Taiwan Bubble Tea Craze Hits Davao

With the advent of the bubble tea craze, Davao is definitely following suit. Countless business owners are setting up shop and need quality raw materials. Good thing there are highly responsive after-sales support from the best manufacturers and suppliers in Taiwan.

Recently, they opened the Taiwan Bubble Tea Pavilion at the Taiwan Expo 2019 last November 8-9, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center Davao. It was orchestrated by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). During the event, they featured member companies of the Taiwan Bubble Tea Alliance, an organization established in 2017 to unify and boost the collective strength of over 125 bubble milk tea vendors and industrial firms in the country. From the way things are going, they see potential of growth in the Philippines and Davao is no exception.

They called it "Taiwan Bubble Tea, Bubble Up Your Life!". Boba and Bubble tea fans, business franchisees and startup entrepreneurs in Davao got to see and taste the latest products from Taiwan. Hundreds of them went to the event and sampled the best products from the beautiful island. Patrons got to taste and feel the difference of their bubble tea products and compared them to existing ones in the country, of course it had to be done!

They also showcased where to get raw materials, packaging, equipment, total solution and store chains. It was participated by members Good Young Co. Ltd., Mr. Sun International Tea Chain Co. Ltd. (Red Sun) and Great Eastern Food Co. Ltd. They all shared their expertise.

After the event, at least 35 Davao business owners have expressed interest in partnering with the Taiwan Bubble Tea Alliance for future endeavors. There were also numerous inquiries from other visitors about franchising popular bubble tea brands. They also are eager to establish new concepts to make Taiwan bubble tea products more appealing and enjoyable for the Filipino taste.

The Taiwan Bubble Tea Alliance and TAITRA are hopeful that this event could start more partnerships with Filipino entrepreneurs. The exhibition also served as an excellent opportunity for business owners to connect with Taiwan suppliers. If you want to know more you may contact the Taiwan Trade Center Manila hotline at (02) 551-7281/551-7349/551-7339. You can also check out manila.taiwantrade.com or the TAITRA Manila Facebook page facebook.com/taiwantradecentermanila for updates about their events.

Sarah Geronimo for "Sarah G Popsters" by Xeleb

I love Sarah Geronimo. Just like you, I've been swooned by her pop songs including "Kilometro" during shower time and danced to beats whenever I can outdoors. Well she's not stopping there anytime soon because just a few days ago, she released her very first Android game called Sarah G Popsters. It's made by celebrity game maker Xeleb Games who also did Anne Curtis Smith and Erwan Heussaff's titles a few weeks ago. This time, this bubble type game will make you spend countless hours on your phone and get you to spend it with the Popstar Princess all day in this highly addicting and very easy game available now on the Google Play Store.

Here's a video intro so you can see how it's played!

Sarah also mentions that she was so happy to actually see this because it's like anybody can play it. It's easy, the gameplay is fun, and wouldn't get you bored because after each game, you'll hear Sarah personally cheer you on and have some of her own songs play during the game. Now if that's not fun, here's Sarah during the launch a few days ago. This includes me getting surprised because I didn't know she was behind me before she went up the stage.

SARAH GERONIMO FOR SARAHGPOPSTERS ANDROID GAME by kumagcow

So now's the time, go to the Google Play Store on your Android Phones and search for Sarah G Popsters and you'll find the game. Install it on your phones and try to do it on the first few stages first, if you get the hang of it, try to use the power ups and gain more turns/lives by inviting your other Popster friends to play the game now! Or just to make it easier for you, you can download it here.

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Happy Birthday Sef Cadayona!

We had the chance to see Sef Cadayona in the flesh a few days ago. It's his birthday so I have to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEF! Haha! He's one of my favorite stars in Bubble Gang next to Michael V especially when he plays Selphie in skits Ikaw at Ang Ina. He's one hilarious chap and I was pretty impressed when I met him that afternoon. He's not only funny, but really good looking too. He also is part of Sunday All Stars and I've reckoned he fancies one talent the most... he loves dancing!

The event was also hosted by Betong and Tess Bomb, both whom are good friends of Sef. He's also delighted that his sponsors Cornetto, RRJ, Sweet Escape cupcakes helped in making the event more special with their produts. Kudos also to GMA Artist Center for arranging this and organizing a full blown dance contest just for Sef!

Then we all sat down and watched how these dancers from not so well off areas performed. They are quite a talented bunch.

Simple Guyz had crumping on their performance. A more army kind of feel.

I am Crew District on the other hand danced on very good RnB music.

Technical Force saved the best for last. They had a very good theatrical performance. Some parts made the audience have goosebumps no joke!

The panel of judges really had a hard time choosing the winner. Shown above are Mark Sablan from GMA Artist Center, Mayton Eugenio the daughter of Geline Eugenio and an upcoming actress, the main man himself birthday boy Sef Cadayona and Bing Manalo of GMA Artist Center too.

