Who would have thought that there’s a place in Kapitolyo, Pasig where you can have your delightful Mexican inspired dishes. This is the place where you can have your cheat day err may be not. It’s not cheating when you enjoy what you are eating and at Karnitas Korner I did have a great Mexican inspired food experience.

Kwento Ni Toto is just one of the many people who would go hungry in a shopping place. You know what I mean guys, especially the Dads. For SM City Malls dining areas are strategically oriented in a place where it can easily be found. A more accessible dining experience at the SM Fairview Foodcourt.


Just recently, SM City Fairview's Foodcourt finally finished their renovations and opened their doors for their hungry costumers. It is the  same place but a newer and fancier location for a very warm dining experience. There are numerous dishes to choose from. A great selection food for your hungry tummies. 

For all Medicard users and especially those who are near SM City Clark in Angeles City, Pampanga, one of their newest branch just opened their doors for the Kapampangan people who are in need of medical consultation, attention, health and wellness. As we all know and as we have previously made a post here in Kwento Ni Toto, MediCard Philippines, one of the pioneering HMO provider in the country, brings the services much closer with the opening of its free-standing clinic at SM City Clark.

The epic match has ended and Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao delivered a great fight! Though he didn't rose victorious still he once again made his countrymen proud for giving a great fight of the century. The Philippine flag may not be swaying on top of the world in the boxing arena, still ongratulations Pacman for giving Mayweather a hard time and a great match!

Win or lose God's plan has lead him to this end more plans are laid upon his path. The Filipino people and your brother in Christ are cheering for you!

This will be a talk of the century in the boxing world as this "Mayweather and Pacquiao fight" is consider and dubbed as the “fight of the century”. Many of people who wouldn't want to miss the fight of the century get their seats reserved already and really did take their time and money just to watch this fight. For Pacquiao, Pinoys all over the world have already shown their support through different things. For Kwento Ni Toto, we've tried to watch most of Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s fight and we have been following it ever since, we've watched and cheered on previous fights so we will be doing the same again for this fight. It is our way of showing our support for the Pambansang Kamao.

As to what most boxing analyst and enthusiasts predicts, Mayweather got the edge and advantage on this fight because of this ranking and standing and his height and reach. But of course there are things that are much greater than statistics and numbers that makes a man do impossible things and hat’s the courage, heart and determination, Manny Pacquiao got these qualities that makes him more unpredictable. So for our own and personal fearless prediction for this fight of the century we’re predicting for Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao to have Mayweather knocked out on the 7th round.

So we will waiting for the fight and will be cheering for Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao!

If you’re planning to get instant update with what’s happening with Mayweather-Pacquiao fight you can watch out for our tweets @YashirosJournal or get to see screenshots of the fight on Instagram @yashirokuru.

Of course if you want free viewing watch it on your own TV set as the big networks of the Philippines delivers it every Filipino.

The sun is at its peak, the sea is glistening and reflecting the bright blue skies, everyone looks fabulous in their bikinis and boardshorts – Boracay’s energy and marvelous beauty are best captured during daytime indeed! However, almost every place in this island gets a little crowded during the summer season.

Most of us are aware of the importance of wearing sunscreen, especially in the Philippines where the sun’s ultraviolet radiation levels are usually high. But with many sunscreen options available in the market today, it can be confusing to choose the right product.

“Sunscreens shield our skin from the sun's harmful UV rays. However, not all products labelled with sunscreen claims effectively do their job. Some can also irritate the skin and trigger allergies. People need to pay attention to the sunscreen’s ingredients and labels to ensure safety,” says Dr. Nicky Montoya, president of MediCard Philippines.

For those who's crazy in love with chocolates here's something for you to try and have fun with. As Villa del Conte lets you enjoy summer with a pack of pastel-colored dark chocolate candies or Ovicinis. Each treat is oozing with luscious hazelnut cream for just the right amount of sweetness that you need.

Okay for a while get to know more about Karnitas Korner first then watch out for my full review and experience.

