Count your calories at Goldilocks Pinggang Pinoy Meals

I have been counting calories before through an app, that was when I tried hard to lose weight.  It paid off eventually coupled with exercise and a right diet. Since then, I have been checking labels when doing my groceries.

Have you heard that Goldilocks has a Calorie Content count printed beside the menu of any Pinggang Pinoy meals? How I wish that everyone would follow suit to educate people up to what calories they're having, for a healthy living.

Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) recently held an event at Dusit Thani Hotel last July 27. The launch was attended by FNRI officials and media.

While eating is a necessity to live, Filipinos have elevated this requirement to an expression of love, affection, and thoughtfulness. Proof of that is our tendency to say, “Kain tayo!” after greeting a friend, or asking “Kumain ka na ba?” as a way of asking how our friends are doing. Unfortunately, there are instances when this love for eating leads to over indulgence and poor dietary decisions.

Being informed about our food intake is one of the many ways we can take care of our health. But in this fast-paced world wherein we hardly have any time to cook and ordering food is a more viable option, it may be harder to stick to a sensible diet.

To address this concern, responsible food establishments and institutions are working hand-in-hand to develop healthier meals that will help Filipinos get the proper nutrition they need, without stopping them from eating what they love.

   FNRI Director-Dr. Mario V. Capanzana and Goldilocks Marketing Director-     Ms. Chery Caluya

In 2015, for instance, Goldilocks launched the Pinggang Pinoy Meals. The meals were created as part of an advocacy partnership with the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI). It aims to help provide the right amount of nutrients and calories needed by the average Filipino.

The country’s number one bakeshop has continued this initiative up to the present, and improved upon it with the addition of a Calorie Content count printed beside the menu of Pinggang Pinoy Meals. This will help ensure that consumers are  aware of how much they are consuming, and how close they are to the recommended 2000 calories per day.

The past year’s Pinggang Pinoy favorites Pinakbet and Daing na Bangus set, and the Monggo and Daing na Bangus set, are still available for PhP 130 and PhP 120 pesos, respectively. Joining the Pinggang Pinoy line is the all new Sauteed Veggies and Chicken BBQ set for only PhP 120. Each meal is served with steamed rice, gelatin, and bottled water.

For more information about the Goldilocks and the Pinggang Pinoy Meals, follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook and Twitter.

Amaia Land Corp. turns over 30 brand new homes at Amaia Scapes Urdaneta

This is good news to those living along Pangasinan , you can now own your dream house from Amaia Land Corp.

Imagine receiving the key to your dream home—and to finally settle down in a comfortable, thoughtfully designed home that you can call your own. For hardworking Filipino families and individuals up north, this dream is about to happen on June 30, when property developer Amaia Land Corp. turns over 30 brand new homes at Amaia Scapes Urdaneta to its excited new residents.

     According to Raizel Matibag of Amaia Land, “this milestone attests to Amaia Land’s objective of providing Filipino families the superior quality and cost-efficient homes that they worked very hard for.”

     Located along Urdaneta-Calasiao Road in Urdaneta City, Amaia Scapes Urdaneta offers thoughtfully designed house models on this expansive terrain in Pangasinan. Complemented by amenities that suit every homeowner’s aspirations for comfort, leisure, and convenience, Amaia Scapes Urdaneta even boasts an orchard at the rear of the area, where mango trees bear fruit when in season.

     Convenient and accessible, Amaia Scapes Urdaneta is just a couple of rides away from neighboring towns like Villasis, Calasiao, and Sta. Barbara and is situated close to institutions like the City Hall, Urdaneta Sacred Heart Hospital, and Pangasinan State University. Retail centers like Robinsons Place, Magic Mall, CB Mall, and 168 Mall can likewise be easily accessed.

     Residents can also take a quick trip to Baguio City, which is just a bus ride away from the corner of Urdaneta-Calasiao Road and MacArthur Highway.

     Amaia Land brings the dream of owning a home in Amaia Scapes Urdaneta closer to hardworking Filipinos through easy payment options: cash, deferred cash, and bank financing.

