I bought two items during the 11.11 Lazada Sale.

I was not marked safe.

BUT it was definitely a worthy buy because it's for our small business of event coverage and product photography so I'm really happy about it.

Original items we had on our cart for over 3 months totaled Php15,000 but when we bought it, our total was just at Php6,000+ and with the discount codes and vouchers we collected, we only paid Php2,400 total. 

Seeing all the memes posted by friends, I knew that the Lazada 11.11 Campaign was definitely a big success and the stats prove it.


Lazada 11.11 witnessed new record-high numbers in the Philippines, as Filipinos logged in by the millions to choose from over 11 Million deals available in the biggest 24-hour Shopping Festival.

Filipinos went online starting midnight of 11 November to catch the massive discounts on thousands of local and international brands. During the first hour, 1 Million shoppers have joined the occasion and 1 Million items have been immediately sold. By the end of the day, the Lazada Millionaires Club, where sellers past the P1 Million sale mark earn membership, rose to a new total of 1,141 sellers.

The new record time is linked with Lazada’s expanding offerings on the platform which includes new interactive and live streaming content such as GUESS IT!, LazGames, and new tech innovations that make online shopping more seamless and enjoyable experience for sellers and customers.



Filipinos proved to be shopping-savvy, collecting up P170Million-worth of vouchers for the 24-hour sale run. Big discounts were used by shoppers across categories, on top of the price mark-offs that reached as high as 95%.

Among the top performing brands during 11.11 include: Xiaomi, RealMe, and Huawei for Mobile; CooCaa, Philips, and TCL under Home Appliance; Pampers, Huggies, MamyPoko under Mother & Baby; Hydro Flask, Klean Kanteen, Mitsushi under General Merchandise; Maybelline, L'Oréal Paris, Olay for Health and Beauty; and American Tourister, Adidas, FitFlop under Fashion.

To learn more about Lazada 11.11, visit Lazada.com.ph, facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines and Instagram.com/lazadaPH.

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We chanced upon this place inside SM Southmall last week. It got my attention because it reminded me of Auntie Anne's and I love Auntie Anne'.


I loved that they have an open kitchen format because it gives me a guarantee that my food is made clean. I ordered the Toffee while M ordered the classic with caramel dip.


The Toffee Pretzel was definitely GOOD. It was crunchy, caramelly, and just oozing with flavor. Definitely a sure win.


M and I enjoyed this mini date with the Pretzels. In fact, we plan to bring B here next time because we're sure that he would love it.

PretzelMaker is located at the Food Street inside SM Southmall near Starbucks.

We chanced upon this place inside SM Southmall last week. It got my attention because it reminded me of Auntie Anne's and I love Au...

Art is definitely not dead.

People can say what they want but art is definitely not going away ever. After all, EARTH without ART is just EH.


The Philippine art scene welcomes new blood and talent as Pilipinas Shell awarded 12 student-artist winners at this year’s 52nd National Students Art Competition (NSAC). The twelve winners for oil/acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, and digital fine arts categories received their recognitions and showcased their artwork at the Glorietta Mall in Makati last November 11.

“Shell continues to invest in programs that promote social development, because we believe in the power of the Filipino youth. We believe that they can influence the country towards a better and brighter future,” said Pilipinas Shell president and CEO Cesar Romero.

Also gracing the event was Department of Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, who praised the beauty of the students’ works and their contribution to the country’s rich art history

“Filipino contemporary artists have long been making a mark in the international art world, and many of them started their careers in this competition,” mused Romulo-Puyat. “Looking at the creations of the students here, I think your next art work could very well start a revolution!”

Imagining the nation’s future in different mediums

The Shell NSAC winners were handpicked by painters and master artists who served as the critics and judges for this year’s competition. From over 1,000 entries, three winners from each of the four categories were chosen. Their artworks represent their creative take on this year’s theme, “ImagineNation.

The following are the winners with the respective works and schools:

Oil/acrylic category:


1st Place: Rhichelle Kirk A. Tabanera of the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, for his work “Still Standing”

2nd Place: Nemesis B. Manahan of the Bulacan State University, for his work “Let There Be Light”

3rd Place: Trinkher Q. Nogueras of the University of the East, for his work “Mag-aaral

Watercolor category:


1st Place: Nicolle T. Plamer of the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, for her work “Gising Sanip”

2nd Place: Jarren V. Dahan of the University of Mindanao, for his work “May Layang Lumipad”

3rd Place: Paul John V. Galagar of the University of the Philippines-Los Baños, for his work “Pira-piraso”

Sculpture category:

1st Place: Justin Angelo D.G. Vital of the Bulacan State University, for his work “The Safe and Sound of Patong-Patong”

2nd Place: Wendi T. Patoc of the Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, for his work “Pagsibol”

3rd Place: Sherlyn A. Belga of Adventis University of the Philippines, for her work “Key Roots”

Digital fine arts category:


1st Place: Jemill B. Pangilinan of the Technological University of the Philippines, for his work “Rich Mind, Rich Land”

2nd Place: Keith Andrew M. Sescon of the University of the Philippines-Cebu, for his work “Transparency”

3rd Place: Andrei Timothy D. Barrantes of the University of the East, for his work “The Maker”

Each of the winners received a cash prize, a plaque, and art material supplies care so they can continue their journey in their craft. The first place, second place, and third place winners received P60,000, P40,000, and P30,000 respectively. Winning works are on display alongside the top 100 submissions at Glorietta 4 from November 12 to 23.

