Veteran actor and TV show host, “Bossing” Vic Sotto, has stood as an icon for countless brands. From homecare supplies to local beverage products, Vic’s charismatic appeal and conviction has propelled corporations, as well as himself, into a level of unmatched reliability.
Vic has consistently lived-up to his “Bossing” moniker, as an authority and someone whom Filipinos trust for everyday products. This time, the comedian partners with Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. (BAVI)—the second largest poultry integrator locally—as the newest brand endorser of Chooks-to-Go, the country’s leading and fastest-growing oven-roasted chicken chain with more than a thousand stores nationwide.
With its “Hindi ka Nag-Uuwi ng Ulam na Basta-basta Lang” campaign, built on the premise of being “Masarap Kahit Walang Sauce”, Chooks-to-Go and Bossing brings ready-to-go, oven-roasted quality chicken closer to Filipino moms as their take-home ulam of choice that will surely delight the family.


“When you say ‘ready-to-go’ and ‘quality food’, it should come with a great serving, taste, and nutrition. Importante ‘yun kasi hindi puwedeng basta-basta lang ang maiuwing pagkain para sa pamilya,” said Vic. “Kung gusto mo ng manok, there’s Chooks-to-Go. Malaman ang manok nila, hindi basta-basta. And the best part—‘pag hinain mo na, ‘yun na ‘yun, hindi mo na kailangan ng sauce.”
As an admirer of hardworking Filipinos, especially moms, Bossing Vic recognizes the efforts made in order to provide food on the table. “Basta hardworking, ako’y saludo, especially for moms because they exert double effort,” the actor said. “That’s why for the times when they can’t cook and kids want delicious food, dumaan ka lang ng Chooks-to Go, okay ka na.”
Practical, affordable, and delicious food to-go, Chooks-to-Go’s superior-quality, oven-roasted chicken goodness brings a fresh and healthy ulam fix to many Filipino households, which, even Vic could not escape. “Personally, I didn’t think twice about promoting this product because Chooks-to-Go is also my wife’s favorite,” Sotto admitted. “Aside from the taste, the price of one whole chicken for the family is reasonable—kayang-kaya eh. Ayos ka na, nag-enjoy ka na, nasarapan ka pa, at nakatipid ka pa!”

Endorsing is one thing, but attesting to a product as a part of one’s daily life is a different story. And with Vic’s proven and reliable track record of promoting a product or brand he uses and trusts, families are in for a treat as moms are set to bring home hindi lang basta-basta take-home ulam, but Chooks-to-Go’s oven-roasted chicken that’s always masarap kahit walang sauce.
“We are very excited to have Vic as our endorser because he really believes in the products he promotes,” said BAVI president Ronald Mascariñas. “With Chooks-to-Go and Bossing together, we have a great opportunity to support hardworking moms with a go-to take-home ulam of choice that’s affordable, healthy, and delicious.”

Rockwell Primaries launches today its biggest development, the 6.5-hectare East Bay Residences located in Sucat, Muntinlupa. Recognizing the charm that southern living has, Rockwell Primaries is bringing something new to the community by creating best value quality homes modern Filipinos can be proud of. It is transforming then Tribeca Residences into a warm and inspiring neighborhood in the South that homeowners yearn for.

Enjoy the best of both worlds—a sprawling sanctuary in the midst of the hustle and bustle of city life. The gated residences promise exclusivity and safety to homeowners of the mid-density property. Expansive on-ground amenities and reliable services aid in the strengthening of the worry-free feeling and of neighborhood ties. The allure of southern suburban living appeals to young families and professionals who are seeking for a more relaxed abode.

Residents are ensured of convenience with a three-level retail row that will house a supermarket, bank, cinema, restaurants, and other essential retail establishments in the future. Rockwell Primaries paints the south with a signature style that harps on accessibility, quality, and the living experience. This October, Rockwell Primaries offers a glimpse of East Bay Residences with its 2BR pop-up unit at the North Court of Power Plant Mall.

“We at Rockwell Primaries will take all that is great about the South and transform it, making it into a community where our homeowners have the best of both worlds in terms of modern comforts and convenience that city living provides, all while having the laidback ambience the South is known for. We are creating an exciting fresh start, adding color and vibrancy to Southern living,” said Malou Pineda, Senior Vice President, Rockwell Primaries Development Corporation.

East Bay embraces the feel of the outdoors, one very distinct feature of southern dwelling. Much of the designs and functions in the property incorporates the value for open spaces, natural cooling and lighting in a mid-density environment. The project distinctly comprises of more nature than structure in its 60:40 ratio of open spaces to residential ones.

“East Bay will make weekends, and even weekdays all the more enjoyable. Our goal is to build a tight-knit community that’s centered on comfort and convenience,” said Pineda.

