SOC Land turns over Anala, the first tandem building at Anuva Residences. It has 515 units and features elaborate outdoor amenities.  In photo are (from Left): Felimon G. Yee Jr., SOC Land General Manager; Justine Anne Mercado, SOC Land Director; Rufina Goh, One of first unit buyers of Anala; Farah Denise Castro, SOC Land Director and; John Paul G. Reyes, President of SOC Land.

SOC Land Development Corporation (SOC Land) recently completed and turned over its first tandem building, Anala, located inside its residential resort community Anuva Residences.

Strategically located between Sucat and Alabang in Muntinlupa, Anuva Residences prides itself in providing ample space inside and out. A total of 80 percent of the development’s land area is dedicated to world-class amenities including swimming pools, clubhouse and a basketball court, a tennis court, an amphitheater, yoga deck, meditation area, nature trail, and a jogging path, among others. A perimeter road was also constructed to allow for safe movement of residents, particularly children, in between units and amenity areas.

Ready for occupancy Anala features studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in every floor. Each floor only has an approximate of 20 units, and each unit has a kitchen, a toilet and bath, and a laundry area. One-bedroom and two-bedroom units will have a balcony.

“When we developed Anuva, we focused on low density living to make sure that our residents have a home that truly feels like one,” John Paul G. Reyes President, SOC Land Devt. Corp said. “We believe that sustainable living is possible even in a condo living set-up. We pride ourselves in providing homes that work with nature, not against it.”

To help bring the distinct condo living experience to its residents, SOC Land teamed up with the country’s leading broadband and multimedia services provider, PLDT HOME, for the installation of PLDT HOME Fibr in all of Anala’s new units. PLDT HOME Fibr is PLDT HOME’s most powerful broadband with speeds of up to 100 Mbps.

“Our residents deserve nothing less than the best-in-class services, and we definitely think that PLDT HOME Fibr will be able to provide the most powerful broadband at home. Their service will fit in right with our own suite of world-class amenities,” Reyes added.

Three high-speed elevators and staircases serve the Anuva building. Residents also enjoy the protection and convenience of a 24-hour security service, fire detection and alarm system, and centralized garbage collection system.

For more information about Anuva Residences, call SOC Land at 553-4070 and 553-4080 or visit www.socland.com.ph / www.anuva.com.ph.

555 Fried Sardines recently held a cooking showdown that encourages to “Make Your Barangay Proud” in chosen Barangays from Pampanga, Pangasinan and Quezon.

Participants featured their entries using 555 Fried Sardines as main ingredient in vying for the top spots per Leg.

Filipinos are known to cook from the heart which shows why we love sharing meals with family as well as friends and 555 Fried sardines was able to highlight this culture through the Fried ng Barangay Cooking Showdown organized by Century Pacific Food Inc. and 88ville Productions.
Using 555 Fried sardines variants such as Tausi, Hot and Spicy, Bistek, and Escabeche, participants were encouraged to come up with dishes that are not just nutritional but delicious as well.

To further engage the whole Barangay, samples of the product were tasted as they enjoyed the event through various games and raffles.

From the hundreds of entries submitted, Top 10 entries were chosen to participate in the actual demo which was furthered down to the Top 5 per Town who received the honors.

Inspiration is the key
Ms. Elsa Dela Cruz, Grand Winner from Brgy. Buenlag, Calasiao Pangasinan took influence from Filipinos’s love for noodles, thus her winning entry Egg noodles with 555Fried Sardines While Mr. Larry Quinto, Grand winner from Brgy. Sindalan, San Fernando City enthuses that he draws his inspiration in creating his winning entry- 555 Fried Sardines Lumpiang Sariwa from his family. Serving healthy food to his loved ones is his top most priority.
Maricel Quezada took the top place for the Quezon leg with Veggie Spicy Cordon Bleau Sardines drawn from her family’s love for vegetables.

555 Fried ng Barangay Cooking Showdown plans to visit other towns in the months to come.

Feel free to come up with your own sardine recipes and make your own creative fusion using 555 Fried sardines and who knows your recipe might be the next highlight.
Incidentally, 555 Sardines recently signed up Maine Mendoza aka Yaya Dub as their newest endorser singing to the tune of Sana dalawa ang Puso ko.

