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The Rocky Batara Personal, Lifestyle, and Celebrity Blog
2021-12-27 00:29
If there’s one thing that’s constant about life and careers, it’s that everything changes. If you want to reach your full potential while enjoying your work along the way… Read More
2021-12-22 22:03
Plastic pollution in the Philippines has already reached an alarming rate and continues to be one of the top environmental challenges for the country and the rest of the globe.According to a… Read More
2021-12-12 18:21
After over a year of lockdowns, vaccinated Pinoy families are looking forward to having safe get-togethers with their friends and loved ones. However, as the pandemic still hangs over the ho… Read More
2021-08-28 17:15
The coronavirus may be the main concern of many people right now, but it’s still important to be wary of the other diseases you can get during this time. With the rainy season, the dam… Read More
2021-07-10 14:21
Dear Survivor,How are you today? Are you still doing fine? It's already more than one year now that we are staying at home, wearing face mask and face shield, and having our alcohols as our… Read More
2021-05-12 22:05
The fight against the COVID-19 virus continues even today. While the world embarks on a global search for a vaccine to contain the pandemic, the first line of defense in protecting ourselves… Read More
2021-04-28 00:42
With the sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in different parts of the country, many cities and municipalities have already re-imposed stricter community quarantines that may last for a few weeks… Read More
2021-04-09 15:48
We are all familiar with milk teas and fruit teas. Actually they are now dominating the fruit juice market. And yeah, they are all my favorite! But, have you also heard of the Fruit Enzymes?… Read More
2021-03-31 05:11
With minimal child labor laws during the early days of Hollywood, child stars had it rough. When they misbehaved, studio employees locked them up in windowless sound rooms, giving them only… Read More
2021-03-22 22:39
If there is one thing that the pandemic has taught us, it’s to always look after the things that matter the most, including the home that keeps us safe through these challenging times… Read More
2021-01-14 22:30
With the holidays over, thousands of Filipinos are coming back from their hometowns or simply traveling to get to work. If you are one of these commuters, please remember that the pandemic i… Read More
2020-12-23 22:45
As everyone continues to stay at home, people have been spending a lot of their time in the kitchen lately – from preparing daily meals and trying out new recipes, to cooking with the… Read More
2020-12-02 20:13
The new normal has changed the routines of families at home. With most family members working or attending classes from home, stay-at-home moms — who usually take the lead in taking ca… Read More
2020-11-15 07:10
Who among you are pet lover? Well, count me in! Yeah, yours truly Runner Rocky is a certified pet lover! Since childhood, I used to took care of different pets from kittens, puppies, chicks… Read More
2020-11-11 23:17
One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic and community quarantine is that they gave way to many delicious food home business start-ups. However, while majority of the start-ups con… Read More
2020-10-27 22:03
Smoking kills.In a study of more than 200, 000 people, about 67 percent of smokers perished from smoking-related illnesses. From all over the globe, around 570 people die every hour due to s… Read More
2020-09-25 17:23
“Going back to school” is different this year as many schools shift to distance learning due to the pandemic. In addition to other responsibilities, most parents now need t… Read More
2020-08-11 23:28
As students prepare to take their classes online for their safety amid the pandemic, it is important to keep them fueled and motivated for school. To help boost their creativity and learning… Read More
2020-06-30 23:19
With the easing of quarantine protocols in many parts of the country, employees are starting to adapt to the new normal and return to work. However, things aren't quite back to how they used… Read More
2020-06-30 23:12
