Electrolux helps prepare healthy food for kids

Healthy Happy Kids with Electrolux


Kids are the pickiest eaters. It takes a lot to convince them to try new dishes especially those with fruits and vegetables. That is why parents come up with creative ways to encourage their kids to eat more greens and lessen the chips and chocolates.

Good nutrition and healthy eating habits are best started at a young age. And an effective way to teach these to them is by involving them in the kitchen. Introducing new flavors to your kids will encourage them to try new dishes and widen their food palate. Letting them experiment with different ingredients will challenge their creativity and tickle their curiosity and interest.

So whether you are raising a culinary prodigy or simply encouraging your kids to eat healthy, teaching them these simple dishes will surely make them appreciate nutritious food even more.

1. Pizza
Pizza is a simple yet classic child-pleaser. It’s also the perfect dish to help you get some veggies in to their meals. Include vegetables such as broccoli, bell peppers, onions and arugula as toppings apart from the usual peperoni, ham and cheese. Let them have fun in the kitchen by encouraging them to personalize their own pizza.

Electrolux Multi-function Oven

The Electrolux Inspiro built-in oven will give you the perfectly cooked pizza. Its UltraFan® feature allows hot air to circulate evenly throughout the oven for an evenly cooked dish on every shelf. It’s also designed with a cool-touch door that is safe to hold even during baking.

2. Sandwiches
Building sandwiches is a great way to introduce new flavors and textures to your kids. A piece of lettuce will add crunch to your sandwich while a strip of roast beef will give you a savory taste. Allow your kids to combine flavors and textures in their sandwiches. Give them a variety of ingredients to help them make their most creative sandwich.

Electrolux Pop-up Toaster

Let your kids choose even the type of bread they want to use. The Electrolux pop-up toaster comes with an integrated bun warmer. Your kids can now choose between a crunchy slice of bread or a warm bun for their sandwich. It’s also designed with a cool-touch housing that prevents the body of the appliance from heating up while toasting your breads.

3. Soup



Teach the kids how to prepare a hearty bowl of chicken macaroni soup with the Electrolux portable induction cooker. It comes with nine power levels to help you boil or simmer your soup quickly and easily without the use of an open flame.

4. Cookies

Reward your kids for a job well-done with a freshly baked batch of cookies. But instead of using chocolate chips, introduce new ingredients and use raisins and oatmeal to add a different taste and texture to this famous treat. Baking is not only a fun bonding activity. It will also teach kids the importance of precision and following exact instructions.

Electrolux stand mixer

Mix everything together evenly and easily with the Electrolux stand mixer. It’s built with a powerful motor that can easily do the mixing for you with just a press of a button.

Everyone can contribute to shaping healthy and well-rounded kids. Design students from all over the Philippines are invited to join the Electrolux Design Lab competition. Under the theme Healthy Happy Kids, Design Lab is looking for creative and sustainable designs that will help children of today live in an environment that fosters healthy well-being.



This year, Electrolux doubled the cash prize to €10,000 or nearly Php 540,000 and a six-month paid internship at an Electrolux global design center abroad. Submission of entries is from March 4 to April 8, 2015. For more information, visit electroluxdesignlab.com. Help spread the word and call for entries for a healthier generation of children all over the world.

Sapporo's RAMEN SORA Opens its second branch in Cebu

The Ramen Sora,  (Japan's best tasting noodle) , that we used to love in Waterfront Subic has its second branch opening on March 26, 2015 at AS Fortuna in Cebu. Cebuanos should rejoice because the best tasting legit ramen has come to conquer their tastebuds.

Ramen Sora (Sora meaning “sky”) is from Sapporo in Hokkaido, the go-to district for those who want to indulge in the best of Japanese food.

Chef Yoshi Ishise the man behind the restaurant’s best-tasting ramen explains: “Ramen is one of Japan’s staple dishes just like rice to Filipinos. We could not live without ramen. At Ramen Sora we put our heart and soul into preparing dishes because we want to make our customers happy. Isn’t happiness life’s ultimate goal?”

Chefs Yoshi, Ishise, Tomio Hakada and Nori Suzuki, have partnered with Gerry’s Grill founder Gerry Apolinario for Ramen Sora. Its first branch in the Philippines opened in Subic last December.

