The Lunar New Year is very near and folks have been really busy preparing for the occasion. The Year of the Fire Horse won't be a walk in the park, and so folks need to be guided by the one and only Feng Shui Master Ms. Marites Allen.
She is going to hold a Welcoming Ritual and Prosperity event at the 8th Floor of NEO Building in BGC. I've had the chance to attend one a few years ago and it was so much fun. Registration starts at 9pm and ceremonies start at 10pm promptly. Late comers won't be allowed as there exists auspicious timing!
In the event you will have the Fire Horse 2026 Feng Shui Forecast, Welcoming and Wish Rituals, Energy Cleansing, an Auspicious Prosperity Meal and Guided Networking as facilitated by Ms. Marites herself.
For those who would want to attend, you may RSVP and contact Emily (secretariat) via 0920 9509390 or 0975 4584048. You can also do it via their website frigga.com.ph as the event will be listed there.
It is a once in a year opportunity to do this with the help of the Feng Shui Queen, go check it out!
If you haven't seen it yet, the newest phone from realme Philippines is now available in the market. It's called the "NO WORRY PHONE" because of its ability to be underwater and in heat, but still works afterwards according to recent tests (oh yes we'll also come out with a video soon!). We have been able to unbox this specific unit a few weeks ago, and I've been using this to cover a few events, and by standards, it's performed quite well under circumstances.
For starters, having an IP69, IP68 and IP66 rating would probably give you a clue on how this works. IP69 means it is dust tight and can hold its own in high pressure and temperatures. IP68 means it can be immersed at a certain depth, while IP66 means it is dust tight and won't be damaged on water jets. I took mine to the shower and it didn't even blink. This also means that when you drop your phone into a pool or tub (1.5m) then nothing is going to happen to it.
This phone is available in Lightning Gold, but I've got the Storm Black variety because I love anything monochrome. This is priced at Php 8,999 for the 8GB 128GB unit, but the other one sells at Php 10,999 for the 8GB and 256GB storage phone.
If you get this at realme stores and authorized sellers, you can get FREE Techlife Wireless Earbuds Neo. This is only until February 2. You can also get it from HOME CREDIT for installment plans, or shopping apps if you want to get them online!
When they say Fire Grilled, they're not LOCO huh? This is El Pollo Loco!
See, I've always been thinking of this whole Fire Grilled Chicken since I last visited El Pollo Loco. For those who don't know, El Pollo Loco all started from a Mexican family recipe that was handed down to generations. Founder Pancho Ochoa sold it on the streets initially, and found himself catering to a line in no time. Then he opened his first shop in Southern California which bared the name El Pollo Loco.
In the Philippines, they are under the good people of The Bistro Group. If there's something good in El Pollo Loco like what I've tried in their Megamall branch for years now, it's the Fire Grilled Chicken. There's something about it that's quite mysterious, because it doesn't taste like the usual roasted chicken we have in the PH. It's got that little flair, something that has deep spice, something fruity, citrusy and a little savory. Plus it's expertly Fire Grilled, leaving a really soft, juicy, smoky chicken that you'll surely appreciate once you get a taste of it. Together with it is a side of salsa, freshly chopped and prepared every day, it was amazing!
It's pretty hard to explain in words, so here's a video of my food adventures that afternoon at their Venice Grand Canal Mall branch in Taguig:
"Endless Spanish Rice"
For Rice lovers, I bare good news about their current offer called "Endless Spanish Rice" which you can avail of when you order 2 piece chicken with salsa meal. That means, you can have as much Spanish Rice as you want when you dine in the restaurant. I had a few cups myself and I bet, you'll love how it would taste like since it's probably got a smoky paprika and annatto seed base, it's hearty and filling. Who knows, you could battle it out with office mates if you get to have meals at El Pollo Loco.
If you prefer other things on the menu, they've got a wide spread of Loco Sets, Sides, Tortilla, Tacos and those custom made for the Filipino palate. Here's a preview!
Barbecued Ribs, I don't have to convince you do I? It's quite tender, just dip it in the barbecue sauce that comes on the side.
If you've got room for dessert, there's this tortilla bread that they toast up with hazelnut spread inside plus honey and walnuts.
I didn't get to have this because I was already full, but friend says it's good! They had a variety, just ask!
To go with the Fire Grilled Chicken, you might want to have Salad first! They do it fresh!
And because the Venice Grand Canal had water, we might as well take photos under the sun! It was sun bathing! LOL!
There's just so many food items to discover with the El Pollo Loco menu. There are also other side dishes available, so I advise you to just go ahead and ask what's available when you get there. Aside form the Megamall and Venice Grand Canal branch of El Pollo Loco, I heard they're about to open new ones in Robinsons Magnolia, Eastwood City and Trinoma Mall in Quezon City. If you're all been asking yourselves where to eat, you might want to give El Pollo Loco a try this week. I like what I saw, I didn't have take out because I finished my plate, plus it's not that expensive. Meals could probably run around 3-500 pesos a head, depending on what you prefer to order. Go get acquainted with it before the new branches open, it's super good especially the Fire Grilled Chicken. I wouldn't recommend take out because you need to eat it while it's hot, fresh off the grill. Then again if you prefer that, I wouldn't stop you!
As they say, it ain't the same without the flame! Go follow their social channels via @ElPolloPH for more information about it!
