Mommies, especially those full time mommies like me, here is another teleserye that will definitely give us new learning and lesson in life plus for sure it's a very interesting story.  Will be hooked for sure by this teleserye.


As ABS CBN celebrates 60 years of Philippine Television they will release one of its biggest prime time series for the year, "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin" topbilled by action-drama prince Gerald Anderson and award winning actress Dawn Zulueta.


Gerald and Dawn will be playing the role of the mother and son characters of Miguel and Zenaida Dizon who will suffer in the aftermath of a controversial rape case.  Hand in hand, they will seek for justice and find ways to prove Miguel's innocence.

In line with this, Dawn was asked with an intriguing question that what if this situation happens in their real life what are they gonna do.  According to Dawn, she will definitely fight for the truth for his son and she will do her best to find ways  to prove that his son is innocent.

While Gerald Anderson, though that his role in OTJ and Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin is the same as being imprisoned, he explained that in OTJ he is a hired killer while in the teleserye he was accuse for the rape case which is in different situation.


Aside from Gerald and Dawn, featured also in this newest Primetime Bida drama series are box-office queen Cristine Reyes, Kapamilya star Diana Zubiri, Kapamilya actor Rayver Cruz and top Caliber actors Tonton Gutierrez and Dina Bonnevie.


Directed by Jerome Pobocan and Trina Dayrit, "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin is the newest masterpiece of Dreamscape, the group that created the phenomenal telserye "Walang Hanggan", top caliber family drama "Ina, Kapatid, Anak" and the current no 1 teleserye in primetime TV "Juan Dela Cruz".

"This Teleserye is very challenging to me, I need to make it coherent and believable" Jerome Pobocan said. He gives example like in the scene of Diana that shows her reactions and looks after the rape.  He really insist to make Diana looked like someone who just actually been raped.

Don't miss the suspense and the mystery in one of ABS CBN's biggest drama offerings of 2013. "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin" to premiere on September 2 on Primetime Bida.

So watch out for the teleserye to be aired in ABS CBN next week. For exclusives updates, photos and videos, log on to "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin" official social media accounts at www.facebook.com/BNLKM and www.twitter.com/BLNKM.

 
Fun, Excitement in Every Pizza Slice With Papa John’s New Kiddie Party Package. A great experience for those who will spend their birthday celebration at Papa John.

As a mommy, I am very particular with the birthday celebration of my Kids.  As I remember, most of the birthday celebration of my 2 kids spent in some restaurant/food chain.  It is very helpful to us, parents, those restaurants who caters kiddie parties.

Finally, parents can now fully experience the dream party they wish for their kids and more of what their little one deserves at Papa John’s, as the home of top-choice pizzas adds that magical “pizzazz” to their celebrations with its New Kiddie Party Theme Packages.

Papa John officially unveiled thier Kiddie Party Theme Packages via a Grand Pizza Party exposition which was recently held at the Event Center of the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City,  the event --- in partnership with Magnolia, Nestle Ice Cream, Toy Kingdom, PBA, Great Food, Hershey’s, Viva Video, SM Cinema and SM Megamall -- featured lots of active play and crafts booths, fabulous raffle prizes and sweet treats for kids and adults alike, giving them a delightful preview of Papa John’s latest  kiddie party theme offerings.      

Now parents can say “good-bye” to stressful planning and boring, uninspired birthday parties with these six  new birthday themes: Circus & Clowns, Princes & Pirates, Sports, Speedy Cars, Fashionista and Animal Friends.  

Papa John’s latest kiddie party packages put the fun in celebrations as they take the guesswork and hassles out of the planning, making sure to make one’s tot’s day the happiest – not to mention the yummiest feast -- of all, for all.


The party packages runs for two to three hours and offer several food packages to choose from, mainly composed of a choice meal for adults and kids and a choice beverage.  Free party amenities include venue decorations, souvenir loot bags, and a trained party host to keep things smooth.  Activity booths can also be included in the package upon request.


