ASEAN Schools Games now officially opened

The 6th ASEAN Schools Games is officially opened today at Marikina Sports Complex with a theme "One ASEAN, One Vision, One Community of Champions", spare headed by the Secretary of Department of Education Br. Armin Luistro, FSC and the local government of Marikina City headed by Mayor Del De Guzman.

The Philippines is this year's host for the ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) which is happen every year since 2009, an sporting event among schools from different ASEAN countries. To promote camaraderie, friendship and cultural exchange within ASEAN.

Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said that ASG plays an important role in solidifying ASEAN ties. He said, “This display of solidarity among nations proves that neither borders nor cultural barriers are hindrances to the development and further camaraderie among ASEAN countries and this ASG is not a mere sporting event but a parade of culture among participating countries. We dare learn from each other. We learn that differences allow us to enjoy and appreciate the various treasures in each of our cultures."

DepEd Secretary also lauded all the student athletes present at the opening ceremonies, saying, “We continue to applaud all of our athletes. We ask you to compete in the spirit of sportsmanship and the future of ASEAN is all gathered here in Marikina City. I have no doubt that the best student athletes from the ASEAN countries are here tonight.”

Marikina City Mayor Del De Guzman said, “The ASG promises an opportunity among ASEAN youth through sports, and for school athletes to interact and engage in cultural exchange within ASEAN. Hosting this particular sporting event is a first for Marikina City and the Philippines.” 

Some 1,500 student athletes from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and the Philippines will compete with each other in the 11 sports included in the ASG. The sporting event is until December 7.

Marikina, the host city, also announced the venues for each sporting event and that includes Marikina Sports Center (Sta. Elena,Marikina) for Athletics, Volleyball, Tennis, and Swimming; Trevi Subdivision (Nangka, Marikina) for Badminton; Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College (Concepcion I, Marikina) for Sepak Takraw; St. Scholastica’s Academy (Marikina Heights, Marikina) for Wushu; Marikina Convention Center (Concepcion II, Marikina) for Table Tennis; Marist School (Marikina Heights, Marikina) for Basketball; Rizal Stadium (Malate, Manila) for Gymnastics; and Valley Golf and Country Club (Antipolo) for Golf.

ASEAN Schools Games is one sporting event that you should miss to watch or introduce to your children. The Admission is FREE, just check out this album I posted on my Facebook page HERE and look for the photos which I took at the bulletin board for the schedule. See you there :)

PAST TENSE, an inspiring movie

I've seen the Past Tense movie starring the tandem that we all miss, the KimXi (Kim Chiu and Xian Lim) with the invitation of one of Kim Chiu's biggest fan club the Team KCG (thank you Ms. Monica) . The movie blends with a strong comedic act and also lead by Ai Ai De Las Alas. 

Happened earlier at the Podium Cinema which was attended by my co-blogger, some Team KCG members and graced by the Chinita Princess, Kim Chiu, we all know she's been to bunch of block screening all day but make it to Podium as well even in the middle of bad weather and heavy traffic.

Past Tense is a drama-comedy  movie, not like we all expected according to the trailer. The first part of the movie has a fast pacing  in order to show the happenings on the friendship of Belle (Kim) and Babs (Xian) so you better not blink that eyes of yours, to not missed the details. But savor the moment at it becomes slow as they show the details on how Babs fall in love with Belle and Belle with Babs (prepare your handkerchief also).

I do agree with direk Mae at the blogger conference happen last week HERE, when she said that Kim and Xian become mature as an actors. Specially in the drama part of the movie "hindi pa tumutulo ang luha nila, ako oo na hayz", I can really see it at their eyes (Belle and Babs) that they love each other but because of what happen in the past, they still hurting. Still love reigns, you'll see :), an inspiring love story to watch for :)

It is also an inspiring movie specially for me because I can relate to the character of Babs, a fat (chubby lang!! **winks) man who is longing to love or accept by the people around him despite his appearance. It is not that I am not accepted by many, specially by my husband, but sometimes people are mocking you, which lessens your self confidence. Now I am inspire to continue my diet-exercise routine naks :). 

On the other hand, I can tell you that it is a happy ending and will leave a big, fat and chubby smiles in your faces. If you want to learn to leave the past, value the present and prepare for your future, do watch the movie. It offers more surprises and kilig moments not just from KimXi tandem, also from Ai Ai and Ser....basta heheh...KIIIILLLLIIIGGGGG....

POWER MAC CENTER launches the latest Fashionable Wearable Tech

Nowadays, technology and fashion are two of the most important consideration of consumers in terms of gadgets. We have have come at the point, wherein the two can be seen especially the latest offering of Power Mac Center as they launches the fashionable wearable tech in the Philippines.

