I thought World Toilet Day was just a made up day and I thought that it was a joke but to my surprise it wasn't a joke at all.   World Toilet Day is observed annually on November 19 and it aims to put a spotlight on the 2.5 billion people across the globe who do not have access to clean, private and functional toilets.  So this World Toilet Day is really serious because it wants to eradicate or at least lessen the millions of inectious diseases brought by poor sanitation in public restrooms.

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Every year we've all been expecting for something to have during Christmas.  Whether it is small or big, useful or not, one thing is sure... we love to receive gifts from people that we love.  But of course we shouldn't forget the center of this season, Christ.  I want Christ to be my priority LIKE for this coming holiday that's why I'll be having this holiday themed as "CHRIST-MUST".  A must have before anything else.   Then GOOD HEALTH for our family and FINANCIAL FREEDOM.

Community living in an urban setting has been an elusive concept with the flurry of high and low-rise developments currently taking place in the busiest of locations. As an advocate of making life more meaningful via community-living, the Lions Park Residences lives by this ideal.

27 November 2012; Manila, Philippines: The Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology has announced that the country has recently won the bid to hold the 3rd Biennial Scientific Meeting, one of the most prestigious medical events in Asia. Slated on November 27 to 29, 2012 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel Manila, the country is expected to welcome over 400 key delegates from the United States, Germany, Italy, Australia, Taiwan, Japan, China, Singapore, India and Thailand. Among the topics to be discussed are the globalization of eye banking, eye infection and the use of contact lenses, LASIK for vision correction, new treatment for dry eye disease and stem cell therapy for ocular surface reconstruction.

For all Kimpoy Feliciano fans this is your chance to see him and perhaps get a chance to have an autograph, as online heartthrob Kimpoy Feliciano will be launching his debut album this November 30, 4 p.m., at the Entertainment Center of SM City Manila. The album includes the hit single Ikaw Lang, which topped www.mymusicstore.com.ph and MYX Charts.

To all Phillip Phillips fans out there!  Here's something to read about Phillips from Rolling Stone.

This is a debut album from season 11 American Idol winner, Phillip Phillips. The album includes Phillip's coronation song, "Home".

It seems that Pinoy Christmas celebration or the early preparation for Christmas has indeed inflicted other nationsins and people.  Some of the people got inspired were the Brewer Boys and as a result here's their Christmas music video.  Watch and listen to their Christmas song and feel the early carol from the Brewer Boys.

The launch of iTunes in Asia, particularly in the Philippines, has made both local and international music universal and readily available for everyone. Last June 2012, the biggest online media store in the world,made a grand debut in Asia as it opened in twelve territories including Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and the Philippines making it easier for customers in the region to buy and download music and videos. Check out this year’s hottest album releases on iTunes Philippines only from MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines):

Thirty years after the song “Be My Lady” have been one of the most favourite love songs of OPM and as the rise of the Concert King Martin Nievera, PolyEast Records celebrates a legendary career with the release of the album MARTIN NIEVERA 3D: Tatlong Dekada.

Twenty five years into the business and Ogie Alcasid has established himself as one of the most successful hitmakers and most prolific songwriters of the Philippine music industry. In celebration of this milestone, Universal Records is releasing his most ambitious project, the 18 track album The Songwriter And The Hitmakers.

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Christmas! It is the day that kids are waiting for. This is the day that they are longing to come aside from their birthdays. It is the season of receiving gifts for the kids and giving gifts for the kids-at-heart. It is the season of giving and sharing.

If Chef Marvin Agustin is a dish I would say his mother really knows the ingredients very well. A right amount of time, a chunkful of love, a sprinkle of teachings and a pack of Knorr for an exquisite bonding moment. Stir with understanding, perseverance, and talent plus a glassful amount of happiness will make a Chef Marvin Agustin.

Christmas has been and always will be the happiest moment for most of us. Not just because of having gifts and parties but also being with our loveones in a very meaningful day of the year. From the start of the ber month, people starts their countdown for the big day which is the Christmas. As it gets closer and closer, people becomes busier and busier planning and decorating for Christmas.

After signing with Universal Music in October 2011, UK Music Hall of Fame’s Greatest Artist of the 90s, ROBBIE WILLIAMS, arrives with his forthcoming ninth studio album entitled “TAKE THE CROWN”, set for nationwide release on November 19, 2012 under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines).

Few weeks ago Astroplus together with Mike Soon of MixofEverything and Azrael Coladilla of Asrael'sMerryland collaborated to showcase and introduce what's new and what's upcoming from different brands.

