LG Electronics: 105UC9 The Country's Largest 105-inch Curved Super ULTRA HD TV

Last week, every one has gathered to see LG Electronics largest and newest model.  This model was globally launched in Las Vegas early this year.  And, now the 105UC9 is the Philippines. 

The model 105UC9 boasts of a resolution of over 11 million pixels (5120 x 2160).  It is 5 times more than on a Full HD TV.  It also has a CinemaScope 21:9 aspect ratio.

You can expect ultra-sharp, vivid and lively images boosted and amazing surround sound with its built-in 7.2-channel and 150W sound system that will transform your home into a movie theater.

The superior picture quality of the 105UC9 is complemented by LG’s True 5K Engine Pro and IPS 5K Panel. The former eliminates visual errors and can upscale lower-resolution content into near-ULTRA HD quality, while the latter provides consistent contrast, true-to-life colors and a wide viewing angle.

By combining Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) 3D technology with extremely high picture resolution, LG’s 5K 3D+ feature offers unobtrusive and compelling 3D viewing pleasure. And, it's 5K 3D Upscaler converts content in SD, HD and Full HD is into crystal-clear, near-ULTRA HD resolution.

The 105UC9 brings users a wholesome experience with its LG Smart+ TV with an intuitive WebOS platform.  LG's WebOS allows users to switch between shows, discover new shops and connect through other medias and devices.

I-Shine Talent Camp TV Show by Promil Pre-School Premieres on ABS-CBN on June 23

After the on-ground auditions at the Mall of Asia, Puregold and Cebu Parkmall, video entries and online voting, Promil Pre-School and ABS-CBN unveiled the 12 finalists during the I-Shine Talent Camp TV Show launch.

I-Shiners

Be sure to stay tune for this on June 23 (Saturday) at 9:30 a.m. as you will witness the journey of 12 adorable and enthusiastic I-Shiners:

• Lukas - the “Acoustic Kid of Cebu”
• Ayeisiah - the “Kiddie Diva of Olongapo”
• Prince - the “Dance Floor Ace of Manila”
• Althea - the “Born Kiddie Performer” of Manila
• Gabby - the “Bibo Dancer of Paranaque”
• Ella - the “Singing Idol of Davao”
• Charls - the “Prince of Acting of Caloocan”
• Icon - the “Dancing Icon of Marikina”
• Patricia - the “Dancing Charmer of Antipolo”
• JC - the “Acting Gem of Taguig”
• Jake - the “Total Kid Performer of Makati”
• Justine - the “Dance Floor Prince of Laguna

I-Shiners with their supportive parents

Matteo Guidicelli, John Pratts,  Direk Bobot Mortiz, Direk Frasco Mortiz, Dimples Romana and Xian Lim

Hosted by Dimples Romana, Matteo Guidicelli and Xian Lim, the I-Shine Talent Camp is a weekly reality TV show that where the 12 pre-school aged I-Shiners will undergo different workshops under the guidance of experts including John Prats for dancing, Karylle for singing, Luis Manzano for hosting and Direk Bobot Mortiz and Direk Frasco Mortiz for acting with the support of their parents by their side.

By watching the show, parents will get to see how talents can be developed and nurtured as the I-Shiners hone their potential.  What's good about the show is that they apply positive enforcement.  No child will be eliminated during the show.  Instead, the kids will earn stars in their quest to win the ultimate prize.  A bright future awaits the grand winner of the I-Shine Talent Camp who will receive a talent contract from Star Magic and Promil Pre-School plus 500,000 php in cash.

Wyeth team with the I-Shiners

I'm sure you will all fall in love with the I-Shiners.  As we were introduced to them, we saw how really smart and cheerful they were.  At a young age, they are very eager to learn and become a star.  They love the camera and even pose voluntarily.

Watching these kids dance before us amazed me.  They were filled with energy and with all smiles as if they were just playing around and having fun.  After their performance, they didn't look tired at all.  They just looked for their glass of Promil Pre-School and drank them real quick too.

Let's watch the I-Shine Talent Camp TV Show together! I can't wait. =D

Update: Watch the I-Shine Talent Camp TV Show online here

The Haunted TV Series by Animal Planet

My mom and I love to watch paranormal movies and TV series so we decided to watch the haunted.  We watch these kind of films during the night while eating my specialty: microwave popcorn.

