ION PEREZ and VICE GANDA are Fitting Endorsers for BELLE DOLLS

I've been covering Beautéderm events for a while now but this has been the most secretive event so far that I didn't know who the new Belle Dolls brand ambassador would be til the last minute. 

Belle Dolls has been a really bullish health and beauty drink brand under Beautéderm corp and I've personally consumed bags of the Beauté Secret Collagen Juice Drink (Strawberry and Lychee flavor) and the Beauté Secret Stem Cell Drink which the new personality will endorse, no other than the Unkabogable Superstar Vice Ganda. Her husband Ion Perez on the other hand will be handling Beauté Secret Black Coffee and the Beauté Secret Healthy Coffee which has Caramel Macchiato flavors in it. 

These products have healthy ingredients that would take care of your gut health, skin, aid in mental clarity, and your lovely nails. The coffee line also has stevia for sweetener, and is healthy which Ion wants so he could take care of himself and Vice too. 

Ms. Rei Tan talked lengthily about how even before this endorsement came, she and Vice have been working together to make sure those who have no access to education will be given the opportunity to go to school and finish their courses. Ms Rei and Vice are very passionate about it, and if this means they'll be helping less fortunate kids gain education, they would be glad to do so. Vice has been taking notes of people who genuinely care for others and he's seen what Ms. Rei has done not only to those who are in the north (as a proud Ilocana) but also those in Pampanga since Angeles City is where the Beautéderm Headquarters is located. Vice also knows how genuine Ms. Rei is because of the several instances they worked together, without any hitches or issues. 

Ion on the other hand may have been nervous knowing about this endorsement, but he became very comfortable because of the fact that owner Ms. Rei spoke Kapampangan, a dialect that they too used in Tarlac where Ion is based. Ion is super into healthy stuff, and told the press that he's been encouraging Vice a lot by changing her lifestyle especially getting enough sleep and watching what she eats and drink. These days, they are prioritizing themselves, because they realized they wouldn't be able to help others if they don't take care of their own health.

Ms. Rei knows that Vice and Ion are real genuine people, and exactly would represent their Belle Dolls brand. She also lauds them for being so confident and very ready to motivate other people using their influence for good. It's also their authenticity that she admires, which she finds on and off camera. With the brand, they could now start seeing the benefits of products where Filipinos would have careful choices and find it available all throughout the Philippines.

Congratulations to Ms. Rei, Belle Dolls, to Ion and Vice too! It just fits like a glove, definitely!

LUXE Beauty and Wellness Group Taps Team Bardagulan's VRIX, CHOLO, CHRISTIAN and PERLAS as New Endorsers

Rising from obscurity into the most popular internet celebrities in the country is Team Bardagulan's very own Vrix, Cholo, Christian and Perlas. Their talk in the wee hours of the morning have been loved by the masses because of how no holds barred it is, kept it real and relatable.

LUXE CEO Ms. Anna Magkawas didn't just look at their numbers, but knew how against the odds, would help her LUXE Beauty and Wellness Group's products become more popular in the social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook if they become part of the equation. Perlas says "We are just small content creators, and being trusted by a big brand like LUXE just means a lot to me. I'm only an ordinary person who just sold products, even got lots of returns, but now live a different life. I promise to do my best to become a huge help for LUXE so it could reach more people, even those who are in my age to use the same things I do from this brand."

Then, Ms. Anna Magkawas told the audience that the surprise doesn't end there because she brought Cholo and Christian in right after they gave a congratulatory message for Perlas. After that, Vrix came in to with a bouquet of flowers for Christian. Then they were announced as the new brand ambassadors of LUXE. Aside from being part of the family, they will be helping Ms. Anna Magkawas to sell her countless products through live streams. Something they've been good at in real life.

The excitement was certainly contagious, even the other Team Bardagulan members were also cheering on the sidelines. Here's how the reveal went during the first part of the program, please enjoy!

Then we sat with them later on in the program, we got to ask questions especially about what they feel about being part of LUXE. Some of them have really worked hard to get where they are now. Ms. Anna also told us the reason why she got them as endorsers, they have a connection, and felt they are connected to something bigger. Hopefully, they could help LUXE gain even more things in the years to come.

LUXE handles brands like Collavera, Luxe Skin (for your collagen, skin, soap, cleansers, toners, serums, facial creams, sunscreen, foundations, lotions, leave on masks, pore perfecting kits and more). They also will be part of LUXE Slim campaign for Caffe Macchiato, Caffe Macchiato Decaf, Caffe Turmerico, Dark Choco Chocolate Drink, Matcha Latte, Promeal Taro Heary Meal Diet, 4 Seasons Beauty Juice, Cucumber and Dalandan Beauty Juice, Beauty Smoothie Cantaloupe Melon and more. Congratulations to Vrix, Cholo, Christian and Perlas. I'm sure this is just the beginning, continue to be nice and surely, you'll go places! Thank you for LUXE Beauty and Wellness Group for having us!