East Bay Residences offers a 25-meter lap pool, a gazebo, a barbeque area, a multipurpose court, a playground, a jogging path, and a Clubhouse with a gym and function halls.

The well-planned units allow larger than usual areas that translate to flexible use of the interiors. The Fordham Tower will be East Bay’s first tower which is 15 storeys high, with 22 units per floor. Units range from 44-98 square meters.

Have ample room for comfort with the one bedroom unit (44-46 sqm.) that is ideal for newlyweds and individuals. The unit comes with a den that can cater to hobbies, be converted into a workspace or an extra bedroom in the future. For families whose children are developing new interests and learning to be independent, the two bedroom unit (70-73 sqm.) accommodates such growing needs. The three bedroom unit provides enough space for grown families akin to an actual house, along with a storage room and maid’s quarters made available.

The modern tropical-themed building perfectly imbibes the soothing south vibe. In keeping with the outdoors, Rockwell Primaries features its passive cooling technology by adding private bridgeways and floating corridors to the units. Garden atriums are present every five floors, providing a charming touch of greenery in the building.

“It’s important for us to deliver livable spaces to our residents. East Bay maximizes form and function to capture the desirable ambiance of the south. East Bay will enrich the south with a community that guarantees a life lived better,” added Pineda. Visit the East Bay Residences pop-up unit in the North Court of Power Plant Mall until October 27, 2016 and the property site located at Km 21 East Service Road, Sucat, Muntinlupa.

Mothers make the world go round. And in expressing their loving ways, they make sure to delight the family with a delicious meal, whether it’s a traditional home-cooked dish or a take-out favorite.
A firm believer of every Filipino working mom’s unwavering ways of love is Chooks-to-Go, the country’s leading roasted chicken chain with over a thousand rotisserie outlets nationwide. Chooks-to-Go offers ready-to-go, oven-roasted quality chicken as the hardworking moms’ take-home ulam of choice.
During its “Moms On-the-Go” event, Chooks-to-Go introduced its newest brand endorser, Vic Sotto, as well as provided guests with an exclusive preview of its latest campaign: “Hindi Ka Nag-uuwi ng Basta-basta Lang na Ulam.” Attendees were also treated to various activities that celebrated the unique ways mothers show their love, especially through food.
“Chooks-to-Go appreciates every Filipino mother’s effort to provide food for the family. We want to support this by providing on-the-go moms with an affordable but special take-home ‘ulam’ option, an oven-roasted chicken that’s healthy, juicy, and delicious,” said Ronald Ricaforte Mascariñas, president of Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. (BAVI) which operates Chooks-to-Go.
BAVI is one of the country’s largest poultry integrators that provide clean, healthy, and affordable poultry products that enable moms to work their magic in the kitchen.
Helping Filipino moms in their loving task of providing a practical food to-go solution, the campaign brings to light Chooks-to-Go as the best value for money take-home meal.
With Vic Sotto at the helm of the campaign, Chooks-to-Go gives working moms a helping hand in continuing their hindi lang basta-basta loving ways, as the go-to, top-of-mind ulam of choice that’s masarap kahit walang sauce.

If you know Michael Pangilinan I'm sure that you know that he is the 1st Runner Up in one of the celebrity competition "Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 2" and he just launched his 2nd album entitled "Michael". Finally, all his supporters will enjoy the voice and music of Michael.

He is continuing his journey to be known in the music industry as the newest singing heartthrob. He was also part of the Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2016 as 5th Best Song "Parang Tayo Pero Hindi".

During his album launch at Music Box Timog, Quezon City he gave a mini-concert. Remarkably Michael Pangilinan has a very powerful and clean voice that will make you listen more as he sings.
The album has original songs; the carrier single "Hanggang Kailan", the groovy "Tayo na lang" his own composition "Tanging Ligaya Ko, " and "Pare Mahal Naman Kita," the sequel of his hit "Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako."

It also offers Michael's differently and moving takes on Hajji Alejandro's "Tag-Araw, Tag-ulan", Ariel Rivera's "Ayoko Na Sana", Sarah McLachian's "Angel," and Bread's "Everything I Own."
Also included in the album are bonus tracks "Bakit Ba Ikaw", "Kung Sakali," "Pare Mahal Mo Rin Ako," "Crossroads" (The Love Affair" sailing theme), and "Parang Tayo Pero Hindi," on which he duets with Angeline Quinto.

According to Michael he is now very busy with his gigs, live shows radio tours and tv guesting, whereas he is very thankful on the path of his career now, so much blessing.

On the other hand, Michael shared also that his love life is very strong with his Girlfriend Garie Concepcion they support each other. Aside on his busy lifestyle, he is very active also in Basketball and wake boarding. He disclose that he wants to join next year in Cosmo Bachelors Bash.