    With its mission to serve aspiring Filipino homeowners with affordable yet quality homes, Amaia commits in building sustainable communities that support comfortable lives today and in many years to come. Amaia CARES for life, the living and the spaces around it.

     For inquiries about Amaia Scapes Urdaneta and other Amaia Land developments, check out www.amaialand.com or follow www.facebook.com/AmaiaLand.

Watch all the videos you want with Globe GoSURF and GoSAKTO

If you're caught up in the traffic or inside the MRT you can now watch your favorite series or movies with your phone.

Stay updated with trending  videos, never miss an episode of your favorite TV show, and catch a special private screening of your desired movie right in your hands — what better way to pass the time than streaming your favorite content?

Of course, when watching your favorite videos, shows, and movies online, you’ll need more than your usual data to enjoy streaming without worries. Starting at P50, Globe GoSURF and GoSAKTO customers get additional 2GB data allocation. Every day is a binge watch day wherever you are!


Check out these video streaming apps and their latest titles you can enjoy with your free 2GB.



Stay updated with the latest promos by visiting the official website or following Globe on Facebook and Twitter.

Acer Academy provides innovative delivery of education by digitizing teaching tools such as online syllabi

Today’s generation grew up in the age of technology that it has become a natural tool for learning. While traditional methods equip students with the knowledge they need, the use of technology enables students to apply what they’ve learned in a real-world setting. However, more than how technology has transformed learning, the bigger challenge is how educators today who are less tech-savvy than their students can maximize the potential of technology in the classroom.

This is the very challenge that Acer strives to overcome for education in the Philippines. Over 100 schools and universities have partnered with one of the top ICT companies in the world through Acer Academy. The program provides educational institutions around the country access to quality hardware, software and services that can improve the learning system of future professionals.

“Aside from accessing our products and services, our partner schools can also maximize our expertise and knowledge about the industry. As a leader in IT, we believe it is important to help bridge the gap of using technology in teaching by training educators how to maximize available tools that capture students’ interests,” said Managing Director of Acer Philippines, Manuel Wong. 

Acer Academy provides innovative delivery of education by digitizing teaching tools such as online syllabi, web-based worksheets and modules and electronically programmed learning activities. With the help of these tools, educators adapt effective teaching methods. At the same time, students are provided the opportunity to learn skills that can be relevant to their future professions.

This complements the Department of Education’s (DepEd) drive for the use of technology in improving the country’s education system. The DepEd’s ICT roadmap aims to transform the education landscape in the Philippines through technology, including the introduction of gamification or the use of gaming in giving instructions to students. More public schools can soon learn coding and robotics programs that are fundamental to students as they enter the information age. For this to happen, educators need to be adequately trained and well-adapted to the new learning environment that technology has created.

“For the Philippines to keep up with the demands of the global workforce and the changing times, it’s important for both private and public organizations to work together in providing access to technology to improve the country’s education system. With the innovations we can share, we are proud partners of the academe in future-proofing the next generation’s careers and it starts with Acer Academy,” said Wong in support for the developments in the education system.

To all aspiring filmmakers, its your time to shine with Star Magic's Lights, Camera, Magic

If you are an aspiring director and have an eye for making exceptional films then its your time to shine. This contest is open only to all amateur directors. If you are 18-years-old and above, of any nationality from in and outside of the country, yes this is worldwide.  If you have a 2-3 minute narrative video with strong story of any genre to tell. Then I advise you to submit your entry.
Make use of your talent and be discovered right away.

After which, three finalists would be determined via online voting and by the jury composed of some of the industry’s pioneers namely: Leo Katigbak, Head of ABS-CBN’s Special Projects and Film Restoration, Ronald Arguelles head of Channel Management—Cinema One and Velvet channels, and Ice Idanan, independent film director of “Sakaling Hindi Makarating,” “Ania ‘ti nagan mo” and “Limang Libo.”

Star Magic recently launched Lights, Camera, Magic's video-making contest last July 25 at ABS CBN and attended by actor directors Khalil Ramos, Ketchup, Nash Aguas, digital content producer and vlogger Renee Dominique,  JP Habac, Victor Villanueva,  Mikhail Red and Star Magic executives. 

