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Mar. 7th, 2007 @ 10:21 pm Destination: Bossa
Current Mood: excited
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Pardon me for another The CompanY post :P

For the summer of 2007, all roads and all ears lead to “Destination: Bossa”, the 17th and latest album release of the Philippines ’ premiere vocal group, The CompanY,> released under Viva Records. Fresh off their commercial and critical success with 2006’s “The Christmas Album”, this time around, The CompanY takes a musical voyage exploring the varied rhythms, textures and moods of Brazilian music.

Described as the ultimate and essential soundtrack for the summer of 2007, The CompanY’s “Destination: Bossa” purports to be the perfect “gimik” music for that long awaited tropical vacation. Whether you’re in a chill out mood for those calm siestas on warm lazy afternoons, or you prefer the thrill of wild tropical party nights – “Destination: Bossa” takes you where you want to go depending on your mood swings. Think Sergio Mendes meets The Manhattan Transfer, sprinkle with some Swing Out Sister, then add a pinch of Hed Kandi. Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth; then press PLAY and welcome the summer!

This latest musical journey finds The CompanY with an album full of pop classic gems reflecting the impeccable musical taste of Filipinos with a twist of Brasil! Featured songs are as follows: the Brazilian classic “Goodbye Sadness (Tristeza)” gets remixed with hip hop beats; James Taylor’s “Your Smiling Face” latest incarnation morphs into brazilian jazz, “Tulad Mo” (a Tagalog adaptation of “Like A Lover” written by The CompanY’s Cecile Bautista), the French disco classic by Voyage entitled “Souvenirs” is given a sunshiney a cappella lift, The Police’s “Every Little Thing (He) Does Is Magic” now has a jet set cool feel perfect for driving down the Pacific Coast Highway, Seals and Crofts 70’s hit “Summer Breeze” turns into a samba, the obscure Donna Summer hit “Whispering Waves” is the perfect remedy for frayed city nerves, Madonna’s “La Isla Bonita” stumbles into a new dance subgenre – “acoustic house music”, Parokya Ni Edgar’s “Harana” goes full on bossa nova, OPM classic “Bato Sa Buhangin” by Ernani Cuengco and Snaffu Rigor turns contemplative with this a cappella version, The Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun” finds its samba reggae cousin and is performed in Portuguese. Two more alternate remixes are also featured as bonus cuts on the album.

Destination: Bossa is produced by The CompanY’s artistic director, Moy Ortiz for his sub label Pop Art Music/ Viva Records. Moy has enlisted a stellar line up of featured guest artists for this album namely (in alphabetical order): Aquarella – the husband and wife bossa nova duet of Miguel and Evelyn Juteau (Whispering Waves), Electronica Manila’s DJ Brian Cua (La Isla Bonita), Electronica Manila’s Flipperbaby aka Ado Ortiz (Goodbye Sadness Tristeza), the bossa nova outfit called Guarana (Here Comes The Sun), percussion virtuoso Bo Razon (Your Smiling Face, Summer Breeze), Radio host (Understanding Bossa Nova) and lead singer of Guarana – Miss Eileen Sison (penned the new Portuguese lyrics for “Here Comes The Sun” and also acted as The CompanY’s language coach), and finally, multi-awarded composer, producer and guitarist – Mike Villegas (La Isla Bonita) complete this impressive line up of genuine musical artists on the album. The album’s layout is designed by the progressive design house– Team Manila.

The CompanY performs their brand new album “Destination: Bossa” on March 31 at Eastwood (8 p.m.), April 9 at SM Megamall, April 13 at Mall of Asia, April 14 at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall, April 21 at Discovery Shores, Boracay’s brand new luxury hotel and May 1 at The Block. For additional and updated schedules, please visit www.thecompanysingers.com

Destination: Bossa is supported by Viva Records, 105.1 Crossover, MEMO, Prizmic and Brill, Arnel Papa Jewelry, Prizmic and Brill Traveling Trunks and Luggage, Danilo Franco, Janilyn, The Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Discovery Shores, Boy Abunda’s Backroom, Inc. and MYX.

The CompanY is Annie Quintos, Moy Ortiz, Cecile Bautista, Sweet Plantado and Jay Marquez.
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Nov. 22nd, 2006 @ 01:30 am Please Help My Friend...
The CompanY and Trumpets will be doing an excerpt from Joseph The Dreamer this Friday, November 24, 2006 at SM Megamall Cinema 4 at 7 P.M. Tickets at P500 each.

You can purchase your tickets at Trumpets Musicademy, 5th Flr. Shangri La Mall or at SM Megamall on the day itself. For ticket reservations, you can call Musicademy at 6362842.

