REDOXON Now in the Philippines

The restrictions might have changed over the months in the country but that doesn't mean we have to be complacent in or out of our homes. Good news is, there's REDOXON now in the Philippines. I used to see this in other ASEAN countries but never here because there's popular one is Berocca. Little did we know, it came from the same company and they actually have different uses for it. Berocca is for mental and physical performance whilst this one is more on supporting your body's immune system. This has got Vitamins A, B6, B12, C and D. It also has Zinc, Iron, Copper and Selenium. They've been in the business since 1934 and if you lasted that long, you're probably good at it right?

Miss World Megan Young and Model/Actor Mikael Daez was also there in the event, telling us stories about their lifestyle choices. Even if they're in the best shape of their lives, they too come to a point where they don't get motivated to work out or eat healthy. They need something to keep them protected and not get sick and they're glad that REDOXON came at the right time. They also showcased (with Chef Edward Bugia) how to make Avocado Toast, as they're fond of learning healthy recipes that they pair with working out, plus if they feel a little under the weather it gets them back on track and get better.

Dr. Leah Manio explained to us what Cholecalciferol means and says "It's a fancy word that only means Vitamin D3, much like the one you get when your skin is exposed to sunlight. You need this to absorb calcium in your body, and you can get this in fish oil and eggs (though you would need a lot to get needed amount)."

This is part of Redoxon's worldwide efforts to address immuno threats which is timely as we're still fighting a huge threat in health. Their call is to have this be a habit, possibly take every morning before starting your day. Redoxon helps strengthen your immunity, keep you and your loved ones protected too.

My Hometown is G.O.A.T. Philippines Premiering on AXN Asia

This morning was a nice way to reconnect with travel. The good people from AXN Asia and the Department of Tourism (Philippines) just launched their "My Hometown is G.O.A.T." series. It's an original wherein celebrities from the country showcase their part of the world and will premiere on November 4. Episodes will come out every Thursday and Friday at 8:30PM on AXN Asia (cable where available) and the AXN Asia YouTube Channel the Wednesday after at the same time. It will also be showcased in AXN Taiwan and AXN Korea on November 8 and 13th too.

Celebrities appering on the show include Miss World 2013 Megan Young, her husband vlogger, model and actor Mikael Daez, Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados, Pinoy Sakuragi Marc Pingris, Basketball Superstars JC Intal, Jayjay Helterbrand and Rico Maierhofer. In the show, they'll be your companion and show you around their respective hometowns to give you a glimpse on why it's the G.O.A.T.! They will be showcasing it in 6 episodes, so make sure you're tuned in on those dates!

 

 

CEO and President of KC Global Media George Chien says "During these times, we're happy to announce the new travel and lifestyle reality show in the Philippines "My Hometown is GOAT!". What makes it the best? Ask the locals, it will include 7 towns in the Philippines which they call home. You'll see delicacies, activities, as they visit their roots, share their stories, perfect for those who can't travel yet so they could see the Philippines through their eyes. The journey starts on November 4th, thank you to our guests. Stay safe and healthy!"

DOT Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat says "Today, AXN Asia is launching their latest production My Hometown is GOAT. For tourism to go back to normal, the long wait, we're getting ready our hotels and tourism establishments are compliant with safety standards around the country. This is to ensure the safety of both guests and our workers. This would encourage people around the country, related to what we can offer. Mikael and Megan will be going to Central Luzon, Gazini Ganados will journey in Zamboanga Del Norte down south, Basketball Stars will be going to the northern corridor Pangasinan and La Union. The world premiere will happen on November 4th, more fun awaits in the Philippines! Mabuhay!"

Mikael says "I'm the one being toured around Zambales and I hope the way I fell in love with my wife there, I fell in love with the place too. It's normal to have apprehensions, but the new normal meant we can still see the sights with protocols in place, safely not just for yourself but everyone around you. The first step is awareness, new safety protocols, once you know that, you can decide. We have different appetites in travel, just follow procedures. We have shown that it is possible to do it while staying safe at the same time."

