San Juan, the smallest city in Metro Manila run by one of the warmest, loveliest and interesting person I've met, Mayor Guia Gomez. A mother, a celebrity and a leader. Perhaps her traits compliments the city she's administering and you can really tell by just simply being in the city of San Juan. A city rich in history and culture built in more than 2 century.

The New San Juan City Hall

This is not my first time to meet leaders and government officials but this is my first time to see a person that have leadership, beauty, heart and brain. You cannot turn a city into something without those traits.

By the way Mayor Guia is the mother of reelectionist Sen. JV Ejercito. So it really runs in blood, the trait of being a leader and serving the public.

The morning in the open, organized and elegant office of Mayor Guia welcomed and entertained us by sharing the brief history and stories of San Juan City. How once a very historic place and witness in the beginning of the Philippine revolution became forgotten left to to be ruins of the past, now restored to commemorate its true value in Philippine History. It was a struggle and took time to build the now City Hall and the Pinaglabanan Shrine.

To know more about the city we were toured around and introduced to places and historical landmarks which are the products of the leaders in San Juan City.
The New San Juan City Hall, where the offices and significant features of the city are located. One of which is the Central Emergency and Disaster Operations Center or CEDOC where everything in the city is monitored for fast and immediate response.

The walls in the lobby of the City Hall is painted with three different murals that depicts the past and present of San Juan.


The Pinaglabanan Shrine which is decorated and made beautiful by the fire trees is now a historical landmark to visit.

The El Deposito de Aguas turned museum is once the depository station of potable water the whole Manila area. This is the very first water management system in the country which is design by Palacio. The City Hall, the Shrine and its surrounding area is the entire water management system of El Deposito, unfortunately is now being rebuilt only as a memoir of the once water management system that serve Manila.

The Museo ng Katipunan where you will learn more bits and pieces of history that are not written in textbooks, like what really KKK stands for which Kataastaasang Kagalanggalang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan.

San Juan National High School and Science High School are part of the master plan of having schools in the city developed during the time of its former Mayor Joseph Estrada which is continued by JV Ejercito. Part of its plan also is having a estate college university which the PUP.

The Sunctuario of San Juan del Monte and Santo Kristo and some of the century old churches which is a proof of the people's faith and being religious.

Other places visited were the Old City Hall which now part of the San Juan Medical Center, the old pipeline of the El Deposito, the Entertainment and Recreational Arena for the People, the shopping malls and some old houses that make up the now San Juan City.

Like mother like son, the instilled traits of a good leader and the heart in serving the public. Mayor Guia continues to take care of the city and her constituents as she took care of Sen JV, teaching and supporting him in life and in work. The r
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The Federation of International Cable TV and Telecommunications Association of the Philippines or FICTAP is one of the many partylist vying for a seat or seats in the congress in the upcoming election. The organization aim to push programs pertaining to the improvement of free public WiFi in the country, fast internet connection, and the rights concerning the issues in internet, ICT, VAS, Telecommunications, Cable TV, Broadcast and Media.

It was glad that the organization through its first nominee Estrellita "Neng" Juliano-Tamano, MBA from Cotabato, were able to shed some light in the issues they are pushing during the bloggers conference held in Max's Restaurant in Roxas Blvd.


During the conference FICTAP laid down their programs and explained how it will be resolved. Here are the list of their programs and laws plan to submit.

• "Improved Free Public WiFi Act which aims to make Free WiFi available in the country. 

• Cellphone Users Act, which aims to give benefits and protection for all cellphone users. 

• Custom SIM Card Act, to have a customize SIM card for Senior Citizens, OFW, Student, Teachers and Mothers for discount and other privileges. But this is optional concerning with the data privacy law. 

• Online Sellers, Buyers & Freelancers Act, which target to strengthen and to widen the e-commerce industry in the country and to provide jobs for Pinoys. 

• Anti-Catfish Law, aims to address the problem with posers online with bad intentions.

These are just their initial programs for the betterment of the country. FICTAP Partylist #117.

Cebuana Lhuillier's continues to honor people who brought good vibes to us all. This is their search for the Happiest Pinoy continues and after going through close to 800,000 applications in the last few months, the biggest edition of the Cebuana Lhuillier Search for the Happiest Pinoy has now come down to 10 individuals who are already winners in their respective categories.

Here are the shortlisted names and categories they are with. Khaye Celine Maggay (youth), Fancisca Tumampil (senior citizenz), Fortunato Januto (overseas Filipino workers, (Rodrigo Roble Jr. (lingkod bayan), Zaldy Bueno (professionals), (manggagawang pinoy), Mark David Cerezo ( entrepreneurs), Alfred Santos (employees) Jayson Dela Fuente (persons with disabilities), and Leovy John Terrado (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community) will each receive P50,00 and will go through a panel interview to determine this year's Happiest Pinoy Grand Winner who will take home P1 million tax-free.