MOIRA Named as Maria Clara Virgin Sangria Brand Ambassador

It looks like a fruitful year for the queen of emotional songs Moira Dela Torre as she becomes the face and brand ambassador for Maria Clara VIRGIN Sangria. This is a new non-alcoholic variant of the well loved Sangria brand from Desteliria Limtuaco & Co. Inc.

At the event, Moira says "I've tried it both and I liked the original one, but when I don't want to drink I love the non alcoholic variant. I love that the campaign because they want you to have it in moderation. It fits my lifestyle as it is mostly when I rest, when I want to celebrate. If could be completely honest, I had to think about it a lot because it's an alcoholic brand, I drink it and in Olongapo we often have this in parties with family. I wanted to make sure it's a brand I wanted to represent. The brand has been a friend, like my music, I don't think I deserve the accolades, I see a lot of people who also work harder than me. I loved it so much already, which is why I said yes."

She adds "This is my band, they can vouch for me because I don't drink much but I do get woozy really early, I remember I only had 3 glasses in the shoot. It was not hard to write the song because in previous years I was already doing jingles, I knew how they wanted to sound like, this was quite different from the things I do. This would be good to listen to while having a glass, I wanted to make the music accompany what they are doing. I don't really drink before I perform, I just really sound like this normally."

Ms. Limpe-ao says "We try to treat it as a healthier alternative, and it's got 7 grams per serving with zero calories. She is a very talented singer and songwriter, she can communicate through music and understand what we are doing, to send the message that you have a friend with Maria Clara, she fits to be the spokesperson for this campaign, aside from being beautiful and talented. She is who we choose as our new endorser."

Ms. Olivia Limpe-ao was also joined by executives from Destileria Limtuaco & Co. Inc. were there to also witness the event and told us how this endorsement came about. The original song was perfect to assure their patrons that "Everything will be alright!'

If you've loved the original Maria Clara Sangria and just refrained from drinking alcohol, this certainly is a treat because of the really sweet and fruity taste this has without the guilt. It's having "choices" that make this a very attractive alternative while you're out with friends, family or plainly in a party. It also has less sugars for those who are watching their intake and yes, 0 percent alcohol.

For those who would want a taste of it, Maria Clara Virgin only costs PHP 192.00 and is now available in leading supermarkets and stores nationwide.

DEAR JOE Opens Newest Branch at Imus, Cavite!

Business has been good for Dear Joe as they expand this time in Imus, Cavite. This is officially their 23rd branch and has been existence since 2020. The restaurant has a retro American theme, conducive to those who love to write. This has been the handy work of the same people behind Coffee Project so you're sure every corner is IG worthy.

They also encourage good ol pen and paper, so the available stationary would be apt for each cup you chug. Be it a small note to loved ones, a letter to a stranger, your ex, or just about anyone you could think of. Aside from the coffee variants, they also have juices available, it's hot outside so go ahead and take that trip to Dear Joe and grab one today.

This new branch is just right across Camella Manors Aviana. It'll be a perk especially for the folks who live within the area. You don't really have to go far in order to get caffeinated.

Camella Manors Aviana is also a good place to start a family. If you're a single person who's in the mood to invest, it's a great location especially since Imus is a booming city. Write, Coffee, Live, how can you not love that!

Locally Super Fruits Out Now!

After doing quite well with their other flavored coconut water line and juices, Locally just came out with a new line of Super Fruits recently, and yes... I loved them all!

Wondragonful, Passiontastic, Mangosteencredible all named after a play with fruits Dragon Fruit, Passion Fruit and Mangosteen. Honestly I thought it was not going to be as good as I thought it would be, or maybe I was expecting it along the line of the sugary sweet ones you often buy in stores, but boy was I wrong. Nutrition facts indicate they only have 11 grams of sugar per serving so this isn't as sweet as those things you see in the same isle. It's naturally tasting, it's like having the actual fruit in your glass, in a drink form. It was amazing! 

The secret lies in the way they sourced these fruits. The Dragon Fruit are mostly from Central Luzon, the Passion Fruit is from Quezon- South Luzon area whilst the Mangosteen are all from Davao, the food basket of the country. It was like all liquid gold, but these things have a lot of benefits because they are considered super fruits. The Dragon Fruit enhances digestion, the Passion Fruit improves insulin sensitivity. The Mangosteen helps boost the immune system. You're simply getting some of the most nutritious fruits inside. You don't even have to buy a whole lotta fruit to get it.

My personal favorite is the Passion Fruit and Mangosteen, they're all gonna make me healthy. I just got a few of them in my fridge right now. I'm gonna have to take a close watch as everyone at home loved it. I might not have enough to last the whole week.

