ABS-CBNnews.com – Joe Jonas arrives in Manila
Posted at 05/22/2012 11:44 AM | Updated as of 05/22/2012 11:45 AM

MANILA, Philippines – American pop singer Joe Jonas arrived in Manila on Tuesday morning for his endorsement of local clothing brand bench.

Jonas, who is part of the popular group Jonas Brothers, was welcomed by Filipino fans at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport at around 6 a.m.

“Hello Manila,” the pop singer said on Twitter.

Jonas is the newest endorser of Bench, placing him alongside “American Idol” finalist David Archuleta, “Pretty Little Liars” star Lucy Hale and “The Vampire Diaries” actor Michael Trevino.

Aside from his endorsement of Bench, Jonas will also do mall tours in Manila and Cebu until Sunday.

On May 25, he will be at Trinoma mall in Quezon City at 4 p.m., and at Greenbelt mall at 7 p.m.

Jonas will meet fans at the Alabang Town Center at 7 p.m. on May 26, and at Ayala Center Cebu on May 27.

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Joe Jonas says hello to Manila
BY JASMINE SHEWAKRAMANI, GMA NEWS May 22, 2012 2:09pm

International singer and actor Joe Jonas arrived in Manila early Tuesday morning as the newest endorser of Filipino lifestyle and clothing brand Bench.

Shortly before his flight landed, Joe greeted his Filipino fans with a picture of the Manila sunrise from his plane.

A number of fans greeted him at the airport, where Joe gladly obliged for some photos before heading to his hotel.

The hashtag #JoeJonas4Bench and term “Joe Jonas” became one of the top trending topics again on popular microblogging site Twitter, as fans expressed their warm wishes to the middle Jonas brother. This is Joe’s first visit to the country.

Joe will be in Manila and Cebu from May 22 to 27 with various activities planned during the week.

Fans can meet and greet Joe on Friday at Bench Trinoma, Saturday at Bench Glorietta 5 and Sunday at Bench Ayala Cebu through promos offered by the stores.

They can also catch Joe Jonas live at his Ayala Malls shows at Trinoma, Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center and Ayala Center Cebu this weekend. –KG, GMA News

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WIN AN SEAT TO JOE JONAS’ MALL SHOW AT TRINOMA ON FRIDAY, MAY 25!

ASTROPLUS IS GIVING AWAY 10 PASSES! WATCH JOE UP CLOSE DURING “SYNCED WITH THE FASTLIFE” THIS COMING FRIDAY, MAY 25!

To qualify for this promo, purchase Joe Jonas’ latest album “Fastlife” only at Astro’s online store here: http://bit.ly/MDQmOo

(You can use Credit Card, deposit payment via BDO or BPI, use GCASH, or PayPal)

SHIPPING IS FREE! Your album will be sent out to you on Saturday, May 26, 2012 (will reach you by Monday, May 28 or Tuesday, May 29, depending on your location).

All confirmed orders will be raffled off on Thursday, May 24 at 6PM. Names of winners will be posted on Facebook at 7PM of Thursday, May 24.

Each winner will be given a pass to enter the enclosed area and a seat to watch the show. (The pass is NOT good for a meet & greet or a signing stub.) Details on how to claim the passes from the Astroplus representative will only be shared with the winners.

Good luck! :D

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What is Bench?

The Philippine’s biggest retailer and only global brand, Bench, explores the capitals of Havana, Hawaii, and the French Riviera which represent not only the universal trends that can be found in every Bench store, but also the reach and international appeal of this truly global Filipino brand. You can find more information by clicking here.

Don’t miss all the action when Heather Morris punks Cody Simpson, Joe Jonas and Emma Roberts. Episode airs Thursday at 10/9c.

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Posted 4 hours ago by Jocelyn Vena in Jonas Brothers, Video

Joe Jonas recently sat down with MTV News, and in the middle of the conversation, he recalled what had to be one of his worst days ever. It was a day that included a stolen bike, a ruined ice cream cone and a loss for his favorite baseball team, the Yankees.

Here’s the tale of woe, straight from the source. He said, “All the time [I go biking]. Actually, my bike was stolen – it really was. I had a bike; literally it was my best friend. I rode it everywhere and in the middle of the day, it was sunny out me and Nick were shopping in SoHo. I locked it up on Prince and Mercer, so it’s a pretty busy street.

“Locked it up, a good lock, I mean it wasn’t a heavy duty lock,” he continued. “And I came back ten minutes later and it was gone … it’s really tough. I’m OK now, but at the time I was pretty depressed.”

