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Art n Nature
September 19, 2022

Art n Nature

Indigenous. Natural. Inspiring. These three words sum up what Art n Nature is all about. GO LOCAL. Art n Nature produces locally made products that they promote through the trade shows they join in. Art n Nature is a manufacturer of natural home decorations based in Cebu. The company is composed of a team of manufacturers that aim to promote sustainability through the use of natural materials. With its entrepreneurial mindset, the team is able to produce creative and innovative ideas which have helped boost its productivity to a higher standard. ART N NATURE PRODUCTS. The company produces basketwares, decors, and other handicrafts made of local materials. Established in September […]
Serving a Jolly Nation: The Jollibee Success Story
September 19, 2022

Serving a Jolly Nation: The Jollibee Success Story

Jollibee is arguably the most successful and iconic Filipino brand of all time. The country’s home-grown fastfood chain is well-loved not only for its food but for the happy experience it gives to its customers, something that is deeply-rooted in the local Filipino culture where eating is something to be enjoyed with family and friends, and being jolly is a way of life. Its tagline ‘Bida ang saya’ (A joyful experience is our main offering) tells us that Jollibee is that happy place where one can savor a crispy chicken with joy, hence the name Chickenjoy! Known to foster Filipino values, Jollibee has become the favourite destination of kids and […]
Paseo de Santa Rosa
September 19, 2022

Paseo de Santa Rosa

The ultimate outlet haven. Paseo de Santa Rosa is a retail and lifestyle complex of five buildings. It is a large mall that offers a myriad of local and global brand outlets along with dining and leisure spaces. It has made Santa Rosa a lifestyle destination south of Manila. There are over a hundred shops you can choose from. During weekends, it features mini-concerts and events perfect for families especially kids. Also great for sweet deals shopping, many stores here offer up to 50%-80% discount.
Bikes Per Minute
September 19, 2022

Bikes Per Minute

Go green! Roam around Nuvali on trendy bikes. Bicycle rentals are available. Nuvali promotes sustainable living in an eco-friendly environment and as such, it comes as no surprise that biking around the green town is encouraged. Here, particularly in Solenad 3, you can find a bicycle rental shop called Bikes Per Minute where you can rent a bicycle with a helmet for an entire day for P1000. An ID card is required for those who want to rent. Perfect for biking, the roads in Nuvali are amid lush greens and natural charm. They are also safe and well-kept. So go ahead and feel the fresh breeze on your face as […]
A Guide to the MRT, LRT and the PNR
September 19, 2022

A Guide to the MRT, LRT and the PNR

A considerable majority resort to using the rapid mass transport system, which are the MRT (the Manila Metro Rail Transit), the LRT 1 and 2 (Light Rail Transit), and the PNR (Philippine National Railways) to navigate in and out of Manila.
Lady Scott Jones
September 19, 2022

Lady Scott Jones

French-style furniture shop Lady Scott Jones is an online intercontinental lifestyle store that offers tables, cabinets, shelving, seating, accessories, and other collections with exquisite and regal designs. This fashionable business is founded by sisters Maricar Lopez Tiangco and Pam Gonzales Lopez who both share the same passion and interest in interior design. Lady Scott Jones is defined as a lady of charisma, audacity, and elegant taste. She represents classics that are relished in foreign culture and art. The online shop’s owners aim to share their combined enthusiasm, curiosity, and ingenuity through the presence of their brand. They guarantee quality and value from their creative strengths, professional skills, and fondness for design and […]
Breastfeeding-Friendly Malls in the Metro
September 19, 2022

Breastfeeding-Friendly Malls in the Metro

Being a mom with a baby is not an easy feat especially if you are right in the middle of shopping in any of Manila’s busy malls. But did you know that having a sanitary, safe and private breastfeeding area is a requirement for local establishments? This is in line with the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009 which was signed into law in 2010. By Kristen Wong via Wikimedia Commons In this post, we outline some of the country’s best breastfeeding areas in malls. Greenbelt 5 Family Lounge – located at the 4th floor of Greenbelt 5, the Family Lounge is a private area where parents can leave their kids with their nannies […]
Villa Immaculada
September 19, 2022

