Claire Dela Fuente’s  newest album, which could be her most personal, “Timeless, Songs Of My Life,” has been released by Viva Records this week.

Her self-penned liner notes speak well of her sentiments in this brand-new and delightful musical package.

Part of it reads: “Behind the glitter, glamour and glory, we have more pains than laughter and a lot of challenges. From the beginning of my career, I have kept my personal life private, though most often, in vain. Having gone through life loving, losing and letting go, I feel I am in a better position now to share with everyone glimpses of those treasured memories which are embodied in this album.”

As Claire often declares, “In spite of the varied interest I am always busy with, I will never turn my back to showbiz. This is a most important part of my life and passion, which has continuously given me so much.”

Furthermore, Claire states that she will never stop singing. “It is a very effective medium to communicate with people. All my joys, heartaches, triumphs or disappointments, it is so easy to convey through interpreting songs. That is why I always perform from my heart and soul, which always gives me the feeling of fulfillment and happiness.”

The carrier single, “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang,” a duet with international pop icon David Soul, reminds Claire of one true love from a foreign land. The billionaire  proposed marriage to her when she was already committed!

It is amazing how Claire interprets David Soul’s No.1 hit, “Don’t Give Up On Us,” featuring David Parks. The listener feels the dangerous currents of pride and selfishness through the song. As Claire says: “It is easy to fall in love but hard to stay in love.”

Through “Just a Love Song,” Claire conveys her gratitude to all the people who have been touched by her songs and own style of singing.

Claire remembers her late husband, Moises De Guzman, as her silent anchor and support who gave her strength and inspiration – propelling her to greater heights and even exceeding her limitations, in the song “Ikaw.”

The track “Yue Liang Dai Biao Wo De Xin (The Moon Represents My Heart)” not only reveals her Oriental heritage but also expresses a universal feeling that anyone, whether from another place or time, can relate to.

Her haunting rendition of “All Is Fair In Love” obviously relates that in life love is one great equalizer.

To know more about Claire’s secret love “affair,” listen to her version of “Kumusta Ka.” With this song she tells us that she has really made the right decision when it comes to matters of the heart.

The Petula Clark classic from “Goodbye Mr. Chips,” “You And I” again places Claire in the league of the best female song artists. Her version might as well be the definitive interpretation.

Discover more of Claire’s versatility as a chanteuse in “Nothing Else Matters,” and “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw.”

They are equally valuable gems in the “Timeless” musical treasure.

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The Saturdays live  at SM Supermalls

The Saturdays, the hottest British girl group, performs at the SM Supermalls this weekend.  Unwind after a busy workweek and catch them as they perform live today, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. at The Block at SM City North-EDSA and on Aug. 8 at 3:30 p.m. at the Activity Center of SM Megamall.

Frankie, Mollie, Vanessa, Rochelle, and Una are in Manila to promote their debut album “Chasing Lights,” and they will be making a stop at the SM Supermalls, which has become a venue for world-class entertainment.

Coming from their own individual paths of fame in the UK, these five girls all came together at an audition in 1997, and since then have become The Saturdays.  From then on, they have established a name as a group with their tracks being used as background music in several TV shows.

Billboard affirms their chart topping singles with a review of their album saying it “has the infectious quality which proves the recent top 10 success of their singles.”  In “Chasing Lights,” The Saturdays offer us a little bit of everything in their songs – ballads, R&B, and songs that you can definitely dance to.  They give us a modern kind of pop. This is a genre that is a staple in the music industry.

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MWWF office  inaugurated
 
The office of the Movie Writers’ Welfare Foundation (MWWF) headed by Ms. Emy Abuan, was inaugurated recently. There to cut the ceremonial ribbon were actress Ara Mina, QC Councilor Ariel Inton, Mowelfund Executive Director Boots Anson-Roa, Solar Entertainment Pres. Wilson Tieng, and Kuya Daniel Razon of UNTV.

Ms. Abuan announced that the foundation now offers free health care program for its legitimate members. So those who are legitimately involved in the entertainment media are enjoined to file an information sheet with the foundation. Because this will be the basis of a free health care program for them, Ms. Abuan said.The project is being undertaken in cooperation with UNTV’s Kuya Daniel who also promised to provide for ambulance and laboratory services and other medical needs of the entertainment writers. For its part, MWWF will serve as the clearing house and will assist other entertainment journalists who are in need of help.

The foundation has been in existence for the past 11 years, and has helped members in the past and we have records to show that, Ms. Abuan said. “Now we will extend our services by trying to help those who are sick and in maintaining health care for entertainment journalists even before they get sick, because we believe that that is the way it should be.”

Entertainment journalists who have no press club affiliations can just apply on their own at the foundation office. Or they can get in touch with the officers of the foundation.The other officers of MWWF are Raymond Vargas, vice president; Ed de Leon, secretary and acting chairman of the screening committee; Dennis Aguilar, treasurer; Gerry Ocampo and Rino Fernan Silverio, auditors; Pilar Mateo, Letty Celi, Virgie Balatico and Erlinda Rapadas, members of the board of directors.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Aug. 7, go to Ramon Isberto of Smart Communications, PR girl Bonjin Bolinao, Susan Limjoco, Randy Ortiz, Ed Ponceja, Henri Calayag, Mary Jane Velayo, Mala Jean A. Luga, Christian Leobrera, Ising Mendoza, Riz Rebaya, Marichie B. Josue, Peter Casas, Dr. Susan Bolante-Kapalungan, Larry Mallari, Nicole Cumagon, New York-based Michelle Sampilo-Castaneda, Nixon Sy of Star Records, Cynthia dela Cruz, and Justice Corazon Juliano Agrava… Happy wedding anniversary to Rowel and Leored Rioflorido…We remember with fondness, Bessie Legarda, beloved mom of Sen. Loren Legarda, on her death anniversary today…