Sheraton Manila Bay Lights Mabuhay Jeepney at Virtual Christmas Tree Lighting

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Sheraton Manila Bay kicked off the holiday season at Marriott Philippine Virtual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony

Sheraton Manila Bay marked the start of the yuletide season with virtual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony together with Marriott properties in the Philippines on November 5, 2020.

Sheraton Manila Bay’s ceremonial tree lighting event was graced by Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso and Manila City Vice Mayor Dr. Honey Lacuna-Pangan, and led by hotel General Manager, Richard Masselin. The event was simultaneously held with the Christmas lighting activities of other Marriott properties including Manila Marriott Hotel, Sheraton Manila Hotel, Clark Marriott Hotel, and Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo, and was live streamed via Facebook. The Community Choir, the hotel’s singing ambassadors, serenaded the attending associates with classic Christmas Carols while the hotel’s culinary team prepared a festive buffet feast complete from ham carving station to holiday-inspired desserts.

Inspired by this year’s theme “Welcome Home for Christmas”, Sheraton Manila Bay’s 12-feet tall Mabuhay Jeepney symbolizes the warmth of home and the promise of travel. The Sheraton Manila Bay “Mabuhay Jeepney” features vintage-designed luggage atop the jeep while on the front seat is a volunteer Frontliner— a subtle tribute to our modern day heroes. A myriad of bronze, white, green, red and gold embellishments don the lobby credenzas while the gingerbread house, styled in similar fashion, were filled with holiday hampers and homemade goodies.

In keeping with the spirit of giving back to the Community, Sheraton Manila Bay launched the Cards of Care. Each pack includes 12pcs Christmas Cards with scannable Spotify Christmas playlist and reusable packaging available for Php 200 net per pack. The proceeds from the sale of Cards of Care will be donated to Aurora Quezon Elementary School and Charity Fund for the benefit of the children of Barangay 699. Accepting the hotel’s Pledge of Commitment to donate 500pcs education materials was Barangay 699 Chairman Edwin “Amo” Chan.

Sheraton Manila Bay is accepting order for pick-up home deliveries. Check our holiday E-brochure at bit.ly/mnlsbholidaybrochure2020

Sheraton Manila Bay is located at M. Adriatico cor. Gen. Malvar Streets, Malate, Manila. For reservation please call +632 5318 0788 or email reservations.manilabay@sheraton.com. Like us on Facebook and Instagram @sheratonmanilabay and Twitter at @sheratonmnlbay.

Christmas Displays Tradition of SM Supermalls Will Continue for the Filipino Families

Wazzup Pilipinas!

If you want assurance of a wide selection of choices, better quality, affordability and reliable customer service, there is no other choice but SM Supermalls. It's the Filipinos' all-occasion shopping center, grocery, hardware, gadgets and appliance store, furniture and household wares shop, and most everything else, whether it's for buying a gift for a birthday, wedding, or any other celebration especially Christmas, the SM Supermalls and it's other forms like Hypermart and SaveMore, are on top.of everyone else.

And now that Christmas is almost here, not even the pandemic can take away the beloved tradition of Filipino families to celebrate this joyous season at SM. 

Noone's stopping the Filipinos to celebrate Christmas at the malls. We are letting the wonderful, magical and truly merry Christmas at SM drive away the blues! Sama sama tayo sa Pasko sa SM!

Seriously, even during the pandemic, puro SM grocery kami every weekend for weekly supplies ..then Ace Hardware for a new drill, pots for my garden, led lights, paints, etc, dahil more time to renovate the house during the pandemic. Sa department store, for new curtains, bedsheets, pillows, blankets, ...sa SM pa rin best place to shop...

Ang hirap kapag online shopping, you can't see every detail of the products at hindi disclosed ng seller lahat ng details... kaya madalas disappointed sa dumarating na delivery. Yung pillows na inorder ko online, grabe ang tigas. Yung cabinet, sa picture lang maganda...pero yung actual very ugly.

