Pillars 5 and its Life Enzyme

A healthy lifestyle involves many choices. Among them, choosing a balanced diet or healthy eating plan.
But creating a healthy eating plan is not as easy as it sounds. It comprises of  fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, raw and unprocessed foods as well as lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts, and those foods that is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium) and no added sugars-- and eating all of these in a day, or even preparing them can be quite difficult.

Pillars 5 now introduces LIFE ENZYME Fruit & Vegetable Enzyme + Probiotics. It is naturally extracted from 150 fruits and vegetables using an ancient oriental fermentation technique that allows for the full retention of their nutritional and enzyme potency. This supplement  helps boost your immune system by delivering the enzymes needed for proper absorption of nutrients.

Pillars 5' s Chairman and CEO Ramon Garcia is a seasoned Management Practitioner, an MBA degree holder from the Ateneo Professional Schools. He is a major force behind the success of Ramon Garcia and Co. CPAs (RFG & CO), a top notch firm with more than 30 years of service and  trusted experience in helping business enterprises and corporate groups through Accounting, Audit and Management Consultancy Services. He is joined in the business by Managing Executive  of Enzyme Village Mr Tony Cheng, an MBA graduate from the University of Taiwan, he is the one responsible for bringing LIFE ENZYME in the Philippines. Mr Cheng and his company  Enzyme Village, have been engaged in the art of producing  the highest quality enzyme products for almost 40 years, and believe that everyone's health can benefit from taking Life Enzyme.

PILLARS 5, INC. is a company established to promote health and wellness through a network of home based entrepreneurs. Its products are directly sold through this organization of independent home -based entrepreneurs called distributors. Its slogan, "Helping people build on dreams one dream builder at a time", embodies the Company's commitment to the progressive development of every Distributor who has put his trust and confidence in the Company's ability to help them grow their business and help keep alive their dream of attaining financial freedom.

The Pillars 5 is the exclusive distributor of Life Enzyme which holds office at: 407W Tektite Towers, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. For more information, call 635-6566, 635-6568 or text (Smart) 0998-470-5164, (Sun) 0943-702-5266, or (Globe) 0917-579-8523.

No Hope Lost: Get Your Child Vaccinated

A mother’s love to her child, as everyone knows, is of deep devotion and of great sacrifice. It is endless, unselfish and enduring. She guides, nourishes and protects her child to the best of her ability.

To lose a child is the most heartbreaking experience a mother can ever have. But having a mother whose care is unconditional; she won’t let this happen at all. To her last breath, she will do anything to save her child, especially from death and disease.

Parents and society in general will do anything to prevent the loss of their children and thus a campaign called “No Hope Lost” has been launched. It is an awareness campaign on the heavy burden of pneumonia and diarrhea as the top leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the Philippines, specifically among children 5 years old and below, and if left unchecked can potentially lead to devastating consequences.

PNEUMONIA AND DIARRHEA: The top two leading causes of death among Filipino children less than 5 years of age.

PNEUMONIA 
Pneumonia is the single greatest cause of death in children worldwide. In fact, pneumonia is the leading cause of illness and death among Filipino children less than 5 years old. National statistics show an estimated 37 Filipino children die of pneumonia every day.1

Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung which affects primarily the microscopic air sacs known as alveoli. The typical symptoms of pneumonia include a cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing.
Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by the bacterium S. pneumoniae also known as pneumococcus which can result to life-threatening conditions such as pneumonia. It can also result to Acute Otitis Media (AOM) which is an ear infection, a common and highly prevalent disease. It also includes severe diseases such as meningitis, complicated pneumonia, and sepsis (blood poisoning), which occur when the pneumococcus “invades” the blood. The invasive forms of the pneumococcal disease are a category called Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IPD).

DIARRHEA 
Globally, diarrhea is the second leading killer of children under 5 years of age, accounting for 1.4 million child deaths annually. Rotavirus Gastroenteritis (RVGE) is the common cause of diarrhea and severe dehydration in young children. It is also the leading reason of diarrheal hospitalizations and deaths among children. It is most severe and frequent in infants aged 3-24 months.

Rotavirus infects virtually every child within the first 5 years of life, irrespective of race or socio- economic status.

