Kwento Ni Toto shares about this exclusive party that most of the invitees are, who else but the kids.  Yup this party of for kids and of course those kids-at-heart.  It's the Hi-5 House Party which happens at SM Aura's Samsung Hall.  This live stage show runs from December 13 to 15 and today is the last day of the show.  So better head on to SM Aura and get a chance to watch this show.

This live show is Hi-5's way of welcoming newcomers Dayen Zheng, Ainsley Melham and Mary Lascaris with the original cast Stevie and Lauren.  They will putting up the stage in a Dance Party extravaganza.  Hi-5's favorite friend DJ Chats will be the "party meister" spinning discs and keeping everyone on their toes.

Celebrations are already in the air and guess what?  Jollibee invited Kwento Ni Toto to celebrate Christmas with them in an exclusive media get together and Christmas party.  Yup, it was a party to give thanks to all the media, online and offline who have been their partners in spreading the words through out the year.

The Blogapalooza's 2nd successful event happened last November 16, 2013.  It was a Saturday filled with learning and of course connections.   The event run from 11 AM up until 9 PM at the Function Room 1 of SMX Aura, Taguig City.

This is one of the best events that connects bloggers to businesses and vice versa.  Its aim is to make an awesome event not only for the bloggers but also for the businesses as well because aside from the connections that happened there were also speakers present during the event.  They shared most of their insights, personal learning and experiences about blogging and of hitting that spot of becoming a viral sensation.  Not the bad virus that lurks around in the huh.  Some of these known online celebrities and personalities are Mikey Bustos and Bogart the Explorer.  Of course there are also other known personalities like the Boys Night Out and ever sexy Karen Bordador.

Kwento Ni Toto shares once again the trail of our aspiring Filipino Astronauts.  As they met with their global counterparts at the AXE Apollo Space Academy (AASA) Space Camp inside the famed Kennedy Space Center in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Filipinos Evan Ray Datuin, Chino Roque and Ramil Santos gamely exchanged stories with some of the 104 AASA Space Camp candidates on how they were selected and trained for the Space Camp during an evening briefing at the at the space center’s Rocket Garden that had Mercury-Redstone, Atlas and Titan rockets as spectacular backdrops.

AXE Apollo Team Philippines members get ready for intense workouts.

Kwento Ni Toto shares what the AXE Apollo Team Philippines had gone through this past few weeks. According to our source here's they have been doing for the past few weeks before their flight to Space Camp.

Our AXE Apollo Team Philippines members under gone training at Crossfit Manila (CFMNL) and Siltless Deep Sea Diving Center, and they are definitely read to go.

Evan, Ramil, and Chino do a few chin-ups while training in CFMNL.

Kwento Ni Toto might already known how to brush teeth properly but for the kids, this is one activity that they shouldn't take for granted.  Through Unilever's No.1 toothpaste brand Pepsodent, they strengthens its commitment to improve the brushing habits of Filipino children with its Brushing Adventure advocacy.  As part of Unilever's sustainable Living Plan to build a billion better lives, the campaign empowers moms to teach the healthy habit of twice daily brushing to their kids.  Pepsodent encourages parents not to use the fear of cavities to get kids to brush but to make brushing a fun and creative moment of family bonding.

To kick-off the campaign, Pepsodent and its partners FDI World Dental Federation, and the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) invited hundreds of students from the Rafael Palma Elementary School in Manila.  Kids, parents, teachers and Unilever employees enjoyed an adventure-filled day watching a Pepsodent Brushing Adventure Musical Play.

What's great with this generation is that everyone are involved in different things and what's even greater is that today's generation got plenty of choices to choose from.  Recently, one of the country's leading fast-food chain, Jollibee together with the number one music channel in the Philippines, Myx, proudly presented the results of the first ever Choice Ko Yum Awards which was held at the Music Museum.

Kwento Ni Toto shares something sweet as we experienced and tasted one of the flavorful pastries in the metro.  Yes, it may not be the full red as you read it but their name is Red Pastries.

If you're looking things to make the occasion sweeter than ever then the name Red Pastries is what you need to supply your big events.  It may be a Wedding, Christening, Company Events, or just some simple keepsake to remember.