Continuing the legacy of supporting aspiring Filipino artists

Shell NSAC has built a legacy of developing the local art scene by creating an opportunity for young talent to showcase their hard work.  As the organizers of one of the longest-running art competitions in the Philippines, Pilipinas Shell has hoped to continue its legacy of recognizing and driving artists to excel, just like the many artists who started their careers with Shell NSAC.

For the last 105 years of its operations in the Philippines, Pilipinas Shell has remained committed to the industry and the consumers of its products. As a partner in nation-building, the company continues to envision the Philippines that is fueled by creativity and innovation.

Pilipinas Shell continues to make the future of Filipino art so that future generations continue to be inspired.

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I recently got hold of a pack of Ben's Cookies new cookie, the Speculoos Cookie. This is one of their limited-edition cookies and it reminds me of the Speculoos Butter Spread which was all the rage back in 2015 if I remember it correctly.


The Speculoos Cookies were pretty big and heavy. It means that they did not scrimp on the ingredients.


The cookies last only 4 days because it is baked fresh and does not contain preservatives. This was a good sign for a Mom like me because I still prefer to give my child things with little preservative.


Ben's Cookie uses chunks (not chips) of delicious chocolate, unsalted butter, wheat flour, cane sugar, and fresh eggs.

The cookies are crunchy, not chewy unless you get it fresh from the oven. Fans of Speculoos Butterspread  will definitely fall in love with this.

Ben's Cookie is available at Podium Mall.

I recently got hold of a pack of Ben's Cookies new cookie, the Speculoos Cookie. This is one of their limited-edition cookies and it rem...

It's the time for parties and get together once more. To add more flavour and excitement to the festivities, Jim Beam decided to bring the spectacle to Eastwood.

The iconic Jim Beam Highball Pop-Up Bar will return on November 12-16 at Eastwood Central Plaza offering an even fresher experience served through the signature highball draft machines from Japan.

Building up from its first introduction earlier this year, the second iteration of the Jim Beam Highball Pop-Up Bar will feature all-new highballs that were inspired by local flavors and designed specifically for the Filipino palate:

Mango Spice Highball
Calamansi and Pandan Highball
Pineapple and Basil Highball


You’ll also see the return of familiar flavors that were available during last year’s pop-up bar in BGC like the Lychee and of course, the Signature Classic Highball.

JIM BEAM HIGHBALL ON HIGH GEAR

The Jim Beam Highball Pop-Up Bar at Eastwood City will also feature even more live musical performances by some of the country’s iconic OPM artists such as Ebe Dancel, The Juans, Clara Benin, Better Days and The Vowels they Orbit.

In between listening to these sweet tunes and drinking the freshest highballs, you can also enjoy new games with your friends like the Highball Pong or the Jim Beam Highball Claw Machine! The sought after Make Your Jim Beam Highball booth will be there to give you more reason to enjoy the signature highball. With each purchase of a Highball, you’ll be granted a free chip to play these games and a chance to win some awesome Jim Beam Highball merch and other prizes!

See you at the Jim Beam Highball Pop-Up Bar at Eastwood Central Plaza from Tuesday to Saturday, November 12-16! The bar will be open from 6pm to 12mn.

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One of the things that I used to really love from Japan was this Nori rice topping mix. I thought back then that it was one of the world's best inventions. I kept hoping that Manila would have it.

20 years later, it finally happened to me.

Last Saturday, my nephew and sister attended the launch of the newest product from Ajinomoto called AJI SAVOR on RICE.


In a bid to be the pioneer in providing rice topping mix in the Philippines, AJINOMOTO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION (APC) launched AJI SAVOR™ on Rice in a press conference in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. AJI SAVOR™ ON RICE is a delicious and affordable way to add calcium to one’s diet. Inspired by Japanese Furikake, this product contains a blend of ready-to-eat dried umami food ingredients, like malunggay leaves, toasted sesame seeds and meaty beef or chicken flavored granules that is used to season rice. Each pack can be conveniently sprinkled and mixed in a cup of rice.


Kuya “Omurice” Sawa, a Japanese who went viral for selling omurice or fried rice omelette to help street children, was invited to co-host the event. Kuya san talked about the popularity of Furikake among Japanese children and his excitement about the launch of AJI SAVOR™ in the local market.


Since rice is a staple food in the Philippines, this product hopes to add more calcium to the diet of Filipinos. In its 8th National Nutrition Survey, the Food and Nutrition Research Institute recorded high inadequacies of calcium intake across all age groups. However, this is particularly alarming for the younger population since calcium is one of the key nutrients required for proper growth and development. AJI SAVOR™ contains 385mg of calcium, which is comparable to the calcium you get in drinking a glass of milk.


Young celebrity endorsers, Chunsa Jung, Sophia Reola and Marco Masa are present during the JPOP and Kyaraben (Character Bento) Party organized by Ajinomoto. They led everyone to dance to the beat of the new AJI SAVOR™ jingle featured in the product’s TV Commercial. The jingle made use of the catchy PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen) tune popularized by Japanese comedian Daimaou Kosaka. One of the event highlights is the Kyaraben boxed-lunch making activity where media guest and their children joined Ajinomoto’s Culinary Nutrition team in making delicious meals that are a feast to both the eyes and the tongue.

