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CD-R KING has been in the industry for 20 years and they recently brought in California E-bike in the Philippines.

Today’s modern world, Technology allows us to travel anywhere we desire but this also translates to 65% of air pollution in the metro.

Luckily, Technology has earned a good side by giving us an alternative by travelling in style and comfort on E-bikes.

Use of E-bikes does not require a person to hold a valid driver’s license neither does it require a registration. Helmet is not imposed but your safety is a personal choice.

California E-bike started its operation in the Philippines early 2013 with E-Scooter and later on came out with other variants of e-bikes. Today California E-bike offers more than 20 variants in more than 40 branches.

With the steady growth of e-bike followers, California E-bike is gearing towards its mission to improve transportation in an eco-friendly way, one e-bike at a time.

California E-bike variants ranges from personal use such as Berkley, Fresno, Hensley, Compton and Sierra to mid-range as Reedley, Colton, Canyon, Highland, Rialto, Ridge, Siberia, Davis, Ventura, Stockton and Avalon. They also offer business type models such as Ontario, Truckee, Maybury and Malibu.

Upgrades and Accessories are also offered by California E-bike for safety and aesthetics. Their shops also offer compartment upgrades, LED Spoke and wheel lights and bike motor locks to name a few.

To further your green living, California E-bike also offers a completely off the grid upgrade which consists of solar panel and a solar power adapter, with these enhancements, you save the environment as well as Energy.

California E-bike can be purchased as low as 10,000 pesos to 68,000 pesos, they also offer 3 t0 6 months credit card installments on all their e-bike models.

California E-bike is joining the Manila International Auto Show this April 9 to 12, 2015 at World Trade Center, you may visit them at Booth B71 to 72. On exhibit are their top e-bike models and allowing visitors to try these variants.

On hand in the exhibit is one of their latest offering- Malibu, this is their version of the Segway. Malibu boasts of a Lean steer frame (LSF) height adjuster, if you are familiar with Segway you know how hard it is to grip the height adjustment knob on the LSF.  Simply slip this tool over the knob and give it 1/4 to 1/2 turn beyond finger tight and your LSF will be much harder to move while gliding or pulling it up stairs.

Malibu- Known to others as “segway”. My friend and I enjoyed the Malibu, It is easy to navigate, still get a lot of getting to use too, but there is that element of fun. It is chargeable and  It is worth P68, 000. Malibu also features a smart balancing system that makes it user-friendly even for beginners.

 

 

 

Another featured variant is Berkely Smart Balance Wheel, with an Anti-slip rubber pedal and a 360 degree turning capacity. This variant is also equipped with a smart balancing system.

 

Sierra is their newest offering in the e-bike line, it has a maximum speed of 25 kmph with a riding distance of 40km on full charge. Anybody within 100kg can be accommodated in this e-bike.

  

Here is the HENSLEY, one the E-bikes that they let me tried at the Manila International Auto show, It is similar to to the Berkeley in a way,  If you are able to pull of the Berkeley you can balance the Hensley in no time. Here are the other E-bikes they displayed at the #MIAS2015

  

California E-bike is also planning for several roadshows in the metro, watch out for these events through their Facebook page: EcoBikePH and follow them on Twitter: @ecobikeph

For further information and to view California E-bike variants, please visit their branches or log on to www.ebike.cdrking.com ; you may also call their hotlines: (02) 245.0558 to 59 and (0925) 512.2238 for stock inquiries and orders.

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Photos by Charisse Abarico | Krizia Catapang

At the press launch of “Into the woods musical”, The actors have already exhibited their powerful vocal ranges in preparation of  their  upcoming stage performance to be held at BGC garden.

Photos by Charisse Abarico

People might have thought that they’ve decided to produce the musical because of the popular demand of the International  movie (Into the woods 2014) , but actually way before they’ve planned it before the movie was planned to be made. They’ve said that the movie actually helped them in promoting.

Renowned singer, Rachel Alejandro will be playing the witch, counterpart of Meryll Strip in the movie. To be narrated by Noel Trinidad, you might see him in one of your favorite primetime local shows. Then creatively directed by Joel Trinidad. The rest of the cast, some of them may be familiar faces, if you do attend local musicals, they are very talented, powerful vocals and suited for their roles.

Photos by Charisse Abarico

As I remembered, My friends and I watched the movie (Into the Woods 2014) at Vox cinemas. I didn’t expect it to be all throughout a musical. I actually had no idea about the gist,  I’ve seen the trailer, I thought it was a thriller movie “Haha”. But then if you watched the movie, The Beginning was all good and light but then the latter was dark and heavy. The movie makes you realize the reality of life. (You have to see the movie yourself  to point out what I meant)

If I could compare it to the movie, ofcourse I am amazed with the performance of the live actors because the diction and intonation of words were very clear. Along with singing, everything was flawless also with the choreography. You can’t believe how good the actors are and the production team is very resourceful because ideally the plot has different dimensions and they were able to bring it to live, it may not be as grand like the special effects on the movie but still they were able to pull it off. They were able to bring out the emotion needed by each character and compare to the movie, it was “hella funnier”, I could remember how hard I laughed. Maybe because the charisma of how pinoys show humor in facial expressions and how they could carry it, even though it is in English.

People have asked me if it is entirely similar to the movie? Well partly yes, but they’ve added a special character in the play. (That you have to watch). The main characters are still there, The Baker and his wife, Jack, Red Ridding hood – never failed to be herself, cute and annoying (in a good way, like in the movie) , and the witch. The rest of the supporting characters were in complete attendance.

Me and my friends really enjoyed the 2 hour play and you’ll be really be impressed with how much talent Filipinos are in performing musicals. Ticket sales are like hotcakes when I asked day after the preview. The ticket pricing are not bad, its a “live performance” and it is worth it.