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Thursday, August 1, 2013

The Mikado Comic Opera

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The Mikado is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. The Mikado remains the most frequently performed Savoy Opera. The work has been translated into numerous languages and is one of the most frequently played musical theatre pieces in history.

Catch Philippine Opera Company's YAS Season 2 opener, "MIKADO" on August 14, 6:30pm at the Opera Haus.

Starring Al Gatmaitan, Cris Go, Karla Gutierrez, Jun Ofrasio, Clarissa Ocampo, Jon Meer Vera Perez, Nomer Son and Paulina Yeung with special participation of Roden Araneta. Directed by Floy Quintos.

For details call POC at 822-9609 or 0917-5272880.

UNTV's Bread N' Butter Wins Again! : Acquires Second Award for 2013

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With very little surprise, one of my favorite shows on TV won another award for the second time this year proving that this show is truly exceptional. I will no longer be surprise if they win a third, or even fourth, award before the year ends.

UNTV's business-oriented television program Bread N' Butter received the Outstanding Family-Inspired Television Program Award at the 33rd Dangal ng Bayan Awards 2013 last July 30, 2013 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City.

Rodel Flordeliz, one of Bread N' Butter's tri-kada hosts, received the award in behalf of Arlene Razon and Kitt Meily. The award was conferred to Bread N' Butter for inspiring and encouraging viewers to become creative and productive individuals as well as for supporting events that promote nation-building causes.

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A select number of Philippine media and motorists will be among the participants in Malaysia’s world renowned Formula 1 Circuit in Sepang that will come alive with the roar and excitement of elite motorsports. The Filipinos are among over 500 Michelin customers, journalists and social media commentators from 15 countries who will enjoy the rare and unique opportunity of Michelin’s Pilot Experience.

The 19 days MICHELIN Pilot Sport Experience which starts August 6th will give participants including the exhilaration and adrenaline rush of piloting arguably some of the most competitive circuit racing vehicles in the motor sports arena. All of the activities are done under the watchful eye of professional instructors and renowned racecar drivers with decades of experience in totally safe and competitive driving environment.

This year, Michelin teams up with ORECA Asia, the Asian branch of ORECA, internationally recognized in motorsports including organizing brand events and circuit operations across the globe.