MY FAVORITE TV STATION FOR NETIZENS CHOICE AWARDS

 

We all love to watch television. It's always been a favorite past time among Filipinos. Back then, I remember growing up with only five available channels: channels two, four,  seven, nine and thirteen. Life had been so easy with only five channels to live with. But time had tremendously changed...Life became more complicated and with so many television channels that we now have, being a couch potato isn't no longer as easy as it had always been. Add it to the fact that there are a whole lot of other things that not only entertain people but affecting their lives as well like the rise of blogs and the influence of social media. Cable channels have also become available, making television shows available 24/7. 

My favorite TV channel may not be as popular as the two rival channels Two and Seven, but it is slowly making waves on its own. From ABC 5, it had become TV5--the Happy Network! TV5 had its own share of popular shows imitated but never duplicated such as Talentadong Pinoy with Ryan Agoncillo as its host. It had given birth to showcase world-class Filipino talents. And it's something that we can all be proud of. I've seen the likes of puppeteer WanLu rise to fame, witnessed how the young Joshua became the word-by-mouth Yoyo Tricker. Talentadong Pinoy is not only entertaining but educational as well. Each contestant also had their own stories to tell where the viewers can all relate to and learn from.

I also love TV5 because they had given back my favorite childhood show Batibot another life on the boob tube. For those who live in the boondocks or have only been born yesterday, Batibot was made by Philippine Children's Television Foundation--it's the Philippine's version of the more popular Sesame Street. Back in the 80's, I could still vividly recall myself singing to: 

Pagmulat ng mata, laging nakatawa sa Batibot

Tayo ng magpunta tuklasin sa Batibot

Ang saya ang tuwa

Doon sa Batibot, tayo na tayo na

Mga bata sa Batibot maliksi masigla

Doon sa Batibot, tayo na tayo na

Mga bata sa Batibot, bata sa Batibot

maliksi, masigla

 

As a young child, I remember tuning in to Batibot to listen to stories told by Bodjie Pascua (a veteran stage actor) who was the best storyteller ever! He made all the stories worth listening complete with voice and facial expressions. It was really the BEST! He and Batibot made my childhood life more memorable. And with TV5 bringing it back on national television, the new generation will be given the chance to watch the kiddie show that their own parents had grown up to. Shows like Batibot is what the kids need nowadays, it is a lot better than watching cartoons. It's perfect for pre-schoolers. 

 

TV5 also have The Amazing Race Philippines with no less than hunky Derek Ramsey as its host. The said show had wonderful trips to the Philippines where it has shown the beauty of our country including the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River--it's included in the new 7th wonder of the world. Let's all admit that not every Filipino has seen the country's 7,107 islands. We're all guilty of traveling to see other countries but I've never met someone who has traveled and seen most of our islands. It is really sad that most of us are quite "dayuhan sa sariling bayan"  (foreigner in our own country). TV programs such as The Amazing Race Philippines had given us a glimpse of what our country has to offer in terms of travel destination. 

 

I also like TV5 because of Face to Face. This show is very transparent and I'm sure most viewers can either relate to the stories and topics that are presented because it shows real-life situations faced by individuals each day. The show helps (through the Trio Tagapayo) people in legal and spiritual aspects as well as guiding them how to move on with their lives.  

And of course, Wil Time Big Time with Mr. Willie Revillame had given hopes and happiness to most Filipinos. I would cry each time a contestant tells his or her life story. And this is the only show in the world where a contestant can divulge his or her feelings/sentiments on air. Mr. Revillame handles the show very well. He delights the audience with his antics and he makes senior citizens feel special and loved. No wonder, they return his attention by showering him with gifts and hugs. My Mom is a huge fan of Mr. Revillame, it was just sad that she's never given the chance to watch his shows live or meet him in person. She's always been his fan...she was supposed to go to that tragic anniversary of Wowowee some years back---it was a good thing I had forbidden her to do so. But she's still hopeful that she will eventually have the chance to meet and watch Mr. Revillame's show and she also wants to have the jacket, sponsors' lootbags, the WilPhone that Mr. Revillame had been giving her fans and perhaps a photo of remembrance. She feels sad that she's always "overage" for the qualification of what the show had been looking for contestants.There have been talks that the show will be replaced with another one in another time slot--I'd say, it doesn't matter. Fans and those who love Mr. Revillame will stay glued to the TV  whatever time slot it may be. Rest assured, my Mom will be one of them.

TV5 also gave newbies a chance for stardom through Artista Academy. I followed through the show and was glad Sophie Albert and Vin Abrenica won in the end. Other networks may have a lot of talents but they all seemed to be "frozen delights", with no career or any other future plans because they have so many talents. With TV5, these two as well as the other finalists will surely have a spot on TV. With TV5 at the helm, their names will soon become a household word.

I am a proud Kapatid. It may not have the brightest star, but it shines on its own merits. Soon, like the Northern Star--it will be followed by everyone. 

Happy Christmas Kapatid!

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NICKELODEON'S SHARElebration EVENT: BRING A TOY AND SPREAD THE JOY!