As a food company, Ajinomoto utilizes its technical expertise to enhance the quality of life of Filipinos by offering delicious, safe and quality food products and promoting proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle. 

For more information about AJI SAVOR™, please visit www.ajinomoto.com.ph and facebook.com/CookmunitybyAjinomotoPH.

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One of my nicknames back in college was Mushroom Girl. The reason I developed this nickname was that almost every day, I would be found eating a bunch of canned mushrooms. 



I've always been a fan of mushrooms. When I order omelette, one of the things that I make sure is included would be mushrooms. For my pasta, I also include mushrooms whenever possible. 

One of the brands that I trust when it comes to my canned mushrooms is JOLLY MUSHROOMS. 

The country’s leading mushroom brand, Jolly Mushroom, brings new life to moms’ favorite recipes, transforming them into ‘mush-delicious’ home-cooked meals. 



For the average Filipino home-cook, mushrooms are generally used for a limited number of dishes reserved only for special occasions. With Jolly Mushroom, moms can now incorporate mushrooms in their everyday cooking – a kitchen hack that can come in handy for meal preparation daily.

Moms can now ease into making more mushroom-based dishes and discover how mushrooms can shake up their culinary repertoire. By simply adding a 1 can (400g) of Jolly Whole Mushroom, moms can make any dish extra special and “mush-masarap” – making them “mush-madiskarte” in the kitchen.  



Marilou Acuña, Fly Ace Corporation group product manager for Jolly Food Line, talks about this interesting kitchen discovery that can elevate any dish. “Jolly Mushroom can add depth and flavor to one’s cooking. It can be a hearty addition to your favorite ‘ulam,’ giving it an exciting twist for the whole family to enjoy.”

Jolly Mushroom is also making the transition easier by sharing new takes on recipes for Filipino classics like pork adobo, chicken afritada, and burger steak. More recipes that integrate mushrooms, such as pork giniling and chicken teriyaki, will be added to the brand’s YouTube channel in the coming months.



Jolly Mushroom cans (whole mushrooms, and pieces and stems) are available in leading supermarkets nationwide. For more information about the brand, visit Jolly Eats on Facebook and  YouTube, and get access to tips and ideas on how to use Jolly Mushroom in your everyday cooking. 

For me, it will always be a mushroom omelet. What's yours? 

 

First 3 photos: Captured by Mark Balmores

One of my nicknames back in college was Mushroom Girl. The reason I developed this nickname was that almost every day, I would be found eati...

All things shiny shimmering and splendid has just landed at Crimson Hotel in Alabang.


Crimson Hotel Filinvest City added sparkle to the season during the kick-off of its holiday festivities at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony last November 7, 2019.

The hotel’s annual tradition was graced by corporate partners, local community, media and representatives from the partner organizations for Crimson Hotel’s CSR program. The tree lighting was led by General Manager Gerhard Doll and joined by Chroma Hospitality executives such as James Montenegro, Ria Jareno, Carmela Bocanegra, Sunish Sadasivan, Jeng Ricalde, and Ann Marie Imperial, Filinvest Hotel’s Nancy Rivera, and their CSR partners represented by Felix Daydora of Gawad Kalinga and Melissa de Leon of Project Pink Support Group. The audience shimmered with joy as the adorable students of OB Montessori Center Primary and Intermediate Angels’ Choir and Acts Manila Ballet performed the season’s gleeful and joyous musical ensemble. 



A glimmering festive wonderland with opulent Christmas tree festooned by brilliant lights and sparkling ornaments at the hotel’s Gallery was revealed during the revelry. Creative installations made out of recycled materials such as plastic, paper, metal, and wood by the upcycling artist Jevie Pagpaguitan also became the highlight of the celebration.

To add more meaning to the season of giving, Crimson Hotel also launched its expanded CSR program for the year 2020. Dubbed as “Crimson Action Reaching Everyone” or CARE, the program aims to direct volunteer efforts and initiatives to support the community in the South Metro. Its partner for community social action is Gawad Kalinga, Stagezero by Project Pink Support Group for healthcare and awareness, while ABS-CBN Bantay Kalikasan and Green Antz for environment and sustainability. A portion of the proceeds from Crimson Hotel’s festive promotions will aid in sustaining these causes.



For a dazzling festive get together with family and friends, Crimson Hotel prepared special treats, heart-warming flavors, and cheerful experiences to make the guests’ holiday staycation shine with joy. The “Home for the Holidaze” staycation packages start at P6,200 net while the Christmas Eve Room Packages start at P10,3888 net. Rates include an overnight stay, breakfast buffet, Santa’s Welcome Amenity, Christmas Surprise Room Setup, and Shopping credits for kids at the Christmas Goodies Corner.

Café Eight restaurant offers fabulous food and beverage selections, and bountiful feasts perfect for the occasion. Overindulge with a star-studded selection of menus on Christmas Eve, brunch and dinner. The Lobby Lounge serves a holiday-inspired afternoon tea with sparkling wine, local delicacies such as ‘puto bumbong’, ‘bibingka’ and other native Filipino desserts. Share some Christmas cheers with the hotel’s Santa goodies and holiday hampers. In December, there will be Christmas carols and kiddie activities to fill up the hotel with more memorable moments.