Power Mac Center is the leader in pioneering technological trends in Wearable Technology, it simultaneously upgrade the lifestyle of Filipino, development, innovation and enhancement in one way or another. 

Wearable Technology helps to monitor daily activity of an individual from the number of steps, heart rate, online notification like emails, Facebook, Twitter etc, name it and the newest launch of wearable that can be found only in Power Mac Center got all of it.

Brands like Cookoo, Jawbone, Cogito, Misfit and Garmin releases its top innovations with Power Mac Center, together with their respective ambassadors. Each brand's wearable are unit are very impressive from the variety of colors that can will suit your lifestyle, texture that you prefer to its top of the line functions that will make you decided to buy once you handled one.

True to its name, Power Mac Center has the power to lead the industry for almost 20 years of giving unstoppable needs with class and innovation.

Visit www.powermaccenter.com for more details about the products they are offering and follow them on social media for the latest gadgets and trends like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @PowerMacCenter. 

Gosiengfiao Girls Mariglor, Alodia and Ashley for KATINKO Ointment

After a day of work and stress, you are always looking for a product that will relieve your muscle pain at the same time offers a soothing mentol scent to relax and have a great sleep. Well look no more, because like Gosiengfiao girls such as the international cosplayer Alodia, her sister Ashley and mother Mariglor, they found and have grown up trusting KATINKO Ointment. 

Touted as the "Katinko Healing Fairies", Gosiengfiao uses the ointment to relieve pain and stop itching. They trusted the brand ever since and treated as they "magic wand", a product that is always on their bags and act as their first aid product.

At the press conference happen at restaurant that support local farmers and indigenous communities and serve natural and organic products and dishes, EARTH KITCHEN, Gosiengfiao girls divulged important information.

"Whenever I have Katinko on my bag, I feel secure because I know that whatever happen to me like for example scratch, bruise or insect bite, Katinko will greatly help me relieve them" Alodia said.

At the same time Alodia's siter Ashley is as confident as she, when i t comes to Katinko's healing power "I always have Katinko Ointment in my bag, it is one of my valuables, that shouldn't be left whenever I go places."

Mariglor Gosiengfiao, the mother of Alodia and Ashley shared that Katinko helps her take better care of family and thankful for Katinko as it extends her healing hands if she's not with her daughters. She shared that as a mother, you always want the great things for your family specially for her daughters and ever since Katinko never fails her.

KATINKO Ointment is available in the leading supermarkets and pharmaceutical stores nationwide. Uses include muscle & joint pains, skin itch, insect bites, headaches, motion sickness, bruises, nausea, and colds.

COOK MAGAZINE's Annual Anniversary Celebration

COOK Magazine, one of the leading magazine in the country, celebrates it's annual gathering. Together with their 14th Anniversary and Christmas shared with their  friends, advertisers, partners, supporters, media and bloggers . A night not only for the foodies and cooking enthusiast but also for the individuals who had a strong bond with the magazine for years.

With a theme "Holiday Bash 2014: Frozen, Winter Is Coming", Cook Magazine's event colored with the hues of blue, green and white. Happen at F1 Hotel in the heart of Taguig City. Hosted by COOK Magazine's Advertising Sales Manager Marlon Aldenese and by his good friend Marou Pahati Sarne of DWIZ.

The night was full of fun, food, awards, prizes and surprises. The fun begin with the glittering in the eye, decorations and catered food & beverage for all from each brands who supported Cook magazine like Baskin Robbins, Sweetilicious Home Made Cookies, Genting-Star Tourism, Angel's Pizza, Coca-Cola, Goldilocks, Pinkberry, Big Shaker, Carlo Rossi, Chefwix Catering, Del Monte, Companero Brandy, Figaro Coffee, Royal Patesserie, San Miguel Corporation (Purefoods) and more.

One of the highlights of the contest is the videoke contest that participated mostly of course by the bloggers and awarded all the participants with hotel accommodations even they did not won the grand prize (GRAND Videoke), instead stay for two in Richmonde Hotel, Diamond Hotel, Duist Hotel, Hotel Celeste and more.

The main event is the grand awarding of advertisers, brands and chefs who supported Cook Magazine this year. A beautiful trophy and token deserve by the owners and representatives by each friends were given and recognized.

Then the grand prizes was announced and reveal in a very unique way, using of course Cook Magazine's catering set hehe.. The prizes are two door refrigerator from Whirlpool, gas range from Technogas, multi-fucntional food cutter from Berghoff and Kichen Appiance from Hafele.

Thank you so much sir Marlon for inviting me again on your annual event and thank you for the sponsors of the event, all the attendees are winners briging almost 4 bags of goodies and tokens from event's sponsors. !! See you on the next years. Merry Christmas :)

ARIEL 1 Higanteng Linis at Higantes Festival in Angono Rizal

Angono Rizal is known as the "Art Capital of the Philippines", because it is the hometown of many famous artists including two of the country's National Artists - composer and teacher Lucio San Pedro and painter Carlos "Botong" Francisco.

