#ChristmasComesEarly with 60% OFF Huawei Ascend P2 LTE

Huawei is bringing back its #ChristmasComesEarly treat with 60% off on the original price of its super fast LTE smartpone -- Huawei Ascend P2 LTE.

Sold in Europe for around 400 euros (roughly PhP22,000), Huawei is now offering the Ascend P2 to Filipinos for only PhP8,990 -- a rare opportunity this Christmas season. The early Christmas promo invites everyone to join and experience the super fast LTE handset that matches the growing LTE network connectivity in the country.

"The technological capabilities of the HUAWEI Ascend P2 will enable more customers to have the fastest access to all their content,” said Charles Wu, country consumer device head of Huawei Technologies Philippines, “ with speeds up to 150 Mbps on the 4G LTE network that we deploy in the Philippines and across the world.”

The Huawei Ascend P2 is the perfect combination of elegance and power, and further proof that there's no need to compromise when desiring a perfect smartphone. The Huawei Ascend P2 features a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and LTE Cat 4 providing an ultrafast web experience with download speeds of up to 150 Mbps. Continuing the fashion legacy of the Ascend P-series, it is only 8.4mm slim with an infinity edge 4.7-inch IPS HD in-cell touch display with second-generation Corning Gorilla Glass, and will be available in black and white.

The HUAWEI Ascend P2 runs on the Android 4.1 operating system, with Huawei's own Emotion UI 1.5. Powered by a 2420 mAh battery and 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, the Ascend P2 downloads HD movies in minutes, and loads online videos, web pages, songs or e-Books in seconds. Huawei's proprietary ‘swift sharing' supports uploads and downloads two to three times faster than other smartphones in a Wi-Fi environment. With its NFC module*, Ascend P2 enables e-payments and can act as an electronic ticket. Huawei's unique Quick Power Control (QPC) and Automated Discontinuous Reception (ADRX) power-saving technologies, reduces power consumption and charging time by more than 30% compared to other smartphones.

Continuing the fashion focus of Huawei's Ascend P smartphones, HUAWEI Ascend P2 evokes the image of an infinity pool with its seamless, elegant design and curvy contours. Using in-cell technology, its LCD 4.7-inch IPS HD touchscreen is an impressive 8.4mm slim. Its ‘magic touch' feature provides enhanced screen responsiveness even with gloves, and instant keyword translation and Wikipedia searches can now be done on a single window with ‘smart reading'. The screen also calibrates its brightness automatically under any light conditions, allowing users to perform any function, under any light.

The HUAWEI Ascend P2 provides optimal photo and video features including a 13 MP BSI rear-facing camera with HDR, and a 1.3 MP front-facing camera to support self-portrait and video shooting. A dedicated camera key on the side of the phone also allows instant access to picture taking, click once for the camera to be activated and another time to take the shot. With Huawei's advanced camera algorithm, high-definition images can be captured even in backlit conditions. Auto adjustment modes further enable Ascend P2 to produce photos that rival professional cameras.

The #ChristmasComesEarly treat will be available first in Huawei brand shops, lounges, and kiosks nationwide.

Huawei Brand Shops: 4th Floor Cyberzone, SM North EDSA Annex, Quezon City | 3rd Floor Cyberzone, SM Fairview, QC | 4th Floor SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City | 3rd Floor SM Southmall, Las Pinas City | 2nd Floor Cyberzone SM Cebu City | 4th Floor Ayala Centrio Mall, Cagayan De Oro City | 3rd SM Lanang, Davao City

HUAWEI KIOSK AND LOUNGE: Robinsons Manila, Manila | SM BF, Paranaque City | SM Dasmarinas, Cavite City | SM Lipa, Batangas City | 2F SM Consolacion, Cebu City | Oro Graphics Store, Cagayan De Oro

Huawei Ascend P2 key specifications

•  4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS capacitive touchscreen
•  Corning Gorilla Glass
•  1.5 GHz quad-core processor
•  1GB RAM/2GB RAM
•  16GBROM/32GBROM
•  13 MP auto focus camera with LED Flash
•  1.3 MP front-facing camera
•  4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and NFC
•  Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
•  2420 mAh battery
•  122 grams

When home works, everything works at mabe

GE rings a bell among filipino households when it comes to home appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, and other appliances. Mabe a mexican brand since 1946 has been a strongest brand in its 68 years of excellence, quality and service. It partners with GE  in 1987 for the US market to bring you the trusted brand.  Mabe has been producing high end appliances for GE for years. Franklin Chan of  CYA Industries believes in the power of mabe, and partners with distribution of the brand.  mabe recently launched its own line of high end appliances at Resorts World, Manila on September 8, 2014.

