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On the spookiest day of the year, kids and family entertainment brand, Nickelodeon, took everyone on the ride of their lives aboard the Takotown: Fright Express — a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience held at SM Megamall Megatrade Hall where over 4,000 fans were treated to an afternoon packed with frightfully-fun tricks and treats, surprises and activities, with the highlight being the Spook Station’s Terror Tour.

The perfect trick or treat activity for kids (and the young at heart), Nickelodeon’s Takotown: Fright Express turned a usually scary Halloween extravaganza into an epic celebration, the Nickelodeon way. And with the Spook Station’s unique and thematic areas, the haunted main attraction offered an unforgettable experience to families.

The Terror Tour took guests on an exciting and interactive travel experience inside the SM Megamall Megatrade Hall. With four special train stops, kids departed for a journey to the Haunted Mansion, where they saw old, creepy-looking picture frames that had real-life costume characters do the scaring.

Along the Cemetery area, passengers weaved through cobwebs and encountered white ladies and ghosts, with skeletons all over the place, while floating coffins swarmed one of the train stops. Filled with spooky trees and a strange abandoned cabin, the Scary Jungle stop left guests screaming and asking for more.

At the opening of Takotown, attendees were treated to an exclusive screening of Nickelodeon’s newest shows—School of Rock and Regal Academy. Live-action show School of Rock, based on a group of overachieving prep school students who band together and learn how to rock it out, was a hit. Regal Academy showed a hilarious and an exciting new take on some of the best-loved fairy tales, which focused on the adventures of Rose Cinderella, the newest student at Regal Academy.

A special activity area was also in-store for the thousands of Takotown fans. Apart from the Spook Station’s Terror Tour, guests also took part in Nickelodeon-inspired stage games, patterned after some of the brand’s well-loved shows, such as The Loud House, and The Fairly OddParents, for a memorable Halloween experience.

To complete the visit to Takotown, some of Nickelodeon’s famous characters, like Bikini Bottom’s SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star, as well as PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall, also made special appearances and delighted event-goers.

Indeed, at Nickelodeon’s Takotown: Fright Express, Halloween is not just about giving a good scare but celebrating a thrilling season of spooking. To learn more about Nickelodeon’s shows and events, visit the official site at nick-asia.com.



About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company’s portfolio includes television programming and production around the world, plus special events, consumer products, digital offerings, recreation, books, feature films and pro-social initiatives. Nickelodeon's brands reach 1.1 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 160 countries and territories, via more than 80+ locally programmed channels and branded blocks. Outside of the United States, Nickelodeon is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. For more information about Nickelodeon in Asia, visit www.nick-asia.com.

If there's one thing that best highlights the joys and abundance of the Christmas season, it's the many feasts and gatherings that bring Filipino families and friends together. Aside from the happy memories, the catching-up and the bonding opportunity, it's the sumptuous dishes coming out of the kitchen and even the take-out box that is truly the centerpiece of every Christmas gathering.

The Yuletide Season also marks the opening of many food fairs and bazaars where up and coming food merchants take center stage and get the opportunity to showcase their delicious food products to foodies and the public. Bazaars provide the chance for upcoming names to reach out to a bigger slice of the market at a more convenient setting due to its strategic location, high market traffic and the word-of-mouth advertising it usually brings.

This year's Alaska Merry Crémas Food Fest, to be held on Sunday, November 6, from 11AM to 8PM at the Trinoma Activity Center in Quezon City proves to be another exciting gathering of more than 30 food concessionaires all geared up to showcase their various food specialties to the public. While the food on display is a mix of sweet and savory dishes, there's one thing that makes it both delicious and delectable and that is the Alaska Crema All-Purpose Cream.

On it’s fourth staging, start-ups and established businesses operating out of their home kitchens relish the opportunity of being able to showcase their specialty dishes, while also having the chance to gain more patrons, thanks to the exposure being offered by the event.

Here, three food merchants speak about their passion for good food and the "créma" that makes it possible.