We have featured different cuisines and restaurants here in Kwento Ni Toto and the best part of that is sharing those enticing food experience with you, dear readers.  We have been to a Chinese Restaurant, a Japanese Restaurant, a Middle Eastern Restaurant, and more.  Savoring in each and every meal sure give us a full stomach plus a new place to visit.


For this moment of our food escapade our correspondent Justin were able to visit one of the Korean Restaurant in the metro.  Yup!  It is indeed a Korean Cuisine this time.  Though we were able to taste some of the Korean food, this time it was the first time for Kwento Ni Toto to feature a Korean Restaurant.   Chef's Noodle Korean Restaurant is the name and it is located at the Ground Floor of SM The Block.

Kwento Ni Toto is extending a help by sharing this call to help the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda.  Through this blog post we do hope that we could at least help and reach generous hearts who are willing to help and share some of their blessings.

Through World Vision you can course your help and assistance for the survivors and victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

Kwento Ni Toto brings back Domex's call to fight bacteria and germs.  Yup we're bringing back the call and this time it's the Call to One Million Clean Toilets.  Though last year was the actual day of celebrating the World Toilet Day, this instance is the press conference of Domex's launch for the Call to One Million Clean Toilets.  One of Kwento Ni Toto's correspondent joins the media as big shots of the advocacy voice out their call to share and let the advocacy be heard online and offline.


The One Million clean Toilets Movement aims to encourage a culture of cleanliness by increasing the public's awareness on the importance of maintaining proper toilet sanitation through a series of year-long cleaning and education initiatives, starting with a multi-sector partnership with UNICEF, the Philippine Public Health Association, the city of Manila and Pilipinas Shell.

One of the great local singer of this generation, Jed Madela, will be celebrating his 10th year in the music industry.  With his unique voice,  Kwento Ni Toto shares an upcoming events of Jed Madela's 10th year celebration.

From the time Jed started his singing career he has proven to be on top of his game and continues to soar high in the music industry, where competition is cutthroat and fame is volatile.  Apart from his best-selling albums, Jed is also a multi-awarded singer.  He is the Grandslam (3 years in a row)-Male Recording Artists in the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Music this 2013, and is the Concert of the Year awardee for two consecutive years from the Aliw Awards.

Mixing cinema and jam would give only one meaning, the first ever outdoor film and music festival in the Philippines.  Yup, it is called CinemaJam and it is hosted by Crizal Transitions, the world's leading Photochromic lens capable of adjusting to any lighting condition.  Crizal Transitions Cinemajam is a day of outdoor movie marathon and music festival which will be held at Event Circuit in Makati on November 30, 2013.

Great news for all Kwento Ni Toto fans, followers and readers!  We were able to meet Chino and Ramil, two of the three Filipinos who will be sent to train for space in AXE Apollo Space Camp in Florida this coming December.  They were present during the weekend event of Axe in Fort Bonifacio.  

Good news for all AXE fans, the no. 1 fragrance brand on the planet, will be sending 23 lucky people to space to celebrate the launch of their newest fragrance “AXE Apollo”.  The only bad news is that unless you're one of the 112 people on Earth set to train at the international AXE Apollo Global Space Camp in Florida this December just like Chino and Ramil but probably you're not.  Well if you're not one of those people set off to space then it's a good thing that AXE Philippines and FOX International Channels made a better use of the weekend last week.  To let people experience what it is like in space with zero gravity AXE set up the “AXE Apollo Space Simulator”.  This is a specially-designated facility for all you people who won't make it to actual space.

Kwento Ni Toto shares to fans and followers the upcoming concert of GMA Artist Center prime artist Aljur Abrenica entitled with a teasing line "Come and Get Me".  This will be his second concert.  He'll be showcasing more of his talents for everyone which will happen this coming November 7 at the Music Museum.  This is one of Aljur Abrenica special treat for his fans.

The Global Handwashing Day reminds us of keeping ourselves to be clean and healthy.  Making the habit of handwashing keeps us away from sickness and other diseases.  