The company, which enjoys a top-notch reputation and position in the American market and has since focused on expanding to Middle East, Europe and now Asia. The first is that, while the refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners, and other appliances sold by mabe will have the same high quality and top-of-the-line features as their GE-labeled counterparts at a competitive price.

mabe boasts innovative designs and intuitive technology developed by their development center which is one of the largest and advanced in the world, and they believe this is the perfect time to launch their appliances in the Philippine market.

“We are confident more than ever,” says Jane Lo, General Manager of mabe International – Asia.  “The economy is upbeat and the growth is projected to continue for many years to come.  More homes are being built, and a better quality of living is being sought by the market.”

According to Jane, mabe aims to improve the everyday life of as many Filipino household as possible. “We are aligned with CYA Industries, our local partner, on our go to market strategy. CYA mission is to deliver the world's best brands and products that provide comfort in everyday home living, keeping abreast of technologies that make them affordable and sustainable to as many Filipinos as possible.”

mabe started in Mexico in 1946 by business partners Egon Mabardi and Francisco Berrondo; the first two letters of each of their family names was taken to form the company name. Initially, the company manufactured kitchen furniture, gas stoves, ovens, and embeddable grills, but in the 1960s, they began to make refrigerators as well, and they expanded their operations to Central America and the Caribbean.

mabe became known for their pioneering use of plastic interiors in their refrigerators, and their successes brought them to the attention of international appliance company General Electric. They entered into a partnership with GE in 1987 and, by doing so, gained a truly international reach. The company has since entered into various commercial partnerships, becoming a market leader across the Americas, and they hope to bring this success into Asia, Middle East and Europe now as well.
At present, mabe manufactures 13 brands in 15 plants distributed from Canada to Argentina and its products are sold in over 75 countries all around the world. They have over 20,000 employees all engaged in producing, distributing, and marketing over 9 million appliances every year.

UNIQLO PH presents "Lifewear" 2014 Fall-Winter collection

UNIQLO launched the "Lifewear" 2014 Fall-Winter Collection last September 5, 2014 at SM Megamall Fashion Hall ushering in the concept of  clothes that make life better, the new designs are highly functional, affordable, and of outstanding quality, fulfilling the practical demands of fashion-forward Filipinos. Booths or cubes represented different lifestyle situations: Travel (Ultra Light Down, Heattech, Fleece), Play (Denim, UT Sweaters, Flannel), and Work (Ines De la Fressange, Smart Style Pants, Extra Fine Merino.

“We call our design principle ‘LifeWear’ because our projects equip wearers for whatever life offers, so they can conquer every day in style,” said Fast Retailing Philippines, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Katsumi Kubota. More than looking good, UNIQLO creates clothing that provides exceptional comfort, great quality and functionality, and value for money.”

UNIQLO updates its Denim line each season, using only the finest materials and delivering a great fit for everyone. Made of high-quality fabric, the latest UNIQLO Denim designs enhance the wearer’s silhouette while boasting of flattering fit and cut that ensure ease of movement, providing high-end comfort and functionality at wallet-friendly prices.

UNIQLO works with Kaihara Co., Ltd., the world’s best denim manufacturer. The special denim created by the company in Hiroshima, which has a 50% domestic market share and attracts admiration from all brands across the world, has realized unprecedented texture. Ensuring unmatched durability and comfort, the cotton thread is spun and re-spun 64 times to ensure the strongest blend of premium denim and the dyeing process is repeated at least 10 times for a richer color that lasts longer. For the latest collection, UNIQLO and Kaihara created a new supple stretch for superior look and increased comfort.

The men’s line also includes an expanded range of selvedge denim, carefully woven on old-fashioned looms, to produce designs that are less bulky, more durable and less prone to fraying. The women’s line feature ankle-length designs with zippered hems that make the legs look longer and leaner.

