Metro Manila’s baby boomers were angry after the Araneta Coliseum posted on the box office notice of the cancellation of Tom Jones concert on April 2. Most of them were looking forward to singing along the songs like “Delilah,” “It’s Not Unusual,” “Thunderball,” “I (Who Have Nothing)” and his most recent hit “Sex Bomb.”
The coliseum was quiet that Saturday night and the fans went home just wanting to have their tickets refunded. Some spent drinking coffee at nearby cafes or had dinner before heading home.
We got a statement from the management of Tom Jones on the cancellation. It said:
“Due to serious illness in his immediate family, Tom Jones has regretfully had to cancel his performance in Manila this evening (April 2). He extends his deepest apologies to both the organizers and the fans, who he is most sad to disappoint. There are no further details at this time.”
The organizers decided to refund. For tickets purchased at Ticketnet outlet and the box office, refund will be available until May 5 at the Ticketnet office located at the Yellow Gate of Araneta Coliseum. Ticketnet office is open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ticket holders must surrender tickets when claiming refund.
For tickets purchased online at www.ticketnet.com.ph, refund will automatically be reverted back to their credit card. No need to go to the Ticketnet office.
So there goes, Tom Jones fans, he’s never gonna make it to Manila. Not in the near future, I guess.
What load limit?
TV5, when it mounted the second leg of the PiliPinas Debates in Cebu recently, didn’t walk the talk.
Luchi Cruz Valdez, TV5’s News and Public Affairs head, prior to their hosting of the debate announced that the network will be limiting its commercial load to just five minutes, with another five minutes allotted for political ads.
This pronouncement, which was clearly in reaction to the public clamor for fewer commercials during the debate, didn’t happen. It was not even close.
If one would just take a look at the debate proper, excluding the very long delay, TV5 had a total of 38 commercial minutes!
What happened then to the supposed commercial load and political ad limit? Did TV5 suddenly change its mind when advertisers unexpectedly – and very unusually – became interested?
Or was it another case of miscommunication involving the same Kapatid executive who was mainly the reason behind the 90-minute delay in the airing of the debate? Just asking.
Summer ‘Sakto Deals’
This summer, keep your hair in tip-top shape with special summer ‘Sakto Deals’ at Orange Blush Salon.
“Just like with any other hair treatments, hair should be treated with extra care this summer due exposure to sun, to chemical-treated water, and salt water,” says Orange Blush owner Joby Linsangan Moreno
According to Joby, once hair is treated—whether re-bonded, highlighted or colored—it should always be treated with conditioners regularly to avoid dryness and split ends. Those who have had hair re-bonding should also have treatments, like hair spa, hot oil with essential oils on a regular basis.
To make caring for hair easier for clients this summer, Orange Blush is introducing three package deals at special prices.
Sakto Deal 1 (for P999) includes re-bond with cellophane, keratin treatment, hair spa and hair shine treatments.
Sakto Deal 2 (for P1499) includes re-bond with permanent color, cellophane, keratin treatment, hair spa and hair shine treatments.
Sakto Deal 3 (for P2499) includes re-bond with Brazilian keratin treatment, cellophane, hair spa and hair shine treatments.
Aside from the above-mentioned packages, Orange Blush Salon is also introducing Cooling Hair Treatments to beat the summer heat – mentholated hot oil and hair spa, mentholated foot scrub and bright, happy colors for nails.
Furthermore, all services come with a warranty (to ensure that services were done properly, and to ensure that customers are satisfied with the services), a biscuits buffet and orange juice for total comfort and protection of their clients.
With these packages, says Joby, you shouldn’t be afraid to have your hair treated, especially rebonded, this summer. So visit Orange Blush Salon and let the experts show you how to get that stunning summer look now.
