CELEBRATE REUNIONS REAL AND MEMORABLE AGAIN

Filipinos are all about family. The mandatory family reunion happens not just once or twice a year, but every chance possible. From Birthdays to graduations all the way to the grand Christmas reunion, family gatherings are always filled with food, catching up, and loads of wholesome family fun.

SM NORTH EDSA NEW LIFESTYLE WING IS NOW OPEN

The mall that started it all is bringing bigger shopping and dining experiences as SM City North EDSA launches its newest wing, located at the podium of the now open North Towers. Guest and spectators were recently given a taste of exciting happenings in store for mallgoers at the simultaneous kickoff of the North Towers Art Walk.

SPREAD 100 HUGS WITH DOWNY PARFUM

The best place in the world is inside a hug.

I love, love hugging my girls. Kahit gaano ka-stressful, frustrated man ako or down, nothing beats being envelope inside their hugs.

SKECHERS KIDS LAUNCHES HOLIDAY COLLECTION

Aaaaahh to be a kid again! The only time I want to go twinning with Sofi is when I checked the latest from Skechers collections, hehe!

Just in time for parties, Skechers Kids launches their Holiday Collections to complete our kids OOTD's. And WOW! Ang gaganda!!

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT F1 HOTEL MANILA

It’s the time of the year again! Fulfill your Christmas traditions and let yourself be spoiled with awesome treats by spending the holidays at the home of happy experiences.

Make F1 Hotel Manila your home for the holidays and have a grand escapade this Christmas season with the “Holiday Getaway” Room Package.   Have a staycation in a Deluxe Room for only Php 6,000 nett per night inclusive of breakfast for two persons valid from December 5-30, 2018. Rejoice and give love by celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. Revel in the real reason for the season by attending the Christmas Eve Holy Mass, 5PM on December 24 at Infinity Ballroom.

REASONS WHY CEBUANA LHUILLIER IS PERFECT FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Finally, it's almost Christmas break. In a few days no more classes na si Sofi and I’m so happy to share that nakapasok si Sofi sa Honor Roll. Giving our children the best education possible has always been our priority. And I’m sure kayo din!

GET UP TO PHP1,500 IN CASHBACK WHEN YOU #SHOPPAMORE WITH PAYMAYA

It’s time to leave your cash and credit card at home because all you’ll use for all your shopping needs at the last stretch of 2018 is your PayMaya app, as you can get rewarded with cashback on every PayMaya QR transaction as you #ShopPaMore this holiday season!

Shoppers can get as much as 100% cashback on all of their purchases whenever they shop in-store using PayMaya QR at all partner merchants nationwide from today until December 31, 2018. To view the full list of PayMaya QR-enabled merchants, visit pymy.co/QRmerchants.

ASUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST ANDROID GO ZENFONE

Just when ZenFans thought the surprises ended with the recent launch of the ZenFone Max Pro M2, ASUS Philippines throws another one just before 2019. This comes in the form of yet another compelling ZenFone, but this time for the budget-friendly, yet tech-savvy – the company’s first-ever Android GO powered smartphone – the ZenFone Live L1 Android GO Edition! ZenFans are now sure to enjoy highly optimized Android experience without the need to break the bank.

VILLA DEL CONTE - YOUR PERFECT GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS

The season of giving is upon us and what can be a better gift than a delicious box of chocolates? Everyone loves chocolate, especially an assortment of delicious and rich sweets from Villa Del Conte available in pralines, neopolitans, 100-gram bars and dark chocolate-covered treats like almond, coffee beans and bretzels. Villa Del Conte has a wide range of mouthwatering chocolates for the holidays. 

#SPREAD100HUGS WITH DOWNY PARFUM

The best place in the world is inside a hug. ❤

HAVE A 100% CASHBACK ON YOUR INTEREST WITH GCREDIT

GCash, the country’s leading and most preferred mobile money wallet, and GCredit, it’s built-in, always reliable revolving fund, is giving back this holiday season!

“This is our way of thanking our GCash subscribers for using GCredit, especially to our new GCash and GCredit users,” said Geena Alindato, Product Designer for Lending, FUSE. “All they have to do is choose GCredit as their payment option when doing Pay QR purchases or when paying bills. GCash and GCredit are here for you to make your holiday spending and payment more secure and hassle-free.”

This Christmas season, GCredit can be used to help you purchase groceries, handle last minute grocery runs, pay bills, dine out, and even buy that special holiday gift for your loved ones.

HOLIDOZEN GOODNESS FROM RED RIBBON IS THE PERFECT GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS

It’s the season of abundance once more and with plenty of blessings during this special time of the year, many of us go the extra mile to share the holiday goodness with friends and family through thoughtful gifts.

