For those looking to collect cards from beep™, you've got to see these new ones they just released the National Museum beep™ cards.
The designs include 4 National Museum structures in the Philippines that include "The National Museum of Fine Arts", "The National Museum of Anthropology", "The National Museum of Natural History" and the "National Museum of the Philippines-Cebu". On its face are artists work like Lualhati by Guillermo Tolentino, the historical Manunggul Jar, the largest saltwater crocodile LOLONG, and the Cebu Flower Pecker (a critically endangered species). This is a partnership between the National Museum of the Philippines and AF Payments Inc. which manages beep™.
You may acquire these in LRT/MRT Stations, online shops and various
authorized establishments for Php 400. It comes loaded with Php 50 and
can be used in different modes of transportation, Lawson convenience
Stores, Uncle John's and modern jeepneys. To know more, please go to the
National Museum social channels and official website. You may also get
in touch with beep™ and partner up with your brand via
beep.com.ph/beep-business/ if you're interested. AF Payments, Inc. is a consortium of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and the Ayala Corporation.
The good people from Acer just came out with a very special laptop, specifically the Aspire Vero National Geographic Edition (AV15-51R). True to its name, it's a special model that depicts Acer's commitment to more sustainable years which they have a capacity to do technology wise. This particular model will also benefit the National Geographic Society, a US based NGO which does so much work in exploration, research and education in the preservation of nature. The company already has done a lot of effort in bringing down its ecological footprint specifically with their Earthion platform, that produced their Vero line today. Acer hopes this inspires not just the public but their tech compatriots and do the same.
Talking the Talk, Walking the Walk
Acer Aspire Vero is made of 30% post-consumer recycled plastic. It still maintains a tough chasis, but doesn't sacrifice overall design. It follows the National Geographic template of a yellow border and a printed line “For Planet Earth” in its keyboard. The outside packaging can be also used for different things after using the laptop, with its nicely designed box, you can use it as a container or even a laptop stand when folded. This gets you 21% less in carbon emissions and lesser footprint, but have easy access when you need to upgrade its hardware later on.You may check acer.com for price and availability, but it's easily there in authorized retailers nationwide.
The well loved Taco is loved all around the world and in the Philippines, I've always had the pleasure of having one almost every week because of Taco Bell. With Taco Bell's National Taco Day fast approaching, they're going to make magic happen and make that Taco emoji you have on your phones into a real one... courtesy of the Taco Bell National Taco Day Promo!
How to get that TACO
It's actually quite easy. Just look for specific Taco Bell promotional materials with a special QR code in it. Scan that QR code with your phone (can be done with iOS or Android) then send a Taco emoji. If you've accomplished that, follow the instructions and you'll get a FREE Crunchy Beef Taco courtesy of Taco Bell on October 4th. If you haven't had one, think of seasoned beef, fresh lettuce and tomatoes, lots of cheese, hot sauce, in a crunchy taco shell exterior. They're basically throwing a taco party in the Philippines and you are the guest. Now how's that for taco love huh?!
If you want to know more about Taco Bell, just visit tacobell.com.ph
and follow Taco Bell on their social channels where the QR code will
come out. Enjoy the taco folks!
Taco Bell has been my comfort food haven and even though I abhore eating alone, I do it in their store in Gateway Mall in Quezon City. I just couldn't resist the Crunchy Taco, the Half Pound Burrito and Quesadilla which I love from their menu. I take a bunk chair and enjoy them, I order more if I have family and friends over.
I love Taco Bell ever since they got here in the Philippines, I also saw them in Jeffree Star videos who I'm subscribed to on YouTube. In fact, I can tell I'm secretly obsessed with it. I get when I can, and darn love every bite I take, even the chips count. Now enough about me, I've got really good news for you.
This weekend (specifically October 4th) is declared the National Taco Day. This means, our love Taco Bell is going to dish out new offerings just for you (and me hey!). To enjoy our favorite tacos at home, they are launching the new DIY TACO KIT so we can make our very own tacos, the way we want it, right at the comforts of our home. You can order it via GrabFood, FoodPanda or their hotline 8911-1111 in selected areas. They are also keen on making your order experience really special as they take your SHELL-ebration to the next level by taking out Php59 off delivery fees from October 1st to the 7th, for a minimum purchase of only Php599. That's only the tip of the iceberg lettuce, because it's National Taco Day on the 4th, loyal fans who use the National Taco Day frame on their profile pictures can get FREE TACO on any of their branches for a minimum purchase of Php300. That's a good deal right there.
Here's how I made my Tacos 🐮♥️
It came with instructions! :)
They prepared all the ingredients, all cooked, freshly chopped, the sauces too.
Took a short minute to heat this in the pan
Then got the ground beef in the base
Put in a dollop of sour cream in the center
Then a mound of chopped iceberg lettuce
Topped it off with Tomatoes and Cheese just for kicks. It was darn tasty!
Then of course there's a crunchy version!
Heat them up a minute in the toaster
Do the same toppings, even more Beef in my taco
Oh don't forget to spice it up with THE hot sauce
It just makes everything better 😊
Taco Bell Marketing Manager Ms. Angela Cruz says "The National Taco Day is the most precious holiday for us at Taco Bell and we want to share this fun event with our most loyal customers. We hope to see our taco lovers out there safe in our stores or right at the comforts of their home, to be reminded how FantasTACO their favorite food is."
You can check out the Taco Bell Facebook page and their other social media channels about this offer. You want comfort food at these times, and they know it. I made mine just the way I want it, you can do the same too! :)
This month at Sofitel Manila sparks another reason to celebrate Bastille Day, the French National Day done every July 14. It's celebrated around the world too and since Sofitel Manila boasts of French charm with the Filipino service, they're going to make you feel the love the whole month by doing "C'est Trop Bon" (which literally means It's So Good) bring the best cheeses around the world (Oh yes around 220+), wines, plus the various French staples into the world class Spiral buffet restaurant this month.
