I’d like to share two recent online features about me. One is at CNET Asia and another is at GM Tristan dotcom.

There you go! See you all next post.

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This is my arrangement of Jose Lozano’s “Ikaw Ako Tayo Magkakapatid” as commissioned by the Aliw Awards committee. This was the finale performance during the actual event itself. Performers are myself (Diwa de Leon) on hegalong, UP Concert Chorus, Umalahukan Creative Experience, Airdance and Bobby Gomez Group. The video is nice as I placed my [...]

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So there I was at the Aliw Awards 2008, waiting for the finale number which I will perform in. And while doing that, I roamed around, taking pictures with celebrities that I found. And here’s the result! (Photo taken by Jay Arcega using my camera)

Asia’s Songbird, Miss Regine Velasquez.
More photos after the jump!

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Yes, I bought another toy, as part of my current quest in building my own home recording studio. It was, I admit, a sudden purchase because it was on sale at JB Music store when I only planned to window shop. The Zoom G1X Guitar Multi-Effects is an all-around gadget for tweaking the sound not [...]

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I was able to get a private invite at Playboy Magazine’s (Philippines) November issue press conference. It’s all thanks to my new plurk buddy and fellow blogger Azrael, thanks pare! In this month’s issue they are featuring Cassandra Ponti, one of the winners of Pinoy Big Brother’s first batch now turned professional model and actress. [...]

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So there I was at Level Up’s office again back in October 30, 2008. I was asked to come for a TV interview with YSpeak, a program on channel 23, on the topic of cosplaying. Together with me were 3 other cosplayers, and surprisingly, one of them was none other than Zeph, also known as [...]

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On November 11, 2008, I will be performing at the Aliw Awards 2008 for a finale number. Performing with me is the UP Concert Chorus and the Umalahukan Gamelan Ensemble. We will be playing my arrangement of the song “Ikaw, Ako, Tayo Magkakapatid” which was written by Jose Lozano and popularized by The New Minstrels. [...]

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I’m inviting everyone who will come at Level Up Live 2008, the biggest gaming event of the year, to drop by the pRO Valkyrie booth. It’s one of booths present during the event, and our booth is special. Why? Because we don’t just sell merchandise. Our booth will have a series of mini concerts on [...]

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The highly anticipated Survivor Philippines is airing today, September 15, at GMA 7. Here’s a sneak preview I found. Oh and by the way, I made the Survivor Philippines music. The music that you hear on the video is the official theme of Survivor Philippines, I was commissioned by GMA 7 to arrange it with [...]

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First of all, I’d like to give a shoutout to my friend Carlo Ople for featuring me on his blog. Thanks man, means a lot to me! Now to business, or should I say, music business. I’ve received another project yesterday. This time it’s to compose an original soundtrack for a movie by my director [...]

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