It is time to pick out your scariest costumes and get your scream on at Filinvest City's Haunted Manila Festival

Filinvest City is playing host to Haunted Manila Festival, the country's first-ever Halloween-themed festival which will run for six nights from October 26-31, 2019 at the Filinvest City Events Grounds.

Enjoy bone-rattling and spine-chilling fun with family and friends around Filinvest City’s spacious activity area and road routes which will be filled with food, entertainment, games, and other treats.

Not to be missed by horror enthusiasts, Haunted Manila will feature a Zombie Run wherein runners will race each other to the finish line with zombies appearing unexpectedly along the dusky routes to be capped-off by Outbreak Manila DJ Party, featuring Wicked Adobo, Cathy Frey, Sedano x Stro, Jimmy Nocon, and Aldwinn. Other haunted activities include Haunted Escape Rooms; Giant Scavenger Hunt; Pelikulagim, an outdoor movie screening; Gayuma food bazaar; and Trick or Treat game stations.


The festivities will be punctuated by Santelmo Halloween Music Party on October 31, 2019, which will feature hot OPM music acts like UDD, December Avenue, I Belong to the Zoo, Callalily, Unique, Autotelic, Sud, The Ransom Collective, Cheats, Fern, One Click Straight, Nathan & Mercury, Any Name's Okay, and Aegis.

Filinvest City’s people-centric masterplan makes it ideal to hold big events that require a massive space to accommodate thousands of attendees. Its parks, roads, and other green, open spaces allow residents to enjoy and celebrate outdoor concerts, parties, and events just like Haunted Manila Festival. Its smart location is also a big advantage for visitors since the city is directly accessible via Metro Manila Skyway, South Luzon Expressway, Alabang-Zapote Road, Daang Hari Road, Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway, and the Old National Highway.

Filinvest City’s high accessibility promises ease of movement not commonly available in other business districts, making it a perfect location for events. With ample spaces and connectivity, the Filinvest City-zens are ensured with an enhanced lifestyle in the community.

It is time to pick out your scariest costumes and get your scream on as Filinvest City continues to spearhead events like Haunted Manila Festival to make a thriving, happy community.

For more information, visit https://filinvestcity.com/.

Shoot beyond limits with Vivo V17 Pro dual front camera, exclusive selfie apps

There was a time when taking selfies was as basic as capturing one’s close-up image, often to highlight an appearance or a spectacular scenery in the background. While selfie shooters yearned to capture more elements in their frames, they were limited mostly by the technology of the front-facing cameras at that time.

In recent years, advancements in optics technology and software development have given birth to front-facing cameras that offer better resolution and image quality, as well as AI-enhanced photography apps. These, in turn, have transformed selfie shooting, from a mere trend, to a skill, even an artform.

Today, companies like Vivo, are taking the lead in pioneering technology that enhances the smartphone experience. This includes taking selfie shooting to new and higher levels.

Just a few months after unveiling its V15 Pro with the world’s first 32MP elevating selfie camera and an AI triple rear camera, the leading global technology company has already launched V17 Pro, the second flagship smartphone in its V series of midrange smartphones.

Now, improving from its predecessor, the V17 Pro boasts of another world’s first, an exclusive pair of front cameras—a 32MP main camera with f/2.0 aperture and 8MP 105-degree super-wide-angle camera—which ensures clearer and fuller selfies, in whatever environment.

Much like the V15’s selfie optics, the V17 Pro’s dual front cameras are tucked behind the smartphone’s notch-less Super AMOLED Ultra FullView Display, nestled in a wide pop-up mechanism that elevates as quickly as it retracts.

With the premium smartphone’s dual elevating selfie camera, users will never need selfie sticks to capture “groufies” or the splendid panoramic view behind them. All they have to do is access the super-wide-angle camera and “shoot beyond limits”.

For nighttime selfies, the front camera gets ample support from Selfie Softlight that lights up dark images and an exclusive Super Night Selfie mode which captures and combines multiple frames into one image to make one’s face stand out, especially in low-light conditions.

