Random Notes: Donkey Kong Country

If there is one game that can change the way we look at our old gaming systems, it has to be Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

Random Notes: Dream Dad

Dream Dad revolves on the story of two different characters Baste (Zanjoe Marudo), a bachelor who focuses on his family's welfare, and  Baby (Jana Agoncillo), an orphan who is searching for a family that will love and accept her. (Photo courtesy of Astig.ph)

Many Filipino TV viewers are now hooked to the newest primetime series on ABS-CBN, Dream Dad. I was surprised by the warmest reception that a primetime drama has so far throughout the year.

Random Notes: Behind the Success of the IPTL in Manila

Popular tennis stars Andy Murray and Maria Sharapova enjoyed their stay in Manila during the first 3-day leg of the 2014 International Premier Tennis League held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, and Filipino viewers are loving it. (Photo courtesy of The Guardian)

When I've learned and heard of the International Premier Tennis League having its first leg in Manila, I was surprised to think that something like this would happen. But when it was held on the last days of November, I did not expect a huge turnout that made the first leg a success. Even the founder of the league, former Grand Slam tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, was very impressed with the turnout.