THE SANDWICH EXPERIMENT WITH CHEF SHARWIN TEE


Ube Macapuno Montecristo


THE SANDWICH EXPERIMENT WITH CHEF SHARWIN TEE There’s a lot more to a sandwich than the typical ham-and-cheese kinds of combinations—as Chef Sharwin Tee is about to prove on this next episode of “Curiosity Got the Chef”, where surprising, unique, and mouthwatering variations of the best on-the-go snack are prepared not only for convenience, but for pure satisfaction as well.


Shrimp and Picked Mango Po’ Boy


Croque Manang


Featuring scrumptious delicacies like a Beef Pochero Dip Sandwich, a Croque Manang, a Shrimp and Picked Mango Po’ Boy, and an Ube Macapuno Montecristo, Chef Sharwin is sure to bring you a wide array of ways to spice things up. Don’t miss out on “Curiosity Got the Chef” at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday (July 17), only on the Lifestyle Network. For more details, log on to www.facebook.com/LifestyleNetwork.
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Outbox Media Celebrates 7th Anniversary via Richard Poon Concert at Golden Acres on July 27


In celebration of Outbox Media Production Agency's 7th anniversary, we proudly bring you “GROWING OLD WITH YOU”: A Benefit Concert for Golden Acres Haven for the Elderly on July 27, 2013, 7PM at the Celebrity Sports Complex, Capitol Hills, Quezon City.

A night of pure entertainment and delectable dining experience with performances from hit girl group, Pretty Young Thing (PYT); comedy acts of singing trio, The Miss Tres of PGT4; followed by the heartfelt tunes of the country’s only big band crooner, Mr. Richard Poon!

This event is made possible by: FOTON MOTORS PHILIPPINES, ASIA REFRESHMENTS CORPORATION, SOGO CHAIN OF HOTELS, WATERFRONT HOTELS AND CASINOS, FERNA CORPORATION, URATEX FOAM, BOUNTY FRESH CHICKEN, CHINESE GENERAL HOSPITAL, PURE GOLD SUPERMARKET and SMARTS SHOTS STUDIO.




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Stars Rock, Fans Rule at the Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013 #OMGAwardsPH



A total of 9, 258, 508 votes were cast in a summary of 22 categories... tsk! These figures proved that it had surpassed this year's expectations! Such a sweet triumph not only for the Yahoo! Philippines organizers, but also to the STARS who really ROCKED and to the FANS who RULED! 

Yahoo! OMG Awards 2013, on its third year, had a whopping 12,000 attendees composed of VIPs, celebrities, media figures, and of course, the fans at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last Friday, July 19, 2013. 

To take you to the very glittery, glam, fab and absolutely purplish night of the stars... here are some of the highlights and sidelights and of course, the official list of the winners at the Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013. 

Earlier seen before the program proper were the beautiful couple, former 2005 Miss International and actress Precious Lara Quigaman- Alcaraz and actor/ model Marco Alcaraz


Albie Casiño arrived together with the sultry Eula Caballero

TV5's Artista Academy Best Actor and Actress, Vin Abrenica and Sophie Albert 

Well, that's me ;-) being flanked by actor/ host and model John James Uy and one of Artista Academy finalists Mark Neumann 

The Ultimate Concert King Gary Valenciano ignited and rocked the house together with multi-awarded hip-hop group, the Philippine All Stars

Can't stop the fire burning... here comes international artist and host, Billy Crawford with another high-energy special number


Versatile actor and host, Mr. Edu Manzano was joined by Billy as the main hosts of the program

For a fresh start, Yahoo! OMG Awards had given Papa Jack as the Male DJ of the Year and Nicole Hyala at the Female DJ of the Year awards. Other awards distributed were: 

 Radio Station of the Year: Barangay LS 97.1

Radio Show of the Year: Tambalan (90.7)

Female TV Host: Toni Gonzaga


Actress of the Year: angel Locsin

Breakthrough Actress of the Year: Kathryn Bernardo

Movie of the Year: It Takes a Man and a Woman

Love team of the Year: Kim Chiu and Xian Lim

Teleserye of the Year: 'Ina, Kapatid, Anak'


Sexy sirens Lovi Poe and Solenn Heusaff sizzled the night away with a very alluring number 

Voted as the Child Star of the Year, cutie girl Ryzza Mae Dizon wooed the audience as she accepts the award with her wit and charm. She also did her very famous "walling" and her "no acting" speech inspired by Ms. Jaclyn Jose (according to her). She went up the stage thrice to also accept the Male TV Host of the Year for Vic "Bossing" Sotto and Best Noontime Show for Eat Bulaga.