There is also a “Pose Master” feature which suggest several poses to match various photo scenes and backgrounds, to make one’s selfies even more creative.

Aside from its elevating dual selfie camera and AI powered and enhanced selfie apps, the V17 Pro also boasts of AI quad rear cameras—48MP main camera, 8MP super wide-angle, 2MP bokeh, and 2MP super macro camera—which can capture super macro images from a distance of just 4 cm., and super wide clear images, even in dark surroundings.

A selfie (right) using the Vivo V17 Pro’s Super Wide-Angle camera captures a fuller background, compared to a typical selfie.

New UNIQLO and JW ANDERSON Fall/Winter 2019 Collection

I was just as excited as everyone else's when UNIQLO partners with JW Anderson for the Fall/Winter 2019 Collection. Just because I have every reason to wear their winter collection for my upcoming travels. =) I love the whole collaboration featuring the Great British Outdoors. Im in love with the plaid and the wrap-around skirts. I cant wait to have an #ootd wearing the plaids and the bubble jackets too. Plus, the backpack tote is sooo cute with its reversible style.

 UNIQLO, the Japanese global apparel retailer, announces the launch of the UNIQLO and JW ANDERSON Fall/Winter 2019 collection. A fourth collaboration line with the London-based JW ANDERSON brand, the theme for this season’s collection is the Great British Outdoors. Drawing inspiration from the town of St. Ives in Cornwall, England (which is known for its seamless blend of art and nature), this new LifeWear offering fuses traditional British elements with the modern designs of JW ANDERSON.

“Like all the seasons I’ve done with UNIQLO, it’s always interesting to see the collection evolve through meetings with the teams and see it become this amalgamation of LifeWear and JW Anderson. I liked this idea of pops of color to make the heritage British patterns and colors feel a bit more modern. Contrasting pops of color and tartan are very present,” Jonathan Anderson said about the launch of the new collection.

A modern update to classic British patterns
Inspired from his childhood memories, traditional British patterns such as tartans and warm Nordic designs are the main patterns for outerwear, skirts, innerwear, and accessories. Patterns with a classic feel are adorned with borderlines and fringes to emulate the playful character of the JW ANDERSON brand.

Reversible designs offer a twist with pop accent colors
The fourth season of this collaboration again includes the reversible items that have become a collaboration standard. New this season are down jackets and coats with splashes of vivid yellows and greens over an earthy base. Down jackets for both men and women feature neutral and classic tones on the outside, with contrasting colors on the inside, which are some of Jonathan’s favorite items.

Fusion of UNIQLO’s functionality and JW ANDERSON’s innovative design
HEATTECH Warm Easy Pants are lined with HEATTECH fleece, with exceedingly practical features including a webbing belt that can be easily adjusted with one hand and side pockets accented with colorful bungee cords. Women’s AIRism leggings and half-zip tees prevent stuffiness and maintain comfort even in winter, with striking triple color borderline designs that give edgy accents to traditional collection items.


Collection

                   

WOMEN
Item Price Item Price
Outer P2990 – P6990 Cut and Sewn P1490 – P2490
Bottoms P1990 – P2490 Knit P1990 – P2490
Shirts P1490 Dress P2490

MEN　
Item Price Item Price
Outer P3490 – P6690 Cut and Sewn P790 – P2990
Bottoms P1990 Knit P790 – P1990
Shirts P1490 Goods P790 – P 1990
Socks P590 for three

Five reasons why OFWs should invest in BRIA Homes

We have always known that Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) tirelessly toil in other countries in order to give their families a better life, overcoming loneliness and the pain of separation so they can fulfill their loved ones’ most cherished dreams. One of these is to buy a nice and comfortable home for them and possibly invest in other properties that would help provide a stable source of income should they decide to come home for good. 

