January 29, 2016

"Dapat Tama" Music Video Sung by Michael V for Eleksyon 2016

GMA News and Public Affairs has just surprisingly released a new music video with Michael V in the spotlight singing Dapat Tama. It's the Kapuso Network's official station ID for the upcoming Eleksyon 2016 this May.

The music video expresses strong message to the Filipino people especially to those who are going to vote this coming election, that they should vote wisely and choose the best candidate that the Philippines deserves and needs. Watch it below.


However, this this is not the original version. The first iteration of this song was first released and produced by the same network a couple of years back for 2013 election that was performed by Gloc 9 and Denise Barbacena. Watch it below.


An Ex-Starbucks Employee Reacts to the "Mouse in a Coffee" Issue

Over the past few days, social media sites like Facebook and Twitter as well as big TV news outlet have been talking about this latest scandal that one of the Starbucks customers is claiming. A certain Jessica Underwent, the customer, claimed to have found a little dead mouse in her Starbucks coffee after consuming about half of the content.

Additional reports on ABS-CBN website said that medical tests done on Jessica show that she is indeed now showing symptoms of "acute gastroenteritis and leptospirosis, a disease that is contracted from rats".

While the complainant is currently under observation and the whole controversy is still hot, a former Starbucks employee by the name of Marco Carlo Calibara said he used to work for Starbucks for three years and released his statement defending the famous coffee shop, below is what he said.

I've worked with Starbucks for more than 3 years and this is my opinion Re: the issue, (Tataglish-in ko nlang para...
Posted by Marco Carlo Calibara on Thursday, January 28, 2016


January 28, 2016

Cherry Mobile Now Offers Own Smart Watch

Have you ever been wanting a simple smartwatch but the budget won't just allow? You may be happy to know that Cherry Mobile has just launched a new smartwatch product that might just be the one you have been waiting for. Meet the Cherry Watch N5.

Cherry Mobile announced this Cherry Watch N5 a couple of hours ago on their Facebook page. Right off the bat, the watch is very similar in looks to the recent Apple Watch, which makes it looks very premium.

This smart wearable is capable of connecting to a smartphone according to Cherry Mobile and most likely only to Android devices. And through this watch users will be able to get notifications, receive texts and make calls, there is also a 0.3MP camera, microSIM card and microSD card slot that can hold up to 32GB. As for its operating system, due to its very affordable price it is highly unlikely to be an Android Wear, but Cherry Mobile still has to confirm it as well as its processor.

Cherry Mobile Cherry Watch N5 specs:
  • 1.54-inch IPS display
  • 240×240 resolution
  • [?] processor
  • 128MB RAM
  • 64MB internal stoage
  • Supports microSD card up to 32GB
  • [?] OS
  • VGA camera
  • Bluetooth 3.0
  • Pedometer
  • MicroSIM slot
  • FM Radio
  • Smartphone dialer
  • Anti-theft
  • 300mAh battery
  • Php1,999
Additionally, Cherry Mobile said the Watch N5 is equipped with pedometer feature, FM Radio and also able to keep track of user's sleeping pattern. We don't know yet if this Cherry Watch is now available but what is confirmed is that it will be offered for just Php1,999.

MyPhone My32L is your Octa-core Phone for just Phpp3,999

Another smartphone from MyPhone that just got released, and I tell you it's a very competitive one not just in price point but also in specs that it offers. The device I am talking about is the new MyPhone My32L and it is now available for purchase.

The MyPhone My32L offers a big 5-inch HD display panel with 1280 x 720 resolution making the screen bright and clear for viewing online and offline content. Inside it that powers the phone is a 1.4GHz octa-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM and an internal storage of 16GB. Users can also add another up to 64GB storage via microSD card.

As for its camera capabilities, on the back sits a 13MP main camera with autofocus functionality and then on front is a 5MP selfie shooter.

Furthermore, the MyPhone My32L runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, that is the most updated version of Android Lollipop OS to date so you won't have to worry about updates too. Although there is Android 6.0 Marshmallow, it is still not available in most smarthphones around even in the new ones. See more specs below.


