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Kojie San Men celebrates “Saktong Pogi Night”
June 03, 2016

Kojie San Men celebrates “Saktong Pogi Night”

Move over hunks and guys who look like movie stars. There’s a new guy in town that the ladies will be after: the Saktong Pogi guy. Kojie San Men celebrated the rise of the Saktong Pogi guy last April 2 at the 12 Monkeys Bar with Saktong Pogi Night.   SAKTONG SAKTO. The Saktong Pogi ambassadors Bogart the Explorer from Davao City (first from left) and Wil Dasovich (last from left) with the Saktong Pogi Dating Game winner Nico Sicio (third from left). Also in this photo are brand manager for Kojie San Men Meredith Villanueva-Balmes, Jinri Park, and host Joyce Pring.   Present at the event were Meredith Villanueva-Balmes, […]
Dinner in the Sky will be in PH soon
June 02, 2016

Dinner in the Sky will be in PH soon

Would you mind to have dinner 150 feet up in the air?   UP AND AWAY. This romantic dinner getaway up in the air will give you the spectacular backdrop you’ve always wanted to have.   If you’ve gotten tired of the usual restaurants you dine in with your loved ones, it’s time to step up the game by literally going up, 150 feet in the air, through a revolutionary concept called Dinner in the Sky. Dinner in the Sky is a Belgium-based restaurant that is included by Forbes as “one of the world’s most unusual restaurants.” Founded by David Ghysels and Stefan Kerkhofs 10 years ago, the restaurant has […]
‘Now You See Me 2,’ ‘The Conjuring 2,’ ‘Independence Day 2’ and other movies to watch out for in June
June 02, 2016

‘Now You See Me 2,’ ‘The Conjuring 2,’ ‘Independence Day 2’ and other movies to watch out for in June

June 1 was a great day for moviegoers with the release of A Hologram for the King, My New Sassy Girl, and, of course, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. But there are more movies for you movie buffs to ogle at: June 8   Now You See Me 2 The world’s greatest magicians, The Four Horsemen, are back in Now You See Me 2, but this time, they’re not alone in doing the tricking. Daniel Radcliffe joins Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Lizzy Caplan in what appears to be the heist of the century.   THE BOSS Have you ever wondered what it feels like to […]
Award-winning Filipinos in the International Scene
June 02, 2016

Award-winning Filipinos in the International Scene

The Philippines is home to the most talented people in the world. Be it singing, dancing, or cooking skills, there’s at least one Filipino experienced in a particular field that makes him/her worth the recognition. Just recently, several Filipino actors and actresses were honored internationally for their acting expertise in their respective films, and here are just some of them:   Jaclyn Jose in Ma’ Rosa (Photo grabbed from popotiq.com) 1. Jaclyn Jose As a first for the Philippines, veteran actress Jaclyn Jose won the Best Actress award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival for Ma’ Rosa, directed by award-winning director Brillante Mendoza. Jose played the titular character, who is […]
Get ready for school with Skechers Relaxed Fit
June 01, 2016

Get ready for school with Skechers Relaxed Fit

Strut down the halls with shoes that look smart and promise great comfort above all. The line features easy slip-on shoes, a roomier comfortable fit, Skechers Memory Foam insole for cushioning, and a fabric with built-in stretch ability. With the Skechers Relaxed Fit, you can forget about blisters and discomfort and focus on acing your studies!     The line features smooth full-grain leather shoes and soft woven stretch canvas fabric and synthetic upper street sneakers. Both leather shoes and sneakers are designed with stitching and overlay accents.   Men can wear the Skechers Relaxed Fit®: Docklands shoe in black (Php 4,095) with their school uniform or pair the brown […]
A Delighting Dad’s Month at Hotel Jen Manila
June 01, 2016

A Delighting Dad’s Month at Hotel Jen Manila

This coming Father’s Day, let the superhero of your family experience a one of a kind delight at Hotel Jen Manila.     Let dad stay in our Deluxe Room and make him feel like a king. Inclusive of this overnight stay is a breakfast buffet for two at Latitude, one complimentary buffet lunch at Kitsho or Latitude, a complimentary cocktail or mocktail together with a Father’s Day Platter at our Windows By The Bay and a surprise gift from Hotel Jen Manila. Get all of these perks for only P4,230 ++ per night. Promo is valid every Friday – Sunday of June 2016. If your dad’s favorite are some […]
Robinsons Starmills goes green with largest solar rooftop plant
May 31, 2016