Facts about Sardines Sardines may have been relegated as poor man’s staple as poverty rate rises in the Metro, but did you know that sardines can actually sustain every man’s vitamins and mineral requirements?

Sardines supports your cardiovascular health as it is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have been researched to lower triglycerides and cholesterol levels. Moreover, sardines also contains Vitamin B12 which can prevent hardening of arteries.

Sardines contains high level of Vitamin D that is optimal in bone building. Vitamin D helps in absorption of Calcium hence it plays an essential part in your bone health. Sardines also contains phosphorus, a mineral that is important in strengthening your bone matrix.

Sardines are also rich in Protein which is the basis of muscles and connective tissues. Protein provides us with Amino Acids that acts as antibodies that keep our immune system strong.

555 Fried sardines are available in supermarkets and Sari-Sari stores near you.
 

AjiPanda™ is a cute panda icon that conveys someone shy, caring, happy and loyal. It personifies how a humble pack or bottle of AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning fills the role of “Your Best Friend in the Kitchen” by offering an ever-reliable way of bringing out the natural goodness of food.

Ajinomoto’s new campaign, which also features teen queen Kathryn Bernardo, presents the benefits of its dependable brand of seasoning to a new generation of cooks and food lovers.

AJI-NO-MOTO® comes from sugar cane, corn or cassava and is manufactured through the natural process of fermentation. This product is safe, convenient and effective in making food taste delicious.

This is because it is simply free glutamate, the most common among amino acids (the building blocks of protein). It provides the taste of umami to food in the same way that sugar adds sweet taste or salt adds salty taste to food.

But what is umami? Umami, is the fifth basic taste alongside sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. It is the savory, rich and full taste we often experience in meat, seafood, cheese, tomatoes and mushrooms.

Consider the delightful composition of chicken, green papaya and malunggay in tinola or the medley of cheese, ham, pepperoni, tomatoes, green and red bell peppers on top of a pizza. The combinations and layers of these glutamate-rich ingredients make dishes very delicious and enjoyable.

Remember that AjiPanda™, your best friend in the kitchen, will help work wonders in your cooking so that you can share many happy meals with your family. Visit http://www.ajinomoto.com.ph/AjiPanda for healthy and delicious recipes.

Time with the family is always time well spent. Moms and dads are often on the lookout for weekend bonding activities that everyone in the family can enjoy. Look no further as leading flip flops brand, Banana Peel, celebrates family fun time this October 16 and 17 with its second Family Funville at the Annex Atrium of SM City Fairview, from 10am to 10pm.

“Family Funville is our treat to families who continue to support Banana Peel. The brand would not enjoy its success without the unwavering support of families who mainly choose to support local brands. This event is our way of showing how we want to celebrate family time with those we value the most, our customers,” said Paul Ng, CEO of Neat, Inc., the makers of Banana Peel.

The two-day event will be packed with activities for the entire family. Kids are sure to have awesome action and creative time at the inflatable slides, crafting section, and play area inside the Kids Alley. While the kids are at play, Moms can get some pampering done at Mommy Avenue and dads get to relax and enjoy amusement games at the Daddy District. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the Munch Lane, where guests get to enjoy treats from event partners.

To be part of Banana Peel’s Family Funville, customers just simply need to present a proof of purchase of at least Php300 worth of Banana Peel flip flops exclusive from the SM Store located inside SM City Fairview. Each pass will already allow families to enjoy all the activities mentioned.

Additionally, Banana Peel will also showcase their latest and best selling products. “One of the reasons why families appreciate our products is because of the qualities offered- durable, anti-slip rubber, and eco-friendly and not to mention the wide range of modern designs that fit any personality,” said Ng.

Banana Peel Family Funville is made even more exciting through the partnership with Fatty Brain Toys, Kids Venue, World of Fun, Cheezy, Clover, Nachos, Friends Fries, De Original Jamaican Pattie Shop, Mogu Mogu, Wilkins, Owl Coffee, Beauti Drink, Lay Bare, and Posh Nails.

