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March 2022

Food

In Time for Lent, Panda Express® Introduces Kung Pao Fish

When you think your food options during Lent are restricted, Panda Express®, the world’s largest American Chinese eating franchise, has you covered with delectable selections like Kung Pao Fish, its newest savory dish. This seafood-based option, which will be offered on the menu starting March 11 and is exclusively made for Panda Express in the Philippines, will be available for a short time only.

“Filipinos love to add variety to their meals and fish is among their top choices. Whether guests are abstaining from eating red meat during lent or just looking for seafood options, Panda’s newest dish, Kung Pao Fish, is a delicious and filling entree that our loyal guests should try,” said Nina Niguidula, Panda Express Marketing Manager.

Kung Pao Fish is inspired by a classic Panda entrée, Kung Pao Chicken. It is a classic American Chinese dish with Sichuan flavors, packed with vegetables, spices and different textures. Panda Express puts its own unique spin on the dish by using lightly breaded boneless fish, a wide variety of freshly cut vegetables along with crunchy peanuts, all tossed in a flavorful sauce with a kick.

All participating Panda Express outlets, including Don Antonio and SM North EDSA in Quezon City, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong, SM Grand Central in Caloocan, Robinsons Place Mall in Manila, and Double Dragon Meridian Park in Pasay, will offer this new menu addition.

Apart from Kung Pao Fish, customers can choose from a wide range of plant and seafood-based meals to suit their dietary preferences. Fresh eggplants, bell peppers, and protein-rich tofu are wok-tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce in Panda’s Eggplant Tofu, a must-try dish. Honey Walnut Shrimp, made with giant tempura-battered shrimp, wok-tossed in a sweet honey sauce, and topped with glazed walnuts, is another guest favorite.

So, what exactly are you waiting for Order.pandaexpress.com.ph, GrabFood, or foodpanda for dine-in, take-out, or delivery of the rich taste of American Chinese delicacies.

Visit www.facebook.com/PandaExpressPH/ and @PandaExpressPH for more information about Panda Express (Instagram).

GrabFood is a trademark owned by Grabtaxi Holdings Pte. Ltd.  foodpanda is a trademark owned by Emerging Markets Online Food Delivery Holding S.a.r.l.

 

 

Entertainment

Ace Banzuelo’s seductive serenade “Babae” kicks off International Women’s Month

The release of “Babae,” a ’80s-inspired ballad with warm, analog-sounding synths and love lyrics, Filipino singer-songwriter/producer Ace Banzuelo seeks to carve out a unique path in pop music. The retro-infused track acts as the official anthem for Sony Music Philippines’ #BabaeAko campaign, which aims to highlight women and female artists on the label’s roster through a variety of online and promotional events in March 2022. In the zoom meeting that was held we were astonished at how Ace Banzuelo delivered his song. He indeed possesses that great quality of voice that will surely hook a lot of the listeners. And we are greatly amazed by him as he shows his talent during the virtual event.

According to the Alive hitmaker, it’s an honor to lend his platform to an important cause that empowers women in creatives who have long been deprived of equal opportunities.

Babae was already finished months ahead and it was set to be released earlier than the target date,” says the 21-year-old artist. “When the team approached me about the possibility of using my song as part of a women-focused campaign, I immediately said yes. I’ve worked with many talented women all my life, and it’s about time that we recognize their legacy and how they have contributed significantly in pushing the culture forward. They are as great or even as better than their counterparts if truth be told.”

The music video of “Babae” is in fact, helmed by Katrina Arciaga, a budding female director who has worked with Ace on several projects before. “We’ve worked on small projects as independent creatives before, but this time without a doubt I knew we could pull off my vision and bring it to life.”

The visuals tell a story of a person earning someone’s trust. In Ace’s words, it’s a “sweet, magical and mysterious” metaphor on the various stages of liking someone, including the challenges that come with it.

“I came up with the playful concept last minute actually,” the eclectic pop phenom shares in a statement.

Aside from its interesting music video concept, Ace also takes pride of writing a multilingual song that highlights the poetic beauty of Tagalog and Cebuano, with a generous sprinkling of English, Japanese and Spanish.

To make this happen, the skilled newcomer enlisted the support of friends and family in penning the song’s lyrics, which required precision and proper word usage. “I’ve always thought that adding those little language changes to the track would add an interesting layer.”