SM Supermalls is still our preferred shopping place regardless of the Pandemic...Sayang ang Christmas lightings and activities because kids will miss them this year.

But it seems I spoke too soon because at a media launch, Wazzup Pilipinas just covered the #SamaSamaTayoSaPaskoAtSM and we got to know the plans of SM Supermalls.

It was a magical Virtual Media Event to launch Christmas Displays of SM Supermalls because NGAYONG PASKO SAMA-SAMA TAYO SA SM. Stephen Tan gave a message leading to the presentation of the many elaborate Christmas displays at all SM Supermalls branches, plus the activities they will still hold inspire of the pandemic since they'll strictly implement health and safety protocols especially when more people come in to see the attractions.

Thank you SM Supermalls for inviting us to join the virtual Christmas Centerpiece Launch!

To watch the full program, click this link:

https://www.facebook.com/smsupermalls/videos/1677351422442215/

#SamaSamaTayoSaPaskoAtSM

All throughout November and December, come and be dazzled by these exciting Holiday surprises that await you at SM:

Christmas Launches. 

On November 6, SM Supermalls treats everyone to a virtual, magical feast! Twelve different SM malls will light up their magnificent Christmas displays — from SM Mall of Asia and SM Megamall to SM Seaside City Cebu and SM CDO Downtown Premier! SM truly brings the magic of Christmas online through fireworks, orchestra, and whimsical characters! All the SM malls nationwide follow suit with their own magical Christmas light up on November 7 and 8. Mallgoers will be delighted with a special lighting ceremony for hope and inspiration amid the pandemic, as well as singing flash mobs, cute Christmas characters, and surprise gifts.

Christmas Chorale. 

What’s Christmas without some music? Feel the merriments of the season by watching Holiday choir performances at select SM malls this December. Meet up with your family and friends at SM and enjoy some Holiday tunes! It will surely be an awesome experience! No need to worry because strict safety protocols are in place at SM malls, so you can just focus on the magic of the celebration.

Christmas Markets. 

It’s the season of giving! Help MSMEs bounce back from the negative impact of the pandemic by buying your Holiday essentials and gifts at SM’s nationwide Christmas Markets from November 9 to January 3. As part of the Kasama Ng SM campaign and DTI’s Buy Local, Support Local, the Christmas Markets will feature unique local products and goods so shoppers can buy from small businesses and help them bounce forward and recover.

Selfie with Santa. 

Don't fret - SM has made sure you won't miss your annual selfie with Santa this year! You can pose with a virtual Santa Claus safely and via augmented reality at SM. Wanna give it a try? Simply scan the AR markers located in select areas in SM malls and have a photo with virtual Santa. Don’t forget to share your Holiday snaps online to your family and friends!

SM Bears of Joy. 

Starting November 4 until Christmas Day, SM Supermalls is giving back through its annual Bears of Joy campaign. This time around, shoppers can collect special medical frontliner Bears of Joy. Throughout the Christmas season, you can buy a pair of bears for P200.00 – one bear for you to keep and the other for charity.

TikTok Fam Contest. 

Have fun with your family and spread some Christmas joy by joining the TikTok Fam Contest. Simply showcase your dance moves to your favorite Christmas song in your favorite SM mall and you can get a chance to win exciting prizes!

For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @smsupermalls on all social media platforms.

The Aliw Awards 2020 Nominations Reveal (Part 1)

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The Aliw Awards 2020 is another much-awaited event especially for music lovers since it acknowledges artists that excel in the music industry.

For this year's nominations announcement, we have Jon Santos, Lloyd Mara, Cris Villongco, and Dondi Ong as guests at the Aliw Awards Nominations Reveal (Part 1). They also rendered several song numbers during the virtual event witnessed by bloggers and media.

