DZMM Theme

"DZMM Theme"
Music by Jessie Lasaten
Words by Bing Palao, Robert Labayen, and Peter Musngi
Performed by Reuben Laurente

Masdan mo ang ating bayan
Anong iyong nakikita
May dapat bang malaman
Ating pag-usapan

Masdan mo ang iyong kapwa
Anong iyong nakikita
Luha ba o ligaya
Ang nasa kanyang mga mata
May nakikinig sa’yo Kapamilya
Nagmamalasakit sa tuwi-tuwina

D-Z-M-M Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta
Nagbababalita naglilingkod
Saan man sa buong mundo
D-Z-M-M Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta
Tapat at totoo para sa inyo, oh Pilipino

May bulong ng mithitin
Sigaw ng inyong damdaamin
Tinig ng ating pag-asa
Pag-ibig at pagkakaisa

Malayang nagbabalita at naglilingkod
Ibat ibang tinig natin na dinadala ng hangin
May karamay ka sa iyong pagsisikap
Kasabay mo sa iyong mga pangarap
Inyong tulay inyong gabay
Gabi't araw kapit kamay saan man

D-Z-M-M Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta
Nagbababalita naglilingkod
Saan ka man sa buong mundo
D-Z-M-M Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta
Tapat at totoo para sa iyo, oh Pilipino


"DZMM Silveradyo"
Music by Jessie Lasaten
Words by Milam Anaten
Performed by Noel Cabangon

Una mong nasilip ang pag-asa
Nang ang tinig mo'y naisigaw nang malaya
Una kang kumilos, una kang bumangon
Sa tawag ng bayan, unang tumugon

Nag-alab ang misyon sa pag-usad ng panahon
Tumitibay ang loob, ano man ang hamon
Sa bawat balita, damdamin at gawa
Una sa tuwina ang kapwa...

D-Z-M-M Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta
Una sa balita, Una sa paglilingkod
D-Z-M-M Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta
Saan man sa mundo, una ka Pilipino!

Haharapin ang darating na bukas
'Pagkat bayan ang aming laging lakas
Sa kapwa tutulong, Sa buhay susulong
Pangarap natin, abot na...

D-Z-M-M Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta
Una sa balita, Una sa paglilingkod
D-Z-M-M Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta
Saan man sa mundo, una ka Pilipino!

Dalawangput-walong taong
Tayo'y magkasama
Sa unos magkaramay
Magkahawak sa tagumpay...

D-Z-M-M Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta
Una sa balita, Una sa paglilingkod
D-Z-M-M Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta
Saan man sa mundo, una ka Pilipino!

Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli sing ‘All of Me’–and we all swoon (Tessa! by Tessa Prieto-Valdes)

Gold is the new black! Gold is also the color of summer heat. And “Gold” is the title of the top hit song of the ’80s band Spandau Ballet.

For my summer sizzling look, I chose gold and turned to sexy designer Charina Sarte for her figure-hugging and flattering creations that are truly head-turners. She made me a metallic-gold dress that I wore to the recent Spandau Ballet concert at Solaire Resort and Casino.

Being an ’80s girl, I can recall having a high school crush on lead singer Tony Hadley. Spandau was one of the leaders of the “new romantic” movement in the early ’80s, and a bunch of my friends joined me to watch the concert, including Tatler editor Anton San Diego and eventologist Tim Yap.

A big thanks to Solaire’s Joy Wassmer, who got us great seats and a backstage visit with Tony himself.

Exciting Italian dishes

Before the concert, we dined at Finestra, the fine-dining Italian restaurant that serves wonderful pasta and pizza. The delicious and exquisite dishes are created with the highest quality ingredients flown in from Italy. Chef Salvatore de Vincentis, who has won many awards, is the main boss in the kitchen and comes up with exciting Italian dishes all the time.

Solaire Resort & Casino is now a year old. Time flies and it is hard to believe it’s been a year since it opened its doors with the ribbon-cutting led by President Aquino himself.

After the concert, I went straight to Matteo Guidicelli’s birthday bash, hosted by Swatch, at Tipsy Pig Gastrobar in Pasig. Matteo is Swatch’s youngest and longest-serving ambassador. He has been with Swatch for 10 years. Swatch has thrown parties for Matteo since he was 14, and now for his 24th birthday, the bash was awesome and memorable.