Fast Retailing Philippines, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Katsumi Kubota of Uniqlo

 Enjoy cozy comfort with Heattech
UNIQLO’s latest collection features its revolutionary Heattech technology, made even better with close-fitting yet non-constricting designs, with soft and stretchable materials to provide warmth and comfort. Available in a range of items, from classic innerwear to camisoles, socks and scarves, this thermal wear line keeps wearers warm and dry without the bulk. The new women’s collection features an even softer feel with the addition of more Camellia oil, while the men’s line boasts of an increased stretch, so wearers can move freely with no bunching.

UNIQLO is also introducing the Heattech Extra Warm Line to provide extra comfort in extreme weather conditions. This collection is 50-percent more heat-retentive, while offering the same ease of movement and comfort as the original Heattech. The ultra-fine fiber traps body heat in a special knit construction, creating micro-air pockets.

 Travel, Play and Work with UNIQLO
Individuals on the go can gear up for travel, play and work with the latest items from UNIQLO’s 2014 Fall-Winter collection. Amazingly warm yet surprisingly light, Ultra Light Down collection can be folded conveniently into tiny, portable pouches for easy suitcase packing. New designs come in 90-percent down and 10-percent feather for a luxurious look and feel, while the latest Parkas feature aluminum-enhanced lining to help retain heat on cold days.

The latest UNIQLO Fleece uses mineral-infused heat storage thread that helps increase clothing temperature by about 1.5 degrees Celsius, making the latest designs the warmest yet.

Going beyond comfort this season, UT Sweats sport a stylish new look marked by artful prints and flattering silhouettes. New designs come in the finest, softest fabric, making them comfortable and cozy to lounge in, yet stylish enough to be worn outdoors. UNIQLO also breathes new life into classic Flannel, with new colors, modern details, and a slimmer silhouette.

The new collection also features stylish staples and trendy pieces for an updated wardrobe that can go from work to play. Blending sophistication, versatility and comfort, the modern Smart Style Pants feature a smart, tailored look for professional yet stylish ensembles. The brand also brings the timeless elegance and effortless chic look of the Parisian fashion icon to the new Ines de la Fressange collection.

Fashionable individuals can also stay bundled up during the cold season with the latest UNIQLO Extra Fine Merino Knits, made of high-quality, soft merino wool. Featuring special anti-pilling technology, designs are machine-washable and made to endure even when worn and washed regularly.

Taisho Ramen celebrates their 1st year anniversary with a 50% discount on their ramen

Angel Sayaka Satsumi of Taisho Ramen

Noodles are my comfort food next to salmon.   The fact is I can survive eating without rice, but not without noodles. When the ramen bandwagon hit Manila last year, an entire good ramen  restaurant sprouts everywhere in the city. Colored steaming bowls were the trends from green to red to black broth, it was a sight and a taste to behold. To satisfy my cravings, I gave in to several ramen restaurants, I tasted some of the best creamy ramen with green broth and checked out fresh soft noodles.  I admit I am still on the look-out for the best tasting spicy creamiest ramen in town, that is affordable, but not sacrificing the quality.

Ramen according to Wikipedia is a Japanese noodle soup dish. It consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat- or (occasionally) fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as sliced pork (チャーシュー chāshū?), dried seaweed (海苔 nori?), kamaboko, and green onions. Nearly every region in Japan has its own variation of ramen, from the tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen of Kyushu to the miso ramen of Hokkaido.

Karamen

To get a taste of authentic ramen in Manila you have to at least shell out p500 for one steaming bowl, that is good  for one person, meant not to be shared. I got an invite recently to try out Taisho Ramen & Teppanyaki House at SM The Block, Sky Garden.

Master Taisho Global Corporation is a family owned chain of restaurants in Fukouka Ken, Japan, that operates a variety of food concepts. Founded by Ms. Mariane R. Isono. Taisho Ramen  celebrates their first year anniversary by offering 50 % discounts on their bestsellers ramen from September 8-10, 2014.

They also offer the Tonkotsu Ramen Half Chahan with 3/4 Karage 2 pcs half during weekdays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for only P180.00.

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen

I asked for their bestseller Karamen, and this is what my order looked like, I asked for medium spicy,the taste was tolerable enough, I should order for the deadly spicy instead. The broth was creamy delicious  combined with the soft pork and fresh ramen. The experience was good, I finished the whole bowl. I will come back again on September 8, 2014 to avail of the discount.

tofu salad

They also offer flavored shaved ice, such as strawberry and peach for desserts, with condensed milk on top.

