Artista Academy: From 16 to 6

After the heart-thumping episode last night, the whole country now knows who among the past 12 students are joining the Top 6 students of Artista Academy. And from Akihiro Blanco, Vin Abrenica, Chanel Morales and Sophie Albert, we also now have Shaira Mae and Mark Neumann back in the class - competing for the P20 million combined total prizes and the chance to become the next stars of TV5.

As last night marks the start of Artista Academy's most explosive episodes, the announcement of the Honor's List or the Final 6 shocked everyone when Academy Principal Wilma Galvantes announced the names of Shaira Mae and Mark as the returning students of the class.

From the combined votes of the judges and of the text votes of the fans for the entire past week, Shaira Mae and Mark emerged from the other competing students namely Benjo Leoncio, Chris Leonardo, Jon Orlando, Brent Manzano, Marvelous Alejo, Nicole Estrada, Malak So Shidfat and Stephanie Rowe on this face-off which happened live at the Broadway Centrum.

SM San Lazaro's 3-Day Sale!

As the Chinese community celebrates the delicious Moon Cake Festival, here at SM San Lazaro, aside from the exciting treats to our fellow Chinese-Filipino, they are also having the annual 3-Day Sale, which gives up to 70% discount on selected items!

Today, I was able to visit this mall again to do my monthly supermarket chores, and with excitement embraces me the moment I saw the welcoming band at the entrance, I began my "me" time by exploring the other parts of the mall first.

It is so nice to know that this mall that is really close to our home here in Tondo has finally evolved into this very convenient and relaxing spot. For those who have kids, I'm sure the whole family can enjoy the World of Fun that is now open at the north part, lower ground floor of SM San Lazaro.

Venus Raj and Cristine Jacobs-Sandejas Join Watsons Family!

Through its efforts to give more value to life, Watson Philippines, one of the country's leading health and drugstore, brings a campaign that will showcase how we, Filipinos, give importance to love, life and family - the More Value, More Life With Watsons.

A campaign that values family, health, relationships and ourselves, Watsons brings great value offers for us to get more out of life. From their Comply & Save, Watsons Health Packs, Watsons Compliance Packs and Buy Generics, Watson really gives importance to whatever you value, simply because Watsons values you.

Aiming to make quality healthcare within easier reach for all Filipinos, Watsons takes pride on their strong network of well trained pharmacists that are ready to provide free health services and medication counseling. 

Weekend Sale at SM San Lazaro

It's weekend payday again, boys and girls! And what better way to enjoy the fruits of your hard works than to spend it wisely at SM San Lazaro's 3-Day Sale!

Enjoy the as much as 70% discount on selected items through shopping, dining and enjoying the fun and exciting activities that SM San Lazaro has prepared to its patrons. Plus, ever shopper can also get their self a chance to win one of the three Yamaha Mio Fino motorcycles that are being raffled for this amazing sale!

8 Reasons Why You Should Watch The King And I

The much awaited stage play of the year from Resorts World Manila has finally brought every spectators to the beautiful and august Kingdom of Siam. And together with hundreds of enthusiastic fans of this Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's stage musical, I finally witnessed how our Filipino casts gave life to this heartwarming and life-changing story last September 14 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.

And with its lovely songs, tear-jerking scenes and splendid casts, I'm here to share to you my 8 reasons why I think you should watch this Philippine version of the world-renowned The King And I.

Herbal Hair Treatment from Taylor Tyler Salon Paranaque

Are you having problems with you hair condition like I do? Are you having problems with your scalp that has gone through a lot of chemical treatments like I do? Or have you been suffering hair lost problem like I do? Well, guess what, last weekend I visited this newly opened salon down south of  the metropolis that is offering this all-natural hair treatment that is made by Singapore's Bee Choo Herbal Treatment brand -the name of the salon, Taylor Tyler Herbal Hair Spa and Salon.

Peacefully and poshly located at the second level of Pergola Mall in Aguirre Avenue, BF Homes, Paranaque, Taylor Tyler Herbal Hair Spa and Salon is the first and only spa and salon company in the country that offers this amazing and 100% chemical-free hair treatment. Owned and managed by husband and wife Johnny and Jocelyn Co, Taylor Tyler Herbal Hair Spa and Salon just opened this August and is in full operation since then.

Upon entering, you'll be welcomed by their smiling staff and really pleasant ambiance of the whole salon. I find the whole place really spacious and well-designed, so it was easy for me to get comfortable with everyone and everything.

Kung Fu Kitchen, Tokyo Grill and Seafood Island: Three Reasons to Visit SM Manila

SM Manila holds a very dear place to my heart, to be honest. This place has been a witness to my hardship back in college, that's why going back here to see how the place evolves now, is somehow a fulfilling feeling to me. Fellows, here are three reason to visit (if you haven't been here) or re-visit (if haven't been here for a long time, like me) SM Manila - Kung Fu Kitchen, Tokyo Grill and Blackbeard's Seafood Island.

Last September 16, as the Chinese calendar marks the end of Ghost Month, three new spectacular and amazing themed-restaurants opened their doors to give SM Manila patrons a tummy-filling Manila City experience that would make them crave again and again.

Started at exactly 10 in the morning, the celebration for these three newly opened stores started with a blessing that made everyone feel sanctified and in harmony on that Sunday morning. From Tokyo Grill, to Kung Fu Kitchen to Blackbeard's Seafood Island, the facilitating priest happily blessed the three stores as well as the guests, staff and owners Marvin Agustin and Raymund Magdaluyo.

