Wednesday Live Band Sessions at Chaos Night Club, City of Dreams Manila in December

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Stellar local bands of the 90s perform every Wednesday, 9pm at Chaos Night Club at City of Dreams Manila this December. Upcoming performances at the trendsetting nightclub include Freestyle and M.Y.M.P. on December 21, and Side A band together with Kudos Loves 80s on December 28.

Chaos nightclub has hosted a number of world-class performers including prominent international DJs from a wide spectrum of electronic dance music sub-genres, as well as popular hip-hop and R&B artists on weekends. Wednesday nights are currently dedicated to locally-renowned homegrown talents who continue to elevate music to a whole new level.

Freestyle

Freestyle fans will be treated to a live performance of the band’s memorable hits such as “So Slow”, “This Time” and “Bakit Ngayon Kalang?”  Ushering a new era for Freestyle is the fresh voice of Ava Santos, who's behind a series of popular Ivory Records' acoustic albums: Love Songs Unplugged 6,7,8; Praise & Worship Unplugged, Chill Out Sessions and Whitney Houston Acoustic. With continuing members, Gerald Banzon (drums), Rommel dela Cruz (bass), Tat Suzara (guitar), Mike Luis (vocals and keyboards), and Joshua Desiderio (vocals and keyboards) the collaboration with the new vocalist resulted into a powerhouse of rich harmonies, and robust music, flavoring their cool mix of old and new school R&B, Hip Hop, funk, neo soul and ballads.

Freestyle is currently promoting their latest independent album: Mga Kwentong Kinanta. The album showcases original compositions including "True Love", "Kahapon", and “Kulang Ang Mga Sandali".

M.Y.M.P.

On the same night of Freestyle’s show, M.Y.M.P. will also perform some of their most popular acoustic rendition of pop songs. M.Y.M.P. (Make Your Momma Proud) acoustic band is comprised of Chin Alcantara (guitar/vocals), Jana Laraza (vocals), Ibey Haber (bass), Hannche Bobis (keyboards) and Joel Tolentino (drums). The band has released 7 studio albums namely Soulful Acoustic, Versions, Beyond Acoustic, New Horizon, Now, The Unreleased Acoustic Collection and Electrified. 

During the last Wednesday of December, Side A band and Kudos Loves 80s will perform alternately on stage for a last hurrah to 2016.  

Freestyle

Side A

Music lovers will swoon over the classic OPM tunes as Side A performs their 90’s greatest hits such as “Forevermore”, “So Many Questions” and “Before I Let You Go.”

Having undergone several permutations in its long career, South Border has nevertheless retained its unique sound and musical sensibility and has even moved up along the current global trends in music. Hence, retaining the top spot in their particular musical genre. Much credit goes to keyboardist, chief songwriter, arranger, producer and musical director and lead creative genius Jay Durias, the staunchest unifying force that has kept the band and its music alive and thriving.Side A band composed of Naldy Gonzalez (keyboard/vocals), Ernie Severino (drums/vocals), Leevon Cailao (lead guitar/vocals), Ned Esguerra (bass/vocals) and Yubs Esperat (vocals/guitar) will captivate Chaos nightclub patrons with their original songs that bring back a lot of memories. Known for their romantic ballads and up-beat live performances, the group never stops reinventing themselves and have worked hard to give their very best in both recordings and live concerts. As multi-awarded and certified platinum recording artists, Side A is considered as the most durable band in the country today and continues to be an ever-innovative musical force in the industry.

Kudos Loves 80s

Guests can go back further in time and relive the heydays of their lives with Kudos Loves 80s band, the ultimate 80s tribute band in Manila. Partygoers will be amazed with the band’s faithful renditions of the most beloved 80s songs from pop, love songs, dance hits, synth-pop to new wave.

Kudos Loves 80s band members are Richard Soto (Vocals/Guitar/Percussion), Yohan (Guitar/Synth/ Vocals), Marc (Drums/Percussion), Ralph (Bass/Vocals), Jomar (Keyboards/Vocals), and Melai Katsumi (Vocals). The band will perform the music of The Police, Tears for Fears, Mike Francis, New Order, Big Country and other 80s popular bands.

Tickets to see the live band performances every Wednesday at Chaos are at P400 each with one (1) drink. For VIP table reservations, guests can call 0917-8863678 or e-mail chaostablereservations@cod-manila.com. 

6 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays at City of Dreams Manila

Wazzup Pilipinas!

City of Dreams Manila ushered in the holiday season with a festive Christmas tree lighting ceremony at The Shops at the Boulevard, the luxury integrated resort’s retail avenue that houses some of the world’s most sought-after brands.

The Christmas tree lighting event marks the beginning of City of Dreams Manila’s 6 unique holiday activities and offers that will please the young and the young at heart.

Indulge in Yuletide treats

Everyone can feel like a child once more with the Yuletide treats at Café Society. Guests can take pleasure in a variety of holiday goodies that bring back wonderful childhood memories such as English fruit cake, stollen, Yule log cake, gingerbread house, Christmas cookies, macarons, Christmas Santa and a selection of Panettones.