The haunted was not the usual paranomal TV series.  Since it is produced by animal planet, it obviously involves animals.  While watching this series, it exposed that animals could actually sense paranomal activities.  People usually think that only cats can see spirits, well through the series, we realized that even dogs can sense them too.  Also it was a shocking revelation that, animals have spirits too.  They can also haunt us.  Amazing right?

This is definitely worth watching if you are curious about the paranomal side.  It's an eye-opener and also something that can give you goosebumps as you watch.  Naturally, I recommend it to people like us who loves to watch these type of shows.  If you've watched this, let us know what you think.

Isdaan Fresh Catch and Tacsiyapo (Gerona, Tarlac)

• Entry to Isdaan Fresh Catch 

Although we've been passing by Isdaan Fresh Catch for many years and have seen it in TV shows, this was our first time to stop and try eating there.  As we entered, I was surprised that the area was very big.  As the name indicates, it was a giant fishpond.  It was a hidden village in bamboo floating above the pond.  There were nipa huts with tables inside where customers could dine.  There was a souvenir store by the entrance.  There is also an area where performers would sing and dance.  There were at least two aviaries.  Children can wear life vests and ride the carts pulled by rams.   There is also a mini store selling goats milk.  They also had open kitchens.  There is also a play called "Unggoy-unggoyan".  But didn't get to find out what that meant.  There were bicycles there and rubber bouncing ponies. Beside the Isdaan there is one big hut for another restaurant called "The Singing Cooks & Waiters Atbp."

• The food

Bulalo

Adobong Pusit

Manok sa Gata

Kare-Kare

Pinakbet

Before we ordered, the waitress informed us that each dish is good for 2-3 orders so we ordered many dishes.  To our surprise the servings were big that we couldn't finish even half of them.  We didn't like the bulalo because the taste was too concentrated.  It tasted strongly of pepper and msg.  the soup was undrinkable.  We just ate the meat and bone marrow.  The adobong pusit had a thick sweetened sauce.  We had to eat it with a lot of rice just to tolerate the excessive sweetness.  The manok sa gata was the most decent dish that we ordered.  It was roasted chicken with a little hint of gata and other spices.  It was tender and juicy too.  The kare-kare was ordinary.  The bagoong that came with it was nothing special so it did not compliment the kare-kare well.  The pinakbet was fresh and sweet.  The vegetables were chunky.  We also ordered the tilapia but it tasted like mud so no one ate it.  For drinks we had fresh watermelon shake.  It was very sweet and refreshing.

• "Tacsiyapo"

do people really hate 5/6?

Tacsiyapo is a section in Isdaan where you can purchase cup (worth 15 php), bowls (worth 18 php), plates (worth 35 php), pitcher (worth 100 php), vase (350 php) and broken TV (worth 2,000 php) and throw them at the wall to release your anger or just for fun and experience.  My cousins tried it.  They said it was fun.  I didn't try it though.  I was not the destructive type even for the fun of it.  I feel that those good quality products (nature's resource and labor along with it) were being wasted.  In fact, I think it would have been better if they just used defective pottery products which were being destroyed anyway.  We also noticed that among all the statements in the wall, the most damaged was the 5/6.  I wonder if that was true or that it was the easiest to aim for.  I also found it interesting that there are some people who actually pay 2,000 php just to throw a TV at a wall.        I think that person would either be rich, very muscular or very angry.

• Remarks

The place really targets tourists.  The ambiance is very good.  There were groups of singers that approach you and sing for you while you eat.  I recall there were 5 groups that sung for us.  At first we were pleased but soon we realized the downside. (We had to give them tips as a sign of courtesy! so that's x5).   The food was not worth coming back for. (Perhaps we ordered the wrong dishes?)  It did not meet my expectation of bringing up the natural flavor from the fresh ingredients which most provincial eatery were able to do.  It was also pricey.   We were surprised that our bill totaled 7,000 php.  If ever we drop by in Pangasinan, we don't think we'd opt to dine here again.  The "Tacsiyapo" is something worth trying or fun for some people.  It is indeed a cool and unique idea which may bring more tourists into the place.

Isdaan Fresh Catch

MacArthur Highway,
2302, Gerona,Tarlac, 

Philippines

(045) 931-2196