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2023 World Music Festival @ Taiwan headliners include Taiwan’s Outlet Drift and Joanna Wang, South Korea’s ADG7, Japan’s Hitoto Yo, and more

The four-day event is touted as Taiwan’s biggest outdoor festival dedicated to world music, and will feature a variety of music shows, cross-artform performances, international showcase events, exotic bazaars and more!

The 2023 World Music Festival @ Taiwan will broaden its scope with more extensive programming and a more interesting line-up of local and foreign musical talents.

The multi-format, music-focused festival will be held this year at the Taipei Music Center from October 12–15, 2023. There are two main sections to the festival: Going The Global Trade Fair will be held on October 12–13, while the Our World Music Festival will be held on October 14–15.

The headliners on the bill include Taiwan’s own Outlet Drift and Joanna Wang, together with international icons ADG7 from South Korea, Hitoto Yo from Japan, and Balaklava Blues from Ukraine and Canada.

There will be four immersive parties with music and fragrances and a total of 24 Taiwanese and foreign groups performing in various music forms. Two co-productions that highlight international partnerships and cross-cultural exchanges will also be featured at the renowned world music festival: Ohelen (SK) and Leaf Yeh (TW) will perform live together, and Hitoto Yo (JP) will step up their game with a special performance that includes Taiwan’s Sangpuy and Tzu-lung Hung.

For the first time ever, the multicultural festival held an open call for international musicians to participate in its global showcase. The result yielded submissions from more than a hundred artists from 31 different countries expressing interest in participating in the festival, including six from America, fourteen from Asia, seven from Europe, three from Africa, and one from Oceania.

From the entries collated, the largest global music festival in Taiwan is set to announce the 13 finalists who will be performing live on October 11-12 and will be watched by 11 international delegates.

As an exclusive international music festival brand showcasing Taiwan’s cultural uniqueness, the World Music Festival @ Taiwan “is dedicated to promoting Taiwan’s multicultural and multilingual music, as well as fostering a cross-cultural feast of folk traditions with international music, bridging Taiwan and the world through the power of music.”

Beyond the exceptional performances, the World Music Festival @ Taiwan will feature a range of peripheral activities, such as interactive drumming shows, music and dance workshops, and nearly 100 exotic stalls showcasing crafts and cuisines from around the world.

With a variety of top-notch music and events, the festival will have the feel of a great carnival.

Cultures come together and take center stage at the World Music Festival @ Taiwan. It’s a magnificent festival of music where distinctions between people and things vanish and where people from all walks of life together in a common joy.

Important links:

Official Website: https://wmftaiwan.com/en/2023en

Ticket booking: https://reurl.cc/aVovOG

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldmusicfestivaltaiwan

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WmfTaiwan

Image Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYrhYPTzQ18

Review on Songlines: https://reurl.cc/015olb

Aftermovie (Link with thumbnail): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy4GaUrq46M

September 4, 2023 by Vic Vic Bautista

Food, Lifestyle

Hello Coffee Addicts! With this modern espresso maker, you can quickly make coffee of third-wave quality at home

If this explanation of the circumstance rings a bell, please let us know. You wake up to your alarm and realize that you have just enough time to prepare for the day’s activities. The only issue is that, despite being on time, you can’t really allow for a few more minutes to prepare your own coffee. What type of coffee enthusiast can survive without a cup (or two) of caffeine to keep them going for the rest of the day, am I right? So this is an extreme emergency. No, not you.

***Pictures during the Breville Event***

If you frequently find yourself in this situation, you undoubtedly belong to the group of people who always turn to their go-to commercial coffee shop chain for their daily fuel. It is, after all, simple and quick. But what about flavor and quality? That’s something that might be hit or miss, though. As a coffee lover, I was so excited to be there at their event. I was so thrilled to know how the machine works and what its great qualities are. I learned so much about the products and more about coffee. I also had the chance to taste the scrumptious coffee they made. Additionally, I also made my own coffee and designed it myself.