For more information on holiday promos or reservations, please visit the official website at http://www.crimsonhotel.com/manila/ or call (02) 8863-2222.

All things shiny shimmering and splendid has just landed at Crimson Hotel in Alabang. Crimson Hotel Filinvest City added sparkle to the...

ANIMO LA SALLE!

De La Salle University enters the 2020 Times Higher Education (THE) Social Sciences Subject Rankings, placing in the 501-600 bracket.

DLSU is the only private university among the 16 ASEAN higher education institutions included in the list.

C: Philstar

The subject rankings apply the same performance indicators of World University Rankings but have been recalibrated to suit the specific area.

Higher educational institutions were evaluated by their performance in communication and media studies, politics, international studies, and sociology, among other subjects.

This year, only 720 universities qualified to be included in the said rankings.

The Times Higher Education lists the world’s best research universities, requiring a minimum threshold of Scopus publications, combined with data on teaching, innovation, international outlook, and reputation.

ANIMO LA SALLE! De La Salle University enters the 2020 Times Higher Education (THE) Social Sciences Subject Rankings, placing in the 501-6...

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the Nokia 7.2, the first Nokia smartphone to combine a triple camera and PureDisplay. Nokia 7.2 features a powerful 48MP triple camera with Quad Pixel technology and ZEISS Optics. Nokia 7.2 also premiers a range of ZEISS bokeh styles, exclusive to Nokia smartphones, that recreate the way legendary ZEISS lenses produce high visual impact and signature blur. Alongside even more AI-powered features such as night mode, fans can get even more creative with their stories. Building on the strengths of its predecessor, Nokia 7.2 combines stunning PureDisplay technology and always-on HDR, with timeless Nordic design to redefine what fans should expect from this smartphone segment.

Get creative with ZEISS Optics and powerful AI

Nokia 7.2 is the first in the Nokia smartphone portfolio to feature a triple camera set up, which combines a highly sensitive 48MP sensor with Quad Pixel technology main camera with ZEISS Optics, ultra-wide camera, and depth camera to achieve stunning image capture results. The Quad Pixel technology combines four pixels into one to create stunning images in all conditions.

Nokia 7.2 introduces three new and exclusive ZEISS bokeh styles. Portrait mode combines powerful imaging experiences that recreate the way legendary ZEISS lenses produce high visual impact and signature blur with the ZEISS Modern, ZEISS Swirl and ZEISS Smooth modes. Add beautification to perfect your skin tones for instantly shareable portraits. AI-powered night mode allows you to snap the perfect moment in low light, combining image fusion and explosion stacking to deliver stellar low light performance.


Whether you want to get all your friends in one shot or capture immersive scenery Nokia 7.2 comes with an ultrawide camera which has a 118-degree field of view and ZEISS Optics that means you can fit a lot more in one shot. Up your selfie game with the sophisticated AI-powered front camera setup, consisting of a 20MP camera with ZEISS optics.

Breath-taking PureDisplay with always-on HDR

Featuring the innovative PureDisplay technology, Nokia 7.2 delivers an immersive entertainment experience for unmatched mobile viewing on the go. With a dedicated Pixelworks visual processor, Nokia 7.2 upscales video content to HDR quality in real time, with up to a billion shades of colour, higher contrast and expanded dynamic range. This means you can enjoy more contrast and deeper colours watching popular shows on your favourite streaming platforms.

Nokia 7.2’s display technology brings your content to life with wide colour reproduction, high dynamic contrast ratio for video and high brightness at 500 nits. Combined with local contrast enhancement the screen is easy to view even in brighter conditions.

Timeless Nordic design heritage meets engineering excellence

Crafted from polymer composite that is twice as strong as polycarbonate and half the weight of aluminium, Nokia 7.2 is light, super strong and rigid. Nokia 7.2 features a gently curved design, with tough Corning® Gorilla® Glass protecting both the front and the back. Combined with its precision manufactured frame, Nokia 7.2 features a solid and seamless finish true to its Nordic design heritage.

Nokia 7.2’s light diffusing satin glass back honours the Finnish glass making heritage and results in a premium finish. Using a multilayer coating system with vacuum metallisation, the stunning result delivers bright colours, a smooth finish and offers durability. With its signature colour, Cyan Green, Nokia 7.2 is inspired by premium Nordic design heritage that turns to nature as its muse, delivering simplicity and beauty.

Powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 Mobile Platform, Nokia 7.2 offers balanced performance on the go, making sure your phone is ready when you need it the most. The Nokia 7.2 also comes with the signature two-day battery life promise.

An experience that just keeps getting better, Android™ Q ready with Android One
As part of the Android One partnership, Nokia 7.2 is Android Q ready and will receive guaranteed monthly security updates for three years and OS updates for two years, so your smartphone will get better over time. Enjoy the latest features such as AI assisted adaptive battery, App actions and many more with Android 9 Pie.

To be more helpful throughout your day, the Nokia 7.2 comes with a dedicated Google Assistant Button that you can press to quickly access your favourite assistant. You can also enjoy the Google Assistant’s new Ambient Mode, which provides an always-on-display when your device is charging. This allows you to view upcoming calendar entries, commute times and other contextual information without needing to pick up your device. Google Assistant Ambient Mode can even transform your phone into a digital photo frame while charging.