Alexandra and Birdie Reyes were the hosts, and Rebecca Shuaunsu and Alice H. Reyes were part of the Nomination Reveal announcement.

The Deadline of nominations was on November 3.

Next nominations Reveal will be on November 15, 2020.

Awards night is scheduled on December 8 at 4pm at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel.

2020 SCREENING COMMITTEE LIST  (as of November 1,2020):

BEST NEW ARTIST


Christian Biando

Michael Pacquiao

ZephanieDimaranan

Golden Canedo

Mara Aragon

Jasmine Henry

Angelika de Guzman

Jeremiah Tiangco

Nicole Angela Sy




BEST NEW GROUP ARTIST


Fuse (Bacolod City)

Tutzieroll Acoustic (Angeles City)

Sugar and Spice




BEST SPECIAL EVENTS PRODUCTION


ABEL ILOKO 2020 Fashion Show

Charity Ball Creative Agricultural

Costume Presentation/Province of La Union



MUTIA TI LA UNION 2020

170th Founding Anniversary of the Province of La Union



CESO Congress 2019



TERNOCON 2020

Cultural Center of The Philippines & BENCH



OBRA MAESTRA 2020 homage to heritage, Shangrila EDSA Plaza



PROSPERITY BALL 2020 , Grand ballroom, Okada Hotel



PHILIPPINE COUTURE 40TH ANNIVERSARY, Makati Shangrila Hotel



SINING DISENYO AT MUSIKA. Makati Shangrila Hotel



GABAY GURO , PLDT




BEST SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR


Bernard Maybituin

(Abel Iloko Fashion Show/LUVWI Charity Ball Creative Agricultural

Costume Presentation/Province of La Union)

Bernard Maybituin

(Mutia Ti La Union 2020/170th Founding Anniversary of the Province of La Union)




BEST DJ for Electronic Dance Music


Mark Thompson

Patty Tiu

Khenzuya Yamamoto




BEST INSTRUMENTALIST


Dingdong Fiel (Piano)

Conrado Del Rosario (Saxophone)

Herald Sison (Clarinet)

Jong Cuenco (Flute)

ReynatoResurrecion (Oboe)

Ariel Sta. Ana (Clarinet)




BEST HOST


Johann Enriquez

Issa Litton

Vance Larena

Kc Montero




BEST STAND-UP COMEDIAN


Teri Onor

Rommel Chika

Donita Nose




BEST CHORAL GROUP


TRIBU

Adamson Chorale

St. Dominic Sabio Chorale

The Lighter Side Movement Choir

Kundirana




BEST FESTIVAL CATALYST/ORGANIZER


Gov. FRANCISCO EMMANUEL “Pacoy” R. ORTEGA III

170th Founding Anniversary of the Province of La Union

Mutia Ti La Union 2020

Mayor EDWIN “EdSa” SANTIAGO

“LigliganParul” Pampanga Giant Christmas Lantern Festival

City of San Fernando, Pampanga

Mr. Jun Mabalot

“Fiestang Caragan 2020”

Mabalacat City, Pampanga




BEST FESTIVAL PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE


MUTIA TI LA UNION 2020

170th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROVINCE OF LA UNION


LIGLIGAN PARUL

Pampanga Giant Christmas Lantern Festival

City of San Fernando, Pampanga


FIESTANG CARAGAN 2020

Mabalacat City, Pampanga




BEST CULTURAL GROUP (Theater or Dance)


TanghalanMandaluyong (Mandaluyong City)

DulaangCaviteno (Dasmarinas, Cavite)

TanghalangBagongSibol Theater and Dance Company (Malabon City)

Philippine Stagers Foundation




BEST CLASSICAL MALE PERFORMER


Abdul Candao (Tenor)

Cipriano De Guzman Jr. (Baritone)

Jose Javato (Tenor)

JoseleoLogdat (Baritone)

Leo Lanuza (Tenor)

Andrew Fernando (Baritone)

