2020-11-05 07:47
I'm not gonna lie. I have been an iPhone user for 6 years now. I have never switched devices as I moved from one iPhone release to another. You bet that getting my hands on the new realme 7… Read More
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MJ de Leon blogs a hodgepodge of interests from travel, to food, entertainment and a little bit of style.
2020-08-26 05:18
You're probably doing grocery inventory right now because you're worried about the next quarantine update. This is after you realized that most of the items that you want to purchase are not… Read More
2020-06-29 14:04
There we are, on an ordinary quarantine weekend, wearing some pieces from Esprit (denim jacket), Hollister (shorts), Adidas (baseball cap) and Nike (sliders) that I all got from Zalora. But… Read More
2019-07-07 13:57
It took me a little while to appreciate Stranger Things, to be honest. Ask me my favorite Netflix series and I won't mention this sci-fi thriller. With House of Cards over, it would be a tos… Read More
2019-04-17 14:04
Ugh, millennials! So much has been said about this generation that has been distracting process and tradition one after another. While most of what they're attributed to are not entirel… Read More
2018-11-03 15:33
That side of Scout Madriñan, near the corner of Tomas Morato in Quezon City was unusually quiet on a Thursday afternoon. It was 3 PM and the busy lunch period in Concha's Garden Cafe… Read More
2018-09-08 08:39
A three-day festivity for fashion and beauty, StyleFestPH, is ongoing this weekend! Globe has partnered with SAGA events and fashion fans are in for a treat. The main highlight for me i… Read More
2018-08-18 18:41
I woke up in a concert. Well, not a real concert but rather a karaoke spree. My AirBNB flatmate is singing to DNCE's 'Cake by the Ocean' and he is belting it all out like he is auditioning f… Read More
2018-08-18 05:14
Three days passed and you have not watched a single entry at the ongoing Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino yet? Don't worry, here is your chance to score tickets and watch all films of the festiv… Read More
2018-06-30 17:39
Almost two months ago, Globe has launched the WiFi TV Pack -- a bundle that includes the Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi device and the ABS-CBN TV Plus Box. The Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi or… Read More
2018-06-23 21:07
What do you first see in a city? Its structures? Its high-tech transportation? Its nature? Or the smile of its people? Before coming to Russia, I have this artsy impression of Sain… Read More
2018-06-21 10:31
How many of your friends have listed down Russia as one of the countries they are planning to visit? Probably, Russia is not on their list. Post-communism and past World War details continue… Read More
2018-05-14 12:06
It was Day 4 in Dubai when finally we were scheduled to hop into an SUV for Sharjah, Dubai's neighboring emirate, where we are scheduled for the 2PM desert safari. Other than the New Year Co… Read More
2018-04-29 18:03
For the past two years, I have been very dependent on TNVS (Transport Network Vehicle Service) like Grab and Uber. I use ride sharing everyday, even up to six times if I have multiple events… Read More
2018-04-22 10:18
Lined up are long weekends and vacation leaves that are still waiting to be used. Your destinations have probably been booked so I no longer have to ask you where do you want to go. The ques… Read More
2018-04-21 12:26
I promised myself that when I visit New York, I will watch as many Broadway shows that I can. 'The Lion King' happens to be among the favorite musicals in NYC and having a sort of a preview… Read More
2018-04-15 12:55
In Hong Kong at the moment, with the song 'A Million Dreams' from 'The Greatest Showman' playing non-stop on my head. We gotta be thankful for musicals and movies that make our creative hear… Read More
2018-03-30 05:45
They say that developing a deep sense of affection for a person you just met while traveling alone can't be love. It's just your heart's ecstatic reaction to meeting another human bein… Read More
2018-02-28 12:49
I heard from a friend once that millennials should also be called 'Generation App'. Almost all segments of our lifestyle now involve apps. From navigating traffic (Waze), to commuting (Uber… Read More
2018-02-03 10:19
