COCO MARTIN and JULIA MONTES The Perfect Match with REGASCO

A Perfect Match, words that describe the country's premier actor Coco Martin and actress Julia Montes. This is something that REGASCO.also believes in and yes, they are the face of Republic Gas Corporation. They are also signing with the company, together, as one. 

REGASCO President and CEO Arnel Ty says "We wish to welcome all of you here today. REGASCO has been in the industry for 28 years now, and we are now nationwide as we enter Mindanao this year. Our special guest, are proof that we are continuing to cater to household consumers, as partners in kitchens everywhere. We thank General Torre, Ms. Shirley Kuan, Mama Ogie Diaz and you for being here."

Also at the event are executives Anson Robin Ponce the Marketing Head and Ms. Lesley Yiu the managing director for REGASCO.

Coco says "This is the first time that we are signing something together so this is very special for me. I am excited for what's about to happen in the next few years with REGASCO. This is not just because they are helping us, but we go places and promote together. I can be with her even more. Sigabo by the way will be out on June 22, we have rested and recharged and I'm happy that it is better than Batang Quiapo and our other series. It will give happiness and inspiration. Julia has been studying culinary thrice, and I feel that. I'm an HRM graduate and I also cook for her. She requests Pares, Cochinilio, which took me a lot of time to perfect. Cooking takes time, but if you include a lot of love, bonding, it's quality time spent together. We are very private when it comes to our relationship, but we get respect out of that. When our relationship lasts this long, the more love we have. She's always the person beside me, I get a lot of courage when I'm with her. We will be doing a film very soon, and the Lord blessed us with REGASCO and a lot of brands that trusts us still. Respect is part of our culture, we grew up with our grand parents and help each other, support each other and I hope people get inspired with that."

Julia says "To be completely honest, REGASCO has always been supporting us in our businesses and our family. I want to reinvent Kare Kare because that's Coco's favorite. A perfect match is like having God at the center of everything. I am blessed with him, I am blessed with Coco. There's no perfect relationship but ours is solid because of him."

From its humble beginnings in Malabon, to over 30 refilling stations, 4000 dealers nationwide, the one that makes sure the weight is correct, only REGASCO has that!

Coco and Julia will be going around the nation so you will also get to know who REGASCO is. They're making sure you hear it from them personally, and they send their thanks for making them a part of the family, while they are being treated like family. Congratulations Coco and Julia! 

JULIA MONTES and PINKY TOBIANO Launch Swiss Proli Night Gummies

Everyone deserves a good night's sleep, but how would you do that with the amount of stress you're experiencing at work and at home?

A few days ago, we got to see the launch of Swiss Proli Night Gummies, an FDA approved supplement made to make your usual sleep a deep one. Guests, celebrities and brand executives were all clad in sleepwear, and beds all lined the venue to the stage. They also had some really good midnight snack items, drinks all around so you can have your fill. People were taking lots of photos in different booths and scent sprays were given as tokens to go home.

Here's a few clips I took of the event with Julia Montes and Ms. Pinky Tobiano on stage.

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Swiss Proli Night Gummies is proudly made in the Philippines and is a science based product owned by well known actress Julia Montes and top Chemist Pinky Tobiano. This has been made locally with Swiss technology, strictly tested in Mérieux NutriSciences laboratories who's expertise lie in food safety, quality and sustainability. They are also present in over 32 countries and Ms. Tobiano finished R & D for the product this year. 

A single piece would accelerate you into deeper sleep and REM. This also contains Melatonin, Ashwaganda, L-Theanine, Vitamin B6, D3, and magnesium. This hastens you to get that restful sleep which you always wanted to happen all these years and is vegan. They are also ISO certified so you are assured you're getting the best in the market. If you're interested, it's available now on online stores Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and their social channels. 

If Julia likes it, why in the world would you not right?!

TOPAKK: An Intense Action Masterpiece with ARJO ATAYDE and JULIA MONTES for MMFF 2024

Watching TOPAKK on the silver screen was the best decision I've ever made this Metro Manila Film Fest 2024 season.

 Why you'd ask? Simple, it wouldn't feel the same if I'd watch this simply on digital or streaming platforms. It gives a different vibe, of almost 2 hours of intense, violent, brutal, savage, rough and aggressive scenes all put together by Director Richard Somes, same guy who brought you OTJ, Ekis, and more eccentric action films in Philippine cinema. You've got that a bit expected yeah, but the topic, intimacy of describing PTSD in a structured military environment and how people suffer all throughout their life is something else to think and talk about... this was a venue to know more about it and they've managed to put that in the story.

 Arjo Atayde, Julia Montes, Sid Lucero in one film concept wise is quite crazy (and is not the sole reason why this is called TOPAKK). Their stellar performances in different projects alone is something that would inspire an "actors actor". While Arjo carries good looks, this movie gives him major rawness. The closeups filled with his small freckles on screen was noticed, and absolutely lovely to see aesthetically since this is a bit dark, dingy and gloomy especially on the last scenes at the steel warehouse. I would gladly compare his role to John Wick, but again, very raw and local. You could see how he showcases his struggles, which I'd bet be better with a dog (for maybe a sequel). His acting chops are unquestionable, being Best Lead Actor at ContentAsia Awards was evident. He evolves wherever he gets into a role, and you'll admire his tenacity to live, not just for himself but for others. 

Julia Montes is an action star. Gone are the crying drama princess roles she's been in the past years, because she is as intense as anybody on that set. Her knack for conversations complemented each and every single time she'd want to take revenge, throw a punch, smash someone's f4ce on the metal platforms just to make sure people felt her intensity to love them dearly. She definitely did not shortchange with the physical requirements that this role entailed or required, and you'll root for her. She's got a cause (that involves Kokoy De Santos) and it makes her hunger for changing her life inevitable. With the help of Arjo's character, their once not so connected lives begin to complement each other. You'll know why when you watch TOPAKK.

Here's what happened at the red carpet premiere!

You'll see some of the roles may have been brief, but don't be mistaken, all of these are essential. Congratulations also to stars Enchong Dee, Kokoy De Santos, and the ensemble cast (especially the bad guys) who performed well. You'll love this so much for the cast, the story line and it's cause.

This has had lots of rave reviews abroad, bringing this home was serendipitous, had a lot of promise, and they'll give you what you asked for. This is super apt for this year's Metro Manila Film Festival, it gives us viewers the OPTIONS we deserve. The R18 rating I think is because of the violence and gore, but the R16 version won't feel like it ain't enough. This also stars Vin Abrenica, Cholo Barretto, Bernard Palanca, Ms. Maureen Mauricio, so there's more to the story.

If you miss action movies, want to see your favorite actors do different things from the usual, you need to see TOPAKK. This and other entries in the MMFF 2024 are so good, but you definitely should have this on your list because you'll have your action thirst be extinguished, you get to feel you're part of it and feel tired because you've been in the middle of the scenes all along. Congratulations to Nathan Studios, Sir Art, Ms. Sylvia, Gela, Ria, and Arjo for such an amazing piece. Here's hoping they get a nod come awards night because from the looks of it, they do deserve it!

Though there might be some flaws in effects and story, forgivable. They still got the message across and sustained it's intensity all throughout the film. For Arjo, Julia Montes, and the sheer brutality this presents, it made me still choose this film to have 4 out of 5 Cows. 🐮🐮🐮🐮

PS. That float you had during the parade was amazing!