Come Celebrate 25 Years With Your Favorite Morning Show UNANG HIRIT

Have you ever thought of how long you've been watching the morning show UNANG HIRIT? They're celebrating their 25th anniversary this December, and if you think about it, that's a full grown man at the prime of his life. Much to say, they gave us a glimpse of what's about to happen in the next few days as they celebrate this milestone. After all, they've been there when you wake up in the morning when you're preparing breakfast, your kids baon, or when your husband is about to go to work. They're routinely serving various forms of entertainment so you don't feel bad before you go to school, or for work.

 

Host Arnold Clavio says "Being in Unang Hirit for the last 25 years has been very rewarding. While we give the day's freshest news and happenings, we get to set the mood so you feel great at the start of the day. We bring not just good information, we'll be your alarm clock and make you be ahead of all the updates even hopefully, in the next 25 years!"

I asked Ms. Susan Enriquez about what particular piece moved her out of all the reportage she does for the show and identified the Typhoon Yolanda. She was there the day after when it hit the province and saw lives lost and devastation. She couldn't move as a person but she had to do her job to make sure information about it reaches entities in the government so they could give help. Another one was the chance to cover the Vatican, she was up close Pope Francis, she wept while seeing him during mass and admitted how blessed she felt that moment. She wants to do more and hopefully only do bigger stories in the next few years because she wants to be a source of positivity in the morning just like the rest of the hosts in the show.

 

 

Mark December 6 on your calendars as this will be the National Unang Hirit Day, the day when the show first aired. If you're a fan of the show, this is the time to celebrate in huge giveaways, public service offerings they plan to do on that date. They have surprises prepared for everyone, no matter where you are in the country. A few days ago, they already gave 25 peso rice grains, and 25 per kilo of LPG, so imagine what they'll be doing when the actual day arrives. 

 

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Not only that, but if you recall the song they have on the show, they're going to have a few changes to it as well courtesy of the voices of Jose Mari Chan, Zephanie and Mark Bautista. It's going to be a bit modern than usual so stay tuned for that!

I also got the chance to participate in one of the games they usually do in the show and got tons of rice, a rice cooker and microwave oven, for that, I am so thankful! I thought I was just there to participate but got surprised by the hosts. Really thankful for that! It just reminded me, my birthday is their anniversary, congratulations on the show! And I'm looking forward to see what other surprises you have up your sleeves! Remember, UNANG HIRIT shows every weekday at, 5:30am. Thank you to Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Suzi Entrata Abrera, Atty. Gabby Concepcion, Shaira Diaz, Anjo Pertierra, Kaloy Tingcungco and Chef Jr for being so kind that afternoon. They're ready for you in the coming days, so make sure you watch the show! Make sure to be there and be heard as they celebrate 25 years with you!

Marian Rivera Dantes for "Yan ang Morning!"

It looks like the battle for morning shows is on as GMA presents the primetime queen Marian Rivera as she gets her own talk show called "Yan ang Morning!" which will premier this May 2, 2016 at 10:45 am. This daily show will will display Marian's lifestyle as she now embarks to be a family woman. Now that she's taking care of Dingdong and Baby Zia, she wants to empower Filipinas and tell them motherhood isn't an excuse not to take care of themselves and look good.

They're also taking the comedic route as she's going to have Boobay as her co-host. Expect something fast, something quirky because I find Boobay quite a character, someone who can crack a joke fast while in a conversation. She's probably going to entertain the audience plus a lot of people outside the studio because that's where he's going to excel, with the people. I think that's where he's going to shine! "Marian is real and sincere, I am so happy to be her friend as I am also inspired to become closer to the Lord since she doesn't miss a single mass even when we're out of town." says Boobay.

You'll see Marian teach ordinary Moms how to cook simple time saving dishes, do the Zumba, talk to interesting ordinary people so viewers would be able to learn a thing or two about life. They also got the press people to do games as she's also doing this on the show so they could win prizes too. It's fun, and you get to spend a few minutes of your time with one of the most beautiful women in the world, Marian Rivera Dantes. 

"There will be a lot of things that I also want to learn because in this show, we'll be doing it together. We will also initiate debates in the "Wag Yan, Okay Yan" segment where we ask people about it. I love my mother in law, I'm like her real daughter and she also takes care of Baby Zia when we're not around. I don't choose guests but it just depends on the topic. Boobay is also here, the people love him. He's a talented person and people appreciate that. We only talk about what we eat and not gossip about other people. We only provide good vibes every morning. I am being challenged here and I will bring "Yan ang Morning" in every Filipino home everyday. If you give birth, it's not an excuse to not take care of yourself. When I go home, I always look forward to see my husband and daughter and that makes me doubly happy! I am very transparent, I don't host but there shouldn't be anything that any person can't do when you put your heart into it. I talk to our guests, I learn from them and I really apply that to myself. I don't watch that much talk shows, because I spend a lot of time with my husband and Zia. My husband supports me, so I get a lot of help from him." says Marian Rivera.

