A bigger, brighter & better 2012 for Backroom

MANILA, Philippines - Christmas is always a joyful and highly-anticipated season for Backroom, Inc. It is a time of merry-making and thanksgiving for all the blessings received.

Last Dec. 21, Backroom had its annual Christmas Party at Area 05 in Tomas Morato. The party began with a Thanksgiving Mass officiated by Fr. Allan Samonte followed by a sumptuous dinner.

One of the highlights of the party was the MTV competition among Backroom staff where they made a cover version of their favorite songs. Boy Abunda and K-La Rivera hosted the contest. The panel of judges was composed of Ariel Reyes, Jay Ramirez, Blake Sarion, Rina Gloriani and Philip Rojas. Leo Puri won the Music Video of the Year award with his rendition of California King Bed. Dale Magdangal (Lady Gaga’s Born this Way) won second place while Lance Sarmiento (Ariel Rivera’s Sana Ngayong Pasko) received third place. Liza Faraon (Katy Perry’s California Gurls) and Jamie Almario (Kamikazee’s Narda) bagged fourth and fifth place, respectively. 

Parlor games were also participated by Backroom staff, artists and guests.

The cash prize for the Employee of the Year was donated to the victims of Typhoon Sendong.

The night would not be complete without the much-awaited raffle draw where each staff brought home gifts and cash prizes. Likewise, raffle prizes were drawn for lucky guests. The grand prize winners were Luis Cardona and Liza Faraon.

Throughout the years, friendship has blossomed, new acquaintances made and doors opened for Backroom staff and artists. New additions came, some left and relationships rekindled but love always prevails.

The Backroom artists present during the party were Sitti, Mariel Rodriguez, K Brosas, Gelli de Belen, Amy Perez, Aiko Melendez, direk GB Sampedro, Arnold Reyes, K-La, Hansen Nichols, Calvin Millado, Duncan Ramos and Boy.

Backroom now looks forward to a bigger, brighter and better 2012 with peace and prosperity for all.