Foursquare Day 2013

Expect an afternoon of fun-filled activities on April 16 at SM Megamall Atrium!

Foursquare, a location-based social networking site for mobile devices where users “check-in” at places through smartphones, text message or apps, is coming up with a special holiday for Foursquare aficionados – the much-anticipated #4SqDay! 

#4sqDay is all about community: reaching out to people through establishing business or personal relationships via social networking. #4sqDay or Foursquare Day is celebrated as a way of acknowledging the impact Foursquare has made in the lives of its users. With Foursquare, distance and differences are conquered, taking social networking to a whole new level. 

Foursquare Day activities vary in each locality. While some choose to celebrate the day through get-togethers and/or lectures, others do it the Foursquare way – a check-in. In the Philippines, however, a grand, global celebration is brewing. Aside from the meet and greet of Foursquare Superusers, this year’s festivities will even be bigger as Foursquare Philippines partner with SM Cinema’s e-PLUS along with SM Megamall, Starmobile and Papa John’s Pizza. 

For exclusive treats, make sure you unlock the #4sqDay 2013 official badge to get your own swags from Foursquare and a treat from Papa John’s Pizza. The first 200 who will present the #4sqDay 2013 badge at the event will be entitled to a treat from Papa John’s Pizza and the first 100 will be given limited edition Foursquare Day 2013 swag. 

e-PLUS will be raffling off flip cameras to lucky Foursquare Day attendees while Starmobile will be giving away a mobile phone. 

The Foursquare Day Philippine leg is made possible by SM Megamall, Starmobile, Papa John’s Pizza and e-PLUS card—your most convenient access to the movies. 

For updates, visit www.4sqphilippines.com 

or via Twitter: @4sqPhilippines with hashtag #4sqDay or #4sqDayPH. 

To learn more about e-PLUS, visit www.facebook.com/eplus.sm.

2013 Bb. Pilipinas Fashion Show : Binibinis Jazz Up the Runway at the Big Dome

Country's loveliest jazz up the runway at the Big Dome yesterday, April 11. They didn’t do Shamsey’s Tsunami or Janine’s  Cobra walk, but they ruled the runway just the same.

Clad in “Heritage” gowns by acclaimed fashion guru Pitoy Moreno and casuals from JAG, the fifty aspirants of the much coveted Binibining Pilipinas titles and current queens Ms. Universe 2012 1st Runner Up Janine Togonon, Binibining Pilipinas- International 2012 Nicole Smitz, Bb Pilipinas Tourism 2012 Katrina Dimaranan and Ms. Supernatural 2012 3rd Runner Up Elaine Kay Moll recently sashayed down the fashion ramp of the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

It was fitting tribute to the Philippine’s fashion czar and esteemed Binibining Pilipinas executive Board member.

Directed by Raymond Villanueva, the show featured choice outfits that ranged from elegant gowns to fun and sexy formals. The fifty candidates were clustered to parade different fashion concepts, mirrored through the Moreno collection and accompanying music. JAG provided casuals that were spiced up by accessories from the Binibini collection.

The Fashion show is the last of many activities that the fifty candidates engaged in the past months. The ladies also participated in a slew of charitable events including an Operation Smile mission conducted in Sta Ana Hospital in Manila. After this, the candidates are going to be busy with rehearsals en route to the Grand Coronation Night to be held on Sunday, April 14 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. This will be aired live on ABS-CBN Channel 2. 

The coronation night is expected to have an array of equally stylish former beauty queens who captivated the international pageant stage such as former Miss Universe queens Gloria Diaz and Margie Moran and Miss International winners Precious Lara Quigaman, Aurora Pijuan and Melanie Marquez. More than 70 of these former queens are expected to don their classiest gowns when they walk down the red carpet and grace the cocktails at the Grand Atrium of the Big Dome on pageant night.

Other notable beauties to grace the affair are Miss Universe 1999 1st Runner Up Miriam Quiambao, Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner Up Venus Raj, and Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner up Shamcey Supsup. 

