#astroplus

[nicherich]

school n life • 2024.07.14

small ice creams, powdered milk and milo, flower jelly filled marshmallows, palamig, candy cigarettes, little sticks of sweetness rewrapped in previous wrappers of chichirya foils

tooth aching burgers, pepsi blue, tropicana orange, combi chocolate sandwich crackers, pintoora and yakee ball gums, pogs, teks, pokemon and yu-gi-oh cards all scattered, the dirt stains from the bundok on my khaki pants, the smoke and alcohol/perfume mixing on my white polos, the twinkle in my shining youthful eyes

soft stares, tired arms, sore feet and legs, playful afternoons, running around the quadrangle, carving something on the dirty orange cement plastic chairs, getting chocolate rocks from the church nearby, kissing and sucking him in the church nearby, getting tadpoles using a small clear plastic bag in the church' blue/white fountain garden

i don't even remember the shoes i wore because it didn't matter. dirty collars, chipped clear buttons, patched second hand white long sleeved polos, moving, dancing, singing, kicking, painting my nails white, black, green, blue, red, stealing, shouting, throwing, raging my best with the least i had, giving in, giving out

instant noodles, magazines, cigarettes, my vans are neon green, the american flag, and a dark toned tie dye and black combo too

mcdonald's, picture city, kingcorn, city high, mr softee, andoks, scout barrio, computer shops, session road, astroplus, centermall, xerox machines, magsaysay, irisan, my black high tops converse shoes, san luis, peace, my cherry mobile, nokia, samsung and sony ericsson phones, happiness, drum and lyre, memories, bubbles, courage, john hay, positivity and love

they never left, i did.

[riammm]

Ya'll dont know how much I love Taylor, Ive been collecting her albums since 2010 and lagi akong napunta sa release paty ng mga albums niya dati nung may astroplus, astrovision pa 😭 and the fact that she's gonna release RED and maybe 1989 soon I'm still willing to buy them kahit alam kong same lang naman halos yung laman. Anyway if you know someone who's selling Taylor Swift 1st album I'm willing to buy them basta in a good condition pa (and stream wildest dream taylor's version)

[nrnsmyth]

Hi, I'm Noreen Smyth Ramos, love you since I was 10 years old, now 20 years old with left ovary remaining from PH greeting you, "Happy 30th Birthday @taylorswift @taylornation " 🙂🙂🙂 and here are my messages for you 😍

💚 I love you because you're there when I am growing up. I love you since I saw your Tim McGraw MV and your debut album in Astroplus here in Philippines. I actually got curious with your hair 😆

💛 I love you because your music has helped get motivated and get me in the mood. ☺ Your masters are for every mood and occasions!

💜 I love you because your music became part of me while growing up. As part of my teenage life, I have insecurities, but you showed us that there is more to life than being the "perfect-girl-next-door". You make me calm. Listening to you keeps me relaxed and focused! Up to now, in my adulting stage, your music helps me to focus on what's now and not worry of what's not...

❤ I love you because you make my life magical with your great songwriting skills and relatable lyrics. You taught me to dance in my small house while my mom is wondering if I am hungry or just really loving you 😆. You taught me to live with the pain because eventually, that pain will be filled with joy--in the right place at the right time.

💙 I love you because of the courage you’ve shown to us and for the value you put on words that matter and giving them meaning to so many. I love you for your genuine heart and intentions. I love you because you’re not scared to go for what you want. I love you for being genuine.

🖤 I love you for being there when I had my first heartbreak, when my parents fought and almost separated, when my bestfriends (former) left me because they said I am too ugly for them to be their bestfriends and not being famous and when I am almost giving up to the point that I did an attempted suicide. For being there when--with your music when my health and life are at risk.

💘 I love you for trusting us. Thank you for giving me the real meaning of love... the risks and the best part of it. Your music is part of my guidance when I am left with people I thought could help me. Thank you for fighting and giving us the truth. Thank you for the lessons.

