SM Manila 3 Day Sale This Weekend!

It's another payday weekend and this means another sale weekend! And the best place to shop will happen in SM City Manila.  The mall has been a favorite place to shop and hang out for nearby places like the Manila City Hall, Government Agencies and Universities like PNU. TUP, and the Intramuros Consortium.

The mall was also my favorite place during vacant time when I was studying in PLM. The mall indeed has changed dramatically ever since. From the stores, services, and even the look changed with time but the fun remains which makes people keep coming back again.

Meet and Greet BRIAN MCKNIGHT at SM City San Lazaro!

Yesterday and Today's generation can relate with his song and has been a playlist favorite in MP3s to public transport. His songs were hits that also becomes timeless classics, and he is no stranger to the country as he has been here several times. Yes, he is the one and only BRIAN MCKNIGHT. 

He is back and will have a concert this March 16 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. But before that, he will have a Meet and Greet at SM City San Lazaro this March 15, 2012 at the event center at 6 pm. So if you want to see him in person for this limited time drop by SM City San Larazo later!

REEL DEAL: The Lorax - Zac Efron SPOTLIGHT

Zac Efron Voices “TED” in Dr. Seuss’ THE LORAX 

The role of the passionate and curious 12-year-old named Ted went to Zac Efron, known to audiences for the High School Musical series and the hit musical Hairspray.  Though the character is much younger than the actor, the filmmakers knew that Efron’s charm and youthful spirit would serve the character well

Efron vividly remembers his parents reading “The Lorax” to him as a child and credits the book as “planting the seed of an environmentalist” in him.  Reflecting upon his character, he states: “Ted is a regular kid growing up who is hungry for adventure.  He’s got a crush on this girl, and he has a crazy grandma and a mom who is too strict, so he wants his freedom.  He lives in a world in which there is virtually no nature—no trees and no plants.  Everything exists through technology, so it’s fun to see him navigating a similar family life that we have today.”

Voicing an animated character was a new experience for Efron.  He notes that though the process of recording alone in a booth felt a bit awkward at times, he enjoyed the challenge.  “I thought back to my childhood and put myself in these awkward, hilarious situations that this kid finds himself in.  The variations between something being funny and something not quite fitting are so slight, but they can make all the difference.  It’s fun to really let go, though I’m sure it looked ridiculous when I was in the sound booth.”  

How was it to play Ted in THE LORAX?

It was awesome. Ted’s a little rock star. He’s an ambitious, driven AND crafty young guy. He would do anything for the girl he loves. He’s a cool, cool cat.

MUSIC LYF: TEEN IDOLS' Sam Concepcion & Julie Anne San Jose Covers 'Pinoy Mag' March -April 2012!

Respected Filipino music magazine, Pinoy Mag may have spilled the beans months ago before the photo shoot took place for their March/ April 2012 issue.  Teen Idols: Sam Concepcion and Julie Anne San Jose graces the front cover of Pinoy Mag, available on stands starting March 29th!

A photo of the two surfaced in the Pinoy Magazine Facebook Fanpage preparing for their shoot last February 28. Also on that same day while the photo shoot is on-going, the term “SamLieonPinoyMag” trended on micro-blogging site Twitter at the 6th spot after the said posting. Respective fans of these two seem like this new team up from rival networks. Some even called them as “dream tandem” although both were also being paired with different artists.  

March 1, two days after the said photo shoot, Pinoy Mag posted a video duet of Sam and Julie singing the chorus part of Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown's “No Air” and a fan named AmBootSalmo posted that video on YouTube  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RYVaehzlv3s) and garnered 50,000 views in a span of five days. Here are some of the comments posted about the said duet video:

27Pochie: “They've got the talent, looks, and oozing chemistry I think the comfortability with each other helps them to relax and look good together. As to what I have learned both parties did have fun and that is a major major factor thinking that they worked alone for the first time. Hope someone can hear them and give them the opportunity to make a collab and hopefully more to come. People are saying nothing but good praise. Congrats more to come.”

MUSIC LYF: Madonna Most Involved For Her 12th Studio Album “MDNA”

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There is something new at SHAKEY'S

This March, Shakey's will be offering something new for its customers. Something Premium, something classy yet affordable. Another great way to enjoy dining at the fun family place.


I was invited to be one of the first to taste this new flavor. What it is and how does it taste. Will reveal soon!


Pizza, Family, Fun!

Suzy Reunites with Geno!

It has been years since we have heard of this couple. No they are not movie stars nor music artists. They were the pair that many generations have grown with, they are SUZY and GENO. The dynamic duo that visited so many schools all over the country along with the nutritous drink Sustagen that came with chocolate and vanilla flavor.

Together, they brought fun and (healthy) treats to school children like myself in the 90's. They would do dance numbers that left impressions in our memory more than  restaurant mascots even with every short yet enriching visit.