We Filipinos love to snack. Whether it’s before lunch or after, we always make it a point to make time to indulge in our need and love for snacks. While most snackers will say that they give in to the munchies because of real hunger, many admit that snack time is the perfect moment to take a break from work or school, and just socialize over a favorite pastry or bread.

And no one can argue that of all the many snack options kids and adults love, the classic ensaimada is still a popular choice today. However, not all ensaimadas are created equal.
There’s the usual ensaimada and then, there’s the Red Ribbon Ensaimada. Red Ribbon’s staple pastry has long been a mainstay in our lunch boxes for the young and the young-at-heart. Whether it’s enjoyed as a snack or as a dessert, people cannot resist this all-time pastry favorite.

Now, Red Ribbon has just succeeded in making something already so good, so much better. The new Red Ribbon Ensaimada is now bigger and bursts with cheesy goodness that no one can resist.

Red Ribbon’s Ensaimada still packs the same goodness Pinoys have always expected and come to love. It still has that same soft, melt-in-your-mouth pastry, well-balanced sweetness and the right cheesy goodness that is so affordable priced at P25.00 only.

“We are always thinking of ways to improve our offerings in response to what our customers want,” said Ned Bandojo, Head of Marketing of Red Ribbon. “The cheesy ensaimada promises to deliver what our customers have long come to expect from us and more. We want to give them more reasons to enjoy the company of family and friends and to make every day moments more special through our quality products.”
With Red Ribbon’s bigger ensaimada, snack time is sure to be more enjoyable, memorable and delicious.

Red Ribbon’s Ensaimadas are available in all Red Ribbon stores nationwide.

Another Teleserye for the avid viewers of GMA Network and for sure will be sticking to their daily afternoon routine with this newest offering entitled "The Millionaire's Wife". Beginning March 14, the story of The Millionaire’s Wife unfolds on GMA Afternoon Prime.
Featuring Andrea Torres and Mike Tan who did some teleseryes in the past and they have proven themselves that they are very versatile actors and actresses. For the supporters and fans of Andrea and Mike, this teleserye is what you've been expecting. So enjoy once again the joy of watching teleseryes as if you were part of it. Let us all watch the premiere today.
"The Millionaire's Wife" is a story about one woman’s crucial decision to settle in a marriage of convenience with an older man, and its subsequent consequences involving her step-daughter, her step-daughter’s children, her lovechild and her lovechild’s father.
Andrea Torres is The Millionaire’s Wife. She will breathe life to the character of Louisa Ignacio, a hardworking single mother who lives for her son. Louisa will do everything for her son; even marry a rich old man. She vows to take care, to serve and to be a loyal and dutiful wife to him in exchange of all the help he is giving her son who has juvenile diabetes.
Portraying the character of Louisa is Andrea’s most mature role to date and she is very excited to take on the role. “It’s the most mature role that I’ve done pati ‘yun story, it’s very different. Kaya nga sobrang laking bagay sa akin na nakuha ko ito kasi nung nabasa ko ang script, ang story parang hindi ko pa siya napapanood sa TV tapos ako yung napili para gawin siya, nakaka-excite talaga.”
Mike Tan is Ivan Meneses. He is willing to do everything for his loved ones especially Louisa. They both have loved each other until an illegal job caused Ivan to go to jail not knowing he got Louisa pregnant. All the while, Louisa thought that Ivan had abandoned her. Eventually, he finds out that he has a son with Louisa and will do anything to win her and their son back. 

For Mike, playing the role of Ivan is far from the characters he portrayed in the past and this is one of the things viewers should watch out for. “Ang kailangan nilang abangan kung papaano tatatak si Ivan sa mga manunood. Kung papaano niya ipaglalaban ang pagmamahal niya kay Louisa at doon sa anak nila.”

Louisa, a devoted mother that she is, started raising her child alone and worked as a nurse at a hospital until she was hired to be a private nurse of Alfredo ‘Fred’ Vergara played by Robert Arevalo, after he went into a stroke. Fred is a widower and one of the richest businessmen in the country who owns the biggest food manufacturing company, Nourish Food Corp.

