BETADINE BODY WASH

Want to try something new in the town for your smooth, glowing skin? Introducing the new body wash of BETADINE. Oh! Maybe you are a bit shocked because Betadine is known as antiseptic, a medicine to treat wounds, but not anymore. Betadine is not only limited for antiseptic products but it also released products for feminine wash, an oral gargle and now as body wash.

Why Body wash?

For some reason, I prefer to use body wash because its easy to bring and use. We do a lot of travels, well its not what you think, like a vacation travel rather more of a work and religious affiliation related. I always bring basic travel kit items and that includes soap/ body wash. Its not messy since the liquid is contained on a bottle plus not bulky too. So body wash according to research helps us to fight bacteria and germs, leaving us a more clean and clear skin.

How did I find out the Betadine Body Wash?

I saw an Instagram post regarding the Betadine body wash. I was excited to see myself if it will work the same. So my brother bought online one of its variant the Betadine Manuka Honey Wash. Good thing its buy 1 take 1. After receiving the packaged (Happy that it’s well packed by the seller.) I was too excited to try, so I immediately wash my hands and arms. My skin felt smoother and bit fluffier. However, I have to be honest, the two bottles look like it was added with water.  That’s just the dilemma when you are purchasing online because you can’t see or check it first.

Betadine body wash has 3 variants, my loves decided to buy another 200ml bottle so we can test it too. Well, he just bought a perfect choice, the pomegranate flavor! I am so happy that this one is more refreshing! Surprisingly, I am so in love with the smell of this body wash and my skin feel so smooth. I even ask my loves to check my skin and he told me that its just softer and smoother. 

Betadine Wash Manuka Honey (500ml)

Betadine Wash Pomegrenate(500ml)

Betadine Wash Tea Tree (500ml)

Unfortunately, Manuka Honey and Tea Tree is not available in Watsons that time. But will definitely try it as soon as it is in stock again. And I will let you know if there's a difference in an online store and a physical one, just want to make sure that the Manuka Honey wash we use is legit. 

So far, I will give a 9/10 positive review for the pomegranate and 8/10 for the Manuka Honey. By the way, They also have foam hand wash and sanitizer. Just check their website to see more of their products. Here's the link:

 http://ph.betadine.com/en/protective-care/daily-hygiene-products/betadine-natural-defense-body-wash

MEMORIES AND STORIES

Hello 2020! This article will be my first blog entry for this year. I have a lot on my plate and I guess I have jotted down many topics as possible to feature. Due to a bunch of topics in my head, I decided to write randomly. 😅

Days before the end of 2019, I was both overwhelmed with happiness and sadness. It's quite ironic right? But it happens most of the time. At the moment you are excited and jovial and then hours later you are soaking yourself with tears, just the same I was very grateful for all the blessings and pardon I have received. 

Last December 2019, well it was just last month, we received gifts from our families. We are surprised with a pair of white rubber shoes and a peach animal print Havaianas slippers, its pretty cute. We also had a bag of chocolates consists of our favorites, Hershey's almond, mini bars, Dairy Milk and snickers. Oopss guess I need to go check my weight and sugar. But I try to limit my chocolates because too much is bad. Good thing I have family and friends to share with. My little pumpkin pie received beautiful pair of clothes. He's very happy and excited to use it. 

The White Rubber Shoes and my Slippers.. Cute!

The remaining chocolates. hahahaha

Three days before the end of December we attended our thanksgiving event. Its very memorable given the topics we have heard. I am out of words. All i can say is I will be forever grateful and thankful to the One above. HIS loving-kindness is forever. 

As we jumped to year 2020. I read a beautiful quote... And I could not agree more. Its a powerful tool that we must always carry. Start and end the day with a prayer. It works!

From Good Morning Kuya's Post 

Okay, so January 1, its a regular holiday. We visited Tagaytay! Yey! Hahahaha. Thank God. I am always in awe with the best architect in the whole universe and beyond. The beautiful places we've seen is just amazing. We are welcomed by strong winds and fogs! So cool breeze and you can smell the leaves especially when you walk a little higher.

View from the top.. Look at the FOG!!!! 

Near the PAG-ASA's Doppler Radar

At People's Park Tagaytay

My loves decided to go down the road again. Its our second time. Another beautiful scenery to witness and a much closer look at the famous Taal Lake.  The view is just breathtaking! 

Resort, Down the road

Side of the Road. We stopped by and just appreciate its beauty!

After the Tagaytay trip, it was actually four days after that Mi Loves family take us to a resort in Laguna. It was near Mount Makiling. Our journey was quite funny as our drivers were a bit lost on the road. They went to the wrong exit that's why we reached Batangas. Its Mi Loves who decided to check the waze so we drove back again, re-entering SLEX. Hahaha. Its fun and enjoyable by the way. 