The panel of judges is led by Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Zenaida Maglaya; Rock Educattion Inc, founder Gang Badoy Capati; Enterph co-founder and motivational speaker RJ Ledesma; TV Host, jounalist and online influencer James Deakin; TV Host Love Anover-Lianko; The apprentice Asia winner and JY Consultancy and Ventures founder and managing director Jonathan Yabut; and Search for the Happiest Pinoy previous grand winners Maximo, Rommel Arellano and Richardson Navor.

The grand winner of the Search will be announced during the awards night on May 29, 2019 at New World Hotel.

An advocacy program of Cebuana Lhuillier, the country's largest micro-financial services company, the Search for the Happiest Pinoy Celebrates the values of optimism, resilience and hope as it aims to find a Filipino who has a positive outlook in life, was able to rice above life's challenges and had a positive impact in the lives of others.

"Filipinos are one of the most resilient people in the world, facing life's challenges with optimism, faith nd a can-do attitude. At Cebuana Lhuillier, we believe that this should be recognized and encouraged at all times," said Jean Henri Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier president & CEO.

There's a rumor that the movie Man and Wife is the remake of the TV Series Gulong ng Palad. Well, unfortunately it is not a remake but the movie Man and Wife's characters are based on the characters of the series. We can perhaps conclude that it is a continuation of the characters life after few years.

So have you ever watched the series Gulong ng Palad? Better try to have a glimpse of the story or better read it to understand where the characters are coming from.


'Man and Wife' is the comeback movie of Gabby Concepcion after his last movie 'Across Crescent Moon' last two years ago. While Jodi Sta. Maria sets this movie as her second for this year after the 'Second Coming' last February.

Joining the cast of Man and Wife are Klea Pineda, Teroy Guzman, Dexer Doria, Francis Magundayao, Ina Feleo Denise Laurel, and Amy Austria.  It opens this coming May 8, 2019 in theaters.

Sons of Nanay Sabel is not just comedy and songs but there are lessons that every individual should know about the movie. We all know the trilogy of the movie Tanging Ina and that film made a strong impact to Filipino families. Though it was set in a comedy scene, still there are few dramas that people can relate to.

For the movie Sons of Nanay Sabel there are underlying lessons that we should learn. Fortunately we were able to find 5.

1. Family matters. No matter how hard life is we should consider our family. Every member of the family is important to us. Whatever trials we face family should comes first. 
2. Truth sets us free. The truthfulness of Nanay Sabel made her won the hearts of his children even though they come from different poster parents. 
3. Our brother is our best friend. Perhaps our best pal, tropa and reliable ally is our brother. Through good times and bad times for sure blood is thicker than water. They are always there when we need them.  
4. Mothers will do everything for their children. Mothers are perhaps the strongest individual when it comes to emotion and will power. Imagine the struggle of bearing babies for 9 months plus make a living for them. Also a plus kudos to all single moms. 
5. Life is sometimes unfair but what is important is how we cope with that unfair situation. Learn to cope up to make life fair. 

These are just few of what I observed in the movie Sons of Nanay Sabel. The movie might not that appealing to all but it shows heart and life lessons.

SiomAI King welcomes the Comedy Queen, Ai Ai Delas Alas as their Celebrity endorser and also as one of the Franchisee. Just recently, bloggers and media people were welcomed in one of Ai Ai's business establishments, the AIsian Fusion in Cloverleaf Ayala Mall, to witness the contract signing of King and Queen. Ms Evelyn Guarin, Franchise Relations Manager of JC Worldwide Franchise Inc represents Siomai King during the ceremonial signing of contract.

Finally, the King (Siomai King) and Queen (Comedy Queen Ai Ai Delas Alas) are together in a food business venture that will surely bring comfort to every Pinoy. As we all know siomai is one of the comfort foods of Pinoy and we really love to have it in different time of the day whether alone or with rice.
Miss Ai Ai is Siomai King's choice to be their ambassador with the hashtag #AngSiomaiNgInaMo. It is indeed that Miss Ai Ai is the Pambansang Ina in the Philippines with her blockbuster movies titled as Ang Tanging Ina.

Siomai King has been around in every corners of the street and grocery stores, they have been made every tummy filled with enjoyment and fullfilment. What's interesting with Siomai King is their different flavors, taken from different country names like the HongKong, Shanghai, and Japanese plus the Chicken flavor.

