Toby’s Sports Win Big in Franchise Excellence Awards

Whenever I need to suit up to something sporty, or engage in my different hobbies, one store that I frequent to is Toby’s Sports. I have had the pleasure of purchasing weights from their store years ago and it still is being utilized by me if and when I need it. The shoes I got from them are still in boxes because I prepare crazy for some special event. Took a look at news today and apparently, Toby’s Sports has just won the Outstanding Filipino Franchise Award for Retail (Large Scale Category). Coming from the Philippine Franchise Association, they just affirmed the brands leadership among sports retailers in the country.

That’s no easy feat, as the Franchise Excellence Awards only chooses from some of the country’s best franchise companies. It also needs to meet stringent quality standards in order to qualify for the FEA. It’s an award given with the cooperation of PFA, DTI, Philippine Retailers Association and PCCI. Dr. Alan Escalona the PFA Chairman says “This award is given to franchisees that have become a benchmarks in the national market. They must met excellence in operations, and Toby’s Sports has exemplified these qualities. We hope this inspires them to continue pursuing excellence. They are after all, the largest Sports retailer in the country.”

Head of Store Operations William Llaguno adds “Our franchise business plays an important role in maintaining our number 1 status in the industry. We continue to advocate for promoting different sports and active lifestyle for more Filipinos nationwide!” Cheers to the men and women who have made his brand as successful as it is today, I am sure they’ll continue to improve their business and benefit millions of athletes and sports enthusiasts in the Philippines.

May your tribe increase!

Topps Sarap Toppstar Kids Season 2

Kids will be kids, but they can be better.

Showing their talent and knack for dance, singing and acting since the first season are these cute kids who’s now gonna be on their second one for TOPPS sarap! Toppstar TV Season 2.

It’s commercial success is not to be taken lightly as they all have individual careers, get to be on the show and become the shining stars they wanted to be. A lot of artists start their careers as kid stars and on set, they have always regarded it as a SUPER FUN experience working with the people behind the camera and their co-stars on the show. They have been able to discover more from the ground show they held last year and this year, the plan is to have 11 more today. It may be a challenge to do that but it is something they welcome as they want to discover more talented kids as future kapuso stars.

Cast includes Roshan, Sofia, Ken, Lexter, Chichi, Khail, Elaine, Lovely, Carren, Xylia, Patrick, Porscha, Shane, Jazmine, Viana, Stanley, Jazmine, Alliah, Angelo, Ghelo, Suejin and Saijin, and a whole lot more! Get to know them as they make your mornings a little fun than usual every 9:15am every Saturday. They will be playing games, interacting with other kids and perform for you. What’s not to like?!

And of course, get some snacks for the kids and yourself. Topps Sarap is actually good stuff.

Ms Lulu of Toppstar “Education is the key to your future and I hope you don’t forget that it is important. Make sure kids that you also make them a part of your Saturday mornings in Toppstar TV Season 2!”

I am sure the parents of these kids are super proud of them and perhaps, the new batch will add flavor, more fun to the show because just like in parties, the more people there are, the merrier! Make sure you watch the show every weekend (Saturdays) especially the kids so they too can be inspired with these talented kids who are all triple threats, ready for awesome and playful fun every week!

Kobe, Andre and Benjie Paras for Sun Soft

Direct Selling giant MSE (Marikina Shoe Exchange) got us up and early in Capitol Commons for the launch of their new products under Sun Soft Home Products (their detergent line), and boy did we like what we saw!

The Paras Family Benjie, Andre and Kobe serves as the face of Sunsoft and together, they had us take a glimpse of what they offer. They call it the “Idol Sa Linis”, and these guys attest how easy it is to clean their dishes, their clothes and make it smell better with the All New Improved Sun Soft Concentrated Laundry Detergent, Sun Soft Heavenly Fabric Conditioner (for the fragrance all day) and All New Improved Sun Soft Zesty Lemon Dishwashing Liquid, which of course they all use at home.

Benjie says “I have always made it a point to teach my kids how to wash clothes, wash dishes, simple things before they became independent. I may have taught them things, but one thing I learned from them as their father is to listen intently. I have never dictated who or what they wanted to be when they grow up, I didn’t force them to play basketball, they learned on their own with friends in the place we lived in. I only got emails when someone sought for a player in the US, made arrangements and allowed him to play there. He decided to come back here and played for UP, that’s my parenting style. I made sure they are just equipped with skills that would assure them they’d do good with whatever they want to do. I support them whenever I can.”

Kobe says “I went to the states and was able to do chores on my own, I also worked on a budget. I had a washing machine which I regularly use, before I went to the states I already knew how to do that here.”

Andre adds “Yes you get your fair share of nasty comments from people, they say and treat you like you’re less than who you are. You learn to overcome these from knowing the truth with people you trust, your family. For those who don’t know I have been able to live independently, separately and so I do my own clothes and wash the dishes. We learned it all before we got out of our home.”

You can purchase Sun Soft and get a Buy 1 Take 1 deal with MSE Distributors nationwide. Make sure you do get them from direct sellers, or maybe be a member on your own at mse.com.ph or their official Facebook page because it’s easy as 1-2-3.

Ken Chan and Rita Daniela for One of the Baes

We watched the opening sequence for the new show One of the Baes which will air this Monday replacing The Better Woman on its time slot. The cast includes EA Guzman, Rodjun Cruz, Renz Lagria (viral igorot guy), Kenneth Medrano, Gelai Andres (who did a huge dance number), James Teng (so good looking), Maureen Larazabal and Buboy Villar. Of course it’s a project with RitKen, Ken Chan and Rita Daniela proved effective in their past project My Special Tatay and maybe, this will be with different dynamics since they’re doing characters as Marines. This also has Roderick Paulate, Melanie Marquez, Tonton Gutierrez, Jestoni Alarcon and Amy Austria. The director got nervous because they have very seasoned actors but they knew they had to prepare a lot because they too are ready once they get to the set.

Honestly, it was fun, especially with the semi fantasy scenes because their dreams kinda come to real life. You miss Roderick Paulate’s antics, oh boy, you’re in for a treat. There will also be some bad baes, some good baes, but their main thrust right now is for you to see how to deal with love or career.

Here’s part of the blogcon so you can get an idea who they are on the show:

Make sure to watch it during GMA Primetime. You’ll fall in love with them very soon!