That is why it is called a “democratic virus.” In the Philippines, diarrhea is the second leading cause of child mortality accounting for almost 5,000 deaths yearly, translating to more than 13 Filipino children dying due to diarrhea every day.

Dr. Sally Gatchalian Dept Exec Director Phil Foundation for Vaccine and Pres Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Phil 2

Prevention is KEY
But no child has to die because of pneumonia or rotavirus diseases, especially since these are both highly preventable. Early protection is the key to reduce disease burden.

Among the ways to get your child protected aside from breastfeeding, hand washing, preventing air pollution, and adequate nutrition, is through vaccination.

“It’s the best time to raise awareness on pneumonia and diarrhea prevention. These diseases should not cause unnecessary suffering to young children,” says Dr. Sally Gatchalian, Philippine Foundation for Vaccination Director. “Sometimes it’s just that parents don’t know enough about these diseases, and they don’t know that there are actually vaccines for them.”

In 2012, the Philippine government has already acknowledged this burden and addressed it by introducing Rotavirus Vaccine (RV) in the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) where 700,000 Filipino children aged 6 weeks up to 6 months of age were given free rotavirus vaccines.

In 2013, the Department of Health (DOH) leveled up the fight against the top killer of Filipino children by including another novel vaccine called Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) in the EPI.

This combined effort to protect Filipino children against pneumonia and diarrhea contributes to the achievement of Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 4 of reducing infant and child mortality by 2/3 by 2015. RV and PCV are novel vaccines introduced by the DOH in the last 5 years and the Philippines is the first country in the ASEAN region to introduce both vaccines in the EPI.

GSK’S SUPPORT IN THIS CRUSADE
As one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, GSK continues to be a committed partner of both private healthcare practitioners and the government in the fight against childhood diseases, death and suffering around the world by offering health solutions for the reduction of overall diseases.
The “No Hope Lost” campaign from GlaxoSmithKline, which embodies the need for immediate action to get children vaccinated against pneumonia and diarrhea, will soon be launched through radio ads, print notices, flyers, and posters.

“With the help of our dear pediatricians, and the Department of Health, we are committed to the reduction of pneumonia and diarrhea cases nationwide by supplying high quality vaccines. These diseases account for an alarming almost 50 mortalities per day in the Philippines. GSK is here to support the Filipino medical community and the government’s drive to make health services accessible to everyone,” added Philip Cruz, GSK Medical Director.

Ask your pediatrician about preventive measures against pneumococcal and rotavirus diseases.

Dunk your Oreo Cookies and Win Prizes.

OREO and Family Time: Better Together

LET’S PLAY! Videogames are a good way to bond with your children at the comfort of your own home. Get a chance to win an Oreo couch set, a 40” Samsung Smart TV, and an Xbox 360 with Kinect in the Oreo Better Together Dunk Game on Facebook.

Getting the family together is always enjoyable. Going out of town and trying new things are great ways to spend time with your loved ones but sometimes, something as simple as watching TV, playing games, and catching up are just what your family needs. Oreo has been making family moments more delicious and joyful for many years. A product of Mondelez Philippines, formerly Kraft Foods, Oreo is milk’s favorite cookie. It’s no wonder really because of its chocolate cookie and cream combo. A bite of the crisp chocolate cookie reminds you to savor everyday moments. A lick of the cream in the center tells you that the best things in life are in fact, simple. Apart, the cookie and cream are delicious by themselves. But put them together and you’ll realize they’re better together! Just like family bonding and Oreo cookies.

Just like enjoying Oreo and family time, everything is better if done together. In hindsight, there is also nothing wrong with having a cool couch, a shiny 40” Television and a high-end videogame system – put them all together and family bonding would be definitely more enjoyable!


Just recently, Oreo kicked off their latest promo which gives participants a chance to win a limited-edition Giant Oreo and Milk couch set, a 40” Samsung LED Smart TV, and an Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect. All you have to do is ‘Like’ the OREO Get Dunked Facebook page and click on the Oreo Better Together PROMO or go to OreoBetterTogether.com and play the Oreo Better Together Dunk game. There you can dunk Oreo cookies in a virtual pachinko board to earn points.

