Top Rank CEO predicts KOs in Pacquiao-Vargas, Donaire-Magdaleno bouts on November 5

There has been a cauldron of activity bubbling in Nevada not only because it is a hotly contested swing state in the 2016 U.S. elections; it’s also because it’s five days to go before Philippine boxing legend and Senator Manny Pacquiao (58-6-2, 38 KOs) coming out of retirement – goes up against World Boxing Organization (WBO) Welterweight Champion Jessie Vargas (27-1,10 KOs).

Joining a Pacquiao-headlined fight for the first time on November 5 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas is Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (37-3, 24 KOs) who will defend his WBO Super Bantamweight title against the undefeated Jessie Magdaleno (23-0, 17 KOs).

The fight – billed as The Legend vs The Champ -- will be shown on November 6 at 4 a.m. in KSA and 5 a.m. in Dubai, live (with replays) via TFC.tv PPV subscription is at 80 SAR.  The Legend vs. The Champ is also available via OSN, ELife and Mozaic TV Powered by Ooredoo.  In the U.S., it will be shown on November 5 live, distributed by Top Rank PPV.

In a recent interview with Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman on First Take on ESPN, Top Rank Founder and CEO Bob Arum claimed that far from being an easy fight for Pacquiao, Vargas could end up knocking out the legendary Filipino fighter.

“Jessie Vargas has become a terrific fighter,” said Arum. “He has a trainer – Dewey Cooper – that has turned him from being a defensive fighter into an offensive force.  And when he won the world title, he knocked out Sadam Ali who is a terrific fighter, who was a member of the U.S. Olympic team, and he (Vargas) knocked out Ali cold.  Let me tell you something: the way Manny fights and the way Vargas fights, if Vargas hits him – which he is capable of doing – he could knock Pacquiao out. Remember, Vargas had Bradley out in the last round.  The referee stopped the fight by mistake because he thought the 10th second was the bell.”

Arum also told ABS-CBN in another interview: “I think you will see, one way or another, a knockout in this fight.  And it's a lot because Jessie will be fearless, and some people say reckless, and he will be going after Manny, to try and knock Manny out."

Vargas, who is 10 years younger than Pacquiao, said in an interview with ABS-CBN that “It’s my time to shine.  I’m going for a knockout.  The minute that he (Pacquiao) gives me that opening, I’m taking it. The 8^th round sounds very, very good to me.”

Vargas almost knocking down Bradley in the 12^th round of their controversial fight in June 2015. (Photo from ABS-CBN News)

The bold predictions don’t end with Vargas; Magdaleno also had daring words to say against Donaire in an ABS-CBN interview.

“He (Donaire) is past his prime. He will be strong for about five rounds. Then he will fade and we will take over,”Magdaleno claimed.  Come fight night, Donaire will be 9 years older than his challenger.  “Maybe I’ll be the real Flash come November 5^th,” added Magdaleno.

"I'm proud of that fight (Donaire vs Magdaleno)," Arum added. "I think it's going to be a terrific fight. I think every one of these fights is going to be evenly matched, but I can see where people are saying that Donaire andMagdaleno will be a barn burner."  Arum also noted that while Donaire is an experienced warrior, Magdaleno is “training like a beast”.

Of course, Pacquiao and Donaire are aware of all the macho boasting by their respective opponents.

Senator Manny Pacquiao continues to have the support of celebrity boxing aficionados like Sylvester Stallone and Mario Lopez. (From Sen. Emmanuel Pacquiao’s Instagram)

In an interview with Michelle Joy Phelps of Behind The Gloves, a very relaxed Pacquiao said, “I know him (Vargas) well. He fought in my undercard before so, I know him. I know what I’m going to do in the ring.”

It is interesting to note that the only defeat of Vargas came in the hands of Timothy Bradley who Pacquaio has beaten twice, the last time in April 9 of this year.  However, Bradley’s unanimous decision win over Vargas was questioned after what many people thought was the premature halting of the fight when Vargas almost putBradley out with a devastating punch in the dying seconds of the 12^th round on June 27, 2015.