Anyway, you should go get them fr leading groceries and supermarkets because it only costs 120 on retail. Have you tasted it already? What do you think? :)

Meet GOJU

Fruits are in season, and so am I LoL - there is no better way to enjoy it than having it in a juice drink - especially those good ones that you often feel you couldn't live without. I often go with the tangy - more natural tasting ones which are out in the market - and I've always wanted to taste the new ones because I find it challenging, so I could discover more varities of it from other parts of the country, or the world!

Good thing I don't have to travel and spend thousands of dollars to do that. You see, I've just discovered GOJU Natural Fruit Infusion Juice at the supermarket and tried it today for size. The neat colorful animal label lead me to believe that each one of these cans have their own personality. It's got 5 flavors to be exact, like the owl represents the GOJU Lemonade Juice Drink, healthy, fresh, tangy and has got Vitamin C. The bear represents GOJU Mango and Orange Juice Drink, it combines the lovely fruity notes of Oranges, Mangoes and Passion Fruit, perfect for a sunny day. The horse represents the GOJU Raspberry Lemonade which tastes much like crushed Raspberries and fresh lemonade mixed together. It feels light and fresh, it'll clean you up too and promote better blood circulation they say, that's just awesome! The turtle on the other hand is for the GOJU Peach Passion Fruit Juice Drink. It's a mix of white peach, passion fruit, pineapple, lemon and a dose of Vitamin C, your healthy active life still needs a boost and this gives that!

GOJU Raspberry Lemonade for those who want it a little fancy.

The lion is on the GOJU Orange Juice Drink, it'll remind you of that fresh orange juice you love after a game or special occasion. It helps hydrate, like what I did right after I have done so many things earlier while covering events in Manila. It's sweet and lovely, you'll hunt for this flavor too - I won't mind if you hoard too! Just make sure you give this to your friends and family though, they'll love this I'm sure.

So happy they had the GOJU White Peach Passion Fruit, they will prolly make people talk about it, this is so good.

For each one in the family, there is one flavor variant of GOJU that you can drink. If I were you I'd try it out soon as it's currently available in Landmark and Anson's in Manila, then CSI Supermarket in the towns and cities in the north. You may visit GOJU Drinks on Facebook, @gojudrinks on Twitter and IG.

Now doesn't that all make you want to grab a glass with ice, pour this all in and enjoy it while watching the golden hour? Exactly! If I liked it all, you will too!

KUMAGCOW
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LOCALLY Spotted at the ASEAN

I've seen this in the BGC Locally Fruit Truck launch but I didn't know it would appear during the recent Manila hosting of the 50th ASEAN Summit. They gave this away for free so all delegates from all member nations, even China, Korea, Japan and the US would get a taste of local indigenous fruit juices made by world class company NutriAsia. They are the same people who make the well love ketchup and condiment brand UFC and a lot more. They also manufacture the new Merci Buco available in Buco Lychee and Buco Padan, some local flavors we already love, now being tasted by other nationalities so they too would get a taste of the country. Isn't that neat? Hahaha! 

They surely had lots of fun, even if it was doubly hard for NutriAsia to execute this, they knew it was for a good cause and a chance to get to know our country. Imagine the stringent security screenigs they had to go through just to put up their booths and kiosks there.

If you didn't know, these are already available in Puregold, Robinsons, Rustans, Waltermart and other leading supermarkets nationwide. It's also affordable too, better than other juices out there in the market because you know YOU LOVE anything local. LOCALLY is the closest thing you want to have from the provinces. 

So what are you waiting for? Go check them out today if you're going out on a trip, or if you simply want to have great thirst quenching juice while on the go. It's easy, lovely and fully local, you can't go wrong with that!

KUMAGCOW

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Real Fruit Juice Made Fun: LOCALLY

It was raining like cats and dogs but it didn't dampen our spirit to go to the launch of the LOCALLY Fruit Truck, their answer to the global food truck phenomenon this side of the world. If you haven't experienced the taste of LOCALLY yet just drop by any 7-Eleven convenience stores, leading supermarkets and groceries to get that lovely Filipino flavor everyone is going gaga for.

As part of BGC's Passion Fest, they set up shop right at the middle of Bonifacio High Street grounds and whipped out canisters and bottles of these sweet tangy indigenous juices. Not only that, they also had it mixed with cocktails so the larger adult crowd could appreciate it more than that. They will be roaming around the streets of Manila, major cities and nearby provinces so everyone would be able to get a taste of it. They also served several Filipino street food delicacies so you could pair it up with your chosen drink. Aside from the numerous events and festivals, they will also be joining several FOOD PARK locations around the country so they could also take a load of these treats, just like we did that evening.

