Celebrities Initiate #SelfieSalute for Marawi Soldiers

Vivo Philippines just outdid itself in honoring our soldiers, policemen, service men and women who did their stint in Marawi City. As you may know, it's been tough for us to see how the city has fallen and how countless lives have been lost through battle. These men and women did not hold back or put their tails between their legs because they knew how important FREEDOM means to our countrymen. The peace they wish for has been hard to achieve especially with armed rebel fighters, so a fitting tribute was just a good thing to do when the battle was over.

Together with Vivo Philippines, their top endorsers Julie Anne San Jose, Daniel Padilla, Maris Racal, BoybandPH and other stars in their stable have all been posting their #SelfieSalute for our soldiers who fought bravely on the frontlines. This wasn't enough they know but in their small way, they knew they had to thank these brave men and women in uniform together with one of the top phone brands in the country Vivo.

They also shared this moment and efforts during their outreach program at the AFP Medical Center in front of the injured and recovering soldiers to pay respects on how they've worked hard all these months. You may view the video they presented here: 

(https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil/videos/525331654510639/?id=296173570575105&brand_re

dir=296173570575105)

If you want to know more about Vivo, their campaign and phones, please visit their social media channels and their main website www.vivo.com/ph.

You may start posting your own too and use the hashtag together with other celebrities in their roster. You'll feel great afterwards!

Hunky Luis Manzano at Gala Stars Celebrity Series

You've seen him host several game shows. His programs all have remarkable success no matter what time slot he appears in on television. This time, he's trading that game show host jacket for a Chef's hat as he appears in Chef Ernest Gala's GALASTARS Culinary Celebrity Series. This is a webisode shown on the Galastars Culinary Facebook Page and their assets featuring the most popular celebrities as they feature their best dish as they share their favorite recipes online. 

Mind you I've been here a couple of times already because of cooking classes which we did with brands in the past. The place has complete world class equipment, ingredients available are some of the freshest produce so the only thing we did there was cook and hone our skills in the kitchen. It's also accesible as it's just in the main thoroughfare of Shaw Boulevard, so close to QC, Pasig and Mandaluyong communities.

Luis by the way is no stranger in the kitchen. Although you don't see him cook or do any of that on TV, he's actually a Hotel and Restaurant Management graduate from De La Salle College of St. Benilde. He admits it's been a while since he's held pots, pans, knives or stoves but like riding a bike he was able to whip out mains, even dessert during this stint, like a natural in the kitchen. In the webisodes, you'll see him prepare the meaty, lovely CROWN ROAST and also bake some good ol CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES. These are some of his favorites, but he wishes he also gets some help in mastering some of his family's treasured ones like the Salpicao Pasta that his Tito Ralph and brother loves. Also the one done by his Mother and Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos which is a One Dish Meal. He brags "I haven't found anyone who didn't like my Mom's Meal In One. It's an original recipe that she developed over the years, hopefully with Chef Erns help we could finally do it properly as I've had hits and misses when I attempted do her recipe."

This is just one of the things that Lucky Manzano hopes develop into a long partnership with Chef Erns. He hopes to learn more from him as he's planning to dip his hand into the food and restaurant business soon. For those who would want classes from Galastars Culinary, they are located at 179 Shaw Boulevard Pasig City. They have short courses and full ones so don't hesitate to ask. 

These guys know what they are doing. You may watch one of the episodes now on their Facebook Page here https://www.facebook.com/GalaStarsCulinary/videos/1780806161991746/.

Enjoy!

Erich Gonzales and Jericho Rosales for SIARGAO

It looks so dreamy just by looking at these screenies from the movie. I was handed these shots a couple of days ago and I must say, they've probably done a remarkable job in cinematography. Though from the looks of it, no matter how talented that guy or gal may be, Siargao must have been really picturesque already. This is the setting of this movie by Direct Paul Soriano called SIARGAO. 

It feels more like a story that would grow on you. The pacing is light, like the drama that it tries to exude from the start. Like star crossed lovers meeting in the perfect place and in the most opportune time. With no assurance if love would grow or not, a thing that you would ask if you would want to gamble and experience it under the hot beachy sun.

Jericho Rosales is no strager in this genre, and if you don't know, they've proven it so many times how effective he is in series he's shown in different countries. His eyes alone could communicate the emotions, no woman would even want to push him back if he wrapped his arms around them. If that would bud the romance between his character and Erich Gonzales, I couldn't think of anything difficult that would come out of it, unless she had issues. Will this be a good one for Diego and Laura?

Erich who plays Laura (a Vlogger) is your run of the mill tourist, stepping on uncharted territory. I just don't know if she's going to be that hopeful or careful in falling in love in this film. Is this a city girl meets country boy story? I don't even care anymore because as much as I want the story to move, I think they're more or less... showing the majestic spots of the province in the film. I love Erich in anything, she moves and tells stories when she speaks. Like Jericho, she can move you with emotions and cry buckets of tears with it. You will also see an Erich that could surf, cliff dive and run around like an adventurer. If you want to know her story, then you should watch SIARGAO for that alone.

I saw Jasmine Curtis a few days ago during the ABSCBN Press party and she was really skinny. Her beauty evidently still there, but this would be a test for her. What would she play a part of aside from being a strong willed environmental activist in the province? It's her turf but what would she play in the lives of Diego and Laura? She would look fit as the third party, more so since she depicts a tough cookie. We can't blame if she would whip out all her guns if she's also gonna fall for Diego too. He's probably a local hearthrob eh?

SIARGAO is a movie by Ten17P, same people who did Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis, Mariquina, Dagitab and Transit which all received accolades here and in the international scene. It's part of the entries in the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival 2017. If you would want to see niche film as Direk Paul explained, this would be it. If you also love Erich like I do, make room for this in your list of must watch films this Christmas Day!

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The Good Things About the VIVO V7+

If you haven't decided to get a phone yet despite receiving your Christmas bonus last month or last week, then you should take a look at the Vivo V7+. It's not rocket science, but if you compare to what it's got at this price point, the Vivo V7+ is indeed an excellent choice.

Imagine taking selfies with a monster 24 Megapixel front camera. With that huge image, you'll get the finer details of your face without you looking like a fading picture from the 50's. This Christmas though needs no excuse to take those fabulous Christmas spreads so you need a good 16MP back camera to make it so good of an image in social media. Add to that the ability to take UHD quality videos, it'll look very detailed on Youtube without you doing too much post processing because it's enough to impress. You'll love the Bokeh feature too as it blurs the crazy backgrounds and just puts emphasis on your good face, a thing we would all dearly love.

With a whopping 84.4% screen display, all those videos of your memories and entertaining movies would just be standing out from the usual binge watchers, you'll really see those Koreanovela stars with no pores up close without any hitches. With a Qualcomm Octacore processor, rendering videos, computing stuff and opening apps would be just a cinch, packs more power in a single smartphone. It's time you enjoy something you buy off the smartphone market because you'll love the Vivo V7+ definitely. 

It's used by your favorite stars, why shouldn't you right?