SM Southmall Bowling Center Opening




Family time has always been such a fun time. It is that special bonding moment you share with your loved ones regardless of how long you spend it with them, it's so precious and always worth remembering. Our kids' happiness is our heart's content as long as our family's welfare and safety is not compromised. We make it a point to share common interests with our kids, even if it is not that interesting for us, parents, we still manage to blend with them and enjoy every single minute.  I'm pretty sure, you would all agree with me dear parents. :))

Just recently, me and my family were invited to the grand opening of SM Southmall Bowling Center which is conveniently located across the basement carpark.  Everyone was so excited since it would be the first time for all of us to try the 10 pin ball (8.5" in diameter, weighs around 7 kg.) bowling than the usual duck pin (4.75 to 5" in diameter, weighs 1.5- 1.7kg.) bowling that we've been playing in amusement arcades. Since it is really much bigger in diameter and heavier, we had a difficulty at first but eventually we all got used to it, most especially the kids who never seemed to mind the ball's weight and all they intended to do was to have fun, enjoy the game and each other's company. 


Blessing of SM Southmall Bowling Center in Las Pinas City

After the blessing of the SM Southmall Bowling Center, the guests, media, management and staff lavished on an appetizing lunch served by Racks; to complete the very light but lively mood, there was a band singing on the background. 


having lunch with family and friends 

This new Bowling Center is just like a one-stop shop wherein you can avail of almost everything about total recreation, fun experience and entertainment thus, it is a one-stop-entertainment hub not just with your family, but you can also tag along your friends, relatives and officemates or whoever you're comfortable to be with. 


It offers 14 fully-automated and synthetic bowling lanes


My son Jigo loves to roll the ball :))


12 Billiard tables


23 PS3 Gaming stations (the kids stayed here for countless hours hihi)


Our princess Lianne loves to munch on popcorns while watching his Kuya Jigo play 


Hey, wazzup, Kuya Marky?!


Hmmm... seems like you're havin' a good time huh, right CJ? hihi


Thanks for the nice smile :) Kuya Ian! 


10 arcade machines 


Kuya Jigo, loosen up! hahaha


Ate KC and Kuya Mark tandem! Whoooaaa!


Go Nikko, go nikko, go nikko! 


My friend Jenny posing in front of the shooting gallery


Princess Lianne havin' fun at the Kinect Consoles with Ate KC 


Hey, look! Kuya Nikko and Kuya CJ too! 


Nikko and Lianne trying it out Kinect Dancing game and they had 3 sets huh! Not so obvious that they enjoyed a lot! 


And for all the music lovers and wanted to unwind by singing their hearts loud, there are two modern videoke rooms for you guys. You see, there are numerous ways for everyone to release all those stress, feel comfy and be entertained. :))


Of course, if you wanna have your refreshments and snacks, you don't have to go out, they have such a nice and cool area inside wherein you can relax for awhile and have chit-chats with your family or friends :))



And at the end of the day, all of us were very much delighted! Look at what we've earned by merely playing bowling, having fun and enjoying each other's company! They awarded us with a real ten-pin bowling pin, yey! (special thanks to my friend Jenny of www.joyfullifeofjen.blogspot.com for this photo)

"It's the ideal place for bonding all year round. And that is whether you're a top-class bowler, a newbie at the lanes, a billiard enthusiast, or a hardcore gamer," said Bonifacio M. Solis, Senior Operations Manager  of SM Bowling Center. 

To date, SM Bowling Center operates five branches in key cities of the Metro: SM Mall of Asia, SM North Edsa, SM Southmall, SM City Fairview, SM City Valenzuela, and two in the prime cities of the South- SM City Cebu and SM Lanang. 

Thank you SM Southmall for making our day extra special with family and friends! 

So come and visit SM Southmall Bowling Center, it's now open !!! 

For more exciting pics from our SM Southmall Bowling Center getaway,
 you could see those here.
