Fred, being the longing individual that he was, found compassion in Louisa and offered her marriage for companionship against his family’s approval.
Jaclyn Jose is Stella Vergara-Montecillo, Alfredo’s spoiled unica hija. Stella knows how to spend her money but she doesn’t know how to earn it.
Sid Lucero is Jared Montecillo, Stella’s son. He is an underachiever and his life is all about gambling, alcohol and women.
Ina Raymundo is Allison Montecillo, Stella’s only daughter who runs her grandfather’s company. She is business savvy and her goal is always to be on top.
The one who is Louisa’s constant support is Rio Samson played by Rich Asuncion. She is Louisa’s best friend and confidante.
Find out how Louisa will live her life as the millionaire’s wife. Will she be able to fulfill her vows to Fred? Will the plans of Stella, Jared and Allison in ruining Louisa’s life be successful? How far will Ivan go to win back Louisa?
The intriguing and controversial story of The Millionaire’s Wife premieres March 14 and will air Monday to Friday after Hanggang Makita Kang Muli on GMA Afternoon Prime.

For more details, log on to www.gmanetwork.com and https://www.facebook.com/GMADrama

Good news to all book lovers, from QC now at BGC as Book and Boarders recently open their latest store at McKinley Hill, Bonifacio Global City. In a city packed with bars and clubs, Book & Borders offers bookworms and individuals with quieter passions with their own relaxing respite.

The latest themed café to open in Tomas, Morato, Quezon City and McKinley Hill, Bonifacio Global City, Book & Borders has become one of the metro’s more popular hangouts, and not for the reasons that you’d typically expect.

At the grand opening of Book & Borders Tuscany, from left to right; Benjamin Alves, Michael Lao, Karylle Tatlonghari-Yuzon, Kristine Joyce Simisim and Chef Dennis Apostol

While coffee shops and cafes are now a dime a dozen, Book & Borders puts itself in a class of its own, distinguishing itself as a haven for people who want to enjoy a more relaxed afternoon, sipping their favorite brew and immersed in their favorite books.

“Here, you can relish the quiet, tucked in your little corner where you can enjoy your coffee or tea, and indulge in your favorite pastime – reading,” shares Kristine Simisim, café owner. “Bring a friend or your new book and discover how time flies.”

But even if you come empty handed, don’t fret. Book & Borders offers an extensive selection of books, from the classics to contemporary bestsellers. And you are free to enjoy them at your leisure. The library is free and open for all, and for a better reading experience, customers are invited to use the book stands available at the café.

“I’m so ecstatic that there’s finally a place for people like us. It’s cozy and inviting, and you won’t get too distracted like in crowded cafes. ‘Books + coffee’ spells the perfect afternoon,” shares Kapuso artist and budding poet Benjamin Alves.

“What I love about Book & Borders is that there’s always something new to discover because they constantly update their library. So even if you just want to browse, all the recent best sellers are on the shelves,” shares Karylle, a self-proclaimed bookworm and travel books collector.

Host Julz Savard

But the bestsellers are not only limited to the books on the shelves, you can find them on the menu as well.

Do indulge your sweet tooth with scrumptious varieties of cakes and squares. (Do try the Book & Borders bestseller: the Queso de Bola Cake!) For something more filling, the menu also offers delicious pastas (Truffle Mushroom Pasta and Tuyo Pasta) and sandwiches like the Beef Pastrami Panini as well as hearty rice dishes.

Of course, aside from their famous brewed coffee and cold coffee-concoctions, you must not forget to sample their array of refreshing smoothies, calming teas and juices.

Tuyo Pasta

For Mommies here's your chance to bond with your teens. Just have them at Book and Boarders to enjoy a good read of books and have a quiet moment while eating pasta or drinking smoothies. Your daughters or sons will definitely share their secrets with you on quiet and secret place. We know teenagers, right mommies?

Hot Chocolate

I personally love their hot chocolate and the Tuyo Pasta, I'll make sure to have a date with my better half here at Book and Boarders very very soon.

From left to right; Michael Harris Conlin of Henry & Sons, Eric Lim of Conlins Coffee World, Mary Simisim, Kristine Simisim and Nancy Go of Book & Borders.

Book & Borders is located at 281 Tomas Morato, Quezon City and RC-RCM and RD-RDM Building 5, Tuscany Estates, Mckinley Hill, Bonifacio Global City For more news and updates, follow Book & Borders on Instagram (@bookandborderscafe) and Twitter (@bookandborders). You may also call them on (0932) 871 7856.

