What's the most favorite part of every meal? Well, for us there are two, one is the main course with enticing dishes and the other one is the dessert with so much flavorful sweets. And we're just lucky that rainy days isn't always about staying inside the house because thank you to Recipes that we were able to catch up with their tasty dishes on rain-pouring day.

When www.kwentonitoto.com L.I.E.d at iBlog: The 11th Philippine Blogging Summit everyone laughed as the talk started. Yup, they all laughed and that’s because of the yoga inspired activity with the tune of “My Toes My Knees..”.

When The Force Awakens at Gateway Mall's cinema with the seventh installment of the Star Wars series, Manila got hit by heavy traffic... and it's hard. And Toto experienced that right before going to see the launching of this new cinema with astonishing Dolby Atmos technology. It was just great that the Force was much stronger in making me watch the movie.

Dolby Atmos is not new to me because I have featured it on www.grabtechdude.net but what's interesting is that the place is much nearer. So for those who are wondering how does this Dolby Atmos differs, here are some of the facts and things they say about it.

If you're in for some action genre with a bit of horror and if you're a fan of Maria Ozawa then perhaps you might want to consider watching this movie. Nilalang tells the story of Tony (played by Cesar Montano), an NBI agent investigating a series of rapes and killings that counts, among them, Tony’s girlfriend. With his co-agent, Jane, they follow leads that take them to a meeting with Miyuki (Maria Ozawa), the daughter of Mr. Kazudo who is an elder member of the Yakuza. Together, they come face-to-face with an enemy that transcends time; and leaves a trail of mindless, cold-blooded crime at its wake.


NILALANG (ENTITY)
Action Horror Film
Production: Haunted Towers Pictures, Inc.
Director: Pedring Lopez
Starring: Cesar Montano, Maria Ozawa

If you want to feel love or reminisce love this holiday then All You Need Is Pag-ibig. The film is about the love stories of different people between the “forever alone” Love (Kris Aquino), Anya (Kim Chiu) and Dino (Xian Lim), Mel (Jodi Sta. Maria) and her boss (Ian Veneracion), Loise (Nova Villa) and Jaime (Ronaldo Valdez), and Corina (Pokwang) to her nieces Kelsey (Talia Concio) and Hannah (Julia Concio).

So if you opt to be romantic this holiday better watch this movie.

ALL YOU NEED IS PAG-IBIG
Romantic Movie
Production: ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.
Director: Antoinette Jadaone
Starring: Kris Aquino, Derek Ramsay

Another horror movie to scream with is the Haunted Mansion which is the official entry of Regal Entertainment, Inc. for the Metro Manila Film Festival. Not much to say about it but watch what it is all about.

Just a reminder scream all you can but don't let this movie haunt you.

HAUNTED MANSION
Horror Film
Production: Regal Entertainment, Inc.
Director: Jun Lana
Starring: Marlo Mortel, Jerome Ponce, Janella Salvador

As what most fans expects this coming December 25 are the movies of the Metro Manila Film Festival or MMFF and for Star Cinema they are bringing back the the phenomenal and mega blockbuster star Vice Ganda to the big screen  Blockbuster and phenomenal box-office star Vice Ganda is back and is ready to conquer box office to the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) this Christmas day with Primetime King Coco Martin in a huge action-comedy movie, BEAUTY and THE BESTIE! Vice and Coco’s tandem is one of the much awaited project as well and Star Cinema is betting that this will rake a huge ticket sales considering the previous box office records and successful television projects.

Beauty and the Bestie
Action-Comedy
Production: ABS-CBN Film Production, Inc. and Viva Communications, Inc.
Director: Wenn Deramas
Starring: Vice Ganda, Coco Martin

Honor Thy Father is a suspense thriller film that is about “a pair of married white-collar swindlers clashing with their latest victims.” This movie involves religion, family, and money. It also stars Meryl Soriano and Tirso Cruz III.

If you're into a good and interesting movie that will let you watch it over and over again then better see this movie.

