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Kwento Ni Toto shares and invites viewers to watch Julia Barretto's first heavy drama in ABS CBN's longest running drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) this Saturday, June 15, 2013.

Julia played the role as Alex who is a young teenage girl who grew up in a complete and happy family.  Her life was changed when her mother left them for another man and that's because her father was a drug addict.  Hoping not to further break the family, Alex decided forgive her father and show to her mother that they will be happy without their mother.

Get a grip as ladies rush in to see these well built male hunks perform here in the Philippines.  These are the dream guys for women.  Stiff, bulky, and a hunk!  Well, this excites the ladies very much.  So until June 15 just hold on to any bars as ladies will keep on rushing to where these hunks will perform.  It`s an “Ultimate Girls Night Out,” according to them and the Chippendales Live: The Philippine Tour is happening until June 15!

Curious about how they look?  Check out the net and see for yourself.  As the legendary group from Las Vegas is here to mesmerize the Pinays! Incredibly handsome men in their famous bow tie, ideal muscles, Hollywood smile and a show that every woman needs to see at least once in her life as Laser Tech Pacific production brings you Chippendales live billed as “The Ultimate Girls Night Out,” on June 11, 13, and 14 in Manila, Cebu ang Pampanga.

One of Kwento Ni toto's favorite songs are OPM's.  It brings good memories and unforgettable moments.  It is the life blood of my past experiences and learning in life.

Nyoy volante is back, singing around and pulling those strings of his guitar and it is no doubt that the spirit of Original Pilipino Music is still alive and kicking.  We all know Nyoy Volante for being the mellow when he sings and everyone credits him for being such a remarkable acoustic artist that's why he was able to have the title "King of Acoustic Pop".  Now that he has released a new album under MCA Music it has become more apparent that with his songwriting and artistic skills, he really had brought in a significant contribution into making OPM alive and kicking today.

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OPM fans here's your chance to get serenaded by two of the well known OPM artist in the country this coming June 21 and 22.  Yup, it's Aiza Seguerra and Noel Cabangon together in one OPM hits concert show.

If you have heard Aiza Seguerra and Noel Cabangon sing live then you'll definitely want to hear them more but if this is your first time to hear both of them live then don't waste any more time slouching on your couch, get and buy your tickets.  Enjoy OPM music at its best and specially sung by two of the best.

Kwento Ni Toto readers would possibly ask ‘Who is TJ Monterde?’ Especially once they’ve read the title of this post. For some who have been hearing and seeing TJ Monterde, he is no stranger to them but for the others who first heard his name and his music he is indeed a stranger in the music scene. Personally, this is the first time that Kwento Ni Toto has met him and was able to jam with him as well. Thanks to PolyEast Records for having a Bloggers’ Event with TJ Monterde.

So, Who’s TJ Monterde? To start with TJ Monterde is one of the known disc jockey or DJ in Cagayan de Oro then later on became a TV host of ABS-CBN’s regional show and then became a Youtube-born balladeer in which proves that he has some good entertainment package to offer. Although Monterde sang a bit in several shows in CDO and no matter how diligent his efforts during his radio stint, he has never been able to translate his command of language into songwriting and able to use social media to his advantage.

A man is confident enough when he knows he can talks his way to a woman's heart freely without the thought of having a bad breath.  Not only through this but even when having conversation or closing deals can help gain more confidence in presenting what you are proposing.  Well, that's what Swish is made for, making your way throughout the day without the thought of this horrible bad breath and to prove that, Unilab's daughter company Innovitelle, Inc. through one of our blogger friends sent a pack full of Swish products for a Dad and blogger like me to see and test it personally.

SPIT or the Silly People's Improv Theater and the PETA Theater Center proudly present the Manila Improv Festival 2013 as they celebrate their 11th year anniversary which will run from June 25 – 30, 2013.

Kwento Ni Toto's correspondent Justin was able to attend a press conference of the said event and was able to know the details about SPIT's 11th year anniversary. So, for this year there theme is entitled “Follow Your Feet”, an improvisational theater concept which also ties in with the art form's return to PETA – the group that first introduced the improvisational theater to the country in the early 70s. As SPIT takes more ground on a new decade of laughter and innovation, the group decided to take bolder step in sharing the art of improv to bigger audiences through the festival and its partnership with PETA Theater Center.