Born in Hokkaido in 2003, Ramen Sora Subic is only the second branch overseas after Las Vegas, Nevada USA; which hogged a 5-star rating at travel website tripadvisory.com

Taking no shortcuts, Ramen Sora uses traditional methods of preparing ramen. Its Miso base goes with only the best and the freshest ingredients. “We offer everything authentic!” adds Chef Yoshi, who is also a sushi chef and the owner-operator of Sushi Twister in Las Vegas.

Chef Yoshi along with his team of Filipino chefs and partners from Prime Pacific Grill, Inc. (PPGI), operator of Gerry’s guarantee that they will ‘transport’ Pinoys to Sapporo to enjoy the best ramen they will ever taste from Ramen Sora!

Meantime, Ramen Sora’s fitting companion Yakitori Binchotan which will soon open beside Ramen Sora enjoins guests to taste their scrumptious servings of Yakitori.

Yakitori Binchotan’s recipes were passed on to Chef Nori by his grandfather who used to prepare them for his family during special occasions.

Chef Nori opened Yakitori Binchotan in Hokkaido, where he grew up, serving dishes using his grandfather’s secret sauce, and grilled using Binchotan, a special kind of charcoal found only in Japan that brings out the taste of the skewered delight, usually chicken.

“Binchotan packs so much heat and does not emit smoke, which allows the full flavor of the food to come out. The high heat from Binchotan helps to properly sear the meat keeping it juicy on the inside,” says Apolinario.

Yakitori isn’t as simple as putting meat or vegetable on a stick and grilling them. “There is so much discipline required in preparing this dish. The smell, the aroma of skewered dishes, and ultimately the taste makes all the difference,” adds Chef Nori.

Soon to open its maiden branch along AS Fortuna in Cebu Yakitori Binchotan is set to bring life to diners’ tables with original dishes enjoyed in Hokkaido, the heart of Japan’s culinary center.

Gerry’s other brother brands are Gerry’s Grill Plus, Kusina ng Gerry's and Thai restaurant Sweet Chili. Gerry’s has recently celebrated its 18th anniversary and is soon to open in more locations this year including Aseana in Paranaque and Megamall in Pasig City.

Saturday Night Fever, the Musical set to kick off its Asian tour on July 3 to 26!

Back in the 70s when the pop group Bee Gees dominated the Billboard Hot 100 with their hit songs "How Deep is your Love, More Than A Woman, You Should Be Dancing, from the movie "Saturday Night Fever".  Theirs became a national anthem for every filipino during that time as well as fashion from the disco scene evolved like the famous bell bottom pants.  Every one wants to be Tony Manero or John Travolta, everyone were doing the groove of the 70s.

Its #tbt once again as Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group (“Ghost The Musical,” “Shrek The Musical”) and its casting agency based in New York, Tara Rubin Casting (“Les Miserables,” “Miss Saigon”), announced last March 19,  that Brandon Rubendall, original cast member of U2’s Bono and The Edge’s “Spider-man: Turn Off The Dark” on Broadway and recurring principal dancer for pop superstars Madonna, Beyonce, and Jennifer Lopez, will step into the dancing shoes of the ‘70s disco icon Tony Manero in the newly reconceptualized production of West End and Broadway hit musical SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (SNF), which is set to kick off its Asian Tour—its first in eight years—at The Theatre, Solaire Resort and Casino (ASEANA Avenue, Paranaque City), from July 3 to 26, 2015.

Playing opposite Rubendall is Jenna Rubaii, Green Day’s “American Idiot” (U.S. and International Tour) alum, who will breathe life into the role of Stephanie Mangano, a young office worker-turned-dance partner of Brooklyn’s local discotheque habitué Tony.

“Coincidentally, on the same week I was auditioning for the role of Tony, ‘Saturday Night Fever,’ the film, was playing on TV,” recalled Rubendall.  “After I watched it, I couldn’t believe I had never seen the movie until then and how much I related to the role of [the emotionally immature] Tony [played by John Travolta].

“I felt like I was basically watching myself in the movie.  Because of how much I’ve connected to the role, I was so calm and confident in the auditions, which is probably why I ended up getting it…and the fact that I love disco music!”

Such instant connection can also be viewed as seemingly cultural for Rubendall and the character of Tony share the same Italian-American ethnicity. “We share the same mannerisms; we speak loudly; and we laugh a lot.  So watching  Tony’s family fighting over the dinner table and then kiss and make up, I was looking at my own family!,” he added.

“That role was written for me! I have to play that role.”