It is a vision that BRIA Homes, the fastest-growing mass housing developer in the Philippines, happily shares with all Filipinos. But for hardworking OFWs, in particular, BRIA cites five good reasons why a BRIA home is the wisest investment they could ever make for their families: 

1. Only BRIA Homes has a winning formula: Affordability (Mura) + Superior Quality (Dekalidad) = a Beautiful BRIA Home for Every Filipino. Filipinos can finally buy their own superior-quality home at rates they can easily afford. OFWs can, in fact, aspire to invest in more units for their children who will someday have their own families

2. BRIA Homes acknowledges the dearth of mass housing developments in the country, and has resolved to address this through the aforementioned winning formula that combines affordability and high quality. Now, ordinary Filipinos can afford comfortable, well-designed homes for as low as Php 1,897 per month. 

3. All BRIA Homes are in safe, secure, and family-friendly communities. Families’ safety and security are ensured by guarded entrances and exits, CCTVs, and perimeter fences. BRIA also features facilities such basketball courts for a healthy, active lifestyle and eco-friendly spaces where residents can relax and forge friendly ties.

4. BRIA Homes understands that Filipino individuals and families have their own preferences based on their needs. Thus, BRIA communities feature a variety of house and lot packages and condominium types in different sizes and come with well-laid-out living spaces.

5. BRIA communities are located in progressive towns and cities in the Philippines. Aware that Filipinos value the conveniences of a good location, BRIA Homes offers residences that are close to key destinations such as schools, churches, hospitals, retail establishments, public modes of transportation, and major roads and highways. 

True to its vision of providing homes to all Filipinos, BRIA Homes caps all these with flexible payment schemes like bank financing and Pag-IBIG housing loans—ideal for OFWs and other Filipino workers who have multiple financial obligations to meet.

BRIA Homes is a subsidiary of GOLDEN BRIA Holdings, Inc., considered the third largest real estate company in terms of market capitalization valued at more than P200B. The fastest-growing mass housing developer in the Philippines, BRIA Homes is primed to bring affordable house-and-lot packages and condominium units closer to ordinary Filipino families. This is the goal that drives every single employee in the company, for which the ultimate fulfillment is seeing a client happily moving into Bria’s homes. 

To know more about BRIA Homes, call (0966) 277 5944, like “Bria Official” on Facebook, and follow “@TheBriaOfficial” on Twitter and Instagram. 

Enjoy your favorite Cheesy Ensaymada with Goldilocks Promo

Cheesy moments are often the best ones to experience. Your heart starts beating faster, mood suddenly brightens, and for a split second, everything is right with the world.The same feeling can also be felt when you enjoy your favorite snack, such as the cheesy goodness that that comes with every bite of delicious Ensaymada

Ensaymada lovers rejoice! Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop, has a promo that allows you to enjoy your favorite merienda time treat even more with their 5+ 1 Cheesy Ensaymada Promo!

When you buy five pieces of Goldilocks’ Cheesy Ensaymada you get one extra ensaymada for free! The promo runs from October 27 to November 14, 2019 and is available for all dine in and take-out customers nationwide. With over 730 branches, there will always be a Goldilocks store around the corner to satisfy your snacking needs, so head to you nearest Goldilocks store and enjoy this sweet treat while it lasts!

Avail this and other Goldilocks promos at any Goldilocks Store in Luzon! For more information, you may also follow Goldilocks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @GoldilocksPHor visit the Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph

TPB mounts biggest international travel trade event in the Philippines for 2019

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is set to boost tourism in the Philippines as it simultaneously mounts the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) and MICE Buyers Invitational (MICECONnect) 2019 on October 20 to 27 to promote the Philippines as a prime tourist destination for both leisure and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibits/Events).

Now on its 18th year, PHITEX is considered to be the biggest travel trade event in the country, with close to 200 sellers and 200 buyers participating. The main highlight of the event is the one and a half day business-to-business (B2B) session between foreign buyers and local sellers to encourage tourism-related discourse among the participants, and open doors for business opportunities.

