The long wait is finally over for movie aficionados as ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. (Star Cinema) opens the 3rd quarter of 2017 with “Finally Found Someone” --- the biggest and most highly anticipated Filipino romantic-comedy (rom com) of the season starring two of the Philippines’ box- office superstars, John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo

Directed by one of the Philippine film industry’s fast-rising directors Theodore Boborol and with a story written and developed by Carmi Raymundo and Gilliann Ebreo, “Finally Found Someone” marks the much-awaited silver screen reunion of the mega blockbuster tandem of Cruz and Geronimo. The power tandem’s last team up was the smash hit “It Takes A Man And A Woman” way back in 2013, part of the trilogy that started it all --- “A Very Special Love” and which was followed by “You Changed My Life”, both also written by Raymundo.
Today, four years after the historic and phenomenal third and final installment of the love story of Miggy Montenegro and Laida Magtalas, Cruz and Geronimo are set to breathe life into the characters of Raffy and April – two totally different characters in a brand new story that retains Star Cinema’s great tradition of narrating unforgettable romantic comedies, the excitement of which is consistently felt by moviegoers of all ages across the world.

“Finally Found Someone” is centered on the unexpected romance between Raffy Sandoval (Cruz), a PR hotshot who masterfully crafts lies for a living, and April Esguerra (Geronimo), an honest-to-goodness girl who has difficulty masking her true emotions. A PR crisis brings the two together, and they discover that they have so much in common despite the fact that they are polar opposites --- they are kindred souls on a quest for something that will complete their lives.

It will be very interesting to witness Cruz and Geronimo play the roles of Raffy and April --- which Raymundo and Ebreo created for them --- and see how love will fit in the picture in the lives of these two different characters: one, a cutthroat, career-driven overachiever while the other is an honest, sincere, and idealistic girl who believes in the power of true love.

This big-screen comeback of Cruz and Geronimo is a major event in the Philippine entertainment industry not only because it is their next collaboration after their last successful team up also but also because it will once again try to showcase their immense power in the box office as brought about by their exhilarating chemistry in the genre of romantic-comedy.
Geronimo who is dubbed the Philippines’ Popstar Royalty and is a widely followed concert performer, shared that while she wanted to go the route of a different genre, she could not forego the project: “Our (Cruz) connection is different. Chemistry is a gift they say. It’s a gift for some people, especially because we are able to use the project to give happiness. We get surprised as to how we affect other people so we thank the Lord for people who continue to believe in us”.

It should be noted that “Finally Found Someone” is also the third movie of Boborol since the breakout box-office success of Star Cinema’s Metro Manila Film Festival 2016 entry “Vince & Kath & James” and “Just The Way You Are”.

Like his two successful flicks, “Finally Found Someone” will make one believe in love again. It is a movie for every person who fell in love and got hurt; whose relationship did not work out; and for those who lost all faith in love. This romantic-comedy will convert every jaded heart into true believers of love because the journey of Raffy and April is the journey of everyone in the quest for that one person who will reciprocate the love one has to offer.

On his part, Box Office King Cruz who is on his own, known for his award-winning and poignant performances, still believes in finding the one. He shares: “I don’t think you’ll know. When it hits you, that’s it. Honestly, I really don’t know. In this movie, a lot of lines from Sarah hit to the core and made me think. There came questions that entered my mind, and which I processed. There will be come a day when that (the one) will happen so I am not losing hope”.

“Finally Found Someone” also stars Joey Marquez, Yayo Aguila, Tetchie Agbayani, Dennis Padilla, Leo Rialp, Alwyn Uytingco, Alexa Ilacad, Christian Babbles, Joj Agpangan, Milo Elmido Jr., Justin Cuyugan, Ruby Ruiz, PJ Endrinal, Lemuel Pelayo, Cara Eriguel, Neggy, Axel Torres, and April Matienzo, with the special participation of Enchong Dee.

Fall in love with the inimitable tandem of John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo all over again in Finally Found Someone, which hits cinemas in key countries worldwide this July and August: July 30 in Torino, Italy; August 3 Middle East, Brunei and Papua New Guinea; August 4 U.S., Canada and Saipan; August 5 Vienna, Austria; August 6 Rome and Milan Italy; Madrid, Spain; Copenhagen; Denmark; and Malta; August 5, 6,8 and 10 United Kingdom; August 10 Australia and New Zealand; August 13 Hong Kong and Taiwan; and August 20 Singapore and soon in other countries.

