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.

It's a great weekend to have something fresh and tasty. And it was great that Kwento Ni Toto was able to indulge in one of the rich culture when it comes to raw dishes, its none other the Japanese Culture with their different cuisines. Personally, Kwento Ni Toto is a great fan of Japanese food and of course their anime as well.


So, for this indulgence we're taking you right in the heart of Malate somewhere in Adriatico St. where one of the known Japanese restaurant's serve the best Japanese food. The name of place is called IZAKAYA KENTA. Owned by Dr. Sakura Medina and Mr. Erwin Medina, siblings who's very fond of Japanese food. According to them the IZAKAYA KENTA have already flourished in the streets of Adriatico and was already established before but due to some unforeseen matters the restaurant closed and the owner declared bankruptcy. The Medina siblings, Dr. Sakura and Mr. Erwin being eager to venture into restaurant business and being raised and a number one lover of Japanese cuisine, they took the opportunity to get the name and have it registered under their names.

Last week, GMA artists creates a ruckus around Asya Restaurant as the Dormitoryo BlogCon was held together with the bloggers and other media practitioner.  Passersby and fans of GMA artists are turning their heads as they pass the restaurants.  Well, that's one of the things they could and I know the feeling of seeing stars and celebrities.



Present during the Dormitoryo BlogCon are Lauren Young, Joyce Ching, Ruru Madrid, Enzo Pineda, Ashley Nordstrom, and Annicka Dolonius.  All are in their vibrant moods to welcome questions from the bloggers present in the event.


Dormitoryo is one of GMA Networks newest suspense series.  Something new out of the usual Sunday afternoon stories that we've seen in the past.   The story is about an incoming freshman of Mass Communication student named Hazel Mendoza which is played by Lauren Young.   It is about her search for an answer about the death of Maika Benitez, played by Winwyn Marquez, who died in the same dormitory.  The death may looks like an accident for some but it is a mystery for Hazel and she wants to know more about it.

Okay!  I know this was late already but thank goodness that it was extended for a few more days.  Well, for a start I think this is my third year to join this writing project and it was nice to see different blogs being nominated. New ideas and new breeds of bloggers roaming the waves of the net.  Most of them are really getting influential every year.  I remember the first time that I joined, I nominated my own blog, this blog, Kwento Ni Toto.  I was excited seeing my blog get included on other participants lists.  It's a feeling of accomplishment.  Too bad I wasn't good enough to influence more bloggers but at least I learned a lot from that experience.

So for this year, I'm joining the writing project as an influenced reader.  Yup, this blogs that I'll be listing down somehow influenced me to pick their blogs and write something about it.  To some I think they've influenced me personally for I know some of this bloggers and have seen them influence others as well.  To those that I still don't know I'm sure I'll get to know them somehow and perhaps soon.

This writing project is now on its 7th year and it has constantly seeks in identifying new and emerging blogs that are making an impact to its reader this 2013.  Thanks to this writing project that these blogs are given a chance to be known and be read.

So without any further ruckus I'm bringing here my picks for the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2013.  This is not in any order of influence but a plain list of my picks.

What would you think if a kid say to you "NINONG KO SI MAX'S"?  Well, at first I'm sure you'll raise your eyebrows but factually that could happen because Max's Restaurant first introduce this tag line "NINONG KO SI MAX'S in 2011, thus, making every child who celebrated their christening reception at Max's Restaurant as their official godfather.  For that every year until the child reach the age of 7, inaanak's will receive Christmas and birthday presents from their doting Ninong Max.   Aside from this, perks like with a minimum purchase of Php200, that's for every store visit, they are privileged to received yummy freebies like Max's Corner Bakery's oven-fresh treats.  On top of these treats they will also get a 15% VIP discounts on their 1st and 7th birthday celebrations at any Max's Restaurant in the country.

Since Max's has accumulated a number of inaanaks, last August 31, 2013 Max's Restaurant held their very first and biggest "Grand Inaanak Fun Day" at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.  For over 2,800 participants, from inaanaks, to parents and relatives, Max's Grand Inaanak Fun Day embraces the kinship tradition through a fun-filled activities with their Ninong Max's.

As we all know Axe is a brand that brings unique products for men.  I remember one of their contest that made chaos in one of the malls in the metro, the AXE Raid.  They sure made a bang with that contest and now they've brought much higher than the ground as Axe created another unusual contest for the brave and strong willed men with the Axe Apollo National Challenge.  Having 400 men strive and battled to be the last two winners to be shipped off to train at the international AXE Apollo Space camp in the U.S. and with a possibility of being the First Filipino into Space.


Correspondent Justin witnessed the battle of these men as they all undergone with different challenges to test their strength, their will, and of course their guts.  As the usual saying "no guts no glory" and for these 400 men they are there to perhaps test themselves for how long they can last or perhaps win as well.