The coronation night will be staged at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, and to be aired live on ABS-CBN. It will be hosted by seasoned artists Martin Nievera and Dawn Zulueta togehter with Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup.

Tickets are available through Tickenet Online www. ticketnet.com.ph or inquire at 9115555.

The Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Pageant is presented by the Araneta Center, ABS-CBN, and Cream iguelSilk with major sponsors San Miguel Brewery, Petron Corporation, SMC Global Power, Ginebra San Miguel and Purefoods. Other sponsors are Casino Filipino, PAGCOR,, Avon, Lactacyd, Philippine Airlines, Jag and Manhattan Garden City. Service sponsors are EDSA Shangrila Hotel,, Manila Bulletin, Pizza Hut, David’s Salon, Gold’s Gym , Philippine Daily Inquirer, Joylong Van, Picture City, Dale Carnegie Training Center, Enterpreneur School of Asi, Charter, Ping An Insurance Corporation, Raymond Saldana Photography and Rightspot Electronic Media.

The Mind Museum Summer Programs 2013

The Mind Museum prepares some activities that will surely make your vacation full of learning and fun. Experience The Mind Museum Summer Programs 2013. Be captivated by awesome science demonstrations like show-and-tell, experiments, and be part of interesting science topics and their relevance in everyday life. In this program, you can learn and enjoy forensic science workshop and science of survival in the jungle. This summer program is to engage the public to understand and appreciate the wonders of science and scientific thinking.

Enroll now. This is exciting way of spending your summer vacation. Enjoy the wonderful world of science! For more informaton, you may contact :

Email: inquiry@themindmuseum.org

Tel no: 909-MIND(909-6463)

Visit Mind Museum at Facebook

To see the complete list of Summer Programs, click here: http://www.themindmuseum.org/science-alive/46/programs

ONE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP presents Rise to Power Live On

ONE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP presents Rise to Power Live on May 31 with 

HONORIO “THE ROCK” BANARIO to defend  ONE FC FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP title against KOJI OISHI

and

BIBIANO “THE FLASH” FERNANDES clashes with KOETSU OKAZAKI for the ONE FC BANTAMWEIGHT INTERIM TITLE

ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC), in association with Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC), returns to the fight capital of Asia on Friday, 31 May, with the highly anticipated first title defense of hometown hero ONE FC Featherweight World Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario. Banario will put it all on the line when he takes on Japanese submission specialist Koji Oishi. Plus, pound-for-pound king Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes returns to the famed ONE FC cage when he squares off against Japanese MMA sensation Koetsu Okazaki for the ONE FC Bantamweight Interim Title. All the action will take place at the 20,000-seater SM Mall of Asia Arena in what is expected to be the greatest fight card ever compiled in ONE FC history. After selling out arenas throughout Asia it is finally time for ONE FC to return to the Philippines. 

CEO of ONE Fighting Championship™ Victor Cui stated, “ONE FC will be back in the fight capital of Asia on 31 May with a stacked fight card that is sure to get the adrenaline pumping for the passionate Filipino fight fans. This event could possibly be the largest in ONE FC’s history and features the top names in MMA, headlined by ONE FC Featherweight World Champion Honorio Banario. Of course, having one of the greatest fighters on earth fighting on this card in Manila is sure to be a special night for MMA. Bibiano Fernandes always brings his best when he steps into the cage. Close to 20,000 fans will pack out the SM Mall of Asia Arena to witness the greatest sporting spectacle in the world.”

Tickets for ONE FC: RISE TO POWER will launch in Casino Filipino branches across the Philippines starting on 19 April 2013.

Fans from around the world can witness the action online via live streaming at www.onefc.livesport.tv.

The first two undercard fights are available for viewing free-of-charge and the main card fights will be available for purchase at just US$9.99. 