Ace Banzuelo’s “Babae” is the follow-up to his sparkling bop “Alive,” which ushers in his new era with genres ranging from K-Pop to city pop, ’70s disco to dance music. Ace has amassed over 12 million Spotify streams to date and is set to release his full-length first album later this year.

Babae is currently available on all digital music platforms across the world. Watch the music video here. The song is part of Sony Music Philippines’ International Women’s Month celebrations, which begin on March 17 with a curated playlist including Sony Music’s local and international female artists, as well as a series of videos/online performances from the label’s roster of acts. For more information, visit Sony Music Philippines’ Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lifestyle

Through GrabMart, all the things women want are now just a Grab away

Grab Philippines is providing women the opportunity to grab what they deserve during International Women’s Month. Consumers may have a mall-like buying experience with GrabMart, which offers a wide choice of personal care, wellness, beauty, and grooming service brands that women love—all delivered in an instant* via the Grab app.

GrabMart now has a wider selection of stores for every woman’s self care and pampering needs

  • Just like how customers would shop for their personal care, skincare, and makeup essentials in the mall, GrabMart also makes household names and cult favorite brands like Dove, Palmolive, Olay, Happy Skin, The Body Shop, and Innisfree easily accessible through GrabMart stores
  • GrabMart now allows women to book their beauty and wellness services through its partnership with Parlon, the go-to platform for beauty and wellness services in the Philippines. With Parlon’s availability on GrabMart, women can also find their beauty and grooming services in the Grab app. In just a few taps, they can book home services or in-store appointments for haircuts, beauty treatments, and grooming services from Parlon partner salons like Marqed Salon, The Secret Lounge, Benibana Beauty Hub, Vine Aesthetics, LayBare, Passionails, and many more.

Shopping is made more exciting on GrabMart with big prizes and promos up for grabs

  • No need for mall goers to miss out on the big sales they’ve grown to love and look forward to, because GrabMart also gives shoppers endless promos, discounts, and even a month-long raffle— making it even more fulfilling for women to grab the things they deserve. With just a minimum spend of Php 1,000 on GrabMart, shoppers will be entitled to one raffle entry for a chance to win a 5-day getaway trip to Boracay for two, a Dyson Airwrap, an Apple Watch Series 7 GPS, Fitness/Wellness/Beauty passes from ClassPass (up to 10 passes) or Php 500 of GrabMart Vouchers.
  • Women don’t need to second-guess their “deserve ko ‘to” expenses, because Grab is also giving up to 50% off with free delivery and up to 700 GrabRewards Points on brands under Personal Care, Skincare, and Makeup Categories from March 7 – April 3, 2022.
    • March 7-13, 2022: Health and Wellness Brands
    • March 14-20, 2022: Mother and Baby Brands
    • March 21-27, 2022: Pet Brands
    • March 28 – April 3, 2022: Home and Living Brands

GrabMart invites women to grab the happiness they deserve through TikTok challenge

  • For more chances of winning prizes they deserve, women of all ages can also join Grab’s #GrabMartDeserveKoTo Grab Your Happiness Challenge on TikTok. With a grand prize of two Dyson Airwrap to be given away to two lucky winners, participants just need to join the movement of grabbing happiness and showing the world why they deserve it through a creative 30 second TikTok video.

With all that women contribute to the home, workplace, country, and even the world, there should be no doubt that they are entitled to the things they deserve. These wants and needs no longer require a trip to the mall; instead, GrabMart makes them available in just a few taps. So, without further ado, let women take advantage of GrabMart this International Women’s Month and get what they deserve. To discover more about GrabMart and its services, download the Grab app or go to www.grab.com.

 

About Grab
Grab is a popular super app platform in Southeast Asia, providing consumers with everyday services. Over 214 million mobile devices have downloaded the Grab app, offering consumers access to millions of drivers, retailers, and agents. Grab provides a variety of on-demand services in the region, including mobility, food, package and grocery delivery, mobile payments, and financial services, in 397 cities in eight countries. (www.grab.com)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lifestyle

Hanabishi Offers Cleaning Tips for Your Gas Stove

Gas stoves are dependable kitchen gadgets that allow us to create our favorite meals at home while saving money. Taking care of them and keeping them clean will not only help them function more effectively, but will also help them last longer.

As we commemorate National Fire Prevention Month, Hanabishi offers these tips for keeping your gas stove clean and extending its life.

