Yes one of the most nearest gala that we had. Together with my hubby we were able to visit the newest food hub in Ever Gotesco Mall. They have created and developed something new for their customers. This is through Everscapes, Ever Group of Companies, established a new lifestyle strip along Commonwealth Avenue. It is poised to become a home away from home for families and groups on th lookout for exciting food and beverage adventures.

It recently held its first-ever 'Food Crawl' where guests were treated to a "full" day of food, music and fun festivities. Everyone had a delightful time visiting the restaurants as they got a bite at some of the mouthwatering selections that include best-selling appetizers, classic meal favorites, popular desserts and signature beverages.


Among the restaurants in Calle Bistro are the following: Sisig Society, ELM's Kapihan and Winery, Adobo Connection, Ima Kitchen, Gerry's Grill and Restaurant, PUB Express, Hap Chan, Macao Imperial Tea, Cook the Bread, among others. You can check out our complied photos and videos of the food and establishments on our YouTube channel, Kwento Ni Toto.




The 'Food Crawl', according to Chie Arao-Santos, Corporate Marketing Manger of EVER Group of Companies, is a tasty preview of the many flavorful discoveries that await diners at Calle Bistro, being a new foodie hub with diverse cuisine offerings.

"As the newest food destivation north of manila, Calle Bistro offers a variety of culinary options for the large neighborhood along Commonwealth Avenue, from breakfast to chilling at midnight. As a brand, Calle Bistro is family-oriented, sincere and down-to-earth. We aim to create not just a space for food, but a community through Calle Bistro where people gather for Great Eats and Great Meets - to exchange stories, make memorable moments and enjoy the best of life without driving too far away from their homes," said Santos.


For the holidays, Calle Bistro invites Ever mall goers to its grand food and music extravaganza dubbed "Eats an Affair" which begins November 30 until December 2. Apart from restaurant hopping, visitors will be entertained by live band performances while surprise guest celebrities will be participating in the Star Bazaar activity.


This interesting part of Ever Gotesco livens the mood of the mall and engage more mall goers. As Calle Bistro hosts more spaces for more restaurants, cafes and wine bars.

Semestral break (sembreak) for the kids is very important, not just to have some time off from their studies but to energize them. This is the great time for the whole family to bond together. For me, as a mom, I take this opportunity to make my kids enjoy a memorable sembreak. Something for them to treasure.

The more the merrier is indeed true, so aside from my Boys, we also invited my Mother, Sister, niece and nephew to be part of this momentous day out.



Our destination and place to experience is at the Manila Ocean Park. When it comes to sea creatures this is the place to visit. It is one of the bucketlist of my kids. We've visit the place more than once, the first one was when my hubby was still my boyfriend, then the next one was when our first born, Kuya Maki, was three years old and just recently, last Saturday, October 27, we again visited the Park this time together with our youngest Son, Gelo.

All Star Bird Show

This was our first stop, the All Star Bird Show, since this is the closest time that we can do we immediately went to the area. Our kids' eyes widened when the bird show started and showcased their talents. This is their first time to experience and witness a bird show personally. Most of the time they just watch it on TV or in youtube. We just hoped that we were there earlier for the best seat. They wanted to go down there to watch it up close. My youngest son Gelo were yelling how great the show were.


It was an amazing experience, all of us were very attentive and very keen on the All Star Bird Show, specially the entry of the Birds and when they do their glides on our back, on the right and on the left side. We were in awe and a bit of shocked, they were not just an ordinary bird.

Birds Of Prey Kingdom

One of the highlights of our Manila Ocean Park experience happened here. At first you'll find this less exciting because there's not much to see but the intensity of the show is near the edge of the trail where people are invited to try and feed the eagles. Indeed they are the birds of prey. Of course one of us is brave enough to try it and without any hesitation Gelo talked to the Kuya who facilitates the feeding. Gelo was excited so he waited for his turn.






