This days, Flip Flops has been "Everybody's Favorite".  Anywhere you go you'll see everyone wearing Flip Flops, especially teens.  It is very comfy and "it is in" in this era.

Personally, I love Flip Flops, I am a kind of Person that wears that fits my personality and as a mom I need things that is easy to wear, since I am always on the go with my kids.

John Lloyd Cruz Collection

Gladly, that I was invited in one of the events that features one of the most well known brand here in the Philippines.  The Banana Peel Burst event introduced their latest endorser John Lloyd Cruz and of course the JLC Collection.

John Lloyd Cruz is one of this eras well known personally and so as Banana Peel, they jived as "Everybody's Favorite".   Most of their patronage are teenagers.  Teenagers love John Lloyd because of his talent and looks, just like the way they love Banana Peel's trendy designs.






According to Charmaine "We Choose John Lloyd as our endorser, he is charming, talented, the Boy Next Door and Reachable, and of course he is everybody's favorite, his personality really fits as our endorser".

While John Lloyd commented "As an Endorser, I always try the products, then when I tried it all the standard as a consumer was met, very durable. I always use Banana Peel in my seatcom "Home Sweetie Home" and in my usual "Pambahay Outfit" when I am going to my Parents' house or buying groceries, I always wear my Banana Peel Flip Flops".



Banana Peel has been immensely blessed, now being available in 28 branches and major department stores nationwide. For about 4 years now, 9 distributing countries have also welcomed Filipino-designed, staple flip flops. The international shores of the Maldives, Taiwan, Saipan, the US and Australia are only some of the places where the Banana Peel crave is being satiated.

This is why this 2014, to officially concretize these ideas, they have taken foreign models to artistically associate the foreign patronization of their products, the product itself, and even the expansion of their product lines; shot in a Philippine setting. All these ingredients combined are the perfect embodiment of what Banana Peel is about in being ‘Everybody’s Favorite Flip Flops!’

So if you want to be "in" or trendy, you can choose different collection from Banana Peel Flip Flops. Well, I will definitely let my husband try the John Lloyd Collection. Oh by the way, my kids also wears Banana Peel as well, we really love Banana Peel very much.

Here are some of Banana Peel Flip Flop Collection:








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Diamond-recording band Sponge Cola’s newest album Ultrablessed reflects the band’s fun journey as musicians. Composed of 10 new songs, the album gives people a glimpse of the more than a decade of friendship between the members of the band.

Ultrablessed will be launched this January 31, 8 p.m., at the Eastwood Central Plaza. A bonus DVD of their last concert Maximum Capacity is also included in the album.

Composed of Yael on vocals, Armo on lead guitar, Gosh on bass and TedMark on drums, Sponge Cola considers this album as a celebration of years of blessings.

“We have been chillin’, doing the things we love to do all these years,” says Yael. “So, looking back, we are not just really blessed, but we are Ultrablessed.”

According to Yael, the album contains 10 new fun songs, but quickly clarified that, “basically, all the tracks in the album are ‘fun’ songs, but not necessarily happy. Some songs are sad, but they are fun.”

Yael further explains that the album has that fun vibe, which is a product of the band members’ current state of mind.

“When you are happy, of course, you come up with ‘fun’ songs,” he adds. “This album has that vibe in it, so I hope we can share this to everyone.”

The album’s first single Anting-Anting, which also features Gloc-9 and Denise Barbacena, talks about empowerment among victims of bullying. Its music video is set to premiere on MYX in a few days.

Ultrablessed also features the band’s collaboration with Yeng Constantino. Aptly called +63, the area code of the phillipines, the song talks about long distance love, a familiar theme in everyday Filipino life.

"Communication softens the blow of distance,” explains Yael. “Nothing beats the real thing, but distance forces us to make do with what little interaction we can have.”

For Yael, Ultrablessed is also special because, like the band’s earlier hits, his brother Yannyi Yuzon worked on the project as producer.

He adds, “Yanny, alongside Eric Perlas of tower of doom. It's a very similar setup to what we had with the first album with Jorel Corpus formerly of kjwan co-producing the band's first album Palabas.”