Meanwhile, Donaire is so confident against Magdaleno that he is already looking at career plans beyondNovember 5 which includes leaving the 122-pound super bantamweight class to return to featherweight category. 

"The truth is that if I win on November 5th, the next thing I want to do is going against Leo Santa Cruz or Carl Frampton. I'm a warrior and I want the big fights. Expect me in big fights at 126 pounds,” Donaire told Boxing Scene.

In the Middle East, for more information on The Legend vs The Champ, visit emea.kapamilya.com orfacebook.com/TFCMiddleEast or follow TFC Middle East on IG and Twitter @KapamilyaTFC.

Intelenet Global Services expands operations in the Philippines

Philippines is one of the fastest growing industry in terms of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Investors from other countries like USA, India or Europe are all here and trust Filipino workers. Moreover, BPOs in our country adapt innovative practices and leverage technologies to keep up with the pace and meet the evolving demand of the client. Thus offering work opportunities for more Filipinos nationwide.

Prabhu Srinivasan (Chief Strategy Officer, Susir Kumar (Executive Chairman, Bireswar Singh Laishram (Country Head- Ph)

One of them is the Intelenet Global Services, a leading business process service provider backed by Blackstone, which in fact launched its newest facility in Manila, to consolidate its presence and support its growth in the region. The new facility is expected to double its employee count as compared to the existing numbers.

Located at the heart of Taguig, specifically in McKinley West, the business will surefire provide a world class platform to the growing Intelenet Global Services team, replete with state-of-the-art technology, next generation business process solutions and global best practices to draw from. The expansion will enable Intelenet Global Services to increase its seating capacity by 100% from the existing capacity.The new facility will further serve to amplify Intelenet’s service delivery across geographies and will continue to offer critical services & processes in the BPM cycle to all its clients across the BFSI, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Retail & Manufacturing verticals.

“Philippines is a key delivery location for Intelenet Global Services. Our new facility here will serve the growing demand from our clients to get serviced out of this region” said Susir Kumar, Executive Chairman, Intelenet® Global Services. With an established presence across several geographies, we look forward to expanding our global delivery footprint utilizing the talented workforce that Philippines has to offer. This would act as a major catalyst for growth and employment in the competitive and ever expanding global business process services market.”

Intelenet® entered Philippines in 2008 and is one of the leading firms, committed to delivering the best in class service to all its clients through its innovative capabilities and NextGen Tools. It has grown at a CAGR of 47% over the past 7 years. This expansion marks Philippines as a favorable market for business process management services. Intelenet® is playing a pioneering role towards driving this growth by investing in the talented youth of the country. 

Backed by Blackstone (A leading global private equity player), Intelenet® Global Services is currently on a high growth trajectory and is looking at expanding globally with the aim being to become a world class BPM provider worldwide. 

Power Mac Center and Catalyst let you explore the world with ‘waterproof, adventure-proof’ cases for Apple devices

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Ever wanted to take your Apple device to the outdoors but can’t, lest you risk it being broken? Or to the beach, but didn’t want to be bothered by plastic pouches or bulky dry bags? With award-winning cases from global brand Catalyst now available at Power Mac Center, you can take all the adventures you want without worrying about your precious devices.

Catalyst is a lifestyle accessories brand that creates products that enable people to explore and share their world. It was founded by climbing partners Josh Wright and June Lai, who designed and developed their own protective cases after seeing that these were not available in the market then.

The brand launched on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter in 2011 and has since introduced the highest performance line of everyday cases, accessories, and sleeves featuring their own proprietary technology. It recently launched in the Philippines at Power Mac Center Power Plant Mall in Makati City.

Catalyst has a wide range of products including waterproof, dirt-proof, shockproof, and drop-proof cases for the iPhone 6S/6S Plus/SE, iPad Mini 4, and iPad Pro 9.7”. These cases are made of premium quality materials including impact resistant polycarbonate, a soft-touch rubber bumper, silicone seals, and air- and water-tight acoustic membranes. They feature a transparent front and back, perfect for showing off the device’s sleek design.