When it's Gelo's turn, he was both nervous and excited but we know him very well that he'll do this. He moved on, put on the protective gear, experienced it, and gave us an unforgettable moment. It was so fast, I thought we did not captured the moment, good thing that the Facilitator assisted in capturing it amazingly. Gelo's reaction was priceless, "My heart keeps beating Mommy, I was scared". Though a little bit scary for my 7 years old son because he felt the moment the bird got the fish on his arm.


It was indeed a great and priceless experience for my family, especially for the kids. For sure my children will tell it to their classmates when school days starts again.

Trails To Antartica
(Penguin Exhibit & Christmas  Village)

It looks and feels so cold when we entered this part of Manila Ocean Park attraction, the Trails To Antartica. I'm sure the sound already feels cold, even though its cold the place isn't cold of its features because when the kids saw the penguins, well, they wanted to get inside and experience feeding the penguins. Unfortunately, the line is long and it's not part of our itinerary. They wanted to feed them, touch them and have a picture with them. I just told them that we will do it when we visit Manila Ocean Park again. I was glad that they somehow understood. They just content themselves looking at the swimming penguins.

Then the next part was the Village where Santa is, the Christmas Village. It seems that Yuletide season is really near. It was really a village with cold weather, Santa Claus, Snow Man, the falling made-up snow, and of course the fireplace. The kids enjoyed catching the falling ice flakes.

 




Intermission (Snack Time)

It was just 3 attractions but our tummy is already rumbling, we need to eat! If we're just all adults we'll definitely finish the whole list of attractions but because we have kids with us, well, they're all hungry and to replenish their energies. Right mommies? Good thing that there are lots of food stalls to choose from. We got fries from Potato Corner, Siopao and Siomai from Henlin and finally the frosty from Wendys. We were full after that and we're ready again to for more experiences at Manila Ocean Park

The Oceanarium

It was my 3rd time to visit but it is still a moment to cherish, especially now that I have more than one with me. Our Manila Ocean Park 2nd highlight happened here. My kids were amazed when they got a chance to see different fishes, small and big, different colors, different features and a lot more.


During our stroll at the clear tunnel, we were able to capture few moments together with the fishes. But the most exciting of all is our selfie photo and video with one of the big fishes. What's more interesting is that the fish stays behind us and had her moment with us. Glad that it stayed and take note the fish fitted in our groupie. We were so happy on that very moment.



Sea Lion Show

Thought we felt tired after we visited the 4 attractions in Manila Ocean Park, but it seems that the kids aren't and what's great is that the Sea Lion Show eased our tired feet and we felt great just by watching the show. Perhaps because we were laughing that ease of our tiresome. While watching Gelo was amazed and wanted to touch the sea lions. When the host asked for volunteers, Gelo was raising his hands and shouts that he be picked. Unfortunately adults are required. Gelo wanted to touch the Sea Lion because he only watches it on TV but now he wanted to be near the Sea Lion, The theater was full packed of people to witness the show of the Sea Lion.




We left the theater with a big smile on our face, we really love the show, for sure the next time we visited the Park, we will definitely watch again the Sea Lion Show.

Shark and Rays Encounter

This is the first time that my family bravely took the chance to touch the sting ray. My kids love to touch the Sting Rays while the facilatator is holding it, all of us were amazed that we had a chance to encounter that huge sting ray. on the other hand, a shark, a very long but on a sleep mode I guess for us to give chance to watch shark nearly.



Neon Rides

This was our last destination for the tour in Manila Ocean Park because we're all tired from all the  attractions that we visited. This also gave a memorable experience plus a good cover photo for my facebook. Love the lights, the car and the rides. My kids were so excited and kept of shouting and screaming while we were on the rides. My hubby was the one who drove it, while the three of us kept on paddling to help daddy to move the car. The sound trip kept us to enjoy the rides and take note the kids are familiar with most of the music played during the ride.



Love this neon rides, it really gave us a time to bond to have a unity as a family as we ride the car. It gave us to think to have a road trip with my family and enjoy every moment with them.

