One of the hardest things to do in BGC is deciding where to eat. You don't just decide where to eat. You need to consider a lot of things.

Is the food great?

Is it reasonably priced?

Is the ambiance wonderful?

Will the place be instagrammable?

Is it easy to get to? Will there be parking?

You see, eating in BGC or any other busy metropolis is not just about eating. You need to think of everything which is why I decided to create a list of places where one can eat and not worry about the things listed above.


I'll list 3 places in BGC that I highly recommend going to because:

1. food is awesome
2. It is definitely bang for buck
3. Ambiance is wonderful.
4. The place is definitely instagrammable.
5. There are parking spaces if you have a car and can be easily walked to from any point in BGC.

I'll be recommending the best food to order as well per restaurant so if you try it out, let me know via the comments below.

Motto Motto in Serendra 

This fluffy Japanese souffle pancakes is one of the signature dishes of Motto Motto. It's fluffy, decadent, and a true treat. If you haven't been to Japan, this is one of their signature dishes.

When you shake this plate, the pancakes are so soft that it actually wiggles. It also melts in your mouth which is something that is unique to Motto Motto.

Izakaya Sensu in Net Lima

This rainy season, the unli hotpot of Izakaya Sensu is absolutely perfect. You can get your fill over and over again until your tummy bursts which is what I did when I ate there a couple of weeks ago.

The broth is rich and the meat tender. It's comfort food especially on a rainy weekend. Perfect for those who want to recuperate from the hassle of the weekday traffic.

This is located across Fort Strip, in Net Lima. 

Providore in SM Aura

If you are a meat lover, this is absolutely perfect for you. The Bone Marrow Burger from Providore hits the spot if you are looking for something heavy and filling.

I don't think any meat or burger lover would be able to find fault in this. Juicy, tasty, and big enough to fill you up. The fries are also bigger than your average french fries so it complements everything.

They also serve it with an actual bone marrow so it's really a must try.

I hope this helps you trim down your choices whenever you are at the BGC area. If you've eaten at any of these three places, what's your favorite?

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The past week, we have been doing a lot of general cleaning in our home. The stay out help has left which was apparently a blessing in disguise because we found out that instead of cleaning our home, she has simply been stashing dirt and trash in the nook and crannies of our home.

This explained why:

1. there was always a certain smell permeating that we could not pinpoint
2. there were clothes that have gone missing (found them in storage that were meant for floor cleaners)
3. our stomach always ached (the storage for our dishes was DISGUSTINGLY dirty)

Now because we have taken over cleaning, we've been using a lot of products that would help us out. I have learned so much from my Mom in how to clean oily dishes, slippery floors, and even tiles that have gone really dirtied and sullied.

I also learned of alternatives to popular products and even some organic ways to clean things. Since a couple of friends have asked for the list of products that I used at home, I decided to create this post.

Let's be clear. THIS IS NOT SPONSORED. 


1. To clean oily dishes and pan, POUR HOT WATER first on it and let it sit for a few minutes. Do not immediately use liquid soap or dish paste.

Once the hot water has sat for a few minutes, you can rinse the dish or pan then use liquid soap on the dish or dish paste on the pan. 

If the oiliness is still present, wash the dish 2-3x. This really is the only way you can get rid of the oil or grim. There's no shortcut to this but the hot water cuts it down by 75%.

That ad saying that ISANG PATAK is not true. Trust me. It's not. 

2. To bring back dirty tiles to it's former glory, you can scub until your fingers are bare to the bones OR you can use Zonrox. Pour Zonrox on the tiles and leave it overnight. An alternative to Zonrox is Winrox. They have the same effect and Winrox is cheaper.

The next day, pour water to wash off the Zonrox and see your tiles come back to it's former glory. Then you can go ahead and do some light scrubbing and cleaning.

3. If you have dogs or cats and they are not litter trained, their pee or poo tend to leave a certain smell. Scoop the dirt or wash off the pee then pour detergent soap doused in water on the soiled spot. Leave it for 3 minutes then scrub. This guarantees that the smell will go away. You can also pour lemon or peppermint oil on the water or mop you will use to seal in the smell and leave the house smelling good.

4. If you're cleaning your toilet's nook and cranny, you can also use Mr. Muscle. Much like Zonrox, do the cleaning after taking a bath. Once you're done, you can put Mr Muscle on all the nooks and crannies of the bathroom and also on the sink edges and corners as well as the toilet bowl. Leave it overnight and rinse in the morning.

You will see that grime has dissipated and your bathroom will smell and look brand new.