HONOR THY FATHER
Suspense Thriller Film
Production: Reality Entertainment
Director: Erik Matti
Starring: John Lloyd Cruz, Meryll Soriano

If your one of those people who's into horror movies then perhaps you should try to watch BUY NOW, DIE LATER. It is a horror movie that foretells five different stories that are interconnected with each one representing the five senses. The stories of ODIE, ATO, CHLOE, PIPPA and MAITA will let us realize that every bargain comes with a price.


BUY NOW DIE LATER
Horror Film
Production: Quantum Films
Director: Randolph Longjas
Starring: Rayver Cruz, John Lapus, Janine Gutierrez, Lotlot de Leon, Alex Gonzaga, and Vhong Navarro

Do you believe in forever or you believe that there's no forever? Walang Forever is the official entry of Quantum Films to the Metro Manila Film Festival this 2015 under the direction of Dan Villegas which stars Jennylyn Mercado, Jericho Rosales, Carlo Aquino, Juan Miguel Severo, Jerald Napoles, Matt Daclan, Edna Vida Froilan, and Nonoy Froilan.

WALANG FOREVER
Romantic Comedy Film
Production: Quantum Films
Director: Dan Villegas
Starring: Jericho Rosales, Jennylyn Mercado

If you still can't over with the #AlDub fever then let the kilig moment heightened more as they have their very first big screen moment. It is a romantic comedy film that features this generations kilig couple Alden Richards and Maine "Yaya Dub" Mendoza. The movie features the popular "Eat Bulaga" love team as lovers whose relationship is opposed by Vic, playing Maine's father, and Ai Ai, playing Alden's aunt.


MY BEBE LOVE #KILIGPAMORE
Romantic Comedy Film
Production: Octoarts Films, MZET Productions, APT Ent., Inc.
Director: Jose Javier Reyes
Starring: Vic Sotto, Ai-Ai Delas Alas, Alden Richards, Maine "Yaya Dub" Mendoza

This is not the first time that we are featuring carshows here at www.KwentoNiToto.com but perhaps this is the first time that they'll be having a bigger event for every car enthusiasts to enjoy. So for all fans and expectator of Bumper to Bumper, the longest-running car show and automotive lifestyle event, the day has come again which will happen this coming December 5 and 6 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Now on its 11th year, the multi-event happening features the biggest production setup in any car show in Asia.

Sharing the belief that a life worth living is defined by a purpose of your own manufacture and not by social consensus, one-man electronic music project Paincake Patrol launches his first-ever EP //Social Constructs on December 5, 2015 at Today x Future in Cubao, Quezon City.

Created in 2011 out of passion for music, Paincake Patrol is the recording project of musician Eeman Bulotano. This experimental solo project is focused on creating alternative electronic and ambient music, reflecting the artist’s experiences and views on existence in general.

Kwento Ni Toto shares Clark Green City's Bike It Up Challenge that will happen this December 12, 2015. It is a new biking experience in the outskirts of Clark Special Economic Zone. The event promises an exciting sporting event that will test the mettle of bikers as they challenge the mountainous on and off road trail.

When convenience is made, everything will be possible and that’s what Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc., the country’s premiere homebuilder, did as they officially inaugurated Vista City’s newest main thoroughfare that links Daang Hari Road to the communicity’s 14-hectare mixed-use development last November 22. It is masterplaned to have Vista Hub, dedicated for business and commerce; hospital; and mid-rise residential complex.

Angela Markado is a remake of a 1980 film directed by none other than the National Artist for Film, Lino Brocka. The film is based on a serial comics written by Carlo J. Caparas. The film won an award in the prestigious grand prix award in France during the 80's. Now it is making its comeback on the big screen but this time the story will be seen through the eyes of its writer Carlo J. Caparas. Yes, Carlo J. Caparas is the director of the remake together with the great cast of this generation of actors. Starred by Andi Eigenmann together with Epi Quizon, Paolo Contis, Felix Rocco, Polo Ravales and CJ Caparas as the rapists of Angela Markado; Mika Dela Cruz, Ysabellese Peach, Bugoy Carino, and Buboy Villar as the younger ones; Anna Roces, Marita Zobel, Bembol Rocco and Bret Jackson.