Ecstatic on bagging the role of Stephanie, Rubaii, who is no stranger to disco-themed musicals having been part of Broadway Legend Tommy Tune’s new musical “Fifty Four Forever” –inspired by the infamous New York night club Studio 54—feels perfectly good in the arms of her new leading man, Rubendall, whom she shared a rarely luxurious amount of time studying scenes from the musical during the auditions’ final callback in New York.

“Our director, Bobby Garcia, spent a generous amount of time working with us on the material during the audition process, which you don’t get often. That also made me feel so comfortable in the room with my scene partner, Brandon,” Rubaii said. “We had such a good time together. It was so fun reading the scenes.  We were so willing to play the characters of Tony and Stephanie!”

She added, “Our director has been very focused on finding the truth in these characters and in the story, which is really beautiful.

“So many times you get musicals like this that are so famous for their music or film adaptations, and it just becomes a ‘fluffy,’ ‘fun’ piece. Of course, this musical will be plenty of fun, but there's also a beautiful journey that these characters take--it's a snapshot of young lives during this specific generation. I think it's important to honor that.”

Director Garcia is more than pleased. “When Brandon and Jenna walked into the audition room, I knew immediately that they were Tony and Stephanie.  They possess that complex combination of grit and vulnerability and are both terrific actors . Add to that they are excellent singers and dancers; the triple threat combination is not easy to find,” he said. “I could not be more pleased that they will be leading this brand new Asian Tour of SNF.  I can’t wait to work with them.”

SNF’s depiction of the uncompromisingly sordid 1970’s New York not only made a dance revolution at that time, but also spoke straight to a generation of lost, struggling young adults.  Gone amiss in the earlier deliberately more family-friendly film-to-stage adaptations of the famed movie musical, which propelled Travolta to superstardom and made the music of The Bee Gees instant cult classics, SNF’s gritty legacy is what Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group is bringing back to the stage.

For this reconceptualized production of SNF, a formidable, first-rate creative team has been assembled, which includes, besides Garcia as director, Tony Award-winning scenic designer David Gallo (“Memphis,” “The Drowsy Chaperone”), choreographer Vince Pesce (“Anything Goes,” “The Pajama Game”), lighting designer Paul Miller (“Legally Blonde,” “Hairspray”), costume designer Eric Pineda (Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” “Tarzan”), and musical director Ceejay Javier (“Shrek The Musical,” “Addams Family).

SNF, which features popular songs from the film such as “Stayin’ Alive,” “Night Fever,” “More Than A Woman,” “Tragedy,” “Disco Inferno,” “How Deep is Your Love,” and “You Should Be Dancing,” follows the story of Tony, a young wannabe disco king who comes from a tough neighborhood in Brooklyn. Every Saturday night at a local discotheque, Tony dons his flares and struts his stuff on the dance floor—causing a stir as he wows the crowd with his extraordinarily rare dance strokes.  When Tony meets office worker-turned-dancer Stephanie, both train together for a dance competition, which will eventually change the course of their lives.

SNF, which is also set to tour Kuala Lumpur (September 1 to 15), Singapore (September 25 to October 11), and Macau (TBA), in Cooperation with the Robert Stigwood Organization.

For tickets and more information, call (632)892-7078 or like facebook.com/ATEGasia.

Reef Philippines presents Swellular fashion tech and Surf 7107

When the heat becomes unbearable and all you could think of is the beach, swimsuits, flipflops, boardshorts, shades,  and where to go to this summer,  then summer is officially in! Have you ever tried board surfing at La Union or for any beach with big waves for that matter? Then, its time to bring your surf suits and head to La Union and learn a thing or two about surfing.

Reef,  purveyor of  quality, comfortable sandals and surf apparel for an active lifestyle launches its Reef Rover Collection together with its documentary Surf 7107- La Union last March 18 at the SM by the Bay, SM Moa and hosted by Reef Philippines Ambassador Mara Lopez Yokohama.  The docu was produced by Reef that follows Filipino surfers in La Union. It is where one of the country’s first surf schools was opened and surfing becomes a way of living since then. The community thrives as it grows into a tourist destination with surfing as the key attraction. There are job opportunities for surfing instructors as schools open. Also, Reef presented a mini fashion show where models paraded the latest in surf apparel featuring Reefs Rover Collection. 