Following the success of its Primero and Segundo anniversary and inaugural online auctions, Casa de Memoria, the Lhuillier-managed auction house now introduces The Casa Online.Powered by Inv… Read More
2020-06-22 22:21
If you want to have an authentic New York-style dining experience, you are in luck! Flavors from the Big Apple are now within reach with Landers Central which brings some of New York's all-t… Read More
2020-06-16 23:53
This year’s Father’s Day may not be quite normal for all of us, especially with the ongoing pandemic. While we can’t celebrate this special occasion with a big gathering to… Read More
2020-06-04 22:16
One of the best things that came about during the lockdown is the onslaught of online cooking videos found across all social media platforms. More and more people are honing their culinary s… Read More
2020-05-14 22:17
Are you plagued with common questions lurking in the minds of CEOs: "When will this be over?" "Should we go back to our old ways?" "Can we survive?" Instead, learn to adapt and thrive in the… Read More
2020-04-13 22:26
Mayor ISKO MORENO threaded an impoverished area in Manila while growing up. As the elected City Mayor of Manila, more popularly known to Filipinos as Yorme, he never wavered amidst adv… Read More
2019-11-30 00:47
The air is cooler, the nights are longer. Colored lights flicker in every place you see. Everybody’s easing into a holiday mood and RedDoorz advanced the holiday vibes with surprises f… Read More
2019-11-20 21:49
A warm bowl of soup is sure to bring you comfort and warmth on a gloomy day. So beat the blues on a rainy day with a piping hot Pinoy favorite Sinigang na Salmon at Isla Sugbu Seafood City.W… Read More
2019-10-03 15:45
This Christmas, express your gratitude and appreciation to your business associates and friends. Show them how much you value your partnership in the season of celebration and giving with a… Read More
2019-09-16 21:47
Christmas is the holiday closest to our hearts. It is the event wherein we deem it the time of joy and warmth. After all, Christmas season stands for having merry with our loved ones. … Read More
2019-09-09 21:49
From the savory sisig to the spicy Bicol Express, Luzon is a trove filled with culinary treasures. Hence, six chefs from the island group were able to explore the gastronomic delights of the… Read More
2019-09-06 18:50
It's the ‘Ber months and it’s time to plan that holiday getaway with friends or family. What's holding back most people from going all out to make their dreams get real is budget… Read More
2019-08-30 19:11
In a world filled with cruelty, climate change, wars and all-around bad news, it’s no wonder people turn towine for just a little more positivity. One wine brand takes it a few steps f… Read More
2019-08-13 20:12
It’s that season between vacay-happy Summer and the coming ‘Ber months. Traffic, too much work, piled up tasks and pressure can likely get you down.There’s one word that wi… Read More
2019-07-08 22:22
What if Spider-Man meet his Pinoy counterpart, our very own Lastikman?!Well, this much awaited face-off took place during the recently concluded ToyCon PH 2019 at the SMX Convention Center i… Read More
2019-07-04 23:04
If there is an Avengers and Justice League for the Marvel and DC comics wherein their superheroes join forces for a common goal, here in our local version we have the so-called "Sanlak… Read More
2019-07-04 22:17
Basketball is now my game! Most of my sports events, I covered basketball. I even featured different basketball players in my vlogs and blogs. And yeah, I already interviewed many PBA and NB… Read More
The Day I Learn About Avène Thermal Spring Water, France’s Healing And Soothing Water In A Bottle
2019-06-21 00:32
Aside from face powder or facial wash to keep my face healthy, fresh, and glowing, I didn't use any other facial products. Not until last June 18 when I attended a media launch of a facial b… Read More
2019-05-29 19:57
Finally after almost one month of waiting, the construction of my mini workstation in my room was finally completed. And yes before I apply my design on my mini office, let me first share it… Read More
2019-05-27 21:16
"Kahit Kailan Walang Iwanan" This is the motto of San Miguel Beer which is also applicable in our daily lives. With true friends, this is true since they will never leave you through ups and… Read More
2019-05-14 21:46