  • Pay attention and immediately wipe off spills and overflows. As soon as boiling liquids spill over from your cooking pan, make sure to wipe it away with a sponge and diluted dishwashing liquid. That way, you’ll prevent stains from setting in and won’t take as much time to clean afterward. For stubborn stains, try spraying the surface with water & vinegar and wipe away with a non-abrasive sponge.
  • Keep an eye on the burners and check if they are clogged, in order to prevent it from turning into a fire hazard. Always check before, during and after cooking to see if the burners need to be cleaned. To unclog the burner, spray it with water and liquid detergent, let it soak for 15 to 20 minutes, and scrub with a small brush. Similarly, soak the stove grates in soapy water for the same amount of time, and clean with a brush or sponge as needed. Make sure that the burners and stove grates are completely dry before returning them to their proper places.
  • Check the back panels and knobs regularly. Clean with a sponge and dishwashing soap or vinegar solution. Spending a few minutes everyday to keep your gas stove clean is one way to avoid the hassle of spending more time and energy for deep cleaning. That way, you’ll have more time to enjoy your delicious meals with your loved ones.

Thinking of replacing your stove with a new one? Visit www.myhanabishi.com to see the latest Hanabishi gas stoves available, from double burner gas stoves to portable cookers/grillers. You can also follow Hanabishi’s official Facebook page to learn more about their latest products and promos.

Visit www.myhanabishi.com/shop/ for more information about Hanabishi, and like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MyHanabishiAppliances/

 

About Hanabishi:
Sa Bahay at sa Business Mo, Hanabishi! Hanabishi is a Filipino household name for appliances for over 35 years. It is a brand engineered to fit the lifestyle of the Filipino both for homes and businesses. Hardworking, durable and resilient, are the attributes that personify Hanabishi making it the brand of choice of every Filipino mom and businessman when it comes to value and practicality. Hanabishi is the mark of quality that grows with you through the years. Built with passion and an impeccable desire to uphold the quality of life in every Filipino home, Hanabishi will remain to be the PRACTICAL choice and KAPARTNER, today and for the many years to come.

 

Lifestyle, News

Is it true that size matters?

It’s a question that’s piqued many people’s interest for a long time. And size does important in a lot of everyday circumstances. Going big means there’s more to savor, a lot more to treat yourself to, and, to put it another way, you get more out of your purchases and get your money’s worth.

When it comes to bigger and better, Pantene changes the game with their 3-Minute Miracle Conditioner. Compared to the previous 9mL sachet, the sachet comes in bigger at 13mL but keeps the same salon-inspired ingredients and maintains the affordable price of P6* giving everyone who uses it Salontastic and lagkit-free hair.

Bigger and better treatment that comes in not one, not two, but three forms

Different hair types come with different hair care needs and routines. With Pantene’s 3-Minute Miracle Conditioner, those looking to give their hair some much needed TLC have got all the choices they will ever need. And beyond being the clear bigger and better choice, Pantene brings a 3-Minute Miracle in three different ways:

There is no denying that our hair is often affected given the climate we live in – if yours gets frizzy the more humid the day gets, Pantene has the answer for you with its Keratin Smooth 3-Minute Miracle Conditioner. Filled with Pro-Vitamin B5 and keratin strengtheners that provide your hair with essential nutrients, you can be well on your way to swapping frizziness for smooth, lagkit-free, and fragrant hair that lasts all day.

Hair is also a crucial form of self-expression, with many using various styles to change its appearance – but while fun and freeing, this can also lead to dry hair in the long run. To keep you and your hair free from further damage, Pantene also offers its Collagen Repair 3-Minute Miracle Conditioner, equipped with Pro-Vitamin B5 formula and collagen that helps protect your hair follicles and strengthens your hair in the process.

Lastly, those whose hair tends to experience breakage can opt for Pantene’s Biotin Strength 3-Minute Miracle Conditioner. Similar to the previous variations, Biotin Strength also comes with Pro-Vitamin B5 formula while accompanied by Biotin or Vitamin B7, giving your hair the ample nutrients it needs to toughen it up. Besides long-lasting hair strength, it is also able to restore hair shine, perfect in giving you the confidence to go about your day.

With each sachet costing only P6*, Pantene can help you achieve your dream hair with added flair now. There are no compromises or quality sa

crifices – just smooth and Salontastic hair with no strings attached. Pantene is definitely your finest bet for all your hair needs – the bigger and better choice – and is available in Keratin Smooth, Collagen Repair, and Biotin Strength.

Pantene 3-Minute Miracle Conditioner is available in all major supermarkets and drugstores around the country, as well as online through Shopee and Lazada For more information, like Pantene Philippines on Facebook.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health and Wellness, News

Use Waterless Shampoo on your dogs to help save water!