What is Karnitas Korner?

Called a concept restaurant, a porchetta joint or even a hole-in-the-wall, Karnitas Korner was established to be a go-to place where people can enjoy gourmet dish and porchetta in a casual dining setup. There is yet to be a porchetta restaurant in Metro Manila and Karnitas Korner offers this (even for same day order of whole porchetta) with gourmet ciabatta sandwiches (one of it is Porchetta Sandwich) and other gourmet dishes.

(L-R) country marketing manager of P&G Distributing (Phils.), Inc. Jan Ang,  brand ambassador Andi Manzano, Gelli Victor, and  communications manager of P&G Distributing (Singapore), Inc. Lisa Cunningham

Making every single day free from worries for moms and just full of firsts for babies, the world’s leading diaper brand Pampers recently unveiled the best and driest diaper in 10 years – Pampers Baby Dry. In an intimate launch held at Active Fun, Bonifacio High Street, Pampers highlighted how its latest diaper innovation helps babies achieve their many firsts in life and how mommies can celebrate them in a more delightful way.

There are 28 and more great reasons to celebrate life but there’s only one way to keep you celebrating life and that’s keeping your life safe and healthy. To ensure that a regular check up of your body’s condition is needed and that’s where most Filipinos fail, including me. Most of us, Pinoys, thought that doctors are only needed when we’re sick but what we didn’t know is that they are there to provide their expertise for prevention of illnesses as much as possible. And I learned that the hard way.

Getting the Live MAS experience, well, here’s what Kwento Ni Toto experienced during the launch of Taco Bell Philippines newest Live MAS concept store in Gateway Mall, Araneta Center Cubao.
It's a Live MAS for me as I munch favorite dishes from Taco Bell. Live MAS is the brand's response to the innovation of Filipino's fast food dining culture. Evolving from the notion that "food as fuel" to "food as experience." It is indeed an experience enjoying this delectable foods that are not only flavorful but is at a reasonable price plus the cozy ambiance that they have made with their establishments. According to them the revamped of the stores was done in order to give customers an exquisite dining experience and to be at par with their international counterparts.

STARTEK, one of the trusted provider of business process outsourcing services, welcomes everyone present during their launch event as it opens its newest office facility in Frontera Verde in Pasig City. During the launching event bloggers and media people were present to witness the official opening of their newest facility. Equipped with its state-of-the-art facility at Frontera Verde in Pasig City, STARTEK encourages their employees with a beautiful working environment in a strategic location.

I have been aspiring to join and participate in a cosplay event but it seems that doing one will take time for me because of the busy schedules, of course work eats most of that time. Planning what character to portray, preparing the costumes, and studying the moves of the character would definitely need time and attention. I remember doing just a plain school costume for my son do entail time and effort. That’s why I salute these individuals who create their costumes and put effort in pulling off the character out of the comic books into reality just like what I have witnessed yesterday at SM Fairview with DC Super Heroes Pocket Cosplay Competition.

For Mommies and Daddies if you're kids are members of the Jollibee Kids Club here's something for you and your kids to enjoy this weekend. Jollibee invites kids to experience the most exciting and fun-filled summer together with the whole Jollitown gang in Jollitown Funtasy Land. Exclusive to Jollibee Kids Club (JKC) members and their families, the event happens on April 11, from 9AM-2PM and 3-8PM, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

The Jollitown Funtasy Land takes JKC members and their families on an unforgettable summer adventure as they experience Jollitown coming to life with Jollibee and friends and other show mainstays like Pipoy Puno, where kids can ask questions and interact with the enchanted tree, and the magical wishing well. Kids can also enjoy a host of other attractions such as life-size inflatables where they can jump and bounce around, slide and climb walls.