Last mid of October, Unilever Philippines lead the celebration of the Global Handwashing Day here in the Philippines.   Themed as "Pledge Hands to Save Lives" they had the kick off at Aurora Quezon Elementary School in San Andres, Manila.  Joining the celebration was students and teachers of the said school together with some dignitaries like Manila Councilor Roland Valeriano and celebrities like Unilever soap endorser Vicky Morales and reigning Bb. Pilipinas – Universe Arielle Arida who pledge their hands to save lives.  This is Unilever Philippines' way of continuing their commitment to help improve a billion better lives worldwide by 2020, and ultimately uplifting the lives of Filipinos everyday.

Few weeks ago, right before Juan Dela Cruz announced that they'll be soon ending, Honesto started showing up in commercials as it is the next prime time TV series that will replace Juan Dela Cruz. And I like the concept of their nose are swelling when they tell lies. Perhaps and this is just a hunch that Honesto, with its honesty thrust, was intentionally driven out just right before the election to inform the masses that we all need an honest and trust worthy officials that will lead us even in this smallest form of the government.

Well we all hope that through this campaign of Honesto, Honest toh! will directly or indirectly teach everyone to be honest.

The Voice finalist Morissette Amon added cheer and joyful music to  the 19th Maaga ang Pasko launch at SM Marikina

The spirit of giving and sharing is never more evident for Filipino families than during the Christmas season. Wherever they are in the world, the Filipinos’ generosity shines brightest during this time of the year. Jollibee Maaga ang Pasko, the country’s biggest and longest running toy and book donation drive in the country, lets families around the globe take part in an annual tradition of spreading smiles and cheer for less fortunate kids this Christmas with the launch of the 19th year of the campaign.

Anyone who grew up in the ‘90s would attest that it was the best decade ever. From the unique catchphrases (“As if”, “Whatever”, “Wassup”) to the grunge fashion statements, from epic films to memorable sitcoms, from the birth of the Walkman® to the most defining moments of ‘90s music --- hands down as it had witnessed the rise of some of the most incredible bands and artists of all time.  

This November 8th, be ready to be taken back to the glory years of the ‘90s as popular American pop rock group Matchbox Twenty lights up the stage of the Mall of Asia Arena with nothing but their greatest and most unforgettable hits.

Kwento Ni Toto shares what's something new with Max's Restaurant.  As always, they're having innovations with the menus that they're serving to us.  So without any more blubbering and storytelling here's what's new to their list of menu.

A significant part of tradition, Max’s Restaurant has brought authentic Filipino cuisine to the forefront. It has established the presence of heirloom dishes like its “sarap-to-the-bones” Fried Chicken, Kare-Kare, Sinigang, Crispy Pata and Pancit Canton in almost every Filipino celebration. After almost 7 decades, this homegrown brand is not resting on its laurels as it continues to create innovative ways to step up the Filipino’s dining experience to a whole new level. This time, Max’s redefines elegance in dining with its new epicurean spread.

PLDT Executive volunteers (Left to Right) Jojo Alonzo, RissaGolloso, Gil Garcia, Stateland Inc. First vice President Mr. Grant Orbeta, GabayGuro Chairman Ms. Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Foton Vice President for Passenger vehicle Sales Mr. Jesus S. Tadena, GabayGuro Marketing Head Gary Dujali and PLDT Executive volunteers Francis Bautista and Bong Padiz.

Kwento Ni Toto gladly shares this upcoming event for teachers!  Yup, there's an event for teachers this coming October 26 at the Mall of Asia Arena.  If you're a teacher or your parents are teachers better sign up now to be part of the biggest tribute event for teachers, happening on October 26 at the Mall of Asia Arena!

Manny V. Pangilinan, PLDT-Smart Foundation Chairman of the Board of Trustees

According to PLDT-Smart Foundation this is their way of giving back to the teachers through the Gabay Guro program which is holding this biggest event that pays tribute to teachers. The Grand Gathering brings the teachers together for an event featuring some of the biggest celebrities like Edu Manzano, Derek Ramsay, Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Judy Ann Santos, Anne Curtis, Marian Rivera, Ryzza Mae, Rocco Nacino, plus a special tribute by Regine Velasquez.

