Kwento Ni Toto shares another interesting story about Max's plus an interesting promo where one lucky dude or gal will be enjoying not only the mouthwatering comfort dishes but as well as an exciting game of basketball as the Philippine National Basketball Team (Gilas Pilipinas) gears up to make history at the most prestigious international basketball competition in Spain slated for August this year.

Global Filipino brand Max’s, the official restaurant of Team Gilas Pilipinas serves up exciting promos to bring the Gilas excitement to the hilt.

Finally, Kwento Ni Toto is back to running!  To celebrate that comeback Kwento Ni Toto was invited to join a running event which was initiated by Robinsons Supermarket, it is the 7th Fit and Fun Wellness Buddy Run which aims for a times two of fun and running.  A healthier and fun way for buddies to enjoy the run.

Last July 6, 2014 at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, Kwento Ni Toto together with running buddy Jonel enjoy an incredibly fun and healthier run with Robinson's Fit and Fun Wellness Buddy Run which is an annual activity that encourages people to engage in healthier activities.  Dubbed as I Love Wellness the campaign promotes the benefits of staying in shape and of course all participants in the run are encourage to finish the race with their buddies.

If you have been aware, the last time that the New Seven Wonders of the World searched for seven new wonders in nature category the Philippines very own Puerto Princesa Underground River in Palawan made it to the top. With the prestige of the Puerto Princesa Underground River, tourist arrivals went high up and the province of Palawan became one of the top global destinations.

If you're one of those eager and die-hard fans of Toni Gonzaga, you're probably looking forward for the release of her seventh album.  Yes Toni Gonzaga releases her newest album under Star Records.  Kwento Ni Toto shares the latest of the Ultimate Multimedia Star as she unleashed the songwriter in her through the album entitled "Celestine."

It carries the original track, "This Love Is Like," which she co-wrote with seasoned composer and album producer Jonathan Manalo and "Awit Ni Ginny," a song based on her character's name in Star Cinema's box-office hit movie "Starting Over Again," where she starred with Piolo Pascual. She composed it while waiting on the set of the film.

 
Kwento Ni Toto’s food story this time is about this newest food store making a buzz online. This is one of the newest food haven in Manila for people who loves to munch on burgers. This newest burger chain in the Metro is called “CALIBURGER”. A new player in the burger chain stores in the Philippines.
Caliburger is an American based corporation with having no branches in the U.S., so far, and is swiftly making its name in the international market. Established by a group of passionate California entrepreneurs who set out to bring the finest and freshest “Cali” inspired burgers and chicken sandwiches to the rest of the world. Opened their first branch in Shanghai and later on extends to Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and now in Manila.

What does clean drinking water means to you? For the common people seeing the water clean and with no particles floating in it makes clean enough for drinking but according to experts it isn't just that because clean drinking water needs to be really clean macroscopically or microscopically. And Kwento Ni Toto is here to share what we've learned from Aquabest as they filters water for good health.

One is not enough but two is just right! Just like any dynamic duos, partnership makes ones goal attainable and easier to achieve. Kwento Ni Toto shares one of the latest partnership happened in hotel and airline industry as Solaire Resort and Casino, the Philippines' premier integrated resort and Air Asia partnered together in a one of a kind branding project in the Philippines.

Level up! Not just above the ground but way high up on air as the bright orange color brand of Solaire Resort and Casino soar high in the sky with Air Asia's poplular Airbus A320 which will take its first flight this July.

So this year, for the last several weeks of getting qualifiers from different branches of Yoshinoya, they finally completed the list of individuals eager and hungry to take on the challenge and finish a number of gyudon. As Yoshinoya’s Gyudon Eating Contest marks its 4th year, many hungry Filipinos are in to test their mettle to gastronomic challenges. If Coney Island in New York, USA has the world-famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, then the Philippines definitely has Yoshinoya. And just like in the previous editions, the Yoshinoya Gyudon Eating Contest promises to be nothing short of excitement.

Keep calm and watch movies is a phrase that I dearly indulge within me as movies are my way of calming myself and my way of unwinding. Though I may not be inside the cinemas every day, movies are my haven for relaxation and distressing.

What movie made you fall in love with watching movies?

If you've read Kwento Ni Toto's previous post about Begin Again then you might to read this follow up story about Begin Again and the actors behind it.

Maroon 5 front man Adam Levine may have won several Grammy Awards, sold millions of albums worldwide and judged the hit TV series The Voice, but in the movie BEGIN AGAIN, he gets upstaged as the spotlight turns to actress Kiera Knightley.