Exclusive F3 Sarah Limited Edition Smartphone also launches as part of her 3rd year anniversary with OPPO.

OPPO gives its full support to the much anticipated big-screen comeback of Sarah Geronimo, who stars in this year's biggest romantic-comedy of the year, Finally Found Someone.

Pinoy fans are in for a roller coaster ride of emotions as Raffy and April (Geronimo) take us through the interwining of their polar opposite lives- living through a PR crisis with a cutthroat, career-driven over achiever while the other end of the spectrum is an honest, sincere, and idealistic girl who believes in the powers of the heart.
Director Theodore Borobol (Vince and Kath and James) aims to excite fans in this not-so-typical rom-com by showing the versatility of both Sarah and her on-screen partner. The intense tension between the characters will keep the viewers on their feet and waiting in anticipation on whether or not they can see past their differences and have their relationship blossom into something more.

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Today, as the country celebrates Finally Found Someone's opening night, Geronimo takes her time to thank OPPO for their continuous support in all her endeavors. In celebration of Geronimo;s third year as Oppo's endorser, the brand officially announced last July 12, 2017 the Sarah Geronimo limited Edition F3 smartphone composed of a special packaging box and Sarah's signature at the back of the phone.
Revolutionizing the #SelfieExpert since the beginning, Geronimo's strong influence as a singer and actor is a testament of OPPO's presence in the Philippines. The OPPO F3 Sarah Geronimo limited Edition is a gorgeous black OPPO F3 with the actress' signature at the back. The packaging is also in a premium box with standard charger, headphones, soft cover and pre-installed screen protector.

During the premiere, selected fans who have pre-ordered the unit have also been given the chance to grace the opening night. Media Attendees have also experienced the OPPO F3 Sarah Geronimo Limited Edition Unit before the movie began.
So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to fall in love with the inimitable tandem bought to life by Sarah Geronimo all over gain in Finally Found Someone, which hits cinemas nationwide starting July 26.

Here are some of the videos during the premiere night of Finally Found Someone;



Thank you so much OPPO for the premiere tix, me and my mom love the movie and enjoyed it very much. Watch out for my movie review soon here on my blog. Thank you also for the Wireless Sport Earphone and the Power bank, you Guys really know what Bloggers do need the most. Happy to know that Sarah still endorsing OPPO, she really is the perfect endorser for OPPO smartphone.

The OPPO F3 Sarah Geronimo Limited Edition smartphone is available via Lazada,com.ph for PhP15,990.00

For more details about the OPPO F3, please visit https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH or log on to http://www.oppo.com/ph/index.html

Kwentong Jollibee’s “Kahera,” the Grandparents’ Day campaign of the country’s number one fastfood chain, was recently adjudged the 2016 Ad of the Year (AOY) by adobo magazine. The Ad of the Year awards showcases the most celebrated advertising work created in the past year, with the top three winners chosen from among adobo magazine’s top monthly picks via poll.

Kahera, directed by Ianco dela Cruz, is part of the successful #KwentongJollibee series co-created with McCann World Group Philippines. It features the story of a Jollibee cashier who gets her daily dose of constructive and stern criticism from one of the store’s regulars, who turns out to be her very supportive grandmother.

With over 9 million views on Facebook and YouTube to date, the digital ad has continued to receive recognitions from award-giving bodies in the industry.

Besides bagging the AOY honor, Kahera also won adobo magazine’s Ad of the Month Award for September 2016. Earlier this year, the video was also recognized by Google PH as one of its top 10 most viewed ads, entering the YouTube Leaderboard for the second half of 2016.

The video was also part of the Jollibee Grandparents’ Day campaign which won a Quill Award of Excellence from the International Association of Business Communicators, and a Silver Anvil award from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines.

Jollibee Global Brand Chief Marketing Officer and PH Marketing Head Francis Flores says of the brand’s most recent win, “We are honored to be recognized by adobo magazine, this time for top notch creativity embedded in our heart-warming video. This validates Kwentong Jollibee’s thrust of showcasing unique Filipino relationships through masterful storytelling.”

The Philippines isn't new to natural disasters or calamities.

Compared to its other Southeast Asian neighbors, our country experiences a wider range of disasters. From floods to landslides, and typhoons to earthquakes – the most recent of which just happened in Leyte with a magnitude of 6.5 – the Philippines continues to endure and survive. Though the government does its best in preparing for and anticipating these times of emergency through awareness efforts and disaster response drills, self-mitigation is still an area that we can further improve on.