It's THAT TIME of the year again to share one’s blessings. Nickelodeon fans will have another Christmas to remember as their favorite channel brings back SHARElebration, Nickelodeon’s most heartwarming holiday event. To be held on December 16 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall starting at 3 PM, SHARElebration invites Nickelodeon fans to spread the Christmas cheer by giving gifts of new or old toys to the kids of Gawad Kalinga.

Nickelodeon fans and loyal Nicksters can look forward to a day filled with fun, prizes and surprises with SHARElebration’s line-up of exciting activities from stage games, performances, and game booths. Everyone’s favorite Nickelodeon characters will also take part in the festivities to pump up the yuletide mood. Taking part in this event and securing a spot on Santa’s nice list is easy. Interested fans just have to bring at least one toy, new or old, big or small, that they want to donate.

Through SHARElebration, children will be treated to a Christmas experience that’s more than just a season of merrymaking and gift-giving, but a celebration of kindness and love. SHARElebration also gives them an opportunity to learn the values of sharing and encourages them to be good examples that other kids can follow. Any little help counts this Christmas, so show your support, bring a toy and spread the joy at Nickelodeon’s SHARElebration!

Nickelodeon’s SHARElebration is being presented by Alaska Choco and co-sponsored by Goldilocks Bakeshop, Hasbro, Krim Stix, Selecta Ice Cream, Sunkist, and Superstix.  Official venue by SM Mall of Asia. For more information, log on to nick-asia.com/sharelebration or facebook.com/nickasia.

MOULINEX YOUCOOK VIDEO RECIPE CHALLENGE YEAR 3:

Do you have what it takes to be a kitchen whiz? Why don't you try to spread your wings by making a video of yourself cooking your signature dish and join the Moulinex You Cook Video Recipe Challenge? Now is the time to show everyone the talent you've got as you whip those amazing recipes you've been hiding in your private kitchens. Who knows, you could be the next celebrity chef?

Leonelia De Castro of MOST Institute went to bring home the bacon last year when she emerged as the Grand Prize winner. Chef Liah is now with Resorts World Manila. She has embarked on a different life after she had topped the major title last year.

 

The host with Chef Liah De Castro, the grand winner of Moulinex You Cook Video Recipe Challenge Year 2.



The judges are composed of Chef Rosebud Benitez, Intercon Manila's Food and Beverage managerAmy Ferrer, Chef Mats Loo, owner and director of First Gourmet Culinary Academy, and Ms. Nina Daza-Puyat, Appetite Magazine's editor-in-chief.


Now on its thrid year, Moulinex You Cook Video Recipe Challenge encourages women aged 18 to 40 years old to join the contest and whip up their signature dishes. Open to single or married ladies who are residents of Metro Manila or nearby provinces. But she should not be previously enrolled or currently working as a professional cook or chef, or someone who owns a restaurant or a culinary school. 

During the press launch, students from First Gourmet Culinary Academy had a mini demonstration and food tasting.  They had given the audience a chance to try the food by giving out food samples.

First Gourmet Culinary Academy student made a food demonstration.

The audience enjoys the free food tasting.

Tasting one of the dishes they had prepared.

The host with Chef Mats Loo, the owner and director of First Gourmet Culinary Academy.

 To join:

Submit a video of yourself preparing your original signature dish. Clearly show the food preparation rocedure of your recipe as you state each ingredients and instruction while using at least ONE Moulinex product. The video must run within 10 minutes or less. Purchase of Moulinex product is NOT required.

Enclose in an envelope your video recipe entry saved in CD along with a photocopy of your birth certificate, curriculum vitae, soft copy of medium shot photo and send it to Collins International Trading Corporation, 412 Amang Rodriguez Avenue, Manggahan, Pasig City.

You could also send your entry via You Tube upload, email them the link to your video. Send all the requirements to moulinexyoucook@gmail.com and indicate "You Cook 3 Entry" in the subject field.

The 8 cubic feet refrigerator from Dowell.

Criteria for Judging: 

Creativity and Originality: 20%
Ease of Preparation: 20%
Optimization of Moulinex products: 20%
Visual Appeal: 15%
Video Presentation: 15%
Pleasing Personality: 10%
Total: 100%


Prizes:

Grand Prize: Php 50,000 cash from Moulinex, Moulinex kitchen showcase worth 30,000, Dowell 8 cubic feet refrigerator, one (1) year free subscription to Appetite magazine, gift certificates from First Gourmet Academy, to be part of at least one Moulinex culinary workshop, gift packs from sponsors and a plaque of recognition.

Second Prize: Php 20,000 cash from Moulinex, Moulinex kitchen showcase worth Php10,000. Dowell 6 cubic feet refrigerator, gift certificates from First Gourmet Academy, gift packs from sponsors and a Certificate of Recognition.

Consolation Prize (for the other 6 finalists)
Each will receive Php 5,000 cash from Moulinex, JU21 Juice Extractor and a certification of participation.

BENCH O+ FASHION STYLING CONTEST WINNERS: FASHION MEETS TECHNOLOGY

Bench in partnership with O+ recently held a fashion styling competition among fashion stylists in the country at the new Glorietta Activity Center in Ayala Mall, Makati City. The participants were asked to pull out clothes as well as accessories from a Bench outlet and unleash their creativity as they come up with the trendiest and stylish outfits as models sashayed them on the ramp during the said event .

