#MegaGandaAngBuhay MEGA Sardines’ ‘First Day’ delivers a mega dose of ‘kilig’

Do you still remember your first day at your very first job? In the wake of its first two viral videos “Adulting” and “Tipidity,” MEGA Sardines, the Number 1 sardines brand in the Philippines, treads lightly into 2019 with “First Day,” its third short film under its #MegaGandaAngBuhay trilogy.

MEGA Sardines, the No. 1 sardines brand in the Philippines, launches its third short film under its #MegaGandaAngBuhay trilogy titled “First Day” starring Jindric Macapagal.

“First Day” tells the story of Joseph, an idealistic, fresh-out-of-college young man from Cebu (played by Jindric Macapagal) who is caught in an awkward situation on his first day at work in a Makati office. What could go wrong—or right—on Day 1? “‘First Day’ reveals the answer in an unexpected and heartwarming manner, delivering a mega dose of ‘kilig’ on a hugely relatable slice of life,” says film director and public relations specialist Chris Cahilig.

MEGA Sardines’ “First Day” short film tells the story of Joseph, an idealistic young man played by Jindric Macapagal, who encounters an unexpected situation on his first day at work.

As shown in its first two short films, the MEGA Sardines’ #MegaGandaAngBuhay campaign, Cahilig points out, reinforces timeless Filipino themes and values. While “Tipidity” brought humor and “Adulting” delivered drama, “First Day,” the third and last film in the trilogy, offers lighthearted moments and wraps up with a plot twist that the audience won’t see coming. “Whether at work or at home, there’s very little doubt that intriguing conversations—and relationships—can be sparked by delectable comfort food,” Cahilig hints at what’s coming. 

However one looks at it, “First Day” fits right into the #MegaGandaAngBuhay campaign by depicting how MEGA Sardines, as a staple viand, has fortuitously figured in the unforgettable “firsts” of its Filipino patrons. “First Day” was made possible by Tiu Lim Foundation (executive producer), Rommel Sales (cinematography), Yuji Gonzales (screenplay), Jegs Morales (offline editor), Kenneth Amparo (online editor), Melai Entuna (line producer), Clark Lopez (assistant director), Kat Salinas (sound design), Richard Gonzales (scoring), Det Moldera (accounts manager), Yani Bautista (production manager), and Johanna Evangelista (production coordinator).

MEGA Sardines’ “First Day” short film can be viewed on MEGA’s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/officialmegasardines, along with other #MegaGandaAngBuhay videos “Adulting” and “Tipidity.”  

“First Day” can be viewed on MEGA’s official Facebook page www.facebook.com/officialmegasardines and YouTube channel (Mega Global). Meanwhile, “Tipidity” and “Adulting” have garnered, to date, almost 3 million views on YouTube alone. Both short films can also be viewed on MEGA Sardines’ official Facebook page.

Manufactured by Mega Global Corporation, MEGA Sardines offers the freshest and most delicious sardines packed within 12 hours from catching to canning. It is available in easy-to-open cans and pouch formats for convenience. MEGA Sardines is available in supermarkets nationwide, with a wide array of variants like MEGA Sardines in Tomato Sauce, Tomato Sauce with Chili, Paksiw Style, and Spanish-Style; MEGA Sardines Creations in Natural Oil and in Spanish-Style; MEGA Extra Hot Sardines; MEGA Fried Sardines Tausi and MEGA Fried Sardines Hot and Spicy.

For more information about MEGA Sardines and its #MegaGandaAngBuhay campaign, visit www.megaglobal.com.ph or www.facebook.com/officialmegasardines.

My Favorite Discoveries at Fishermall Quezon Avenue

I couldn't remember the first time I set foot inside Fishermall Quezon Ave, but I think it was for a food event. What I do remember though was how cold the mall was…  and I'm talking about the entire mall.

It's  the kind of cold that will make you wish you had a jacket, which is a good thing especially when you live in a tropical country like ours and summer is fast approaching.