“I’ve never done anything like this,” admits Knightley who is best known for her costume dramas and period films such as “Pride & Prejudice,” and “Atonement,” as well as the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.

“My character has pretty much died in everything I’ve done for the last five years,” she jokes. “I decided I’d like to do something where I didn’t have to go through heavy emotional turmoil and die, if at all possible. There’s a touch of emotional turmoil in this, but in the end I found it to be incredibly hopeful. It’s rare to find pieces of work that are so full of hope.”

Though the sun isn't as high as it is in summer, still we need to take good care of our skin. Sun is still a sun and its UV radiation which can cause skin blemishes and worst skin diseases. To help prevent and restore beautiful skin a new skin care brand Evee launched its Lumina White skin whitening line.

Lumina White is a comprehensive facial care line develop to suit the needs of Asian skin which is particularly sensitive to the effects of the sun. It allows one to achieve the Asian ideal for skin which considers very fair, bright, and blemish free skin the most beautiful quickly and effectively. Designed to safely lighten skin and improve the appearance of even severely blemished skin the products features effective ingredients for general skin rejuvenation and brightening.

Kwento Ni Toto is just lucky to be in the event where Abra and the Raymund Marasigan joins together in making new ways of getting close friends together and the tradition of that friendship in this era, and unlucky for not having a good camera for their shot and of course a shot with them as well.

Tantatatan! And the winner of Kwento Ni Toto and Daddy Yashiro's Journal Boxfresh Shoes Giveaway is none other than.....

Ellen’s Skin Aesthetic Center Celebrates Its 35 Years of Skin Care The story of Ellen’s Skin Aesthetic Center isn’t a secret as most of the people who knows Ellen’s, her story is just like any success stories, the only secret perhaps is that Ellen’s value her customer very much that they always go back for the services and it’s a living proof as Ellen’s Skin Aesthetic Center celebrates its 35 years in the skin care industry.

Last June 14, the brand that started in Avenida as a beauty parlor way back in 1979, marks the celebration of its emerald anniversary. To best celebrate its 35th year anniversary, loyal clientele, friends and bloggers were invited to a night of celebration which happened at the 55 Events Place, 55 Scout Rallos Street, Quezon City.

Father's Day is just one of the best days for Dads and what's more interesting is that when gifts are pouring. Yes, Dads get to enjoy the day with gifts from Max's. Days before the day of Dads, a wrapped gift came to the house with an interesting box. The interesting box was a cake from Max's Corner Bakery and what's great about this cake is that it's a personalized cake, a jersey designed cake with a name on it. Of course there's gift certificate from Max's Restaurant to let Dads enjoy the day with the family.

Gone are the days of high-five, it’s an obsolete thing already for modern Pinoys because what mostly done now are the fist bump. Kwento Ni Toto tells a story of the brotherhood bond behind the fist bump. As most “Kanto Boys” would say when they meet and greet “pisbum pre” or “kasa mo pre” which literary mean fist bump and this happens when ever close friends get together for some happening and just plain chatting. Colt 45 embraces this new trend and Filipinizes it by calling it “Sanib Pwersa” as it re-introduces itself to the country in its latest “brewed for brotherhood” campaign.

To Colt 45, Sanib Pwersa means more to Filipinos than just a simple hand gesture among friends. It represents sincerity and loyalty among the people who deserved to be called their “bros” or “brads”, a privilege that is earned and proved over time, and not given automatically. It also represents the kind of relationship the brand wishes to foster with its drinkers.

Kwento Ni Toto shares momentous event for one of Pinoy pride, pinay caregiver turned "X-Factor Israel" grand winner Rose Fostanes launched her debut album last Sunday, June 8, during the ABS-CBN's "ASAP 19" where she sang one of her carrier singles and one of the well sung song of Filipinos in videoke bars and lounges, "Bakit Ako Mahihiya."

Humans can do impossible things with just the right food to eat and the right attitude to do it. There are foods that are power boosters for the body which gives energy to do what we want to achieve. I, Kwento Ni Toto who does a lot aside from blogging and being in an 8 to 5 duty in the office, takes time to have a break.  I need to take time off from the things I does and resting helps a lot in coping up with the what I does and eating nutritious food add up to boost that energy level to take more on the duties and tasks required for the day.

Another movie time with Kwento Ni Toto but this time it concerns more about social issues that matters.  The film this time is a local film that depicts the reality of life living in a small urban community.   The title of the movie is Kamkam or Greed, it is a movie that symbolizes the corruption of power in the second to the least unit of the society.  The corrupting power of patriarchy lurks in that breeds absolute power that destroys families, relationships and most of all of communities.