There was I. In the middle of nowhere, dreaming that I am the only person in the world. Aw. Grabe naman. World talaga?I know you want to experience the same exclusivity with your family and… Read More
2017-11-08 19:26
Remember those moments when you doubted something at first which eventually turned out to be good after experiencing it? That's Yehliu Geopark for me. Ironically, it is one of the most popul… Read More
2017-11-07 03:36
Shopping districts and night markets are not only tourist magnets. They also provide an added personality and an extra charm to a city. We're talking about Harajuku in Tokyo, Mong-kok in Hon… Read More
2017-10-29 11:18
At first glance, everything in Myeong-dong is shiny, blinding and loud. With the tight competition between brands and stores, the main recipe to steal the crowd's attention is to make everyt… Read More
2017-10-08 10:44
Before charge caps and anti-bill shock methods were introduced by mobile carriers, I used to live a life abroad on airplane mode. If I am overseas for 7 days, for example, my mobile phone is… Read More
2017-09-10 09:18
There's just too much pressure lately. Especially when I hear Christmas songs being played at the mall. I know that the sight of Christmas lights should change my mood but it doesn't. The id… Read More
2017-09-02 12:44
There is something about black and white shirts and hoodies. It's easy to put them on, not exerting too much effort on what to pair them with. They're also perfect for almost every casual ev… Read More
2017-08-27 06:17
As Lance Hayes, who portrays Riff in "West Side Story" and has portrayed major roles in American productions of "The Producers", "Mary Poppins" among others puts it, "West Side Story" will r… Read More
2017-07-23 06:40
When John Lloyd Cruz stepped into the room, my instant reaction was that it won't be an easy interview. Hands on his wristwatch, he was signalling his assistant about time. His co-star in th… Read More
2017-07-03 10:21
I still remember how the first Jollibee store opened in my hometown. I grew up in Ormoc City in Leyte and we only had the first Chicken Joy from the neighborhood in 2000. I was still in grad… Read More
2017-07-02 15:36
I grew up using female care products. Yes, it is an uncomfortable fact but toiletries for men weren't given too much attention at home. My brother and I use our mom's shampoo and I even use… Read More
2017-07-02 05:56
There are several Hello Kitty concept cafes already in different parts of the Philippines but not a single one is licensed by Sanrio, the company that brought you the world's most popular fe… Read More
2017-06-26 12:30
What could James Cameron be thinking when he created his own world and conceived The Avatar? It takes so much imagination to conceptualize what would later be one of the most successful movi… Read More
2017-06-11 18:08
Boracay has grown so rapidly over a short period of time, leaving travellers and vacationers vast choices of accommodation. While the world's best island is an activity-centered destination… Read More
2017-05-15 15:42
So suddenly, the world becomes smaller. Your list of destinations five years ago may not necessarily be the same now. It's time for an update. And what perfect time to update my travel… Read More
2017-05-14 13:59
Solo movie dates or even solo travels? Impossible for some but more and more of my friends are into these self-empowering activities. I, for one, have travelled alone several times. Fro… Read More
2017-04-27 18:30
What's good Laboracay? It's when flight delays, long Jetty port queues, and overcrowded restaurants are synonymous to booze, dance and a whole lot of fun. Despite the challenges, we all want… Read More
2017-04-23 09:14
It was a great afternoon at the Palace Pool Club with one of local TV's hottest teen properties, Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix, collectively, BiGuel. It's for a blogger partnership with l… Read More
2017-04-23 06:55
That grand pedestrian bridge that connects Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Belmont Hotel in Resorts World Manila is now operational. With how unsatisfactory infrastru… Read More
2017-04-08 13:34
Shampoos don't only become household brands because of the product. They make their way to homes through memorable campaigns, may it be with the catchy jingle or its very stunning ambassador… Read More
2017-04-02 16:29