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Schick Razor launches Man of Steel promo

THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN. In tandem with the release of Man of Steel™, Schick Razor will be releasing limited edition Schick-Man of Steel Promo Packs. 



Superman fans unite! Schick razor has come up with a special edition Superman-marked packs as Man of Steel hits the big screen on June 12. 

Transform yourself with Schick by buying any Man of Steel-marked razor packs to get a chance to win free movie tickets in SM Cinemas this June as 250 buyers of these special packs can get two free tickets each.  Consumers can also get a chance to win exciting limited edition Superman premium items such as speakers , headphones, key chains,  and notebooks.


To join, visit www.schicktransform.com/manofsteel. Enter your name, home address, phone number, email and the product barcodes indicated on the promo packs to participate in an electronic raffle draw.

The Schick-Man of Steel promo kits include packs of Exacta 2 regular blue, sensitive green disposable razors, Exacta 2 Kit, Xtreme 3, and Quattro kit and trimmer.

Prizes will be drawn electronically every week beginning May 20, 2013 until August 31, 2013. All winners will be sent an official notification via registered mail, and their names will be posted on www.schicktransform.com/manofsteel and www.schick.com.ph.

Prizes may be claimed at the offices of AXENT Inc. at 4/F Republic Glass Building, 196 Salcedo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City.  Prizes of provincial winners will be sent via courier. 

 For a clean, well-shaved look and masculine confidence, the Schick-Man of Steel pack is a great skincare toolkit. This new product offering from Schick is a tribute to the upcoming Man of Steel movie, directed by Zack Snyder. Promising to bring a new Superman for a new generation, the movie offers a fresh take on the iconic Super Hero, played in the film by Henry Cavill.

Schick razors offer a simple and effortless shave making it more of a less hassle-free skin care regimen.  Each shave will leave your skin feeling clean, smooth, comfortable and rejuvenated.

                Fans will get to see the new film in all local cinemas this June 12 2013, while those wanting to get his manly looks and confidence can grab the Schick-Man of Steel pack in supermarkets, health and beauty, convenience stores, and other retail outlets nationwide. Per  DTI-NCR Permit No.1843 Series of 2013.

About Man of Steel

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill in the role of Clark Kent/Superman, under the direction of Zack Snyder.  Man of Steel is produced by Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas and Deborah Snyder.  The screenplay was written by David S. Goyer from a story by Goyer and Nolan, based upon Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster and published by DC Entertainment.  Thomas Tull, Lloyd Phillips and Jon Peters are serving as executive producers.  Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures, a Syncopy Production, a Zack Snyder Film, MAN Man of Steel.  The film will be released in 3D and 2D in select theaters and IMAX® beginning June 12, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.  
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LAURA FYGI performs in Manila, June 24!



Come and experience a night of jazz and magical performance as Laura Fygi visits Manila for the first time on June 24, 2013, 8pm at Fairmont Raffles Hotel in Makati City. The show is called “A Magical Night with Laura Fygi” and presented by Laurel Media.

Everywhere that Laura Fygi visits, she is a veritable vision of exotica. In her home country of the Netherlands, they know her as the woman who was raised in Uruguay as the daughter of an Egyptian belly dancer; in the Far East she is the emancipated Western lady who many others aspire to be. But wherever she may be, there’s one common factor in all of those locations: that instantly recognizable voice which has won her hearts all over the globe.

Her travel-packed lifestyle has provided her with the most amazing experiences, as Laura has been a welcome return visitor to Asia for years. As a Dutch singer, being loved most by Asian countries, especially in China, has already been one great achievement for her.




“During the press conference, they remarked that the Chinese audience decided which foreign artist was to be invited, and that they had chosen me. It made me go very quiet for a moment,” she said as included in her profile.  

