First Pinoy Junior Masterchef To Grace the PIFBEX

This March 1 (Thursday), 10 am at the PICC, Kyle Imao, hailed as the first Pinoy Junior Masterchef will be in the midst of major players in the food and beverage industry. The 12-year old champ will do the ribbon cutting for Tradecon as it launches its 5th annual Food and Beverage Expo and HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant and Caterers Expo) which will run until March 4. Over 300 exhibitors will be present at the expo, including both local and international suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers. International exhibitors from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea and the United States will also showcase their products .For more information, log on to pifbex.com or call 395-5009.

Avida Towers Cebu: Sold Out In Just 18 Months

Cebu proves itslef to be a robust real estate market for Avida, as shown by buyers’ response to Avida Towers Cebu. Launched only in June 2010, units have been selling at a brisk pace—and now, in less than two years, all of 1,045 units of Avida Towers Cebu are now sold out. 

“More than anything, we see the sell out of Avida Towers Cebu as a testament to the trust and confidence of Cebuanos in the Ayala brand. Ayala Land is an established developer in Cebu and with Avida being part of the Ayala Group, Cebuanos rightly believe that owning an Avida Towers Cebu unit is a sound investment. Beyond the brand strength, we also see that the location, features and amenities offered by Avida Towers Cebu were well appreciated by our buyers. We are glad that our commitment to creating quality homes at affordable prices, which translated to Avida Towers Cebu has been received well and appreciated by the discerning Cebuano market who is keen on getting their money’s worth for every purchase,” said Mr. Apollo Tanco, Project Strategic Management Head of Avida Land for VISMIN.

Strategically located in Cebu’s most vibrant business and lifestyle hub that is Cebu I.T. Park, Avida Towers Cebu is designed and built with an integrated “Home, Office and Play Lifestyle” concept. It’s the perfect dream home for families that wish to have a complete quality living experience amidst the excitement of urban, cosmopolitan Cebu—while also enjoying features and amenities for recreation and relaxation, combined with the privacy of one’s exclusive abode. 

BPI Family Auto Loan partners with Turbo Zone on GMA News TV

BPI Family Auto Loan revs up 2012 further through a partnership with Turbo Zone, GMA News TV’s premier motoring show which airs every Saturday at 9AM. The partnership aims to enlighten the viewing public through practical information and advice how car ownership is easy with BPI Family Auto Loan. 

TURBO ZONE is a young, dynamic, fresh take motoring show in the Philippines with a global perspective. The team includes car experts, international caliber production group, technical and marketing consultants all geared up to feed your drive. The show gets even more exciting as it is hosted by TopGear Philippines Editor-in-Chief, Vernon Sarne and the witty TV personality, Ramon Bautista. Turbo Zone is also airing on GMA International specifically in the United States, Canada, Middle East, and Japan.

BPI auto loan partners with Turbo Zone to make car ownership EASY for Filipinos. Ramon Bautista, Turbozone Host; Skeeter Labastilla, Turbo Zone Media Sales and Marketing Consultant; Marnie Manicad Turbo Zone Director and Producer; David Sarmiento, Jr., SVP and Head of Auto Loans; Ramon Noel Altamirano, VP and Division Head of Product Marketing; and Michael Anthony Mendoza, Senior Manager of BPI Family Auto Loan. 

I Heart Nescafe 3 in 1! WEEK 2 CONTEST

It was indeed a fun fillled week one with the launch of our contest. Now out of all the entries for the week we have chosen one winner! We will reveal him after the jump!

Now let go back on our discussion on coffee and how it can soothe the nerves and also provide alertness perfect for the whole day. And to start the day right, I recommend you try Nescafe 3 in 1 Brown and Creamy. This variant became a hit with people who loves a kick of milky and creamy goodness. It is also the choice of Kapamilya star and Indie Movie Prince, Coco Martin.

"Yummy!"

That is what he exclaimed on how Nescafe Brown and Creamy tastes and why he got hooked with it. Because we do know that brown sugar has a unique property to make any drink mixed with it makes its a little thicker in taste giving it a milky feel and a better coffee experience.

As coffee grows into a popular drink of all nationalities, the rise of coffee shops and also the need to stay alert yet relaxed these times, coffee comes to the rescue. And Nescafe 3 in 1 comes in handy to get that coffee fix.

Speaking of coffee fix, you can also try the facebook application on of Nescafe 3 in 1 143. And also try other variants like Strong and Rich,Original, and Sweet and Mild.

MUSIC LYF: Arnee Hidalgo Stages Thursday Shows in Thunderbird Resort this March

Thursday nights at Thunderbird Resort in Taytay, Rizal are going to be more entertaining and enchanting with  performances by one of the most distinct and talented Filipino singers Arnee Hidalgo this coming March.

