Converse Back-to-School Bag Tips



With the new school year just around the corner, bag shopping has just been added to your to-do list and Converse got tips to make your shopping trip easier.

Getting a new bag is not all about style. It’s also about functionality and durability. Are you the type to carry around your books by hand? Converse small bags are the perfect complement to carry around your other school necessities. Choose one with adjustable strap to customize to your desired length for comfort, and they add a touch of casual dressing to an otherwise usual school get-up.

Fennel Leaf Small Messenger Bag 
P1,369.75


More notes than books? These Converse messenger bags can fit your notebooks and your everyday essentials comfortably. An adjustable strap makes it easier to switch from the laid-back hip-level bag to the more feminine waist-height bag placement. The Converse carry bag is a new offering this season, and it’s a nice alternative to a messenger bag. Be it small or medium, the bright shade of California red is a fresh pop of color against your school uniform.


California Red Carry- All Bag
P2,109.75

Wild Berry Messenger Bag
P1,609.75


Books and other heavy school things? No worries as the Converse backpacks are ready to take on the weight. Padded shoulder straps provide much needed comfort and roomy interiors can fit most if not all your school needs. Have PE classes? Then switch to a duffel bag for its bigger interior, multi-pockets and have the option to switch between hand-carrying it around or slinging it over your shoulders.

Gray Duffel Bag
P1,509.75


Whatever your school needs might be, the Converse back-to-school line is the perfect complement. Durable and functional, colorful and stylish, start your school year right with Converse. Don’t forget to like Converse Philippines on Facebook and drop by www.converse.com.ph.
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"BORN TO LOVE YOU" SURE HIT SA TAKILYA!




Very vocal talaga si Angeline Quinto sa pagpapahayag ng kanyang lubos na paghanga at pagtatangi sa kanyang kapareha na si Coco Martin kung saan sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon ay matutunghayan natin ang pagtatambal ng dalawa sa mga bankable stars ng ABS-CBN sa pamamagitan ng pelikulang “Born to Love You.”

Nagba-blush si Papa Coco :P

Sa pagpapatuloy ng ika-19 na Anibersaryo ng Star Cinema kasama ang Cinemedia, buong pagmamalaki nilang inihahandog ang bagong romantic-comedy ng taon, ang “Born to Love You,” na pinagbibidahan ni Coco Martin bilang Rex sa istorya, isang photographer at Angeline Quinto bilang Joey, isang tourist guide.





Base sa aming nasaksihan noong press con ng naturang pelikula, sa bawa’t pagbuka pa lamang ng bibig at bawa’t pagbibitaw na salita ni Angeline ay talaga namang napapangiti at pagka minsa’y napapatawa nito ang napaka-guwaping star ng top-rated na Kapamilya teleseryeng “Walang Hanggan.”
Nang tanungin si Angeline kung totoo bang sinabi niya na kumupas na ang kuwintas na binigay sa kanya ni Coco, buong diretsang sinagot ito ni Angeline at inamin na sinabi nga daw n’ya ito pero joke lang naman daw ‘yun para lang bigyan s’ya uli ni Cocs (tawag n’ya kay Coco). Sa tinurang iyon ni Angeline, di lang si Coco ang kanyang napatawa pati ang mga press na naroon sa Dolphy theater kung saan idinaos ang nasabing press con.

Kwelang-kwela talaga si Angge (Angeline Quinto)




Sadyang napaka-kuwela ng charming na singer na si Angeline, sinabi rin n’ya na s’ya daw ang nanliligaw kay Coco at hindi ang binata, na nagpa-blush naman sa premyadong aktor.
Aliw na aliw talaga si Coco kay Angeline, naikuwento pa n’ya ang ilang karanasan nila habang nagsyusyuting ng nasabing pelikula. Bilang isang baguhan sa larangan ng pag-arte, hindi din daw alam ni Angeline o Angge (kung tawagin s’ya) kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng “blocking,” nguni’t nang malaon ay unti-unting lumalalim ang akting ng dalaga na sinegundahan naman ng teleserye direktor na si Jerome Pobocan, direktor ng “Born to Love You,” at ilang top-rating teleserye katulad ng “May Bukas Pa,” “Ikaw ay Pag-ibig,” “Mara Clara,” at iba pa.

Sobrang nag-eenjoy ang stars ng "Born to Love You."


Coco Martin, Direk Jerome Pobocan and Angeline Quinto


Hindi pa rin makapaniwala si Angeline sa pagkakaroon ng pelikula, “Noong una di ko po akalain na totoo ‘yun biro sa akin ng mga kasama ko sa ABS na sabi nga po nila may binabalak na pelikula para sa akin pero di ko naman inaasahan na si Coco Martin pa pala ‘yung magiging kapartner ko! Nung una nga po, hindi ako makapaniwala, tapos nung sila Sir Deo Endrinal na talaga ang nagsabi sa’kin, talagang sabi ko “Wow” Dati po kasi ang sabi ko kahit commercial lang sana magkaroon ako tapos ngayon binigyan pa ako ng pelikula at with Coco pa! Sobrang happy po talaga ako dahil dalawang hiling ko ang natupad talaga” aniya.


Pretty Angeline




Ibinahagi rin ni Coco ang kanyang saloobin, “Ito ‘yung kauna-unahan ko na magpapa-in love ako sa pelikula! Sabi ko nga, matagal ko na talagang pangarap na, bata pa lang ako mahilig na ako manood ng mga love story movies, kumbaga, ito na ‘yung katuparan ng matagal ko nang hinihiling. Ang dami ko na kasing nagawang pelikula eh, drama, action, pero sabi ko gustong-gusto ko gumawa ng love story! At ang sarap pala kasi habang ginagawa ko ‘yung pelikula alam ng pagkatao mo na naiin-love ka din habang ginagampanan mo ‘yung role mo,” ayon sa kanya. Hmm... in-love ka na nga ba Papa Coco? Hihihi


Pogi talaga ni Papa Coco!



The ever dashing Albert Martinez


Cast of "Born to Love You" (L-R): Amy Nobleza, Malou De Guzman, Direk Jerome Pobocan, Angeline Quinto, Coco Martin and Albert Martinez  

Here's the personal invitation video of "Born to Love You" cast


And here's the Official Trailer of the movie



Kasama rin sa pelikulang nabanggit sina Albert Martinez, Eula Valdez, Tonton Gutierrez, Al Tantay , Malou de Guzman at Kiray. Magaganap ang premiere night sa May 29 sa SM Megamall Cinema 9, 6PM at regular na ipapalabas sa mahigit 100 theaters nationwide sa sunod na araw, May 30.

Special thanks to Flow Galindez of www.angsawariko.com
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Bambu High Street Blessing



BAMBU, the home of the famous Brazilian footwear brands, Ipanema, Grendha and Rider, has added yet another store in the Metro. Last May 8, 2012, spearheaded by Mr. Patxi Elizalde, owner and president of BAMBU Ventures, Inc., BAMBU Store at B-3 Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City officially opened. 


Enchong Dee (in white)

Ornussa Cadness (left) and Phoemela Baranda (right)




Gracing its first day of operation are Kapamilya hunk Enchong Dee, PMAP President, Phoemela Baranda and Model Ornussa Cadness. Prominent businessmen and their families were also spotted shopping later that day.

Visit BAMBU @ Bonifacio High Street, B3 from May 8 - June 9, 2012 and buy a pair of Ipanema flip Flops to avail of their Spoil You, Spoil You Some More promo.

Other BAMBU stores are located at Glorietta, TriNoma, Marquee Mall, Abreeza and Harbor Point.

Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/BambuPhils


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Toby's Sports "Give It Your Best Shot" Promo



How to Join:

  • Participants may join by creating a video (video should not exceed 2 minutes) that shows his or her best move like dunking on the ring, smashing a tennis ball, kicking a football etc.

  • The video should be posted on Toby’s Sports official fan page (http://www.facebook.com/Tobysstore) to be counted as an official entry.

  • Participants may use any video sharing site (ex. Youtube, Dailymotion, Vimeo etc.) as long as it can be viewed by other people when posted in Toby’s Sports official fan page.

  • Think of a creative title for the video (ex. John’s amazing 360 lay-up for Toby’s Sports!)
  •  Participants must encourage their friends to share their video.


