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EMPOWER by Dingdong Dantes for BENCH™

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:00:00 +0000

As grand as the stage at the Mall of Asia Atrium, it was hightime that Bench comes out with a new offering this Summer. This marks a launch of a scent that defines one of BENCH ™ endorsers; Mr. Dingdong Dantes. If you feel the greatness, if you feel strong and invincible only one word comes into mind; and that ladies and gentlemen is... EMPOWER.

Celebrating BENCH's 25th year and the launch of Dingdong Dantes' signature deo cologne for men, its the man's turn to make things a little sexier at any given situation.

Presidential Sweetheart Ms. Grace Lee also hosted the event!

Today, I had a blast seeing the throng of people I usually meet at the Philippine Fashion Weeks front row; let alone the executives of the brand. I saw some of their endorsers too pitching support to Dingdong Dantes in this new DEO COLOGNE designed for him.

To open the show this was shown on the stage:

Credits to Videos: User Jujin from Youtube

It was dark, strong and very masculine. It was depicted quite nicely right from the get go. It was complete with strong resounding music!

Of course since this is a man's fragrance we were treated to something even more depicting of getting this scent out in the open. Dingdong chose these woodsy - musky smell with top notes of bergamot and lemon together with middle notes of galbanum and clary sage. It presents a fresh cool scent that women would absolutely go crazy for. True enough Dingdong carries that scent well; the throng of fans would agree.

Then this HOT number opened the show!

I wasn't joking when I said it was HOT! :)

Together with the launch of this new scent, some models bared the summer collection from BENCH for 2012!

They've got this Cuban - Latin American - Hawaiian vibe going and I was quite impressed with some of the things they have on the rack. Can someone get me new jeans please?! =)

Different textures, different tops and jeans that's still thick and wearable. Stayed quite well with the earth tones. It looked manly but still relaxed.

Covered up but still hot, that's what this manly scent radiates every time you spray EMPOWER all over your body.

Still not convinced?! Well if you weren't sweating enough on the first part of the show... let Dingdong Dantes show you what it's like wearing nothing on top but just EMPOWER!

That just starts a whole lotta different show!

Credits to Videos: User Jujin from Youtube

For those asking for more, here's the piece de resistance!

Then he came out, and all hell breaks loose with the crowd!

Then here's the finale!
WARNING: Oh girls, please wipe your mouth because you are going to start drooling again!

And isn't that truly EMPOWERing?!

Made for the modern man who wants to harness power, hold it in his hands and show the world who he is... and what he believes in. That is EMPOWER by Dingdong Dantes.

Sighted also in the show were BENCH Executives and supporters of Dong!

Talent Manager Perry Plansigan and THE Ben Chan

Fashion Director Robby Carmona

P.S.

Many thanks to the people behind BENCH for hooking me up! Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary!

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The Voice Season 2 on AXN Asia!

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:26:00 +0000

For those who moved like Jagger last year, The Voice Season 2 is back and showing soon on AXN Asia! You'll still get to see your favorite judges/coaches: POWER BELTER Christina Aguilera, HUNKY Adam Levine, PHENOM Cee Lo Green and COUNTRY SUPERSTAR Blake Shelton. Watch them bicker anew and find talents without the faces on February 6, 2012 all on AXN Asia!

This season, there is a new twist! Mark Burnett has gotten more fierce by letting 12 contestants now for each coach; so this will be a tougher year to choose talents, a tougher year to pic who's going to have a bigger kick out of the bucket. Just imagine the auditions that this particular program has to go through just to choose a couple of people for a life changing prize! Just ask Javier Colon who just started recording songs with Natasha Bedingfield and working with his mentor Adam Levine... things are just getting brighter! Not to mention runner ups Beverly McClellan and Vicci Martinez who are getting their own respective breaks too! Will you just stand there and watch mediocre reality shows instead of watching THE VOICE SEASON 2?! Exactly! Make sure you get those cable providers informed and get ready for a GREAT season! Remember February 6 at 10.55pm!

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This is SomeDayDream!

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:49:00 +0000

Dreamy. That is SomeDayDream.

I saw SomeDayDream aka Rez a couple of months ago during the Terranova launch. I wasn't really a fan of his music because I'm a purist house/trance fanatic. I guess I didn't open my eyes and ears that day because I didn't know... that I was missing a lot. Before everything became so phenomenal with his career he was into bands and he really enjoyed times with them quite obviously. When that didn't get too far and went on his own, he had so much creative freedom and a lot of people took notice of it. That was the time when Arthur Bernard Dolino Lui Pio aka Champ former front man of the band Hale signed him up as the first artist of Mecca Music his own label. Someone this famous and artistically inclined believing in SomeDayDream only spelled quite a formula for success. Today, after getting so much airplay and fame on MYX and other media channels... SomeDayDream is enjoying the perks of being the only artist with a Electronic Pop genre in the Philippines. His success in 2011 was quite evident, we're all excited what he has in store for 2012!

I was lucky to have been invited in his first bloggers night. Saying YES alone to this occasion was a confirmation on how he sees online media and its influence on the public, after all he was a product of YOUTUBE and he is quite a phenom up until now. His style is original; and he barely listens to other music because he wants to concentrate on his craft. This is my second time to see him perform live, but this time it is a bit different. I listened to his first song... and I got it... I totally get it now.

The vibe is totally different as he makes use of synthesizers much of the track. It sounds so cool and funky. It's very reminiscent of those DJ tracks from European artists, but this one is truly Pinoy. No wonder people initially thought the commercial jingle was from a foreign artist. Add to that his boyish charms and great attitude, SomeDayDream will surely go places! If a guy only had a positive disposition just like him, women would probably be falling on their knees and go gaga. I'm not joking. Listening to his tracks is like clockwork, you kinda can't help but dance a bit. It's perfectly put together and not cheesy. Actually, I'd put this in the classy category but VERY tasteful all the way through. It's not awkward listening to and if you ask the throng of people who listen to him now, take a few passes on his songs because once you love and get to him through his music... you'll never go back. That's how infectious it became to me. I told him point blank after the show that I'm a fan now... and I'm not embarrassed to say that even if I'm a guy.

Speaking of places, he's also got mall shows on February 11 at SM Las Pinas, February 18 at SM Bicutan, February 19 at SM Marikina and on February 25 at SM Sucat. All of them starts at 5PM so make sure you catch him there! Don't forget to also grab a copy of his self titled album SomeDayDream in all record bars nationwide! This is your chance to listen to the full version of "Hey Daydreamer!", Delivery Boys, Do-Do With You (which is my personal favorite) and a lot more.

Thank you so much to the good people of MCA Music, Mecca Music, Pinoy Magazine, OrangeMagazineTV, BOSE, Terranova, Keds and Selecta Cornetto for making this event possible. PS I love the Cornetto flavor I got it was uber yummy!

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Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz Stars Unofficially Yours in theaters February 15

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:08:00 +0000

It looks like John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin will give you a February you won't forget as they star on their latest film called Unofficially Yours. This is again brought to us by Star Cinema and Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina. Hit after hit this particular production company didn't let go on coming up with the best romantic comedy films which have worked for them quite well in 2010 and 2011. Now, the much awaited team up between John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin (both big stars from ABSCBN) will glitter on the silver screens come February 15, 2012.

We got the chance to witness the red carpet press conference a few days ago and believe it or not this was my first time to see John Lloyd in the flesh. We didn't get to interact that much because of the huge crowd of media people seen there. I could barely even shoot to tell you honestly but since I love you guys that much, I got some nice closeup shots while they were asked some questions about the movie.

She's so pretty I know. John Lloyd even said that Angel Locsin REALLY deserves the title SEXIEST WOMAN IN THE PHILIPPINES since he did a couple of scenes with her during the film. He jokes sometimes Angel even took off her clothes without thinking so much about it because she wants everything to be fluid. They didn't want any hitches or more drama shooting it. Angel Locsin was so sexy that afternoon... she turned heads and John Llloyd did the same for girls. People were tweeting me non stop telling me "Pakisabi kay John Lloyd I LOVE YOU" hehe.

