First movie to showcase here at Mommys MAG Life is the book to film adaptation entitled "Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin" is a Best Selling Novel by Bob Ong. The movie is produced by Viva Films and directed by blockbuster directors like Andoy Ranay, Chris Martinez and Mark Meily. To those who have read the book, you may now watch it on the big screen and enjoy more visualization of the story.
Bala sa Bala, Kamao sa Kamao, Satsat sa Satsat, which satirizes the favorite elements of an action movie, is the first part which stars Benjie Paras, Candy Pangilinan, John Regala, Rez Cortez and more. As we all know that John Regala portrays as a bad guy in some of his movie, in this movie he is really a perfect example that portrays as a hoodlum. He gave justice on his role, he portrays it effectively. Both Candy Pangilinan and Benjie Paras are versatile actress and actor, they can be in drama and in comedy as well. They really portray it accordingly and shifting from drama to comedy is easy for them. I like both of them in comedy, I think it is innate on them to make people laugh.
Direk Chris handled the episode titled Asawa ni Marie, which is a parody of the Filipino soap opera. The set-up is already funny with a love quadrangle figuring among a poor farm girl played by Cristine Reyes, the two brothers who own the farm and the girlfriend of one of the brothers who figures as the eternal villainess.
Love the scene of Yagit who is a mascot dog, he is so funny. Speaking of funny scenes, most of the scenes of Joey Paras made me laugh, he is really a good comedian. Antoinette Taus is back in the big screen and I'm happy for her, I like her, back in Ang TV days, hopefully I will see her more on movie or teleserye. While Cristine Reyes is also a versatile actress, she can be in drama and in comedy, she really portrays well and give her best on what she is doing.
Direk Andoy Ranay spoofs the Filipino horror film in an episode titled Shake, Shaker, Shakest. After dealing with mostly young promising actors in his blockbusters, direk Andoy finds himself directing Maricel Soriano and Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista.

Surprisingly, our very own Mayor Herbert Bautista is back in comedy together with Ms. Maricel Soriano, they really good at it, they are the real comedianne of all time, love their tandem. Shy Carlos is really a pretty one and have a future in showbiz, she really did her best on what she is does. I love her possess scene in the movie, she really a good job on that particular scene. She can fit also on drama and on comedy as well.
Don't miss the comedy prowess of the whole cast! Showing on January 13 in cinemas nationwide!

Watch the trailer here:

Let’s face it: most people are looking forward to the new year as this means a new beginning—and for people who want to look and feel better, losing weight as a resolution may just be the right way to start. Or is it?

“The New Year does not serve as a catalyst for sweeping changes in your body, more so in your overall health,” said Carmie de Leon, vice president for sales and marketing of Healthway Medical. “In fact, now is the right time to reflect on past behaviors that may be affecting your health, and resolve to making positive lifestyle changes in preparation for next year and for many more years to come.”

According to de Leon, setting small but attainable goals are better than making big goals but later on, fail to meet them. But she says that “you need to make it happen.”

As Filipinos list down their resolutions for 2016, it is important to put healthy living on top of the list, de Leon said.

“By making more realistic New Year’s resolutions, there is a greater chance of keeping them all-year round. As for your health, your resolution towards a healthier you should start in the most attainable way. More so, you should start now,” de Leon emphasized.

De Leon continued, “Your lifestyle change can start from minimizing cigarette smoking, lessening alcohol intake or exercising more religiously. But whatever lifestyle changes you want to make for next year, what matters most is that the changes are for your health.”

Healthway Medical—the most trusted and preferred mall-based clinics in the Philippines—offers excellent primary and multi-specialty care that promotes healthy living as a lifestyle. It offers a unique one-stop-shop platform where minor surgical operations, special medical examinations and preventive healthcare as well as specialized medical consultations are performed by some of the country’s top-performing healthcare experts.

For your all-year-round care, Healthway Medical offers top-of-the-line services that range from cardiology, dental care, family medicine, internal medicine, ob-gynecology, ophthalmology, pediatric medicine and dermatology, to name a few.

As part of its ongoing initiative to promote a healthier lifestyle, Healthway Medical aims to impart the importance of quality Sleep, being able to Eat right, having enough Exercise, and taking time to De-stress (S.E.E.D.) to Filipinos of all gender and ages.

