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Thursday, May 3, 2012

BE BLOWN AWAY BY 4 FINGERS CRISPY CHICKEN GOODNESS

BE BLOWN AWAY BY 4 FINGERS CRISPY CHICKEN GOODNESS

The Philippines Crispy Chicken market is already riddled with homegrown and overseas food concepts. You'll find them by the hundreds if not thousands here in Metro Manila and the provinces. Because of that it takes more to surprise and convince people to go back and be a regular patron. Yes,in the food business, coming out with a unique concept to attract diners can be a hard task to accomplish.

The crispy chicken that took Singapore by storm 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken is one of the newest franchise from Singapore which officially opened in the metro last January, 2012.

4 Fingers Crispy Chicken not only surprises but offers a new way to enjoy a Pinoy's favorite crispy chicken by pairing it with a fun design concept reminiscent of the New York subway scene complete with graffiti walls, ultra-hip music, white tiled wall, industrial lighting and a mural reflecting Korea town.

The eye-catching graffiti wall of 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken were hand-painted by the artist collective, Weewilldoodle.

The 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken franchise was brought to the Philippines by Alfonso Hortaleza, president of Mindblowing Delicious Food Corporation. He discovered the wonderful chicken brand during a business trip in Singapore. He quickly fell in love with the concept.

The first 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken branch in the country is located at the ground floor of SM North Edsa just beside National Bookstore and Papa John's Pizza.

The name 4 Fingers was used because it is recognizable and easy to remember. Plus 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken also started with four friends getting together to launch a business and coincidentally, chicken feet have four toes.

4 Fingers Crispy Chicken was created in Singapore by four foodie friends with a shared passion for fine food and wine. The four foodie friends cooked up the 4 Fingers concept using a secret recipe that infuses various Asian spices and flavor.

This is Alfonso Hortaleza's first venture into the food industry.

Customers are lining up to taste the yummy 4 fingers crispy chicken when we arrived. Its bright signage made it irresistible for anyone who sees the store not to queue up! .

4 Fingers Crispy Chicken’s combines a unique concept with great food, so he thought of bringing it to the country to share 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken’s taste with Pinoys.

I can't get enough of 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken!

4 Fingers Crispy Chicken Korean-style method of a very lightly butter and double fried chicken renders out the fat and results in an ultra crispy and delicious chicken. 4 Fingers Fried chicken twice fried is available in two flavors: one that is coated with soy garlic or the one coated with a spicy sauce. Available in One piece or Two-piece Drumstick Chicken with Rice and Drinks of your choice. I had a Green iced tea.

4 Fingers Crispy Chicken is so fantastic-tasting! I was blown away. I really really love it! It has a distinct flavor that will make you want for more! You can really eat every bit down to the bone without forcefully ripping it off. 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken flavor is not only skin deep!

Warning : 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken is extremely addicting! Imagine, I already ordered a two-piece fried chicken ( which I finished down to the bones) with rice and a green iced tea when I was with my friends. In an hour I was back with my brother for him to try the best tasting chicken I was raving over the phone. Yes, I bought another batch for take out. Ha ha ha! I tell you that this Korean-style Fried chicken is extremely delicious and addicting.

Katsu Chicken Sandwich

4 Fingers Crispy Chicken Tofu Salad

4 Fingers Crispy Chicken Wings with Fries. Filipinos love crispy chicken wings. I think that will be the 4 Fingers bestseller.

I saw a signage at the counter of an ongoing promo for chicken wings from which you get two (2) pieces free for every six (6) pieces of chicken wings. It is reasonably priced at Php 189.00. I'll try this next time.

This is not a paid post. We paid for our meal. We really enjoyed our experience, not only because of the great tasting chicken but also with how accommodating the manager and staff is with our questions.

Verdict: Rating scale for these hottest fast food phenomenon, it gets 4 Fingers for it’s tender, juicy, delicious and crispy chicken. IT IS A MUST TRY! I was so blown away by its taste!

And yes, I'll be coming back for more!

Visual Musical Carnival on May 12, 2012

An invitation to a rhythmic revelry for a cause where our Hearing impaired friends will take center stage for a concert that will help the deaf community resonate with their own frequencies.

We appeal to your hearts to please join our deaf comrades takes the spotlight on May 12, 2012.

Funds will be used to support Telecommunications Service Network for the Deaf Chairman George Taylor as he installs the Video Relay Service -- a groundbreaking tech that provides a more convenient interpreting services for hearing impaired communities.

There will be cosplay contest.

Derek Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban in a cool-off stage

Derek Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban’s six-year relationship has hit a rough spot.

No less than Derek himself admitted this to Yahoo! Philippines OMG! over the phone on May 2.

“We are in a cool-off stage,” he said. “We’re giving each other space.”