Kwento Ni Toto shares the best things in life, well it's none other than free and LINE, the world’s leading instant messaging app that allows its 460 million plus users to make FREE voice calls and messages worldwide, will offer its Philippine-based subscribers a special “LINE Free Calls” promo.

From June 17, 2014 at 12 noon, users will instantly get LINE Premium Call Credits* (up to 300 credits in total), plus an exclusive LINE sticker set, by just sending LINE messages from June 17 until July 1, 2014 only.

If you have read before here in Kwento Ni Toto the kick off of the Master Game Face Challenge together with the two basketball superstars, Chris Tiu of Rain or Shine and Marc Pingris of San Mig Coffee then good for you because you’re in for another great things to happen at the Master Game Face Challenge. Last week, Team Chris and Team Marc drafted their chosen players from a pool of 30 PBA players. The game is scheduled to happen on June 21 7PM at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Some of the fans favorite PBA basketball players will be there together with some of the stars from the collegiate league. What’s more exciting is that NBA superstar of Minnesota Timberwolves Power Forward "Kevin Love" will be there to do his signature moves alongside dunkers from the USA.

Kwento Ni Toto shares something from Ayosdito.PH and Ramon Bautista.  Just like what Ramon Bautista says "Season change. Stuvvs happen, ayos lang yan."

Back with a new web-series, Ramon Bautista stars in Tales From the Friend Zone X (#TFTFx) to share the bittersweet love story of Arvin Jimenez (Ramon Bautista) and Teacher Ines (Nikki Veron Cruz). Set as a love story filled with pwetty sunsets and “Love is only real when baduy” moments, #TFTFZx will make any love bird tweet feelings to the max.

Kwento Ni Toto shares some good news from one of the brands where we usually shop, none other than SM.  SM Supermalls clinched, for the second year, the Platinum in the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Award for the Shopping Mall category in the Philippines for 2014. As the ultimate seal of consumer approval, the Trusted Brand Award reflects SM Supermalls’ commitment to trustworthiness and credibility, quality, value, understanding of customer needs, innovation and social responsibility.

Kwento Ni Toto shares the partnership of Universal Records with the Philippine Popular Music Festival (PhilPop) for the production of the festival’s 2013 commemorative album. This is their first partnership which proved to be a beautiful one as it yielded hits like Dati (performed by Sam Concepcion, Tippy Dos Santos and Quest), Sayo Na Lang Ako (Karylle), Araw, Ulap, Langit (Christian Bautista), Sana Pinatay Mo Na Lang Ako (Kimpoy Feliciano), Segundo (Yael Yuzon), among others.

Kwento Ni Toto shares one place where kids and moms can treat their Dads.  As Father's Day is about to happen this weekend Dads and families can enjoy the whole treat of fun and games with Avida’s Come Alive in BGC!

For all Silent Sanctuary fans out there, Kwento Ni Toto shares another release from the group.  After the success of their first 2 singles from their album “Monodramatic”, Silent Sanctuary returns to their roots of bittersweet melodies with the release of their new single “Sa’Yo”. The 4-minute song, according to songwriter Sarkie Sarangay, was inspired by a friend’s story of being uncertain in this thing called love. It has two versions in the album, the full band and the orchestral version.

Here's an interview made with the group to know more about the new single and video.

A great way to rock the culminating of the second quarter of 2014, Kwento Ni Toto shares an upcoming hilarious family comedy film from Skylight Films that brings together Zanjou Marudo and Pokwang in the movie entitled "My Illegal Wife.

For Skylight Films, Zanjoe and Pokwang are considered as their king and queen because of the success of their respective movies in 2013.  Zanjoe starred in the Wenn V. Deramas comedy "Bromance" where he played dual roles of an identical twins with two different genders.  While Pokwang on the other hand made waves in her crazy role in Don Cuaresma's "Call Centr Girl" where she portrayed the role of Teresa – a mother who goes all-out to win back the affections of her estranged daughter.

Living in a place where you can call home is what Kwento Ni Toto is longing for, an owned space for the family to enjoy and grow old. At present, many Filipinos are struggling to find their dream houses and most of them are considering different factors such as location, affordability and environment which determine whether a house can be turned into a home. Fortunately for prospective homeowners scouting a great home to live with, property developer PRO-FRIENDS or Property Company of Friends Inc. strategically consider these elements in creating residential communities for Filipino families.

Just this weekend Kwento Ni Toto was invited for a special preview of JASMINE's pilot episode which was held at Ace Saatchi & Saatchi.  It was an afternoon of mystery and suspense as JASMINE TV Series breaks the boundary between reality and television.