Coincidentally, the band went on a quick workation in the United States with first album co-producer Jorel Corpus, now a Berkeley School of Music Graduate, to film a road tripping musical show called “This is How We Travel,” which will air on the band's youtube channel youtube.com/spongecolamusic on February 15.

"We've been touring nonstop,” states Yael. “So we wanted to unwind, but we had a camera with us so we filmed our quirky west coast roadtrip along with some performances as well."

Ultrablessed CD Track List
1. Hawla
2. Kailangan Kita
3. Anting-anting (feat. Gloc-9 and Denise Barbacena)
4. Iyong-Iyong-Iyo
5. 9 To Sawa
6. +63 (feat. yeng constantino)
7. Walk Away
8. R.I.C.E
9. Singapore Sling (Dahil Kilala Na Kita)
10. The Answer

Maximum Capacity Concert DVD Track List:

1. 22
2. KLSP
3. Tuliro
4. Tambay - Ako Na Lang with Zia Quizon
5. Una
6. Jillian
7. Gemini
8. Ayt with Gary Valenciano
9. Puso
10. Neon
11. Jeepney
12. Dragonfly
13. XGF
14. Bitiw Encore
 15. Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay

Follow Sponge Cola: www.spongecolaonline.com
Facebook: spongecola 
Twitter: sponge_cola 
 Instagram: spongecolamusic 
 YouTube: spongecolamusic

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and Eastwood City invite everyone to start the year right by living a healthy lifestyle with the launch of Live Healthy at Eastwood City Wellness Campaign.

Fitness buffs, health enthusiasts and those looking to get fit and fab this 2014 will definitely find a healthy variety of dining choices they can enjoy and fitness activities they can participate in at Eastwood City from January 18 to March 15.

Those who want to kick off their 2014 on a healthier note can start by eating the right way with the help of A Healthy Menu for A Healthier You, developed by US Certified Nutritionist Nadine Tengco.





This menu-like brochure contains healthy choices for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner—all certified as healthy by Nadine Tengco—from participating Eastwood City restaurants such as Agave Mexican Cantina, Cyma Greek Taverna, Mr. Kurosawa, Komrad, Mesclun Bistro, Faburrito, Café Via Mare, Cibo, Uncle Cheffy, Pho Hoa, Seafood Island, Mr. Bean and Detoxify Bar.



Also included in the menu are recommended brands for vitamins and supplements that guests can avail at participating Eastwood City stores including Health Express, GNC and Healthy Options. A Healthy Menu for A Healthier You is available for free at the Eastwood Mall Concierge beginning January 25. Guests can also look for the logo of Nadine Tengco at different Eastwood City establishments and get their brochure.



Fitness buffs and those looking to lose the Holiday weight and prepare for the summer, meanwhile, can join a fun fitness activity at the Weekend Workouts. This free weekend workout sessions by Fitness First and Curves is open to all every Saturday at the Eastwood Mall Open Park until March 8. Registration starts at 8:00AM and is free to interested parties.



Fitness enthusiasts will surely love the different fitness classes from Fitness First like Zumba, Retro, Body Jam, Hip-hop, Yoga and Body Combat. Meanwhile, starting February 15, guests can enjoy Zumba fitness classes and learn more about the highly recommended circuit workout of Curve.

Those who will register for the Weekend Workouts will get a passport containing all the workout sessions from the two fitness establishments. Exciting prizes and giveaways also await those who will finish all the sessions at the end of the program. More fitness and diet tips are available for health-conscious individuals at Eastwood City’s Facebook Page and at the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls website. Guests can like Eastwood City’s Facebook Page or visit www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com to get daily helpful tips on proper exercising and healthy eating.





The launching of #LiveHealthyatEastwoodMall was hosted by Ms. Regine Tolentino who loves to dance and a Zumba Instructor as well,  while on the other hand the ambassadors of this activity are Mr. Troy Montero and Ms. Aubrey Miles both are fit and healthy and they shared their insights on how to be happy and fit all the time.

Start the year right by living a healthy lifestyle at Eastwood City! For more information, please call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888 or 0917-8380111

"SA NGALAN NG AMA, INA, AT MGA ANAK", an interesting movie that shows family ties and bond, not only that but it also depicts patriotism. 

