Is this THE END of Luxxe Wh!te?!

Folks were startled with the recent announcement of FRONTROW International (on their socials) about their flagship product Luxxe Wh!te. This was also seen at the Edsa-Guadalupe area where their billboard  stated "Goodbye, Luxxe White". FRONTROW founders RS Francisco and Sam Verzosa has yet to issue statements about it because their community remains nervous for their premier selling products that have lead the market for over 15 years. 

A list stars like Regine Velasquez, Cha Eun Woo, Gretchen Barretto, Daniel Padilla, Catriona Gray, Vice Ganda are some of the brand endorsers, and folks have continued to trust them, why are they mum about this? 

Are they keeping a huge secret?

IVANA ALAWI Enters Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition House

It was a nice afternoon to see Ivana Alawi right before her PBB stint which none of us was aware of. It was a simple thanksgiving event which she arranged for the support she's getting from the press and bloggers, so it was certainly a surprise to see her in the famous house days after.

Were there any clues?

None at all, because much of the talk that transpired that afternoon revolved around her success, the brands she's representing, and getting married among others.

The YouTube star will certainly be seen in a more "personal" way now that she's in the ABSCBN and GMA partnered celebrity edition of the show which they dubbed as COLLAB, something she's quite used to.

She mentioned during our small talk that most of her content didn't really have scripts and just happens when it happens. She was very witty, down to earth, and doesn't mind answering even the most controversial of issues thrown at her. She confirmed some jewellery endorsement woes are on trial which prohibited her from speaking about it. 

Will she do good on the show?

Definitely. Her personality shines in her recent YouTube episodes and her hunger to even create interesting talk with Barbie Forteza (which she deems is still the same person she was with years ago) is a testament for the kind of person she is in or out of the cameras.

She also shared how she wanted to work with previous winner Fyang soon. Maybe that'll happen when she gets out from the house of Kuya.

Here's our interview with her a few days ago:

I'm rooting for her.

MRLD's "7th Sense" Album Drops Midnight, Announces Concert Next Month

If you guys don't know who MRLD is, you should. She's a singer songwriter who hails from Cebu and is making waves on streaming platforms with her hit songs "An Art Gallery Could Never Be As Unique As You", "Ikaw Pa Rin" and "Ligaya". She was also featured by Spotify in New York's Times Square  as one of the most streamed female artists in the country.

She says "I was planning to release a full English album but I didn't feel a spark, this album is about my feelings , for things that I could not explain. It's mine and it is very simple. I already released 4, and the others will be done later this evening. Much of these were written 2 years ago, and it felt right, I had to make an album now. The track list was mixed initially, but I want it to open up minds, that I can carry different genres. Though there are lots of revisions, I had a lot of help from friends to make this happen."

The lead single is Hanggang Magsawa Ka, the longest single she wrote, a little painful, and she hopes you also cry when listening to it. Initially Malayo was supposed to be the carrier single, they just had to listen to everything and it was something they thought of while starting over, it's raw and 6 minutes long.

Listening to it earlier, it felt like an ode, very emotional and soft, all acoustic, hopeful and beautiful. 

She wrote it during 12th grade, puppy love, where she gave a person 2 chances, but thing is, she wasn't the one chosen, she wasn't the only one.. the song was made to have her overcome the hurt from it. She's also so glad about her earlier single "An Art Gallery Could Never Be As Unique As You" which has gained traction in Indonesia, one which they even made a Bahasa version too to cater to audiences there.

Her single SAGOT was the one she's super excited to perform because it's the one that she made with her fans in mind. It was for them and it's a bit upbeat, dancing and enjoying it is highly encouraged especially during the concert.

Her concert will happen on April 27th at the SM North Edsa SKYDOME, tickets are still available and she's rehearsing soon for the whole concept. It's going to be a special night with 2 guests being confirmed already.

This is just the start of big things for her, follow OC Records socials to know more about her!

METROBANK Offers TRIPLE BONUS PROMO for New Accounts!

It's the new year but I haven't seen new year resolutions posted yet, is it passe? Not needed? Or is it just inside your mind? 

Do you all want to be better at something this year? Then go and get those goals happen!

Metrobank Triple Bonus promo is ongoing. Designed for those who would want to open their savings account of 50k+ or more, this would be a great reason to open an account now.

Consumer Sector Head Monj Del Rosario says "We want to share with you the reason why we are putting customers in good hands. As bankers, we are not just championing products, we are here for every life stage to be able to meet your goals. We want to make it more rewarding and aligned with your aspirations. It's a new ERA, we want to make things easier, rewarding and aligned to your goals, and it all begins with the right mindset."

Cris Concepcion their Brand Marketing Head adds "What we do is with our brand promise, in good hands. The best partner and adviser, the right products, secure ways to bank. We believe in balance, in giving back, and we believe in financial education. This is so you can make more informed decisions, which is why we put up EARNEST by Metrobank. This is a program that gets you to learn more from content we put out. There's a decline in Filipino ways in saving, and it is concerning. There's also a spending increase which is a bad combination. We used to save only for basic stuff, and there is fear in losing out on experiences and things. With lack of knowledge, it would be hard to keep track of that. We want to make you SWOMO - Save without Missing Out. If you are more aware of bank products, you get to do more with your money. You want to get started where you want to get started. You also want to increase income, and your money to work for you. The swomo movement is something to adopt, it's financial mindfulness and gives you peace of mind. More peace of mind, less fomo and buyers remorse to help you live a full life. You can visit ERNEST by Metrobank on our official site."

Yna Pelaez their Retail Deposit and Payment Products Head explained a few things about their Triple Bonus Promo saying "Achieving goals in your life, we empower customers with our products. We understand that saving is not easy, there are challenges and temptations. From the small fees, coffee, emergencies, life uncertainty, it's the biggest savings depletor. When you open Metrobank accounts, and open with at least 50k, you get 1500 Cashback, Instapay rebates (where you get a full year of rebate, max 10 per month) so you can add it to your savings. You also get a 1 Million pesos worth of Personal Accident Insurance from AXA. All of these bonuses will help clients to save, live easier, make your goals a faster reality."

I made my Vision to Action board with a couple of things, several encouraging lines, some investment goals like gold, uitf, real estate, money market, making smart choices, including those who love and support me, and checking if I'm still okay at the end of the day. 

Now wouldn't it be the perfect time to open a new Metrobank Savings Account?