Megan shares "This was the first time we had our child in the shoot. In San Antonio, we just took a banca and have a grand time even without electricity, just food and friends, it's a great way for us to bond and meet my personal friends. Honestly, when I grew up in Subic I only thought you could ride in the Subic Yacht Club when you are a member, I didn't know you could rent one and it was an awesome expereince!"

Marc Pingris says "I feel grateful being part of this show, I was given a chance to show my team mates how great Pangasinan is. I toured them in La Union, followed protocols, and had a great time. AXN Asia staff really took good care of us, we apologize to the fans that didn't have a chance to take photos with us because we had to follow protocols. I grew up in Pangasinan as a laborer, and going to La Union, the view was different, you just have to go there and experience it for yourself. Being with the boys was just a cherry on top, I hope I get to be there with my other brothers from PBA, we didn't have to go outside the country to see how beautiful it was."

Jayjay Helterbrand says "We need to revitalize the tours, being in the motorcycle in two wheels, we saw everything raw. We saw the skyline, riding along with our PBA buddies, more fun really awaited us during our experience there! They were very adamant about safety protocols, we were prepared ahead of time and they made sure we followed road safety reminders."

JC Intal says "It was super fun and very safe. I am looking forward to more of this!"

Rico Maierhofer "We had to use websites and apps of the LGU's, and we did it ourselves. We're athletes so we're not much of hosts, but AXN made us comfortable. It was an amazing experience! We're thankful that DOT chose us to travel there. It was amazing!"

Gazini Ganados "I was excited to relive my childhood and see my hometown and parts of it that I never thought existed. The hidden gems I found there, it made me realize that I never even have to go far. It was all there all along! We took all safety procedures even before we stepped on the plane. We were also taught protocols in case someone wanted to go near us. There are new attractions, floating restaurants, the beauty under water, it was a different world doing that. It was super fun to see that side of the world!"

That's just the tip of the iceberg, so make sure you watch the show. It was awesome to see them be excited to show their respective provinces. There's so much to see in the Philippines and I hope this is just the start!

Mikael Daez Thankful for his 11th Year with GMA

I remember Mikael Daez in Penshopee Denim Lab and other Philippine Fashion Week shows. I've been shooting runway for a couple of years and to say that his chiseled jawline is a dream for every guy til now. He still has that body, married Miss World Megan Young, still doing shows, vlogs, podcasts, and still is, an actor for GMA.

Seeing him so happy a couple of days ago in his home with Megan, Mikael was full of optimism when he signed once again with GMA. It's a contract renewal, on his 11th year, which he showed he was extremely proud of. And recent shows especially Love of My Life has been a hit, which means he's going to do more. They've got plans already but as the interview progressed... we couldn't squeeze it out of them. That's just  a sign we're bound to be surprised about what he's going to do in the next few years.

I wish Mikael all the best! He deserves all of these, because he's been a good guy.

Congratulations bud! Keep on grinding!

IKEA Family Membership Starts on JULY 7

 

IKEA, the biggest one in the world is set to open soon in the Philippines. The thing is, they're letting you in on the fun before you enjoy the ready to assemble furniture, appliances, accessories and meatballs that the brand is known for. It's called IKEA Family.

IKEA Family is a home furnishing club that's already 150 Million strong around the world. This membership will be free starting July 7, best for those who would want to make their homes their passion. You can also use it for help as members would get perks, points on purchases, benefits and experiences to be given all year round, a thing that you should be loving on the day it opens on the 4th quarter of 2021.

IKEA Family members will get the chance to earn, redeem points and enjoy special prices so if you're building your. Membership is FREE, go family.ikea.com.ph and click join now. Fill up the details and register on that day (IKEA Family Day), it's that easy to join. To celebrate, they'll be picking three winners will get 50,000 pesos shopping spree, that would be a whole lot of furniture if you ask me. Members will also get special rates on the IKEA menu, with their world famous meatballs on hand, you'll need that. More so because it's really good.