Safety Precautions:

  • Participants must ensure that safety precautions (ex. Warm-up, stretching, conditioning, medical check-ups, etc.) are taken into consideration before performing their move. Protective gear must also be worn at all times during the video. Toby’s Sports will not be liable for any injuries, traumas, accidents or fatalities that may occur during the filming of the video.

  • Participants must get official permission from the person who owns the place where they are going to shoot the video. Toby’s sports will not be liable for damage to property, trespassing and the like.


All Participants Shall Attest to the Following:
  • Participants must be residents of the Philippines in order for their entry to be valid.
  • The video must not have any special effects that will give an unfair advantage to a participant’s sports move.
  • The participant must ensure that he or she is the person doing the move in the video in order for the entry to be valid.
  • There can only be one entry per person. If you wish to change your entry you must delete your old video. Two or more entries will disqualify you from the contest.
  • Toby’s Sports has the right to remove and disqualify videos which are deemed as offensive, vulgar, hateful, racist, and the like.
  • Toby’s sports has full rights to use your video in any way, shape, or form.


Criteria for Judging:
50% - Wow factor and difficulty of the move
30% - Creativity and originality
20% - Number of shares and number of positive comments

Prizes of Winners:
1st PlaceP5000 worth of Toby’s Sports GCs
2nd PlaceP3000 worth of Toby’s Sports GCs
3rd PlaceP2000 worth of Toby’s Sports GCs



Promo period is until May 25, 2012 only.


















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Kris: “Love ng Heart ko, San Marino”




Having been aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the country, Kris reveals one of the many ways on how she keeps her health healthy. “I eat foods which has lots of Omega-3. One product that I love is San Marino Corned Tuna.”

Every 180-gram can of San Marino Corned Tuna has 1,125 mg of Omega-3. Omega-3 which is naturally-found in tuna contributes to having a healthy heart as it lowers cholesterol and blood pressure. It also reduces risks of heart attack and other cardio-vascular diseases.

“Another reason why I love San Marino Corned Tuna is because it has less oil than the usual tuna flakes in oil products and has lots of tuna.” Kris adds, “And San Marino Corned Tuna has absolutely no preservatives.”   

“I am definitely recommending San Marino Corned Tuna to my family and friends. I want them to have healthy hearts too,” Kris imparts.

To combat the increasing incidences of deaths from heart disease, Kris airs her plea for Filipinos to take care of their heart. “Almost 300 Filipinos die of heart disease everyday kaya alagaan natin ang ating puso.”

Watch Kris as she reveals her big secret







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It's more Fun in Tutuban: A back to school shopping

What's the best place in Metro Manila for complete yet very inexpensive shopping? Do I here Divisoria? Did somebody say Tutuban? Oh well, I know each of us had somewhat different experiences to share about this densely crowded, noisy, risky, market place. But if you want to experience clean, convenient, air-conditioned and safe shopping while you make all your "tawad" or bargaining with the stall owners/ tenants or sales attendants :D do shop at Tutuban Mall located at the heart of Claro M. Recto Ave., Manila. 

Tutuban has three major malls...

Tutuban Centermall


Tutuban Prime block mall


and the Tutuban Cluster mall


Plaza Bonifacio

Trivia: The seven-foot monument of Bonifacio depicted as a thinking man, is built infront of the Tutuban Mall to pay respect to the country’s national hero. The Plaza Bonifacio has a flooring design of a sun with its rays embodying the provinces influenced by Bonifacio to join the revolution against the Spanish regime. (www.tutuban.com.ph) Hmmm... a one-stop shop to a historical place huh, "'san ka pa?" :D

Since it's "back to school" mode once again, I always make it a point to shop at Divi (divisoria), in Tutuban mall, particularly. For my shopping gear, I am wearing my most comfy outfit ;) be sure not to bring huge bags and other accessories with you. As for me, I feel secured wearing my sling bag placed in front and my comfy flip flops...with my complete shopping list inside my bag, I'm all set to go! 