The Martinez girls also are in this movie. They said that this is a big opportunity and they weighed it was time to do so even if they were still studying. Mom Yayo convinced them and why not, they would be working with John Lloyd, Angel and Director Cathy. It was a done deal just from the cast alone; and the Director too.

Angel was actually a little uncomfortable answering some of the questions because she really felt she was in the same situation. She loves someone and felt that they never even have a title yet. Just like in the movie.

John Lloyd Cruz on the other hand is proudly IN A RELATIONSHIP. They never really lost touch (referring to Shaina Magdayao) and they are getting stronger everyday. He doesn't diss what Angel has though because he believes that whatever makes a person happy; he/she should pursue it!

The writer agrees that this film apparently tackles something similar to the No Other Woman formula which discusses something that already exists in the society yet nobody talks about it.

Edgar Allan Guzman, Boom Labrusca also are on this film and play some of John Lloyd's confidants. They bring some sort of ingredient to the discussion of just plainly having friends with benefits/One night stands and the advantages on the side of the guy.

I guess John Lloyd has a lot of things to say but in LOVE there is no right or wrong way to do it. They believe in doing whatever means to make an individual happy. Angel Locsin admits to everyone that she is into love but not into titles. Isn't that just sweet?!

Here are more shots of Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz!

Oh I love Angel Locsin! She's so pretty! :O

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What about you?! Do you think you need titles for a relationship or love to work?! Watch UNOFFICIALLY YOURS out on theaters February 15, 2012. I'm sure this will be another hit from Star Cinema!

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A Breath Of Fresh Air: Sabrina in her latest album "I Love Acoustic 4"

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:17:00 +0000

Sabrina. She's a breath of fresh air.

I was in a room full of media people when I got to meet her in person. As always I put my personal taste in music aside and had to have my senses open to new ones. I'm so glad I did because I couldn't imagine what would it be like without me knowing her closely like that.

I'm a skeptic to artists who do covers but I have a friend who I frequently go out with; and I saw his CD collection ~ all in his car. There were only a couple of them but three definitely stood out; it was the name Sabrina in all of them; so I immediately asked my friend about her. Laughed about his song choices too. What makes her so special?! Why acoustic?! What does she sound like?!... he immediately grabbed the CD's out of my hand and inserted it in the car's player. That's when that "Oh, so that's why!" moment happened.

Listening to her was one thing; then I actually saw her during the Greyson Chance concert in Eastwood City. If you saw the multitude of people screaming for Greyson I'm sure you'll be nervous, but she went right through her set and opened for the International artist. This is the first official time I listened to her live!

She was well received by the throng of people that were there. Remarkable voice and the song choices was another story. Then I said "She's good!"... it takes a whole lotta time before I do say that. To say the least, I was impressed.

In her first bloggers night, she was just sitting and doing interviews for media. Her presence was really not condescending. She waved and made sure we were a little comfortable above anything else. She made us feel right at home. I adore stars who do that to me, (ie Rocco Nacino, Kris Bernal, Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales)... she gets me this time too. Now that I like her, she gave us a very nice chat. We felt so nice talking to her that way. It was so comforting that an artist who racked in multiple PLATINUM awards in Indonesia had her feet on the ground. She never alienated anyone while we were there. Plus the fact that she obliged to sing a couple of songs... now that takes a lot and she did it to the delight of online people I was with at that time.

She has got a lot of things planned for this year, now that she's also broken through the South East Asian market it'll be a lot busy this time. She's got a couple of originals also planned. Her versions of new songs in her NEW fourth album is just as impressive. Make sure you get your own copies of "Sabrina: I Love Acoustic 4" nationwide. I adore her "Last Friday Night", "Rolling in the Deep", "That should be me" and "Moves Like Jagger" version and if you get to listen to it, pat yourself in the back because you did a good thing. She's got 17 tracks and a bonus one so if you purchase it from record bars, it's totally worth it! I promise to buy another one for myself since my friend's going to get this one which she happily signed.

Thank you Sabrina! Stay nice and genuine; and you'll go a lot of places! I believe you'll start change the Philippine singing landscape that only knows belting and equate it to the greatness of their music. You totally deserve the title of Asia's Acoustic Princess! You are way better than that! xoxo

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KRAVE Restobar: Makati's Best Kept Secret Exposed!

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:37:00 +0000

Right at the heart of Makati City lies an undiscovered cozy place where you can dine to your heart's desire, a restaurant promptly called KRAVE. Since this is Chef Vince Rodriguez's love child with hunk actor DingDong Dantes and a few very private partners; they trusted us to test a few of their best sellers since their inception last November 2011. This spot is usually frequented by executives and employees of nearby corporations and if you haven't been there, you're in for a treat!

The Appetizers!

The Rock Shrimp Popcorn

Covered in light batter, these shrimp pieces will surely start a conversation on your parties. I love how they put in the mangoes and chili to complement the seafood component of this appetizer. You can just pop it in your mouth and the dreamy thick mayo like sauce that comes with the shrimp would explode with sweet - tangy undertones immediately. It's a great starter, we were in for more!

Foie Grais Nigiri

I am an avid fan of Japanese cuisine and Nigiris are quite a staple. This however is like an East meets West thing. The Foie Grais definitely is definitely sinful! Treating it like sushi takes more than what it's supposed to do, I love the small tangy flavor the small amount of sauce on the plate gives. It cuts the heart attack waiting to happen on the foie grais. I would have seconds of these! Though for the ones who are dying to have comfort food I suggest you share this with friends or loved ones, it's just too rich! The saltiness from the caviar breaks the oil goodness. It is something to die for!

The Lava Roll

They weren't joking when they said that they'll get this out for CHEESE lovers out there! They gave us a treat and even served this flaming hot literally because there was "fire on it" too. Those small patches are all burnt edges as the fire easily melted everything on the plate. The roll had lots of scallop pieces on it that would act like rocks in normal lava. It was a treat to see and I suggest you get your kids or someone who adores cheese have this instead of the appetizers! This will fill you up in no time!

KRAVE Texas Steak Roll

After going back and forth to East and West cuisine another treat comes in this long plate. Imagine thick slices of meat surrounded by Japanese rice then rolled in wasabe and a light batter. This is lethal as far as spiciness goes because the amount of Wasabe is quite generous in every bite. Boys would love this for sure! I loved it so much because I can pack a lot of heat but for those who want everything else a little less spicy I suggest you get the other ones. This is not for the faint of heart ladies, but if you are upto a challenge then let's get it on!

The Tuna Tower

Designed as a rice salad; this Tuna tower surely has become a crowd favorite. Pleasing to the eyes plus flavor that does not disappoint, how can you go wrong?! All the nicest things you can ever think of in a sushi roll is also here, it's like an open faced version of it. It's designed to be shared and mixed fully. We really didn't touch it quite much because it was too pretty. If there was one thing I'd have for starters, this would surely be it! The tuna albeit is raw so you must have this salad cold than usual.

Pizza

Beef Carpaccio Pizza

I love Italian food and this Beef Carpaccio Pizza just hits the spot! Slivers of raw meat ran over by peppery arugula leaves, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese on a thin crust can I just go on and one with this?! The point is, it's so good that nothing was left of it after a few minutes. This is easily one of the nicest pizza's I've ever had next to the Basilica which also Chef Vince Rodriguez has in his other restaurant. This is really a good buy in my books. I love the balsamic vinegar also which gives it a sweet tangy finish. People will wipe it off their plates so make sure you eat this while it's still hot!

The Main Course

Dinosaur Beef Barbecue Ribs

Yes, I did swear with a couple of times while eating this scrumptious chunk of meat. Sorry I couldn't put the expletives here. You know how it is to eat something so delicious almost pitch black because of the "caramelization" of cranberries it was marinated in. The meat tasted so sweet outside and too soft that it literally falls off the bones. It's not soo spicy but it has hints of thyme if I'm not mistaken. If I had this everyday, I'd be glad to do it. For those who plan to share this with friends, I guess you can but its something you really want to eat on your own because it is SOOOO GOOOOD!