Depends on what you're going through in life, most Coldplay songs aren't really made to make us sad. The songs are perfect for crying maybe, but it would be the type of crying that makes you… Read More
2017-02-26 10:47
It is true that millenials have redefined the way we work, the way we spend our quality time and the way we buy things. But it has always been the same ultimate priorities -- to save up, hav… Read More
2017-01-19 06:13
I have this theory that everyone loves ice cream. I mean everyone. Those who hate it may still have to find that special kind of ice cream that fits their taste. After all, there are many ki… Read More
2016-12-12 03:05
What's Christmas without Coke? In between the hugs and the exchanges of well-wishes over sumptuous noche buena, a glass of Coke is a requirement for most of us Filipinos. So, to let us… Read More
2016-12-04 16:00
Unbelievable. I have never played Never Have I Ever in my entire life! LOL. So, it was a good excercise with the Chef Tony's team and my fellow bloggers to play the game. It made m… Read More
2016-11-27 13:49
You know how it is when a new smartphone model comes out in the market. You want to get it. You wanna hold it the soonest you can. You wanna try its new features. This may seemingly be all s… Read More
2016-10-13 15:30
I'm not a fan of musky scents. A little amount of it can already give me a headache. Observing my friends, I think there is a huge change in our perception of the "sexy" smell. Gone are… Read More
2016-10-11 08:00
It was a different kind of road trip. For the first time, I travelled for more than 50 kilometers only on two wheels. From Manila to Crystal Beach Resort in San Narciso town, Zambales, I rod… Read More
2016-10-08 20:43
It was my first time in Hiroshima. And nothing could be more dramatic than arriving there on the same day the bombing happened 71 years ago. fWhile waiting for the annual floating of "peace… Read More
2016-10-04 14:40
The interiors may look serious for starters but do not be tricked. Sugar Factory in Shangri-La The Fort is no less than a playful party place for anyone with a special heart for everything s… Read More
2016-10-02 11:12
When I'm on the go and I feel like I have to eat something, one pack of peanut butter biscuits and we're all good. Presto's Peanut Butter cookies (Yup! the one with the green packaging) has… Read More
2016-09-29 09:15
And just like that, we set aside our Espadrilles and white sneakers for footwears with more material. The rainy days are here, just in case you didn't notice. But Converse's proposition is t… Read More
2016-09-27 22:54
There was one question sent to our Facebook page by a reader who wants to make it to "professional" blogging. I did not understood exactly what he meant at first. Then he shared that he has… Read More
2016-09-18 21:24
There's a point in our once immature lives when we think that tea is for old people. It could be true, say some friends for appreciation of real tea comes with wisdom and experience. Wh… Read More
2016-09-16 12:38
Are you the type that keeps the boxes and packages of the special items that you bought? I do. I keep the boxes of the gadgets and I mark them with the dates and the venue of the purchase. I… Read More
2016-09-11 00:49
You've read a lot of blogs say that solo travel is empowering. Sure it does. However, in trips that take a week or more, the unwanted feelings of being alone could start to creep in. And the… Read More
2016-09-07 18:55
How do you make it through a long day? Take lots of sleep before facing the tasks, unlimited snacks, or coffee, coffee and more coffee. If you are to ask me, I'll take all of the above… Read More
2016-09-04 16:30
Every time children of celebrities enter show business, we tend to be very critical. Do they have the talent? Or is this just another example of a convenient handover? Over time we saw… Read More
2016-08-22 18:51
I was supposed to leave Tokyo for Fukuoka at 5:03 PM aboard the Hikari Express. It would have been a smooth 6-hour bullet train ride, cutting the usual travel time of almost 13 hours by half… Read More
2016-08-20 10:10
The goal is to share the exact atmosphere inside the venue at last night's Chainsmokers concert at the MOA Arena. That won't be possible even in full texts. So I will share 30 of my favorite… Read More
2016-08-18 17:21
It's been a month since Encantadia came back to primetime TV. After a decade, we once again have our dose of Amihan, Pirena, Alena, Danaya and the whole magical world they live in. I go… Read More