Surprises are typical for a performer who has re-invented herself many times. Since her dance hits with the girl group Centerfold in the early 1980s, Laura has traveled down numerous musical pathways, such as jazz, Latin, and chansons: not shying away from any genre or style. “I really dislike pigeon holes”, says the multi-faceted diva. “I’m always on the lookout for something new, because I don’t think you should repeat yourself. I can’t stand to be in a rut.”

Laura has also been presented with various gold and platinum discs and awards, as well as playing the lead role in Singapore of her favorite musical Victor/Victoria.

Laura has released 12 albums since her debut in 1991 including the 2011’s “The Best Is Yet To Come”. The album highlights Laura’s 20th anniversary as a solo artist and was recorded with a big band. It was followed by an extensive tour in both the Netherlands and Asia where Laura performed with local big bands.

Being well-loved by the Asians, Laura released her 13th album which was made specially for the Asian market. New album called “Flower” boasts four songs which were actually sung in Chinese and other titles were translated in English and French.

Spend "A Magical Night with Laura Fygi" on June 24 at the Fairmont Raffles Hotel with special guests and our countries very own talents including Jacqui Magno, Richard Merq and Jeannie Tiongco. Call 891-9999 for your ticket inquiries.


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Kalokalike: Leveling Up with the ratings of "It's Showtime"

It's Showtime's Kalokalikes 44 Finalists during their press presentation held at Dolphy theater, ABS-CBN compound 

The say "Imitation is the highest form of flattery." I guess this is so true for those who are open-minded and entertain the idea that being imitated by other individuals is just fine and doesn't mind being copied; in short, they view it in a very positive perspective. 

Isn't it "parody," which is synonymous to copy, duplicate, mockery, xerox, imitate, etc.  is one of the trends in social media today? Oh well, Pinoys have been known to have perfected the craft of imitation (modesty aside). And I commend ABS-CBN's noontime program "It's Showtime" for being humble enough to be an instrument in allowing the public to be aware of the so-called "celebrity wannabes." It is one of the most-talked about portions of the show entitled "Kalokalike" which started last January of this year; had gained wide audience since then and the viewing public became especially more interested with sensational celebrity "kalokalikes" of Coco Martin, Robin Padilla, Manny Pacquiao (the 3 were even featured in Korina Sanchez's 'Rated K'), Kim Chiu, Joey de Leon and Daniel Padilla.

Santie Felix Celso, Coco Martin "Kalokalike" 

Learsi Gomez, Julia Montes "Kalokalike" with Coco Martin wannabe during the press presentation

Julius Fernando Villanueva, Robin Padilla "Kalokalike" Hmmm.. I wonder what would Mariel say about this... hehe


Ricky Luzano, Manny Pacquiao "Kalokalike," great resemblance, huh!


He's with Sherylene Castar, Jinkee Pacquiao "Kalokalike," so, what do you have to say about the couple? :))


Charmae Viking, check out her great resemblance with Kim Chiu 


Roberto Tobillo, Joey de Leon "Kalokalike" (kalurki lang!)


Czesar Resurreccion, another "Kalokalike" contestant, Daniel Padilla's clone hehe

Even international icons like Adele, Justin Bieber, The Rock and Kobe Bryant didn't get away with Filipino's wit, talent and audacity. 

Suzele Justin Lim, Adele "Kalokalike"

Cliff Hogan, Justin Bieber "Kalokalike"

Melvin Manalo, The Rock "Kalokalike"

John Paul Macaraeg, Kobe Bryant "Kalokalike"


Amusingly, three of  "It's Showtime" hosts, Vice Ganda, Jhong Hilario and Teddy Corpuz kalokalikes had also entered the semi-final round. 


Jay Failanga, Vice Ganda "Kalokalike" In fairness huh, very close!


