Winners crowned at "Your Song of Excellence" Season 2 singing competition

Grand Finalists savoring their winning moment

It was an extremely tough singing competition but after the dusk of the musical battle had settled, the Top 3 winners were announced at the conclusion of "Your Song of Excellence" Season 2 Grand Finals, streamed live on October 31, 2022.

The grand finals of "Your Song of Excellence" Season 2 was one of the most exciting yet most challenging singing competitions. But at the end of each spectacular performance of the grand finalists, only three emerged victorious.

For the "Ballad" (#HeartsAtHome) category, crooner Redemptor Nuestro emerged as the Grand Champion in that category, and bested other grand finalists Rachell Laylo and Easter Joy Parsacala, who wound up as First Runner Up and Second Runner Up, respectively.

Meanwhile, for the "Acoustic" (#FreshVibes) category, it was Izay Acoustic who took home the crown, while Jaworski Sison was declared First Runner Up, followed by Kirby Cruz won Second Runner Up honors.

Finally, Vic Robinson truly rocked it out and displayed true rock spirit, and was eventually crowned grand champion under the "Rock" (#EpicRock) category of "Your Song of Excellence" Season 2. Genriel Diaz took First Runner Up honors, while Anne Ferrer wound up as Second Runner Up.

All grand finalists did their best to impress the judges, where the criteria for judging were 35 percent for Voice Quality, 35 percent for Creativity, 20 percent for Stage Presence, and 10 percent for Online Votes.

Special awards were also handed out to some of the grand finalists. "Acoustic" category grand champion Izay Acoustic was also awarded as "Asus Incredible Performer," while "Rock" category First Runner Up Genriel Diaz won the "Predator Conquering Performance of the Night" award. For the last special award, "Ballad" category First Runner Up Rachell Laylo was adjudged as winner of the "Aromase Aromazin’ Performer" award.

The "Your Song of Excellence" Season 2 grand finals were also made special with the presence of VIP guests and representatives from the competition’s brand partners. Present were Taiwan Trade Center Manila Director Alex Lai, Christine Kuo, Manager, and Janine Tan, Senior Project Manager.

Also gracing the grand finals were James Huang, Country Product Manager of Asus, Sue Ong-Lim, General Manager of Acer, Jesse Tan, Vice President for Sales and Marketing at PC Express, who also represented Aromase, and Pola Vinoya, Publishing and Marketing Officer, and Aaron Calderon, Marketing Specialist, both from Ivory Music.

It was a night worth remembering, and many are still hoping for another season of "Your Song of Excellence," which is slowly turning out to be one of the most anticipated singing competitions in the country.

"Your Song of Excellence" Season 2 happened because of its magnificent roster of partner brands, such as premier brands Aromase.Ph, Asus PH, Predator Gaming, and major brand partners Acer Philippines, Annie’s Way, FECA PH, Johnson Fitness, LUFTQI, Transcend Philippines, Zyxel, Dacian, and Tatung, with music partner Ivory Music.

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BALAI PALMERA PURSUES PASSION BY HELPING OTHER BUSINESSES

For the Locals, By the Locals

In 2019, during the height of the restriction caused by the pandemic, Chef Ryan Dimapilis, President of Balai Palmera Restaurant and Pasalubong Center, keeps himself busy by thinking of ways to keep his business afloat as well as his employees employed. "I’m a firm believer that we, Pinoys, are very resilient and at the same time supportive and loyal in many ways. This was strongly proven during the pandemic when many businesses turn online to sell their products. Most of our clients at first were mostly family and friends, which branched out and reached many more people who find our products worth a try," he shared.

A Eureka Moment!

Along with his partners and staff, Balai Palmera concocted their version of Calabarzon’s beloved Buko Pie, which has led to a new triumph for the company. Gathering supplies from local suppliers from Laguna and Quezon, Balai Palmera uses all-fresh and no-preservative Buko Pie that instantly gained patrons in Silang and nearby municipalities in Cavite. As soon as restrictions were eased out and news spread out, Balai Palmera’s kitchen became so busy with hundreds of orders of this Buko Pie day after day.

"As much as we want to concentrate on this success, as a businessman, I know that other smaller businesses need help to bounce back from the pandemic. So, as soon as we were able to reopen some of our other businesses, we started reaching out to local manufacturers to promote and even sell their products in our Pasalubong Centers," he added.

One Pasalubong Center, Balai Palmera recently expanded its footprint by opening one more Pasalubong Center in Silang providing more choices and convenience to its customers. This extensive and expansive center carries other local brands that made their way to the palette of domestic and international guests of the region.