ONE FC Featherweight Champion Honorio “The Rock” Banario is one of the top Mixed Martial Artists in the world today. He is a member of the legendary Team Lakay where he trains alongside fellow ONE FC fighters Eduard Folayang and Kevin Belingon under head coach Mark Sangiao. Banario comes from a Wushu background, an ancient Chinese martial art whose practitioners are recognizable by a diverse range of striking techniques. Despite his striking credentials, five of Banario’s eight wins were by submission, proving how versatile he really is. Banario captured the ONE FC crown when he defied all odds by defeating his fellow countryman Eric Kelly at ONE FC: RETURN OF WARRIORS via TKO. Banario will be looking to hold onto his title when he battles the ever so tough submission specialist from Japan, Koji Oishi.

Koji Oishi is a 35 year-old Japanese mixed martial arts veteran and former Lightweight King of Pancrase. He comes from a wrestling and karate background and is renowned for leaving everything on the line in brawls against some of the best in the business, including Chris Lytle, Carlos Condit and both of the Diaz brothers.

ONE FC Bantamweight World Champion Soo Chul Kim is currently undergoing shoulder surgery and will be out of action for an indefinite period of time. Therefore, ONE FC officials have decided that an interim ONE FC Bantamweight World Championship title will be introduced until Kim is ready to make a comeback. 

Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes is undeniably one of the best fighters in the world today. His never-ending gas tank, explosive take-downs and lighting fast strikes have garnered him a huge fan base amongst Asian and international fans alike. Fernandes made his ONE FC debut in August 2012 at ONE FC: PRIDE OF A NATION where he defeated journeyman Gustavo Falciroli via unanimous decision. A veteran who has fought countless Japanese fighters, Fernandes will have his toughest test yet when he battles Japanese sensation Koetsu Okazaki. 

Okazaki is the latest top Japanese fighter to sign for ONE FC and is one of the most experienced fighters in the entire bantamweight division. He is a tenacious competitor known to never back down from any opponent. Okazaki specializes in submissions but he is not afraid to go toe-to-toe with anyone if that is what it takes to get the win. Okazaki knows that a win over Fernandes will get him the global recognition that he deserves and the ONE FC Bantamweight Interim Title wrapped around his waist. 

For more updates on ONE Fighting Championship™, please visit www.onefc.com 

and follow on Twitter @ONEFCMMA 

Facebook at www.facebook.com/ONEFCMMA.

About ONE Fighting Championship™

Headquartered in Singapore, ONE Fighting Championship™ (http://www.onefc.com) is Asia's largest mixed martial arts organization. ONE Fighting Championship™ hosts the best Asian mixed martial artists and world champions on the largest media broadcast in Asia. ONE Fighting Championship™ has partnered with STAR Sports, the number one leader in sports content, for an unprecedented 10-year cable television deal with a coverage that spans across 70+ countries in Asia.

Album Launch : Fat, Salt and Flame by Sandwich on April 12

Sandwich,  will launch their new album: Fat, Salt and Flame on April 12, 2013 at Centris Walk, Quezon City. 

SANDWICH as they mark their 15th anniversary with the release of their seventh album Fat, Salt and Flame via PolyEast Records.

This year 2013 is a significant year for iconic rock band.  As the band returns for more after the release of 2010’s “Contra Tiempo”, the album kicks off with the single “Back For More”– returning to the thicker, heavier sound the band is known for.

In celebration of Sandwich’s 15th anniversary, the new album “Fat, Salt and Flame” will be launched on April 12, Friday at Centris Walk, 7pm. Get a copy of the album at the venue to have it signed by the band and get a free limited Sandwich t-shirt for only Php500.00.

Fat, Salt and Flame is released by PolyEast Records and exclusively available at Astrovision and Astroplus nationwide.

Kebabers Kapitolyo Pasig Opening on April 15

Kebabers Kapitolyo: Opening Soon on April 15, 2013

KEBABERS is considered in the Philippines as the first PERSIAN FASTFOOD in the country. KEBABERS has been known in serving quality food products in affordable prices. Known for Beef and Chicken Kebabs, they strive in serving the best Kebabs in the country without forgetting the Asian twist in all our flavors. 