Again, "Yan ang Morning!" will premier on May 2, 2016 at 10:45am on the Kapuso network GMA.

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Chaplin Cafe at Century City Mall

Had a wonderful small brunch at Chaplin. It's a restaurant at the 5th floor of Century City Mall in Makati Avenue, Makati City. It's been a while since I've been here so I'm making the trip worth it and show you around this place which I found very nice. The seats are comfy, even though it's a little packed I still managed to get seats in the center. I got to do my favorite activity, people watching. Aside from that, we got the best items on the menu as recommended by the wait staff and chef who came out to say hi later on. A foreign lad, concocting upscale middle east/Mediterranean dishes for the restaurant. I knew I had to see this.

The interiors are nice. It's like a California modern restaurant with functional, minimalist interiors. The colors are basic, black, white, green and wood tones all around. It's upscale but relaxed, I can imagine this being frequented by Titas of Manila, those who have meetings, or foreigners who just want something quick for breakfast and lunch. They have dinner, the ambiance up there was quite conducive for talk and lovely.

 

For business travelers, they have wifi. Although not that fast, it was okay for the small things like browsing and Instagram. I wanted to stay there for work but I had to attend another event on the same mall on the lower floors so after brunch I left in a jiffy.

What caught my attention was that most of the foreigners opted to stay under the sweltering heat of the sun. They didn't mind it was super hot that day and just got hydrated by drinks and perhaps took advantage of our tropical weather to get a tan while they're there. Makes sense though.

I ordered this Orange-Carrot juice which the server recommended. It was very refreshing, not too sweet, and you still get that legit orange juice taste on every sip. I think it's imported boxed orange juice though, or maybe fresh (since it's also available), I couldn't tell. A bit pricey but considering the heat outside, it's something you would think you'll need.

I thought this was chicken, but apparently this is their version of Potato Wedges. It's more on the sweet side, but I do like the variety rather than just spuds on a plate.

This is Shakshouka. It's a middle eastern egg and tomato based dish. The star here is the egg of course and is served a little runny so you can put it on your bread like a spread.  It reminds me of the Italian bruschetta, but this is vegetarian with the exception of the egg of course. They love this in any meal as part of their starters. Pretty good.

This is Eggplant Melanzane. To me, it looks like the Greek Moussaka with none of the cheese and cream. It's very nice to see something vegetarian that's this good. I think this is my personal favorite and perhaps when they come out with breads (I heard they are really soon) this would be something that would be perfect for that.

This is their Chicken Steak. It's a hearty version of Chicken Barbecue, butterflied. It's very savory. I also like that this comes with an option of potato wedges or mashed potatoes and their side salad. You basically get this as a complete meal perfect for lunch or dinner. I love the small crispy parts and how soft it is inside. If you like barbecue, you'll love this healthy plate.

 This is their signature Chaplin Pizza. The ingredients are fresh, although I found it a little unseasoned. I did put a generous amount of salt and pepper (which they had on the table) and it was okay after that. What's good is that they have a "Make Your Own Pizza" section on the menu where you can choose the ingredients and have it ordered like that. Still, they had very healthy options for toppings so you're not gonna miss out on the veggies even if it is pizza.

My friend and I had this for dessert to end the meal. She also ordered another one just so we could see the best sellers. The first one is my personal favorite, the Chocolate Souffle. I liked the flavor and how deep the chocolate is in every spoonful but, there seems to be some presentation problems. I like my plate pretty, and if it's a souffle, at least have it risen properly and not all broken down like a mush on the bottom. I was so glad that they were very receptive about comments of their food since they just opened. The Napoleon was so good, I like the flaky crust crisscrossed with luscious caramel and the dollop of cream on the side. Then the last one is the Triple Chocolate Mousse, it went missing after around 5 minutes and I don't know where it has gone. Maybe it just vanished.

Chaplin Cafe is located at Century City Mall's 4th Floor. You can access it through the Kalayaan Avenue side of the mall to get breakfast even if the mall isn't opened yet. It's the perfect meeting spot, but I'm just telling you. Yes, it's worthy to go to for a visit, or do your work. They've actually got pretty good coffee too so if you're around the area and it's a little early, go give them a visit. It's a little pricey (for Pinoys but not for foreigners) but considering the upscale ambiance, the vegetarian choices, the good food, I think it's worth it. There you go.