Basted with the marinade and probably light cream to make it more special, this Dinosaur Beef Barbecue Ribs is our choice for those who love meat and for men who like it MEATY.

Pair it up with your favorite Red Portuguese wine and you would never forget this evening when you are out with your friends and family. By the way, KRAVE has one of the greatest wine selections I've ever seen... if you are an avid fan of pairing please do go there.

Angus Pinwheel Steak

The best cut of meat flamed - hanging on a bed of soft creamy mashed potatoes and firm Asparagus spears. End of story. You can't leave KRAVE without getting one of these shows because the food is a spectacle on itself. You'll get the envy of everyone at the restaurant and everyone will watch your table as this lovely, juicy piece de resistance lands your mouth with every scrumptious bite. Please, have your napkins ready because your mouth will water every time you gift yourself with something special like this! I'll let the pictures do the talking.

Steak Oil (front), Red Wine Gravy (left) and Peppermint Sauce (back)

You can put these things on top of your steak for a unique, scrumptious experience. Some mix it up but I prefer a more pure approach which means I'll taste them one by one separately. If you want to taste heaven on earth I suggest you take a bite of this steak!

The Dessert

Caviar and Fresh Fruit Panacotta

For the sweet tooth and not so sweet ones, you can gauge your freedom from standards with this concoction of Caviar, Fruit and Panacotta served in jiggers because you will dig the mid sweet tones it gives out plus the salty taste from the caviar and tanginess from the fruits. It's simply a mixture of sweet, salty and sour so you better make enough room for this otherwise get this other one that's achieved rave reviews from all their restaurants!

Chef Vincent Rodriguez's Signature Bread Pudding

I have tasted this one in Red Garlic when I got the chance to review that successful restaurant and I'm sure people will flock this joint just for the taste of this one. Creamy, much like creme brulee rather than your pinoy stale bread based pudding, you should try this out. You will surely forget yourself. Am I clear?! :)

The Ambiance

The place can probably sit from 30-40 people. They are open from 11AM to 2PM and 6PM to 11PM so make sure you get reservations.

The kitchen is pretty neat. It's open so you get to see where the heat of the action is.

As I've mentioned earlier KRAVE has one of the best wine choices in the metro, so if you are up to celebrate a special occasion, a bottle or two of the best wines in the world would be so great!

Oh and one more thing, I actually have praised and raved about the ambiance. It's perfect for people who want a romantic, cozy ambiance. I love the song choices too. So if you have something to want this valentine's season or that next special occasion, make sure you have Krave Restobar on your list. Yes, I do strongly suggest you try it out first before you get convinced with my article. What are you waiting for?!

Need I say more?! Satisfy your cravings at KRAVE Restobar!

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The Scandalous Sy Family Dinner

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:41:00 +0000

It was a grand night meeting bloggers from north to south. Since it was Chinese New Year fever a few weeks ago, a secret invite was sent out to bloggers indicating an event at Mango Tree Bistro. Though the menu was more on the Thai side we were definitely treated to a festive Chinese inspired theme party complete with the drama that goes in with it. Yeap! We were all in for a surprise!

The Dinner was served!

Tom Yum Soup, if it has shrimp I can't eat it... I'm allergic sorry!

Thai Green Curry, this was nice! I love Thai food specially this one if it was extra hot!

Sauteed Squid, this was okay. I took a bite but didn't get too much of it otherwise I'll have allergies :)

This is by far my favorite on their menu, breaded tofu! It was good!

I love Chicken Satays and this one was made more special because of the skewers made with lemon grass. It changes the flavor so much, I love it!

Light and refreshing this concoction of peach, lychee and bits of beets (I guess) was a hit!

After having dinner, the SY FAMILY came out and gave a few words.

They thanked everyone who came to this dinner that they hosted. It was kind of unclear to me why they did this but I went along with the drama. They introduced their sons next.

Da gei/Ge ge or older brother a scholar, an accomplished businessman and the Dad was very proud of him.

Didi or Younger Brother- an athlete that won several gold medals, always on top of class.

Then the youngest one barged in. Later on we found out that she was affected by the ROTA Virus which caused her to have diarrhea and other complications at an early age. This hampered her developmental skills and so she was a little rowdy as you might have guessed. Did you know that thousands of kids actually have this in the Philippines?! Mostly in their infancy and it does affect their skills later on in life.

The Dad didn't understand why his child was like this initially... but without the understanding of the parents and her siblings she wouldn't have a normal life. Underachiever, childish and pretty late in learning her cognitive skills were not as advanced as those people of her age. This is the after effects of the ROTA Virus. It's the second highest cause of death in the Philippines for kids ages 5 and below.

A Doctor and representative from GSK actually explained to us that there are several vaccines now available in the market that could prevent this from happening to children.

I still adore her though. We sat right next to each other while doing a couple of games with regards to guessing some viruses and diseases. We should have won, but you know there are cheaters hahaha. (joke!)

Good thing the Doctor said that the DOH is doing headway on making a national campaign against this virus. I'm sure pretty soon that there will be better health programs that would even make this particular vaccine available in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Thank you so much to GSK for keeping us informed, we really enjoyed this night. Sorry I was really noisy that evening, it really shows how much I enjoyed meeting everyone! =)

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The Sweetest Contest from TOBLERONE!

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:12:00 +0000

It looks like my February just got even better! Imagine the soft - sweet chocolate goodness running through your mouth uttering the words I LOVE YOU this season. Toblerone - the one and only phenomenal pyramid shaped chocolate bar is out to give you that special treat this Valentines season with their new promo promptly called "TOBLERONE VALENTINE'S PROMO". Make sense! LOL!

Have you ever thought of your own DREAM DATE?! Do you know when or where it'll be?! Or how it took place and just became so perfect that you can't forget it?! That special moment is the one Toblerone is looking for and this contest is so easy to join!

Two easy things to follow:

1. Take a picture of yourself and a loved one featuring a Toblerone chocolate with an “I Love You” sleeve and/or the other special Valentine edition Toblerone sleeves in the picture.

The more creative your photo is, the more chances you'll get picked!

2. Submit it on givetoblerone.com with your dream date write-up.

OR

2. Email the picture to sayitsweeter@givetoblerone.com along with a description of your most creative dream date. Make sure to include your full name, email address, home address, and contact number.

Just take a moment and enjoy this Valentines season and you could be the lucky boy or girl that will get the chance to win a 50,000 peso worth dream date for you and your loved one! Isn't that neat?!

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Remember that the chances of winning are dependent on the creativity of the picture, the creativity of the writeup, and the number of likes on their picture. If you've got so much love this season it's time to get you and your friends in this contest too! Have them participate liking your entry and you'll surely win that coveted prize!

Dream dates anyone!?

UPDATE!

Toblerone Valentine's Promo is now extended until the end of February. So make sure you get those entries in and get your votes cast now! What are you waiting for?! :)

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A Great and Healthy Night With Soyami

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:41:00 +0000

It was a wonderful evening of getting introduced to great products whilst having dinner at Tourne at the Fort Strip. Everyone knows the healthy benefits of Soy and how it has surpassed just being the plain jane taho/tofu in the Philippines... and now there's more things to rave about!

Yeap! That's Marc Nelson!

Some of you probably ask "How in the world does a Marc Nelson/Rovilson Fernandez ever look so good?! Why in the world do they have hot bodies!?" and "Why does kumagcow look a little fat?! LOL?!" Well that's simple to answer because Marc Nelson and Rovlison have better, ultra healthy food choices. I also haven't been going to the gym these past few months... hence the sculptured German physique I have now. (hehe)

Filipinos love to eat; and consequently LOVE to snack. I don't even know anyone who doesn't have a sarisari store nearby or a restaurant to go to when hunger strikes. Our diet is a mix of east and west so we kind of already have a saturated mix of food, that entails those that are healthy and not so healthy ones. As we continue to grow efforts to eat right at this day and age they spurred an idea of making chips out of these soya beans but prepared them in a special way. That's where SOYAMI Chips comes into the picture!

