If I remember it correctly the very first TV show that I have watched that explains about math is also from the Kapamilya Network which is titled as "Mathinik". I was glad that they have a new one that is going for its new season, "Mathdali". It's really easy when your cognitive and creativity are in line together.

For this season of Mathdali, Kapamilya actor and Math enthusiast Robi Domingo and his gang, Kuya Igi (Igi Boy Flores), Kuya Vic (Vic Robinson), and twins Ate Joj and Ate Jai (Joj and Jai Agpangan), are back to bring the fun in learning and solving math problems as Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc.’s (KCFI) “MathDali” returns for new episodes this season.

“MathDali” is a program aligned with the K-12 curriculum of the Department of Education and aims to prove that learning Math isn’t difficult as it uses key strategies and practical classroom approaches in making learning more fun and enjoyable for each student.


KCFI developed “MathDali” in 2016 after years of familiarity with the Philippine educational landscape. Through the program, integral life skills like critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration and the growth mindset, which Filipino students need to develop, are honed. The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018 found these as very strong skills-component in students from top performing countries.

“Don’t be afraid of Math because with it, we learn values that we can apply to real life. We don’t just teach kids about numbers and solving problems, we also teach them to be more determined, more patient, and more creative,” Kuya Vic said.

By regularly watching “MathDali,” Filipino students can improve their understanding and practical use of Math concepts, and their scores in tests.

The new season of “MathDali” airs every Sunday on ABS-CBN at 9:15am and everyday at 10:00am-10:30am and 1:30pm-2:00pm on Knowledge Channel on SKY Cable, SKY Direct, and ABS-CBN TV Plus.


A production of Knowledge Channel Foundation, ABS-CBN Corporation, and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc., “MathDali” is a certified child-friendly in the 2019 AnakTV Seal Awards.

For more information on KCFI, visit www.knowledgechannel.org or follow @kchonline on Twitter and @knowledgechannel on Facebook.

Kuya Kim Atienza is starting the new decade with a furry adventure together with viral kid sensations “You Do Note Girl Majo” and “Gigil Kid Carlo” in this Sunday’s (January 12) episode of “Matanglawin.”


Kuya Kim and social media child stars Majo and Carlo, who are also known on YouTube as ‘Tambalang CarJo,’ go on a trip to the country’s ‘Bearseum’ filled with huggable teddies of all sizes where they are instantly enchanted in the furry wonderland as Kuya Kim throws fascinating trivia about teddy bears.

But the cuteness overload doesn’t stop there as the country’s most awarded educational program also shows yummy ‘street food stuffed toys’ that kids can play with like Ging Ging the Banana-Cute and Kweenie the Kwek Kwek.

Meanwhile, “It’s Showtime” BidaMan Dan and Jiro unite to let their creative juices flowing in their quest to design tie-dyes using environment-friendly paint that comes from atsuete or annatto seeds, yellow ginger or luya, and the pigment of other plants.
Catch another fun Sunday with Kuya Kim this Sunday (January 12), 9:45 am on “Matanglawin” on ABS-CBN and iWant.

After sixteen (16) weeks of airing from Mondays to Fridays, this cute little star together with the ensemble of casts that brought light and hope to every Kapamilya homes, Starla, will bid their farewell tonight. Though it will end, still, it's way of touching the hearts of many and sparking the light of hope to each one will continue.  

Here are some of the lessons that we can take from the teleserye "Starla".


1) Helping others while expecting nothing in return

Even magical creatures need support too. In the series, kiddie protagonist Buboy (Enzo Pelojero) offered to help Starla (Jana Agoncillo) to grant at least 50 wishes in order for her to become a full-fledged wishing star, even teaching her along the way what constitutes a bad wish and a good wish.

Teresa, at first a self-serving lawyer, has always had a heart for the less fortunate. Even though rich and successful, she takes her pro bono cases just as seriously as her high profile clients, going so far as to firing an arrogant lawyer who neglected one of their poor clients. When she was jailed, Teresa also offered her services to her fellow inmates for free because she dreaded the reality that some of them, especially the innocent ones, got separated from their families.