But aside from this, the small but picturesque Angono is also well-known for its town fiesta which celebrates the Feast Day of Pope Saint Clement or San Clemente, the patron saint of fishermen. The festivity is now more popularly known as the "Higantes Festival", since the traditional procession features giants ( or Higantes in local parlance) made of paper mache and usually measuring 10 to 12 feet in height. Although San Clemente's feast day falls on the 23rd of November, the revelry begins a day before with marching bands sponsored by each barangay joining in a parade that passes thru the main streets of the municipality.

The events on the 23rd though, is the one to watch out for, since it showcases one of the most delightful processions in our country. Imagine yourself being bombarded with a visual and musical spectacle featuring parehadoras in their colorful costumes and cute small paddles and wooden shoes marching in an odd "papadyak" style; around 20 marching bands belting out the latest popular hits; and Higantes with their hands akimbo and swaying to the beat as well. Add to this the vibrant (with a spattering of outrageously insane) ensemble of enthusiastic devotees who squeal or giggle every time someone sprays or douses them with water and a mini water battle ensues. Yep, you have to be prepared to get wet even when you are just a spectator.

Needless to say, Angono's Higantes Festival is touted as a tourist generating event in the country.

The pageantry and grandeur of the Higantes Festival has attracted no less than the world's largest consumer products company, Procter & Gamble, to launch its equally gigantic event dubbed as "Higanteng Linis". P&G highlighted its Higanteng brand of detergent powder- ARIEL.

In unison with the Higantes Festival, all components of Ariel's event was gigantic or Higante in magnitude, indeed. 

Higanteng Palayok galing ang Higanteng Ulam for Lunch

ARIEL conducted a Higanteng Linis treat last November 23 for the people of Angono and its visitors,right in front of Angono Elementary School-Central entrance along Quezon Avenue. FREE shirts were given, as well as food and raffle stubs to all of those who registered for the event at 11 AM. The Higanteng Celebration was hosted by MOR 101.9's DJs Cha-Cha and Papi Charlz who welcomed the participants and started the event with a meaningful prayer. Thereafter, the hosts gave the signal for the entry of food via the Higanteng Palayok. Look at the the photos to believe that there was a Higanteng palayok flowing with food, really. Hehe.

Higanteng Salo-Salo para mag-hatid ng Higanteng Busog sa lahat

Higantes watching over the Higanteng Kainan

And what comes with Higantent Palayok? Of course, it's Higanteng Kainan (eating)! The participants, especially the children, enjoyed the food prepared for them like humba, beef steak, sisig, and rice. In no time, the clean white table cloths started to get stained or soiled with oil, food ingredients, and more. Even the lower part of the table cloths became dirty because the participants also used it as table napkin. I think at that time no one can stop them from intentionally soiling every table cloth, especially when they heard that two of the most stained ones will be given 4,000Php cash prize each. And yes my dears, even when it comes to soiling the table cloths, the Angono residents were pretty artistic. They all made the table cloth as their canvas for painting, but this time with stain and dirt hehe.

Higanteng Kainan para sa Higanteng Barkada at Pamilya

Higanteng Table Cloths with Higanteng Tough Stain

Oh, did i forget to mention that Ariel used Higanteng Table Cloths for the event? And those terrible stains? Yep, you got it, we called them Higanteng Tough Stain

ARIEL laundry women (labanderas or ARIEL ladies), who unfortunately are not Higantes also, flexed their muscles to warm-up, and waited for.....drumroll please, Yes! Higanteng Labahan! Then the time has come to wash all the stained table cloths. They seemed to enjoy it so much, that even I joined in. And, Whoa! There, with my own two beautiful eyes (ahem), I witnessed the effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability of ARIEL. Those stains, those Higanteng Stains were nowhere to be found after their encounter with Ariel.  So, in the end I was in a Higanteng Shock and Higanteng Awe and Higanteng Pagkamangha with the power of ARIEL detergent powder.

Higanteng Tough Stain Removal ARIEL is ready

Higanteng  Labahan ongoing 

So, how were all those Higanteng Stains removed from the planet Earth?

All the table cloths were treated with Higanteng Wash, one-by-one in one (1) wash with ARIEL detergent. We soaked each cloth in a basin with a mixture of water & Ariel for only around a minute. That's right it only takes a minute for ARIEL to conquer those Higanteng tough stains. We then hand-washed, rinsed, then dried it off quickly thru a dryer stationed at the end of the line of the washing area. We did all of these steps until we have washed all of the table cloths.

Because ARIEL is so powerful, I never really felt a Higanteng Pagod even with all the table cloths we washed and inspect as well.

