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Saw this Best Jollibee Commercials compilation in YouTube- What is Your Favorite "At Home Ako Dito" commercials? Jollibee Foods Corporation abbreviated as JFC and popularly known as Jollibee is a Filipino multinational chain offast food restaurants headquartered in Pasig City, Philippines. It is the parent of Jollibee, the country's leading fast-food chain brand. Among its licensed brands are Chowking, Greenwich Pizza, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal and Burger King Philippines. Since its inception, JFC expanded and to date, it has a total of 2,510 stores worldwide with a system wide retail sales totaling to 82.1 billion pesos for the fiscal year 2011. source:wikipedia

Here are the Benefits of Eating Fruits. They say: "A healthy mind in a healthy body", so here is a well-being tip for you! Let us know your thoughts! Because of the abundance of vitamins and minerals, bananas are a great source of natural energy. Eating only two bananas will give you enough energy to exercise or workout for an hour and a half. Bananas are also ideal for eating during that midday lull when you feel tired and sluggish. Apples are rich in minerals and vitamins. Also the apple peel contains a large amount of fiber which altogether bring down the sugar levels of the body. Also the apple has a cleansing effect on the liver thereby increasing body’s capacity to digest sugars. Having at least one apple a day have been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes.

Catch GMA-7 'Bonakid Pre-School Ready Set Laban' Schedule and Winners. "Last March 15, auditions were held for GMA-7’s newest kiddie game show, Bonakid Pre-School Ready Set Laban, which is set to premiere on April 20 and will be hosted by singer-songwriter and celebrity dad Ogie Alcasid. About 400 mommies together with their kids aging from 4 to 7 years old joined the auditions. From this number, only 51 moms and kids got the chance to experience the Stack Alert challenge, a relay where the mom and kid teams race to bring the blocks from the starting point to the finish line.  More fun-filled and exciting adventures and challenges await the mom and kid tandems, including celebrity pairs, with the launch of Bonakid Pre-School Ready Set Laban - the action-packed kiddie game show that will test the strength, energy, andimmunity of mommies and kids this April only on GMA-7." Winners will be posted here after conclusion of the event.

Watch the answer of That's My Boy contestant of Eat Bulaga during the interview portion of 'That's My Boy'. In your opinion what time should the child take his bed at night?  12:30 in the morning is too late for the child to rest at night? lol!

Here's Idol sa Kusina- Holy Week Recipe for Episode 85 / March 24- TUNA PAKFRY. Ingredients: 500g tuna tail part Black pepper to taste 1 thumb sized ginger, pounded 4 cloves garlic, pounded 1 red onion, wedged 3 pcs finger chili 4pcs fresh sampaloc or 2 tbsp tamarind paste 1 tsp patis 2 cups water 1 cup cornstarch Oil for deep frying 1/3 cup slurry 1 tbsp soy sauce 3 pcs calamansi 1-2 labuyo, sliced Cilantro for garnish Photo and Recipe creit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. In a pot, boil water with onion, garlic, ginger, tamarind paste, finger chili, patis and black pepper.  2. Add the tuna and simmer until cooked and tender. 3. Remove tuna and dredge in cornstarch. Season with salt and pepper and deepfry. Set aside. 4. Meanwhile, continue to simmer the tuna broth until reduced, add labuyo, soy sauce and slurry to thicken then add calamansi. Serve sauce with tuna. 5. Garnish with cilantro.

Here's Idol sa Kusina- Holy Week Recipe, Episode 85 / March 24- Cheesy Chili Fish Wonton w/ Red Cabbage Slaw. Ingredients: 400g tilapia fillets, roughly chopped 1 egg beaten 2 sprigs spring onion 1/4 cup carrots, finely diced 1-2 pcs finger chili, chopped 1/4 cup mushroom, chopped 1 pack Cheese slices 1 pack wanton wrappers Oil for deep frying Photo and Recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Place fish in a food processor, pulse and set aside. 2. In a bowl, combine onion, mushrooms, carrots, finger chili, spring onion and fish. 3. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Spoon fish mixture on the center of the wonton wrapper.  5. Top with sliced cheese and fold into triangles and seal edge with beaten eggwash. 6. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Fry wonton until golden brown on both sides. 7. Top over red cabbage slaw and garnish with parsley. Red Cabbage Slaw Ingredients 1 pc orange, juice 1/2 pc lime, juice 1/2 small red onion,

Here's Idol sa Kusina- Holy Week Episode Recipe- March 24- Sinaing na Tulingan. Ingredients: 500g small or medium sized tulingan, cleaned and gutted 1/3 cup dried or 1 cup fresh kamias 30g pork fat (sliced into strips) 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp rock salt Ground pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 red nion sliced 2-3 pcs Finger chili (optional) Photo and Recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Place the pork fat, onions, and half of the kamias at the bottom of the clay pot. 2. Top the tulingan and arrange each piece properly. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Add the remaining kamias and other ingredients over the layer of tulingan. 4. Bring to a boil. And let it simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until the fish is cooked. Garnish with spring onions and serve with rice.