Robinsons Starmills goes green with largest solar rooftop plant

Robinsons Starmills in San Fernando, Pampanga can now claim to have the world’s largest solar rooftop plant thanks to Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC)   GREEN MALL. Robinsons Starmills can now call itself one of the country’s greenest malls. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.   The 2.88-megawatt solar plant was switched on last Monday, May 30, breaking the record held by SM City North EDSA, which stood at 1.5 MW. Power from the solar plant will be used exclusively by the mall, cutting its carbon emissions by 2.25 million kilograms – equivalent to planting 100,000 trees. According to RLC President Frederick Go, “The sprawling design of Robinsons Starmills and the wide […]
Hello, Waterloo: PH’s Tourism department takes over London
May 31, 2016

Hello, Waterloo: PH’s Tourism department takes over London

As part of their Visit Philippines 2016 again campaign, the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) took over the London Waterloo railway station by inviting Londoners to see and explore the places that make it more fun in the Philippines. The said campaign which launched a Station Domination series began with the London Waterloo Station, which is Britain’s busiest railway station by passenger usage. This series started from April 24 to May 23, 2016 and it features a “special immersion zone” which gives the commuters a chance to taste and feel Philippines’ beauty and “a promise of more fun overall experience” when they travel to the Philippines.     Commuters had a […]
SMC Telco acquired by PLDT and Globe
May 31, 2016

SMC Telco acquired by PLDT and Globe

A P69.1-billion deal and a promise to improve their services; these are the makings of the joint deal by Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) and Globe when they acquired Sam Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) Vega Telecom and its prized 700-MHz frequency. The deal was confirmed by both PLDT and Globe last Monday, May 30. Both telecommunications giants agreed to an even split in acquiring SMC’s Vega Telecom, which includes the 700 MHz frequency it would have operated in. They also bought out New Century Telecoms and eTelco, Inc., which had ties to SMC.   FASTER MOBILE INTERNET. Globe and Smart, the country’s largest mobile service providers, will benefit the most […]
Oil price hike takes effect today
May 31, 2016

Oil price hike takes effect today

Motorists were welcomed by a shock this morning as various oil companies announced new prices as price hike takes effect today. At 6:01 am today, prices rose P0.35 per liter for gasoline, P0.55 per liter for kerosene, and P0.40 per liter for diesel and biodiesel for majority of the oil companies in the Philippines. The adjustments have been made “to reflect movements in the international petroleum market” as stated by SeaOil Philippines Inc in a report.     Some oil companies, like Petron Corp., have not yet announced the price adjustments, but it is expected it to be between P24.75 and P29.60 per liter for diesel, and 36.35 to 43.45 […]
Rémy Martin introduces local brand ambassadors in BGC
May 31, 2016

Rémy Martin introduces local brand ambassadors in BGC

Last April, Rémy Martin introduced their brand ambassadors for their One Life / Live Them campaign at the Jaguar Lifestyle Center in BGC, and they couldn’t be more spot-on with their choices.   You only get one life. Live them. Photo grabbed from Rémy Martin official website   One Life / Live Them is all about celebrating an individual’s many passions and encouraging everyone to widen their horizons and see what else they have to offer, all in an effort to seize the day. The Philippine launch for their campaign shed light into personalities that best embodied this philosophy. Their list of local ambassadors includes: • Restaurateur and architect Carlo […]
Congress proclaims newly elected PHL President Duterte, Vice President Robredo
May 30, 2016

Congress proclaims newly elected PHL President Duterte, Vice President Robredo

PHL PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT. Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Camarines Sur representative Leni Robredo have been officially proclaimed by congress as the newly-elected President and Vice President of PH. (Photo grabbed from cnnphilippines.com)   Exactly a month before taking office, the Philippine congress proclaims President-elect Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President-elect Leni Robredo on Monday afternoon (May 30) in Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. The said joint session was convened by the Senate and the House of Representatives as they took up the report of the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC). The said proclamation was not attended by Duterte, and was reported to be in Davao to sign documents […]
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, set to perform at Carnegie Hall
May 30, 2016

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, set to perform at Carnegie Hall

THE PHILIPPINE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA.  One of top musical ensemble in the Asia-Pacific region is set to perform at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall. Photo grabbed from lifestyle.inquirer.net   PH’s leading orchestra Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) is set to perform at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall in New York on June 18 for their USA concert tour. This performance is a historic first for PPO as they are also the first orchestra from the Philippines to perform in US, and at this famed arts centre in New York. This is also part of the orchestra’s “MILESTONES: Celebrating the Filipino Spirit.” This concert is spearheaded by Principal Conductor Olivier Ochanine. The concert will […]
400-year old church bell returns back home to La Union
May 30, 2016