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Bianca King Reveals Celebrity Actor Who Broke Up With Her Through Text

Today sparks another addition to TV5's great lineup of shows. They just announced this new entertainment themed program called "Showbiz Konek na Konek" with hosts IC Mendoza, Bianca King and MJ Marfori. This will premier on April 6, 2015 and is scheduled Mondays through Fridays at 11 AM. This would be really perfect for Moms and people at home who are just about to finish preparing lunch but don't want to be lagging behind the latest celebrity news in the country. They're going to do you a favor by rounding up the days issues within an hour and promise to get it straight from the horses mouth as soon as the entertainment news land on their table.

"I have so much to learn, to hone my craft and I think I already told some people in previous presscons that I wanted to have one. (Nagdilang anghel yata ako sa sarili ko!)" says Bianca King. She's pretty new at this and it's nice that she's addressing the fact that she needs to learn. After a few questions from the entertainment press, she said she'll answer everything. They went ahead and asked about her breakup with an ex, she confirmed and said it's obvious from her blogpost entry who it was. The thing is, the guy broke up with her through a text message. Then they went straight to the point and asked if this was Dennis Trillo, she said YES.

There will also have pinch hitters like Nicole Estrada who will be outside the streets asking real people about showbusiness, there's a lot of other portions like Connect The Stars, Who Do You Think You Are (blind items), Throwback Thursdays and a lot more!

IC Mendoza says "The title of showbiz royalty is great but I have big shoes to fill. I know I'm always going to be Inday Badiday's grandson, always going to be Dolly Ann's son, but this show is different, it's not just going to be gay, this time it's going to be a little more serious entertainment news. We're really going to be heavy on social media, it's current and always updated so we could all keep up with the times. I'll have an opinion, I'll say my piece and I don't really run out of things to say."

"We're going to do the legwork, the research and do our best. We'll take it as a challenge, sometimes we might have live stuff happening to keep everything updated. That's where we'll make this show excell especially the portions we have. This is work and I don't have to stop this even if I get married." says MJ Marfori.

Make sure you watch this show weekdays at 11 AM on TV5!

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TV5 Features Basketball Wives on "Happy Wife, Happy Life!"

The hosts of Happy Wife, Happy Life!

I think this show's title came from the CEO of TV5 himself. He chuckled a little when he heard it announced on the event that evening. Whoever so not agrees on this statement, will perish of course not have a happy home. Four ladies, who's life has been intertwined by one common denominator, their husbands. Yes, their partners are all professional basketball players. Their successful relationships and families won't survive without the resourcefulness and dedication of these women, who are ultimately just like you at home. They're going to show you the ropes on how to survive, how to make your time useful while you're there. Give you practical home ideas, especially for first time Moms who's probably going through the same phase as they are. When you see the show, they hope you get to connect, because as much as they would like to be different, they are ultimately the same as you.

RR Enriquez and Jeck Maierhoffer

When we talked to Jeck and Rr, they said that they are so blessed that the project was given to them after Amazing Race. They didn't expect it so they were very thankful. They almost didn't accept it because they thought it was going to be a reality show again. We know how that went in Amazing Race where they had a huge fight. They now see that it's different, they see how nice it is. Being with Danica and LJ was also special because they're all Christians. It's clear that it fits Rr because she's single but someday she wants to be like them, married and all. It was the first time when they had to fight during Amazing Race and that wasn't something RR wanted. They realized they couldn't control anything, it was something more of a lesson and she accepts that they're both a work in progress. 

LJ Moreno Alapag

Danica Sotto Pingris

They don't want to have that in a show of course. It's also the way they edited it in the show, and how people would perceive it. Rr also thinned a bit, she said she had to lose weight because she has a skin care clinic on the side. The stress and all during Amazing Race actually made it worse she says because sometimes they didn't eat just to get ahead of the others. Actually, their friends know that they are going to butt heads even if they were still not in the race. They expected it but says still, it was fun. The show for them will be segmented. Danica will cook, LJ will give advise on first time moms, Jeck will give business or entrepreneurial advise while Rr will concentrate on beauty. That's what they should watch out in this morning show slated 10:30AM everyday. It's like a magazine show on TV and in the pilot episodes, you'll see our families and have a grand time seeing our lives even before the actual show.  

Now that they're all together, you'll see how they will all gel together in this show, their lives on and off the court.

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CHARICE performs at Good Morning America

Now this 16yo phenom from the Philippines is still making waves in the United States. With her performances here and around North America, she now has this performance in Good Morning America which is a very popular morning TV show in the US. This also has international distribution so people around the globe will be seeing this much like Oprah. I kinda am not impressed by the arrangement because she could have done other songs or something better. A younger more powerful song would have worked. But I still love her just the same ^_^

Let's watch this O_O: