REEL DEAL: The Bourne Legacy REVIEW

The long wait of Filipinos (especially action fans) is over, after many inconveniences with traffic with the supervision of the MMDA, The Bourne Legacy will be shown in theaters this August 8. A spin off from the very successful and acclaimed Bourne Series (Identity, Supremacy, Ultimatum), the movie now tells the story of another agent similar to Jason Bourne, Aaron Cross.


The movie goes on a world tour to many countries, not just the Philippines. From the cold mountains of Canada, to many Asian cities  showing the string theory of events that eventually lead to the crossroads of the meltdown of the program and its agents. Rachel Weisz, plays the beautiful doctor who accompanies  Aaron to travel to the other side of the world to Manila.


Of course, Pinoys who were part of this movie take pride of making this happen. And the view of Manila was really cool, for a true blue Manilan like me. The chase scene in the city was something really surreal to think that I also walked at those places. Also its my first time to see a Jeepney at a chase with passengers and falling moments. It also makes me think that Manila can be a place for parkour... perhaps? And El Nido is just... wow!

LONDON 2012: Medal Count - August 6

Here are the medal count for today as of 9:00 AM (Manila Time). The London Olympics started on July 27 and will end on August 12, 2012. Sad news for the Philippine team as Mark Barringa lost to his Kazakh opponent in the top 16, which they even filed a complaint about the scoring however it was denied, our only hope of a medal lie with athletics and bmx. We do hope and pray that they would also make that break to excel in those sports and bring honor to the country. Now back in medal tally, China still leads with 29 golds, 16 silvers and 14 bronze medals followed by USA (27 Gold, 14 Silver, 15 Bronze), host country Great Britain (16 Golds, 10 Silvers, 10 Bronze), Republic of Korea (10 Gold, 4 Silver, 6 Bronze), and  France (8 Gold, 7 Silver, 9 Bronze).

See the rest of the medal tally below and also keep glued to Manual to Lyf for more news and updates.

The Araneta Center offers the VIP treatment

Want to score free premium seats at the best concerts and movies with free popcorn and drinks to boot? Get the chance to be treated like royalty at the Araneta Center just by shopping or dining at the country’s premier entertainment and lifestyle hub! 

This year, frequent shoppers and visitors to the Araneta Center stand to win free season passes to concerts, shows, and movies with its VIP Pass Promo! 

Joining is simple. A P500 single receipt purchase from any establishment in the Araneta Center (Gateway Mall, Coliseum Circle restaurants, Shopwise Arcade restaurants, Ali Mall, Farmers Plaza, New Frontier Arcade, Telus Arcade, SuperCenter, Araneta Center Bus Station, and Farmers Market) entitles you to a raffle coupon and gives you a chance to be one of ten (10) lucky winners of 6 months’ worth of tickets to shows at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, movie passes with free popcorn and drinks at the Ali Mall or Gateway Cinemas, and parking passes! Plus, the lucky ten also gets to take home P50,000 worth of Araneta Center Gift Certificates! 

Protégé holds first live gala night this Sunday

The search for the next big Kapuso stars officially begins as Protégé makes its highly-anticipated and star-studded premiere on Philippine television this Sunday, August 5. The first live gala night happens after IBilib on GMA's Sunday Grande block.

After several months of its intensive nationwide hunt, Protégé will finally unveil the coveted TOP 20 aspirants who will go head-to-head in the weekly elimination nights and outdo each other in hopes of winning over the judges' and the viewers' votes.

REEL DEAL: Bayani... Ang Tatay Ko

Filipinos are noted to have a very significant and positive attitude in handling difficulties in life. Others may also treat their predicaments in sort of “cool” manners, which the Pinoys are really known for.  M&N Films have come up with a brilliant idea of ideally showing to the public the film “Bayani Ang Tatay Ko.” An indie film about life, its struggles... it’s about presenting life’s most vivid moments with the people we love. This film not only wishes to instill family values but also provide entertainment and at the same time honors the law enforcers.

