Wednesday, December 31, 2014

HyC150 – The Gift of Beauty

 Youth and beauty – these are two things that your friends (and yourself) might put on your must-have list at any given time.  To always look young and energetic, dazzling everyone with your attractiveness and a winning spirit that shows your can-do attitude.  To always have that adrenaline flowing through your veins, confident that you can move and act in the pace you want.


While you can’t turn back the hands of time, there’s a better way to give yourself, friends, and loved ones these two desirable, yet priceless gifts this holiday season. Experience the pleasure of tapping on a new source of power that can delay the aging process and usher in a new phase of rejuvenation, both physical and mental.  The good news is, the gift of youth and beauty can be yours in one lovely gift – the new Premium HyC 150!

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Baskin-Robbins at Trinoma Christmas Village


Christmas is still in the air and it just got sweeter as Baskin-Robbins can now be enjoyed at the annual Trinoma Christmas Village! Indulge in your favorite Baskin-Robbins ice cream, sundaes and other frozen treats while admiring an array of Christmas houses adorned with colorful lights, trains, and Santa’s sleighs. The Baskin-Robbins booth will be at the Trinoma Christmas Village until January 15, 2015.

Monday, December 29, 2014

Manulife’s Bundle of Joy: A lasting gift for our young family’s future

If there’s one thing I learned as a newbie parent, one should give what’s best for the child, especially for a newborn baby. Parents are expected to know how to feed, bathe, clothe, play with, and generally care for their baby – but babies don't come with instructions. And even if this isn't your first, you may still be trying to figure out how to deal with it physically, emotionally and financially. 

The vast majority of newborns enter the world healthy but they are more vulnerable to germs than older babies because they simply haven't had time to build up defenses. Sometimes infants develop conditions that require medical tests and treatment. All signs and symptoms are of even greater concern if the baby is less than 3 months old. 

Friday, December 19, 2014

SM Supermalls World Choir Day 2014 Celebration

Last December 7, hearts were filled with joy of music as SM Supermalls celebrated World Choir Day 2014— an international event of remarkable music that was started in order to bring communities together with the values of unity, peace, and understanding.

University of Perpetual Help Chorale

Christmas Feast with a Healthy Twist of McVitie’s Digestives

With just a few days before Christmas, I know we will be filling our tummies with delicious dishes, sumptuous meals and eat our heart out with everything that will serve us. Haha! We have an excuse to fill our mouths because what is the better way to bond with our family and friends? Eat, eat and eat!

Sharing a good meal with your loved ones is most definitely one of the most heart-warming moments in your life. But holding a reunion with them, especially if you have not seen them for a long time, could also be a better thought to have this Christmas. Many people forget to moderate the amount of the “good stuff” they eat during these celebrations. Though we wouldn't want to take away the ‘sinful’ meals, it’s best to give your Yuletide menu a bit of a healthy twist by introducing McVitie’s Digestives biscuits to your Christmas food fare.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Caroling for a Cause at Commercenter Alabang

Spread the love this Christmas by sharing love and Christmas cheer! Be an instrument of joy through “Caroling for a Cause” a benefit concert for typhoon #RubyPh victims at Commercenter Alabang, the newest lifestyle center in the South. 


Wednesday, December 17, 2014

More convenient options to ease your holiday travel with Cebu Pacific

 It's Christmas vacation time! Time to travel and see your loved ones and friends. I know during Christmas rush, it's hard to book for your plane tix. But fret not! Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) is rolling out additional, convenient options for guests to enjoy their trips, even amid the holiday rush.

Breeze through check-in lines. Passengers can now speed through check-in with a few clicks on the Internet. CEB’s web check-in service, through cebupacificair.com, allows passengers to check-in for their flight 72 hours up to 2 hours for domestic flights and up to 4 hours for international flights before departure time. Those who find themselves at the airport ahead of time can check in through self-service kiosks positioned strategically in 15 airports nationwide, from 4 hours to an hour before departure time. Given space limitations in certain airports, CEB also launched another innovative service called Agent Xpress. Roaming airport agents in Kalibo, Bacolod, Iloilo and Cebu can check in passengers as they queue for security checkpoints or check-in counters. The agents use tablets to register passenger details and print their boarding passes. This service is the first-of-its-kind among other airlines in Southeast Asia.