The child wonder from the TV series Pepito Manaloto, Angel Sayaka Satsumi, gamely posed for a picture with my favorite ramen. Go and visit the store from September 8-10 to avail of 50% discount, and discover more authentic japanese cuisine.

Gilas Pilipinas finds redemption in win over Senegal

The road they have traveled was littered with heartaches and frustration, but in their fifth and final try, members of the Gilas Pilipinas finally secured a sought-after victory in the 2014 FIBA World Cup, this time over Senegal with the score of 81-79.

Gilas Pilipinas warded off a last-minute attempt by the Senegal team to tie the game, thanks to the perfect free throw shooting of team.

Captain Jimmy Alapag, who was playing his last game for the Philippine team in international competitions. Coach Chot Reyes stood up and encouraged the crowd to give the team a well-deserved ovation during the final buzzer.

Master, the biggest male face care brand in the Philippines giving men that oil free look gave five lucky Filipinos Jeiel Guarino, Clipper Besin, Michael Cleofe, Jerome Hernandez and Andrew Penaranda the chance to witness this historic win.

Jose Clipper Besin, a civil engineer from Laguna saw live how the Filipinos erupted in jubilation following the win. With a great performance at the world cup, he believes that this is just the beginning for the Philippine team.

Watch video here:

https://rcpt.hightail.com/2620200240/62c073185a95a01530da84773a9f3b4a?cid=tx-02002207350200000000&s=19104


*photo courtesy of pinoybasketball,net

Sweet Chili Thai Fish & Noodle House by Gerry's

I cant eat without condiments of chili, vinegar and sweet chili sauce. I have come to realized that I cant eat without spices. I have loved Thai food eversince Thai restaurants sprout everywhere in Manila. Then comes, Sweet Chili Thai Fish and Noodles Restaurant, owned by Gerry's Group of Restaurants. 

Thai food is one of the most balanced cuisines. It’s never just sweet or just spicy, rather a balance of acidity, sweetness, aroma, and heat. Now you can sink your teeth with Thai dishes right at Sweet Chili Thai Fish and Noodles Restaurant located at the 2nd floor of Fisher Mall in Quezon City.

Gerry's launched Sweet Chili Thai Fish and Noodles Restaurant to its growing portfolio of restaurant chains last September 4, 2014 at Fisher Mall, Quezon City.

"The Philippine restaurant scene is replete with Filipino food entrepreneurs who have become big names offering foreign cuisine" observes Gerry Apolinario, the successful entrepreneur behind Gerry's.

Bagoong fried rice topped with sweet pork, shredded fried egg, green mango and onion

Genuine tasting and simple matched with friendly Pinoy service in a casual ambience, Sweet Chili is a gastronomic adventure. "There are no shortcuts when your aim is to delight customers. We import some of our key ingredients so that you taste nothing but real Thai cuisine," adds Apolinario who opened Gerry's 17 years ago.

"Food is good for sharing at very affordable prices. Excellent meals need not be expensive. We never compromise on taste- and value for money," says Apolinario.

Sweet Chili hopes to open one more branch before the year ends. Their menu includes the mouth watering and delicious must- try items such as the following;

Catfish lightly breaded, fried until crispy, topped with sauteed bell pepper and fried garlic sauce

Marinated boneless chicken thigh wraped in pandan leaves served with sweet chili sauce

Grilled pork liempo topped with fresh bellpepper served with lemon tamarind sauce

King Fish deep fried until golden brown served with choice of sauces

Sauteed thai rice noodles with shrimp, tofu, bean sprout in tamarind sauce, wrapped in egg

Phad Thai wrapped in egg

Flavorful stir fried chicken in herbs and spices mixed with basil leaves

Fresh shrimp, squid and fish in authentic Thai herb soup

My personal favorite is their Seafood Tom Yum, the spiciness is tolerable, that goes right with the ingredients (vegetables and seafood) and broth. Second is the Chicken Pandan, with a little tinge of spice, its soft,  chewy,  and delicious, that comes around with the sauce, dont forget to dip your chicken into it.

 If you love Gerry's, wait till you taste what Sweet Chili's Thai food is offering. It is simply delicious and affordable.

SM Cinema brings you the best of Chinese Film Festival, Admission is free!

In time for the celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese Moon Festival, SM Cinema is hosting the Chinese Film Festival this September 5 to September 9. This partnership between the Chinese Embassy of the Philippines and SM Cinema aims to promote cultural understanding between China and the Philippines.

