Kwento Ni Toto's music updates!

Ten years has passed since Christian Bautista was introduced to showbiz, but he remains to be one of the most sought-after balladeer of his generation here and abroad. Universal Records joins Christian as he celebrates his first decade with the release of X Plus, a collection of songs which celebrate his 10th year.

It’s been eleven years since NO DOUBT’s last studio album, “Rock Steady” and seventeen since “Tragic Kingdom” produced the hits “Just A Girl” and “Don’t Speak”. This September 2012, American rock band No Doubt releases their fifth studio album, Push and Shove. The group’s natural camaraderie, not to mention the musical alchemy that occurs when these four friends reunite, is palpable throughout the band’s new album which is a supercharged blend of ska-rock, dancehall, and 80s electronic pop that will remind people why No Doubt has maintained its position as one of the most beloved and commercially successful acts of the past 20 years.

There's a new thirst quencher available in the market today!  It's Tropicana Coco Quench!  It has spurred the hype for coconut water in the Philippines with its new breakthrough drink, Tropicana Coco Quench. 100% fresh and made from real coconut water, Tropicana Cocl Quench is touted as the new, must have drink for health and lifestyle enthusiasts of all ages.

"The upsurge in demand for coconut water us remarkable. This phenomenon has drawn global attention to the Philippines as one of the leading sources of coconut water in the world. Tropicana Coco Quench leverages the expertise of Tropicana to come out with a revolutionary product from locally grown coconuts that addresses the need for bettee and healthier choices for consumers," shares Partho Chakrabarti, president for Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc. PPCPI.

A Hip and Healthier Lifestyle from Tropicana

Tropicana Coco quench brings the natural goodness of coconut water closer to local consumers, infusing "fun" and "freshness" into the lifestyle of Filipinos.  Coconut water is known for containing electrolytes similar to the human plasma, making it naturally hydrating with less sugar and calories.   Coconut water is also a rich source of iron, calcium and magnesium.  It has 4 times higher potassium content than bananas.  The regular drinking of this amazing juice from nature can significantly help reduce food cravings and flush out toxins to boost health and aid in weight loss.  It's the perfect drink for consumers who lead an active lifestyle, like super model Charo Rongquillo who was aptly chosen as the brand ambassador for Tropicana Coco Quench.  A homegrown beauty, Ronquillo has walked the runway at prestigious New York and Paris fashion shows.  She has appeared on the cover of international fashion and beauty editorials like Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, Cosmopolitan and glamour.  Active, healthy and beautiful, Ronquillo embodies the Tropicana Coco Quench lifestyle.

All-natural and Fresh-sealed

Tropicana Coco Quench is the first locally-produced drink with an 8-month shelf life.  It capitalizes on the advanced technology of Tetra Pak packaging to replicate the protection of coconuts.  This allows Tropicana Coco Quench to stay fresh as the real fruit without the need for preservatives and added flavours.  It is also the only drink that utilizes a hip, octagon-shaped packaging for easier grip.  The 330 ml pack comes with a pull-tab mechanism and enables consumers to conveniently drink the coconut water straight from the pack.  This healthy refreshment can be consumed for only Php30.  Perfect for sharing with friends and family, Tropicana Coco Quench is also available in a 1 Litre pack with a reclosable and 100% resealable cap.

PCPPI brings a strong portfolio of exciting beverage products for the Philippine market with the launch of Tropicana coco Quench.  Other brands under PCPPI include Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, and Premier.

About Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. is the exclusive bottler of PepsiCo beverages in the Philippines, with a relationship spanning 65 years. Lotte Chilsung, one of the biggest beverage comapnies in South korea, is the lead shareholder of PCPPI as an independently-listed company and co-manages it with PepsiCo. PCPPI manufactures and sells well-known brands such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, and premier. It has established manufacturing facilities across the country, serving at least 440,000 outlets and providing employment through its extensive distribution network. PCPPI was awarded "Pepsi Bottler of the year - Asia" in 2006. To learn more, please visit us at www.pepsiphilippines.com.

The places in the north have something people in the will surely love. Not only the beautiful scenic spot but quite the culture as well.

Been in the north once but it was the far north and I just got the glimpse of the Ilocos region, the Ilocandia. Though it was just a few minutes stay I was able to enhale the scent of the place. The authentic Iloco breeze. It was great but I'm hoping something more. Just don't know yet when will I be able to go back and have that long experience in the heart of the Ilocandia region.

Ilocano style of pancit.

Mga Kwento Ng Makata is just right to match with Kwento Ni Toto. Both, this blog and his album got the term Kwento and right now I'm going to “Kwento” 'story-tell' what happened and what have I learned from Gloc-9 during the Bloggers' Conference. But before the story I want to tell something about what I thought first about Gloc-9. I haven't seen or met him personally so what I'm going to tell was based on what I thought I've seen and practically stereotyped him with the other rappers. I thought all rappers have tattoos, piercings and dressed like a rapper but when I've seen the release of his latest album MKNM and after I've seen Gloc-9 personally, all have been swept away and learned not really to stereotype people and judge.

Ever since I started my mall hopping activities, SM City San Lazaro became one of the malls that I always try to visit. Not just that this place brings childhood memories but gives me a sense of getting acquainted over and over again with this part of Manila. My father and I used to roam around this side of the city so it's like coming back to lost memories.

Right in the far side of the Metro Manila, the SM City San Lazaro Mall caters to most of the people and students in this area and their recent 3 Day Sale made it clear that this part of city sure does have plenty of people.