De Leon concluded, “New Year’s Resolutions always start with good intentions, and what better way to start the year right than prioritizing your health? At Healthway Medical, we can help you stay in good shape all-year round.”

Healthway Medical rolls out its SEED campaign to major corporations as part of its preventive health advocacy. For more SEED tips and health education, visit the website at www.healthway.com.ph or Healthway Medical Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/healthwaymedical/?fref=ts.

TFC opens the year with the first OKGo! in Chiba with John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Shaina Magdayao, Enchong Dee & Maja Salvador, leading the New Year celebration.

ABS-CBN and The Filipino Channel (TFC) in Japan will welcome 2016 with a bang as it brings the network’s iconic event “One Kapamilya Go!” (OKGo!) to the Chiba-Ken Bunka Kaikan, Chiba Prefecture for the first time on January 10, Sunday.

ABS-CBN Asia-Pacific Managing Director Ailene Averion is thrilled with the fact that for the network’s first event this year in the region, ABS-CBN and TFC are bringing the milestone event “OKGo!” “As we welcome 2016, the ABS-CBN Regional team together with the TFC team want to extend the New Year celebration to our Kapamilyas in Japan, as a way of thanking them for their unyielding love and support. The best way to reward them is by delivering the stellar line-up, the world-class performances, sense of community and the excitement that OKGo! brings and is known for across the world.”

OKGo! was launched in the U.S. back in 2008 and has since created a history of its own, bringing the biggest names in the Philippine entertainment industry to party with their kababayans in renowned venues in the U.S., Australia, Europe and Japan, in one festive celebration of the greatness of the Filipino talent and community.

In Japan, kababayans first got a taste of the “OKGo!” experience in 2010 when it was staged in Nagoya and Tokyo and for a second time in 2012, again in Tokyo. This year, it’s Filipinos in Chiba and other prefectures in the Kanto region’s chance to experience “OKGo!”

True to its promise of opening the year in Japan with an impact, ABS-CBN Regional and TFC will be bringing some of the biggest Kapamilya stars led by John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo, fresh from the success of “A Second Chance.” The blockbuster team will be joined by hottest Kapamilya stars Maja Salvador, Shaina Magdayao, and Enchong Dee who will showcase their sizzling talents on stage.
Shaina, lead star of “Nathaniel” on TFC.tv, is known for her sharp dancing skills aside from her powerful performances as a dramatic actress.
Enchong on the other hand, has been thrilling Filipinas all over the world with his chinito looks and exciting moves.
Maja, dubbed Dance Princess of the Philippine entertainment industry, has proven through her performances worldwide, that she is in fact, dance royalty. She has raised her career a notch higher in 2015 and has captured more audiences as a recording artist as well.
Host and comedian Pooh will also inject comical performances that are expected to make the crowd burst into laughter.

In addition to the stellar line-up of performances, OKGo! Japan will also bring the Bea-John Lloyd starrer “A Second Chance,” the highest grossing Filipino film of all time. Kapamilyas in Japan will get to witness the sequel to the iconic film “One More Chance” which follows the love journey of iconic characters Popoy (John Lloyd) and Basha (Bea) and tackles the hardships of a married life of a millennial couple. After creating a cult following, it has reached another biggest milestone as the highest grossing Filipino movie of all time.
Beyond the performances, Kapamilyas in the Chiba prefecture and the whole of the Kanto region can also enjoy the exhibits from sponsors Philippine Airlines and Asia Yaosho.

As a New Year’s gift, loyal TFC subscribers from Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba Prefecture will get complimentary tickets. After the show, VVIP ticket holders can also get a chance to meet and greet their favorite Kapamilya stars. Also joining the Kapamilyas are Labor Attache Maria Luz Talento and Welfare officer Carmelita Raquiza.

Celebrate the New Year with some of the hottest Kapamilya stars in the upcoming “OK Go! Japan” on January 10, Sunday at the Chiba Bunka Kaikan in Chiba Prefecture, Japan (260-8661 Chiba-ken Chiba-shi, Chuo-ku Shijo-machi 11-2). Gates open at 12:00 n.n. The special movie screening of “A Second Chance” is at 2:15 p.m. while the show starts at 5:00 p.m.