KEBABERS will soon open its branch in D’ Ace Plaza Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City on April 15, 2013. 

Kebabers started as a kiosk in St. Luke’s in E. Rodriguez, Quezon City last November 03, 2009. As the owners Ms. Mika Baron and Mr. Ron Ong, planned to expand the business and offer a wide variety of Middle Eastern Cuisine a dine-in store hence, the opening of the first store in Katipunan Avenue across Ateneo De Manila Gate 2 last 2012.

On April 15 opening, Kapitolyo branch is the most recent model of Kebabers made with a cozier ambience with a 48 sitting capacity (32 regular seats or enjoy your food and beverage ordered like the Arabians in their 8 seaters tatami style in an air-conditioned dining area plus 8 al fresco for the smoking diners).

Try this and you'll be amazed.   What captures my heart most and the other customers as I, what I observe, is their own version of Kebab with Cheese as I dig in and bite the cheese really melts out from their kebab not to mention their special garlic sauce that makes their meal simply the best and you’ll surely be back for more. 

Their kebab has three flavors to choose from beef, chicken and fish. You can choose your like and combination. 

Aside from the cheesy kebab there is more to look forward to as they open their Kebabers Kapitolyo branch this April they are giving away opening treats like Beef Pichos.

Their very own version of nachos, for every group of 4 or a drink upsize for every Shawarma Rice Bowl – Monster Beef, Peppered Steak, Crazy Chicken and Steak Fish. 

KEBABERS homemade persian nachos-fried to perfection and topped with ground beef and freshly chopped cucumber, tomatoes, and onions. All of these coated with your favorite garlic sauce and a huge chunk of grated cheese!

You can enjoy a filling shawarma rice bowl with ground beef, chunks of tomatoes, onions and cucumber with FREE ICED TEA!

The're have food aside from Beef Pichos (Persian Nachos)... there's  Shawarma, Keema,  Chili, the house specialty--Kebabs in fish, chicken and beef. 

Have a piece of heaven with every spoonful of chocolate dessert - CHOCOLATE FUDGE! KEBAB's homemaid Chocolate Fudge is with 50% PURE BELGIAN CHOCOLATE and  50% PURE HEAVEN. 

Kebabers' light-up cue dial 

Kebabers Kapitolyo branch is open for dine-in, take-out and delivery service. They also accept bulk orders. For inquiries call them at (02) 654-9050. Kebabers Kapitolyo branch is a franchise of Manila Catering Corporation.

Kebabers will open more branches this year for its growing clientele in SM CITY North-Edsa, The Fort, Taguig and SM City Manila.

KEBABERS Stores are located in the following: 

SM Fairview 

Eastwood Citywalk  

Katipunan Avenue QC

PBCOM Tower Makati

Phone 3555755 loc 119

Email info@kebabers.com.ph

Website http://www.kebabers.com.ph

Twitter : https://twitter.com/kebabersinc

Visit at the Little Champ Set

In their journey to find their families...

They learn that in becoming a hero, it doesn't matter if you are big or small...

Its the size of your heart that matters. 

Little Champ is an ABS-CBN Philippine television drama that premiered last March 18, It is showing weekdays before TV Patrol.

The story with Caloy, a sickly and skinny six year old boy dreams of becoming a superhero together with his best friend, Chalk, a small and frail transport horse. Caloy lives a simple life with his parents, Lucas and Helen, in a ranch owned by Lucas' friend, Miguel Suarez.

Events, however, turn for the worse when Miguel's son accidentally falls off and dies while riding a horse with Caloy. Miguel banishes the horse, a prized stallion named Champion, who is Chalk's father. Miguel blames Caloy for the death of his son and vows to destroy him and his family. Miguel hunts them down and in the ensuing chase, Caloy gets separated from his parents.

Chalk, eager to rescue Caloy from Miguel and his hunchmen, stumbles upon a white meteorite which transforms him into a powerful white stallion with the ability to talk to humans! Caloy and Chalk end up in Intramuros where they meet Amang Leon, a grumpy yet kind-hearted baranggay chairman who teaches them the importance of being a hero.