 Surendra Menon, CEO of the country's premier bancassurance company, BPI-Philam, learned from the resiliency of Filipinos and their experience in times of crisis, believing this has given them a good start in disaster preparedness.

"Most Asian countries don't have typhoons; most of them are prepared for floods, fires, and some earthquakes. But here you have the full range – you have typhoons, you have earthquakes, tsunamis, even volcanoes. Most things about disaster preparedness Filipinos have learned because you've gone through it all," he said

Despite this vast experience of the nation, Menon encourages practicing resourcefulness by taking notes from disaster responsiveness of other countries in the region. Having worked and lived in Indonesia, he recalls the massive 1989 earthquake that hit its West Papua region, where countless people died and survivors ran out of supplies in a few months’ time, remaining displaced years after the incident.

He believes Indonesians and Filipinos are somewhat similar given their experiences, but Filipinos can up their preparedness by starting with themselves.

"Disaster has a long-term impact, but only short-term assistance will come so it's up to you to bridge the gap between short-term assistance and long-term necessities," he stressed.

Micro-preparedness

Menon, who served as a Lieutenant Captain for Singapore’s Civil Defense Forces, shared some practical tips that could help anybody self-mitigate in times of disaster.

"On a physical basis, make sure you have two weeks’ worth of water in your house. The first and foremost necessity for survival is water," Menon said. "You will need food – dry food like biscuits that can last for two weeks as well for you and your family should be enough to go around when a disaster strikes and until help comes."

Apart from physical needs, he also reminded Filipinos to have available cash at hand for emergency purchases and backup funds in the bank. "Maintaining an insurance plan would help too," he said. "Prioritize protection from accidents first, then your health and life [insurance]."

Prioritize today, protect the future

Starting and maintaining financial contingency plans may not seem to be a priority for the average Filipino worker, but Menon believes foresight is a good thing to have, not just for ourselves but for those who matter to us most.

"The order of priority for your funds should be ‘today’ first and then 'immediate emergency,'" he said. "The next priority after that should be protecting your future income, preferably through a life insurance plan, so your family won't have to worry about resources should something happen to you."

  Confident of the Filipinos’ indomitable spirit – the driving force against some of the worst natural and man-made disasters that hit the region – Menon is convinced the Philippines can only get more resilient through learnings from past calamities and ensure enough preparation for life’s uncertainties.  

Yes, you heard it right! McDonald’s Twister Fries is back and will be available in every McDonald’s store nationwide starting July 28. After three long years, this great news is definitely worth the wait.

It’s the McDonald’s fries made with a delicious twist—literally. Savor the crispy golden curls and spices of this glorious potato treat. Twister Fries is available for a limited time only so what are you waiting for? Hurry up and get it while you can!

And since it’s available for a limited time only—why not enjoy it every day? After all—#MinsanLangTo! Enjoy it a la carte or go big with the BFF size! You can also have your Twister Fries fix when you upgrade your regular fries and drink meal. Pair it with a McFloat or McFreeze for an even more exciting snack time experience.

Bite into the potato goodness with a twist when you dine in any time at McDonald’s restaurants nationwide. You can also enjoy McDonald’s Twister Fries via Drive-Thru or McDelivery by dialing 86-2-36, visiting www.mcdelivery.com.ph, or using the McDo PH app.

Tell your friends and loved ones that the long wait is over because McDonald’s Twister Fries is back! Share your photos on Facebook, facebook.com/McDo.ph or tag @McDo_PH on Twitter or Instagram.

For the longest time, the global fast-food scene has one strict rule for beef patties: they only belong between burger buns.

But in a country like the Philippines, a meal can never be considered a proper one without our favorite grain: rice. Most of the local dishes go well with a serving of white rice and a splash of flavorful sauce or broth.

In 1995, Jollibee—the country’s top fast-food chain and proud homegrown Pinoy brand—brought together a fast-food favorite and a Pinoy staple to create a new classic offering: the Burger Steak. Made with 100% beef patty seasoned to suit Pinoy tastes, drizzled with a flavorful mushroom gravy (a time-tested flavor pairing used the world over: beef and mushroom), and served with white rice, the Burger Steak was an instant hit for diners looking for their kanin-and-ulam fix.

“The Jollibee Burger Steak was inspired by something that many Pinoys know to be true: a flavor-packed, saucy ulam served with steamed white rice really hits the spot,” said Cathleen Capati, Jollibee Core Category Marketing Director. “But that’s the beauty of that idea. It seemed so simple, but nobody else did that over twenty years ago. For me, Jollibee only proved that we truly know and understand the Pinoy palate.”