To earn cookies which you drop in the said pachinko board, you can either register your details in the game or buy an Oreo Better Together nine-pack in leading stores and supermarkets. Registering will instantly give you 3 free chocolate cookies while buying an Oreo pack will also give you a free Oreo notepad that has a unique promo code inside (which you will input in the game) and this code will automatically give you 65 cookies. Each Oreo Vanilla creme pack gives you 65 vanilla cookies and each Oreo Chocolate creme pack gives you 65 chocolate cookies.

After loading up on cookies, pick the prize you would like to win. Vanilla cookies unlock the couch and TV set while Chocolate cookies unlock the couch and Xbox. After picking your desired prize, dunk your cookies in the pachinko board. As you dunk your cookies, you earn points for your chosen prize. The more points you have, the higher your chance of winning. Remember, you goal is to be number one in the leaderboard of your preferred prize. Enjoy dunking your cookies as you race towards the top of the leaderboard!

To learn more about the Oreo Better Together Dunk game, simply go to the OREO Get Dunked page on Facebook (facebook.com/oreogetdunked.ph) and click on the Better Together PROMO tab or go to OreoBetterTogether.com

Liam Neeson Talks About Manny Pacquiao in ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Hollywood celebrities talk about “Manny” 

Liam Neeson and Mark Wahlberg may be among the biggest names in Hollywood action movies, but when it comes to “real action stars” both celebrities admit to being fans of Filipino Boxing Champion Manny Pacquiao.

Neeson who narrates the documentary “Manny” says he has been a fan of Pacquiao “for many, many years.”

“What a boxer. He is one of the greats,” the Irish actor said during his most recent guesting at ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Kimmel and Neeson then chatted about co-starring together in “Manny,” which will be having its world premiere during the week-long South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas on March 8, 2014.

“After I narrated [our] film, the producer sent me an email with a little film footage of Manny saying to the camera; ‘Hello, Liam, I look forward to meeting you,’ and I’m showing it to everybody!” Neeson shared with the TV host.  “I haven’t met him… but he is a fantastic boxer.”

Pacquiao has appeared on the Kimmel show several times, and Kimmel shared those moments as one of the guest celebrities interviewed for the documentary.

Another very vocal Pacquiao fan is Mark Wahlberg, who often visited the 8-division champion at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles whenever Pacquiao trains there.

Wahlberg even credited Pacquiao as his model when he portrayed retired boxer Mickey "Irish" Ward in the movie, “The Fighter.”

“Every time he was training at Wild Card Gym, I watched him because my whole approach was, I wanted to look like a Manny Pacquiao-caliber fighter. I didn’t want to look like another actor who’s doing an okay job,” he was quoted in one of his interviews.

Other personalities appearing in the documentary include; actor Jeremy Piven; boxers Oscar de la Hoya and Evander Holyfield, singer Dan Hill, respected sportswriters and boxing analysts as well as friends and family of Pacquiao.

Directed by Ryan Moore and Leon Gast, ‘Manny” takes a look at the inspiring life story of Pacquiao who rose from poverty to become a ten-time boxing world champion, congressman, and international icon.

Gast won an Oscar for best documentary feature (1996) for “When We Were Kings” a film about the classic match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman which happened in Kinshaha, Congo, in 1974.

The film also features original music by composer Lorne Balfe (Inception, The Dark Knight, Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes) and songs by Yardnoise with Chad Hugo (The Neptunes/NERD).

“Manny” opens in theaters on March 12th in Philippine theaters nationwide and will be distributed by Solar Entertainment Corporation.

Website: http://www.mannypacquiaomovie.com
Twitter: @MannyTheMovie
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MannyPacquiaoMovie
YouTube Trailer: http://youtu.be/Qqi_DVcSMPY

Rodrigo Santoro: Hot as Xerxes in 300: Rise of An Empire

RODRIGO SANTORO IN ALL HIS SPLENDOR AS XERXES IN “300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE”
            An award-winning actor in Brazil when he gained fame around the globe, Rodrigo Santoro  now reprises his role of the magnificently adorned Persian God-King Xerxes from Zack Snyder’s 2007 worldwide hit “300” in the companion film, “300: Rise of an Empire.”

Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel “Xerxes,” and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster “300,” this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.

In “300: Rise of an Empire,” it is revealed how Xerxes became a God-King, a metamorphosis in which Athenian general Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton) and Persian navy commander Artemisia (Eva Green) each played a significant part.  Rodrigo Santoro says, “In the first film, you had no idea where he came from, so seeing his transformation brings more dimension to this character, and you understand the power behind his throne.”

Artemisia has the will to destroy the Greeks but, alone, lacks the power to wage war on them.  However, with the death of Persia’s King Darius, at the hands of Themistokles, she sees her opportunity…and seizes it.  Twisting Darius’ deathbed warning that “only the gods can defeat the Greeks” to her own ends, she convinces his son and heir, Xerxes, that he must now become a God-King.

Director Noam Murro says, “I have always felt that the relationship between Artemisia and Xerxes is one of the most intriguing facets of this movie.  Is it only she manipulating him or is there manipulation from both sides?  Is she using him to take her revenge on the Greeks, or is he using her to get the power he wants because she is a brilliant general and can fulfill his ambitions?  It was important that we not make Xerxes look like he doesn’t know what he’s doing.  He’s warped and evil, but he is not a fool.”

Santoro notes, “The great thing about ‘Rise of an Empire’ is that we get to see Xerxes as a young man and understand how he transformed himself into this amazing being.  The way I see it, it was an act of courage on Xerxes’ part because he had to commit himself to a kind of death before he could experience this rebirth.”
Producer Bernie Goldmann says, “Through Rodrigo’s performance, you feel the power of Xerxes in his godlike form, but he also has moments early on where you get a glimpse of the man he had been.  I think it adds more depth to the character, and Rodrigo did a terrific job bringing that duality to light.”

“The origin story of Xerxes came out of one of Frank Miller’s concepts,” producer Zack Snyder offers.  “I think the fun of telling it is making mythology out of reality, which has been happening around campfires since the dawn of time.”
Physically, perhaps the most daunting task fell to Santoro who, almost seven years after filming “300,” had to appear onscreen as if no time had passed.  The actor had to measure up to the standards of a god to portray Xerxes.  Santoro attests,
“The process was as intense as the first one—hours and hours in the gym and weeks and weeks without ice cream or chocolate.  But that’s the price you pay to be a God-King,” he smiles.

            Opening across the Philippines on Thursday, March 06 in IMAX 3D, Digital 3D, 2D and 30mm format, “300: Rise of an Empire” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Asian V8 Championship Series to Boost Racing Tourism in the Phils.

The Philippine Formula Autosport Foundation, Inc (PFAFI) has signed a memorandum of agreement with NASCAR representatives to become its exclusive regional partner in mounting the first-ever Asian V8 Championship Series, a set of races to determine top Filipino and Asian drivers who will participate in NASCAR-sanctioned United States and European events.

The agreement was signed by PFAFI founder and president Tom Pastor, Ed Cox of Orion Motorsport representing US NASCAR West Coast and Euro Nascar, at the Resorts World Manila Atrium.

"We are excited to finally partner with one of the world's largest motorsports franchises and earn the distinction of hosting the Nascar-qualifying event in the entire Asian region," said Pastor, "With this partnership, we are all revved-up to bring the Philippines back on the global map of motorsports."

On hand to witness the signing ceremony were top executives of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) led by COO Mark Lapid; selected consuls and ambassadors; proponents of Circuit Showdown,  a grassroots motorsport event which holds both time trial and wheel-to-wheel racing; and renowned stock car drivers: Enzo Pastor from the Philippines, Christian Jones and Callum Whatmoore from Australia and Joe Merzei from Macau.

The Asian V8 Championship  Series will feature eight late-model NASCAR racecars with brand-new engines and 16 International stock car drivers.

The races are slated on April 5, 6 at the 2.8-kilometer Clark Intl Speedway in Mabalacat, Pampanga; May 3 and 4 at the 3.4-kilometer  Batangas Racing Circuit in Rosario, Batangas; July 5 and 6 at the Clark Intl Speedway. Official tests and celebrity test runs is on March 1 at the Batangas Racing Circuit.