It's another year for great summer and when summer comes we all know beach is the next in mind and when talked about beach Nestea comes with it together with its Neastea Beach LaBoracay thing. This year, as NESTEA "the number one iced tea in the Philippines" make everyone refreshed for summer brings another year of great beach event, the NESTEA Beach. Now on its 18th run once again hits the shores of Boracay on April 30 to May 3. With an exciting line up of activities this 2015, NESTEA Beach participants will be able to enjoy #MyNesteaBeach the way they want it.

NESTEA gives summer lovers a chance to enjoy the season just how they want it with a four-day celebration of fun varied activities throughout Labor Day break in Boracay. The shores of Boracay will see not only the refresh lounges, beach parties, and beach clean-up, but also the iconic NESTEA Refresh Beach Volleyball Competition where today’s star volleyball players will battle it out in the sand to see who reigns supreme.

As summer officially rolls into the Philippine Island so is Reef's newest fashion collection introducing “Swellular Technology” together with the debut of the documentary film about Filipino surfing lifestyle. During the event which was held at the Bay side of SM MOA, Reef presented its latest men and women's footwear collection and Reef's Rover Collection which shows head-to-toe outfits which reflects Reef's Just Passing Through mentality, a styles that are relaxed yet cool, recalling laidback summers and great waves.

For parents who are having their first babies, first are always precious and parents love to document that firsts. As Pampers, the world's number 1 diaper brand, announced in an event with mommies and daddies the launch of its BEST and DRIEST in 10 years, all-new Pampers Baby Dry in the Philippines which was held in Active Fun at BGC. The event was hosted by Ms. Geli Victor, who is by the way a first time mom, and also they introduced their newest endorser Ms. Andi Manzano-Reyes, who is an expecting mom and according to her during the event that it is her term already and any time soon she'll be giving birth.

One of the country’s Chefs that we know who uses local ingredients and serves a different clash of flavors, Chef Danny de la Cuesta, opens the door of his newest restaurant at the 2nd Floor of 111-A Kamias Road, Quezon City. Comida Chefs, Plato is the establishment where food lovers and enthusiasts can personally be served with a multi-ethnic dining experience of mixing flavors.

Comida Chefs, Plato is a multi-culti mix of flavors where ingredients and spices collides meeting in crossroads of exploding flavors. Comida Chefs,Plato serves comfort to those who demand new taste, thrills and culinary inventions. There is no limit to what they can go on your burgers. It can be spiked with regional preserves and is served with multi-culti sauces and dips and are shareable food. It is the home of pisco sours and ceviche in other words kinilaw. It is the bet as the next cuisine.

If you’re a health buff you can try their healthier menus featuring “inherently nutritious items” full of fiber, omega-3, vitamins, and antioxidants. There’s no word as to whether they’ll also serve less fat, sodium, or sugar but that’s probably the next attractions. Comida Chefs, Plato brought favorite street dishes and transformed many of these “ethnic” cuisines to become a mainstream flavor where patrons can enjoy them regularly. Comida Chef, Plato is becoming an interesting place to eat and you shouldn’t be left behind checking out this place.

COMIDACHEFS PLATO
2nd floor 111-A Kamias Rd. Quezon City

Throughout the entire Philippines this is one of the famous festival during Lenten Season, the Mariones Festival. It is a festival where people wear Morion or centurion costumes and enacts the time that Jesus of Nazareth was crucified in the cross and how Longinus came to be a Christian.

Many tourists and Filipinos come to this island of Marinduque, the heart of the Philippines, just to experience watching the “Moriones” walk and dance on the street while parading. The highlight of the festivity is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the life of Longinus, who was re-born by faith and became witness of Jesus Christ. This re-enactment of the event shows that it is the sign of confirming our faith back to God. With this highlight made the festivity marvelous, an eyecatching experience.

 Who’s Chef Danny? Well he’s someone that Kwento Ni Toto met a year ago and introduced some of the delicacy of the north. As what we’ve perceived about him, he’s a Chef who introduces and advocates local dishes. He fuses different ingredients and flavors to create a more enjoying meal for everyone. To know more about here’s some information about him. Meet Chef Danny!