More information on Banana Peel is available at www.bananapeel.net.

I Love QC! I live here for almost 3 decades, I was 3 years old back then when my parents decided to live here in Quezon City for good. I'm proud to be Quezonian!

Quezon City Memorial Circle is not new to me, almost every month we went there for family bonding and to relax from the busy world of work. Since I have my own Family and having a 2 kids, strolling and playing at Circle is a must now for us, specially that they do have so many activities there.

photo credit to Gracee Bongolan of www.itsmegracee.blogspot.com

photo credit to Gracee Bongolan of www.itsmegracee.blogspot.com

I am privileged to be part of the Quezon City 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary, to kick off the celebration, they toured us, Bloggers, to one of the famous landmark and historical site in Quezon City which is the Quezon Heritage House located inside the Quezon City Memorial Circle.

 According to our Tour guide, 60 percent of the Quezon Heritage House is preserved from the original house while 40 percent is just a replica of it.

The Quezon City government, desirous of preserving and protecting the City's heritage, signed a memorandum of Agreement with the heirs of President Quezon, represented by the brothers Manuel, Benjamin and Ricky Quezon-Avecena for the transfer of the original Quezon House at 45 Gilmore st., to its new location at QMC.
The Quezon Heritage House is historically significant because it is associated to the lifestyle and health of the Philippine Commonwealth President Manuel L. Quezon. The only residence in the city he founded. This reflects the country / rehabilitation house architecture of the American period and the family life of the former President.


I remember when I was in Elementary at Commonwealth Elementary School part of our field trip was to visit QMC. The Quezon Heritage House can be visited as well and anyone can feel free to visit and there is no fee required. It is open to the public from Tuesdays to Sundays from 9am to 4pm.

I will let my kids visit the Quezon Heritage House when we schedule our stroll again at QMC.

After the tour, Bloggers were also oriented of the upcoming activities dedicated to the Quezon City 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Celebration. To all Quezonian you can expect amazing and unforgettable festivities specially this weekend.

To enlighten you more about it here are schedules of the festivities;



From October 6 - 9, there will be International Pink Film Festival at Cinema 1, Gateway Mall, Cubao. This is a landmark event that provides platform for the public recognition of the country's LGBT Community made more meaningful with the passage of the City's Gender Fair Ordinance.
 

October 11 there will be QCROCKS@75 form 7pm to 12 midnight at Quezon City Memorial Cirlce. The City will sponsor a grand concert for the residents and even tourists around the area. It will feature some of the best rock bands in the country like Parokya ni Edgar, Rocksteddy and other stand up comedians and artists.

October 12, there will be a State of the City Address at Carlos Albert Hall, Quezon City Hall. This is where Mayor Herbert Bautista presents to the public the status of the City's programs and projects together with upcoming developments and more.

October 19, Manuel L. Quezon Gawad Parangal Night which will be held at Smart Araneta, Cubao. It is a night where QC honors its most outstanding citizens and institutions who contributed well to the community.

Quezon Heritage House Blogger Tour, photo credit to Ms. Earth Rullan of www.earthlingorgeous.com

Quezonian! Be part of these exciting activities and hope to see you there!
Thank you so much Niccolo Cosme for the head shot, this is my 2nd time with Project Head Shot. Thank you po.

Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina is going places! She will be representing the Philippines in the upcoming Asia Song Festival to be held on October 11 at Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea. Sabrina will be performing alongside Asia’s top music acts like KPop artists EXO, GOT7, Red Velvet and B.T.S, NGT48 from Japan and William Chan from China. She is also scheduled to collaborate on stage with KPop group B1A4 for their song “Lonely” where Sabrina will sing in Korean. Asia Song Festival is held every year since 2004 in Korea gathering the best singers in Asia and sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Previous Philippine representatives include R&B singer Kyla and MYMP.