It comes in WHITE CHEDDAR!

also Pizza!

And my favorite the Original flavor! I can dip this in hummus or low fat Sour Cream/Yogurt and ooh can I just say I LOVE IT!? =)

A dietician from Fitness First Club was there too to give us advice on how to have a healthy life and of course WELLNESS. Ms. Apple Rosales from SOYAMI who initially had this idea of serving healthy snacks for kids in her play pen business approached and told us about the SOYAMI Story and how it came about. She was so nice and bubbly, very enthusiastic too about the other new things they have launched. She was so excited about the potential of getting this out in the market. I love the these too!

Soyami Oatmeal Cookies, not too sweet and just right for that fiber fix. For those who want to have better digestion, a couple of these everyday can probably get you going.

The usual bread sticks you get on dinners just got jazzed up and fortified with Soya as their new Soya Stix in 3 different flavors won't disappoint you! I love this CHILI flavor so much that I refused to share it with my Dad! LOL! He got the garlic one though!

For the sweet tooth, why not have this better tasting Puto Seko to satisfy your cravings. I love how they got native this time. I put this in the fridge for later consumption but I kept opening and closing til the next day. Then POOF! nobody saw it again hehehe!

SOYAMI also partnered with Tree Hugger in this event. Yes! it's that great brand that not only sells excellent corn/recycled paper based pens, highlighters and pencils but with every Treehugger Pen you buy contributes to planting more trees in Philippine forests. They are also a big partner of HARIBON foundation; one of the leading nature conservation institutions in the Philippines. You should check out these special tree loving pens on all Papemelroti stores/kiosks or specialty shops nationwide! I didn't use the pen they gave me because they were so pretty LOL!

The nice and bubbly chef of Tourne. Visit them at the Fort Strip, Bonifacio Global City! Right in front of Fitness First! (image from Soyami FB Page)

Food served at the event were Soyami-inspired dishes courtesy of Tourne Executive Chef Sandralyn Hataway. I bet you would love the Mac and Cheese with Alugbati (which is my personal favorite!). It's like real deal slow cooked comfort food but without the guilt!

I would have loved to have a few seconds with him but he was busy entertaining people. I wanted to ask some questions but too bad. Anyway you are doing a good job Marc Nelson! I wish you all the success in this new venture!

The good people from FaceOne took time to explain to us what their products are from and how it can help in a lot of ways to maintain skin health.

Funny labels on these skin whitening, oil control and anti bacterial products from FaceOne eh?! I'll be trying out some of these and see how they fare against some of the best ones out in the market. Will this be great for men?! I hope so. Though right from the get go it looks quite natural and that's a plus in my books! You should get one of these and test them out, the whitening lotions and toner works for me though... you should definitely try it out! Throw away those hard fuel based products that you have and go natural instead!

I love the Suncoast products I won that evening. It's probably going to be a whole different ballgame now while I'm working out at the gym. The Vit Water tastes great too! For those who prefer a more natural electrolyte enhanced drink try the Lightwater, it's gonna boost your gusto for more activities for sure!

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Be Informed: Loans Should Be Easy!

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:25:00 +0000

I just like any normal guy would want a house, a car, a family that eats three times a day and a successful career. Times are hard; and sometimes there are a couple of things we can't afford to spend on but if it entails the opportunities or the survival of your financial independence you really have to do it. Having some time off I read a couple of things over at Blue Global Media and in one way or another it was quite enlightening to know stuff about how to market services like loans and affiliate programs. The reality of it is if you earn an extra buck or two and need that extra kick to get your motor running then it would be nice to get it when you need it.

This isn't rocket science and you just need a couple of things to start. First of all you need an international affiliate network right off the bat. Maybe if we do it earlier than usual we would have some advantages and get approvals. You need to check who's doing a good job and try not to fall for those who don't! The assurance can probably start from their current accounts and offers. If it all seems good from a financial and economical standpoints don't hesitate to grab the opportunity... it only comes once in a while. Don't be afraid to avail a cash advance affiliate program sometime soon if you want to move forward in your career or take advantage of your on line presence. Things like these should be easy for anyone, anywhere. I'd love to just do it now!

SUMOSAM: Authentic Bento in the Metro!

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:52:00 +0000

Who's up for Japanese food?! I know I am! Well don't despair if you can't think of anything to eat this lunch break because SUMOSAM just came out with a new BENTO BOX line that you'll surely love! I got first dibs on it last weekend!

The Samurai's Choice

Samurai's Choice Yokozuna Bento

This is the premier BENTO Box that they have in the SUMOSAM store - Gilmore. Taking a peek at what's in store for me that afternoon was part of the excitement. Since this is the first time they are serving this I immediately thought of who can actually best benefit from this scrumptious Japanese meal!

1. Business people who love lunch meetings
2. Love birds who fondly take chopsticks and feed each other
3. Families who want kids to sit beside them and wallop different things for lunch
4. Those who are in a hurry but need a big meal, less fuss, more substance
5. For Samurais
6. For everybody!

Let me just do a rundown of what this particular meal entails. I'll section it off with how the serving was done in this HUGE YOKOZUNA BENTO BOX!

Beef Misono (US Beef Knuckle) and Yasai Itame (Sauteed Vegetables)

Soft chewy slices of beef and sauteed veggies rule this corner of the box. Don't you just love Beef Misono that's sweet and salty partnered with piping HOT GOHAN aka white rice! The beef smell was invigorating though I wanted it to be a little more salty, good thing they've got soy available in cute little clay teapot containers so you can adjust to your own taste.

Cute Soy Sauce container and Iced tea.

The Iced tea was nice, twas not too sweet! It was a little tangy in fact. It does make a difference if you put slivers of lemon on it. It becomes a tad fresher!

Dory Tepan with bean sprouts and Yasai Itame

We all love those fish fillet pieces on the YOKOZUNA Bento, it was lightly seared on TEPAN which is another name for an iron griddle. In Japan and in the US, there are even restaurants based on this particular way of cooking. SUMOSAM knows this is a hit and this fish by far is the most adored in restaurants in the metro so why not make this a part of the SAMURAIS CHOICE YOKOZUNA BENTO. Not to mention the crunchy bean sprouts that come with it.

Dried Anchovies aka Dilis

Right smack at the center of the YOKOZUNA Bento box was a load full of dried anchovies aka dilis. It's a staple to most of us who dig this at breakfast but their version is kind of sweeter. The sugar coating is eminent which is kind of surprising since most Japanese would probably have this fresh and lightly toasted. The fried dilis in this case probably was cooked that way to keep it crunchy so as to contrast the rest of the things in the bento. I guess everything has to be balanced, so there really is like a thought process in putting these things together. The texture itself was a delight to experience. Soft, hard, mushy, to crunchy! Oishi desu ne!

Gohan - plain white rice jazzed up quite so nice!

Tuna and Salmon Sashimi, plus Kani stick

It's pink, it's raw and I like it that way. I like what they did on this particular portion; neat slices of Tuna and Salmon plus a couple of sticks of Kana (Crab Sticks) just was so good in its dipping sauce of thick soy and wasabe. You can tell the freshness because it ain't fishy at all. The tuna and salmon was firm to the bite and you can actually get a hint of sweetness out of it. I love sashimi! Their Samurai's Choice YOKOZUNA BENTO BOX hits the spot in all the right places!

Since I love Sushi, look who came in to make us one!

Chef Marvin Agustin for SUMOSAM

Oh yes ladies, he's my personal Chef! Anyone want to have lunch with me now?! (Joke!) Kidding aside, Chef Marvin Agustin personally prepared two sushi dishes for us.

And in a couple of minutes he came out of the kitchen carrying these!