400-year old church bell returns back home to La Union

After more than 100 years, the church bell which was seized by American soldiers during the Philippine-American war, was returned back home to its rightful place in Bauang, La Union.   SAN PEDRO BELL. After 115 years, the bell is finally back home to Bauang, La Union as it was reinstalled in the church and unveiled by Capt. Dennis Wright and Bauang Mayor Eulogio de Guzman. Photo by Richard Balonglong, grabbed from inquirer.net   The return of the bell was made possible as it was transported from West Point Community in New York, USA and arrived in the Philippines on May 17. The bell, known as the San Pedro bell, […]
The Best of Norway at I’m Angus Steakhouse
May 30, 2016

The Best of Norway at I’m Angus Steakhouse

Last May 21, Chef Markus Dybwad held a one-night-only dinner event at I’m Angus Steakhouse called Seafood Night. Guests from all over the metro visited Dining at Yakal to experience “The Best of Norway.” The night was filled with cocktails, overflowing champagne, and an exquisite 5 course menu paired with delectable wines.     Chef Markus is the former junior sous chef of Fat Duck, a 3-Michelin star restaurant of Heston Blumenthal in the United Kingdom. Drop by I’m Angus Steakhouse every Wednesday or Saturday and experience Prime Rib Night! Enjoy roasted US-certified Angus Prime Rib served with salad, baked potato and your choice of sauce plus a glass of […]
Switchfoot uploads Float MV shot in Manila
May 27, 2016

Switchfoot uploads Float MV shot in Manila

With the music video shot in the streets of Tondo, Switchfoot has finally released the music video on their YouTube channel on May 25.     Their song “Float,” which is part of their new album Where The Light Shines Through is their first single released. The music video is filmed by Philippine based production house Thirty Six-O Media, which also shot their concert last March 27 in the country. The music video was shot entirely in Tondo, Manila, perfectly capturing the stills of Pinoy culture. People from Tondo were also part of the said music video. According to CNN report, the idea of shooting the video in the busy […]
Paper Moon Café opens newest branch in BGC!
May 30, 2016

Paper Moon Café opens newest branch in BGC!

Our favorite mille crepe dessert has found another home at Uptown Mall BGC.   PAPER MOON CAFÉ. The place where mouthwatering signature desserts come from, has opened its second full store in Bonifacio Global City.   Formerly Tokyo-based cake boutique and café, Paper Moon has just recently opened another branch at the Uptown Mall which proudly offers a selection of creations made by Tokyo’s Grand Dame of specialty cakes, Emy Wada.   THE GREAT DESSERT DISPLAY. Choose your dessert and pair it off with their flavorful coffee blends!   The 30-seater café is nothing but exquisite and lovely. Upon entering the place, you will be greeted by the wide selection […]
PH auto industry 2016 will surpass vehicle sales target, said Carmudi PH
October 04, 2016

PH auto industry 2016 will surpass vehicle sales target, said Carmudi PH

Online car platform Carmudi has expressed firm belief that the country’s automotive industry is poised “substantially” to surpass the annual target, following the sales figures generated during the first quarter of 2016.   ABHISHEK MOHAN. Carmudi Philippines’ Managing Director   Carmudi Philippines Managing Director Abhishek Mohan is positive that the local automotive industry will exceed the 350,000 to 370,000- sales targets for the year, following the reported 106,176 sales from Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA). “It’s only four months into the year and they have already covered almost one-third of their annual target. Based on this trend, sales should continue the upward […]
Duterte plans on working up 911 nationwide
May 27, 2016

Duterte plans on working up 911 nationwide

The known emergency call number 911 may now be accessible in the Philippines as incoming president Rodrigo Duterte are now having talks with privately-owned Pure Force and Rescue Corp. regarding the said emergency system.   Photo grabbed from henyopinoy.com   According to reports from the Manila Bulletin, Pure Force and Rescue Corp CEO Jojo Soliman has disclosed to the said news agency that he presented his plan regarding the citizen safety and rescue app that the public can use for emergency and immediate dispatch. According to Soliman, he explained the application to Duterte which has a landline number 86-505 which prompts concerned government agencies to view reported emergencies in the […]
Malagos Chocolate wins anew
May 27, 2016

Malagos Chocolate wins anew

Davao City has yet another reason to be happy as Malagos Agri-Ventures Corp. was awarded the silver medal by the Academy of Chocolate’s Eighth Golden Bean Awards held in London.   AWARD-WINNING. Malagos Chocolate has been recognized anew as one of the world’s best. Photo courtesy of Malagos Chocolate website.   Their Malagos 100% Unsweetened Chocolate won silver in the Drinking Chocolate Plain category, joining Akesson’s Organic’s 75% Brazil Choc Drops, Drinking Chocolate and Pump Street Bakery’s Single Origin Drinking Chocolate. This marks the company’s third international award in fine chocolate competition. In 2015, they received the Bronze for the Best Unflavored Drinking Chocolate during the Academy of Chocolate Awards […]