JASMINE is the highly-anticipated TV5 series and is ready to give audiences an exciting new way to enjoy TV. It premieres on Sunday, June 1, at 9:15PM.

If you're looking for an easy access for rent-a-cars, affordable private car and without hassle of ownership, this no-frills chauffeur service provides the same safety standard and convenience that is synonymous with GrabTaxi, introducing GrabCar.  May sooner or later Kwento Ni Toto will be using the services of GrabCar.  So here we go and we're sharing now what just transpired during the launch of this newest chauffeur service.

Kwento Ni Toto shares this wonderful place to expect that will arise soon in the City of Dreams.

DreamPlay Blends Entertainment and Learning with Interactive Experiences Featuring DreamWorks Animation’s Most Beloved Characters and Worlds City of Dreams Manila’s Entertainment Leadership Contributes to Philippines’ Rich Tourism Diversity

Lani's all-Filipino track album is titled "The Nightingale Returns: Lani Misalucha Sings the Greatest Filipino Songbook." It features 12 OPM songs including its carrier single "Muli", and Lani's hair-raising collaborations with Journey frontman Arnel Pineda in "Maging Sino Ka Man" and Angeline Quinto, KZ Tandingan, and Yeng Constantino in the track "May Bukas Pa".

Kwento Ni Toto shares something new from the Kapamilya hearthrob, Xian Lim as shares another great music for his fans.  Xian Lim records his original songs and revives OPM classic "Si Aida, Si Lorna o si Fe" Xian Lim which gets him too emotional with this new album.

XL2 is Xian Lim's sophomore album released under Star Records.  This album features three of his original compositions.

Okay, Kwento Ni Toto have featured before some of UNO Magazine's covers and we also did some contest before.  So for now Kwento Ni Toto shares UNO Magazine's sizzling and hot 2014 Swimsuit Special.  Be warned that this issue of UNO Magazine will definitely burn the house down as the summer gets more hotter.

With the Philippine summer hitting extremely high temperatures this year, it is but apt that UNO rolls out its swimsuit special with not one, not even two but four ultra-delish, blazing hot cover girls.

After the great battle of voices in The Voice of the Philippines adult edition, here comes another round of battles but this time from the young, powerful and unique voices from the little ones, the Kids.

Last night was the pilot episode of The Voice Kids on ABS-CBN.  This is the highly anticipated show where kids can make their dreams come true and the first kids shown was a power house.  I think the mentors will be having a hard time choosing the kids for them to coach.

The pilot episode started with great vocal supremacy that comes from the little ones and here is the first 3-chair turner, Jimlord "Jimboy" Garcia, a 12-year-old kid from Paniqui, Tarlac with his version of "Faithfully".



Returning coaches Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo, Rock Superstar Bamboo, and Broadway Diva Lea Salonga find the best voices of Filipino kids aged eight to 14. Like the other international versions of “The Voice Kids,” only three coaches will sit in the red swivel chairs and select the artists they want to mentor just by listening to the aspirant's singing voice in the Blind Auditions.

Kwento Ni Toto experienced fun time with the family right before Mother's Day with an event at SM Megamall which is brought by CDC Manufacturing Corporation, makers of Melawares and Urban Kitchen.  This is an effort to give importance to things being set aside.  That’s why, CDC Manufacturing Corporation, the leading manufacturer and distributor of tablewares, is putting back the focus to those that matters most.

For all 1D fans, 1D family and to all Directioners, Kwento Ni Toto shares a Breaking News!

The long wait is over!

For the very first time in the Philippines, the international pop sensation will make teenage dreams come true with the ONE DIRECTION ON THE ROAD AGAIN TOUR 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on March 21, 2015. Get ready to sing to your heart’s content and swoon over the world’s biggest band, One Direction, as they gear up for an epic stadium tour in Australia and Asia including the Philippines in 2015!

Star Cinema has been one of the leaders in the Philippine Entertainment industry for the past 20 years and the company had produced numerous quality films encompassing a wide and diversified range of genres that include comedy, drama, action, adventure, fantasy, animation, horror and romance. In their tradition of providing blockbuster romantic films that celebrates timeless and universal stories that showcase the varied forms of love and how it affects human relationships, Maybe This Time is their movie offering for this year. A film that every fan and movie buff should not miss as it marks the very first ever big-screen collaboration of Coco Martin and Sarah Geronimo who are arguably two of the biggest and most bankable stars of ABS-CBN today.

