Music, Food, Fun at Hard Rock Cafe Manila

Yes they’re back! With good reason because Manila can’t get enough of their very own Hard Rock Cafe. We’ve been in their Glorietta branch ages ago but that got caught on fire for some reason, this new venue is BIGGER, BETTER and a lot more FUN than what it used to. I think it’s the charm only these places can bring that appeals to more Filipinos. So amidst the evening traffic, we headed on to S Maison at the Mall of Asia complex in Pasay City.

On stage was a band I’ve never seen before but they were all singing like pros reminiscent of QUEEN, STYX, DEF LEPPARD to slow rock legends and our jaws just dropped.

They have a long list of cocktails but I suggest you start with the Blue Frog. Pretty good so you can let loose after a few minutes. Do not drink when you are the designated driver though!

They’ve got a mean Cheeseburger where the patty was just thick, char broiled perfectly so it was soft and smoky inside. The melted cheese and peppery rocket leaves was just so good to keep it interesting. You should come for the burgers alone, I’m not even joking.

The appetizers were a mix of american favorites, but this Asian Spring Roll felt like a meaty burrito. Fills you up with protein in no time.

The pasta was served piping hot, be careful of the hot plate because it’ll be really hot when it lands on your table. If you like fresh stuff, they have that done to a T.

How do they do it? By putting the open kitchen right beside you. Even if the place was packed, they maintained quality in everything we ordered. These people trained for crowds I’m sure! Kudos to the guy manning the grill because the burgers are TDF!

Now don’t go home without getting your own souvenir shirt, cap or anything that would remind you of this evening. Hard Rock Cafe just rocks and whether you want GOOD FOOD, ROCK MUSIC, or just a simple night with friends, you better do it in HARD ROCK CAFE MANILA. I am not even exaggerating. Drinks are 200-2K depending on what it is, food is around 195 (for appetizers) to about 1595 for the large protein plates. Pretty descent if you ask me.

Now lemme ask you, where will your next party be?

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Derek, Piolo and Dingdong for Dunkin Donuts Delicious DD Bar

Two muscled hunks, all dressed up, laying you down in bed, approaching you with a tray full of your favorite sweet treats they call Delicious DD Bars from Dunkin Donuts. Ease in as they pick it up, touch your lips as you take it in these  lovely soft bars in flavors of Eclair, Tiramisu, Lady Finger, Matcha and Split Royale. 

Enough of that, because as hot as that sounds, it’s just Derek Ramsay and Piolo Pascual giving you the 5 newest flavors which Dunkin Donuts presented in an intimate dinner this evening at the posh Fairmont Hotel in Makati. They surprised us with a new commercial, and a new endorser. Yes they added Dingdong Dantes in the mix!

Dingdong Dantes says “I have always wanted to work with these guys, now that I’m here, thank you! When I went home and gave my daughter products from the shoot, they loved it. My favorite is the eclair, dark chocolate and bavarian. I seriously went on diet because I am going to be with these two! They welcomed me to their fold like family, they are like family and I felt that. I can’t wait to know them more.”

Piolo says “Off and on cam we just talked all day. We shared all our stories and we almost caused delay. My favorite is Tiramisu, but everything is good. If it’s about memorable commercials, it’s the new one where I was dancing with a coffee cup in my hand.”

Derek adds “I am biased with Boston Kreme and I think I can have 5 in one sitting. I have it almost everyday, I have it delivered on set but maintain an active lifestyle. They ask me personally how I am, it’s not just business, they are concerned with my well being and they build relationships with their ambassadors. It has always been like that, and I’ve been with them for 7 years.”

These awesome bars are also available in combos. You can get them for Php 299 in combinations of 5 DD Bars with 6 Classic Donuts, or 3 DD Bars, 2 Premium Donuts and 6 Classic Donuts. Maybe you should pay them a visit today! Maybe you’ll see the three of them and faint too!

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AksyonTV Relaunches as 5 Plus

If you’re a fan of AksyonTV, you’ll love them even more this year as they become Channel 5’s sister channel called 5 Plus. The move is to show more atypical and top of mind sports programs for a younger, more extreme and adventurous kind of audience.

President and CEO of TV5 Vincent Reyes says “We are so excited to launch 5 Plus with our goal of serving atypical sports content that don’t usually receive visibility. As we expand our sports coverage, we get to attract a new audience and younger sports fans. Now we have 5 and 5 Plus to cement our foothold in sports in the country.”

5 Plus will feature X Games which includes BMX Bikes and Skateboarding. Aside from that,  ESports people will begin to see The Nationals which include DOTA 2, Mobile Legends, Tekken and other games. For ball sports, the National Basketball Center League will be shown regularly, including the National Cheerleading Championships. All Radyo5 news programs on the other hand will be transferred to CIGNAL. 

Now you’ll see a younger, fresher visuals, a different music identity, while maintaining its presence online at tv5.com.ph and 5’s social media channels. 

Are you ready for 5 Plus?

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The Singapore Airlines Travel Fair 2019

Been having a lot of dreams these days about it and I kinda miss Singapore already. It’s been years since I last step foot in the Merlion city. Apparently there’s a huge airline ticket sale happening at the Glorietta 2 Activity center, Trinoma Activity Center and Ayala Center Cebu’s The Gallery from January 11-13. I was also advised they will be offering Economy Class fares of USD 188 to Singapore and other Asian destinations starting from USD 194, USD 563 to Australia, New Zealand at USD 658, Europe at USD 717, South Africa at USD 737 and USA with USD 876 which is so cheap compared to peak prices.

Now here in Glorietta 2!

They will do the same on January 12-13 at Seda Abreeza Davao, January 18 in Seda Capitol Central Bacolod and online until January 31 so if you’re raring to fly this 2019, this would be a good place to start.

They will be offering Premium Economy Class seats to Australia at USD 1,133, India at USD 1,279, New Zealand at USD 1,327, USA from USD 1,356, Europe at USD 1,423 and South Africa from USD 1,637, all good deals if you get them on these dates. For Business Class travelers to Singapore you can pay USD 755, any place in Southeast Asia at USD 808, Australia at USD 1,979, South Africa at USD 1,957, selected European cities from USD 2,349, New Zealand at USD2,468 and USA from USD 2516. All inclusive of perks provided for business travelers.

If you are a BPI Credit Card Holder, you can do 0% installment plans and pay for it that way plus a SGD60 Changi GC’s, SGD 20 Singapore shopping vouchers, complimentary SGD 20 Changi Transit rewards, SGD20 KrisShop vouchers and bonus 5,000 KrisFlyer miles. They will also give special discounts with SSI brands like Samsonite, American Tourister and High Sierra. If that isn’t worth the trip, I dunno what else will.

So go and visit the mall locations of this special sale, just like I did!

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