MyPhone My32L specs:
  • 5-inch HD IPS Display
  • 1280 x 720 resolution
  • 1.4GHz octa-core processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage
  • Supports microSD card up to 64GB
  • 13MP rear camera with autofocus
  • 5MP front camera
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS
  • 3G
  • Dual-SIM
  • 2,000mAh battery
  • Php3,999

The MyPhone My32L is can now be had for just Php3,999 at any MyPhone retail and concept stores and kiosks nationwide. This smartphone is also offered with free MyPhone 8-Year Commemorative Watch.

January 25, 2016

Smart Offers MyPhone My28S for just Php888 with Free Data and Load

Smart has just officially announced a new offering under their #SMARTphoneForAll campaign, the MyPhone My28S is the phone I am talking about. This device is now available for purchase for only Php888 and it comes with freebies that can be enjoyed for one year.

This is actually a second offering since Smart and MyPhone have partnered up for this collaboration that started earlier this year. The first was the MyPhone My28 that was also offered for the same price tag.

Users who will buy the MyPhone My28S from Smart Wireless Center or via its online store will be able to get it for only Php888 and it comes with the following freebies.

- 100MB of data every month for one year
- Php30 load rebate for every Php100 top up per month (also for one year)
- Free Talk N' Text SIM card
- Pre-loaded with iFlix and Spinnr apps

MyPhone My28S specs:
  • 4-inch WVGA display
  • 800×480 resolution
  • Mali 400
  • 1.2GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor
  • 512MB RAM
  • 4GB internal storage
  • Supports microSD card up to 32GB
  • 5MP rear camera
  • 2MP front camera
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS
  • Dual-SIM
  • 3G
  • 1,450mAh battery
  • Php888
I asked Smart to confirm if we can buy this phone from MyPhone stores and kiosks for the same price with those freebies. I was told only at the Smart Wireless Centers and Online stores only. If you want to place an order for one via online, you can do it here.

Watch Rody Duterte and Alan Peter Cayetano's Full Speech at The Recent Leader I Want Forum

Last week Rappler held a Presidential Forum event which should have been attended by this year's top official candidates for the upcoming election. All presidential hopefuls like Mar Roxas, Binay, Poe, Santiago and Duterte together with their vice-predentiables were expected. However, only Duterte-Cayetano tandem showed up at the said forum and no one else. Watch their full speech at the said The Leader I Want Forum below where they clearly discussed their proposed platform they intend to implement should they be elected this May 2016 elections.

Squicide Squad Movie Gets New Trailer

Warner bros Picture just recently released a brand new and epic trailer for the most anticipated movie adaptation of Suicide Squad. This full trailer gives us a closer look to the new DC Comics-based characters to hit the cinema in August of this year, and it gives us more footage showing the promising Jared Leto as the new Joker. See it below.

January 23, 2016

Asus Zenfone Zoom and Zenfone Max Now Available

Zenfone Zoom and Zenfone Max are the two newest smartphone offerings from Asus today. These two phones were just launched in the Philippines during the Sinulog 2016 festival last week at a media event held at the Marriott hotel. There was just one missing information that was not mentioned during this launch, the availability date.

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January 7, 2016

Watch Duterte-Cayetano Recent Town Hall Session in Cebu

Earlier today Team Duterte-Cayetano was at Plaza Independencia in Cebu City and held a  Town Hall Session. Duterte did most of the talking and once again informed the people of Cebu what his plans are if elected as the next president of the country. There is just once catch, Mayor Duterter most of the time spoke in Cebuano. If you at least understand Bisaya, you will definitely enjoy listening to him.

January 5, 2016

Kristel Fulgar Posts New "Pretty Girl Rock" Cover with Sue Ramirez
Over the weekend, Kristel Fulgar captured the hearts of so many Pinoy netizens that her video singing Justin Bieber's song "Love Yourself" while driving beame viral. And up until today, her cover song is still one of the most talked about and watched viral videos across the Philippine internet. And it does not end there as she just got a new video recently posted online.