Videos:
Buboy promises to help Starla complete her 50 good wishes: https://youtu.be/OVhcjh6GD5M
Teresa makes a way to resolve a janitor's case: https://youtu.be/9uIrdPOIcKE
Teresa offers to help Azon for her daughter: https://youtu.be/1psyicqtqcI


2) Revenge is never the answer

Teresa’s deep-seated resentment towards his father Greggy (Joel Torre) and her hometown Barrio Maulap made revenge the fundamental driving force in her life. Blinded by rage, she spent months sabotaging the livelihood, resources, and even safety of the community. After witnessing firsthand how much havoc her plans have caused her neighbors, she made a change of heart that ultimately led her to resign from her company.

Videos:
Teresa is devastated by Dexter's sabotage with Barrio Maulap: https://youtu.be/ti3uj8X77gQ
Teresa stops Dexter's harassment of Barrio Maulap: https://youtu.be/b682TEPAJPQ
Teresa is horrified by what happened to Barrio Maulap: https://youtu.be/ZUzXyOEHHL0
Teresa stops Robert and Dexter's demolition project: https://youtu.be/sPJTNxU69S8
Teresa resigns from Robert's company: https://youtu.be/wMpzB-_1lts

3) Holding yourself accountable and making up for your mistakes

Mang Greggy stayed in prison for years for defending other people, and consequently lost his wife and daughter. After being paroled, Mang Greggy became a recluse and stopped opening up his life to other people.

But when Teresa came back to his life, he acknowledged his shortcomings as a husband and a father and remained determined to woo Teresa without sacrificing his principles. For her part, Teresa also owned up to everyone about her evil schemes and vowed to defend them and their rights.

Videos:
Mang Greggy and Teresa remember their heartaches: https://youtu.be/d7nz-jJwghQ
Mang Greggy continues to ask Teresa for forgiveness: https://youtu.be/K9n3Gigc22c


4) It’s never too late to ask for and offer forgiveness

In a heartrending scene that moved viewers, Teresa told his father Greggy that she had forgiven him, let go of her pride, and finally sought forgiveness from him.

“You’re just doing your duty to others. Now I understand that the world isn’t fair to everyone. Some people get stepped on and are taken advantage of. I understand that you want to right the wrongs in the world the way you know how,” she tearfully said to her father. By then, Teresa was all for reconciliation and ready to repair their relationship.

Video:
Teresa emotionally asks Mang Greggy for forgiveness: https://youtu.be/EYwedA-IDu0


5) Encourage kindness and pay it forward

After Buboy lost his parents, Mang Greggy was the first person to show him empathy. Even when Greggy was grumpy and avoidant of other people, Buboy saw through his adoptive dad’s heart and has always made sure to pay it forward to people in need.

Buboy, with the help of Starla, orchestrated many miracles in Barrio Maulap in order to get it back on its feet, including treating the town’s crops, restoring power to every home, healing a sick mom, or defending a bullied kid.

Videos:
Buboy is grateful for Mang Greggy's help: https://youtu.be/FiL1KbBLffc
Buboy makes a wish for Starla to help the crops in Barrio Maulap: https://youtu.be/FdrwSZ-YFgg
Buboy wishes Starla to help Aling Ibeng: https://youtu.be/CKRx5vDqe3w
Buboy reprimands Starla for granting a wish against Jepoy: https://youtu.be/kdbtOLNdZ7I
Buboy's wish for Teresa and Mang Greggy to reconcile finally comes true: https://youtu.be/1Zyuh9JqIYs

May we take this lessons as we face our lives this new and wonderful year.

Two of the country’s premier composers, Maestro Louie Ocampo and Fr. Manoling Franciso SJ, come back to stage their successful back-to-back concert last September, “All About Love,” with Martin Nievera, Bituin Escalante, Arman Ferrer, Lian Kyla as main performers on February 9, 2020 at the Meralco Theater.

Set to delight audiences anew in the coming Valentine’s show are songs that captured the hearts of Filipinos through the years, including Ocampo’s songs of love like “Say That You Love Me,” “Kahit Isang Saglit,” Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin,” “I’ll Be There,” and “I Can” by Ocampo, and songs of inspiration and praise by Fr. Francisco like “Tanging Yaman,” “Hindi Kita Malilimutan,” Huwag Kang Mangamba,” “Sa ‘Yo Lamang,” and “I Will Sing Forever.”