My view as a STAIN INSPECTOR

Higanteng opportunity to be a Stain Inspector

By the way, I also had a chance to be one of the Stain Inspectors tasked to assess or evaluate the table cloths before and after washing. The Higanteng table cloths that presented onstage were meticulously examined by us (with co-blogger Ria) Naks!! The table cloths were definitely and absolutely clean and smelled fresh too! And i did not do my job as a Stain Inspector haphazardly, mind you. I meticulously examined the table cloths for stains and hmmm, like a poll watcher, I also made sure there was no switching of table cloths. No such thing happened. ARIEL incredibly got rid of those stains in just one wash. True to its advertise that Kris Aquino always saying at the end, ARIEL is "Better Stain Removal In Just 1 Wash"

The event did not end in washing those Higanteng Table Cloths, though. Higanteng Games like "bring me" and more were facilitated by the DJs and ARIEL gift packs were given to lucky Higanteng Raffle winners. The winners had big smiles on their faces because they not only brought home cash, ARIEL loots, but also a sack of rice. But every one turned out to be a winner because no one left empty-handed. ARIEL gave treats to all of the participants in the end.

Higanteng Games with Higanteng Prizes like CASH, Sack of RICE and ARIEL package

While the Higanteng Wash was ongoing, Higanteng Rock-rakan by Teddy Corpuz and his band ROCKSTEDDY dominated the stage and performed hit songs of the band as well as OPM bands' music, to the utter delight of the crowd.

Higanteng Performance by Teddy Corpuz and his ROCKSTEDDY

The portion that all had been waiting for to happen is the Higanteng Parade of Higanteng table cloths, proof of Ariel's stain removing power. Almost 114 long table cloths were washed in ARIEL. During the closing remarks, the hosts announced that all the Higanteng table cloths, washed clean and smelling fresh because of Ariel, were ready for take home. ARIEL was generous enough to give it for free to each family who joined the event. 

Higanteng Linis is a success, sa Higanteng parade of clean Table Cloths

ARIEL's Higanteng Linis was a Higanteng Success!

The Higantes Festival this year became more meaningful thru P&G's sponsorship of Higanteng Linis in 1 Wash of ARIEL. The Higanteng Linis catered to almost 1,000 people of Angono, Rizal, who were very grateful and who were sincerely saying "Higanteng Thank You po, ARIEL" to the organizers.

Me with the HIGANTENG stain remover ARIEL and Higantes at Higantes Festival

As for me, I really did enjoy that day of grand, gigantic, Higanteng Linis during the Higantes Festival at Angono. Even that day was also the Higanteng Laban of Pacman with Algirie, we successfully won our own fight with the Higanteng Stain in Angono with the help of ARIEL's Higanting Linis.

Here's my Higanteng Thank You din po ARIEL! Until next year (fingers-crossed)! Haaayyyysss... Higanteng Paghihintay... Heheh...joke lang !!.

For Higanteng details from ARIEL, you may visit ARIEL.ph or follow them on Facebook/ArielPhilippines. Buy ARIEL in leading supermarkets and sari-sari stores nationwide and always have a Higanteng Linis with ARIEL's Better In 1 Wash power :)

XOXO

Join "Be Careful With My Heart" cast as they celebrate “Global Kapit-Bisig Day” on November 28

Kapamilya viewers all over the world are set to join forces for the “Global Kapit-Bisig Day” on November 28, Friday (November 29, Saturday Australian Daylight Savings Time or ADST and New Zealand Daylight Savings Time or NZDT) as the Philippines’ number one feel-good habit “Be Careful With My Heart” airs its final episode on The Filipino Channel (TFC) worldwide. 

“Be Careful With My Heart’s” Philippine airing on November 28 via ABS-CBN TV 2 will also run simultaneously on TFC’s official website, TFC.tv starting at 10:30 a.m., Manila time with a special live event featuring highlights of the program and a pre-finale show interview with the cast members by Toni Gonzaga. The cast will also be seen watching the finale episode as it is airing while special production numbers and short Q&As will also be shown.

For more than two years since it aired in July 2012, “Be Careful With My Heart” has captured the hearts of worldwide viewers not only because of the good vibes that the story brings but also because of the strong values it teaches about family, the inspiration it shares in reaching dreams, and most importantly, the importance of love.

Viewers also fell in love with the characters of Ser Chief and Maya, portrayed by Richard Yap and Jodi Sta. Maria respectively, as they transcended the employer-employee relationship status to become Mr. and Mrs. Chief. The powerhouse cast, who made the show more meaningful and colorful for worldwide fans includes: the Lim siblings,Jerome Ponce as Luke, Janella Salvador as Nikki, Mutya Orquia as Abby and the twins of Maya and Ser Chief, Sky and Sunshine; Maya’s family from San Nicolas Sylvia Sanchez as Nanay Teresita, Aiza Seguerra as Kute, JM Ibañez as Cho, and Pepe Pimentel as Tatay Arturo; and the Lim’s beloved house helpers Gloria Sevilla as Manang Fe, Tart Carlos as Doris, Viveika Ravanes as Sabel, and Micah Muñoz as Joma. 