One-Stop Pinoy Favorite Shop

Balai Palmera takes pride in its merchandise for only being 100% Pinoy-made but also being DTI-approved.

"This goes to show how dedicated we are to making our customers’ visit to our Pasalubong Centers an experience they would love to do again and again. By having DTI-approved products in shops, we are bringing the best of the region within their arms reach," Dimapilis happily shared.

Aside from Buko Pie, Balai Palmera guests can also enjoy locally produced Pedro’s Kangkong Chips, J. Fernandez’s Chichapop, Nikimat’s Tahong Chips, Binan’s Okoy, Pastillas De Leche, Banana Chips, Mushroom Cracklings, Calamansito, Basimatsi, Coco Jam, Jacobina, Biscocho, Piaya Ube, and R&l Chicharon.

From healthy snacks to filling and heartwarming pastries and bread, one can also find comfort and enjoyment in Balai Palmera’s version of Chocolate Almond Babka, Raisin Bread as well as Ensyamada which use local ingredients from local manufacturers.

"While we continue to pray for the day to come where we are all safe and free to move around again, we will keep working with various industry leaders to create a collaborative effort that transcends Pinoy pride," he concluded.

Balai Palmera Restaurant and Pasalubong Center have two branches, the first at Tagaytay-Sta. Road Brgy. Pasong Langka, Silang, Cavite, and second at Aguinaldo Highway, Bypass Road, San Vicente 2, Silang, Cavite.

For more information, updates, and other news, you may follow them on their official Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Cetaphil Baby promotes the right foundation for baby’s healthy start

Raising a healthy child is a mom’s ultimate achievement. As a mom, you are constantly worried about your baby’s development; you would like them to experience new things, but you are also afraid of what these new things can bring. Thankfully, moms have healthy pillars to help them as they raise their kids and navigate the world of motherhood. Interconnected with each other, these pillars are integral during the first steps of a baby’s development, making sure that they’re all set as moms nurture them.

Cetaphil Baby advocates the Four Healthy Pillars: Healthy Food, Healthy Play, Healthy Sleep, and Healthy Skin. Each pillar is important for a baby's health and development, and skin is such an important part of their overall health because it will protect them throughout their life.

Cetaphil Baby offers moms the best way to give babies the right foundation for healthy skin by supporting its development as it matures from its earliest stages onward. Moms can find peace and assurance that they can keep their baby’s skin protected now and in the future.

Cetaphil Baby products are clinically proven to respect, maintain & improve the structure of even the most sensitive skin, supporting baby skin’s natural development. It has been tested and approved by experts because of its gentle, hypoallergenic formulation that contains skin-barrier building ingredients like glycerin and panthenol, and other natural ingredients like chamomile, shea butter, almond oil, aloe vera, and calendula to keep baby’s skin soft, smooth and protected.

Cetaphil Baby offers even more gentle products suited for sensitive skin

Cetaphil Baby currently has two ranges: the Classic Line and the newly launched Calendula range. Included in the Classic Line is the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo, a tear-free 2-in-1 hair and body formula that gently cleanses your baby’s delicate skin and hair, leaving it soft and clean.

For those looking for moisturizing goodness, the Cetaphil Baby Moisturising Bath & Wash is enriched with ⅓ baby lotion to care for even the most delicate skin protecting it against dryness.

The Cetaphil Baby Shampoo is a gentle caring formula enriched with chamomile to restore natural skin protection for a healthy scalp, while the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Cleansing Bar is ideal for teaching babies about hygiene as moms give them independence and the responsibility of caring for themselves with simple tasks like handwashing.

The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion is enriched with shea butter that soothes, nourishes, and keeps the baby's skin hydrated for up to 24 hours.

The new Cetaphil Baby range contains calendula extract that has been used for many centuries due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and includes Cetaphil Baby Wash and Shampoo, a 2-in-1 formula that smoothens, softens, and improves skin texture. It is specifically designed to be used from head to toe daily.

The Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion with Organic Calendula is especially helpful for the skin barrier of sensitive skin, providing 24 hours of skin moisturization.

Finally, for babies experiencing rough skin patches in cheeks, knees, elbow areas, or under those chubby folds, the best-suited product is the Cetaphil Baby With Organic Calendula Advanced Protection Cream, which helps reduce the feeling of discomfort and irritation and provides long-lasting irritation for up to 24 hours.