An ice-breaker number from Sheng Belmonte, Kris Lawrence and Young JV 

Voted as the Male and Female Performer of the Year, Julie Anne San Jose and Elmo Magalona on stage to accept their award

A rock number by Franco rock supergroup 

Three years in a row winners of Comedian and Comedienne of the Year Awards, Vice Ganda and Eugene Domingo on stage to give their acceptance speech. After a week of "no talking" as per advised by his doctor, Vice had spoken here at the Yahoo! OMG! Awards again! 

Actor of the Year, the very versatile and charming Coco Martin during his acceptance speech, that really made everyone's night very memorable and complete! (including yours truly hihi)

Ms. Korina Sanchez accepted the News and Public Affairs of the Year Award for TV Patrol 

Garnering a total votes of 316, 772... Enrique Gil bagged the Breakthrough Actor of the Year! Congrats!

Special duet numbers were presented by Erik Santos and Yeng Constantino and another from Christian Bautista and Rachel Ann Go. And a solo novelty act by the talented Jon Santos who acted as Gov. Vilma Santos at the event.

Christian Bautista and Rachell Ann Go singing beautiful love songs together

A separate song number was also rendered by the Male and Female Performers of the Year:  

Julie Anne San Jose 

and Elmo Magalona

Marc Abaya in a rock number 

Kean Cipriano and his band, Callalily serenaded the Bb. Pilipinas 2013 candidates and other Jag Jeans ramp models during the Yahoo! OMG! Awards 2013

Voted as Fan Club of the Year, with a total of 244, 531 votes, Congrats JuliElmo Pexers! 

Garnered a total of 182, 744, the FHM's Sexiest is also the Yahoo! OMG's Celebrity of the Year awardee, the beautiful Marian Rivera. Congrats!


To wrap up the night's event, international artist, Charice Pempengco who's sporting a new look (guess this is way better), sparkled during her two song numbers. 

The third annual Yahoo! OMG! Awards ceremony recognized winners from 22 categories, selected through popular search queries and polling methods online on Yahoo!’s leading entertainment property in the Philippines. OMG! official results were tallied via online and SMS voting.  

Yahoo! OMG! Awards was co-presented by McCafe and sponsored by Jag, Colgate Optic White, Cream Silk and Pond’s. 

 For more details on the awards, please visit http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/omgawards

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TOFARM 2013 makes last call for Outstanding Farmer nominees




The Junior Chamber International Philippines (JCIP) is making its last call for nominees to the 2013 Search and Award for the Outstanding Farmers of the Philippines (TOFARM), a yearly search for the best practitioners in various agricultural fields.

Nominations for exceptional farmers, farmer entrepreneurs, farming institutions, agri innovations, agri-initiatives, local government units engaged in agriculture, cooperatives, agricultural NGO’s, young farmers, livestock farmers, fisherfolk, urban and city farmers, family farmers and women farmers will be accepted until July 31, 2013. Nominations can be made through email at info.tofarm@gmail.com or sent personally to 10th Floor, UHI Building at 158 P. Tuazon Ave. cor. 8thAvenue, Cubao, Quezon City. Nomination forms can be downloaded from the TOFARM website at www.tofarm.org.

Re-established in 2012, TOFARM was initiated by JCIP in partnership with Universal Harvester Inc. to invigorate the farming sector and create better appreciation for the farmers who provide food for our 98 million Filipinos.“We want agriculture to interest and excite more people, particularly the youth who are increasingly being lured by white collar jobs and losing interest in tilling the land that their parents and ancestors worked on. We want to focus on the success stories in the field and in so doing encourage investments and advance research that will result in a vibrant agricultural sector which is the backbone of our economy. The end goal is to achieve sustainable food supply for the whole country,” said Rommel Cunanan, TOFARM 2012 National Chairman, JCI Philippines.