The Barista Express Impress is the newest model from premium home lifestyle brand Breville Philippines. From its design to its features, the espresso machine is created to fit the lifestyle of those who want to get the most out of their coffee experience but do not have the luxury of time to make one. The model’s product DNA speaks for itself. As Breville’s first assisted manual espresso machine, the Barista Express Impress is the definition of convenience, quality, and simplicity.

One of the star features of the model is its Impress Puck System which helps craft the best cup for you. The system involves intelligent dosing which automatically calculates the dosage you need. From there, the machine will precisely tamp with a 10kg impression and 7-degree barista twist for a polished puck. The system also gauges when the correct level is achieved and makes sure to use this for your next brewing.

Similar to the other impressive models of espresso machines of Breville Philippines, the Barista Express Impress also delivers Third Wave Specialty Coffee using the four keys formula which, other than providing the ideal dosage, also sets the right temperature, optimal pressure, and sufficient steam for your coffee.

Quality, practicality, and knowledge. The Breville Barista Pro, designed for the fuss-free coffee connoisseur, will provide you with these three things. This is the ideal product for you to get if you’re prepared to usher in a new age of coffee enjoyment—one that is based on your terms and time. If you already own other Breville espresso machine models, you can trade up to this model, which has a suggested retail price of P79,999.

You can click here to go to Breville’s website and learn more about the product. You may also follow their social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

September 2, 2023 by Vic Vic Bautista

Entertainment

What Is Your Magical Tale? This October, Enchanted Kingdom will mark its 28th anniversary

The first and only theme park of the highest caliber in the Philippines, Enchanted Kingdom, is inviting visitors to its 28th anniversary celebration in October under the banner of Be The Magic! Be Enchanted! The emphasis of the year-long festival is on retelling old fairy tales and giving each visitor a fresh, magical experience.

“Enchanted Kingdom remains to be part of our guests’ personal milestones throughout its 28 years. We are very excited to capture these enchanting stories from our past and present guests, and celebrate these magical experiences with the future generation,” said Nico Mamon, 28th Anniversary Celebration Wizard and the Head of Organization Development and Corporate Planning.

Mamon also shared that due to popular demand, Enchanted Kingdom will bring back the Sky Wizardry Fireworks Competition after its last spectacle eight years ago. “Apart from entertaining and dazzling the guests, Enchanted Kingdom has collaborated with Filipino fireworks manufacturers to showcase their products and creativity. As a proud Filipino company, we highlight local artistry with pyrotechnics and music, enchanting Filipinos for the past 28 years,” Mamon emphasized.

With the start of its spectacular procession, Enchanted Kingdom will also unveil its very own collection of fairytale figures. In addition to the recognizable Eldar the Wizard, Princess Victoria and Princess Madeline will also be available for guests of all ages to meet and greet this October as part of the Enchanted Kingdom narrative.

Everyone is invited to take part in this enchanting event this October by Enchanted Kingdom. In the next weeks, stay tuned for more enchanted information and activities.

Visit https://www.enchantedkingdom.ph/ and EK’s official social media accounts @enchantedkingdom.ph for Facebook and Tiktok, and @ek_philippines for Twitter and Instagram for more details on this celebration and other planned events.

September 2, 2023 by Vic Vic Bautista

Lifestyle, News

Meet this SM partner who is currently providing possibilities for rural handicraft artisans

Eloisa Bautista-Flores, owner of Kea International, began her partnership with Conrad Manila by consistently producing quality results.

One of the hotels managed by SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. is the Conrad Manila.

With years of experience in the hotel sector as a handicraft supplier, Bautista-Flores knew what had to be done to provide goods to SM Hotels. It is done to highlight their crafts’ superiority.