Every year on March 22, the globe celebrates “World Water Day,” a UN-sponsored event that honors water and promotes awareness of the two billion people who lack access to safe drinking water. It’s about taking steps to address the world’s water crisis.

With the summer season just around the corner, it is important that we conserve as much water as we can. Even fur parents can do their share by using a product that will help you save on water.

Introducing Happy Life’s Waterless Shampoo, the first product of its kind in the Philippines which is 100 percent natural and pet friendly. It’s an innovative and plant bath alternative to the chemicals that are usually found in shampoos for pets.

The product provides less effort and less time in every bath. It saves 70 percent of bath time every time you use Happy Life Waterless Shampoo. The product is perfect for a quick bath and for those on the go. You can still groom your pets even if you are in a hurry.

What’s nice about the product is that it helps relieve pets that suffer from skin and fur irritations such as but not limited to wounds, bad odor, itchiness, scaling, manage allergies, dandruff, hotspots, inflammation, ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, redness, viruses, bacteria and fungi.

Using the Waterless Shampoo is as easy as one, two, three.

  1. Shake and spray generously directly on your pet’s fur and skin from head to paws to tail.
  2. Rub, lather and enjoy this special bonding moment with your pet.
  3. Wipe dry with a clean towel and be amazed by the benefits you provided and the time that you saved.

The Waterless Shampoo is one of the many products developed by Happy Life Organics Philippines Inc., a Philippines based company that promotes innovative and eco-friendly solutions for your home, pets and unwanted pests.

Happy Life Organics is a company that delivers all-natural, eco-friendly solutions to people all around the country. The brand promotes a healthy living by delivering home and pet product options that are transforming and enriching lives for the better, all while adhering to a plant-based organic approach.

Visit www.happylifeph.com, Happy Life Organics at Lazada, Shopee, FB, and IG for more information about Happy Life’s Waterless Shampoo and other products.

 

 

 

 

Lifestyle

We Know What Women Want at SM

Women take center stage at SM Supermalls for the entire month of March. SM Supermalls salutes all Women of The World by offering them what their hearts desire most for inspiring us with their voice and tenacity in everything they do. In the event that was held at SM, it really shows how empowering women are, especially because of their inspiring stories and acts of bravery in all circumstances. That’s why SM Malls give tribute to these amazing women and really put effort into showing the spirit of love and support by curating this amazing woman’s shopping experience. Everything she wants is here at SM.

The Market for Women Entrepreneurs

From comfort food to beauty products to an active lifestyle and more, there’s something for everyone. The Womenpreneur Market, a gathering of pop-ups of small and medium business initiatives for women, by women, is selling great items that women enjoy. The event is co-sponsored by a number of SM tenants, affiliates, and women’s partner organizations. From March 1 to March 15, the Womenpreneur Market will be open.

Women in the House

The Ladies’ Home Edit Fair introduces a range of activities that women like. Interior design, gardening, cookery, art, and other home improvement projects have piqued the interest of today’s women. Every woman’s dream is to have a welcoming and lovely home for her family and guests. From March 16 through March 31, the Home Edit Fair will be open to the public.

Wednesday Sale and Women’s Wellness

A woman can’t say no to being treated from head to toe. The ability to take advantage of the deal at a reduced price makes it even more appealing. Women may get excellent rates on facials, hair and body treatments, nail care, and massages at SM Supermalls’ wellness salons during the entire month of March. From March 1 to March 31, there will be a Women’s Wellness event.

The Wednesday Sale is a weekly event that offers exclusive prices to women alone. Wednesday shopping at SM Supermalls has become even more appealing to her. The sale will be held on the second, ninth, sixteenth, twenty-third, and thirty-first Wednesdays of each month: March 2, 9, 16, 23, and thirty-first.

Women Who Lunch

Women are in for some savory treats this month, from dining specials to specially prepared dishes and free drinks. Moms, Titas, Mars, Lolas, Sis, and girlfriends may satisfy their hunger at participating restaurants and food outlets, which are preparing delectable specials just for them. From the 1st until the 31st of March.