🥰

Your music healed me, @taylorswift

You said if you can have a power, you want to "heal people", right? Taylor, you've been healing us since the very start we heard your music. 🙂😚

Taylor, I love you for being genuine and not-so-normal kind of way, you make me feel loved. You inspired to me to do whatever I want that will make me without worrying abt what other people might say about me. You make me strong and confident. I love you because you taught me that i’m not the opinion of someone who doesn’t know me. You taught me to always believe in myself, as long as I what I do does not hurt anyone. ☺

Taylor, THANK YOU for your lyrics of wisdom, your speeches, poems, because of that, no matter where I go, there's a song of yours that is stuck in my head and heart for every mood, weather and event in my life. ☺ THANK YOU for being there for me every time. THANK YOU for sharing the gift of your music to us

I LOVE AND THANK YOU because you rose from the rocks they threw at you and the ashes despite everything. I LOVE YOU because you don't care about anyone who say mean things about you. THANK YOU for knowing that you're surrounded with love and embracing that.

I LOVE YOU because you are one of those few artists who does nothing but the good for her fans. THANK YOU for listening to us too ����

Forever on your side,

Noreen Smyth 🇵🇭

[twatkcox]

[The Keihancarl Diaries: December 14, 2019]

Yup, I'm all set for a not-so-grand return to WordPress.com as I'll reopen my main blog very soon. In the meantime, the BGC-McKinley Hill trip comes first.

I've been considering wearing the knitted blazer that I've worn back in 2017, on a trip down south, but I decided on the black fleece coat instead. Aside from that, I decided to wear my red anime shirt and the AoT gloves that I haven’t worn since a couple of years ago. Yup, a red and black outfit that’s suitable for the holiday season.

At this time of the year, I'm expecting heavy traffic so I really need to leave the house early. After all, I really hate getting stressed thinking about wasting an hour or two on weekend traffic. But then again, I didn't have to rush. Anyway, traffic is light in most parts of Commonwealth Avenue and I managed to get to MRT North Avenue Station in less than an hour. I also managed to get inside the MRT just as it was about to leave the station. Of course, I didn’t forget to load up my Beep card first.

The MRT runs a little slower than usual since the rails are undergoing replacement. I had a hard time moving inside the jam-packed train, I can't even reach my bag for my handkerchief to wipe my sweat or my phone to take pictures. The train somehow decongested by the time it reached MRT Shaw Boulevard Station.

I got off at MRT Guadalupe Station and immediately head to the jeepney terminal beside the Guadalupe Commercial Center. I then took an e-jeepney to McKinley Hill, my first stop for this trip.

Getting off the e-jeepney, I saw a float being repainted. I believe this is one of the floats used in the Christmas parade at McKinley Hill.

Reaching there, I only checked a couple of shops and took numerous photos and selfies.

There were Venetian mimes (just figured that one out) inside the mall area. And yes, there were some Doraemon figures on the other side of the canal, as well as the mall lobby.

I then had an Xtra Long Chicken Sandwich at Burger King for lunch, which should be enough to keep me fueled for the next few hours.

I then took a jeepney to SM Aura but I got off a short distance away at the mall itself. I checked a few shops there, including a newly-opened Fully Booked branch located at the former Astroplus area. I also passed by ErgoHome at the third level and I'm still amazed at the space-saving storage solutions, especially the tatami one.

Moving on, it spotted a crowd of people at a sporting brand in the fourth level. Could it be the boxing legend/senator who is said to be the global ambassador for the sporting brand? I couldn’t even take a good look from where I’m standing.

And finally, I check the Skypark area and it looks like there are some circular swings installed in the landscaped area. I believe the swings are supposed to lit up at night, or so I thought.

And yeah, the Christmas tree at the upper ground level looks incredible. As well as the holiday decors at the mall, which resembles a clamshell and a fan.

Next stop, Market! Market!. I only checked a couple of second-hand bookshops there and bought a shojo manga in one of the bookshops as well.

Moving on to Bonifacio High Street, I checked the manga section at the largest (four-story) Fully Booked branch, their flagship store. There are some original Japanese manga books on the shelf, including Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba), Doraemon, Naruto, Haikyuu!, and more.

I noticed a significant reduction in the CDs being sold there. I can’t say the same for vinyl records and DVDs at this point, though.

There are some Plarail models for sale. They were quite pricey, though.

I also checked the discounted books at the ground level, but there’s not a single manga book to be found. I then took a look at some of the posters before checking the rest of BHS.

I actually saw some bazaars and food stalls in the BHS area. There's also an event in the One Bonifacio High Street area.

I checked a few shops in Central Bloc and One Bonifacio High Street malls.

I passed by the Burgos Circle area. I saw some joggers in the area.

