Starring Alex Gonzaga and Yen Santos, “Pure Love” is a local adaptation of the much loved 2011 Korean TV series, “49 Days,” which highlights the meaning of true love and the strong ties that bind the family, this time, the Filipino kin.  It tells the story of Diane (Gonzaga), an optimistic girl of wealthy descent who seems to have everything and Ysabel (Santos), an average working girl who leads a rather pointless life since her boyfriend died.

Diane and Ysabel’s fates entwine in an unexpected car accident that leads to Diane’s state of coma.  In another sudden twist of fate, Diane’s soul is separated from her human body.  Diane’s soul meets the mysterious Scheduler (Matt Evans) who tells her that she is not destined to die yet and that she will be given a second chance at life if she will be able to complete a special task - Diane needs to gather three teardrops shed out of pure love from three persons outside her family within a 40-day period.  To help her accomplish her task, the Scheduler gives Diane the chance to inhabit the Ysabel’s human body.  Will Diane and Ysabel succeed in bringing back their own lives back after the 40-day ordeal fate has brought them?

Directed by Veronica “Roni” Velasco and Mikey Del Rosario, “Pure Love” will also feature Arjo Atayde, Joseph Marco, Aaron Villaflor, Yam Concepcion, and introduceAnna Luna.  Completing the cast are Sunshine Cruz, John Arcilla, Ana Capri, Bart Guingona, Dante Ponce, and Shey Bustamante.

The Filipino Channel (TFC) is set to make its viewers ponder on life, relationships, and death in the upcoming romantic drama series adaptation, “Pure Love” premiering today July 7 on TFC worldwide (July 8 in Australia (Australia Eastern Standard Time [AEST]), New Zealand (New Zealand Eastern Standard Time [NZST], Guam, and Japan).

Do not miss the premiere of the newest Kapamilya romantic drama series, “Pure Love” today July 7 on TFC worldwide (July 8 in Australia, New Zealand, Guam, and Japan).  Catch the series via TFC’s online service, TFC.tv.  Connect with fellow global Filipinos Kapamilyas via www.facebook.com/KapamilyaTFC , and follow @KapamilyaTFC on twitter and instagram.

Maja Salvador believed on her dream and now she embraced all the blessings coming into her life.  I remember what she said in a blog con of Maja Unveils at 10, she mentioned that it was a dream to have an album then she continued and pursue her dream.  According to her just believe in your self and it will happen, then it happened, her album was launched entitled "Maja Believe".

On the day of the press conference about her album "Maja Believe", she mentioned that she dreamed to have a concert and finally it came true, Maja will have her concert soon and it is entitled "Maj The Legal Performer."
Dubbed as the "Dance Princess of the Philippines," Maja Salvador certainly lives up to her moniker. Yet, over the years she has shown that there's more to her than acting on screen and dancing on stage. As an actress, she has shared the small and big screen with the country's most notable acts on television shows and movies that gave her recognitions including her most recent talked about primetime soap "The Legal Wife". As a dancer, she wowed us every Sunday with her moves in ASAP 19

With all the blessings that she has been getting, Maja stager her "Maja Unveils" that toured her all over the Philippines in celebration of her 10th showbiz anniversary. Her shows eventually paved way for Ivory Records to have her as the label's recording artist.
She launched her album "Believe", marking another milestone and her carrier single, Dahan Dahan, has been making the radio airwaves and wa a constant entry on the MYX Daily Top Ten and MTV Top 20 Pilipinas. Recently, Maja was awarded the Gold Record Award for her "Believe" Album.

Maja levels up as she conquers the concert scene in Maj The Legal Performer on July 12, 2014 at the Music Museum. Produced by Hills & Dreams Events Concepts Co., tickets are available in all Ticket World Outlets and at the Music Museum.
MAJ The Legal Performer will be a night of pure entertainment with exhilarating performances, one after another. Directed by no less than Mr. Johnny Manahan and with Mr. Marvin  Querido as musical director, fans are definitely in for a treat with guest artists Rayver Cruz, Enchong Dee, Enrique Gil and Piolo Pascual.

On Maja's instagram account @iammajasalvador she quipped, "Finally!!! Isa sa mga pangarap ko ang makapag perform para sa inyo."




She is so excited on her upcoming concert and was also anxious to sing the songs, she added that she will have a dance and sing performance to the next level.  She wants to be a total performer, she wants to be known not just in acting and dancing but also in singing.

"I will promise that I will enjoy the whole concert so the audience will feel also the way I enjoy it" According to Maja.