I had the opportunity to see how the scenes of the teleseries been making. With my blogger friends, we had visited one of their shooting venues at Novaliches last April 9. I've seen the artists, the crew, production staff, directors and all the people how dedicated, responsible and hardworking during the shoots behind. 

Don't miss Little Champ, starring: 

JB Agustin Malatamban as Carlos "Caloy" Caballero

Sofia Millares as Lulubelle

Renz Fernandez as Jason

I admire Caloy, Lulubelle, Jason for being so great and hardworking. And even Chalk how behave and patient is he. Thanks also we met director Richard Arellano and Sarge , and Katya Santos.

JB Agustin Malatamban

Sofia Millares

Renz Fernandez

Katya Santos

Sarge Alex Calleja

Renz Fernandez and Direk Richard Arelllano 

We didn't had the chance to see other actors and actress, like Sen Lito Lapid , Jhong Hilario, my friend Precious Lara Quigaman  and others. Hope to be back sometime in their shooting days.

Here are the other stars with their name roles:  

Sen. Lito Lapid as Leon del Torro "Amang Leon"

Jhong Hilario as Lucas Caballero

Precious Lara Quigaman as Helen Caballero

Jake Roxas as Miguel Suarez

Mickey Ferriols as Xiu Xiang

Katya Santos as Maricel

Paolo Serrano as Badong

Coleen Garcia as Alice

For updates visit Little Champ Facebook and 

Official Twitter Account: @LChampOfficial

TV is About to Change! OTT (Over-The-Top) for pinoyRealTV

OTT (Over-The-Top) TV is becoming the next big thing as far as convenient viewing experiences concerned.

Last year, real life couple Robin Padilla and Mariel Rodriguez launched their Reality TV show online which they called LOL: Love On-Line at their UstreamTV channel – http://www.ustream.tv/channel/pinoyrealTV. LOL: Love On Line show their life as husband and wife.

Change is beginning to happen. Exciting things are up ahead on your favorite online TV channel – pinoyRealTV and gearing up for it's all-new-season. Last April 8, Monday at the Paire, Cocoon Boutique Hotel, Quezon City, the people behind this new website online,  directors and writers headed by Ms Lyn Fajardo presented to us the new pinoyRealTV which is all set to assert its presence in the OTT (Over-The-Top) TV arena powered by http://www.whoa.ph/.

With pinoyRealTV own format, OTT allows viewers to watch shows anytime and anywhere and on a variety of devices via broadband connection. The moment you go online, you can avail of specialized contents regardless of wherever you are.

Powered by www.whoa.ph, pinoyRealTV will have more programs likeUrban Tribe, an all-access pass to the city's biggest gigs and events and a guide to the trendiest hotspots in the metro;

Unique Places, features must check-it-out places with great recreational facilities;

Pinoy Indies, a showcase for Pinoy digital films, both full-lengths and shorts;

Promdi Chef, a show that combines gastronomy with travel with an Ilonggo Chef as the "promdi chef";

Suit Up, a fashion and business segment that features wardrobe tips, office designs that suit your lifestyle and needs and success stories of small to medium scale entrepreneurs;

The Workplace, where experts from different corporations give us an overview of how to achieve an ideal work environment;

Jojo Alejar's Medyo Late Night Show with Jojo A.

There will be more explosive and enticing shows to whet viewers’ appetite - pinoyRealTV's upcoming production is Hot Seat hosted by media friends Eddie Littlefield, Alex Brosas and Julie Bonifacio. Hot seat promises to be the ultimate showbiz talkfest which brings you the latest showbiz news, scoops, reports and insights. Another interesting segment of the show features special guest celebrities who willingly take the challenge - Handa ka na bang ma Hot-Seat?”

There will also Heart-ista Advice, where celebrities like musicians, actors and hard-court heartthrobs lend an ear and dispense love and life lessons to friends in need or an ally.