Sef Cadayona is so thankful to everyone who has supported him all these years and hope that his career will continue to flourish in the coming years. He still wants to do more in this industry and knows how much support he's getting from the network, his management and friends. He wishes also that his fans support him on Sunday All Stars as he's part of Rocco Nacino's team Tweet Hearts along with other GMA artists. You'll also see him on Vampire ang Daddy Ko and Bubble Gang every week!

Please continue to support him as I do too. I'll watch every Bubble Gang episode you can quote me on that! :) Happy happy birthday Sef! Thanks for being so nice too!

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I'd Love To Be NaughTEA for Bon AppeTEA

Tea has been an essential part of any meal in the Asian region. Without this ingenious beverage made from different species or blends of dried dark golden leaves life wouldn't have been pleasurable in those times. There's one more to add to this great experience right at the heart of Ortigas Center, promptly named Bon AppeTEA!

Bon AppeTea plays around with the French term for "Good Appetite" but it does make a lot of sense when you call it with that. When we went to the Strata 2000 branch a few days ago and I got to taste what they have been enjoying there all these time.

Are you ready for this?! =)

Purple Royale - it was COLD and REFRESHING but comfy, much like comfort food! :)

Imagine the full bold flavors of root crop Taro and strong brew of Assam Black Tea. Together, I took a sip and closed my eyes. It made perfect sense. It was very calming, not too sweet and VERY refreshing. You get to taste that black tea hard at the background on each small gulps. Those small tapioca pearls included in their drinks was sweet, I loved em so much I asked for second servings. This was just the first salvo; I was in for more!

Not for the faint heart, this is what they call a NaugTEA. It is naughty!

In response to the call of people who adore partying they have great versions of cocktails which I love! You won't get caught at work because after all you are sipping tea. Small slivers of alcohol infused solids sink to the bottom of your cup. It was light and sweet, the bitterness didn't really show but you know you are getting the real thing if you sip the strips of tequila jelly. You have that alcohol fix in no time! The price point ain't that high either so for those who want to make this experience A WILD PARTY OF YOUR OWN!

It's a Party in a Cup! Make sure you get a NaughTEA, it's got that kick you'll love! =)

I'm sorry, I just got to take a sip! It's Heavenly Blush!

This particular flavor was called Heavenly blush; and it was HEAVENLY! (sorry but no matter how that plays, I just got to say that! LOL) The smell of Jasmine Tea was very strong, soothing and very fragrant. The lychee flavor hints was a perfect match for this one. It would be nice to have this on a rainy afternoon while lounging around the comforts of your home. It was awesome! I told you to get extra Tapioca Pearls right?! Love it!

Peachsicle Milk Tea

With it's Jasmine Tea base you still get that fragrant undertones we experienced with the first one and the Peach gives you that sweet - not too tangy flavor as with the fruit. It was easy and obviously very good; and I even took it home. I wouldn't finish everything if it weren't that awesome!

So the next time you pass by Bon AppeTEA, make sure you grab something from the NaughTEAs line. If you haven't been partying yet, this might be a great thing to start your evening with. Milk Tea's for the ones driving though LOL! You can even ask them to adjust the sweetness of your Tea's just as long as you let them know. I am a new fan!

For those in the South, don't despair! The Better Living Paranaque branch will be opening on soon on September 27, 2011. Remember the date! Make sure you head on this bigger, grander store that makes LOVE from tea leaves.

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Stores Located at

Bon AppeTEA Express Bar
Tel No: 4072788
G/F Strata 2000 Bldg. F.Ortigas Rd.(former Emerald Avenue), Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1600

Bon AppeTEA
Tel No: 2191975
101 Doña Soledad Ave, Better Living Subd, Parañaque


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Hot Tub Chemicals Gets You a Safe Bubble Bath

Do you watch Sesame Street? Do you remember the times EARNIE takes a bubble bath then Bert comes in and a whole commotion starts? Those were the times I enjoyed my bubble baths too, not to mention I had my own version of that Rubber Ducky he had.

I was checking out some bath products in the mall and the one that I had my fancies on was this bottle of bubble soap which I did not normally use when I was a kid. My bubble baths then were just made of a popular brand of shampoo that made that foam I enjoy. I still do now actually; but I don't fit those small basins anymore so I go full throttle with large bath tubs and a Jacuzzi whenever I can. I guess that's a part of water therapy where I get some quiet time to at least have my break and meditate.

The self made spa retreat I made for myself these past few months even got my skin whiter and softer. It is not one of those expensive treatments you normally get in LA but it gets me what I need whenever and wherever I am. I personally know its safe because I get the best hot tub chemicals this side of town to clean it up. I would not want to have those molds and mildew you know because I don't want to get sick. I hope everybody does the same because most of the time, children are the ones affected. Better safe than sorry right?