Here's another great SALE ALERT for everyone the BIG Outlet Sale 2013 Part Two is going to happened this weekend and this time around it promise a much bigger and better deals!  There will be more brands and more items to buy.

The BIG OUTLET SALE 2013 Part Two will be at Metrotent at the Metrowalk, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.  There will be up to 80% off on selected merchandise of major brands plus there will be hourly raffle draws for BPI Edge cardhodlers.  1 raffle coupon with minimum purchase receipt.

So if you want to get free tickets for the said event just comment below with your name!

Kwento Ni Toto hasn't been to any run lately so perhaps we can join the SUNPIOLOGY Sunset Color Run hopefully but for now let us share what transpired during the Press Launch at Max's Restaurant in Scout Tuazon, Quezon City last October 14, 2013. 

Highlighting during the press launch was the SUNPIOLOGY Color Run and of course charities that will benefit from the run.   The run will be on November 23, Saturday at Bonifacio Global City.  To make the coming holiday much brighter and bigger the Sun and the Stars once again align for a good cause as Sun Life Philippines alongside Star Magic Celebrities collaborate for the  2013 Sunpiology Color Run.

Kwento Ni Toto had been watching the Pinoy Version of Maria Mercedes already for quite some time and thanks to wifey for that.  Also I get to watch the lovely actress who greeted me on my birthday.

So, for almost two weeks already I like how the story goes.   In my opinion Jessy Mendiola made justice to the character, the usual beautiful, innocent look of Maria Mercedes.  Jessy captured that style.  I remembered having some time to watch the series as my mom and sister sit and have their telenovela moments.

How about you what can you say about the Maria Mercedes teleserye shown on ABS CBN Primetime?  Any reaction would be great.

Hey Kwento Ni Toto readers and followers!  We're here to tell you about this biggest Business-To-Blogger event happening soon.   This is one great event opportunity for businesses to be heard through the fast growing blogs and social media networks, also this is the best opportunity for bloggers, like me, to blog about their loved brands and who knows companies might get bloggers to officially blog about them.

So if you're a blogger and haven't signed up yet better get to this link http://Blogapalooza.WhenInManila.com and register your name and your blog of course and if you're a brand or company looking for a place to get heard then Blogapalooza is the right venue for your products.    So join now!  The more the merrier!

Kwento Ni Toto experienced the food in Ginger's Cafe Bistro!  Yup, Toto did experience it and it was superb.  A rare experience coming from an adopted resident of Pampanga, though it wasn't official perhaps the length of 10 years span of working in Clark may somewhat make a good appeal to be called adopted.  For that time there are few places in Pampanga that made a good mark on my palate.  I'm not a picky eater but I sure know the taste of good food when I savor one.

Last Thursday was something new.  It was something different than the usual though the main ingredient is familiar.  The style of cooking, the delivery, the approach, and the added ingredients are new.  Of course that's according to me and myself but you can still deviate with my thoughts if you want to.  Hahaha!

Here's something for Kwento Ni Toto followers from Fox as they give treats before the Holloween.  Read the details below.

October will be a huge month for FOX, as a monumental event in television will be exploding on screens all over the Philippines and Asia on the 19th. On October 19, 2013, FOX will be broadcasting the Philippine and Asian premiere of Season 4 of The Walking Dead at 8:55 PM, followed by the premiere of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Sleepy Hollow at 9:50 PM and 10:45 PM, respectively. The three shows are among the most highly anticipated series in the US, each owning a distinct fan base as TV adaptations of successful comic book and movie franchises. The Walking Dead which FOX International Channels identified at script level and owns the global rights for, is based on a comic book series by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard, and has had a strong viewership over its last three seasons, garnering 12.4 million viewers for its Season 3 finale and reigns the most watched series in PayTV history.

Kwento Ni Toto, with the help of our trusted correspondent Justin, was able to get the details about the blessing ceremony happened last September 27, 2013 in one of the branches of Yoshinoya.  For this particular branch, it is in Upper Ground Level of Building A in SM Megamall.

This specific branch was first opened on April 23, 2003.  Then the dining area was renovated in November 2009.   Until recently the whole store was renovated and redesigned in order to top with the latest trends in design.  The store was upgraded into a more convenient, eye catching, and warmth ambiance for an exquisite dining experience.

