AXN ‘eBUZZ’ host Rovilson Fernandez with David Leung, regional director of South & Southeast Asia Hong Kong Tourism Board.

AXN Asia and Hong Kong Tourism Board has partnered to bring only the hottest buzz in entertainment through the top-rating magazine show called “eBUZZ.” But this time, more than the glamorous and glittering movie premieres and the spotlight on Hollywood celebrities, “eBUZZ,” in its two episodes that started last night, it brings viewers right into the heart of the hip and glamour of Asia – Hong Kong! The second episode will be aired on June 11 at 8:30 p.m. only on AXN.

A glimpse of “Festive Hong Kong 2010” was given the local press last week at the Shang Palace of Shangri-La Makati by AXN Asia and the HK Tourism Board (represented by Priscilla Yip and David Leung, respectively) who brought over HK chefs to demonstrate, among others, the making of the famous Milk Tea at Honolulu Café by a lady master, Ms. Or.

The “Festive Hong Kong 2010” launch event was hosted by Rovilson Fernandez, who was the other half of the “Marc & Rovilson” team representing the Philippines in Season 2 of “The Amazing Race Asia,” where they emerged runner-up. A kababayan from Pangasinan, Rovilson grew up in the US and is a graduate of Film Production with the dream of directing movies but he got into hosting instead when he came over here.

Dubbed the “Festival of Festivals,” the 2010 celebrations according to David Leung provide the spirited backdrop of the special segments that aim to pique the interest of viewers across the Asian region, as well as lure travelers to immerse themselves in these awe-inspiring, eye-opening cultural celebrations with a visit to Hong Kong.

Don’t forget to catch “Festive Hong Kong 2010” special segment in the upcoming episode of “eBUZZ” on June 11, 8:30 p.m. on AXN.

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Musical ends PNCC summer workshop

PNCC Foundation will culminate its summer workshops on Saturday, June 5 at, 10 a.m., at the Philippine National Construction Corp. (PNCC) Training Room, PNCC Compound, Reliance St., Mandaluyong City.

The event will start with a presentation by the Galileo Enrichment Program participants. The highlight of the culminating activity is a presentation from the participants of the Pop Singing workshop. Under the guidance of former “Ms. Saigon” lead Meliza Reyes, the kids underwent intensive performance and vocal training.

The participants were a fun mix of pre-schoolers and teenagers. Aside from preparing group singing numbers, Teacher Meliza together with Teacher Rhea Rosales, also coached each soloist in order to prepare them for the actual performance.

Meliza Reyes played “Kim” in the Germany production of “Miss Saigon.” She lived in Germany for three years, and then moved to Las Vegas with her husband and children. She returned to Manila in 2003 to resume her theater career. She was in the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) production of “Himala, the Musical” (2005).

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Industrialist Martel honored by RJFI

As it celebrates its sixth anniversary, the Rikki Jimenez & Friends Foundation, Inc. (RJFFI) honors industrialist Antonio V. Martel Jr. for his continued support to the organization. The award will be handed out during a twin celebration of philanthropist Rikki Jimenez’s birthday and the anniversary of the foundation to be held on Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Legaspi Room of InterContinental Hotel Manila.

RJFFI founder/president Rikki Jimenez says Martel has provided invaluable help to the foundation since it was established in 2005.

RJFFI is a non-stock, non-profit corporation that provides charitable, educational, medical, dental, financial and development assistance to the less privileged. In 2004, even before the Foundation was formed, Jimenez has already conducted two medical and dental clinics to the Barra and Ranzohan elementary schools in Quezon Province.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings on June 5 go to Mrs. Carmeling Crisologo, Dr. Margarita Holmes, Maria Paz Mendoza-Santiago, Bingboy Valera, Aaron Tabios, Florida-based former singer now diving instructor JL G. Concepcion, Tita Gutang, Dr. Nelly R. Ledesma, Judy Jwan of Metrobank, Dra. Leilani Mercado-Asis of UST and Infant Jesus hospitals, Rikki Jimenez, actor Baron Geisler and Rikka I. Dylim. Happy wedding anniversary to Rudy and Lorie Lizardo of New Jersey, USA. Belated b-day greetings to Liza Endaya (June 2).