This show is a fundraiser for Sweet Plantado's father who is battling with Cancer.
Please...please, one ticket would really be a big help for Sweet's family. Hope you could catch the show -- it's really for a good cause.

God bless everyone!

(Sweet Plantado is The CompanY’s Soprano; she’s also known as Teacher Sweet in Pinoy Dream Academy; she’s also one of the Masters/Teachers in Trumpets Musicademy)
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Oct. 17th, 2006 @ 09:44 pm DLSU becomes RP's first Microsoft Innovation Center
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School tapped to develop mobile software applications aimed for global distribution

By EDISON D. ONG

With a little help from a friend, the Green Archer is out to put a feather on its cap.

Make that four feathers? Eight feathers?

These feathers represent the possible globally commerciable software solutions applicable to handheld communication devices.

Industry friend and partner Microsoft Philippines is likewise helping De La Salle University, home of the Green Archers, get closer to realizing its status as a full research and development institution by 2013.

"To go into research (work) is very expensive," said Julius Maridable, DLSU vice president for academic affairs as he recalled that in the past their partnership with industry is confined to on-the-job trainings.

"Now, this is beyond the OJT. Now it is going into research and development, " he added.

Last September 19, in a memorandum of understanding inking ceremony held in DLSU-Manila campus, Microsoft Philippines designated the Advanced Research Institute for Informatics, Computing and Networking (AdRIC) of DLSU-Manila College of Computer Studies (CCS) as the Philippine's first Microsoft Innovation Center (MIC).

Henceforth, the DLSUMIC is a Microsoft-designate d facility for collaboration on innovative research, technology or software solutions, involving a combination of government, academic, and industry partners.

The general aim of the Center is to tap DLSU-CCS students and faculty members to engage in research and development of innovative solutions using Microsoft technologies for the mobile platform.

The focus is on the continuing and sustained collaborative research between industry and academe, and the development of relevant business and industry software solutions.

The creation of the IT R&D Center in De La Salle University campus is a move by both organizations to help spur the development of the Philippine software economy by tapping into the Filipino's innate talent in the field of information technology.

"We envision the Innovation Lab to develop and produce the first in a series of proudly world-class mobile platform-oriented applications and systems, and which mobile software solutions in the years to come shall earn their mark in the global software market," said Microsoft Philippines Managing Director Antonio Javier.

He added, "We feel what is needed right now is for the private sector to work with the academe and give these potential software developers a nudge in the right direction."

Caslon Chua, DLSU-CCS Dean, described the designation of DLSU-CCS as an MIC," is, indeed, a prestigious title, being the first-ever Microsoft grant to an academic institution in the country. We are grateful and we look forward to developing exciting ideas both for the industry and the academe."

Professor Danny Cheng, one of the faculty members which is participating in the project, said the initial focus of the DLSU-MIC will be on the following areas: the planning, research and development of programming tools or content publishing tools to empower local developers and the local industry; mobile security, due to the increasing demand in this area; and mobile productivity, focusing on the office environment, in terms of how to empower employees and employers.

DLSU was chosen for the program because of its expertise in research and development in the areas of information and computing technology, as demonstrated by the novel and high-quality thesis projects produced by its faculty and students. On top of its competent faculty and students, the research unit (AdRIC)adheres to the goals of Microsoft in supporting the local software economy.

Chua said the Microsoft grant it the procurement of powerful servers and mobile devices for use in the Innovation Laboratory. For this school year, four teams (with four members each) will use the facility for their thesis project. It is expected to run for one and one quarter year. Although, they expect to have projects accomplished in under three months.

He said they expect to see about eight successfully developed applications, four each for mobile devices and desktop computers.

Asked why Microsoft is supporting only one innovation center, Chris Atkinson, Microsoft Southeast Asia President, stated, "It is important we start in a focused way before we expand the program."

He added, "The objective is to provide an environment where the students can show their best work."
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Sep. 24th, 2006 @ 06:37 pm happy to be home again!
Current Mood: cheerful
After almost two weeks of suffering from Asthma, which spoiled my whole Team Building experience last Sept 15 'coz I had to be rushed to the E.R., and being brought back to the hospital MOnday after that, and got admitted for almost a week because my condition worsened to Bronchial Asthma, I can finally sleep on my bed tonight! yey!

I honestly enjoyed my stay in the hospital - for the first time, I was really really able to rest well since all I did was sleep and eat and take steriods and other meds..hehe.. I can now breathe normally once again! And, I don't have to control my laughing! (yes, I had to do that for a couple of days because I really had difficulty catching my breath!)

