GMA Artist Aljur Abrenica starred in three indie movies this 2016, to mark the same, PUMA has also announced all about Aljur’s Brand Ambassadorship

In a recently concluded blogcon of GMA Artist Hunk Aljur Abrenica, I happened to be one of the Online bloggers who  was invited to witness the PressCon of his 3 Indie Films which will make him as one of the most versatile actor for this year.



With his looks, good voice and natural acting skills, there is no doubt that this 2016 will be one great year for kapuso actor, Aljur Abrenica. 
 

 EDSA

From big screen and primetime tv shows, Aljur making the jump to  three new Indie films this year. One of them is Edsa, were they successfully  graced the premiere. 

The movie Edsa was exclusively screened in schools, this movie was Aljur's special project because apart from its national and historical significance, he was also reunited with his former onscreen partner Kris Bernal, collectively known as AlKris as their much desired reunion project.

Aljur plays Jun, a snatcher in his 20's while Kris takes on the role of Carla, an opinionated nurse in her late 20's. The movie also pays tribute for the 3oth anniversary of the historic EDSA Revolution. Edsa is directed by Alvin Yapan and Produced by Madonna Sanchez.

 EXPRESSWAY

The movie Expressway is an entry in this years Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival. Aljur plays a hit man who kills corrupt criminals. Surprisingly Aljur interviewed a real life killer to make his portrayal more believable. Directed by Ato Bautista. Other members of the cast areAlvin Anson and Kiko Matos. The 2nd Sinag Maynila Film Festival runs from April 21 to 26.

MABALASIK

 In Mabalasik, Aljur shares the screen with another GMA Artist Center hunk, Award winning Rocco Nacino. The movie is all about a newlywed cop that hunts down a predator thief for the murder of his godfather, through the streets of manila. Aljur plays the predator thief, a fellow named Elias Obrero. Rocco takes on the role of the newlywed cop. Mabalasik is directed by Ato Bautista.

To mark the same, PUMA a leading sports brand recently named Aljur as one of their newest brand ambassador. In his interview, he once said his been always an avid fan of the brand. He will also be taking part in PUMA Philippine upcoming ignite Ultimate campaign that will launched by the end of March. 

Puma also added that Aljur is the perfect embodiment of Puma Training. Ms Theresa, AVP of Sales and Marketing at Puma Philippines, Aljur is a wonderful compliment to Puma's sports training campaign of Get there #Nomatterwhat.

 

Century Tuna Superbods gets bigger, better, and sexier as it celebrates 10 years of fitness and health

Bigger. Better. Sexier. Temperatures rise across our pulsating tropical isles in what is envisioned to be the hottest Superbods search yet: the Century Tuna Superbods Nation 2016. Making a bolder statement and an even bigger splash on its 10^th year of sexy, watch out as Century Tuna Superbods take the country by storm—TEN-fold!

With a lineup of enticing activities leading up to the finals night to be held on April 10, 2016 at the ultra exclusive Palace Pool Club, Century Tuna Superbods Nation 2016  promises to be the most anticipated happening this summer season—a health and fitness revolution to rock the nation! 

 “As we mark a glorious decade of promoting health and fitness through our bi-annual Superbods search, which has since become a much anticipated event, we felt that it’s only proper that we raise the bar to even greater heights,” says Greg Banzon, general manager of Century Pacific Food, Inc. “Not only have we widened the scope and reach of our search, we will also be mounting a series of exciting events that form part of an over-all campaign for a change to a healthier lifestyle and reform in fitness across the country."

Of course, headlining Century Tuna Superbods Nation 2016 are the ultimate Superbods Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay who will all take the stage in the sizzling finals night runway show that is bound to deliver an exhilarating evening of fun, fitness, and fitspiration.  

 

To take part of this much-awaited competition, simply download the Century Tuna Superbods Nation mobile app, an easy-to-use tool that’s designed to help users get fit and healthy while keeping abreast of the latest news on the Superbods competition. Once registered and approved, users get to see all the features of the app, get updated on summer events and activities, join the engagements presented by Century Tuna and submit an entry to the 2016 Superbods competition. This unique app lets users vote, follow, and share the journey of the Superbods finalists for the whole duration of the Superbods competition. Plus, users also get the chance to win invites to the finals and party night, and grab exciting prizes as well.

Schedule of go-sees for aspiring Superbods will be held on February 9, 15, 20 and 28 at Davao City, Cebu City, Pampanga and Manila, respectively.

