Erich Gonzales and Jericho Rosales for SIARGAO

It looks so dreamy just by looking at these screenies from the movie. I was handed these shots a couple of days ago and I must say, they've probably done a remarkable job in cinematography. Though from the looks of it, no matter how talented that guy or gal may be, Siargao must have been really picturesque already. This is the setting of this movie by Direct Paul Soriano called SIARGAO. 

It feels more like a story that would grow on you. The pacing is light, like the drama that it tries to exude from the start. Like star crossed lovers meeting in the perfect place and in the most opportune time. With no assurance if love would grow or not, a thing that you would ask if you would want to gamble and experience it under the hot beachy sun.

Jericho Rosales is no strager in this genre, and if you don't know, they've proven it so many times how effective he is in series he's shown in different countries. His eyes alone could communicate the emotions, no woman would even want to push him back if he wrapped his arms around them. If that would bud the romance between his character and Erich Gonzales, I couldn't think of anything difficult that would come out of it, unless she had issues. Will this be a good one for Diego and Laura?

Erich who plays Laura (a Vlogger) is your run of the mill tourist, stepping on uncharted territory. I just don't know if she's going to be that hopeful or careful in falling in love in this film. Is this a city girl meets country boy story? I don't even care anymore because as much as I want the story to move, I think they're more or less... showing the majestic spots of the province in the film. I love Erich in anything, she moves and tells stories when she speaks. Like Jericho, she can move you with emotions and cry buckets of tears with it. You will also see an Erich that could surf, cliff dive and run around like an adventurer. If you want to know her story, then you should watch SIARGAO for that alone.

I saw Jasmine Curtis a few days ago during the ABSCBN Press party and she was really skinny. Her beauty evidently still there, but this would be a test for her. What would she play a part of aside from being a strong willed environmental activist in the province? It's her turf but what would she play in the lives of Diego and Laura? She would look fit as the third party, more so since she depicts a tough cookie. We can't blame if she would whip out all her guns if she's also gonna fall for Diego too. He's probably a local hearthrob eh?

SIARGAO is a movie by Ten17P, same people who did Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis, Mariquina, Dagitab and Transit which all received accolades here and in the international scene. It's part of the entries in the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival 2017. If you would want to see niche film as Direk Paul explained, this would be it. If you also love Erich like I do, make room for this in your list of must watch films this Christmas Day!

KUMAGCOW

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The Good Things About the VIVO V7+

If you haven't decided to get a phone yet despite receiving your Christmas bonus last month or last week, then you should take a look at the Vivo V7+. It's not rocket science, but if you compare to what it's got at this price point, the Vivo V7+ is indeed an excellent choice.

Imagine taking selfies with a monster 24 Megapixel front camera. With that huge image, you'll get the finer details of your face without you looking like a fading picture from the 50's. This Christmas though needs no excuse to take those fabulous Christmas spreads so you need a good 16MP back camera to make it so good of an image in social media. Add to that the ability to take UHD quality videos, it'll look very detailed on Youtube without you doing too much post processing because it's enough to impress. You'll love the Bokeh feature too as it blurs the crazy backgrounds and just puts emphasis on your good face, a thing we would all dearly love.

With a whopping 84.4% screen display, all those videos of your memories and entertaining movies would just be standing out from the usual binge watchers, you'll really see those Koreanovela stars with no pores up close without any hitches. With a Qualcomm Octacore processor, rendering videos, computing stuff and opening apps would be just a cinch, packs more power in a single smartphone. It's time you enjoy something you buy off the smartphone market because you'll love the Vivo V7+ definitely. 

It's used by your favorite stars, why shouldn't you right? 

Birthday Boys Jak Roberto, Mark Herras and Christmas fun with GMAArtist Center

If there are artists that were blessed this 2017, one of them is actor Jak Roberto. After a lot of episodes in different programs and iconic roles landing him in primetime slot, you may as well consider him as one of the new bankable stars in the network. He's blessed because we watched him grow not just as a star, but a person. He remained very humble despite his success, and we the bloggers are never surprised because we love him dearly. Now he's part of upcoming show Contessa together with goddess Glaiza De Castro. So we asked about it during his birthday celebration prepared by GMA Artist Center.

Jak Roberto says "Contessa will have a really epic story of revenge, me included as I help her rid of her enemies. It's more of an action drama and I have worked with Glaiza in different projects. I'm glad that I haven't been tied up with one loveteam so I don't get any breaks. I didn't expect to be surprised during a taping, we were really busy but I felt there was something going on, I really appreciated her effort and the people from Tadhana." 

"I guess we might have our own individual projects and very busy but I appreciate how she made time for me (talking about her sister Sanya Lopez). That's just on another level. Sanya and me, we talk about how our lives has changed now that we are on tapings most of the time... we seldom meet at home so we are taking a break these holidays. We are going to be with family and not so much of traveling. I also had a day with kids this year, it was really heartwarming. To see cancer patients, they organized it all, I really wanted that to happen. I also want to buy a new pickup because I need it for work. If I had the free time I will try to rest, eat in a buffet, just to relax a bit. I need that."

