Just the right day when I'm celebrating my natal day, I was invited to take part as one of the media and bloggers who will throw in some questions about the trio - Lucas Garcia, Matty Juniosa, and Enzo Almario - who forms the group IDOLLS. They are the talented trio who are alumni of ABS-CBN's Idol Philippines. The iDolls are treating their fans with their respective new singles all under Star POP. 

 

Matty, meanwhile, explores the bliss of young and expressive love in the original song “Sayaw ng mga Tala,” written by Danielle Balagtas and produced by Star POP head Rox Santos. The track tells the heartwarming tale of a person who has been devotedly in love with a special someone for so long, until it blooms into forever. 

 

“I love that it has storytelling. I think I added my own flare to it in that even if I haven’t been in a relationship before, I sang it in a way that I focused on the song’s message instead of the high notes,” said Matty. 

  

Finally, Enzo puts his own spin on the 2017 Himig Handog 3rd Best Song “Extensyon,” initially interpreted by Inigo Pascual featuring its composer Aikee. The song touches on the tensions surrounding ex-lovers, especially when they come across each other again. Enzo’s version was arranged by Theo Martel. 

“What makes it special is that I'm singing on a different perspective. The person that I’m singing it to can be a girl or a guy. The beat is also faster, and in this version, I also did the rap part,” explained Enzo.

Lucas, Matty, and Enzo all joined the launching season of “Idol Philippines” in 2019. Lucas was proclaimed as the runner-up, Matty finished in the top 12 while Enzo reached the top 20. They have been releasing covers of songs like “Dalaga,” “Hanggang Dito na Lang,” and “Mabagal” as the group iDolls since the competition’s conclusion. 

Aside from some few questions that are thrown to them about their belting voices and musicality there were also inquiries like what I ask "How do you support each other when one is being bashed?" They gayfully and jokingly replied that they also bash the one's who's being bashed. Well, frankly according to them nothing much of a bashing happens like that and if there's any they make sure to be there with each other.      

Listen to Lucas’ “Tinatapos Ko Na,” Matty’s “Sayaw ng mga Tala,” and Enzo’s “Extensyon” on various digital streaming services. For more details, follow StarPOP PH on Facebook (www.facebook.com/starpopph) and on Instagram (@starpopph). For updates, follow ABS-CBN PR on Facebook (www.facebook.com/abscbnpr), Twitter and Instagram (abscbnpr) or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

With the new normal, a lot of businesses are doing their best to make their patrons and costumers not only feel safe but satisfied as well. The Manila Hotel, with its famed Cafe Ilang Ilang is bringing great food to the table of the upcoming Manila Restaurant Week happening from September 20 to 27, 2020. 

The Manila Hotel president Atty Joey Lina (right) welcomes Manila  Mayor Isko Moreno during the Manila Restaurant Week at the hotel

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno with The Manila Hotel president Atty Joey  Lina visit Cafe Ilang Ilang's table at the Manila Restaurant Week luanch held  at the Roma Salon in Manila Hotel

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Vice Mayor Honey Lacuña gave their respective speeches before checking the 11 restaurants that showcased their dishes at The Manila Hotel’s Roma Salon—namely Café Ilang Ilang, Century Park Hotel, Scorched, Golden Fortune, Luneta Park Hotel, Ilustrado, Tanabe, Jus & Jerrys, Patio de Conchita, Pares Kimchi, and Harbor View—and visiting the other venues, which was watched by thousands via livestream. 

From left_The Manila Hotel president Atty Joey Lina, Manila Vice  Mayor Honey Lacuna, and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno watching the livestream  during the Manila Restaurant Week launch

The Manila Hotel and all its outlets operates in strict compliance to health protocols, so our guests are assured of the highest standards of food safety and sanitation measures in accordance with the government guidelines.

For more information, you may check us out on Facebook or Instagram (@TheManilaHotel), or call 85270011 or 09989501912. For reservations, email resvn@themanilahotel.com.