Sabado nights just got more exciting as Kwento Ni Toto joins together with other bloggers in a night of overflowing drinks and tummy-filling treats from Ginebra San Miguel and the different food stalls at Mercato Centrale in BGC. What makes the night to look forward to and enjoyable is because of Ginebra San Miguel's Gin On-The-Go Truck. If you have experienced food trucks then this time experience drinks on-the-go.

If you've read the first part of our story then you'll understand and know Edgar it is all about. The world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, Honda, is now introducing another exciting motorcycle one after the other in the Philippine market. From the most technologically advance Scooters with Smart Engines to the most powerful Sports Engine in its class. After several months of speculation, Honda has finally presented the All New Honda RS150. This Honda newest Sports Bike is equipped with a New Generation 150cc Liquid-cooled DOHC 6-speed engine, born out of Honda Racing DNA with class leading advance technology. In its official public launch in this year’s Inside Racing Grand Prix (IRGP) event held at Carmona Racing Circuit, Mr. Daiki Mihara, Honda Philippines, Inc. President and Mr. Noriaki Abe of Asian Honda, Chief Operating Officer of Asia & Oceana Region of Honda Motor Japan, announces Honda’s commitment in delivering the most exciting Honda product for the New Generation. This time, not only that Honda has introduced in the Philippines Honda Smart Engines for Scooter or Automatic models but now our New Generation of Filipino Sports Motorcycle Enthusiast can enjoy the All New Honda RS150 with Powerful Sports Engine. This is just the beginning of another Gen-S story to come hinted by the two top Honda executives.

When Lechon becomes the center of attention no one would ever turn their back from it as it is the center piece of every celebrations and gatherings. It is a typical dish laid on the table for every Filipino festivity. The festivity wouldn’t be complete without it. Calata Corporation, one of the biggest agribusiness conglomerates in the country, made the Philippines on top of the world again by breaking the Guinness World Record for the “Largest serving of lechon or roast pork” with its Lechon Party.

Since the APEC Summit is about to start, let us see through behind how it was formed and why it was created. This is for the benefit of the people who would ask what is this summit all about.

So for the information and details that I'll be writing down here are all taken from different sources to provide the things to know about APEC. Fee free to read, learn, and of course make a comment about this article or about the APEC itself.

The first ever RAWR Awards will happen at the Meralco Theater as local movie, TV stars, media personalities, celebrities and fans will gather in a night of roaring glitz and glamor that will happen on December 10, 2015.

This first ever awards is hosted by LionhearTV, the leading local source of breaking entertainment news and the hottest showbiz stories, the best and the brightest names in the business will be there as they compete for numerous awards and join the distinguished roster of RAWR awardees. To be determined by the fans, local stars will be vying for the 7 major Lion Awards, the 7 minor Cub Awards, and the 2 special Pride Awards.

It's a special opening promo from Teqube! They just recently opened their concept store at 3rd Level, Arcadia Building, Paseo de Sta. Rosa, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. What's great with their opening is that they got a special treat for their first 20 customers who purchases a minimum of P7,000 as they can grab a Lenovo A269i for only P20.00. This offer is open only to customers of Teqube from November 13 to 15, 2015 only.

The recently blessing and inauguration of Don Bosco-GROHE Dual Tech Academy marks the date of independence for the young people of Tondo, Manila. The event was organized jointly by the Salesians of Don Bosco and GROHE together with apprentices from other disciplines of the Don Bosco Youth Center, attended by guests from the local business and academic communities as well as the German Ambassador, Thomas Ossowski, and representatives of the German Chamber of Foreign Trade.