The Las Vegas Sushi Roll - coined from their trips abroad composed of Kane Sticks, Scallops with a helping of flame melted Mozzarella Cheese on top. If there's anything cheesy on it count me in!

The Dynamite Roll - one of Marvin's favorites that's got tuna with a spicy kick! I loved these two that I had to order extras to take home. =) It was VERY spicy and I LOVE how they went out of their way to make it like that. I love spicy food!

GMA Marketing Manager Ricky Laudico part owner of SUMOSAM expresses his excitement in this new restaurant in Gilmore. This together with other nightspots in that new district seem to be really doing well. Even the locals are their patrons too. Loving this new YOKOZUNA BENTO Meals will surely be like second nature. SUMOSAM is surely gonna have a lot of customers coming their way now that YOKOZUNA BENTO Meals are available!

With a wide array of YOKOZUNA BENTO Choices at different price points there's always a perfect one for you. I recommend the Samurai's Choice though so you can get to taste them all! Isn't that amazing?!

Plus it's right beside a Seattle's Best Coffee branch. I like their Mocha Javakula and you might wanna spend a couple of hours digesting there; catch up with friends or your special loved ones over coffee right after your SUMOSAM lunch.

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PhilAm Life: Awakening A Dragon In All Of Us!

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:24:00 +0000

Life is a little complicated in the Philippines, but there are surely a lot of things unique in this place that you have to be thankful for. We are indeed a melting pot of culture, some sort of East meets West in its truest sense. Though we owe our identities to these other races, ours is a unique blend of Malay, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, American, Japanese and others merged together; giving us this natural tan most foreigners envy.

Since we've adapted to these cultures, they also have something in store to exchange with our culture. China has been time in memorial a trading partner of the Philippines. They also have communities built within our cities which coincidentally is also the oldest CHINATOWN in the world! Going to BINONDO has always been a treat for me because the food is a whole other story. This time I went there for the Chinese New Year celebration! This is the year of the Water Dragon! So the drums did beat like so!

The color red flooded Ongpin and the streets of Binondo. I asked my friends immediately what was this for? Why the grand celebration? It apparently has always been this way.

Celebrities hosted the event. This was for the launching of the new DRAGON that PHILAM LIFE has. Yes ladies and gentlemen, a new dragon just arrived in BINONDO... but it's not your ordinary run of the mill dragon, it's a GIANT DRAGON!

These lions were the welcoming committee!

Then the GIANT DRAGON came along! OMG!

This is the start of the parade therefore the EYE DOTTING CEREMONY will commence first. The GIANT DRAGON was blindfolded. Awakening it needed this particular ceremony to be done.

The weight of the head itself is no joke, they had to make 3 to 5 tired but STRONG people carry it not to mention around 80-100 strong men to carry its body. Yes ladies and gentlemen, this is probably the BIGGEST dragon there is in the country!

President and CEO Rex A. Mendoza says "Philam Life has been at the forefront of the Philippine life insurance market. Our strong brand name and ability to deliver on our promises have made us a trusted partner in securing the future of our customers. Bringing this Giant Dragon in the picture was but a commitment and homage to the Chinese Community who has been sternly supporting us through the years. We were renting dragons the previous years and decided to make one of our own. We got the BIGGEST and imported it from Hong Kong to show how much we value our relationships with the community." he added.

I hope you learn a few things from that. =)

When the GIANT PHILAM LIFE DRAGON arrived at the front of their Binondo office, the eye dotting ceremony was done. Photo above shows President/CEO Rex A. Mendoza putting in red paint on the eyes, tongue, ears, mouth, teeth, nostrils and the spine of the dragon. If it has to be done, it has to be done properly.

Miss Earth - Water was there!

Ms. Chinese Philippines was there too! Now just look at how statuesque she looks like from afar. She was probably 6'4 if I was not mistaken, very beautiful!

Photo above shows how long the GIANT DRAGON is. It must have extended from the PhilAm Life Binondo Branch to the edge of the Bridge of Binondo. It was really long!

PhilAm Life Binondo branch also unveiled their new signage on the facade of the building. People were already flocking the whole street. It was festive! It was all red! This was my first taste of Chinese Lunar New Year and I really felt that I was part of the celebration. Dong Yuei must have been smiling at this time!

We also got balloons and tied up our wishes on it. It apparently will come true. I won't say what I wished for but it would be nice if it does come true haha!

In hindsight, PhilAm Life celebrates the year of the Water Dragon with all of us because they know how to value culture, people and you. It was really proper with their theme "Anong plano mo? Usap tayo!" because they want you to see the bigger picture. Whatever your plan is, whatever your dreams are, they want you to realize it with industry experts and their people helping you. If you think you can't do it, they can make it happen. So make sure you ask someone from PhilAm Life, it doesn't matter how small or big your plans are... they probably have something designed for you. Later on this year they have big plans for the BPO industry professionals, make sure you avail that! Because PhilAm Life believes that there is a DRAGON to awake in all of us!

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Maja Salvador and Matteo Gudiccelli for My Cactus Heart

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:36:00 +0000

When you want someone in your life and you find him/her, you have to go all the way to get his/her heart... but what if you don't know that you are afraid to do so?! What if you were the last one to know you couldn't love because you fear the things that come with it? That's exactly what Maja Salvador and Matteo Gudiccelli found out in this movie promptly called My Cactus Heart. I was so excited to be invited for their blog conference!

Famed Director Enrico Santos, Maja Salvador and Matteo Gudiccelli. It was nice to see Maja again and I was giddy to ask them about their roles in the movie. I've met her during the Thelma blog con, this is the first time for Direk and Matteo... they found the ambiance so different from regular press cons and I like that fact.

Direk Enrico Santos never found it hard to get some sort of chemistry between Maja and Matteo. He remembers how everything started between him and her since when they filmed this over a span of 1 year, everything was different. Matteo has abs, Maja was a little off putting with his leading man... but true love prevailed with these two... now they are the sweethearts everyone has also fallen inlove with. Direk also says Xian's role is the perfect counter role to Matteo who plays innocently in his starring role. Classy and proper versus Innocent and sweet, he wants to show this particular choice for Maja's character... and how she in the end finds who she really loves!

It wasn't so hard for these two to get into character because they say there are similarities in real life. It wasn't too hard to shy away from their roles in My Binondo Girl since the span of shooting this film was longer. The characters they portrayed is from another world but the interesting twists and turns how she believes in love again was something to look forward to.

I love every instance Maja answers some intriguing questions about Matteo. It always feels like they are so inlove with each other. Blogcon pa lang kinikilig na, what more the movie! Matteo had a blast shooting this film, he found each moment funny because Maja was eagerly impressing him while shooting. That includes a scene while rappelling and getting her hands hurt in the process. All for Matteo hehe.

They are both quite nervous about this film and how it would fare in the market. They trust Star Cinema's decision because they know that Maja and Matteo are ready. I wouldn't say otherwise. If you want to see their love story, you should definitely watch this film because aside from the movie itself... you get to see how their real life relationship bloomed into something so NICE!

If you want to learn to love again, learn that love can be a beautiful thing and you don't have to be afraid then watch this movie. Matinik umibig so they say in relationships but there is something to look forward to. To find someone that was intended for you is the greatest thing that you will ever see, hear or learn in this world. This film will be out on January 25, so please do yourself a favor and watch it!

P.S. Thanks for noticing me from the crowd Matteo! I have nothing to say but thanks! :)

Health Should Never Be Expensive

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Health is wealth as they say but this particular statement entails a lot of things like getting the right medication and a change in lifestyle. I can probably tell a couple or more people who simply don't get the life they deserve more so the things they want for themselves. A successful career, a family that is safe... maybe we can do something about it. Let's face it, medications cost quite a lot these days and having access to this without breaking the bank is key. We can always go to the nearby drugstore and just purchase something right off the bat but without discounts we'll probably end up burning more money. That is not the way to start the year. That's why I'm so impressed with the Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens... have you seen how they do things over there?