I thought it was just because the mall was still new at that time, but yesterday, when I came back to join their 5th year Anniversary celebration, it seems nothing has changed and it was still the same soothing cold feeling that makes you want to just chill out and enjoy a whole day of shopping.

Good thing I was prepared and I had a jacket with me this time.

The only thing that kept us from freezing was the scorching hot sale they were having this weekend.

So together with my fellow bloggers, we spent hours to explore the entire mall to check out the great finds they have in the department stores and boutiques.

                                                          There's a Chapel inside

I didn't realize it was actually quite huge. Ive been there a few times but it was my first time to check out the department store, supermarket and retail tenants.

One of my favorite discoveries that day was this shoe/bag line called District. Its a local brand and it is so chic! .  You can easily accessorize it with everything inside your closet. The see-thru bag is nice for summer and  its a great buy with or without discount.

After touring the Department Store,  we checked out  their special deals inside the Fisher Supermarket.  There have a buy one take one and 50% off on selected items. One unique service they have is that  you can order anything from the wet market section and have it Paluto for the price. They have a Paluto stalls inside. Its a nice concept because everything is fresh from fish, seashells, shrimps and squids and their prices are lower than other supermarkets.

There's also a GYM!

We also toured their cinemas. For only P510 you can seat on a comfy recliner with  unli popcorn and iced tea. Their cinemas can accommodate 50 people and they  accept block screenings. They also have an exclusive spot for kids/parents to wait around while waiting for their movie or if you want to stay a bit after. They have these cute teddy bears your kids will surely love it.

After the tour, we had dinner at Morita Japanese restaurant--another great new discovery. We had Ramen, gyoza, kani salad, tonkotsu and I definitely recommend it if you want  authentic japanese cuisine at a fraction of a price. Imagine having a Tonkotso Ramen meal with yaki buta, tamago, bene shioga with pork soup base, spring onion with Gyoza and iced tea for only P185. Yes! and it tasted sooo good.

I wish I have discovered this before. Make sure to try their  matcha ice cream is heaven, without that bitter after taste.

If youre a milk tea/ fruit tea addict like me, there's  Coco , Macao Imperial Tea and several other milk tea shops that you can choose from .

So do check out Fishermall and celebrate their 5th anniversary and enjoy their Chinese New Year sale and get 80% off on all selected items and brands.

Watch out for ‘Whiskey Cavalier’ and ‘Miracle Workers’ TV Series only on Warner TV

If youre a fan of  Lauren Cohan aka Maggie of The Walking Dead fame then its time to go and see watch her in this exciting action, comedy series Whiskey Cavalier. She's playing the character of agent Frankie Trowbridge to Whiskey Cavalier's Will Chase. I love that the series is fast pacing.

Fans of Hollywood’s finest are in for a treat with two new TV series coming soon on Warner TV, exclusive and express from the US. ‘Whiskey Cavalier’ and ‘Miracle Workers’ both have a star-studded cast from the likes of Harry Potter, Boardwalk Empire, Scandal and The Walking Dead.

“We think Filipino audiences are simply going to love these new shows. With their tongue-in-cheek attitude and easy-to-watch style – as well as some awesome on-screen talent – we are looking forward to welcoming them to Warner TV, the No. 1 general entertainment channel,” said Jia Salindong-Du, country manager of Turner Philippines, the company behind Warner TV.

Be sure to catch Whiskey Cavalier on Monday, February 25 (sneak peek) & 29, and Miracle Workers on Wednesday, March 6, on Warner TV on SKYCable Channel 34 and Cignal Channel 235.

Miracle Workers
A comedy set in the offices of Heaven Inc., God (Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire) is ready to end the world and move on to his next project. Craig (Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter), and his fellow lowlevel angels Eliza (Geraldine Viswanathan) and Sanjay (Karan Soni), will try to convince God and prevent the end of the world in two weeks by pulling off their most seemingly impossible miracle yet: make two humans kiss.