Eat, Shop and Mingle at Makati Street Market

Got nothing to do this beautiful and blessed Sunday? Well, why not take your friends and family to the hippest and most amazing street market in the metropolis as Legaspi Sunday Market brings the best fours Sundays of our lives with their Makati Street Market!

Ready to glam up our Sunday in a very unique and festive market experience, Legazpi Sunday Market in Makati prepares this Sunday and the three succeeding Sundays to a fun-filled and learning Sunday as they share to us the first and biggest artisanal market of its kind in the Philippines. Enthused by the verve of the renowned outdoor lifestyle markets in Barcelona, Berlin, Helsinki, and Paris, the Makati Street Market will retain the Legazpi Sunday Market’s open-air venue laid-out in a dazzling urban backdrop, which allows people to take pleasure in dining and shopping amid the vivacious Makati atmosphere. 

Furthermore, the enhanced street souk will be adapting the idea of artisanal market concepts, where purchasers will deal with the food artisans themselves. The market organizers will set up pocket events for four consecutive Sundays starting September 23 - TODAY - to October 14. The said activities include grilling competitions, adobo festival, dance and cocktail events, and even biking workshops highlighting Makati’s landscape as a city that boasts of accessibility.

One "Complete" Morning with Mikael Daez

Have you seen the latest Centrum TV commercial? The one with this cute moreno guy in blue shirt, flashing his uber sexy jaw line and killer smile? Well, he was first introduced in Marian Rivera's show Amaya, and now, he's one of the leads of GMA show Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga. Boys, girls, baklas and tomboys, here's my one "complete" day with Mikael Daez.

Recently named as an ambassador of peace by the "I am for Peace" campaign of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPPA), and Cosmo Magazine's 2012 Hunk, I was lucky to spend a morning with Mikael together with his manager and the one and only hot mama writer of Manila Bulletin, Miss Maan Pamaran. *wink*

Hailing from Ateneo De Manila University, this Blue Eagle hunk started as an hot item on the runway of Philippine Fashion Week. But come 2011, Mikael stepped up his game as he started taking TV roles given to him by his mother network, GMA. He already stared in almost 5 shows in GMA, and also in 1 movie where he played a lead role alongside Marian Rivera, Heart Evangelista, Rufa Mae Quinto, Lovi Poe, Solenn Heussaff and John Lapus.

Justice Within Reach with Small Claims Court

Through the great efforts of the Supreme Court special rule of procedure to help our fellow Filipino to air their grievances and fight for their rights conveniently in a more affordable platform, the justice system shares its solution via the Small Claims Court.

In a press conference, which was held at Makati last week, Supreme Court administrator Midas Marquez explained that the Supreme Court hopes to increase the access to justice of indigent and disadvantaged Filipinos through the inexpensiveness, accessibility and expediency of the Small Claims Court.

This program is a pioneering effort of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) to improve access to justice for indigent Filipinos and has been in effect since October 2008.

Marriott Hotel Manila Cooking With a Heart

I've been covering events for Marriot Hotel Manila for years and believe it or not, it was just last week when I learned that they things like this - a gathering that not only shares their bountifulness but also melts other people's heart once they get involved with it. So yeah, my heart was melted when I joined the fun and excitement of their annual Mariott Hotel Cooking with a Heart.

Twenty international chefs, 200 pupils, one school - that's what we had that morning at Timoteo Paez Elementary School in Pasay City. With almost 7 kiddie dishes steaming and ready to serve, Marriott Manila held their Corporate Social Responsibility, which is also known as Spirit to Serve.

In cooperation with Philippine National Red Cross and the City of Pasay, 200 pupils from Grades 2 and 3 feasted on the delicious party meals that the 20 international Marriott chefs cooked up for this Cooking with a Heart project.

But before these cute and active little kids enjoy the meals that their about to partake, they were then entertained first by one of their cute and so talented classmate who shared his rendition of American Idol's songs "What About Now?"

UNOversity sizzles 1Esplanade!

On its 9th year anniversary, UNO Magazine, one of the country's leading men magazine brought back together their hottest cover girls through a night of sizzling back to basic night with their school themed UNOversity.

Featuring Aubrey Miles, Paloma, Kat Alano, Ornussa Cadness and other stars and models that graced the covers of UNO magazine for the past nine years, UNOversity Back to Basic, an exclusive party of UNO magazine anniversary, packed the venue with their ever loyal supporters who believe well-being, wellness and on-the-go, fast-paced lifestyles, and of course, in the phrase "heaven on earth."

The night was hosted by Vince Golangco of WheninManila.com and everyone was welcomed by UNO Magazine's editor-in-chief RJ LEdesma.

Marriott Hotel's Marry Me at Marriott Bridal Fair

We all know that nowadays "ber" months or Christmas Holidays are not just days for the celebration of this joyous holy day, but it is also time for some couples to reunite and bond together through the holy sanctity of marriage. That's why Marriott Hotel Manila, one of the country's luxurious 5-star hotel, offers its first and upscale wedding fair event dubbed as Marry Me at Marriott: A Grand Wedding Fair.

 

Happened last August 25 to 26 at the Grand Ballroom, this two-day event was also made possible by Jaguar, Bobbi Brown, Rustan’s the Beauty Source, Rustan’s Weddings and Beyond, Lab Series, and Megaworld.

And because they say that the best things in life are worth sharing, Marriott Hotel Manila made sure that your wedding are 'really' worth-sharing by presenting team of certified wedding planners who were trained to institute a consistent and structured process for countless weddings and Marriott-approved photographers, videographers, photo booths, flower shops, cakes, event stylists, invitation to jewelry suppliers that are ready  to give everything that you will need.