Autour de Fromage (Around Cheese!)
Sofitel is hooking you up with Cheese experts too by letting you experience advanced appreciation of cheese with Colin Chandaras. He's going to get you learn a little more about this lovely dairy product at Spiral's L'Epicerie during lunch and dinner from July 6-10, 2016.
During the press conference, they had us learn more about 200+ cheeses which this man brought from France in a suitcase. It smelled so good in the room, it was heavenly!
I'll let you appreciate the cheese more by having you see these all on photos! Enjoy!
On the far left, that's Ossau Iraty AOC. From two regions in France, it's nutty, delicious and robust.
There are tons more like the Thym Tamarre, Bleu de Gex, Pelardon, Maroilles, Tomme Corse, Valencay (the lovely moldy one), Rouleau de Provence, Morbier Bichonne, Brillat Savarin, Fourmette croix de Chazelle and Nenuphar (the one with lots of herbs!).
Now I thought this was cheese, but apparently it's butter and those things are not mold but herbs and spices mixed in with pure butter. It was pretty good!
Sofitel's very own chef's whipped up a Cheese Fondue using a really great bottle of wine and used 2 types of cheeses just for this contraption. I loved how fast they did it, I told them how you're supposed to keep the bread on the fork otherwise you're going to kiss the person on your right. They were creeped out hahah!
Spiral French Month Specials
Aside from the lovely cheese, you've got a lot of French staples to be served in Spiral. On Bastille Day, the rate will be only Php 2,100++ for lunch, Php 2,750++ for dinner. Make sure you ask them here for reservations or inquiries.
Oh yes, you're not seeing things. These are French Macarons now included in the dessert buffet in Spiral.
They even had us sample some cute Eclairs, really good!
This one is called Tartiflette. It's a dish commonly made in the Savoy region. It's made of Potatos, tons of cheese, lardo and onions.
If there's cheese, there's bout to be pizza right? This one has anchovies, olives, some nutty leaves on top. It's a mix of different intensities of salty, and savory. Then placed on a crunchy crust, it was really good.
You can't call it a French spread without including Escargot. They've got herbs done in the sauce then placed on the snail shells. I was a little hesitant to try it at first, but it was really good.
You might think this is just chicken, but it's the sauce that makes it special. They used Foie Gras and melted it in a velvety cream sauce. Chicken with Foie Gras Sauce is made of dreams.
This is Duck Confit with Lentils. Crispy skin and soft meat, plus the lentils that have been boiled for quite some time it kinda melts together. Really good.
Petit Pois A Ala Francaise (A small pot of France) is a pot of green peas, onions and lettuce. This is poached in butter, crème fraiche and stock. This is a classic vegetable dish found mostly anywhere in France.
Beef Tartare is raw beef, mixed in with onions, capers, spices, herbs, some home made mayo on top too. I love this!
Come celebrate French month at Sofitel Manila and do what the French do. Tons of cheese, lovely buffet spread, one of the best in the world! I broke my standards of buffets after I experienced Spiral and you should experience that too. For more details about their offers, check out their channels below!
Hey guys and gals! Just a little heads up, did you know that it's Havaianas' National Flip Flop Day tomorrow?
To make it even better, Havaianas is throwing in a HUGE sale plus a lot of surprises inside their stores tomorrow to celebrate National Flip Flops Day. Make sure you follow their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels so you could win exciting prizes!
I heard they're even going out in Metro Manila with the official Havaianas Foot Truck and giveaway Cupcakes, drinks inside stores so you won't be feeling too hot this summer. Aside from that, if you get 2 flipflops worth Php 1,500, you can get the Havaianas Bag (as an option) for only Php 395! Isn't that a good deal?
For those who want to win one, there's a Selfeet contest that they're running in their social media channels. They will choose 5 winners who'll get special prizes so you don't really have an excuse not to celebrate National Flip Flops Day!
It was another exciting evening. Another glorious time to gather at The Row in Glorietta because one of the most trusted brands in the country "FREEWAY" is launching another collection to pay homage to a National Artist Senor Lucio San Pedro.
The genius composer behind the famous "Ugoy ng Duyan" and many other Filipino classics. You'll be shocked and awed by his credentials since he also took advanced classes in the Netherlands, Gianini and the world famous Juilliard. His passion was always at home and with the things he did for Angono and their choirs, music groups and individuals was unsurpassed because he felt his hometown should be the first ones to play his creations. A noble gesture above anything else.
The event was hosted by one of my favorite singers, Rachel Alejandro. She also sang a few songs since she did few stints in Aawitan Kita a few years back. Remember that? :)
There was also a choir from his hometown who also sang some tunes that mesmerized everyone who passed by the event. It was truly nostalgic.Lucio San Pedro wanted these guys and those from his place to sing his masterpieces. He made extra effort to actually do that.
Senor Lucio San Pedro's relatives were also there, telling us a story or two about who he was as a person. They also had some anecdotes about how he wanted his music to affect the Filipino people, and his hometown too.
Freeway also introduced the winners of their design contest and I was really impressed by their entries.
It was really something world class! Now you have the chance to get this on their stores because it's on sale this school season. A LOT of students were already buying this so make sure you get one for yourself. It's highly recommended!
I saw the pieces that they have for the Lucio San Pedro collection. Take a look at this!
I am really impressed by their intricate designs. Their interpretation of his work into these pieces was something that could level artists too. I bet they made sure it represented him well and truly, it did. For those who want these clothes and accessories, they are all available in Freeway boutiques and The Row establishments nationwide! Make sure you grab one while it's hot!
For more information about the collection and Freeway