She said, “We were directed to Conrad Manila by buyers of baskets because we have been a long-time supplier to SM. The decision led to increased success for Kea International as well as the rural handicraft communities. From there, we exhibited our production capability. “

Since its founding in 2010, Kea has produced a variety of handmade goods for the home, such as storage containers, gift boxes, furniture, and woodcrafts.

“I supply Conrad Manila with leather-made guest amenities. This includes holders of notepads, TV remotes, and directories. These are being produced in our main warehouse in Batangas. We have in-house production that creates 100% handmade accessories. Everything is hand-sewn, hand-wrapped by skilled box makers in our province,” Bautista-Flores further shared.

Going beyond guest amenities, Kea also supplies Conrad Manila’s kitchen with pantry trays and wood boards. “For woodcraft like boards and trays, we have satellite factories in Tarlac where these are being produced,” she shared.

Her products’ presence at Conrad Manila also led to better and brighter things for her company: “While I was supplying Conrad Manila, I met one of the executives and he asked me to approach SM Store. We presented our Buri Hamper Set. This was the first item we sold to SM Store.”

Bautista-Flores further shared that from usually selling 100 sets, it grew to about 1,000 a year. In her journey with SM, she shared that there were a lot of learnings along the way.

“One thing I admire about SM is that they truly treasure the partnership, and I am proud to be one of their suppliers. They are with me every step of the way. I am just amazed at how systematic their operations are attending to thousands of suppliers. Being in the handicraft industry where low-income workers are thousands, orders from SM have brought good livelihood to the countryside,” she said.

The expansion of Bautista-Flores’ business coincides with the expansion of her team.

Amidst the elegance of Conrad Manila are wonderfully crafted handicrafts manufactured by employees that take joy in what they do. Forbes Travel Guide 2023 Star Awards, the world-renowned authority on quality in hospitality, has this year declared Conrad Manila a verified luxury hotel.

For more information, please visit www.sminvestments.com.

August 31, 2023 by Vic Vic Bautista

Food, Health and Wellness

YAKULT PHILIPPINES PROMOTES THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF SHIROTA-ISM PROBIOTICS

Throughout its 45 years in the country, Yakult Philippines, Inc., has exercised its muscles to reach as many customers as possible and promote good health through probiotic products built in 1978. Indeed, it has become entrenched as part of the Filipino consumers daily health regimen.

After several decades, the Shirota-ism movement, which got its start in Japan, has spread throughout the world. As its flagship product, Yakult’s Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS) has attracted a loyal following as a significant development in preventive medicine, promoting the significant health benefits of Probiotics globally. The foundation of this movement is the idea that “a healthy intestinal tract leads to a long life”. The intestines, where nutrients are absorbed into the body, are strengthened with Yakult Probiotics. The result is that Yakult’s devoted customers live long, healthy lives.

The Shirota-ism movement has become such a far reaching breakthrough. The father of Shirota-ism himself, Dr. Minoru Shirota of Japan, has long perfected the product that promotes disease prevention the “Probiotics way’, reach the intestine alive, safe, affordable price, produce a reliable effect and can be ingested as food. The probiotic product carrying the Yakult brand is made up to 8 billion beneficial bacteria of Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS) alive and fresh in every bottle, ready to fight bacteria that trigger intestine-bred diseases. This health drink, taken in adequate amounts, maintains intestinal health and helps to prevent disease. The Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS) suppresses harmful bacteria in the intestines and improves the immune system of the individual. Affordably priced so every consumer whatever of age and income bracket can afford to partake at least a bottle a day.

Probiotics are live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts, confer great health benefits to the consumers. This is why, one bottle of Yakult taken every day at any given time will help improve one’s immunity and digestive system. They are safe at any age, preferably from the onset of the pre-school age. They can actually be ingested as food or wholesome tasting drink with reliable effects on health.

