CRISTINE REYES and DIEGO LOYZAGA on ENCOUNTER PH Adaptation

Undeniably one of the most watched KDrama in television and cable history and one of the most revered shows where Park Bo Gum stars is this one called "Encounter" which he stars with Song Hye Kyo. Well, it's going to be shown on TV5, Sari Sari Channel and on the Cignal Play App. Thing is, this is the Filipino adaptation and from the looks of it, it's going to have its own flavor as the ones reprising the role of Selene and Gino is Cristine Reyes and Diego Loyzaga.

For those who watched the Korean flick, they did some scenes in Cuba right? This time, since the constraints of the pandemic happened, they got scenic sunsets done in Ilocos Norte and Subic which made this even more interesting. The love story between a divorcee hotelier and a person who later they find out worked for her is going to get your frustrations worked up as they solve their relationship and her former husband's family. She's very successful, upon making a dying business evolve into an empire. It was so nice to see how Cristine and Diego portray their complicated characters as they are going to put their personal and Filipino flavor. This afternoon, we got to ask questions about the show and here's some of it on video:

Aside from Cristine and Diego, they will be flanked by a colorful ensemble cast which includes Kean Cipriano, Robert Seña, Maricel Morales, Yayo Aguila, Louise delos Reyes, Gardo Versoza, Isay Alvarez and more. ENCOUNTER will be shown every Saturday at 8PM and the catch up episodes will be the next day on Sari Sari channel. You can also download the Cignal Play App if you're elsewhere in the country and prefer to watch it streaming instead. 

This is also Diego Loyzaga's comeback after a long hiatus in show business. You might want to watch his star shine more.

Loved the Vitasoy Plus Milky

I've been addicted to Soy Milk which I often get from stores or the regular Taho man who frequent my neighborhood as he carries around several bottles together with the soy curds. Vita Soy has been very familiar to me especially the bottled ones which are available in supermarkets, those fridges just look so nice with them so I had to make sure I take them home for snacks and stuff. I don't usually think about the health benefits, but apparently there is. It's a good source of potassium and several vitamins and minerals. It's also as nutritious as cow's milk but it has lesser calories, so it's somehow a more nutritious version of it.

I tried the Vitasoy Plus Milky which is a new a product of Vitasoy-Universal Robina Corporation (VURC). It has a much cleaner, creamier consistency and flavor which I liken to milk as it is more neutral. I mixed it up with coffee and it didn't affect the flavor, in a sense, it actually enhanced it as it made it appear with some nutty notes, a thing I actually like to happen.

 

This actually is good for me since I don't have to add sugar, it has 2.4% per service so it's enough as it is for a drink. I even drink it up as is with ice and blitzed veggies so I have my daily allowance of vitamins and minerals, which you can do also for kids. It also contains very little saturated fat but more calcium, and overall, a pretty good alternative to usual cow's milk. It's pretty good for vegans and I've seen my friends enjoy this while watching movies rather than soda.

It's also best for anyone who's lactose intolerant, as it has none of that whatsoever. It's why I actually loved it, and along with that, a really nice alternative to overly sweet stuff I usually have during small snacks. Best of all, it's quite cheap at Php 85 which you can buy in leading groceries, Shopee and Lazada. If you want to know more about it, see http://www.vitasoy.com/ or VitasoyPH on FB today!

Tech Accesory Brand VERTUX Now in the Philippines

Looks like we now have choices as far as computer accessories are concerned in the country as Dubai based gaming peripheral manufacturer finally stepped into Philippine shores today. Their design aesthetic is different, which is cool in my books and the devices are actually affordable. This is what they want to happen in the country, for you to get your desired keyboard, mice, headphones, cooling pads and headphone stands without actually breaking the bank. 

Vertux Philippines Country Manager Dimple Condes says “We want Vertux to elevate the experience of every Filipino gamer. We want to bring to the country accessories that last, and ones that are affordable so we could add value to consumers hard-earned money.  Right now, we have extended warranty for two years on all our devices.”

Currently, they have the Vertux Tantalum which is a high-performing mechanical keyboard, they also have Vertux Tungsten, Vertux RaidKey, which changes colors, but performs quite nice in gaming sessions. If you also prefer, there's the Vertux Vendetta which is a keyboard-mouse pack, it also has macro keys which you can program so you get to play without worrying what buttons to press and are comfortable with. They also have the Vertux Cobalt, Vertux Dominator and Drago, Vertux Sensei and the Vertux Glider if you prefer wired and wireless mice. Aside from that, you can up your game with the Vertex FluxPad which makes sliding off mousepads even better. They also have the Vertux Havana (which are high density speakers), Vertux Denali (a one touch mic) or the smaller form Vertux Malaga and Manila so you have awesome sound quality while playing. Or if you're a little too shy, get the Vertux Extent which is a headset, so those footsteps get heard well in the most crucial games.

If you want something fancy, get the Vertux Rumba wireless speakers if you're frequently outdoors since it is water resistant. Get teh other Vertux SonicThunder-50 if you prefer something that has subwoofers in a more cinematic/immersive setup. If it's too hot, get the Vertux Glare as this cooling pad would get your laptop in a safe temperature. Pretty good selections no?

If you want to check out these devices, you may visit Lazada, Zalora and the Grab app. You can also check vertux.com for their complete line or Viber, FB or IG account so you get discounts every now and then.

Can't wait to try these out soon!

Ylona Garcia Outs New Single "ALL THAT"

Oooh this is interesting! Now I have seen her perform live, on TV, and even got to talk to her a couple of times during events. Ylona Garcia comes off as a very smart, intelligent, passionate lady. She's destined for greatness and hearing her new single "ALL THAT" this afternoon just made me shake my head a bit why she isn't in Hollywood or some other place greater because she's dang good in what she's doing now. 

ALL THAT reminds us of the horrible things we had in 2020, and why it's okay to actually leave those things behind. Picking up what's left of us and do more things, we're due for good, better things and we should be doing things towards that goal, NOW.

This is officially her debut single under PARADISE RISING, which is  a sister label of 88rising which is formed with their partnership with Globe. Under them, Ylona wishes to expand more of her music to a global audience. From the looks of it, they're not going to disappoint people because it honestly sounds so good. No wonder why she's gotten Gold a few years ago (when she was only 18). Paradise Rising is also focused on bringing Filipino talent on a global scale. She's perfect for this! 

She says "This song is a good reminder that you should be kinder and have a better your relationship with yourself. It gets you to have better relationships with people around you. You would need to leave all the toxicity behind, then start anew. It's how you could commit and find that new you!" and I totally agree.

To know more where this is heading, go check out PARADISE RISING on Facebook, IG and Twitter. They're good, and they're going places! Congrats Ylona!