Apart from creating happy memories through unique themes, parents can give friends and family something to rave about in their child’s birthday party with Papa John’s signature pizzas and mouth-watering delis.  For a minimum required number and budget-savvy rate, party guests can indulge on best-sellers like pasta, baked rice meals, soups, salads and appetizers, as well as its range of specialty pizzas, namely Spicy Chicken Tropicale, Fisherman’s Catch, Spicy Italian Meatball, Texas Heat, Chicken Bacon Ranch and Chicken BBQ, along with classics Garden Special, Simply Cheese, Hawaiian, and Margherita pizzas.



“An even more exciting news for Mom and Dad besides the Papa John’s pizza overload is that the kiddie parties are designed to be absolutely hassle-free for parents.  Everything, from coordinating, venue setup, hosting, and activities, most especially the cleanup -- is done for them,” says Marifi Serafin, marketing manager of Papa John's.  


Party reservations are now accepted at any of Papa John’s 14 outlets located at: Robinsons Galleria Veranda, University Mall Taft Avenue, Greenhills, Brick Road, Sta. Lucia Mall, Tomas Morato, BF Homes Parañaque, Fairview, Megamall, SM North EDSA, Greenbelt, Waltermart Sucat, Jupiter St. Makati Ave., Arnaiz Ave. and Visayas Ave. Or call the Delivery hotline at 887-7272 (PAPA).


So those parents who are planning now for their kiddos, try the kiddie parties that Papa John offers, to have a meaningful and memorable birthday celebration that you as a parent and your kids will treasure.

As a matter of fact, I am into planning now for the 3rd birthday of my youngest and for the 7th birthday of my eldest  for next year as early as now, and one of the top of my mind is the Papa John because it serves something new and different kinds of food that will serve for my visitors.

Foodies, here is another restaurant that you'll definitely try to visit and taste their Chinese cuisines from different countries in Asia.  I have been passing through this area of the restaurant a lot often and I know that the place was one of the Chinese restaurant, the Super Bowl but this time it was new and the name of the restaurant is RED CHINA.  Just like Super Bowl this restaurants serves the same dishes.  So my visit to this place is to know whether it's enticing or not.


It's a  good luck, I think, because this is the first store of Red China which was opened last August 12, 2013.  They are serving small portion of their menu "we intended to serve it in a small portion to let their client try the different dishes that they offer" and that's according to Ms. Rachell, the Operation Manager of Red China.

So, in other words we are in for plenty of dishes.  Well, here are some of the foods that they offered to try and taste.  First was the soup, I am not into soup but this time I like their Scallop Chicken Soup, it has a different taste that you'll sure finish it, this consists of scallop, red grapes, and nuts.


Another soup that they let us have was the Apple Chicken Soup, I am so interested on this, imagine apple in a soup.  Ms Rachelle explained that they let it boil for almost an hour to let the taste of the soup fruitful enough.  It tastes a little bit of a citrus due to the apple flavor, so readers if you're taste buds ventures for another kind of soup, you definitely need taste it.


The soups were great.  So now up for the drinks, I first tasted their Sweet Red Bean which I definitely liked the sweetness but the Avocado Shake is not as sweet as I wanted it.


Now for some tasty Shrimp munching which was served in different flavors.  Let's start with the Spicy Shrimp which really have a bit of a kick and you can really taste the spiciness.


Shrimp rolled over with Bacon.


Next was one of my favorite, hahaha, the Roast Pork Belly which is their specialty.  Premium pork belly flavor infused with Red China's original Asian spice mix & slow roasted using ancient Chinese Roasting techniques. Served with yellow mustard on the side.





Here is another pork belly but this time it is fried, they serve it with spicy vinegar with a twist of sweet.



Of they also have Chicken, one of the well love meat of kids.  Chicken Chops with sweet and spicy sauce.


Of course, the Chicken Wings, this will definitely love by my kids, there is something different on the taste and you can have it without any sauce, it's really flavorful.


And the last, the Rice, of course Filipino loves rice and this is their version of fried rice.