 Reefs launched its fashion collection featuring Swellular” Technology, with the travelling surfer in mind, Reef presents their latest men and women’s footwear collection highlighted by the special premier of Surf 7107.

The fashion show features Reefs Rover Collection in head-to-toe outfits, reflective of Reefs Just Passing Through mentality. Styles are relaxed yet cool, recalling laidback summers and great waves. The footwear highlights Reef Swellular” Technology which is made up of three distinct layers.

“The Outsole is an example of Reefs commitment to form and function, with tread patterns that mimic lines of ocean waves and ultimate comfort, support, traction, and versatility,” said Carlo Dionisio of Reef Philippines.

Reef was formed in the early 80’s by Argentinian brothers Fernando and Santi Aguerre. Combining their strong entrepreneurial spirit with their passion for surfing, the brothers built Reef as the top sandal brand in La Iolla, California.

Their innovative sandal design, the Striped Smoothy, known for its bold stripes and comfortable foot bed, has become a classic and continues to be a top seller.

Today, Reef is a worldwide name in surfing that has grown beyond sandals. Reef has become an authentic surf brand offering men, women’s and kids’ innovative footwear and apparel.

“Reef is a core surf company. We create authentic, comfortable and innovative products intended to inspire the surfer in all of us,” said Carlo. Surf 7107-La Union is a documentary produced by Reef that follows Filipino surfers in La Union. The positive impact of surfing in a small town where one of the country’s first surf schools was opened becomes evident. The community thrives as it grows into a tourist destination with surfing as the key attraction

There are job opportunities for surfing instructors as schools open, not to mention the related business generated from these activities. “Reef is a surf brand that not only cares about surfing and the lifestyle that goes with it, but also cares about the communities it helps and touches through surfing competitions, events, and environmental activities.

This is the call to action of this documentary produced and supported by Reef Philippines,” he added.

(Reef products are available at G-Force Trinoma, G-Force SM Cebu, G-Force Ayala Cebu, G- Force Bonifacio Highstreet, G-Force Centrio Cagayan De Oro, G-Force Greenfields Sta. Rosa, G- Force Harbor Point Subic, G-Force Mall ofAsia, G-Force Shang R1’-La, G-Force North Point Bacolod, G-Force Mactan Pueblo Verde, G-Force Abreeza Davao, G-Force Mega Mall, G-Force Marquee Mall Pampanga, and G-Force Newport.)

Panadol helps Ryan's super moments with family pain-free!

Panadol the world's trusted pain reliever launches its Philippines ambassador father/athlete/host  Ryan Agoncillo to the media last March 19, at New World Hotel, Makati. Ryan a dedicated father to his children – Yohan and Lucho – spends as much time as he can with his family. There is no way for pain to get through with his bonding moments for the love of his life. So when pain arrives, Ryan knows what reliable pain relieving paracetamol to turn to.

As a sportsman who is into motorcycles and triathlons, Ryan is no stranger to aches and pain. But he doesn’t let any kind of discomfort like headache get in the way of a quality time with his equally energetic son, making their moments together pain-free. But whenever pain or headache strikes, he puts his trust on Panadol. And like a true superhero, he has the power of quick recovery in the eyes of his son.

“My family is my top priority. Even if I get busy with work and my other pursuits, I make sure that I get to spend quality with my wife and my kids. But, sometimes, because of my workload, I suffer from terrible headaches,” Ryan relates. “Fortunately, there’s Panadol. It offers fast relief to make my super moments with my family pain-free! Indeed, when pain is gone, life takes its place.”

The global leading healthcare company commits itself on improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer with (paracetamol) Panadol as the world’s trusted pain reliever, sold in more than 85 countries.

 Panadol with Optizorb is a type of paracetamol caplet that works five times faster than regular formulation. It contains the same amount of paracetamol (500 mg) found in Panadol, so you can feel confident in its ability to relieve pain such as headache and fever.

“Seven out of 10 Filipinos suffer from regular headaches. The time wasted on dealing with this kind of pain should have been better spent on more important things like quality time with the family,” says JeoffreyYulo, General Manager – Consumer Healthcare, GSK Philippines. “This dilemma encourages GSK to continue providing a fast and effective solution like Panadol to pain sufferers.

  What makes Panadol with Optizorb truly different from other branded and generic paracetamol products is that it is the only product to contain Optizorb, which has revolutionized the way paracetamol tablets are dispersed in the body, so it allows paracetamol to reach the bloodstream more quickly and be carried to where it acts to fight pain, five times faster.”

