Events Archive

My coverage of family-oriented events in and around the Metro.

Our Dinning Experience At Tenya

How can I say no to an invite to try out the one and only undisputed restaurant that serves the best and most authentic Japanese Tendon and Tempura? NO WAY!! Here in the Philippines? Oh may gulay! And the best part is, I got to bring the kids with me! Yay!

My tempura loving boys, give this restaurant a smile of approval!

Yes, this is the first of its kind in our country and we’re lucky because Tenya is Japan’s #1 restaurant chain specializing in Tendon and Tempura.

Tendons are made by combining steaming hot authentic Japanese rice, commonly abbreviated as “Don”, with the most flavorful, freshest and most delicious Tempura on top. This delicious combination is what helped Tenya give rise to 144 stores in Japan alone. What’s special about Tenya’s famous tendons is that they are prepared only with authentic Japanese ingredients that are fresh and of top quality. They even have their own special Dontare sauce which provides a great complement to the tempura. As they have mastered the art of cooking Tempura, they were able to patent their own auto frying machine that allows them to quickly cook every piece consistently in color, texture and most of all, flavor. This means everyone can quickly escape to an unparalleled Tendon experience with Tenya’s fast service and mouthwatering selection of the finest Tendons.

Undeniably, the tempura is really great, my personal favorite is black tiger prawn and salmon which is included in theAll-Star Tendon.

But as a mom who can’t dine without kids, this is the best part:

Kids meal is served on this toy este plate! But no, you can’t bring it home. Just think about the excitement this will bring to the kids, yes! You can eat your tempura in peace! hahaha

Sati’s always ready to strike a “model” pose! hahaha Of course she asked for a pink car as her plate!

Sangko chose a fire truck for his plate. For P255, Tenya Kids Meal include 2 prawns, kani stick, fries, onigir and yakult and cute plate and cute spoon and fork!

The branch were we had our first authentic Tempura experience is the first Tenya branch here in the country. It is located at 4th Floor, Building A of SM Megamall. Good news! More stores opening soon in Bonifacio Stopover and Market Market at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig and SM Southmall as Tenya begins to rise as the new authentic Japanese food favorite in the country, which uses high quality Japanese ingredients and sushi grade seafood at reasonable prices.

To seal our authentic Japanese tendon experience, we had this for dessert:

Tenya #FruityJuicyPops! Flavors are Lite Citrus, Strawberry, Coconut Lychee and Orange Vanilla. We had Coconut Lychee and Orange Vanilla.. both addicting pops!

You’re excited na no? Check out Tenya Facebook Page for updates on branch openings na malapit sayo! 🙂

Minions Take Over McDonald’s!

I am sure most of you already got a set or two of this very lovable Happy Meal toys, MINIONS! Who’s your favorite? Ako, I love them all!

Pre ordering of Minions Happy Meal Toys Complete Set ended last June 20 but you can still get them with any Happy Meal.. un lang, subject to availability na.. but don’t fret! Minions have officially taken over McDonald’s!

McDonald’s has lined up a new array of desserts that will make Minions fans go bananas! Introducing the new Minions McDip, a delicious vanilla soft serve covered in banana-flavored dip on a blue wafer cone—the cutest McDip you’ll ever see and taste for only Php15.

Sati’s really loving the new Minions McDip! She loves anything yellow eh hehe

For float lovers, here’s something from the Minions to you! Honey Banana McFloat (Php32)

Honey Banana McFloat is a sweet and refreshing mixture of banana and honey flavor and Sprite topped with vanilla soft.

Alongside the Honey Banana McFloat are the two new McFlurry x Minions flavors!

Banana McFlurry with Oreo
Banana Crumble McFlurry

I still don’t know which one is my fave but Banana + Orea is really mouthwatering!

Sati loves the Banana Crumble McFlurry!

For fries lovers, minions err McDonald’s have something for you too! Pick among these new Minions BFF Combo’s:

Minions Medium Fries and McFloat Combo
Minions Medium Fries and McFlurry Combo
Minions BFF Fries and McFloat Combo, and lastly the
Minions BFF Fries and McFlurry Combo.

Head over to McDonald’s to see the Minions Movie come to life! Bring the entire family or barkada and find a Minions treat for everyone. Minions Happy Meals and limited-edition menu offers are all available in McDonald’s stores nationwide, via the front counter, Drive-Thru, McDelivery.com.ph, 86-2-36, or through the McDo PH App. The Minions McDip is available only in McDonald’s Dessert Centers.

Say Hi To TV5, All Filipino Cast, Hi5 Philippines!

Undeniably, Hi5 is one of the most entertaining children’s show. And even parents love this show! Here’s a good news for Filipino Kids! TV5 just launched Hi5 Philippines!! The show features an all- Filipino cast! And the songs will be in English and Filipino! O mga inay, this is your Filipino tongue’s time to shine!

Hi5 Philippines on TV5

Hi5 Philippines will be airing at TV5 starting Monday, June 15. Hi5 Philippines will air weekdays at 8:30 AM and 3:45 PM!

I know you’re excited to meet the cast! Hi5 Philippines casts are: Gerard Pagansun, Aira Binas, Rissey Reyes, Alex Reyes and Fred Lo.

“With Hi-5 Philippines, we are very excited to bring the world-class edutainment experience closer to more Filipino kids. This is our way of not only showcasing world-class Filipino talent, but more importantly, helping shape our country’s future generations,” said Noel Lorenzana, TV5 president and CEO.

“We are proud to partner with Hi-5 World in introducing to millions of Filipino kids a local version of this highly interactive edutainment show. We are up to the challenge of producing the show that is at par with global standards,” said Jane Basas, Media 5 Corporation president.

Launched in Australia in 1999, Hi-5 rapidly grew in popularity over the years. It has won three Logie Awards for Most Outstanding Children’s Program, five ARIA Awards for Best Children’s Album and five Australian DVD and Video Industry Awards, among other achievements. It was then that Hi-5 started expanding its reach by franchising the show across North America, Europe, Australasia, Latin America, and Asia.