Now, how do I begin to lose weight? And get rid of this bloating cheeks?!?


P.S. Thanks to Safeway for the big basket of fruits that you sent to me! That was really sweet and thoughtful! It inspired me to go back to work na ulit! :p

And of course, to all those who included me in their prayers for my fast recovery and for the thoughtful messages that you sent through text, and to those who gave me a call during my stay in the hospital, maraming salamat!
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Jul. 16th, 2006 @ 04:57 am WOW Davao!
Current Mood: hyper
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I still couldn't find time to write about my whole Davao Trip so I'll be sharing the photos (and some more) first :p
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Feb. 16th, 2006 @ 12:33 pm Interactive Johari Window
got this from Cygnet... If you're bored and got nothing to do, you might wanna try this one:

http://kevan.org/johari?name=kits


Arena

(known to self and others)

cheerful, friendly, organised, shy, warm

Blind Spot

(known only to others)

accepting, brave, calm, caring, dependable, dignified, energetic, extroverted, giving, happy, helpful, ingenious, intelligent, kind, knowledgeable, loving, mature, modest, observant, patient, quiet, reflective, relaxed, religious, searching, self-conscious, sensible, sentimental, silly, sympathetic, trustworthy, wise, witty

Façade

(known only to self)

idealistic

Unknown

(known to nobody)

able, adaptable, bold, clever, complex, confident, independent, introverted, logical, nervous, powerful, proud, responsive, self-assertive, spontaneous, tense

Dominant Traits

61% of people agree that kits is cheerful
70% of people agree that kits is friendly

All Percentages

able (0%) accepting (2%) adaptable (0%) bold (0%) brave (2%) calm (5%) caring (20%) cheerful (61%) clever (0%) complex (0%) confident (0%) dependable (17%) dignified (5%) energetic (14%) extroverted (8%) friendly (70%) giving (5%) happy (23%) helpful (11%) idealistic (0%) independent (0%) ingenious (2%) intelligent (23%) introverted (0%) kind (20%) knowledgeable (5%) logical (0%) loving (35%) mature (17%) modest (2%) nervous (0%) observant (2%) organised (14%) patient (8%) powerful (0%) proud (0%) quiet (2%) reflective (11%) relaxed (2%) religious (29%) responsive (0%) searching (2%) self-assertive (0%) self-conscious (2%) sensible (14%) sentimental (14%) shy (2%) silly (2%) spontaneous (0%) sympathetic (2%) tense (0%) trustworthy (35%) warm (38%) wise (5%) witty (5%)

Created by the Interactive Johari Window on 5.4.2006, using data from 34 respondents.
You can make your own Johari Window, or view kits's full data.
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Oct. 6th, 2005 @ 07:27 am (no subject)
Happy happy birthday, Janet Mary M. Mencias!!!!
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Jul. 8th, 2005 @ 03:58 am crack the codes!
Current Mood: awake
Am pretty sure that most of us have read the famous Da Vinci Code.

If you enjoyed reading it, you might also enjoy this game: http://www.randomhouse.com/doubleday/davinci/main.html

good luck on your quest!
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Jun. 18th, 2005 @ 05:42 pm Survey Time!
Current Mood: bored
Current Music: forever silence
dahil ako ay malapit na maging bato, survey time muna! (copied from kathy :P)

survey time!


BAKIT:
1. bakit mo naisipang sagutin ang mga tanong
dito?
--- Dahil andito ako ngayon sa office, nababato at walang magawa

2. bakit natutulog ka nang nakapikit?
--- Masasabi mo bang tulog ako kung nakamulat ako?!?

3. bakit ang baduy ni mystika?
--- hindi sya karapatdapat pag isipan...sayang ang isang segundo!

4. bakit mo naging crush ang crush mo?
--- hahahah! sobrang gwapo ng crush ko! ang gwapo mo talaga, SUN!!! :p

ANO:
1. ano ang kinain mo for lunch?
--- pritong pork chop na may toyo. Tapos manggang hinog...ang tamis tamis!

2. ano gusto mo maging paglaki?
--- gusto kong maging asawa ng isang successful na CEO na gwapo at mabait! in short...single for life ang motto ko! hahaha

3. ano gagawin mo pag andyan ex mo?
--- never pa naman ako nagka EX eh

4. ano ang nickname ng crush mo?
--- SUN...pwede bang code name na lang? hahaha

SINO:
1. sino ang kinaiinisan mo ngayon?
--- yung isang flirt na lalaki sa tabi tabi

2. sino ang may cute na smile sa friends mo?
--- hmm...si inna naiisip ko! ui...inna, flattered ka na naman!

