THE HOT CONCERT: 2CELLOS LIVE IN MANILA

For the first time in the Philippines, the world's most accomplished and charismatic young cellists, 2CELLOS  are coming to Manila on January 20, 2012 to show the Filipinos their brilliant interpretations on modern, rock and pop songs!

Brought by GB Productions Asia, these two hot, gorgeous and very talented cellists from Croatia are going to set their 1st concert stage in the Philippines on fire with their performances... on January 20, 2012 at the  Newport Performing Arts Theater in Manila. Like the hot vampires we've seen on Twilight, Supernaturals, Vampire Diaries and True Blood, I can already imagine the screaming fans during and after the show including me! They are just impeccable with what they do! Watch the following videos below and be at awe...

2CELLOS SMOOTH CRIMINAL

2CELLOS WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

2CELLOS SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT

The Philippines is definitely in for a treat with 2CELLOS LIVE IN MANILA.  Experience music without boundaries... Classic refinement with the sound of rebellion. Impeccable technique with a fresh point of view... these YouTube sensations are simply incredible and worth it to watch!

Hereunder is a personal video message from Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser to their fans in Philippines...

This is co-presented by Catalyst Revolutions Inc., Airgurus, TIME, Sony Music Philippines, Ivory Records and Resorts World Manila. Tickets are available at all Ticket World Outlets. Call 891.9999 for reservations Online tickets are available at http://goo.gl/tQxku

NOT A FRAUD: JONAH MOWRY'S WHAT'S GOING ON VIDEO

Despite all the millions of support gay teen Jonah Mowry got from around the world, he was constantly inundated with some hate slurs and doubts about the authenticity of his youtube video, "What's Going On". Well, ABC News shed some light a few hours ago to end all the doubts in the world.

In my first blog about the 14 years old, the video link you see there is dated August 10, 2011 which means it has been 4 months ago... a month before young Jonah's school is about to start. The emotions, the thoughts relayed in the video... were and are real still real. Jonah felt he needed to get things off his chest that's why he made that video as he was scared to go back to school and encounter the same harassment and bullying that he went through year per year. Those years of bullying made him strong because being strong is the only choice he has left.

To end the controversy, Peggy Sue Mowry, Jonah Mowry's own mom shed some light to ABC News. The hairdresser from Forest Lake, California said, "First and foremost, I am proud of the responses we've gotten from people. I'm disappointed that people would question whether it's true." Mrs. Mowry said her son has been "uplifted by the outpouring of support". Read ABC News for further details.


Jonah Mowry is now happy and doing just fine. He has received tons of support from famous celebrities, celebrity blogger Perez Hilton and people around the world like you and me. Let us leave the kid alone and instead, be thankful that he had enough courage to speak up his mind, heart and soul.

Unknowingly that he did something great to the world, Jonah Mowry's video did us all the favor... his courage and brave act will serve as an inspiration to the many children affected by bullying because of their early real or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.

Teen bullying as ABC News reported, has reached epidemic proportions causing several young children so much anguish that they have killed themselves. In 2010, Phoebe Prince, a 15 year old Irish immigrant was found dead in her South Hadley, Massachusett home after suffering from incessant Facebook taunts and in early 2011, Jamey Rodemeyer a 14 years old from Buffalo, N.Y., took his own life after being bullied online with gay slurs for over more than a year. 

Jonah Mowry's inspiring brave act youtube video and all the other videos by those who showed support (including an inspiring one from Jonathon Grant) which we have all seen will perhaps help end teen bullying and will help others like him out there with similar emotional distress cope up with the alarming social problem. 

Jonah Mowry taught us that suicide is not an option... being strong is.

Source: ABC News 

WHAT'S GOING ON: BEST VIDEO RESPONSE TO JONAH MOWRY

There were millions of people like me who were touched by young Jonah Mowry's gut-wrenching revelation via a youtube video. Perez Hilton is one of the big names in the celebrity blogging world who made sure that the world heard the boy's cry. I also did my fair share of showing him my love and support... doing mine in writing as per my previous blog, "What's Going On: Jonah Mowry's Cry For Help".