Sabrina recently conquered Malaysia when she performed at the Kuala Lumpur Lake Garden Festival last August 23 at Padang Merbok in the capital city. She was the only Filipino to sing at the festival alongside other Malaysian, Indonesian, Singaporean and other acts from Southeast Asia. She also did photoshoots, radio guestings, retail and TV appearances during her tour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in time for her latest album “I Love Acoustic 8”. To date, she has also traveled to Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore where she had successful concerts and promo tours

She just released her latest album “I Love Acoustic 8” which debuted at #1 on iTunes Philippines and Indonesia and also on Top 10 of iTunes Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam. The album is also released in CDs all over Asia making Sabrina one of the only few Filipinos to release a CD in the region and cementing her status as Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart. In the Philippines, “I Love Acoustic” is now on the Top 10 of the country’s largest CD retailer Astroplus. The Malaysia version of the album includes her duet with Malaysian singer Natasha Sass with the Malay version of Freddie Aguilar’s iconic song “Anak” which is entitled “Terima Kasih”. Indonesia’s version had Sabrina record a duet with one of their top singers Chilla Kiana for the songs “Thinking Out Loud” and “Love Me Harder”.

“I Love Acoustic 8” includes Sabrina’s acoustic-fied versions of current hits like: “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran), “Bang Bang” (Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj), “All About That Bass” (Meghan Trainor), “Love Me Like You Do” (Ellie Goulding), “Uptown Funk” (Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars), “Chandelier” (Sia), “I Really Like You” (Carly Rae Jepsen), “Blank Space” (Taylor Swift), “Sugar” (Maroon 5), “Love Me Harder” (Ariana Grande), “Style” (Taylor Swift), “Heroes” (Alesso feat. Tove Lo), “Lost Stars” (Adam Levine), “The Heart Wants What It Wants” (Selena Gomez), “Cool Kids” (Echosmith), “I’m Not The Only One” (Sam Smith), “I Want You To Know” (Selena Gomez) and “One Last Time” (Ariana Grande).

Now on its 8th volume, her “I Love Acoustic” series plus “Acoustic Love Notes” has sold more than 300,000 units all over Asia and were certified Platinum and Gold in countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia and also released in Korea and other Asian countries digitally.

Sabrina’s “I Love Acoustic 8” is now out on CDs at Astroplus and Astrovision outlets, through digital downloads via Spinnr and iTunes and through streaming via Spinnr, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Guvera and Rdio.

For bookings and inquiries, please contact Sammy Samaniego at +632 9162504 local 107, +639178565174 or +639209682991 or email sammy.samaniego@umusic.com.

Another history that will make us Filipino proud of. Congratulations to Western Union for successfully  achieving the world record for the Largest Coin Mosaic and acknowledge and confirmed by Guinness World Records.
In celebration of its 25th year of service in the Philippines, Western Union created the World' largest coin mosaic and the total value of the coins used in mounting the said mosaic, will be part of Western Union's Technology Aiding the Nation's Youth to Accelerate Growth Program of TANYAG. The company tapped the Knowledge Channel Foundation in providing both the hardware and content of the multimedia libraries with each of the 25 public schools receiving a multimedia package.
Confirmed by Guinness World Record judge Jack Brockbank, Wester Union's record breaking coin mosaic is indeed the world's largest ever made in terms of surface area. Wester Union's mosaic forms the image of the company's 25th anniversary logo with the image of a rising sun to represent hope and a brighter future while the abstract of a dove symbolizes the company's ambition for the young children who will benefit from this project. The logo celebrates and reaffirms the company's commitment towards bringing a better life for the Filipino through Financial Progress.
Other highlights of the 25th Anniversary celebration includes the printing of special anniversary stamps by the Philippine Postal Service (Philpost), specially designed and freshly minted commemorative medals by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Heroes for better campaign, a program launched to recognize and celebrate Filipino heroes from around the world who have dedicated their lives in serving their fellow Filipinos without anything in return.
Western Union started operations in the Philippines in 1990 and has expanded to more than 8,000 locations nationwide. Across the globe, Western Union has over 500,000 agent location in over 200 countries and territories.