Watch Sarap Diva March 23 Episode with Richard and Raymond Gutierrez. This Saturday, the Gutierrez twins Richard and Raymond Gutierrez joins Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid in one of the most exciting episodes (to date) of "Sarap Diva". At hindi pa natatapos ang pagbuhos ng bisita dahil may surprise guest na lalong magpapasaya sa episode na ito. Samahan ang Songbird sa paghahanda ng healthy dishes - Quinoa Salad at Roasted Veggie Soup. Sino nga ba sa kambal na Gutierrez ang kinatatakutan at nakakapagpatahimik kay Tita Anabelle? At sino naman ang hindi na nageentrega ng komisyon kay madam? Abangan ang lahat ng ito sa Sarap Diva, 9:45am sa GMA.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 84 / March 17- ADOBONG PUSIT SA GATA. Ingredients: 400g baby squid, cleaned and ink seperated 1/3 cup white vinegar ¼ cup soy sauce ½ cup coconut milk 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 stalks of spring onions 1 bay leaf 2 pcs. labuyo 1 cup cornstarch oil for deep frying cilantro for garnish Photo and recipe credit:Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Put squid in a pot with all the ingredients. 2. Cook over low heat until squid is tender. Adjust seasoning to your preference. 3. Remove squid when done and dredge in cornstarch. 4. Deep fry and set aside. 5. Meanwhile, let the sauce simmer until reduced and serve on the side. 4. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 84 / March 17- Adobo Sa Dilaw. Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp. dilaw (turmeric), cut into sliced 500 g chicken, cut into serving pieces 1 to 1½ tsp. peppercorn salt to taste 1 cup vinegar 1 cup water Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. In a pan, saute onion, garlic and dilaw in cooking oil. 2. Put in chicken, peppercorn, salt, vinegar and water.  3. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and tender. 4. Garnish with toasted garlic and spring onion and serve with rice.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 84 / March 17- ADOBONG TUYO. Ingredients: 500g pork liempo, cut into 2-inch chunks 2 tbsp. oil 3-4 cloves garlic 200g chicken liver 1-2 pcs. labuyo 2 pcs. laurel leaf 1 tbsp. whole peppercorn 1/3 cup soy sauce ½ cup vinegar 1 cup water Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. In a pan, saute chicken liver and labuyo for 2-3 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and puree (add little water if needed when blending). Set aside. 2. In the same pan, brown the pork and add the garlic until fragrant. 3. Add in the pureed liver and pour the soy sauce, vinegar, water, peppercorns and bay leaf. 4. Simmer for 2-2½ hours until pork is soft and sauce has thickened. 5. Garnish with spring onions and serve with rice.

The Department of Health (DOH) released on March 20, 2013, the implementing rules and regulations regarding stem cell and cell-based therapy in the country. “Our efforts at regulating the practice of stem-cell therapy in this country are aimed at safeguarding the welfare of our patients and the general public by making safe, effective and ethical stem-cell modalities and practices are within emerging international and global standards considering the very complex nature of this therapy,” Secretary of Health Enrique Ona said. DOH Administrative Order 2013-0012 (AO 2013-0012), also known as Rules and Regulations Governing the Accreditation of Health Facilities Engaging in Human Stem Cell and Cell-based or Cellular Therapies in the Philippines, is aimed at ensuring that human stem cell and cell-based therapies in the country are safe and effective for their intended use. It also intends to prevent the introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable diseases by ensuring

Watch Idol sa Kusina- Todo Adobo episode on March 17, 2013!  Idol sa Kusina posted on their facebook wall, "TODO ADOBO tayo mga Kapuso mamaya sa Idol sa Kusina! 7:30pm sa GNTV ch. 11!" Meanwhile, you can enroll NOW at Chef Logro's Institute of Culinary and Kitchen Services located at #398 Reuben S. Blk 18 Brgy. Delas Alas, General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite City. For inquiries you may call the ff contact nos. (046) 8900292 / 09194310748. Batch 11 starts on April!