Hope that helped you guys out. If you have questions on other cleaning things, just leave a comment down below.

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Everyone loves the idea of traveling especially if you can get the best deals out there. Sometimes, getting the “best deal” would mean having to line-up early to queue in travel expos. Not everyone will have the time and patience for it so we wait in abated breath for online seat sales. This route also has its ups and downs, but it is considered by many to be the most convenient and efficient way to make sure that you get that deal.

Now you can plan your next trip and get the best deals from the comfort of your own space with Citi’s Love to Click ExTRAVELganza Sale. Take advantage of Citi exclusive discounts and deals with our travel partners at your convenience.



Grab the best rooms when you book with Agoda, Booking.com, Traveloka and Zen Rooms and get up to 12% in discounts and rebates.

And because Citi understands that connectivity is important to all travelers without carrying the burden of high roaming cost, there’s a Flytpack’s travel pocket Wi-Fi deal for VISA Cardholders that is just a click away.

There’s a big possibility that you don’t have time to shop anymore for your travel essentials so there’s Lazada-Citi FriYay coming in handy. You can get an additional 10% off every Friday when you use your Citi card.

Now on it’s 4th year, the Citi Love to Click Sale is back with more exclusive discounts and deals. The promo runs until October 15 and each month will feature sales on travel, food & entertainment, and online shopping. Discover more when you go to www.citibank.com.ph/lovetoclick

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Hailing all the way from Canada, children’s book author and illustrator Jeremy Tankard tickled funny bones all around with his ‘Grumpy Bird Collection’ picture book series at the National Book Store’s 2019 Philippine Readers and Writers Festival.



In a special session entitled ‘Telling A Story with Pictures’, kids were treated to a laughter-fest in a special read-aloud, followed by a live drawing demonstration by Tankard. Featuring a talk from Tankard’s own life experiences, the session also aimed to empower kids with dreams to become an author and illustrator. At the same time, the session offered a fun learning opportunity about the making a picture book and a day in a life of an author.


Tankard is the author and illustrator of several laugh-out-loud children’s books, including ‘Grumpy Bird’, ‘Boo Hoo Bird’, ‘Hungry Bird’ and ‘Sleepy Bird’, published by Scholastic. A family-friendly occasion, Tankard also shared his inspiring life journey; from a boy who did not enjoy reading, to the author-illustrator that he is today. Initially a reluctant reader in his childhood years, as a boy, Tankard first found joy in picture books -- and hopes that young children today can discover the love of reading through his stories too.

An instant international bestseller, Grumpy Bird tells the story of a bird who is too grumpy to fly and goes for a walk instead. Along the way, his newly-found companions eventually cheer him up and help him shake his bad mood. The hit picture book gave way to more award-winning books featuring the endearingly dramatic bird character, in Boo Hoo Bird, Hungry Bird and Sleepy Bird. Adorably illustrated with bright colors, the series also highlights bird’s helpful friends who are always there to make the day better (often in very silly, funny ways)!

‘Authorstrator’ (author and illustrator) Jeremy Tankard was born in Cape Town, South Africa, before starting a new life in the United States. A graduate of Alberta College of Art and Design, he continues create and illustrate children books until today, and now resides with his family in Vancouver, Canada.

The Grumpy Bird Series featuring ‘Grumpy Bird’, ‘Boo Hoo Bird’, ‘Hungry Bird’ and ‘Sleepy Bird’, is available for P315 each at selected book stores nationwide.



As a parent, I'd definitely recommend this book for kids 3 years old and up. It's a great way to introduce kids to reading because the pictures will be attractive which will make them interested in getting to know more about books.

I did the same thing with B when he was a kid and he is now a voracious reader. He actually has an entire bookshelf of books which he reads over and over again.

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A healthy body is a beautiful body.

And beauty that is literally beyond skin deep, according to Max International Vice President for Asia Joey Sarmiento, is what Filipinos should aspire for, given today’s fast-paced lifestyle that has likewise accelerated the aging process.

“Health should be our barometer for what is beautiful. Pretty features can do very little if you are unhealthy or are suffering from a chronic disease,” Sarmiento said.

Sarmiento knows fully well where he is coming from – Max International which has been in the country for a decade now, after all, is known as THE Glutathione Company, and glutathione has become synonymous with achieving fair skin.


“Achieving fair skin is probably the least of the benefits that glutathione has to offer. It can provide far more significant health benefits,” he said.

Glutathione is known to strengthen the immune system, neutralize many different types of free radicals, and protect against oxidative stress.

