ABS-CBN'S I WANT TV is now on LG SMART TV

Did you miss last night’s episode of your favourite Kapamilya show? No worries! Now Filipino viewers can catch up with these shows at their own time using their LG Smart TV.

Global TV innovator LG Electronics is presenting a new vision of how consumers can live simply smarter. LG has partnered with ABS-CBN to make iWanTV! and ABS-CBN News, along with its wealth of global and Pan-Asian content and applications, pre-installed in its platform.

“Not only you can watch your favourite ABS-CBN, ANC, and Studio 23 shows, but also watch it anytime you want on LG Smart TV!” said Connie Lopez, Managing Director, ABS-CBN Interactive. “iWantv! hosts the latest primetime telenovelas, news and entertainment programs, top US series, and more.”

All SKYBROADBAND and BayanDSL subscribers with LG Smart TVs can fully and freely avail of the iWanTV service, while non subscribers can access the trial version.

SKY Cable Corp. Vice President for Marketing Ray Montinola said, “We’re excited to be a part of the LG Smart TV as it opens new opportunity for our content and broadband distribution in the Philippines.”

ABS-CBN Interactive and Sky are subsidiaries of ABS-CBN Corporation.

Aside from iWanTV!, consumers can enjoy easy access to ABS-CBN News content and keep up to date with the latest stories across the Philippines in a fun and smart way.

Demonstrating the “Point, Click, Control, Simply Smarter” capabilities of LG’s Smart TVs, LG’s Home Dashboard and Magic Motion Remote Control make using the Smart TV and accessing iWanTV and ABS-CBN news intuitive and simple.

More local premium content suited to Filipino viewers is expected to become available in the LG Smart TV in the coming months.

“For LG, ‘smart’ means offering the ultimate benefits of empowerment and convenience to our consumers,” said Cyd Montebon, product marketing head of LG Electronics Philippines.

Together with its revolutionary Cinema 3D TV, LG is poised to take Smart TVs to new heights and into living rooms not just in the Philippines, but all over the world. LG’s Cinema 3D and Smart TVs are now available in Philippine market.

For more information visit www.lg.com/ph.

NBA MADNESS : CLYDE DREXLER together with the ORLANDO MAGIC and PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS Dance Teams to grace the NBA MADNESS PHILIPPINES!

National Basketball Association (NBA) Legend Clyde Drexler and the Orlando Magic and Portland Trail Blazers dance teams will take part in NBA Madness Philippines 2011, the NBA’s interactive basketball fan event. Jointly organized by the NBA and Solar Entertainment, NBA Madness Philippines 2011 will visit metro Manila from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2.

NBA Madness is a free fan event featuring basketball clinics and games, including the Clyde Drexler Challenge, in which fans can compete against the NBA legend for prizes.  Drexler will give fans a unique insider perspective as he provides live commentary at viewing parties showing some of the NBA’s greatest games.  The event will also feature dance team performances, Asia Miles dance clinics, autograph sessions, and a video game corner featuring the newest NBA video game, NBA 2K12.  Fans can take part in the excitement of NBA Madness Philippines 2011 on Oct. 1 at the SM Southmall and Oct. 2 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.

Official partners for NBA Madness Philippines 2011 include Asia Miles and Gatorade with media partners Basketball TV, Solar Sports, Studio 23 and NBA Premium TV also supporting the event. Venue partners are SM Mall of Asia, SM Southmall, SM City North Edsa, and SM Cinemas.

Drexler is a 10-time NBA All-Star and was voted in to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004.  He won an NBA championship with the Houston Rockets in 1995 and was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996.  Drexler was also a member of the storied ‘Dream Team’ that won an Olympic gold medal in 1992.

In addition to the mall events, the first-ever NBA Madness Team Spirit School Tour will bring two NBA dance teams to five schools in Manila to conduct free dance clinics for campus dance teams.  The dance teams will make school stops from Sept. 28 to Sept. 30 and will participate in the Search for the Team Spirit School Champion at the Team Spirit Festival at NBA Madness.

As part of NBA Cares, the NBA and the SM Foundation will also partner to conduct a Read To Achieve read and play session for 100 underprivileged kids from all over Metro Manila on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Skydome at SM City North EDSA.

The NBA legend and dancers will also make a stop at the Finals of the Coors Light NBA Pop-A-Shot Tour 2011, which takes place on Sept. 29 at the Metrowalk in Pasig City.