I was about to head straight to the BGC Bus stop but I was extremely hungry at the moment. I then saw a couple of convenience stores: FamilyMart (Udenna Tower) and Lawson (Milestone at Fifth Avenue). I checked the offerings at FamilyMart first before moving to Lawson, where I had a pork katsu meal. Yup, a pork katsu with unlimited rice (which is actually two cups of rice) and barbecue sauce. The breaded katsu is quite tender, I can even cut it with a plastic spoon.

After that, I took a short bus ride to MRT Ayala Station. Luckily, I managed to catch a BGC Bus before the station temporarily transfers to the other side by 6:00 PM. There were only a few passengers inside the bus (just all of us from the bus stop) so I was able to sit down.

Reaching Ayala Center, I decided to check a few shops in the Glorietta and Greenbelt malls before taking the MRT to North Avenue. I just saw a bunch of awesome manga books at the Booksale branch in Greenbelt, especially the ones by Ken Akamatsu (Negima and A.I. Love You). Prior to that, I also saw other interesting manga books at their Market! Market! branch.

The real struggle begins here, at the busy MRT Ayala Station. Having spent 30 minutes on the platform, I finally managed to squeeze inside one of the jam-packed trains. I can even hardly move inside, for God's sake! I'm worried about my cap or my newly-bought (second-hand) manga getting squashed by some of the passengers. The train eventually decongested at MRT Cubao Station, and I can finally sit down and finish what I'm writing.

I decided to get off at MRT North Avenue station, partly because I find it difficult to catch a UV Express ride from Centris or Quezon Memorial Circle. I had to wait in line for more than 30 minutes before I finally get to board inside one of the UV Express vans.

As expected, traffic is mostly light in most parts of Commonwealth Avenue. The rest is moderate to heavy traffic, particularly in the North Fairview area. We did take a shortcut near Batasan (going to Regalado Avenue/FEU-NRMF area) to avoid the traffic. I got home at around 10:45 PM, which is quite unusual for me since I don't generally go home that late. Oh well, blame it on the MRT-3 and the long lines at the UV Express terminal…

It sure was an awesome day, probably except the last part. I get to have another e-jeepney ride, bought another manga, check out some interesting shops, and visit some great places (which are malls anyway). I could've bought the A.I. Love You manga books in that Booksale branch in Makati, but I really can't spend too much at the moment, not to mention that I don't have that much money to burn right now so I must control my urge to splurge. Kind of sad, really. Anyway, this trip somehow raised my spirits and keep me inspired throughout the day that's why I always do this. It’s a ritual.

So my next trip is either the North Avenue malls or the Makati (Rockwell/Circuit)-Binondo areas a.k.a. the Chinese New Year trip, which coincidentally falls on a Saturday. That's for January next year, as this is my last trip for this year. And yes, I'm looking forward to a cheerful Christmas and New Year celebrations ahead.

All pics are from my private Instagram account, @kcox105.

[dailyexo]

Baekhyun, Suho, D.O, Chen - 170225 Exoplanet #3 - The EXO’rDium in Manila

Credit: Astroplus.

[usharethisph]

Astroplus End of Season SALE: Feb-Apr 2019

[bibisoy]

I am so disappointed with music stores right now. I've been wanting to have a copy of Reese Lansangan's album, TRC's and Clara Benin's since there are no record stores in Palawan and this might be the only chance that I could get one. It is such a disappointment that Astroplus can't even put up a decent OPM album on their racks. Support Indie music!

[asnallar]

I’ve always liked @thepodiummall, even before its renovation. It’s Monica Geller clean and not very crowded. Its current form won the Best Universal Design Development (Asia) award this year. My only concern is: where’s AstroPlus? 🥺🎄😂 #AsiaPropertyAwards #BestInAsia (at The Podium) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br_46runD8Z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=115q6oclaqpj5

[m-guitguiten]

Empty Racks, Empty Cases

Empty Racks, Empty Cases

It’s always a personal tradition to purchase a CD every year. My basis for that special purchase would be good reviews or a Grammy winner. On the second week of the year 2018, I excitedly went to Astroplus which I think is the last record bar existing in Cebu City. I hurriedly looked up to four options I had in mind: After Laughter by Paramore, Flicker by Niall Horan, ÷ by Ed Sheeran, or Reputati…

[thecryptoprofit-blog]

Off We Go Travel Expert Sara Leonard Discusses South Korea And The Dmz

Off We Go Travel Expert Sara Leonard Discusses South Korea And The Dmz

Above all things, forex trading is a business. Making real money is therefore the ultimate goal of engaging in it. Happen to be traders who become very successful in it and of course there are those who fail miserably.