Enjoy your trip this holiday season and take advantage of the convenient travel options available in www.cebupacificair.com.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Jollibee kicks-off the earliest, longest Christmas season with 20th Maaga ang Pasko launch

I remember my time when I became a Jolly Toy Scout for half a day (you can read my post here), and how I felt after. Not only I enjoyed my day cleaning toys and books, but I was able to spread my love even in a small way.

And now, a merrier and longer Christmas awaits kids across the country as Jollibee celebrates the 20th year of Maaga ang Pasko. To set the early Christmas mood, Maaga ang Pasko caroling events were held in different Jollibee branches featuring celebrities and chorale groups to officially launch the campaign.

The Christmas spirit was definitely in the air as Jolly Toy Scouts and customers trooped to the stores to listen to all-time favorite carols and drop their toy and book donations.

Jollibee then paid tribute to long-time ambassador and original Jolly Toy Scout Aga Muhlach at Jollibee Canlubang in a similar caroling activity. Together with members of the Jollibee marketing team, the seasoned actor gamely joined the Lumen Anima Chorale in a more upbeat rendition of the Maaga ang Pasko jingle. 

“Maaga ang Pasko came from a very simple idea but a genuine desire to make kids happy on Christmas time. No matter what they may be going through in life, a kid’s face lights up whenever you give them a toy. I approached Jollibee because I know they can help me expand that into something even bigger and more impactful,” shared Aga. “I could not be any more grateful to Jollibee for bringing Maaga ang Pasko to where it is now, as the longest-running and biggest campaign of its kind in the country that has reached hundreds of thousands of children across the country.”

Original Jolly Toy Scout Aga Muhlach makes his Christmas donation in the Maaga ang Pasko box during the launch in Jollibee Canlubang.

Friday, December 12, 2014

Ready, Get Set, Shop at Lazada.com.ph Online Revolution today 12.12

Lazada.com.ph, the Philippines’ Biggest Online Shopping Mall is staging the biggest and grandest online shopping extravaganza this December 12 – with jaw-dropping discounts, mind-blowing deals, and incredible brand partnerships all happening as early as 12:00 AM of December 12 in www.Lazada.com.ph/Online-Revolution! Night owls can log on in the early hours for special night promotions only available between 12am and 8am; while shoppers can take advantage of killer deals and unbeatable hourly flash sales from 8am – 11.59pm! 

Find everything you’ll need this holiday season, from mobiles, tablets, gadgets and appliances to fashion, household goods, toys, and sports equipment and enjoy more than 80% discount on select best-selling items.


Inanc Balci, Co-Founder and CEO of Lazada Philippines said “We kicked off the month-long Online Revolution sale in November, but the best is yet to come. With 24 hours of unbeatable deals on 12 December, consumers are in for an unforgettable shopping experience!”

So we rounded up the Five S’s why you should be part of this year’s biggest online shopping event this 12.12 only at Lazada.com.ph

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

SM Aura Premier launches Giant Dandelions at the Sky Park

Last November 16, 2014, SM Aura Premier launched the Giant Dandelions, a forest of 90 larger than life light flowers where people may freely walk, take photos, and enjoy the lights and music. 
One of the first attractions of this kind in SM Supermalls, Giant Dandelions features flowers in 160 cm to 210 cm high with spectacular dandelion heads made from approximately 9,000 recycled water bottles cut and connected to one another by nylon weave. Each flower is lit by a color changing LED strip.


Made by Manila based French-Filipino artist Olivia D’Aboville, the Giant Dandelions is one of the main attractions this season. The installation is a light show set to music playing every hour from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM from November 16 to January 16, 2015 at the Sky Park of SM Aura Premier. 

Monday, December 8, 2014

Globe Telecom provides Libreng Charging and Libreng Tawag services #RubyPH

To all our Filipino kababayans, I know the aftermath of the recent typhoon #RubyPh, one is loss of communication. I know our families worries for their relatives especially to those places that has been hit by #RubyPh. In effort of reaching out, 
Globe
 is now working on the restoration of a base station controller located in Gigoso, Giporlos in the province of Eastern Samar. The company expects to begin firing up cell sites covered by the facility within the day.

Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto said that the network operations suffered no catastrophic outages from Typhoon Ruby. Most service disruptions were due to outages of commercial power and misalignment of antennas following strong winds brought by the typhoon.


Sunday, December 7, 2014

“Boyhood” is still showing at Commercenter Cinemas.

The newly opened Commercenter Cinemas is one of the few select theaters in the Philippines to exhibit “Boyhood,” a highly anticipated coming-of-age film written and directed by Richard Linklater (Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight) which documents the growth of a young boy and his older sister to adulthood over a 12-year period.

Catch this critically-acclaimed film and enjoy a first-class movie experience at Commercenter Cinemas that guarantee intimate, comfortable viewing with its plush seats and wide leg rooms that will put viewers at ease throughout the movie screening.
Touted as the “most radically inventive movie experience of the year,” “Boyhood” was intermittently and painstakingly shot from May 2002 to October 2013 stars Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Ellar Coltrane and Lorelei Linklater. Critics lauded it as a groundbreaking film, heaping praises for its direction, acting and scope.

Friday, December 5, 2014

Get-Up, Dress Up with SM Kids Fashion Holiday Collection

It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! Can't believe it's 7 days before Christmas! And as Christmas is right around the corner let the latest apparel from SM Kids Fashion rule our young stylistas this holiday season!

I was invited to attend the launch of SM Kids Fashion Holiday Collection held at Todd English, SM Aura. I'm sure our little fashionistas and princes will look fabulous with the latest collections.

This year’s ensembles they showcased a wide variety of styles—from plains to prints, from laid-back casual to prim and proper looks, from dresses to tops and bottoms that are all ideal for one’s mix-and-match technique.

Andrea Brilliantes and Jillian Ward graced the event. Can't believe they're big girls already!

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

The Zen Institute Christmas Promo

Christmas is the time of the year when most of us will definitely want to look our best. However, holiday stresses can take a toll  busy shopping centers, crowded malls, mad traffic in the metro, non-stop socializing  so it is very important that we can still be at our picture-perfect looks and shining aura!
The Zen Institute, the countrys first and only medical spa and credibly known for their non-invasive programs, is up and ready to keep you looking good and feeling good for the Holiday Season. 


Holiday Sparkle brings you a weekly sale of Zen Institutes Skin Rejuvenation treatments..

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Jane The Virgin now on Sony Channel


When Jane Villanueva was a young girl, her grandmother, Alba, convinced her of two things: telenovelas are the highest form of entertainment, and women must protect their virginity at all costs. Now age 23, Jane is a driven young woman studying to become a teacher, nursing a dream to be a writer, and supporting herself with a job at a hot new Miami hotel.

Nautica, Desigual, and ELLE Kids Global Collections Launch


A wonderland of fun and fashion welcomed everyone in the grand launch of Nautica, Desigual, and ELLE kids, as the three brands unveiled their latest global collections in a fashion show at the Mall of Asia Atrium recently.

Kids and parents alike were delighted with the arrival of top kids’ fashion brands, all brought to the Philippines by Internationale Globale Marques (IGM), an affiliate of Richwell Phils. Group of Companies, the leading distributor, manufacturer, and licensor of branded children’s products in the country.

Monday, December 1, 2014

Buy Big x Big Savings with Procter & Gamble Philippines

With the high price nowadays, even the needs for our house is compromised in buying small portions or we call them tingi-tingi. I thought I could save a few pesos every time I'll buy in small packs. But No! I learned that if you buy big packs, you get big savings!

A few weeks ago, I attended the Buy Big courtesy of our friends from Procter and Gamble Philippines. 


Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines and SM have teamed up to launch a campaign that aims to educate consumers on the benefits of buying bigger size household products. The campaign called “Wag Kang Titingi-tingi, Buy BIG” encourages consumers to buy big packs of P&G products including Ariel, Tide, Downy, and Joy to enjoy huge savings. The collaboration was launched during the opening of SM Center in Angono.