For tickets, Kapamilyas can call the TFC hotline at 0120-832-863 (from landline) or 03-6868-2024 (from mobile) or contact our authorized dealers: WorldCom Japan (Tokyo) at 03-6868-3880; Mtrend (Tokyo) at 03-5413-6315; Munting Kusina (Kanagawa) at 090-6545-6355; Monlai (Chiba) at 080-3424-2533; and Yahow (Tokyo) at 080-6871-5000.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/TFCJapan

IMBESTIGADOR Turns 15, Reverts to its known and original brand.

“Hindi namin kayo tatantanan”. This battle cry has been known and associated with one television program: Imbestigador.

Fifteen years ago, GMA News and Public Affairs launched Imbestigador, a public service program whose mission is to be the go-to place of vigilant citizens and be the public's defense against injustices. Hosted by GMA News pillar and seasoned broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez, Imbestigador took investigative reporting to the next level by giving voice to the oppressed and righting wrongs for the ordinary people. In essence, it has not only aired grievances but provided concrete solutions to the victims of injustices of numerous ills in society – from anomalies and corruption to unscrupulous activities and various other crimes. Imbestigador also broke new ground on television when it pioneered using actual footage of gripping surveillance operations in the pursuit of its stories.

Imbestigador did not fail. It made true to its promise. With the help of different agencies and offices, unscrupulous individuals were arrested, prosecuted and put behind bars. Big-time syndicates were busted; illegal and detrimental establishments were closed down and victims were rescued and kept out of harm’s way.

As the program begins its 15th year, Imbestigador, now the country’s longest-running investigative program and one of GMA News and Public Affairs flagship programs, strengthens the public service brand that it has long been known for - to go after those who break the law and those who believe they are above the law. To heed public clamor, beginning January 9, Imbestigador reverts to its action-packed episodes by doing stories based from complaints of the public and bringing justice against guilty parties. Week after week, Imbestigador will attempt to do exposes tackling a wide range of stories dealing with illegal and unscrupulous activities as it has been known for.

For the upcoming episode, Imbestigador will give the full story behind its exclusive operation of an online pornography operating in Cebu. Coincidentally, in its desire to tackle the biggest issues that matter, Imbestigador also launches its special election segments titled “Isyu ni Juan”. “Isyu ni Juan” is a ten-part special election series which goes beyond personalities but tackles key issues that confront the Filipinos. The special election series also intends to present and examine the respective campaign platforms and specific plans of the presidential aspirants in addressing specific issues. Imbestigador host Mike Enriquez snatched exclusive one-on-one interviews of all the leading presidential hopefuls for this important election series.
Don't miss Imbestigador this Saturday, January 9, 5:15pm after CelebriTV on GMA!

Umbra, a Toronto-based company with a wide collection of casual and contemporary home accessories, redefines plain and simple homeware with Umbra Shift—a collection of functional and creatively-designed home pieces with minimal aesthetic and embodies function and an element of curiosity.

Umbra Shift, an extension of Umbra, is a collection of modern, easy-to-use home accessories exhibiting function, practicality and design.The collection showcases the works of Umbra in–house designers who were asked to re-think things and design personal objects they themselves would want to give or use at home.
One of the highlights of Umbra Shift is the Coiled Stool. Inspired by the highly admired traditional basket-making techniques of the Philippines, the Coiled Stool is made with hand-woven threads covering a rattan core. Aside from a comfortable tractor seat, the Coiled Stool also has a bar stool version which fits easily into casual and formal environments.


In addition to the Coiled Stool are Umbra Shift’s other contemporary house pieces such as the Brick Lamp, an adjustable LED task lamp for the desk or shelf; Hanger Chair and Nest Caddy.
“We are truly excited to bring this collection of thoughtfully designed and well crafted products to an international design stage. Note that a few pieces from the collection were handmade right here in the Philippines,” says Umbra Design Director Matt Carr.

Umbra, which means "shade" in Latin, was born when graphic designer Paul Rowan custom-made a window shade for his apartment, and teamed up with his childhood friend Les Mandelbaum.

Today, the award-winning company employs an international team of in-house designers and global network which make its original designs available in over 120 countries. The full collection can be seen at the Umbra Store in Toronto.

The Umbra Shift homeware are available in Dimensione, One Parkade, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City.

To learn more about Umbra and its wide range of home accessories designed for modern living, visit www.umbra.com and umbrashift.com.

