Mark Herras and Mike Tan Celebrates Birthday with Women in Crisis

Two good looking guys, two very accomplished actors. We were with Mark Herras and Mike Tan a few days ago for a small charity event as they celebrated their birthday with women in crisis at the Kaisahang Buhay Foundation in Quezon City. It's a shelter for women who can't provide themselves a roof over their heads, or support during their pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy in particular is very rampant still and they've got several cases of mothers to be as young as 12. They definitely need help, and with these gorgeous guys giving them entertainment even for a few hours, hopefully they'll forget, or be optimistic that whatever their problems are... they'll all get through it. 

 Mark is still in the series called Dangwa with Janine Gutierrez and Aljur Abrenica. He's portraying the role of Baste who is in love with Janine's character Rosa but couldn't find the courage to tell her. You should definitely watch their show every Saturday. It's aired worldwide in GMA Pinoy TV and will feature small stories in between their story. It's different every week and is something you should look forward to!

Mark Herras at Kaisahang Buhay Foundation by kumagcow

We had a chance to also talk to Mike Tan. He was so moved by the stories he heard from the women who were in the center. I could feel he really did get affected as he shared his own story. Growing up in a single parent's house, he was lucky to have been able to get better in life. He has been blessed because he's a good man, he also hoped for these women to stay strong despite of the things they're going through right now. Here's also our interview with Mike on video:

Mike Tan at Kaisahang Buhay Foundation by kumagcow

Mike Tan just finished his Aquathlon and done it in great fashion. He won a bronze if I'm not mistaken and for a first timer, isn't that amazing? Make sure you wait for more projects with this looking guy. He's probably going to be in primetime or afternoon prime as always. He's good in every show he's been in and I'm not surprised why he's always been blessed. 

Happy birthday Mark and Mike! It was my birthday too last December 6, being born in the same month as you guys make me proud especially since you're doing more good things. I want to emulate what you guys are doing :)

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3 Things You Didn't Know About Mark Lapid

I didn't know Mark Lapid was running for Senator. All I knew was he was the son of Senator Lito Lapid, he was Governor of Pampanga and he's part of the Department of Tourism somewhere. He's actually good looking in person, I think that's partly why women adore him. During this short interview, I learned that he's specifically the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) Chief Operating Officer, an office which builds infrastructures for tourist enterprise zones and offices for it. They've built a lot of things in the past few years and they've got it on a list here to prove it. He's left that in the hopes of getting into the Senate, as he's got a knack for public service. He's also for the Freedom for Information Bill, the No Bio No Boto too which we didn't know was actually started by his Father Lito Lapid. He's done countless things in the local government of Pampanga during his term, and did more for TIEZA and Department of Tourism.

I didn't know he was running under the Liberal Party. When asked about this, he admittedly applied for a spot in their Senatorial lineup. If he didn't get in the LP, he didn't really want to run anymore. He didn't have the capacity to launch a national campaign since public service doesn't pay that much. He also believes in the goal of the party. He sternly believes in continuing good things that the administration has done and it would take a couple more years to achieve that dream of a better Philippines.

I didn't know he was so much into making the airports better. The improvements you see right now on the airport is because of their office. He also explained where the money from airport fees go to and why they are continuing to collect it. It entails change in laws and it's one of the things he wants to do as your Senator. He also believes so much in the Tourism industry and how it hastens to create jobs. Since he's into building infrastructures, he's seen first hand how it also developed communities. It's something he wants to also do more, improve, when he gets the chance to serve in the Senate.

Here's more of this interview with the Senator on video:

Part 1



Part 2

If you're still trying to find out who to vote for this coming elections, make sure you take a look at their accomplishments, their background, and what they hope to actually do as a lawmaker. I am in no way endorsing anyone, I am for free will and smarter choices. His passion, service, calling, may all be considered. He's done a lot of work for the agency he belongs too, a natural manager I think. If those are the characteristics you look for in a Senator, you should definitely ask yourself if he's worthy to be there.