Every unit is also 100 percent tested IP-68 waterproof to 16.4ft (5m) and designed to meet or exceed military norms for impacts or drops up to 6.6ft (2m). This makes it versatile enough to bring to any kind of adventure ─ be it snorkeling, mountain climbing, or even just everyday exposure to the elements.

Also featured in the Power Mac Center launch is the first and only waterproof case for the Apple Watch. It features Catalyst-patented technology including a double-sealing waterproof system, true sound acoustic membranes, signature rotating digital crown, tactical side button, and an innovative silicone sealing wrap. Now you can take your Apple Watch wherever you go ─ impromptu swimming adventures included.

Completing the lineup is the Catalyst floating lanyard that keeps the encased device afloat, thereby protecting it from getting lost in the bottom of the ocean. The lanyard comfortably fits any wrist size and has a bright orange color and reflective logo and strap that make it highly visible in open water.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Catalyst to the Power Mac Center family and to finally be able to share these innovative products to the Filipino market. What we love about Catalyst is that it supports the adventurer in all of us. It pushes boundaries and lets us explore and just enjoy,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

Catalyst products are now available in select Power Mac Center stores. More information may be obtained from the Power Mac Center website<www.powermaccenter.com> or Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts (@PowerMacCenter).

FRAPPULA FRAPPUCCINO BLENDED BEVERAGE

Starbucks Philippines is once again offering thei returning Halloween ice blended creation.

A layer of eerie mocha sauce, topped with innocently sweet Frappuccino with Hazelnut syrup soaked in terrifying ruby red strawberry sauce that creates the unmistakable mark of a Vampire’s last meal. Perfect for a spooky Halloween celebration with friends and family.

(Tall – ₱ 185 | Grande ₱ 195 | Venti– ₱205)

Will be available in all Starbucks stores nationwide from October 27-31, 2016 only.

Jollibee Creamy Floats in Chocolate and Coffee are back

Are you ready for the coolest surprise from Jollibee, well always be! because the Jollibee Creamy Floats in Chocolate and Coffee are back!. 

Jollibee is giving its customers another reason to indulge their Jolly cravings with this specialty beverage line-up. Made from real coffee and chocolate, these beverages offer the perfect indulgent drinks you deserve!

The Jollibee Chocolate and Coffee Floats are topped with vanilla soft-serve and Jollibee’s well-loved chocolate syrup for a treat packed with cool, creamy indulgence. 

These Creamy Floats are the perfect reward to a long day at school or work, or as a way to celebrate anything and everything.

Keep up with the hustle and bustle of day-to-day with an energizing sip of the Iced Chocolate or Iced Coffee! Brimming with real, refreshing flavors and drizzled with rich chocolate syrup for extra decadence, these treats are great to enjoy on their own or paired with any Jolly meal.

The fan favorite floats start at P49 and are available for dine-in, take-out, and drive-thru transactions in all Jollibee stores nationwide.

For more information on Jollibee’s latest products and promotions, Like facebook.com/JollibeePhilippines or follow @Jollibee on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.

Go Hotels, Manila Airport Road now on soft opening

Roxaco-Vanguard Hotel Corporation opens its first branch of Go Hotels on Manila Airport Road. Just a short distance from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Go Hotels, Manila Airport Road is perfect for travelers who need to recharge before their next adventure begins. Go Hotels, Manila Airport Road amenities and services are now available for as low as PHP388. Visit gohotels.ph or Go Hotels’ Facebook page at facebook.com/GoHotels.ph for updates and more information.  Go Hotels, Manila Airport Road is a licensee of Robinson Land Corporation.

Samsung kicks off the holiday season with Merrier Christmas Deals for the whole family

Make the holiday season merrier and more comfortable for the whole family with the great deals with Samsung! 

Generous discounts and freebies await customers for every purchase of  Samsung TV  and other smart digital appliances. 

Here are the exciting deals to choose from: 

SAMSUNG CURVED TV

1.    FREE 12 months of iflix subscription - Switch to select 2016 Samsung Full HD, Curved Full HD, UHD, or Curved UHD TVs and enjoy 1 year of free iflix subscription. Get ready for all-day TV marathons via iflix, a video-on-demand (VOD) streaming service featuring complete seasons of hundreds of top TV shows and a large collection of international movies. This is the only VOD that allows downloading your favorite shows and watching them offline.

2.    FREE Christmas Package from Del Monte to complete the holiday feast – For every purchase of select Samsung Full HD TV, HD TV or Giga Sound System, customers will receive a free Del Monte Christmas basket with delicious and high-quality ingredients to add to the Christmas fare.

SAMSUNG DIGITAL APPLIANCES

1.    Save up to P36,000 – For growing households with growing needs, now is the best time to upgrade the family’s home appliances. Samsung offers up to 25% off or P36,000 in savings for its latest refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, and microwave ovens for straight payments. Discounts of up to 15% are also available for instalment purchases. 

2.    Indulge in a family dining treat when using your Citibank credit card – Enjoy a free meal with your loved ones at House of Wagyu or Garden Café at Marriot Hotel–Cebu when you avail of select Samsung Digital Appliance models at 0% Citi PayLite for 12 months.

The Samsung Merrier Christmas Deals promo is available at Samsung authorized dealers started last October 1.

For more information, visithttp://www.samsung.com/ph/offer

DZMM marks 30th anniversary with the launch of “Headline Pilipinas”

DZMM, ABS-CBN’s flagship AM radio station, continues to revolutionize its delivery of news with the launch of the noontime national newscast “Headline Pilipinas,” airing exclusively on DZMM TeleRadyo via TFC, TFC IPTV and TFC.tv

The announcement came as a welcome surprise during the station’s 30th anniversary celebration held recently at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City. The celebration of three decades of DZMM was attended by past and present anchors, reporters, and employees of DZMM 630, who became part of the station that was established in 1986 at the end of Martial Law.




ABS-CBN Integrated News & Current Affairs Head Ging Reyes said their latest program offering is a part of DZMM’s continuous evolution to keep Filipinos updated on things that matter to them and to help them make informed decisions in their day-to-day lives.

“We are building upon the gains of TeleRadyo by transforming it into a nationwide platform. This way, DZMM continues to be relevant to our news audiences. Expect stronger programming, more current affairs content, and a fusion of style and substance that will continue to improve as technology evolves and as we become more and more present in the digital space,” she said.

“Headline Pilipinas,” a stand-alone program on DZMM’s news channel on television, TeleRadyo, will be helmed by veteran broadcast journalist Tony Velasquez, together with ABS-CBN Cebu’s Leo Lastimosa and ABS-CBN Davao’s Melanie Severino. They will deliver the latest and most relevant news gathered from all over the country, giving voice to Filipinos from different regions across the country.

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN President and Chief Executive Officer Carlo Katigbak stressed the station’s strong commitment to public service, a core value of the news organization, highlighting DZMM’s many public service programs, including the Teaching Learning Caring (TLC) classroom and clinic-on-wheels that served victims of calamities in the past years.

“We have two larger goals: the first is to stay relevant to our audience and continue to deliver useful information that matter to them by the people that matter to them; our second goal is to fulfill our mission to be in the service of the Filipino people,” Katigbak said.

Other ABS-CBN executives also paid tribute to the men and women who contributed in making DZMM the number one AM radio station in Mega Manila, and TeleRadyo as the number one Filipino news channel on cable.

Charo Santos-Concio, host of “MMK sa DZMM” and ABS-CBN Chief Content Officer said, “maraming dapat ipagdiwang at ipagsalamat kagaya ng inyong husay, sipag, at tibay sa loob ng 30 taon na siyang dahilan bakit patuloy na nagbabaga ang tungkulin nating magsilbi at tumulong sa ating kapamilya.”

