Pinoy BL Series GAMEBOYS Succeeds During Pandemic

GCQ was so rough for all of us but there seems to be an emergence of Filipino BL series and this one made the pandemic time a little bearable as IdeaFirst Company released a show called GAMEBOYS on YouTube. They are the same people behind Die Beautiful, Ang Dalawang Mrs Reyes, Ang Babaeng Allergic Sa WiFi and might I say, they’ve been successful in terms of almost 2 Million views in YouTube, almost the same on Tiktok and the other fan accounts who just couldn’t handle the the romantic quirks this show presents. 

In a way, this is the first BL series and we’re beginning to see the Filipino mindset change before our eyes, especially when specific characters of it start to mimic real life personalities. Kokoy Santos and Elijah Canlas stars in this series and yes, they’ve got nods from previous films they did in the international arena, in some way, it wasn’t surprising to see them do good in this project. Recently, their best friend Pearl played by Adrianna So also got a piece of the spotlight as her character will begin having her own series, but I’m telling you the kilig is in all their recent episodes, go watch it just for that. 

Ivan Payawal the director made sure you feel how to be in their shoes, to make you see how two guys could fall in love, treat each other as angels, and see things from their perspective. GAMEBOYS is being released in YouTube every Friday at 8PM. Make sure you subscribe to the IdeaFirst YouTube channel to get notified of its release. 

Take A Look at YORI DIY Furniture

I have been decorating my room for months now, I just lost a little bit of drive because COVID19 happened in Manila. I was initially trying my hand at handicrafts and a little carpentry, but it was just not my cup of tea.

DIY shouldn’t be that hard, but good thing there are brands like YORI that is now available in SM stores and ShopSM.com. It’s affordable, very current and practical to get one or more of their pieces because they’ve practically simplified things for the ordinary joe. They actually have these items in one flat box and it’s easy to put them all together at home. It’s a grand DIY project without the need for mumbo jumbo, they wanted make it easy.

NOJI DESK + SHELF This is an all-in-one desk and shelf that is built for all kinds of spaces. This would be good for small offices/home offices (SOHO) especially if you are organization freaks like me who wants everything in one place. This only costs Php 2,795

SAGYO MINI DESK This is a simple, minimalist but movable desk that is made for all kinds of spaces. Make it a stress-free zone for your work, especially those who choose to work at home. It costs Php 1,795.00

OKURA SHELF This is another minimalist piece, like an all-around lightweight shelf. This would be nice for displaying your coveted books and memoirs. You can get it for Php 2,495.00

JOBU DESK This is a simple desk that fits almost anywhere. Ideal for working or studying. It only costs Php 2,295.00

SUKUI KITCHEN RACK (MEDIUM) This is a utility rack that is small and lightweight. It fits most workspaces and is perfect for storing objects which you would want for quick use. This only costs Php 2,495.00

TENJI BOOKCASE (MEGA) It’s a low-rise showcase shelf built for small to medium-sized rooms. Now you don’t have to suffer in clutter at home. This one is a steal at Php 4,295.00

TENJI BOOKCASE (MEDIUM) Get this one for your room so you don’t have to put books on a stack, so you get clean lines before you go off to sleep. Simple, but very nice to have at home. This one is only Php 3,795.00

KAISO BOOKSHELF (MEGA) Those trinkets from past trips or books you’ve been stacking on the coffee table needs to be stored properly, this would be a nice place yo start doing that! This one costs Php 3,795.00

KAISO BOOKSHELF (MEDIUM) This one is a bit smaller, but totally apt for or small or tight spaces. Price: Php 3,295.00

GYOMU LADDER DESK (MINI) For small and medium workspaces , this would be a wonderful addition to your home. Price only costs Php 2,495.00

If you are eager to fix and make spaces in your home, this is it. You can find Yori products at SM Home branches:

It’s at fSM Cubao, SM City Bacoor, SM City North Edsa, SM City Pampanga, SM City Marikina, SM City Lipa, SM City Novaliches, SM City Makati, SM Mall of Asia, SM Southmall, SM City Fairview, SM Aura Premier, SM City Bicutan, SM City Sta. Mesa, SM Megamall, SM City BF Paranaque, SM City Manila and more branches soon!