My birthday is over. But yes, it was indeed another star-studded one! So for today, allow me to share with you their sweet and inspiring birthday messages to yours truly.If I had Angel Locsi… Read More
2019-05-08 21:57
Ramen is one of my favorite dishes. When you treat me in a Japanese restaurant, my first order will be ramen! Thanks God that one of our food stop during our food trip at the SM Jazz M… Read More
2019-05-08 20:32
Who love some sweet treats? How about cupcakes of different forms? Well, count me in 'coz I love to taste them all! During our food trip event at the SM Jazz Mall in Makati Tuesday night of… Read More
2019-04-05 22:02
Our dream home, our newest home sweet home is finally finished! Yes, the construction of our said 4-storey house is already completed since January 7, 2019.And while the inspections and occu… Read More
2019-04-05 20:33
My personal and lifestyle blog, this Bits of Rocks is hailed as Get Shape's Best Lifestyle Blog of 2019. This is already my second time to receive blog awards this year from this websi… Read More
2019-03-08 20:59
It was my first time to try the special dishes here at the Gringo's Makati when our team decided to have a team building dinner. The food they served truly satisfied my cravings since I'm a… Read More
2019-03-04 19:16
After more than one year, it's great to be back in Clark, Pampanga! This time, to experience and cover the greatest world musical fireworks competition participated by the different countrie… Read More
2019-02-11 14:46
Every Chinese New Year, it's always my tradition to run in a CNY-inspired running event. I started running in CNY Lucky Chinese Run in 2016. The tradition continues up to this year.But this… Read More
2019-02-08 05:23
Welcome back to our "A Journey to Our New Home" blog series. In every home, what we always looking for is its bathrooms or its comfort rooms (CR). Visitors may sometimes judge you by th… Read More
2019-02-06 22:00
Welcome to the Year of the Earth Pig!As I continue to spread good vibes and prosperous new year in line with the 2019 celebration of the #CNY, let me share with you another exciting blog pos… Read More
2019-02-06 19:39
"Gong Xi Fa Cai" or "Kung Hei Fat Choi" or "Happy Chinese New Year."Let me take this post as a simple greetings spreading good vibes and prosperity this Year of the Earth Pig.Here are some c… Read More
2019-01-25 16:37
The KFC Philippines TV commercial gets more and more exciting as they introduce different actors portraying the iconic character of Colonel Sanders. In the series of their TVC, we had Ronald… Read More
2019-01-22 22:07
Welcome back to our blog series called "A Journey to Our New Home" where I share with you the important updates on the construction of our new home, sweet home. Few days left and we're about… Read More
2019-01-17 22:22
Tired of collecting and using the different coffee shops' planners over and over again every year?! Well, why try something?! Let's try a planner from a drugstore!Have you heard of the Mercu… Read More
2019-01-15 15:23
Before the final completion of our new home sweet home, it needs to install first our new dual inverter split type aircon to test that the electrical connections in our house is functioning… Read More
2019-01-14 19:49
Few days left and we will soon transfer to our new home sweet home! Yes, this will be our opening salvo for 2019 - the grand opening of my very own house.But before we make our transfer, let… Read More
2019-01-10 23:14
Way back in 2010, I've started writing down the highlights of my year - what I have accomplished and what are the remarkable things that happened on that year. Since then, every end of the y… Read More
2018-12-20 21:02
It's time to unbox and review again another planner from a popular coffee shop. This time, it's the Seattle's Best Coffee (SBC) Journal 2019!Yes, this is my second time to collect the planne… Read More
2018-12-20 19:21
Our new home... our dream home sweet home will be our 2019's Opening Salvo!Welcome to another chapter of my very own "A Journey to Our New Home" blog series featuring our brand new hou… Read More
2018-12-19 15:27
Our country, the Philippines proves that it is the land of the beauty queens! Yes, in the history of the beauty pageants, we already got four Pinays who win the prestige Miss Universe title… Read More
2018-12-17 20:32