Imagine that for $10 a year you can have your whole immediate family covered. That entails your spouse, kids under 22 and your own pet too! Individuals can opt for the $5 so you can also get enormous discounts whereby soon out price the initial membership you shelled out! I experienced getting flu and pet medications, nebulizer for asthma and diabetic prescriptions for my Mom last month and it did cost me a fortune because I did not look up Walgreens on Facebook. You should do that now as we speak. If you also have it please follow Walgreens on Twitter. I just did because I want to get first dibs on special deals and discounts. I'll go ahead and tell my friends too! Health should never be expensive!

The End of the World is Near! : Survival Tips 101

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:27:00 +0000

The time has come when we have to face our creator. The END OF THE WORLD is near but I'm one of the lucky guys who will get to survive this ordeal. I won't die because I know how it is to survive out there. Maybe I can give you a hint or two how to do it.

First, grab a velvet rope.

Get your favorite, hot, good looking women to come along. Make your own shelter and tie em up like you want to. Make it sturdy, make it strong. You need every bit of your strength to make this a place you would want to live in. Take necessary steps to see that everything's secured. Tighten them up a bit if possible. Don't let go of the rope!

Second, grab a bottle of fuel.

Try and get your girls to build a fire. Make sure you keep it HOT. Warm yourselves up and make sure you are near the fire when you need it. It is necessary to stay close together and preserve energy. Use the oil for massage and get that soothing feeling you get in your back, arms, legs and everywhere you need to. Lie down and get those muscles the treatment they need. Make every single touch worth it!

Get your own handcuffs!

Get that girl that's oh so HOT or someone secured if they are going crazy with these handcuffs. Make them stay and only move when you want and where you want. Don't be surprised though that if one day they put this on you too. That's what you do to keep surviving; cuff if you get violent, cuff if you just want to have fun! The instances are limitless!

Use this Tourniquet!

Used on times where loss of blood is seen, the tourniquet can also be used in different applications. Wrap them or tie them up if you see someone who you want to isolate or keep for a long time. You can also use this to blindfold them if you want a more exciting night. This is survival and you'll do it by instinct... if it feels right go ahead and indulge!

The secret seems not to be such a secret anymore. If we're out to survive the END OF THE WORLD then we'll have to get one of these! Manly, musky, sweet at the same time.

If you guys still don't get it... then watch this!

Have I made my point?! :) Capisce?!

I thought so. =)

Better Education for Health Professionals

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:47:00 +0000

I had the chance to talk to a Doctor this weekend and learned so much in a few hours. As writers we have some non written responsibility to both our readers and the general public to disseminate information since we have the power to harness social media. I now realize that most health practitioners do not have proper education in this area. Information is vital to reduce health risks in any field. This is why a medical teaching course is vital for any professional especially doctors and master nurses. Without it you might not have enough know how to properly reach your target audience. Weather it would be medical students or just the general public a medical management course is also ideal so most functions would be well defined. I don't even think a hospital would survive without some people undergoing this training.

This event I went to for example had a few carefully thought out ways of presenting education about ROTA Virus and problems acquainted with it. They stipulated examples, showed a play with actors depicting the effects of having health problems like these. One important way of reaching the mass and teaching them prevention rather than just the cure is important. This manner of thinking out of the box isn't imaginary; it's strategic and quite effective. Things like these and more should be researched and taught to more medical professionals worldwide. A simple teach the teacher course can do wonders advancing medical research and education. It's a feat that any practicing doctor or nurse wish and dream about. You can also probably have a few senior hospital managers/leaders take a consultant interview course to make sure you get the best people to administer health establishments and institutions.

It's so nice that even private corporations go the extra mile to have their people get educated in the UK so they could think of more ways to help their countrymen. Make sure you consider looking at OXFORD Medical Management Courses too if you want to achieve more in the future. Check out http://www.medicalinterviewsuk.co.uk if you have time.

SLAPSHOCK Releases "KINSE KALIBRE"

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:28:00 +0000

Meeting them once again is like meeting legendary rock stars. True enough, they have surpassed the years of being identified with foreign bands that Filipinos usually associate them with. They have proven that they have their own kind of music, they have their own set of fans and they have their new album out on stores. Yes ladies and gentlemen, SLAPSHOCK just released their 7th studio album entitled "Kinse Kalibre"! And that's the part where WE say it's about time!

*Artwork and Photography by Team Manila and my Sensei Xander Angeles!

This particular album was supposed to be out last year when I interviewed them but a couple of things hindered the release. Apart from the creative process this particular album was actually scored elsewhere outside the country; Malaysia in particular where they found some of our ASEAN friends handy. I guess this stemmed from the time they did some projects together do you remember this one?!

Aside from that they have mastering done in the US too so this particular album isn't like the previous ones solely because of the hard work put into this. I was so mesmerized when they talked about how this has been a culmination of everything that they are in the 15 years in the music industry. Their music has definitely changed because of the things they used in making music now. They can literally have the best hardware and sound engineering so their pieces come out like they've just gone out the studio. They didn't really have any qualms about it because they know everything is being done so that only the best would be given to you, their loyal fans. Filipino music has definitely come a long way with these guys who in-vibe poetry, great musicality and the sound that fits what Slapshock has been doing for years now.

Ngayon Na, their latest single just topped the MYX charts last week and continues to be quite a force to reckon with in the top 10. I'm sure the fans won't let this GREAT composition down anytime soon. It's loud yet clean sound is evident in every track (which gets my respect in sound engineering) when I listened to it this morning. It's something that would definitely perk you up if you want to start your day with a great storyline and brand new sound that Slapshock told us about.

I hope you guys enjoy my personal favorites "Langit" and "Heartless". I'm sure this will surely bring back the memories of Agent Orange and Carino Brutal for the rock loving Filipinos around the world! Don't worry because they made this specially for you, there are a couple of tagalog songs in the 12 tracks that they have in this one. You've got awesome music and these rock icons now on CD so go and grab KINSE KALIBRE now on stores nationwide!

Video by the way was Directed by Team Manila - quite a classic! WASAK!

Here's a snippet of our interview with Slapshock!

Now isn't that a great way to celebrate 15 years?! =)
So from Jamir Garcia, Lee Nadela, Lean Ansing and Chi Evora ROCK on!

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Philam Life Celebrates Chinese New Year on the 20th!

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:06:00 +0000

My family insurance starts and ends with Philam Life. For over 60 years, this institution has been in the forefront of providing stable insurance benefits to the Filipinos here and abroad. With all the other companies facing bankruptcy in the last decade, they continue to grow even as we speak. To make things even sweeter, Philam Life will be having their own Chinese New Year Celebration in Binondo on Friday, that's on the January 20th! I'm excited as they will get to show Dragon, Lion Dances and all the things to welcome the Year of the Water Dragon! Festivities will start at 2 PM along the historical Quintin Paredes Street in Binondo, Manila (Chinatown Arch).

Philam Life President & CEO Rex A. Mendoza says that their six decade lead in the market is attributed to the Filipino people and their success is much like the good traits of the Dragon; steadfast, strong and plays partner to nation building!

“Our financial advisors are available nationwide to help make financial dreams come true, and to empower Filipinos to achieve financial security and prosperity. Kiong Hee Huat Tsai!” he adds.

Putting a strong hold on their markets here and in countries around the Asia Pacific which Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, New Zealand, Macau and Brunei, Philam Life will continue to be in the forefront of providing insurance and life plans fit for YOU. Philam Life is part of the AIA Group; the largest, independent listed pan-Asian life insurance group. Check out why this brand won it's seventh Platinum Trusted Brand Award!

Let's join Philam Life and our Filipino Chinese brothers & sisters as they celebrate this New Year! Line up the streets of Ongpin, Alonzo, Soler, Padilla and Dasmariñas when the giant dragon, lions pass by starting 2PM on this day. If you want your family or business to be covered by Philam Life, visit their new website www.anongplanomo.com.ph for more details!

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Loving PENSHOPPE In Three Ways This Summer!