Chef Jon’s: Sumptuous, mouth-watering cakes
by Chef Joseph Sanvictores

Baking has always been a passion for Joseph Sanvictores, a young chef who is living the dream of starting his own bakery, Chef Jon’s,  following a quick detour with food.   Already an established chef with multiple food businesses under his name, Chef Joseph started offering cakes and other pastries out of his home kitchen two months ago. As a baker, he credits Alaska Crema for giving his cakes its distinct taste, "What I like about Alaska Crema is that its a cream that's not too overpowering in sweetness; it has that balanced taste that works well for my cakes," he shares.
Since the bakery is still in its infancy, Chef Joseph appreciates the fact that Alaska Crema gives bakers like him value for money -- especially since baking is a business that relies heavily on the use of creams. By joining this year's Alaska Merry Crémas Food Fest, he hopes to reach out to a bigger market, with more people having the opportunity to get to know more of his products. Chef Joseph will showcase up to four variants of cake on display, including his best-seller, dubbed the Birthday Cake.

Southern Barbecue: Pinoy favorite made different
by Anna Tugas and Marsie La Sangre

Barbecues are a truly distinct Pinoy staple food, hence making them a dime-a-dozen. Southern Barbecue, a business by long-time friends Anna Tugas and Marsie La Sangre hopes to make that difference by offering their barbecues with a side of Alaska Crema. If this sounds implausible, then all the more that the public should try it.

The two long-time friends have food businesses of their own when they decided to collaborate on a shared food business. After deciding to offer barbecues ("because they're easy to make," says Anna), the two were able to open a physical store in their BF Homes neighborhood. Since barbecue has always been a common viand, the two decided to put an edge and a spin to the staple meal by offering it with a side of garlic sauce, made out of Alaska Crema.

Marsie believes that joining Alaska Merry Crémas Food Fest serves as a good marketing tool to their business, on top of having a physical store. The association to the Alaska Créma brand also provides them with the edge and the exposure that will definitely benefit Southern Barbecue.

Batter Up: Sweet brownies and cookies you can’t help but nibble on
by Florence Bayer

Florence Bayer discovered her love of baking when she was still barely out of high school, following a serendipitous turn at the school oven during a home economics class.  Bayer began offering the baked goodies for sale, buoyed by the success of her signature brownies that turned out to be a hit even among her mom's friends. This was more than ten years ago, and the love for baking resulted to Batter Up, Bayer's successful home bakery business.

Bayer is back for the second time for this year's Merry Crémas, and definitely more excited than ever to showcase more than seven variants of her baked goods. Taking center stage is her signature brownies, which counts Alaska Crema as one of its ingredients. "I started using Alaska Crema by accident. I had to improvise because I was missing a yogurt so I decided to use Alaska Crema with lemon instead. That made all the difference and had led me to create something that is well-loved by everyone,"  she shares.

By joining Alaska Merry Crémas Food Fest 2016, Bayer is looking forward to having an entirely different market to cater to, plus gaining the exposure, which is very important, especially for a young baker like her.

Have a taste of what these three food merchants can offer, while also getting the chance to enjoy other sumptuous dishes and sweet delights when you visit this year's Alaska Merry Crémas Food Fest at Trinoma. Who knows? You might just have met the next food superstar or tasted the next in-demand dish that day.

Premiere Actress Lovi Poe is much talked about these days. This is because of her role in the controversial flick "The Escort". In this new outing, Lovi plays the role of Yassi. She is a young girl who is working her way to  care of her siblings. Yassi meet Cyrus, played by Derek Ramsey, a hot flashy guy who immediately gets smitten with Yassi. Cyrus however has bigger plans for Yassi. He hopes to introduce Yassi to the profession of being an escort.  Millionaire Gary Montanilla, portrayed by the Christopher De Leon, enters into the picture. Gary also gets smitten with Yassi due to Cyrus' insistence. But Cyrus realizes that he loves Yassi and can't let go of her. What happens next is a never-ending series of conflicts among the three characters.