Weekend Christmas Parade

Guests can catch the Christmas weekend parade with DreamPlay’s beloved characters Shrek, Fiona, Alex the lion, Po the Panda, and King Julien the lemur every Saturday and Sunday starting December 17 and 18. The parade will start at the DreamPlay entrance at 6 PM and make its way to the Grand Carousel at The Shops at Boulevard.

Wild Winter at DreamPlay

Holiday attractions and surprises are in store for guests at DreamPlay. Both the young and the young at heart can have a “Wild Winter” experience on December 23 to 24, 26 to 31, and January 1. Guests who avail of the “Wild Winter” package at P1,500 per person will have VIP access to all attractions plus limited edition DreamPlay goodies such as a Christmas apron and hat, an Alex the lion notebook, a special Christmas-themed gingerbread from Cooking with Gingy, and a printed souvenir photo. The package also provides access to see the Merry Madagascar movie and comes with a free box of popcorn and unlimited iced tea.

Merry Live Band Performances at Chaos Nightclub every Wednesday

Chaos nightclub hosts the best local artists every Wednesday night at 9 pm, elevating Original Pinoy Music (OPM) to a whole new level. Upcoming performances at the trendsetting nightclub include Freestyle and MYMP on December 21, and Side A with Kudos loves 80s on December 28.

Tickets to see the live band performances every Wednesday at Chaos are at P400 each with one drink.

Holiday Party Like a Rock star at KTV at City of Dreams Manila

Guests can sing like a rock star or their favorite pop music icons and immerse themselves in the KTV’s uniquely-themed interiors. Ideal for Christmas gatherings and parties, revelers can have fun and sing to their hearts’ content in their selected KTV room, each one with a different theme inspired by world-renowned cities: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Las Vegas, Marrakesh, or Miami or the Tarot card-inspired rooms: the Sun and Moon, Lovers, Fortune, as well as the combinable Emperor and Empress rooms to accommodate larger groups.

All rooms come with en suite powder room and fully-operated touchscreen control pads and start at a consumable food and beverage package of P5,000++ for two hours and up to ten persons. Larger rooms can accommodate up to 30 guests for private parties.

The KTV rooms are available from Wednesdays to Sundays, 7 pm to 2 am, and Mondays to Tuesdays by reservation.

Family Staycation and Honeymoon for the Holidays Packages

Crown Towers Manila and Nobu Hotel Manila offer luxurious holiday stays for families and couples.

Yuletide room package

For a memorable Christmas, families with children can avail of the Yuletide room package either at Nobu Hotel or Crown Towers starting at P17,000. net and P20,000. net respectively. Package includes a two-night stay at a Deluxe Room for Nobu and Resort room for Crown Towers, breakfast for 2 and DreamPlay passes for 2 adults and 2 children.

Check-in dates are from December 1 to 30, 2016. Rooms are subject to availability and prior reservation is required.

Crown family staycation & honeymoon package

The Crown Family Staycation Package at P11,000 net, comes with an elegant Resort room and breakfast for two adults and two children below five years old at Breezes, and four passes to DreamPlay.

The Crown Honeymoon package at P16,500 net lets couples enjoy a romantic stay at a sophisticated Resort Studio with a one-hour couple’s spa treatment at the Crown Spa and dining credit at select City of Dreams Manila restaurants.

Nobu family staycation & honeymoon package

The Nobu Family Staycation Package at P9,500 net, comes with an overnight stay at a Nobu Deluxe room with breakfast for two adults and two children below five years old at Nobu Manila and four passes to DreamPlay.

The Nobu Honeymoon Package at P15,000 net includes an overnight stay in an Executive room with a one-hour couple’s spa treatment at Nobu Spa and P3,000 dining credit at select City of Dreams Manila restaurants.

For inquiries and reservations, guests can call 800 8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com.  

PAGAHOM 2017: An Environmental Conference

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The Association of Filipino Forestry Students – UPLB, Inc., an academic-environmental organization, will be holding its very first environmental conference entitled PAGAHOM 2017: An Environmental Conference this January 21, 2017 at Lansigan Auditorium, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UP Los Baños. PAGAHOM 2017 will cater Filipino youth participants aged 15-30 years old.

The conference’s name was derived from the Cebuano term pagahom which means “empower”. 

With its theme “Green Minds think Alike”, PAGAHOM 2017 aims to promote environmental awareness among the Filipino youth; to engage the youth in discussions concerning the status of the environment and related issues; to strengthen camaraderie among Filipino youth and to expose the youth to activities that would hone their skills.  The conference will tackle environmentally-relevant topics:  Indigenous People, Soils and Disaster Risk-Reduction Management: Climate Change.

Registration period for PAGAHOM 2017 is until January 7, 2017. Interested participants can register through https://form.jotform.me/62534922234453. For queries and more details, visit and like PAGAHOM 2017’s official Facebook page at facebook.com/pagahom2017, email us at pagahom2017@gmail.com or you may contact Ms. Angeline B. Concepcion at +639058360455.