Watch I Scream in Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho episode on March 17, 2013- Sunday! Nakatikim na ba kayo ng ice cream na umaapoy? Isa 'yan sa mga dapat ninyong abangan sa Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho ngayong Linggo! Ngayong pumasok na ang tag-init, tikman natin ang mga kakaibang flavor ng ice cream katulad ng lumot ice cream! Alamin din kung saan pwedeng kumain ng unlimited sorbetes! Tayo nang magpalamig sa darating na Linggo sa KMJS sa bago nitong oras, 7:30 PM sa GMA-7! May kakaibang ice cream na ba kayong natikman, mga Kapuso? Photo and text credit:KMJS

Watch Jollibee Ultimate Burger Steak TVC? Have you tried the new Ultimate Burger Steak? That Big Burger Steak Goodness Like No Other -- also perfect for dinner! :-) Take a photo (or Instagram) and tweet it with the hashtag #theultimatemeal

March 18 is National Breakfast at McDonalds. 5,000 McDonald's restaurants from different countries will be simultaneously celebrating it too.  There's surely a McDo breakfast store near you.You might just have a chance to see McDo's Chief Happiness Officer, Ronald on that day. The first 1,000 customers for breakfast will receive a FREE McMuffin 6. You'll have 4 full hours (5-9AM) to redeem it!  1/4 6 days 2 go,6 reasons 2 b excited about #nationalbreakfastday :1. It's d Philippines' FIRST National Breakfast Day twitter.com/McDo_ph/status… — McDo Philippines (@McDo_ph) March 12, 2013 4/4 5.The first 1,000 customers for breakfast will receive a FREE McMuffin 6. You'll have 4 full hours (5-9AM) to redeem it! — McDo Philippines (@McDo_ph) March 12, 2013

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 83/March 10-Adobong Lechon/ INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs lechon chunks (belly part) 2 tbsp garlic, minced or crushed 5 pieces dried bay leaves 2 stalks lemon grass, pounded 1-2 pcs bird’s eye chili, chopped (optional) 4 tbsp vinegar 1 cup soy sauce 1 tbsp whole pepper corn 1 cup water salt to taste  toasted garlic for garnish PROCEDURE: 1. Heat the pot and put-in the lechon to brown just a little. 2. Add water, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, lemon grass, chili, whole pepper corn, and dried bay leaves then bring to a boil. Simmer for 20-45minutes. 3. Garnish with toasted garlic and serve hot with white rice

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 83/March 10- Bakalaw Tuyo. INGREDIENTS: 350g of tuyo 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 white onion, chopped 1 thumb sized ginger, crushed 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced 1 green finger chili, sliced black pepper to taste 2/3 cup green olives  1 cup water Photo credit: idolsakusina PROCEDURE: • Soak dried fish in a bowl of water for 5-10 mins. • Heat olive oil in pan. saute ginger, onions, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Add 1 cup water and let it simmer.  • Add dried fish and olives. Sprinkle some ground peppercorn. Cover and let the dried fish simmer in tomato sauce for 5 to 8 minutes. • Garnish with green chilis. • Serve with rice.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 83/March 10- Pocherong Bulalo. INGREDIENTS: 1 kilo beef shank and beef cubes 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 white onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped  1 cup tomato sauce  1/2 cup tomato paste 10 cups beef stock salt and pepper to taste 2 big Spanish chorizo, sliced 4 pcs medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 big carrot, peeled and sliced 1 cup green beans, sliced 2 cups Chinese cabbage, sliced in 2-inch pieces spring onions for garnish 6 pieces saging saba, fully ripened, boiled separately, for serving  Photo credit: IdolsaKusina PROCEDURE: 1. Pre-marinate the beef pieces in the Worcestershire sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to an hour. 2. In a heavy stock pot, over medium high heat, add the vegetable oil and saute the garlic, onions and celery. Add the Spanish chorizo slices for 1 to 2 minutes to flavor the oil, then remove the chorizos and set aside. 3.

Philippines fast-food giant, Jollibee is now available in Singapore! Jollibee opens it's first Jollibee store in Singapore on March 12, 2013. According to Yahoo news , long queue started as early as 7:40 am today much to the delight of the crowd. "The Filipino fast food joint opens this morning at Lucky Plaza much to the anticipation of Filipinos living here. Ms Marites Obien, the first customer in the queue, said: “I waited five years for them to come to Singapore. The fried chicken is very Filipino. The flavour is different from the other fast food joints.”

