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John Lloyd Cruz First Endorsement Appearance After 2 Years

Photos and videos of matinee idol John Lloyd Cruz have been surfacing after being on hiatus from the showbusiness since 2017. Is he coming back to the limelight. Cruz, one of the most bankable actors of the Philippine cinema and very effective endorser once again proved that his fans are still waiting for his return. In a teaser video, which lasted only for a few seconds and only shows the back shot of Cruz’s, and posted in the Facebook page of the number one selling shawarma Turks a few weeks ago had been viewed 3.2M times, shared almost 800 times and gained a huge number of comments. Without any clue in that teaser video, his fans already assumed that it was him in the video. Actress Bea Alonzo on her Instagram also posted a screenshot of that teaser video, which garnered almost a million likes. This Monday morning Turks finally revealed in the 1-minute and 17 seconds video of Cruz showing the actor walking through different destinations, which somehow depicts Cruz’s ...

A box of sweet surprise from Krispy Kreme

Easter Sunday, not just a tradition, this is more than just the eggs or the bunnies, it signifies new beginnings and hopes to everyone. For kids like my daughter who anticipates Easter Sunday for a lot of reason, how can we make it more special for them? Just before the holy week, my daughter received a very sweet surprise from Krispy Kreme, it was a box of Easter Themed Donuts that made her jump for excitement. She opened the box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts with excitement and as she saw the Easter themed doughnuts, her smile was really priceless. I can say that she really enjoyed every bite of the doughnut. Starting April 1, jump into the Easter festivities and have everybody smiling with the Easter Bunny , a cute doughnut topped with white crisp chocolate coating, white sprinkles and fluffy marshmallow bunny ears dusted with pink sugar; or take flight with  the pretzel-winged Sky Butterfly doughnut, a treat dipped in sky blue-colored chocolate and whimsically topped ...

What moms really want for Mother's Day

Motherhood is a tough 24-hour job, no pay, no days-off, most often unappreciated and yet resigning is impossible. This Mother’s day, I have decided to talk asked 100 Moms to ask them of what they wish to receive on this special day, to at least give back on all the hard work they have done for the family. And here are the Top 10 responses. 1. 30-minute shower: With 38.5°C temperature in the Philippines right now, wouldn’t you want to run in the shower and take a long, relaxing bathe? The scientists believe that when people feel isolated they take hot showers as a form of self-therapy, or self-soothing. 2. Love letter – In this world full of social media – where it is very convenient to greet your Mothers through posts, these Moms said they would still feel your love through the old school, heartfelt love letters. 3. Chocolates – Eating certain types of chocolate in small amounts can be good for you. The cocoa in chocolate contains antioxidants, which are considered “heart...

Celebrate your child’s achievements with Red Ribbon Cake

Aside from birthdays and anniversary there are so much  more in life that are worth celebrating. Being a parent it's very memorable for us to witness our children  grow up and achieve their dream and these are the pricelss moments for mom's and dad's. Now, as the school year ends, it’s a specially happy and nostalgic season as they recognize the efforts and achievements of their kids who are transitioning into a new chapter through recognition days, moving up ceremonies, and graduation.    That’s why this graduation season, Red Ribbon is pulling out all the stops to make celebrations extra special with limited-edition Congratulatory Theme Toppers to complement Red Ribbon’s classic Chocolate Dedication Cake. Major occasions like these deserve indulgent delights just like the Chocolate Dedication Cake which is made with soft chocolate chiffon and rich, fudge-like icing. It’s also easier to share long and heartfelt congratulatory messages with the cake’s 8x1...

Staycation at Bosay Hotel and Resort in Antipolo

After a gruesome week at work, I was able to spend my off with my family and we decided to have a staycation, with some recommendations from my colleagues and friends, we chose to stay in Bosay Resort in Antipolo. Although I have read some bad review, we decided to still pursue to see what they have to offer since the place is pretty accessible by commute or by car. We stayed in their hotel for 2 days and 1 night and here's what I can say with the experience that we had with Bosay Hotel & Resort . First of all, I am proud to say that I am really impressed with their customer service. It was superb, we were assisted from the time we arrived, during our check-in process and their staff is really courteous. The staff who assisted us on our way to the hotel even spent the time to explain details about the resort and its facilities, and I can say that their employees are really knowledgeable about what their resort has to offer. Upon arrival at the Hotel lobb...