You really have a lot of flavors to choose from and to enjoy. So visit the nearest Siomai King store near you or you can have your own franchise for only Php258,688 inclusive of all materials you'll be needing to run your own Siomai King food cart. Visit their Facebook Page for details https://m.facebook.com/siomaikingfranchiseph/

Goodah!!! on its tradition of bringing an all Filipino food chain and its tag line "pagkaing good for every-all" marks an eye-catching G on the street of Granada in Brgy. Valencia, Quezon City. This is the 8th Branch of Goodah!!! food establishments.

It's G for Goodah!!! and G for Granada Branch, in this branch you'll definitely see a bigger change in the architectural design of the establishment. A more space, more light, and with a vibrant millennial colors just right for big group events or occasions.


Aside from the Grand Opening of the Goodah!!! Granada Branch, they also offers new set of meals for people like us to enjoy. During the event, me, together with some chosen bloggers were given a chance to savor the flavor of their Goodah!!! Chicken, their delightful Kare-Kare, the tasty soup of Sinigang na Bangus, and of course the ever favorite the Crispy Pata.




Also every meal comes with a dessert and great that Goodah!!! offers one of the best Pinoy dessert, the Halo-halo.


It was really a sumptuous meal together with the executives and owners of Goodah!!!


The opening event where attended and graced by Mr. Timothy Young and the branch part owner.

GoodAh!!! started serving Filipino snacks during the 80s and food that popularized with them are the hot and quick serving of Goto, Arrozcaldo, Pares and the all time favorite Tapsilog.


Goodah!!! also became popular with their lines "pagkaing good for every-all" and "Open 25 hours".


Visit the nearest GoodAh!!! branch at your place.

• Bicutan located at 129 Doña Soledad Ave., Better Living Subd., Brgy. Don Bosco, Parañaque City 

• Eastwood located at Unit 10 2nd Floor, Eastwood Citywalk 2, E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Quezon City 

• Market Market located at Unit 8 and 9 Ground Floor, Fiesta Market, Ext 3 32nd St corner C5, Brgy. Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 

• Metrowalk located at D9 Bldg. D South Drive, Metrowalk Compound Meralco Ave., Ortigas, Pasig City 

• Sucat located at Block 5 Lot 25 Presidents Ave., TeovilleSubd., Brgy BF Homes, Parañaque City 

• Baclaran located at C-Side Commercial Ctr., 8001 Roxas Blvd., Cor Aguarra St., Brgy Baclaran, Paranque City 

• Timog located at 57 Timog Ave, Diliman, Quezon City 

• The newest branch is at 07 Granada 54 Brgy. Valencia Quezon City 

The International Cabin Attendant raining School or ICATS celebrated its 9th Anniversary with their groundbreaking new programs and the introduction of their new scholars. ICATS moving onwards with more new heights to conquer.

ICATS was once the dream of its CEO Princess Joy Garcia and her co-founders. Now, reality has taken place and it is now the country's premier flight attendant school.  It is established in 2009 and it has been helping Filipinos pursue their dream career as a flight attendant through its innovative programs taught by top-notch and modern facilities.


The story of its humble beginning started way back in 2010 with just 3 enrollees. Still, persistent to make ICATS a premiere school for flight attendants they continue until 2014, ICATS experienced a rapid increase in enrollees, which prompted the schools to transfer to a bigger venue to accommodate all their students. By 2017, ICATS geared for another expansion and transferred to its current location at the Philippine Stock Exchange Center in Pasig where they created the Cabin Trainer, a replica of an aircraft's Business and Economy class setting for aircraft familiarization, emergency procedures, and in-flight services to give trainees a better grasp on real-world scenarios.


Currently, ICATS has more than 1,173 graduates who hold vital positions in prestigious local and international commercial airlines such as Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Oman Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines, and Air Asia, among others.

Just recently, the school became of the few TESDA-accredited flight attendant schools in the country and is a recipient of TESDA's Elite business and Leadership Awards in 2019, which will be awarded in May, for its exemplary training programs.


As the innovations in aviation goes on and brings more changes, so is ICATS. Through the years, ICATS has made its name in the airline service industry and in recent years has expanded its offerings to cater professionals in other industries.

"Our vision has always been for each of our graduates to become the best and this applies not just to aspiring flight attendants but to professionals who work in a customer-oriented capacity. We want to continue molding students and working professionals into knowledgeable, dependable and confident individuals in and outside of the airline service industry through our existing and new programs," shared by Garcia.


ICATS core programs are Cabin Crew, Campus, and Corporate. Under the Cabin Crew program are in-depth courses provided like the Direct Flight Program, Red-Eye Flight Program (for working professionals who want to shift to a flight attendant career), and Connecting Flight Program (developed for aspirants who are living outside of Metro Manila). The Campus Program also offers 3 courses, the Flight 101 (Introduction to the Life of a Flight Attendant), Flight 102 (Improving Personal Skills to Become an Airline Professional), and Flight 103 (Transforming Flight Attendant Dreams to Reality). And the last is the Corporate Program, which caters to employees in the professional arena, particularly those in people-oriented positions.