(Paracetamol) Panadol with Optizorb comes in 36 x 10s dispenser box and a 10s pack. Each tablet has an SRP of PHP 4.00 and is available at all leading drugstores nationwide.

For more information on pain management, visit www.panadol.com.

Family Action Adventure "Max" reveals first trailer

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures comes “Max,” a family action adventure from writer/director Boaz Yakin (“Remember the Titans,” “Now You See Me”). Watch the film's just-released trailer here.



A precision-trained military dog, Max serves on the frontlines in Afghanistan alongside his handler, U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott. But when things go terribly wrong on maneuvers, Kyle is mortally wounded and Max, traumatized by the loss of his best friend, is unable to remain in service.

Shipped stateside, the only human he seems willing to connect with is Kyle’s teenage brother, Justin, so Max is adopted by Kyle’s family, essentially saving his life. But Justin has issues of his own, such as living up to his father’s expectations for him; he isn’t interested in taking responsibility for his brother’s troubled dog. However, Max may be Justin’s only chance to discover what really happened to his brother that day on the front, and with the help of a tough-talking young teen, Carmen, who has a way with dogs, Justin begins to appreciate his canine companion.

Justin’s growing trust in Max helps the four-legged veteran revert back to his heroic self, and as the pair race against time to unravel the mystery, they find more excitement—and danger—than they bargained for. But they each might also find an unlikely new best friend…in each other.

“Max” stars Josh Wiggins (“Hellion”) as Justin Wincott, Lauren Graham (“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” TV’s “Parenthood”) as his mom, Pamela, and Oscar nominee Thomas Haden Church (“Sideways”) as his dad, Ray.

Yakin directed the film from a screenplay he wrote with Sheldon Lettich (“Legionnaire”). Karen Rosenfelt (“Marley & Me,” the “Twilight” series) and Ken Blancato (“The Book Thief”) served as producers, with Ben Ormand and Yakin executive producing.

Yakin’s behind-the-scenes creative team included director of photography Stefan Czapsky (“Safe”), production designer Kalina Ivanov (“The Vow,” “Little Miss Sunshine”), editor Bill Pankow (“The Untouchables,” “Let’s Be Cops”) and costume designer Ellen Lutter (“Grown Ups,” “50 First Dates). The music is by Trevor Rabin (“Grudge Match,” “Remember the Titans”).

Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures present, a Sunswept Entertainment production, a Boaz Yakin movie, “Max.”

Opening across the Philippines on September 02, 2015, “Max” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Neltex, the country's pioneer and market leader in PVC Piping System

I never knew that color coding, thickness, sweep,  exists in pipe lining until I get to visit the Neltex Development Corporation booth, the country's pioneer and market leader in PVC Piping system at WorldBex, World Trade Center, dubbed as Asia’s most attended construction exposition, last March 14.  I learned a lot about the use of a particular pipes depends on the specific materials to be conveyed. Neltex pipe lining sustainability, its HMF (Heavy Metal Free) guaranted lead-free,  and how it made to last up to 50 years.

All the while, I know that a blue pipe can do its duty for a hot and cold water aside from potable water use. But there is an exclusive white pipe or Neltex PPR, intended for hot and cold shower only.  Neltex uses an industrial condenser  and an industrial heater  to maintain cold water and hot water  respectively. This allows the Digital Hydrostatic Pressure tester to perform an accelerated aging test to determine that the Neltex PPR  will last for 49 years.

The blue pipe which is lead-free adheres to standard quality and passed the test and tested to last for 50 years. Fittings is designed with longer socket for leak-free lines vs other brands. The Neltex waterline system has a wide range of pvc pipes, pvc fittings and pvc valves and faucets to choose from. It passed laboratory test results, resistance to acetone, it passed the flattening test and hydrostatic pressure.

The Neltex Sewerguard with Sewerlock,  the brown pipe is belled over the seal during production, to ensure its fitting, will not break and deform so you can be assured that there will be no delays or leaks due to wrong assembly of gasket on site. The HDPE Pipe's creates internal and external bead in the pipe joint when jointed.

The P-trap in sewer pipes should have the right bend sweep. For the accuracy and smooth flow of waste water. The long sweep slope is also important for the smooth facilitate of waste water.