Women’s month at SM Supermalls began with a Summit on Women Empowerment for a Sustainable Tomorrow entitled, Women Now and The Future that took place last March 8, in partnership with UN Women, Spark Philippines, Connected Women, and Girl Scouts of The Philippines. The hybrid summit focuses on womenpreneur mentorship with women in business such as, Rissa Mananquil- Trillo, Krie Lopez, Gina Romero and Jammy San Juan-Magsino, as well as empowering the next generation women with Antoinette Taus, Sam Tamayo, Mariane Rosario and Nina Lim-Yuson of Girl Scouts of the Philippines. Hosted by Karen Davila with keynote speech from Steven Tan, live at SM Megamall and the @smsupermalls Facebook page.

With Ms Antoinette Taus, Singer, Host, Actor, UN Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador

Women’s World, a celebration of Women’s month at SM Supermalls, aims to make every woman’s shopping experience more special and meaningful. Because at SM Supermalls, we know what she wants and what she deserves.  Visit www.smdeals.com to see all our treats just for you. #WomenFeelAweSM

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Health and Wellness, Lifestyle

Start your promise diet with this delectable meal plan from Yummy Diet

In light of current events, we must maintain a healthy and fit lifestyle. We must exercise and eat nutritious foods in order to combat the diseases that are trying to take countless lives. A balanced diet, in addition to exercising, is essential in our daily life. We need to understand what the ideal amount of food for our bodies is and how to make sure that we get all of the nutrients we need, even if we’re on a diet.

In my case, I really want to lose weight and be healthy, especially since I’m not getting any younger anymore. Many of us desire to follow a healthy diet while still being able to enjoy our meals. That’s why I look for dietary meals that will work for me, and I’m grateful to “Yummy Diet” for assisting me in achieving those goals while being healthy and enjoying the delectable meals.

I began using the Yummy Diet product on February 7, 2022. It tastes amazing, especially the sauce, and you can taste the quality of all the ingredients. It doesn’t feel like I’m eating diet food because everything is so delicious, and they’ve made sure to include all of the necessary nutrients in each serving. They also used brown rice instead of white rice, which I appreciated. This makes it more appealing, and all of the ingredients are suited to your dietary needs. Indeed, the Yummy Diet experience is unlike any other diet since you can actually taste the food and it’s absolutely delicious. I believe it is called Yummy Diet since it provides you with a unique taste of a tasty dietary meal.

I was overjoyed since I observed a lot of improvements in my body after starting my two weeks journey in the Yummy Diet. I’ve lost 5 lbs and can now wear some of my shorts that I couldn’t wear before due to their tightness. I’m quite happy with the product, and it’s definitely worth the try. And I’m hoping to lose even more weight if I stick to their food programs.

The products/meals given were all excellent, and I believe they carefully considered and planned the food they would serve to their customers. I strongly encourage those who are thinking about starting a food diet to try Yummy Diet since they serve meals that are specifically designed for your diet plan, are delicious, and you can see significant changes in your body. Finally, I’ve discovered that after eating their meals, I’m quickly satisfied and don’t have to worry about what to eat later.

So what are you waiting for, try this Yummy Diet program meal and make yourself well equipped and ready by eating healthy and delicious foods. Their meal price ranges depend on the calories intake, as you can choose the categories of your meal plan.

REGULAR SETS:

1200-Calories: P1,800/5days (Mon-Fri)

1500-Calories: P2,150/5days (Mon-Fri)

1800-Calories: P2,500/5days (Mon-Fri)

NO CARB SETS:

1200-Calories: P2,500/5days (Mon-Fri)

1500-Calories: P2,800/5days (Mon-Fri)

1800-Calories: P3,200/5days (Mon-Fri)

NO RICE SETS:

1200-Calories: P2,300/5days (Mon-Fri)

1500-Calories: P2,600/5days (Mon-Fri)

1800-Calories: P3,000/5days (Mon-Fri)

5-DAY HCG SET:

500-800 Calories: P2,500/5days (Mon-Fri)

To know more about Yummy Diet, you can visit their social media accounts, Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/pg/yummydietph/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yummydiet/ . Website: http://www.yummydiet.ph and or contact them #: 0917-889-8660, 0917-889-8601.

 

 

 

 

Fashion, Lifestyle

Sale Alert: This Women’s Month with amazing deals at Saucony, enjoy more (for less)

Good news for ladies who always on the move and who run for good. This March celebrate Women’s Month at Saucony, a leader in lightweight high-performance footwear with great finds and even greater savings made special for ladies.