But wait, there's more, a meal wouldn't be complete without the dessert, I tasted their version of Egg Tart.


This is something new in the metro, I ended up with a smile and a belly filled of yummies.  So better try their offerings.  It is located only at Trinoma. You can viisit their facebook account www.facebook.com/RedChinaBySuperBowl for some news, promos and offerings that they have.

Hey Moms here's your chance to get some great prizes from Lactum.  Get a chance to win as much as P25,000 worth of prizes! Just join Lactum 3+/6+ Zero Distractions Facebook game!

Help Robin become a 100% nourished kid by taking away all distractions during his mealtime. Get a chance to win weekly prizes such as Grocery Shopping Money worth P25,000, Family overnight stay package at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel worth P15,000 or a Canon Digital Camera worth P10,000!

To join, moms must have children aged 37 months to 9 years old and must be a fan of Lactum 3+&6+ Facebook page. Moms can simply just log on to https://apps.facebook.com/zerodistractions/join.php, click on the “Register” button to play the game and earn points to win the prizes.


The promo ends on September 1, 2013.

So what are you waiting for? Go on and join now! Visit http://www.facebook.com/LactumPhilippines for more details.

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Moms are always there and moms are definitely the number one factor for every child's success, as for Zia, I can really see the resemblance of her mom to her.  She really looks like her mom, ZsaZsa Padilla.  Even the way she stands and talks are almost like.  Well, it should be because ZsaZsa is her mom.

When I saw Zia in person it was very nice meeting her.  She's as accommodating like her dad, Dolphy, aside from that she's also humble. 



Okay so much with the fanatic things and lets head on why we're writing her story here.  First of all if you have heard her first album, well it was great, awesome and I don't know what more words to describe it but it was amazing and refreshing to listen to.  And perhaps that's the reason why her first album launch became a propeller that shoots her right on top by balancing the sound of jazzy and folky voice.  She indeed prove herself that she could breath life to the OPM industry.   So, now she's back with her sophomore album to entice more Pinoy listener to enjoy more of the OPM.  Completing her track are eight original cuts including Zia's own compositions and two classic revivals.  Her album is released under PolyEast Records.


Zia's sophomore album is now out in the market which is titled "A Little Bit of Lovin" with her carrier single "Pasakalye" written by Jungee Marcelo.  I like how she plays with the tone with her voice.  The "Pasakalye" have hit the radios already giving good vibes of the jazzy tone and rhythm.  This will also have a music video soon on MYX Channel.


Zia's latest CD includes a remake of white Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" and OPM classic "Masdan Mo Ang Kapaligiran" which is borrowed from the 70s Pinoy folk rock band Asin.

We all know that Zia sings and her voice is extraordinary, so aside from singing this bubbly, sweet and bluesy jazzy singer hone her craft of songwriting that shows from "Under and Over", "On The Run", "A Little Bit of Love", and "Sweet Memories".  This only shows that she has indeed embraced the legacy of both her parents, ZsaZsa Padilla her mother's signing prowess and her father Dolphy Quizon's funny charm.


As Zia continues to dabble in different sounds and styles, also included in the album are collaborations with talented songwriters and signers like "Katulad ng Iba" featuring Gloc-9 which was made in support to "NOT IN OUR SCHOOL Anti-Bullying Campaign"; a soulful "Kung Away Mo Sa Kin" composed by Francis Salazar; and the song "Bakit Di Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo" became an original soundtrack of the same movie title also written by Jungee Marcelo.


"A Little bit of Lovin" is Zia's follow-up to her self-titled debt in 2011 with the chart-topping and award-winning songs "Ako Na Lang", "Dear Lonely" and "Simple Girl", has sold more than 10,000 copies.  This 22-year old acoustic Jazz singer brought home her first Awit Awards trophies for Best Female Recording and Best Recording by a New female Artist in 2012.