Just got something today that will help me verify that I know this blog. And for that I am creating this post just to have them verify that I placed their code and created this new blog post for their reference and checking. Kwento Ni Toto will be having something different in coming days so better stay tuned to this blog and read more for surprises and many things to come. Let's all celebrate life! Life is GREAT!

PLDT or Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company at present cherries two numbers, these numbers had moved them to stand firmly with their belief “we're changing lives”. And indeed they've change the lives of Filipinos in the telecommunication industry.  Eight and Five are the numbers that they cherries. These are the very number that describes their existence and their service for the Filipinos in terms of communication. Eight and Five are an interesting pair of number for celebrating an eight and a half decade of providing services that changes the lives of others through technology and innovations in the telecommunication industry.

Kwento Ni Toto will be laughing his way again outside the cinema soon as this two beautiful actresses will make everyone possibly laugh from start to end.   Starring AiAi Delas Alas and Marian Rivera who I think both worked for the very first time, together with Edward Mendez, these three great actors will definitely twist and turn the world of Kung Fu.  Entitled as "KUNG FU DIVAS" they will be making everyone enjoy watching the movie.  The movie is directed by Onat Diaz.  This movie is the first directorial movie of Onat Diaz.

We've known Galema: Anak Ni Zuma in the 80s and it was something new.  Now, with the advancement of digital and movie technology "Galema: Anak Ni Zuma" will be something awesome to watch.


“Galema: Anak ni Zuma” is an offering of ABS-CBN as part of the grand celebration of 60 years of Philippine Television.  The story is one of the classic Pinoy Komiks hit in the 80s as well

Kwento Ni Toto will be participating this coming October 6, 2013 in a prestigious and well known advocacy call of ABS-CBN Foundation's Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP) together with the Regional Network Group (RNG) and The Filipino Channel (TFC) as they asked the people once more to heed the call of saving the environment.  Hoping for thousands of participants ABS-CBN's "One Run, One Philippines" will proceed with their plan and prayerfully nothing will go wrong.

ABS_CBN Foundation's Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP) together with Regional Network Group (RNG) and The Filipino Channel (TFC) will commence the "One Run, One Philippines will invade Quezon City, Cebu City, Bacolod City, Davao City, and Los Angeles (USA) to clamor for the protection of different environmental advocacies.

As usual encourages participants to be mindful of the cleanliness and orderliness. The Quezon City leg or the fifth "Run for the Pasig River" will be held at Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) with 6:00 AM gunstart for both 3k and 5k categories.  I just hope that this time I will be able to join the fun run.  If it will pursue this will be my first ever fun run.   The said run will have its starting line at Technohub overpass straight along Commonwealth Avenue then head to QMC for the finish line.

Of course, preparation will be made for this event in which they will close portions of the Commonwealth avenue for the runners but will still have lanes for the vehicles.  There will also be parking zones located at Philcoa, Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Agriculture, Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, sugar Regulatory Commission, Trinoma, Wildlife, Quezon City Hall, National Housing Authority, and side streets of University Avenue, Visayas Avenue, North Ave, Quezon Avenue, East Avenue and Kalayaan Avenue.

Once again Kwento Ni Toto bring forth the happenings at SM Hypermarket's Master Chefs.  As for this year they're making it more big and more extravagant.

If you're one of the fans of National Geographic Channel then you should miss this episode premiering on September 24, 2013, Tuesday at 9 PM.  It is National Geographic Channel’s new series Brain Games, a show that explores the human mind’s powers of perception as well as the skills that it affords us. Using mind-boggling experiments, brainteasers, optical illusions and hard science, Brain Games shows viewers how the human brain works and how their lives are affected as a result.

NGC will be showing a Brain Games special on September 24 for its premiere. In the premiere episode, viewers are lured into the world of sleight of hand, of advanced card play and card magic, with a focus on the oldest card trick in the world, the Three Card Monte. Card performers will be revealing the secrets behind their tricks as well as exploring the psychology that allows people to be tricked. Also, the connection between human beings and primates will be highlighted, giving us a better understanding of our social interactions and dynamics, and how we perceive our relationships because we are hard-wired in a certain way.