As the artistic director of the festival and founder of SPIT, Gabe Mercado, shares the vision of the festival “SPIT was founded back in June 2002, because I saw the need for a new kind of comedy – one that differed from the usual stand-up comedy routines that we are used to seeing on TV and comedy bars. Improv appealed to me because of its grounding on truth, the magic of spontaneity, and the fun that on-the-spot creation brings about. We hope events like these help build the improv community of the country and the region.”

What can I say to this young, bubbly and straight to the point new recording artist of MCA Music Inc?
Well here are some that I think you would like about her and I made it something extra cute and ordinary.

B - stands for BUBBLY.  During the afternoon at the MCA Music conference room, she was really bubbly talking to us and sharing her thoughts about her album and of course some of her life statuses as well.

A - this one is quite subjective on my part because as what the quote says "Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder" and I find her ATTRACTIVE at her age.  And perhaps that's how she mesmerize her fans with her cute and ATTRACTIVE smile.

R - REBEL!  Yup and it is correct.  You read it right she's a REBEL and like I said this is according to my perception about her.  REBEL in a sense that she defies and goes on what she wanted to do.  Just like the one on the other network who defies the norms as well.

B - I think she's a BELIEVER!  From the way she answers and how her family supports her with her new endeavor.  Not really sure if she's also a belieber.  Hahaha!

I - IDOL!  Well, though I don't really follow much of her movies and teleserye on her home network I'm pretty much sure that she has quite a number of followers that IDOLIZE her very much.

E - well she's EAGER!  Yup she's eager to learn new things and her self-titled album, Barbie Forteza is the result of her EAGERNESS to try different things and new line of career but not deviating from what she started.

Band music fans and skateboarders here's an event you'll definitely get into grooving.  Circuit Makati ushers the first ever international festival in the Philippines that fuses the intensity of music and the culture of skate with the staging of Circuitfest 2013: Music and Skate.

Nine world-class performers, a sensational Glee star, and who skating legends will unfurl the curtains of CircuitFest happening today, May 25, Saturday, at the Globe circuit Event Grounds in Circuit Makati, Ayala Land's rising premier destination for entertainment.

Kwento Ni Toto's first time! Yup, this is my first time have an interview with one of the sexiest models of FHM. Yes, you read it right I was given a chance to be part of a group that interviewed one of the cover models of FHM which is none other than Ryza Cenon.

Ryza Cenon is FHM's May Cover girl! If you're watching the Kapuso Channel you'll definitely know who this lovely girl was and for the benefit of those who doesn't, well to start with Ryza Cenon is the StarStruck Batch 2 grand winner who did very well on her acting career under the GMA Artist Center. She was seen on GMA's different teleseryes and one that I know is the Machete and at present is with Indio.

If you have been seeing LAZADA in an online ads, believe it or not the Philippines' leadingonline shopping mall is already set to reach a milestone of 1 million fans on Facebook.  As of April, Lazada had already become the most talked about consumer brand on Facebook in the Philippines.

“Since the beginning, LAZADA has been dedicated to making online shopping fun and exciting. Aside from our onsite activities, we continuously offer our fans engaging campaigns, games, raffles, contests, and much more,” explained Inanc Balci, LAZADA’s Managing Director and Co-Founder. “Facebook is not just a communication tool that allows us to interact with our fans but also a channel that allows us to give back to our fans.”

Jockey has indeed been through time and has been one of the trusted brands when it comes to undergarments.  It is a global brand that has been enjoyed by many through the years it has a very rich history of innovations.  One of its innovation was the use of branded waistband which marks that you're using a genuine Jockey.  Since the use of branded waistband fans and users of Jockey takes pride in showing it off with pride.

Thus, the concept of the new brand message "SHOW YOU'RE JOCKEY" comes alive.  Rolling out across Europe and through other Jockey International market, the tag line will be seen through different ad campaigns from online activity to billboards and to print ads showing a variety of men and women from different nationalities revealing their Jockey underwear with confident.

Pinoys from 80s knows the story of Annaliza, me being a kid don't get the whole idea about the story but I know about the soap opera then, most especially when talked about Julie Vega.  Yup, Julie Vega was the child star who played the role of Annaliza and that's all I know.

Three decades after, Annaliza returns to television in Primetime Bida of ABS-CBN.  This is their newest and heartwarming primetime family drama which will be played by Andrea Brillantes as Annaliza.

Andrea, being one of the rising teleserye princess, captures the similarities with Julie Vega, innocent and beautiful.  Played numerous remarkable roles, Andrea Brillantes may have the talent to portray the character of Annaliza.  Perhaps we will watch it even closer and see her acting on this.