So beautiful! Look at those greens! 

SLEX again Hahahah

Took the photo when everyone decided to have a quick brekkie

These are some of the memorable moments I've enjoyed and embraced before 2019 ends and as we welcome 2020! Thankful for everything. Let us never forget to say a little prayer everyday and all the time... Cheers everyone! 

The Joker Film 2019

Have you watched the Joker? After the released of Todd Philips new film "The Joker" under Warner Bros. Productions almost everyone is talking about the D.C. comic villain also due to some controversies. The movie was theatrically released last August 31. The production's budget range from $55-70 million and its gross from different countries is $1.40 billion.

There are atleast 26 films that features Joker, however, This movie is the first stand-alone film and its outside the DCEU.

When the Joker's teaser and trailers were posted it was dark, creepy, grim but with a shocking glimpse of a painful back story of the clown. It attracted the audience and it blasted social media as netizen posted their reactions and comments.

The Plot

In year 1980s in Gotham City,  a stand-up comedian named Arthur Fleck whom suffers in many mental conditions such as laughing uncontrollably is often disregarded and mocked. They say that "when it rains it pours", the unexpected misfortune came to Fleck. He lose his job, he was beaten up by youth gang, mocked by his favorite stand-up comedian Murray Franklin. His psychological and medications treatment were cut off, he discovered a heartbreaking childhood past. All these difficulties made Arthur a madman, He lead a chaotic city where people are rallying and angry blaming the government of Gotham. It was a mayhem for the city of Gotham. The Clown then laugh, laugh and laugh as he sees the soul of the city was destructed. 

The Acting

Joaquin Phoenix, was a three-time Oscar Nominee, he also received accolades from different award-giving bodies. Some of his best performances is as Freddie Quell on The Master and Commodus in Gladiator, he was very good in acting and as his newest movie, the Joker was released. Many agreed that its about time he won an Oscar award. From the trailer to the Movie, Phoenix acting was magnificent. Of course  Heath Ledger's portrayal of Joker is exceptional and outstanding that's why it was quite hard to surpass his acting but given Phoenix the chance, they are both eminent.
On this Joker movie, the focus is on the story of Joker himself, so it requires a lot of emotions.

The Lines

"The worst part of having a mental illness is people expect you to behave as if you don't."

"I used to think that my life was a tragedy, but now I realize, it's a f**king comedy."

"You Don't Listen, Do You?"

The movie Joker though a box-office still has a lot of criticism,  many questions unanswered, some would not even recommend it seeing to those having mental-breakdowns. I think that there's a part of the film that you will feel sympathetic for the main character but then there are scenes in the film that went too far. It's somehow gives a depiction that if you experience hardships you got to stand up and make  a move. Sadly, the "move" isn't about being positive in life rather making a violent act. Though the film has symbolism and metaphor. I think that it still requires a deep understanding of the film. 

How about you, what are your thoughts on this movie, The Joker?

Take a Deep Breathe

Everyone of us, face different battles along the way. We encounter challenges in different levels like easy, medium, hard or even extra hard. At some  point, we feel that there's no one to support us or even understand what we are going through. 

To Understand is such a big word, often used but misused. Sometimes,we feel neglected and left behind even from the most closest people around us. Its reality and we just have to accept the fact that it happens. Bad and ugly things happen.

These sadness that we feel as we go through a rough road also teaches us to be strong and to never lose faith and hope.

I feel sad most of the times, I rarely discussed my feelings unless I trust the person that much. 

But then, I'm still thankful that there's someone up there whom I can cry on, plead, someone I can talk to. 

Hurtful things happen and sometimes in the most unexpected way, But just take a deep breathe and pray. 

National Video Games Day!

Tetris, SuperMario, Pac-Man, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Final Fantasy, Metal Gear, NBA Jam... You surely know these video games if you are a kid or gamer of the '90s. 

Today, the hashtag #NationalVideoGamesDay is trending on Twitter. There's already a 74,000 plus tweets about the topic. Twitter users, flooded tweets of different video games, some sort of history and how gaming evolved. 

Through the years, from the 2D animations and now 3D animation games, many of us are was once a fan. These games, nowadays, gives us a new face. Many games available in google app store and apple store are of high-end quality. The texture, movement and overall production can make us stunned. 

Ace Combat Gameplay by NullVFX1515 Gaming

For many of us, games are one way of diverting your stress in a more fun activity. A way of releasing the hassle and giving yourself a break from all the things that makes you pre-occupied. Video Games is a virtual place to enjoy the challenges and pushed oneself to win and pass all the levels. 