At present, we are all, and still at rick, the virus is just one contact away. Even though, there are moves among companies and individuals to help prevent the spread of the virus. Indeed the COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we know it. it has affected individuals, families, communities, cities, and countries. it swept across nations like a wildfire and before we know it, it's a pandemic of massive, global scale. 

To stop the spread of the virus, countries went into lockdown and implemented quarantine protocols across nations. Cancellation of international and local flights were enforced. And just like that world went into a halt. 

While this pandemic has impacted the economy, it directly hit and is strongly felt by the hospitality and travel industry. But like all else, this too shall pass. now, more than ever, there is need to have a positive perspective, plan for the future and navigate the road to recovery. 

Royce Hotel and Casino made adjustments as response to the change in consumer needs brought about by the pandemic by launching its campaign, "StaySafe. #Playsafe.#OnlyAtRoyce."

For Royce, there is no turning back. Moving forward cautiously is the only way to go. With that, doors are open, guests are welcome and it's business as usual. But, going back to business means ensuring the health and safety of everyone, from employees to the guests.  

Temperature check and filling-up of contact tracing questionnaire are now regular procedures that anyone, who wish to enter the property, has to undergo. As additional safety measure, Royce rolled-out their 5-in-1 Sanitation Booth that has the following features:

• IR Thermal Scanner
• Face Mask Detector
• hand Sanitizer
• High-pressure Mist
• UVC Light

Regular cleaning and deep sanitation is done for high-touch and common areas of the property like door handles, floors, carpets, tables, chairs, casino gaming machines, to name a few. 

To lower the spread and slow down the transmission of the virus, RHC has explored other Cashless Transaction Payment Gateways and encourage the use of such in the property. Aside from the usual cash and credit card transactions, the property now accepts G_Cash, Grab Pay, WeChat Pay and Alipay. 

To cater to the needs of its customers, the restaurants inside the property like The Lounge, Amare by Chef Chris and Choi Garden Clark now offers delivery service. while dining-in is already allowed, Royce makes sure to abide by the City Government of Angeles, in terms of its dine-in establishment policies and protocols. 

These new measures certainly affects customer experience. But right now, safety is the priority of everyone. Bending over a little from both the industry-side and the customer-side is needed. like what has been said, "we are in this together."

Royce Hotel and Casino continuously assess the situation and align and adapts what is necessary and what is best to ensure health, safety and well-being of its people and its guests. This is how they plan to move to the next normal. 

For updates on the property, simply like and share Royce's official Facebook and Instagram Page @royceclarkph or visit www.roycehotelcasino.com 

Idea Zentral Communications, Inc. is the official PR partner of Royce Hotel and Casino. www.facebook.com/ideazentral.com and www.instagram.com/idea.zentral

Just a week ago, KWENTO NI TOTO account was HACKED!!!!

Yes, the Google account that I am using to access Kwento Ni Toto was HACKED but according to Google it is HIJACKED. Yes, basically the account was indeed hijacked because I was totally kicked-out from the account. Whatever form of recovery I actually cannot get access to my account. 

HOW DID IT HAPPEN?

Well, when you are curious and you are tempted, things happens like this one. I was curious on how other YouTubers gain access or being contacted by game developers to make a review or test their upcoming games. So, when opportunity (opportunity in disguised with an evil laugh) you just simply try it and grab it. I was tempted of the opportunity, a negotiable opportunity. 

Near end August when I received an email from a certain Advertising and Marketing personnel from a game developer company. They were asking if I can do a review and short ads of their upcoming game that is still in beta form. To make the long story short I accepted the offer and went on with the instruction. As I execute the so-called game demo it happened, I was hacked! Totally and completely erasing my recovery email, phone number, and the 2 step verification process. 

So, if ever you'll find an email with the same modus, please try to thoroughly research first before getting into action. Another thing when you get a hint that it is something not good, stop and think again. 

Watch my vlog to get the full details of the story.