Arthur Espiritu (Tenor)

Dennis Gregory

Sherwyn Sozon




BEST CLASSICAL FEMALE PERFORMER


Nerissa De Juan

Jade Riccio

Ana Feleo

Sweet Samaniego-Buchanan




BEST BLUES & JAZZ ARTIST (Male or Female)


Lorna Cifra




BEST POP ARTIST (Male or Female)


Janah Zaplan

Joaquin Garcia

LA Santos

Gary Escobar




BEST MALE CROSSOVER PERFORMER

Johnrey Rivas

Nino Alejandro

Christian Nagano




BEST FEMALE CROSSOVER PERFORMER


Beverly Salviejo

Lara Maigue

Jade Riccio




BEST DANCE PRODUCTION


‘CINDERELLA’ (Ballet Philippines& Cultural Center of the Philippines/Main Theater,

Cultural Center of the Philippines)

‘ANDRES KKK’ (Silangan Dance Troupe/University of the East/UE Theater, UE Manila


JM CABLING (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

GERALD MAGALLANES( CESO Congress/ Tagaytay City)




BEST CHOREOGRAPHY


JM CABLING (Lam-ang) CCP Main Theater

GERALD MAGALLANES (CESO Congress, Tagaytay City)




BEST RE-RUN MUSICAL


‘DEKADA ‘70’

CALUNGSOD The Musical




BEST FEATURED ACTOR IN A PLAY


DUDZ TERANA (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)




BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A PLAY


SHE MAALA (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)

VEAN OLMEDO (“Tula ni Vito at Lira”/ Philippine Stagers Foundation)




BEST FEATURED ACTOR IN A MUSICAL


PAW CASTILLO (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

TIM PAVINO( “Next To Normal”/Ateneo Blue Repertory)



BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL


TEX ORDONEZ-DE LEON (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)




BEST ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE (in a Play or Musical)


TANGHALANG PILIPINO ACTORS COMPANY(‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic

Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)



TANGHALANG PILIPINO ACTORS COMPANY (“BatangMujahideen”

/Tanghalang Pilipino)


“LA TRAVIATA” ENSEMBLE


DEKADA ’70 ACTORS ENSEMBLE




BEST MUSIC DIRECTION FOR A MUSICAL


J RAMOS (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

PIPO CIFRA (“Summer Solitude”)




BEST COMPOSER FOR ORIGINAL MUSICAL THEATER


ELJAY CASTRO DELDOC & JEN DARLENE TORRES

(‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)


PIPO CIFRA (“Summer Solitude”)




BEST SOLO PERFORMER IN HOTEL, MUSIC LOUNGES AND BARS


JON JOVEN( Iconic ’80s/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila)

JON JOVEN ( Disco Glam/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila)

NINO ALEJANDRO( Iconic ’80s/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila)

MARKKI STROEM( Iconic ’80s/ The Grand Bar & Lounge, Resorts World Manila)

LLOYD MARA (Astoria Plaza)

JAMES ALTAMERA Okada)

JAWII ANNE ALTAMERA Hilton

JEAN KILEY , Resorts World Manila




BEST GROUP PERFORMER IN HOTEL, MUSIC LOUNGES AND BARS


FUSE (Chalet Bar, L’Fisher Hotel – Bacolod City)

KAPAMU JAZZ COLLECTIVE (The Jazz Grill/Angeles City)

TUTZIEROLL ACOUSTIC( Azzuro Hotel, Angeles City)

SUGAR AND SPICE . City of Dreams-




BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR FOR A CONCERT


MEL VILLENA( “1 FOR 3”/ Solaire Productions/The Theater @ Solaire, Solaire Resort & Casino)

RAUL MITRA( “Zephanie”/ VIVA Live/ The New Frontier Theater)

RYAN CAYABYAB( “And The Story Begins”/Resorts World Manila/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)