As an SEO, my works kept me online and during my relaxed moments, I draft blogs and I have been watching out for people's comments via social media platforms and people's video responses via youtube eversince it has become totally viral. Many touched my heart as well for their overwhelming love and support for Jonah Mowry but I have already seen the most genuine response... the one that gave me a big smile on my face at the end... a video response from Jonathon Grant.

Jonathon Grant's smile is infectious! For me, his video response is the most genuine of all that I have watched and seen so far... using index cards and his chosen background music... Boyce Avenue doing the cover of Pink's "F**kin Perfect" song! This is... actually for me, the best and the most apt song for a video response to Jonah Mowry...

Made a wrong turn, once or twice
Dug my way out, blood and fire
Bad decisions, that's all right
Welcome to my silly life 

Mistreated, misplaced, miss understood
Miss "no way it's all good"
It didn't slow me down
Mistaken, always second guessing
Underestimated, look, I'm still around... 

Pretty, pretty please...
Don't you ever, ever feel
Like you're less than
Less than perfect
Pretty, pretty please
If you ever, ever feel
Like you're nothing
You are perfect to me

You're so mean, when you talk

About yourself, you are wrong

Change the voices, in your head

Make them like you instead

So complicated

Look how big you'll make it

Filled with so much hatred

Such a tired game

It's enough

I've done all I can think of

Chased down all my demons

I see you do the same

Pretty, pretty please...
Don't you ever, ever feel
Like you're less than
Less than perfect

Pretty, pretty please
If you ever, ever feel
Like you're nothing
You are perfect to me

To fully understand and appreciate what I feel, please take some time to watch Jonathon Grant's video...

It does feel good to have an adult survivor of bullying bring a smile to young Jonah Mowry, right? Absolutely the best! 


Kudos to Jonathon Grant... you are also one heck of an inspiring person! :-) 


Update: Jonathon Grant is currently pursuing a TV and film career. Check out the "About" page in his website.

WHAT'S GOING ON: JONAH MOWRY's CRY FOR HELP

I thank Jonah Mowry for sharing his feelings to the world via a very emotional video. Global concerns, love, prayers and support are all pouring out for him for he sent us all a very strong message.

Jonah is a teenage student suffering from emotional distress after years of homophobic bullying. Life hasn't been easy for him. This is his story...  

It moves you right? It broke my heart to see him introducing himself via index cards telling us what he went through. Jonah is alive and told us his story... gut-wrenching, leaving him into tears and most of us, as well.

His story is inspirational... reaching out to those who have suffered similar situations in life.  The index cards containing the many times he confessed of having suicide as an option unveiled a really strong message in the end...

 "I AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE, BECAUSE I AM STRONGER THAN THAT. I HAVE A MILLION REASONS TO BE HERE".

I sent Jonah a message of love and support all the way from the Philippines. He taught me a whole lot of things.. even as an adult, I sometimes struggle for sanity... we all do when it comes to rough times.

Sometimes it is not easy indeed to feel like we're the only ones in the world who's struggling, who's frustrated or unsatisfied but that feeling is all but a lie. Someone is bound to find us and help make things better if we just hold on because we all need a little help sometimes to remind us it's not always gonna be bad. 

Jonah is an admirable young teenager... despite his emotional distress, he managed tell us that... we never know how strong we really are until being strong is the only choice we have in the world. 

Soundtrack on Jonah Mowry's emotional video is "Breathe Me" by Sia which is appropriate for his cry for help. Lyrics here. Thank you, Jonah!

THE MANILA SUNSET HELICOPTER TOUR VIDEO

Seeing Manila by sunset via Airgurus' Ltd. Co.'s helicopter is a thrilling way to experience Manila! Airgurus operates 24/7 and tours are conducted 7 days a week from sunrise till sunset!


In the video below... taking off from a helipad in Makati City, Philippines via Airgurus' Chopper...I had a great view of the entire Metropolis over sunset before we went back to the hangar. It may be a short ride but it was great! Of course, a normal helicopter tour is longer and sometimes, it can be really romantic!


Airgurus Ltd. Co.  offers Helicopter Tours in Manila and anywhere in the Philippines. Visit the website www.airgurus.com or call Airgurus 24/7 Operations Center at +632 583 6337 / +632 854 4086 / +63 9052723022 / +63 920 955 0897 and +63 917 596 6288! Inquire now!