Young singer-actress Tippy Dos Santos has been chosen to interpret Tangi Kong Kailangan, the theme song of ABS-CBN’s newest primetime show Dyesebel. The song was composed by Francis and Carla Concio specifically for the show.

Topbilled by Anne Curtis, Dyesebel premiered last Monday, March 17, with impressive ratings.

“I am so thankful that ABS-CBN tapped me to sing the show’s theme song,” says Tippy. “It’s such a beautiful song – perfect for a fantastic series like Dyesebel.”

As a singer, Tippy interpreted Dati, the grand prize winner of the 2013 Philippine Popular Music Festival, alongside Sam Concepcion and Quest. She will also release her debut album of original songs within the year.

Last year, Tippy starred in the movie musical Idobidoo Bidoo as Tracy Fuentebella, the young lead of the movie. She was paired with Sam Concepcion.

On stage, she played Wendy to Sam’s Peter Pan in STAGES’ production of the well-loved fairy tale.

Currently, Tippy is part of Galema, and the upcoming movie Once A Princess, topbilled by Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales.

Desserts Anyone?

Well, here are the new offerings of Mcdonald's this summer season.  You'll definitely let your taste buds try this desserts and indulge to a sweeter feeling this summer.

With the summer season in full swing, many find themselves craving for something cold or sweet to enjoy after a savory meal. May it be a scoop of one’s favorite ice cream or a slice of an all-time favorite cake, being able to enjoy a delectable treat definitely gives anyone a rush of happiness.

This summer, customers will get to enjoy life’s sweet surprises at McDonald’s with the new Dreamy Decadence desserts. Indulge your sweet tooth with four new mouthwatering flavors of your favorite McDonald’s desserts—the Tiramisu Coke McFloat, Black Forest Coke McFloat, Sans Rival McFlurry and Mango McDip, making for an exciting meal experience!


Delve into the light sweetness of the Tiramisu Coke McFloat, with a hint of coffee, for a heavenly treat right after a delicious McDonald’s meal.




Go for something richer with the Black Forest Coke McFloat, a party in your mouth with every spoonful of hot fudge and cherry-flavored topping.


McDonald’s is also offering the Sans Rival McFlurry, sure to be a hit among fans of the creamy butter cake.


Also available as a Dessert Center exclusive is the Mango McDip, for those on the go but want to give in to a refreshing, fruity treat that can be enjoyed anytime and anywhere.

With the Mango McDip at just Php17, the Tiramisu and Black Forest Coke McFloat flavors starting at Php30, and the Sans Rival McFlurry starting at Php49, McDonald’s continues to surprise customers by offering delectable treats that are both enjoyable and easy on the budget. Other dessert favorites, the regular Coke McFloat and Oreo McFlurry, can still be enjoyed starting at Php25 and Php39, respectively.



Among the desserts what I like most is the Sans Rival McFlurry, it is really sweet and you'll be surprise with the taste, Mcdonald's give some twist that you'll continue to eat without noticing that you finish it already.

When it comes to burger, most people would think about it as a comforting meal and perhaps the safest choice when craving for something fast yet satisfying. However, many will agree that not all burgers are created the same, purveyors can be partial over a tried and tested recipe with American appeal coupled with an awesome classic taste that stands out.

Back in 2000, there weren’t really too many options for something one may call an affordable legendary burger—one is left with a choice of either having a basic burger in a fast food or very expensive hotels for something fancy. This was then the beginning for good friends Tony Yap and Dondi Lazaro to profusely experiment for their own concoction. After several trials, all signs point to build their own burger brand especially when both of their friends and families gave their seal of approval with their unique recipe discovery.

Although the evolution of gourmet burger didn’t happen overnight, there was surely a good market for foodies who have grown weary of the typical offerings and go beyond the usual flavors but still affordable. Now, food lovers in the Philippines have long known that good quality burger is a must-have item in a casual-style restaurant.


Wham was near an instant hit in its first Quezon City branch for capturing the elements of what an outstanding burger should be: huge, hearty, and tucked with impeccably good beef. Celebrated for its never frozen patty perfection, the secret is also in its grilling equipment—a hybrid of electric and gas with pure charcoal on top. Cooking under the coals not only creates a savory, smoky flavor with an invitingly charred exterior, it rounds out an incomparable juicy texture in it’s strictly one third pound, certified no extender robust beef with 80-20 lean and fat. With its no short cuts, homemade-style formula that’s far from a typical fast food style or too expensive hotel burger, Wham is a bold version that sums up to affordable gourmet quality burger.

Prides itself for introducing a 100% Filipino burger brand with outstanding product and service, most people perceive that Wham is an international franchise. “The initial simplicity of the food and items inspired from my international travels very much worked. Along the way, we had to adapt to Filipino taste, like adding Spaghetti in the menu because kids loved it and wouldn’t eat anything else. And the major draw about our burger is how we cook our patty. We use the old-fashioned real charcoals”, Tony shares. While its standard speaks for the quality of the ingredients, Wham defied all expectations by introducing something far from a mundane category.