With the celebration of ICATS 9th Anniversary, the school brings new wave of programs. The Corporate Image Enhancement Program, which tackles dressing for success and cultivating a positive corporate image. The Wave Program is an onboarding program designed to help a company's Human Resources team articulate its vision, mission and core values to employees with the goal of building a strong organizational culture. Lastly, the Me After College program that seeks to help fresh graduates make the transition from student to professional as smoothly as possible. Enrollees learn about image enhancement and job interview essentials to prepare them for the next phase of their life and help them land their dream job.


Still, as part of its 9th Anniversary celebration, ICATS grants 9 full scholarships to bright and deserving individuals. Chosen from hundreds of applicants, these 9 aspirants all have different backgorunds and come from various parts of the country. Former BPO employee Ferdinand Adriano from Pangasinan, insurance professional Kristel Adriano from Bulacan, former overseas worker Hakim Bonsalagan from Isabela, accounting graduate  Franz Calbelo from Marikina, former Cebu airport intern Jessa Mae Cartagenas of Cebu, Sangguniang Kabataan Councilor Kiara Celine Cruz from Bulacan, entrepreneurship graduate Diana ruth Dones from Mandaluyong, events professional Marie Erika Grajo from Quezon City, and tourism graduate Maria Milvette Lacata from Taguig. All these scholars will undergo training in all 3 of ICATS' curricula and are on their way to having a bright future in the skies.

SM City Fairview opens new doors and reasons to go around, shop, dine and enjoy as it opens its newest Parkway expansion wing.  This is a bigger and spacious ground to explore, more exciting shopping experience. Parkway offers a wide array of retail, dining, wellness, and service concept shops cater to every type of shopper taste.


Last April, SM City Fairview held its Grand Launch as it officially opens the whole expansion area to shoppers. With over 239 new shops, the SM City Fairview Parkway expansion wing puts together a complete mix of the top and trendiest local and global brands that go beyond the typical shopping and dining options. Delightful dining selections at the Parkway includes Frankie's New Your Buffalo wings, Mihimihi, 1Reserve Burger, Original Cake, Gringo, Cinnabon, Macao Imperial Tea, Super Bowl of China, Samgyeopmasarap, Overdoughs, Elait, nitro 7 Coffee and Tea, and Pretzelmaker to name a few, with Mihimihi and 1Reserve Burger this is their first ever branches in the country.


During the opening of SM City Fairview Parkway, SM executives and Congressman Alfred Vargas are present to grace the event. The event covers few areas as part of its opening. The wine toasting at the main hall, the Art Corner with colorful doodles created by Weewilldoodle was also opened and the Taste Series where the foods are.

Parkway also houses various fashion, wellness , and specialty choices like Urban Athletics, Noregold Fine Jewelry, Asian eye Institute, Bruno's Barbers, Kathnails, All About You Day Spa, Ogawa, Fully Booked, Tickles, Nutrition Depot, and Basekamp among many others.

Other shopping and convenience that caters to home and personal needs are Urban Concepts, La Sedia, Gintell, Hoton, 2Go, BDO, Travelpros, Doctor Leather, Stitchers, and more.

Also vibrant amusement hub are in line where kids and kids-at-heart can play the day away at World of Fun, sports Zone, Tom's World, and Sairam playland among others.

There's also a Gigantic art installations to amaze shoppers and of course to add up a creative look. the gigantic wall of colorful doodles by Weewilldoodle in collaboration with SM City Fairview and Boysen Philippines, the collection of bright, bold, and quirky crochet art pieces by Aze Ong at her fiber art exhibit entitled "Liwanag". Plus the mesmerizing Lucid Lights installation.

Other than these highly-anticipated mall features, the SM City Fairview Parkway expansion wing is also home to the newest covered parking area that has 942 additional parking slots, with easy access to The SM Store, SM Supermarket, and SM Hypermarket.

Rising atop the SM city Fairview Parkway expansion wing are five (5) new Fairview Towers, with Tower 1 & 5 already completed as the National University Fairview and a future BP office space respectively, Towers 2, 3 and 4 will be built in progression which are also intended for commercial and corporate use.

Shopping definitely just got bigger at SM City Fairview! Come see, explore, and discover a vast variety of fun shopping, dining and entertainment choices at the newest Parkway expansion wing. Bring your family and friends and get first dibs on all the exciting things that are about to unfold by following SM City Fairview on Facebook and Instagram.