For some of the art enthusiasts, it's another inspiring day to visit a gallery. This coming Independence Day weekend, the first ÄRT MÖD Fair 2017 will be opening its doors for the public, most particularly to art enthusiasts and critics. Starting this Friday, June 9,  until June 11, 2017, from 10 AM - 7 PM doors are open at the Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

Envisioned to bring the world of Philippine Modern Art to a wider audience, ÄRT MÖD Fair 2017 gathers a host of both established and upcoming visual artists like Philipp Badon, Boysie Villavicencio, Ali Alejandro, Joe Datuin, Toym Imao, Michelline Syjuco, Ronnie Lim, Andy Malluche, Luna Arguelles, Alfred Gallura, Elaine Herbosa, Miguel Buhay, Pilar Quiros, JV Calanoc, Noemi Concepcion, Sky de Leon, Ralph William Villaluz, Emmanuel Mendoza, Allan Sison, Norlie Meimban, Maia Magpantay with the collections of William Borja and Myla Roque and participating galleries like Larc En Ciel; Arte Pintura; Transwing; Happy Art; Saturday Group headed by Buds Convocar; FDAP and FEATI University together under one roof.

ÄRT MÖD Fair 2017 provides art enthusiasts, students, mall shoppers and the general public a convenient and comfortable venue to experience and appreciate modern art like paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, mixed media and digital art. A rare opportunity for serious collectors and first time buyers alike to find the artwork that match their styles and tastes.

Visitors are treated to a variety of activities during this 3-day event that inspires creativity and spurs understanding of art and its processes. Listen and learn through talks by renowned artists like Inka Madera, Liz Lanuzo, John Paul “Lakan” Oliveros and Toym Imao, as they convey priceless insight and new ideas in their fields. Take part in various demos; drawing and painting sessions; and learn Nude Sketching from professionals.

ÄRT MÖD Fair 2017 is produced and organized by ArtisteSpace with the invaluable support of its major sponsor, SM Megamall, and media partners, When In Manila, Art+ Magazine, Fringe Magazine, and prominent influencers of the blogosphere.

When rumors got out, all ears are twitching to hear the truth behind it and what's interesting is that this doesn't just goes one way gender but most of the genders are some what curious. Just like this recent news that got out in one of the broadsheets, headlining that "Is Ellen Adarna Pregnant.?"

Well, I got some few words to say about this. First, if and granting that Ellen Adarna is pregnant.... so what? It's her life and everything that she does is her own decision and action, so what? Just what I usually hear from friends who stands with what they do... "walang basagan ng trip." Another thing, with her beauty and seductive figure men would definitely cross the ocean and climb the tallest mountain just to be with her. In other words if she say yes men will surely have a priest on his side instantly.

So my take on this news whether Ellen Adarna is pregnant or not she's still a celebrity. Things wouldn't change if they noticed  her belly is getting bigger as long as everything is good.

This is just my reaction. And just like what one of the 3 Idiots says 'all is well'!

When was the first time I tasted yogurt? Well, I think it is almost two decades ago. Now don’t imagine how old am I but think of it that yogurt was already known by that time. The difference from then and now is that today’s more flavorful and natural, more experimental and more mix ‘n match to enjoy. And Llao Llao got that all covered with a daily doze of frozen yogurt with plenty of ingredients, toppings and sauces to mix with.
Just recently, a few weeks ago to be clear, Llao Llao (which is by the way pronounced playfully as Yao Yao) opens it’s 3rd shop at SM Megamall, Building A. Accordingly Llao Llao is hailed to be the no. 1 Frozen Yogurt brand that comes from Spain. The brand has flourished in different countries in Europe and in Asia. To be precise with the number of shops that they’ve opened here are the list of the countries with corresponding number of stores.

• Spain - 100 Shops
• Singapore - 25 Shops
• Portugal - 12 Shops
• France - 10 Shops
• Morocco - 10 Shops
• Chile - 10 Shops
• Saudi - 6 Shops
• China - 3 Shops
• Indonesia - 3 Shops
• Hong Kong - 3 Shops
• Malaysia - 3 Shops
• Japan - 3 Shops
• Thailand - 3 Shops
• Vietnam - 3 Shops
• South Korea - 3 Shops
• Taiwan - 3 Shops
• India - 3 Shops
• Cambodia - 3 Shops
• Laos - 3 Shops
• Myanmar - 3 Shops
• Philippines - 3 Shops now

Llao Llao Philippines was brought by Foodee Global Concepts, the same group that brought in Manila’s hottest brands such as Todd English Food Hall, Tim Ho Wan, Mesa Filipino Moderne, Pound by Todd English, Sunnies Cafe, FOO’D by Chef Davide Oldani, Hook by Todd English, and more to come. Llao Llao Philippines is expected to have 8 more stores by the end of this year.