Derek did not give the exact reason for their decision but insisted no third party is involved.

“I trust her completely,” the host-actor said, referring to Angelica. “She’s not the type to fool around.”

Derek’s comment must have been prompted by Philippine Star entertainment editor Ricky Lo’s column that said Angelica and John Lloyd Cruz “discovered that they have something in common, that they like the same thing” while they were both in Vietnam.

Derek himself was in Australia while Angelica was in Vietnam, and they haven’t talked to each other since Holy Week.

But Derek is determined to take time out from his busy schedule to sit down and speak with Angelica to sort out their problems.

“If things go well, okay. But if not, she will always be my friend,” Derek declares.

The break-up talks are affecting Derek and could play a big role in how he fares in a frisbee tournament. He is in Boracay as of posting time.

Derek says he was looking forward to a relaxing time when things changed all of a sudden. He got messages asking about his relationship with Angelica the minute he got off the first station in Boracay.

You want to be a TV Talent? Read on...

This was shared by MsAirra Pingol on our FB wall and I just want to share this with you my dear readers.

(share lang)
Looking for Male and Female talents for a new TV show, 20-35 yrs old.
Go-see will be on Friday (May 4, 2012), 10am-5pm, ABS-CBN.
Bring photos (whole body and close-up)
TF: negotiable.

For inquiries and attendance,
please call or text Charles Cameros 09277308792.

Good Luck! Please don't name drop!

This is a public service post.
Sa mga mag tra try- goodluck and best wishes! Sana this will be the start of your showbiz career!

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Free at SM North Edsa Skygarden:Sea Explorers World

Thinking of a family summer adventure like no other but can't afford it because of budget constraint?

Celebrate, Daddy, Mommy, Lolo, Lola and kids! Don't forget to bring your cameras and make SM City North Edsa Skygarden as one of your family’s summer destinations. Going to the mall has never been this fun and educational. SM North Edsa just added one more reason for you to go malling and enjoy your summer vacation.

Enchanting walrus. Isn't he cute? I want to give him a hug.

SM North Edsa presents Sea Explorers World at SM North Edsa Skygarden from April 27 to May 31, 2012. This educational exhibit lets you experience the wonders of marine life with Sea Explorers World. Little children and adults alike will surely be delighted when they take the exciting journey of the underwater life right in the Skygarden of SM North Edsa

The whole family can explore the wonders of the sea together at SM City North Edsa Skygarden. Life-size animal display under environmental simulations gives it a more realistic under-the-sea adventure like no other! What’s more, you can see all these for FREE!

The exhibit features nine different replicas of the most popular sea creatures in marine world. such as dolphins, walrus, emperor penguins, sea lions, killer whales, pelicans, sea turtles, hammerhead sharks and great white sharks in their natural habitat in the different areas of Skygarden. Voice narratives, Braille and Trivia Boards are also available to make it more fun and educational for kids.

Dolphins breath through their blowhole.

A group of penguins is called a colony or rookery.

Orcas are called killer whales

The great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, also known as the great white, white pointer, white shark.

The Hammerhead sharks

So what are you waiting for? Visit SM City North Edsa Skygarden today. Take snapshots of those amazing life-size sea animal displays for souvenir and make this a summer learning experience to remember!

MMDA TO IMPLEMENT TRUCK BAN FROM MAY 2 TO 5, 2012

Daytime truck ban ng @MMDA: May 2-5, 2012; 4:00 am-9:00 pm

MMDA to enforce temporary daytime truck ban during ADB meet from May 2 to 5

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will implement a temporary daytime truck ban during the 45th Asian Development Bank (ADB) meeting from May 2 to 5.

MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino said the traffic scheme is aimed at decongesting Metro Manila's major thoroughfares during the four-day international conference.

Based on initial agreements with various truckers associations, the temporary modified truck ban hours are 4 am to 9 pm, from May 2 to 5.

During this period, the implementation of the MMDA's uniform truck ban which is 6 to 9 am and 5 to 9 pm except Sundays and holidays, will be suspended. The agency will resume the enforcement of the original truck ban starting May 6.

The daytime truck ban covers all large cargo and delivery trucks as provided by MMDA Resolution No. 07-05 Series of 2007.

Trucks that haul perishable goods such as fruits, vegetables, sea foods, and ice, are exempted from the temporary day time truck ban provided they will not pass through the routes to be used by ADB delegates.

Tolentino promised to coordinate with the local governments of Pasig City, Quezon City, Taguig and Pateros to extend leniency and designate parking areas for trucks that would be effectively grounded during the modified truck ban hours.

The City of Manila, venue for most of the ADB activities, pledged to increase mobile patrol units to deter criminal elements who may attempt to sabotage the trucks during the 9pm to 4 am window hours.