My name is Danny de la Cuesta. I am a cross channel designer; I design services across several conduits of fine art- each supporting one another to achieve a change in anything my design come into contact with. I work to cause a complete change in the way I encounter a plan in the greater good a goal.

The team up that thought never could happen, the duo that though only in dreams but today it's a reality. Yes and it is true the team up of two of today's finest and known celebrity put together to bring of the most romantic comedy film this summer as Star Cinema brings together, for the very first time, Coco Martin and Toni Gonzaga in You’re My Boss – the biggest and most exciting romantic-comedy to hit cinemas this summer.
Kwento Ni Toto was able to participate on the first of its kind Bloggers Conference done outdoor which was held in Ayala Fairview Terraces Garden. Fans and bystanders patiently waits for their idols Coco Martin and Toni Gonzaga and they did listens, a bit, as bloggers shoot their questions to the couple and to the director. As expected Coco Martin and Toni Gonzaga humbly welcomes everyone and answer the questions truthfully.

Why is it necessary to learn coding? Well since we are already in fast phase of computerization I think it is just right to include coding as part of the core subject in school. Just what Microsoft’s study reveals that vast majority of students in the Philippines want coding as part of their subjects in school. Microsoft additionally revealed that most students in the Philippines recognize the value of coding for future careers and enjoy relatively strong support and opportunities from parents and schools. Last March 21, 2015, Microsoft officially released the results of the study.

There’s a saying that two heads are better than one, but how about three? Well Kwento Ni Toto was able to witness the merging of the three industry leaders, PLDT SME Nation, Samsung Philippines and Microsoft Philippines as they join forces to bring the best technology to supercharge small and medium enterprise (SME). And since Philippines is fast growing with the number of digital, social and mobile users creates unprecedented opportunities for 800,000 strong small and medium enterprise market but of course there’s always there’s always a challenge for every opportunity, how can SMEs efficiently tap and engage with over 34 million Facebook users, over 10 million Twitter followers and with over 44 million Filipino internet users.

Just right before the Earth Hour Kwento Ni Toto would like to share some of the things that we all should be doing in saving the environment. Not much of a number but perhaps we consider it as the top things to be done for the environment.

Century Tuna, the country’s number 1 tuna, is here for their newest campaign headlining with four of the country’s hottest and most promising stars ready to show off their fit and healthy bodies and share their secrets for an ABS-olutely ready and delicious summer. Kwento Ni Toto is here to share what transpired during the launch.

It’s the best season of the year where people can flaunt their bodies and show off the result of their healthy lifestyle. And where it’s best to brag that sexy bods of yours? Well where else but on the beach, especially now that summer is here.

As the sun peak up the sky and glisten on the beautiful beaches, Century Tuna introduced their new set of sexy bods in a launch event held in New World Hotel, Makati. The new set of sexy bods and stunning brand ambassadors who will make the road to fitness more inspiring and exciting are Paulo Avelino, James Reid, Elmo Magalona and Jessy Mendiola.

“Century Tuna has been known not only for our line of products, but also for our vision of helping our consumers achieve a healthier and happier lifestyle,” says Greg Banzon, general manager of Century Pacific Food Corporation. “We believe that this powerful advocacy requires only the most influential ambassadors who can inspire others through their sexy bodies and healthy lifestyle. And so this year, we strengthen our campaign through with newest batch of endorsers who have also undergone stunning body transformations,” he added.

Meet the new Superbods…

Paulo Avelino, known for his enviable bod, striking features and acting prowess that makes him a Gawad Urian awardee. Paulo has been living an active lifestyle for years now to maintain his figure. In fact, the actor is engaged in numerous sports activities like badminton, rock climbing and jogging. “Being tapped as a Century Tuna endorser is overwhelming. Now that I am part of the body transformation campaign, I hope to become an inspiration to those who have often expressed admiration of my physique,” Paulo shared.