Saucony women’s Liteform Feel (now P2275 from P3795)

Saucony women’s Stretch & Go Breeze (now P2275 from P3795)

Saucony has a special treat for ladies with their essential running models and lifestyle sneakers going for as low as P2,000. Everyday running shoes like the Liteform Feel and Stretch & Go are a must-cop for those trying to kickstart their fitness journey. Meanwhile Saucony Originals retro runners like the Jazz Original and Jazz Original Vintage are perfect for those who want something comfortable and casual.

Saucony women’s Jazz Original (now P2510 from P3590)

Saucony women’s Jazz Original Vintage (now P2865 from P4095)

Enjoy an additional 10% off when you enter the promo code WOMENS10 upon checkout in Saucony’s official webstore: www.saucony.com.ph. For more styles, please visit the Saucony Concept Store in TriNoma and Ayala Malls Manila Bay.

Follow Saucony on Twitter and Instagram: @SauconyPH or visit online at saucony.com.ph, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SauconyPhilippines

 

RUN FOR GOOD. Saucony exists to empower the human spirit, with every stride, on every run, and in every community. We give runners more ways to challenge themselves every day, with boundary-pushing products that reinforce our commitment to design and innovation that will help you run faster, easier.

 

Entertainment

“Revelation: The Concert Tour in the United States” is TFC’s first ever LIVE event in the US

The performance is described as a “family affair,” with Dingdong Avanzado, the “Original Prince of Pinoy Pop,” and his wife, Jessa Zaragoza, the “Phenomenal Diva” and one of the Philippines’ best female music artists. In the zoom conference that was held, Dingdong Avanzado answered the reason why they named it “Revelation”. He discussed that because of this pandemic they discover a lot of things and what they have experienced during those times will be revealed. Through this concert also they will have a lot of revelation with their daughter, Jayda.

Jayda, their daughter, will be joining them, and she is being billed as the next big thing in music. She had exceptional musicality from an early age, writing her first song at the age of twelve.

Dingdong and Jessa are two of the big-name artists in the 90s and many 1st-gen FilAms would be familiar with their discography, while Jayda is an up-and-coming artist for the new generation of music lovers.

In Southern California, Revelation: The Concert Tour will be on March 12 at the Alex Theater, 216 N Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91203. Ticket prices for the Glendale leg are: $158.00; $128.00; $98.00; $78.00; $70.00; $65.00; $50.00.

Revelation goes to Northern California on March 26 at the Fox Theater, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063. Ticket prices for this venue are: $55, $45,$35.

Go to myTFC.com/revelation to get your tickets and for more information.

Dingdong Avanzado

Dingdong Avanzado is known as the Philippines’ Prince of Pop. He is a multi-platinum recording artist and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most outstanding concert performers in the Philippines over the last two decades.

His hit songs like “Makapiling Ka Sana”, “Basta’t Kasama Kita”, “To Love Again”, “Tatlong Beinte Singko” and “Paalam Na” all became love anthems and movie themes in the late eighties and early nineties making Dingdong one of the most celebrated recording artists of his time.

Dingdong has one distinct thing in common with other notable Philippine singers and music artists like Ogie Alcasid, Randy Santiago, Carlo Orosa, Louie Ocampo, Mel Villena, Rowell Santiago, and Gary Valenciano, to name a few – they were all members of Kundirana.

The Kundirana is a renowned high school music ministry and organization composed of 3rd and 4th year high school students from La Salle Green Hills. The group is known for developing successful professional singers and musical artists. Once chosen from a rigorous audition, a Kundirana member undergoes intense training in both singing and dancing, eventually becoming ambassadors of goodwill.

Jessa Zaragoza

Jessa Zaragoza is known as the Philippines’ Phenomenal Diva due to the success of her hit song “Bakit Pa?”. The song became the number one ballad in the Philippines in the late 90s. It is also the carrier single of her album, Just Can’t Help Feelin, which reached sextuple platinum months after its release in 1996.

She is married to Dingdong Avanzado and has a daughter, Jayda.

Dingdong and Jessa were two of the most well-known performers in the 1990s, and many 1st-generation FilAms would be familiar with their repertoire, while Jayda is a newcomer to the music scene.

Jayda

Jayda, Janelle Amanda Loyola Avanzado in real life, is Dingdong Avanzado and Jessa Zaragoza’s only daughter. She’s building a name for herself in the music world lately. With her popular song “Happy For You”, a single from her debut EP, In My Room, published in 2018, she established herself as a singer-songwriter. Jayda has also played at 1MX, the world’s largest Filipino music festival. In 2019, it was held in Singapore, and in 2021, it will be held in Manila. Jayda is one of the Philippines’ newest rising stars.