Bloggers moi, Karen Lopez and Emiliana Sison

With the theme, fashion meets technology, upcoming fashion stylists Edlene Cabral, Macky Combre, Adrianne Concepcion, Kate Paras, Myrrh Lao To and Sidney Yap went to style the models according to their own unique fashion sense. The models sashayed on the ramp wearing the coolest wardrobe for the party season this merry month of December.

The judges are composed of fashion designers Randy Ortiz, JC Buendia, celebrity/model Phoemela Barranda and fashion editor Liza Elarde-Cuenca, writer/columnists JJ San Juan Vince Uy and Toffee De Venecia as well as Bench O+ endorser Joseph Marco.

Judges' JC Buendia and writer/columnist Christopher De Venecia.

Judges' Randy Ortiz, Phoemela Barranda, Bench O+ Endorser Joseph Marco and Liza Elarde-Cuenca.

Joseph Marco awards the winners.

The audience had a chance to try the air shuffle mobile feature of the Android O+ phones and five lucky audiences also took them home as they were raffled off via electronic raffle during the said event.

O+ Android phones were sold during the said event.

Bench items and products were also sold for sale at discounted prices during the said event, while Android O+ phones were sold with less P500 off discount.

 



Lucky blogger Leira Pagaspas won an Android O+ mobile phone in the raffle.

 The Bench O+ event was culminated by the awarding of winners for the best fashion styling with Edlene Cabral emerging as 2nd runner-up, Adrianne Concepcion as 1st runner-up and Sidney Yap as the Grand Winner. They all received brand new  O+ mobile phones while the grand winner received Php50,000 cash!

Purple Plum Fairy thanks Leira Pagaspas and Ms. May for the invite.

Disclaimer: I am not compensated for this post. Opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Healthy and dust-free—a must have home for Christmas

Of course, people would want the newest gadget, chic clothes, a cute pet, a cute toy for the toddler, or perhaps even a new home for Christmas. Who wouldn’t?

But there are those who place health and well-being for the whole family on top of their wish lists for the Yuletide season. It’s totally irrelevant having these gifts if you’re not healthy and can’t use and enjoy them, right?

 

So it’s best to keep healthy and worry-free, and start by keeping the home clean and rid it of other threats, in particular the dreaded “dust mites,” those dangerous micro-organisms that can bring harm health-wise to anyone regardless of age or gender. And the best way to get rid of dust mites this Christmas in the home of a relative or a friend—or perhaps even your own home—is by giving them the Raycop UVC Anti-Allergy Cleaner.

 

Why dust mites? The most perilous part there is by having direct contact with their “droppings” or “feces.” Depending on the level of allergic reaction of an individual to certain allergens such as dust mites, it can cause various respiratory problems like asthma for children and also adults, colds, cough, or even allergic rhinitis and skin rashes to some.

Usual suspect places are our beds and mattresses, carpets, pillows, curtains, blankets and linens. Laying on these places, particularly on mattresses which would normally have around 100,000 to more than 10 million dust mites, would surely have unpleasant effects on your health. Shaking mattresses or bringing them out under direct sunlight will not get rid of them. In one of their studies, the Tokyo Allergy Research Center indicated that even direct exposure to the sun’s rays for up to 6 hours will not be enough to kill the dust mites.

With these in mind, there’s no other way but to kill those dust mites, and Raycop UVC Anti-Allergy Cleaner is so far the most effective way. It kills 99% of bacteria and almost 94% of dust mites, and also even the fearsome H1N1 Influenza A virus based on studies done by the Tokyo Allergy Research Center and the Japan Food Research Laboratories, through the use of its patented 3-step allergy care system: vibrating, sterilizing and double-filtering.

Aside from using “UVC” (ultra-violet “C” rays, which is less harmful to humans) rays, this new home companion has a Vibrating Pad that shakes particles and dust mites away from mattresses, pillows and other fabrics and linens at a speed of 3,600 times per minute, making sure that even the most stubborn dust mites are removed.

Its UVC Sterilization lamp, using lamp technology from Philips and Sankyo that contains a highly efficient and effective 253.7 nanometer wavelength, the same germicidal ultraviolet wavelength used in hospitals, clinics and laboratories, exterminates bacteria to leave target surfaces germ-free. And the Raycop cartridge filter captures the larger particles and traps them so they cannot go back to the room and helps extend the life of the Micro Allergy Filter, which is the one that traps the smaller particles to make sure they do not escape as well.

It’s Christmas so naturally, you wouldn’t want to be sick while everyone’s celebrating. So enjoy your wonderful gifts this Christmas and remain healthy as well by keeping your home dust mite and allergen-free—all through the power of the Raycop UVC Anti-Allergy Cleaner.

The Raycop UVC Anti-Allergy Cleaner is available at Rustan’s Department Stores, S & R, Landmark, Wilcon Builder’s Libis and soon at Abensons. For more information about the Raycop product line and its outstanding features, visit www.raycop.com.