This Natural and Gluten Free Frozen Yogurt got a very healthy dessert to indulge with, and it’s guilt-free. Trust me! One of their bestselling product is the Sanum which literary means healthy for Spanish. Sanum is composed of three types of fresh fruit + 2 crunches + your choice of favorite sauce + all natural gluten free frozen yogurt at the bottom and top. Tempting isn’t it. Wait till you see my hands-on make of my own Sanum.
Other great and interesting treats are their yogurt SMOOTHIES, their fresh fruit slush and many more to crave with. But if you’re a light eater they also got their Petitllao Cups that is Php49 only.
It would be great if you go to their stores now and get your own llao llao sensations. Other branches are SM Mall of Asia located at North Wing, Main Entrance near SM Kultura beside Tim Ho Wan and the other one is at Glorietta 2 Main Entrance facing Landmark.

LLAO LLAO
Website : www.llaollaoweb.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/llaollaoPhilippines/
Instagram : @llaollaophilippines

All running enthusiasts will definitely be excited this year, as one of the most renowned running coach in the Philippines, Coach Rio dela Cruz of Runrio Events, Inc. announced to bloggers and media the start of this year’s anticipated running series in the country - the RUNRIO Trilogy 2017. The announcement happened last April 28, 2017 at one of the newest and extravagant hotel in the metro, the Okada Manila in Paranaque City.
If you’re familiar with Runrio’s trilogy running event, you know it already how it works but for those who don’t have any idea about it, well, get a few more time reading this and you’ll know what I am saying.
The very first Runrio Trilogy event was held last 2010 and it is aimed to purposely provide a progressive running program for those who want to finish a full marathon. This was did by Coach Rio to prepare potential marathoners.

The trilogy is compose of three running events. The first leg is set for June 25 that features a half-marathon run including 10Km and 5Km race. Then followed by the second leg on August 13, which is Rio’s very own Afroman distance, a 32Km run together with shorter distances - 21Km, 10Km and 5Km. Then the last leg is on October 1 with a full marathon of 42Km, which also includes 21Km, 10Km and 5Km race distances.

During the event in Okada Manila Coach Rio presented their celebrity partner and ambassador for this year’s Runrio Trilogy. According to Dingdong Dantes “We are excited to launch the Runrio Trilogy race series because there are many running enthusiasts out there who are looking forward to this event. This year marks the 7th year of Runrio Trilogy, whose main objective is to educate runners to train and train and race progressively.” He alos added, “Aside from this, part of the proceeds of this year’s race series will go to YesPinoy Foundation to support the organization’s philanthropic works.”

During the launch they also introduced their newest campaign and expects would be mantra of every participants, the “Heart to Finish”

“We at RUNRIO understand that people join races not just to run. It’s more because of their desire and passion to be able to finish their 21k, 32k or 42k races with different motivations. We believe that if you run with your heart, anything is possible” said Coach Rio dela Cruz, President of RUNRIO Events, Inc.

The online registration was opened during the launch while the onsite registrations was started May 6, 2017 were participants can visit the following stores:


For more information, visit www.runrio.com or like the official Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/runrioeventsinc/.
RUNRIO TRILOGY
Website : www.runrio.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/runrioeventsinc/

One of the well-loved gum, Doublemint Gum created a unique campaign about sweet connections - the #Lovewraps. It is really romantic for everyone to see how simple but creative gestures can make the connections more appealing. As what Doublemint Gum shows in their latest commercial about Sarah & Juan's love story, which garnered over 4 million views on Facebook and still counting.

Just like in the commercial, It always starts with a possibility of an encounter. The love story of Sarah & Juan has touched the hearts of many Pinoys. It’s a love story filled with simple gestures of Sarah, offering Doublemint to Juan, and the latter, sketching the moment onto the wrappers.



There are netizens who have expressed their thoughts and kilig for the couple and their story.

“Oh, I love this commercial, so much feels! Good job for creating this wonderful commercial Doublemint.” says Vera Reyes. Inchet Flores complimented Wrigley’s Doublemint Team saying that the commercial is perfect and she loved the story of the commercial.

Being the sentimental lot we are and I can attest to that, we love to document moments like these--the first conversation, first date, anything that is a memory worth keeping. The story of Sarah and Juan has reached through our deepest feelings of finding love in the simplest things. We watched their story unfold and were glued to our monitors just to see how the story ends.
Now imagine if you could put your love story in those wrappers and share it to the world, just like what Juan did.

This April, Doublemint will make this possible through LoveWraps. LoveWraps is your sweetest kilig moments turned into sketches on Doublemint wrappers.
Just log in to www.mylovewraps.com, upload three pictures that best tell your love story, and voila, your DoublemintLovewraps are ready! If that isn't enough, the best entries of the promo can win a trip to Boracay, giving a new moment for the winners to share.

Your favourite celebrity couples have already taken part and have shared their love stories through LoveWraps.

“It’s the little gestures that get me all the time,” says Ruru Madrid, Encantadia Star of GMA7. “Yung mga simpleng bagay na will make your day brighter, like those surprise texts and little notes that make your heart melt. What more if they were drawings of your love story?”

LoveWraps will be Doublemint’s most romantic activation to date, which will run from April 17 to May 21, 2017. So get that kilig moment and start keeping memories. Visit www.mylovewraps.com now and start sharing!