To help the Superbods finalists stay on track and in tip top shape, mentors and coaches, including Jim Saret and Chef Nadine Tengco, will be on hand to facilitate a Superbods Camp aimed at improving the over-all lifestyle and well being of the Superbods finalists. A Superbods Weekend Fitness Fair, meanwhile, allows for consumer engagement, participation, and empowerment towards the achievement of their personal fitness goals. 

 “Since its inception in 2006, it has always been the vision of Century Tuna Superbods to encourage our consumers to get healthy by living right,” Gela Gamboa, Century Tuna marketing manager relates. “Which is why, this year, we’re enjoining everyone to get involved: aside from joining the search, consumers can download the app to get into the Superbods lifestyle. And then there’s the Superbods Weekend Fitness Fair at Bonifacio High Street where lots of fun activities, which they can enjoy together with celebrities and Superbods finalists, await them.”

With all these exciting elements, there’s no doubt, Century Tuna Superbods Nation 2016 will make this coming summer a blazing season to remember.

BOOK & BORDERS: READ. SIP. DINE Launch at Mckinley Tuscany

  

In a city packed with bars and clubs,offices and condos , Book & Borders offers bookworms and individuals with quieter passions their own relaxing respite. 

Yesterday March 1, 2016 ,on Mickinley Hill, at Tuscany Bldg. , Bonifacio Global City together with the launching , blessing , and celebration  with the Media, On line bloggers and of course with their  Partner Celebrities Karylle Tatlong Hari Yuzon and Kapuso Artist Benjamine Alves.

Book & Borders has become one of the Metro’s more popular hangouts, and not for the reasons that you’d typically expect. 

While coffee shops and cafes are now a dime a dozen, Book & Borders puts itself in a class of its own, distinguishing itself as a haven for people who want to enjoy a more relaxed afternoon, sipping their favorite brew and immersed in their favorite books.

“Here, you can relish the quiet, tucked in your little corner where you can enjoy your coffee or tea, and indulge in your favorite pastime – reading,” shares Kristine Simisim, café owner. “Bring a friend or your new book and discover how time flies.” 

But even if you come empty handed, don’t fret. Book & Borders offers an extensive selection of books, from the classics to contemporary bestsellers. And you are free to enjoy them at your leisure. The library is free and open for all, and for a better reading experience, customers are invited to use the book stands available at the café. 

 “I’m so ecstatic that there’s finally a place for people like us. It’s cozy and inviting, and you won’t get too distracted like in crowded cafes. ‘Books + coffee’ spells the perfect afternoon,” shares Kapuso artist and budding poet Benjamin Alves.  

“What I love about Book & Borders is that there’s always something new to discover because they constantly update their library. So even if you just want to browse, all the recent best sellers are on the shelves,” shares Karylle, a self-proclaimed bookworm and travel books collector.

But the bestsellers are not only limited to the books on the shelves, you can find them on the menu as well. 

Do indulge your sweet tooth with scrumptious varieties of cakes and squares. (Do try the Book & Borders bestseller: the Queso de Bola Cake!) For something more filling, the menu also offers delicious pastas (Truffle Mushroom Pasta and Tuyo Pasta) and sandwiches like the Beef Pastrami Panini as well as hearty rice dishes.

Of course, aside from their famous brewed coffee and cold coffee-concoctions, you must not forget to sample their array of refreshing smoothies, calming teas and juices. 

Book & Borders is located at 281 Tomas Morato, Quezon City and RC-RCM and RD-RDM Building 5, Tuscany Estates, Mckinley Hill, Bonifacio Global City For more news and updates, follow Book & Borders on Instagram (@bookandborderscafe) and Twitter (@bookandborders). You may also call them on (0932) 871 7856.

THIOCELL: THE SCIENCE OF PREMIUM WHITENING

Last Tuesday, Thiocell was launched at Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club with the Dermatologist doctors together with the Director and COO of Brady Pharma Dr. Ramesh Krishnamurthy, proving that this is one of the most effective way of having a light and clearer skin through a Lozenge form which is the one and only and is considered Glutathione. 

It’s time to wake up to whiter, brighter and more radiant skin with Thiocell, the first and only glutathione supplement in lozenge form. 

In our pursuit for a fairer and brighter complexion, Filipinas are often led to try glutathione products that simply don’t deliver as dramatically as they promise. But there’s a more effective and safer product that helps you achieve that radiant glow you’ve always wanted - Thiocell, the premium glutathione that truly delivers.

Proven to be the more superior product in the market, Thiocell is the firstand only oral glutathione in lozenge form. It is clinically proven to reduce pigmentation and achieve healthier, brighter and more beautiful skin in as early as 2 weeks.