 Based on Simon Rich's book "What in God's Name", Miracle Workers has a whimsical charm with its witty and humorous take on the afterlife.

WHISKEY CAVALIER

Whiskey Cavalier is a high-octane, hour-long action dramedy that follows the life of FBI agent Will Chase aka Whiskey Cavalier (Scandal star Scott Foley) and CIA operative Frankie Trowbridge aka Fiery Tribune (Lauren Cohan, aka Maggie from The Walking Dead) who will lead an inter-agency team, full of flawed and funny, yet heroic spies who are out to save the world. Whiskey Cavalier is a perfect blend of action, suspense, comedy, and romance.


Warner TV is known as the Home of the Superfans and is the No. 1 English general entertainment channel in both national urban and Mega Manila. Its shows include The Big Bang Theory, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Young Sheldon, Gotham and a raft of blockbuster movies.

For more information about Warner TV and its programs, please visit WarnerTVAsia.com, Facebook.com/WarnerTVAsia.

With the AirAsia Credit Card, traveling becomes more accessible, fun, and even more rewarding

"Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world"




Undoubtedly the generation that has been setting trends, millennials have the constant desire to reinvent themselves and discover more of the world around them. It is no wonder that one activity that has been defining their different lifestyles is traveling.

Millennials are always on the quest for fresh experiences and new stories that they can share with their friends and family. It is through traveling that they discover a passion for thrilling adventures and a thirst to connect with various communities as they go from one place to another.

Why millennials travel

“I love getting introduced to new tastes, beliefs, art, and people,” shares Frankie, a 25-year-old freelance brand journalist. Like many other individuals her age, she has flown to popular international destinations such as Hong Kong and South Korea. And for her, nothing beats immersing in the moments where she gets to learn a new culture.

Her most recent trip to Korea was the first time she explored the home to many K-dramas. But her one week stay in Seoul proved that the country is best experienced in person, she narrates, “I enjoyed every single day of my vacation. From going to the best tourist spots, to tasting their popular street food, there wasn’t a single dull moment. I even had an amazing time just walking around the area.”

Another traveler, Michelle, testifies that the beauty of traveling is being able to learn different cultures, meeting locals, and trying out local delicacies. The 27-year-old recalls the first time she fell in love with traveling was when she flew to the province of Samar.

“I had my first plane ride in 2008 and it was very memorable because it was also the time that I met our relatives in Samar. Throughout the trip, our relatives toured us around town and I witnessed the different wonderful rock formations and their amazing beaches,” says Michelle. She adds that it was the trip that inspired her to soon fly to Boracay, Cebu, Tacloban, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Korea.

Powering a lifestyle of travel

“The rule of thumb for trips is that you should do whatever you can fit in the limited time you’re there because who knows when you’ll get another chance to,” advises Frankie. As an impulsive traveler, she relies on the power of technology to maximize her travel experience. “Technology is the best. I’ve received so many discounts and deals from apps made for travelling such as tickets, accommodation, and passes to tourist spots.”

Meanwhile, Michelle shares the statement that resonates with a lot of millennial travelers today. “You don’t need a lot of money to be able to travel. There are a lot of wonderful places where you can eat, stay, and go to that are not as expensive. Searching online also helps a lot.”

Understanding the needs of the adventurous in this generation of wanderers, RCBC Bankard and AirAsia team up to bring a credit card that powers every millennials’ aspiration for travel. Now, there’s no better way to fly out of the country and experience a rewarding vacation than having the AirAsia Credit Card, powered by RCBC Bankard.