The screening showcases innovative Chinese films of high artistic value that gears towards Filipinos’ understanding of the Chinese cultural diversity and heritage. Movies that are part of the Chinese Film Festival will be available in selected SM Cinema branches such as SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM San Lazaro and SM Manila.

SM Cinema will be running popular movies including “Back to 1942” which won awards at the International Rome Film Festival in 2012 and Hong Kong Film Awards in 2013; “Caught in the Web” whose story ensembles a young woman who was victimized by a massive viral internet campaign; “The Grandmaster” which won several awards and nominations from different organizations such as the 50th Golden Horse Awards and 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards; The Romance-Fantasy movie of 2013 “Say Yes” is also included in the list along with the Comedy-Drama about old people “Full Circle” and last, but definitely not the least, is “Little Big Soldier” who was produced and written by Jackie Chan himself which he starred also in the movie.


SM Cinema is the cinema and exhibition brand under SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc, or SMLEI, the lifestyle and entertainment company of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. SM Cinema is one of the many premium brands managed by SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. Tucked under SMLEI’s belt are: Mall of Asia Arena, Snack Time, SM Tickets, e-PLUS Tap to Pay, e-PLUS Digital, SM Bowling and Leisure Center, SM Skating Rink, the Exploreum, IMAX, Director’s Club Cinema, WM Cinemas, and SM Cinema.

As part of the celebration, SM Cinema will be holding the admissions for free.

CREATING “THE MAZE RUNNER” WORLD

                It will take wit, agility, speed and strength to survive a labyrinth of dangerous walls with predators ready to kill at an instant in the upcoming young adult movie “The Maze Runner.”

                Based on the bestselling YA series of novel of the same title by James Dashner, “The Maze Runner” brings a group of young boys (and a girl) together in a secluded place known as the Glade where they come and stay but does not have any idea of who they really are and what brought them there. Starring, Dylan O’Brien, Ki Hong Lee,  Kaya Scodelario, Aml Ameen, Will Poulter and Thomas Brodie-Sangster, the movie is directed by Wes Ball who envisioned the Maze walls to be modern and ancient.   The towering structure’s creeping vines and seemingly empty corridors mask a threat that terrifies even the most hardened and veteran Gladers.

 The hidden creatures, which the kids call Grievers – though none has actually seen one, preys on those who stay too long in the Maze. This means the boys must get out of the Maze before its walls close because nobody survives a night there.

Check out the cast and filmmakers video here on the making of the walls:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4zAhE67Gyw&feature=youtu.be
“THE MAZE RUNNER” opens September 17 in cinemas from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

Calpol presents Himig ng Ginhawa

Music has gained recognition for its therapeutic value over the years. In fact, Music Therapy is acknowledged for a range of observable health benefits including but not limited to developing communication skills, helping decrease pain and anxiety, and reducing of stress. It also encourages creativity and happiness.

Annette Asuncion, a Certified Music Therapist, explains that mothers can use Music Therapy in caring for a sick child. “When a child has a fever, moms can use Music Therapy to help one relax, sleep better and even take medicine in a more pleasant way.” To provide fever relief, doctor-recommended Calpol provides solutions on giving soothing comfort and relief for children with fever not only through its product portfolio but also advocating other therapeutic means like Music Therapy.

Music therapy volunteers of Calpol Himig ng Ginhawa program during a visit to Ospital ng Muntinlupa

Calpol presents Himig ng Ginhawa, a continuation of the brand’s successful 2013 campaign Himig ng Kalinga. Through Himig ng Ginhawa, Calpol will conduct a series of interactive activities that use Music Therapy strategies. These activities will take place at children’s wards in several hospitals nationwide.

Through Himig ng Ginhawa, Calpol is fulfilling its advocacy of providing soothing comfort and relief for sick children. The brand believes in providing different forms of intervention - from medical technology to music therapy, physical care such as warm towels to regular temperature, adequate rest and proper medication like Calpol - to sooth young patients and to improve their health. Rachelle Gamboa, Group Product Manager of GlaxoSmith Kline, says, “We believe that Music Therapy has immense potential in bringing comfort to the sick, young members of our community.”

Headed by a team comprised of musically-inclined volunteers and one doctor, each engaging session encourages young patients to interact with the volunteers by playing instruments and singing along to live music. The result is a fun and relaxing activity that harnesses the healing qualities of music. After the session, patients are given a music CD and a singing critter card.

