Going To Cebu? Book Direct At The Henry Hotel

Do you have relatives going to Cebu for Holy Week? If you don't have accommodations yet, how would that be possible? You can't possibly have them sleep on some strangers couch right? Well I've got a better solution! Why not try The Henry Hotel?

The last time I stayed in their Cebu branch it was a great experience! I've never been able to stay in a room so big. What's even funny is that they call their rooms appropriately BIG, XL, XXL! If I have enjoyed the rooms in Cebu, you'll probably have the same experience now that they've got the place running for a while now. 

They also have this awesome promo that could get you more freebies if you book directly. Just go ahead and email them at reservations@thehenryhotel.com.Visit their website www.thehenryhotel.com or like them on Facebook http;//www.facebook.com/thehenryhotel. Did I mention they are quite near malls and tourist spots too? Well, don't waste time finding a place that won't fit your taste. Make sure you check out The Henry Hotel when you're having a vacation in Cebu!

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Sam Concepcion Endorses Chef's Noodle Philippines

It was a little crowded a few days ago in Chef's Noodle, the first international franchise of a brand from South Korea. I wasn't surprised because it is after all Sam Concepcion that is going to be there. Other celebrities like Grace Lee and couple Lloyd & Shamcey Supsup-Lee also endorsed this restaurant. It's a short 5 minute drive from where I live which is just in Robinsons Magnolia - Aurora Boulevard in Quezon City. They promise to serve the best Korean dishes and make your KPop dreams come true.   

Sam Concepcion embodies the strong, active, energetic characteristics of Korean youth much like the same with Filipinos and he says he stays at joints like these because the food is good and the prices are affordable. They have the usual things on the menu but they also have specials. I'd have to say the truth and tell you that I didn't like the others in the buffet prolly because they were serving a lot of people during the launch and prepared them ahead of time. The food might be better when you order them on a regular day because as I said it was a little too crowded that afternoon that I had to eat outside the restaurant (food court I mean).

They have average quality maki/sushi, but quite good fried rice, jap chae and spicy tofu. I think they've got that spicy tofu nailed because the texture is still nice and I love the kick the sauce entails. If I'm going back I'll probably get to order that again.

A bit of trivia: this was also the place where Sam admitted the incident with Anne Curtis- so it did happen. He also said that he totally understands where she is coming from because he knows Anne was just probably being protective. Sam Concepcion is still going strong with Jasmine Curtis who is his girlfriend. 

Make sure you visit Chef's Noodle if you want to satisfy your Korean dish cravings. They've got more items on the menu that would be really great to try like the Bibimbap, Haemul Seafood Pajun, Leek Shrimp Twigim, Chicken Kas, Spicy Dukbokki and their desserts ice cream/gelato. Their Operations Manager Ms. Nancy Go says they promise to delight you with more signature dishes and new ones, a welcome statement to customers that afternoon. 

They have stores in Robinsons Magnolia, University Mall, Atlanta Center, SM North Edsa, The Block, Robinsons Malolos and soon in SM Megamall. Check out the channels below if you want to see special offers and contests from Chef's Noodle.

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WeChat Partners with Internet Shopping Giant ZALORA

My favorite mobile messaging application WeChat just gave us great news that they are holding a partnership with online shopping giant Zalora. Better than ever, they are making you shopping experience a whole lot bigger than before by giving out exclusive content, news and promos unprecedented in Philippine internet shopping industry. With over 15 million users across the country, they are giving this user base special access to the newest offers and the ability to easily pay with a single swipe. It's one of the many perks having WeChat and I'm so glad I'm enjoying it until now.

The Senior Director of Business Development and Operations Justin Sun at Tencent said “As Filipinos lead more mobilized lifestyles, WeChat wants to help boost brands by providing them a mobile platform to further expand their enterprises. Aside from supporting retailers, this kind of practice can also open up a new business model for those in the wholesale industries.” In this case, not only will this partnership help both businesses but the retailers and consumers as well. It makes sense, if you've got a consumer that's got WeChat installed on their phones that means they've got a smartphone right? The people with the same purchasing power are also the ones that would bound to be the customers of Zalora. It's a perfect fit!