As the National Video Games day is celebrated, many of us had a nostalgia on the games we once played. Too many memories with friends and even strangers we met through gaming. 

Having said these, one of the best throwback is from @Xbox tweet. Kids and even Adults cannot deny the fact that many video games we loved was played through these joysticks. 

However, anything we should do must always comes with moderation. Too much gaming can also give a bad effect. Its also best to avoid games that only encourage gamers to promote violence. There are thousand of games out there that are less violent and can help us to broaden our vocabulary like scrabble and mind games. 


So how was your reminiscing with the National Video Games celebration? What are the top ten games you love the most? Care to share your thoughts? Leave a comment below.

Mayor Isko Moreno on Bagong Maynila

Implementation is important, but how much more is consistency? Others are tired with the same cycle happening in the implementation of the law whether local or national. Some would argue that most of the ordinance are only executed well at the first month or second months and luckily if it reached a year. 

When the local government of Manila led by notable Mayor Francisco Moreno Domagoso surprised the public on his strict ordinances, many are stunned by his performances. Mayor Isko, ordered clearing operations of major places in Manila. Divisoria, Blumentritt, Plaza Miranda, Recto Avenue, Carriedo Avenue and other congested areas in Manila. 

                             

(Video uploaded by Nullbreak VFX)

on a recent clearing operations last Aug 31

Manila City office will also re-implement and intensify its curfew hours campaign. Last Monday many street children were rescued and taken into custody.

Netizens react and extend their happiness and greetings to Manila Mayor Isko for his hard work. However, there are few people still in doubt on how long will this be maintained and lasts. 

Quiapo, Manila From Mayor Isko Facebook Page

Mayor Isko assured the public that this is not a one time big time operations only. According to his recent interviews, Moreno said he and his office will do the best they can to sustain a clean, peaceful and New Manila. 

From Mayor Isko Facebook Page

What are your thoughts on this? Share your comments or email me if you have any suggested topics to be featured. 

Endless Disaster Such As... TRAFFIC

"A traffic jam when you're already late"... "And isn't it ironic? Don't you think?" You might be familiar with this lyrics from Alanis Morisette Hit song Ironic. Its quite funny when you are going to office or school but got traffic jam and somehow its odd that most of the time the bus/UV express driver then decided to have his car full tank. However, this is not the case, here in the Philippines. Even though you are going home after office work you ended up caught in traffic. Morning to evening there's always a bumper to bumper and heavy built up of traffic annoying all the commuters and motorists.

Major traffic is experienced in Efipanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) formerly known as Highway 54. This is a highway and most of the cars whether heading North or South pass through this road. The Metro Manila Development Authority came up with not one but many traffic schemes to augment the undying traffic. Unfortunately, it did not work that well, and only aggravates the situation. 

                                      Courtesy of UNTV Web/ Jem Aquino (PVI)

One of the implemented scheme was the yellow bus lane. All buses must only go through the yellow lanes and every private vehicles should avoid it. This "Yellow lane" went viral on the first week of August as it worsen the traffic making the commuters jump off the bus and walk kilometers just to go to their destination. 

MMDA is considering a new proposal from The engineering group Guevara & Partners Incorporated (GPI). It was presented yesterday (August 28). The proposal covers EDSA, C5 and other roads outside EDSA. EDSA and C5 will be paired into one-way road, traffic in EDSA going clockwise (Southbound) while C5 traffic counterclockwise (Southbound). There are bus lanes designated on EDSA and cars space will be reduced thus increase space outside EDSA.

Is it an A-Z plans for EDSA? If it did not work go to plan b, c, d and so on and so forth.? 
According to Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) P3.5 million costs us everyday just because of the traffic, we lose so many opportunities and this delay a lot of shipments etc. Traffic gives a domino effect. 

                                     Facebook Post From James Thomas Veloso

Thousands of commuters vent out their dismayed with the traffic. Its truly heartbreaking that no matter how early you leave home, you will still be late and get deducted on your salary. After work or school your body is just tired, you lost time with your loved ones and yourself of course, and yes,still stuck in traffic. 

When will the five-six hour commute be cut down to an hour or half an hour? Not everyone owns a car, the down payment will only breaks your bank savings, many Filipinos choose to commute. Ride trains like Metro Manila Rail Transit (MRT) or Light Rail Transit (LRT). Well these trains have issues as well, its subject for another discussion.  When will the MMDA come up with the best traffic scheme to finally end this burden? Is it true that EDSA traffic is forever? (hyperbole, just to deemed how traffic it is) Everyone, every Filipino commuters is waiting, hoping, but for now its just another long queue of lines in EDSA.