Arnee, who is Thunderbird’s artist of the month for March, is set to have a series of shows at the luxury hotel and resort every Thursday, starting March 1. The sultry singer has been known for her soulful, powerful voice and her almost impeccable performances that captivate her audience through the years.

Musical journey

Arnee started her career as a part of the singing groups Penoy and 14K—both under the tutelage of “Maestro” Ryan Cayabyab. She was also a member of the female teenage trio The Vibe in the 90s.

Her career as a solo artist skyrocketed when her smashing hit “Cold Summer Nights” was released in 2003. Her rendition of the Francis Magalona original became very popular in the local music industry that it was hailed by radio stations as Song of the Year.

Midnight Mercato Food Market Come to Late Night Wednesdays

Are you looking for a place to indulge your late night food cravings on a Wednesday night? Or you can’t wait until the weekend to visit your favorite late night food markets?

Then Midnight Mercato, Metro Manila’s premiere late night weekend food market, will be open on Wednesday nights starting February 29 to answer your foodie call!

Indulge in the Midnight Mercato experience and enjoy an extensive selection of foodie favorites - steamed cheeseburgers, crunchy pork belly, wagyu steak on a sticks, deep dish pizzas, authentic Vigan empanadas, ice-cream filled mochi balls, specialty milk teas, dark lager beer cheesecakes – straight from the kitchens of home-based and specialty chefs, while enjoying live acoustic performances and free wi-fi. Wednesday Midnight Mercato is perfect way to celebrate the middle of the week!

MUSIC LYF: Blush New Single - Dance On

Since hitting the US music scene in the summer of 2011, international pop sensation BLUSH has been creating billboard history with their monumental rise up the charts.  Just recently BLUSH reached a new milestone as their new high-energy track “Dance On” hit #1 on Billboard’s Dance/Club Play charts. The unique, talented group of Asian girls now sits atop entries from Rihanna, David Guetta, Kelly Clarkson and other well-established pop artists.  

With this exciting news, “Dance On” has surpassed BLUSH’s widely popular debut single “Undivided” (feat. Snoop Dogg) which reached the #3 spot on the same chart. At that time BLUSH--Victoria, Natsuko, Angeli, Ji Hae and Alisha--became the first Asian artist to hit the Top 3 on a major U.S. chart with a debut single. They now stand alone as the only Asian artists ever to have their first two singles hit Top 10, let alone both hitting Top 3. “Dance On” shot up the Dance/Club Play chart from Top 20 all the way to #1 in one month. Both songs will be featured on the group’s upcoming debut EP, due out this spring. 

Quick Blogs: Robots and Caracol Fetsival!

The day has been a busy one for me with two different events. One is the Robotics competition at the Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center at SM Mall of Asia and the Caracol Festival at Ayala Triangle. It was a fun day of engineering (which I love) and art (which I also love). Will post details and the blog post soon. so keep posted!

-fpj jr

I Auditioned For TV MARIA

Yesterday was the 26th anniversary of the People Power Revolution and also the birthday of my sister who lives in Japan. And this is also the day I went to audition for a TV station. It may not be the like the mainstream television networks, TV Maria is a television pioneer in the Philippines as the first Catholic TV which started in 2006. Though one may think that its all prayers and masses seen all day, TV Maria shows alternative and very value-oriented shows that indeed fit for family viewing. 

I was invited to audition for its upcoming shows involving music, youth and kids. So far everything went well and I hope to make the cut. It would be an honor to be part of the revolutionary project that will have a great impact in not just only entertaining, informing but also FORMING values and relationships that makes us a better nation. I do think its time to have more smart shows to help us think to be better. TV Maria is available in majot cable providers like Global Destiny, Sky Cable and Dream TV.

REEL DEAL: Safehouse REVIEW

The world indeed is a dangerous place, no one is exempted on what could happen to any of us in natural or man made events. Even with the toughest security can be breached, nowhere is a safe place.



Oscar® winner Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds star in the action-thriller Safe House.  Washington plays the most dangerous renegade from the CIA, who comes back onto the grid after a decade on the run.  When the South African safe house he’s remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, a rookie operative (Reynolds) escapes with him.  Now, the unlikely allies must stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead.


For the past year, Matt Weston has been frustrated by his inactive, backwater post in Cape Town.  A “housekeeper” who aspires to be a full-fledged agent, the loyal company man has been waiting for an opportunity to prove himself.  When the first and only occupant he’s had proves to be the most dangerous man he’s ever met, Weston readies for duty.