Dr. Milagros Ong How, Executive Vice President of Universal Harvester, Incorporated (UHI), said the need to attract more young people to go into farming is serious. Youths now are less interested to follow their elders’ footsteps and are hesitant to pursue farming as a vocation. As a result, the average age of farmers has gone up to 59. If fewer and fewer young farmers fail to realize their contribution to nation building, we will face a food security crisis in the very near future,” she said.
Dr. How, who was also recently recognized for her exemplary support for the Philippine Agriculture industry by the Angeles University Foundation, aims to open up opportunities in traditional and innovative farming fields that will attract young people and second generation farmers to pursue this noble livelihood.

From January to June, JCIP and UHI have gone to different provinces from Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela and Pangasinan in the north to Zambales, Tarlac, Bataan, Lucena and Laguna in Central and Southern Luzon to Puerto Princesa, Cagayan de Oro and Davao in the south to conduct LakbayArals – TOFARM initiatives to educate farmers on modern farming methods, nutrition management and best farming practices around the world – as an additional effort to boost farmer morale and development.

The public is invited to nominate farmers, institutions, groups or LGUs to the TOFARM search. Nomination forms must be endorsed by a local JCI organization, or the local agriculture officer, DepEd Teachers or the local parish priest. A scrapbook album or documentation must accompany the nomination and sent to the JCI Philippines Headquarters. Submissions may also be sent online.
Evaluation of entries will be done in September and October 2013. The new TOFARM Awardees will be announced in November 2013.


For more information, please go to www.tofarm.org. or call TOFARM Secretariat at 709-5011 to 5004, 709-5006 (Fax).


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"TUHOG" Movie Speaks About Real-life Drama and Realizations

"Tuhog" movie cast and director during the grand presscon held at Dolphy theater from left to right: Empress Schuck, Enchong Dee, Eugene Domingo, direk Roni Velasco, Jake Cuenca and Leo Martinez

Mishaps often occur... fate's impeccably unpredictable... life's sometimes unfair... love can inspire, rule, hurt and destroy. So what else is there to life? Yes, we only live once. We are here to love, to build our dreams and to have a meaningful life that's worth living, remembering and sharing. 

But what happens if we weren't able to achieve everything that we'd hoped and planned for? What if fate's been unkind and your life's suddenly screwed. What if you're not ready yet? What if you still have a lot to live and that you're just starting to enjoy life's perks and glories? What if you're hopeful about someone or something but doesn't have enough time to accomplish those? 

In life, there's time and chance. But what if your time is up and that you're not given another chance? Does this justify the saying, "Life isn't forever, so live life to the fullest?" I guess so... but living life to the fullest doesn't really mean having fun all the time huh! Life is so short, so, in our utmost effort, we ought to make this world a better place. (thanks Michael Jackson +) For us to do that, a good start must come from ourselves first. 

Why am I saying these things? For you to have a better grasp, here's a brief background and synopsis of Skylight and Star Cinema's newest movie offering entitled, "Tuhog." this movie speaks about real-life drama and realizations as it touches everyone like relating to every character and situation in the movie. Cinemalaya award-winning director Veronica Velasco, the whole cast and crew made all of these, possible. Being in a "maindie" (mainstream and independent) movie and shooting a film as crucial as "Tuhog," (imagine shooting a bus accident in Commonwealth?! OMG!)  has made the entirety of the team proud, happy. blessed and thankful (because they survived!). Kudos to everyone who had been part of the movie. 


Jake Cuenca playd "Nato" in the movie

Empress Schuck plays "Angel" in the movie


Two years in the making, "Tuhog" (impale, skewer, pierce, run through) was written by Ms. Jinky Laurel, Ms. Carmi Raymundo of  "It Takes a Man and a Woman" and direk Roni herself. Filipinos are also fond of watching foreign drama and domestic-related films with depth, so I guess it's high time that Pinoys should watch our own movie of that kind -- fresh, edgier and unpredictable. The type of film that will definitely be appreciated by more mature and edgier audience. As one of the lead stars in the movie and Asian Awards Favorite Actress, Ms. Eugene Domingo said, "This movie is about the material. Lahat kaming mga artista ay gumalaw ayon sa materyal, ayon sa direksyon at vision ng aming direktor." 