Recurring casts who were also embraced by fans include Marlo Mortel (Nicolo), Carlos Salazar (Mang Anastacio),Divina Valencia (Mamang), Marissa Delgado (Donya Esmeralda), Noel Trinidad (Don Roberto), Vandolph Quizon(Marcelino), Maricar Reyes (Rafi), Nathan Lopez (Emman), Assunta de Rossi (Ina), and Luis Manzano (Capt. James Ventura Jr.) among others.

Celebrate “Global Kapit-Bisig Day” and do not miss the much anticipated finale of the longest-running morning kilig series, “Be Careful With My Heart” on November 28, Friday (November 29, Saturday ADST and NZDT) on TFC worldwide with a live simulcast on TFC’s satellite platform in Europe and Middle East at 11:15 a.m., Manila time and on TFC.tv during its Philippine airing starting at 10:30 a.m., Manila time.

Viewers worldwide can also catch up with the series via TFC’s “Be Careful With My Heart Rewind,” sub-titled for non-Filipino speaking viewers to enjoy, airing every Sunday (Saturdays, Riyadh and Pacific time) on TFC worldwide or via TFC’s video-on-demand or VOD (Internet Protocol television or IPTV) service available in the U.S.A., Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.

For more updates, visit www.facebook.com/KapamilyaTFC or follow @KapamilyaTFC on Twitter and Instagram.

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Join RTL CBS Entertainment and SKYcable, send fans to London X Factor Season Finale

Premium cable TV channel RTL CBS Entertainment and the country’s largest cable TV provider SKY cable will be giving subscribers a chance to watch the “X Factor UK” season 11 finale live in London on December.

This is what you have to do to quality on joining active simply visit mysky.com.ph/xfactor-uk-promo to register and answer the simple question “Name one ‘The X Factor UK’ Season 11 judge.” 

SKYcable subscribers from Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna and San Jose del Monte, Bulacan may join and the winner will be chosen through an electronic raffle and will be announce on SKYcable’s Facebook fan page (facebook.com/MySKYCable). 

The lucky winner will get two tickets for the exclusive “X Factor UK” finale and see the finalists and judges in person including the four days and three nights for free with USD500 worth of pocket money.

What are you waiting for? Join now !!

Catch “X Factor UK” season 11 every Sunday and Monday at 10:30 AM, with a prime time encore at 9:00 PM only on RTL CBS Entertainment.

RTL CBS Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53 (SD) and 196 (HD) in Mega Manila, and channels 616 (SD) and 739 (HD) in areas outside Mega Manila. It is also available on Destiny Cable digital channel 53, Cablelink channel 224, and in other provincial operators nationwide.

Like them on Facebook (RTLCBSEntertainment) and follow on Twitter (@RTLCBSEntertain).

"Be Careful With My Heart" teens in KAPAMILYA CHAT before the Global Kapit-Bisig Day

Before the Global Kapit-Bisig Day of the longest morning tv series of ABS-CBN Network "Be Careful With My Heart" on Friday November 28, the tv series' teen cast joins the online Kapamilya Chat, a feature of ABS-CBN official website to interact with the online community and fans. 

Be Careful With My Heart's teens cast Jerome Ponce as Luke, Janella Salvador as Nikki, Marlo Mortel as Nicolo and Shy Carlos as Joni, join Kapamilya Chat this afternoon. The live chat was conducted at ELJCC Building, ABS-CBN Compound with ABC-CBN website crew and bloggers.

Be Careful With My Heart Teens (R) Jerome Ponce, Shy Carlos, Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel

The live Kapamilya Chat went well and the true personalities of the artors are witnessed, they even showed their well kept talents like singing and dancing through the request of the chatters online. Games like Pinoy Henyo were also facilitated to add in the fun. Since they are teens, a non-stop friendly bullying and "bukingan" on the side are present.

After which, bloggers had a chance to interview the cast and I ask them, what have they learn with their characters in the series and Janella says "As Nikki she thought me how to be humble and stay grounded."

Jerome Ponce and Shy Carlos

"Si Joni kasi parang sya yung bread winner, hindi nya din hinahayaan yung pagiging mahirap nya sa mga pagtupad ng pangarap nya, so natutunan kong sa buhay push lang ng push" Shy shared.

The actors like Jerome says "Natutunan ko bilang Luke kung paano mag-handle ng mga problema and on how he manage and set his priorities in life."