Star Magic, the local entertainment industry’s premier talent management and development agency, is pushing the envelope further by formally opening its doors to a different kind of talent through the video-making contest—Lights, Camera, Magic.

​As a brainchild of the agency’s Chairman Emeritus Johnny Manahan, Lights, Camera, Magic (LCM) is essentially Star Magic’s very own contribution to ABS-CBN’s continued exploration of the digital platform and an effort to acknowledge the presence of the growing audience online.

For 26 years, Star Magic has paved the way for artists to express their talent in the performance arts, this time, LCM seeks to provide a venue for learning and collaboration for the new breed and aspiring storytellers,together with the industry experts and the brightest stars under Star Magic’s respected roster.

The tilt is open to amateur storytellers and digital content creators, 18-years-old and above, of any nationality from in and outside of the country, who have a 2-3 minute narrative video that reveals not only their unique and strong stories, but also their creative and technical expertise.

​Twenty (20) shortlisted entries will be selected by a screening team composed of Star Magic’s homegrown and prized talents such as Ultimate Heartthrob Piolo Pascual, actors-turned-directors Nash Aguas and Khalil Ramos, character actors Janus del Prado and Gawad Urian recipient Ketchup Eusebio, digital content producer and vlogger Renee Dominique and led by Star Magic’s very own, Johnny Manahan.

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Young and sought-after directors JP Habac (“I’m Drunk I Love You,”“Maria” and “Oktopus”), Victor Villanueva (“Patay Na Si Hesus,” “Ang Nanay Ni Justin Barber,” “Abot-kamay” and upcoming movie “Kusina King”) and Mikhail Red (“Birdshot,” “Neomanila,” “Rekorder,” and upcoming movies “Eerie” and “Block Z”) are also joining the esteemed jury.

Aside from winning P50,000 in cash, the finalists’ would have the full experience of developing their submitted entries into a 15-minute short video for digital entertainment; while being mentored by one of the three aforementioned young directors and with Star Magic artists as their videos’ headlining stars.

Interested participants may send their entries starting July 29 until August 25. Meanwhile, the top 20 finalists would be named after the voting period that runs from September 7 to September 19.

Get to know more about Star Magic’s latest milestone Lights, Camera, Magic by visiting lightscameramagic.ph or by following Star Magic’s official social media accounts to stay in the know about Lights, Camera, Magic.

#DaretoListen and Fly all the way to Las Vegas for JBL Fest 2018

Do you know that the perfect danceable music that I have been listening to every weekends are from the  Zumba classes that I have been attending to? When I check their audio, I just discovered that its from JBL.

It really doesn't matter the venue, as long as you have the perfect music to get things going and keep you moving.

Parties and other wild and wooly events need the perfect booming sounds to make it the talk of the town and create that solid impact. So how do you make them as epic and fantabulous?

Deliver the sound and make your party reverberate with all the thud, clatter and tinkle anywhere you want. The tried-and-tested JBL Boombox and the JBL GO2 from JBL, from the world’s leading electronic audio authority, will surely make any party big or small live up to expectations.

Experience sound like you’ve never heard before in a boombox with the JBL Boombox. This powerful and portable Bluetooth speaker delivers enormous sound and the hardest-hitting bass to bring the roar and the rumble of your music all day. With just a single charge, you won’t miss a beat as you party all day, all night thanks to its humongous 20,000mAh battery. You can even charge your phone or tablet while your rock to the music, a sample of the JBL Boombox’s versatility and diverse functionality.

It’s so ruggedly designed you can bring it to any wicked party. The IPX7 waterproof casing makes it an ideal all-weather speaker for your indoor or outdoor parties: by the garden, the beach or at poolside. With a few button pushes, you can switch modes to optimize sound quality, with deeper, richer bass in enclosed spaces, or stronger and capacious sound when you bring it outside. And if in case the JBL Boombox is not yet enough, the JBL Connect+ feature lets you add more speakers within Bluetooth range. Just press a button and voila! You have a speaker network at your disposal.