Ang Panday Teaser Treailer Released by TV5, Watch it here

During the Metro Manila Film Festival 2015, a lot of Filipino movie goers were treated to a first look at Darna 2016 movie when a teaser trailer was played before a couple MMFF movie entries. It was an awesome trailer. Unfortunately, Star Cinema has not formally released it yet online. While we wait on that one, TV5 just posted an official teaser trailer for one of it's TV series for the year, Ang Panday! Watch it below.

Watch Liza Soberano's Video Celebrating Her 18th Birthday

The Kapamilya star Liza Soberano just celebrated her bohemian-themed 18th birthday. And the photographers of the celebration, Nice Print Photo, just released a stunning more-than-three-minute video featuring the entire event from setting up the party at the beach all the way until the fireworks display at night. Watch it below.

Pia Wurtzbach Finally Does Her Miss Universe Walk

We all know what exactly took place at the recent Miss Universe pageant and how controversial this year's most prestigious beauty contest was. An not only because an incorrect winner was announced by the host Steve Harvey at first, but also it was the Miss Philippines who acutally took the Miss Universe crown after 42 years since the last one.

January 4, 2016

Kristel Fulgar's Love Yourself Cover Goes Viral, Watch it here with Lyrics

It has become viral, almost every online news and blog outlet are sharing it. Most especially in the social media world and most of my friends have already shared on their wall since a couple of days ago. It's Kristel Fulgar's cover of Justin Bieber's Love Yourself song. Watch it below for yourself. Lyrics is right below the video.

Watch this K-Pop Band Covers "Pusong Bato", Astig!

The song Pusong Bato originally sung by Aimee Torres and first released in 2003 resurfaced and became one of the famous songs in 2012. It was no doubt that many Pinoys were able to relate to the song, not only that, the song even had a few different versions being covered by many local artists. And then very recently, a Korean band called J Morning posted their cover of this Pusong Bato song on their Facebook page and it's in Tagalog. Watch it below.

January 3, 2016

Watch "Presidential Candidates" on Banana Sundae's Presidentiables Got Talent

In a couple of months, the Philippines will be once again voting for the highest government position in the country. And as early as November of last year, the arguments, debates and talks have already heated up both from the candidates' and supporters' sides. But before we officially start the campaign period next month, let's try to get the fun out this event first by watching Banana Sundae's episode of PGT or Presidentiables Got Talent. See it below.

January 2, 2016

Read Rossellyn Domingo's Open Letter to Direk Cathy Garcia Molina

A netizen, who also claims to be one of the part time actressess (extras) in movie and TV industry, by the name of Rossellyn Domingo just posted an Open Letter to Director Cathy Garcia Molina (One More Chance and A Second Chance). The letter pertains to the alleged verbal humiliation done by the director towards production crew. Read full text below.

Watch How Karylle Surprises One of iFlix Million Subscribers

The movie and TV streaming service provider iFlix has just reached it's one millionth subscribers since their official launch in the Philippines a couple of months back. And to celebrate this amazing milestone, one of the company's official celebrity endorses Karylle surprises an unsuspecting iFlix users with some of the cool gives anyone would like to have, especially this holiday season.

Solenn Heussaff's Beautiful Wedding Gown Revelead

Many were surprised to know that Solenn Heussaff just married her fiance Nico Bolzico last December 30th at a very private ceremony held in Argentina. The wedding was attended by the couple's relatives and closest friends as what we have seen in the photos posted on social media sites. If you have been wondering what Solenn wore on this special day of her life, let's thank her designer for posting these photos giving us a clear look at the stunning gown.

January 1, 2016

Watch Davao City Torotot Festival 2015 Welcome Year 2016
Don't have firecrackers and fireworks? It's not a problem, Davao City has the Torotot Festival to welcome the New Year 2016. This wonderful city of Davao has been banning the use of firecrakers and fireworks since 2002, this may sound boring to most Filipinos in the Philippines especially to those who live outside of Davao, but it is actually not. Watch below the most recent Torotot Festival Davao City held last December 31, 2015 powered by Smart Communications Inc.