Calling all runners, running enthusiasts or just those who wants to join!  Kwento Ni Toto shares another running event this month of September.  It may be the start of the ber months but the TIKTAKBO 6: WATER DASH will still splash away.  Be part of the first-ever water-themed fun run in the country!  This pioneering fun run will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at the Academic Oval of University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

Though I don't know what will happen to this running event but according to them waves of excitement begin as the showers of the Hydro Race Arc open to signal the start of the race.  It will be sure a lot of fun.

Teleseryes are Pinoy's way of unwinding and keeping that dreadful stress off.  Here at Kwento Ni Toto we try to bring the experiences to our readers, as if they were there also enjoying that talk of their favorite stars.  As much as possible we bring them together with the stars through this blog Kwento Ni Toto.

For this specific experience we are jumping to another favorite station of the masses, the GMA 7 and gladly yours truly was invited to one of their blog conference.  The Binoy Henyo BlogCon.  This teleserye is already in mid of their climax and the story is also been seen by most of the televiewers of GMA 7.   So for those who don't have any much of an idea about "BINOY HENYO" here's a short description, it is about the story of a mother and son that teaches parents to raise their kids to be the best they can be highlighting the importance of a strong parental involvement in the child's learning and development.

ABS CBN releases one of its biggest prime time series for this year as they celebrates 60 years of Philippine Television they will release one of its biggest prime time series for the year, "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin" topbilled by action-drama prince Gerald Anderson and award winning actress Dawn Zulueta.

Gerald and Dawn played the role of the mother and son characters of Miguel and Zenaida Dizon who will then suffer in the aftermath of a controversial rape case.  Together, mother and son, they will seek for justice and find ways to prove that Miguel is innocent.

One of Kwento Ni Toto's favorite voice, yup it's none other than Zia Quizon.  She is one of the many Pinoy Singers that I love to listen.  Grateful and thankful that I was given a chance to see and hear her sing in person.  She looks more likely of her mother in person.



Her first album was great and that's why I was eager to hear more from her.   The first album launch was the propeller that shoots her right on top by balancing the sound of jazzy and folky voice.  She indeed prove herself that she could breath life to the OPM industry.   So, now she's back with her sophomore album to entice more Pinoy listener to enjoy more of the OPM.  Completing her track are eight original cuts including Zia's own compositions and two classic revivals.  Her album is released under PolyEast Records.

What comes to your mind when the word resort is mentioned? I think you're thinking of beach, vacation, swimming pool, and hotel. You're right and what about when the Province Rizal is mentioned? Probably you'll be telling about the wood carvings, artists, Higantes Festival and of course the petroglyphs. Well, that's right and that's where Kwento Ni Toto had its escapade. The place is found somewhere in the Province of Rizal.

Great sky background looking at the Thunderbird signage.

I believe it is one of the good place near the metro and it is a good place to have fun, relax, and enjoy. It is a place to put off the worries of work in the office and far away from the dreadful smogs in the city.

The king of burger's and the original home of the Whopper hails their newest member of the royal family with fresher, juicier and more "FILLET-vorful" taste as Burger King introduces the Chicken Crisp Fillet Sandwich.    Launched last August 17, 2013, this newest addition is for sure one of the burgers that will delight chicken lovers.

Max's has never stopped innovating specials for their customers.  As most of you who've always been my visitors here in Kwento Ni Toto you'll definitely get the regular updates and details about Max's and what's new with them.  Sir Bobby and the rest of the Max's Restaurant's team sure got plenty of tricks under their sleeves and who knows what will be the next to their line of dishes.

But before jumping long let me first share to you their latest offerings which is great for the Barkada Gimmick Night.  This is Max's Restaurant's response to the needs of the younger market, particularly the yuppies and those who working in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry.   This innovation will sure re-define how Filipinos chill out after a long day at work and of course the Friday Night Barkada Gimmick.

Kwento Ni Toto once again indulge in a tasty Japanese treat on a rainy week.  It's a great day to fill up the tummy with warm dishes from Yoshinoya.  Yup it's from Yoshinoya!  For quite some time the Yoshinoya branch in Robinson's Galeria located in Level 1 East Wing has been off and closed from their customers because of its renovation.  They are making these to further give their customers a better dining experience.



Last August 12, 2013 the much awaited reopening of the store happened as important people like Mr. Timothy James G. Yang, President/General Manager of Lhanat Foods Corporation, VIP's of Robinson's Galeria, Bloggers, Staff, Guests and Store Crew of Yoshinoya grace the blessing of the said establishment.

Holidays are just one of the days that bloggers, like Kwento Ni Toto, are looking forward to. Most especially the working ones, a time off from a tiring day at work.