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:28:00 +0000

Classy, mysterious, good looking and hot in all the right places... that's Ed Westwick for you. Fresh from the pages of the best fashion magazines and showbiz talk shows in the US, he went to the Philippines just for PENSHOPPE. You can't resist his gazing eyes, the way he looks at you when he wears the best casual shirts and pants like only Chuck Bass can. Seriously, he was every girls dream and every man's envy last year, are you ready for what Penshoppe has in store for you?! Are you up for more of Ed Westwick and his British charms?!

Oh Yes You Will! Ed Westwick for Penshoppe this summer!

A simple smile can send girls and some guys shrieking their lungs out for this gorgeous boy from Thailand. Conquering every facet of media in his homeland and international films released abroad, Mario Maurer went to the Philippines last year. We had the chance to see him in the flesh and be charmed on how he carried shirts, varsity jackets and jeans from PENSHOPPE making each piece become sold out in a matter of hours! I wasn't surprised how he made women's knees weak; and get all the TV stations glued in on his every move because pretty soon he will be gracing Manila's silver screen too. He's appearing with local actress Erich Gonzales so watch out for that! In the meantime, have you had your fill of Mario Maurer lately?! Ask yourself!

What does Mario Maurer have in his sleeves this summer?!
Does PENSHOPPE know?! Of course! =)

Her charming, gorgeous girl next door looks definitely had made men want her and the clothes she wear. Modelling for PENSHOPPE a few years back, we now look at a new Solenn Heussaff carrying this brand beyond traditional media. She now sings, acts and still put her foot on the runway exuding confidence in everything she does. Solenn truly exemplifies every woman that wears PENSHOPPE and what she achieves to be. How can you not love someone like her? How can you not notice what she wears? Do you even know how much Solenn adores PENSHOPPE?!

If Solenn LOVES Penshoppe, are you just gonna stand there and watch from the sidelines?!
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Celebrating Chinese New Year at SM MALLS!

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:52:00 +0000

It was so nice! It was so fun! I had to brace myself and watch the great things they did at the SM North Edsa - The Block to celebrate the Chinese New Year! Hosted by Christ Tiu and Richard Yap aka Papa Chen as the Emperor they presented a tale of how the celebration came about and what nice things there are to see in this event! I was so excited I got to see a couple of kids and teens strut their stuff on Wushu and the Dragon/Lion Dance. Check this out!

WUSHU Exhibition!

Guys and kids lined up!

They showed real Kung Fu like things you can do with a Spear!

Long Sword!

Broad Sword!

Wooden Staff!

Flying Kicks!

Fans! Yeah just like the movies!

Katas.. just like in Karate and Taek Won Do

Flying kicks + Swords!

I couldn't believe a mall like SM North Edsa - The Block would go all the way to celebrate Chinese New Year. They've also got a huge Golden Dragon displayed on the activity area so if you are in the mood to take some photos with your family in this festive season, this is the place to be! Come over to SM MALLS this January and have fun, fun, fun!

Dragon Dance and Lion Dance!

As if the show wasn't enough, they got a Dragon to come out and impressively show and exhibition. I didn't know it was this complicated, it was my first time to see it up close!

Now whoever said that this was easy must be dead now... imagine carrying an extra person on top of your head, I'm serious! I thought they put them on their shoulders but OMG its on their head! A simple nod or look on the side would make the other guy fall off. Then since most people don't think that's dangerous, they have a huge obstacle course to climb up to. They jumped from chair to chair, table to table then jumped back! Sometimes even on top of their head! OMG!

It's this FUN in the PHILIPPINES, it's this fun at SM CITY NORTH EDSA - The Block! Make sure your next shopping and fun destination would be at any SM Mall near you!

PS - Thank you so much to the people at SM who accommodated us! xoxo

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Markki Stroem = G-FORCE Pair Up on Make Me Sweat - A Sexy Valentine Show!

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:34:00 +0000

This year, everyone's on a diet and I'm no different. I need to entertain myself in one way or another and what better way to do this but by just seeing sexy people and get inspired... not to mention hot talented ones... I've seen them all this week and who in the right mind wouldn't want to see them?!

Hot Markki Stroem (of Pilipinas Got Talen Fame; finalist of the same show) will be having SEXY + sizzling concert together with GFORCE and its matriarch Georcelle Dapat this February 4 at the Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan. This Filipino Norwegian will surely spark the delight of women when he gets to sing standards and a couple of pop songs in his repertoire. We got the chance to talk to him a couple of days ago and it was my first time to meet him.

Not in this attire of course! He was a little preppy.

He looks so good. Apparently he's in the gym more often now because he'll be showing quite a LOT in this concert with GFORCE. To tell you honestly I didn't know what genre he sings or what his forte was before this day.

It was refreshing to see someone very passionate; in this bit he was trying to explain to us his kind of music. We really got what he meant about having to talk someone in the same mental state as he is.

He sang a few songs and actually, I like how he wanted to stay a little on the artistic side of things. He sings VERY good and I'm not just saying that for show. He's planning to put up an album soon with some kind of bluesy-jazz feel to it. I like what he's doing, staying true to his craft and music. He's got the face, the body, the talent. What more can you ask for this February 4?! (Nakakainis lang no? Ang perfect LOL!)

Now if you think Markki Stroem can't be the sole thing that would convince you to go to this concert, let's add in the gorgeous GFORCE in the mix!

GFORCE has been in the industry for years now and continually producing world class dancers for shows like ASAP Rocks + Concerts for artists here and abroad. Ms. Georcelle Dapat-Sy says she actually just doesn't train dancers; because what she trains are choreographers, to make them full spectrum artists. She believes a lot of doors have been opened to them because of the hard work and sacrifices of these men and women; so the only thing to payback the stern support they have been getting from these shows is to make sure that the quality of their dances would be at par or even more than the rest of the world. She believes in these girls and I mean who wouldn't; I saw them the last time when they performed during the ASAP Rocks That's Christmas! Special and I was astounded by the talent shown by these individuals. They are classy yet hardcore. Gearing up for this concert with Markki Stroem she believes would make them even more sexy than the usual, definitely hotter than the previous shows they've been to. Apparently they will give the audience something to talk about when they leave Music Museum as they will depict extreme artistic interpretations of what the real "SEXY" is.

Are you going to just sit around there and wait for something to happen? Why not go to Music Museum on February 4, 8PM so that Markky Stroem and GFORCE show you "Make Me Sweat - A Sexy Valentine Show" the sexiest concert evah on the planet! xoxo

Tickets available on Ticketworld so call 8919999 or 3514252 now!

/*This is for the benefit of Bosom Buddies - a group of breast cancer survivors. This is for a good cause!

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Fighting Hunger Together!

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:25:00 +0000

Photo Credit: WFP/Philipp Herzog

I have been a stern supporter of World Food Programme as you may probably know. WFP.ORG and WFP Philippines have been continually fighting hunger in this country for years now and they need all the help they can get. One truly remarkable way you can now do that is by purchasing through Julie's Bakeshop; particularly their BAYAN BREAD. This item and its proceeds will help fund feeding programs for areas of conflict and Sendong (International Name Washi) affected areas in Mindanao.

Photo above shows WFP Country Director and Representative Stephen L. Anderson and Julie's Bakeshop CEO Joseph Gandionco shaking hands in the recent SINULOG Festival in Cebu City. Together let us work hard in making sure to feed millions of Filipinos who suffer from hunger and do our share to help at this part of the world!

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3D VIZION: Changing the Advertising Landscape Worldwide!

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:54:00 +0000

Before I do give you first dibs on this one, let me ask you something. Do you know what 2D or 3D is?!

A 2 dimensional figure would only show you 2 sides; a flat surface; this actually accounts for mostly all the posters, tarpaulin ads you see on the street which doesn't really do anything because its plain and simple. 3D on the other hand makes this a whole lot different. You get depth of field and you get a perspective. Now with that already out, have you seen 3D Vizion?!