Crispin Barja Jr., Jhong Hilario "Kalokalike" 


Aljon Cortez, Teddy Corpuz 1 "Kalokalike" 


Herminigildo Romeo Jr., Teddy Corpuz 2 "Kalokalike"


And now, "It's Showtime" segment had evolved into "Kalokalike Level Up" while it's also leveling up with the show's ratings, FYI; the semi-finals round had started last May 20, 2013 and will continue to run until May 31, started up with 44 finalists. Grand finals will be held on June 1, so better mark it on your calendars peeps. The grand winner will get to take home a cash prize amounting to PhP300,00 while the first and second runners-up will be going home with PhP200,000 and PhP100,000 respectively. Who do you think would be the Ultimate Kalokalike?

“Kalokalike Level Up” is just one among the many surprises and new segments “It’s Showtime,” the country’s number one noontime show, has in store for its loyal "madlang" people. As Showtime Business Unit Head said, "It's Showtime is the "preferred" noontime show of today." They've given the wannabes a rare chance to have their "moment" and access limelight in their own respective ways, the talent management agency of ABS-CBN had been handling their bookings and win or lose, the contestants will still have something to start up with since they've been signed up for six months with the program. 

He's not Rowell Santiago's "Kalokalike," hihi, he is his brother, Showtime Business Unit Head, Mr. Railey "Junjun" Santiago


Entertainment, fun, sportsmanship, camaraderie, selfless vision, gratefulness, fame and amazing memories are the most significant elements being indicated in "Kalokalike." It is not just a plain and ordinary television contest. So, if you have your own bets, go check them out and be updated! I also have mine, but it will remain a secret hihihi :)) 

Kudos to all the 44 "Kalokalike Level Up" finalists! Thumbs up to you guys! 


Stay tuned to “It’s Showtime,” hosted by Anne Curtis, Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, Karylle, Kuya Kim Atienza, Teddy Corpuz, Jugs Jugueta, Jhong Hilario, Ryan Bang, Coleen Garcia, at Eric ‘Eruption’ Tai, at 12:30 PM and on Saturdays at 12NN on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, follow @ItsShowtimena on Twitter or like www.facebook.com/itsShowtimena. To watch previous“Kalokalike” episodes, visit showtime.abs-cbn.com

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Zanjoe Marudo: "The Main Man" of the New Era of Comedy

"The Main Man" himself, Zanjoe Marudo during pocket presscon of "Bromance: My Brother's Romance" 

Some tagged him as the "Prince of Comedy," direk Wenn Deramas even described him as the "Adam Sandler" of the Philippines but after witnessing the overwhelming success of his launching movie, "Bromance: My Brother's Romance," at the tills, bagging 50M on its first week and still counting, I wanted to recognize Zanjoe Marudo as "The Main Man" of the new era of comedy. And yes, he deserves and has every right to be labeled and treated that way. To date, this is considered to be Skylight Films' highest grossing film.



I know Z (Zanjoe) is not that comfortable with the titles being tagged to him, like what he said during the movie's pocket presscon held yesterday at the Star Cinema conference room, "Isang pelikula pa lang eh, parang masyado namang mabilis na magkumpara agad sa ibang tao, sa mga malalaking tao. Mahirap 'yung ganun eh, s'yempre sila marami na talagang napatunayan and maraming pinagdaanan. Ayoko naman na hindi magpasalamat sa mga ganung klaseng puri, sa mga ganung klaseng sinasabi kasi dapat maging masaya ako kung ganun 'yung nakikita nila. Ayoko ding ipasok sa ulo ko kasi baka mamaya magka-attitude na 'ko," he humbly said. 



After the effective gay portrayal of Zanjoe in Bromance movie, he doesn't mind being typecasted in such roles he said, "Hindi naman, kung ganun ang gusto nila eh di ganun ang ibibigay ko, kung panonoorin ba nila eh, kasi kung di naman, di naman siguro gagawa ng ganung klaseng pelikula (he laughs)." Another proof of his professionalism and versatility was when he was asked to have a quick but funny "butt exposure" in this film, no questions was asked, no but's and if's, he just said to the their A.D. (assistant director), "Kahit ano sabihin mo, gagawin ko dito." Zanjoe even jokingly said, "Lucky charm yata 'yun eh." 



