Teens got the ultimate sugar rush last October 2, 2010, as Candy magazine staged a Candyland-themed Candy Fair at the A. Venue Hall in Makati City. The Candy Fair is the biggest event of Candy magazine for its readers and this year’s festivities are extra special as Candy celebrates its 11th anniversary.

The Candy girls who came to the Candy Fair 2010 had the sweetest time as they got to mingle with their favorite Candy Cuties at the different booths and during the game segments. Activities that guests were able to enjoy were a bungee trampoline, marriage and jail booths, a candy store and a freedom wall where Candy readers were able to express themselves on a giant photo mosaic composed of their very own shots.

Hosted by Starstruck V Ultimate Male Survivor Steven Silva and Star Magic talent Megan Young, the Candy Fair featured performances and special appearances by celebrity Candy Cuties Elmo and Arkin Magalona, Sam Conception, Martin del Rosario, Lance Christopher, Jose Sarsola, Albie Casino, Nico Ibaviosa, Gigger Boys AJ Perez and Enrique Gil, PBB Teen Clash alumni Ryan Bang, Ivan Dorschner, Bret Jackson and Patrick Sugui, and Starstrucks V’s Rocco Nacino, Enzo Pineda, Sef Cadaona and Ian Batherson. Nico Salva of Ateneo Blue Eagles basketball team, this year’s crop of candy Cuties and some hopefuls from TV5’s newest talent-search show Star Factor also came to show their support to the Candy Fair.

The Candy Fair 2010 was co-presented by Grendha and Terranova and sponsored by Sun Cellular, Vitress, Splash and Pure ‘n Fresh.

And here are some pictures of the event…

Honestly, I really had a hard time taking pictures because the venue was jam-packed with teens who were enjoying the event…

There’s the freedom wall…

Candy Girls having fun with the activities…

A fair cannot be completed without the Marriage Booth. There were Candy Cutie Boys who got married several times on that day. Para tuloy gusto kong i-try…

Pero parang mas interesado ako kay father. LOL…

Candy Cuties everywhere…

There were also fashion booths and good finds from Terranova…

A photoshoot booth where you can be a Candy Cover girl…

My crush Dino Imperial…

And there’s Katy Perry’s Candy Magazine issue for this month…

The October issue of Candy magazine is now available in newsstands, bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.  Grab your copy now for only Php 100!  For more of Candy online, visit www.candymag.com and follow your favorite teen magazine on Facebook and Twitter. (Thanks to Ms. Maika of Summit Media for the press invite. ’til next Candy Fair!)

The wait is over, Candy girls! This September, get ready to be swept off your feet by this year’s Candy Cuties.  Leading the pack are our September issue cover guys Logan Lerman and Nick Jonas! Plus, all-new, all-fresh faces are waiting to meet you in the this month’s Candy Cuties mini-mag with young heartthrobs Elmo Magalona and Martin del Rosario on the flip covers.

Candy’s September issue is also filled with your favorite international hotties like Robert Pattinson, Justin Bieber, and Kim Bum as well as your local Cutie mainstays like Sam Concepcion, AJ Perez, and Nico Ibaviosa.

Candy also gives you features that will make you smile this month, such as a tip sheet for solving your top ten skin problems, a selection of the cutest shoes, the season’s hottest trends and newest fragrances, and a guide to standing out in a positive way.

Do you want a chance to get up close and personal with you favorite Candy Cuties? Come to Candy Fair 2010, happening on October 2, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at A. Venue Hall, along Makati Avenue in Makati City.  To find out how to enter the Candy Fair 2010 for free, log on to www.candymag.com.

The September issue of Candy magazine is now available in newsstands, bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.  Grab your copy now for only Php 100!  For more of Candy online, visit www.candymag.com and follow your favorite teen magazine on Facebook and Twitter.

Calling all college students! Do you have a bright business idea? Entrepreneur Philippines dares you to take on the first ever Entrepreneur Student Challenge. Building entrepreneurs who will take on the challenge have a chance to be featured in Entrepreneur magazine, win a cash prize of Php 100,000.00 (tax-free) and other special prizes.