Actress Lovi Poe considers her role in "The Escort", as one of the most difficult and most challenging of her career. "Yassi is the boldest character I have ever played, boldest because she reveals her inner most character as the story unfolds. Yassi can't be bought. She has her principles. But she is not stupid either. In the end, she swallows her pride and follows her heart, but with a heavy price", reveals Lovi. Although the actress has won several acting awards in the past, she thinks that her portrayal of Yassi in "The Escort", is one of the hardest she has ever done. "It's also the most sensual", she adds.


Lovi Poe indeed seems to be flying high these days. asides from "The Escort" which opens on November 2,  Lovi is seen Weeknights in her prime-time teleserye "Someone to Watch over Me", which airs at 9:15 pm on GMA 7

Acer’s Innovative, Award-Winning Predator Gaming Monitors will Display All of the Action at Top International Esports Events in 2016

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2016) Acer (TWSE: 2353, LSE: ACID) has been named an official Sponsor for the 2016 League of Legends World Championships and 2016 All Star Event, with the partnership with LoL esports kicking off now and continuing through the duration of these events. Assisted by CAA in setting up the partnership, Acer will supply Predator XB1 (XB241H) monitors for these exciting global esports events, equipping the professional practice rooms and stages, displaying all of the action during matches. The marketing partnership also includes branding integration during Worlds and ASE broadcasts, and unique experience opportunities will also be offered to avid gamers.

“Acer is committed to pushing boundaries in the gaming arena and has built a strong reputation with its widely acclaimed Predator line of gaming notebooks, desktops and displays, consistently delivering new, relevant technology to the market,” said Vincent Lin, senior director, Global Product Marketing and Planning at Acer. “This sponsorship for the 2016 League of Legends World Championships and 2016 League of Legends All-Star Event, two of the world’s most popular and exciting esports events, will help Acer demonstrate its gaming prowess to gaming enthusiasts around the globe. The Predator XB1 monitors will give professional players an immersive experience that will enable them to push their skills to the limit and delight their esports fans.”



“We’re thrilled to welcome Acer to the game as a partner as we get ready to celebrate the competitive pinnacle of 2016 and crown a new World Champion,” said Jarred Kennedy, Riot Games.

Innovative, Award-Winning Predator Monitors Give Gamers a Competitive Edge

The Acer Predator line has earned countless industry awards and accolades for giving a competitive edge to gamers. The Acer Predator XB241H sports a brilliant 24-inch Full HD 1080p display featuring NVIDIA G-Sync, a quick 1ms response and up to a fast 144Hz refresh rate rendering fast-moving actions and dramatic transitions without smearing or ghosting.  For enthusiasts and professionals who like to push gaming to the outer limits, the Predator XB241H can be overclocked up to 180Hz.  It also provides wide viewing angles with accurate colors up to 170 degrees horizontally and 160 degrees vertically, so no targets are missed.

Featuring GAMEVIEW, THE ACER PREDATOR XB241H LETS GAMERS QUICKLY AND EASILY TOGGLE BETWEEN THREE CUSTOMIZABLE PROFILES TO TWEAK SETTINGS IN-GAME WITHOUT THE NEED TO NAVIGATE AN OSD MENU, A SIGNIFICANT BENEFIT WHEN EVERY SECOND COUNTS. OTHER SETTINGS INCLUDE THE ABILITY TO ADJUST BLACK LEVELS TO ENSURE EVERY THREAT IS SEEN, AIM-POINT ASSISTANCE TO GET A LEAD ON OPPONENTS AND PERFECT THE SHOT, AND THE ABILITY TO SELECT THE ON-SCREEN REFRESH RATE.  ACER EYEPROTECT LEVERAGING FLICKER-LESS, BLUE-LIGHT FILTER, COMFYVIEW AND LOW-DIMMING TECHNOLOGIES PREVENTS GLARE AND ALLOWS THE USER TO REDUCE BLUE LIGHT EMISSIONS, WHICH MAY HELP DECREASE EYE FATIGUE DURING LONG GAMING MATCHES. VESA WALL MOUNTABLE, THE PREDATOR XB241H MAXIMIZES DESK SPACE AND THE STAND CAN BE ADJUSTED UP TO 5.9 INCHES AND TILTED FROM -5 TO 35 DEGREES FOR MORE COMFORTABLE VIEWING. POWERFUL CONNECTIVITY IS ENABLED VIA HDMI AND DISPLAYPORT.

