KIRAY CELIS Departs Beauty Brand: Wiji Esguerra-Ragasa Starts CEO Role at LKS Beauty and Wellness

To Live and Keep Shining might be a hard thing to achieve, but not for the folks at LKS Beauty and Wellness Corporation. They just announced the conclusion of their partnership with multi faceted actress and entrepreneur Kiray Celis. The reason being: as she wants to concentrate on her pregnancy and building a family. She must have thought long and hard since it's been a really successful venture, but with family and pregnancy as anchor, I bet it'll be all worth it. 

But don't fret as they have someone equally capable to head this transition with the presence of founder Wiji Esguerra-Ragasa who's going to begin their new chapter starting now (effective November 9, 2026) with Wiji OTG brands. We got to talk with her this evening and she's quite enthusiastic about the products they plan to release soon. 

Ms. Wiji Esguerra-Ragasa is a celebrity Chef, a really good Mom and an Entrepreneur who's been doing businesses for several years. She and Kiray have never met, because their relationship has pretty much been about business transactions, like their management talked to Kiray's management. She assures there's nothing to be worried about because she understands what Kiray wants to do, especially because she did this too a few years ago to conceive with her husband. She started this business in 2024 to create products that empower women. She used to cook in shows like "Umagang Kay Ganda" at ABSCBN, but is keen on working with the company to make sure they get to have their next phase of growth. As of now, they have the lines of Hello Bloom, Hot Babe, Day-Li supplements, and Skin Vibe. They now have more plans in the pipeline including a change in packaging before the year ends, plus a throng of new ones once it gets approved by the FDA. 

 

Ms. Wiji is planning to concentrate more on product development, leadership and management of the corporation. She also profusely thanked Kiray for the success of the brand because of her different style and unconventional ways in promoting the products. They are confident about the success of the business as they started with the right mindset when they started this all. It's all about the quality of the products and the affordability of it. Here's the press conference on video:

 

Ms. Wiji Esguerra-Ragasa also shares that things maybe a little bit different, but that comes with the territory because she and Kiray are different people. But one thing actually remains constant, which is the products that they have. Be assured that each of them will be of the same quality. The products will speak for themselves, and they hope that you continue to patronize them the same way even if they have changed leadership. They have plans to have celebrity endorsers (but that's going to be a secret for the meantime) and product launches in the near future, so you're going to see things happen soon.

Congratulations LKS Beauty and Wellness Corporation! Here's to bigger dreams and accomplishments!

Isha Ponti Releases "LIKAS" Vinyl Album

There's no stopping Asia's Pop Sweetheart as Isha Ponti takes out the big guns and releases a special edition of her album "LIKAS" in a vinyl version.  This LP was certainly something she wanted to do despite the love for anything digital and streaming in the music industry.  People who are into analog know how vinyl feels more personal and with Isha's album tracks taking centerstage, she would be able to make them feel exactly how she'd written it as it stems from her own personal stories. 

She's always had an affinity to music especially since she was a kid. It was honed by training over the years together with her knack for writing songs. She also did a duet wit one of GMA's brightest actors, Kelvin Miranda. She also had dreams of working with the best artists in OPM, not just to record songs with them but perform these hits on stage since she's quite eager to do this with an audience. She's going to have a few songs released next year but before that, she wants to do a concert with CRIB Band this coming December 4th at the Music Museum together with Ogie Alcasid, Joey Generoso, Sitty Navarro with CRIB On The Move, among others. Her music is going to be released by Ponti Entertainment. 

This is just the tip of the iceberg, so if you're raring to listen to new pop music, go listen to it live on her concert or stream via her social media platforms. It's time to listen to her songs if you're up to something new.

Take Care of Your "Punong Abala" and Make Christmas Delicious with foodpanda

It's almost Christmas and you know what's happening, the get togethers, the gift givings, the "punong abala" is surely going to be stressed as usual. But fear not, you can sit down as foodpanda gets your job a lot easier because you can enjoy first and relax because PASKO NA and you can Make Christmas Delicious with them!

Paulo Bautista PR Manager of foodpanda knows what the "Punong Abala" is going through and with the thousands of Restaurants, Pandamart and Shops available on the app, you can just order and have it delivered to your home. 

Since it's a crazy time, and you want food to be part of it, you can make it magical and also an Olympic sport in celebrations. Not to ask what you need anymore and just enjoy instead. This is their campaign this year, to MAKE CHRISTMAS DELICIOUS. Their posts will mirror this on their social channels, to make sure you get seen, and celebrate with your family timely instead.

Dani Baretto says "I moved to a bigger home and didn't stress my Mom, I was the last one to sit down last year. I felt my childhood was training us how to host because she was that person. I am now taking on that role, but I'm doing it this year smarter, a potluck is suggested instead, and of course, I'm also ordering in foodpanda to help us out. I always forget things and I take my time grocery shopping, I am thankful for foodpanda and see how it could help me this year!"

Foodpanda will also be doing online engagement activities, make driver dreams come true, do activations in Luzon Visayas and Mindanao. They will also do community service giving away food , groceries and prizes on rider celebrations and CSR work. They will also have tangible rewards during this time, especially in December.

So what do you need to do? Download the foodpanda app and use the PASKONA vouchers, it's going to be fun and use that time for family and friends!

SANDARA PARK Appears at the LG XBOOM AI Line Launch in the Philippines

Spent the evening at the Music Hall of SM.Mall of Asia as LG unleashes their new LG XBOOM AI Speakers. Initially they had James Reid as one of the performers but he begged off because of health issues. But fret not because Pambansang Krungkrung and 2NE1's Sandara Park was there to show us her personal favorites among their products and perform too. I loved how she really did sing a capella after choosing IN OR OUT in the Karaoke. She was super gracious!

Jaesung Kim from LG says "With LG XBOOM AI we bring technology made for the music lover. Global sound and global soul, we prepared a few performances to give you a glimpse of the future of sound. Welcome to LGXboom AI 2026!"

Then they introduced the new stuff they've been doing with Will.I.am XBOOM Line. First off at the features like AI Karaoke Master, AI Sound, AI Light, and Space Calibration Pro. Some of them also gave Auracast support which means you can combine several speakers with one connection. This is how they want to make sound more powerful. 

Sandara Park also shared what she missed most in the Philippines including food and performing. They also held the LG Idol Competition (where contestants showed world class things), plus presented 2 charity initiatives with groups. They also streamed Will.I.am live to talk about music and technology, especially the line he did with LG global. Will says "I love the things I'm doing with LG, working with them in sound especially the new ones released. So many styles of speakers, also the Karaoke for the Philippines because you are the kings and queens of it. You can enjoy LG XBOOM line. I wish I was there with Sandara, I love the work they have done in the past. We go way back. I am proud of you and happy that we are still connected! Salamat and thank you!"

If you're in the lookout for things that can make the best sound in your home, make sure LG is part of your options!