Graduated with flying colors? Barely passed that dreaded exam you spent sleepless nights studying for? Whether you got the job of your dreams or simply had another hard day, have a much-deserved pat on the back and indulge in heavenly 100g chocolate bars from Villa del Conte.

Choose among milk chocolate with cereals, 50% dark chocolate with crunchy toffee and sea salt, or fine milk chocolate with hazelnut chips, and celebrate your accomplishments in every bite – may they be as simple as surviving the daily heavy traffic.

Treat yourself today and visit Villa del Conte stores at SM Megamall, Greenbelt 5, Century City Mall, Shangri-la Mall, Resorts World, Alabang Town Center, and Robinsons Magnolia.

For bulk orders, please contact 893-2575 or 621-6101. Go to http://www.villadelcontecioccolato.com/ to know more about Villa del Conte, or follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillaDelContePh, Instagram: http://instagram.com/villadelconte and Twitter: https://twitter.com/VilladelConte.

Breakthrough love team thrills on and off screen across the world James Reid & Nadine Lustre take it from reel to real, from MidEast to Europe via JadINe LOVE World Tour

What started as an experimental team-up between James Reid and Nadine Lustre via 2014’s “Ang Diary ng Panget” has now become one of the most breakthrough Filipino love teams in the world, more popularly known as JaDine. The love team has definitely scored breakthrough after breakthrough and their transcendence from real-life partners is for fans, has for fans become the fulcrum of the love team’s success.
This March, fans of the phenomenal love team will finally get to see the real-life couple via JadINe LOVE World Tour in Doha, Dubai, London and Milan.  Right on the heels of their 4 million internet-breaking tweets, all-time high rating On the Wings of Love (OTWOL) finale wedding, James and Nadine will bring the kilig moments to the Doha Convention Center, Qatar on March 18; to the Al Nasr Leisureland, Dubai on March 19; to the ExCel, London on March 26 and to the Palasesto, Milan on March 27.
In a short span of time, the JaDine fever has grown as they’ve transcended from movie (2014’s “Talk Back and You’re Dead” being their second), music to television via the phenomenal “On the Wings of Love.” Now, the two are taking the concert scene by storm as well.

Kicking off at the OTWOL Certified Kapamilya Fans Day in Sacramento California in January and after performing to an SRO crowd in Araneta Coliseum in the Philippines, JaDine will perform their iconic hit “Bahala Na,” “On the Wings of Love” theme and more at the Middle East and Europe leg and fans’ excitement are hitting the highest level. saissyregz says over Instragram (IG): “Yes! Nakahabol pa ako ng two platinum tix H1 and H2...see you #JadINefanmily.”
Their fan base has also captured all ages from parents to their young kids. Azrielaleissah shares over the social media: “Salamat po ng marami. I will bring my six-year- old daughter. We have a platinum ticket po @kapamilyatfc because she really loves James.”
The JaDine fever has even ‘hit’ foreign nationals as Arabs are also enamored by the beautiful and talented couple. @weloveJadINedoha shares over Twitter: “And the Arabs are going gaga too! OA ang promote namin dito!”

Joining the lovebirds for the one-night, four-city concert are the Rockoustic Princess Yeng Constantino, King of RnB Jay R plus Ang Probinsyano’s Doris ‘Tart’ Carlos.

Official JadINe merchandise are available at the venues on the concert dates.

JadINe LOVE World Tour happens March 18 at the Doha Convention Center in Qatar; March 19 at the Al Nasr Leisureland in Dubai; March 26 in ExCel London; and March 27 at the Palasesto in Milan. Dubai tickets are already sold out but kabayans in Doha, London and Milan can still get the chance to see JadINe LOVE World Tour. Visit emea.kapamilya.com for more information

Expect a different and challenging role from Bea Binene and Derrick Monasterio as they stars the newest teleserye from GMA Network.  Fans of this love team will definitely get a doze of their idol's acting on this teleserye entitled Hanggang Makita Kang Muli which gives a different kind of story. This TV series premieres tomorrow, March 7.
A highly intriguing family drama, it studies the astounding life of one feral child who has lived isolated from human contact from a very young age, and has little or no experience of human care, behavior, or, crucially, of human language.
This original series magnifies the unbearable pain and far-reaching consequences of disconnectedness, physically and emotionally. 
Hanggang Makita Kang Muli is headlined by the much anticipated team up of Derrick Monasterio and Bea Binene.
Bea plays her most challenging role to date as Ana Medrano, a feral child who is isolated from human contact and confined in a dark room for a very long time.
Derrick plays Calvin Manahan, a compassionate psychology student who will find Ana in the heart of the woods while hiking with his best friend.