According to clinical research, glutathione, chemically known as GSH, is the “most important” antioxidant produced within body’s cells, playing a key role in tissue building and repair and in supporting the immune system.

It is, however, difficult to supplement the glutathione already present in one’s body the way vitamins or other nutrients can be easily taken. The digestive process breaks down GSH into unusable components before it can reach the cells, making oral consumption almost impossible.

Taking glutathione intravenously, on the other hand, is costly and can only be done at a doctor’s office. There is also general concern in the medical profession whether this even allows the glutathione to reach the cells where it is needed.  An example of this concern is in the emergency room treatment for acetaminophen overdoses which is typically intravenous N-acetyl  cysteine to allow the cysteine to generate natural glutathione which protects the liver from damage. 

Max International has solved this conundrum with its proprietor and patented technology RiboCeine™, which has been shown to be in oral dosage 300% more effective than the traditional N-acetyl-cysteine formula in raising glutathione levels in the liver.

RiboCeine™ was the end-result of the years of research done by Dr. Herbert T. Nagasawa, who, through the 1960s and 70s, saw how the Second World War left veterans in despair and dependent on alcohol, including his own brother who suffered from cirrhosis.

This prompted Dr. Nagasawa to develop a way to better prevent alcoholics from developing fatty livers, thereby reducing the risk of cirrhosis and liver failure. He and his team sought to boost the body’s natural production of GSH through RiboCeine™, which, once ingested, enters the bloodstream and delivers cysteine and ribose direct to the body’s cells, not only supporting glutathione production but also providing D-ribose an important provider of natural fuel and energy for those cells.


Today, RiboCeine™ is the keystone ingredient in several of Max International’s products, including Cellgevity and MaxOne.


MaxOne, in particular, is purely 100% RiboCeine™, which means it is safe even for people with allergies to shellfish and mushrooms as there are no additional active ingredients.

Cellgevity, on the other hand, features an advanced RiboCeine™ formula with 12 synergistic ingredients – including aloe leaf, Vitamin C, broccoli seed extract, resveratrol, and grape seed extract, among others.

“We at Max International believe that you should be healthy inside and out,” said Max International Global President Jim Stevralia. “Glutathione is the most powerful component of our body’s antioxidant defense system. It is even more powerful than Vitamin C – increasing our energy and slowing down the aging process,” he added.

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M and I had a quick getaway the other day. It was a badly needed short break because of everything that has been happening. It's been really hectic so when we saw that there was a really affordable room available at Malaco Hotel via RedDoorz, we grabbed it immediately.


Malaco Hotel is very quaint. The published rate is higher so it's really good that this was booked via RedDoorz.


Our room was very basic but it had what mattered most. A really comfy bed, hot shower, and even a small veranda.


They also have a small cafe inside that serves good food. We chose to have breakfast here though they also serve lunch and dinner food.


It was short but sweet. We had a good night sleep and had a good breakfast. The best part is that the price did not break the bank.

RedDoorz really is your affordable travel escape specially this rainy season. It's easy to find partner hotels too such as Malaco Hotel. This one is located 5 minutes away from the Mahogany Market.

Just download the RedDoorz app using this link (https://reddoorzhotel.app.link/aug6) and get 20% off promo when you key in TRAVELESCAPES13.

To stay up to date for more promos, Like and follow RedDoorz on Facebook and @reddoorzph on Instagram.

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The Hotel Suppliers Show is back on its 10th year and this time, it's bigger, better, and more beautiful. Serving as the gateway for global brands and manufacturers to connect people in the hospitality industry, the Hotel Suppliers Show has been attracting hoteliers and other relevant industry professionals since it started in 2010.


Last year, the Hotel Suppliers Show had 13,226 trade visitors and 270 participating brands. This year, the event is set to occupy a bigger floor area and showcase more trusted suppliers for the different sectors of the hospitality industry. From the front desk to the back of house, the kitchens to housekeeping, to construction materials and furniture, the event brings together a comprehensive showcase that will range from design and decor, furniture, fixture, and equipment as well as hospitality tech and suppliers show. Food and beverage will also be a big part of this.

If you are a company interested in showcasing your products and solutions to thousands of decision-makers representing hotels, resorts, restaurants, as well as relevant travel and leisure establishments, this is a must-attend event for you. The event is co-organized by Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines and Global-Link.


Some of the things you wouldn’t want to miss at this year's show will be the third run of the Hospitality Management Essentials Seminar which will equip attendees with essential skills needed to run a successful business in the hospitality industry. There will also a be a National Building and Property Management Summit which aims to gather 200 professionals composed of facility and building managers handling top properties in the country. The summit is already on its 4th year.


