Ja Miguel

Is your child the next big TV star? Topps Sarap, a favorite cupcake brand from Rebisco, is once again looking for a new breed of talented Filipino kids via the Topps Sarap Toppstar talent search. Started in 2016, Topps Sarap Toppstar was created as a platform to discover young Filipino talents and celebrate the “topps” factor in each kid. Parents are encouraged to showcase their kids’ talents in singing, dancing, or acting by having them join the nationwide talent search. Winners of the talent search receive the ultimate prize—a chance to audition for TOPPSTAR TV. Airing weekends on GMA 7 and GMA News TV, each half-an-hour episode features performances from the kids, interviews with celebrity guests, unboxing videos, comedic bits, Pinoy games, and product reviews. Viewers also get a chance to join in on the fun through interactive activity bumpers. Journey to stardom The talent contest is open to all kids from anywhere in the Philippines, aged four to 10 ye

Brother International Philippines Corporation (BICP), together with sister company Brother Industries (Philippines), Inc., (BIPH) once more joined this year the Philippine Cancer Society (PCS)’s cancer awareness and fund-raising event dubbed “Relay for Life.” Themed “Heart Beats Cancer,” the 24-hour cancer awareness vigil recently held at the Quezon City Memorial Circle  was for the benefit of cancer patients and their families. On its eight-consecutive year of participating at the event, BICP president Glenn P. Hocson led the contingent of volunteers from Brother Phils. and Brother Industries, consisting of their employees and business associates. They took turn in going around the oval track and joined the vigil alongside cancer patients, survivors, and support groups. “We at Brother and our partners look forward to this event, which allows us to contribute funds, as well as give moral support to cancer patients and their families, cheer on cancer survivors who already w

Mang Inasal (MI), the leading Pinoy quick service restaurant chain that serves the country’s No.1 Chicken Inasal, makes the best-tasting and value-for-money Pinoy food favorites. People can expect from it no less than crave-inducing menu offerings such as the Mang Inasal Pinoy Halo-Halo that is showcased in its latest television commercial (TVC). The TVC stars Mang Inasal brand ambassador and primetime leading  lady  Angel Locsin. The TVC begins with Angel being interrogated by two men. Seemingly, the men had been ‘forcing’ her to answer their question. Upon revealing that she’s been holding a bowl of Mang Inasal Pinoy Halo-Halo in her hands, she finally ‘confesses’ that: “ Ang nagpapasarap sa halo-halo ay ang  creamy, sweet  gatas  (What makes  halo-halo delicious is its creamy, sweet milk).” She is then shown savoring the product that stands out for its deliciously creamy milk that helps bring out the goodness of the Pinoy Halo-Halo’s ingredients. The TVC then

If you just can't wait for summer, then here's another reason to be excited about the hottest season of the year. A Pinoy pride is coming back home to the Philippines, and it will bring you not just a treat, but a special  mango treat! Hong Kong's mango dessert expert Hui Lau Shan is launching its flagship store in the country, located at SM  Megamall Atrium – Level 4. The brand is globally known for using Philippine carabao mangoes in its deliciously rich range of dessert creations and refreshments, which makes it a huge hit in many parts of the  world. Head over to SM Megamall Atrium – Level 4 on March 23, 2019 (Saturday) to experience real Philippine carabao mango goodness and get a chance to win amazing rewards. The first buyer will win one-year supply of Hui Lau Shan mango drink or dessert, while the 2nd buyer will  enjoy six months supply. Three months supply will be awarded to the 3rd to 5th buyers, while the 6th to 10th  buyer will get one-month suppl

Monday mornings can be the most difficult since it’s the start of another challenging week. But on March 11, 2019, get ready to start your week on an exciting note as Jollibee spreads more joy with Jolly Breakfast Day! To bring more joy to customers on March 11, the country’s number one fast-food brand will be celebrating “Jolly Breakfast Day”, where free  Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Sandwiches  will be given to customers seeking a delicious and satisfying way to start their Monday. From 8:00 to 9:00 AM, head to the nearest Metro Manila Jollibee Breakfast store and get a chance to get your hands on the new Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich! “Breakfast is perhaps the most important meal of the day, and a flavor-packed, satisfying meal in the morning can spell the difference between a great day and an ordinary one,” said Mari Aldecoa, Jollibee Marketing Director for Core Category.  “Jollibee’s New Breakfast Sandwiches offer breakfast favorites in a meal that’s easy to enj

Cebuana Lhuillier, one of the country’s leading microfinancial services company, recently unveiled the  Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings, which will provide Filipinos with a more convenient and affordable  means to save their hard-earned money. Acting as a cash agent of the Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank (CLRB), micro savings is Cebuana Lhuillier’s platform for Filipinos to overcome the barriers to saving. While Filipinos like to save, they opt to keep it  at home according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)  The lukewarm attitude of the masses towards opening a savings account is attributed to the barriers to  saving in banks. The lack of access to banks among the country’s many cities and municipalities remains  as the top deterrent, according to a BSP study. In fact, only 33% or 551 cities in the Philippines have  access to banking institutions. The numerous documentary requirements is a major turn off for many, along with the high cost of initial deposit, high maintain