In addition, Nokia 7.2 users will receive a 3-month membership trial to Google One at no extra cost. With Google One membership, you get the peace of mind that your photos, videos, messages and more are safely and automatically backed up in the cloud. With Nokia 7.2, Google One members will get 100GB of cloud storage across Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos and access to premium support from Google experience – all in one shareable family plan.

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HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today introduces the Nokia 2720 Flip and Nokia 110. The Nokia 2720 is a classic flip reimagined for today’s connected user: compact and tactile but transformed in usability, thanks to the integrated Al technology. The Nokia 110 is a feature phone that comes with everything that one will need for entertainment on the go – an MP3 player for music collection, an FM radio for streaming, favourite games such as the classic Snake and a battery that lets users talk from sunrise to sunset on a single charge.

Juho Sarvikas, Chief Production Officer, HMD Global, said: “As leaders of the feature phone segment, we continue to bring innovations in design, form factor and functionality to ensure we meet the diverse needs of our fans. Our new Nokia feature phones expand our portfolio to reach a completely new set of audiences, delivering access to the latest features and networks in a reliable and familiar Nokia phone package. The Nokia 2720 Flip is the newest model that we revived from our Originals family that perfectly balances the digital detox and accessibility needs of our fans. The Nokia 110 brings our fans a fun handset that packs in music, games, and the everyday essentials you expect from a Nokia feature phone in a modern, durable design.

Sancho Chak, General Manager, HMD Global, Philippines, said: “We at HMD Global continue provide fans with exceptional experiences through our feature-packed phones at irresistible price points. The Nokia 2720 and Nokia 110 are sure to keep our Filipino fans connected and entertained.”

Nokia 2720 Flip – Reimagined with 4G

Inspired by the legendary Nokia 2720, the Nokia 2720 Flip brings back the familiar tactile flip-phone design Nokia phone fans know and love. With the Nokia 2720 Flip’s external 1.3-inch screen, fans can see notifications and messages even before flipping the phone open to its 2.8-inch main screen to answer the call or reply. When finished, users can simply flip the phone closed to hang up.

Fans can enjoy clear HD VoLTE calls and fast connectivity with the Nokia 2720 Flip over 4G. They can browse the web on their phone or turn the Nokia 2720 Flip into a Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing them to connect a laptop or tablet to the internet when a bigger screen is needed.


Designed for effortless dialing and messaging, the Nokia 2720 Flip comes with a tactile keypad with big buttons so fans can navigate with ease and stay in control of what key they are pressing. The phone also comes with enhanced usability features, including increased standard alert volume and text size to make sure users don’t miss calls and leave messages unread in any conditions. Alerts can be made 50 percent louder and text 100 percent larger than standard. The classic flip also comes with a battery that lasts up to 27 days on standby, meaning users can stay in touch with friends and family for longer.


To ensure fans stay connected with friends and family, the Nokia 2720 Flip comes with essential apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook preloaded. Watch videos on YouTube, get directions on Google Maps or play the classic game Snake, and still find more apps and games available for download from the App store.

The Nokia 2720 Flip comes with Google Assistant, allowing fans to do more using just their voice and without having to type everything out. The Google Assistant is activated with a push of a button for effortless daily tasks completion.

In case the unexpected happens, the Nokia 2720 Flip’s emergency button sends a message to five contacts of choice and gives details of the user’s location, after which it rings the selected contacts until they answer. The ICE (In Case of Emergency) information menu holds all vital information of the Nokia 2720 Flip owner--from date of birth to emergency contacts, medical conditions, blood type and allergy information, giving first responders access to everything they need to know, faster.

All of these come packed in a timeless Nokia phone design with all the qualities expected of a Nokia phone. Made from an inherently coloured durable polycarbonate material, the Nokia 2720 Flip is reliable enough to look and perform like its brand new even after extended use.

Nokia 110 – Entertainment in Your Pocket

Just like a jukebox in the pocket, the Nokia 110 allows fans to listen to their tunes on the move with its built-in MP3 player with up to 32GB memory, expandable via card. The phone’s integrated FM radio lets users tune in to news and the latest from stations they love.

Bringing back the nostalgic endless hours of fun, the Nokia 110 comes with the fan favourite Snake game plus four try and buy games – Ninja Up, Air Strike, Football Cup and Doodle Jump.

Fans can capture any moment with the Nokia 110 and turn it into a memory with the built-in rear camera. They can light up the way with the ever-popular LED torchlight by simply pressing the up key twice to quickly turn the torch on and off.


Like every Nokia phone, the Nokia 110 is built to last. Thanks to its robust, high-quality design, the inherently coloured body will take the knocks of everyday life like nothing. Plus, the contoured body is a superb fit in the hand allowing for seamless use.  The Nokia 110 is powered by an 800mAh removable battery with a music MP3 playback time of up to 27 hours, talk time of 14 hours and standby time of up to 18 days, giving endless entertainment and connectivity at the fingertips.

Pricing and availability
After an overwhelming support from our Filipino fans, the reimagined Nokia 2720 Flip will come in Black will arrive in the Philippines by late October at a retail price of Php4,790.

The Nokia 110 is available starting October 19 in Ocean Blue, Pink and Black variants and will retail at Php1,290.