Little princess

His ladylove, Sarah Geronimo, was also there and was treated like a little princess by Virgie Ramos. She looked so pretty and chic in a Victoria Beckham dress from Tita Virgie. Thanks also to Jappy Gonzalez of Univers and Homme et Femme.

People were drinking, dancing, singing and partying the night away. There were free-flowing drinks from the bar, a buffet spread of Tipsy Pig specialties and special birthday cakes for Matteo.

Rico Puno was one of the guests, singing “Just Once,” and showing that no one does karaoke better. Also hyping up the crowd were Randy Santiago singing “Tuloy Pa Rin Ako” and Christian Bautista and Vice Ganda doing a duet, “Please Be Careful with My Heart,” assisted by Richard “Sir Chief” Yap.

At midnight, it was back to a Happy Birthday song, but this time, it was for birthday celebrant and musical director Marvin Querido, who was also playing keyboards that night. Matteo, together with all the singers in the house, surprised Marvin with a yummy Costa Brava cake decked out in musical notes.

Christian Bautista and Cris Villonco also sang “Unchained Melody,” perfectly timed for their roles in “Ghost The Musical,” which opens April 25 and runs until May 11 at the RCBC Plaza.

Of course, the highlight of the night was Matteo and Sarah singing “All of Me,” delighting the entire crowd.

At the party, I chatted with Matteo’s father Gianluca Guidicelli, who recently finished his first full Ironman race in Melbourne together with lots of Filipinos and fellow Cebuanos like Jane-Jane Ong. The stories of the finishers are amazing.

My running buddy Raeanna Cranbourne told me that she had to intensely train and intently watch her nutrition intake. Good thing I recently discovered the Samsung Smart oven for my healthy eating lifestyle.

Digital appliances

Technology is ever evolving, but it has always been aimed at aiding everyday tasks. Samsung has taken on the higher pursuit of offering people a better lifestyle. Thus, armed with state-of-the-art electronics and a passion for innovation, the brand recently launched its new lineup of digital household appliances that will ensure we all have a happy home.

The Samsung Smart Oven includes features such as auto-cook for preprogrammed recipes like yogurt-making, dough proofing, and “Slim Fry” function. “Slim Fry” is what differentiates this from the typical microwave oven. Preparing meals no longer has to be an unhealthy experience, since this function cooks food to a crisp without any oil.

The Smart Oven also has other smart features like premium sensors that allow it to identify a food’s surface temperature. Thus, whether food is frozen, chilled or fresh, the Smart Oven can adjust its heat accordingly and food is never over- or undercooked.

Other new Samsung smart appliances include the new Smart Air-Conditioner, the new Food Showcase Refrigerator, and the Front Load Washing Machine with Eco-Bubble Technology. All Samsung appliances are outfitted with the Digital Inverter Technology, guaranteeing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

On a final note, let me wish my fellow columnist and travel buddy Pepper Teehankee a happy birthday tomorrow, April 14 and .

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Alma Concepcion graduating from second college course

If you’ve been wondering why former beauty queen-turned-actress Alma Concepcion hasn’t been very active in showbiz of late, it’s because she has been busy with her studies.

Alma, who was Binibining Pilipinas-International in 1994, is graduating on April 25 (and a strong candidate for cum laude, we heard) with a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from the University of the Philippines.

ALMA CONCEPCION

Actually, this is Alma’s second degree, having already finished International Business at Southville International School in Parañaque City prior.

As to why she has been so academically engrossed these past years, Alma said, “Ang showbiz kasi walang katatagan, pabugso-bugso. So when my son Cobie went to full day school sa Ateneo, I decided to go back to school as well. Nag-enroll ako sa UP to take up Interior Design.”

Alma belongs to the Carvajal clan — the late Florence Carvajal a.k.a. Dabiana was the sister of her mom Evangeline Carvajal, who was also an actress, like her grandparents. She has an upcoming indie movie with Joem Bascon titled “Ang Bagong Dugo.” She was last seen two years ago via ABS-CBN’s “Pintada” together with Denise Laurel, among others.

After her reign as Bb. Pilipinas-International, Alma became a Regal Baby. “Naka-four years din ako sa Regal. I made more than 30 movies for Regal. I also did some movies under Star Cinema.”

Alma considers her second movie under Regal Films “Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig” with Christopher de Leon and Lorna Tolentino, as her most significant. “Kasi from this movie, I got acting nominations. Dito ko na-confirm na marunong din pala ako umarte. I was also nominated for my performance in ‘Goodbye America.’”