Today, the Burger Steak remains to be a consistent Jollibee best-seller, with hundreds and hundreds of meals sold each day in 1,000 Jollibee stores nationwide. The rich classic flavors that this dish delivers is just one reason for its enduring popularity, as the fact that it has remained very affordable for over two decades continues to attract customers, too.

“Aside from the Burger Steak delivering a truly beefy-linamnam, saucy-sarap dining experience every time, it delivers great value, too,” added Ms. Capati. “For only 50 pesos, you get delicious ulam and rice for a truly satisfying meal.”

Experience the beefy-linamnam and saucy-sarap goodness of the Burger Steak for yourself today. The Jollibee Burger Steak is available for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru transactions, with prices starting at P50.00* for the Solo Meal.

For more information on your classic Jolly favorites, like www.facebook.com/JollibeePhilippines or follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

* Prices may vary across different locations.

The world's most international festival brand, ULTRA Worldwide, returns to Manila for the third annual edition of Road to ULTRA Philippines on September 15, as it reveals the all-star lineup for its 2017 edition.

Having last performed in the Philippines in 2014, Hardwell has been confirmed to headline the event, joined by German hitmaker, Zedd, who on his last visit to the capital city performed to an astonishing 12,000 people.

Getter, REZZ and Sam Feldt will support the two headliners, with both Getter and REZZ, two of the fastest-rising stars in dance music, making their debuts in the Philippines. Local support for the event will be announced in the coming months.

Road to ULTRA Philippines will also be moving back outside to the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on September 15, having moved indoors last year for one year. Previous iterations of Road to ULTRA Philippines have hosted some of the biggest electronic talents on earth including Alesso, A-Trak, Skrillex and Tiësto.

Having announced its lineup, tickets priced at P5500, 3500, 1500 are now on sale and available exclusively via smtickets.com and Ultraphilippines.com (1500 tickets are sold out). Produced by Blackwater and Ovation Productions. For VIP tables, call 532-8883 or email info@ultraphilippines.com. Sponsored by Sony Extra Bass.

Road to ULTRA Philippines is one of an incredible EIGHT events that ULTRA Worldwide are set to host in Asia throughout the month of September. For the full calendar of remaining ULTRA events in Asia, see below. For all ULTRA Worldwide dates, head to umfworldwide.com

Road to ULTRA India Mumbai – September 7
Road To ULTRA New Delhi – September 8
ULTRA China – September 9-10
Road To ULTRA Taiwan – September 10
ULTRA Beach Bali – September 14-15
Road To ULTRA Philippines – September 15
Road To ULTRA Hong Kong – September 16
ULTRA Japan – September 16-18
About ULTRA Worldwide™

ULTRA WORLDWIDE™ IS THE GLOBAL EDITION OF THE WORLD’S PREMIER ELECTRONIC MUSIC EVENT, ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL®.

The ULTRA brand in relation to live events was founded in 1997 in Miami by Executive Producer, President & CEO, Russell Faibisch, who began by producing electronic music events which led to the inaugural Ultra Music Festival® in 1999 on the sands of Miami Beach.

The internationally renowned festival, which has taken place every March since its inception, celebrated its nineteenth anniversary on March 24-26, 2017 by bringing over 165,000 music enthusiasts to the sold out waterfront event in the heart of the City of Miami. Ultra Music Festival®, recently voted the world’s #1 Festival by DJ Mag for the second consecutive year, returns to Bayfront Park for its twentieth annual edition on March 23-25, 2018.

Choosing to follow a unique and creative vision and a wholly organic growth focused on its true love for music, artists and fans alike, the ULTRA and ULTRA Worldwide™ brands represent not only the world’s biggest and most successful remaining INDEPENDENT electronic music festival brand, but also the most international festival brand in the world. Event organizers continue to transport the unrivaled experience from the Miami flagship festival to an ever-growing number of destinations and Ultranauts all over the globe.

Over the past nineteen years, thousands of the world’s most iconic DJs, producers and live acts have mesmerized audiences with awe-inspiring sets at ULTRA festivals in ARGENTINA, BALI, BRASIL, CHILE, CROATIA, IBIZA, JAPAN, KOREA, SINGAPORE, SOUTH AFRICA and of course MIAMI, as well as ROAD TO ULTRA® events in BOLIVIA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, KOREA, MACAU, PARAGUAY, PERU, THE PHILIPPINES, PUERTO RICO, SINGAPORE, TAIWAN, THAILAND and the USA. Each new global edition has been founded on the same successful recipe that has been perfected over nineteen years in Miami, combining the most diverse electronic talent with the most technologically advanced, large-scale festival productions in the world.