 The first Pressure Main Pipe with machine installed fixed seal  was introduce by Neltex in 1991.
The Neltex Pressureline has service installations in subdivisions, golf courses  and water utilities for more than 20 years and is currently earned the Gold Standard for Pressure Main Pipe in the country today.

Guaranteed to last for 50 years,  all pipe installations allows to perform equally well during positive and negative pulsations. Neltex is the solution to Non Revenue Water, because it comes to your job sites with factory installed hybrid gaskets (seal is made of Polypropylene (PP) homogenously bonded with Ethylene_Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Rubber so you can rest assured that there will be no delays or leaks due to wrong assembly of gaskets on site.

Neltex pipes should be part of your next set of job specifications. When installing Neltex pipes,  it reduces the necessity for replacement, thereby delivering its promise of sustainability.  Energy savings are realized, vehicle pollutants are eliminated and the public's health and safety is improved.

To know more about Neltex, like them on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/neltexpipes.

“Asia’s Got Talent” Premiere Tops Philippine Ratings

AXN’s highly anticipated “Asia’s Got Talent” premiere collectively topped ratings among English Pay TV channels in Southeast Asia.

During the show’s two hour debut on Thursday, March 12 at 8:05pm, AXN delivered more than 10 times the ratings of the next English general entertainment channel across Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines .

 “Asia’s Got Talent” was the top AXN program year to date in the country. During its telecast, AXN ranked #1 with more than 80 per cent share amongst all English general entertainment channels, and ranked #2 amongst all Pay TV channels.

In Singapore, “Asia’s Got Talent” led the ratings chart in its timeslot for English Pay TV channels and AXN was also the top English channel for the night on StarHub.

In Malaysia, “Asia’s Got Talent” was the #1 rated show in its timeslot across all English channels on Astro. AXN dominated the timeslot with over 80 per cent share across all English general entertainment channels.

Billed as the biggest talent competition in the world, “Asia’s Got Talent” features some of the region’s most breathtaking, jaw-dropping and mind-blowing performing artists competing for the coveted winning title. The premiere episode was a kaleidoscope of quirky characters and stunning talent, with many acts winning the hearts of viewers across the region.

Hui Keng Ang, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia said,“Asia’s Got Talent is off to a thrilling start on AXN as we bring together millions of viewers to celebrate the diversity of talent and dreams of contestants from over 15 territories in Asia. The response to the premiere istruly incredible and after the success of both The Amazing Race Asia and The Apprentice Asia, AXN continues its mission to create high quality and engaging content.”

Driven by the strong performance of programs such as “Asia’s Got Talent”, AXN has maintained its top English general entertainment channel position in 2015 year-to-date. Collectively across the three Southeast Asian countries, AXN enjoyed a 30 per cent share amongst 19 English general entertainment channels during prime time.

“Asia’s Got Talent” is the 63rd adaptation of the Guinness World Record-breaking hit “Got Talent” format, which was created by Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and is co-produced by FremantleMedia. The “Got Talent” format is officially the most successful reality TV format in history and currently airs in 186 countries.

Each act competing in “Asia’s Got Talent” will have to receive at least three “Yeses” from the esteemed celebrity judging panel comprising 16 time Grammy-winning Canadian musician David Foster, UK pop sensation and former Spice Girl Melanie C., Indonesian rock icon Anggun, and Taiwanese-American pop idol and actor Van Ness Wu. 

The four judges must select the most dazzling performances from thousands of hopefuls from 15 territories across Asia. Those who make it to the semi-finals will contend with an even tougher judge, AXN viewers at home who will ultimately decide the winner of “Asia’s Got Talent”.
A grand prize worth USD$100,000 is up for grabs, along with the opportunity to return and perform at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Asia’s leading entertainment destination – where the semi-final shows and finale will be held.

“Asia’s Got Talent” spans 10 weekly episodes, including five audition episodes, three semi-finals, a finale episode and aresults gala. In addition to enjoying the performances, audiences can get to know more about their favorite acts as “Asia’s Got Talent” tells the life stories behind some of the most colorful individuals and groups in the competition.

“Asia’s Got Talent” is proudly presented by Marina Bay Sands, Big Cola, Pantene, Caltex, Jetstar and GrabTaxi and brought to you by KFC, Globe and Cherifer in the Philippines.
AXN is a leader of regionally produced original content in Asia, with notabe ratings successes including four seasons of the International  Emmy-nominated “The Amazing Race Asia”; the Asian Television Award-winning “Cash Cab Asia”; “The Apprentice Asia”; “Cyril: Rio Magic”; “Cyril’s Family Vacation: Hawaii Edition”; and the Asian Television Award-nominated “Cyril: Simply Magic”.