Create mouth-watering dishes with Knorr SavorRich

When you really love the taste of the food you ate, you'll do anything for it. imagine the best, fried chicken you've ever had, the really juicy and intense flavor that comes in every bite. You have this urge to discover the secret ingredients and how you can cook it for yourself. Isn't it nice to recreate a dish that looks and taste the same or even better from what you had? What about the mouth-watering dishes that you know you and your family will love? That meaty flavor and goodness in every dish. Thanks to Knorr, you don't need to go asking for the secret formula for a certain dish, you can now take home a culinary secret to elevate all your fried and stir-fried dishes from a home cooked meal to your own specialty. In collaboration with four of Manila's most sought-after chefs, Knorr put up a one-day food market, highlighting the launch of its newest product, Knorr SavorRich Liquid Meaty Seasoning. Last March 30th at the Greenbelt 3 Open Park...

The importance of family togetherness in the newest Jollibee TVC

Sharing a meal with the people you love the most is an incomparable feeling—especially for the Muhlach family. In their latest Jollibee commercial, the celebrity family once again reveals a side that many Filipino families can relate to. We see Aga, Charlene, and their twins Andres and Atasha sharing a bucket of their favorite Chickenjoy while talking about their day and what truly matters for them: the love of family. This newest commercial strengthens the brand’s message of family togetherness, with quality bonding time made even more special with the crispylicious, juicylicious, walang kasing sarap Chickenjoy. Jumping off from previous ads highlighting Aga and Charlene’s sentiments as loving parents, this commercial captures a heartfelt moment in the Muhlachs’ dinner meal, each member sharing why it’s best when they’re all together as a family. “They make me feel like everything will be okay,” says Andres in the commercial. His twin sister Atasha agrees: “In o...

foodpanda brings back the biggest food sale event: Hot ‘n Hungry!

Foodpanda, the on-demand food delivery service, brings back the biggest food discount event this summer for its fifth run. The much loved Hot ‘N Hungry campaign will run for a month, from April 5 to May 4, 219.  Hot ‘n Hungry is the perfect way to satisfy cravings in this intense heat. The delicious deals are available to foodpanda customers in Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, Metro Davao and on foodpanda’s newly opened areas: Bacoor, Cavite, Angeles, Pampanga and San Pedro, Laguna. With over 80 restaurant brands participating in the fifth edition of Hot ‘N Hungry, customers can expect a lot  of jaw-dropping offers, huge discounts and exclusive bundles in April. Customers can enjoy 100 deals from wide array of restaurant partners such as Tim Ho Wan , Gerry’s Grill , Mesa , Chilis and Yoshinoya , with up to 20% off.     The fifth edition of the food discount event is a prelude of what foodpanda users can expect on their fifth year anniversa...

Meat-free meals perfect for Lenten Season

Enjoy sumptuous meat-less meals together with your family or friends this  Lenten season at Isla Sugbu Seafood City at Venice Grand Canal Mall in Taguig City. At Isla Sugbu Seafood City, you can abstain from meat by opting for its unique offering called Paluto All-You-Can. Select from a wide array of fresh and live seafood and have it cooked the way you like it until you have your fill. If you do not have any dish in mind, you can choose from its delectable selection of best-selling dishes such as Salted Egg Shrimp, Oysters topped with Garlic and Cheese, Fresh Crabs in Chili Sauce, Squid in Garlic Teriyaki Sauce and Steamed Parrot Fish. Whether you want something extravagant or just a simple, well-cooked dish, Seafood City is ready to serve appetizing meals for you and your family and friends. You can enjoy Seafood City’s Paluto All-You-Can at the promo rate of P888 until May 31, 2019. Actual price per head is P1,300. Isla Sugbu Seafood City, Cebu’s best seaf...