To complement the existing lines, Cetaphil Baby also introduced its latest product: the Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wipes. This new product gently cleanses and moisturizes a baby’s delicate skin and is made from 100% plant-derived fabric. Made with natural ingredients like aloe vera and Vitamin E it helps prevent baby’s skin from drying out, making Cetaphil Baby Gentle Wipes ideal for face and body use of baby’s delicate skin.

Federal Land holds spooky Halloween fun at the Bay Area

Are you looking for spooktacular activities for the kids over the weekend? 

Federal Land Inc. is inviting both kids and kids at heart to join the Halloween festivities happening on October 29 and 30 at Metro Park’s Blue Bay Walk and Met Live in Pasay City.

Candies and treats are up for grabs at Blue Bay Walk and Met Live as different mall establishments swing open their doors for kids to enjoy the spooky season.

"The Bay Area is about to get spirited! We are super thrilled to organize different activities to give kids the most awesome time this Halloween weekend. Admission is free, so be sure to drop by," said Federal Land Commercial Development Head Mylene del Rosario.

For those who are joining in the fun, you may proceed to The Spine at Blue Bay Walk on Saturday, October 29, and the Atrium of Met Live on Sunday, October 30 to register and get your stamp card to participate in the events.

Various brands will be sponsoring exciting treats that you wouldn’t want to miss. Games, arts and crafts, a KPop-themed photo booth, and a lot more await participants. The Halloween activities for both malls will start at 3PM and until 5PM.

Everyone is encouraged to be in their best costume for a chance to bring home more goodies. Halloween-themed sling bags will also be given away to the first few kids to finish the trip to all the booths.

Metro Park is Federal Land’s 36-hectare master-planned community in Pasay City’s Manila Bay Area. It offers resort-style residential condominiums, delectable dining options, chic retail hubs, exciting weekend events, and a convenient office environment against the backdrop of the Manila Bay sunset.

Get ready to find out "Your Song of Excellence" Season 2 grand champions

Make no mistake about it. The tough preliminary is over and done with, same with the tougher semifinals stage.

Now, the remaining contestants will experience the toughest part of the competition that will beat all the other stages as “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 enters the Grand Finals, the pinnacle of the competition. Here, the best among the best will be crowned the “Your Song of Excellence” Season 2 grand winner.

And from the thousands of auditionees and the 30 semi-finalists who battled it out to know who would march through to the grand finals, only nine contestants (or three grand finalists for each category, whether Ballad, Acoustic, or Rock) remain.

The Top 3 Grand Finalists for "Your Song of Excellence" Season 2 under the "Ballad" (#HeartsAtHome) category are:

• Easter Joy Parsacala
• Rachell Laylo
• Redemptor Nuestro

For the "Acoustic" (#FreshVibes) category, those who made it to the Grand Finals are:

• Kirby Cruz
• Izay Acoustic
• Jaworksi Sison

And finally, the Top 3 grand finalists who will do a sing-off for the “Rock” (#EpicRock) category are:

• Genriel Diaz
• Vic Robinson
• Anne Ferrer

Each of the grand finalists will go for the throat to determine who among them is the best in their respective categories. And their battles are made even more arduous with more stringent judging criteria. Each contestant will be judged based on Voice Quality at 35%, Creativity also at 35%, and Stage Presence at 20%. Netizens will also have a say in the judging as 10% of the grand finalists’ scores will come from Online Votes.

After the rigorous judging, only 1 grand finalist for each category will remain standing and will be declared grand champion for their category in this year’s "Your Song of Excellence" Season 2.

So, remember the date: October 31, 2022, which is just a few days away when the Grand Finals of "Your Song of Excellence" Season 2 will be streamed live and the grand champions for each of the categories will be known. The grand champion from each category will win P50,000 worth of cash and products plus a major recording deal with Ivory Music, one of the country’s biggest independent record labels. The 2nd and 3rd Runners Up for each of the categories won’t go home empty-handed for they will win P30,000 and P15,000, respectively.

And just like all the other stages, voting for your winner is easy. Make sure your votes include the official hashtag "#YSOE2022Grand_NAME" on all comments so that your vote will be counted.

"Your Song of Excellence" Season 2 is organized by Taiwan Excellence, with premier brands Aromase Philippines, Asus, and Predator Gaming as sponsors, with Ivory Music as a music partner.

Major brand partners include Acer Philippines, Annie's Way 安妮絲薇果凍面膜第一品牌, FECA PH, Johnson Fitness Philippines, LUFTQI空氣淨化專家, Transcend Philippines, Zyxel.ph, Dacian, and Tatung.

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