"Michael" album is produced by Rox Santos and can be streamed on Spotify. It is available nationwide for only Php199. The digital tracks can also be downloaded via online music stores such as ABS-CBN store, iTunes, mymusicstore.com.ph, Amazon.com, OneMusic.ph and Starmusic.ph

Mothers all around the world share a similar challenge: getting their babies to sleep and stay sleeping. Studies indicate that 20-30 percent of babies experience sleep problems, including difficulty in falling asleep and sleeping through the night. This does not only cause problems for mothers, but also impacts the healthy development of their babies.

Research shows that establishing a routine is one of the most important things parents can do to help their baby sleep better through the night. Recognising this, JOHNSON’S® has launched a clinically proven Bedtime Routine that engages the senses and helps baby fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer in 3 steps:

Bath: A bedtime routine, including a warm bath with Johnson’s bedtime™ baby bath, helps baby know its time to sleep.

Massage: A massage, using Johnson’s bedtime™ baby lotion can help baby sleep better. Familiar and pleasant scents can make baby feel happy and relaxed and lead to better well-being by enhancing baby’s mood and emotions.

Quiet Time: The moments before bed are an opportunity to help baby wind down through quiet time activities, such as reading, singing or listening to music. Complement quiet time with Johnson’s bedtime baby powder to freshen and keep baby feeling comfortable while sleeping.

Complement the Johnson’s® 3-Step Bedtime ™ routine with Johnson’s® bedtime baby oil to warm baby before bath.

Benefits of a Bedtime Routine on Healthy Baby Development

As a pioneer in the science of baby sleep, JOHNSON’S® understands the importance of sleep for happy, healthy baby development. “Sleep is very critical to a baby’s growth and development. That is why we created the first routine clinically proven to lead to better nights for both moms and their babies,” shared Bessie Campillo, JOHNSON’S® Franchise Marketing Manager.

“Every one of our bedtime products is backed by science and enriched with a special blend of gentle and calming aromas designed to enhance the bedtime routine for both baby and mom. We know that babies grow physically, cognitively and emotionally with better sleep and if moms and their babies don't sleep well, then their interaction with each other is not optimal, which also has its own effects,” she added.

“Research shows that sleep rhythms begin to develop at around 6 weeks, and most babies are developmentally capable of regular sleep-wake cycles by 3 to 6 months. As your baby begins to understand the difference between night and day, it’s the perfect time to help improve his sleep routine,” shared Dr. Agnes Tirona- Remulla, a specialist in ENT-Head and Neck Surgery, subspecializing in Sleep Medicine and Surgery.

“Proper sleep also impacts the immune system and is critical in weight regulation, promotes cognitive development by building memory and supports learning, and helps improve social skills, among many other benefts Dr. Remulla added.

“JOHNSON’S® has always been focused on maximizing daily moments for both parents and their babies, to stimulate baby’s senses and provide parents an opportunity to nurture baby’s ability to learn, think, love and grow,” shares Mrs. Campillo. “A nightly ritual is notonly an ideal opportunity for bonding, but is equally critical to promoting the cognitive, physical and emotional growth of babies,” she adds.

Tonight We Sleep™ App.: Grounded in Science

As part of the nightly routine, JOHNSON’S® has likewise launched the BEDTIME® baby sleep app. – one that has been designed to equip mothers with information on how to ensure longer and better sleep for their baby.

Now available in countries around the world, the App features a proprietary customized sleep profile tool to get research based analysis of baby's sleeping habits, a lullaby album and ambient sound mixer to make playing lullabies convient, information on the Bedtime Routine and products, and access to JOHNSON’S® sleep experts to answer sleep-related questions.

Moms can follow their baby’s daily sleep habits, including how long she sleeps and when she wakes, and even produces a sleep analysis score that comes with recommendations from JOHNSON’S® sleep experts. Parents can also get advice from our JOHNSON’S® sleep experts on sleep-related topics such as naptime, before bed, and night waking’s and even submit sleep-related queries, and receive personalized advice.

JOHNSON’S® encourages moms and dads to learn how to establish a good nighttime routine early on. To know more about Johnson’s and how you can enhance a baby’s bed time experience, visit www.johnsonsbaby.com http://www.johnsonsbaby.com/bedtime.

Kids and the whole family look forward to Halloween year on year because of playful trick-or-treats, creative costumes, and fun activities.

This year, McDonald’s celebrates Halloween bigger as it holds the Grand Halloween Family Fun Day for the second consecutive year in Cebu and for the first time ever in Manila. Kids and kids-at-heart are welcome to join the Fun Day at J. Center Mall, Mandaue City, Cebu, on October 22, 2016, and at the World Trade Center Metro Manila on October 29, 2016.

The whole family can bond over exciting games and activities such as the Magic Kingdom Show and over their favorite McDonald’s meals during the event.