The ULTRA brands have pioneered the live stream experience with ‘ULTRA LIVE’ (with over 650 million live stream and recorded set views from Ultra Music Festival Miami since 2013) and the audio broadcasting platform ‘UMF RADIO’ (syndicated to FM Radio in over 62 countries and reaching more than 22 million listeners weekly). Also UMF FILMS’ collaboration with FINAL KID has seen some of the most visually breathtaking festival aftermovies in the music space, including a feature-length documentary exploring the explosion of dance music, entitled CAN U FEEL IT™, which was premiered on the red carpet at the Klipsch Amphitheater in Miami in 2012 and was exhibited in over 500 theaters across the Unites States.

2016 and 2017 have seen the ULTRA and ULTRA WORLDWIDE™ brands continue to push the boundaries even further, bringing an unparalleled combination of cutting edge productions and the world’s best electronic acts back to previous strongholds and new frontiers across the globe. With the SOLD-OUT edition of ULTRA Brasil®, ULTRA Singapore™ having become a full scale two-day festival, RESISTANCE’s debut standalone South America Tour, and the debut of ROAD TO ULTRA®’s Hong Kong, 2016 was the brand’s most successful year to date. A RESISTANCE summer residency at Privilege Ibiza is confirmed for 2017, while ULTRA China will debut in Shanghai on September 9-10, 2017. Also in 2017, two ROAD TO ULTRA® events will take place in New Delhi and India. ULTRA® have revealed further expansion into Australia for 2018. The ULTRA brand will be present in at least TWENTY-THREE COUNTRIES across SIX CONTINENTS worldwide by the end of 2018.

The Filipino-British beauty, smart and talented actress, Yassi Pressman has been ranked among the country’s most sought-after leading ladies of this generation. In fact, her latest television project lists her as the main character’s lady love, a role that propelled the 22-year-old actress into ultimate stardom. However, many people do not realize that Yassi has been in the showbiz industry for more than a decade, and that her path to success hasn’t always been a walk through the park.
“Marami akong naging pagsubok sa showbiz. Ilang beses na din akong hindi natanggap sa mga audition, pero tuloy lang ang laban. Sabi ko nga sa sarili ko, don’t try to rush things that need time to grow. With hard work, dadating ang para sa iyo sa tamang panahon kasi kapag minamadali, nagkakamali,” says Yassi.
Now at the peak of her acting career, Yassi spends an average of 8 hours in a shoot and sits in the hair and make-up chair for around 3 hours. With barely enough time to sleep and rest, Yassi is able to maintain a healthy, bright and beautiful skin. The secret to her glow? Silka Papaya Soap, the number one beauty soap in the Philippines.
Packed with papaya enzymes for exfoliation and Vitamin E for moisturizing, Silka Papaya Soap gives Yassi naturally beautiful skin.
“Yassi’s career demands her to be always at her best and to maintain a healthy, glowing skin. With Silka Papaya Soap, we make sure to take care of Yassi’s skin in an everyday basis. There are no instant solutions because beauty is an everyday regimen. This is paralleled with the success story of Yassi and that’s what makes her an inspiration to all the women who aspire to be like her,” says Jane Co, Silka’s Marketing Manager.





In the age of everything “instant,” Yassi is truly an example of grace, beauty and diligence. She knows that natural beauty is not rushed and more importantly, success is not something to be achieved overnight. And at the rate Yassi is going, it seems like this go-getter is not stopping anytime soon.

Rizal Commercial Bank Corporation (RCBC), one of the leading universal banks in the Philippines, today unveils its new corporate logo and tagline "We Believe In You", which signals the start of a new era of providing excellent and trusted banking services for Filipinos.

RCBC is not new to me, it was the corporate bank of my first job. Of course payroll account was there and I manage to have my personal account as well. What's interesting is that I didn't encountered any problem with them during that time.

July 14 when they unveiled their latest logo together with its tagline. Given that they have done it before I'm sure they will assure their clients that they will serve much better and most especially to the millennials now.

