Regine Velasquez-Alcacid and husband Ogie Alcacid are two of the most generous people in local showbiz when it comes to their time and talent. Although they rarely talk about it publicly, they each support a number of charitable institutions and have continued to do so for years.
Regine, a doting wife, hands-on mom and tireless performer, proves this even more by holding the benefit concert The Songbird Sings in Biñan in Laguna this week.
The concert will be held at the all-new entertainment-sports venue in the South, the Alonte Sports Arena, on Dec. 6. The arena is a flagship project of Biñan Mayor Len Alonte, and Regine’s concert is the first-ever to be held in the venue.
Mayor Alonte, one of the organizers of the charity concert, was impressed with how easy it was for them to invite Regine to perform for them. Speaking with Regine’s sister-manager, Cacai Velasquez-Mitra, they explained that the concert proceeds would go to the Unlad Biñan Foundation and Go Forward Biñan Foundation. Without hesitation, Regine and her management said “yes.”
The concert is Regine’s first concert outside Metro Manila in a long time, and the mayor is thankful she agreed to do it.
“Kaya lalong sinusuwerte si Regine dahil she’s nice at bukas siya sa mga ganitong klase ng charity project,” Alonte noted.
More so, Regine’s friends and fellow performers Jaya and Michael Pangilinan also gave their all-out support by agreeing to perform in the show. What makes it even more special is that the concert brings good friends Regine and Jaya together on stage again after a long time.
Regine’s benefit concert in Biñan, Laguna brings together many firsts, but it certainly won’t be the last in her many acts of generosity.
The Songbird Sings in Biñan is presented by GMA Network, PLDT Home, Smart, Dela Rosa Transit, Biñan Mayor Len Alonte-Vice Mayor Arman Dimaguila, Santa Rosa Mayor Arlene Arcillas, Cong. Dan Fernandez, Ms. Dada Reyes, Kap. Em Arzola and Bjborja Productions.
Tickets are available at SM Tickets nationwide.
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Flawless’ 7+7 Beauty Deals this Christmas
Flawless, the country’s leading aesthetic clinic, is passionately committed to help people achieve their beauty goals by delivering excellent service through the years.
This same commitment gave birth to the Flawless mantra “I Choose Flawless” attributed to Cleanliness, Quality and Care, the tagline now being trumpeted by its numerous clients, including celebrities.
To pay tribute to the public who made Flawless successful in all of its 14th years of partnership with people who have discriminating beauty taste, Flawless is launching the 7+7 Beauty Deals! Until the 31st in all Flawless outlets nationwide, 7+7 sessions offer 18 service combinations to choose from guaranteed to to boost their beauty program and achieve their most flawless look during the holidays.
Flawless’ Age Defy Facial and Beauty Drip, an all-in-one intravenous cocktail treatment with health and beauty benefits, is a popular choice in Flawless, even show biz talk show host Lolit Solis swears by it. “Noon pa man, beauty partner ko na ang Flawless dahil iba silang mag-alaga,” says Solis.
For the younger crowd, the clinic’s most advanced treatments like Sweatox, Shape and Sculpt and Gluta White Injectable, Advanced Facials and Fractional Needling Therapy, Cell Booster Infusion Mask Facial, Mesolipo Therapy, and Vitamin C Injectable are a hit. No wonder Barbie Forteza, Kyle Vergara, Enzo Pineda, Jhong Hilario and DJ Chacha like going to Flawless for these treatments.
“We grew in credibility and good standing with our clients,” says Rubby Sy, owner and CEO of Flawless. “That’s why we go the extra mile to make sure that we always give our clients, celebrities and non-celebrities alike, the specific beauty solution they need from our Skin Professionals. Flawless is dedicated to deliver the clean, right kind of care with quality results. It is for these reasons that people choose Flawless!”
Heart’s beauty book zooms to no.1 in digital sales
Heart Evangelista’s This is Me, Love Marie has been at the top of digital sales for two weeks after it was launched.
The actress couldn’t contain her joy after the book zoomed to no. 1 in two weeks in Buqo digital chart.
“We are still at the top of the digital chart! Get the e-book version of #ThisIsMeLoveMarie using the @buqoapp and get tips on makeup and skincare from your phone or tablet,” Heart posted in her Instagram account.
Chiz is very proud and happy that Heart’s fans supported the book apart from welcoming it warmly.
This is Me, Love Marie is the first beauty guide by a Filipina actress published by Summit Books. It was released on Nov. 8.
Says Heart, “Making the book was like writing in my diary and giving everyone a copy. Thirty years of everything I’ve learned,”
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Big-time actors for Grace Poe
Senator Grace Poe is happy with her connection in show business. She is grateful that it provided her family a decent life. As the adopted daughter of Fernando Poe, Jr. and Susan Roces, acclaimed king and queen of Philippine movies, she couldn’t be less thankful to all the people who have worked with her parents and are supporting her until today.
“I’m very proud of the movie and television industry. Iyon naman ang kinalakihan ko. Iyan naman ang nagpa-aral sa akin, iyong mga tumataguyod ng pelikula kaya I’m proud of that,” Grace when interviewed on radio.
Her mother and her friends are throwing in their full support in her desire to serve the Filipino people as President. She is running in 2016 and despite Comelec’s decision to cancel her Certificate of Candidacy last Tuesday for lack of residency required of a candidate for president, she is determined to appeal the decision. She is positive that the Comele en banc will rule in her favor.
Among the big names in show business that are vocal in their support for Grace Poe include Eddie Garcia, Superstar Nora Aunor, Carmina Villaroel, Zoren Legaspi and Joey Marquez.
La Aunor openly defended Grace from the accusations thrown at the senator by her cousin Sheryl Cruz.
Eddie Garcia said he’d campaign for Grace and that wouldn’t change even if offered a large sum by her opponents.
Grace admitted that some of her friends who are director of movies and TV commercials are helping her out in the TV commercials that many Filipinos see on TV now.