Mom's knows best when it comes to gadgets and other techs Dad is the expert and in our house my hubby got different gadgets, most especially headphones. One of the recent headphone that my hubby got was a headphone from Elecom. Since his into listening music and so are we, it is great that there are gadgets that are available to support this kind of need.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a big musicphile or not, everyone pretty much has a favorite song, album or artist that is on constant repeat in his/her playlist just like my hubby. But given that today’s fast-paced world dictates a highly-mobile lifestyle for most, especially the “millennial generation”, people now consider such gadget accessories as part of their everyday must-haves.
This highly-mobile lifestyle is what Japanese brand, Elecom is actively supporting through its impressive lineup of gadget accessories that range from headphones, portable speakers, portable keyboards, cables, even car accessories.

Offering gadget accessories in a wide range of styles and price points, Elecom is definitely a haven for tech and lifestyle accessories that give you more value for money.
One of its most popular product offerings are its headphones – available for both in ear and on ear. There are the cute, multi-colored ones that are perfect for students on the go, then there are the more sleek-looking headphones that are best suited for those who expect nothing less than superb sound quality.
Supporting this lineup great lineup of earphones is the brand’s selection of portable speakers that range from mono speakers to cool Bluetooth speakers for serious sound tripping no matter where you may be.

Make sure to check out Elecom’s full selection of headphones and portable speakers in store and get to enjoy a great shopping experience in one of Japan’s most well-trusted brands for tech and lifestyle accessories.

Get that 10% off on regular priced Elecom Products. Offer good till January 31, 2016 only.

ELECOM is available at SM North Edsa, SM Marikina, SM Southmall, SM Fairview, SM Clark, SM Megamall, and all Ayala Malls, including Nuvali and Solenad 3. ELECOM can also be found in Duty Free Fiesta Mall, Rustans Department Store, Wellworth Department Store, and Islands and More.

To start the year 2016, yours truly attended a Grand Presscon of "Born To Be A Star" last January 4 at the Music Hall, Metrowalk, Ortigas. It is the first event that I attended for this year.

Viva Communications, Inc., discoverer of world-class Filipino Performers and home to some of the country's biggest names, like Sharon Cuneta, Regine Velasquez, Rachelle Ann Go, Mark Bautista and Sarah Geronimo, launches a nationwide search for the next singing superstar via new reality singing show on TV5. Billed "Born To Be A Star", the weekly competition will air on Saturday primetime starting February 6.

The theme song of the said competition is "Bituing Walang Ningning" and it was sung by Kim Molina, a very talented singer-actress.
Multi awarded singer songwriter Ogie Alcasid will host the hour-long show together with Viva's young and promising singer-actress Yassi Pressman and Pop Heartthrob Mark Bautista.

Here are the videos during Grand Presscon:
On the other hand, four of the country's top-caliber performers namely concert queen Pops Fernandez, rockstar Rico Blanco, acoustic sensation Aiza Seguerra and Pinoy rap icon Andrew E will act as judges.
Star hopefuls will perform on stage each week until the Ultimate Star's name is called.

The Ultimate Star will receive a total of P3 Million in prizes, including P1 Million in cash, a P1 Million management contract from Viva Artists Agency (VAA) and TV5 and a real estate property worth P1 Million.

Contestants will have to pass two pre-audition processes befre they are able to sing in the show.

Auditions are open to male and female applicants, ages 13-18. Audition venues and dates are: SM City Bicutan on Jan 9 and 10; SM City Sta Mesa on Jan 16 and 17; SM City San Mateo on January 23 and 24; and SM City Novaliches on Jan 30 and 31. Five major audition legs will also be held in key cities like Cebu, Davao, Batangas, Dagupan and Metro Manila starting March.

Four new contestants will be introduced in the show per week. Each episode will show the making of the stars and their back stories apart from the competition proper itself. Viewers can expect to see not just tough and competitive performances on stage but also touching, real-life drama unfold before their very eyes.

Contestants who will make it to the weekly round shall undergo a make over session and mentoring form some of the country's highly regarded vocal coaches.

From the weekly set, lucky contestant will advance to the monthly round. The winner of the monthly round will proceed to the finals night.

Yassi Pressman during Presscon:
A primer will be aired prior to the pilot episode.