Mang Inasal successfully holds National Halo-Halo Sarap Day with Angel and Empoy

Mang Inasal, the leading Pinoy fast-food restaurant that serves the 2-in-1 sa Laki, Nuot sa Ihaw Sarap Chicken Inasal, successfully celebrated the third National Halo-Halo Sarap Day (NHHSD) with its customers who got to enjoy the creamiest Pinoy halo-halo at P20 off in all Mang Inasal stores nationwide. Delighting customers with their surprise store visits were the “General’s Daughter” star Angel Locsin who went to the Mang Inasal Circuit Makati store and comedian Empoy Marquez who went to SM Fairview and SM Novaliches stores during the NHHSD. Starring in the latest Mang Inasal Pinoy Halo-Halo TV commercial aired on the same day as the NHHSD, Angel told customers at the Circuit store that she is really a member of “Samahang Simot,” or those diners who really finish their halo-halo up to the last drop. “Narito po kami ngayon ng Mang Inasal para magpasalamat sa inyong walang sawang pagsuporta sa Pinoy Halo-Halo. Alam naman po ninyo na talagang paborito ko ang Pinoy Halo-Halo d...

Jollibee Mini Managers Camp offers fun learning this summer

For most youngsters, summer  vacation is the best time to experience and learn new things, especially with friends and playmates. That is why the country’s leading fast-food chain is welcoming jollikids to its stores until May 31, 2019 for the Jollibee Kids Club (JKC) Mini Managers Camp . Kids aged 4 to 12 years old can join the six-day camp to learn the importance of hard work and good values like leadership and responsibility through various engaging and fun activities. These include arts and crafts sessions, Yumburger making, ice cream making, fun games, and dancing. During the camp, the Jollibee Mini Managers can also discover the world-class yet personal service that the Filipino brand is known for and learn the store’s best practices through helping the store crew welcome and greet customers as they come in, take orders while stationed behind the counter, and hand out take-home bags at the Drive-Thru window. “As a program that offers kids a productive way to...

Exercising your way out of cancer risk

Recently, the number of hours spent on sitting is more than the hours spent on any physical work, this seems normal but this is alarming since it may result in serious health problems. If you are a busy bee with piles of workloads on your tabletop and have no time to do some stretching, then the more reason that you need to get off the chair and let your blood flow. Exercising is a lot more than keeping your midsection flat or toning your muscles. The word is about being able to work on your routine and go around without having to deal without that mini- heart attack that most of us feel while climbing up three floors using the stairs. At a bigger picture, regular exercise is a healthy dose towards keeping yourself away from the risk of dreaded diseases, including some types of cancer. Here are some health benefits of regular exercise: ▪️ Achieve the right weight. Coupled with balanced diet, regular exercising helps in controlling your weight and preventing obesity. Th...

Get ready to collect happy experiences at the Cream-O Flix Fest 2019

Jack 'n Jill Cream-O will kick-off the summer fun with yet another Cream-O Flix Fest. Now on its third year, Cream-O Flix Fest once again invites all Cream-Oholics to another exciting outdoor cinema experience. Themed “Collect Happiness”, Cream-O Flix Fest will celebrate a common love for movies, playing games, and eating their favorite chocolate cookies on April 6, 2019, at the Quezon Memorial Circle, from 3pm onwards. The event is free and open to the public. A lineup of blockbuster movies presented by Cream-O awaits attendees in the outdoor movie marathon. Join the adventures of Marvel Comics’ mutants in X-Men Apocalypse; follow the comedic antics of beloved Po in Kung Fu Panda 3; and sing-along to the songs of The Greatest Showman.  Cream-O goes all-out in bringing next level fun to this unique one-of-a-kind event. Aside from the film showing, live music performances and raffle giveaways, there are activity booths that will surely make everyone’s experience more...

Sarah Geronimo shares her secret recipe for success

Just when you thought Sarah Geronimo can do it all, she reveals that she has also learned how to cook. Speaking at the launch of Phoenix SUPER LPG, the Popstar Royalty shared that although it took her a while, she really wanted to learn how to whip up culinary hits in the kitchen. “Ginusto ko po talagang matutong magluto. Parang ang sarap kasi sa pakiramdam na kaya mong ipagluto ‘yung pamilya mo and mga friends mo (I really wanted to learn how to cook. It feels good to be able to cook for your family and friends),” shared Sarah. Having discovered the joys of cooking, Sarah took culinary classes to further her newfound passion. She started with little experiments--from whipping eggs correctly, to cooking simple dishes. Eventually, Sarah learned to make Filipino favorites such as adobo and sinigang. “Marunong na rin po akong gumawa ng iba’t ibang sauces (I also know now how to make different sauces),” Sarah quipped in between laughter. ⏹️ Sarah's Secret Recipe for  S...