Now don’t dismiss it yet by looking at its diminutive size because the JBL GO2 is packed with that signature JBL sound despite its small form factor. It can pack a punch! Stream your music from your phone or tablet or take your calls and the sound is still crystal clear and perfect. Enjoy up to 5 hours of unceasing playtime so you can enjoy your music to your hearts’ delight.

Bring it to your living room or garden for your small family parties or reunions, or you can just grab it and go to take a dip at the pool or the beach and make your revelries with buddies or officemate come alive. It really doesn’t matter. The JBL GO2 will still make a splash with its IPX7 waterproof design, and with its built-in noise-cancelling speakerphone feature, hear what’s on the other side of the conversation with much clarity. Best yet, the JBL GO2 has got multi-sensory appeal because it’s not just an audio delight but an eye candy, too, with 12 eye-catching colors to chooses from to spice up your style profile to all-new heights.

But aside from bringing booming sound to your parties, these two rockin’ devices will also give you the chance to celebrate and revel in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Get ready to experience the true JBL sound in the world’s biggest musical sound extravaganza, the JBL Fest 2018.

From July 1 to August 31, 2018, just buy any JBL, Harman Kardon, or AKG products at all participating JBL concept stores, kiosks or authorized dealers in the country and be one of Five winners who will fly all the way to Las Vegas for JBL Fest 2018 and get to see and meet up close and personal some of the world’s biggest stars.

This year, American rapper Armando Christian Pérez, more popularly known as “Pit Bull,” together with English singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding, will headline JBL Fest 2018. This will be a pure and exciting treat for the winners, who will get to hear Pit Bull’s signature artistry and sound that captivated rap music lovers around the world, with his chart-topping hits like “I Know You Want Me” and “Give Me Everything.” Likewise with Goulding, a consistent UK and US chart-topper and Grammy nominee, known for her hit songs “Lights” and “Burn” from her albums “Bright Lights” and “Halcyon Days.”

To qualify, go to www.jblfest.com.ph and register to get a raffle entry that corresponds to the amount of product purchased. The JBL Fest 2018 promo is open to all JBL customers in the Philippines and should have a valid passport and US visa. Winners can only win once and will be responsible for the processing of required travel documents. Travel date will be in October 2018.

After a successful initial staging last year, the JBL Fest is fast shaping up for another run this year for that sizzling-hot very VIP experience. Lots of music icons and celebrities will converge at the World’s Entertainment Capital for JBL Fest 2018, all set to rock it out to the beat of JBL’s one-of-a-kind sound people the world over love and adore.

So don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to head off to Las Vegas, Nevada for JBL Fest 2018.

For more details, visit the JBL Facebook page, www.facebook.com/JBLPhilippines or follow them at Instagram (@jblph). Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 10373 Series of 2018.

Vivo X21 allows gamers to store not only one but many other gaming apps

For a gamer, there is nothing more frustrating than getting a call in the middle of a play. That is why Mobile Legends or PUBG players pick phones that are powerful enough to meet their heavy gaming needs. Global brand Vivo has been in the forefront of developing innovations to address the usual woes of a gamer. 

Vivo knows that the first step to handle mobile games is reliable hardware. Its latest flagship, the X21, is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Artificial Intelligence Engine chip. This can effectively utilize CPU resources for complex processes.

To complement the powerful chipset, Vivo X21 has a whopping 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM that improves the app launches and loading including complex mobile games. This also allows gamers to store not only one but many other gaming apps in their mobile phone.

The Vivo X21 is also equipped with AI technology. Through machine intelligence, the X21’s AI Smart Engine can intelligently allocate system resources in real-time to optimize its performance based on the requirements of a gaming apps. It also manages all apps running in the background and prioritizes memory space to commonly used apps.

The Vivo X21 also has a dedicated AI Game Mode that knows when a user is playing games to transform the smartphone into a dedicated game console. It then activates features that help minimize distraction. For instance, it can block new message alerts when playing games.

But it also offers features that allow a gamer to keep in touch. Vivo’s new flagship smartphone can receive calls on the background when the Wi-Fi is turned so a gamer can still have the option to talk to their callers even while playing a game. It also has a picture-in-picture feature that gives the player to respond to messages without stopping the game. 