A third party conducted and assessed several studies and research projects on Yakult and the theories that went into its development in Japan and other nations across the world. In reality, numerous research was carried out to demonstrate Yakult’s effectiveness as a probiotic and to confirm the soundness of the foundation upon which Yakult’s R&D endeavors were based. There have been over 1,005 research studies on Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS), in addition to 129 studies on Yakult’s “intestinal function,” 177 on “immunomodulation,” and 107 on “defense mechanism against infection.”

Products from Yakult are sold in 40 nations and areas, including Japan and 27 factories abroad. Each Yakult bottle sold in the Philippines contains exactly the same amount of probiotics as bottles packaged and sold in other nations.

August 31, 2023 by Vic Vic Bautista

Food

Let your kids engage in these entertaining, bizarre activities

***Make your family bonding moments more enjoyable with Lush candies.***

Different strategies are used by parents to brighten their children’s days. Their little ones are typically released to take a break and engage in enjoyable activities once they have finished their classes and assignments.

Kids can engage in a variety of unique and imaginative activities at home with their parents or siblings. They can reward themselves to a pack of Lush candy while having fun or working on something fantastic. You might attempt the following fun and inventive after-school activities with your kids:

Create vibrant bracelets

Make beaded bracelets with your kids, or have them create other trendy accessories. To make unique bracelets with your children, all you need is a set of vibrant beads and strings.

Do energetic TikTok dances

Different TikTok dances are currently in demand. You can participate and even practice dance moves with your children if they wish to record a humorous TikTok video.

Make slime from scratch

Slime is essentially a squishy toy that you can make at home with kits from the shop or with supplies you already have while following an internet video tutorial. The end product is a soft toy that is pleasurable to the touch and has a flexible consistency. It also comes in a variety of colors.

Create a cozy pillow fort

Pillow forts are a wonderful way to encourage your children’s creativity and instill in them the importance of cooperation. These cozy hiding places can be used for playtime with parents and kids or as a place to unwind after a long day at school.

Similar to these enjoyable activities, the soft, chewy texture of Lush candy can make kids and even parents happy. It is available in two delectable tastes that will please everyone’s palates: strawberry milk and chocolate.

Children and parents alike will enjoy chewing on Lush wherever they go, whether they are at home or school. For only Php38.00 each pack of 50, Lush is offered at your neighborhood grocery, sari-sari, and URC’s Shopee and Lazada stores.

August 30, 2023 by Vic Vic Bautista

Lifestyle

Pawssion Project and ADM Cares collaborate to enhance pet welfare in the Philippines

The Pawssion Project, a non-profit group devoted to pet rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming, has collaborated with ADM, a world leader in human, pet, and animal nutrition, to enhance pet welfare in the Philippines.

ADM’s contribution is aiding in the construction of a special 25 square meter area within Pawssion Project’s shelter specifically for paraplegic dogs and cats through ADM Cares, the company’s corporate social investment initiative. To help with the rescuers’ rehabilitation efforts, a hydrotherapy facility will be housed in this special area. It will boost all pets’ nutrition at the same time. ADM Pet Nutrition will donate comprehensive and balanced petfood, including Minino®, a high-quality cat food for cats of all ages and sizes, and Ganador®, a high-quality dog food suitable for all breeds and life stages.

“At ADM, we truly believe in the power of community and compassion. Our partnership with Pawssion Project is a testament to our unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the communities where we are present,” said Clare Torralba, Director, Pet Nutrition, Asia-Pacific excluding China (APeC). “Pawssion Project has an excellent track record in providing care and homes to rescued pets since 2018, and we were inspired to support their purpose and mission, so they can continue their important work to help improve pet welfare in the Philippines,” added Torralba.

ADM CARES AND PAWSSION PROJECT PARTNERSHIP. ADM Philippines lead by Clare Torralba, Director, Pet Nutrition, Asia Pacific excluding China, Raymond Molina, Trade Marketing Manager, APeC, Johanna Emata, ADM Philippines Business Development Manager – Pet Nutrition, Dr. Aileen Guerrero, Marcomms and Brand Experience Manager with Malou Perez, Founder, Pawssion Project Rescue Shelter and members of the media during the turnover ceremony held at San Jose Del Monte Bulacan.