"This milestone signals the arrival of a more committed, refreshed and re-energized RCB, that is ready to meet the demands of the ever changing Philippine banking industry," said RCBC President and CEO Gil A. Buenaventura.
"We believe in you" is not just a tagline for RCBC, but a battle cry to show our unwavering support and trust tot he indomitable Filipino spirit. At the same time, this new corporate thrust is meant to encourage FIlipinos not only to drea, but to pursue their passions and dreams, and turn them into reality - whether it's traveling to your dream destination, venturing into a new business, or purchasing a new home or car," Buenaventura stressed.

The simpler, younger and more minimalist logo embodies RCBC's new mission of being more accessible to younger Filipino depositors, who are looking for better ways to save and grow their money, the RCBC president added.

Ces Natividad, RCBC Chief Marketing Officer, reveals that the new logo and corporate tagline are the bank's response to the changing market.

"We wanted to know what products and services today's depositors actually need, and we strived to understand what makes them believe and trust a particular bank. We realized that today's depositors need an approachable bank that responds to their needs, and believes in the value of their dreams and aspirations," Natividad shared.

"RCBC wants Filipinos to know that the bank believes that ther is no limit in the things they can achieve if they decide to start building their future early, especially with a strong banking partner, ready to adive them every step of the way. We are providing more emphasis to younger depositors, who need more guidance in managing their money," Natividad added.

Estimates from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed that 1/3 of the Philippine Statistics Authority showed that 1/3 of the Philippine population are millennials. A 2015 Labor Force Survey, also by the PSA, showed that 47.1 percent of the 42 million labor force belongs to the 15-34 age group. This means that more and younger Filipinos need bank services to manage their finances.
Natividad cited a wide array of RCBC products that allow customers to save and conveniently manage their finances. These include RCBC's Debit Cards, which depositors can get when they open an RCBC savings or checking account. She also emphasized RCBC's product portfolio which customers can manage online such as the Unit Investment Trust Funds and iSAve, and automatic deduction from existing RCBC accounts, done every payroll, which helps depositors to set aside money for future use.

Natividad also cited the unli 0% option of RCBC Bankard, which gives cardholders the flexibility to manage their expenses.

The bank's brand refresh comes as RCBC enters its 57th year of excellent business in the Philippines. The bank reached a consolidated net income of P1 billion in the first quarter of 2017. It also showed more strength as assets increased to P526 billion as of March 2017. RCBC's total number of branches also increased to 489 while ATM terminals increased to more than 1,500 nationwide  as of the first quarter of 2017.
"We are confident that the new brand logo and new corporate tagline, and the re-energized service of the bank, will resonate with more Filipinos, We believe that they can accomplish great things if they put their hearts and mind into it, and RCBC will always be their partner to help them succeed," Natividad added.


This mom, who is also a millennial, was able to have experience the perks and promos during the launch of RCBC Logo and Tagline. Media people have a chance to open an account to RCBC and those who have an account enjoy the on the spot promo during the event.

Who wouldn't know 7 Eleven? I personally grow up enjoying the brain freezing taste of slurpee. When I was a teenage year, together with my friends, we would go to 7-Eleven to enjoy Slurpee for merienda. Of course we would grab some yummy treats with 7-Eleven's daily deals. And we're satisfied.
Our favorite Kapitbahay, 7 Eleven, is celebrating a significant milestone as it turns another year older. Celebrating its birthday, 7 Eleven is giving back to its loyal customers and the communities they serve through a series of concerts, promos and more treats starting July 11 to thank them for all the support and continued patronage. Sounds really good right my dear readers?

Here are some awaited treats from 7 Eleven

CLiQQ Every Day! Deals Launch

The fun start with the launch of CLiQQ Every Day! Deals where CLi11 users can choose 1 out of 3 mystery boxes available starting July 11! Products up for grabs change daily so customers can choose from a wide range of daily deals. CLiQQ users may redeem the product within 24 hours and claim them within the month.

Slurpee x Big Bite Rock Back to School Combo

Students get the first taste of 7 Eleven's overflowing treat starting with a special deal with the ultimate budget back to school combo for slurpee and Big Bite, only for P49 (save 5) from July 5 to August 15, 2017. A portion of the Sales for this promo will be donated to the student council of 8 selected colleges/universities.

Our favorite Kapitbahay is also prepared a concert last July 11 to celebrate their Happy 7 Eleven Day at Eton Centris dubbed as Rock Back to School Concert which I attended. The concert featuring acts like 6cyclemind, Moonstar88, Gracenote and many more. Aside from thi, the concert series will go to different colleges and universities in Metro Manila including Adamson University, Pamantasang Lungsod ng Maynila, University of Santo Tomas and more.