Two performances are slated on February 9 – a matinee at 2 PM and a gala at 6 PM.

Various musical ensembles will support the performances, including the Ateneo Chamber Singers, the Bukas Palad Music Ministry, Hangad Music Ministry, Tinig Barangka Choir, and the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra.

Produced by ABS-CBN Events, “All About Love” is being staged for the benefit of the Tanging Yaman Foundation.

Tickets are available in all Ticketworld outlets and online via Ticketworld.com.ph.

Your fave wishing star will have its farewell soon. Will the heart’s purest wishes prevail over its own selfish desires in “Starla”? Will Starla be successful with her mission and turn into a wishing star? Or will she grant a bad wish and become a black hole?

Follow the final fight for hope, forgiveness, and love for family as Teresa (Judy Ann Santos) and her family scramble to make things right in the primetime program’s last five starry nights starting this Monday (January 6).



Teresa, Mang Greggy (Joel Torre), and Buboy (Enzo Pelojero) face a new challenge as Dexter (Joem Bascon) holds Starla (Jana Agoncillo) captive after having finally confirmed that she is the real reason behind the mysterious and inexplicable miracles in Barrio Maulap, which hindered his previous plans.

Desperate for the baby wishing star to follow his orders, Dexter resorts to blackmailing and cooks up yet another evil scheme as he threatens to endanger Buboy’s and Mang Greggy’s lives.

With just only five wishes left from her initial 50, the baby wishing star has to carefully weigh up the dangerous situation to ensure the safety of her adoptive family on Earth and the whole Barrio Maulap.

Meanwhile, after painfully reflecting on her actions and forgiving her father, a renewed Teresa plans to repent and to confess to the whole town her wrongdoings and original plans of revenge. Will the townspeople be able to forgive or will they now truly turn their backs on her? To what lengths will Teresa go to correct her mistakes?

With Dexter’s evil plans looming over the horizon, will Starla be able to save the town? Will she still become a full-fledged wishing star?

“Starla” written by Dindo Perez, and directed by Onat Diaz, Darnel Villaflor, and Jerome Pobocan, has brightened viewers’ nights nationwide as it imparted lessons and good vibes to kids and the whole family since its premiere last October. As 2020 kicks off, the series continues to remind viewers to carry with them the value of hope, forgiveness, love for family, and helping others for the rest of the year.


Don’t miss “Starla" on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

SHOP SM - Simple Home Opportunity to Purchase at SM. These are the words I coined after experiencing shopping online at SM. Yes, they now have this online shopping where you can have access to a lot of items that SM offers.

With today's commuting and traffic problem, it seems that the solution, for now, is to do things online. Of course, with a lot of disruptions in today's economy, every business tends to follow the trends and one of which is by going online or e-commerce.

Buying online isn't new to me and I have been purchasing items online when I needed it or when I'm compelled to because of some good circumstances. In other words, online shopping is the "in" thing.

There are different reasons why people buy online. One of which is to avoid traffic, two is the convenience in buying and three is the hassle-free of bringing it home. These are just some of the many reasons, well for me, the most is the heavy traffic.


When I got the news that SM is now running its online store, well its a relief. For the reason that it is one of our 'go-to' places when buying clothes or shoes and other stuff. So, to know if it is working perfectly and if it is a good option, I tried to experience their online shopping. From registering up to receiving the actual item that I purchased. My conclusion I find it simple, easy and convenient, so I created words to describe it....


SIMPLE - by simply registering and logging to your account you can find a variety of items to purchase. It's as easy as 1, 2 and 3. It's user-friendly. They have their mobile app and the usual desktop platform. You can easily navigate around and look for the items that you like.

Each item comes with the photo, description, price, sizes, and availability.

HOME - yes you can do your shopping at the comfort of your home. No traffic to worry, it's a hassle-free shopping. Of course, if you want to go out some time you can have a choice of picking it up in one of the stores without having the trouble of going around the mall or having it delivered in the comfort of your home.