"Si Nicolo kasi torpe, parang ako lang din ung character ko dun, natutunan ko lang na mag grow ka lang na mag grow." Marlo divulge.

In this tv series Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap are the head of the family and off camera they also learn some things from them.

Janella Salvador and Marlo Mortel

Janella says "Si tita Jods may bonding talaga kami, natutunan ko sa kanya madami lalo na the faith in God, actually binigyan nya po ako ng Bible tapos pag may questions ako tinuturuan nya ako, nakakainspire po talaga, on the other hand kay Papa Chen naman nakikita natin parang masungit sya pero hindi his the one who talks to anyone so gusto ko ganun din."

Shy says "hindi ko sila nakaka-usap masyado, sa observation ko sa set gusto kong makuha yung talent nya talaga sa acting na parang ang bilis nyang nakukuha kung ano yung hinihingi sa kanya ng director."

Marlo says "Yung observation ko sa kanila is they are very professional at marunog talaga sila mag-adjust if needed for other artist, always on time at sa set very accommodating sila pag may problem ka you can consult them."

Jerome says  "Natutunan ko kay ate Jodi yung kung pano magiging stable yung career mo at maayos lahat at kay Tito Richard naman kung papaano mag-mahal sa pamilya."

In the tv series love team also bloom and develop like MarNella (Marlo and Janella), but don't worry, even the series will soon be ending MarNella will have another project (OMG) which will be announce very..very.. soon.

The Be Careful With My Heart may end but the friendship they formed will last forever, one way or another they will work again in one project but the characters they've started and known for, will always be remembered.

Philippine National Figure Skating Championships, all set at SM Mall of Asia International Skating Rink on November 26-27, 2014

SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc.(SMLEI) is the lifestyle and entertainment solution company of SM Holdings Inc., it offers great movies, leisure, technology and of course events. Recently they announced an event not only to be a future pinoy achievers in figure skating like Michael Martinez, but also encourage parents to boost their children's talent, such as in sports to learn early the value of discipline, camaraderie, and cooperation.

The annual Philippine National Figure Skating Championships will now be held at SM Mall of Asia International Skating Rink on November 26 and 27, 2014. This competition is designed to emerge a pool of skaters positioned to represent the country in the upcoming international skating competitions. 

SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc., SM skating rink aims to develop a group of athletes specializing in winter-based sports who are capable and ready to represent the Philippines in 2015 ice skating competitions. Our representatives will be having a free access at any SM skating rink to enhance their talent.

This is a two day event but, the first day serves as a pre-final round for skaters wherein all are required to perform interpretative routines or short programs. The second day of the competition will showcase the skaters’ free-skating program. Each skaters’ routines will be observed by the keen eyes of the judges from the International Skating Union which is the exclusive international sport federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) administering sports in the Branches of Figure Skating and Speed Skating throughout the world.

The competition will be from 9AM to 4PM and you are all invited to witness the talent of Filipino figure skaters. Spectacular performances from 30 participants will be seen including skaters as young as 8 years old. For more information on the 2014 PNFSC, visit www.facebook.com/smiceskating.

complete that Christmas list of special gifts at DTI Sikat Pinoy National Trade Fair from December 3-7 at SM Megatrade Hall

Holiday season is here and no one can stop it, shopping here and there exist to complete the Christmas list of gifts for family, relatives, and friends. Well let me help or suggest a much easier way for you to shop. This is a once a year shopping event that you shouldn't forget.

DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion brings the best of the country’s products in the Sikat Pinoy National Trade Fair, that will soon be held at the SM Megatrade Halls 1-3, SM Megamall in December 3-7, 2014.

Be it from food, health and wellness products, fashion, jewelry, furniture, home décor, handicrafts, knick-knacks, collectibles, and name it and the trade fair got and SM got it all for you. And if you’re on the look out for those one-of-a-kind gifts that show both your good taste and high regard for the recipients, this is the perfect venue for you,Sikat Pinoy National Trade Fair will be supporting more than 250 Filipino entrepreneurs participating in the the event, as there will be a special focus on 40 SMEs from Regions 6, 7 and 8 to help them recover from last year’s devastating Bohol earthquake and Typhoon Yolanda.If you were following this blog, Sikat Pinoy fairs organized for food, fashion, art, and furniture and furnishings, to provide Filipino entrepreneurs with a venue to showcase their products and expand their market presence.


For more information, contact the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade at telephone no. 751-3223, fax no. 751-3224, or email bdt@dti.gov.ph. Please “Like” the Facebook page www.facebook.com/sikatpinoyfairs for updates on Sikat Pinoy events.

Cebu Pacific Air's newest destination, KidZania Manila

Cebu Pacific Air is one of the generous airlines in the country from offering lowest rates, be it domestic or international. But recently, Cebu Pacific Air launches its newest flight wherein kids will rule. Yes you heard it right, the kids are the one who will rule the world of, KidZania Manila. 