Just like our reigning Miss Universe 2018 winner Ms. Catriona Gray, her boyfriend Clint Bondad is also a hot trending topic. Yup, just like Catriona, Clint is also a model and a pageant winn… Read More
2018-12-17 19:56
Before I finally met our Miss Universe 2018 winner Ms. Catriona Gray last November, it was her boyfriend Clint Bondad I've met first. Yes, it was in February 2016 when I had my first p… Read More
2018-12-17 15:26
For the 4TH time around, the Philippines bagged the Miss Universe title! After Ms. Gloria Diaz (1969), Ms. Margie Moran (1973), and Ms.Pia Wurtzbach (2015), here comes Ms. Catriona Gray! Cat… Read More
2018-12-14 22:26
It's time to unbox another 2019 coffee shop planner! This time, let's explore the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Giving Journal!It was 2015 when I started to collect the stamps for my very first… Read More
2018-12-13 23:14
Still thinking of a perfect gift for your friends and love ones? Well, if you're planning to give them chocolates the usual thing we do, try giving them a personalize sweet treat!Yes, inline… Read More
2018-12-12 16:33
In 2009, I've started a segment series here in this blog called "Invasion of Our Home" where I've featured our current home. After 9 years, we're about to leave our previous home and w… Read More
2018-12-10 22:45
This is a cool exchange of greetings from yours truly and from the host of "Wish Ko Lang," Ms. Vicky Morales - we greeted one another!You all know that this blog "Bits of Rocks" is currently… Read More
2018-12-08 05:04
Now, it's time to unbox the Starbucks 2019 Planner!I've been an avid collector of the Starbucks Planner since 2013. From then on, it turns to be my hobby every end of the year. And because o… Read More
2018-12-03 13:52
For the first time, Starbucks launched their very first Travel Organizer! Yes, this is in addition to their usual planner which already became our yearly hobby every end of the year.And sinc… Read More
2018-11-28 20:21
I finally got my two Starbucks collections for the year 2019 - the Starbucks Travel Organizer and the Starbucks Planner.I made two separate unboxing and review vlogs for those two which I wi… Read More
2018-11-23 16:54
The tradition of collecting stickers and stamps for the planners is on-going! Who among you are collecting stickers and stamps for the 2019 Planner of Starbucks, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf… Read More
2018-11-05 23:00
This will be my second time to collect the Seattle's Best planner. I've started collecting the planner last year together with Starbucks and Coffee Bean.But before I share with you my unboxi… Read More
2018-10-06 06:27
In line with this year's celebration of World's Teachers Day, this blog post truly fits the celebration. Yes, I returned in school but not as a student. I'm already a professor!Just this Aug… Read More
2018-07-21 18:53
As Papa P. reunited with Runner Rocky, we got the most number of selfies together!In my other blog which is Runner Rocky, I've already shared with you my story with the Ultimate Heartth… Read More
2018-06-18 02:44
When it comes to gift giving and celebrations nothing can be more difficult than preparing for a surprise for Father’s Day. After all, what else can you give to a person who has… Read More
2018-05-27 19:41
With the temperature peaking at around 35 degrees Celsius daily, the warm weather in the Philippines beckons a trip to the nearest beach. While packing for the roadtrip, there are some… Read More
2018-04-24 19:45
I love shopping! Yes, whenever I shop in our nearest malls or groceries, it seems that I am destress. They say that it is a shopping or a retail therapy.Thanks God that even shopping goes di… Read More
2018-04-22 17:40
When we say 'bestfriend,' this is the one you share good and bad times together, you share same interest, your companion who always got your back, and the one you always call whenever you're… Read More
2018-03-29 20:49
Sponsored Post.Who among you loves car? What type of car do you like most? Well, count me in 'coz I'm one like you who are getting crazy over cars!Since I love cars, I have prepare you some… Read More
2018-03-29 18:29
The blog that started it all...March 15, 2008 when my very first post was published in blogspot via Bits of Rocks, my very first personal blog. And yes, I'm proud celebrating its 10TH Y… Read More