A while ago, our neighbors and I went to SM Megamall and I went to Astroplus. The Run Devil Run album is on sale for 500 pesos. Gee and Genie are sold at 350 pesos and Oh! is a 500…

[nrnsmyth]

A Happy 28th Birthday Letter to Taylor Swift!

Hi, I’m Noreen Smyth Ramos, love you since I was 10 years old, now 19 years old with left ovary remaining from PH greeting you, “Happy 28th Birthday @taylorswift and here are my messages for you:

… I LOVE YOU because you’re there when I am growing up. I like you since I saw your Tim McGraw MV and your debut album in Astroplus here in Philippines. I actually got curious with your hair   I LOVE YOU because your music has helped get motivated and get me in the mood.  You are an INCREDIBLE role model for me and all of us, your Swifties.

I LOVE YOU because your music became part of me while growing up. As part of my teenage life, I have insecurities, but you showed us that there is more to life than being the “perfect-girl-next-door”. You make me calm. Listening to you keeps me relaxed and focused! YOUR MUSIC is my FIRST LOVE.

I LOVE YOU because you make my life magical with your great songwriting skills and relatable lyrics. You taught me to dance in my small house while my mom is wondering if I am hungry or just really loving you . I LOVE YOU because of the courage you’ve shown to us and for the value you put on words and giving them meaning to so many. I LOVE YOU for your genuine heart and intentions and because you’re not scared to go for what you want.

I LOVE YOU for being there when I had my first heartbreak, when my parents fought and almost separated, when my bestfriends (former) left me because they said I am too ugly for them to be their bestfriends and not being famous and when I am almost giving up to the point that I did an attempted suicide. YOUR MUSIC HEALS ME, @taylorswift You said if you can have a power, you want to “HEAL PEOPLE”, right? Taylor, you’re healing us since the very start we heard your music.

Taylor, I LOVE YOU for being genuine and not-so-normal kind of way, you make me feel loved. You inspired me to do whatever I want that will make me without worrying abt what other people might say about me. You make me strong and confident. I LOVE YOU because you taught me that i’m not the opinion of someone who doesn’t know me. You taught me to always believe in myself, as long as I what I do does not hurt anyone. 

Taylor, THANK YOU for your lyrics of wisdom, your speeches, poems, because of that, no matter where I go, there’s a song of yours that is stuck in my head and heart for every mood, weather and event in my life.  THANK YOU for being there for me every time. THANK YOU for sharing the gift of your music to us

I LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU because you rose from the rocks they threw at you and the ashes despite everything.

I LOVE YOU because you don’t care about anyone who say mean things about you. THANK YOU for knowing that you’re surrounded with love and embracing that.

This YEAR has been definitely the WORST FOR ME, I got an ovarian cyst and it was needed to be removed, add that in order for my body to heal and recover, I need to stop studying. I was REALLY DOWN and EMPTY because I watched my life crumbled. But a week after I got out from the hospital, you released your album… and YOU MAKE ME WHOLE AGAIN, you make me HAPPY and IN LOVE again!

I LOVE YOU because you are one of those few artists who does nothing but the good for her fans. THANK YOU for being always there for me through everything and I know that you always will be because you never failed to make us all smile and to make us all feel better about ourselves. PLEASE keep writing   I LOVE YOU FOR BEING YOU! I HOPE to hug someday (ang get starstruck too? ) and tell you all of this in person, because you mean the world to me… Ms. Taylor Swift you’re not just an artist, YOU ARE my best friend. Happy 28th Birthday, @taylorswift

P.S. STILL WAITING FOR 10-MINUTE VERSION OF “ALL TOO WELL” Forever yours,

Noreen Smyth

[ladynakhita]

I just found out that they would sell a limited stock of reputation at selected Astroplus/Astrovision branches in the Philippines. 👏👏👏

Filipino swifties who didn't pre-ordered online could finally have the chance to get reputation. ❤❤❤

[cruelestwaysss-blog]

astroplus doesn't have reputation and divide album yet whyyyyyy

[dailyexo]

EXO - 170225 Exoplanet #3 - The EXO’rDium in Manila

Credit: Astroplus.

