DINGDONG DANTES and MESA's Road to 100!

Stalwart of Filipino food and dining authority MESA just got actor Dingdong Dantes renewed as their brand ambassador just a few days ago at their Powerplant Mall branch in Makati City. Present during the occasion were Father and Son owners Rikki Dee and Eric Thomas Dee of FooDee Global Concepts, their Director of National Operations Raymond Federigan, and Dingdong's Manager Perry Lansingan.

Aside from the contract renewal, they unveiled their gigantic billboard which they installed on top of MESA Headquarters along EDSA in Mandaluyong City. They also divulged their goal of putting up 100 stores by 2025 or earlier to expand their current 70 strong stores nationwide and reach even more families who prefer familiar flavors innovated and served. You can expect Dingdong to still be in marketing collateral right in front of stores to greet guests with that signature smile of his that have charmed a lot of people. If you want to know, his favorites include the Pomelo Salad, Laing 2 ways, Crunchy Pork Sisig, and MESA's world renowned CRISPCHON.

It's recognized by Taste Atlas as Best Crispchon in the World. It's a young pig that has been deep fried to perfection, sliced then served in a Malunggay Crepe and slivers of cucumber, leeks, wansoy and own made sauces. You can just imagine how good this tastes like, so make sure you get your reservations done days ahead!

Here's what happened during the press conference:

Dingdong even went ahead and said he's raring to have one branch particularly #88 to be his very own soon. He also said he'd be glad to gift his wife gorgeous Marian Rivera her own restaurant too. Cheers and congratulations to the men and women who built MESA how it is today. It'll surely be a challenge but even after the pandemic, you have proven how hard work and dedication pays off.

KELVIN MIRANDA Set to Release Single Called "Sumayaw" Soon

He's one of the coolest looking guy in GMA's stable, and this time he's raring to release a new single under GMA Music. We got first dibs about his latest venture into singing and it'll be called "SUMAYAW" for one or more reasons. It's also his next level foray into his singing career which he'd love to continue especially these times when he can make a track in between shows.

Kelvin says "I've been busy working on this new single "Sumayaw" lately, and this was made specifically for those who are undergoing challenges in life. It's about not dwelling on the problems and concentrating on moving forward instead. It's not about dancing per se, but a metaphor of being carefree despite life's setbacks, to go with the flow even if it feels the world is about to end. It also is about living in the now, which we tend to forget a lot these days. We need to give time for ourselves, for the things that make us happy. This has a faster tempo than my previous single.

SUMAYAW will be released this coming November 18, and he's as excited as you are so make sure you follow GMA Music's social channels to get updates about the good looking guy. 

UNBOXING: OPPO Enco Air2 Pro True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds

Having a dependable audio device these days is but a necessity especially when we're either at home or traveling to a destination. The call to work happens in the not so opportune times and we can't blame time management alone for that. Meetings, press conferences, I've been there, and as funny as it sounds, I usually have to get online to ask questions live on broadcast TV for that. Gone are the days of wired devices that doesn't do so much for the noise we get outside. Coffee shops, traffic, even barking dogs at home, we find ourselves in lots of disturbances when we're talking to people and can't do anything about it. That's where the OPPO Enco Air2 Pro True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds come in to play.

This very portable (it fits in my pocket), nicely shaped audio device has been making my life easier even if I'm in the restaurant having a cup of coffee, while it's crowded inside. It takes the noise out of the equation, much that it wouldn't be heard that much in meetings and conferences like what I did this week. The clear vocals was evident and I could transcribe speeches quite easily. Aside from that, even if it's raining outside I didn't quite worry because it's IP54 standard Dust and Water Resistant. As a casual gamer, I've used it for online games on my phone and see quite low latency, so no worries about delays of when you're in a tough round. It easily pairs too when once you've already established connection with it the first time. The controls are also easy to do as it just takes a few taps to control music or turn the noise cancelling feature on and off. The battery is also quite good because it lasts 28 hours, so a normal work schedule can be covered. It's also smart as it detects when it's on ear or not and pauses music when you're playing something on it. 

Here's a rundown on how we unboxed it this weekend:

If this rocks your boat, the OPPO Enco Air2 Pro is available in Shopee and other online stores. You can buy them HERE.

PUREGOLD Shows Stories of Triumph in "Nasa Iyo Ang Panalo!"

After doing a few highly successful series on their YouTube channel, here goes PUREGOLD showcasing another called "Nasa Iyo Ang Panalo" aimed to inspire even more Filipinos here and abroad. It's about 6 people who have all been able to weather through adversities to achieve their dreams in the fields of entertainment, music and sports. It's going to tell much of how they were able to win in their respective lives and get to where they are today. PUREGOLD Price Club President Vincent Co attributes their success to their customers especially on their 25th year, and they are presenting these stories so Filipinos would be able to know that success if possible for them too. The series will feature Justin of SB19, actress Francine Diaz, Luis Manzano + Jessy Mendiola, world champ pole vaulter EJ Obiena and TikTok's Reyna Batangueña Queenay Mercado. 

Make sure you subscribe to PUREGOLD CHANNEL on YouTube so when they release episodes, you get first dibs. You can also follow their social channels @puregold.shopping on FB or @puregold_ph on IG and Twitter as they update it regularly when episodes come out.