MAJ The Legal Performer is sponsored by Robinsons Communities, Jet 7 Bistro, Ivan, Chicnails, Khaleb Shawarma, Ombu Restaurant, 10 Inch Lights & Sounds, Chalk Magazine, MYX, Star Studio Magazine, ASAP 19, Push.com, Ivory Records and Sound Check Manila, Petit Monde and Gold's Gym.

Style Origin is an annual Ayala Malls lifestyle project to keep the shoppers updated on the latest fashion trends and styles. They launched Style Origin in Greenbelt in May and from there, it is currently making its way through 12 premier Ayala Malls destinations.

The country’s leading lifestyle and shopping destination re-energizes the local fashion scene, as Ayala Malls presents Style Origin, a lifestyle series that will cultivate each shopper’s eye for style.

Ayala Malls, in partnership with Philippine STAR and Starworld, and in collaboration with the country’s top lifestyle magazines MEGA, Meg and Chalk, empower men and women with inspiring trends in clothing and cosmetics. With landmark trunk shows especially compiled by the country’s leading style authorities, Regina Belmonte of Philippine Star, Peewee Isidro and Rainier Dagala of MEGA Magazine, Bianca Gonzalez and Patrick Galang of Meg Magazine, and Kate Paras and Elaine Carag of Chalk Magazine, Style Origin opens up a remarkable setting where timeless, impeccable style is bound to be experienced.
Regular male patrons of Ayala Malls, on the other hand, will be treated to a display of designer wear at the Mensweek fashion shows, with sharp and sleek menswear staples imagined by global Filipino tastemakers that are bound to make their wardrobe every bit dapper. Assembled by its impressive roster of renowned Filipino designers, Gian Romano, Ivar Aseron, M Baretto, Joey Samson, Don Sevilla, Renan Pacson, Rhett Eala, Jerome Lorico, Jeff Rogador, Anthony Ramirez, Avel Bacudio, Bang Pineda, Chris Diaz, Dennis Lustico, Herbert Custodio, Jaggy Glarino, James Reyes, Jeffery Rogador, Jerome Ang, Joel Escober, Johann Manas, Nixon Marquez, Noel Crisostomo, Norman Noriega, Proudrace, Regine Dulay, Roland Alzate, Sassa Jimenez, Tonichi Nocom, Ulysses King, Willar Matteo, Y. Quisimbing and Ziggy Savella staging their own specialized shows and exhibitions, this momentous fashion spectacle aims to delve in the origins of style, by focusing on details, handiwork, and lush materials that add that definitive dose of glamour to everyday dressing and grooming.

Following its successful launch at Greenbelt last May 22, Ayala Malls’ Style Origin unfurls the most enchanting runway for the lifestyle destination’s legendary list of international brands and local design stalwarts in twelve premier Ayala Malls. The campaign makes its way to TriNoma on June 21-22 with the Mensweek Fashion Show happening on the first night and the High Street Fashion Shows the day after.

The latest trends from established and up and coming Filipino designers will be at the forefront of the Mensweek Fashion Show on June 21, 6pm, with Ariel Lozada at the directing helm. Robby Carmona directs the High Street Fashion Shows with celebrated personalities from the Quezon City community on June 22, featuring global brands at 4pm and homegrown labels at 6pm.

With Ayala Malls’ Style Origin 2014 opening its doors to the world’s finest fashion selections, the country’s most celebrated tastemakers, and the fashion industry’s foremost names and voices, Ayala Malls becomes the destination where style is best discovered.

According to Trinoma General Manager Mark Sablan, "We want to make Style Origin an integral part of the Ayala Malls experience. This opens our shoppers’ eyes to the vision, the artistry and the latest in top fashion design from global Filipino designers. It’s both art appreciation and awareness that these fashionable pieces are within reach, right in TriNoma". 

Continue the style conversations online by tagging @trinomatweets on Twitter and @ilovetrinoma on Instagram with the hashtag #StyleOrigin. For inquiries, please call the TriNoma Concierge Hotline at 901-3000 or visit www.facebook.com/TriNoma.AyalaMalls.

10 lucky shoppers will get to experience star-life condo living as the country’s largest chain of malls, launches their biggest and grandest promotion, the SM Supermalls Shop and Win an SMDC Condo Promo. The country’s largest shopping mall operator teamed-up with SM Development Corporation (SMDC), the leading real estate company in the Philippines, to give away 10 fully-furnished condominium units in prime locations. 

To join, one need only to shop or dine for a minimum of P1,000 single or accumulated purchase in any of SM Supermalls’ 56 mall locations nationwide including SMDC Jazz and Sun Mall. Shoppers simply present their receipt/s along with their E-Plus Loyalty card, SM Advantage card, SM Prestige card or BDO Rewards card for an e-raffle entry. Double e-raffle entries will be given with the use of the E-Plus Loyalty card.
Every month, two condominium units from SMDC’s prime properties will be given away, strategically located in key areas across Metro Manila. These are Field Residences, M Place South Triangle, Light Residences, Sun Residences, Princeton Residences, Blue Residences, Grass Residences, Sea Residences and Jazz Residences and an 80-square meter penthouse at Mezza Residences.

