Aside from being a music channel, Channel [V] Philippines is now geared towards featuring everything about today’s pop culture through fourteen locally produced new shows under their wing and four new VJs. This news was buzzed during their relaunch event, which was held at the NBC Tent. Guests were also treated to performances by some of the hottest names in Pinoy music while enjoying the after-dinner cocktails and limitless drinks. Channel [V] definitely has a reason to party and will certainly be the Premier Music Channel of the Philippines. Catch Circuit TV every Wednesday, 8:30PM on Skycabe channel 25.

February 2010 starts with a double celebration: Chinese New Year and Valentine Day fall on the same day, the 14th. Can you imagine how the different establishments will prepare for this day?

Without a doubt, these various bars, clubs and restaurants will come up with some unique party concepts that will marry these two auspicious occasions. I believe that on this date, it would be awesome to be up and about and be in a frenzy.

Here are some checklists from Circuit team for those partying on the 14^th of February:

• Make sure that you plan ahead and book your reservations in advance.
• Expect slow moving traffic in densely populated areas on the Big Red Letter Day. Ergo, find alternate routes early.
• Parking can be quite a hassle so keep your cool when looking for the next available slot.
• Check out the coolest treats and unique themes that establishments have to offer.
• Make sure you log on to www.circuitmag.net or stay tuned to Circuit TV (Wednesdays, 8:30PM on Skycable Channel 25) and Circuit Radio (Thursdays, 8AM on Jam 88.3) for the freshest…

Lucky are those who have the gift of gab who can talk never-ending about anything under the sun and in front of a cam for they shall become Video Jocks (VJ). More than being an on-air personality introducing music clips, VJs have become a sudden celebrity in their own right. We bet it’s an aspirational job that a person can have. Among those enjoying the exciting perks is our January cover girl, half-Filipino, half German and Aussie Maike Evers.

Being a familiar face in the world of modeling here in the country and also in Southeast Asia and China, Maike has done extensive TV work appearing in various ads for some beauty and shampoo brands.  Aside from that, she has also graced numerous print ads and magazines in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia including Elle Thailand.

It seemed like she has done it all.  But then again, she chose to pursue her other passion– hosting by auditioning as a VJ in the newly reformatted Channel V local franchise. Here she is now excited for the new opportunity…

The start of a new decade brings excitement to Circuit team.

Finally, Circuit Magazine is beyond your handy pocket magazine. Aside from the reading experience, we can now be seen every Wednesday night on Channel V’s Circuit TV and also heard live on Jam 88.3 to pump up your Thursday mornings with Circuit Radio.

Circuit Breaker welcomes 2010 with a “to-achieve” list that will surely jumpstart your New Year. We recommend you tear out the page and post it on your refrigerator door or pin it on your desktop and dresser. This will remind you to work on your goals.

This January issue will bring out the rocker in you, Watch for two of the biggest foreign acts this month-The Killers and Boys Like Girls live in Manila. Flip thru to the magazine and check out Circuit Treats.

On behalf of Circuit team, we say go forward and make it happen!

Hala Bira!
JR Isaac

Apryl and Jan at Rockwell Tent             Renan and Andrea at Jim Beam Frontman 2009

Channel [V] has already landed in Philippine shores with a bang! America’s favorite house DJ Bad Boy Bill headed Asia’s No. 1 music channel’s arrival on the country. The clubbing magic of Driven Manila and World Wide Womb, led by Domini Primero and Stephen Ku, respectively introduced the music channel with a well-deserved welcome party that brought the house down.  The launching event gathered the Metro’s movers and shakers recently at the A-Venue in Makati, where they witnessed a musical movement like they’ve never seen or heard before. The Channel [V] InVasion certainly made the channel stood loud and proud on music grounds.