During the blog conference I get to know more of the couple, Robin Padilla and Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla.  They were able to give us a glimpse about the story and how it runs through for three years.  Yes, according to Robin the film was three years in the making.  It took them time to get the Padilla clan's schedule jive with each other. 

Robin Padilla shares that the making the movie was really hard.  He even shares that the movie was put into life with the intention of seeking some folklore stories in the south and what he gets was a story of a guy named "Ongkoy" and his family who is up to now very well known in Ozamis.  Just like most of Robin's past movies who plays a Robinhood character, the said personality in the movie is said to be the Robinhood of that local place. 


Honestly, I didn't know the exact meaning of the name "Kuratong Baleleng" except that it was the name of the group this past few years.  "Kuratong Baleleng" or Darling Bell is a bell used in the past to signal town's people that there's a danger coming forth.  According Robin, which he explained it much clearer, kuratong is a male term whike the baleleng is a female term and both are needed to make a sound that's why it is called Darling Bell.

Family ties were the main thrust of the movie. The bond of the family. And as evident of that is how they were able to put the Padilla clan together in this action-packed family drama of the year. Also the love for the country were also present.


The movie "SA NGALAN NG AMA, INA, AT MGA ANAK is about Ongkoy, played by Robin Padilla, who was once the leader of the very first incarnation of the anti-vigilante group 'Kuratong Baleleng' thatgained much notoriety in the City of Ozamis amidst the political turmoil that the city was going through in the 70's. With his radical views on politics and governance helped redefine patriotism in the Philippines and to that heis regarded as the "Robinhood" of Mindanao.

Lead by by the action superstar, Robin padilla, who just won the Best Actor award for his stirring performance in 10,000 Hours in the recently concluded Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)  ABS CBN's Primetime Teen King Daniel Padilla (whose successful MMFF entry Pagpag was named as the highest-grossing horror flick of the history of the annual festival) on the other hand gives a fine dispkay of his versatility as one of the country's most promising young actors as he embarks on the genre of action for the very time.  It should be noted that this is the very first big screen collaboration between Robin and Daniel.


This groundbreaking film also boasts of powerful and unforgettable performances by the beautiful TV host and actress Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla, two of GMA 7's top teleserye stars Kylie and Bella Padilla, and young actors RJ Padilla and Matt Padilla.

Also included in this movie are Christopher De Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Rommel Padilla, Karla Estrada, Pen Medina, Lito Pimentel, Dennis Padilla, Aljur Abrenica, and Bugoy Carino.  SA NGALAN NG AMA, INA, AT MGA ANAK is showing in cinemas starting January 29.   This is film is still part of Star Cinema's on-going 20th aniversary celebration.

 

If you've enjoyed playing Candy Crush or other online games then you'll definitely enjoy playing Lactum's new game, Lactum 3+/6+'s Veggie Rush.  Play and enjoy!

Veggie Rush is a very easy, enjoyable, and rewarding Facebook game for moms and kids alike!

Earn a high score by eliminating all the required veggies and Lactum 3+/6+ milk in all 3 levels! Swap a vegetable or a Lactum milk can with an adjacent one to form a chain of 3 or more items of the same kind for the items to disappear.


To qualify in the weekly leaderboard, aside from achieving the highest score possible in the game, you must get a screenshot of the end of level 3 by using the SHARE SCORE button at least once during the whole promo duration. The screenshot will automatically be posted on your FB timeline.

If playing can let you win these prizes....


I'll definitely get on and start playing the game for a chance to win one of the prizes

Promo duration: January 6 – February 3, 2014

Go to http://apps.facebook.com/veggierush.

Per DOH-FDA-CFRR Permit No. 0437 Series of 2013.

Friday night, it's gimmick time again! Well, my kids really love to go out but unfortunately not all the the time.  Though, we see to it that every time we have a date we make sure that they always enjoy the day with us.

It's Friday and this is the day that Daddy will come from his out of town office.  I set this date to have a family day and to have just a little break for my eldest Maki, because this weekend we need to review for his monthly exam that will start this coming Monday.

So, it is very unusual for me to bring my kids and rode on a jeepney alone.  Well, its funny because my Father-in-Law accompany us to the terminal to ride a jeep and then when we reached the Mall, Daddy is already there, waiting.