KidZania is the global leader in children's educational entertainment with a child-sized, interactive play city and it is now soon to be opening in our country. KidZania will be located at the Bonifacio Global City, right at the center of Taguig City. 

Let me share with you a glimpse of what in store for your kids in the KidZania Manila. It will basically start at an airport called KidZania International Airport. Your kids will check-in at Cebu Pacific counters, get their boarding passes and enter KidZania Manila.

Since KidZania is an interactive play city built just for children, they can play various role-play inside. Over 100 exciting careers are waiting for them from doctors, engineers, actors and of course a Cebu Pacific Pilot.

Cebu Pacific President & CEO Lance Gokongwei

KidZania's Aviation Academy is the place where your child can be a pilot, with the help of Zupervisors, the pilots of KidZania can experience taking off and landing an aircraft using state-of-the-art flight simulators. On the other hand KidZania flight attendants can learn how to ensure safety and comfort of the passengers through safety demonstration and Fun Game and more.

At KidZania they can also work and different establishments wherein kids can earn KidZos (currency at KidZania) and can choose if they will save or spent it during visit.

At the press conference happen during the announcement of KidZania-Cebu Pacific Air partnership, the Cebu Pacific Air President and CEO Lance Gokongwei says "Cebu Pacific has always been a staunch advocate of education through travel, through the launch of our newest destination which is KidZania, affirms our commitment."

KidZania Governor MAricel Pangilinan-Arenas

Philippines' Governor of KidZania Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas says "A lot of kids are dreaming to become a pilot and flight attendants, KidZania and Cebu Pacific will make it come true. We will sure be offering Juan-of-a-Kind experience for them."

For more information about Cebu Pacific Air visit www.cebupacificair.com and follow Cebu Pacific's official socila media accounts on Facebook and Twitter @CebuPacificAir.

For more information about KidZania Manila visit manila.kidzania.com.

EZY Asia Pacific launches NEON Speakers

Music has been part of our daily lives, from travelling, doing laundry, cooking, blogging and even before we sleep. Music is always playing and can appreciate them more if our player with speaker has a good quality. What more can it give if our speakers will synchronized with the music it plays. Yes you heard it right, music and lights together is perfect for party and sound tripping.

EZY Asia Pacific's home of appliances and gadgets speakers, recently launches the newest addition of high-quality speakers, the NEON Speakers. Neon Speakers is a Bluetooth speaker with exciting and will take you to a multi-sensory experience. It has colors that dances or sync with the music you are playing. Aside offering crisp and clear sound, Neon speakers has a very chic and classy design.

Neon Speakers is equipped with 5 multi-LED strobe light made straight from Japan. It also creates neon party that you can use in hours, but worry no more if the batteries get drain because it rechargeable having a 4,000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery.

EZY Neon Speakers priced 4,500Php.

PAST TENSE top billed by Xian Lim and Kim Chiu, showing November 26

Part of Star Cinema's 20th Year Anniversary celebration, is the movie that will not only make you laugh but most of all makes your life more meaningful and value. PAST TENSE stars the love team that adored by millions actor-singer Xian Lim and the princess chinita Kim Chiu a.k.a. KimXI, of course they are with the Comedy Concert Queen Ai-Ai De Las Alas.

KimXi started the year with their blockbuster movie Bride For Rent also directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar. I had an opportunity to ask the director on what was change from then and said "Mas nga-mature talaga sila ngayon in terms of acting kasi nakita talaga dito kasi drama itong movie, pero nakikita nyo sa trailer more on parang comedy, you'll be surprise if you see the movie and in terms of difference from them as a couple wala naman nagbago kasi their chemistry remains the same, on and off camera ganun yung chemistry nila talaga."

"Kim and Xian really grow as a love team and they worked well together" she added

Xian Lim and Kim Chiu is one of the top love team of our country and they even undergo challenges along the way. But they stick on each other and become closer through tough times.

director Mae Cruz-Alviar with KimXi

"Nung una palagi kong sinabi sa lahat palagi yung comfortability namin ssa isat-isa ni Kim, pero this time natutunan ko pag-ka magka eksena kami open lang kami more mistakes at from there I am learning" Xian said.

But Kim immediate divulged and said "Ngayon hindi napo sya nagagalit at sinasabi, 'don't tell me what to do', hindi na din po sya nag-tatampo ng mga two hours ganun, pero ngayon okay na."

"Mas open si Xian ngayon, ngayon mas receiver na sya, may mga scenes po kasi na hinahayaan lang kami ni direk, so yung ibang scenes/lines na hindi swabe sa dila ko sa may ginagawa ako ginugulat ko sya, para nadun yung element ng surprise tapos tinatanggap na nya" Kim added.