The colorful, comic-inspired interiors of the outlet is a welcoming surprise to the customers from the very beginning since it lends a fun, awe-inspiring vibe which eventually became the signature feel and look of the stores. Interestingly, one of its flagship item “Kapow” was adopted from a comic scene to denote a sound effect.


After Dondi and his family relocated to Cabanatuan, Wham officially became a family-owned business of Tony Yap with wife Camille, brother-in-laws Joby and Kiko with sister-in-law Liza. It was the then the beginning of its expansion; currently with four branches including it’s first-ever Katipunan QC, SM North Edsa The Block, Molito Alabang and Mall of Asia.

With no bells and whistles or complicated ingredients such as MSG, Wham Burgers remain on top of mind when questing for an affordable delicious burger with real beef that one can taste. Another factor that gives this classic favorite a breed apart? Side choices such as potato wedges or bite-sized chicken are satisfying and as flavorful as the mains which amps up the burger eating experience.

For more information,visit www.whamburgers.com. Follow Social Media Accounts: Wham! Burger on Facebook, WhamBurgersPH on Twitter, and whamburgersph on Instagram.

Showbiz royalty Julia Barretto and Kapamilya heartthrob Enrique Gil are set to share the beauty of true love as the much talked about teleserye “Mira Bella” premieres today, March 24 (Tuesday, March 25 in Japan, Australia, Guam and New Zealand) on The Filipino Channel (TFC) worldwide.


“Mira Bella's” story will revolve around Mira (Barretto), a young girl who inherited the curse of having a wood-like skin.


Despite being mocked and ridiculed all throughout her childhood, Mira still grows up believing in the goodness of people because of the love she got from her foster parents, Osang (Pokwang) and Paeng (John “Sweet” Lapus).


How will Mira show everyone that one’s inner beauty is more important than physical appearance? Will she finally get the love and acceptance she has been longing for when Jeremy (Gil) comes into her life?


Also joining Barretto, Gil, Lapus, and Pokwang in “Mira Bella” are Sam Concepcion, Mylene Dizon, James Blanco, Liza Diño, DJ Durano, Mika dela Cruz, Arlene Muhlach, Alora Sasam, and Gloria Diaz, with the special participation of Dimples Romana.


“Mira Bella” is under the direction of Erick Salud, Jojo Saguin, and Jerome Pobocan. It is the newest masterpiece of Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created the phenomenal drama series “Walang Hanggan,” top-rating superhero teleserye “Juan dela Cruz,” and the recently concluded timely series “Honesto.”

Mira Bella’s story unfurls today, March 24 on TFC worldwide (March 25 in Japan, Australia, Guam and New Zealand). Be enchanted with Mira Bella’s true beauty anytime, anywhere via TFC’s official online service, TFC.tv starting March 24. Connect with fellow Kapamilyas worldwide. Visit www.facebook.com/KapamilyaTFC

Last week, McDonald invited me and my kids to experience this year summer workshop though the actual workshop is a 5-day activity, they let the media kids experienced it in 1 day.


My kids are really enjoying the day, as they enter in the function room where the activity is happening, the staff welcomed the kids by giving them their Mcdo Tshirt, name tags, bags, and hats. According to Mcdonald's all participant will get the limited-edition Kiddie Crew Workshop shirt, bag, ID lace together with artwork materials, their very own set of badges every after activity and meals for all workshop days for just PhP595. More than the exciting Kiddie Crew goodies, kids will also get a chance to make new friends over the summer vacation.

Last year, close to 40,000 kids all over Philippines enjoyed the 5-day workshop with its several activities such as burger-making, design-your-apron activity, singing  and dancing sessions plus the fun restaurant on-floor training like Drive thru and front counter activities that help develop their skills and also instill important values such as hard work, discipline and teamwork. This year, new activities such as jazz-up-your-own-hat, talent workshop and the new value formation topic on sharing will surely help develop your kids' skills and values.

"What kind of life will my child have?”

A scared mom-to-be wrote to CoorDown (Coordinator of the National Association of People with Down Syndrome) when she learned she was expecting a child with Down syndrome. The organization, in collaboration with Saatchi & Saatchi Italy, responded by creating this #DearFutureMom campaign:



World Down Syndrome Day takes place on March 21st. Help spread the important message behind #DearFutureMom to help advocate the right to happiness and well-being of people with Down syndrome.

Constipation is not the sort of medical condition that most people would want to talk about. In fact not many would admit that they have it. And in as much as they don’t want to talk about it, what many don’t know is that these sufferers have their own habits or routines that allow them to simply manage this silent troublemaker - but not really addressing it completely.

Anne Curtis, Gerald Anderson, Andi Eigenmann, and Sam Milby are ready to make waves as ABS-CBN's most anticipated fantasy series "Dyesebel" premieres today, March 17 (Tuesday, March 18 in Australia, Guam and New Zealand) on The Filipino Channel (TFC) worldwide.