[pinoyepikofanart]

<Narinig sa ASTROPLUS>

Shungkag: HOY ito 'yung bagong album ni Bai Ani! Hungal: LOL ito yung "POLITICALLY WOKE" na singer diba? S: Charot! Alam mo ba former estudyante 'yan ni sir? Tapos ginamit niyang inspo si Labaw at si Manawari? H: AY really?... ACTUALLY tingnan mo oh! Iyan ata 'yung mosala ni Ganda sa gitna! S: Ayan oh 'yung mga kamay ni Manawari nais kunin ang mosala! Sure ako siya 'yan dahil sa mga tattoo ng manok at lumilipat na singsing! H: AH so si Labaw 'yung mga kamay na tumuturo palayo! Dahil sa mga pana na reference sa mga anak niya! S: TUMPAK! Naudyok si Manawari sa pag-alis dahil sa naiwang mosala, kaya sa larawan nais niya kunin ito. H: SO si Labaw naman 'yung tumuturo sa malayo dahil sariling pasya niya ang tagapag-udyok ng pag-alis! S: Kaya 'yun ang title ng album ni Bai Ani! (No)Sala kaysa sa Mosala! H: AY WOW! Oh ano? Libre me? S: Alam mo na ata ang sagot ko bes...

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Sabrina Carpenter Collaborates with Shanti Dope in the song 'Almost Love'

American singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter has teamed up with Philippines' very own new generation rapper-songwriter, Shanti Dope. "Almost Love" by Sabrina Carpenter featuring Shanti Dope is now available in all digital and streaming providers HERE. Exclusively distributed in the Philippines by MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) through Hollywood Records.

Adding to the Asian flavor of Sabrina Carpenter's latest single, "Almost Love," is a unique collaboration with 17-year old, Sean Patrick Ramos aka Shanti Dope. “Almost Love” is the first single off Sabrina’s highly-anticipated third studio album Singular, coming later this year. 

Produced by Stargate, Sabrina Carpenter co-wrote “Almost Love” alongside Mikkel Eriksen, Nate Campany, and Steph Jones. Providing a fresh take on the single, Filipino rap genius Shanti Dope not only features on the track but also composed the rap verses in a truly 'Tatak Pinoy' style.

“It’s falling for someone and knowing that you’re inches away from love. It either has a happy ending, or no ending at all,” Sabrina tells Inquirer Super in a recent interview with Philippine Daily Inquirer. “It was very easy to write because in these young years of our lives they always say you lose people along the way, sometimes for no reason other than they were meant to teach you a lesson, and some of those are definitely ‘almost lovers,’” she adds.

Moreover, Sabrina Carpenter is set to take the spotlight this August for a series of tours in the Philippines to promote her brand new single, “Almost Love.” The 19-year-old American singer-songwriter and Disney Teen Star is behind the international chart-topping singles, “Why,” “Thumbs,” and most recently, Billboard Dance Club’s No. 1 Song “Alien” featuring multi-platinum selling UK DJ/Producer/Songwriter, Jonas Blue.

Catch Sabrina Carpenter as she performs her pop hits Live and Acoustic at the following venues:

Uptown Bonifacio Mall – August 24, 2018 (Friday) at 7:00PM Eastwood Mall Open Park – August 25, 2018 (Saturday) at 7:00PM Venice Grand Canal – August 26, 2018 (Sunday) at 6:00PM

“Sabrina Carpenter: Live and Acoustic!” is presented by MCA MUSIC (Universal Music Philippines) and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.

Download/Stream “Almost Love” now via Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes, Spinnr or Deezer:

“Almost Love” by Sabrina Carpenter 

“Almost Love” by Sabrina Carpenter feat. Shanti Dope

Purchase the Limited Edition Fanzine, which includes a Download Code of Sabrina Carpenter’s singles, at the Astroplus/Astrovision selling booth during the showcase dates and get access to the “Sabrina Carpenter: Live and Acoustic” event. More details on the Show Access/Fanzine Signing/Meet & Greet mechanics to be announced soon on MCA MUSIC (Universal Music Philippines). Official Hashtag: #SabrinaCarpenterMNL