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. ADM representatives Clare Torralba and Raymond Molinamingling with some of the dogs and cats in Pawssion Project. These rescued animals will get to enjoy Ganador Premium Dog Food and Minino Yum Cat Food

ADM Cares is committed to improving the lives of people and animals in the communities where ADM operates, through monetary contributions and volunteerism to initiatives and organizations that are driving meaningful social, economic and environmental progress worldwide. This timely contribution will support Pawssion Project’s vision of rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abused and neglected pets.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. More than 300 dogs and 50 cats will get to benefit on the donation made by ADM Cares to the rescued animals in Pawssion Project.

Pawssion Project, that relies on donations to run its operations, will benefit greatly from the ADM Cares donation. With their support and the donation, we are now able to fulfill our dreams for these pets, said Malou Perez, the founder of Pawssion Project. “We are incredibly grateful for the generous contribution from ADM Cares to support our mission to give stray animals a second chance at a happy life. With their partnership and the donation, we are now able to make our dreams for these pets come true.

ADM Philippines Business Development Manager for Pet Nutrition Johanna Emata reiterates the firm’s dedication to helping charities like Pawssion Project. Raymond Molina, Trade Marketing Manager, APeC, added, “We will continue to support organizations that strive for a meaningful cause, and we hope this paves the way for a brighter future for our four-legged friends.” Raymond Molina said, “We believe that all animals deserve to be treated with love, kindness, and compassion, and we want to help ensure that these shelters have the adequate resources to take care of the pets in their custody.”

August 30, 2023 by Vic Vic Bautista

Food, Lifestyle

Quezon City and Ronald McDonald House Charities collaborate to promote children’s literacy

From left to right: Ronald McDonald House Charities’ (RMHC) Executive Director, Marie Angeles, McDonald’s Philippines Managing Director and RMHC Vice President, Margot Torres, Quezon City Mayor Maria Josefina ‘Joy’ Belmonte, and Schools Division Office’s Chief on Curriculum Implementation Division, Dr. Heidi Ferrer
**during the MOA signing for the Ronald McDonald Read to Learn Program last August 14, 2023**

With its reading program, which is expected to help 4,750 students in Grade 1 at 95 public elementary schools in Quezon City, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), the charity of choice for McDonald’s, strengthens its commitment to promoting children’s literacy. Earlier this year, on August 14, 2023, a MOA was signed, formally establishing the cooperation.

In collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Adarna House, RMHC offers a beginning reading program called Ronald McDonald Read to Learn.

Ronald McDonald Read to Learn seeks to raise the reading proficiency of first-graders in Quezon City public schools by giving them access to the right reading materials and giving instructors the tools they need to introduce pupils to reading.

From left to right: Ronald McDonald House Charities’ (RMHC) Executive Director, Marie Angeles, McDonald’s Corporate Relations and Impact Assistant Vice President and RMHC Board of Director, Adi Hernandez, Quezon City Mayor Maria Josefina ‘Joy’ Belmonte, and McDonald’s Public Affairs Manager, Austin Torres holding up the big books that are part of the Read to Learn Kits given to public school partners under the Ronald McDonald Read to Learn program.

“RMHC continues to champion the well-being and happiness of Filipino children through Ronald McDonald Read to Learn. We’re excited to extend this initiative to the public school students in Quezon City to further address their learning needs and supplement the formal basic education curriculum,” said Marie Angeles, RMHC’s Executive Director.

Added Support for Public School Teachers

The Ronald McDonald Read to Learn program promotes a genuine love for reading, critical thinking skills, grammar and oral language development, crucial to a child’s fundamental stage of learning.

“By providing grade school teachers with valuable training that strengthens their instructing competencies, they will be able to further develop the critical thinking skills of learners and help them master reading skills,” said Angeles.