The 3 Day Sale started last Friday, September 28 where perhaps people have already started with their list of things to buy.   And as for me, I did my searching together with some of the bloggers and before that we were treated with a small festivity of food which I will be writing down on a different post because its really gastronomic.  For now I'll be talking about the sale and what happened to the sale yesterday.


As usual the people prefer to do their malling in the afternoon.  That's  the time when people crowded the mall.   It's really amazing looking at people doing their hunt and doing their per boutique hunt.


So what's the major things that happened during the 3 Day Sale?  Well, first of course there are lots of discounts and sales from different stores, second there was a dice game that shoppers can play and get a chance to win some prizes, third there were also some treats for the shoppers who craves for some foodies with their crave and save, and also there were drum and beat presentation right in front of the entrance to get the attention of passersby.






If you're in the area you still got some few hours to enjoy the sale!

A few weeks ago there are numbers of personalities been recognized as National Peace Ambassadors by Malacanang. Some of them were from the music and entertainment industry.

Universal Records artists Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, Gloc-9, and Sam Concepcion were named National Peace Ambassadors by Malacanang. The awarding ceremony was held at the Palace, and was attended by no less than the President, His Excellency Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino.

Hey to all Kwento Ni Toto readers and onlookers!  Here's another SALE and DISCOUNTS for you to watch out this weekend.  SM City San Lazaro will be having their 3 day sale and they got great prize for the lucky shoppers.  Guess what it is?  It's a Yamaha Mio Fino Motorcycle great for cruising the streets in style.  Aside from the 3 Day Sale there will be also a celebration Mooncake Festival.

With the advancement of technology, companies need to keep up with the development and the current mainstreams are the presence of applications. Yes, applications or apps for the mobile technology, whether it is an android, iOS or other operating systems that makes a gadget or mobile technology process and operates.

Meralco, with their website can sure help users with the process but what about those who are always mobile? It would be hassle having a laptop with you in a crowded area always whenever you want to check the details and updates about your Meralco billings. Plus it would be a hassle also to go around the site with just using an android or iOS phone. So in order to provide more convenient, alternative and easy way to continue serving the consumers, Meralco developed a free application for the consumers carrying their six existing services. This is to provide ease to users with regard to their Meralco concerns. This application is coined as MOVE or MeralcO Virtual Engine. This application is now available for download from the Apple AppStore, Google Play, and Blackberry App World.


So what are the six applications that are packed in this MOVE application suite?

• Meralco Office Directory where users can find the nearest Meralco office in the area.
• Bayad Center is an easy locator for all the Bayad Centers where it is one of the convenient ways to pay the Meralco bill.
• Meralco Appliance Calculator helps in computing the amount of electricity an appliance consumes.
• Bright Ideas provides information and learning on better ways to use and save electicity.
• Power Maintenance Schedule keeps users up to date on the power maintenance schedule in the area.
• E-Meralco Bill let users view the latest bill even when on the go.

For details, check www.meralco.com.ph, like Meralco on Facebook, or follow @meralco on Twitter.

For the first time in more than four decades, the Manila paintings of Claudio Bravo will be exhibited in Metropolitan Museum that is both tribute to an important hyperrealist artist and a celebration of the ties between two nations.

The Embassy of Chile and geothermal energy producer Energy Development Corporation (EDC) jointly presented Claudio Bravo: Sojourn in Manila at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila on September 18, also the 202nd anniversary of Chile’s independence. Open to the public until October 20, the retrospective aims to highlight the strengthening of bilateral ties between the Philippines and Chile.

Few of the stars in the showbiz industry reached their 25th anniversary.  I think there are only a handful stars are able to have that shining silver anniversary and Aiza Seguerra is one of these stars. She's been in the industry since her childhood so who wouldn't know her, She has shared with us her 25 years of musical and artistic craftsmanship.

Kwento Ni Toto asks you, readers, if your a number one fan of INCUBUS?  Well, if you are here are some of the high lights in one of their chronicles last year.  How they celebrate their 20 years together as a band.  They are sharing this experience to you, as their fan, as they release their performances and fan encounters in a multi-disc package through Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive license of Soy Music in the Philippines.  If you want to know more of the story read more after this as it explain further through the press release.

What would you do if your world suddenly turns differently?  Perhaps this is what the movie "Biktima" translated as 'Victim' is all about.  Having a very good start in life then becoming a victim later on.  This is a story of a female TV reported who wanted more and wanted to be on the top of the game.  Given a chance to prove more she accepted a dangerous assignment in to the island of Kamandao in Bohol that lead to be caught in the midst of an attack by insurgents.  Alice was believed to have died in the ambush with her fellow reporters. Devastated and left to care for their son, Alice's husband Mark turns to the former's best friend Sandra for solace and love.




Things became normal for Mark with Sandra around until Alice is found alive after six months, her memory almost totally erased. Husband and wife get back together but then the missing pieces of what happened in the months that she disappeared fall into place and this triggers psychological scars that unravel turning the story to heat up.

Cesar Montano played the role of Mark and Angel Aquino played the role of persistent Alice joins with them are Mercedes Cabral, Sunshine Cruz, Ricky Davao, and the British-born actor Philip Anthony directed by the young and passionate RD Alba.   Shot entirely in picturesque yet perilous Bohol, the hometown of Cesar Montano.



Showing on September 19 in all theaters.