"You Changed My Life" Scenes Shot in Marikina

You Changed My Life is the sequel to the 2008 blockbuster movie "A Very Special Love", starring Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz.

The story is about the continuation of Laida Magtalas and Miggy Montenegro as a couple and the hardships they encounter to sustain their relationsihp.

Laida Magtalas played by Sarah Geronimo, lives with her big family.  The movie uses one side of the Marikina Riverpark as their home.   Several scenes were taken along the Marikina Riverpark trail and Marikina RiverPark establishments.   Clear shots of the river, the huge OTTO shoes sign in the background, several decorations at the center of the river and some of the restaurants situated along the river trail's stretch were used as on-location scenes.

The beautiful garden wedding reception scenes too were taken at one of the reception restaurants on the left side of the riverpark (from the bridge). 

I heard about their movie taping in this area several months ago.   Yesterday, I got to see it when I watched the movie.  It's predicted to be another hit blockboster following the original movie's success.  

Check out their official website at http://youchangedmylife.starcinema.com.ph/

Callalily's Newest Music Video "Hintay"

Callalily, the teen heathrob rock group,  just released their new video for "Hintay", the current song they're promoting from their album entitled "Fisheye". Aside from their manager Darwin Hernandez, who lives in Marikina, part of the video is shot at the San Jose residence in Twinville Subdivision, Concepcion, Marikina City.

Another part of the video is also shot at Figaro within the Brick Road area of Sta Lucia East in Cainta.

You can vote for this song by texting MYX VOTE HINTAY and send to 2366..

Check out their website at http://callalilybandph.multiply.com/

Blogger Event at SM City Marikina - Wifi Stress Testing

I'm reposting this courtesy of Azrael. Please visit his blog post for more details and to sign up.

When : February 28, 2009 ( Saturday)
Time : 2pm - 5pm
Where : Cyberzone, SM Marikina

Fill up the online registration to join the SM Marikina bloggers event and Wifi stress testing. Each bloggers or group of bloggers should bring their own laptop, wifi enabled devices, cellphones or gadgets to participate for the event. Live blogging, plurking, twitting, surfing etc. will be held in all areas of SM Marikina. The free wifi access will be available on that date. You can test the areas of the mall for activity of the wifi hot spot. Special venues will be provided in all areas of SM Marikina for the wifi test activity.

Lucky bloggers have a chance to win prizes to be raffled off during the event with an ASUS laptop as the major prize to be raffled off after the wifi testing period.  

Registration will start at 2pm.  Snacks and coffee will be served upon registration.
The event is limited to 200 bloggers only so sign up now !

Online form can be found at http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2009/02/sm-marikina-bloggers-event-2009.html

Industrial Valley, Marikina's Gate

Some people think that Industrial Valley is part of Quezon City, when in fact, it's part of Marikina City.   Some think so because it's the only barangay of Marikina City on the other side of Marcos Highway.  Industrial Valley is also right beside Barangay Escopa, which is the zigzag and hilly area connected to C5/Katipunan in Quezon City.

Despite of its name, Industrial Valley is really residential in nature.  Several homes reside in this hilly and heavily tree-populated barangay with its main artery being Major Dizon road.   This is a straight road where Nativity of Our Lady Parish, the Barangay Hall, Public Safety Center (Fire Department, Police Station, and Ambulance) and park are all located.  The end of the road connects to Marcos Highway and just before entering the highway stretch is the Light Rail Transit (LRT) going to its final destination, Santolan Terminal.  

At the riverside sits Dutch Marikina, a series of homes whose colorful facades were patterned after Dutch architechture.  Motorists pass by Industrial Valley as a shortcut from C5 to Marcos Highway and Marikina Riverbanks.

Ongoing Creek Dredging in SSS Village

The Balanti Creek, which is more popularly known as "Sapa" separating Marikina City from Cainta is currently being dredged. Part of the bike lane along Green Street in SSS Village is now occupied by some heavy machinery to clean up parts of the creek and remove any hindrances from waterflow.

The bike lane (yellow grills in the photo) which follows the curvature of the creek starts from Sumulong Highway and ends at Lilac street near Soliven. During rains, this creek is one of the main water passages leading rainwater from out to Marikina River.

Hopefully, this will reduce the chance of any flash floods during the rainy season.

Massage On Call

I was handed out this flyer yesterday at the Bluewave Marquinton Mall. Might as well share it with you guys. (I should get a free massage for promoting them. )
It's a "Massage On Call" service provided by Shen Zhen Spa. (I wonder why they didn't call it Shen Zhen Shpa to make all the "h"'s balanced.) For only P299 (their off-peak rate), you can enjoy a full body massage. They're located right at the Marquinton residences.

You can reach them by calling 490-5246 or visit them at Unit 18 and 19 (ground floor I think) of the Allicante Tower, Maqruinton Residences.

Get your massage today. :)

Tapsi ni Vivian Official Launch Today

While along Marcos Highway earlier, I saw a huge searchlight in the sky. I wasn't sure where it came from. Then after making the u-turn along Marcos and heading to Gil Fernando, I finally saw where the searchlight was originating from... the 2nd floor of the new building where Tapsi ni Vivian is situated.

It's their official launch today (even if it was softlaunched last month). They're celebrating from 5pm up to 3am the next day. Being a 24 hour restaurant, it's not unusual. There were lots of cars parked there and it looked like there was a disco or party going on at the top floor.

Due to limited parking space, if you do happen to pass by Tapsi ni Vivian and spot a vacant parking space, don't even have 2nd thoughts about dining. That's your chance to sample and taste the fine bulalo and tapsi they have.

Bon Apetit !

Preparing for Valentines Day

If you're the type who loves to give flowers to your loved-ones, then the best place to go in Marikina is in Bayan. Just at the side of the plaza (beside Ministop) fronting Marikina City Hall is a line of flower boutiques. They are open as early as 6am till 9pm. And during special occasions like Valentine's day, they are open as long as there are customers.

Their prices are very affordable even if it would increase during this peak season for flowers.

It's advisable to get there early cause even though flowers are delivered to them several times a day, the sheer demand for flowers during Valentines day may cause flowers to be sold out. You'll see cars parked all around them as the days come closer to Valentines.

I personally get my flowers from my suking florist, June & Chat flowers. They can create custom arrangements based on your requirements. Look for the morena with the smiling face and she'll happily assist you.