It was my first time to witness from the time of attempting the world record to the final announcement that Western Union Philippines made it to Guinness World Record, it was a great feeling and thankful to Western Union that Philippines is acknowledged and brought the title that Filipinos can be proud of.

Here are some of the videos during the event:














For more information, visit www.westernunion.com

Followers of this generation’s edutainment program of choice, Hi-5 Philippines, are getting a chance to experience the exciting and fun-filled learning activities that the vibrant cast has to offer as it sets out on a nationwide school tour. Hi-5 members Gerard, Aira, Rissey, Alex and Fred are gracing school events with their trademark bopping performances of all-time favorite Hi-5 songs.

The Hi-5 Philippines nationwide school tour is a way for kids to get up-close and personal with the cast, as they bring their upbeat songs and creative dances for kids to see live. Aside from showcasing their musical prowess, the cast will also incorporate cool learning segments through workshops and games.

The Metro Manila leg of the school tour started in August at St. Paul College Pasig, wherein preschoolers were treated to a morning of singing, dancing and adventures, capping off their “Buwan ng Wika” celebration. The cast followed through by visiting the preschoolers in Miriam College, St. Mary’s Academy-Caloocan, Sienna College–Taytay, and Makati Hope Christian School, to name a few.

There are still a lot of opportunities to catch the cast on tour. They are scheduled to throw a Hi-5 party at Assumption College in Antipolo, Hope Christian High School, and Golden Acres Elementary School in October. After its Manila run, TV5 aims to bring the Hi-5 experience to every kid across the country by rolling the school tour to private and public schools in the provinces.

Don’t miss out on the Hi-5 magic and catch the ever-bright and engaging quintet by tuning in from Mondays to Saturdays at 8:30 am and on Sundays at 9:00 am, only on TV5.

Teleserye has been part of a typical contemporary Pinoy daily lives, though there are so many teleseryes to watch we see to it that the story give moral lesson and of course a good and convincing act is a must. Actors need to convince us all that we believe in their character that's why viewers like me are now very much choosy. We don't want to feel the usual series that we watch that we get bored of it and we already know what will happen next, that's why GMA Network offers a unique and some new artist in the industry like in one of their teleserye the Destiny Rose which is aired via GMA Afternoon Prime starring on his debut role Ken Chan.
Of course GMA got the best artist that fits on their teleserye like Miggs Cuaderno, who portray the role of Joey (Destiny Rose) as a kid. Miggs Cuaderno has been nominated and won several outstanding awards. He recently won Best Child Performer in the 17th Gawad Pasado Award, 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies and the 63rd Famas Awards for the highly acclaimed film Asintado. His most precious award is a Best Actor Award from Cheries Cheris International Film Festival in France. Imagine those awards and it turn out that Miggs is just 11 years old.
Miggs shared that portraying roles is a big pressure to him because most of the people who know him well will expect more from him since he has won several awards. He is doing his very best to portray such role like in Destiny Rose.

According to Miggs his first portrayal gave him a hard time, acting as a gay, but through workshop and his diligence in giving his best, he knew that he gave justice on the role that has given to him. In order for him to master his portrayal, he gets his peg from the gorgeous Solenn Heusaff. This is to make his actions and voice soft. It is very challenging for him to portray a gay role.
Ken Chan also faces a big challenge because he needs to do his best to match up with Miggs in acting as a gay in Destiny Rose, since Miggs is very good in acting as a kid role in Destiny Rose. According to Ken Chan, he underwent an audition just to get the lead role part in Destiny Rose and he is very thankful especially with the help of GMA Network and GMA Artist for all the support. He shared as well that he has a dream board that he looks at every morning to give him a boost to reach it, I can relate to this because my hubby has it as well, actually at our ceiling, so everytime we lie down or as we open our eyes we look at it, and it is effective because most of what is in his dream board were achieved already. Nice move Ken!
Ken Chan's peg is Marian Rivera and Jennylyn Mercado plus a workshop that helps him to portray his gay role, actually it is not the typical gay role, it's a transgender role.
Destiny Rose is also garnering high ratings from the moment it started and Ken Chan feels overwhelmed and thankful to all the viewers who supports Destiny Rose. All the hard work truly paid off because viewers appreciated their efforts and he promised that he will continue to do his best for the show.