League of Legends World Championship Draws Top Gaming Pros Worldwide

THE 2016 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, OR WORLDS, IS AN INTERNATIONAL ESPORTS TOURNAMENT THAT TAKES PLACE OVER FIVE WEEKS OF COMPETITIVE PLAY. THE TOP 16 TEAMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO HAVE CONQUERED THEIR REGIONAL LEAGUES COME TOGETHER TO COMPETE ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE; TEAMS FROM NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, KOREA, CHINA, TAIWAN AND OTHER REGIONS WILL COMPETE FOR A PRIZE POOL OF MORE THAN $2 MILLION (USD).  WORLDS KICKS OFF ON SEPT. 29 AND THE FINALS WILL TAKE PLACE ON OCT. 29 IN LOS ANGELES.

League of Legends All Stars Brings Fans in on the Fun

AFTER THE 2016 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, FANS GET TO JOIN IN ON THE FUN AND VOTE ON THEIR FAVOITE PLAYERS TO COMPETE IN THE 2016 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS ALL-STAR EVENT. THE ALL-STAR EVENT INTRODUCES FAN VOTING, UNEXPECTED MATCHUPS AND GAME MODES TO REALLY TEST PROS’ SKILLS AND CREATE A UNIQUE, MEMORABLE EVENT.  IT WILL TAKE PLACE IN BARCELONA, DEC. 8-11.



About Acer:
Established in 1976, Acer is a hardware + software + services company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of innovative products that enhance people's lives. Acer's product offerings include PCs, displays, projectors, servers, tablets, smartphones and wearables. It is also developing cloud solutions to bring together the Internet of Things. As one of the world’s top 5 PC companies, Acer employs 7,000 people worldwide and has a presence in over 160 countries. Its shares are listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2353), and Global Depository Receipts (GDR) are listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: ACID). Please visit www.acer.com for more information.

A partner in every household, Cuckoo, the No. 1 trusted electronics brand in Korea, brings its award-winning kitchen, healthcare and home living appliances to the delight of all homemakers in the Philippines.

Cuckoo, which is a play on the word “cook”, has been the leading brand of rice cooker in Korea for over 14 years, selling over 25 million units around the world. It was ranked No.1 in the NBCI (National Brand Competitiveness Index) nine years in a row by the Korean Productivity Center, and was awarded the Korea Prestige Brand Award in the Water Purifier category in 2014.

Starting September 1, you can experience the convenience, comfort and confidence that the Cuckoo Water Purifier brings.



Cuckoo’s water purifiers promise peace of mind as it delivers clean, safe and healthy alkaline water. Boiling your water may not be enough to kill harmful bacteria, while filtered water does not to completely remove toxins from it. Cuckoo’s water purifiers remove both heavy sediments and bacteria, while keeping in the good minerals that our body needs.

Cuckoo’s patented 6 stage filtration technology includes several purification processes which ensure the cleanliness of your water. Water passes through several filters including a sediment filter, pre-carbon filter, natural filter and nano-positive filter. The natural filter and nano-positive filter (both patented technologies of Cuckoo) remove heavy metals, bacteria, and harmful substances that are found in water, while preserving all good minerals. What you enjoy after is refreshing alkaline water every time.


Alkaline water is the most recommended type of water for consumption as it helps to balance the ph levels of the body. It mild alkalinity neutralizes the acids in the body created by stress, toxins and a high acidic food diet. Alkaline water brings your body back to a balance, reducing your chances of developing cancer and other illnesses.

Therefore, Cuckoo water is no ordinary water; it offers the best and safest alkaline water for you and your family.

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