Ana’s mother, Evelyn, struggles to forgive her husband for being responsible for Ana’s disappearance and will result to them living apart from each other.
Playing equally important roles are Raymart Santiago who plays Larry Medrano, an architect and a loving father to his only daughter Ana.
His wife Evelyn Medrano played by Angelika dela Cruz is a renowned psychiatrist and a nurturing and compassionate mother.
Ina Feleo plays as Odessa, an obsessive admirer to Larry and the kidnapper of their child.
Kim Rodriguez plays the role of Claire, Calvin’s socialite girlfriend.
Rita Avila is Glenda, the mother of Calvin and a best friend to Evelyn.
Ramon Christopher plays the role of Francis, Calvin’s father who has a heart for the poor.
Luz Valdez takes the role of Conching, a sickly aunt to Odessa who knows all of her niece’s secrets.
Shyr Valdez is Helen, the elder sister of Evelyn who acts as her confidant.
Portraying the role of Dominic is Marco Alcaraz.  He is a colleague and a friend to Larry who knows about his affair with Odessa.
Jak Roberto takes the role of Elmo, Calvin’s best friend who secretly admires Claire.

Meanwhile, the woman they saved from her attempted suicide is rejoicing after planning the kidnap of Ana. Odessa’s (Ina) intention was to destroy their family so she can get Larry’s affection. She then locks Ana in a barn and gives her food every once in a while, but never letting her out of confinement and making development of her social skills suffer.  As Odessa begins to live a life full of false love with Larry, Ana finds a way to escape and will be rescued by Calvin.
How will Ana survive the world she did not know existed? Will she find her way home to her family? And is there hope for Evelyn and Larry to hold their daughter in their arms again?
Director Laurice Guillen, who helms Hanggang Makita Kang Muli, says the series’ storyline will capture the viewers’ interest and curiosity because this is the first TV show that will tackle the case of a feral child.




“This will be the first time we will see on Philippine television a feral character – a human who grows up with the traits of an animal after years of captivity with only a dog as company, and her journey back to human life. Is it still possible? Is love enough to undo the scars of hatred and cruelty? Can the feral child live with humans once again? Will she find love again?” said Director Guillen.

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It's another National Breakfast Day as McDonald's invites everyone on March 14 for a ‘best Monday ever’ and experience the 4th year of free breakfast! This is McDonald's offer in getting rid of the Monday blues and to give its customers a reason to welcome the beginning of the week with bright smiles.

On March 14, more than 400 participating McDonald's breakfast restaurants nationwide will be giving away free McMuffins to customers from 6:00AM to 7:00AM. Each customer will be able to get his or her free McMuffin on a first-come-first-serve basis via dine-in, take-out, or drive-thru.

"With the 4th National Breakfast Day, we want to remind Filipinos that at McDonald’s, they can have a great start to their day. It is our commitment at McDonald's to provide customers with a beautiful morning experience through our delicious and quality breakfast offers,” says Kenneth S. Yang, McDonald's Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer.

McDonald’s turns the spotlight again to its McMuffin products. Made of a freshly cracked Grade A egg, lean Canadian bacon, melty American cheese in between perfectly toasted English Muffins, the Egg McMuffin is an iconic McDonald’s breakfast item loved all over the world. Not to be outdone, the Sausage McMuffin, a juicy and savory all-beef sausage with melty American cheese in between warm, perfectly toasted English Muffins, has also definitely become a breakfast favorite.



Pumped up for your best Monday ever? Share your excitement on McDonald’s official Facebook page, facebook.com/McDo.ph, or tag @McDo_PH on Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #NationalBreakfastDay. For more information on the 4th National Breakfast Day, visit www.mcdonalds.com.ph.