2016-08-17 19:08
EUPHEMISM NOT INTENDED. It's just that subscribing to Netflix has never been this Chill. :) In an intense scene in Episode 10 of the third season of House of Cards, the always composed… Read More
2016-08-15 17:01
In slim fit pants carefully folded up to their ankles, 10 young boys greeted the members of the press in a restaurant in Timog. GMA 7 has lined up a new set of fresh faces to form a new boyb… Read More
2016-08-13 19:13
Looking at the bullet train rates in Hyperdia.com (a trusted website with all the train schedules, routes and prices from and to different points in Japan), seems like a quick, high-tec… Read More
2016-08-05 17:28
It was a battle of the bully and the demon. It isn't particularly your ideal story. For some unknown reasons, however, and in between my homework in grade school, I was rooting for the bully… Read More
2016-07-29 12:58
In the middle of the deafening noise from the crowd, 20 good-looking men appeared on stage. Their names were flashed on the screen and the emcee announced which schools they're from. None of… Read More
2016-07-26 17:40
I got the latest Philippine colors-inspired Chuck Taylor, which is part of their All Star Woven Sneakers collection, a day before Independence Day. Fast forward to 7 weeks later, it bec… Read More
2016-07-17 16:51
Mahirap nga ba maging guwapo? That even they are not being spared from online bashing.So they are going the extra mile to promote respect in cyberspace. They will do both the swooning t… Read More
2016-07-10 18:52
The tweets are no longer reaching millions and there are days when the ALDUB hashtag doesn't occupy the top spot on Twitter's trending board. But are these indications that the phenomenal te… Read More
2016-07-10 05:26
Staging a musical in a business district, in a middle of an outdoor mall for that matter, maybe impossible. But if it's a material as bombastic as American Idiot which involves the huge voca… Read More
2016-07-09 10:08
It is not an easy decision to live in a stranger's house. But as the internet makes the world smaller, the more that we have to keep an open mind. So I tried AirBNB, a website where people c… Read More
2016-07-05 07:33
Missing Jollibee today, aren't you? Now, you won't just eat it. You can wear it too! Jollibee has partnered with Uniqlo again for the second release of the UT collection with the Jollib… Read More
2016-06-29 03:07
Colorful, vibrant, psychedelic, over-the-top and sometimes, Loudmouth's attention-grabbing designs arrive in the Philippines, ready to treat sportsman and fashion enthusiasts to a different… Read More
2016-06-28 03:22
Monday is probably the most unexpected day of the week to shop. But why wait for the weekend when your favorite brands like Calvin Klein, Salvatore Ferragamo, Aeropostale, Hugo Boss, Pottery… Read More
2016-06-26 13:30
It was a wet hike from our hotel to Kanda train station in downtown Tokyo. We can't wait for the rain to stop for that would mean staying in the hotel the whole day. June is supposedly… Read More
2016-06-15 06:39
Those moments when you go to the personal care section of a grocery store where you can only find few piles of men's products -- sad! Then when you look around, there are like three rows of… Read More
2016-06-13 09:04
Blogging and working for freelance jobs taught me three things: time management, the importance of a fast internet connection and the need for a reliable work device. So, there I was at Sand… Read More
2016-06-09 06:52
It took me 10 years since I started working and earning before I activated and used my first credit card. I have been sent five CC's before but I never really activated one because I just do… Read More
2016-06-07 03:53
What's there to talk about Sisig? Why is it preferred by beer drinkers? Or how it has evolved to very different versions in years: Chicharon, crispy pork, chicken liver, lechon kawali a… Read More
2016-06-07 03:53
What's there to talk about Sisig? Why is it preferred by beer drinkers? Or how it has evolved to very different versions in years: Chicharon, crispy pork, chicken liver, lechon kawali a… Read More
2016-06-03 08:50
Can't eat breakfast at home because there's nothing to eat? You can get your energy fix on your way to work at Unit 27, just walking distance from your office at Bonifacio Global City. … Read More