Steven Tan, Senior Vice President for Operations of SM Supermalls said during the recent Shop and Win Promo launch last June 24, 2014 at the SMDC Grand Showroom, “SM will continue to provide not only affordable luxury and family fun mall experience but also a chance to experience the SMDC star-life condo living!”

The SM Supermalls Shop and Win Promo starts from June 22 up to November 22, 2014. Visit www.smshopandwin.com for more details. Like and follow SM Supermalls on facebook.com/smsupermalls and on Twitter and Instagram (@smsupermalls) for regular updates.

For a mom who is most probably stays long in the house with the kids can somehow tell details about movie viewing time with the kids. Yes, my kids love to watch movies and that makes me have to watch it as well but of course, me as mom does have some selection that I like to watch. Being said that my family loves to watch movies LG got something new for those TV/Movie viewing fanatics. LG Electronics puts its best foot forward this years as it sets the rapidly growing TV market with its 2014 Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV line up with Real 4k Technology.
Last June 12, 2014 LG made use of the holiday and let mall goers get a chance to peek at what LG Electronics got to show. LG launched the newest UHD TV equipped with the Real 4K Technology in a roadshow event at the Eastwood Mall. Hundreds of people got to experience the technology with the massive ultra-clear TV set up around the area. Attesting to the great features and quality of the newest UHD TV of LG, Team Kramer composed of Doug Kramer, Cheska Kramer and the kids Kendra, Scarlett and Gavin, made everyone in awe as they watched and explained the great features of this UHD TV. According to Doug Kramer, “As a techie, I’m very picky when it comes to choosing the right television. Display quality should be picture perfect.” He even added that, “The first time I saw LG’s UHD TV, I was like, ‘Wow!’ I was really astounded with its exceptional quality that’s so rich in details. It’s definitely the perfect TV for Team Kramer. LG really puts the ‘ultra’ in Ultra HD.”
So what’s with the Real 4k Technology? LG raises the viewing bar higher than ever with its Real 4K resolution. It is the future of digital picture, attaining a resolution 4 times that of Full HD, with a stunning 8.3 million pixels for flawless picture and incredibly vivid details.

One of the key factors of the TV screen is the panel, determining the quality of the TV. LG’s IPS 4K Panel is known for its quality and reliability by professionals in the display industry, from broadcasting to the medical sector, delivering breathtakingly real color from all angles on Real 4K resolution.
LG’s lineup of UHD TVs delivers true 3D experience of immersive and crystal-clear 3D with comfortable experience, taking 3D to a whole new level. With quadrupled resolution, the 3D images look more splendid than ever, offering ultra clarity close to reality. LG’s UHD TV is virtually almost flicker-free and has the capability to upscale Full HD 3D movies into Real 4K level.

The simplicity of webOS enables consumers to enjoy Smart TV with convenience, enjoyment and easiness. Unlike other Smart TVs, LG’s UHD TV saves the users from all the cluttered content, putting everything in a simple, easy-to-navigate horizontal menu. The unique architecture of the webOS makes searching and viewing content, connecting with other devices and the initial TV setup process incredibly smooth and seamless, bringing back the simplicity of controlling your TV.
The sound of LG UHD TV is just as impressive as its visual power. With the full impact of a multi-channel, forward-facing speaker system, it is essentially a sound bar within a TV. It boasts of a highly refined sound quality, powered by premium and leading audio solution, harman/kardon, complementing splendidly the brilliant Ultra HD visuals.
“LG started to spark the Ultra UD revolution across the globe when it unveiled the world’s first 84-inch Ultra HD TV back in 2012,” said Hoony Bae, LG Philippines vice president for Home Entertainment division, said. “This year, LG is fanning the flames even more, letting our consumers go beyond their usual TV experience with the immersive Ultra HD quality available in different sizes and prices.”
Several models from the 2014 LG Ultra HD TV lineup, including the UB9800, UB9500, UB9300 and UB8500, will already be in the Philippine market. More exciting products are slated for arrival in the second half of 2014.

To learn more about the future-proof Ultra HD TV lineup of LG, visit www.lg.com/ph, www.lgblog.com.ph, or www.LGnewsroom.com; like LG’s official Facebook page “LG Philippines”; or follow @LG Philippines on Twitter and Instagram.