So we have our tickets processed first before getting what to eat.  By the way, just want to thank Nikole Parungao-Maturan of www.chubbychitchat.com for the tickets.  Thank you very much "Sa Uulitin!".  And special thanks also to Star Cinema for the tickets.   As promised Nikole that I'll bring the whole barangay, hahaha.  We did have it on separate dates.



Before we watched movie, we bought first popcorn, the Kettle Corn and then we spent our dinner first at Maxs. We have little time to eat, so we have on our table the all time favorite Max's chicken and now our favorite Adobo rice plus their promo from the Max's Calendar, the sweet and sour Fish.





We had a full tummy and we truly enjoyed the dinner.  My kids are familiar with Vice Ganda, so they expected laugh trip from this movie and gladly that they enjoyed it very much. Though the movie was aired last December but still it's not too late to watch it, hahaha.






So we finished the movie, and wait for my movie review about it. As we are going home, we just stroll at SM North Sky Garden and had a few pictorial.  They really enjoyed the day, and look at their attire, it's really cold and it feels like the Kids are in Baguio.

Well, bonding with my kids and my hubby is really a nice one, specially when you look at the smiling face of them, oh such a feeling that you give joy and happiness. 'Til our next bonding moment....

“The Legal Wife” will not just heat up worldwide television with fierce confrontations but with real-life issues as well, according to top caliber directors Rory Quintos and Dado Lumibao.

“We want to make sure that our audience will follow our show not only because of the slapping scenes, but also because, through it, they learn how to deal with the problems of their own families which they have been afraid to face,” said Quintos about the series top-billed by Angel Locsin, Maja Salvador, JC de Vera, and Jericho Rosales.



“Many viewers will be able to connect with the characters of Monica (Locsin), Nicole (Salvador), Max (de Vera), and Adrian (Rosales), because their personal battles are true-to-life. “The Legal Wife” is about the love and sacrifices that a person is willing to do for the sake of his family,” Lumibao explained.

Meanwhile, Locsin, Salvador, de Vera and Rosales revealed that the story of “The Legal Wife” also made them discover a lot about themselves.




“Everyone has already experienced how to love and make mistakes. Because of my character Monica, I realized that I need to be strong in order to face all the trials in my life, especially if my family is affected,” said Locsin.

For Rosales, the plot of “The Legal Wife” will serve as a huge eye-opener for Filipino families. “Infidelity is such a sensitive topic, but I believe that this is the right time to make everyone understand why this happens, and why people end up in this situation,” he said.




Salvador added that while her character in the series is controversial, she believes that many people will be able to relate with Nicole. “There are many kinds of love, but there is this kind where somebody accepts your whole personality despite of the things that you did in the past,” she shared.



 
 “I appreciate love for my family and for others now, more than I used to because of my character Max’ ability to give everything he has got without asking for anything in return,” de Vera said.

“The Legal Wife” features the story of Monica and Adrian, a married couple whose lives are about to turn around because of a huge mistake. How will Monica and Adrian be able to fulfill the promise of forever when the foundation of their relationship is already shattered?



Also part of “The Legal Wife” cast are some of the country’s best drama actors including Joem Bascon, Ahron Villena, Rio Locsin, Mark Gil, Maria Isabel Lopez, Bernard Palanca, and Christopher de Leon.


Don’t miss the premiere of “The Legal Wife” on Monday (January 27). Angel Locsin, Maja Salvador, JC de Vera and Jericho Rosales tackle the real value of family in “The Legal Wife”.

 
Witness the events unfold on “The Legal Wife” anytime, anywhere via TFC’s official online service, TFC.tv starting January 27. Connect with fellow Kapamilyas worldwide. Visit www.facebook.com/KapamilyaTF. 

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by sharing a special meal with family, friends, and loved ones?