They have SIZE GUIDE for you

OPPORTUNITY - an opportunity to get your favorite or wanted items that are on sale at the actual store of SM. Another opportunity is if you use your SM Advantage Card (SMAC) you can also earn points just like purchasing in SM Store.

with features to use your SMAC, Delivery or Pick Up, and Cash on Delivery or Credit/Debit Card

PURCHASE - purchasing is just simple and you have an option of using your credit or debit card or you can simply have it Cash On Delivery (COD).

Delivered at your doorstep

Now, I simply shop and had my items delivered at home without the thought of going through the dreaded heavy traffic of the metro. I even had time to do house chores and play with the kids.

So, what did I tried to get shopping from SM's online store? Well, for a Dad who's just into a low budget, well I was lucky enough to get items on sale which made me grab three (3) items. One for me and each for my boys, shorts and two shirts, respectively. My experience is quite easy and simple. Anyone who knows how to use the computer would be enticed to shop at SM and that's online. What do you think will you have if you were given a limited budget?


Another thing that I like about them is the worth of their shipping fee, which is just Php100.00. I was able to make my order around the 30th of December and I was able to receive the item on the 4th of January on the date they promised. Take note that there are holidays.



So, the next time you plan to go to the mall and plan of buying something for someone or for the household better consider this online option. It may not be as exciting of going around the mall but at least it saves you time and hassle. They are really living with their tag line "we've got it all for you!"

You can also check out my tips and easy steps in doing your online shopping with www.shopsm.com.

Voltes V Legacy Teaser  Excites Everyone, Are You Excited?

One of the most watched 2D animated series in the 80s until 90s. That was the colorful 2D animation before and made every childhood a wonderful memory. Now that TOEI Co. Ltd released and is under the GMA 7, the Kapuso Network, this remake of Voltes V in 3D format will definitely entice everyone to watch it.


GMA just released the teaser of the animated series Voltes V Legacy and have already garnered a huge views and reactions, most of them are from netizens who have witnessed the rise and fall of the 2D animated series.

Me, well pretty much excited to watch this and share with my kids.

It's another series from the country's first and true home of Asianovelas, ABS-CBN, brings viewers back to the Joseon era as it premieres the hit Korean drama “Flower Crew: Dating Agency” on January 6, 2020.

Korean drame enthusiasts will surely have an interesting story to watch out on 2020 at the Kapamilya network.

This fairy tale brings the story of Lee Soo (Seo Ji Hoon), an ordinary countryside blacksmith, who is in love with the slave, Gae Ddong (Gong Seung-Yeon) and hires the matchmaking experts of the Flower Crew Dating Agency, as he intends to propose marriage to her. On the day of their supposed wedding, he disappears, but later emerges as the king of Joseon.

But becoming royalty does not change his feelings for Gae Ddong. This time, he faces the impossible because as king, he cannot marry a woman with a humble background. He then looks for and seeks help from the Flower Crew to transform Gae Ddong into a noblewoman.

The task proves to be difficult for three men from the agency—Ma Hoon (Kim Min-Jae), Do Joon (Byeon Woo-Seok) and Go Young Soo (Park Ji-Hoon)—as they are confronted with complex choices between politics and etiquette, loyalties and emotions, and adversaries and their very own friendship.

Catch the premiere of “Flower Crew: Dating Agency” on January 6, 2020.

News from LizQuen, MayWard, Gerald, and Carlo as these big names welcomes 2020 with big and new TV offerings. ABS-CBN will unleash a bounty of fresh and exciting offerings, including teleseryes starring the biggest names in the industry, the return of well-loved reality singing competition, and the premiere of the biggest Asian dramas.

After more than a year of waiting, the tandem of Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil finally makes their TV comeback this January in the newest series “Make It With You,” which was shot in Croatia.

Gerald Anderson, Nash Aguas, Yves Flores, Elmo Magalona, Vin Abrenica, Jerome Ponce, and Carlo Aquino come together in a drama which will bear stories of brave soldiers, “A Soldier’s Heart.”