Looking for the perfect presents for our loved ones can be a really fun experience but with the hustle and bustle during the holidays, it can also be a bit challenging and stressful at times. This is why we’ve got you covered with a few simple tips to make sure you fully enjoy the season of giving! 

HAVE THE CHEESIEST, MEATIEST, SWEET-SARAP FAMILY BONDING WITH THE JOLLY SPAGHETTI FAMILY PAN

The holiday season is fully upon us—and there’s no better way to celebrate Christmas than with family. Bonding time can be made extra special with the cheesiest, meatiest, sweet-sarap family favorite Jolly Spaghetti, but there’s a bigger and better way to enjoy and share the experience with those who matter most—through the Jolly Spaghetti Family Pan!

TOY KINGDOM X TEAMSOFISHAGIVEAWAY

I know a lot of you are waiting for this! And just in time for Christmas, what a perfect to give than toys from Toy Kingdom, right?!

It's Toy to the World after all!

BACK-TO-BACK DISCOUNTS AND CASHBACK WHEN YOU #SHOPPAMORE WITH PAYMAYA ON 12-12

The most awaited sale event of the year on 12-12 has just gotten more exciting as PayMaya brings better cash deals with bigger and better cashbacks, discounts, and prizes.

Shoppers who will #PayWithPayMaya can stack up and enjoy back-to-back online and in-store cashbacks as well as a chance to take home the jaw-dropping P10 million prize at the “PayMaya Pa More” raffle promo. You can take advantage of all these deals, even without a credit card, exclusively with PayMaya!

JOLLIBEE STUDIOS' 14/29 PETSA DE PELIGRO JOLLYSERYE HOLIDAY SPECIAL WITH ANNE CURTIS, SARAH GERONIMO

In the latest episode of 14/29 Petsa de Peligro JolliSerye—Jollibee’s pioneering digital web series—the Happy Calendar House barkada is faced with another challenge that’s seemingly impossible to conquer during Petsa de Peligro. With VIP guests coming to the company’s Christmas party, and with all the party’s budget spent on decorations and lights and sounds, it got the barkada scrambling to find the best performers for the night’s entertainment.

SALE ALERT: ROBINSONS APPLIANCES JOINS SHOPEE 12.12 BIG CHRISTMAS SALE

Christmas shopping just got more exciting as Robinsons Appliances is partnering with Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in the Philippines to showcase amazing shopping deals this holiday season!

Get up to 50% off on your favorite brands of appliances during the biggest online Christmas sale of the year, the Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale - the Final Christmas Rush!

MUST TRY: MANG INASAL PORK SISIG

The leading Filipino restaurant that serves the No.1 chicken inasal, Mang Inasal is the go-to place for people seeking to satisfy their craving for a truly delicious Pinoy fare.

BITE INTO A MILDER, MILKIER CHEEZ WHIZ MILD + #TEAMSOFISHAGIVEAWAY

Cheese spreads have always been a staple in most Filipino households, whether it be for a quick bite during breakfast or for fun snack times as baon to school or to play. For many moms, cheese spreads are the best go-to since kids love biting into that goeey, rich texture that the best cheese spreads in the market provide.

MOMMY BLOGGERS PHILIPPINES WILL CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN STYLE WITH ICON HOTEL TIMOG

On it’s 5th year, Mommy Bloggers Philippines (MBP) will be celebrating their annual Christmas party at ICON Hotel Timog. In what seems like a pre-destined event, MBP will be at the movies for this year’s theme and there is no better venue to hold this themed party than at ICON Hotel Timog.

With a hotel that highlights various icons from around the world, the chosen icon influences and the hotel’s elegant, yet affordability factor makes it most ideal for a celebration of holiday glamour.

MARNIGO SERENADES THE ELDERLIES BY GRACING VIVO CHARITY EVENTWITH THE ELDERLIES

Singing loveteam Maris Racal and Inigo Pascual, also known as MarNigo, have graced the Christmas charity event of global smartphone brand Vivo at the God’s Grace Home Care Center (GGHCC) in Quezon City.

Aptly named as Vivo Treasured Moments, the event was meant to bring happiness to the elderly living at GGHCC as the smartphone maker’s employees led in donating cash and goods for the benefit of the home care center.
GGHCC is an institution that accept clients who are the elderly, the disabled, and other patients who need palliative care. Owned by Grace Fe T. Capital and Rufino M. Capita, the institution strives to provide the highest quality care for their clients and perform as the substitute of family care.