Make each celebration extra special with Bounty Fresh Chicken, a brand recognized and trusted by Filipino families as "Asia's best chicken." As one of the most versatile and healthiest meats available, with distinct native taste and juicy, tender goodness, Bounty Fresh Chicken is the centerpiece of innumerable great recipes fit for all seasons and reasons. Bursting with natural flavors and juices, and always vacuum-sealed to prolong refrigerated shelf life, the Bounty Fresh Chicken brand stands for healthy, nutritious poultry products (fresh chicken, Chooks-to-Go, and processed meats) that respond to various styles of preparation and reward Filipinos' creativity.

Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter, birthdays, fiestas: it doesn't matter what the occasion is: Bounty Fresh Chicken is the brand consumers have come to look for as they prepare the food that makes every moment with loved ones memorable.

In collaboration with popular food blog Pepper.ph, Bounty Fresh Chicken is serving up the Chicken Dish Collection, perfect for families looking to celebrate any special occasion with the freshest, healthiest, and most delicious chicken meals.

Chicken Alfredo Pot Pies

Looking for a quick and delicious chicken casserole recipe to satisfy loved ones' cravings? Try chicken Alfredo pot pies, made more delightful than ever with Bounty Fresh Chicken.

Ingredients:

• ½ 15 oz. package (1 crust) rolled refrigerated unbaked piecrust
• 3 cups frozen vegetable blend
• 3 cups cubed cooked Bounty Fresh Chicken
• 10 oz. container refrigerated Alfedo pasta sauce
• 1 tsp. dried thyme, marjoram, or sage, crushed

1. Let piecrust stand according to package directions. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large skillet, cook frozen vegetables in a small amount of boiling water for 5 minutes; drain. Return to skillet. Stir in chicken, Alfredo sauce, and the dried thyme.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll pie crust into a 13-inch circle. Cut four 5-inch circles and place on top of casseroles. Press edges of pastry firmly against sides of casseroles. Cut slits in tops for steam to escape.
3. Place casseroles in a foil-lined shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until mixture is heated through and pastry is golden. Makes 4 servings.

BonChon Soy Garlic Chicken Wings

Go for a Korean-inspired treat with this fresh take on a classic: chicken wings. With Bounty Fresh Chicken, these tasty BonChon soy garlic chicken wings are bound to make every gathering of family and friends more special and memorable.

Ingredients:

• ½ kilo Bounty Fresh chicken wings
• Salt and pepper, to season
• 2 cups corn starch
• ¼ small onion, shredded
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• ½ cup light soy sauce
• ¼ cup mirin
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. corn starch
• 1-inch ginger, peeled and shredded
• White sesame seeds for, garnish

1. Pat dry chicken wings. Season then dredge chicken in corn starch. Deep fry until cooked all the way through. Place on paper towel to drain excess oil and allow to dry.
2. To make soy-garlic glaze, combine onion, garlic, soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, garlic powder, and ginger in saucepan. Place over low-medium heat and stir until sugar is fully dissolved. In a small bowl, place corn starch and a tablespoon of the soy-garlic mixture. Mix to dissolve. Add to the saucepan and stir until slightly thickened.
3. Flash fry chicken in hot oil. Place on paper towel to drain excess oil. Toss chicken wings in glaze. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Jamaican "Jerk" Chicken Waffle Sandwiches

Bring out the juiciest, most flavorful part of the chicken (the thighs) and sandwich it in between waffles. The result: Jamaican chicken waffle sandwiches, a zingy, Caribbean-inspired dish that will fill the heart and soul of everyone who takes a bite.

Ingredients:

• ½ kilo Bounty Fresh boneless chicken thighs, chopped to bite-size pieces
• salt and pepper, to season
• 5 red bird's eye chilis, de-seeded
• 2 leeks, chopped
• 8 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• Juice of 6 calamansis
• 6 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 2 medium waffles, sliced to wedges chopped
• kesong puti, to garnish
• chopped green onion, to garnish

1.  In a mini-food processor or spice grinder, place chili, leeks, garlic, allspice, and calamansi juice. Pulse to make a paste.
2. Transfer to a bowl and add chicken thighs.
3. Rub chicken all over. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
4. Grill the chicken pieces until cooked all the way through. Toss in barbecue sauce.
5. Place on top of waffle and sprinkle with kesong puti and green onions. Cover with another waffle wedge.

For more recipes, visit www.facebook.com/bountyfreshchicken and www.pepper.ph.