My Great Night Market Experience

Ever since I was a kid my mom would tag me along her shopping trips may it be to Divisoria, malls or even to “baratillos”. Baratillo is a coined term for “bazaar”.

And now that I’m all grown-up, I inherited that distinct love for bazaars. So when I got a chance to visit a bazaar. I didn’t think twice. FYI, this is not your ordinary bazaar. I am very excited because this  a “night market”. And for me this is a different experience since this will be my first to visit a night market.

This night market I was mentioning is the “The Great Night Market” at Venice Piazza at Mckinley Hills The Fort. This night market was organized by MARESVILLE EXHIBITS. Maresville exhibits has been in the business organizing exhibits, bazaars and tiangges for 26 years already. Behind its success is Mr. Dominador “Boy” Santos Jr.

Maresville Exhibits advocates in helping small business players w/ competitive products showcase their business.

        See pictures below! Photos below are my fave stall and exhibitors!

Pies and cakes by Chef Hasset Go

MY Shake at FRUITAS!

Bibimpop surely filled my stomach that night

Brazo de Mercezedes makes my stomach churn  for more!

My over all verdict for THE GREAT NIGHT MARKET is an 8. Though if was more privileged to have lived nearby maybe you will be seeing all day there because of the different foods that they offer and also the value for money that  you will be getting!

GOLDEN ABC'S 25th Year ANNIVERSARY: Get Up ! and Shop!

Have you ever tried splurging for a certain thing? Well I don't ! But if given to splurge for a reason, WHY NOT? In time for GOLDEN ABC's 25th year, The company behind the successful clothing brands such as Penshoppe, Regatta, For me ,Memo, Oxygen and Tyler wants to engage their valued customers in raising awareness through the different advocasies that GOLDEN ABC is currently helping.

Golden ABC has 4 advocacies that it's currently helping namely: Education, Environment, Community Building and Culture. And the lucky beneficiaries and partners are:

• Children's Hour

           Children's Hour is a non-profit fund-raising and grant-giving organization. They raise funds mainly by asking individuals and companies to donate at least one hour of their earning once a year. They then deploy these funds to carefully selected projects that help children in the areas of education, food, shelter, protection, and total development. http://childrenshour.org.ph/

• Dynamic Teen Company

        Dynamic Teen Company (DTC) is a group of concerned young people with a mission of making a small yet significant difference in other people's lives, particularly the small children in slurn areas who have no access to education, basic hygiene, and sometimes even love from their families. http://www.dtc.org.ph/

• AKLAT , GABAY, ARUGA TUNGO sa PAG-ANGAT at PAG ASA (AGAPP)

              The project seeks to achieve the twin goals of enhancing the public school's resources for supporting literacy development and for providing a basic early childhood care and development service for 5 years old through the preschool program as well as addressing caregivers and teacher's needs. http://www.agapp.ph/

• WWF PHILIPPINES

                      WWF Philippines implements conservation and development projects in 11 provinces and at least 28 towns. On a nationwide scale, WWF advocates for appropriate environmental policies, engage corporations for sustainable business and conducts environmental education activities in Metro Manila and other key cities and towns. http://www.wwf.org.ph/

• HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

                       Habitat For Humanity Philippines is a non-profit Christian ministry working to help build responsible and self-reliant communities by enabling Filipino families in need to acquire affordable, decent, and duranble homes. Established in 1988, HFHP envisions a world where everyone had a decent place to live. http://www.habitat.org.ph/

• GAWAD KALINGA

                       The vision of Gawad Kalinga is building communities, empowered by people with faith and patriotism; driven by a culture of caring and sharing, dedicated to eradicate poverty and restore human dignity. Its missin is to end poverty to 5 million poor families by 2024, Land for the Landless, Homes for the Homeless, and Food for the Hungry. http://www.gk1world.com/

 And guess what you can help these advocacy partners by just shopping at any GOLDEN ABC retail stores. Isn't that nice you can shop all the nicest clothes and help as well!

Here's how can help through shopping at any GOLDEN ABC Retail Store:

• For every Php1000 minimum single receipt purchase, Php25 will be donated to a GABC advocacy of their choice. 
• And then you will be given a lace with an augmented reality pattern just like the photo below for a minimum 1K purchase.