Set to rule TV are new Asian dramas, including the most awarded one in 2019, “Yang Xi” and “Flower Crew Dating Agency” starring South Korean actor and rapper Kim Min-jae.

Meanwhile, reality-singing competition “The Voice Teens,” now with returning coach Apl.De.Ap, comes back for a new season in February.

Love will fill the air in March as Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber make their teleserye debut in “When We Fall In Love,” which was shot in Japan.

For more official updates on the Kapamilya network’s upcoming offerings, follow the official social media accounts of various ABS-CBN properties and log on to abs-cbn.com.

Sharing something new about the music industry.

After selling out their first major concert in a record-breaking three minutes, SB19 is ready to dominate the local and international music market with the release of their latest single, “Alab.”

If you think the previous releases were straight up fire, wait until you hear “Alab”—a dance-pop banger built on sophisticated production, digital beats, and pulsating grooves.

Produced by Han Tae Soo, the upbeat track is “basically about finding your true love and doing whatever it takes to win that certain someone.”

“Here, we thought of fire as our burning desire, emphasizing that there’s no other way to confess your love but to tell the person directly, and that you shouldn’t waste time,” lead vocalist and rapper Sejun opens up.

Partnership with Sony Music Philippines

“Alab” is SB19’s first official single under Sony Music Philippines.

The P-pop boyband has recently expressed their gratitude to the international record label for making the partnership work. “With Sony Music Philippines, they’re a well-known major label worldwide. We feel like we can do so much more and expand to a wider audience,” Sejun says.

Sony Music, on the other hand, is thrilled to have SB19 on board. “We’re looking forward to fueling and supporting many more breakthroughs for Sejun, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin,” says Roslyn Pineda, Sony Music’s GM Philippines & VP Business Development Asia.

After receiving a copy of SB19’s dance practice video for “Go Up” from Sony Music Philippines A&R and Digital Director Maan Atienza, Roslyn can’t help but feel thoroughly impressed. “I am beyond excited! Filipinos are natural performers and when it comes to training and discipline, nothing beats the Korean way. When you merge the two, you come up with something special — SB19. They’ve taken K-Pop and made it their own. Actually, our own, if you consider SB19’s official fanbase name A’TIN.”

Brief Background

SB19 is composed of Sejun (leader, rapper and lead vocalist), Josh (lead rapper and dancer), Stell (vocalist and lead dancer), Ken (main dancer and vocalist), and Justin– (vocalist and visuals). The fast-rising boyband debuted in 2018 with “Tilaluha,” and soon gained traction with the video release of choreography-heavy “Go Up” in July 2019.

They nabbed the first spot as this year’s most Googled Male Personalities in the Philippines, beating personalities such as Vico Sotto, Isko Moreno and more.

They recently landed on Billboard's Next Big Sound chart—which according to its website, tracks the fastest accelerating artists during the past week.

“Alab” is now available on all music streaming and download platforms worldwide.

I remember I have one blog post here in Kwento Ni Toto about Ivana Alawi, that was during her launch as the cover girl of the sensational adult magazine. You can check it out on this blog post An Afternoon of Press Conference with the Cover Girl, Ivana Alawi. Yes, our story for today is about Ivana and her vlog. Didn't exactly know when did she start her vlogging career but I'm pretty sure her presence spiked up during the airing of "Sino Ang May Sala?". She's one of the main characters in that TV series. Though she already appeared in "Ang Probinsyano" as the beloved of the late Eddie Garcia'character Don Emilio, which also goes side ways with the character of Ryan Eigenmann.

During that time she's not only beauty and bod but she also have the acting skills, that is why after 'Ang Probinsyano' she was given a role in 'Sino Ang May Sala'.

Okay, now let us get into her vlogging gig that really created a buzz. Not only a buzz but it hit the virality mark raking over a million followers, of course getting an income probably more than she earns in acting.


So, how does this beatiful actress get that much following aside from the obvious facts of her beauty and bod? With this, I decided to get into the details about her and her vlog. I was able to surface 5 interesting facts after watching some of her vlogs.