Both feature phones can be bought from all Nokia phones stores nationwide and from the following e-commerce platforms:

Lazada: https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/nokia
Shopee: https://shopee.ph/nokiaphstore
MX Online: https://mxmemoxpress.com/nokia/
ArgoMall: https://www.argomall.com/brands/nokia

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As someone who is 6 months pregnant 14 years after my first was born, I find the notion of having to find the perfect diaper for my soon to be born child daunting. It feels like I have forgotten everything I knew and now I have to start over.

Thankfully, this time around, there are guides and ways to spot a low quality diaper.


As mothers who only want what’s best for your little ones, choosing the best diaper brand is crucial in ensuring your baby’s utmost comfort and well-being. With a lot of diaper brands out in the market, the natural inclination is to go for low-cost, low-quality diaper options, however, cheaper may not always mean more savings. In fact, investing in high-quality diapers can turn out to be more friendly to the pockets in the long run.

So how do you know when a diaper brand is of low quality? If it’s Lawlaw.

Pampers is here to help explain why a lawlaw diaper is a low-quality diaper.

Lawlaw diaper = lowlow quality

A strong indication of a low-quality diaper is a saggy diaper. When you spot a lawlaw diaper, it only means that wetness is absorbed in just one area. This uneven distribution of wetness shows that the entire diaper is not used up so it ends up getting full easily. This then results to more frequent diaper changes, which may in turn make you spend more in a day.

Lawlaw diapers may lead to skin rashes

Because lawlaw diapers are lowlow in quality, pee is concentrated in just one area. This creates a pool of wetness inside the diaper, and when baby’s skin is soaked in wetness, it is more likely prone to diaper rashes. Studies also show that low-quality diaper users experience 2x more leakage than less-lawlaw diaper users.

Lawlaw diapers can hinder baby’s mobility

According to the 2013 Go Naked study1, saggy or lawlaw diapers may hinder baby’s ability to walk properly. This bulkiness is caused by the undistributed pee inside a diaper that may lead to discomfort and difficulty for baby to rove around and play.

Taekwondo World Champion, Janice Lagman Lizardo (@jan_lizardo), shares on her recent Instagram post how she values her son Jace’s playtime: “We would always want our babies happy and feeling comfortable with whatever they do especially when they are playing…I decided to switch to Pampers which absorbs the pee evenly from front to back. This diaper is less lawlaw so Jace can play as long as he likes without interruptions from his diaper.”

Lawlaw diapers may end up being more expensive

In the recent survey of Pampers PH, 92% of the moms agreed and noticed that Pampers is less ‘lawlaw’ compared to the previous diaper brand their kids were using.

If you count the number of diapers used in a day of cheaper diapers vs Pampers diapers, it might come as a surprise that moms may end up using more with cheaper diapers due to the frequent changes. In a day, for instance, it usually takes only 2 diaper changes* with Pampers and about 3-4 changes when using cheaper diapers. That’s actually 2x more spend vs choosing Pampers.

In the world of mommyhood, quality and value for money are of the same importance. This is why Pampers encourages moms to be more proactive when choosing the best diaper brand that will carry on their love and care for their babies. It is always more thoughtful to know that choosing less lawlaw means choosing quality for your baby, and in the long run, this will be more beneficial for your baby as much as it is for your savings.

As someone who is 6 months pregnant 14 years after my first was born, I find the notion of having to find the perfect diaper for my soon to ...

One of the most potent combinations is alcohol and chocolate but Tanduay was able to make it work when it partnered with local chocolate brand, Theo Philo.


Brought to the country by the Spaniards in the 18th century, cacao has found a fertile land to grow in the Philippines. Because of our strategic location near the equator, the plant flourished and cacao plantations can now be found in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

It is in the Davao region that local chocolatier Theo & Philo sources its cacao ingredients for the production of its best-selling chocolates in Manila. Most recently, it partnered with Tanduay to come up with the Theo, Philo & Tanduay—a chocolate bar made with 65% dark chocolate filled with house-made caramel and the much-lauded Tanduay Asian Rum Gold.

In 2018, Tanduay Asian Rum Gold received the Gold award from the International Review of Spirits, the Silver award from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and another Silver Award from the WSWA Tasting Competition. Prior to that, it received the Gold Medal from the Monde Selection, the 3-Star Superior Taste Ward from the International Taste & Quality Institute, the Gold award from the International Review of Spirits, Beverage Testing Institute—all in 2017.

“We continue to create innovative ways for people to enjoy rum. The collaboration between two award-winning brands -- Tanduay and Theo & Philo – gives us a truly Filipino product we can be proud of,” said Paul Lim, Tanduay Distillers, Inc. chief marketing officer.

As the cacao used in making Theo, Philo & Tanduay is solely sourced in Davao, the sugarcane used for Tanduay Asian Rum Gold is sourced and harvested                                         from Bacolod. All Tanduay products are also proudly Philippine-made.

Theo, Philo & Tanduay is exclusively available at the Tanduay Store at Century Park Hotel in Malate, Manila.

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Fashion is a means to express our own character. On a greater scale, it is regarded as the reflection of a society’s culture and values. For Far Eastern University (FEU), fashion is a playground for creativity where the traditional and the contemporary can mingle.

Inspired by FEU Chair Emeritus Dr. Lourdes R. Montinola’s commitment to the local textile industry, the Philippine Textile Council and the university’s Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts (IARFA) recently hosted competitions that promoted local weaving. These are the Piña Weaving competition and the Hibla Fashion Show. The former is on its second year while the latter features work from artisans in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.