According to CBS News , the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration conducted an investigation on the incident. Morten Lisby, the agency’s spokesperson reportedly described the outbreak that caused vomiting and diarrhea as “massive.” Peter Kreiner, Noma managing director, apologized for what happened and said earlier tracking of the source of infection is underway. Noma co-owner Rene Redzepi said that based on findings, Norovirus, the winter flu bug was the cause of infection. The official statement reads: “At noma, having happy and satisfied guests is paramount to our daily work and lives, and is our number one priority. Unfortunately during week 7 (February 12th -16th) 2013, there were a number of cases where guests at noma where hit by Norovirus after their visit. It is a matter that deeply affects us all, and that we sincerely regret. Since receiving the news, we have been working closely with the Danish Food & Drug Administration to find the source of the

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 82 / March 3- Beef Curry. Ingredients: 1 kg lean beef (rump steak) cut into cubes salt and pepper to taste 4 tsp. garam masala 4 tablespoons yogurt 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 large white onions, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled and grated 1 thumb-sized ginger, grated 2 tbsp. tomato paste 2 tbsp. sugar 1 can chopped tomatoes 800 ml beef stock handful coriander 15 -20 curry leaves 4 green finger chilies, finely chopped photo credit: idol sa kusina For the spice mix: 4 tsp. ground cumin 4 tsp. ground coriander seeds 1 tsp. ground fennel seed 4 tsp. curry powder Procedure: 1. For the spice mix, combine cumin, coriander, fennel and curry powder. Set aside. 2. Season beef with salt and pepper, garam masala and sear in a hot casserole. Take the beef out and set aside. 3. In the same casserole, add the onions, garlic, chilli, ginger and add the sugar to help caramelise the onions, followed by the ground spice mix,

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 82 / Mar 4-TOM YUM SOUP. Ingredients: 800 ml. chicken broth 3 stalks fresh lemongrass, sliced in 2-inch pieces 4 kaffir lime leaves 1 thumb sized ginger galangal or ginger, sliced 3 tomatoes, wedges 2 tbsp. tamarind paste 2 red chilis, sliced 2 tbsp. fish sauce 1 ½ tsp. sugar 1 can straw mushrooms, rinsed and halved 500g large shrimp, peeled with tails on 2 limes, juiced 1 stalk spring onions, sliced 1 handful fresh cilantro photo and recipe credit: idol sa kusina Procedure: 1. Bring the stock to a boil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, tomatoes, tamarind paste and chilis. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. 2. Then add the fish sauce, sugar, and mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes. Toss in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink. Remove from the heat and add the lime juice, spring onions, and cilantro.  3. Adjust seasoning with

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe on Episode 80 / March 3- CHAP CHAE. Ingredients: 500g sweet potato vermicelli noodles (dang myun) 2 tbsp. sesame oil 1 white onion, thinly sliced 3 spring onions (white and green parts), chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup dried shitake mushrooms, soaked in water, drained, and sliced 1 small carrot, julienned 1 small zucchini, julienned 2 cups spinach leaves 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. rice vinegar 1 tsp. sugar 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds Salt and pepper, to taste photo and recipe credit:idolsakusina Procedure: 1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the noodles until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again, and set aside. 2. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, spring onions, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini, and stir fry until softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the spinach, noodles, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Turn the heat dow

Idol sa Kusina "Let's Go Asian" Episode with Jaya Ramsey was on March 4, 2013. with some participating schools from Malayan College Laguna, South Mansfield College Muntinlupa and Uni-Cyber College Paranaque. `Theme: Let’s Go Asian!  `Celebrity Guest: Jaya Ramsey `Participating Schools:  Malayan College Laguna South Mansfield College Muntinlupa Uni-Cyber College Paranaque photo credit: idol sa kusina

Watch Lucky Coi in Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho episode on March 3, 2013. "Narito na ang isa pang segment na dapat ninyong abangan sa Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: Sa katatapos lang na Koi Competition nitong nakaraang linggo, nagpasiklaban ang mga hobbyist sa mga pinagmamalaki nilang koi. Bakit nga ba marami pa rin ang lokong-lokong sa koi at tunay nga bang may dala itong swerte? Photo and Text Credit: KMJS Samahan po ninyo kami sa isa na namang makabuluhang usapan sa KMJS mamayang 7:45 PM sa GMA-7!"

How to Join Karinderya Wars on TV5? The new and most exciting cooking competition in the country has arrived! TV5 will soon launched the first "luto-negosyo challenge show" on Philippine TV called "Karinderya Wars". The competition is open to all 18 years old and above, with or without a professional cooking experience. Contestant should be recommended or nominated by others and currently residing in Metro Manila. Nomination may be sent until March 8 via email at karinderyawars@tv5.com.ph or at 1003 10/F Paragon Tower, Reliance St. corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City.