You can also shop at www.ShopSM.com or call and text 09175167539/09190682645 from Mondays to Sundays, 8AM to 5PM.

This is what YORI is, a BETTER DIY.

BISTRO GROUP Starts Dine-in Operations

I belong to a multitude of Filipinos who miss the ambiance and feel of being in a restaurant but these past few months, it made us realize health is first. I have dined in a few restaurants these past few days and just like these guys from the Bistro Group, they will take no chances in making it safe for diners to choose and dine-in the restaurant.

Following government regulations and ensuring the health of their customers and staff, they have now began re-opening branches starting June 15, 2020.    ​For burgers, chips and ribs, TGIFRIDAYS Bonifacio High Street, Alabang Town Center,​SM MOA, Glorietta, ​Evia are open from 10 am to 6 pm.  For pizza, pasta and hearty Itaian dishes, ITALIANNI’S is open at ​BGC, Ayala North Exchange, Greenbelt, Glorietta​, Eastwood, ​Evia, Midtown, Alabang Town Center, Vista Mall Sta. Rosa is open from 10 am to 6 pm except Vista Mall and Midtown which starts at 11am. For all day breakfast lovers, DENNY’S is open at Uptown Parade, ​Midtown, Eastwood, ​Vista Mall from 8 am to 6 pm sans Uptown which closes at 7 pm. Steaks and grubs at TEXAS ROADHOUSE can now be tasted at  ​Greenbelt and inside Italianni’s Evia Lifestyle Center from 10 am to 6 pm. For Chinese/Shanghai based cusine, MODERN SHANGHAI is open at the ​Evia Lifestyle Center ​NOMO (Vista North of Molino) which opens at 10 am and closes at 6 pm. Sushi lovers would love to dine at WATAMI Ayala North Exchange or their stores inside TGIFridays Glorietta, TGIFridays Bonifacio High Street, TGIFridays SM MOA, TGIFridays Alabang Town Center, and soon TGIFridays Evia NOMO opens from 10am to 6pm. Fave wing place BUFFALO WILD WINGS only offers take-out and delivery services, specifically the one inside Denny’s Vista Mall and Denny’s Uptown.  

Now there’s no more reason to skip your favorites from these Bistro Group Restaurants because they’re all open, just for you! So, shall we order take out?!

Taiwan Excellence’s “Stay-At-Home Economy” Starts Fight Versus Pandemic and Boredom

COVID-19 has affected tons of people, closed businesses and wreaked havoc in the economy. People stayed at home for the most, and got bored in the process. They started doing things left and right, and let their creative genius take the wheel.

Taiwan sets a good example of how to successfully contain the virus. Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Deputy Director General Guann-Jyh Lee attributes these with the cooperation of all citizens and industries plus the measures they have taken while they stay-at-home. They want to share how they did it. For better health, they encouraged home workouts, to stay warm after sweating and be hydrated by water to fend off disease.

Taiwan Excellence selected three award-winning companies namely Strength Master, Victory and the AROFLY for the latest home exercise trends. Things that could better cardiopulmonary conditions, muscle strength, and overall health. Strength Master’s cycle boxer has interactive boxing games that can simultaneously train brain response. It also imoroves cardiopulmonary function. This makes it fun to do boxing! Muscle strength training also improves physique and immunity. Victory, got Olympics Weightlifting silver medalist Ying-Chi Lu to do weight training on Victory’s shock-absorbing mats. It reduces vibration and noise while lifting barbells. It just makes training at home an enjoyable feat. AROFLY used smart technology to move cycling into homes. Now with stats, everyone can workout smart at home and burn fat effectively.

This also raised sales of home and fitness products by 20 percent, helping tons of businesses survive during the pandemic. Taiwan Excellence has chosen the best of the best Taiwanese companies putting their seal on it. There are tons more of them who would likely celebrate Taiwan's zero new coronavirus cases, I envy them! Make sure to look for the seal when you buy products, Taiwan Excellence takes good steps in making your home smart and disease free, you're doing your share to fight against the disease and boredom.

Now I want my own bike from Taiwan :(