To showcase traditional weaving, the Lourdes Montinola Piña Weaving competition was established. The recently held 2019 edition continues the original intention of the event—revitalizing traditional piña cloth production and welcoming fresh ideas from young talents.

For Dr. Montinola, Piña goes beyond being a fruit; it is a symbol of grandeur and a national cultural treasure. This heritage can be seen in the Barong Tagalog and Baro't Saya.

In her book entitled Piña, Dr. Montinola gives a thorough background of the fruit textile, which began in the Philippines in the early 1500s. The material, which is mixed with cotton or silk was used to make high-end Barong Tagalog and Baro’t Saya through the help of Spanish nuns. Due to its limited seasonal supply then, the material used to be expensive, and could only be worn by the upper class. In the 14th century, owning a pure Barong Tagalog and Baro’t Saya was a status symbol, making the textile material that of royalty.

This year’s winning entry by Raquel Elserio is a fantastic example of this. Her inventive piña-silk shawl enhances the smoothness of the fabric by juxtaposing it with clever knotting of the individual fibers.


As an integral part of the Textile and Fashion Design class, FEU’s senior students took the reins of the Hibla fashion show. With the theme “Pamana Para sa Kinabukasan,” the show sought to promote culture and heritage preservation. It also highlighted various trade specialties of selected regions such as farming, fishing, and logging to name a few.

The event had five categories: casual wear, semi-formal, formal, couture, and accessories and jewelry. Student groups in each category were tasked to collaborate on reinventing fabrics of the different regions in the country.

The winners took their inspiration from the versatility of Mindanao fabrics such as the Maguindanao textile and T’nalak-inspired accessory pieces. Others were inspired by the symbolic diversity of Iloilo’s Hablon fabric.

The institution is now on its second year of promoting Filipino culture through Fashion. FEU aspires to champion a community of socially aware Filipino designers by embracing their local identity.

“We are proud of our fashion design students’ output this year. It is our vision to develop highly motivated and dedicated professionals who respond to the needs of the changing times,” says Dean Raquel Lim Baquiran of FEU IARFA. “Indeed, the students embody that spirit of innovation and creativity, while proudly staying true to their national identity.”

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One of the most fervent wishes of a lot of people is to be able to achieve glowing, smooth skin. Sadly, it takes a whole lot of hard work and genes to make this happen.

Thankfully, there is a brand of beauty that can help people make this happen just in time for Christmas.


Glowing and even skin tone used to be the trademark of actors and actresses or those who can afford to visit the dermatologist regularly. This is understandable because to have even skin tone, one has to spend thousands of pesos for regular skin maintenance procedures. But with new technologies, there are now options for regular people who aspire the same glowing and even skin at a more reasonable cost!

Introducing GlutaMAX Lightening Soap with Glutathione! For only 175 pesos, GlutaMAX soap is the first and only soap in the Philippines to harness the power of NanoWhite Technology, a safe, effective and very powerful innovation in skin lightening for faster absorption of lightening ingredients and maximum effect to help you finally achieve that evened out skin tone you’ve always dreamed of!

The effectiveness of GlutaMAX soap is also due to its ingredients, including Premium Glutathione (helps lighten and even out skin tone), Superox-C (helps you achieve healthier looking skin), and BeeTox (helps remove wrinkles and age spots)!

From November 1 to 30, 2019 only, get 25% off with every purchase of GlutaMAX soap at any Watsons branch by downloading the e-coupon from glutamax.com.ph and presenting it to the Watsons cashier to get a discount!

A 25% off e-coupon is also available for GlutaMAX Reduced Glutathione Capsules Blister Pack 10s.
Per DOH-FDA CFRR Permit No.: 1449 s. 2019

One of the most fervent wishes of a lot of people is to be able to achieve glowing, smooth skin. Sadly, it takes a whole lot of hard work an...

The Philippines is a country that is hot 50 - 75% of the time. It's a tropical country and nowadays, even when it's the BER months, there are days or weeks even where the heat can become unbearable.

One of the fastest ways to beat the heat is to turn on the airconditioning unit but visions of the Meralco bill is enough to scare anyone into enduring the heat.

Fret no more, LG Appliances have come up with a way to make life comfortable without making you go loco over your electric bill.


As the leader in the HVAC industry, LG Electronics (LG) recently held a press conference at Solaire to formally introduce the brand-new 2020 line up for single commercial air conditioners. 

(CAC) Air-conditioning is integral to everyday life in the Philippines, owing to the tropical climate that can get blazing hot at times. However, according to the Global Competitiveness Report by the
World Economic Forum (WEF), electricity in the Philippines ranks a lowly 92 globally, meaning the price of electricity is very high.

This makes air-conditioning not feasible for some households due to the costs involved. Recognizing this issue, LG, by applying innovative technology, has achieved a high-efficiency and cost-effective solution in the brand-new lime up for single CAC.




LG's brand-new line up for single CAC, which are perfect for restaurants, small and medium-
sized stores, and small and medium-sized offices include the Floor Standing, the Ceiling
Mounted Cassette, the 1 Way Ceiling Cassette, the Ceiling Suspended, and the Ceiling
Concealed Duct.


To attain high-efficiency and cost-effectiveness, the products are rigged with LG's revolutionary RI Compressor and Smart Inverter.