Meanwhile, Reyes led a “who’s who” list of attendees at the station’s anniversary party, which featured production numbers by singers Jona, Morissette, Kyla, Imelda Papin, Rico J. Puno, Darren Espanto, Arnel Pineda, Noel Cabangon, Jed Madela and actor Piolo Pascual, who sang in DZMM’s latest station ID.

DZMM anchors Doris Bigornia, Gerry Baja, Anthony Taberna, DJ Richard, Carl Balita, Marc Logan, Gus Abelgas,and Kabayan Noli De Castro also showcased their singing talents. Radyo Patrol Reporters like Angel Movido, Robert Mano and Raya Capulong danced to the hits of the ‘80s to the present, with anchors Niña Corpuz, Atty. Claire Castro, Maresciel Yao, Toni Aquino, Jasmin Romero, Neil Badion, DJ Chacha, DJ Bea, Gretchen Fullido, and Ahwel Paz.

DZMM’s 30th anniversary celebration continues with the airing of a documentary titled “30/360”: Kuwento ng DZMM,” which tells of the station’s beginnings, challenges, and its coverage of some of the biggest news and events in Philippine history, as told by DZMM anchors and reporters in the past three decades. Watch “30/630: Kuwento ng DZMM” hosted by Vic de Leon Lima, via TFC.tv Premium and TFC IPTV under the Specials category.

Catch the shows of DZMM and DZMM TeleRadyo daily on TFC (audio channel in the U.S.), TFC IPTV and TFC.tv. Connect with fellow global Kapamilyas by visiting facebook.com/TFCJapan or follow @KapamilyaTFC in Instagram or Twitter.

Meralco’s early holiday gift to customers: lower energy rates for the third consecutive month

Here comes an unexpected “gift” that we can be truly thankful for: Meralco has recently announced that overall electricity rates are lower by 12 centavos per kilowatt hour (kWh).

In fact, Meralco—the Philippines’ leading power distributor—has announced lower electricity rates for residential customers for three straight months, starting August of this year. According to the power company, the rate reduction was caused by downward movements in transmission and generation charges, which significantly affected the amount reflected in our bill.

An average Filipino household consumes around 200 kWh every month, which means that the 12-centavo reduction can translate to at least Php 24.00 off the monthly bill. And these days, the adage “a peso saved is a peso earned” is truer than ever.

Aside from the good news Meralco brought its customers this month, the energy company also received encouraging results of a study done by the International Energy Consultants (IEC), an Australian consulting firm that specializes in Asian power markets.

According to a recent IEC survey, Meralco subscribers enjoyed some of the largest tariff reductions worldwide in the last four years. Dr. John Morris of the IEC mentioned that through Meralco’s overall sourcing strategy, lower systems loss, and a lower distribution charge, their subscribers saved P30 billion in power costs.

There really is nothing like good news to get us started for a joyous holiday season!

Registration is now open for McDonald's Stripes Run 2016

McDonald’s will once again host another much-awaited family-friendly event. On its seventh year, McDonald's annually initiating a fun run for your family and friends, at the same time a chance to help children. 

This year, McDonald’s Stripes Run: Run for Reading, will benefited children who will learn how to read. It's a win-win situated because you and your family have a chance to be healthy at the same time help all in need.

Runners all over Metro Manila and Cebu will get a chance to don their red and white socks in support of children’s literacy on November 26 at 30th St. corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig and on December 3, at Garden Bloc, Cebu IT Park, Cebu City, a first for Cebuano runners.

Proceeds of McDonald’s Stripes Run 2016 will go to one of Ronald McDonald House Charities’ flagship program, Ronald McDonald Read To Learn. In partnership with the Department of Education, this program aims to help Grade 1 and 2 public school students improve their literacy skills. Since it was established in 2002, Read To Learn has reached over 8,000 partner schools, trained 21,000 educators, and helped more than 11 million students all over the Philippines.

To register, simply fill-up the registration form available at select McDonald’s stores. You can sign-up online at mcdostripesrun.com.ph, settle the registration fee at select McDonald’s stores, and claim your race kit. Each race kit includes a pair of the iconic red and white striped socks, a singlet, a race bib, and a stub for a free McDonald’s breakfast meal at the venue.