James Reid, this Filipino-Australian heartthrob finds this opportunity to be a sweet reward to his hard work to achieve his now toned figure. According to him “I used to be thin and weak years ago – I even had asthma. But through swimming and gymnastics, and a healthy diet, I’ve become more buffed. I’m definitely proud of the new me.”

Elmo Magalona, the son of the Master Rapper Francis Magalona, make a name for himself in showbiz by venturing into acting, rapping, singing, and hosting. Over time, people also noticed his body’s remarkable transformation. At 20 years old, Elmo has already developed chiseled abs and very muscular arms through a customized workout and disciplined diet. “As the youngest in the bunch, I’d like to let people know that they can – and should – start early in their journey to a healthy body,” he shared.

Jessy Mendiola, the rose among the torns, the only lady in the batch is the beautiful actress who has captured the hearts of many with her angelic face and sexy body: Jessy Mendiola. Jessy has graced a lot of magazine covers and TV commercials, yet she finds something uniquely exciting about her Century Tuna experience: “I’m excited to show a different side of me: a grown-up Jessy who consciously takes care of her body through proper diet and exercise. Plus it’s always nice to endorse a product I truly love!”

Through the inspiring stories of Century Tuna’s newest faces Paulo, James, Elmo and Jessy, the country’s leading tuna brand aims to help more and more people understand that anybody can bring out the better versions of themselves and be ABS-solutely ready for summer.

The four new endorsers join long-time endorser Anne Curtis in promoting the ABS-solutely delicious Century Tuna as a brand that motivates people to aspire for a healthy body.” For all of them, there’s no other tuna!

For more information and fitness tips, visit www.centurytuna.ph.

CENTURY TUNA
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#ABSolutelySummerReady
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Okay since we learned about Earth Hour we never missed the day. We have been participating every year may it be in an organized event or just in our plain house with the lights off and only a candle light can be seen.

On March 28, 2015, Saturday at exactly 8:30 PM let us all participate in making a change by turning our lights off for an hour which can make a difference. Let us all Change Climate Change!

KINGDOM is a story about the MMA world rife with complex characters and relationships that unfurl in surprising and deeply human ways.

The cast are

Frank Grillo (Captain America: The Winter Soldier; Homefront; Warrior) as Alvey Kulina, a Mixed Martial Arts legend and owner of Navy St. MMA gym based in Venice, CA;

Kiele Sanchez (The Glades; Lost) as Lisa Prince, Alvey’s girlfriend;

Matt Lauria (Friday Night Lights) as Ryan Wheeler, the world-class athlete who had it all, including Lisa Prince, until his spiraling drug addiction landed him in prison;

Jonathan Tucker (Parenthood) as Jay Kulina, Alvey’s eldest son;

Nick Jonas as Nate Kulina, Alvey’s youngest son and the prized fighter at the gym, and

Joanna Going (House of Cards; Mad Men) as Christina Kulina, Alvey’s estranged wife and mother of Jay and Nate.

Right in the event of warm talks about K-12, a video of graduation rights in Quezon City made its way and went boom on social media, making it as the talk of the town. The interruption of the salutatorian speech gave a bad impression about the school and a well deserve appreciation of the salutatorian.

If you're one of those teens who admired Nick Jonas during his teen and wholesome image, well better change that notion of him because this man is no longer a teen. Yes, Nick Jonas is part of the Action-Drama Series about Mixed Martial Arts entitled KINGDOM which airs in the US. The good news is that RTL CBS Extreme HD is bringing that action drama series in Asia and will premiere on April 7, Tuesday, 10:00pm (9:00pm JKT/BKK)

New offering of ABS-CBN for 2015 is the newest drama series that will relate personalities and characters in real life as they air on primetime TV this March 16, "Bridges of Love". Watch this series and see why it is dubbed as a "story like no other."

For Crosby, Stills & Nash fans it is indeed a blast from the past as they perform at Smart Araneta this coming March 16, 8 pm. Catch these rock’s legendary group and relive the memories with their soft rock songs and their greatest hits. It's a historic one-night event of hit music from the legendary American trio. Dubbed as "An Evening with Crosby, Stills & Nash" which is part of their 2015 Asian tour that includes several key cities in Japan and Singapore.

It is expected to draw a huge turnout of rock fans, mostly Baby Boomers lured by the sound of the legendary act considered as rock’s first super group and widely credited for some of the most enduring songs and wonderful harmonies of the 1970s.

Here's something new from RTL CBS Entertainment, a new series that will definitely keep your night happy and laughing. It is the biggest new comedy series this season in the U.S. Getting you pimped up laughing is Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon and this series premieres in Asia this coming March 13, 2015, 9:55pm (8:55pm JKT/BKK), its THE ODD COUPLE.

If you’re one of the motorcycle enthusiasts, collector, rider or just plain and simply user then you’re in for something new from Honda. Yes, Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) officially announced and introduced to the public their latest futuristic scooter the New Honda Click 125i and according to them this baby is dubbed as the “future of scooters”. So get ready to get futurized with the New Honda Click 125i.

Continuously, Honda Scooter always revolutionize its unique concepts from the Zoomer-X, which is the 1st scooter, up to Honda Click 125i, which is another Philippines’ 1st scooter of its kind. This is just amazing for all scooter enthusiasts and lovers.

Saving Mother Earth a is serious task. We may not have big funds or an armada to command but what matters is that our small deeds is greater when two or more individual made a pact to do their share of saving the environment. We're all runners in this call! As part of the celebration and call PRO Earth Run 2015 is initiated.

It's to get healthy and at the same time made an act to save the environment.

In its Global Climate Risk Index 2015, Germanwatch listed the Philippines as one of the countries most affected by extreme weather events in 2013.

Learning and enjoying at the same time is what education should be. You learn because you like to and not because you are compelled to. You gain knowledge with practical learning experience and not by trauma. This is what iAcademy forefronts with their school’s facade of learning. Their courses, structure of learning, school environment and professors are not the conventional ones, and this is what Kwento Ni Toto would like to share. This is our story of a school that dares to be different, iAcademy.
Knowing a school from an outside perspective makes it more appealing educationally. And more, since we’re not a student or a faculty we can say whatever flows out of our mind and what we thought about the school. But these words will definitely entice others to get curious about the school, positively.

With the advancement of technology and science many apparatus and procedures are being made to make an individual’s appearance more appealing to the general crowd. Some even creates beauty regimens that make them look younger and beautiful. But all of these are only on the outside look. Skin Philosophie, a Medical Aesthetic and Lifestyle Solutions Clinic opens its door to people in need of creating the beautiful you. The clinic does not only focus on the outside look but the whole individual itself.

Running this aesthetic house is Dr. Kyla Talens, a doctor of medicine but would rather want to be called as an Aesthetic Dermatologist. For her beauty isn't just on the outer part of the body but also inside. And it is necessary to sculpt beauty not only outside but inside as well. This is her passion and this is what she wants to share to her clients and potential clients.

Yes, you’ve read it right! It was Kwento Ni Toto’s first at the 19th Philippines International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, it is our first time to watch the balloons at close. Before, it was just a peek away from the highway where there were too many abstractions. It was a sore viewing the event, most specially when missing the inflating and flying of the hot air balloons. So, this time it’s much closer and we’re really there early.

The hot air balloons are scheduled to inflate and fly away at around 5:30 AM and I think some of the expectators were there much earlier. Imagine the crowd as early as 5 AM.

For traditional Filipino Moms bath time is just one of those activities that need to be done for the babies. It is a chore or a ritual that is no more than cleansing. Of course that’s the tradition that is being followed through generation for the reason that the babies might catch colds or something else. That’s why Johnson’s is advocating bath time more than it should be with their global campaign SO MUCH MORE and Johnson’s Philippines shares that with “Di Lang Ligo ang Ligo”.