Co-located with the Hotel Suppliers Show is the fourth edition of Beauty and Wellness Manila, an all-in-one sourcing expo for health, beauty and wellness. Thousands of beauty and wellness enthusiasts and industry players are expected to gather here to see the latest products and services offered in the market and to connect to top brands and suppliers through their business-to-business matching activity.

This will be a partnership between Global-Link and the premier cosmetic association here in the country, the Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines, Inc.

The Hotel and Beauty & Wellness Expo will be held on September 19 – 21, 2019, Thursday to Friday, at the SMX Convention Center located at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. For more information on the shows, follow their official Facebook and Instagram Pages: Hotel Suppliers Show Philippines, and Beauty and Wellness Manila, or visit the event websites: www.hotelsuppliersshow.com and www.globallinkmp.com/beautyandwellnessmanila/.

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Before, you can only watch Cinemalaya in CCP or Ayala Malls. Now, things have finally changed much to the delight of Southies. Cinemalaya finally comes to Vista Malls and Evia Mall in Daang Hari is one of those choices.


In celebration of the 15th year of the country’s biggest and most successful independent film festival and in light of this year’s theme, “Kinse sa Sandaan: Cinemalaya Wave at the Microcinemas, Cinemalaya brings independent films into mainstream cinemas and microcinemas nationwide. The Cinemalaya Foundation believes that while film showing worked at Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) venues because it provides people with an interactive viewing experience, there is a continuous challenge to reach more Filipinos and get the message of these films across. This led Cinemalaya to look for alternative distribution partners nationwide.



Beyond its home at CCP, it is a first for Cinemalaya to be shown in Vista Cinemas. It is also the first time for independent films to be projected in 4k laser technology which is the pride of Vista Cinemas. With this technology, cinema-goers are treated with the sharpest, brightest, clearest and most vivid digital images, combined with an immersive audio courtesy of Dolby Atmos. It also boasts its luxury and comfortable seating from world-renowned brands, Figueras and Luxos. Through a better cinema experience in Vista Cinemas, Cinemalaya hopes to encourage more people to support independent films.



Cinemalaya and Vista Cinemas also organized off-site gala nights. The first happened last 7 August 2019 at Vista Cinemas Evia in Daang Hari, Las Pinas, signaling the opening of Cinemalaya in mainstream cinemas. The ceremony was led by Cinemalaya Foundation president, Laurice Guillen, who related how Cinemalaya was instrumental in helping aspiring filmmakers over the years and how happy she is that some of them are given opportunities in the industry even after Cinemalaya. Also, present is the General Manager of Vista Cinemas, Christiana Caparas, who gave the welcome remarks

After the festival, Vista Cinemas plans to continue screening independent films on certain days in its serious pledge to support the local film makers and the industry of independent films. Details on the matter will be posted on their social media page soon.

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They say that learning has evolved over the years. Whereas we learned from books and the library before, kids nowadays no longer need to leave the comfort of their room to learn. Everything can be discovered at the tip of their hands.

HP recently released findings from the new HP New Asian Learning Experience Study that showed the different personalities of parents and how it impacts the ways in which children learn.


What's really good about the study is that it proved that most Filipino parents are realists like myself. Filipino parents are aware of the potential obstacles that their children may face and are willing to do whatever they can to ensure that their kids are prepared.


One of the things that I worry about is my son's future. The cost of living, job security, and mental stability are just some of the things that I worry about for B. This means that I am just like any other Filipino parent.


This is also why I make sure that B is exposed to both digital and print. This ensures that he gets the best of both worlds and he is able to maximize what he learns. HP, through it's range of innovative printers and personal computers, such as the HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 3775 and the HP Pavilion x360, reinvents learning to ensure that students have the right tools to develop their skills and help their practical, creative, critical, and inventive learning.

As a Mom, this matters to me and I'm happy that there are brands that take interests in these things. 

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Uniqlo Westgate Alabang will officially open to the public tomorrow, August 16 and we were able to have a peek a day before it opens to the public.


Uniqlo caters to a wide range of shoppers from kids to seniors. When taken cared of, items can last for years which is a good thing as we all need to be more sustainable and conscious of what we wear.


Here's what you can expect. We have photos of everything from ladies, men's, kids, and special collection.
































They also have exclusive opening offers on some of their items that will be valid until August 22.

Store officially opens at 9am tomorrow, August 16, 2019.

Uniqlo Westgate Alabang will officially open to the public tomorrow, August 16 and we were able to have a peek a day before it opens to the ...