To date, the Ronald McDonald Read to Learn program has reached 12.9 million public school children and has partnered with 10,842 schools nationwide.

Committed to support Quezon City

McDonald’s has pledged to support Quezon City in a variety of ways, including the cooperation between RMHC and the city. Along with promoting education for kids, McDonald’s and the Quezon City Administration, headed by Hon. Josefina Belmonte and Michael Alimurung, the city administrator, also formed a collaboration that will help people with QCitizen IDs.

According to the agreement, Qcitizen ID holders will be qualified to receive 5% discounts for a minimum purchase of P200 on weekends for three months, beginning on August 19, Quezon City Day.

For more information on RMHC’s programs and initiatives, visit its official website rmhc.org.ph and the online donation portal at rmhc.org.ph/donate/.

Stay updated on McDonald’s Philippines by following McDonald’s PH on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

August 29, 2023 by Vic Vic Bautista

Automotive

Toyota Motor Philippines hosts the GAZOO Racing Festival to honor fans’ love of automobiles

**Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda visited the Philippines**
**to showcase his excellent racing skills alongside other international and local pro racers**

The two-day pulse-pounding TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Festival (TGR Festival) at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila had racing enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies yelling, “I love cars!.”

This motorsports event, which Toyota Motor Philippines has named its “greatest gathering to celebrate all things GAZOO Racing,” is a gift to consumers and supporters who have continuously expressed their love and support for the brand over the years as part of the mobility company’s 35th anniversary celebration. More than 6,000 people attended the TGR Festival in person, while up to 2.6 million people watched it live online.

Meet Akio “Morizo” Toyoda, GAZOO Racing’s Maestro

At the #TGR Festival, Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation (better known as the racing alias Morizo), displayed his driving and drifting expertise while operating a variety of Toyota race cars.

To kick things off, Morizo wowed the crowd with his mastery of the Toyota GR Yaris WRC rally car, where he entertained the crowd with donut maneuvers. Morizo also joined the Gymkhana challenge where he drove a Toyota GR 86 which allowed the audience to witness his expertise with a GR performance car that’s available for local customers. He moved through a challenging course showing off the finesse of a seasoned racer. Morizo also took lucky passengers for adrenaline-pumping rides, giving them a taste of what it’s like to experience the track from the perspective of a racing master.

“I developed a car because I wanted to see the smiles of the people. You ask people and you give them what they want.” Morizo believes that the best way to develop Toyota cars is by doing it on the road– driving and drifting these cars. “It’s because of the smiles and the cheers that is why I’m here,” he added.

Legends on and off the track

Another highlight of the event were the performances of Japanese champion racers from the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing team Norihiko Katsuta and Masahiro Sasaki who were both present for the course of the two-day TGR Festival 2023. They brought along their legendary race cars Toyota WRC Yaris and Red Bull GR Corolla which conquered the rally courses of global racing events.

The transformation of the GR Yaris from the Toyota WRC Yaris led by Morizo was a remarkable feat. The Red Bull GR Corolla, on the other hand, also has a memorable page in history being remembered as the car that powered Calle Rovampella to victory in the Formula Drift Japan competition.

Of course, Toyota GAZOO racing would not be complete without the participation of the country’s home-grown Filipino star racers! Local racing stars Alex Perez, Luis Gono, Marlon Stockinger, and celebrity-racer Ryan Agoncillo participated in the event with TGR performance cars such as the GR Supra, GR Yaris, and GR 86. Japanese and Filipino drivers joined together as well in Gymkhana Driving Challenge with Marlon Stockinger being declared as Day 1’s overall winner.

“It’s loud, it’s crazy, a lot of tire burning, the smells– you just feel like you’re at the race track, even if we’re here at Quirino Grandstand,” Stockinger said.