It was a fine afternoon and I think rain had stopped for some time to make way for the bloggers to attend this overwhelming and brand-flooded event. This is their second year of bringing brands upclose to bloggers. The first one was the Bloggers' Blow Out which was done in one of thei branch at Greenbelt and for this year it's themed as “Astroplus Blog-Connect” and it is held at their Astroplus branch at the Podium. Astroplus wanted to let bloggers experience more of the brands that they have. The event was divided into two blocks, one for the music and movie and the other one is for the gadgets. So for those who love music and movies they attended the first block, then for the bloggers who like and knows much more about gadgets go for the second block which is the gadgets block. Gladly, I was there during the first event and it was a huge one, with different brands and as I recall it it was raining with giveaways that day. Did get a lot of good stuff!

My correspondent Jefferson aka Justin did dig in with the foods in the Batangas Food Fest in Matabungkay Beach Hotel.  Kwento Ni Toto wasn't able to join in with the other bloggers because of the busy schedule.  So for this particular event Justin fill in and enjoyed his stay together with the other bloggers in Batangas.  Read the story as Justin unravels flavors and scene in the said event.

GMA artist and tween star Barbie Forteza joins the number 1 music company in the Philippines MCA Music as one of its recording artists. She recently signed a record deal which was witnessed by MCA Music President Ricky Ilacad and its executives Wilson Cruz (Marketing and Sales Director), Kiko Guevarra (Artist and Repertoire Manager) and Mark Bonifacio (OPM Label Manager) as well as GMA Artist Center Head Arsi Baltazar and Contracts Administration Section Manager Vic Del Rosario.

To all Moonstar88 fans, this should be on your list this Christmas to complete the year.

After the success of their studio albums and chart-topping hits like “Torete”, “Sulat”, and “Migraine”, Moonstar88, composed of vocalist/guitarist May Chelle Baay, guitarist Herbert Hernandez, bassist Paolo Bernaldo and drummer Bon Sundlang, rises to new heights with the release of their newest album “This Year”.

Ayala Malls, home to the best live entertainment, continues its tradition of bringing some of the most remarkable performances of both foreign and local acts in the country as it presents 15 year old American teen pop singer-songwriter and pianist GREYSON CHANCE for a series of concerts and promotions to reveal his latest EP entitled Truth Be Told part 1. He shall be delighting fans with his enthralling voice and amazing talent as he performs at the Ayala Malls on November 11, 2012. Catch him at Market! Market! Activity Center at 2:30pm and TriNoma Activity Center at 6:30pm, and get a chance to meet and greet him after every show! For more information, visit www.ayalamalls.com.ph.

To all Rihannatics or Rihanna fans out there you may now pre-order on iTunes Philippines Rihanna's upcoming album entitled "UNAPOLOGETIC".  The expected release date of this is on November 19.  So better be the first to this!

Get it here https://t.co/JZ0zSqeM  Don't forget the date NOVEMBER 19.

Another proud moment for us Filipinos!

Our very own Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart – Sabrina has once again achieved another milestone, bagging a cumulative album sales of more than 175,000 across Asia from her “I Love Acoustic Series 1-4” and her latest album “Acoustic Love Notes.” A special recognition from MCA Music was presented to her last November 4 at GMA7’s Party Pilipinas.

Good day Sponge Cola fans!

Diamond Recording Band Sponge Cola is all set to disprove naysayers’ claim that the local music industry is dead, by launching their latest release District this November 9, 7 p.m., at the Eastwood Central Plaza.

A start of the weekend and a holiday, just the right day for families to have fun and enjoy an event at the Museo Pangbata.  Moms and kids are invited to participate in an event full of arts and crafts.  Arts are milestones in our life, especially to the little ones so a moment like this shouldn't be stored only on memories and one of the great benefits of modern technology are printers.  They make things life easier for us, thus, build stronger relationships through family-friendly gadgets that foster togetherness.  Hewlett-Packard (HP) is one of the world’s largest technology company which helps families have more fun during their quality time through the two new printers in their popular Ink Advantage line: the HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 3515 and 6525 e-All-in-One printers.

Platinum-selling singer-songwriter and musician, GREYSON CHANCE, has sent his Filipino fans into an online frenzy with the announcement of his Truth Be Told part 1 launch happening at the Ayala Malls this November 11.

Mommies! What would be Christmas without them? Back when I was still young, I would always look at my Mom when she's cooking all the foods that I love to eat during Christmas. It was a great holiday that I've been looking forward every year. For us children they are our heroes, though they may be silent in what they are doing but still they are our saviour when its Christmas. They always save the day.

Since three years ago, rock trio Malay, composed of Pochoy Labog on guitars and lead vocals, Alden Abaca on drums, and Miguel Dayanghirang on bass and vocals, has been hailed as one of the independent music circuit’s most promising acts with their distinct sound that is reminiscent of the 90’s grunge and alternative fused with hints of pop, rap, blues, hip-hop and soul.

Online celebrity Kimpoy Feliciano’s debut single Ikaw Lang zoomed to the top spot of the weekly MyMusicStore charts after only a few days after its release. Produced by multi-platinum record producer Ito Rapadas for Universal Records, Kimpoy’s take on the original Chad Borja hit is sincere, straightforward and heartfelt.