 My hunch was right and confirmed by Mr. Paulo Campos the Co-Founder and Managing Director of ZALORA Philippines. He says “Our partnership with WeChat is a natural fit. With this mobile messaging leader at the helm, ZALORA can stay connected with shoppers and ensure that they remain up-to-date with all of our latest offerings.” Having been able to also shop there, the convenience of choosing a product, paying for it easily and having it sent right to my doorstep was so convenient. It beats the shopping mall in so many levels because you'll never have to drive through traffic, you'll never have to be bothered by the crowd plus you'll get even bigger discounts now that WeChat and Zalora made this partnership happen! :)

Bigger discounts? Yeah! There's an exclusive promo running now for WeChat users that can get you 60% off on purchases at collective.com. All you need to do is download WeChat on your smartphone or tablet and add ZALORA’s Official ID on WeChat: ZALORAph. If you follow them, the subscription messages provide an e-coupon instantly. This will entitle you to that discount we mentioned a while ago. Enjoy this e-coupon whenever you shop in Zalora online. :)

It's hot outside, be in the comforts of your own home and start shopping!

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EXCLUSIVE: BUM Back To School (Behind The Scenes Teaser)

We were blessed to have been able to barge in the shoot of BUM's back to school collection a few days ago. I was a little sad that I didn't get to see Bea Binene (she was sick during this shoot apparently) but the rest of the new endorsers were there. Nash Aguas, Jane Oineza, Diego Loyzaga and Ella Cruz were already in their back to school wear, getting shot in a huge set that was turned into a classroom. 

This is just a teaser, I'll have to hold back releasing the rest of the shots because I'm sure you'll love the official photos from BUM shot by Ash Evasco. It'll be out on May, I'll release the rest of the photos by then but in the mean time, enjoy these behind the scene shots of these really nice guys and gals!

Notice the colors on this set, I love the bags, the new jeans and the tops for the guys. The girls are surprisingly designed more on the athletic side too, pretty reminiscent of Glee but one with a little more attitude. Just mix and match it with your existing clothes and it's PERFECT! Don't be afraid of prints or even wearing pink. As they say, real men wear pink!

There's more where this came from but I'd like you to stay patient :) When BUM releases the shots on their official website and social media channels, I'll let you see all my BTS shots. Hope that get's you excited! :) 

Thank you to the wonderful people of BUM who let us tag along and disturb them during the shoot! I bet you can't wait to see the whole campaign and check out what to wear when you're back at school!

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Vhong Navarro Stars in New Comedy Film "Da Possessed"

The whole cast except Kimpoy was there during the blogcon of the Vhong Navarro movie Da Possessed. This is his first movie after the controversial rape case filed against him by Deniece Cornejo and Delfin Lee. It was great news for the star to have been able to get justice when the DOJ finally junked the case last April 4, 2014. The film marks his comeback in the movies too which is hopefully going to be at par with his previous ones Mr. Suave, D' Anothers and Agent X44 all of which consequently have been directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal. 

   

Veteran comedian Joey Marquez, Joy Viado, Smokey Manoloto and Beverly Salviejo are also part of the cast. They are joined by not so gay actor John "Sweet" Lapuz who's complaining that he's been typecasted as a gay guy in films and the sexy-sultry Ms. Solenn Heussaff as Vhong's love interest in this movie. One of the film's writer was also present to give some facts on the creative process too. He says it wasn't hard to create material for Vhong because no matter what you give him, he can execute it well. He's got his own brand of humor and you can't just find that in most actors these days.

It was funny to hear them tell some of the stories while filming. They were also shelling some secrets in doing comedy and how they attacked the roles that were given to them. Solenn Heussaff also hinted that she had a crush on Vhong, which the actor gladly got so excited with to the delight of the crowd.

They also had a time when Joy Viado and Beverly Salviejo had a disagreement in statements, so automatically Smokey Manaloto, John Lapuz and Joey Marquez ganged up on them and wanted to make them fight. They were hilarious!

No matter how serious this may be, it'll still fall on a hilarious situation. With spectacular writing and great situational scenes, this is bound to be another blockbuster in the making. This is also an offering for Star Cinema's 20th anniversary and the pressure for Vhong to make this movie perform the same way as their previous films is big... he said he'll do his best and hopes the audience would love it the way they do. It's a little naughty, a little more in the manly humor as the writer explains but it's not cheap slapstick. You'll laugh and have a good time with your family and friends if you choose to watch this new Vhong Navarro starrer. You'll also see how fantastic Vhong Navarro could be in physical comedy. I even heard he's the Jim Carrey of the Philippines, I couldn't agree more.

Da Posessed will be shown on April 19 in your favorite theaters. They won't have a premier night but will be shown on Black Saturday so make sure you rush to theaters and see this film. They say this is better than Vhong's previous films so let's see if they can prove that statement shall we?! :)

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Pacquiao VS Bradley on SKY CABLE Pay Per View

It's time to settle the score! It's time to know who will reign supreme on kitchen stadium jowk! This weekend, crimerate will go down, nobody will go out of their homes and everybody will be glued to their TV's to watch Pacqiao versus Bradley 2 this Sunday, April 13 at 8AM. In order to prevent fights on TV usage, SKY CABLE will once again offer Pay Per View just for this event so you won't have to get upset with spoilers on Facebook or Twitter.