Star Records launches Toni's 7th album entitled "Celestine". During the launch Toni Gonzaga answered directly the questions of some press people and bloggers with a touch of comedy, that I enjoyed very much.

Ultimate Multimedia Star Toni Gonzaga unleashes the songwriter in her through her seventh album under Star Records titled "Celestine."
It carries the original track, "This Love Is Like," which she co-wrote with seasoned composer and album producer Jonathan Manalo and "Awit Ni Ginny," a song based on her character's name in Star Cinema's box-office hit movie "Starting Over Again," where she starred with Piolo Pascual. She composed it while waiting on the set of the film.

"The songs in my album are more personal and closer to my heart. It shows who I really am as a singer, as an artist," shared Toni, who personally chose to make her real name, Celestine, as the title of her newest album. "The title of the album is the reflection of my self, my personality and it is dedicated to God ". Toni added.
"My real name, Celestine, means heavenly. And like my name, I believe that this album is a great gift from heaven. It took a while for it to be finished but God's timing is always perfect. This is the best album I've ever done," shared Toni. "Celestine, it reminds me of who I am". she added

Toni explained also that whoever will play her album, all the demons around will vanished because Celestine, means heavenly, and the crowd laugh out loud.
Toni believes that her 10-track album, "Celestine," also shows her growth as a performer. "Having been through a lot in this business, I have learned how to relate more with every song that I record. Now, I have a good grip of what each track wants to convey to my listeners," she explained.

Aside from Toni's compositions, "Celestine" also features original tracks namely "Got You," "Finally," "Sweetest Song," "Oh Boy," "Di Ba Halata," "Kahit Na" (Remix), and the Moophs remix of "This Love Is Like," which is produced by Chris Lopez. The album also contains Toni's rendition of "Starting Over Again."
“Celestine” album is now available in record bars nationwide for only P250. The tracks can also be downloaded via iTunes, www.amazon.com, www.mymusicstore.com.ph and www.starmusic.ph.

For more information about Toni’s “Celestine” album, visit Star Records’ Facebook fanpage at Facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

 Lechon Anyone?

Filipinos love to eat Lechon and we always crave for that different aroma of a roasted meat, right?  So, here is something that will surely make you crave to chow down some lechon after reading this.  So I'll be sharing my experience and my story to you, readers, on what is new in town.

Few weeks ago, I was given a chance to interview the owner Balamban Liempo together with the other bloggers.  They are Jojo and Honey Vergara who came from the town of Balamban.  Both of them were formerly employed in a company but wanted to have a business on their own, so in July 2009 they decided to have a grill station in their own garage and that's where it all started.

Mr. Jojo Vergara, Founder and CEO said that "There are no brand of liempo here in the Philippines, so we named it Balamban Liempo, since we offer Grilled Liempo and Lechon Manok."

Balamban is a small town in Cebu City where both of the owners came from.  With their love to their home town they include its name to their brand. Balamban is a town known for having a native method of grilling liempo (pork belly) using local herbs and secret ingredients.  And with the love of the owners they are now sharing what Balamban can offer when it comes to roasted liempo or pork belly as Balamban Liempo opens its first takeout counter in the country's financial center.

Giving every Filipino in Metro Manila a combined unique taste of Cebu Lechon and its local herbs and spices, Balamban Liempo offers a convenient and affordable gourmet liempo experience for Filipinos.

It emanates an aromatic smell of fresh herbs and spices. Balamban Liempo is a golden brown slab of marbleized pork belly which possesses a tangy taste with a hint of spice.


Another popular take-out item is the Balambanok. This has the same unique herbs and spice found in its liempo stuffed inside, resulting in a distinct taste not found in other brands of lechon manok.

"The opening of the first branch in Makati today is a milestone for Balamban Liempo." said founder and CEO Jojo Vergara. Balamban was located in the busy streets of Guadalupe near the market so it is very much noticeable for the public. 


As far the taste is concern, it is very unique and flavourful, it is very distinct on the usual Lechon that I've tasted here in Metro Manila.  I like it, especially the aroma.  At first I was hesitant to taste it because I don't eat much vegetable and it looks full of greenish leaves around it but I was wrong. I love the taste, I let my parents and my hubby taste it also, they just say, it is really different and they like it very much.

Actually, my hubby and parents wanted me to order it again but unfortunately, the location of Balamban is in Makati, we are here in Quezon City. So imagine the distance.  Hopefully they will put up a take out store also in Quezon City.

"We plan to reach a hundred branches by July of the present year," said Vergara. The homegrown Cebu-based food chain currently boasts of over 80 outlets nationwide.


Balamban Liempo is located at No. 2131 Nuestra Seniora st., Brgy. Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City
Mobile no. 0932-965-4962 and like their Facebook account here