"Ako Na Lang," the same song which proclaimed Zia as one of this generation's rarest commodity, also won the 2011 Awit Awards "Song of the Year" for songwriter Jungee Marcelo and Zia's single "Simple Girl" for Best Engineered Recording for Nikki Cunanan.  In 2012, Zia also recieved MYX Music Awards 2012 as Favorite New Artist.


"A Little Bit Of Lovin" is ow available for downloads on mymusicstore.com.ph and iTunes worldwide.

Special thanks to SEQUIOA HOTEL, Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay and Mossimo.

For more information you may visit www.polyeastrecords.com, like their FACEBOOK and follow them on Twitter and Instagram.

In line with her new album, Zia will stage her first-ever concert titled "A Little Bit Of Lovin" with special guest Gloc-9, on September 26, 2013, Friday 8PM at the Music Museum, Greenhills.  Tickets are available at ticket world 891-9999.

 Burger King launched their newest addition, the Chicken Crisp Fillet Sandwich last August 17, 2013.  As to most Burger King lover and patrons we all know that Burger King is the original home of the Whopper Burger and now they are venturing for something new with their line of products.



Burger King Chicken Crisp Fillet Sandwich, the fresher, juicier, more "Fillet-vorful" chicken sandwich in the market.  Each Chicken Crisp Fillet Sandwich has a whole muscle fillet made  of 100% real chicken.

According to Burger King, they make it more "Fillet-vorful" as it is freshly prepared daily inside the store.  They are hand-pressed, breaded and immediately deep-fried to crispy, juicy perfection.  Burger King uses transfat-free oil to create that crispy coating and make sure that all the juiciness of the chicken is locked inside.


The Sandwich comes in two sauces; the sweet and tangy Honey Mustard and the zesty Garlic Mayo with real garlic bits.  You have the option on which sauces will pour in to your sandwiches.  The fillets are put between a warm, toasted bun and topped with crisp, fresh and green lettuce.

I like the Honey Mustard, a little bit of sweetness combine with the taste of mustard matches the juiciness of the chicken. Much better if you have it warm and hot to really taste and enjoy  the more "Fillet-vorful" taste of the sandwich and take note it is just P55 only.

You can combine the Chicken fillet with regular fries and regular coke for  P85 and if you want to combine it to a Float and Fries just pay P100.   So more options and more Fillet-vorful sandwiches to enjoy.



Available in all Burger King Stores in Metro Manila or call the Burger King Delivery hotline at 667-7171. So visit the nearest Burger King in your area.

A kiddie talent competition and a performance platform for kids from 4-6 years old is what SM Little Stars all about.  For moms and dads who enjoys their kid's witty and smart moves, this is a great venue to show it.  Me, as a mom it's great to let my kids be seen and be heard.  If you're following this blog I have blogged about SM Little Stars before.

Here are some facts and information about this kiddie competition that I'm sure parents would at least need to know about this competition.  SM Little Stars is spearheaded by Mr. Hans Sy,.  The competition originated from SM China malls then later on adapted by the malls in the Philippines. Through the years, SM Little Stars keeps on growing as a contest through providing bigger prizes, kiddie workshops, TV exposures and having a cultural exchange program with SM China malls as winners from Philippines and China interact with each other during the Grand Finals, rendering a production number and individual performances of their talents.

Because of SM’s wide coverage in the country, aspiring kids have easy access to joining this mallwide kiddie talent competition and performance platform Aside from SM Little Stars’ objective to find the brightest, shining and aspiring little kids that we may dub as our "Little Stars", it also gives these kids a chance to showcase not only their talents, but also to have fun and gain confidence through various public exposures and workshops, and potentially win huge and exciting prizes. This makes SM Little Stars the perfect avenue to stardom.


If you're wondering how they managed to get all the talented kids all over the Philippines well here's their data about it and the selection process was done.


And here are the names of the winners and the malls that they represent.

