Rochelle Rivera: Greenwich

I love get together with friends or family and eat pizza. It's delicious, quick and best of all, there's a combination of toppings for absolutely everyone.

Although pineapples on pizza has been a widely debated topic that’s been blowing up social media for quite some time. Netizens have been aggressively weighing in and professing their love or contempt for the sweet and savory treat which is arguably the most controversial pizza yet.

This becomes a raging issue even for the barkada when you and your friends don't see eye-to-eye when it comes to which pizza flavor you are ordering for your next bonding session.

I grew up in Hawaii and one of the things Hawaii is famous for is its pineapple production but during the #LoveHawaiianOverload media event, I learned that Hawaiian pizza is not a Hawaiian invention; It is Canadian. Retired cook, Sam Panopoulos' claim that he created the first Hawaiian pizza.

I do love pineapples on pizza for bringing sweetness to the salty and tangy mix. I know a lot of people also still considers the pineapple-topped delight as their favorite. For this reason, Greenwich, decided to put the spotlight on their Hawaiian Overload Pizza in celebration of this year’s Pizza Party Day on May 19, 2017.

Understanding how much Filipinos love pineapples on pizza, Greenwich offers a deliciously different take on the beloved classic, making Greenwich Hawaiian Overload the best-tasting choice for Hawaiian pizza lovers!

Aside from the scrumptious sweet and juicy pineapples, Hawaiian Overload also has the goodness of two kinds of savory ham, and smoky bacon loaded with generous heaps of mozzarella and cheddar cheese on freshly baked crust! The Hawaiian Overload truly makes for the perfect treat for your Pizza Party Day celebration!

Greenwich Hawaiian Overload: Best-tasting Hawaiian pizza!

Delicious combination of sweet and juicy pineapples, savory ham, smoky bacon,

green bell peppers, loaded with mozzarella and cheddar cheese

Pineapple pizza lovers are in for a treat for there’s truly more reason to #LoveHawaiianOverload! This May 19, #GWithTheBarkada and celebrate Pizza Party Day with the festive and best-tasting Hawaiian pizza!

Visit your favorite Greenwich pizzeria, or call Greenwich delivery at #55555 and get the deliciously different goodness delivered straight to your door.

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It’s official: PLETHORA is this year’s Greenwich Ultimate Bandkada.

The group, composed of LJ Herrera (vocals/bass), Aldrin Isaguire (keyboardist), Jesser Pello (drums), and Andrew Isaguire (lead guitarist), won the seal of approval of the judges after their fantastic rendition of Ultimate Barkada Experience with a neoclassical metal and rock, but also a reggae and alternative twist. The group emerged as the top band among the eight finalists at the culminating event held recently at Valkyrie at The Palace in Taguig City.

The Greenwich Ultimate Bandkada Search Grand Face-Off began with an opening number by B-Boys, Season 1’s Champion.

Greenwich kabarkada and MTV VJs Yassi Pressman and Andre Paras took center stage along with Greenwich Ultimate Bandkada Season 2 resident host, Mon Ti. Witnessing the electrifying show was a mix of music moguls, musicians, band supporters, and members of the media.

Civ Fontanilla (Viva Records), Yumi Lacsamana (Viva),

Sheyee (Viva), Armi Millare (Up Dharma Down), and Denise Manahan (JB Music) had the tedious task of judging the eight finalists for the night. At the end of the night, Plethora won the much-coveted title of Greenwich Ultimate Bandkada Search Season 2 Champions. They also received 100,000php and a recording contract with VIVA records.

We’re very happy with the win! We gave our very best starting from day 1, says LJ Herrera on their victory.

ABCG came in second

while Happy Ending came in third.

Bagging more than one title that night, our Ultimate Bandkada Champions, Plethora, also took home the title of Favorite ng Barkada after they successfully earned the most number of votes from the official online poll of the competition.

Greenwich is once again successful in providing a venue where best friends can bond and enjoy awesome music over great food. This ultimate barkada experience is not only evident tonight but throughout the duration of the Search. We are thankful that Greenwich is supporting OPM this way. Music is a great way to foster friendship and this initiative cannot do a better job than it already has. We are happy to be a partner of The Ultimate Bandkada Search for two years now and we look forward to more in the coming years., shares Val S. Del Rosario, Viva Communications, Inc. Vice President for Production and MTV Pinoy Content Head.

Missed out on the fun that went down at the finals of the 2016 Greenwich Ultimate Bandkada Finals?

Check out the official hashtag of the competition #UltimateBandkada on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and/or check out www.ultimatebandkada.com.