Seeing a glimpse of the future this would only mean that things will change in the landscape of the entire advertising industry. You will see a lot of things in a different way. Ms. Katrina Bantug, 3D Vizion's CEO and President talked about this huge change and how they want to do it in the Philippine landscape. This is somehow a redesign of how we do advertising; but when I saw what she was talking about this happened!

We saw 3D advertising for the first time and can't believe how far it popped out of the screen. Imagine beer commercials with the actual can out of the picture floating in your living room or your favorite mall! How about going to the casino with all the chips floating in midair after you hit the jackpot?! Your favorite cartoon series and the fight scene outside the TV sets like you are right beside them while kicking and punching. Some characters even rode an airplane and you can literally see the plane with its wings sticking out of the screen. Some way, somehow you feel it, you see it and you know why people open their mouths this much because of one thing. That's 3D Vizion!

I can't describe how much I love the experience of seeing this up close, these photos really do no justice. I didn't have to wear those unhygienic 3D glasses anymore. It's just so AMAZING in one word!

They have indeed studied the market and with this installed in almost every single corner where there is traffic, they saw a substantial amount of increase in catching the attention of the consumers. Imagine now if you were the company or person who got your product out in the market with this technology which is estimated to be 10 years ahead of it's time. You will get the mileage you need for the amount of money you spend for advertising. It's going to make every cent count and that's going to mean a lot of savings. Soft and pretty.

What's also great is that this particular venture is Filipino owned. The corporation is founded by Katrina Bantug, Mohan Kulkarni with DEMIKK Holdings, Inc. and the brand is represented by Ruben Tiu. It's definitely a relief that this technology and its use is not going to someone else's hand. It's just one thing to be proud of after another. If you want to take advantage of 3D VIZION please check out their website http://3dvscreens.com/ and blow away the competition! Don't be afraid to try it out and call them for a demo! I'm sure whoever gets first hand on what they offer would surely lead the pack!

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OKLMSSV (OK Lang Maging Single Sa Valentines!) - A Concert by Yeng Constantino

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:50:00 +0000

Do you ask yourself if "OK LANG MAGING SINGLE SA VALENTINES!?". Honestly I don't know; but one great concert artist is out to answer that question come February 3 at the Music Museum. Yeng Constantino brought the house down on her last concert at the Aliw Theater. Now that she's performing at the Music Museum, she promises to treat those who don't really have someone special this season. I mean, she's got a point! Why in the world does it have to always be the lovers... why can't the single guys and gals also have fun?! =)

I got the chance to throw a couple of questions and first asked why is she SO thin? Yes ladies and gentlemen as you can see on the photo Yeng Constantino is so thin! Did I just say that again?! LOL! She candidly replied that some folks actually found her fat when she had her concert at the ALIW theater (of course I didn't believe her!); while she didn't feel like it at that time, she watched her video and she felt (somehow shocked to see) that she looked a little big at that time so she got on a diet that fast. Just look at her now, totally different from the last time we saw her. She feels more confident now than ever! Although she doesn't want folks to see that she's giving in to pressures like that, she personally wanted to have a body like a rocker. Her personal peg was Gwen Stefani/PINK and so we kinda got her point. She wanted to have some cuts and she's planning to work on that next phase soon. Though in my books, she's still the pretty Yeng we know. I personally like how she's so passionate about her craft, which brings us to the next question I got from Krissy and Ericka... they wanted to know where Yeng got her passion?!

photo from Cornerstone Productions
(Jojit Lorenzo)

She thought about it for a few seconds and uttered "Hmmm.." She says her passion is innate, it was something she always knew from the very beginning; she always knew that she was born to perform. She told anecdotes of her as a young child performing on tables for a measly five pesos that her Dad would gladly give. In those times she always felt so good about it... that was already bliss for her! I asked her about the time she cried in the ASAP Christmas Special and told us that it was because her Mom was in the audience and she really felt connected to the song at that time (Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan). She felt she did a lot of horrible things back then when she was struggling to be a musician but now she understands that her Mom was only protecting her and had dreams for her at that time. She told us that she continued to cry even after that number and if her Mom and Dad weren't there at that time she must have messed up her make up not thinking she had a couple of numbers after that.

Take a bite of Yeng Constantino at the Music Museum February 3!
photo from Cornerstone Productions
(Jojit Lorenzo)

She also told us that she's single and she wanted to have fun at this time of the year. She didn't want us in the same boat to merely watch those who are in a relationship enjoy the occasion while we all sit in the corner and be emo. She wants this to be like a Singles Party where everyone at any age and any relationship status would have a rockin time just like in any of her other concerts. She will also be releasing something NOT HEARD from her albums or concerts before. Plus she's going to have something played on the screens later on in the eve of February 3 at 8PM. This show is produced by Jack Rufo of famed ASAP Sessionistas; win cooperation with Cornerstone Concerts and major sponsors RRJ, Quilabet. This is directed by Dido Camara. Yeng and Cornerstone would like to thank RRH, Let's Face It, Orange Magazine TV.com, MYX and Magic 89.9. You guys should definitely watch out for this! Because it is true! Ok Lang (naman talaga) Maging Single Sa Valentines!

/*This is for the benefit of Bosom Buddies - a group of breast cancer survivors. This is for a good cause!

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A Small Talk with Krissy and Ericka; Twelve: Fifty One

noreply@blogger.com (KUMAGCOW) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:07:00 +0000

Krissy and Ericka is so fine! I admit I'm one of those who initially didn't know them before an interview I did for MCA a couple of months back. Not to be branded living under a rock I researched about them a bit and ended up in Youtube. This is their side of the social media planet; and judging from the response of the people I'm not surprised that they are where they are right now. Listening to one of their songs in the past, I am more than impressed with what they have to offer in their new album. Their music definitely now has become a notch higher. It still stayed very personal and you can feel something very special when they attack their covers/original songs. It's something that you should listen to when its raining, curling up by the window while holding a cup of cocoa or crying just with the left eye. It's really that comforting. Some dub them as the Philippines own M2M but in my books they are their own artists, definitely catering to the teeny boppers and love stricken ones... Krissy and Ericka will come and infect you with their brand of music. It makes you feel so positive even when you had a bad day.

If you still don't get what I mean, check this video out with the snippets of their new album promptly called Krissy and Ericka Twelve: Fifty One.

1. Rewind featuring AJ Rafael
2. Rolling In The Deep
3. 12:51
4. That Should Be Me
5. Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
6. Back To December
7. In Your Arms
8. Rocketeer featuring The Lamars
9. Love The Way You Lie 2
10. Anything featuring Marie Digby
Plus a BONUS Track!
11. Change The World

Don't you just feel that the song choice was just too personal? Krissy told us that the story behind the title of their album and carrier single is that she made this song in the wee hours of the morning. Being the insomniac that she is, she felt that this song was built at that hour when she felt so alive and creative. True enough, when you listen to them sing its like they know that the story is about you... They feel what you feel and somehow somewhere it was all meant to be for you... I asked about the song choices and they said that it was a collaboration between them and MCA music. The label gave them a lot of lee way as far as the song choices were concerned and that definitely spells artistic freedom! It's like a combination of the ones they tested out on Youtube that were widely appreciated and modern ones suggested by the producers. The 4 original songs were REALLY good and the covers OMG I just can't contain myself how impressed I was with it!

Krissy and Ericka knows how blessed they are and on that day when we met them was the first time they also saw their new album fresh from the studios. The mood was ecstatic! Even I was so happy for them! All the hard work they put on this paid off because let's face it... critics like me are hard to please, but I really really LOVE it!

They are now also venturing out into the Southeast Asian Music scene as they will be on a tour to countries like Hard Rock Cafe - Jakarta in Indonesia (January 13), Drama Center Theater Singapore on the 16th and Malaysia's Bentley Auditorium on January 14th among others. Watch out also for their shows in Manila after this tour!

If you want to download Krissy and Ericka's music just text KANDE to 3456 on all networks! Capisce?!

Previous Article of Krissy and Ericka HERE!

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