“PHITEX is mounted annually as a support for stakeholders in the travel trade industry,” says TPB COO Marie Venus Tan. “Instead of working as individual operators and sellers, we provide a platform for them to connect to hundreds of buyers from all over the world in one venue, which saves them precious time and money. The event also gives buyers a more comprehensive view of the different destinations and packages that they can sell to consumers, either as individual or bundled tours.”  

 

Participants also took part in the PHITEX educational seminar where industry leaders discussed new trends in tourism marketing as well as marketing strategies in mature and emerging markets while keeping the theme of “Philippine Tourism: Trailblazing Responsible Travel and Inclusive Growth,” in mind.

Giving their insights were Thomas Graham, Co-Founder of Make A Difference (MAD) Travel, Carlos Mori Rodriguez, the Chief Innovation Officer of EON The Stakeholder Relations Group, and Nelly Nuezca Dillera, CESO III, the Deputy Executive Director of the Philippine Trade Training Center - Global MSME Academy, who ended the seminar on how DTI is building capabilities for halal development and certification."

Meanwhile, MICECONnect 2019, aims to accelerate the Philippine MICE industry by gathering MICE suppliers to showcase the country as a premium destination for international events and conferences. 

Happening simultaneously with PHITEX, MICECONnect 2019 is the continuation of a two-year program as a comprehensive educational seminar for local MICE stakeholders to learn new and effective global trends, approaches, and methods. This year’s focus is conducting business networking opportunities to further develop the country’s MICE industry.

MICECONnect 2019 likewise features B2B sessions for Philippine and foreign MICE buyers, and include a hotel and MICE venue inspection. Moreover, MICECONnect delegates will be treated to post-event tours to highlight some of the country's premier MICE destinations including Iloilo City, Bacolod, Davao, Boracay, Cebu, Bohol, Palawan, Tagaytay, Manila and Batangas.

More importantly, both PHITEX and MICECONnect 2019 enable TPB to support and raise awareness on sustainable community-based tourism. Apart from promoting what the Philippines can offer, TPB also advocates for the protection of natural assets and expanding the benefits of tourism to communities that are directly and indirectly affected by the industry, consequently helping DOT towards achieving its goals for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
To know more about PHITEX and MICECONnect 2019, visit the following websites: https://www.phitex.ph/, https://www.micecon.ph, https://www.tpb.gov.ph/, or https://www.facebook.com/tpbphl/.

Here’s how to be a foodie on TikTok

Filipinos love to cook and eat ⁠— and Tiktok has become one of the most accessible platforms to share one’s love for cooking within 15 seconds that’s nothing short of entertaining. Who says you can only sing, dance, or act in TikTok? ⁠In fact, this popular mobile video application opens it doors to anyone who has something to share to the world — like your next gastronomic adventure or meokbang of your weekend comfort food.

Be a Master Foodie with these five TikTok ideas that will surely make its way to every man’s heart:

Street Food Lover
This is the ultimate comfort food whenever we feel gloomy, hungry, or just plain broke. Invite your friends in a street food hopping and create a short video showing your exquisite dining experience. 👌

Burger Party
Watching someone preparing sandwiches and burgers can be mouthwatering. Let your viewers imagine the smell the aroma of beef and listen to crisp freshness of veggies through your ‘food vlog’ type content. After all, you can never go wrong with appetizing subject.

Pasta, Per Favore
Raise your hands, pasta lovers!

Who’s Buffet Royalty?
Pinoy great appetite can only be satiated by buffet restaurants. Let your viewers be your food buddy through your videos. Give them a view of golden liempo in its glistening glory, with all-thick-and-orange kare-kareng gulay on the side and the perfectly grilled pusit dripping with the juice of its stuffing. Drooling now? It’s just words. Imagine what videos can do.

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Sweet Tooth Temptations
Indulge in your favorite desserts and try out new varieties. A little sugar can improve your mood and give you the energy you’ll need for an action-packed day! It’s not yet too late to celebrate Dessert Day (October 14) or too early to enjoy some treats days before Halloween. You need some sweetness in your life!