Students enrolled in colleges and universities in Metro Manila can join this competition either as an individual or as a team by sending a business plan to entrepstudentchallenge@summitmedia.com.ph on or before September 20, 2010. The proposed business can be in any field and must require a total initial capital of less than one million pesos. The required format for business plans is available in the Entrepreneur Student Challange mechanics page in the August issue of Entrepreneur Philippines.

Business plans will be judged according to the following criteria: completeness of the business plans, soundness and viability of the business plan, efficient use of available resources and innovation.

The best business plan will win Php 100,000.00 to be used solely as starting capital for the proposed business. The winning team will also get additional prizes from Aesthetic Science, Bliss Yoga, Etude House, Gold’s Gym, Love Manila, OMF Literature, Sari Sari Mall, Neo, Red Baroness Coffee and Spa. Winners will be announced in the fourth week of October and will be awarded this November.

Grab this opportunity to turn your business idea into an actual business. Join the Entrepreneur Student Challenge now! For more information, grab a copy of the August issue of Entrepreneur Philippines or visit www.entrepreneur.com.ph.

Entrepreneur magazine is available in newsstands, bookstores, and supermarkets nationwide.

Last Saturday (May 22), I attended Candy Magazine’s 2nd year of BFF Camp at Rockwell Tent, Makati. Ok wait, don’t raise your eyebrows at me. I know some of the attendees are waaaay too young and I might be 10 years older than them but at least give me a chance to experience this.

There were supposed to be 200 limited slots for the event but Candy was kind enough to invite me and a BFF to enjoy this day. But seriously, I was hesitant to go dahil baka magmukha akong tiyahin ng mga aattend. LOL! Plus the fact that I have more guy friends than girl friends, I was thinking – who the hell’s willing to accompany me in an event where we’ll do some dressing up and dancing? with 15 year old girls?

But thanks to Ms. AA for including me on the Press Guest List. For that, I wasn’t pressured to dance at all. Haha. Here are some photos from the event:

This year’s Candy BFF Camp was hosted by Magic 89.9 DJs Andi Manzano and Jessica Mendoza. Thanks to Ms. Jessica for the solo pic I requested, my friend almost died when I gave it to him.

I was actually late when I came in to the event, like 6 hours late (blame the traffic at EDSA). So I only got to see the last activity which was the collage making contest.

While everyone’s busy doing their stuff, I took picture around the venue. I wasn’t sure if I can get free snacks (lol) but there were food stalls like NY Fries & Dips and Red Mango. Other booths were sponsors like RRJ, Jergens, Caronia, Russ, Nikon and Havaianas (which co-presented the event).

I still remember that I usually buy Candy Mag’s September issue because of the Candy Cuties, and now I’m seeing them in person! But when one of them called me “Ate” after I requested them to pose for my camera, it really broke my heart. Haha!

Oooh, look what we have here. A surprise for the Candy girls…

…because they gave away the large-sized Candy covers of the Twilight stars. The girls who won the Edward and Jacob posters almost cried after getting their prize. I would do the same if Coco Martin was on the cover.

And Lastly, the awarding and photo ops.

At the end, everyone obviously had a great time participating at the camp. I envy today’s Candy girls because during my teenage years, there were no events like this. The BFF Camp workshops and activities surely help in empowering girls as they discover their creative skills and strengthen their friendships. Also, it’s really overwhelming when you get to meet the people behind the magazine you read. As EIC Mia Custodio says about this event, “I love talking to Candy Girls face to face, and the BFF Camp is the perfect day for bonding. Everything we editors do is dedicated to the reader, and meeting her up close is always an amazing feeling.”

Again, I would like to thank Ms. AA Abjelina of Summit Media for accommodating me.

More details will be featured on the magazine. Candy Mag is available in magazine stands, bookstores, and supermarkets nationwide. For more of Candy online, visit www.Candymag.com.