Aside from helping in distributing gifts, Maris and Inigo also entertained the elderly and performed their hit songs and covers.

Despite his busy schedule, Inigo spent time with the GGHCC elderly and staff.

VIVO MAKES "TREASURED MOMENTS" MEMORABLE WITH THE ELDERLY

Global smartphone brand Vivo has played Santa ahead of Christmas as it created treasured moments to the elderly at the God’s Grace Home Care Center (GGHCC) in Quezon City on November 24, 2018.

Vivo employees and God’s Grace Home Care Center founders Grace Fe T. Capital and Rufino M. Capital smile for photos.

JOIN MCDONALD'S STRIPES RUN 2018 FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Get your red and white striped socks on and run for a cause with McDonald’s at this year’s Stripes Run!

That’s right, McDonald’s Stripes Run 2018 is back! McDonald’s is inviting you to show your stripes and run for reading with your family and friends this December 2, 2018 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

HALLMARK FOR L.I.F.E. GIVES CHILDREN ANOTHER CHANCE AT LIFE

Through every celebration—may it be a birthday, an anniversary, or a wedding—Hallmark has been part of spreading the most precious messages of love and cheer. Their well-loved cards have connected and brought smiles throughout people all over the world. And this year’s holiday season is no exception.

JULIE ANNE EXHIBITS RADIANCE AND CHARM WITH VIVO V11

Singer-songwriter and actress Julie Anne San Jose has come a long way with her talents. With a career that has spanned more than a decade, Julie Anne has worn many hats: from acting in soaps to producing albums to singing and writing her own songs. Young, beautiful, and full of ambitions, Julie Anne makes the perfect Vivo endorser as she embodies what the brand is: Youthful, beautiful, edgy, and a relentless innovator.

MAKE WAY FOR VIVO SMARTPHONES CUTTING-EDGE FEATURES AND DOMINANT STYLE

Vivo has been churning out unique-looking smartphones the past few years, thanks to the brand’s innovative spirit, its novelty stretches from industry-first specs to chic body design. Indeed, Vivo smartphones are first-rate inside and out. Complementing the superb features under its hood are its functional yet aesthetic designs with colors that match personalities and sense of style.

Mystery is Vivo V7+ Matte Black’s middle name
The evolution of stylish Vivo smartphones started with the V7+ Matte Black, which marries sophistication and mystery in style with front-line technology. The V9 Velvet Red, on the other hand, suits the personalities of Vivo users who live on the edge, perfectly matching all the great features the V9 offers for modern, go-getters.

REBISCO IS READY TO TAKE THE WORLD WITH DELIGHTFUL TREATS

There’s nothing like food to make you feel at home.

For millions of Filipinos living or working all across the globe, a familiar flavor or a well-loved taste can instantly bring back fond memories and rekindle that warm, fuzzy feeling of comfort.

While most Filipino dishes can be recreated in any kitchen, some Pinoy staples require a bit more effort to find.

This is where Rebisco comes in.

The snack food giant has been doubling down on its international business, ‘invading’ key markets armed with delightful sweets and treats.

JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS VIVO RELEASES VIVO Y91

Global smartphone brand Vivo is making sure its loyal patrons will get the best for Christmas. It has released the all-new Vivo Y91 that delivers the same well-loved specs from the smartphone maker, plus a bigger batter capacity for limitless enjoyment.

The latest Y-series unit delivers a futuristic design, smarter photography capabilities, a powerful performance, and a more seamless user experience.

Smartphones have never been this fun with the high capacity battery-equipped Vivo Y91.

GET A CHANCE TO WIN DAILY WITH #PAYMAYAPAMORE

A few more days before the end of November, you can still get so much more from your every spend when you use PayMaya.

PRICE DROP ALERT: VIVO Y81i

Christmas is finally in the air! Global smartphone brand Vivo is making sure its loyal patrons going to get a steal. It has dropped the price of its Vivo Y81i to Php6,999 from Php7,999.

Steal one of this Christmas season’s best deals! The Vivo Y81i can be all yours for Php1,000 lower than its original price.

THE NEW VIVO Y95 BRINGS EXPANSIVE VIEW, ENHANCED SELFIES AND HIGHER CAPACITY BATTERY

Global smartphone brand Vivo has released another powerful addition to its growing family, the Vivo Y95, that comes with the maker’s thumbprint specs—a 6.22-inch Halo FullView™ Display for an expansive view and a 20-megapixel front camera for clearer selfies. But what’s great about the new release is its higher capacity battery and other features that make every Y95 one of the bests of its league.

Vivo releases another head-turner, the Y95.