Kwento Ni Toto is fond of watching TV Series and of course there are some favorites like Prison Break and Smallville.  We really got hooked to it and did spent some hours watching borrowed DVDs.  Today, we will be sharing an upcoming TV Series that will be aired in Philippine Television first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment channel.  So if you got cable TV networks better watch out for this one.

The TV Series that I referring to is the HOUSE OF CARDS.  It is the award-winning political drama series starred by Academy award winner Kevin Spacey and Golden Globe winner Robin Wright.  It is a TV series that according to some who have already seen it will make you watch more as the series of seduction, power, and corruption heightens your curiosity.  Kevin Spacey stars as Congressman francis Underwood in this one-hour series that slithers behind the curtain of power, sex, ambition, love, greed and corruption in modern Washington D.C. Francis and his equally ambitious wife Claire, played by Robin Wright, stop at nothing to ensure their ascendancy.

 Kwento Ni Toto shares momentous event for two of the renowned artists in the Philippine Music Industry.  We always feature these two artists here in this blog whenever they have something new for the listeners and music aficionados.  Undeniably these two artists are indeed the biggest OPM acts of today and each are masters of their own genres, Platinum Singer-Songwriter Noel Cabangon and OPM Rap Genius Gloc-9.

Kwento Ni Toto shares what's upcoming with 20th Century Fox as they once again bring out the kid-in-us all adults as they bring the X-Men film series through their latest and seventh film in the successful series, entitled "X-Men Days of Future Past" which is directed by Bryan Singer, who had also directed year 2000's X-Men and 2003's X2 in which both of the film made a great buzz in the movie industry.

Kwento Ni Toto shares the result of the recently concluded beauty pageant Miss Philippines Earth as the result with Ms Cebu City, Jamie Herrell crowned as Miss Philippines Earth. Her answer impressed the judges and the crowd as she answers the question from Judge Risa Hontiveros "Do you think Ms. Cebu we have been good children to Mother Earth?"  Her answer was "I think we haven't been good children. In fact, I believe that we are the number one cause of our her problems," and she added "We are the reason why we're having climate change. We are the reason why we're having floods. But in return, if we can only help her, she can help us back and take care of us, too."

Well if you don't have any ideas or plans for Mother's Day, check out what Kwento Ni Toto shares about as Mister Donut give a treat for Moms and Kids.  As what most moms and kids says a mother's love should always be honored every day.

So here's what we are telling about for only 99 pesos, bring home a Celebration Treat for your mom to tell her how much you appreciate her as your mom. Choose from a delectable Black Forest, a delicious Mocha, or a classic Red Velvet to express how you really feel. With every purchase of these cake-inspired creations, you also get a cuddly teddy bear to make your mom feel so loved. More than the gift, she'll really appreciate the time and effort you took to show her how much she means to you. Moms are always thankful that their children know how to treat them right.

Nobody says that landing a job is easy, unless you’re the top of your batch and you’re one of the highly qualified individual. But if you’re one of the average Juans who've graduated from your class, well you’d better start putting an extra effort in hunting a job. It pays off when you’re diligent enough.  Just like what had happened in the recently concluded Nationwide Labor Day Job Fair. It was a nationwide job fair event happened in different selected malls of SM. The event has indeed made a huge impact for job hunters, especially in SM City Fairview where Kwento Ni Toto covered the said event.

Okay, for those who are longing to have a new pair of shoes. This is your chance to have one. As I have mentioned before in my status in one of the social networking sites in which you can check out at www.facebook.com/yashirokuru, Kwento Ni Toto will be raffling off one pair of Boxfresh shoes. Yes it is a Boxfresh brand and as much as I wanted to wear the shoes I don't have a bigger feet to wear in it. The shoes is size 11, it is a Boxfresh Sparko Combo with Brown/Lt Brown color. So for those who loves brown low cut shoes this is great for you.

So, it finally come to an end where one lucky entry grabbed the Php10,000 Worth of Gold's Gym Gift Certificates.  She will be Php10,000 worth of GC sexier than before.  Perhaps after the sessions that she'll be having at Gold's Gym she'll be flaunting her sexiness soon.  Okay without anymore words here is the winner of our giveaway....

What does celebrity love teams should have? Well in Kwento Ni Toto's thought or should I say in almost everyone's thought, CHEMISTRY is what love teams should have and the love team of Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez gives that sweet tingling feeling whenever they are together. A romantic aura that's binding them together. The sweetness, the sparks in theirs eyes, and the cute laughs that they have makes them a great couple. Just like what writer-director Jun Lana describes them in their first big screen pairing in Regal Entertainment's romantic-comedy film entitled “So It's You.” He said that “Bagay sila!”