You don't have to go out and watch fights in coliseums that morning as Bradley defends his title as the WBO Welterweight Championship Belt is on the line. This only costs Php 999.00 on HD or Standard definition Quality so ifyou have friends or family who want to see it first, the do the right thing and call them now at 02 3810000. Cook microwave popcorn, brink beer or drink coffee this early because it's so early in the morning.

Let's also cheer on our fighting Congressman Manny Pacquiao! We wish him all the best! :)  

The New Partnership Of Alaska Milk and FrieslandCampina

We've been sharing the journey of growing up in the Philippines with Alaska. All your soups, main dishes or even your desserts have Alaska in them all these years. It's different, creamy and you know it's made with quality and freshness in mind. A few days ago, a partnership between Alaska and Royal FrieslandCampina has been formed to bring dairy expertise to Filipinos. FrieslandCampina is actually a Dutch dairy cooperative composed of thousands of farmers in the Netherlands. It's roots go back to 1879 and they've been gearing to expand their business for a long time and this move to acquire Alaska in the Philippines was but apt. They have high regards to what Alaska's role play in Filipinos lives. Now, they are bringing even more great products backed with the experience of 130 years!

Tifany Santuyo, a nutrition consultant for Alaska corporation told us a picture of a child's health in the Philippines. Using data from previous years, it only gave us news that wasn't pretty. The incapacity to get the right amount of vitamins and essential nutrients make a huge percent of Filipinos prone to growth stunting and wasting. This also happens in the first 1,000 days of their life, so making sure you get the right amount of nutrition is essential. She also adds how important the Mom's health is and its factors with the nutrition of newborns.

  

Dr. Anne Schaafsma explained to us the importance of protein and how nutrients can be absorbed by the body. He also took time talking about protein denaturation and how it happens. There are a lot of factors why there are problems in digestion with children and one of the major factors why it happens is glycation. It's when proteins combine with carbohydrates happens, resolving this would just take mild processing which makes it digested better and properly.

FrieslandCampina has been always in the forefront of quality; and together with their owners, they continue to produce milk and it's byproducts without shortcuts. They believe in the Grass to Glass process and with their emphasis on food safety, quality in farming, milking, collecting, processing, packaging and distribution, you are sure that what you are getting on your table is the best there is in the world. 130 years plus Alaska's 40 years in the Philippine market, just spells success in holding the title as the lead milk brand in the country bringing only the best for Filipino families just as they always have in the past years.

Now you know you're getting the best when Alaska is on your table. See? :)

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Easter Got So Better With Villa Del Conte Chocolates

I rarely get surprised when getting stuff but this one's the sweetest! A few days ago, this arrived in my home and I didn't get to take a good look at it until I went to Solaire a couple of nights ago during the Century Tuna Superbods 2014 launch. It was too cute to eat so I stared at it for a few minutes before deciding I should try and taste one. I know how precious this is because it is after all the Villa Del Conte brand in Padova, Italy. 

The packaging alone was neat and classy. It's not too fancy, buy you get to know that it's perfect to give away during Easter Sunday which is going to happen a few days from now. Villa Del Conte chocolates was brought here and distributed by lovely couple Vince and Rhoda Aldanese. A short pilgrimage to the country made them fall in love with these sweet wonders. They immediately made arrangements to get this to the Philippines and elsewhere internationally because of its delectable chocolate goodness.

This lovely bunch right here is their Ovicini. It's sugar coated dreamy dark chocolate eggs that's got soft gooey hazelnut cream filling inside. I was swearing when I had my first bite. I knew right then that this thing was what dreams were made of. The crunchy thin outer shell mimic candy on a good day. It's highly addictive I guess, but with good reasons.

They usually run out of these in stores because everybody loves artisanal stuff. Their other products like the Praline Balls and Praline Sticks are to die for! This Villa del Conte Ovicinis limited edition 100g Easter Bunny Pouch is priced at Php 380.00. Perfect for the kids and kids at heart. Their stores are located in Greenbelt 5, Shangri-La Mall, Resorts World, Alabang Town Center and Robinson’s Magnolia. If you would like to place special orders just call them at 8932575 or 6216101. Give in and indulge on chocolates on Easter. After all, he's risen and got you the life you've always wanted. It's time you spend something for yourself. You deserve the great things in life and this is it!

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