Santé , a provider of premier organic health and wellness products and services, renews its partnership with Kim Atienza as its brand ambassador during a contract signing at  Santé  Headquarters, Eton Cyberpod Corinthian in Quezon City. Joey Marcelo, CEO of  Santé , says that Kim Atienza, better known as Kuya Kim, embodies what the brand is all about. “Aside from making his mark in the entertainment industry, Kuya Kim also embodies what healthy living is all about, which, we at  Santé  are passionate about. We are extremely pleased to forge stronger ties with him as he renews his contract with us. As our brand ambassador, we hope that he will be the extension of our company by serving as a channel in helping people lead comfortable and healthy lives,” said Marcelo. Founded in 2007,  Santé  has since launched a roster of brands like  Santé  Barley. As one of the fastest growing distribution and direct selling companies in the Philippines,  Santé  has provided produ

Lay Bare Waxing Salon celebrated another significant milestone as it opened its 119th branch in SM Cubao last February 28, 2019. The latest branch of the premier hair removal brand is located along Cubao, deep within one of the hottest central business districts of Metro Manila. “We are in the midst of another record-setting year--combining our excellent in-store experience with our suite of services and with the milestone of reaching our newest branch. We are making a profound  impact in the lives of the people we serve in the whole country, and will continue to do so today and into  the future,” says President and CEO Paolo Hilario. The company stepped up to meet the growing demand in the metropolis to open more stores. Having  119 branches all over the archipelago is a long way from when founder Fiona Hilario together with  her siblings launched the brand in 2006 with a pioneering branch at Makati. This was a time when the waxing salons that people know today was so

Mang Inasal is giving all unli-rice lovers a special Early Dinner Treat as part of the brand’s 15th anniversary celebration. Get free unlimited rice servings on all Paborito Value Meals from March 11 to March 28, Mondays thru Thursdays, from 4 to 6 pm only. The Early Dinner Treat promo is available at all Mang Inasal stores nationwide and valid for dine-in transactions only. Come celebrate Mang Inasal’s 15th anniversary with us. Visit any of our over 500 stores nationwide for your Solb sa Sarap, Solb sa Saya Early Dinner Treat with free unli-rice!

The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition (PIPC) is a tradition at the SM Mall of Asia that has brought endless enjoyment to millions of Filipinos each year. For the past 9 years, the pyrotechnics have always complied with the international standards for environmental safety, at par with countries like Canada, Australia, Hongkong and famous theme parks around the world. In full support of the ongoing Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program of the DENR, SM Supermalls will move the 10th PIPC from SM Mall of Asia to SM City Clark in Angeles City, Pampanga starting on February 23 to March 30, 2019.       The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition’s annual program has 10 competing countries who take on a battle of breath taking fireworks performances amid symphony of sounds. On March 2, Germany’s 9 th PIPC champs “Steffes-Ollig Feuerwerke” and Portugal’s “Pirotecnia Minhota” will treat the crowd with their tradition and mastery of skills in the sky.  O

Leading Pinoy restaurant chain Mang Inasal has recently produced a thought-provoking, bittersweet digital short film. Helmed by ace director Dan Villegas, the Mang Inasal digital film stars versatile actors and onscreen partners Carlo Aquino and Angelica Panganiban. In the three-minute digital short, Mang Inasal and its creative agency  DDB Philippines  wanted to capture a very contemporary view on romance and relationships - in a way that only Villegas and “CarGel” can deliver spot on. Dubbed # SolbAngBuhay , the CarGel video ushers viewers to the affectionate relationship between the characters portrayed by Carlo and Angelica. Both are happy and fulfilled by being together and are completely “ solb ” (fully satisfied) with the life they share. The first half of the video showcases the engaging chemistry of the couple as portrayed by CarGel, including their most  kilig  moments - playfully washing the dishes, texting sweet messages to each other, and sharing their lov

Foodies, or people who have great passion for food, have different standards on what really tingles their taste buds. As they say, to each his own. One particular Filipino fare – the  halo-halo  – always sparks the debate among Pinoy foodies on what really makes the country’s favorite dessert great. Most foodies agree that there are three factors to consider in this classic Pinoy  merienda  and dessert: the texture of shaved ice, which should be fine and smooth; the quality and variety of its mixed ingredients; and, last, but definitely not the least, the creaminess of the milk.   While the Mang Inasal Pinoy  Halo-Halo  scores high in all three qualities ,  a number of foodies agree that what really makes Mang Inasal Pinoy  Halo-Halo  stand out is its deliciously creamy milk which perfectly harmonizes all its ingredients together. “We are happy to note that our customers crave for the creaminess of the Mang Inasal Pinoy Halo-Halo,” said MI Marketing Director Mike D

Start your day right with the newest Breakfast Joys which you’ll surely love – your breakfast favorites sandwiched in delectably soft buns that you can enjoy even on-the-go! Jollibee, the country’s number one fast-food brand, is bringing more joy to your mornings with their delicious new  Breakfast Sandwiches . With the right combination of ingredients to give you the fuel required for a long and busy day, the Jollibee Breakfast Sandwiches also bring delicious flavors and textures that will make you look forward to the next morning you’ll have it! Choose from two delightful options to take-out or drive-thru to power up for your day in a quick and convenient way: the Egg & Cheese Sandwich  at P39.00   and the  Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich at P50.00. The Egg & Cheese Sandwich offers the timeless combination of sunny-side up egg and cheese in a buttered bun. Add in a drizzle of maple syrup to complete the symphony of breakfast flavors—and you’ve got a winning s