SM SUPERMALLS X MCDONALD'S CELEBRATES #NATIONALTHANKYOUWEEK

SM Supermalls and McDonald's level up the Thanksgiving tradition among Filipino families with the online and on-ground celebration of "National Thank You Week" this November 19 to 25.

TRANSFORM YOURSELF INTO A PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHER WITH AI PHOTOGRAPHY

The art of photography has already undergone a fundamental transformation with the rise of camera phones. That transformation is set to evolve to another level with the science of photography being the focus emerging AI-embedded smartphones. AI-powered cameras promise a better ‘read’ of different photography settings and can automate functions that could take months or years to learn down to a split-second process. AI technology can quickly identify which settings are needed in any given scenario, allowing even amateur photographers to simply point and capture their magical moments in that exact instant.

This quantum shift in camera science means users no longer require sophisticated professional cameras, allowing users to effortlessly capture and show their vivid memories in more ways and with many more options.

Vivo has been quick to adapt to the evolving needs of consumers with the creation of the V11. The latest smartphone incorporates AI camera tools that solve very specific challenges that users might face while taking pictures – issues such as bad lighting, poor exposure or focus can easily be fixed with just a simple click, meaning taking breathtaking pictures are instantly possible and a reality.

Adjusting lighting has now made easier
Shooting portraits against the light can make for a terrible photo if done improperly. Imagine this, a person is having a great time at a sunset party and wants to snap a picture of him/her with the sunset, but is unable to capture the face clearly because of poor lighting. This scenario would be challenging even for the more professional photographer but could be solved easily with an AI-powered smartphone such as the Vivo V11.

Features, such as the AI Backlight HDR and the AI Low Light Mode that enable the phone to automatically adjust lighting according to the photo settings and subjects. The AI algorithm is the main catalyst that empowers these features. AI Backlight mode can capture up to 6 frames at a wider dynamic range of up to 11ev, correcting uneven exposures and merging them to create perfectly exposed photos. The AI algorithm also ensures that the AI Low Light Mode can intelligently combine different frames into an evenly lit one. By capturing more details and reducing noise in low light situations, it makes it much easier to take stunning photographs with a simple point and shoot.

With AI Backlight HDR

Without AI Backlight HDR

ENJOY VIVO'S AI WITH JOVI

Smartphones today are no longer simple communications devices that surf the web and offer a few apps. With the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI), today’s smartphones should be perceived as ‘platforms of intelligence’.

VIVO X MEMOXPRESS GIVES DISCOUNT TO LALAMOVE PARTNER DRIVERS

Global smartphone brand Vivo, in partnership with MemoXpress, a mobile device dealer store and Lalamove, a courier service have joined together to provide convenience to Filipino drivers. 

And good news is Lalamove partner drivers will get a 5% discount from the suggested retail price (SRP) of available Vivo phones such as the V11, V11i, Y71 (2 GB and 3 GB), Y53c, Y81, Y85, and X21 at MemoXpress stores nationwide from October 19, 2018 until December 31, 2018.

GIVEAWAY ALERT: TINY BUDS X TEAM SOFISHA GIVEAWAY

If you've been following my mommy journey, you'll see how I love Tiny Buds products. They're one of the trusted brands when it comes to baby's needs. 

A few months ago, Tiny Buds released one of their newest product. The Tiny Garden Baby Bottle Drying Rack is a must have to hold our baby bottles and utensils. Super kyoooot pa nya!

EXPERIENCE THE GLORIOUS OF PALAWAN SUN WITH AVARA NATURE AND YACHT CLUB

Bask under the glorious Palawan sun with the first of its kind Avara Nature & Yacht Club

Experience serene, luxurious seaside living in Taytay, Palawan

GAOC OPENS 10TH BRANCH AT AYALA VERTIS NORTH

It was a star-studded Sunday afternoon where Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center aka GAOC opened its 10th clinic at the Ayala Vertis North.

ENCISO SISTERS SHARE THEIR LOVE FOR ANYTHING PINK

Sister-bloggers Vern and Verniece Enciso are famous for two things: their beauty and style sensibility. The dreamy photos of their travels coupled with fashion inspiration are glossy magazine spread-worthy, to the delight of young females all over. Vern was the first to start blogging in 2010 with a “Shoe Tale”. Verniece later followed suit and the rest is history.

SPECIAL EDITION DESIGNER CANS TO CELEBRATE REBISCO'S 55TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

The well-loved Filipino snack brand has been a go-to choice for baon, for merienda, as pasalubong or simply as a comfort food. And this year, the homegrown snack maker marks another milestone as it celebrates 55 years in the business and in the hearts and homes of Filipinos, here and abroad.