You should never just base everything on popularity and TV commercials, study who you need to vote!

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Derrick Monasterio About to Release His New Single "Give Me One More Chance"

It was about the same time last year when we got to talk to Derrick Monasterio about his career plans. It was during his birthday also when we did a charity event in Tatalon in Quezon City. At that time, he was telling me about how he was wishing there was a chance that he could actually do something about singing. He loves it, and he actually did the legwork to hone this craft by taking voice lessons so he could do it the right way. Lo and behold a year after, it looks like the good looking guy is finally making his dreams come true. Not only is he now donning a body of a demigod (as confirmed by his Cosmo Carnival appearance) but he's practically starting his journey to become a legit singer. He's about to release his new single called "Give me one more chance" which will probably come out this January and he's excited to share with you original songs, most of which are OPM and a couple English ones too. How can you not melt when he sings, then looks at you like this?

Here's our short interview with the Kapuso hunk:

Derrick Monasterio on his new single Give Me... by kumagcow

He'll be releasing a couple more songs and eventually be releasing a full pledged album. He's not just good looking, he's a talented man, and he is in the works to appear in a soap next year together with Bea Binene. She was also there during our Christmas party to say hi. Now this team up is new and people have been very positive about the pair. They already told us the storyline and it's actually quite cute. You should definitely be excited about that. We have also confirmed that Derrick did feel a little bad about not being Bea Binene's last dance during #LegallyB's debut. As good friends actually do, they talked about it candidly and understood why. They've been really good friends and even if Derrick was a little sad, he knows he always should make Bea happy on her day.

 

Aside from Bea and Derrick, we were surprised by GMA Artist Center by bringing in T.O.P to sing with us during the Christmas Party they organized. Ralph King, a runner up of Bet ng Bayan also arrived and showed us why we're not meant to be singers LOL!

Anyway, we had so much fun. I only wish the very best to Derrick Monasterio. He's been working really hard, changed a lot in a few months and only promises to become a better version of him. He's also very humble, which only make him an even brighter star. I hope people continue to support him as he's just starting in the music industry. He's also gotten some real complements from people from the music industry, his peers and loved by his fans. There's no other way but up and I hope it happens real soon for the good looking guy. You can download his single on digital stores, iTunes when it comes out soon. This is of course produced and released by GMA Records. For now, tell you friends and family about him. Okay?

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Shopee Philippines Launch

"We believe that winning the market is all about localization. We're growing with the sellers from day 1 and we're trying to do more going forward. We hope to develop the app further." says Terence Pang the Regional Managing Director of Shopee. 

Shopee is Southeast Asia's most fast and secure way to buy and sell items. They devised a way to put funds on escrot and if a buyer shops on the app, they will only release the money to the seller after the seller confirms it. The app is free in the app store and Google Play and there have been a lot of people who have used the app quite extensively. 

They are urging budding entrepreneurs to actually sell and help them with applications that can organize everything easily. Now there's no more room for fraud, risk and less face to face meetings. You save on travel costs, you also don't have the risk of getting scammed with their internal Shopee payment system which I have used in two transactions already.

You can now get your items with the Shopee App and enjoy a welcome treat from them once you sign up. Use the code that would be given to you so you can take Php 150 off the cost in a Php 500 purchase. I already bought a shoe rack and a couple of lipsticks as gift to my mom and sister. The quality is great, you could also take time to read reviews, comments so you know what you're getting in to. There are brand new ones, there are some that are second hand and exported items too. As with any online shop you must really be careful, use the Shopee payment system so you can be sure you get your product first and confirm delivery. I'm going to use it again very soon and judging by the looks of it, I'll do most of my Christmas shopping here too! 

If you're up to it, download the app now on Google Play and the App Store. Just search Shopee and see the Shopee Philippines app today!

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