The smartphone with its AI capabilities also prevents accidental touch operations to keep gamers from making the accidental moves—especially if the user is in a crucial play. #

#MissionImpossible- Fall Out: One of the Best Action Movies Ever

This is one action movie that you should not be missed. Mission:  Impossible - Fall out, is guaranteed the edge of your seat movie franchise. Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt together with his IMF team led by Alec Baldwin, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames. 

Rebecca Ferguson is also back in the movie together with Michelle Monaghan. It also stars  Henry Cavill, Angela Bassett,  Vanessa Kirby and directed by Christopher McQuarrie. I suggests you to glued yourself to your seat as to not miss a scene.  Bring your snacks with you and enjoy the movie in its entirety.

This is by far one of the best action movies for me. It is entertaining and worth the time and money. I am going to rate it 9 out of 10 stars, just because the action scenes are very well executed and breathtaking. Plus all the actors are good looking. Wink.

PS.  I love the bathroom fight scene.

Opens nationwide on July 27 at your favorite theatres.

Cast: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, Angela Bassett, Vanessa Kirby, Wes Bentley, Frederick Schmidt with Michelle Monaghan and Alec Baldwin


OPENS NATIONWIDE JULY 27, 2018

Executive Produced by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger
Produced by Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, Jake Myers, J.J. Abrams
Based on the Television Series Created by Bruce Geller
Written and Directed by Christopher McQuarrie

Photo Credit: "Paramount Pictures"

Discover the Wacky World of Animals in Kid's Channel Zoomoo

The world’s first wildlife channel for preschoolers puts fun in learning about conservation

Are nature documentaries too boring for your little ones? Worry no more, mommies and daddies! As the first preschool channel which is all about wildlife and conservation, ZooMoo brings excitement to learning by combining funny and adorable puppet characters, stunning animation, breathtaking nature videos, and interactive games that will help young children develop a love for animals. The channel is available on Solar Entertainment’s latest digital platform, EasyTV.

                             The optimistic photographer Flash the dog


A collaboration between wildlife filmmakers and early childhood education experts from the University of Otago, New Zealand, ZooMoo features a lineup of more than 1,500 standalone episodes that are organized to make learning fun, easy, and effective for very young viewers.

                                       The wise and pedantic Owl


The highlight of each show is the channel’s cast of funny animal puppet characters. Each furry friend has a unique personality, strength, and weakness the cast is able to overcome through teamwork. Some of these animal pals include the optimistic photographer Flash the dog, the wise and pedantic Owl, the skillful and expressive Ninja Gorilla, the inventive and adventurous Piglet, and the gentle giant Panda.

                           The skillful and expressive Ninja Gorilla



For additional content, the channel comes with a companion ZooMoo App that can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The app lets kids explore a wildlife sanctuary called ZooMoo Island where they can look for and interact with up to 300 animals. Through the app, parents and their little ones can team up to complete games, puzzles, and other activities.



No Internet connection is required after the initial download, and parents don’t have to worry about in-app advertisements and purchases. ZooMoo’s ZooSync technology also enables users to sync their apps with the channel for more free content. Just run the app when a show flashes ‘ZooSync’ to receive gifts from the channel.

ZooMoo is available on EasyTV channel 9. Learn more about ZooMoo by visiting http://asia.zoomoo.tv/. Follow ZooMoo online by logging on to Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/zoomooasia/, Twitter @ZooMooAsia, and Instagram @zoomooasia.

Moira dela Torre and IV of Spades #PlayMusicTogether at the #AcerDay 2018

I remember attending Boyce Avenue's concert with guest Moira  last June 1. It was my first time seeing her live together with her boyfriend. She was amazing in person and her hugot songs got me. No wonder she had tons of fans. For everyone could relate to her playlist, not to mention she has this soft, sweet and breathy voice.  The Araneta was packed to the ledge, and you could hear all the fans singing and shouting her name when she performed.  This time around, when I arrived at the Glorietta Activity Center for the Acer's "Play Music Together" mini concert. Everyone was patiently waiting for her and the other bands to perform even on a stormy weather.