Here are some videos during the interview:










Destiny Rose cast includes Manilyn Reynes, Michael De Mesa, Jackielou Blanco, Katrina Halili, Sheena Halili, Joko Diaz, Irma Adlawan and JC Tiuseco. The series is being directed by Don Michael Perez (Strawberry Lane, Innamorata).

Don't miss Destiny Rose Mondays to Fridays after Buena Familia on GMA Afternoon Prime. For more details: www.gmanetwork.com https://www.facebook.com/GMADestinyRose @GMADestinyRose https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGMAArtistCenter @artistcenter

Pinoys in Melbourne & Sydney came together and sang with Zanjoe Marudo, Beauty Gonzales, Kakai, Aiza Seguerra, Angeline Quinto and Erik Santos at TFC’s two-day entertainment fare

While set apart by Australia’s massive terrain, the Filipinos “Down Under” came together for The Filipino Channel’s (TFC) second installment of the much-anticipated OK Go! Australia on September 18 and 20. TFC roused thousands of Filipinos at the Planetshakers Centre in South Melbourne and the Rosehill Gardens Raceourse in Sydney with exciting Kapamilya stars bringing a two-day, world-class entertainment extravaganza that engaged kababayans to a veritable sing-a-long.

“2015 OKGo! Australia,” the second installment in TFC’s series of blockbuster events for kababayans in Australia, engaged over four thousand Filipinos in Melbourne and Sydney with hours of world-class voices and exciting performances of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) hits and classics; mainstream international hits; the latest dance craze and pure Pinoy fun.

According to Asia Pacific Managing Director for ABS-CBN Global Ltd. Ailene Averion “Last year, TFC celebrated 20 years of service to Filipinos worldwide. This year’s OKGo! Australia continues to be a showcase of Filipino talent, our kababayans’ fondness for entertainment and the Pinoy’s unique bayanihanspirit wherever in the world they may be.”
Highlighting TFC’s poste event is “Dream Dad” love team Zanjoe Marudo and Beauty Gonzales singing a string of OPM hits such as “Kapag Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko” and “Pusong Bato.”
Thrilling the audience even more was when host and “Your Face Sounds Familiar” star Kakai Bautista pulled out three ladies from the audience to join Marudo for an on-stage contest where Marudo then proceeded to serenade the winning contestant with “Hinahanap-hanap Kita.”
Raising the entertainment level was Queen of Teleserye Themes Angeline Quinto singing fan favorites such as “Anong Nangyari Sa Atin” and King of Teleserye Themes Erik Santos singing his classics such as “This is the Moment” and his own version of international hit “Titanium.”
Turning the concert into a veritable sing-along was Aiza Seguerra who performed her biggest hit “Pagdating ng Panahon” to which Filipinos from all walks of life sang along with. Seguerra also performed her own version of OPM rock hit “El Bimbo.”
Sealing the entertainment fare on both the Melbourne and Sydney shows was the cast’s performance of “Good Time” which pretty much sums up what the TFC event was all about –pure fun and world-class entertainment with Kapamilyas.

According to Averion, the audience response may have not come as a surprise but the feedback was rewarding.

Averion shared “We were challenged with the fact that Filipinos here are from distant areas and it will take them one good reason to pull out of their daily grind and come together as one community. I see now that when you give them a good show, they will reward you with a kind of response that validates all the hard work we put into setting up One Kapamilya Go!” Averion added, “Our Kapamilyas joined the performers as they sang along to each song; danced to each hit; laughed to the stars’ banter; and celebrated togetherness with fellow Filipinos.”
Averion ends, “Our kababayans’ reception inspires us to raise the level of our entertainment offering for Filipinos in the Land Down Under. With this, Kapamilyas can expect more from TFC in the years to come.”

Truly, One Kapamilya Go! was the total entertainment package – a showcase of world-class talent and a celebration of our Filipino pride.
For more updates on TFC and connect with fellow Global Filipinos, visit facebook.com/TFCAustralia