From the way they (KimXi) talked at the bloggers conference happen at ELJ Building of ABS-CBN, they really grow much mature right now and value each other. From the way they looked at each other, they really have grown not just an individual in the entertainment industry but an actors that will achieve whatever they want to be.

Past Tense is certified B  by CEB and rated G by the Movie and Television Review, showing on November 26 in theaters nationwide :). It will be showing in selected countries, follow @StarCinema in Twitter for details and updates.

Samsung Washing Machine satisfied your laundry needs

Doing laundry is one of the tiring house chores for me, from the time I am sorting the clothes, rinse, load it in the washing machine up until I hang them. But sometimes it keeps me going because my husband supports me and sometimes join me to finish the laundry. 

Recently I learned an easy way to make my life more quality to live for. Samsung recently launch three of the best and innovative washing machines for me as well as for responsible wife like me and mothers out there.

Choosing washing machine could mean many things for the family. While basic washing machines can perform expected cleaning functions, new technological innovations now allow for more effective, efficient, flexible and convenient laundry cleaning options.

Recognizing that modern homes have varied cleaning needs and would benefit from smart washing solutions, Samsung has introduced an array of washing machines that can cater to every household’s laundry requirement, as well as lessen the hassle of multitasking moms.

Samsung Fully Automatic Front Load Washer

For those moms who are tired of dealing with stained garments, the Samsung Fully Automatic WW5000 Front Load Washer answers their need. It offers powerful cleaning capabilities while still remaining gentle on clothes. The Samsung Fully Automatic WW5000 Front Load Washer features two innovative technologies that provide the best-in-class laundry experience – EcoBubble Technology and Stain Away Program.

Samsung EcoBubble Technology allows for the even distribution of detergent and deeply penetrates the fabric faster than highly concentrated liquid detergent. This allows clothes to be washed in cold water, significantly reducing energy consumption. By completely dissolving the detergent, it allows for easier rinsing and minimizes detergent residue and stains. EcoBubble promises no loss of wash performance and allows laundry to be done faster and more efficiently, giving mom extra time to do other chores or spend time for herself.

Stain Away, on the other hand, is a pre-programmed cycle with settings that help remove common household stains that moms usually have a difficult time cleaning, such as cocoa, blood, tea, wine, coffee, make-up and grass. Working together with EcoBubble Technology, stains can be cleaned effectively in one simple cycle with the special bubble soaking stage. Frothy bubbles penetrate deep into the fabric fibers to loosen dirt and stains.

Samsung Fully Automatic Top Load Washer

To cater to each moms laundry need, there are several Samsung Fully Automatic Top Load Washing Machine models with different features to choose from:

First is the Samsung Fully Automatic Top Load WA16F759, which features Wobble technology. Wobble technology protects delicate fabrics from friction damage without compromising washing performance. The Wobble pulastor’s unique structure generates a dynamic, multi-directional washing flow to prevent tangles, twists and knots while thoroughly cleaning clothes. The WA16F759’s Digital Inverter technology ensures durability and saves on energy as well. It’s large capacity 16kg. also allows moms to save laundry time.

For moms who pre-wash heavily soiled clothes, the Samsung Fully Automatic Top Load WA4000HH is a smart choice. This all-in-one washing machine features practical innovations such as the ActivDualWash, on top of Wobble Technology, that allows laundry to be done with less time, efforts and worry.

The ActivDualWash feature equips the machine with a wash sink with a built-in side water jet. The wash sink provides a convenient and dedicated space to hand-wash delicate items and pre-wash heavily soiled clothes before regular wash. The built-in side water can be started and stopped with a simple press of a button for maximum convenience.

Since the household budget is a universal concern among Filipinos, most of Samsung’s Fully Automatic Washing Machines is equipped with Digital Inverter Technology. The Digital Inverter Motor has minimal moving parts, making it breakdown resistant. Magnet utilization makes it more efficient, increasing energy saving and guaranteeing durability. An 11-year warranty also ensures long-lasting washing machines with fewer chances of malfunctions.

For moms looking for an alternative to regular hand washing, Samsung’s Twin Tub offers a more convenient solution. It allows users to hand wash and pre wash clothes in one machine, as it features a dedicated wash tray on the machine itself. Its body is made of non-corrosive, rust proof plastic, keeping it in tip-top condition despite being exposed to the elements outside of the home, where most machines in the Philippines are kept. An Air-Turbo Spin-Drying system also helps reduce drying time by rotating the drum at high-speed, drawing in more air so clothes dry faster, even in humid climates.

These features on these smart washing machines will definitely benefit all the mothers who want to have the cleanest clothes for their families, minus the hassles and added expenses. So for all laundry needs, Samsung has got it all covered. Samsung Digital Appliances, Your partner in building a happier home.