The history of innovation

Thiocell is the medical breakthrough patented by Dr. Theodore Hersh, a renowned professor of the Emory University School of Medicine, who has over 20 patents under his name in the development of glutathione and selenium products. 

After years of research and clinical study, he discovered a newer, safer, and more effective way for the body to absorb and use glutathione.

It is well known that glutathione offers countless benefits. Not only does it help in skin whitening, it also boosts your immune system,enabling the body to fight off free radicals and prevents further damage at the cellular level, which causes skin aging. 

 “There may be hundreds of products available in the market, but women should be wary because there is a far more superior and successful method to achieving whiter skin,“ explains Director and COO of Brady Pharma, Rameash Tenambhat Krishnamurthy.

Thiocell was first introduced in the Philippines in 2013, and has since become the favoured and must trusted partner of dermatologists, not only in the country but around the world. Brady Pharma, in association with Dr. Hersh, had commercialized this unique product, and has the rights to market and distribute Thiocell globally.

The secret to Thiocell’s outstanding performance lies in three key fundamentals: the GCS synergy, Lozenge delivery, and the science of premium whitening.

GCS Synergy

Thiocell, unlike any other product, is formulated using a safe but potent combination of L-Glutathione, Vitamin C and L-Selenomethionine. This synergistic balance of key ingredients not only primes the body to absorb glutathione more effectively, but encourages the natural production of more glutathione in the body. So you enjoy double the benefits of skin whitening, anti-aging, and an improved, healthy immune system.

Aside from the three major components, Thiocell also contains Vitamin D and Grapeseed Extract, which boost the clinical benefits of glutathione.

Lozenge Form: Optimal Absorption

Other products may claim to be equal because they each contain 500mg of glutathione, but how much of it is really absorbed in the body? Thiocell differentiates itself in this aspect, promising optimal absorption, through its unique and more effective method of glutathione delivery– Lozenge form.

The grape-flavored lozenge is dissolved in the oral cavity and can be consumed safely. Since Thiocell is absorbed through the oral cavity, all the active ingredients enter the systemic circulation intact, and that ensures highest efficacy.

“Unlike Thiocell, glutathione capsules lose much of its potency because when a capsule is ingested, it goes through several metabolic processes and passes through several organs like the stomach and intestines in the digestive tract. With Thiocell, the glutathione dissolves immediately in your mouth and is directly absorbed into the body through the oral cavity. This in effect reduces the damaging oxidative stress on organs,” adds Rameash.

Fast and effective, you are assured that nothing of the 500 mg of Glutathione goes to waste.

Science: What the experts have to say

Thiocell is indeed an exceptional product, and has been clinically proven to be more effective.  No longer are you wasting essential nutrients that are lost in metabolism, and no longer will you need to suffer painful injections and bruising caused by IV glutathione injections. You can achieve a healthier, more radiant glow safely and quickly.

In the clinical study* conducted in the Philippines, which tested the efficacy of Thiocell in Filipino women, the results were far more convincing because patients experienced skin lightening in as early as two weeks. Thiocell undoubtedly delivers. 

By end of 8^th week, 100% of patients reported lighter and brighter skin. Even on the cellular level, the Mexameter readings (a tool used to measure the color of the skin) showed a significant reduction in melanin production and pigmentation. The studies also confirmed that Thiocell is safe for long-term use.

Supported by science, confirmed by doctors - Thiocell is, indeed, the more trusted product when it comes to achieving whiter, brighter and more beautiful skin.

* CLINICAL STUDY: *International Journal of Dermatology 2016, 55, 153–157

Thiocell is the product of Brady Pharma, and is available in all WATSONS outlets nationwide and available for order through www.lazada.com

For more information, visit their official Facebook

Crowning the Queen of Philippine Aviation

Cheers and applause reverberated within the posh ballroom of the Peninsula Manila as 14 beautiful women sashayed down the red carpet for the pageant and grand coronation night of Miss Aviation Philippines 2016, the prestigious search for the most captivating woman in the Philippine aviation and tourism industry.

Winning the Miss Aviation Philippines 2016 crown was Kristine Micah Malicsi, an 18-year-old tourism management student from Lyceum of the Philippines University. Joining her entourage were first runner up Reichelieu Emory Santos, a student pilot from Leading Edge International Aviation Academy, and second runner up Trizia Abaya, a development communications student from the University of the Philippines. 

Special awards were also given to Malicsi as Miss Sassy, Santos as Miss Camaya Coast, Abaya as Miss Body Beautiful and Best in Catwalk. Other special award winners were Miss Personality, Catherine Cuninar; Most Alluring Face, Zandra Magsino; Best in Evening Wear and Miss Prettylooks, Airish Mae Apostol.