It would be like a city, you would find inspiration for what you need. You would need comfortable shoes, walk around 4 hours and get acquainted to pick pieces that would fit your design aesthetic. Most of their products present minimalist. Members will get invites to events, as you'll get email for these special days and it'll be about life at home. There will also be "Circle of Life" items that you will get to see, so you get educated about what happens to a product when it is manufactured. Now remember, they plan to onboard about 100,000 people on this day. For those who will be able to join, they'll get a chance to win the prizes mentioned above. Winners will be announced on the 10th, so make sure you also follow their official social media channels. With a lifetime membership, you'll absolutely love it! So if you love IKEA, make sure you're in!

By the way, IKEA is pronounced as Eeekehyah not Aykeeyah. See you online then!

Bubble Gang Stages Musical On Their 22nd Anniversary

Has it really been that long? Yeah, I feel old all of a sudden. It's our favorite Gag show's 22nd anniversary, if you count that alone it's like an adult already but they're still dishing out jokes, skits, entertaining numbers every Friday on GMA. They must have felt it's time to actually do something different, something that they all have never done before, and this Friday they'll tell you a LAUGH story with the use of the songs of Parokya Ni Edgar who has encompassed and been loved by generations of Baby Boomers, Generation X, Y, Xennials, Millenials and just about anyone in the Philippines. We were there when they taped this two part episode a few days ago. 

Let me just tell you first, this was absolutely an awesome show! I saw Michael V, Kim Domingo, Paolo Contis, Mikael Daez, Betong Sumaya, Diego and the rest of the cast sing and dance all throughout the performance treating it like they've been doing theater already. If you see this all later, you would probably be one of the many people who would want to see this staged.

I also saw that Michael V was a big part of the production, he even made changes to the script and seeked the help of real theater directors in order to put this out there. We were not really allowed to take videos inside the studio but trust me, all these photos don't do justice with the show they're about to broadcast later at 10PM. Parokya Bentedos is also about a love story, but I don't want to spoil things so make sure you watch the first part later!

I extremely like Betong's character here as Michael V's Mom, his antics portraying that just had us laughing everytime she sings. The kind that would almost make you pee in your pants lol!

Juancho Trivino, Antonio Aquitana, Mikoy Morales are also in this musical. You might hate or love them in the end.

Please make sure you watch their show later this evening as Bubble Gang presents Parokya Bentedos: A Laugh Story on the heart of Asia, GMA!

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Legally Blind starts February 20 on GMA

We just saw the pilot episode of Legally Blind. This is the series topbilled by Janine Gutierrez and Mikael Daez. As the title suggests, Janine plays Grace Evangelista. She's a lawyer, got into an accident and lost her eyesight. She starts poor, achieved her dreams by the sacrifice of her parents who worked hard so she could finish her studies. 

Mark Abaya who also is also in this afternoon prime soap tells us how proud they are of their accomplishment. He says they did this out of love for the craft, and for YOU who wanted something new from GMA. It's a heartwarming story of a Filipino family striving hard to acheive their dreams. Add to that a little sibling rivalry, insecurity, office politics, relationships, loyalty, and may be yes, even love.

Poor Grace believes so much with people, but falls prey to the ones she trusts the most. The story is also very current, as it talks about vices, and what happens if you take them. The consequences are just a little scary.

You'll find out the story this Monday, at GMA Afternoon Prime. 

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Mikael Daez Plays Laser Tag with Fans

I've been shooting this guy since his Penshoppe Denim Lab, Philippine Fashion Week, also Wrangler days and he's one of my favorites because of his chiseled looks, pronounced jawline, which is one thing that's so hard to find in models nowadays. Would you believe it's already been 6 years since he has joined show business? Yeap, 6 years. He's been on different shows, countless TV and print ads, shows he's hosted or programs he's acted in, but it looks like he's not going to show any signs of slowing down. He's been blessed, even more because he's still very driven to improve his craft, learn from this experience and perhaps catch a love bug pretty soon.

It was his birthday last January 6, which we knew he was probably busy. GMA Artist Center, his sponsors and adoring fans wanted to have at least one day of fun with the Kapuso artist.