• Then you just have to to go to their website which is www.getup.ph and click on the "DONATE" tab. And it will instruct you on what to do next!

Now that was so easy! So wait no more grab those Shopping shoes with you and shop those fab outfits in all Penshoppe, For Me, Regatta, Oxygen, Memo, and Tyler branches and donate to your favorite cause.

NBA MADNESS WEEK : NBA LEGEND CLYDE DREXLER HEADLINES NBA MADNESS PHILIPPINES

National Basketball Association (NBA) Legend Clyde Drexler and the Orlando Magic and Portland Trail Blazers dance teams will take part in NBA Madness Philippines 2011, the NBA’s interactive basketball fan event. Jointly organized by the NBA and Solar Entertainment, NBA Madness Philippines 2011 will visit metro Manila from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2.

NBA Madness is a free fan event featuring basketball clinics and games, including the Clyde Drexler Challenge, in which fans can compete against the NBA legend for prizes.  Drexler will give fans a unique insider perspective as he provides live commentary at viewing parties showing some of the NBA’s greatest games.  The event will also feature dance team performances, Asia Miles dance clinics, autograph sessions, and a video game corner featuring the newest NBA video game, NBA 2K12.  Fans can take part in the excitement of NBA Madness Philippines 2011 on Oct. 1 at the SM Southmall and Oct. 2 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.

Official partners for NBA Madness Philippines 2011 include Asia Miles and Gatorade with media partners Basketball TV, Solar Sports, Studio 23 and NBA Premium TV also supporting the event. Venue partners are SM Mall of Asia, SM Southmall, SM City North Edsa, and SM Cinemas.

Drexler is a 10-time NBA All-Star and was voted in to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004.  He won an NBA championship with the Houston Rockets in 1995 and was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996.  Drexler was also a member of the storied ‘Dream Team’ that won an Olympic gold medal in 1992.

In addition to the mall events, the first-ever NBA Madness Team Spirit School Tour will bring two NBA dance teams to five schools in Manila to conduct free dance clinics for campus dance teams.  The dance teams will make school stops from Sept. 28 to Sept. 30 and will participate in the Search for the Team Spirit School Champion at the Team Spirit Festival at NBA Madness.

As part of NBA Cares, the NBA and the SM Foundation will also partner to conduct a Read To Achieve read and play session for 100 underprivileged kids from all over Metro Manila on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Skydome at SM City North EDSA.

The NBA legend and dancers will also make a stop at the Finals of the Coors Light NBA Pop-A-Shot Tour 2011, which takes place on Sept. 29 at the Metrowalk in Pasig City.

The Great Dole Cook-off Event @MIHCA!

My bad! This was a late post , though its still worth sharing , thus they say "Better late than never"! I had great time with my fellow Bloggers and foodies as well when I get to attend the "The Great Dole Cook-Off Event"! Though it was  a rainy night and the venue is at MAGSAYSAY INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY and CULINARY ARTS and the weather is a bit rainy, it didn't dampened my spirits and be a spectator among the bloggers who will battle each other through a cook-off.

The event was hosted by Chef Jeremy Favia. Chef Jeremy is one of the rising young chefs in television today. He is a product of University of Sto. Tomas (HRM Dept.) and finished culinary school at the International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management .

That's me with Fab Chef Jeremy Favia!

For Starters, Chef Jeremy taught us how to cook Cherry Toamto and Eggplant Ragu Penne and Red Gazpacho which are both good for the health buffs out there.

 Cherry Tomato and Eggplant Ragu Penne

This dish made it more tastier with feta cheese. Yummy! I will definitely try to make one at home. This as the dish that bloggers tried to do make for the cook-off. It was great experience especially for those bloggers who were able to try and actually cook the dish. The lucky winner went home with cash prizes.

And the winner is.......

Enzo Luna of Juan Manila Express!

Good job enzo!

The dishes prepared made it more yummier and healthier with use of Dole Tomato Sauce .

Dole is the world's largest producer and marketer of high quality fresh fruits and vegetables and packaged foods. They are also encourage us to cook more dishes with Dole Tomato sauce because their tomato sauces are packed with a lot of Lycopene. Lycopene is said to help fight the big C! So what are we waiting for , let's all try the habit of cooking dishes wit lots of Dole Tomato Sauce in it!

Health Alert!: The Best way to beat Dengue is To Prevent It.