To further amp up the excitement, there will be e-raffles for the chance to win 24 Bose Soundsport earphones, another 24 winners of Bose  Soundlink speakers, and 5 winners of backstage passes to the  Rock Back To School Concert Series.

Slurpee or City Blends? Get both on 7 Eleven Day!

Craving for a cool and tasty Slurpee or a hot City blends cup of coffee? Well then 7-Eleven has a treat for you! You can enjoy the refreshing taste of Slurpee and share another cup with a friend for free if you bu one Slurpee from 7 Eleven's LV Locsin Store, and all Bacolod and Iloilo stores from July 1 to 11, 2017

For those searching for a warm cuppa, City Blends will also be available for just P20 for a 12 oz cup and is available in all stores with City Blends from July 10 to 16, 2017. SImply get a QCode found on the present upon payment to avail your favorite these deals;

A Cup of Thankful: Calligraphy Event

Have your message of appreciation written in the most artful way possible with renowned calligraphist Carl Chua through A Cup of Thankful. This will also happen on 7 Eleven Day at the 7 Eleven LV Locsin store from 8am to 12nn.

7 Eleven gives back

As 7 Eleven celebrates being part of every Filipino's daily live, 7 Eleven also reached out to our brothers and sisters who were affected by the conflict in Marawi. Donation Boxes were deployed in all corporate 7 Eleven stores in Mindanao.

Employees and customers had the opportunity to share their blessings to help the victims by providing them with food and other in kind donations. This charitable drive started last June and will last until July 11.

Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC) also partnered with PhilSeven Foundation Inc. (PFI) and Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) to support the 7 Eleven Global Environmental Campaign by sustaining a tree planting project at the Marikina Watershed at the Brgy. Calawis, Antipolo City.

Employees get to volunteer, along with community to enhance two hectares of an agroforesty side through the planting of 1550 fruit-bearing trees. With this activity, 7 Eleven hopes to improve the biodiversity of the Marikina Watershed and provide at least 20 households with additional income.

Pioneering Convenience Retailing

The roots of the 7 Eleven we know and love today can be traced back to 1927, 7 Eleven began when an employee of Southland Ice Company in Dallas started selling milk, eggs and bread for the ice dock, and operated 7am and 11pm.

7 Eleven is the world's largest convenience retail chain that operates, franchises, and licenses in more thatn 61,000 stores worldwide, and over 2,000 stores in the Philippines. The purveyor in convenience retailing adds two new stores every two hours to their worldwide operations.



There are so many treats that we can enjoy from our Kapitbahay, 7-Eleven. They got promos that you will enjoy and you can save as well.

For my kids they already know one of these treat, the Big Bite and Slurpee, and they were asking for it almost every merienda. So you got little ones who would want to grab some easy snack introduce the Big Bite to them and lets see.
So for the mommies out there who loves to enjoy a wonderful bonding with their kids, 7-Eleven is one place where you can bring along your kids for some thrifty treats, that's if you're low on a budget. This will be great on weekends, have a different kind of merienda treat with them and treasure this moment.

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Buckle up and get ready for an exciting ride as SM Cinema, in partnership with The Walt Disney Company (Philippines) launches Cars 3 at SM City North EDSA last July 19.

SM Cinema, and Disney, in celebration of the upcoming release of Cars 3 on July 26 brings a whole new experience to their movie goers as they unveil the life-size replica of Lightning McQueen with the former racing champ, and three-time Karter of the Year awardee, Matteo Guidicelli. Everyone is invited to witness the momentous event and share their stories online using the hashtags: #Cars3AtSMCinema #JoinTheRacePH.

All movie goers and shoppers can also enjoy exciting activities and exclusive Cars 3 toys and collectibles by Mattel. The life-size replica of Lightning McQueen will also race its way to the different malls in Metro Manila: SM City North EDSA (July 19 to 26), S Maison (July 28 to August 8), SM Southmall (August 10 to 20), and SM City Fairview (August 22 to September 3).

All guests are also in for a treat as SM Cinema premiers Cars 3 right after the launch. Special advance screenings of the movie will also follow at SM City Clark (July 20), and SM Seaside City Cebu (July 21).

Cars 3 opens in all SM Cinemas, July 26.

About “Cars 3”

It has been more than ten years since the first “Cars” film was released, but Lightning McQueen remains an iconic character today. While Lightning is still the same self-assured, determined and fun-loving race car audiences fell in love with, his confidence is being tested by the new cars on the track.

