IVANA ALAWI Enters Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition House

It was a nice afternoon to see Ivana Alawi right before her PBB stint which none of us was aware of. It was a simple thanksgiving event which she arranged for the support she's getting from the press and bloggers, so it was certainly a surprise to see her in the famous house days after.

Were there any clues?

None at all, because much of the talk that transpired that afternoon revolved around her success, the brands she's representing, and getting married among others.

The YouTube star will certainly be seen in a more "personal" way now that she's in the ABSCBN and GMA partnered celebrity edition of the show which they dubbed as COLLAB, something she's quite used to.

She mentioned during our small talk that most of her content didn't really have scripts and just happens when it happens. She was very witty, down to earth, and doesn't mind answering even the most controversial of issues thrown at her. She confirmed some jewellery endorsement woes are on trial which prohibited her from speaking about it. 

Will she do good on the show?

Definitely. Her personality shines in her recent YouTube episodes and her hunger to even create interesting talk with Barbie Forteza (which she deems is still the same person she was with years ago) is a testament for the kind of person she is in or out of the cameras.

She also shared how she wanted to work with previous winner Fyang soon. Maybe that'll happen when she gets out from the house of Kuya.

Here's our interview with her a few days ago:

I'm rooting for her.

Clorox x Philippine Airlines Keep Airports + Offices Clean

Things may have relaxed but that doesn't mean we should especially when it comes to maintaining cleanliness indoors and outdoors. Still on top of the game is Clorox Philippines and with tourism opening its doors in the country, a collaboration with the country's flag carrier Philippine Airlines seem to be the apt thing to do.

This means Clorox Philippines and PAL will be working together for the safety of their passengers. You can be sure that each airport hub, ticket office across the country will be using Clorox products to make sure you're getting expert disinfection done right in all these locations. Now you've got Clorox Expert Disinfectant Spray, Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes, Clorox Clean-Up All-Purpose Cleaner and Toilet Bowl Cleaners present in all their facilities, so you're sure you get the protection you need if you have a flight or transacting business with them.

PAL VP for Marketing Ria Domingo says "We value the health and safety of our passengers. This is a huge priority. Our partnership with Clorox Philippines has come at a most opportune time. This is timely as customers fly PAL once again. We're glad this happened!"

Today, Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes continue to be given to arriving passengers from international and local destinations. This is also being given to patrons going in PAL offices in the country. Clorox International Marketing Manager for SEA Region Monique Gonzales says "These uncertain times surely has put in cleanliness at the forefront of Filipino lives, we are part of that... and we commit to make the lives of our countrymen better each day. Making the PAL passengers, travelers safe is part of that."

That's a good thing.

TJ Monterde and Korean Singer YELO Release New Single "Little Things"

Looks like TJ Monterde is going places as he just released a song he collaborated with South Korean Singer/Songwriter Female Artist YELO called "Little Things".

TJ says "This all started with a call from my label and asked me to listen to it, and I loved it right away. I knew I would love to sing this song, but it took me a great amount of time writing the story for it. The melody was just so beautiful! My contributions was mostly on the lyrics, the overall story. It was remarkable to see how we had been able to work in producing this song."

Artist YELO debuted in 2018 with her album "Swim in You" and also does covers on YouTube. She says "I had an impression that TJ's a great singer. I knew right when we started that he really enjoyed the music. We had to send each other messages, like we we pen pals. He's a very talented musician, very popular, and I felt that it was an honor that I got to work with him."

Recording took a lot of file exchanges from Wild Grass Studions in Quezon City (where TJ recorded his parts) and Monotree Studio in South Korea (for YELO). This single is produced by South Korea based MonoTree Korea and will be released through PolyEast Records. Go stream it on all digital platforms and see the performance on YouTube. You'll love what TJ and YELO brought to the table. Go check updates about it on PolyEast's social channels.