You deserve all these things Jak, and we wish you nothing but the best and more success in your future shows!

Then we got to also see birthday boy Mark Herras. The Bad Boy of the Dance Floor was in a good mood, I love this guy to bits especially because I'm a Mark Jennylyn fan. They've always been so nice to me and treated me like a friend, I consider them one because after all these years, they haven't changed.

We asked him what his plans were for celebrating Christmas and what he would want as a gift to himself. The birthday boy answered briefly:

"I don't usually go out during Christmas because I want to just celebrate with family. I like shoes, I also like perfumes, I like Diesel's BAD. I ordered on a website and it arrived. I didn't go with Wyn in Bolivia because she wanted to concentrate on the competition. Wyn is a little lacking in self confidence, she didn't want to join initially and when she saw her competition they were all tall and beautiful. She had her dream, she wanted to prove a point so she really danced her way to their hearts. I was really hoping she would win and I didn't have any idea how it would feel like in Bolivia. She was nervous, but she won it. She needs to complete her reign, and we now seldom meet but I completely understand. I am super proud of her, I shouted at her during the Bench show. She is a different person on stage. After everything that happened to me, she helped me gain my confidence back. She always checks on me when she can help me with a lot of things. She's just there for me, everytime. If ever, I would be completely okay to be with her in a show. A romantic comedy, or a dance show, we would be able to whip out things. We are now very open to people, I was always with her and I laughed when she was asked in her Bolivian show guesting when she was single. During and after her win, I know she would be really asked a lot. I want the roles of Gabbi Eigenmann, something like that. Because it's like really colorful, and perhaps do other things that I haven't really done before. I see my path, I want to do roles good. I haven't known any Starstruck activities yet but if ever I would be asked to experience that again I am okay. I know I miss Sunday shows, my fans too. I get tired sometimes but I guess crowds get me going."

He's got shows coming up on GMA and I will still support this guy, he's a very nice man. Mark will surprise you in an upcoming show that they can't divulge yet during this time of the interview so I can't wait for that!

By the way, both of the birthday events and our Christmas party was hosted by good friend Joshua Jacobe of Top One Project. He's on a roll and is very confident already. I can't wait to see his star shine too. 

These guys from One Up on the other hand joined us to celebrate our annual Christmas Party with GMA Artist Center. Albeit not complete, these guys performed a couple of sons to keep us entertained during our small gathering. They are very game, they didn't mind the ruckus happening in our party and were all so nice. For that, thank you One Up!

I would like to take this bit and thank everyone who made this event possible. Thank you GMA Artist Center for all that you do for us bloggers, we know how much you have worked the whole year and how difficult some of us are lol, but despite that you remained so nice everytime. Thank you to all the sponsors of this party also Goldilocks for the cake! 

We can't thank you enough!

KUMAGCOW

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Aiai Endorses Grainsmart

We met with gorgeous Ms. Aiai Delas Alas again as she endorses new rice retailer brand GRAINSMART who is a distributor and wholesaler of rice grains in the country. Ms. Eloisa Luistro says "It was actually easy for us to choose who our endorser would be, among the people that were presented to us, we trust Ms. Aiai. First and foremost, she's a mother, very caring and with the things people associate with, we knew she was a good match. We are rushing to actually now have her in collaterals like brochures, posters and perhaps some of our packaging because it's Christmas. She was just an easy and obvious choice because indeed, Moms trust her."

When we asked about their franchising business, she adds "The requirements are easy. You need to be 100 percent commited. We tell the truth, you will only succeed if you have time to manage the business and a good capital. You also need a buffer stock, a good location, even if it's not in the market. We have product training and lessons for marketing and management. At least 3-5 meters of space is needed too so you may need to shell out around 700k all in all for that which is a safe price."

You'll see them in your neighborhood very soon. The goal is to grow the current standing 200 stores to around 500 by next year. The thing is that they are not a middleman, from their sources in Isabela, Nueva Ecija and Bicol, they go straight to their warehouses and be distributed here in Banawe Quezon City. It's like a hub where all their deliveries come from in the metro. So this is the reason they keep their prices low.

Grain Smart will also be supplying grains for all of Ms Aiai's restaurants and they also have success stories of getting ROI's within 3-6 months, longer if you are not that enthusiastic to sell even if this is a normal commodity. Supplies must be also ordered 3 days in advanced, not when you are out of it.

For those who want to franchise, you may contact them via their social media accounts Facebook.com/grainsmart.ph or their website www.grainsmart.ph. You may also call them via 5137387 or 5122533. You may look for Eloisa Luistro for franchise inquiries 09330439942, 09157311168, 09202587608. Or email them at info@grainsmart.co. I'm thinking of investing too, you should try this if you are thinking of a good business.

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