The compressor used in the new line up is an LG-exclusive R1 Compressor with a shaft-through
bottom compression structure With its innovative technology, the R1 Compressor has resolved
the endemic problem of relatively low efficiency in the widely used rotary compressor and
improves the tiling motion of scroll. By virtue of the compressor, it lowers the noise to 4dB and
reduces its weight by 20%.

In comparison to other companies' line up for single CAC, which is operated with a non-
inverter compressor, all of LG's CAC is operated with the inverters With the LG Smart Inverter
the annual price of electricity is expected to decline by 25% compared to an on/off model.


With a premium round design, the Round Cassette provides perfect circular airflow without any
blind spot by minimizing junctions whereas a conventional round cassette has three outlets to
provide three-way airflow with blind spots. In addition to that, unlike other brands' round
cassettes that control wind direction in three steps, LG's Round Cassette is equipped with
crystal vanes, enabling the user to control the direction in six steps. Moreover, the 3D fan
increases airflow rate by 5% while lowering noise. With a larger air flow rate, the cooling rate
becomes 30% faster.


Last year, sales of LG Electronics in the Philippines have grown significantly and HVAC
business was an important part of it," said Inkwun Heo, Managing Director of LG Electronics in
the Philippines. "LG's HVAC Division will continue to develop the world's best HVAC for
contributing to conserving the environment as well as creating better living conditions for
everyone.

For more information, please visit www.LG.com

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When building a house, business, cafe, or building, one of the things that truly matter is the piping that you place inside. After all, when a pipe breaks, it can lead to major damage and inconvenience. This is why the kind of piping you use in your home or business matters.


Parklane Commercial Corporation, a leading distributor of water piping systems in the Philippines that has served local contractors for over 40 years, recently exhibited one of its most innovative products at the recently concluded Philconstruct Manila 2019 expo at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City.

Touted as the biggest construction and trade show in the country that attracts hundreds of suppliers and buyers yearly, the expo served as a fitting venue to highlight the ERA PP-R Hot & Cold Piping System manufactured by Parklane’s long-time partner, the China ERA Group Yonggao Co., Ltd.



ERA PP-R: The future of piping systems

ERA PP-R pipes are considered the future of piping systems because of their many advantages over traditional PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or blue pipes that are often used in plumbing.

Compared to PVC pipes that can be affected by heat and decompose over time, ERA PP-R pipes are versatile and can be used in any climate. 



Made of 100% polypropylene random copolymer resins imported from Japan and Korea, this non-toxic piping system is durable, rust- and corrosion-free, easy to install, and can last for 50 years or more.

ERA PP-R pipes are also leak-free since they are fuse-welded unlike PVC pipes that are held together by solvent glue and may leak over time. The joints of PVC pipes can’t be separated and have to be cut or replaced when problems arise.



Since they can be used for hot and cold water systems, ERA PP-R pipes are recommended for hospitals and food establishments. Owing to their strength and resistance to high temperatures, they are ideal for central heating systems, air conditioning systems, potable water supply systems, industrial piping systems, and agricultural irrigation.


For more information on the ERA PP-R piping systems, go to https://www.parklane.ph/, or email info@parklane.ph.

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SM Southmall found itself under an avalanche of snow this 9th of November when it launched a Snow-Filled Christmas. Graced by media, customers, and some influencers, guests were dazzled by performances from Barbie girls, toy soldiers, and Annie the Rag Doll.




They even had the Nutcracker gracefully making twirls and turns.


SM Southmall officially unveiled this year's most awaited giant 32ft-snowy cabin Christmas centerpiece last November 9.

Southies were transported to a cold Christmas with Santa, his elves, and a myriad of toys that came to
lifel Guests witnessed how cozy Christmas celebrations could be-with the warm fireplace in the cabin, the electric performances of Santa and the toys, and the faces of joy and excitement of the audiences and mall-goers.


To cap off the holiday launch festivities, Canadian brother duo Bob and Clint Moffatt will serenade Southies tomorrow November 10 with their classic hits and covers like Perfect, When You Say Nothing At All and If Life Is So Short.

More Holiday Happenings!

Missed the Christmas launch? Don't fret! SM Southmall has a lot of events in store this holiday starting with performances by the Perkins Twins on November 24 and Mayonnaise and I Belong to the Zoo's Concert in December in partnership with Yellow Room Music Philippines.

The Big South Christmas Sale is also something to look forward to on November 16-17. Up to 50% off on festive finds! Check out some last-minute Christmas gifts for your Monito/Monita without the long wait and shipping fees!

They have ballet performances by ACTS Manila on November 23 and December 7 and by University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Chorale on December 21 and 24, Santa is still at SM Southmall to meet and greet as many kids as possible. You can catch him at the Food Street Concourse on the following dates: December 1, 8, 15, 22 and 25.

You can also make kids happy this Christmas by purchasing a pair of Bears of Joy. Customers get to keep one bear and the other one will be donated to the kids of SOS Children's Villages. Just drop by the Bears of Joy booth at the Event Center and Lower Ground Level and purchase a pair for only P200 until December 25 Christmas is definitely made more fun this year! Stay up-to-date on all the holiday fun and events happening down South! Visit @smsouthmall on Facebook and Instagram for more information.

#SeeYouDownSouth #CozyChristmas DownSouth

SM Southmall found itself under an avalanche of snow this 9th of November when it launched a Snow-Filled Christmas. Graced by media, custome...