Great Man Bags at URBAN TRAVELLER & CO.

It's been a journey, to mostly find an apt place to find a classy, luxurious but very useful man bags in the Philippines. It's a young concept, to think of a "carry" culture in Southeast Asia, but it is happening. To even think that it's manly to call it a "man" bag must have raised the eyebrows of a lot people, but it all comes to function, to reliability, priorities, and of course looking good. Anybody in their right mind shouldn't always call it hipster, but you're free to call it that. Then when we visited a store called URBAN TRAVELLER & CO. at the 3rd Floor of Greenbelt 5 a few days ago, I just felt I was in man bag heaven!

This is their pop up store and they've got another one in Power Plant Mall in Rockwell. You might think it's a little intimidating, but really it's a one stop shop for all things you'll love as a man, or for your man. Now I know it's the holidays and if you haven't thought of a gift for a guy friend, a loved one or relative, this place will not only give you the answers, but may just confuse you because there's a LOT of them here! It's already curated, so you're assured that the only things that are inside the show are already hand picked items that has passed the standards of the Urban Traveller Co. management, who themselves have been using these products. Designer brands from all around the world, it was bound to be good and I took the liberty of taking photos of some of the best!

Now I beg your pardon for not taking mental notes of the bag manufacturer, but I think this is from Venque. It's a travel and accessories brand from Toronto, Canada. What I like mostly from this bag is that it's not your run of the mill knapsack. It's different in construction and feels like a handy duffle/duffel bag made of strong fabric. Now all you need to do is carry this around with a huge beard, a beanie and perhaps some really cool leather boots.

Now this one is a little special. It's from a brand called AKABA, a bag made in the Philippines. Nope, you're not seeing things. I actually have come across them several times in blogging events and they've been really good at making people know about the communities they help. If you notice the flaps on this one, they're made of indigenous fabric made by natives of Mindoro. They also do it in different parts of the Philippines like the ones in the north, even down south in Mindanao. Think of the lives you help improve just by patronizing this one eh? Plus it's a great heritage rucksack made of quality leather and fabric.   

TV5 Outs Brillante Mendoza Presents

You will be in for a treat as TV5 brings in a new addition to theie lineup of programs. You've been witness to the success of Brillante Mendoza and how he has worked so steadfastly to put the Philippines in the movie world map. He's won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival for his masterpiece Kinatay. He also was instrumental for Jaclyn Jose's portrayal of Ma'Rosa that earned her the Best Actress Award. He's now bringing that same quality into TV via this new show called Brilliante Mendoza Presents to feature made for TV movies on Television once a month. Isn't that awesome news? 

Coach Chot Reyes says "It's our honor to present our most exciting surprise this 2017. As early as January we're going to have a made for TV movie on Brilante Mendoza Presents. We are continuing our content that hasn't been seen on local television and who else to do it but the best, Director Brillante Mendoza. It will start January but come February we are going to have a mini series called AMO with Derek Ramsay talking about the Chinese Community. The message is that we are open for partnerships, just come to us and we are not bound by anything so we can co produce if you present to us. We are an alternative, we are another choice. It's going to run every last Saturday of every month but we're going to air January 21 because we have the last Saturday for Miss Universe."

Direk Brillante adds "We will shoot in the entire country and we will feature stories from the provinces. We will focus on characters as we go along, even talk about the illegal drug trade. There will also be other film makers that I am going to work with. We will have full length films, with the goal of featuring them on international festival. I'm really excited to work with TV5. Aside from TV5 talents, we have indie actors and focus on the content rather than the stars. For the first episode an actual performer because it's needed on the Dragon Dance. For the series, Derek will be there. If we get them, we'll let you know as soon as the teasers for January are ready you'll see them all on TV early that month."

Now you can watch his films on free TV and expect world class television programs on D5 Studio and TV5. 

KUMAGCOW 

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SM Mall of Asia Opens New Cinemas!

I went out with Team Suspects earlier this week, with the goal of watching ROGUE ONE which is an installment of STAR WARS. I was a little excited and thought it wasn't gonna be good, but actually it was one of the nicest episodes of the franchise. I don't want to post spoilers so I'll just rate it at 8/10, I have high standards so let's keep it at that. I think my rating was a little high too because it felt so cozy where I watched it. We were the first ones to actually use the new SM CINEMA 7 & 8 theaters which they have just opened this week.

It's located at the right side of SM MALL OF ASIA just outside Centerstage. Aside from the extra clear and crisp videos (thanks to the top of the line digital projector Christie CCP 215 and Surround Technology), it's got these super nice seats too that recline a bit so you get to feel pampered and ready for viewing from the moment you stretch your legs in this new cinema. They even have PWD access on the cinema and lavatories too!

You don't have to worry about the food too because they've got tons of choices at Grub Central, you can even eat before the screening because they've got a lounge outside where you can stay and do stuff if you're schedule is on a later time. You can also book tickets now at www.smcinema.com, so you don't have to lineup at all! 

Now who's in the mood to watch a movie? I'm sure you would!

KUMAGCOW

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Eugene Domingo and Jericho Rosales for "Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 2"

Eugene Domingo is going to make you fall in love, like romantically in love and still make you laugh. Jericho Rosales gives more of his leading man material, but transforms into a monster for comedy, that's what the Director promises in this Graded A film called "Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 2". This is their official entry to the Metro Manila Film Fest 2016.

Eugene says "Chris Martinez knows me very well and it wasn't hard. My character had little bits of my life on it. After you watch this, you'll get a sense why she had to be difficult in this film. It was easy to shoot and we even had time to drink after the first few days. We have a different material now and we're making a sweet romantic comedy film. This is the perfect cast, perfect script, a perfect family movie for Christmas!"

Jericho Rosales says "I think it's the script that mostly builds the comedy here. We have food actors but if you really listen to the words we utter on the film, you get it why we did it. I even did a VERY passionate kissing scene and I can imagine it close to a spanish telenovela. It's so good! This came at a time when I had time to explore, be a crazy guy but I was so happy to be with game changers. They have intellect, best 9 days in this project."

Kean Cipriano says "This was my first film and doing this again was so much fun. I've had issues in the first installment but this time, we had super nice shoots that's just happy. Even if we did it for 9 days, super fun!"

Just imagine Joel Torre and Jericho Rosales in one film, add great actors with Eugene Domingo, it's bound to be the top grosser this December 25. Visualize their punchlines, this is timely, it's very light, Eugene is here, it's funny, it's going to make you stay in a happy mood, it's also going to make you cry laughing, it's a good sequel, it's relateable, it's quality, it's been two years since she's gone, she's also in love now (with an Italian guy), relax and make sure it's on top of your list this Christmas!

KUMAGCOW

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