A time to relax and here out something new in the entertainment industry. Something different and something that we don't usually see nowadays. Yes, there's something new to look forward to in movies this coming days as Director Erik Matti, an award-winning filmmaker, takes movie goers into a new level of Pinoy action movie, an action genre that we now rarely see on Filipino films.


This August 28, Star Cinema and Reality entertainment will finally set its release of the highly anticipated iternationally-acclaimed action-thriller “OTJ” (On The Job). Starred by these brilliant actors of their generation, Piolo Pascual, Gerald Anderson and 2013 Puchon International Fantastic (PiFan) Film Festival best actor Joel Torre.

Great News for Moonleaf Tea lovers, they're reviving the authentic Taiwanese tradition with an innovative twist for the Filipino market. A favorite spot among young urban professionals and students, the home-grown brand recently launched its Hot Drinks line. This is their latest addition to its wide-range of freshly- brewed tea offerings which include the classic favourites like Black Tea, Jasmine Green Tea, Oolong Tea, and Earl Grey Tea.  Refreshing and milk-infused variants include Wintermelon, Vanilla, and Caramel Milk Teas, among others. For customers who are looking for a stimulating burst of fruit flavours, Moonleaf's Lychee Jasmine, Passionfruit and Lychee Aloe Vera teas are top choices.

'Moonleaf's premium tea leaves from Taiwan lend an authentic and luxurious tea flavour. Its natural benefits make it the perfect alternative to coffee, and an invigorating treat to health enthusiasts," shared Adrian Adriano, Chief Executive Officer of Moonleaf Tea Shop.

"Wala Pang Titulo" or "No Title Yet" is a debut EP of Ron Henley.  So why don't we put a title to it?  Well it is the title already and according to Ron Henley himself when asked, he'll just instantly say "None Yet".  Title or not Kwento Ni Toto brings this EP to the public and to the readers and hopefully if Ron Henley will agree will get the readers to ask to what title they think would go with this EP.  It's quite a playful title to have for a music and for a blog post.

Ron Henley have this EP as his debut but he is no newbie in industry.  He started is rapping at the age of 14 and met fellow rapper Loonie who shared the same liking for Eminem's music but basically I hear an influence of the master rapper.  Ron and Loonie formed a group called Stick Figgas and joined the 'Rap-public of the Philippines' contest in the noontime show Eat Bulaga and where they met their idol none other than the Philippines' master rapper FrancisM.  The late rapper took them under his wings and made them a part of the contest's compilation album.   Ron and Loonie eventually explored going solo but still maintaining the group.  the first two sings he wrote were "Suicide Note" and "Nandito Lang Ako" in 2006 which was included in "Critical Condition" album followed by "Kwentong Barbero" in 2008 and "Biglang Liko" in 2010.  It was through the song "Biglang Liko," which has currently more than 11 million hits on YouTube, made the executives of multi-national label MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) take notice of this talented artist.

Have you ever asked this question to yourself “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?” (Why Your Crush Didn't Have a Crush On You?) Perhaps yes and perhaps not but for many hopeless romantic this is just one of the many. I too, were once asking this question, of course the book wasn't printed that time so it's one of the question that I search for the answer, hahaha.

Now, it's great that straight to the point a book like this from “the Internet Action Star”, Ramon Bautista, was published and read by many teenagers of this generation. A guide book to answer most of the questions in life of youngsters and perhaps even the not so-old bachelor and bachelorette who's still searching for the right one.

Kwento Ni Toto was able to be part of Pilipinas Teleserv Inc's numerous launches and events and we are great that our blog had help the company in promoting and giving awareness about the company's service for the citizen through their NSO Birth Certificate Delivery 737-1111 service and its good help option in acquiring it through their www.birthcertificates.com.ph but of course with all the needed options and improvements and integrating all the service features, they embarked on a brand relaunch. So once again Kwento Ni Toto shares in this blog what's new with Pilipinas Teleserv Inc.


Last June 8, Pilipinas Teleserv Inc held their bloggers conference at Maple Restaurant in McKinley. It was a big breakfast for every body as Pilipinas Teleserv introduce their latest development in citizen service with their all new NSOHelpline.com which encompasses all the services features based on the trusted nationwide door-to-door delivery of NSO Certificates within 2-3 days. The service also stays true in helping Filipinos find answers and solutions for nemerous NSO certificate related concerns, inquiries, and problems. It offers solutions with up-to-date information of NSO facts and consultation services for certificate problems like corrections and late registration. It also incorporates comprehensive coverage of the primary phone and chat channels and upcoming developments for SMS, social media, and mobile applications for improved convenience.

Four sisters and a wedding, a first movie offering of Star Cinema as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary. Last Saturday, Kwento Ni Toto was able to be in an event of the Four Sisters and A Wedding in Trinoma. The event was an UPCLOSE encounter of fans with the cast of the movie. Here are some of the photos taken during the UPCLOSE event.