Join The Club "Ang Pagsilang" Official Launch

Join The Club is an OPM recording band who released the hit song “Nobela” under Redrum Music and distributed by Warner Music Philippines. They also popularized the song “Lunes” which was their first single, followed by the countrywide much-loved hit “Nobela”, “Tinig”, “Paano Sasabihin”, and “Nakalimutan Ko Na Bang Magmahal”.

In addition, there is a compilation album produced which is “Hopia, Mani, Popcorn – The Best of Manila Sound” under Viva Records featuring “Handog” which is originally from the legendary artist Florante. JTC also interpreted the song “I Saw You Coming In” from the album “Enveloped Ideas – Tribute to The Dawn” which was released by Universal Records Philippines. They also released the album Gera ng Balarila which includes single releases "Bagong Panimula", "Balewalang Pag-ibig", and "Rakista". Following these hits is their "Nahihibang" EP.

On June 24, at 70's Bistro bar in Anonas Quezon City; the Philippine Indie Rock Awards winner Join The Club officially released their much awaiting single that will hit the radio waves within the following days; at the same time, I was fortunate to be invited to witness the launch of the single.


The event was filled with great OPM Bands that hit the airwaves from all over the country, the first set was performed by Rael.

The second set was performed by the 2014 Redhorse Muziklaban Winner, from Cagayan De Oro, Nobela.



After the awesome performance of Nobela, Paraluman was next on the stage.



After Paraluman, Lunar Lights was next.



On every set that the bands perfoms, there will be an intermission. Games and prizes were given at the event, thanks to their sponsors.

Guess, everyone at the event is drooling over those Macbeth item that was given away by the sponsors.

And of course, the main show for that night, Join The Club. Join The Club's "Ang Pagsilang"




More images after the event:


The said event was a blast, hope to see again this band in the future.

Join The Club Members:

Biboy Renia - Vocals/Guitar
Congie Lulu - Bass
Migs Mendoza - Guitar/Vocals/Synths
Mark Gartichorena - Drums

Hosts: Ann Quiogue and Giru Mercado

For reference:

Join The Club: Facebook page



Images and Videos by Arnold of Arnold-S Photogs: Facebook page

Nissan NV350 URVAN: The Ultimate Lifestyle Van

Nissan officially launched the all-new Nissan NV-350 Urvan, one of the iconic people mover vehicle will set pace again to enticed Filipino and deliver results which the owner needs. As a part of the campaign, I was fortunate to be invited on the said adventure, to see if a photogs/party-goer/travel-lover/blogger will impressed me with the new amenities, and engine that also powered the new Nissan NP300 Navarra Pick-up which is also a beast right now in the market.

Antonio Zara, President and Managing Director of Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI). giving an opening speech before we go to our destination place in Batangas.

We are given a Silver NV350 variant and our destination will be Hamilo Coast Pico-De-Loro in Nasugbu Batangas which is one of exclusive resorts in the Philippines; just to be pampered by the Nissan people, with a stop-over lunch at the exclusive Antonio's in Tagaytay.



When we are at the Skyway going to South Luzon Expressway, I observed that the engine in this van is powerful. Having a 129-horsepower its not a common for vans sold in the Philippine market. Also, what I like and definitely hands-down is their powerful Nissan Aircon. You heard it right, this is one feature which other competitor cannot compete. At that time, it is already hot —scorchy hot— temperature in the Philippines and my friends are complaining because the aircon of Nissan NV-350 was very cold, even it was already set at #2 on the thermostat.

Now, fun part starts when we already exited the highway and we are going to Tagaytay where there will be some uphill climbs which will test the engine's power. Along the flatlands, there is this car in the middle of the road that slowed the convoy (guess he is just to observed the new van though) which is annoying. But when we reached the upper part of the highway (Near PNPA) this where the engine power comes in. Sorry for that car, but this is where the Nissan NV-350 was built; easily overtaken the Blue car at Third gear without lacking engine-power on uphill while the car on our front before is struggling climbing.

Our first stop will be at Antonio's Fine Dining in Tagaytay, to take our lunch and this lunch is something else. The said restaurant is very well known to the elite, having a five-star ratings on all food blog and website.


All I can say about Antonio's is two-thumbs up! The food is AWESOME!

After that awesome lunch, we are now heading at Hamilo Coast Pico De Loro in Nasugbu Batangas.

Thought this is just another resort, but I was definitely wrong; the resort is so exclusive and The All-New Nissan NV-350 Urvan brought me here. Stayed at Pico Sands Hotel and their ameneties and the place, 5-Stars!

Well, we have to go back in Manila even the experience in Pico De Loro was amazing with Nissan NV350 URVAN. Here is the video covering our travel from Manila to Pico De Loro, then Pico De Loro to Manila. The Nissan NV-350 will not fail you in terms of travel.


The all-new NV350 Urvan will be made available starting June 15, in the following configurations and pricing:

15-seater PhP 1.183M
18-seater PhP 1.196M
3-seater cargo PhP 1.177M


Special thanks to Nissan Philippines; to Antonio Zara, President and Managing Director of Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI); and Nissan Philippines’ General Manager for Marketing, SJ Huh.

Photos/Videos: Arnold of Arnold-S Photogs