New cardholders get to enjoy up to 8,000 Welcome BIG Points which is equivalent to a free local or international flight. Earning BIG points is also easy as they can continuously receive these rewards by using their AirAsia credit card for their purchases. These BIG points can bring them to numerous destinations especially since AirAsia cardholders get first dibs on the Final Call Sale and other promos and seat sales. It also gives awesome travel benefits such as instant BIG Loyalty Platinum membership status upgrade, priority check-in and boarding, and Xpress baggage, where cardholders can claim their bags faster and enjoy their trip sooner.

So, what more are you looking for? With the AirAsia Credit Card, traveling becomes more accessible, fun, and even more rewarding for millennials. Get your own card at www.rcbcbankard.com/airasia.

Starbucks offers the Best Tasting cold craft coffee beverages

I switched into cold brew a few months ago because of its concentrated,  deeper, less acidic taste. 
It got the right kick when pair with Starbucks pastries and or donuts or you can enjoy it on its own.

If you are into cold brew like I do, starting February 19, Starbucks is sharing the spirit of innovation with new, bold flavors and a renewed focus on cold craft. Just in time for summer.

 Available for a limited time only starting February 19.

Starbucks will offer a selection of new beverages, including the Triple Citrus Cold Brew and the new Cascara Macchiato to enable customers to further indulge in the invigorating moments of spring.

The Triple Citrus Cold Brew offers a fresh and sweet-citrusy take on the classic cold brew coffee as it is poured into layers of lemonade, lime, and grapefruit flavors. A slice of freeze-dried lime also makes for a fruity twist to the coffee-lemonade drink.

The Cascara Macchiato is not your usual espresso beverage. Topped with cascara drizzle which provides sweetness with its subtle hints of dark brown sugar and maple, the beverage is finished with a strike of Turkish ground coffee to make for an even more intense coffee experience. Available in hot, iced and blended format.

Fans of the Nitro Cold Brew will enjoy the new Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew. Served straight from the tap, the Nitro Cold Brew is topped with a float of house-made sweet vanilla cream which results in a smooth and subtly-sweet cascade of velvety coffee layered with sweet cream. The Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew will be part of the core menu for stores offering Nitro.

So, begin to craft your coffee passion and be bold with Starbucks cold craft beverages!

Enjoy up to 44% off on selected OPPO phones at Shopee 3.3 Mega Shopping Sale

Customers can avail up to 44% discount when they purchase selected OPPO phones at Shopee from February 15 to March 3, 2019.  For more information of OPPO’s official online store on Shopee, visit https://shopee.ph/oppophilippines.

HANA TAJIMA FOR UNIQLO Spring/Summer 2019 Collection

If I have the money to splurge, I would have bought last year's Hana Tajima collection. I love the style and its comfortable fabric I love that you can mix match/layer  everything without compromising style. I cant wait for the  HANA TAJIMA FOR UNIQLO Spring/Summer 2019 Collection. 


UNIQLO, the Japanese global apparel retailer, today announces that it will launch the HANA TAJIMA FOR UNIQLO Spring/Summer 2019 collection from March 29 at UNIQLO MANILA, Global Flagship Store, Glorietta 5. New York-based, British-born Hana Tajima once again designed this exclusive LifeWear line together with UNIQLO.

Ms. Tajima commented, “I created this collection so women can match their styling preferences to their lifestyles. Another key design focus was to offer flowing silhouettes in light fabrics that feel great to enhance movement and comfort.”

The designs in the collection reflect tremendous attention to detail with a nature-inspired color palette, light and comfortable fabrics, and sophisticated silhouettes. Appearing once again this season are botanical motif prints based on Hana Tajima's illustrations. Blouses can be paired with sleeveless dresses and other items employing the same fabric to broaden personal styling choices in an elegant and functional contemporary collection that adds color to daily living.

Uniqlo and UK-born fashion designer Hana Tajima are pleased to present the 2019 Spring /Summer HANA TAJIMA FOR UNIQLO collection. Embodying a rich sense of cultural diversity, this exclusive collaboration line features elegantly simplistic yet considered pieces, offering comfortable, versatile clothing for all women of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, culture or belief.