Categories for this year’s run are as follows:

Kiddie Stripes
1 kilometer run for ages 8 years old and below

Young Stripes
3 kilometer run for ages 8-15 years old

3K Stripes
3 kilometer run for ages 16 years and up

5K Stripes
Available for participants 16 years old and up

10K Stripes
Available for participants 16 years old and upTeam Stripes 
3 kilometer run for teams with 2 adults (aged 16 and up) and 2 kids (aged 15 and under)


Exciting booths and activities await the entire family at McDonald’s Stripes Run: Run for Reading in Manila and Cebu. Don’t forget to tag @McDo_PH on Twitter and Instagram.

McHappy Day Stripes Run - Metro Manila Registration sites:
Makati

McDonald’s Greenbelt

McDonald’s Makati Avenue

McDonald’s People Support

McDonald’s Valero


Taguig

McDonald’s 32nd street

McDonald’s Bench Tower

McDonald’s BGC Forum

McDonald’s Forbes Town

McDonald’s Kidzania

McDonald’s Uptown Mall


San Juan

McDonald’s Greenhills


Muntinlupa

McDonald’s Alabang

McDonald’s Pontevia


Manila

McDonald’s Jose Abad Santos



Marikina

McDonald’s Marcos Highway


Pasig

McDonald’s Shell Emerald

McDonald’s Strata 100

McDonald’s Tycoon Center


Mandaluyong

McDonald’s Pioneer Reliance


Quezon City

McDonald’s Eastwood

McDonald’s Eton Centris

McDonald’s Katipunan

McDonald’s Quezon Ave.

McDonald’s UP Town Center


Pasay

McDonald’s Blue Bay


Laguna

McDonald’s Southwoods

McDonald’s Starmall Sta. Rosa


McHappy Day Stripes Run - Cebu Registration sites:

McDonald’s Cebu Escario

McDonald’s North Reclamation

McDonald’s SM Cebu

McDonald’s JY Square

McDonald’s IT Park

McDonald’s Aegis

McDonald’s E Mall

McDonald’s Cebu Business Park

McDonald’s Cebu South Road

McDonald’s AS Fortuna

McDonald’s Cebu Ayala

McDonald’s Lapu Lapu

McDonald’s North Road Mandaue

McDonald’s J Center

McDonald’s Consolacion

McDonald’s Cebu Jones

McDonald’s Fuente Osmena

McDonald’s Colon South Cebu

McDonald’s Magellan’s Cross

McDonald’s Collonade Mall

For more information, visitmcdostripesrun.com.ph or follow McDonald’s Philippines’ Facebook page, facebook.com/mcdo.ph.

BIGMK.ph offers commission-free online selling

BIGMK.ph is the Philippines’ first locally produced commission-free online marketplace. The site was founded by the owner of Mars Kingdom – Mr. Francis Que.

BIGMK aims to give entrepreneurs, retailers, businesses – well known and start-ups alike, the chance to market and sell their products and services the simplest and easiest way there is online. More so, it offers a wholly business to consumer (B2C), andconsumer to consumer (C2C) commission-free platform.

Joining and opening up a shop at BIGMK.ph is as easy as signing up for a social media account. Sellers only need to register and agree to the standard terms and conditions and they can immediately begin selling their products. BIGMK promotes simple, safe, and effective barters online.  The site allows sellers to directly transact with their consumers without interference from any third parties for greater transparency.

BIGMK provides consumers convenient shopping experience while cutting expenditures for its sellers.

To learn more, please visit www.bigmk.com.ph

Detox The Heart: A Rare Treat

Just like our physical body, our hearts also get polluted, sick and wounded through the journey of our life life.

The heart can be choked with stress, sadness, fear, confusion, helplessness or anger.

Detox the Heart is a rare kind of healing, a rare treat that is very relevant to the times, in this hurried life we now live.