Okay here's some very important news that will definitely let you raise your eyebrows or perhaps your tummies. Well, we Pinoys has always been known for having Lechon Baboy or Roast Pork and we even have a fiesta or feast that specifically celebrates the its abundance. So, one of the companies known in the agribusiness conglomerates in the country, Calata Corporation, is mounting a grand “Lechon Party” for the less privileged residents of Metro Manila in its bid to break the record for largest serving of roast pork. The Lechon Party is set to happen on November 8, 2015, 4:00 pm at the Liwasang Aurora, Quezon City Memorial Circle, Quezon City, in celebration of Calata Corporation’s 16th anniversary, and as an early Christmas gift to the less fortunate residents of the Metro.

Just few weeks ago SM Mega Mall welcomes the Second NBA Store in the Philippines, specifically the store opens at the Mega Fashion Hall. To celebrate the opening of the store five-time NBA champion Ron Harper made an appearance to meet and interact with the fans.

The store is managed by International Athletic Trading Company, Inc (IATC) and this store will offer basket enthusiasts none other than authentic NBA merchandise and memorabilia. This store will feature an extensive selection of NBA products from all 30 teams from official jerseys to footwear, from performance gear to lifestyle apparel, and from basketballs to toys and other collectibles.

If you're one of the many avid fan of Honda Motorcycles then probably you'll be drooling yourself again for another pair of wheels that will mark a skid of Philippine Streets. Yes, Honda, the world's largest manufacturer of quality motorcycles is introducing another set of wheels of their model and design that will make every motorcycle owners be exciting to see, test and drive. It is another Gen S story to watch out for.

Jack ‘n Jill Calbee Brings #BestoPotato Experience Around the Metro If you’re one of the many fans of potato chips and who loves it very much that you want to munch a whole bunch of it, well better get ready for some great and exciting surprises from Jack ‘n Jill Calbee as they roam around the metro for some exciting treats. Jack ‘n Jill Calbee pop-up store will make you experience #BestoPotato at different locations like the mall, school, office, or even while refueling at the neighborhood gasoline station.

Did you know that Quezon City is one of the biggest city in the Philippines that is composed of six districts and what's interesting is that it is celebrating its 75th founding anniversary this year. This big city is known for so many places to visit, to enjoy and have fun. It also got historical places where you can learn about our past.

Glad that Kwento Ni Toto is one of Quezon City's proud and official resident. We're very excited to share stories about this city. If you're planning to have a tour of the city within a day, think again, because this city got so many interesting places that will not fit in a day. Aside from interesting places there are also historical landmarks that you can learn history and stories of the past.

Two great things can be noted from House of Mode Elle, fashion and charity. House of Mode Elle is not only getting beautiful from the outside but on the inside as well, it is known as the "fashion house with a heart". Just recently, House of Mode Elle held a fashion show with a cause in Robinsons Novaliches entitled "I CANCERVIVE" showcasing their students fashion, modeling and singing talents from their newly opened Mode Elle Academy.

House of Mode Elle opens the academy for aspiring students who wants to go big in the entertainment industry. The Mode Elle Academy, a school that can help them hone their skills and discover other talents as well. This school is open to kids as young as two years old. The courses offered here are modelling, acting, singing, dancing, personality development, makeup and photography. There are three categories for students enrolling, the KIDS category which ranges from 2 to 10 years old, the TEENS that is from 11 to 15 years old, and the ADULTS which starts from 16 to 29 years old.

Kwento Ni Toto brings to you readers about the poll that Herbalife Health made showing 9 in 10 Filipino consumers surveyed by global nutrition company Herbalife are “highly concerned” about the potential diseases that an unhealthy lifestyle can cause them, with the same number believing that simple lifestyle changes can help improve their overall well-being.

A good number of the respondents expressed willingness to adopt a healthy lifestyle; 79 percent said that they would cut down on unhealthy foods, 78 percent expressed their willingness to exercise more regularly, and 72 percent said they would make better nutrition choices.

“We welcome the results of the survey. It gives an understanding of Filipinos becoming even more health concious and self-aware that they need to make some lifestyle changes to improve their overall well-being. It also gives Herbalife an idea where we are needed, because as the survey revealed only four out of 10 would spend 10 to 30 minutes a day to make simple lifestyle changes,” said Rosalio Valenzuela, Herbalife Philippines General Manager.