2018-03-13 17:22
It's always been my hobby to collect toys specially the action figures. And my favorites of these action figures are the set of Justice League. Before the end of 2017 during the hit of… Read More
2018-02-16 02:42
"Kung Hei Fat Choi..."Oh yeah, few days to go and we are about to welcome the year of the dog! The 2018 Chinese New Year is just around the corner! Are you ready?! Being one of the… Read More
2018-02-13 10:35
Sitting in traffic for hours so that you can wait in line to get into that crowded, noisy restaurant can be the ultimate buzzkill for any date. So this Valentine’s Day, why not ditch t… Read More
2018-02-06 04:21
The Chinese New Year (CNY) is fast-approaching. And just like most of you, a Chinoy blogger and vlogger like me is preparing for this tradition. Yes, it is always my tradition here… Read More
2018-01-22 06:02
My pet is quite notorious for aggravating further its wounds and injured areas. It’s quite frustrating for me but I think it’s instinctive for my dog to bite, scratch, and lick i… Read More
2017-12-13 02:38
Christmas is a time of loving, giving, and sharing. Truly, this season touches our hearts specially when we do a good deed to others. The Filipino Christmas values this tradition.To celebrat… Read More
2017-11-28 21:50
Earlier this October 2017 inline with the preparation of the 3rd year anniversary of my sports, fitness, marathons blog Runner Rocky, I have redesigned my website giving it a new look… Read More
2017-11-22 20:32
Finally, for the very first time, yours truly Rocky who is the founder and leader of the boyband-inspired sports and digital group Team Runner Rocky met the Boyband PH!This was during the aw… Read More
2017-11-15 01:57
Perhaps, she is now the most effective kontrabida in Philippine TV series. She makes our blood boils at the same time, she makes our bored life lively with her cool and crazy gestures specia… Read More
2017-11-13 23:58
Selfie is life! Yes, that is true to me since I'm dubbed as the "Selfie King." In most of my events specially the one with the celebrities, I can even handle taking a selfie inter… Read More
2017-11-06 21:56
It's the time of the year once again to gather your friends and collect stickers for the Starbucks Planner. And yes just like you, my collector's mode is on. Me and my friends will be having… Read More
2017-06-15 00:59
A selfie lord like yours truly deserves a phone that understands my need. Therefore the so called Selfie Expert phone OPPO is one of my top choice in terms of this application.&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-04-16 20:21
And of course, my birthday wouldn't be completed if there's no stars or celebrities that will greet me in my special day. So without further talks, check out the video compilation of th… Read More
2017-04-16 20:10
My 2017 Birthday celebration was indeed the happiest and the most successful one! Though my birthday was on March 19, it seems that I celebrated a month-long birthday for the whole month of… Read More
2017-02-17 03:05
February is a month of love! And even the Valentines Day, the February 14 is over, let's still spread love over and over again!And for this moment, we'd like to share with you our team'… Read More
2017-02-11 01:00
It is always the tradition of the leading Pinoy Food Chain brand Jollibee to showcase their products via short films touching the hearts of the Filipinos. And as part of their tradition… Read More
2017-02-10 03:50
It's great to be back in one of the oldest church in the Philippines, the Nuestra Señora De Gracia Church located in Guadalupe, Makati City.Yes, this is my second time to visit this c… Read More
2017-02-10 00:52
The day of February 9 was dubbed as the "World's Pizza Day." It was the day wherein the biggest pizza company is offering an unlimited pizza to all of its client.We didn't missed the ce… Read More
2017-01-31 22:32
The weekends of January 28 and 29, 2017 was truly a very busy days for me. I had two back-to-back events on two consecutive days transforming me from a blogger to a runner to a ninong a… Read More
2017-01-27 19:17
The Kapuso stars Aljur Abrenica and Kylie Padilla are currently the talk of the town after the news of Kylie's pregnancy to Aljur's child. Therefore, Kylie's character as Amihan in… Read More
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