Tickets are available in all McDonald’s restaurants in Metro Manila and in Cebu. Kids who will sign up will get their cape, pumpkin bag, and a hat to complete their overall Halloween look! They will also enjoy their Happy Meal with 1PC Chicken McDo meal.

For more details, visit the McDonald’s Grand Halloween Family Fun Day event page for Cebu and Manila on Facebook.com/McDo.ph.

Share your and your kids’ eye-catching and spooky costumes and cherished bonding moments by posting them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/McDo.ph, or tagging @McDo_PH on Twitter and Instagram.

Snapcart users can now enjoy the app more as it brings in more updates and added features to increase cashbacks, simply by snapping receipts!

Snapcart is a mobile app that gives its users cashback by simply taking a snap of grocery receipts. In turn, data gathered from receipts provide real-time shopper insights to the app’s partner brands.

To bring in more rewards to app users, Snapcart announced users may take a snap, not just of grocery – but other retail stores such as pharmacies, health and beauty stores. This will eventually expand to all retail establishments including food & beverages, electronics, and apparels, to name a few. Rewards increase as users regularly use the app.

“We received an overwhelming response from users. We got more than a thousand downloads per day in the first weeks of the launch, surpassing our already strong results in Indonesia, but we still got questions on what receipts to upload. To take the guesswork out and make it more rewarding for users, Snapcart decided to update its features to accept all types of receipts. We also made it more engaging by introducing in-app games that could let users win even more rewards”, said Snapcart Co-founder, Mayeth Condicion.

The new game is called Snaptastic, an in-app bonus game feature where users can accumulate coins just by filling out in-app surveys, watching videos, taking selfies with their favorite products, or guessing mystery products. These coins may be used to increase users’ chances of getting cash, and other interesting surprises like shopping vouchers from Snapcart’s partner brands.

What’s in it for enterprises? On a global scale, e-commerce giants like Amazon and eBay dominate the use of real-time data analytics. Off the shelf brands continue to rely on manually gathered and limited data on consumer preferences and behavior.

In the Philippines, the online retail market accounts for more or less 3% of the population , majority of Filipino shoppers still prefer doing their shopping off the shelf, thus the need for a more efficient way to gather offline and online data.

Snapcart technology is able to bridge the gap in gathering online and offline data by analyzing receipts in real time, and providing meaningful insights on how to understand customers better, to grow brands, and to see what drives growth or assess effectiveness of marketing promotions and campaigns.

As Snapcart processes more variety of receipts, the app can expand data analytics services to industries beyond Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) to fashion, electronics, or food and beverages brands to name a few, providing more brands with better understanding of shoppers’ habits and preferences.

Snaptastic makes shopping more fun for users. While users have fun playing the in-app game, and increase cashbacks, brands on the other hand, gain more insight on consumer behavior through surveys, crowd-sourced images or more receipts that they submit while playing the game.

This is a breakthrough in an otherwise traditional way of conducting and answering surveys, and helps obtain even deeper insights about shoppers. For more information, visit the Snapcart Asia website or Facebook and download the app at the Google Play Store.

Figaro is not new to me, I've been to their different branches here in the metro. Relaxing, sipping hot drinks, enjoying cold drinks, eating pasta, and some sweet desserts, those are the things that I love to do inside Figaro.

Figaro has a branch in Hong Kong, Dubai, Shanghai, Qatar and more. Figaro is a 23 years old Filipino company that specializes in their homegrown coffee. Their beans consist of Home Reserved, Barako Blend and Flavored Beans.

For this season, Figaro launched their new set of drinks, and it is not just a 2 to 3 kinds of drinks but more than what you can expect in a typical launching. I was amazed of the numbers of drinks that they launched and take note it's 20 kinds of drinks. You can drop by any time, any moment and whatever your mood, because they offer drinks that matches your feelings.


Mr. Lorenzo Tandico, Master Barista of Figaro introduces the new addition to Figaro drinks.










Figaro really innovate drinks to have a better options for their patron. There are different varieties of drinks that you can choose from to let you enjoy every time you spend your day at their store. I really love their Hot Chocolate and Mixed Berries. I will definitely have a date with my hubby at Figaro to let him taste and feel Figaro's newest offerings.






The new specialty drinks started last October 15 in all Figaro branches nationwide.



To all Mommies have your bonding moment with your hubby or your teenagers at Figaro. You'll definitely treasure the moment with your loved ones. You can also have a mini get together with your friend, long lost friend, balikbayan friends and whoever you want to be with, Figaro is a place to spend a memorable bonding with them.



For more details, visit www.figarocoffee.com and like their official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/figarocoffeecompany. Follow (@figarocoffeehq on Twitter and @figarocoffee on Instagram.