Yassi Pressman video invite for Born To Be A Star:
So, who will be the country's next big thing? Will he/she follow in the footsteps of the Megastar, the Asia's Songbird, the Broadway Gems or the Popstar Royalty? Find out as "Born To Be A Star" premieres on primetime television on Feb 6 over the Kapatid Network, TV5.
TV5 may also be viewed at the following cable channels: Cignal Digital TV, Ch.5, Destiny Cable, Ch.6(Analog) and Ch.10 (Digital) and Sky Cable, Ch.10.

December is really a busy month for Mommies like me, but still we need to ensure the health of our loved ones, specially our kids. Nutri10 plus is really a big help for me to make my kids healthy and strong.
Since December is the month of gift giving and since Nutri10 Plus is very generous enough to give plenty of vitamins for my kids. The kids and I decided to share it to some of our relatives. Yes, we are giving some of the blessings that we get. It is great to share your blessings.
My kids are happy to give the vitamins to their cousins. I love to share the benefits of Nutri10 Plus to our relatives and let them experience the "aktibo't malakas" Kids. I will ask my relatives more about the benefits of Nutri10 Plus soon once they started using the vitamins to their kids. So better watch out for another blog post about Nutri10 Plus.
Mommies, school days is about to start again after the 2 weeks holiday vacation of our kids. Let them take the Nutri10 Plus to make more active and for them have more appetite. To make that ready to face another challenges in school.

Great Morning Everyone! It's a brand new day, a brand new year to celebrate! Another year for us to enjoy all! Whether it will be bad or good, still we must be thankful to God that we are still alive and kicking for our family and loved ones.

Hello to all my readers, thank you so much for your usual support and blessed us all this year 2016.

Thank you and God Bless Everyone!!!

I know Star Wars since I was a kid because I often hear it during those days but I'm not actually an avid fan, though it is intriguing enough for me I know have anyone to watch it with me not until I met my hubby who is a movie enthusiast. He even got a VCD copy of the six Star Wars movies. It seems that the force is strong in him, hahaha. Anyway, thanks to Gateway mall with its newest theater the Dolby Atmos Cinema I was able to watch the current movie of Star Wars and what's even great is that I watched it together with my hubby. Since this is the launch of the biggest Dolby Atmos Cinema in the country located at Gateway mall it is just high right that one of one the epic film is played in it.

So what's with this Dolby Atmos? It features a revolutionary audio platform that creates powerful, moving audio using audio object and overhead speakers, Gateway Mall's Dolby Atmos Cinema boasts of sounds that come from all directions, the dialogue and music of the onscreen story move all around the audience in three-dimensional space, transporting them into the scenes and putting them in the middle of the action. Definitely the most suitable venue for the much-awaited movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

"We are very excited to screen Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Gateway Dolby Atmos Cinema 5. With its revolutionary sound technology, the theater will be filled with breathtaking audio and the audience will feel like they are inside the Star Wars Universe. This will definitely be a fantastic and world-class movie experience not just for Star Wars fans but for the whole family," says Araneta Group CEO Jorge Araneta.

Compared to regular theaters, Dolby Atmos Cinema has the most number of speakers with a 53.5 sound system (53 individuals surround channels and 5 subwoofers). Each speaker is powered independently and gets its own separate audio feed. In effect, the movement of every sound in the scene is reproduced in all three dimensions.

The Dolby Atmos Technology gives content creators unprecedented control of the placement and movement of sound within the movie theater. Sounds can be placed and moved anywhere in the cinema's three dimensional space. The Dolby Atmos Cinema processor then determines which of a cinema's huge array of front, back, side and overhead speakers it will use to recreate this lifelike movement. Sounds are coming from all directions and it was just like you're within the scene.

Here's a little bit of information about the latest Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It is the seventh installment in the Star Wars film series and the first to be directed by J.J. Abrams. Set around 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi, the sequel follows the adventures of new lead characters Finn (John Boyega), Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) as they join forces with original characters Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) to fight Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and his broadsword lightsaber. The film also features gwendoline Christie as Captain Phasma, Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux, Andy Serki as Supreme Leader Snoke, and Lupita Nyong'o as Maz Kanata.

Don't miss the chance to have a 360-degree experience of the glorious Star Wars saga. Catch Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Gateway Mall's Dolby Atmos Cinema!

So for mommies, daddies and the whole family if you want to experience a different kind of movie experience better visit the Gateway Mall's Dolby Atmos cinema.

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