A grand TV adaptation of a Mars Ravelo classic, ABS-CBN's “Dyesebel” will revolve around the touching tale of a mermaid from birth named Dyesebel (Curtis), the daughter of a woman named Lucia (Dawn Zulueta) and a merman named Tino (Albert Martinez).

After many years of living in the ocean since she got separated from her parents, Dyesebel’s life is about to turn around as she discovers the world of human beings.

Will Dyesebel turn her back on the world she grew up in when she experiences life on earth? Will she finally find, on land, the love and acceptance she has been longing for?

Completing the powerhouse cast of “Dyesebel” are some of the biggest names in showbiz such as Zulueta, Gabby Concepcion, ZsaZsa Padilla, and Gina Pareño, with the special participation of Martinez, Eula Valdez, and AiAi delas Alas.

Also part of “Dyesebel” are Bangs Garcia, Ogie Diaz, Neil Coleta, David Chua, Young JV, Markki Stroem, Bodie Cruz, Nico Antonio, and Erin Ocampo. It is directed by Don Cuaresma and Francis Pasion.

“Dyesebel” is the newest masterpiece of Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created the top-rating fantaserye “Aryana,” phenomenal drama series “Walang Hanggan, ” and the hit superhero series “Juan dela Cruz.”,

Don’t miss “Dyesebel” as she starts to make waves today, March 17 on TFC worldwide (March 18 in Australia, Guam and New Zealand). Follow the tale of “Dyesebel” anytime, anywhere via TFC’s official online service, TFC.tv starting March 17. Connect with fellow Kapamilyas worldwide. Visit www.facebook.com/KapamilyaTFC

Many says do not skip breakfast, it's true because it will ruin your day and you'll be moody to do your work for the whole day.  Personally, I've experienced it and it made some of my days a lot harder.

So this time I think it won't be a problem already as Ihop is here already and they introduces their new line of Filipino Breakfast Dishes which will be starting on March 17 in their stores.  Before anything else I would like to congratulate IHOP as they celebrate their 1st year Anniversary.

A year after opening its first Philippine location, IHOP Restaurant in the country presents a very special menu of five home grown Filipino favourites, which will be available throughout the day at all three of its metro locations.

The new Filipino menu offerings are the following:

Savory Pork Longganisa

Classic Chicken or Pork Tocino

Breakfast Beef Tapa

Lean Chicken Sausage

All these dishes are served with garlic rice and two eggs in any style with atchara and seasoned vinegar on the side. Each can also be ordered with a choice of IHOP Restaurant's world famous Buttermilk Pancakes, Stuffed French Toast or Brioche French Toast.




Surprisingly it's really big!  But don't get confuse because basically IHOP is an american resto, they will serve Filipino Breakfast Dishes with a touch of american style. They will serve it Big! To satisfy our appetite! I love their Lean Chicken Sausage and I'm pretty sure my kids will definitely like this.  I will let them taste it soon!  They love sausages very much. Next is their Tocino, the sweetness and the tenderness is there, Love it!

Their omelette and their sunny side up eggs wowed me very much.  Since we love eggs very much it spilled out my curiosity why their eggs are much bigger than the usual egg that we have for breakfast and to my surprises according to them they are using an american size eggs.

“These Filipino breakfast favourites will be exclusively offered in the Philippines for a limited time only. IHOP Restaurant's pancakes, omelettes, stuffed French toast, crepes, and other American Breakfast items have become instant hits since we opened a year ago. With IHOP's enthusiastic approval, we're proudly introducing a menu that expands our appeal just as we're expanding our locations,” said Archie Rodriguez, President and CEO of Global Restaurant Concepts, Inc. (GRCI). The company is the Philippine Partner of IHOP Restaurants.

“As a global brand but a local business, our goal is to bring our guests both the classic breakfast items that have made IHOP famous around the world as well as menu items that celebrate and appeal to the local appetites of our guests,” said Daniel Del Olmo, President, International Dine Equity, Inc. “These new menu items bring our guests the best that IHOP has to offer with delicious dishes that are unique to the Philippines and truly brings the best of both our culinary cultures to our guest."

With summer coming its way, IHOP will also launch four new ice cream parfait flavours co-created with Nestle Ice Cream. The new flavours are the following:

Mango Peaches and Cream Parfait, a blend of Mango and Cheesecake Ice Cream

Mixed Berry Parfait, chocolate ice cream smothered with cool strawberry and blueberry toppings, drizzled with creamy yogurt and finished with oatmeal streusels on top

 

Childhood Memories, vanilla ice cram layered with strawberry and blueberry syrups and topped with crispy golden hash brown and cheesecake bits

Chocolate Decadence, featuring IHOP's very own Butter Pecan Syrup, dark chocolate and white chocolate chips and maple candied bacon all perfectly topped on scoops of decadent chocolate ice cream

Well among the four, I love the Chocolate Decadence, the taste is heavenly, yes, I love chocolate very much. These dessert offerings will definitely give you a different taste that will entice you over and over again.   It is really different I guess it's because of their IHOP Butter Pecan Syrup.