First Love Ministries, founded by Barbara Gordon-delos Reyes is happy to announce this maiden presentation to the public, 14-15 October 2016, 9:00am-5:00pm, The Heritage, 28/F, Raffles Corporate Center, F. Ortigas Jr. Road (formerly Emerald Avenue), Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

Guest speakers are Rev. Nancy Quay, an ordained Baptist Minister with a Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, major in Family Therapy, and Chong Mei Lin, trained in counseling from the University of Nations, YWAM (Youth with a Mission, Hawaii).

Do you know the true condition of your heart? Find out!

Experience the truth of Jesus’ Words that He has indeed come to heal the brokenhearted and set the captives free.

Detox the Heart seeks to let God bring light and clarity to our burdened hearts, to help us identify and cleanse deep-rooted beliefs which may have bound our lives.

For complimentary reservations, please call 09285074138, 09088166234, 09177921792, and 09272809305

VIP Screening of "Shelter" at the Vista Mall Taguig Cinema

Friday October 7, I had a chance to attend the VIP Screening of the movie "Shelter" at the Vista Mall Taguig City. Together with my co-bloggers and best friend Dherl, special guest and representative of National Housing Authority, we all enjoyed the night of the screening, mostly the place it was held.

Shelter is a brilliant film and directorial debut of Paul Bettany who also written it. The film stars Jennifer Connelly and Anthony Mackie. The story is about Hannah (Connelly) and Tahir (Mackie) who fall in love while homeless on the streets of New York. Shelter explores how the two individual got there, how they learn about their pasts and realize that they need each other to build a future.

The movie is very moving, at least for me, because I can see, a Hannah and Tahir in our country. People or family who struggle to have a decent shelter just to survive an everyday life. But everything in life is a choice, if you chose to survive, you will do everything to have a normal life, especially if you have a special someone to be with through it.

As I have said earlier, our movie viewing made more special because it was held at Vista Mall Cinema. A movie theater has comfortable seats, which you can move freely without disturbing anyone. A very spacious and fully air conditioned movie house. The sound also, is indeed great that even breathing of the cast can be heard clearly.

I great thing I love within, is that the location of the comfort rooms, it is very accessible and easy to find. You can locate it immediately, always smells fresh and with enough supply of tissue paper, hand wash and alscohol.

I will definitely go back again and again at Vista Mall Taguig, since it is a one-ride away from our house hehehe...

Shelter will open on October 12 at Vista Mall Cinemas from Crystal Sky Multimedia.

TFC brings Star Magic’s 25th year celebration of world-class talent to Filipinos in Australia

The Filipino Channel (TFC) brings the 25th anniversary celebration of ABS-CBN’s world-renowned talent management team Star Magic, to its first world stop in Sydney, Australia via “Tatak Star Magic in Australia” at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre on October 30.

According to Ailene Averion, ABS-CBN Asia Pacific Managing Director, bringing Star Magic’s anniversary concert to the Land Down Under is part of TFC’s continuing thrust to be a purveyor of Filipino talent.

“Tatak Star Magic in Australia,” also one of the talent arm’s way of saying “thank you” to the Filipinos all over the world for the support throughout the years, brings five of Star Magic’s biggest stars to entertain kababayans in Australia. 

First in the lineup is the Ultimate Leading Man Piolo Pascual.

Providing top-notch musical performances is Pop Rock Superstar Yeng Constantino who promises to deliver some of the biggest OPM hits toKapamilyas in Sydney.

Joining them is one of the biggest Pinoy love teams and the stars of the recently concluded well-loved series “Dolce Amore,” Liza Soberanoand Enrique Gil, known together as LizQuen.

Completing the ensemble is multi-faceted actress Pokwang who will deliver her brand of comedy.


Kapamilyas in Australia are set to witness world-class performances, thrilling numbers, non-stop laughter and most of all, Filipino pride, in “Tatak Star Magic in Australia” happening on October 30 at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre in Sydney, Australia.

Ticket purchases can be made by visiting www.ticketdirect.com.au. For more program updates, and to connect with fellow globalKapamilyas, visit facebook.com/TFCAustralia or follow @KapamilyaTFC on IG and Twitter.