Rachelle Ann Go and Jed Madela will rely on vocal harmony and their power pipes to pull through “True Champions,” a concert that pairs the two belters for the first time. The show happens on Oct. 24 at the Skydome of SM North EDSA in Quezon City.

We were thinking what else could another experimental tandem bring the audience? But once Rachelle and Jed stepped into performing mode, we got the answer we needed.

At the press launch for the said concert, Rachelle and Jed performed “Narito,” the Gary Valenciano original made into a poignant duet. We have seen Rachelle and Jed performing many times but it seems like they literally make beautiful music together.

It was rumored in the past that Jed competed for Rachelle’s heart when they were still starting in the business. As history had it, Christian Bautista won the singer’s heart at the time. So when Jed performed the very moving lyrics of “Narito,” he did seem to be telling Rachelle “Puso ko’y narito... Naghihintay sa pag-ibig mo... Ikaw lamang ang inaasam.”

The members of the entertainment press who remained at the venue to see the two sing together got their time’s worth when Rachelle and Jed exploded into emotional vocal symmetry. One would think that singers like these two only know how to belt songs but when we saw them, it was like a preview of the treat fans would be in for come concert night.

Prior to performing, Jed said to the media that they did not rehearse the number to which Rachelle reacted, “Good luck to us.” Then again they did not practice the particular number.

“True Champions” will feature more songs that will remind us of how reliable Rachelle and Jed are as performers. Both have won numerous awards for their brand of performance. Rachelle was named First Prize winner in the “Search For A Star” singing contest before she bagged that Silver Trophy at the Shanghai Music Festival.

Meanwhile, Jed is known for winning the grand prize at the World Championship of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles where his performance triumphed from some 3,000 other representatives from 52 countries.

“True Champions” is sponsored by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), the Manila Bulletin, MYX, PBO, Viva Prime, Viva Cinema, 90.7 Love Radio, 96.3 Easy Rock, 93.9 IFM, and 101.1 Yes FM.

For ticket inquiries, log on to www.viva.com.ph.

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A splash of color with Timezone

From the pigeonhole:

The ultimate destination for fun and leisure Timezone brought yet another excitement for kids with its fun-filled games and activities! Kids with their moms and dads flocked to Timezone’s first On-the-Spot Coloring Competition held recently at participating Ayala Malls.

Held at the TriNoma Cinema Lobby, Glorietta 5 Atrium, Market! Market! Activity Center, Alabang Town Center Activity Center and Greenbelt 5 Art Gallery, the coloring competition helped kids enhance their talent for creativity, develop their own interpersonal skills and provide a chance to have quality bonding moments with their families.

Emerging as 1st Place winners under Category A for all venues were Isabel Raquedan, Irish Valerie Comia, Reynaldo Bruno Jr., Lorraine Descallar and Isabella Esperon while Category B 1st Placers were Trisha Isabel Tangco, Jennel Nicole Gaw, Nastassja Kirsten Sanchez, Adrienne Nicole Geronimo and Nikki Sanchez. They each won for themselves R3,000 worth of Timezone gift certificates, R2,000 worth of electronic gift certificates from Ayala Malls, 1-month Program Scholarship for 2 subjects from Galileo Enrichment Learning Program, cinema passes from Ayala Cinemas and special prizes and gift packs from Disney Pictures, Nestlé, Hershey’s, Cherifer, Heinz, Merit, Museo Pambata and Ayala Museum.

Kids who bagged 2nd Place were Camille Joy Gonzales, Sophia Ysabel Lilah Bataller, Kyle Madrid, Marc Jester Manso, Reyden John Bruno, Kyle Mariel Libunao, Kristelle Villanueva, Patrick Raymond Gutierrez, Raphael Rodriguez and Charles Vincent de Guzman. The 3rd Place awards were given to Alex Zion Ramos, Katrina Chelsea Fama, Jeanna Chryselle Gumapos, Chelsea Rose Saranglao, Andrea Gwenn Dionio, Angelica Joyce Lomboy, Vincent Anthony Iquin, Marianne Louise Yu, Vivian Grace Medina and Revin Rosuman. All 2nd and 3rd Placers won R2,000 worth of Timezone gift certificates, R500 worth of electronic gift certificates from Ayala Malls, 1-month Program Scholarship for 1 subject from Galileo Enrichment Learning Program, cinema passes from Ayala Cinemas and special prizes and gift packs from sponsors.

These events were made successful through the help of its major partners: Cherifer & Pedzinc Growing Partners, Heinz, and Pepsi. It was also made possible through its sponsors: Ayala Malls, Ayala Cinemas, Galileo Enrichment Learning Program, Children’s Avenue, Kidstime Magazine, Nestlé, Hershey’s, Goldilocks, Merit, Museo Pambata, Ayala Museum, Go Nuts Donuts, Oishi, Rebisco, Pink Poodle & Party Trick & Treats and Talents Manila.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings on Sept. 25 go to Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Salvador Bigay, Sandra Garcia of Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Rey Bautista of Tito Rey’s Restaurant, Guia Castillo, Tess Lapuz-Lardizabal, Carla Martinez, Jimmy Vicente, Jun Nardo, Cory Elizabeth Endozo, Aldin B. Pastrano, Edwin Galvez, Dino Guevarra, Orlando Q. Yaneza of SEC and Bobby Velasco. Happy wedding anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Pilapil.