1. Personality and curves. Probably one of the major factor that lead to viral status. Though lack of the obvious height Ivana was gifted with much more than what she already have, her personality. Being true in front if the camera and giving facts about her life without pretentions. Of course the curves does the attraction.

2. Family support. Her mom and her siblings made it even more interesting and only proves that she really loves her family. Her presenting her mom and siblings in the video with her shows her family oriented side and a proud daughter of her mom.

3. Vulgar, witty and funny. It's really rare for a lady to be witty and funny plus the right amount of vulgarity. I think their species are quite rare in nature. I find it interesting that her vulgarity isn't as vulgar with your usual vulgar person. It's more of a spice to the content probably. What is intriguing is her wittiness as if it was her daily routine to be witty. And I like how she makes fun of her sister and mom.

4. Loves to do dares and challenges. Okay this is one of the common things that youtubers and vloggers does for their channels, for Ivana, I just see her eagerness to do the challenges even though sometimes is a bit hard for her.

5. Shows some love and a bit of skins. Yes, those bod and curves aren't just wall flowers but for boasting as well, she wouldn't be in a magazine if she doesn't love to show some skins. Besides, she hates to do laundry that is why she doesn't wear much. Like what she said in one of her vlogs, it wouldn't be complete without mentioning her two beautiful gifts.

So, did I hit it exactly? More probably the male species would definitely agree to that. So, if it happens that this blog reached her. I would really love to have her as guest to my YouTube Channel Kwento Ni Toto and does the 5K Challenge, not the old celebrity version but the 2.0.  Hoping for this to happen.

And of course Happy Birthday to her!!!

Catch her Birthday vlog.

2019 is a blessing for Kwento Ni Toto and thankful that there are brands and companies who trusted this blog to spread the news in the world wide web. It's really great when what you write about or tell the story makes an impact to your readers, whether they comment or not as long as they visited your blog check out what is the article about. With that I, Toto is very thankful for the visit.

To give you a hint of which articles are well visited, I listed them below and linked it to that blog post so you can read it again in case you might have missed it. I think we will have this in chronological order according to the posting of the article.

1. Cristine Reyes Kicks Into The Action Genre with The Movie Maria. This is one surprise for everyone who knows Cristine Reyes as she takes on the Action Genre. One interesting movie that is comparable with other Hollywood action films. With the flow of the story I think there will be a sequel to that movie. So, I'm expecting one next year and hoping to cover that again.

2. MayWard Holds A Grand Album Launch With Fans All Over the Globe. This love team is not only great but they really their fans very much that is why they are loving back by their fans and it is evident during the album launch of the two, it may be just the Skydome but they sure fill the venue.

3. Ai Ai delas Alas Burst Her Disappointment with Ex-Battalion and Announces Her Resignation as their Manager. This news really made an interesting buzz in the net as this pocket conference with Ai Ai Delas Alas happened after the release of their movie Sons of Nanay Sabel (SONS). It was partially unexpected but there were possible indications before.

4. 8 Affordable Combinationes To Try at Fiery Style. This restaurant opening and food review created an interesting impact to the readers that some of them visited the place to try these combinations or combinations. It's a Tex-Mex themed restaurant that is hailed for its best tacos in town.

5. Our Company for the Night Kiel Alo, Carlo Mendoza and LA Santos at the Concert "Threes A Company" at the Music Hall. Interesting but this blog post was viewed and read by many readers/blog visitors. I don't really have the idea by they have probably find it interesting that this trio are good singers. Not well known but sure knows how to let their fans and audience to enjoy music.

6. Prima Donnas The Newest Afternoon Teleserye from GMA. Probably with quite a number of their followers, they somehow made it interesting to share this post to others. It's a good way to make a buzz in the net. Another thing is that probably the way they made marketing these ladies to its viewers that their teleserye is interesting enough to make viewers to get hooked on the series.

7. Possible Reasons Why Morisette Amon Walks Out of Kiel Alo's Birthday Concert. Another unexpected news at the right time and the right place but even though I am there still the reasons are speculations and theories that still leads to questions. Though it was clear, still, it happened.

Whew!!! These are just some of the blog posts that I have posted on the this blog that somehow created a viewing and readership.

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