CHannel [V] grand launch

MANILA, Philippines - The trend-setting CHannel [V] Philippines scintillates the local music and lifestyle scene with events and TV specials this third quarter of 2009 by kicking off with a grand launch party tonight at 9.

The CHannel [V] Philippines on-ground events commence with The [V] Invasion Party at the A-Venue in Makati City featuring DJ Bad Boy Bill and America’s top House DJ.

Other activities are The [V] Club Nights; The [V]amp Nights Bar Tour; Thursday Night Tri[V]ia Royal; The Campus In[V]asion and VJ Quest, The [V] Mall Tours, The [V] Halloween Party, The [V] Youth Forum and AMP Live.  

matchbox20 lead singer Rob Thomas was showcased last Sunday on CHannel [V]’s Spotlight Special. He’s the man behind the hits Smooth, Lonely No More and Her Diamonds.

In the TV special, Rob talked about the future of his band, his celebrity status, what he does during his spare time, how he won over girls back in the days and his marriage. CHannel [V]’s Spotlight Special also gave us the lowdown on Rob’s latest album, Cradle Song which is currently blazing up the charts.

Rob is the first male lead singer to have his debut solo album release (2005’s Something To Be) land at the top spot. He and his matchbox20 bandmates have sold over 45 million records worldwide. Rob has penned songs for such acts as Marc Anthony, Taylor Hicks, and Daughtry. In 1999, he scored three Grammys for co-writing and performing on Santana’s multi-platinum hit, Smooth.

Aside from CHannel [V]’s Spotlight Special, there are the regular programs include Turo-Turo, Hits All You Can, [V] Tunes Pinas, [V] Tunes Pinas Live, PopKorn, etc.

These shows will be hosted by Hong Kong-based VJ, Alvin Alfonso, a Fil-Am from Canada, whom will be CHannel [V] Philippines resident VJ.

CHannel [V] Philippines impressive content block and events redound to the creativity and efforts of its executives. They are Manuel Viray, EVP; Kathy Alejar, sales and marketing director; Jose Javier Reyes, creative director; Liza Latinazo, VP and GM of regional distribution and advertising and sales VP for programming (of CHannel [V] Hong Kong).

CHannel [V] Philippines airs on Channel 25 of Sky Cable.