Winners in the Asian V8 Championship Series Open and Pro categories will be qualified to race in the Nascar Whelen Euro Series in Europe and the K&N Pro NASCAR Series in the United States respectively.

LESLIE MANN COMEDIC TALENT SHINES IN “MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN,” “THE OTHER WOMAN” & “RIO 2”

LESLIE MANN’S COMEDIC TALENT SHINES IN “MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN,” “THE OTHER WOMAN” & “RIO 2”

Leslie Mann’s impeccable timing and improved skills will soon be seen in the upcoming comedy movies “Mr. Peabody & Sherman, “Rio 2”” and in “The Other Woman.”

In DreamWorks Animation’s “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” Mann is the voice of Patty, parent to Sherman’s friend Penny where they set foot in Peabody’s home to settle the brawl that happened between their children. Director Rob Minkoff was thrilled to be working with comedy actress Leslie Mann, “Leslie has incredible charm and a great and unexpected attitude in her voice,” he says.

The worldwide smash hit “Rio” by Blue Sky Studios brings the wacky group of Blu and Jewel back in the height of adventure in “Rio 2” with Carlos Saldanha at the helm once again where Mann lends voice to Linda who is now married to Tulio (voiced by Rodrigo Santoro), Blu’s best pal.  The newlyweds are exploring the Amazon, where they discover there may be more Blue Macaws, and set out to find them.    Mann describes the game-changing discovery in “Rio 2,” “From the sky, a little blue feather falls between Linda and Tulio.  He tastes it and he realizes it’s a Blue Macaw feather.  And they go off in search of more Blue Macaws.”

In the upcoming hilarious estrogen-filled comedy, The Other Woman, Mann plays wife to a cheating husband played by Nikolaj Coster- Waldau.  Together with Cameron Diaz , whose role as Waldau’s girlfriend who is unaware that his boyfriend is married, teams up with Mann’s character to teach their man a lesson and hit him where it hurts the most. Uncovering yet another philandering act, the two women further find out another ‘other woman’ in the mix played by Kate Upton.  In this laugh-out-loud comedy, three women are brought together by the same man who have wronged then and ultimately become the best of friends, forming a bond like no other.
Leslie Mann’s comedic timing and standout performances captivate audiences and critics alike. She recently starred opposite Paul Rudd in Judd Apatow’s “This Is 40.”  Mann’s stand out performance as Debbie in “This Is 40” earned her a Critics’ Choice Movie Awards nomination in the category of Best Actress is a Comedy.
Mann continued her recent voice performance work in the Oscar nominated “ParaNorman,” an animated 3D, stop-motion film from the team behind “Coraline,” including writer/director Chris Butler, Focus Features and LAIKA.  In 2011, Mann starred opposite Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman in David Dobkin’s “The Change-Up” and in 2009 was seen in the indie hit “I Love You Phillip Morris” alongside Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor.
Among her other feature films are “The Bling Ring,” “17 Again,” “Big Daddy,” “Little Birds,” “George of the Jungle,” “Timecode,” “She’s the One,” “Drillbit Taylor,” “Orange County,” “Funny People” and “The 40 Year Old Virgin.”

A native of Southern California, Mann studied acting with the improved troupe the Groundlings whose alumni include most of the familiar faces in comedy today. One of her first big breaks was Ben Stiller’s “The Cable Guy” with Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick. While auditioning for the film she met future husband Judd Apatow. This film marked their first collaboration and the beginning of their creative professional partnership.
Mann and Apatow are longtime supporters of the non-profit organization 826LA. Founded by Dave Eggers, the organization focuses on encouraging disadvantaged youth’s writing skills by offering a range programs on-site at their tutoring center and for teachers to implement in their classrooms. Mann and Apatow’s philanthropic contributions were honored earlier this year with the Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program’s 2012 Children’s Choice Award for their work with children, and their families, who are dealing with pediatric cancer.  In 2009 the couple was also recognized by The Fulfillment Fund who honored them at their annual benefit gala.

Thank You for the Music 7107's Red Hot Chili Peppers

I started listening to the Red Hot Chili Peppers in the early 90's and  were the reasons my siblings and I got hooked to NU107 (when it was still cool) and MTVs as we patiently waited for their music videos all day.

