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Ballet Philippines Presents Edna Vida and Alice Reyes’ The Nutcracker

Ballet Philippines (BP), the country’s flagship dance company, presents the timeless Christmas ballet in full Filipino splendor in Edna Vida and Alice Reyes’ The Nutcracker. Nobuo Fujino (formerly a Senior Artist at the Australian Ballet and Principal Dancer with Hong Kong Ballet) returns to BP as guest artist courtesy of Japan Foundation and Tan Yan Kee Foundation, and the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Gerard Salonga, plays Tchaikovsky’s iconic music live on select performances.

A ballet for the whole family, The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition all over the world, with professional dance companies and schools doing their own version of the beloved full-length ballet. BP sets itself apart by adding its own Filipino flavor to the time and tested ballet.

Set in the Philippines in the 1920s, The Nutcracker follows our young heroine Clara on a fantastic journey. At her family’s Noche Buena, Clara receives an enchanted Nutcracker Doll from her godfather, the toymaker Don Alfonso Quintero. Her sister gets the Sugar Plum Fairy Doll and her brother, the Rat King Doll. As midnight strikes, all the toys including her beloved Nutcracker, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Rat King come to life, and a battle between Rats and Toy Soldiers ensues. Her Nutcracker valiantly leads the soldiers, but is soon overpowered by the evil Rat King. Just as the Rat King delivers his final blow, Clara comes to the Nutcracker’s rescue and the Rat King falls.

As the rats scurry off with their king, Don Alfonso appears and reveals the true identity of her doll—he is the Nutcracker Prince! He and the Sugar Plum Fairy have been trapped in a spell which only a person pure of heart can break.

In gratitude for Clara’s act of courage, the Nutcracker Prince whisks her away to the Kingdom of the Dolls. A feast is celebrated in her honor as she is surrounded by dolls from all over the world, dancing flowers, and the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy.

What makes this Nutcracker unique is how the late National Artist for Theater Design Salvador Bernal incorporated Filipino design elements into the sets. The turn-of-the-century grand ballroom showcases art nouveau arches with anahaw leaves and framed capiz shells. The Nutcracker is the perfect holiday treat for children.

Fujino will partner BP’s Denise Parungao as the Sugar Plum Fairy. Alternating with Parungao is resident guest artist Candice Adea and company member Jemima Reyes. They will be partnered by Lester Reguindin and Victor Maguad, respectively.

Catch us on December 1-10, 2017 at the CCP Main Theater. For tickets, call Ballet Philippines at (+632) 551-1003, the CCP Box Office at (+632) 832-3704, or Ticketworld at (+632) 891-9999 or Ticketworld.com.ph.

Connect to Ballet Philippines online through the following social media networks:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/balletphilippines
Instagram: @balletphilippines
YouTube: balletph

Sanicare Facial Tissue Liwanag Series Box

Christmas will always be my favorite. Not just for the gifts and sales no. Grabe kayo! I love Christmas because I can be OA with decorations and everyone appreciates it! I can put Christmas themed throw pillows on top of a Christmas themed sofa with a Christmas themed curtains at the back. Can you imagine? Kung may carpet ako, gusto ko din may hint of Christmas. Sanicare Facial Tissue Liwanag Series Box

Even in my kitchen, I try to incorporate Christmas designs as much as possible. For this year, I will be a bit overboard and will try to make my kitchen as Chrismassy as my living room. Buti na lang, I chanced upon Sanicare’s Kitchen Towel with Christmas prints:

Now, I am more excited for Christmas than ever. Relate ang mga homemakers sa ganiton feel di ba? Every year pala, Sanicare comes out with special Christmas prints for their Kitchen Towels. This year, Sanicare is also releasing specially designed boxes for Christmas.

Sanicare Facial Tissue Liwanag Series Box

The Sanicare Facial Tissue Liwanag Series Box.

The boxes were designed by the artist Alex Eduque, the founder of MovEd. The designs are centered on parols and stars. Alex chose to use parols on her designs because she believes parols are a symbolic representation that evoke a notion of promise and unification. It also transcends social classes and lights up all Filipino homes. The boxes are inspired by world-class Fdilipino talents and the ability of global citizens to find the silver lining amidst the darkest days.

Alex chose to integrate the stars in her design because it is a constant reminder that we share the same sky and despite the stark differences and circumstances in all corners of the world, that each one of us has a star shining brightly within.

Sanicare Facial Tissue Liwanag Series Box Starry Bright Christmas Promo

In line with the release of Sanicare Facial Tissue Liwanag Series Box, Sanicare is treating us to a Starry Bright Christmas.

How to join Sanicare Liwanag Series Box Starry Bright Christmas Promo:

Like the Sanicare PH FB Page here.
Upload a creative photo of your Sanicare Facial Tissue Liwanag Series Box on your wall PUBLICLY
Add the caption, “My Christmas is extra bright this year because _________!” #SanicareLiwanagSeries #Sanicare #SCPA
Don’t forget to TAG 3 other friends to join.
Visit the GLEAM website to submit your entry. Or CLICK HERE to submit entry.

The promo will run from November 22 to January 01, 2018. Deadline of submission is on January 01 at 6pm. Winners will be announced on January 15, 2018 on the Sanicare PH Facebook Page.

The grand prize winner will be given four (4) all day passes to Dream Play and Lunch buffet for four (4) at The Café at the Hyatt City of Dreams Manila.

10 consolation prize winners will also be chosen to each receive a 2,000 peso Sodexo Gift Certificate from Sanicare.

Check Mommy Blogger Pehpot Facebook Page because I will posting some sample entries soon!

The Metro Stores Crazy Sale 2017

Sorry naman if I have been feeding you with Sales posts. Mabilis talaga ang mata ko sa mga warehouse sales, crazy sales and the likes. Sale highlight of the week: The Metro Stores Crazy Sale 2017

The Metro Stores Crazy Sale 2017

This is worth talking about because it’s a ONE DAY SALE EVENT. It really is crazy for so many reasons, I will try to specify all:

The Metro Stores Crazy Sale 2017 offers 30% off on all items from select brands especially for softlines ladies’ and men’s jeans and footwear.
Christmas decors will be 20% OFF on Saturday.
50% off on great selections such as Bike, pants and furnitures.
Metro Rewards Card is free for 500 worth purchase but you can also avail it for 25 Pesos which is 150 Pesos on regular days.
Crazy Sale extends to The Metro Supermarket, which also offers the lowest prices for food and other grocery essentials, making it their biggest and craziest sale yearly.
Free rice or cooking oil for MRC holders with minimum purchase.
The Metro Retail Stores give out Php 1,000 worth of Gift Certificates to lucky winners who participated on Facebook from November 28-December 1.

Check out The Metro Stores Facebook Page to participate and win 1000 worth of GC.

How to apply for Metro Rewards Card?

It is free for 500 worth of purchase or pay 25 pesos, offer only available on Saturday during the The Metro Stores Crazy Sale 2017
Present valid ID and fill up form.

The Metro Stores Crazy Sale 2017 store hours will be from 7 AM to 12 Midnight. In all The Metro Stores NATIONWIDE including Metro Supermarket.

Plan your shopping list ahead because it’s going to be one crazy day at The Metro Stores. Swing by The Metro Store for a heart-stoppingly crazy day to welcome the holidays.

Bring your own ecobags guys para madali lang magbitbit ng mga pinamili. Don’t forget to check out and like Mommy Blogger Pehpot Page for more photos about The Metro Stores Crazy Sale 2017.