The Acer Day Launch Event brought together Moira Dela Torre and IV of Spades, 2 artists that are making waves in the music industry today, for an unforgettable duet last July 20 at the Glorietta Activity Center.

Acer, the global leader in computer hardware technologies, kicked off its annual Acer Day celebration last July at the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center. Themed “Play Music Together”, the launch event doubled as a concert and dance show featuring Moira dela Torre and IV of Spades, both youth music icons of today, as well as renowned dance troupe the G-Force. 

Introduced last year, Acer Day saw its beginnings in 14 countries across Pan-Asia Pacific. This year, the celebration grows as 20 countries in the region join in on the fun. Aside from the Philippines, Acer Day 2018 will be kicking off in Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

In keeping with its global theme “Play Music Together”, Acer Philippines echoes the message that music is one of the most powerful forms of expression and communication.

“Music has been around for decades, and yet it manages to stay youthful, trendy, and innovative,” shares Sue Ong-Lim, Sales and Marketing Director of Acer Philippines. “In a way, this mirrors how Acer regards technology, in that it should always be fresh, modern, and inventive in terms of its design and capabilities.” 

The event-turned-concert show also saw the announcement of the many activities and promos Acer Philippines has in store to properly celebrate the leading tech brand’s Acer Day celebrations.

Treats and Prizes Await
The music plays on until September as Acer rolls out a series of events where customers may catch their favorite artists and score awesome treats and discounts!

Make Your Mark and Earn Cool Points
Swinging into full gear on July 20 is the Acer Day website – a platform through which customers from all over the world may complete tasks and challenges to get the chance to score gifts and giveaways such as free travel to Taiwan for two (2) and Acer laptops!

On top of that, from August 3 until September 17, more discounts are in store for those who visit and complete the first challenge at any of the 33 Acer Concept Stores. By doing the Dance challenge in the Acer shirt and cap, and sharing it on Facebook and tagging 30 friends, customers get P 1,000.00 off their purchase for any qualifying Acer product! Even bigger, those who successfully complete all challenges may happily slash off P 5,000.00 outright from their purchase of any Swift, Spin, Nitro, and Helios model!

Acer Day Music Video Fest
Formally announced at Acer Day Launch Event, PHP 500,000.00 is up for grabs for both amateur and professional dance groups out there! By simply following the Acer Day signature dance by the G-Force, your group gets the chance to be one of the 3 finalists (who will each get P 100,000.00 each), and eventually compete for the grand prize!

Acer Day Digital Concert in partnership with Wish FM 107.5
Fans of Moira and IV of Spades are also in for a treat as the collaborating artists do an encore of their appearance aboard the Wish FM 107.5 bus towards the end of August!

For more information and updates on the different activities and promotions, simply visit the Acer Philippines Facebook Page or the Acer Day website at http://acer-day.com/ph.

Starbucks will serve up two fruit-forward Frappuccino blended beverages—Apricot and Peach Yogurt Frappuccino and Açaí Mixed Berry Yogurt Frappuccino starting July 24

This is good news to those who love fruits in their frappe! and I am talking about acai, apricot and peach mix in your favorite frappe!

Summer’s here to stay as Starbucks brings you two of its refreshing Frappuccino blended beverages! Find yourselves sipping endlessly as your savor these vibrant and fruity flavors.

Starting July 24, Starbucks will serve up two fruit-forward Frappuccino blended beverages—Apricot and Peach Yogurt Frappuccino and Açaí Mixed Berry Yogurt Frappuccino for a limited time only.

The Apricot and Peach Yogurt Frappuccino packs two mouth-watering fruits in three gorgeous layers, creating one cup of yogurt goodness. The multi-layer of flavors unfold as you sip – from succulent peach jelly with real bits to a creamy, tangy yogurt blend drizzled with zesty apricot sauce.

Making a return this season, the Açaí Mixed Berry Yogurt Frappuccino is a pretty, light purple, Açaí  berry-infused drink with pearls that burst with mixed berry flavors, topped with velvety milk foam for that added creamy texture.