Rumors of the RHCP performing in the Philippines first surfaced 12 years ago, unfortunately it seemed negotiations didn’t work out.

Fast forward January 21, 2014, I was sitting together a crowd of media at the Aracama listening eagerly to the confirmation that the Red Hot Chili Peppers were going to be part of the 7107 International Music Festival—at that time I still had my last minute doubts as the project seemed too ambitious.

As part of the generation who grew up with RHCP, it brought back a lot of flashbacks, from singing along with my friends and imitating Flea’s guitar solos.

So the thought of watching them live brought back those memories—unfortunately I also have the same problems then as I did back then-- their tickets were quite…make that very expensive.

Seeing them live, was part of my bucket list and seeing them now, 20 years later was all the more intriguing. I wanted to see how Anthony Keidis would like without his shirt off, or if he still sounded the same.

Thank God for blogging—and friends from Fleishman Hillard Ph.

I could barely sleep the night before, from all the excitement and messages from my brothers who are working abroad asking me for photos of RHCP to prove that I was indeed watching their concert, and friends asking if I still had tickets or if I wanted to sell them my ticket—As if the thought ever crossed my mind.

Trying to hide our excitement we were quite (very) early at the meeting point in Centris Quezon Avenue, last February 23. The travel time was about two hours to Clark GGLC and we waited for another half an hour for the gates to open.

Security was very tight and we had to leave all our “baon” (water and chips) back at the van and were advised that there was strictly no re-entry.

As soon as we entered, I was awed by the spacious grounds. It was HUGE I guess almost 3 to 4 times the size of the MoA concert grounds, there was a loooong row of portalets near the entrance, food tents on the left and on the far right were the two stages. One with a carabao horn where our local artists performed and the International stage decorated with the rays of the Philippine sun.

It was no wonder that many had been comparing the event to other international festivals like Coachella. It wasn’t just a concert event it was really a festival area.

There were souvenir booths selling souvenir Tshirts of RHCP Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and other artists a long food tents with almost every kind of food you want and a separate beverage station for liquor, water, juice and of course the Jamba Juice truck.

As long as your wallet is full, your stomach will never go empty.

Besides the VIP area there was also a more noticeable Guess stay in tent with the small pool inside for those who want to take a dip but unfortunately it was for VIPs so even the media couldn’t get in.


Near the international stage was the Smart Hangout tent where Smart subscribers got pampered as they could watch the concert inside the airconditioned tent, get freebies and use the charging station to recharge their gadgets.

As the first bands like Pulso played we were still exploring the grounds and taking souvenir photos of the 7107 markers before deciding to cool it down at the Media tent.

It was quite difficult shuffling back and forth the two stages, and it was a good thing there was the 7107IMF app that would alert you of the bands currently playing on stage so you could choose which stage to go to.

In the early afternoon, we could go as near as the very front of the stage but as the crowd started to gather and set up their own areas with those mats, it became more difficult to get closer. And when Kendrick Lamar got on stage there was no getting
back once you leave your spot.

It was only fellow blogger Earth Rullan who braved the crowd and stayed at her spot for the next few hours to get the best view of the stage. The rest of us, on the other hand were content on seeing them from a distance instead of trying to squeeze our way back.

I enjoyed most of the local acts that day including Rocksteady, Itchyworms, and Radioactive Sago Project, which I should say made an impact on the audience especially with his witty lines and spiels.

I even noticed this teenage boy banging his head continuously as Lourd sang
Walang Basagan ng Trip and Alak Sugal Kape Babae Kabaong--- who afterwards sat in the middle of the field looking quite dizzy from all that headbanging.

As Empire of the Sun wrapped up their performance you could see the people lining up like ants to the stage as they prepared for the final act of the two-day festival.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers appeared on stage at about 10:30 pm and as much as we tried to squeeze ourselves closer but it already impossible as the crowd has gotten so dense near the stage.

The crowd erupted as soon as Flea struck the first chords of their opening song, and as soon as Anthony voiced out the words, it became a frenzy.