We made it! We had a very enjoyable sem break with the kids, nephew and niece. A very memorable moment and bonding that for sure they will treasure for the rest of their lives. Though the suggested line-up of activities are 14 attractions we barely managed to have the 7 attractions to finished.
Since we weren't able to finished all the attractions, the kids keep on telling me that we need to visit again Manila Ocean Park to finish the other 7 attractions.

After a tiring day we need to have a dinner good thing that Makanmakan is just as near as they are for the visitors of Manila Ocean Park. You can read my story about our dining experience on my next blog.

Mommies, holiday season is coming now, if you want to give them a Christmas gift, Manila Ocean Park is the best. If you want to get your tickets fast and avoid the hassle of long lines, all you need to do is book it via Travelbook.Ph.  

For more details visit their website www.ManilaOcenPark.com, their facebook page www.facebook.com/manilaoceanparkofficial/.

I frequently cover the event of Yoshinoya and Miss Earth, for this year it's the reopening of Yoshinoya's Robinsons Galleria Branch after it was renovated to give a better and stylish look. The reopening was graced by some of the Miss Earth 2018 beauties.

Yes, it was the recent reopening of Yoshinoya Robinsons Galleria Branch which made a commotion at the food court area as candidates of Miss Earth made its way and graced the event. Eight (8) beautiful ladies were present during the reopening ceremonies together with different executives of Yoshinoya and Robinsons Galleria. The lovely beauties are Miss Panama, Miss Venezuela, Miss Sweden, Miss Honduras, Miss Malaysia, Miss Curacao, Miss Greece and Miss Spain.

As usual the visit of Miss Earth candidates would not be complete without a mini fashion show showcasing their beauties and their advocacy in saving Mother Earth.

Of course the ceremony wouldn't be complete without the signature dish of Yoshinoya, which the lovely Earth beauties and guests delightedly partake.
Also after the ceremony Yoshinoya opened the door for their happy customers who will take freebies and a once in a life time chance to take a selfie with the Miss Earth candidates.

In recent time, OPPO, one of the leading brands in the world in the smartphone market, has received the prestigious One to Watch prize, within the TechRadar Mobile Choice Consumer Awards ceremony.

This year, OPPO has literally excited the jury, thanks to its innovative technologies and willingness to challenge the norms. Despite a packed marketplace, OPPO is definitely the brand to keep an eye on this year.

Through this prestigious award, OPPO can rightly continue to claim its place as one of the leading brands in the smartphone market. The company is very proud of this recognition, which highlights its commitment to explore cutting edge technologies, through a revolutionary design approach, combining tech-innovation and design with art. This fully reflects OPPO’s values and its pursuit to create the smartphone of the future.

Consumers choose the innovation of the future

While OPPO received its award in London, consumers made more than a choice between several mobile companies. Consumers made the choice of a smarter future. Only 3 months after its official launch in Europe, OPPO is considered one of the leading brands in defining the smartphones of tomorrow. Trendsetter and innovative, OPPO surprised by its boldness with its stealth 3D cameras, this year’s most important technological breakthrough. OPPO has already started to reinvent the rules of the mobile scene, and has now drawn the attention of big names in tech as TechRadar Mobile Choice Consumer.

About the prize

The Mobile Choice Consumer Awards celebrates the best of mobile industry, from handsets to services, brands to retailers for the last 18 years. 2018 is a special edition as Mobile Choice Consumer Awards are joining forces with UK’s leading technology website, TechRadar, to reach a larger voting audience.

One to Watch Award, celebrates companies pushing back tech boundaries and who have a strategic role in defining the mobile landscape of tomorrow.

Halloween is just around the creepy corner and with all the rage for the spooks, have a ball this All Souls’ season with Halloween-inspired mobile games. With just a smartphone in hand and a pair of earphones, thrill-seekers don’t have to get out of their comfort zones for action and adventure.