Local racers owned the track too and ultimately showcased a clash of skills for one of the most-awaited highlights of the event – Gymkhana Time Attack and Drifting Competition. The Gymkhana Time Attack tested the competitors’ agility and precision where they navigated a maze of cones and figure eights with finesse. After a fierce battle, the following winners emerged: For Day 1, the winners of the Gymkhana time attack were: Angelo Magtoto – 1st place, Jason Chuang – 2nd place, and Christopher Co – 3rd place. For Day 2, John Erik Barrera was 1st place, Mickey Carbonell – 2nd place and Matt Frederic See – 3rd place for the first batch. Second batch was Andre Tan – 1st place, Russel Cabrera – 2nd place and Makol Pasumbal – 3rd place.

In the Drifting Competition, local racers had spectators on the edge of their seats as they unleashed their horsepower and slides. Ultimately, the following took the trophies in the Drifting Competition for Day 1: Hans Jimenez – 1st place, Paolo Agregado – 2nd place, and Bryan Revilla – 3rd place. Winners may have left tire marks on the battleground, but will for sure make an unforgettable impact on the crowd.

Non-stop thrills with live performances The fun and excitement didn’t stop with the exhibitions and racing competitions because there was tons of GR memorabilia all across the festival grounds, including hats, shirts, jackets, and other trinkets! For those who wished to experience what it would be like to stand at a podium finish, photo booths were also available.

The two-day TGR Festival 2023 included an incredible schedule of live performers, so there was never a dull moment! The festival grounds were rocked by the top-notch performances of BGYO, Ely Buendia, Ben&Ben, Parokya ni Edgar, and Kamikazee from dawn until day with heart-pounding sound and pace.

Did you miss the live action, or are you just dying to experience it again? The webcast is always accessible at TOYOTA GAZOO Racing.

Non-stop thrills with live performance

Fun and excitement did not end with the exhibitions and racing competitions as the festival ground was adorned with loads of GR merchandise such as caps, shirts, jackets, and other souvenirs! Photo booths were there too for those who wanted to feel what it’s like to stand at a podium finish.

There was no dull moment during the two-day TGR Festival 2023 as the crowd was treated to an electrifying lineup of live performances! From day to dawn, the festival grounds were ignited with heart-pounding sound and speed by top-notch performances of BGYO, Ely Buendia, Ben&Ben, Parokya ni Edgar, and Kamikazee.

Did you miss the live action or you’re simply longing to relive the event? You can always watch the livestream at TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippines Facebook Page or visit toyota.com.ph/gazo o for more racing updates.

August 28, 2023 by Vic Vic Bautista

Entertainment

‘Befriending My Tears’ concert by Clara Benin will take place in September

On Friday, September 22, 2023 (starting at 8 p.m.), Clara Benin performed a significant concert at the Music Museum to mark the release of her second studio album.

The event, aptly titled “befriending my tears, a Clara Benin concert,” charts Benin’s development as a musician as she learns to accept herself and find healing while exhibiting her artistic maturity gained through years of practice and development.

“Headlining my concert at the Music Museum feels incredibly exciting and a bit nerve-wracking,” the Filipino singer-songwriter shares. “I think that the venue’s classic charm and quality acoustics make it the perfect place to perform my new album! I really want my fans to be comfortable and fully immersed in my music, so choosing a seated venue was very important to me.”

Following a two-night engagement at Teatrino Greenhills in 2016, “befriending my tears, a Clara Benin concert” is her second significant performance. This time, the Parallel Universe performer will play all the songs from her recently released album in addition to crowd favorites from her back catalog.

“I haven’t performed a very long set in a while,” Benin explains. “You can expect to hear all the new songs from my album and, of course, some old favorites.”

A tribute to an album that honors Benin’s newfound artistry and emotional strength, don’t miss your chance to be part of this show-stopping concert.

CNCA Media Concepts Inc. is presenting “befriending my tears, a Clara Benin concert,” in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment and GNN Entertainment Productions. Soon, tickets can be purchased from Ticketworld or Music Museum.