As rains and monsoon floods continue to submerge our roads and homes and cause stagnant pools of water to accumulate in our surroundings, the threat of dengue remains increasingly high.

The dreaded dengue mosquito (Aedes aegypti) thrives in stagnant pools of water in tanks, cans, empty bottles, tires and hollow vessels that are not cleaned every day. It attacks at daytime – especially during the two hours before sunrise and sunset.  Just one bite can cause dengue, and symptoms appear as early as three to 14 days after. Because its symptoms can be associated with several other illnesses, thousands of dengue cases are oftentimes left untreated, and many result in death. The Department of Health (DOH) says dengue cases abound in suburban communities where junk shops, vulcanizing shops, tires on tops of roofs, backyard piggeries, and underdeveloped subdivisions become natural breeding grounds for Aedis aegypti.

For the deadly combination of stagnant water and dengue mosquito larvae cultivation to end, water-logged areas must be cleaned regularly to prevent the spread of dengue-carrying mosquitoes. Better yet, everyone, regardless of age and gender or status, must make the effort to protect himself/herself from the deadly bite of the dengue mosquito. The best cure against dengue is prevention.

Stanhome World, the No. 1 Direct Selling Home Care brand in Europe, shares some tips to prevent the dengue mosquito from biting:

1.    Eliminate the mosquitoes’ breeding places.

Aedes mosquitoes don’t lay eggs on dirty water. Their favorite place to lay their eggs is in clean yet stagnant water, in moist and dark surroundings.  Discard water from jars, bottles, drums, auto tires, flower/plant pots, trash cans, coconut husks and other materials that collect rain or run-off water. Also, check the gutter and canals in your home and clean them thrice a week to remove water deposits.

 2.    Don’t give mosquitoes access to your home.

Don’t store water in an open container. Add screens to your windows and doors if you can. If you can’t, just make sure that doors and windows are closed especially during the day time.

 3.    Wear protective clothes

Long sleeved shirts or jackets, socks, long pants, and other apparel that will cover your skin to prevent mosquito bites are recommended during these Dengue Danger Days.

4.    Use insect repellent and other products that repel mosquitoes.

Insect repellents can prevent mosquitoes from touching or landing on your clothes or skin. The citronella plant, whose smell the mosquitoes can’t stand, can be planted around the house and placed in strategic areas. STANHOME Banish Citronella -- an odor neutralizer which keeps mosquitoes out as it removes bad odors from your home -- can be hung in strategic places to erect a "force field" against mosquitoes. STANHOME Stan-Wick Citronella home deodorizer which emits a clean, fresh citronella scent also welcomes guests and rejects pests. Keep your skin insect free with STANHOME Insect Repellent Gel that forms an effective protective barrier against deadly mosquitoes and other insects for at least 7.5 hours. 

Remember, if mosquitoes can’t get near you, they won’t be able to harm you at all.

For more family and home care tips, follow STANHOME WORLD on Twitter (@StanhomeWorldPH), be a fan on Facebook (facebook.com/StanhomeWorldPhilippines), or call/text 091-STANHOME (09178264663).www.facebook.com/STANHOMEWORLDPHILIPPINES

Chevy Sparks: The New Mini-Passenger Car!

Chevrolet Philippines-TCCI introduces 2 new CHEVY SPARKS Variant- the 1.0L 4-speed automatic transmission and the 5-speed manual transmission models. They are still the same stylish look and edgy appeal but is sure to make the same impact on the mini-passenger car segment.

What to expect from a CHEVROLET SPARKS as a mini-passenger car?

•                     It is the only mini passenger car bulit on a global platform and sold in more than 76 countries worldwide.

•                     It has a “dual-cockpit lay-out”.

•                     Optimum-fuel Efficiency

-based on a 3^rd-party agency test, the Spark was able to reach a maximum of 22km/l fuel consumption rate.

•                     It has standard roof rails that provide additional cargo capability . It also has a sporty look because of its rear spoiler.

•                     It has ample storage bins and cup-holders .

            -even on long drives, the user will be able to grab a drink or coffe too!

•                     It has signature LED-lit instrument clusters showing fusion of functionality and modern design.

•                     Standard-rear hatch wiper.

•                     5-door hatch

•                     Power-steering, with power-windows as well!

•                     Electronic immobilizer

•                     Standard “key-less” entry with anti-theft features.