Here are some of the eerily fun mobile games you can play:

1. The Walking Dead series from Telltale Games
This game is based on the popular comic book and TV series, The Walking Dead. Just like Robert Kirkman’s well-loved franchise, gamers would encounter zombie hoards, gore, blood, and other challenges for survival. It is a five-part series where gamers can play as convicted criminal Lee Everett who is determined to protect a girl named Clementine as he tries to live in a world of the undead. You may view the gameplay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_ej3t8jvhw

2. Five Nights at Freddy’s by Scott Cawthon

Five Nights at Freddy’s, first launched in 2014 by independent game designer Scott Hawthon with over 50 million downloads to date, centers around a fictional pizza place called Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza and is a series of six games. Each of the games involve three protagonists: a security guard in the first three games, a child in the fourth, a mechanic in the fifth, and in the sixth, the player acts as the owner of the pizza restaurant. All characters have to fight off nightmarish animatronic villains. You may check out the gameplay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOztnsBPrAA

3. Eyes – The Horror Game by Paulina Pabis & Michał Pabis

For some people, there is nothing scarier than uncertainty. The Eyes gives gamers that thrill. To play the game, gamers must have their eyes glued to the screens to collect money around a dilapidated mansion and move on to the next level. The catch is that Eyes won’t let gamers do it without some jump scares. You may have a glimpse of the gameplay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bstx3JeU0s

The Walking Dead series, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and Eyes could be best played taking advantage of Vivo V11’s 64GB ROM + 6GB RAM providing an ultra-smooth performance. No choppy animation and hanging scenes; Vivo V11’s ample ROM and RAM will deliver the goods the way any eager gamer wants it.

Vivo V11 is any gamer’s dream smartphone. With its improved AI Game Mode feature and a powerful Snapdragon 660AIE processor, the V11 transforms from a mere phone to a portable gaming console, allowing any geek-by-heart to play his games anytime, anywhere at his convenience.

The Vivo V11 also features the latest Funtouch OS 4.5 (based on Android 8.1) and Vivo’s Jovi AI Engine which works together to allocate CPU and memory resources efficiently to handle multiple complex operations. V11 also features a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 6.41-inch Super AMOLED Halo FullView™ Display with a 91.27% screen-to-body ratio for a more immersive gaming experience. Its ultra-thin 1.76mm side bezels, paired with the 3D curved body design blends the edges of the phone into the display for easier hand grip.

With all the great specs packed in one smartphone, the Vivo V11 is an ideal gaming device. Tired of late-night scary movie marathons? Get your dose of scare by playing the best Halloween-inspired mobile games with the Vivo V11, yours at only P19,999.00 and available on hand at Vivo kiosks and concept stores and online via Lazada, Shopee, Argomall, and Akulaku. #

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

Long weekend is almost here. What do you do? Here’s a suggestion: Head to your Lazada app, look for these items perfect for the whole family... and start adding these to your carts! Make sure to check out during Lazada’s 11.11 Shopping Festival!

• Light up your home this Christmas with the Yika 50LED Waterproof Fairly Light Christmas Lights for only PHP 99!

• Grab a Uratex Kiddie Sit and Sleep for only PHP 1,709!

• Snag a Bosch Impact Drill for PHP 3,275—the perfect tool for the everday DIYer!

• Keep your space clean and organized with the Hodeso Microwave and Oven Steam Cleaner Sterilizer for only PHP 84!

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Make your shopping even more exciting! This wide assortment will be up for grabs via Lazada's shopping games! Invite your friends to "Slash It!", a feature that allows you to lower the price of a product through referral link sent to your friends to slash the price. Vouchers and discount codes are also available via Wonderland and “Shake It!”, where you can snag additional discounts by simply shaking one's mobile phone at designated time slots.

Online shopping can't get better than this! Watch out for all the products that will go on sale during the 11.11 Shopping Festival Day by visiting official Facebook and Instagram pages, or by simply logging on to www.lazada.com.ph/ or download the Lazada Mobile app via App Store or Google Play.