“Maong” or denim clothing and T-shirts are my favorite get-up. During my college days it was the only clothes that I buy. Every month, my allowance from my “lola “ was spent in buying the latest design of a famous brand of “maong”.

My liking for “maong” or denim has never faded, but because of my work “maong “ clothes and T-shirts took a backseat as I can only wear them during off workdays.

It’s a good thing; we have one of the country’s most promising lifestyle brands – BOBSON, since 1987. Bobson offers a range of easy and relaxed casual clothing made for the laid-back lifestyle of today’s men and women. Their style includes Bobson Basic and Bobson Series II.

BOBSON Series II was launched onto the local jeans scene that created immediate following for its modified designs. The name Series II is synonymous with Edgy, Progressive and Modern. The BOBSON Series II includes an innovative denim line for ladies and men, shirts and tops designed for today’s men women

Bobson denims are trendy, new colors and washes, unique pocket details, appliqués, embroideries and finishes. Each denim piece has a slanted red leather belt loop at the back. Bobson Series II pants were designed with larger back pockets, wider waistband, and a red facing combination.

More ways to be hip, Bobson designs for ladies and men, can be mix and match for an unlimited trendy and style.

Bobson clothes line is available in all SM, RDS and leading department stores nationwide at reasonable prices.

One afternoon, my son and I decided to go to Luneta (Rizal Park) to stroll. I brought my backpack with cold water, an umbrella, hand towel and a camera and off we go. It was a spur of the moment decision on our part; for the plan was really to go to Fort Santiago. But because of a political rally that day somewhere in Manila, there was a monstrous traffic jam, so instead we went to Luneta.

I braised the long walk from Lapu Lapu Monument, to Rizal Monument, from the Quirino Grandstand trekking Roxas Boulevard, where we sat at the bay to watch the famous sunset at Manila Bay. We were taking pictures along the way.

I have lots of memorable times at Luneta. The only family picnic that we had as a family with my Dad and Mom happened in the place.

One of the last place that we visited as a family was also there, my kids were below 10 years old at that time and that was the last time we visited Luneta.

I remembered during my high school days with my friends, we walked the stretch of then Dewey Boulevard now Roxas Boulevard from the US Embassy to the Cultural Center of the Philippines. It was a long, long walk for us. That was more than 30 years ago and through this day, its still one of the most memorable time for my high school gang.

After the long walk, and we visited Malate Catholic Church, and had merienda at Max’s restaurant facing Manila Bay.

Try this walk one afternoon, it will bring back memories and it was great bonding time with Jeric. It not heavy on the budget, and it’s an alternative to malls.

Leopoldo “ Black Hole “Quinto, Jr. of Baclaran won P 500,000 by eating 13 hotdogs in a span of 10 minutes in the Big Bite Matching Hotdog Eating contest sponsored by 7- Eleven last November 14, 2009 at Music Hall SM Mall of Asia. He vested 25 other contestants.

Second runner up- was Kyle “The Beast” de Guzman, a nursing student from the University of Pangasinan, took the150,000 pesos prize.

I considered the two as the best Filipino Gurgitator. Job well done ! We will expect more from 7-eleven to host this new spectator event.

Here’s my previous post about the lauch of this event: http://www.annakatharinamd.com/2009/07/06/who-will-emerge-as-7-eleven%E2%80%99s-filipino-fastest-hotdog-eating-machine/

Big Bite ® Match is the biggest competitive eating event in the Philippines visit www.eatingmachinesphilippines.com/ for more information.

7-Eleven is celebrating its 25th year of being the largest convenience store chain in the Philippines. For inquiries about franchising, please contact the Customer Hotline at 724-10-31 or the Mobile Hotline at 0920-945-2036

Boysen KNOxOUT, the world’s first air cleaning paint is now available in the market. It boasts of its ability to be an arm to combat nitrogen oxides in the air we breathe.

Metro Manila is considered as the 4th most polluted city in the entire world. Aside from carbon monoxide, Oxides of Nitrogen or Nox, is one of the pollutants in the air we breathe. NOx, or nitrogen oxides, are harmful gases mostly generated from motor vehicle emissions. Trial data indicate that NOx levels in the vicinity of the Guadalupe MRT Station are at times over 200 micrograms per cubic meter — a figure that’s more than 5 times that of the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation of 40 micrograms per cubic meter.

The Guadalupe MRT station as well as the embankment wall opposite the station along EDSA of over 6,200 sq. meters of area was painted with 740 liters Boysen KNOxOUT . Results of the trial indicate that World’s largest air cleaning Boysen KNOxOUT lowerered air pollution .

It takes about 20,000 breaths a day for a person to live. I spent at least 10 hours a day outside our home, breathing the polluted air of Metro manila, Our home is about 150 meters away from EDSA Monumeto. I Passed by the Guadalupe MRT Station at least thrice a week. That a lot of Nox inside of my lungs and body.

Surely Boysen® KNOxOUT®, offers the relief of that as an air pollution solution in a can. How does it work? KNOxOUT looks like an ordinary water based paint, it has a special ingredient – air cleaning titanium dioxide (TiO2), often referred to as a photocatalyst. When activated by light, it speeds up a chemical reaction that turns ordinary water vapor into free radicals that attack NOx and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the two components of smog; and transform them into harmless substances.

