Makasuntra Opens in SM Megamall

I've been in Singapore and Malaysiana couple of times and have seen how differently remarkable their countries are not just because of geographic locations, the people and culture, but the outstanding cuisine they have available in the nooks and crannies on the street. I felt how important it is for their citizenry to bond over food much like ours and how they get a whole color palette of ingredients, fresh produce and spices become an integral part of who they are as a country. The love it and live it.

When I started working out in Megamall a couple of months ago, I saw a whole line of shops covered with a tarp covered with the word MAKANSUTRA, a thing I've been seeing in Asian Food TV shows for years which means Food Guide based on Buddhist scriptures. TV Host and Restaurateur KF Seetoh dubbed this to pay homage to recipes from forefathers in the Asian Region. MAKANSUTRA is the first of it's kind in the country and the goal is to feature dishes from all over Singapore and the Asian region in one place, harnessing the skills of 80 Filipino chefs taught by Hawker food stall owners in Singapore so you can find authentic ones in the Philippines when this restaurant opens it's doors.

Seetoh adds "There's no place like SM Megamall other than SM MOA. There ia no other place in the world where you can find a crowd that appreciates fast, casual, delicious and affordable food like what you'll see in MAKANSUTRA."

Come experience SINGAPORE hawker style cooking and a lot more Asian dishes at the 2nd floor of SM MEGAMALL Building A and get the best of what MAKANSUTRA has to offer. You get world class dishes at value for money prices and it's all right at the heart of Mandaluyong City.

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The NEW Converse Counter Climate Collection

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It was a night that ended in great festivities, wind blowing from every direction, clinking wine glasses and awesome shoes. How can we beat that? We don't... so what do we do? We join them. Converse has been in the street and sports scene for quite a long time, but to be honest, they've never been really out of style. Generations upon generations of teens, not so teens and kids have them. It's never been about gender, orientation, alien or monsters, because EVERYBODY has them. 

It's been raining a lot this season and Converse knows how much you need to have a pair of their shoes whatever, whenever, or just about any day that you would have to abuse your shoes. They've got the new Counter Climate Collection to take care of you. These lovely foot covers are not your ordinary Converse sneakers because they have premium weatherized features, a mix between water repellant materials and still breathable whilst not veering away from comfort and design. Imagine your Chucks, Cons, Jack Purcells which all look good when you're in a monsoon rain or the Sahara desert.

These are CONVERSE ESSENTIALS. These are athletic wear designed for everyday use especially for the active ones. If you are always on the go and want nothing to go between your great day and your great shoes. Run around amuck in every marathon, or every fun run outside or in the gym but still be comfy in what's on your skin. They've got pullovers, tees, zip hoodies and joggers which you can obviously wear when it's a little nippy.

Believe me I wore it this way until I got home. So everybody saw how crazy I am haha!

First dibs wouldn't be a legitimate word for it because I've already experienced the CONVERSE ALL STAR RUBBER from a few years back. It has saved me a lot of times from torrential rains and walking trips that involves centimeters of rainfall or falling in the mud with women, I mean friends. See the one on the left? That's the new one. That's the CONVERSE Chuck Taylor All Star II Shield Canvas. It's for ME, the Chuck lover who wants to wear it everyday. If it's hot or cold, the shoes can still breathe. Aside from that, you've got reflective material on it. It glistens when light hits, the neon bits also glows in the dark. How can you lose on something so awesome? You don't!

They went out with 2 things for Jack. The first of which is the CONVERSE JACK PURCELL SIGNATURE TWILL SHIELD CANVAS which has a water repellent finish, a tri color reflective heel, plus a mesh lining on the material's back. It felt a lot cooler, figuratively and literally. There's also the CONVERSE JACK PURCELL SIGNATURE M-SERIES which has enhanced visibility even in low light conditions. It's got a Lunarlon insole too for comfortable walking, with all the weather loving, changing, water repellent material as well.

Now you've got a peek of what's in store for this season, I just have one more to add. The CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR II RUBBER will have another shot this time. It involves a transparent rubber overlay on the same Chuck II designs. Not only does it protect your feet from the road you're walking on. It also will protect your lovely feet from the elements, no Engkantadya element would have an effect on it, I kid. It's got micro perforated leather lining and a heat reflecting barrier so your little toes stay warm. 

For those who want a piece of these gorgeous shoes, now is the right time to probably get one. They've got shoes on sale until the 18th of this month. Don't say I didn't tell you about it! Rush to CONVERSE stores nationwide and find your new Chucks today!

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The AirAsia Travel Photographer 2016

There were over 500 entries sent but only 6 finalists were chosen. They all travelled to Macau and battled it out in different challenges to win the title of AirAsia Travel Photographer 2016. 

Neil Cardano from Palawan, Mithilaya Miclat from Davao, Eliseo Zuniga from Taguig, Kimberly Pauig from Pasig, Daniel Magbanua from Quezon City and Dave Poblete from Makati went on a mission and shot picturesque Coloane Village, Fisherman's Wharf and other cultural attractions in Macau so they could take portraits, food shots, and experience the country and it's people. To judge the photos, they had Nachi Ugarte from GRID Magazine, Jacob Maentz who does documentaries, Wawi Navarrosa a photographer from Thousandfold and Rudy Khaw the head of AirAsia's Branding. 

They called in 3 finalists Kimberly Pauig, Daniel "DJ" Magbanua and Dave Poblete to explain their work. Kimberly shined on the portrait with three women, Daniel had a great architectural shot, while Dave Poblete excelled more on the food shot since he had a kid and a lollipop element in it. 

The grand winner gets 200,000 AirAsia BIG Points, a surprise vacation package from AirAsia, and prizes from partner brands GRID Magazine and Flight 001. They also awarded the People's choice winner which was done through public voting on AirAsia Philippines' website! 

In the end, the winner for People's Choice is Dave Poblete. The third place goes to DJ Magbanua, Second place goes to Dave Poblete and grand prize winner is Kimberly Pauig.

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Sweet Talk with Inah De Belen

You are looking at Inah De Belen. She's the daughter of actor John Estrada and Ms. Janice De Belen. She has been in the industry for quite some time now, particularly in TV5. She's been paired with young hearthrob Akihiro Blanco and did a couple of programs including hit show Wattpad Presents among many others. She's jumped ship and went to the caring arms of GMA Network. She's been blessed to have the genes of her parents but have worked hard enough to be noticed as a formidable actress in her age group. She's starring in a new soap in the Kapuso Network called OH MY MAMA! based on the movie made raves years ago by Ms. Maricel Soriano and catapulted her love team with William Martinez in 1981.

Here's our interview with Inah De Belen.

We also did an activity with her and the people at bake shop. We went home with smiles on our faces because for most of us, it was our first time to make cakes. She's into baking too so if you're going to impress Inah, you must know how to cook. I wonder if her 2 leading men in the soap knows how to do just that!

 This is going to be a new OH MY MAMA, like a story based on that but not entirely. GMA Network and GMA Artist Center seems to have a lot planned for her and if she's up to the challenge, I'm sure she's going to make it. 

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