I believe I ate about half a kilo worth of fish balls and kikiam becasue darn nabbit I miss eating these since I can't remember when. It was the perfect thing to pair with the drinks, specifically my favorite one the Tamarind My Bell (Tamarind). They also have Pomelong and Lasting Love (Pomelo), Save the Best for SinegueLast (Siniguelas), Calamansi'z the Day (Calamansi/Philippine Lemon), Guyabanobody But You (Soursop), You've Dalandanit Again (Dalandan) and Mangosteenie Miny Moe (Mangosteen).

These are manufactured by NutriAsia, same people who also release products like UFC, Golden Fiesta and many more. If you wan to know more about their other events or where the next Locally Fruit Truck will stay, like their Facebook page and social media channels so you could follow their schedules. Trust me, each juice product they have is totally good. They gave me a whole box and I drank it all in one sitting, no joke!

Don't miss the Locally Fruit Truck if it lands in a place near you, because some of it's being given away for free (or to taste) and I'm not even joking.

Too Hot? Grab Oishi Great Lakes Today!

When it's hot outside and you can't stand the heat, the last thing you would want to do is prepare powdered juices, ice, mixing them up and make a mess on your kitchen. Aside from that, powdered juices seem to have too much sugar in them. No matter how much natural they say they are, it just doesn't feel good and it tastes so artificial. Good thing there's Great Lakes from OISHI!

They've got in two sizes, one in the 1 Liter pack (my favorite since I have a big family) and the other in handy dandy 250 ml bricks which you can bring anywhere like school, the office, or the lovely outdoors.

Best of all, these things are all natural, 100% JUICE (except the Red Grape variant because you will get drunk if that is 100% so they kept it at 50% hahah). 

My personal favorite is this Pure Pressed Apple Juice because it's so good and feels like you're just eating apples without the usual fruit pulp. As the name says, it's all natural and has added Vitamin C on all of them. So if you don't want to get sick and need the amount of Vitamin C for today, you know how to get it with one serving of OISHI Great Lakes! 

Dad loves this a lot because it has several fruits and Carrot which he needs. Carrots are filled with Vitamin A which would be good for the eyes. Add to that the other fruits that are included in this one like Grapefruit, Orange, Pineapple, you've got like a whole bowl of fruit salad in one pack. Isn't that healthy?

Mom loves this Tropical Blend Fruit Mix because it's got Mango, Papaya, Calamansi, Pineapple and Orange. This doesn't have artificial colors, flavors or sweetener. You're assured of a very healthy drink which you need this summer!

As if that wasn't good enough, they've got Just Right 50% Red Grape Juice too. I love this because it tastes like the usual real grapes because it is made from real grapes. It's sweet and a little tangy, and I'm sure there's no added preservatives on this one just like the other variants. 

Now you know what's best for you right? Get the brand that's got real juice, no preservatives, no artificial colors and a lot of Vitamin C. That's what you'll get in every pack of Oishi Great Lakes! I'm actually drinking one right now. Just add tons of ice, and we're good to go! It's available in all leading groceries and stores nationwide!

What's Great About Today?

Have you ever asked yourself that question? I know I do. Sometimes, things don't turn out right, things don't happen for you, but you just want to feel awesome right at the moment you get out of bed. I was feeling under the weather last week and I was a little panicked because I had to cover about 9 events that week. I already drank meds and the usual vitamins + supplements I always take when I feel like this way. Still, I felt a little sad and drowsy. A delivery guy came and gave me this humongous mysterious crate that morning and I thought it was fresh fruits! It was exactly what I need! I was surprised when I opened it though!  

Oooh! I was ecstatic because it asked me immediately about what's great about today! It reminded me that I had a lot of things to be thankful for and this surprise was one of them. This thing was also a writing board so I could hang it on my wall and remind myself about things I should be thinking about early in the morning.

Right under that happy sign, were little tetra bricks of Oishi Great Lakes. These are real fruit juice drinks that's got no artificial coloring, no artificial flavors or coloring. I could imagine it tasting like the real thing that's pressed through cloth like what they do with apple cider. Or what they do when grapes get harvested and they start processing it for wine. The younger juice is sweeter, non alcoholic, real fruity in smell and flavor. 

What's even more fun is that they also come in 1 Liter packs which my family absolutely loves! Now we can drink from the box and just keep the rest in the fridge for later, or even cook with it. I can imagine divine sauces for pork dishes, or perhaps beef and gravy with the grape juice. Doesn't that sound good?

You too have a LOT of things to be thankful for today! You should go out, go to the grocery or convenience stores and get yourself Oishi Great Lakes for your homes. I'm getting my apple fix, plus grape juice too. Don't be sad, because as I said you've got a ton of things to be thankful for. The sun outside is shining, you've got a lot of friends who care, plus a family to love you unconditionally. 

Now you tell me, what's great about today?

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