LOUIE OCAMPO & RAUL MITRA( “Unified” Regine Velasquez + Sarah Geronimo/VIVA Live, Inc./Araneta Coliseum)

LOUIE OCAMPO & Fr. MANOLING FRANCISCO ( ”All About Love”/ ABS-CBN and Tanging Yaman Foundation/Meralco Theater)

GERARD SALONGA(“The Gift A Christmas Special”/Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)




BEST CONCERT STAGE DIRECTOR


JOHN PRATS( “Zephanie”/ VIVA Live/ The New Frontier Theater)

MARVIN CALDITO ( “And The Story Begins”/Resorts World Manila/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)

PAOLO VALENCIANO ( “1 FOR 3”/ Solaire Productions/The Theater @ Solaire, Solaire Resort & Casino)

MANMAN ANGSICO (“The Gift A Christmas Special”/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)



BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT


ZephanieDimaranan( “Zephanie”/VIVA Live/ The New Frontier Theater)

Golden Canedo




BEST MALE PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT


ARNEL PINEDA (“Let It Love, Let It Rock Concert”/ABU EMP Entertainment Productions/The New Frontier Theater

JOSELEO LOGDAT (“Conrad Presents JoseleoLogdat”/Conrad Manila/C Lounge, Conrad Hotel Manila

CIPRIANO DE GUZMAN JR. (“UnaNoche De Musica”/Liceo De Cagayan &Japan Foundation Manila /Rodelsa Hall,Liceo De Cagayan, Cagayan De Oro City)

JOSELEO LOGDAT( “Manila Pianos Artist Series/Manila Pianos/Ronac Lifestyle Center Paseo De Magallanes)

ABDUL CANDAO (“Traume/Dreams”/Manila Pianos /Ronac Lifestyle Center Paseo De Magallanes)




BEST COLLABORATION IN A CONCERT


LOUIE OCAMPO & Fr. MANOLING FRANCISCO

( ”All About Love”/ ABS-CBN and Tanging Yaman Foundation/Meralco Theater)



JET PANGAN, DONG ABAY, BASTI ARTADI & WENCY CORNEJO

( “‘90s Frontmen:Acousticized”/Advantage International Marketing (AIM) Productions/Music Museum



MARTIN NIEVERA & POPS FERNANDEZ

(“Two-gether Again”/StarMedia, DSL Events and Production House &Solaire/ The Theater @ Solaire/Solaire Resorts & Casino



BASIL VALDEZ, LANI MISALUCHA AND RYAN CAYABYAB

( “And The Story Begins”/Resorts World Manila/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)



REGINE VELASQUEZ & SARAH GERONIMO

( “Unified” Regine Velasquez + Sarah Geronimo/VIVA Live, Inc./Araneta Coliseum)



CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA, AICELLE SANTOS & MARK BAUTISTA

( “1 FOR 3”/ Solaire Productions/The Theater @ Solaire, Solaire Resort & Casino)



REY VALERA & JOEY G.

(“The Acoustic Playlist”/Palacio De Manila &StarMedia/Palacio De Manila, Intramuros)




BEST STAGE DIRECTOR FOR A PLAY


GUELAN VARELA LUARCA(“BatangMujahideen”/ Tanghalang Pilipino)

JOSE ESTRELLA( “Nana Rosa” /UP Playwrights Theater)

MELVIN LEE( “Under My Skin”/ Philippine Educational Theater Association)

JAMES VINCENT CARREON (“Mapurol”/UE Drama Company)




BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A PLAY


EDSEL FUSIO( “Mag-Kaupod”/Teatro De Letran/ Parc Foundation, San Juan City)

SEAN BINEGAS (“Akap”/CAST-UMAK/ Parc Foundation, San Juan City)

DYLAN TALON (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)

MIKE LIWAG(“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)




BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A PLAY


CHERRY PIE PECACHE( “Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)

ROSELYN PEREZ (“Under My Skin”/Philippine Educational Theater Association)

PEEWEE O’HARA( “Nana Rosa” /UP Playwrights Theater)




BEST PLAY


“BATANG MUJAHIDEEN” (Tanghalang Pilipino/Little Theater, CCP)

“UNDER MY SKIN” (Philippine Educational Theater Association /PETA Center, Q.C.)