NAMES OF THE WINNERS	REP. MALL
Nicoli Lista	SM TAYTAY
Patricia Angel Platon Medalla	SM MARIKINA
Nhikzy Vheench Calma	SM MANILA
Telesa Marie De Torres	SM MANILA
Luis Bernard L. Guzman	SM TARLAC
Chunsa Angella Jung	SM CLARK
Marevick Miranda	SM SAN FERNANDO
Amber Sophia Cariño	SM ROSARIO
Meg Ian Carl Rojas	SM ROSARIO
Isaiah Raymier Reyes	SM LIPA
Cassandra Gabrielle Dimaculangan	SM BATANGAS
John Anthony Oliveros	SM CEBU
Breanne Thianel V. Tan	SM ILOILO
Giann Simon Tan	SM CAGAYAN DE ORO
Sofia Raphaelle Kintanar	SM DAVAO

So this coming August 25, 2013 is the much awaited GRAND FINALS is set to know who will reign for this year's SM Little Stars.  This will be held at SM Mall of Asia Center Stage at 3:00 PM and will be hosted by Ms. Iza Calzado.  Special panel of judges include Audie Gemora, Regine Tolentino, Jerome Pobocan, Sweet Plantado and Jem Padilla. Admission is absolutely free! So be there when the gates open at 1PM.

Also the SM Little Stars China winners arrives here in the Philippines for their 5-day tour in Manila. They will be doing mall tours in SM North EDSA and SM Aura, showcase talents in the Grand Finals of Philippines’ SM Little Stars 2013 and of course, have fun while in the city

Max's has been regular here in my blog.  Sir Bobby and other staff of Max's treat us as their family.  They definitely treat us hospitably every time they invite us.

Last week, since we are Family and we treat each other as Barkada, we spend a Barkada Gimmick Night with them on a Friday Night.  At first they acknowledged the birthday celebrant for the month of August, Carmela Bobis, Ann Purification, Jonel Uy and my ever dearest friendship Jing Javier of http://amazingjingforlife.blogspot.com.  They were lined up and greeted by everyone.



After having that sort of mini birthday celebration, gimmick time happened.  Yup all of us were treated by Max's with their newest offering which is basically for most of the yuppies who indulge themselves on a Friday Gimmick Night.  In every gimmick night there's always San Mig Light and of course a pica pica or "pulutan" which will only be serve when the clock strikes at 6:00PM and here they are.

Deep-fried Chicken Neck Original


Salt and Pepper Chicken Neck


After that satisfying round of pica pica of Chicken Neck, Max's also have new Sizzling Specials that will sure whet the appetite:

Gambas Con Aligue



Chicken Sisig




Sizzling Tofu


 Adobong Kangkong with Stuffed Tofu


  Sizzling Sweet and Spicy Chicken



A gimmick night will definitely be great if it comes with a  music and it was really great to have Ede Dancel serenade us with his songs.  It's  a little bit wild with the shouts and screams in the crowd but hey that's how it is, specially if singers like Ebe Dancel sings with the crowd. 

While listening to his music, a sip of San Mig Light and a pica pica on the side from the Sizzling Specials of Max's completed our Barkada Gimmick Night.





Max's sizzling specials are available at selected Max's branches form 6:00pm onwards until November 30, 2013. Participating branches include Max's Scout Tuason, Glorietta 3, Valero, Convergys, Forbestown, Tiendesitas, Shaw, Ayala Town Center, Dasmarinas, Harbour Square, Malate, Orasa, Ermita, Bluewave, Nuvali and Lipa. For more exciting news that sizzles, visit www.maxschicken.com or check out www.facebook.com/maxrestaurant and be a member of Max's Facebook Fan Page.



There's more, though it's not part of the barkada gimmick night this may be a good "pasulong" as Max's corner bakery introduced their latest addition, the Cake Sampler in a box which consist of 8 pieces of slice cake of Cheese, Chocolate, Banana and Carrot Cake. Those cakes are good pasalubong for your kiddos and it can be their baon in School.

Indeed, Family/Barkada have a memorable and happy moments every time that you are together over the sumptuous food that serves by Max's Restaurant.