Everybody was in high spirits and there was generally a good vibe amongst the crowd. People would make way to let you pass and would even shine their cellphones so you wont trip over.

The stage was lighted up in different colors and I felt like I was watching them in a foreign land. The LED screens and the Sound system was by far the best I have seen in the country.


Contrary to rumors, the RHCP was in their groove and the only reason why people were not jumping and singing as much was because everyone was trying to steady themselves as they took videos of every performance.

Anthony gyrated topless before the audience, Flea nailed Californication, it was an awesome performance from RHCP,  everything  at the moment was truly amazing and we went a notch up for the international scene, we made history for 7107.

I was on cloud nine when RHCP made their final encore with  my personal favorite Give It Away, they ended up at 1200 am, with a grand fireworks display marking the end of the first of hopefully a yearly 7107 music festival. I just wished my siblings were with me to share the moments.

I did keep my promise of sharing the memories through pictures, and yes, I was a living witness to the history that was 7107. I instagrammed, twitted and FB status everything happened for the fest.  Long live the music scene!

And thank you Red Hot Chili Peppers it was worth my 20 year wait.

Share the Instant Fast, Fujifilm Instax Share Mini Printer.

Share the Instant Fast,  Instax Share Mini Printer.

In a world of instagram, twitter, pinterest and facebook. Now comes another exciting app, the Fujifilm Instax share to the world of social networking. With this app, you can print pictures the size of a credit card to the Instax mini printer,  you could print your favorite pictures in 16 seconds plus different templates that you could choose to play and design on.

If you are a fan of scrapbooking, this is the perfect time to decorate your own via Instax share mini printer.

Everyone had fun printing our own pictures at a recent event of Instax Share, I have 5 pictures printed via my instagram photos. Just download Instax share and install  to your smart phones, select pictures from your gallery and connect via wifi to your Fujifilm instax  mini printer and print fast and easy. It is user friendly. The best part is you can print anywhere, anytime you want to, the mini printer is portable and lithium battery operated.

SPECS:
SRP: Php 9,990
Film: Fujifilm instant Color Film "instax mini" (sold separately)
Film size: 86mm x 54mm
Image size: 62mm x 46mm
Printing Resolution: 10 dots / mm (254 dpi)
Printing Levels: 256 levels per color (RGB)
Supported image format: JPEG
Printing time: Image recording - photo output (fed out): Approx. 16 sec.
Power supply: Two CR2/DL CR2 Lithium batteries, AC Power adapter (sold separately: AC-5VX)
Printing capacity: Approx. 100 prints (when CR2 lithium batteries are used based on test conditions)
Power consumption: 2.5W
Dimensions / Weight: 101.6mm x 42mm x122.5mm / 253g (without battery and film pack)

Tex-Mex Fusion at TGIFriday's

I love spicy food so much  that I could not eat without them stinging up my palate. Then I read somewhere that spicy food can help you lose weight, and let you enjoy your food either way. I am a fan of quesadillas and nachos I love the taste and combination of melted cheese with chili tucked inside or sprinkled on top . That made me one dedicated spice girl, for you. Good news to all quesadilla lovers, nachos, tacos and enchiladas . Here comes TGIFridays's Tex-Mex. 

The taste of Texas. The passion of Mexico. These can be savored with every bite of hearty dishes deep in the heart of Tex-Mex cooking.

And now, there is no need to cross the ocean to sink your teeth into this cuisine. TGIFriday’s celebrates the flavors of Mexican and American Southwest with its new Tex-Mex menu featuring enchiladas, nachos, quesadillas and tacos.
But what’s all these without ice cold beer? TGIFriday’s has a Buy Take One offers on Corona Extra when you order any of the new Tex-Mex dishes. This special offer is on until end of April 2014.

TGIFRIDAY'S BALLPARK NACHOS

In the good old days, ‘Tex-Mex’ is a term that was used to refer to half-Texan and half-Mexican cuisine. The term first saw print in 1945 to mean Mexican peasant food prepared with cowboy fare by cooks, evoking images of cantinas, cattle drives and ranch hands or vaqueros. These were staple at dinner tables across South Texas which was heavily influenced by the food of neighboring northern Mexico. Tex-Mex actually began with a taste for cabrito (kid goat), barbacoa (barbecued cow heads), carne seca (dried beef), and other products of cattle culture which were common for cowboys.