“MAPUROL” (UE Drama Company/Parc Foundation, San Juan City)

“HIBLANG ABO” (Philippine Stagers Foundation)




BEST STAGE DIRECTOR FOR A MUSICAL


PAOLO VALENCIANO

(“ Joseph The Dreamer”/Trumpets/Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC)

FITZ EDWARD TORRES BITANA & MARCO VIANA

( ‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno EpicMusical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

FLOY QUINTOS

( ‘LaTraviata’ /Daejeon Opera Company& Cultural Center of the Philippines)

PAT VALERA

( ‘Dekada ‘70’ /Black Box Productions/ Doreen Black Box, Arete, AteneDe Manila University)

MISSY MARAMARA

( “Next To Normal”/Ateneo Blue Repertory/Gonzaga Fine Arts Theater, Ateneo De Manila University)




BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A MUSICAL


ARTHUR ESPIRITU ( ‘LaTraviata’/Daejeon Opera Company & Cultural Center of the Philippines)

JC SANTOS( ‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

JEF FLORES ( ‘Next To Normal’/Ateneo Blue Repertory)

SAM CONCEPCION( “Joseph The Dreamer”/ Trumpets)

JULIENNE MENDOZA( “Dekada ‘70”/Black Box Productions)

TIM PAVINO ( Next to Normal/ Ateneo Blue Repertory)




BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL

CRIS VILLONCO( “Next To Normal”/Ateneo Blue Repertory)

RACHEL GERODIAS( ‘LaTraviata’/Daejeon Opera Company & Cultural Center of the Philippines)

ANNA LUNA (‘Lam-Ang’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalang Pilipino)

STELLA CANETE-MENDOZA( “Dekada ‘70”/Black Box Productions)




BEST MUSICAL

‘LAM-ANG’ An Ethno Epic Musical/Tanghalan Pilipino/Little Theater, CCP

‘LA TRAVIATA’/Daejeon Opera Company & Cultural Center of the Philippines/ Main Theater, CCP




BEST MAJOR CONCERT (GROUP)


MUSIC & MAGIC (“Music & Magic 2020/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)

SILENT SANCTUARY (“Iloilo OPM Music Festival”/39 Events Couture Group/University of San Agustin Gymnasium, Iloilo City



BEST MAJOR CONCERT (MALE)


GERALD SANTOS (“Unlimited Concert”/Le’ Posh Entertainment Productions/Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)



BEST MAJOR CONCERT (FEMALE)


LEA SALONGA (“The Gift A Christmas Special”/ Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila)



BEST LIVE ONLINE PRODUCTION


“The Great Shift”




BEST LIVE ONLINE PERFORMER


GERALD SANTOS (“The Great Shift”)




BEST VENUE FOR CONCERTS AND PLAYS:


THE THEATER OF SOLAIRE

CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES

RESORTS WORLD MANILA (NPAT)

MUSIC MUSEUM

SMART ARANETA COLISEUM

GRAND BAR AND LOUNGE, RESORTS WORLD MANILA

The 33rd Annual Aliw Awards is co-presented by Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc., and Novuhair, with media partners Manila Times, Philippine United News, The Journal Group of Companies, ATC Channel 31 Online TV, ATC Best TV, WIZ 31 and BEAM 31 Free TV, and Chinese TV on Channel 13.

Sponsors include Greenfield Development Corporation and Unilever, with Ms. Alma Lim as donor.

The Screening Committee for this year is chaired by seasoned theater practitioner Joey Nombres. You can visit the Aaliwin Kita Facebook page for official updates.