The MMDA also promised to coordinate with the Philippine Ports Authority and the banking sector to allow the truckers to maximize operations and e-banking transactions for the days leading up to the May 2 to 5 period.

The 45th ADB Board of Governors Annual Meeting will be held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

About 4,000 local and foreign delegates, finance ministers, central bank governors, representatives from international organizations and private sector are expected to participate in the event.

"The country stands to gain a lot in economic terms if the hosting of this event proves to be a success, that's why we are doing our best to make the delegates' stay in the country comfortable and fruitful," Tolentino said.

Cargo truck operators have expressed support to the modified truck ban but asked MMDA to work out a way to secure their trucks and precious cargo against criminal elements such as hijackers.

The truckers' association said their trucks will have to be parked somewhere while the daytime truck ban is in effect, making them vulnerable to hijackers and robbers.

Tolentino said he will coordinate it with the Philippine National Police (PNP). He also agreed to provide leniency to parked trucks as long as they do not obstruct traffic flow.

"We will extend to them all necessary assistance while the temporary modified truck ban is being implemented," the MMDA chief said, adding that it is not the objective of the MMDA to disrupt the business operations of cargo and delivery trucks.

Tolentino thanked the leaders and representatives of the Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines, the Philippine Ports Authority, the Integrated North harbor Truckers Association, the Asia Cargo Container Line, Inc., the Philppine Liners Shipping Association, the Purt Users Confederation, the Philppine Automotive Federation, Inc., Air 21, the Confederation of truckers Association of the Philippines for their pledge of cooperation. "We could not do this without you," he said. #mmda -SOURCE MMDA

MIRIAM QUIAMBAO'S CONTROVERSIAL TWEETS

Former beauty queen Miriam Quiambao apologized to the the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community on Sunday after a Twitter war erupted over her comments about homosexuality. "I'm sorry LGBT. Perhaps I was too harsh with the words I used. Will do my best to be more sensitive. #respect #nobodysperfect," she said late on Sunday in her official Twitter.

Quiambao found herself in the hot seat after she aired her opinions about the LGBT community on the Saturday episode of “The Bottomline.” Quiambao, who was among the guest panelists on the Boy Abunda-hosted program, gave her take on the issue of religion and its relationship with LGBTs. “I’m not a pastor, I’m definitely not an expert but the way I understand it is homosexuality is not the one that makes you a sinner. Actually, sexual immorality is what makes you a sinner,” Quiambao said.

She further elaborated this view in her Twitter account, saying it should be the sin that should be hated and not the sinner. “Hate the sin. Love the sinner. We have all sinned... Forgiveness comes from God. Grace comes to those who believe. Peace,” she tweeted. “Homosexuality is not a sin but it is a lie from the devil. Do not be deceived. God loves gays and wants them to know the truth,” she added.

This, however, drew a lot of negative reactions from netizens. “Most, if not all, homosexuals know wrong from right. So don't say that we are gay because the devil dictated it to us,” said JoiJoifulness. As for MOSHreyes, he said: “Wow I didn't think @miriamq is a homophobe! She thinks were blinded by the truth. You're the one who's blinded gurl welcome to the 21st century!” Twitter user @dbostik also said: “@miriamq I've been trying to come into terms with my religion and now I feel like I'm back to square one since I look up to you. NEVERMIND!” “After watching "Bottomline" I feel sorry for you @miriamq. Alamin mo muna ang at tama at totoo bago ka manghusga ng buhay ng iba,” @Homerspirit posted.

While several netizens don’t agree with what Quiambao said, there were also a number of people on Twitter who were supportive of the beauty queen. Twitter user @terriyaKBoy said: “@miriamq is one hot topic in the gay world right now. Simmer down now, Gurlzzz! She's entitled to her own opinion/say.” @tjbrewed, on the other hand, said “Im so happy to see @miriamq in #Bottomline last nyt. Ppl will say 'don't bring religion,' but wer not bringing any religion but Christ alone.” As for @samuraix23, he said: “@miriamq just finished watching Bottomline about LGBT. Kudos for standing up for the Truth! May God continue to bless u!”

At the end of the show, Quiambao stressed that she is not against LGBTs because everyone is equal in the eyes of God. “God made us all for a purpose. I don’t understand why God made him that way. I feel though that in my knowledge of God, God never makes mistakes and He is not a liar. So however He made him, that’s who he really is,” she said. “However, because God has allowed this to happen in his life, perhaps there is a purpose and at the end of the day, he will be the one to face God,” Quiambao added.

Quiambao also said she never meant to offend anyone with her tweets. “No offense to the LGBT but the Truth is the Truth that comes from God. Take it or leave it. We will all face the judgement seat of God,” she said. “Mahal ko ang LGBT. That's why I am sharing with you the truth. If you are not ready for it, please don't shoot me. I am just a messenger,” explained the beauty queen.

Source: ABS-CBN News

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