Her acting career suffered a setback when Alma became a mom at 22. “I was fat for five years, I weighed 200 lbs. Thankfully, I’m now back to my old figure.”

Alma feels she’s ready to resume her showbiz career, but before she goes full-blast, she first has to take the board exam. “Bachelor Degree kasi ang Interior Design so may board exam,” she said.

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Marian Rivera, A Sought-After Endorser

MARIAN RIVERA

Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera is one of todays’ most sought-after celebrity product endorsers — and with good reason. She has continued to prove herself quite bankable with her TV shows, including “Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw,” being consistent top raters. She has also been named FHM’s “Sexiest Woman in the Philippines” twice.

Just recently, Marian signed up with Diamond Laboratories, Inc. (DLI) to lend an exciting, fresh new look to the country’s leading slimming tea brand, Biofitea.

Present at the launch were Edrich P. Cabrera, president of DLI and his father, Roberto V. Cabrera, Jr., founder of DLI.

DLI believes that Marian’s looks, as with her enviable figure and unwavering confidence, personify the core essence of a Biofitea woman. DLI also believes that with Marian as the face of Biofitea, she will inspire the modern Filipina. Biofitea’s latest campaign is “Tiyan na Flat (Flat Tummy).”



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Beauty Queen, PAF Major Exchange ‘I Dos’

Beauty queen Hemilyn Escudero and Richard Antonio Tamayo, the father of her son, tied the knot recently at the Shrine of St. Therese of Child Jesus in Newport City. The wedding ceremony was partly military in motif, as Richard is a major in the Philippine Air Force.


Aside from being a beauty queen, Hemilyn is also a philanthropist, model, TV host, image consultant and beauty pageant trainer. She was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2005 finalist. She was also Ms. Globe International and competed in Eastern Europe where she won the Ms. All Nations award.


In the 2006 Ms. Petite International beauty pageant held in Houston, Texas, Hemilyn was a finalist and won the Best in National Costume award. And in the Ms. Global City World in 2009 held in Taipei, she won the Ms. Global City Asia award.


Hemilyn studied Financial Management in Texas, USA and is a product of Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette in San Francisco. She is the founder of Total Image, Inc. and the franchise owner and national director of Mrs. Universe-Philippines.


Richard, on the other hand, graduated from the UP School of Economics (cum laude) and completed his Master in Business Administration from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business.


Last Friday, Richard finished the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School. He is currently serving as corporate secretary and board member of most of the family-owned business endeavors such as the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA.


Among the principal sponsors were Sen. Cynthia Villar, Chavit Singson, Sec. Butch Abad, Rep. Henedina Abad, Johnny Litton, Cong. Bellaflor Angara-Castillo, Felix Ang, Roberto De Venecia, Manny Reyes, Victorio Valledor Claire dela Fuente and this writer. Reception was held at the Makati Shangri-La.






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Tidbits: Happy birthday greetings today, April 13, go to Rep. Lani Mercado, Josephine delos Reyes, painter Ernis R. Tagle, Canada-based Marisoc Nueno, Sandra Jane Graham, US-based Lita V. Parlan and Betty Valdez, Neng Torres-Yabut, Ish Torgman, Maggie Garcia Abilgos of EAMC’s Tahan-Tahanan, Sarah Banga, Juana Garrido, Clarissa Abobo, Gilda Tanjutco, Gerry Perez, Lily Rose Martillo, and MB’s Superwoman Annie “Awesome” Alejo… Happy wedding anniversary to Rep. Mat Defensor and wife Florence… April 14 celebrants: Sen. Rodolfo Biazon, Naida Angpin, Chito Bertol, Jerome John hughs, Gloria Garcia Ramirez, Jason Ricketts, Agnes B. Mohamad, Linda A. Carera, Francis Lumunsad, Vicky Divina, Amante Galang, Nanette Manebo, Ms. Mitzi Piad, journalist Cito Beltran, Leane Medina Cruz, Michael Kevin Buan, Maxi Teves, Frances Ejercito, Perci Intalan, Rep. Charlie Cojuangco, Manolet Cruz, and Kristina Snell of Star Magic… Belated birthday greetings to Joem Hernandez (April 10), Bumbay and Ma. Vienna Reyes (April 12) and Angelica Fullantes (April 8)…