Nick, being the good baby bro he is, tried to cheer him up. “Then Nick was like, ‘Let me buy you ice cream. It’ll make you feel better,’ cause ice cream makes anyone feel better for that five minutes and then you feel like crap afterwards. But then I dropped my ice cream cone on the ground and everybody around me was literally like, ‘Awww.’ It was so sad.”

But, it gets worse. “And then I went to a Yankees game and the Yankees lost horribly,” he added. “It was the worst day ever. I was [like], ‘Can I just go to bed now?’”

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To all the Joe Jonas fans out there in the Philippines, here is your chance to see Joe Jonas LIVE in the Philippines. I heard it was FREE. Here are the locations:

Joe Jonas live in Manila and Cebu at the Ayala Malls
May 25 – Trinoma 4PM
May 25 – Grennbelt 7PM
May 26 – ATC 7PM
May 27 – Ayala Center Cebu

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By Eden Univer

This swoon-worthy singer wants to raise money and awareness for the special olympics, mentor teens with a dream, and dress like David Beckham. Read on to find out what else he has in store.

Joe Jonas, the middle brother in the famed Jonas Brother trio, isn’t simply content to make music, movies, and television. His fans inspired him to get involved with the Special Olympics and he’s since gotten thousands of people involved in his “fun runs” across the country.

When ACUVUE approached Joe about being involved with their 1-DAY Contest, he jumped at the chance. The contest gives people the opportunity to be mentored for a day by stars like Joe, Demi Lovato, Tyler Blackburn and more. If you’re interested in meeting one of your favorite celebs, log on to ACUVUE’s YouTube channel to find out how to enter.

Joe also spilled on which stars influence his style and why he thinks he’s a fashion risk taker.

How did you originally get involved with the Acuvue 1-Day contest?
“About two years ago, they reached out to me about working with them on this project. It made sense because I wear contacts and I also love the idea of being able to help somebody and mentor them through a dream they have. For me, my 1-Day dream was always to do something with the Special Olympics.”

Did you have a vision when you were younger of your 1-Day and has that changed over time?
“It has changed over time. I have a bigger, broader spectrum of what I can do. At first, it was talking with my friends about a fun run for the Special Olympics. And we wanted everyone to get together and run and raise money for the Special Olympics. It went from about six hundred people to thousands. I thought it was crazy that this small idea can actually happen—what else can we do?”

“A few years later, I went in front of Congress. Not every state has the Special Olympics. The fact that I could walk in with camera crews, and these heads of states are obviously not going to just say no, it was encouraging and exciting! Taking it full circle and being able to encourage someone else was a dream come true.”

What made you chose the Special Olympics as your charity?
“I would get on stage and perform in front of different crowds around the world and see—whether they were Special Olympics athletes or teens affected with intellectual disabilities—the joy that people had at my concerts. I had to do something for them because they were bringing me such joy.”

Do you have any advice for teens that want to set long term goals and tips for achieving those goals?
“I know it sounds clichéd, but practice makes perfect. With music and acting, you can never just be the best. You always have to challenge yourself, and, growing up in a band with brothers, we pushed each other to make better music and to focus. On the charitable side, it’s about coming up with bigger and newer ideas. It’s not always about money, it’s about community and getting people involved.”

How do you recommend someone start the ball rolling if they feel inspired to help others?
“Get your family and friends involved. They’re the ones that are going to support you the most. They’re the ones that’ll be there no matter what. Don’t be afraid of asking people around you because you never know—at least ask.”

What are some qualities that you think make someone a good mentor?
“My father is my mentor and a friend. As an adult, from father to friend, he’s encouraging no matter what. As a mentee, learning to take creative and constructive criticism is important. You understand what you have to do to further your career and ideas. You have to be able to listen.”

How would you describe your personal style?
“I like colors—they’re really fun. Compared to my brothers, I’m more of a risk taker when it comes to clothes.”

Are there any celebrities past or present that have influenced your look or inspired your look?
“I always look at artists or other musicians or actors. I love athletes like David Beckham and Dwyane Wade and how they wear clothes. They dress up, look really sharp, and have a sense of style. They aren’t just athletes that wear big suits. I’ve always observed Mick Jagger and he’s always worn cool clothes and gotten away with it.”

How would you describe your personal style?
“There’s this thing called the Peanut. It’s a beard trimmer and it’s really good. It’s really phat because I wake up, use it, and go. It’s safe!”

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