2016-05-18 09:02
I heard a lot of good stories about the coastal town of Bolinao. Sunset lovers drool about the place. Apparently, it is the north western-most town of Pangasinan, unobstructed by any islands… Read More
2016-05-08 18:02
During these hot, humid nights you want to go to the mall and eat, and maybe, listen to a little music. It's a great idea if you have a Robinsons Mall near you. They have the Soundbites Food… Read More
2016-05-04 07:48
From the time kids are done building their sand castles, to the moment fire dancers are setting up to entertain excited diners, life in the world's best island has just begun. Speakers reach… Read More
2016-04-27 19:17
A lot of good things has been said about breakthrough TV actress, Sanya Lopez. That she has the stance of a smoldering temptress, perfect for sexy roles. That she can be a promising beauty q… Read More
2016-04-27 09:49
It isn't a long weekend LaBoracay but it doesn't mean it's gonna be less the fun. How many of your here has seen Boracay check-ins from your friends on social media as early as April 26, Tue… Read More
2016-04-24 19:04
There is not a single reference in the world that would tell you the exact formula to make a refreshing bottle of Coke. This, even if you would turn Google upside down. Even on our visit to… Read More
2016-04-17 10:33
Forty one hot air balloons successfully took flight at the second day of the Lubao International Balloon Fest in Pampanga last Friday, April 15th. And it wasn't a theme park kind of ride if… Read More
2016-04-14 05:55
What does it mean to travel abroad and stay in as many as five accommodations in 10 days? That you could not totally unpack everything from your luggage and then expect to get the same neat… Read More
2016-04-05 22:05
A global city's pride is its skyline. That picture of skyscrapers upstaging each other is the ultimate exhibit of a city's battle for economic progress. Like its neighbors Hong Kong, Singapo… Read More
2016-04-04 19:34
This isn't a beginner's guide on how to climb mountains. Nor will this be about steps on how to reach the summit of Mt.Jumbo because, quite honestly, you don't need that. Even our young boy… Read More
2016-04-03 20:03
I'm sure you have read tons of blog posts about what to say and what not to say in your Visa interview but let me just try to add some more information. I read on the screen in the US Embass… Read More
2016-04-02 22:35
In July 2014, papermag.com enumerated the celebrities who are into poetry. The list included Twilight star Kristen Stewart, James Franco, Charlie Sheen, Russel Crowe, and quite surprisi… Read More
2016-03-27 20:07
Bangkok won't be Bangkok without the parties. The Telegraph listed Bangkok as among the Top 15 Best Party Cities in the World, the only place in Asia to be included. The UK-based website des… Read More
2016-03-27 20:04
Warning! Selfie overload ahead. So, proceed with caution. LOL! Sure, travelling solo can be very liberating but capturing what could be your best souvenir - a good photo - can be a chal… Read More
2016-03-24 13:57
During the launch of Nivea's "The Science of Looking Good" campaign at the Black Market in Makati about two weeks ago, I was asked how I maintain by facial hair. Quietly, I asked myself why… Read More
2016-03-20 22:39
How do teen actresses celebrate birthdays these days? We were at Bianca Umali's surprise birthday celebration, which was attended by her fans and co-stars of her afternoon soap on GMA 7 "Wis… Read More
2016-03-19 23:23
A lot has been said about pampering yourself on your special day. Well, mine happened a week before my birthday. I get a haircut at least once a month actually but this specific trip to the… Read More
2016-03-17 15:26
If your geography books has mistakenly taught you that the nearest island to Metro Manila is Corregidor, now is the time to forget that. There is an island that is in fact, visible from the… Read More
2016-03-13 01:48
Obviously, "Little Nanay's" audience are housewives and kids who are engrossed with the adorable relationship of Tinay (Kris Bernal) and Chie Chie (Chlaui Maglayao). Enchanted Kingdom would… Read More
2016-03-09 19:25
This isn't about how Manny Pacquiao's anti-gay slur has plagued your Facebook timeline with different opinions from people you care (and you don't) for the past few weeks. This also isn't ab… Read More
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