“Asia’s Got Talent” airs Thursdays at 8.30pm (SG, MY, PH, HK) / 7.30pm (JKT, BKK) - First on AXN

Connect with the judges, hosts, and your favorite contestants through videos and photos, exclusively on the Asia’s Got Talent official Facebook page. Catch behind-the-scenes footage of the auditions only on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/asiasgottalent/
www.AXNAsia.com/AsiasGotTalent

Infographic: KakaoTalk Myth - Four common myth about messaging Apps

Mobile apps are a big reason why people seem to be glued to their smart phones - whether this is to play Candy Crush, check emails or chat with friends. Plus, with all the affordable data plans and reliable Internet connection, using these apps has become so much easier and convenient.

Some of the more popular options are mobile messaging apps. Unfortunately, many have made assumptions and related the use of these apps with their smartphone’s performance. Not to worry, the latest KakaoTalk infographic will shed light on the four common myths about messaging apps.

With these myths debunked, don’t be afraid to use mobile chat apps like KakaoTalk and get connected with the rest of the world.  To find out more about KakaoTalk in the Philippines, visit https://www.facebook.com/kakaotalkph. Download KakaoTalk for Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Windows Phone and Asha http://www.kakaotalk.com.ph/ . 

“THE MAZE RUNNER: SCORCH TRIALS” – FIRST LOOK DELIVERY

The gang’s back in a series of first-look photos hot-off the set of the upcoming second instalment of the “The Maze Runner: Scorch Trials” young adult book phenomenon following the blockbuster first movie release “The Maze Runner.”

In this next chapter of the epic “Maze Runner” saga, “The Scorch Trials” now sees Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD.  Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.

In the latest movie “The Scorch Trials,” director Wes Ball who delivered the first movie with such strong palpable kinetic force, he describes the second chapter of the saga - “For me, the story becomes: they’re out of the maze, but they’re still lost. It’s a cool concept to play with. They don’t know what they’re supposed to do now. It’s not about saving the world, it’s about finding their way through it and what their existence means to the world.”

“The coolest thing about this franchise is it’s a constant mystery,” added producer Wyck Godfrey. “These characters have no memory of who they are or where they came from. You’re constantly unravelling that for the audience.”

Dylan O’Brien who plays “Thomas” noted, “The challenge is that it’s a whole new world now. It’s not just the Maze and the Grievers, and solving one mystery or overcoming one challenge. The group is lost, but they’re not confined to the same space as they were in first one. But they still stick together, because they believe they have to in order to survive.  You get to see what’s happened to this world and why they’re put into that maze, and what it is about them that people are after.”

                “The Maze Runner: Scorch Trials” will opens across Philippine cinemas on September 16 from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

Super Celebrities at Super8 FunFest

Thanks to its competitive format, reality shows and talent contests have given us some of the brightest and most gifted stars today. Three Kapamilya stars, in particular, have proven that genuine talent and flair havebrought them to the pinnacle of their respective careers.

Yeng Constantino frequents the top of the music charts ever since winning “Pinoy Dream Academy”. Likewise, Erik Santos has become a multi-platinum recording after being named the first-ever grand champion of “Star in a Million”. “Pinoy Big Brother” alumna Alex Gonzaga, on the other hand, has finally stepped out of her sister’s shadow and has established herself as a versatile comedienne, host, and actress.

Fans of these three super celebrities will be delighted to know that they will be making special guest appearances at the upcoming Super8 FunFest this March 26-28, 2015 at The World Trade Center. Under the event’s theme “BuhayBida, BuhayPelikula: Super Box Office Deals”, the stars will certainly feel at home as they join Super8 customers in celebration of the magic and history of Philippine Cinema. In order, Yeng, Erik, and Alex will be performing on separate days entertaining attendees throughout the span of the FunFest. The three-day event will also offer amazing deals and discounts for Super8 Rewards Cardholders on the first two days (March 26 and 27), and for the general public on the third day (March 28).

For more details on how to become a Super Bida at the Super8 FunFest, visit any one of the 42 Super8 branches nationwide or check their Facebook page at facebook.com/super8.ph