Bonding Over Sparkles: KATRINA HALILI and Daughter Katie Graces MADDOX SHOWROOM of Charo Cordial

Looks like the who's who of YouTube, internet and showbiz are all converging in Marikina City to grace the MADDOX Showroom of D Maddox Jewelry CEO Ms. Charo Cordial. They must have been finding themselves stuck watching the streams of Maddox Jewelry on Facebook, YouTube and on TikTok. 

We couldn't blame them as they've been showcasing lovely pieces everyday and those sparkles (lovely diamonds) attract ladies naturally, no matter what age groups they belong to. Recently, celebrity Mom Katrina Halili was spotted at their showroom located at 1011 J.P. Rizal Street Concepcion Uno, Marikina City. She didn't come alone as they surprised Ms. Charo Cordial with her adorable daughter Katie (plus their Yaya too). Katie's eyes grew as she saw different gems and designs, as Ms. Katrina thought she'd love some for accessories. But they were surprised she uttered DIAMONDS when asked about what she would love to have. 

They also revealed in the vlog how Ms. Katrina didn't have tapings during the week, and it was Katie and their knack for creating content about their everyday life that is now sometimes spending for her. During the talk, Katrina revealed how several brands have shown they also adore their family, and their AUsome journey. They also candidly mentioned Ms. Katrina's love life, and kids how her ex RnB sensation Kris Lawrence participates in it. Then out of nowhere, Katie became attached to a beautiful necklace, will they get it?! You should go watch that vlog!

While MADDOX JEWELRY is getting traction for their business out there, there have been reports of scam accounts who tried to pretend to be them, so Ms. Charo warns you should only do business with D Maddox Jewelry FB page (that's also verified). By the way, they'll be having a sale this coming May 7, 9 and 10 so I'd you are seriously looking for ones to get your money's worth (either to invest or enjoy having) go visit their showroom or be there when they stream live! If Katie loved them sparkles, you would too! 

Watch and Win on TV5's Newest Shows!

TV viewing that's more rewarding, that is what TV5 wants you to experience this 2026. They call it Kapatid Manood at Manalo (KMM) where you can enjoy their best new shows plus a chance to win prizes too. 

All you need to do is watch TV5 every day especially A Secret in Prague and My Bespren Emman fro.May 4th to June 5th from 8pm to 9:30pm so you can take note of the day's hashtag in each episode. Wait for the QR Code to be shown on the screen to scan and submit your entry. 

Now the prizes are no joke, 5 winners will be drawn daily to win 1k, and 1 winner will get 50K and 5 Grand Winners will get a whopping 500,000 Pesos. This is also part of their TodoMax Primetime. If you want to know more about it, visit their social channels as they're all there!

UNIS ELISIA PARMISANO Brings the Philippines to the World!

When I heard about Elisia Parmisano being in the Philippines, I immediately wanted to interview her before she went back to Korea. I'm a fan, a huge one since I was able to follow her journey in a reality show when they were starting to form UNIS (via SBS).  

That time, her charm and knack for singing and dancing made her a frontrunner, taking top spot several times when voting happened. Mind you, the KPOP training wasn't for the faint hearted, and some really got stressed to the point they had to quit the show (well that's what I thought happened). I'm super glad though that at the end of it all, she was able to overcome all the challenges and took her rightful spot in UNIS, a global KPOP group!

Elisia says "I'm just really happy to be back in the Philippines and do a lot of activities and spend time with my family.  I really got to spend a lot of time with my parents and my dogs, so I'm really happy. I was here last year for a vacation too, for a couple of weeks then I went back to Korea . I've been training there since I was 13, and I'm 17 now! Doing that is really fun and I've already adjusted, the people are so nice there."

When asked about her communication skills , she says "I'm still learning actively, but I can converse and crack jokes already. Even other members teach me from time to time."

About her life there, she says "It kinda varies every day. There are lessons I have to attend either as an individual or as a group. After having my hair and makeup done, we proceed to do shows or events afterwards."

She was also able to meet some of KPOP's brightest stars, including her personal idols. She mentions how formal they are when they see each other before and after performances, and how nice they are to her and the UNIS group.

Here's more of that interview:

Elsia is very optimistic that there will be more opportunities for her and their group UNIS. She also made sure to thank the EVER AFTERS for supporting them all these years, and the near future. They've got lots of plans in the pipeline but she chose to be pretty mum about it, I'm super excited for them especially for Elisia (and Gelee) who's doing an absolutely great job representing the Philippines in the global KPOP arena! 

Maybe we'll see her do KDramas soon, let's manifest that!

LUVIT Launched in the Philippines

Took my sweet time traveling to Ortigas this afternoon to celebrate the launch of the new LUVIT Card. It's the new installment based buy now pay later card (connected with Mastercard) that's got a physical card and virtual one for your convenience. 

Folks who are into microlending would surely love this new service by the FinVolution Group including the folks from JuanHand which has been very successful in the country. 

Currently, they are offering 40 days of Zero Percent interest and a credit limit of up to 200K (if you're a good payer). You can avail of 3-6 month installment plants to make it easier for you to pay, something fit if you purchase products daily. If you also love food trips, or go to Boracay for a weekend, or watch BTS or Taylor Swift, wouldn't this be a good idea?!

Francisco Mauricio the CEO of Wefund Lending Corporation says "We want financial freedom to be accessed by Filipinos. We are letting you access it first. We are a startup, but we have been here for more than 17 years, 8 countries in the world. AI is in our DNA, and our sister is JuanHand. It's public, more importantly, we are bound with higher standards. We are the fastest growing financial app in Asia and the vision for LUVIT is to make financial choices human and simple. Loans can be used to buy fertilizer for farmers, it is something that people dream about, as we get the flexibility to pay. Remember, more than 90 percent of Filipinos don't have this. They have the capability to borrow and pay. This financial tool can get you places. Loans can be powerful, even the biggest corporations borrow money. Finally, we are helping you to enjoy it. You can now live the life you deserve."

Thing is, they are telling us that they can approve applications for their card in as fast as 90 seconds. If you're looking for something to buy and you don't have the money for it yet, this could be a life saver! There are also a lot of establishments that accept Mastercard which means you can access a lot of merchants through this card and it's virtual counterpart. Customer service has live agents so concerns can be easily addressed when you need to. You only need one ID to apply for it. With the card, you can pay for it right away or do a flexible payment instead.

You can now download it on the Google Play store (if you're on Android) or the App Store on iOS by searching LUVIT x JuanHand. Spot the app with the green heart and enjoy the perks starting now!