The event, which coincided with the annual Aviators Ball, was attended by some of the country’s aviation luminaries headed by Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) event director Capt. Joy Roa, Capt. Meynard Halili, and Capt. Amado Soliman, Jr. The international delegates of the 20^th PIHABF and diplomats to the Philippines were also in attendance including ­Sri Lankan Ambassadress Aruni Ranaraja, Italian Ambassador Massimo Roscigno, Turkish ambassador Esra Cankorur, Mexican Ambassador Julio Camarena, and German Ambassador Thomas Ossowski who were enjoying their cocktails before the pageant competition.

The panel of judges was composed of Mrs. Philippines Globe 2015 Sherry Lou Villaseñor, Solane Mother of the Year 2013 Jessie Lou Lucero, Mrs. Philippines Globe 2012 Joyce Pascual Agsaway, pageant blogger and former beauty queen Joyce Ann Burton, 1^st Air Division Commander of the Philippine Air Force, Maj. Gen. Raul del Rosario, Executive Director of the Civil Aeronautics Board, Atty. Carmelo Arcilla, and Camaya Coast president Goody Ilagan.

 “The Philippine aviation industry takes pride in having many beautiful and smart women. We hope that through the Miss Aviation Philippines pageant, we will inspire more people to pursue a career in aviation and better appreciate the women’s significant role in the industry,” said pageant director Morena Carla Cabrera-Quimpo.

Miss Aviation Philippines 2016 is sponsored by Prettylooks, Camaya Coast and JM’s Pageantry Innovations. It is also supported by Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Civil Aeronautics Board of the Philippines (CABP) and Clark International Airport (CIA).

For more pictures on this event pls click the link below, https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.939635496132805.1073742376.348405828589111&type=3

A Brilliant Day with Crema Cafe

Crema, the newly opened cafe located at the newest Marriott Grand Ballroom. offering a selection of local signature pastries, unique cake creations, freshly baked cookies and sandwiches. they also serves non beverages like tea, soda's and even smoothies, at Crema, they all have it.

You can choose different hefty food from their counter with a wide array of sweets and get to take home for your family.

This is one of their best among' all their endeavors because of their known Chef's that is world class and most of all , awarded as one of the best cakes, pastries and chocolate sculptures in Manila. (the photo is from the previous event of Marriott Manila)

You cant go wrong with Marriott's distinct choice of furniture's that matches the mood while enjoying your desserts with your friends. The ambiance is perfect both for business meetings or catching up with your friends.

 Strawberry Tart

 White Chocolate Brownie

 Flourless Chocolate Feuilletin

 Chocolate Chip

 Cheesecake

Yoghurt with my selected toppings, and  Hot Cafe Latte

 

If you are near Manila in front of Philippine AirLines  Domestic  Terminal 3 Pasay City , visit Crema at Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom .

Indulge with Asian Cuisine at Mian

With its purpose of providing an excellent after-office unwinding experience, situated at one of the finest 5 Star Hotels in Manila, the New Grand Ballroom of Manila Marriott Hotel.Mian Restaurant will keep you pleasant satisfaction with a wide array of Asian food choices.

Marriott Manila never fails to impressed its hotel visitors with its classy ambiance for a casual lunch or dinner with the people you love, so many choices among your list surrounded with international cuisine from all over like Chinese, Japanese and most of it is Filipino cuisine.

Last January just this year, its very timely that i spent my pre-birthday celebration with Manila Marriott newest restaurant, Mian! I happen to celebrate it with few of my closest friends who loves food.  

For starters you can order your food in Small plates. One of the most favorite dish customer order is the Pork Jiaozi.and Sausage Empanada  consist of chineese chorizo, soy calamansi lime dip, which consist of local sausage , egg and vinegar dip.

 

For soup and noodles the Chef's Beef Noodles , which consists of slow braised beef, corlander, been sprouts and rice noodles.

 

Customers will also go for a Rice Bowls and get to try Beef Caldereta. The food is one of their best Filipino dish with a twist of a spice .

For Desserts are the most popular Halo-Halo and Mango Pudding.
 
 Here are more of their menus that we have tasted

  Braised Pork Belly Noodles

Stir Fry Clams

Pork Adobo

 If you want to Indulge and Experience Asian Cuisine that revolves their sets of dishes per month try Mian Restaurant of Marriott Manila - Inside The Grand Ballroom.

 Visit them on their Facebook ManilaMariott.