3. sino yung huling tao na nagpaiyak sayo?
--- si Reuben Laurente nung June 14 ng gabi!!! Pero sabay naman kami umiyak eh...heheh

4. sino ang nakita mo kanina?
--- mga opismates ko

5. sino ang nag-iisang babae/lalaki sa buhay mo?
--- nag iisang pinapangarap ba ito?!?

6. sino kamukha mo?
--- kuya ko daw eh...sabi nila pero di ko nakikita...

7. sino crush mo?
--- si SUN nga! promise! sya talaga! hahaha

8. sino love mo?
--- love ko si GOD, family, friends, SOLV at lahat ng malapit sa akin

9. sino crush ng crush mo?
--- hindi kami close eh...I don't have an idea

10. sino luv ng luv mo?
--- for sure, love din nila ako! hihihi

last place na pinuntahan ko ay..
--- washroom dito sa office

sabi nila..
--- makulit daw ako at sobrang nakakahawa!

kahapon..
--- may nadiscover ako tungkol sa isang tao at para akong binuhusan ng isang timba ng tubig na madaming yelo!

last person na nasa missed call ko..
--- Yung helpdesk phone sa office...hahaha...pinapapasok kasi ako today!

ang nasa dialled ko naman..
--- si Joan, friend ko sa office

ang nasa received ko..
--- yung helpdesk phone pa rin namin

ang huling nagtext sakin..
--- si Terry na friend ko at PA ni Moy Ortiz

ang huli kong tinext..
--- si Terry pa rin...reply kasi

huling kinain ko ay..
--- donut -> triple choco boom from country style

huling binili ko ay..
--- yung donut na kinain ko

ang pera ko sa wallet ay..
--- malapit na magwakas

ang tatak ng wallet ko ay..
--- Nine West

balak kong..
--- umuwi kaagad at matulog ng maaga dahil 6am ang pasok ko bukas. OO, Sabado at Linggo, may pasok ako

kanina ako ay..
--- nad D.M. (lagi na lang...di ba Kathy?)

ayaw ko talaga ng..
--- totally walang ginagawa sa office! maloloka ako

ang tawag nila sakin ay..
--- Kittie, Kathryn, Kits, Kat

prepaid amount ko ay..
--- wala...line na ako ngayon...hehe

sana lang..
--- walang traffic pag uwi ko

haay...lumipas ang ilang minuto sa pagsasagot ko nito. Ala sais na ng gabi at andito pa rin ako sa opisina.
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Jun. 18th, 2005 @ 03:27 pm Personality Type
Current Mood: bored


You Have A Type A- Personality



A-




You are one of the most balanced people around
Motivated and focused, you are good at getting what you want
You rule at success, but success doesn't rule you.

When it's playtime, you really know how to kick back
Whether it's hanging out with friends or doing something you love!
You live life to the fullest - encorporating the best of both worlds


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Mar. 10th, 2005 @ 01:41 pm Simple Personality Test
Current Mood: content
this is cool! super simple test yet the result is accurate =)


Down to earth, Well-Balanced,Harmonious

You value a natural style and love that which is uncomplicated. People admire you because you have both feet planted firmly on the ground and they can depend on you. You give those who are close to you security and space. You are perceived as being warm and human. You reject everything that is garish and trite. You tend to be skeptical toward the whims of fashion trends. For you, clothing has to be practical and unobtrusively elegant.

http://www.psicologi-psicoterapeuti.it/test/testpersonalita.html
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Oct. 11th, 2004 @ 08:55 pm 50 things about me...(copied from ellie) :P
Current Mood: bored
1.FAVORITE BREAKFAST IS...

fried rice + longganisang lucban + hot choco/coffee (yum!)

2. THE MOVIE I'VE WATCHED MOST
NUMBER OF TIMES IS...
parent trap (my favorite movie!)

3. LEAST FAVORITE SUBJECT IN
SCHOOL...
Chemistry

4. SPEND MY LEISURE TIME
at home, listening to music

5. WORST SMELL?
bad odor ng tao

6. IF I COULD HAVE ANY CAR IN THE
WORLD, WHAT WOULD IT BE?....
hmmm...

7. FAVORITE HOUSEHOLD CHORE?
cleaning the house and rearranging things there..hehe

8. WHEN I WAS A KID I DREAMED OF
BECOMING A...
stewardess/flight attendant

9. FAVORITE COLOR/s?
purple, peach and WHITE

10.FAVORITE PERFORMER(S)?
The CompanY, obviously :P

11. WHEN I DIE, I'D RATHER BE
CREMATED OR BURIED?
cremated

12. IF I COULD REPEAT COLLEGE, I'D
TAKE
medicine or psychology

13. THREE THINGS I CAN'T LEAVE HOME
WITHOUT?....

money, watch (kahit walang batt :P), ID

14. FIRST THING I BOUGHT WITH MY FIRST
SALARY...
no work yet...pero perfume yun, for sure!

15. I'D LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED AS....
a cheerful soul who has touched people's lives, kahit little ways lang