Ms. Eugene "Uge" Domingo during the grand presscon


Direk Veronica "Roni" Velasco


According to direk Roni, the movie is "Drama s'ya na maraming comedy. So kung manonood kayo, mararamdaman ninyo... kasi makaka-relate kayo dun sa each character. Pero may mga moments na nakakatawa pero mas pinapanood ninyo 'yung ordeal nila sa buhay." It is a story of three uniquely- struggling characters: 

Eugene Domingo plays "Fiesta," a cranky bus barker; a lonely spinster who drives men away because she was so fed up of her life taking care of her own father, "Carding" played by Noel Trinidad, she's like a 'living dead,' no feelings, no life. But not until she met "Nato," played by Jake Cuenca, the man who'd won her heart and brought her back to life.


Enchong Dee plays "Caloy," the young man who preserves his virginity for his girlfriend, "Angel" played by Empress Schuck. Being in a long distance relationship has made it difficult for him to fulfill his promise to his girlfriend. Hedged by lots of temptations, driven by insecurities and lack of trust, Caloy was caught in a situation that he'll soon regret. 


Leo Martinez plays "Tonio," the baffled, retired old man past his prime, who only wanted to fulfill his dream of becoming a baker and hopes to get support from his family who were skeptical about his plan. After all his struggles, he finally got the support from his family and friends. Now, it's all up to him whether he'd still continue to make it work or remain disgrunted and doubtful.


Three characters, three lives. Can you relate to any of them? Can you imagine that they'd be connected to each other and be impaled literally and figuratively in one vehicular accident? Watch how these talented actors portray such challenging and very engaging roles as they give life to the characters of Fiesta, Caloy, Tonyo and Nato. Each of them has his/her own ordeals in life to face. If you were given the opportunity to choose between these characters being skewered (tuhog), in this freak bus accident, who would you pick to live? 



Who do you think deserves to live and be given a second chance and why? Is it the middle-aged woman who's just learning to feel love and life, or the man in his prime who's holding on to his disregarded dreams, or the young man who's just starting to thread his life and wants live more? You'll fell in love with these three characters, you won't find it easy to choose. I'll just leave some hanging questions for you my dear readers... something to ponder... something to realize:  
What if you were in the same situation as Fiesta, Tonio and Caloy, what would the first things that will enter your thoughts? If you were to asked, what have you done or haven't done in your life that you think you deserve a second chance? And what if you're given another chance to live, what would you do with your life? 

"Tuhog" is not just an ordinary movie, it'll take us to a different kind of ride. A ride of a lifetime. When you go out of the theater, this movie will help you realize things in your life that had been neglected. Lessons in life? Yes. But the thing is, will you accept the truth that's slapping your face the whole time? This is not just a typical real-life drama movie... the story inspires and encourages us to have a "self-check" that we very seldom do. This is another movie to watch peeps! 

"Tuhog" is also part of the continuing celebration of Star Cinema's 20th Anniversary, supported by other brilliant actors in the movie like Nikki Valdez, Manuel Chua, Beauty Gonzalez, Kikat, Rodjun Cruz, Joe Vargas and Maliksi Morales. It's showing in theaters nationwide today, July 17, 2013. 

Hope to see you there!




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Pet Shop Boys LIVE in Manila, August 6!


One of the famous and well-loved songs from the 80's come from the British synth-pop giants Pet Shop Boys. For all you fanatics out there, (like me hehe) watch out for the coming if Pet Shop Boys in Manila!!! 
This would be their first time here, expect great performances as they sing their hits from a career spanning more than 20 years in a concert titled Pet Shop Boys Live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 6, 2013 presented by Ovation Productions.

Pet Shop Boys, consisting of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, will be touring in support of the new and to-be released album "Electric". Recently, the duo returns in triumphant form in their 12th studio album "Electric" produced by Stuart Price (MadonnaLady GagaKylie MinogueTake ThatMissy ElliottThe Killers) and features eight new songs, plus one cover of Bruce Springsteen's "The Last To Die". The album boasts the singles ‘Vocal’ and ‘Axis’ and completes a collection of dance anthems which the British electro-pop duo is known for.