And more, like It's Me Avel, fashion and lifestyle show of the country's famous fashion designer, Avel Bacudio.

They'd be posting the schedule when to broadcast the said shows and you'd have to tune in on the particular time since they will not post the video of the program after. It is live streaming with no recorded videos so it would be hard for some users to copy the program and post them in their own video channels on YouTube. Is your TV Internet-ready?

The best is yet to come from pinoyRealTV powered by whoah.ph. There will be bigger things and more viewer friendly ashows are up ahead as we face the future of television. Start viewing www.pinoyreal.tv on your TV – change is beginning to happen.

Follow them on all the social media sites, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, AIM, Google+ and other sites for updates!

Visit www.whoa.ph, www.pinoyreal.tv and http://www.aquabest.com.ph/ !

Running Miles for Smiles: A Benefit Run for Operation Smile

Run and change lives one smile at a time on April 13, 5am at the Mall of Asia Grounds. Registration fee is P500 per person. Please call DFiT at 238 8888 for reservations and more information. 

Season of Must-Have-Summer Flip-flops! Caribbean Summer Collection 2013 "Urban Safari"

Sandals and flip-flops season is upon us now. Footwear is necessity, and becomes a fashion statement. I've had some stylish slippers I buy for my family members.  Every summer, I picked something to keep my feet cool while the weather gets hot. I always look at comfortable sandals with ankle straps, vibrant and bright colors and textures for this season's trends.

(Caribbean Footweat Photo)

And thanks that there is one great, fashion stylish and nature-themed collection of slippers and sandals, and flip-flops,  The Caribbean Footwear Summer Collection 2013 “ Urban Safari.”

The Caribbean Footwear  flip-flops are never ordinary. Each pair made is aligned to the Caribbean cutting-edge technology. It has perfected the integration of comfort, durability and elegance in our strap - Caribbeans own invention.

Caribbean is whatever you wanted it to be.

Funky and Hip

Plain and Simple

Elegant and Classy

Relaxed and Basic

Some sandals are heavier than ordinary rubber flip-flops. This sole is made up of soft material. With every step, I could feel the high quality and durable materials of the Caribbean Footwear product. Each footwear is dedicated to providing the feet with utmost care. 

Here is the Anatomy of each Caribbean Flip Flops:

The Toe Fashion

The balancing act of our toe is well supported by the footwear's structure without compromising fashion and creativity.

The Strap at its Finest

Our cutting-edge technology has perfected the integration of comfort, durability, and elegance in our strap -Caribbean's own invention.

The Mid-foot Curve

Artistically formed to create proper foot formation and posture that will enhance endurance while walking or running.

With Caribbean, you never have to sacrifice comfort for style or style for comfort. You won't have to worry about slipping in the rain. And the most amazing – this is made in the Philippines! Urban Safari Collection for summer 2013, out now! Grab yours at your fave department stores.

Facebook: Caribbean Footwear

Website: http://www.caribbean.com.ph/

Instagram: caribbeanph!

Twitter: caribbeanph"

Not only did I have one pair of sandals that I chose before.  There's more! During the launching "The Caribbean Summer Collection 2013 Urban Safari", I was also one raffle winner given the chance to choose one of the Caribbean Summer Collection this year. 

Happiness. This is one of the days I am really happy.  It is just the way I am! I choose happy and for some reason I am attracting a lot of other people who are choosing happy too. And for this life, there are many happy things, experiences, practices, people, conversations, sights, sounds, smells, tastes and feelings that I have.  A full day of happiness sounds overwhelming.

We had fun at Caribbean Summer Collection launch event last April 3, 2013 held at Red Mango Greenbelt 3. Thanks to Azrael Coladilla for the invitation and thanks to Caribbean Footwear heads and staff.

Here's my video while we were having fun, games and dance during the event. :)

And more! This is my way of getting ready for summer getaway - Boracay! Thanks Caribbean Footwear!

More photos on Facebook.