It’s the 10th anniversary of the REPUBLIC ACT No. 8749 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE AIR POLLUTION or the Clean Air Act law. The eleventh Congress passed it into law in 1999. The law enforces clean air standards for an improvement in human health and longer life spans

To raise awareness about an alternative way to do our part for the environment, the One Wall One World Campaign is launched. Let us paint the walls around our neighborhood, to help protect our community. If everyone in every community could paint one wall, we can help protect our town, our city and our world. This is the advocacy of “One wall, One world”

To find out more about air Boysen KNOxOUT and to find out which companies and citizens are stepping up to clean our air check out www.onewalloneworld.com.

It was the premier night of the movie Tanging Pamilya at SM megamall Cinema 10, starring Toni Gonzaga, Sam Milby, Erap Estrada and Ai Ai delas Alas, with the special participation of Mommy Dionesia (Pacquiao’s famous mom). It was my first time to attend a premier night. It was standing room only , fans, security people, big muscle men, movie and TV reporters . But I failed to see movie stars.

Well anyway, I enjoyed the movie for it was fun and it kept me laughing, The antics and pun might be recycled stuff but it still kept me glued to watch it till the end. It was a love comedy story and a dash of action with the fight scenes of Erap. As in his old movies are like that, as I watched him when I was a kid. His Chuck Taylor rubber shoes, even in Barong Tagalog, wrist band, but where was his hand towel, which is always on his neck?

Toni was her usual self, I liked the way she acted, so natural and cool. Ai Ai was at her best as a natural comedianne, she did not fail in being the martyr wife of Erap, and a cool mom to her kids. Sam Milby delivered comedy and drama lines, his Tagalog needs more practice. Mommy Dionesia was also in the movie in the latter part. The Ai Ai and Mommy Dionesia Dance Showdown was  the best part of the movie.

Some of the dialogues were taken from different tele-serye program.It might not be an award-winning movie, but I did enjoy it. I want more movies to entertain me, make feel light after and not those movies that I have to think about after watching.

I am looking forward to the December 2009 Metro Manila Film festival. I am a fan !

A good diet, a stress-free mind, and a healthy body are always one’s goal, but gets unmet because of our uncaring attitude for oneself. It might be because of a lot of reasons but once health gets badly affected, all activities will take to have a backseat.

Nutrilite launches their new Fitness Nutrition products, which combines the best of nature with the best of science to provide the fastest way to jumpstart one’s path toward optimal health.

Nutrilite products such as Rhodiola (an herb supplement to boost energy and mental alertness), Strive+ (a rehydration drink) and FitH2O (a drink which hydrates and nourishes the body for light activity) are made from natural, whole plant concentrates and combine the best of nature with the best of science to provide you with the fastest way to jumpstart your path toward optimal health.

Nutrilite together with world renowned athletes Ronaldinho, Liu Xiang, and Paeng Nepomuceno – believe that the quest for optimal health is an everyday sport and it is where endless possibilities of human strength can be displayed and optimal health is necessary to leave a mark and create history.

Nutrilite is the world’s leading brand of vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements with $3 billion in sales in 2007. For 75 years, Nutrilite is grounded on the most advanced research and technology and is exclusively distributed locally by Amway Philippines. For product inquiries or to be an Independent Business Owner, please call 814-8181.

There was no Halloween party for this year to attend, but I got amazed with the way some establishments celebrated this Halloween, This is in particular one of the banks I patronize, Chinabank, 5th Avenue branch., Caloocan City The bank transformed in one big macabre settings. Bank employees serving you with their outfits! Scary !

Department stores, have their usual trick or treat for kids. My youngest nephew had his day in one of the SM malls. So many amenities for kids these days!

My ultimate event this Halloween This is It movie of Michael Jackson. Who’s gonna beat the King of Thriller anyway? You don’t get scared but you get to swoon him and be entertained.

Eden Cheese wants to set a Guinness World Record for the most number of Filipino dishes made with Eden cheese in a single day. Their target, 5000 dishes out of Eden Cheese , which will be held on December 14, 2009 at Araneta Coliseum.

This also aims to showcase our Filipino food culture in 5,000 dishes as a unique, wonderful and utterly tasty experience. On December 14, cooking enthusiasts, culinary students, kusineros, chefs and foodies for one battle royale featuring cheese, with Kraft Eden products demonstrating their versatility in various dishes, from the savory to the sweet.

I grew up in a family who loves to cook, my lola a certified cusinera and my Dad a Kapangpangan who can dish out anything. I use to attend “handaan” wherein my lola was the cook. I never got tired of watching her prepare morcon , and pastel both prepared with cheese.Everything then was prepared the natural way, all ingredients have to be fresh and of the first class quality. My dad was the one who introduced to me the use of cookbooks and how to experiment on some ingredients. I might not have the time to cook but I can do any common dish.

Be part of history, be involved, lets promote Filipino dishes and join the Eden Cheese Event.
Be a Yumm Member and give your own Eden Cheesified recipe. Join Eden Cheese in setting our World Record attempt to cheesify Filipino dishes! Visit www.sarapngbuhay.com !

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Ang Sarap ng Buhay sa Eden Cheese!