Pet Shop Boys

The winners of the BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music have sold more than 50 million records worldwide and are listed as the most successful duo in UK music history by The Guinness Book of Records. Three-time Brit Award winners and six-time Grammy nominees, since 1985 spawning 42 Top 30 singles and 22 Top 10 hits in the UK Singles Chart, including four number ones: "West End Girls", "It's a Sin", "Always on My Mind" and "Heart".

Experience electronic music and style with the UK’s phenomenal duo in Pet Shop Boys Live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 6, 2013. Tickets are now available at all TicketNet outlets and via online at www.ticketnet.com.ph as presented by Ovation Productions.


Ticket Prices:
VIP - Php6340 (reserved seating)
Patron - Php5810 (reserved seating)
Lower Box - Php4755 (reserved seating)
Upper Box A - Php3700 (reserved seating)
Upper Box B - Php1585 (free seating)
General Admission - Php850 (free seating)


SEE YOU THERE!!! 









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Pinoy T.A.L.K. features "Buffet Asia Restobar" in Asian Food Trip by Chef Mich


Pinoy T.A.L.K. (Travel, Adventure, Leisure and Knowledge), a reality travelogue program that features various tourist destination with other elements to make it more visually colorful and exciting such as customs, traditions, business, food and traits, brings you a very interesting and mouth-watering segment entitled "Asian Food Trip by Mich." 

Pinoys love to eat, and we all love to gamble on food, explore different tastes, cuisines, menus and everything. Actually, even some of us, make "eating" a habit that's very hard to break (hehe). Well, here's another habit that we should watch out for-  Pinoy T.A.L.K. has been featuring Buffet Asia Restobar in one of their segments, "Asian Food Trip by Mich," for several episodes now. The restobar is just located at 77 G/F of Westria Residences in West Ave., Quezon City. 

The very first time I saw this place while passing by, really caused my head to turn more than twice. Why? It was because of  their full banner that says...




I couldn't believe my eyes! That was my first time to see a "buffet" wherein we can take our "leftovers" out, huh! You better believe it! For you to have an idea, here are the specifications: 

If you haven't tried this place, go visit! 

They also have live acoustic entertainment nightly. The restobar is open from 9AM until 2AM daily.


The pretty Chef Mich Gonzaga- Ibay, Buffet Asia owner and executive chef, shares her cooking ideas and fusion (Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and Thai) dishes to the viewers of Pinoy T.A.L.K. which airs on Studio 23, every Saturday, 8:30- 9:00 AM. This exciting show makes our Saturday mornings very refreshing and gives us a very good reason to start the day feeling lively, happy, inspired and hype all day long despite our busy schedules. 

I was able to catch one of their shootings held just right there at the Buffet Asia Restobar in West Ave.

Chef Mich had prepared... 
Kiampong, a Filipino-Chinese fried rice cooked in pork stew 

Special Sweet and Sour - this one's so tasty :))

If you're really fond of hot, spicy dish, you better try Chef Mich's original recipe of X.O. Spicy Squid Sambal. This is also good for "pulutan." 

Some of you might be asking if those three featured dishes will be available in their regular menu... well, the answer is YES! So don't falter my dear readers, you can check out more of Chef Mich's special delish recipes when you get there! ;)) 


Pinoy T.A.L.K. host, Angel enjoying the "food tasting" portion with Chef Mich during the shoot

Good job Chef Mich! Looking forward in watching (and tasting hehe) more of your helpful cooking tips and trivias


Promo! Promo! Check this out!

Their buffet set-up


Here are some of the dishes included in their buffet table... from Baked Garlic Cheese Mussels (their original dish); Japanese Dynamite; another Japanese dish, Chicken Teriyaki; Korean Kimchi Rice; Thai Pan Fried Spring Roll; Vietnamese Yellow Chicken Curry; Filipino dish, Kare-kare and another Pinoy favorite Chicken-Pork Adobo 

Have you had enough already? I don't think so... for you to experience Buffet Asia, you should try it with your family, friends and colleagues. For only PhP 329/ head, it really fits your budget...  heavy on your tummy but not on your pocket. 

For other inquiries and updates, please visit their Facebook page or call (02) 267-1240
Hope you could also like Pinoy T.A.L.K. on Facebook 

Do make it a habit to watch Pinoy T.A.L.K. every Saturday mornings! 
Kita- kits mga ka-PTALK! 





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