He says it was actually a regular thing to be with fans as he really tries to do this every year. In some way, he feels celebrations like these are actually things that he does to thank them for all the support they've given him. He's one very humble guy!

He's a good guy, that's why he's blessed. He's also in a new show on GMA which he discusses further on this video. Click play to see our short interview.

Thank you GMA ARTIST CENTER for having us on Mikael's special day! Thank you also FLAWLESS for keeping our skin healthy here. Thank you also to Mikael's Travel Buddy! You know who you are! :) 

KUMAGCOW

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Mikael Daez Shows Love on Blog and Vlog

Passion is sometimes downplayed as dangerous rather than being adventurous. Mikael Daez begs to differ. He's been traveling to different places, has gone thousand of miles away from home but still stays very basic. What brings him to these other countries is his love for culture, to see what's different out there and perhaps learn a thing or two about their culture, then make it his for a while.

I've been really asking about the status of their relationship (his latest post says it all), apparently the current title is "travel buddy" and "friend" but they look like a real couple and I'm not convinced LOL (but personally I think they're a pair - please don't quote me on that cc: Ms. World Megan Young). Although adventurous by default, Mikael Daez wants live life to the fullest. He even wants to take as many people with him as possible on these trips (so imagine how expensive that would be LOL). He's now harnessing the power of social media too and he's putting it all in his journal, his own website www.mikaeldaez.com and his Youtube channel Youtube.com/MrMikaelDaez.

It's fun to see him outside the studios, raw, just feeling the place's vibe as he gets to eat the food, meet the people and see the places he's been to. You kinda envy him, but somehow make it your goal to someday, some way, you'll find a way to travel there and feel it too. You should check out his notes on the website and read how he runs his life with passion, you kinda also see how he's so engulfed in this flame he calls life.

Who am I joking? They look so good together in his latest post so hurry! :P

Mikael by the way is still in Poor Senyorita paired with Asia's Songbird Ms. Regine Velasquez - Alcasid so please watch that too! 

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Regine Topbills New GMA Show Poor Señorita

This afternoon was fun as GMA launches another fun series starring Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez. This is entitled Poor Señorita, where Regine plays a rich successful woman who was struck with news that she's dying and only got a few days to live. She later finds out that she was misdiagnosed but the problem is, she already gave away her wealth to charities, her relatives and signed it off already. Unfortunately, none of them were willing to give it back. Now, the Señorita only had the clothes on her back and nothing more. She's now as poor as a rat.

Caught Regine lined up on the way to the press conference. I must say, she's still gorgeous and fun as always. She said she enjoys making comedy shows and this is but a welcome treat. Aside from that, she gets to work with really great people like Jaya, Snooky Serna, and the rest of the cast!

Caught these two looking so cute! It's the first prince and princess of Starstruck Season 6. Elison looks so happy now that he's given a break. He's also going to be paired with the lovely Ayra Mariano. It's also his first time to work with GMA's biggest stars and he only wants to do good and show his best foot forward. 

This is the first time Mikael Daez is working with Ms. Regine and says he's been wanting to do that because his guestings in Sarap Diva (Regine's cooking show) didn't push through. Regine also said Nate was asking why she's kissing Mikael in the trailer but explains she's just abusing him, a joke obviously from the Songbird. Regine wants to know first hand the personality of the character so she also adds that she had to ask about what direction they're taking the character. She has to be more animated since it's a comedy even if their peg was Devil Wears Prada. It's situational and says it's a bit hard to make people laugh. This is also for family viewing, so they don't really stress out doing the show. They made it light on purpose says the director. 

I'm also happy that Sheena Halili's back and playing the role of Regine's assistant. She's a bit quirky, fails at times, but still does good things. Regine says she's thankful for GMA giving her 4 years to spend with her son. It was enough time to mold her son she says and this is the time that she's going to work on a project that is this BIG. It's a wonderful soap and she's happy to see new people, reconnect with the old people and hopes the ones at home would be able to appreciate it. It's going to show right after 24 ORAS. 

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