My first stop, Tutuban Prime block mall

Tutuban Mall’s Prime Block is definitely cater to the need of the whole family. It carries the latest trends in fashion, accessories, bags, wallet and other personal care products. It also houses the widest array of toys that every boys and girl will surely love. Tutuban also carries home care items like home furnishings, kitchen utensils and gardening tools. (www.tutuban.com.ph)



For a budget of 1k, my first purchase were 2 St. Mark's polo (medium, without slits) of course, for my unico hijo. I got those for Php130 instead of Php150, that means to say, I still have Php740 cash on hand. 


with my shopping buddy Janese 


Php130 each

2 down, more to go... :))

Me and the rest of my blogger/ friends proceeded with our shopping until we stopped by at Lorenzo Marketing located at 10A Podium level still at the Prime block mall. 



Ate was very accommodating and she really seeks what we're looking for...

Hmmm... double checking the zipper, buttons, linings, hook and eye or any flaws


Checked! Got this black Well-off pants (size 32) for only Php230 instead of Php280, good deal right? :))

Ate's so camera shy, her only regret- she wasn't able to put on some lipstick for the photo op hihihi :)))
 I still have Php510 on my budget 

Btw, they accept made to orders with specialization in Wedding full entourage and all kinds of gowns, barong, coats and accessories. 
You may reach them at these nos.: 256-3145; 0915-6567312

Only few steps away from the previous stall, we've found Unico Hijo located at MS-03 still at Podium level with contact nos.: 0918-2636134 and 0916-5033923


Got 2 medium sized Kentucky sandos for only Php80 each instead of Php90

Still got change! Wanna know how much? Php350 :)) I know I can still buy a lot more with my remaining budget, trust me, we're at Tutuban, right?

While we were walking towards Cluster mall, we passed by several stores which had really caught my attention, here are the photos I've hastily taken hehe 


Just to give you a hint, the cost of this full outfit is Php4,500, then you can make your "tawad" na lang if you're really interested. :)

Gowns...

more gowns...

even accessories...

and bags on sale!

The Tutuban Mall’s Cluster Building is filled with wide array of products. Other than ready to wear products, Cluster building also carries various designs of gowns and accessories for all occasions like wedding, debut, and Sta. Cruzan. The buyers also have the option of buying their choice of garments and related products for the particular design. Tutuban also offers novelty items ideal for corporate give away like wallets, calculators, pens, umbrellas, and flashlights. Party related products like invitations, stickers, balloons, loot bags, are also available in Tutuban. (www.tutuban.com.ph)


Still at Cluster mall, we've found NC Photoshop and dry goods at the ground level where I bought again 2 polo for my son (this time, the brand's name was St. Anthony). no offense to St. Mark's :)) but its textile is much thicker and th eprice is also a little lower, that's why I didn't skip the chance of buying 2 more. 


with another shopping buddy and blogger/friend Rain

Bought the 2 polo for only Php120 each instead of Php130, meaning to say, I still have Php110 cash on hand. 

I'm pretty much sure I could still buy few more school items with my remaining Php110. Now we're heading towards Tutuban Center mall. 

What's in store for us? Tutuban Center mall serves as the flagship of Tutuban mall. It is a four storey shopping arcade which is the hub of activity in the entire shopping center. Tutuban Center Mall houses specialty shops, branded boutique, fast-food chain, fine-dining restaurants and various personal care and government services. (www.tutuban.com.ph)




Our last stop for our "back to school" shopping in Tutuban, was hunting for school supplies at Papermart located at the ground floor of Center mall. 



Checking out! I must commend that the Papermart peeps were so friendly 


See? I still have change! Thank you ate... :))

This is so amazing! With my Php2.50 change, may pang-candy pa ko hihihi


Mission accomplished! 

This is where our real last stop...of course dining! hihihi Thanks for everything Ad & PR dept. of Tutuban Commercial Center and to Ms. MJ and Mr. Don Melo. We'd also like to thank the Security dept. for the assistance. Thanks Rain De Ocampo of www.raindeocampo.wordpress.com for this photo. :))


It's definitely "More Fun in Tutuban!" 

Special thanks to Richard Mamuyac of www.mapanghingikaba.blogspot.com and AMPR Publicity and Communications, Inc. for making all these things possible. 

Please do like and visit Tutuban Commercial Center's Facebook page and hope you could follow on Twitter.













































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