With the above mentioned features who would not like to have his/her own CHEVY SPARK?. I already liked it myself. Oh how I wish (Just as thought ), with its powerhouse feature for a mini-passenger car, CHEVY SPARKS is pegged at an introductory price of P518,000for the 1 liter  manula variant. And aside from its affordability ,at also has a 5-yr. Warranty program. Chevy Sparks owners will have peace of mind that along with this car is invaluable security as well.

But wait, there's more! Just like Chevy Sparks on their FB Fanpage here for more updates .

The Kaya Natin! Champions Book 1: A book out to challenge the CORRUPTS

The Kaya Natin ! Champions Book 1

Congressman Bolet Banal III with me
So proud to be his constituent in Dist.3 Q.C

Rep.Bolet Banal III, me, and the other convenors !

What is Kaya Natin To’ Champions : Vol.1 It is a compilation of 10 stories about “Good Governance” champions from both local and Gov’t officials who embodied the values of effective and empowering leadearship with integrity.

The individuals included in this book are all members of KAYA NATIN! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership.

The people featured in the book are KAYA NATIN! Co-founders Jesse Robredo, Grace Padaca , Ed “Among” Panlilio, former mayor Sonia Lorenzo (San Isidro, Nueva Ecija), sen. Teofisto Guingona III, Rep. Teodoro Baguilat Jr. (Ifugao), Rep. Bolet Banal (3^rd Dist. Of Q.C.), former councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta (Davao City), Mayor Roque versoza Jr. (Tagudin, Ilocos Sur) and Board member Shirlyn Macasarte (Cotobato).


The objective of this book is to tell the people that there are still leaders in the government who take pride in doing what is just and fair. In my opinion this book will be a positive eye-opener to some of the pessimists who thinks that some people are out to run for a specific public office and do their corrupt activities.

Being a part of this book launch is an honor for me too, because of the people featured in this book is Rep. Bolet Banal III  of Dist.3 Q.C. By the way I am a proud constituent of District 3 where in he is A representative. I even voted him in the last May 2010 elections.

Kudos to the editors of this book for their effort, time and passion in putting up a good book. Future leaders may it be on the government and non-government will find lessons and relevance in this book.

The Kaya Natin! Champions will have its Book2 soon so we should all watch out for it.

Friends be sure to grab a copy of the book which still available at all Fully Booked Branches. But for those who want to volunteer and be an advocate for change you may reach them thru this link.www.kayanatin.org

Getting to know Bunny Malunda! : A Star with a Dream Come True!

New and musically talented artists are on the spring of their respective pursuits on becoming known in the music industry. And who would have thought that two years after her stint at “Pinoy Dream Academy” as a dreamer would we now here and see Bunny Malunda  with her very own album.

Despite the trials that she has to encounter most especially during the time that she had to undergo surgery for her vocal chords, still she paved way for her dreams. Now Bunny embraces each and every moment now that she has her very own album. With Bunny’s self-titled album, she combines personal strength with her grainy and hippie pop genres to reach out to her fans.

Behind this fab and talented artist is the producer of the album, Mr. Jaye Muller and Ben Patton. It was actually Jaye’s Filipina wife who actually first saw Bunny’s YouTube performance and eventually referred to his husband Jaye.

Mr. Jaye Muller is a Cebu-based producer and married to a Filipina. Upon her wife’s referral, he immediately searched and checked out Bunny’s YouTube video and he eventually liked it.

These two European/American Producers were also the one’s whi made 2 of KC Concepcion’s carrier single “ Not Like The Movies”, and “After the End”.

Jaye Muller also said that they did not have to “package” Bunny since she herself is what she actually is, “Born rockstar”  with her own real-life sexiness and attidude.

Among the songs in her album that I honestly think will leave a “nailing” mark in the music scene is her song “FYI” and “What I Meant” and my personal favorite “Mad Lover”.

The song “Mad Lover”, is a duet between her and real-life sweetheart Chivas Malunda (a former  PDA Dreamer as well.) This song is not your ordinary, cheesy love song. This is an upbeat song w/c talks about two lovers who are both wild and crazy in love.

Aside from singing, Bunny believes that she can also do more than singing. She also plans into entering a career in modeling and acting.

If you guys would like to catch Bunny on her mall tours , please like her on FACEBOOK!

“Bunny” self-titled album is officially manufactured and distributed by PolyEast Records.