TGIFRIDAY’S SMOKED SALMON QUESADILLAS

Tex-Mex dishes went “gourmet” in the 1970s when Mexican culinary expert Diana Kennedy recommended “Americanized Mexican food” as a trendy fare and a “must-eat” cuisine for a younger generation. When the word adopted an exciting ring to it, a number of restaurants offering Tex-Mex dishes became a trend that spread across Europe, Asia, South America and even in the Middle East, particularly in places which have substantial Hispanic population.

These days, it generally means mouth-watering platters of enchiladas, tacos and tortillas. Just hearing these words can send anyone on a Tex-Mex rush.

Tex-Mex has indeed come a long way evolving to almost everyone’s hot and vibrant comfort food.

TGIFriday’s is turning up the heat with a new, zesty Tex-Mex menu featuring dishes that are sure to pepper your palates.

TGIFRIDAY'S RANCHERO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

The Ranchero Chicken Enchiladas has tender, slow-cooked chicken breast mixed with spicy ranchero tomato sauce and melted Monterey Jack cheese rolled in corn tortilla; topped with cheddar, pico de gallo, cilantro and sour cream and and served with chorizo rice.

TGIFRIDAY'S BBQ PORK TACOS

Friday’s Chili Ballpark Nachos, meanwhile, are great as a snack or an appetizer when you’re hanging out with family or chilling with friends. Enjoy a serving of deep-fried tortilla chips covered with rich cheese sauce, chili and pico de gallo and served with fresh salsa.

Quesadilla is also known as “Mexican Cheese Sandwich” that is sure to satisfy your light and easy cravings. Friday’s Smoked Salmon Quesadillas—brimming with a savory mixture smoked salmon, pico de gallo, tart apples and Monterey Jack cheeses n crisp tortillas and served with mango lemon slaw—is spot on!

On the other hand, crispy and light tacos are widely popular at TGIFriday’s. Its BBQ Pork Tacos, filled with shaved pork tenderloin in the restaurants signature BBQ sauce, pepper jack cheese, frizzled onions, southwestern sour cream, pico de gallo and freshly chopped cilantro and served with fries, will get your get you and your loved ones crunching away and wanting for more.

Then there’s Friday’s Tostada Nachos, crispy tortillas loaded with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, served with salsa and sour cream, the topped with spicy jalapenos for that extra kick.

With TGIFriday’s new dishes, your dining experience will be one zesty adventure and A celebration of the heart of Texas and the passion of Mexico. Simply put, TGIFriday’s new Tex-Mex meals are delicious and authentic dishes from both sides of the border served straight on your plate.

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Matteo Guidicelli Perfect for Mentos

“I’m hyper, I can’t stay in one place!” Hunky dynamo and newly-minted Mentos endorser Matteo Guidicelli sure lives up to his claim. Just take a look at his career path thus far and you’d be hard-pressed to pigeonhole the 23-year-old who pursues a variety of passions.

“If I’m not working, I’m working out or training. I don’t like wasting time so I try to be productive.”

So whether it’s tarmacs or TV screens, billboards or boxing rings, triathlons or runways, this guy is always prepared to kick it up a notch so he can enjoy whatever thrill-seeking ride he’s on.

“I guess I naturally attract opportunities to be active,” says the multi-talented man with a game plan. “What keeps me excited about life is knowing that there are always bigger challenges for me to take on.”

His have-a-blast blueprint for 2014 includes a newly-inked deal to be the new face of fun, Mentos, so expect to see surprising things from this perfect pair up. (Fun fact: The big Mentos HQ is in Italy so half-Italian Matteo should feel right at home with them.)

“It’s all about living fresh,” Matteo muses on making 2014 matter. “Open your mind, become the best version of yourself…Create change.”

What sort of fresh change is in store from the hot young leading man in the coming months? We’re just as stoked as you are to see for ourselves.

“The best thing about life is all the things that happen without you even expecting them to happen.” We couldn’t have said it any better, Matteo.

Expect more exciting things to happen this year from Mentos and Matteo!