Okay it's another weekend event for the family. Another time to bond and enjoy the weekend together. So moms and dads lead your family to a fun-filled weekend as leading flip flops brand, Banana Peel celebrates family fun time this October 16 and 17 as they welcome everyone to its second Family Funville happening at the Annex Atrium of SM City Fairview, from 10am to 10pm.

Photo from Kaka Facebook page

Kwento Ni Toto enjoyed Filipino dish in one of the restaurants in one of the busy malls in the metro. If you're one of those 80's or 90's kids who once lived in the rural areas in the Philippines then you'll definitely be missing the smell and taste of dishes cooked in that places. Worry no more because there's a restaurant that looks upon the Filipino's cultural heritage when it comes to cooking and serving food. Kaka is one of the restaurant's that serves authentic Pinoy dishes cooked in a very traditional way and process with natural ingredients. They pride their dishes without any artificial flavorings.

Summer is totally over and rains had already poured out into the city of pines. Rain may come but the excitement of being in Baguio City doesn’t stop especially now that Halloween is just a few months away, as there are known haunted places in Baguio City that scares us but thrills us to be there. We Filipinos are curious people that we tend to personally see and know things whenever we find intriguing matters.

For the love of clean hands and feet nails, we all need to get clean. For the ladies it's heaven for them to be pampered once in a while and for the guys, well there are some who love to have their hands and feet nails be cleaned. So ideally women aren't just the ones who needs pampering, men too. That's why Nails.Glow on its 6th anniversary celebration is expanding its market reach and to help them with that Nails.Glow got their very first celebrity endorser, Liza Soberano.

Do you know what you get when you mix all the sounds that you can hear? Well, without the proper rhythm and orchestration this will definitely just one of the unwanted noise but if put together in the right tone and timing... guess what? Combi hits all the right notes as they put up together unrelated things and combined then into something that is really big and fun. Fans of Rebisco Combi crackers participated in the Combi World's Biggest POPulation Song.

Just right before Holloween here's another story on the big screen that will let you feel terrified and jumped off your seats. It is the chilling and eerie setting that will definitely give you a spine tingling sensation with "Resureksyon".

"Resureksyon" is a horror-thriller movie that will definitely let you give a second look on places abroad that you'll be working. It is a story of a mom who leaves for abroad to look for greener pasture for her family and then something happens that one day, she was brought back to the country in a coffin and on it are markings with specific instruction.

When the Americans made their retreat during the 2nd World War it follows with the famous quote “I shall return”, and that’s what lingers in my head after waking up on my comfy bed in Azalea Residences Baguio on our last day. As what most of us feels, it’s hard to say goodbye but it doesn’t mean it’s the end of it but only the beginning of something new and more Kwento Ni Toto’s after summer group getaway adventure at Azalea Residence Baguio.

Since it’s the last day we all get time to visit parts of Baguio City for our ‘pasalubong’ but before that we were toured around Azalea Baguio Residences to get to know more of what the hotel offers to their guests. Here are some photos of the rooms that you can comfortably enjoy your stay and cherish some great moments with your friends or love ones.

The best thing about sequels is that you get to enjoy the continuation of the story. Like in Star Wars the saga continues. So, in Kwento Ni Toto, the story behind the clouds where the City of Pines lies carries on.
Though the comfy and cozy sheets of the bed hug me tightly the ringing music of the telephone isn’t good enough to hear continuously. It’s our wakeup call and it is really an early wake up call. They are just ensuring that everyone will be up and ready for the day’s journey.

Few weeks ago, one of the country's leading brand for baby products, Enfant, kicked off their 20th Anniversary celebration by holding a one-day exposition in one of the busy malls in the metro. The event was attended by guests, expectant moms, dads and families.

Enfant prepared a whole day program for the attendees of the event and the day of celebration wouldn't start without the traditional ribbon cutting to signify that the exposition day is open. Aside from the booths and discounted baby items inside the event there are also other activities enjoyed by the kids and the parents.