16. IF A BOOK WAS MADE INTO A MOVIE,
WOULD YOU STILL BOTHER TO READ THE
BOOK?
hmm...di na siguro

17. SPECIALTY IN COOKING?
sweets like pastillas and yema

18. PRESENT CRUSH?
err...mental block ako with this question :D

19. FAVORITE HANG-OUT?
ATC

20. BEST PLACE TO SHOP?
Rustan's?!

21. DO YOU LIKE TO WATCH PLAYS?
yup

22. FAVORITE PLACE IN YOUR HOUSE?
our room

23. BEST GIFT YOU'VE GIVEN?
personalized pillowcase for my bestfriend

24. BEST GIFT YOU RECEIVED?
I love all the gifts that I had received but I'd love it even more if it would be a personalized 'anything' for me

25. GIFT THAT YOU WANT TO RECEIVE AS
OF THIS MOMENT?
College Diploma!!!

26. WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BEST
QUALITY OF THE PERSON WHOM YOU
COPIED THIS QUESTIONNAIRE FROM?
thoughtful!

27. OF ALL THE PEOPLE WHO WILL READ
THIS, WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO REPLY?
yung walang ginagawa at this moment

28. ANONG ORAS NA?:
12:17 pm..oh no...I already missed the 12:10 mass at the PGP =(

29. ANO SA KEYBOARD ANG PARATI
MONG NAPIPINDOT?
a,s,d,f,e,r
30. YAHOO OR HOTMAIL:
yahoo

31. LEFT OR RIGHT:
left

32. BLACK OR WHITE:
white

33. BLACK OR BLUE PEN:
blue

34. SANDALS OR SHOES:
sandals

35. COLGATE OR HAPPEE:
colgate

36.chopsticks or spoon and fork?
spoon and fork, mas madaling kumain

38. ROBOCOP OR RAMBO:
robocop ( I was able to somehow watch it's t.v. series at ABC5 when I was younger)

39. JOLLIBEE OR MCDO:
MCDO

40. COKE OR PEPSI:
pepsi

41. SAN MIG LIGHT, LONE STAR LIGHT OR
REDHORSE:
SAN MIG LIGHT but I don't drink beer (that much)

42. HOPE OR CAMEL (na yosi):
I hate cigarettes!

43. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO:
my mom

44. LAST PERSON WHO TEXTED YOU:
kathy (she was about to board the plane when she texted)

45. LAST PERSON WHO MADE YOU LAUGH:
si che, katabi ko sya right now!

46. LAST PERSON WHO MADE YOU CRY?
myself

47. THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED:
last night?

48. SOMEONE TO BE WITH:


49. YOU SEE ME ALWAYS EATING..
anything sweet

50. FAVORITE CHOCOLATE:
cadbury, twix, and hershey's extra creamy
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Jun. 30th, 2004 @ 09:12 pm (no subject)
kyan
Kyan: Grooming Guru


Which Member from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy is your type?
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oh gosh!!! he's really gorgeous!!! well, I would have to admit that he is obviously gay!!! should that really matter anyway?!? he is far better than Andre :)
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May. 13th, 2004 @ 11:35 am The Universal LJ Account
Officially, this is my first post ever!

Thanks to:
- Ellie for creating this account;
- Kathy for being persistent in convincing me to have an LJ account
- To che and inna for the posts (na nauna pa sa akin)

o di ba, aside from me, merong apat na tao na nakakaaccess ng account na toh!

kaya universal sya! heheh

---can't believe this - - - nonsense talking!!! pasensya na kayo ha? kahiya naman kasi sa kanila na ako na lang yung hindi naguupdate --*wink*wink*
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May. 13th, 2004 @ 11:14 am (no subject)
heller!!! che to..nangengelam din po :) mas cute ako kay inna!!! joke :D
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May. 13th, 2004 @ 11:13 am (no subject)
elo!!! inna to! ngengelam lang din po! hehe :D cute ko noh? :P
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May. 11th, 2004 @ 11:19 pm (no subject)
hi si ellie naman to! nangelam din! hehehe!
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May. 11th, 2004 @ 09:17 pm (no subject)
hello! si kathy to.. nakikielam sa livejournal ni kittie.. :)
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