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary champion finds himself sud-denly pushed out of the sport he loves. Suddenly, he finds his dominance in the sport, as well as the confidence that got him there--threatened by younger, faster cars. Determined to get back into pole position, #95 must decide if his love for racing is enough to fuel the comeback of his life.

“Cars 3” features Owen Wilson (“Shanghai Noon”) as the voice of Lightning McQueen. Cristela Alonzo (“The Angry Birds Movie”) voices tech-savvy trainer Cruz Ramirez, who tries to help Lightning return to greatness, and Armie Hammer (“The Social Network”) lends his voice to next-gen racer Jackson Storm, whose high-tech speed leaves Lightning McQueen behind.

Directed by Brian Fee, produced by Kevin Reher and co-produced by Andrea Warren, “Cars 3” is executive produced by John Lasseter, who directed the first two films in the franchise.

Disney/Pixar’s “Cars 3” cruises into cinemas on July 26, 2017. #Cars3 #JointheRacePH

SM | Disney Partnership

SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc. forged a partnership with The Walt Disney Company in September 2015, to bring closer the world renowned Disney brand to the hearts of the Filipinos. The partnership aims to bring Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars through different Disney branded events, theatrical releases and promotions, and other unique Disney experiences through the synergy of the different subsidiaries of SM: SM Lifestyle Entertainment (SM’s lifestyle and enter-tainment arm), SM Supermalls, SM Markets, SM Retail, and Toy Kingdom.

Coca-Cola Philippines took home three trophies for their sustainability programs during the 15th Philippine Quill Awards held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport City.

Coca-Cola received two merit awards in the communication management category for its 5by20 Sari-sari Store Training and Access to Resources (STAR) Program which economically empowers women in various sectors with the help of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and the Department of Labor and Employment.

Since its launch in 2011, the 5by20 STAR Program has impacted the lives of over 80,000 women micro-entrepreneurs across the country.

Coca-Cola also received a merit award in the communication skills category for its “Replenishing Communities, Replenishing Lives: The Coca-Cola Water Report” publication which narrates the impact of the Company’s Agos Program among its beneficiaries.

“We, at Coca-Cola Philippines, are honored to receive these awards that recognize the effectiveness of our sustainability programs in making a difference in the communities we serve and the lives of Filipinos,” said Atty. Adel Tamano, Coca-Cola Philippines Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications.

The success of the sustainability programs of Coca-Cola have been made possible through partnerships with government and non-government organizations for its implementation, the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, bottling partner Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines, and with public relations firm, Strategic Works, Inc., for the communication amplification of the programs.

Organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, the Philippine Quill Awards is an annual competition that recognizes excellence in professional communication.

Circulo Verde showcased a new kind of sports that the big boys will enjoy. This is not your typical toys in the toy shop but more of the adult hobbyist, who takes toys seriously. This giving birth to Game of Drones which showcased its first flight.


We all know that Circulo Verde just launched its first signature pump track and bike playground here in the Philippines. And with that area great for outdoor activities, the revitalized industry player introduced yet another signature event which captured the imagination of millennials and kids of all ages. Everyone present at Circulo Verde looked skyward and witnessed a spectacle of lights and drone feats- The grandest yet - Game of Drones 1st Flight.

Circulo Verde, Ortigas & Co.'s 10 hectare master planned mixed use community in Quezon city was set aglow with the spectacular sight of drones flipping in the air. After dusk, the place was ablaze with lights coming from the lit tracks where the quadcopters coursed through,prompting spectators to squeal in delight & excitement.
Circulo Verde oferred the perfect venue for Game of Drones 1st Flight where drone professionals, hobbyists & amateurs had the whole day for themselves to race - and learn a few tricks using the remote-controlled aircrafts.

The games were open to two drone categories: the Spec Class or Beginners for pilots using a quadcopter with 35 LiPo and 5" diameter props and Open Class or Advance for pilots with quadcopters that weighed a maximum of 50 lbs. The Game Arena was divided into several areas with different races for drone controllers, namely Time Trial, Drone Sprint, Rotocross, and Drone Photography.

But Game of Drones was not exclusively for drone enthusiasts. The country's biggest and grandest drone spectacle also enticed families and friends to bond over raffles and other activities while served with first-class entertainment throughout the jampacked one-day event. Everyone from kids and teens to adults also took advantage of food booths and other stalls that sold sports apparel from sponsors and concessionaires.

It was definitely air supremacy ablaze as everyone enjoyed the spectacle leaving a collective question which begged to be answered: What will Ortigas & Co. offer next?