If you have seen the movies shown in Cinemalaya XI last August then the movie “Silong” isn’t new to you anymore but because you loved the film very much you’ll probably going to watch it again on cinemas. Yes, it’s a big screen mainstream for “Silong”, an independent film produced by SQ Film Laboratories and Black Maria Pictures released by Star Cinema. We’ve all known that there are great movies in Cinemalaya that are just waiting to be noticed and placed on its rightful places in the movie entertainment industry.

Again congrats to the winners and keep on reading www.kwentonitoto.com for more raffles and giveaways.

Gone are the days when our typical Juan Dela Cruz’ plight for brightness depends on an oil fueled lamp, A lot of eyebrows were burnt from that rigorous process. Pain-staking old-school scenario equates to a person's patience to what's obvious: Scarcity of light, stalls our nation’s road to progress.

One can also imagine during night time back then wherein streets or even roads are in complete darkness and the only source of light comes from moon and stars. Sadly, up until now there are areas in the country which lacks the luxury of having a decent street light, in particular, our rural areas.

Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate perhaps chocolate has indeed made the world a sweeter place to live with. There are films, books and even music creations inspired by chocolate. Chocolates have the power to speak to the soul. They symbolize so many things and emotions, as well as narrate different stories and time. Essentially, these are the reasons why they have been a favourite subject in film, literature and music.

The two adaptations of Ronald Dahl’s 1964 masterpiece Charlie and the Chocolate Factory could easily fall under the most sought after works about chocolate. The 1971 adaptation starred Gene Wilder and was directed by Mel Stuart, while the 2005 version directed by Tim Burton featured Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka.

Keeping in mind and thoroughly going through the meaning of sustainability in relation to an organization makes the whole process, operations and implementing stands of TGI Fridays easier to look at and understand. The company operates by licensing its products to other companies for better and faster retrieval and ordering of the company's raw material needs. Going through a limited resources from the company's management and operations I was able to analyze and get data concerning their needs and what areas to improve in terms of sustainability.

Global brand needs to set a standard and for a company that is known to most people, accreditation for standardization from third party boost up the quality of the services plus uplifts the status is a must. As for TGI Friday's Restaurant's sustainability matters, ISO 14001 is one of them.

The first ever to happen on mobile. The most-awaited movie made for mobile can now be enjoyed. In this first offer of Starflix, ABS-CBNmobile and Star Cinema has joined forces for Must Date The Playboy to bring together the blockbuster tandem of Direk Mae Cruz, Kim Chiu and Zian Lim along with Jessy Mendiola and Matt Evans on iWant TV.



Must Date The Playboy is based on the popular Wattpad series novel of the same title. The movie will have four parts that will be made available every Monday on the iWant TVC app of ABS-CBNmobile.

The movie series has already been trending on social media sites because of the story, which is the first under StarFlix.



More Mature Acting

This is the third time that Kim, Xian and Direk Me will be working on a movie. Direk Mae said that Must Date The Playboy will show more mature acting from Kim, Xian and Jessy. There will be a lot of unforgettable and intense scenes that fan can expect every week.

Playing Villain

Jessy Mendiola, who has made a comeback in movies, plays villain in this movie. It's her first attempt to do so and it has been a refreshing role for her.
So it's really a new experience for all viewers. The good thing about this is that fans don't have to queue up just to watch.

Only P10 to watch

For only P10, all ABS-CBNmobile prepaid subscribers and ABS-CBNmobile MHP subscribers can now watch the movie. They only need that iWant TV app in their Smartphones. They can just text "iWantv10" to 2135 so they can watch anywhere, anytime and watch it again and again on 3G and WiFi. No need additional internet load.

Aside form Must Date The Playboy, other movies of KimXi such as Bride for Rent, Past Tense and Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo will be available on the iWant TV app. Even the much-loved teleseryes such as Binondo Girl and Ina, Kapatid, Anak will be available. All these at no extra charge with the iWantv10 access pass.

\For more information on ABS-CBNmobile, please visit www.abscbnmobile.com