SCAN YOUR WAY TO DISCOUNTS WITH GCASH QR VOUCHER

Planning to do your Christmas shopping now to avoid the rush? Here's your chance to avail big discount when you shop at Glorietta this weekend! Scan your way to a bigger discount when you use GCash QR!

VIVO V11i LIMITED EDITION FAIRY PINK SHOW US WHY PINK IS POWER

Pink is womanly and charming, warm and intimate. Pink tempers the fire of red with a mellow loving spirit. Pink calms and heartens our sensibilities, calming negative feelings of aggression, animosity, and cynicism. Pink composes the nerves which brings an overall feeling of love and tenderness.

But pink does not always represent femininity or superficiality. Pink, on the other hand, has become a symbol of feminine power with the color associated with female-centered advocacies such as championing breast cancer survivors and warriors against gender-biases.

Pink is both a symbol of femininity and power. Here are the five reasons there is power in pink:

1. Pink is a color of Support, Unity, and Survival – Pink Ribbon

Image source: Susan G. Komen®

PRODUCT FEATURE: MORINGA-02

“Invest in your hair, it is the crown you never take off.”

We all know that as women, our hair is our crown of glory! We take a good amount of time to take care of it, put products on it and pay for whatever treatments our hair needs. But, do we really need to pay expensive treatments just to have that lustrous, shiny, hair? Here’s how to have a great looking, healthy hair. Read on!

JOLLIBEE #WALANGKASINGSARAP NA SWEET BONDING TIME WITH OUR KIDS

Question: how do you bond with your kids? Even if I am a stay-at-home mom, I still question myself if I spend enough quality time with my girls. Of course, hindi naman dahil I am a SAHM e madami na akong time. May house chores, sideline, running errands, making sundo of Sofi, etc akong ginagawa daily. And we know being a mom is a 24/7 job. Minsan we say to ourselves na hindi lang 24 hours ang need natin in one day para matapos lahat ng gagawin. And minsan because of stress we make excuses not to give quality time with our kids. Parang basta magkasama ok na. Hindi pala ganon mga fellow parents. And I was reminded of this when I attended Jollibee Sweet-Sarap Bonding Time event.

We know Jollibee always tugs our hearts with their videos, and this time, they really pulled the string to remind me that our kids will not always be a kid forever. *sob :(

BE PART OF BAYANIHAN AND JOIN THE #PINOYITFORWARD MOVEMENT

Every year, the Philippines faces disasters that displaces countless families across the country, along with the continuing poverty that leaves more homeless.

GIVEAWAY ALERT: NOSH BABY X TEAM SOFISHA GIVEAWAY

I'm one of those mommy who is always looking for healthy snacks for Isha. I'm glad Nosh Baby sent us their samples a few months back and we got to try them. 

Nosh Baby is an all organic baby munchies made of rice wafers that are perfect for snacking. And we want you to try these for your baby's, too.

KIDS EAT FOR FREE AT BONCHON

Ever since Bonchon launched in Manila, it has been one of our favorite food places to hang out in as a family. Favorite naming yung soy garlic boxed meal na may spicy mayo, fish and chips, chops box, at palagi silang may thigh part! Woot! Their fries is one of our favorite, too. Even si Isha nagustuhan nya.

We recently dined at Bonchon and we discovered something new! We have more reasons to bond with our kids over yummy food from Bonchon and we got this delicious Glazed Chicken Poppers with Rice for FREE! How?

MCDONALD'S OFFERS DELICIOUS TREATS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Holidays are all about cherishing special moments with family and friends and enjoying the comfort of your fruits of labor after a great year.

McDonald’s makes every moment more special and meaningful this holiday season with not just one, but three exciting treats for every kind of craving!

SALE ALERT: ROBINSONS APPLIANCES JOINS THE BIGGEST ONLINE SALE CHRISTMAS - THE SHOPEE 11.11 AND 12.12 BIG CHRISTMAS SALE

Get a headstart on Christmas shopping with the holiday season’s hottest and most popular items as Robinsons Appliances joins the biggest online Christmas Sale of the Year - the Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale! Get quality products at affordable prices and enjoy up to 50% off on home and kitchen appliances, televisions, air conditioners, and more.

REASONS WHY MANG INASAL IS A MUST WATCH ACTION FLICK

Mang Inasal, the country’s leading Pinoy BBQ quick service restaurant, is a blockbuster hit in many ways. After only 15 years, it was able to grow its number of stores to 500.

The key driver to this phenomenal growth is its star-studded menu topbilled by its best-selling Chicken Inasal. Get to know why the country’s No.1 Chicken Inasal is the bomb.