Actor-comedian and host Bayani Agbayani plays SPO3 Nicanor Corpuz , a decorated cop, loving dad and husband to his wife Susan played by Yayo Aguila, and son, Adrian played by child actor Yogo Singh. They live a simple, happy life until an incident took their lives on a different turn. One morning while in the police detachment where he is working, Taning played by Rommel Montano, a toughie from an influential family came looking for his colleague, SPO1 Joey Ponce. Ponce apparently shut down his illegal “videokarera” business and refused to accept a bribe, making the latter furious. Taning was scandalizing the station so he took a policewoman, SPO2 Pinky Madrigal hostage prompting Nick to defend his colleague.

Celebrate 7107 Festivals and Fun With San Miguel Beer!

I always love to go to places I have never been to. I love to discover festivities, people and also the rich culture of the nation. And celebrations are best with a great ice cold glass or mug of the best beer in the world, San Miguel Beer!

Now, SMB gives you more reasons to celebrate the festivities of the islands with the launch of their website giving us all the things we need to know to party all over the islands and also enjoy a bottle at these celebrations!

In the Philippines, there are 7,107 reasons to celebrate with San Miguel Beer

SMB 7,107 Celebrations

Together with the 7,107 beautiful islands come 7,107 equally exciting adventures and experiences for its local and visitors alike. Tourists will easily find this welcoming and hospitable country a suitable second home filled with relaxing retreats, exciting excapades, and amazing adventures. For the self-proclaimed travel bug, the Philippines offers a wonderful array of facinating destinations, which basically is what SMB 7,107 Celebrations would like to share with the rest of the world. With the country's favorite San Miguel Beer as your travel companion, you're sure to have not just extraordinary fun, but an exceptionally memorable experience of the tropical paradise that is the Philippines. SMB 7,107 Celebration allows you to explore a variety of awesome places and fun filled activies and arrange them into one incredible iternary.

Mark Anthony Fernandez renews exclusive contract with GMA Network

Kapuso dramatic actor Mark Anthony Fernandez renewed today his exclusive contract with GMA Network. Mark, who is part of the high-rating primetime drama, Makapiling Kang Muli, was welcomed by GMA officers as he inked a __-year network contract.

Present in the contract signing were (from left) Dondon Monteverde (Mark's manager), Mark, GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA Entertainment TV's OIC Lilybeth G. Rasonable, and Assistant Vice President for Entertainment TV Redgie Acuña-Magno.

Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati explore Bukidnon this Saturday in PINOY ADVENTURES

An exhilarating adventure is best experienced with someone special.

And Pinoy Adventures – now on its new timeslot every Saturday night after 24 Oras Weekend – prepares to do just this as program host Richard Gutierrez explores the scenic province of Bukidnon together with Makapiling Kang Muli leading lady Sarah Lahbati.

SM City Sta Mesa 3 Rainy Day Sale!

The 3 Day sale happens once again in SM City Sta Mesa this August 3, 4 and 5 with its mallwide sale from all stores inside the complex. And since the mall is just across the street from my school, the experience has been indeed more than the usual. I do pass by this mall almost everyday whenever I go home, but things change especially when sale season comes.

SM City Sta Mesa may be one of the oldest SM Malls in the Philippines, but it houses a lot of stores that one can spend hours just looking at the choices. Situated in the middle of the borders of Manila, Quezon City and San Juan, it brings people from these cities to what is was called "Centerpoint". Now with a new face as SM City Sta Mesa, still has been visited by a lot of patron ans also regular  shoppers.

LAKBAYAN: Boracay Garden Resort joins Phil Travel Mart

It’s raining discounts at the 23rd Philippine Travel Mart! Visit Boracay Garden Resort’s booth from August 10 to 12, 2012 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City to avail as much as 50% off on room rates.

Enjoy a discounted package rate of P5,824 nett  per person for a 3 day stay in Boracay Garden Resort’s plush premier room. Based on twin sharing, this is inclusive of daily breakfast and dinner and roundtrip transfers via Caticlan. Travel period is valid until March 31, 2013.

Boracay Garden Resort has 201 spacious rooms featuring modern aesthetics and amenities. Its breezy, tree-lined surroundings offer a calm ambience to guests. While it may be secluded from the crowded beach, the resort has its own private pathway that leads to the beachfront with lounge beds and sun umbrellas.