuevoStage as a Groupon for Concerts. NuevoStage is for bands who would like to book for gigs. The band will have to rely on “buyer participation” to get a gig. For instance, if a band will get 50 ticket buyers, the show will go on and the fans’ credit cards will be charged respectively. However, if a band will get less than 50 ticket buyers, the show won’t push through and the fans’ credit cards won’t be charged.

I’m not really sure what others would think about this. In the Philippines, bands form a production with their other friends (who are also members of a band) and perform in a venue where they usually share the earnings from the entrance fee.

I’ve also heard about “Pay to Play” where others would require for the band to pay so that they can perform in a gig. It has been said that the practice of Pay to Play began in Los Angeles, California circa 1980’s. While others were not required to pay to play, some would organizers would set a quota of pre-show ticket sales.

Others get a gig because of popularity while there are some bands that are underrated and would seldom get bookings. I know that Wessel (the one who created NuevoStage) means well but it seems to me that it’s quite synonymous to “Pay to Play”. What do you think?

Contest: Lysol Philippine Spring Cleaning Day

April 30, 2011April 30, 2011 Enrico Dee Leave a comment

According to research, 1.5 million lives are lost due to cleaning and sanitation-related diseases. 1 life for every 20 seconds can be saved if there is a strong and compelling campaign that pushes for cleaning and sanitation in the country. USAID 2008 data, also states that the Philippines loses 77.8 billion pesos every year due to poor sanitation, which later on causes an absenteeism rate of 8 days every year for a common Filipino worker.

Armed with the battle cry of “I clean. I save,” the Philippine Spring Cleaning day, in partnership with different agencies, is the first public and private initiative for cleaning and sanitation to prevent infectious diseases that can be spread inside the home.

In line with this, Lysol, is currently holding a contest for every one to join and get involved. To join this promo, Give us your best tip on how to clean your home.

1. Put your best tip in Philippine Spring Cleaning Day in commitment/tips page.
2. You also have to email your tip to philippinespringcleaningday@gmail.com with your name and contact number.

Best 20 tips will receive gift packs from Lysol.

Winners will be announced thru Phil. Spring Cleaning FB Fan page – (http://www.facebook.com/philippinespringcleaningday) on May 10, Tuesday.

Is Gloria Arroyo’s SanFo trip connected with resignation of Merci?

April 30, 2011April 30, 2011 Ellen Leave a comment

At about the time I learned that Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez resigned (noon of April 29, 2011), a friend texted that Gloria Arroyo and members opf her family arrived in San Francisco,U.S.A.

“They didn’t have any luggage ,“ the informant said adding that “Many Pinoys saw them at the airport, including Pinoy waiter at Mcdo who just texted.“
The informant added his own analysis of what he saw : “They fled to avoid arrest when they knew that knew their protector was about to resign.“

Sen Antonio Trillanes IV issued a statement on the resignation of Gutierrez from Boracay where he is attending a wedding of a Magdalo officer :“It’s a relief for everyone, including herself.“

He said,“Also we can revert back to our normal legislative schedule in the Senate so that we can tackle the more important legislative matters.“

Sen. Loren Legarda, who was also in Boracay said, “The resignation of Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez is a fitting act to preserve the integrity of the Office of the Ombudsman. After all, the country’s lead anti-graft agency and its officials should be free from controversy in order to effectively carry out their mandated tasks.

She added :“This now brings to a close the impeachment trial. In effect, the government will save a lot of money, which can be used for other essential needs of our people.

While she expressed the hope that the Senate can keep its concentration on important legislation, she said the “fight against corruption is something we shall never put to rest.“

Rep. Jack Enrile also welcomed the news on the resignation of Gutierrez.

He said “That she submitted her resignation to the President personally shows that amity and diplomacy still exists despite the bruising impact of the impeachment in the HOR“

“More importantly,“ he added that with the resignation, the country is saved from further division and recrimination that would surely result with the impeachment trial.

“Let us settle down and face the challenges on escalating prices, hunger and jobs together,“Enrile said.

Lawyer Harry Roque, a critic of Gutierrez, said,“ I am happy she spared the nation from the spectacle and expense of a trial.

He hopes President Aquino will appoint an ombudsman who will make the office relevant in upholding public accountability.

“I hope the new ombudsmanwill also heed the alston report and embrace the challenge for the ombudsman also to deal with human rights violations, Roque said.
Gutierrez’s resignation is effective May 6.

malacanang declares June 20 as special Non Working Holiday

April 29, 2011April 29, 2011 Enrico Dee Leave a comment

Malacanang Palace has just announced that June 20, 2011 is a special NON WORKING Holiday throught the Philippines in commemoration of the 150th birthday of the Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.

Through the Proclamation 154, the holiday was declared “give all Filipinos the opportunity to commemorate Rizal’s patriotic deeds and sacrifices for the country, rekindle their admiration and respect for him, and to celebrate this milestone with appropriate ceremonies,

Presidential Proclamation 154 was signed April 26th through executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr.

Royal wedding 2011 : no cell signals & no tweets allowed

April 29, 2011April 29, 2011 ajay Leave a comment

As Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton get wed today in Westminster Abbey, expect no blow-by-blow account of the solemn wedding ceremony. Reports have it that Scotland Yard has all grounds covered to make it a secure event by blocking cell signals in and around the Abbey before and during the wedding. I guess this is just to be expected in an age where anyone and everyone has the compulsion to reach to his smartphone and pass on texts, videos and photos digitally. This means no live tweets or Facebook statuses either.

Truth is, one can find a livestream of the much-awaited Prince William-Kate wedding somewhere but the networks will probably be congested. I recommend checking out Youtube’s royal wedding channel
which has the official approval of Buckingham Palace. One can see here the official countdown and the procession map. The public can also freely write on the online guestbook and even upload a video.

On Twitter, the official hashtag is #rw2011 although hashtag #royal wedding is also rising in the ranks.

For Apple and Android users, there is the first, officially approved Royal App showcasing royal weddings in the past. It can be downloaded on iTunes and the Android Market for a price.

As Prince William is already taken, eyes of gushing girls now will be on the remaining eligible royal Prince Harry who we believe has gotten more handsomer than William. Reports from shoppingblog.com have it that he will be escorted to the royal wedding by his on-and-off again girlfriend Chelsy Davy.

Now who is Chelsy? Looks like she has a bigger ~~boobs~~ career than Kate because she’s a lawyer and the daughter of a millionaire from Zimbabwe. (photo credit: Sound Off Column)

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