Being into a lot of research lately, my wife who is due to give birth next month is attending the Philips Avent Breastfeeding and Child Nutrition Conference in Dubai. It’s happening on 30th May at Habtoor Grand Hotel Dubai. This event is happening first at Abu Dhabi on 28th May at Beach Rotana Hotel.

Being mom and dad for the first time, it is essential for us to learn more about giving the right nutrition to our baby. It is better to understand their real needs first.  We expect that all our questions particularly about breastfeeding will be answered in this conference.  We hope to hear a lot of great ideas especially our favorite and preferred baby products brand, Avent, is headlining this one. (In fact, most in our wishlist for our Baby Sofia are Avent 🙂 )

According to the event website, The event will be split into two sessions: the first is for mothers or expecting mums the second for healthcare professionals.

“During the morning session, mums and mums-to-be will be able to make the most of their motherhood by participating in breastfeeding and weaning educational classes.”

“These classes will be run by a midwife educator and experts in the fields of Paediatrics, Infantology and nutrition, and will help mothers to overcome any challenges or fears they may have with regards to breastfeeding and weaning.”

“The afternoon session is aimed at Healthcare Professionals and will give a deeper insight into the latest research on the long term benefits of breastfeeding, the latest vaccine technology and the link between fever and nutrition.”

For more information and registration, visit http://www.motherbaby.ae/

Bring Me To Life and My Immortal and just 2 of the Evanescence greatest hits that rocked the world early in the 2000-era. UAE fans are so lucky that Amy Lee and the band is making their Middle East debut in June 22 in Dubai.

Tickets are priced at AED 295 (Regular), AED 450 (VIP), and AED 595 (Fan Pit) – you can buy at PlatinumList. Concert will be at Dubai World Trade Centre – Sheikh Rashid Hall, it’s summer right… Door opens at 6:00pm.

“Founded in 1995, the group have made huge strides in the last few years – their second studio album, The Open Door, sold over 6 million copies while their debut album has sold a whopping 17 million copies since 2003. The band have also been critically acclaimed, having won 2 Grammy Awards and been nominated for 7 in total. 


The band has been through several line up changes, but has had a steady collection of members since 2009. And it’s this bunch of pop rock musicians that will be hitting the stage at Trade Center , and who will no doubt be performing several tracks of thier third and latest album Evanescence which was released late last year.” – PlatinumList

Bamboo with Ely Buendia, Yan Yuzon, Dok Sergio and Wendell Garcia of Pupil gamely answers questions during the One Hit Jam Press Conference at Park Regis Hotel Dubai.

One Hit Jam happens tomorrow at Al Nasr Leisureland in Oud Metha Dubai.

Dubai never fails to amaze the group, though this time is kinda hoooot.  It’s always an honor for them to get invited and perform in front of their kababayans. It’s also and opportunity for them to introduce their latest and hottest hits.

The highlight was when the guests and Harris Dio Smith, the concert front-act artist, gave a teaser of what we can expect tomorrow.  Harris gave a surprisingly powerful Tagalog mini-medley of Juan Dela Cruz’s Balong Malalim and Laki Sa Layaw.   Pupil did the chorus of their latest Pusakal, and Bamboo strums the guitar and sang Questions. After that, someone asked their opinion about Philippine music as fading away from being “Filipino”.  “While some non-Filipinos like Harris learn and embrace Tagalog music, most Pinoy artists tend to do English music these days…”somehow missing the mark of the culture.”

Bamboo, Ely and Yani don’t see this trend as negative. They all agree that music these days should be borderless anyway, but that doesn’t mean that musicians are leaving their Filipino culture marks behind. Wendell added, “We don’t become less Filipino when we use English in music.”

Music is not only about adhering to one’s culture. It’s about being passionate at it all the time.

Boy Dubai with the guests

Here are more photos from the press con.

Alodia with Max Landis (writer of Chronicle movie), John Rhys Davies (Gimli of Lord of the Rings), Lucianna Carro (BattleStar Galactica), Laurie Holden (Andrea of Walking Dead) and Jason Momoa (Khal Drogo of Game of Thrones; Conan)

Note: These photos are from her Facebook Page (some are tagged), and copyrights belong to the respective owners.

Follow Alodia (@AlodiaAlmira) on Twitter to learn more about her, and her future Cosplay ideas. 

Mark your May Calendar for an evening of great performances by two rock music icons from the Philippines, Bamboo and Pupil Live in Dubai for ONE HIT JAM.

Bamboo, a multi-awarded performer and considered as The Philippine rock music icon, is back in the music scene with his new album No Water, No Moon. Teamed with the top players in the music industry, he presents his musical visions that go beyond his craft.

Pupil is a Filipino rock band composed of Ely Buendia on frontman duties and guitars, Yan Yuzon on lead guitar, Dok Sergio on bass and Wendell Garcia on drums.

For TICKET RESERVATION and SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES
Call 050-2870786 or mail md@pinoysoundradio.com.
You can also buy our tickets at Boxofficeme.com

All the proceeds will go to Senses Residential Care Home for Children with Special Needs (http://www.facebook.com/sensescarehome).

If you’d like to join, please fill-out this form. For more details, follow this event on Facebook.