Villa Immaculada

(1-2) Sample set up at Villa Immaculada (3) Chicken Barbeque. Villa Immaculada does catering services c/o Tamayo’s (4) The entrance to the event space A sister company of the popular Tamayo’s Catering Services, Villa Immaculada is one of the most preferred venues within Intramuros as it is located at the back of the Manila Cathedral. They can accommodate 300 or more persons, making them the largest event venue in the area. Because they can cater to a number of guests, Villa Immaculada has parking spaces right outside the building. They also give packages for different types of occasions, most especially for weddings.
Major Malls in Metro Manila’s Key Cities
September 19, 2022

Major Malls in Metro Manila’s Key Cities

Filipinos’ love for unwinding, shopping, and dining brought about the surge of mall developments in the country especially in the metro’s key cities. Add to that the Filipinos’ penchant for entertainment and leisure activities or simply hanging out with friends and family that these malls provide a venue for, malls have really become part of the Filipino lifestyle. The malls’ cool air-conditioning is also one of their main crowd drawers especially during summer when the heat is almost unbearable and people flock to the mall to chill. The malls vary in sizes and retail mix but all share the same vibe – a modern lifestyle experience that’s available for all. […]
Lucky Chinatown
September 19, 2022

Lucky Chinatown

Lucky Chinatown is a 5-storey luxury mall which opened in 2012. More than 100 stores carrying hip and popular brands from other major malls in the city can be found here as well as high-end Chinese restaurants, shops selling Chinese delicacies, cinemas and a supermarket.
Dragon Phoenix Enterprise
September 19, 2022

Dragon Phoenix Enterprise

Bring good luck into your life with Dragon Phoenix Enterprise Find different kinds of feng shui products and good luck charms here. Also available are crystals and stones. They come in various sizes and are usually used as ornaments or accessories like bracelets and pendants. They also offer feng shui services “to check the locations of your house or business area and help improve them” and “to know your personal lucky directions, colors , business , etc.”  
Bee Tin Grocery
September 19, 2022

Bee Tin Grocery

Find the ingredients for Chinese cuisines at Bee Tin Grocery One of the grocery stores located along Ongpin Street. It mainly sells Chinese-made food products. It is well-stocked with ingredients for Chinese dishes, such as dried fruits, mushrooms, spices, seeds, seaweed and seasonings.
Milan-based Rimadesio Opens Store in Manila
September 19, 2022

Milan-based Rimadesio Opens Store in Manila

Italy’s Rimadesio, the style innovator that provides elegant living space solutions has reached Manila as it recently opened its first Philippine store in Bonifacio Global City Taguig. Rimadesio produces systems for sub-dividing environments and for the architectural definition of internal spaces – doors, sliding panels, shelving units, walk-in wardrobes and a collection of complementary furniture. The launch had no less than Rimadesio President and CEO Davide Malberti as the guest of honor. The Milan-based establishment started in 1956 and has since been recognized as a reputable, high-end brand of impeccable design both in form and function. Under Malberti’s leadership, the company went global in 2009 and has continued to serve […]
ENTER THE THEATRICAL HORROR ATTRACTION ‘BAHAY TRESE’
September 19, 2022

ENTER THE THEATRICAL HORROR ATTRACTION ‘BAHAY TRESE’

Knock. Enter. Survive. – Experience the closest encounter with the spirits that linger inside Bahay Trese (13th House), a haunted house with address number 13, believed to be the playground of unappeased spirits from the Japanese occupation era. As they say, always check your new home; it might have a dark history living with it. Eerie History Bahay Trese had a rather eerie historical inspiration says PETA Artistic Director Ms. Maribel Legarda, who spearheads the conceptualization and direction of the attraction, the undocumented Friday the 13th, in a period of daily massacres that happened during the Japanese occupation in February 1945. “We googled the Massacre of Manila, which is something […]
Stanford Shaw Brewing
September 19, 2022