Once again, a film that was worth watching would never slip the theory of the "word of mouth." It is just so powerful than any other marketing strategies, once it had sink in to the moviegoers, no one and nothing could stop its "viral" spread, on a positive note huh! No negative reviews or unpleasant criticism about the movie was posted, published, shared, twitted or submitted. And talking about worth watching, Z could never forget this one positive comment he had encountered, he cheerfully shared, "Ang pinakanatamaan ako sa mga nabasa ko, 'yung sinasabi nila na sulit. Kumbaga worth it 'yung bayad, biruin mo maglabas ka ng pera para panoorin lang ako, parang ang sarap-sarap ng dating. Namasahe pa 'yan, kumain pa 'yan. Ngayon ko lang naman nararamdaman 'yun kasi nga ako naman 'yung gumaganap dun sa pelikula." 



Zanjoe is also thankful to his "Banana Split" family, for being so supportive, wherein he is a mainstay at this Kapamilya tv sitcom. After Zanjoe's participation at the reality program PBB (Pinoy Big Brother) Celebrity Edition in 2006, he had done the tv sitcom "Aalog-alog" with fellow ex-PBB housemates Keana Reeves (big winner) and John Prats along with Pokwang and another ex-PBB housemate, Jason Gainza. This was followed-up by "Parekoy," in 2009, another Kapamilya tv sitcom wherein the friendship between Zanjoe, John and Jason got even stronger. Then came "Banana Split,"  Zanjoe was the very first male guest of  the all- female cast that includes Anne Curtis, Cristine Reyes, Angelica Panganiban, Valerie Concepcion, Roxanne Guinoo and RR Enriquez and because direk Bobot (Edgar Mortiz) believed in his capabilities, and encouraged him to venture into comedy, he then became one of the show's mainstays together with John and Jason in  Banana Nite and Banana Split Extra Scoop. 




Zanjoe received a lot of praises and good comments about his stellar performance in Bromance movie. Everyone in the whole cast was given their fair chance and well-fitted spot in the movie. The Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) writes, "The casting is excellent, Zanjoe Marudo is a revelation, as he essayed both his roles with great versatility. "Bromance: My Brother's Romance" is a good vehicle for him to display his range. This was his best movie-- his performance was commendable and effortless-- and it's the perfect launching for him." Compliments also go to of course, direk Wenn Deramas for his outstanding direction and to his co-writers Ayz De Guzman and Danno Kristopher C. Mariquit.
Another X factor of the film was the cameo roles of the biggest celebrities like Kris Aquino, Bea Alonzo, Vice Ganda, John Lloyd Cruz and Ai-Ai de las Alas, who've been very supportive of their friend and co-actor's launching movie.  



Given the opportunity to choose for his next movie, Z would still prefer doing comedy roles. Another thing he shared to us during the pocket presscon was his admiration to the 7 year-old child actress/host Ryzza Mae Dizon, whom he hasn't met yet personally, he admitted. Zanjoe also hopes to do a film like "Jack," a 1996 Robin Williams movie wherein Williams played the role of Jack Powell, a boy who ages four times faster than normal; Z finds the role very challenging. And for those who are asking and anticipating for Bromance's international showing, it was already been confirmed that it will be shown in Guam and they are still working on other areas abroad so watch out for it! 



Lastly, what could a Zanjoe Marudo has to say after the successful turnout of his launching film, "Bromance: My Brother's Romance? "So ngayon, pag sinasabi nila na sulit, parang di mo sinayang 'yung pera nila, di'ba, parang lesson din sa 'kin. Simula ngayon, tuwing gagawa ako ng pelikula, bawa't eksenang gagawin ko, iisipin ko, hindi magsisisi 'yung tao, iisipin ko 'yung tao na manonood na at least hindi masayang man lang 'yung pera nila," he exclaimed. Very well said Z, good luck on your next project and may you have a blooming career and lovelife at the same time. Congrats! 
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