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Coffee Craving
If you’re in for a caffeine boost  or you just want to appreciate some great coffee art, take a break, watch the video below,  learn, and create your own latte masterpiece. You know what’s even better? Share what you’ve learned and make someone’s day with that cup of coffee. ☕

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World Food Day
But before you get too excited, let us remind you to avoid food wastage in the process of creating your video. The Food and  Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for calls for action to make healthy and sustainable diets affordable and accessible to everyone. Today is the best day for us to start thinking about what we eat.

Give in to your craving at Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar in Tomas Morato branch

I discovered Peri Peri 2 years ago during a movie presscon in Trinoma.  It was there that I started to love how Peri Peri Chicken was prepared.  I loved that it goes well with their peri sauce.  Eto talaga yung walang tapong chicken. You can choose your sauce with their chicken. You can have it mild, medium, hot or hottest.  I like it hot. Its good to partner with their java rice. 
I swear, every chicken lovers will attest that this is one of the best charcoal chicken in town. 

Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar recently opened another branch in Tomas Morato. The event was graced by celebrity ambassador Enchong Dee and selected bloggers and influencers. 

Got a craving for chicken? If you live north of the metro, particularly along the Tomas Morato area, you can now indulge in some juicy and mouthwatering grilled chicken from Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar. Peri-Peri, refers to African bird’s eye chilis, which they use to customize their sauces and chicken marinade, spit-fired grilled to PERIfection, has opened the doors to its 26th branch at Tomas Morato in Quezon City.

With the opening of this new Tomas Morato branch, the restaurant chain hopes to attract the interest and satisfy the palates of more foodies who enjoy spice-up cuisine. The new store is the restaurant’s 7th branch in Quezon City and is the 9th branch that has been opened this year.

Known for its intensely flavored charcoal chicken that’s seasoned with African Bird’s Eye Chili, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar has been a byword of foodies who want a flavorful, zesty and filling meal. It is also the go-to place of many who enjoy complementing their mains and entrees with an assortment of dips and sauces.

Unlike other restaurants that only offer ketchup or pan gravy, Peri-Peri allows diners to heighten their individual dining experience by giving them an array of sauces to pair with their meal.

Customers who want a kick of spiciness or sharpness will enjoy the Poulet Vous Cajun Remoulade,Hen Dynasty’s Hoisin Sesame, Tokyo Tori’s Sweet Soy, and Count Cluckula’s Garlic Brew. Diners who enjoy spicy food should try the Peri Spiced Vinegar, Apachee’kn Mesquite BBQ, Fowl- Mouthed Chili Peppa’, and Sheik Chic’s Harissa Exotica.

To spice things up even further, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar has also introduced the Peri Holiday Feast! At only PhP2,199, you can already feast on 2 whole Classic Peri-Peri Chicken, 2 salads of your choice to-share, 8 cups of Java rice, 8 side dishes of your choice and 2 bottles of 1.5 liters Coke. This hefty and zesty group meal can easily feed 8 to 10 people at an affordable price at only PhP220 per head. T

The Peri Holiday Feast is available from October 4 to December 31, 2019, and is available for both dine-in and take- out orders. Bite into this Peri-Licious deal for an extra tasty holiday spread.

Give in to your craving for some lip-smacking goodness at Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar. 

Visit them now at their newest branch in Tomas Morato or at their stores in Promenade Greenhills, Capitol Commons, SM Megamall, Solenad 3, Nuvali, Eastwood Mall, UP Town Center, Mandaue Cebu Mall, Evia Lifestyle Center, SM Marikina, Robinson’s Place Manila, Ayala Malls Feliz, Brittany Square, Banawe, Venice Grand Canal, Market Market, Resorts World Manila, Ayala North Exchange, Robinsons Galleria, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay., Greenbelt 3, SM Bacolod, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma, Uptown BGC, Gateway Mall