Stanford Shaw Brewing

All hail, Ginger Ale! Ginger + lemon = one refreshing tongue-tickling delightful experience! That’s what you get from Stanford Shaw’s Ginger Ale. Brothers Marc and Johann first brewed their delicious concoction in 2013. Marc initially tried to make milk tea, but was not so happy with the outcome. Their mom then lent him a beverage cookbook, which she bought 30 years ago. While perusing through the book, he came across a delicious looking recipe for ginger ale. Fast forward to 2015, Stanford Shaw’s Ginger Ale is now a staple in Metro Manila’s hottest weekend markets. Stanford Shaw’s Ginger Ale at the Salcedo Market Best served chilled, this delightful drink is […]
Bayani Brew: A Refreshing Cause
September 19, 2022

Bayani Brew: A Refreshing Cause

Heroes do not always come with capes (some come with caps!) Photo from Bayani Brew Facebook When Bayani Brew bottled cold tea hit bazaars and supermarkets a few years back, people were immediately intrigued. The name implied it being a local brand that has some heroic element to it. A local flavor with a good guy character gained a positive response from an admiring public. Yet, it is not just about having a catchy name. There is something special behind the brand and inside each bottle. Bayani Brew blends more than just tea ingredients but advocacies as well. It is a wellness drink with a heart for helping farmers and […]
Sharp Plasmacluster Technology Demonstrates Effectiveness in Reducing Airborne Contaminants
November 19, 2020

Sharp Plasmacluster Technology Demonstrates Effectiveness in Reducing Airborne Contaminants

In a world-first, Sharp Corporation has developed revolutionary Plasmacluster technology, which is proven effective against suspending viruses and microbes that contaminate the air such as novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Theo & Philo Artisan Chocolates
September 18, 2022

Theo & Philo Artisan Chocolates

Theo and Philo paves the way for the local chocolate The Philippines grows premium cacao beans and has, in recent years, been producing world-class chocolates that can rival the finest chocolates of Europe. Founded in 2010 by Mr. Philo Chua, Theo and Philo Chocolate is the first bean to bar, single origin chocolate maker in the Philippines. “As I delve more into the history of chocolate, I found out that although European countries are more well-known for their chocolates, no European country actually grow their own cacao beans as their climate doesn’t allow it. The cacao plant can only grow within 20 degrees north and south of the equator, just […]
Your Guide to the Budget Airlines in the Philippines
September 18, 2022

Your Guide to the Budget Airlines in the Philippines

Going around the Philippines doesn’t have to be expensive. With proper timing and the right mindset (budget airlines means lesser comfort), you can take advantage of the upcoming Philippine holidays to get out of the city and discover hidden gems and places in any of our 7,107 islands. Cebu Pacific is the country’s top budget airline company Cebu Pacific There is no denying that Cebu Pacific changed the way Filipinos travel. For the country’s expat community, this 19-year old airline company provided an alternative means to see the rest of the country. With flights to 33 domestic destinations and 24 international destinations across 14 countries, there is no denying that […]
Salcedo Auctions in Makati: Finding the Rare and Beautiful
September 18, 2022

Salcedo Auctions in Makati: Finding the Rare and Beautiful

The cosmopolitan Salcedo Village in Makati becomes the fitting stage for the finest and rarest pieces from all over the world brought up for auction. The treasure trove that is the Salcedo Auctions gathers and curates timeless articles and makes them available to connoisseurs and collectors who want to own a piece of valuable and timeless acquisitions. The Rolex Submariner-Sultanate of Oman Ref. 16613 which is adorned with the “khanjar” symbol Established in 2010, Salcedo Auctions is the only auction house in the Philippines to specialize in the sale of fine art, jewelry, decorative arts, and collectible accessories by leading local and international artists and artisans. Not only do they simply auction […]