REEL DEAL: Nigel & Gabi Must-See Duo in The Latest "Rio 2"

Nigel, the smart villainous cockatoo that was left flightless in the worldwide hit “Rio” has caught the eye and heart of a toxic frog named Gabi (voiced by Kristin Chenoweth) in the latest family adventure “Rio 2” from Blue Sky Studios.  Our favorite “Rio” characters Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Sergio Mendes, Jemaine Clement, George Lopez, Tracy Morgan and Jamie Foxx are joined by Oscar nominee Andy Garcia, Grammy winner Bruno Mars, Tony® winner Kristin Chenoweth and Oscar/Emmy®/Tony winner Rita Moreno.  RIO 2 also features new Brazilian artists and original music by Janelle Monáe and Wondaland.

Now, Saldanha returns to Brazil and reunites his beloved characters in “Rio 2.”  In the new film, it’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids, after they’re hurtled from Rio to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful and villainous Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all…his father-in-law.  

Intel® rolls out rebuilding program for storm-hit school infrastructure in Leyte

In line with its commitment to improve education, Intel Foundation together with its employees worldwide, today announced ongoing efforts to rebuild the Sto. Niño Elementary School in Tanauan, Leyte, which was damaged by Typhoon Yolanda. Intel has partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) and country’s largest corporate-led social development organization Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) to implement the reconstruction program aimed at reestablishing an even better and stronger school for students and teachers of the municipality.

HEALTHY LYF: 90’s Iconic Dance Groups Reunite for Neuropathy Awareness

Dancing is one of the greatest expressions of the joy of living. Yet, this burst of joyful energy can easily stop when you experience nagging discomforts such as numbness, tingling sensations and body pain.

Pain in the hand, arms and legs caused by nerve damage is called Neuropathy, which can leave you feeling numb, making it difficult for you to function properly. Neuropathy afflicts many Filipinos as early as their mid-20’s, but this condition is often misdiagnosed so they do not receive the proper treatment. 

XSTIG: Latest German audio and conferencing technologies arrive on Philippine shores

Bosch redefines interactive solutions for home and business

Leading communications and sound solutions provider Bosch Security Systems recently unveiled the PLENA matrix Digital Sound System and DCN multimedia Conference System. Bosch’s latest innovations in audio technology and conferencing systems are aimed at extending precision and reliability to sound systems for commercial and residential settings in the Philippines at cost-effective price points.

Intelligent conferencing applications to impress and inspire

Bosch is first to introduce fully digital conference systems to the market, having enabled connectivity and enriched collaboration in corporate environments for over 20 years.

MUSIC LYF: Lionel Richie "All The Hits All Night Long" Live In Manila

Lionel Richie will be bringing his “All The Hits – All Night Long” World Tour to Manila on Saturday, April 5 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Five-time Grammy Award winner Lionel Richie is a music icon known for his solo hits and as a member of the Commodores. Collectively he has sold more than 100 million albums, and written and recorded chart-topping hits including “Hello”, “Say You Say Me”, “Stuck On You”, “Easy”, “All Night Long” and “Endless Love”.

Few tickets left to Lionel Richie’s All The Hits – All Night Long: Live in Manila, book your tickets now. For more details, call Wilbros Live at 374-2222 or TicketNet at 911-5555 or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph.

FASHIONISTA: Solo Summer x Online Model Contest Winners

Summer is slowly kicking in!  Are you ready? No fuss! Solo's Summer Collection 2014 is up to complete your summer essentials and set your summer vibes high! Solo's Summer Collection 2014 is composed of wide-range swim wear pieces that cater to different types of young. Boasting variety of looks for Him and Her such as tribal prints, floral patterns, retro feels, and solid colors strategically placed on bandeau, bikini tops and high-waisted bottoms creating fun statement, the Summer Collection 2014 is sure to tick off your checklist complete with flattering cover ups and stylish eyewear for ladies and gents to complement the hot season!

The hot collection features this year’s Solo Online Model Contest Grand Winners, Renee Soraya Hassani and John Edward Custodio who stood out among almost a hundred hopeful ladies and gents! The pair got to do a photo shoot directed and photographed by hot fashion photog Doc Marlon. 

Happy 20th Anniversary Manual To Lyf!

It has been XX years since Manual To Lyf started as a blog which was based on an unfinished book of the same title. The blog was made to bring enjoyment about the thrills and frills of life as it is as I have experienced it. The world is such a wide and dangerous place yet we are here and still living. 

Well if you would be observant enough, the anniversary will happen in the year 2026, as stated in the small font underneath the "20 year of blogging fun". It has been a tradition of MTL to make a little gag for the day which was simple and hopefully eye catching. Google also made some interesting pranks like Pokemon on Google Maps, Youtube 2014 New Trends, and even translator to emoji.

For a while, let's enjoy this cover and banner until April fool's day end in all of the timezones.

BPI Gets More Exciting This Year!

We were at another meeting again with the people from BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) and they have more news with the new technologies and systems that is now being introduced to the public. From Online Banking, to the BEA Online and Kiosksand the Deposit Machines, they have launched their TVC and has garnered thousands to millions of views just days after its airing on national TV.

"Science of Stupid" Explains Why Stunts Go Wrong And Their Videos Go Viral

National Geographic Channel takes a funny look at the Internet’s most shocking viral videos in April 2014 when it premieres Science of Stupid, a show that explains why stunts go wrong when amateurs try to copy them. Each episode will examine stunt videos with disastrous endings and explain in scientific terms what factors caused the stunts to fail.

With the boom of Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, where people find it easy to post and share interesting information and content, it’s no wonder that some are foolhardy enough to try the crazy stunts that they see professionals do. Such attempts often have catastrophic results—which in turn are posted in the hopes of going viral! Science of Stupid makes sense of this nonsense by showing the necessary setup to make the stunt successful along with what the people in the video did wrong to make things go haywire. It uses visual diagrams to explain the scientific principles applied—or in these cases, not applied—during each attempt.

XSTIG: Get a chance to win one of the 50 gadgets to be raffled off when you come and celebrate Allphones’ 50th Store at Robinsons Galleria

Allphones Philippines will hold a fun celebration of the launch of its 50th store set to open in Robinsons Galleria on April 3, 2014, with trade event that will run until April 6, 2014. Allphones, the fastest growing mobile phone retail chain in the country, will welcome it’s 50th store’s first batch of customers with affordable, high value-for-money, features-packed postpaid deals and the widest selection of mobile phones in stock.

Customers who will go to the store on its launch day will also get the chance to win one of the 50 gadgets to be raffled off. And of course, customers will also get to enjoy the leveled-up retail experience that only Allphones stores provide. This experience includes the sleek, functional, and efficient design and look of the store; the high-tech, futuristic postpaid application process; and the chance to sample live demo units of various mobile phones.