In May 2014, Himig ng Ginhawa was launched with a successful run at the University of the East – Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UERM) in Quezon City. Ten UERM residents joined the Music Therapy activities. Calpol will continue to visit several hospitals across Metro Manila and Luzon.

By working closely with doctors, Calpol is able to achieve its mission of creating greater awareness about Music Therapy and its application by health care providers in related medical fields.

To prepare volunteers for the Music Therapy activities, Calpol enlisted Annette Asuncion, a Special Education Teacher and Music Therapist at Connolly Middle School in Arizona. She is also a Visiting Professor for Graduate Studies in Music Therapy at St. Paul University Manila. She explains, “To train the volunteers, I had them experience a Music Therapy session. This allowed them to distinguish the difference between performing and being interactive. I demonstrated strategies that they can use to promote interaction and learning. I showed them how to play music with different instruments and how to use their voice in order to encourage patients to interact, rather than to just listen.”

Calpol gives mothers an opportunity to include music in caring for their children through a special tie-up with South Star Drug DOH-FDA CDRR Permit No. 237 s. 2014. For every minimum purchase of two (2) bottles of Calpol, customers will get a FREE Himig ng Ginhawa CD.

Himig ng Ginhawa is sponsored by doctor-recommended Paracetamol Calpol. With its Acti-Fast formula, Calpol provides fast fever relief for bilis ginhawa na maaasahan.

Win the Colgate Optic White's Dream Wedding coverage

Colgate Optic White’s Dream Wedding launch

Everyone has a dream wedding in mind, but with that comes wedding worries and mishaps.

For wedding coverage, there are two names that stand out among the crowd – Jason Magbanua and Pat Dy. With more than 10 years in the wedding industry, Jason Magbanua has been called many things, including a genius and a magician. But as far as Jason is concerned, he’s simply a visual storyteller with an eye for capturing perfect wedding moments. Pat Dy, on the other hand, started his editorial career by shooting for top fashion magazines in the country. His fashion approach for capturing real couples got the attention of the wedding industry and has since changed the industry landscape.

When planning a wedding, most brides-to-be have Jason and Pat on their wish list; the two are, after all, the best of the best, and are among the most celebrated names in the world of weddings. Their portfolio of clients read like the who's who of Manila's social scene. Case in point: Maggie Wilson and Victor Consunji's racy and headline-making pre-nup shoot by Jason Magbanua; Pat Dy’s romantic Parisian shots of Stephanie Kienle and Chris Gonzalez; and Cat Arambulo and Carlo Antonio’s intimate weekend nuptials in Bellaroca captured on video and photo by the duo.

Now, future brides can join the ranks of Manila's most beautiful by being part of Colgate Optic White's Dream Wedding contest. By uploading a short video of their absolute worst wedding worries on the Colgate Philippines’ Facebook page, one lucky bride will have the chance for her wedding to be captured through the eyes of Pat Dy and Jason Magbanua.

“Everyone wants a ‘white wedding’ – a wedding where everything’s spotless and everything goes according to plan,” says Magbanua.

“In most cases though, something’s bound to go wrong,” shares Solenn Heussaff, face of Colgate Optic White and attendee of countless weddings playing guest, bridesmaid, and make-up artist. “But every bride I’ve seen has been able to glide through their weddings – mishaps and all – with a smile.”

Solenn understands that memories are sustained through one’s photos and wedding video, some of the most precious reminders of a bride’s most thrilling day.

“With Colgate Optic White, there is one wedding woe that you need not worry about: the perfect wedding smile,” says Solenn.

Magbanua and Dy agree. “If there’s something that completes a bride’s look, it’s definitely her perfect white smile,” says Magbanua.

“It’s the one day in your life where literally all eyes will be on you, and it’s a day you’ll want to relive over and over,” says Dy. “I’ve taken hundreds and thousands of photographs, and it’s really the perfect white smile that makes all the difference,” he adds.

“There are certain key moments in a wedding: the unveiling of the bride, the opening of the door, the walk down the aisle, and the first kiss of the bride and the groom,” says Magbanua. “You have one chance to get it right. There’s beauty in the moment, and there’s beauty in the bride. The smile says it all,” adds Magbanua.

A smile can make all the difference during the wedding. It has the power to release stress, calm down nerves, and even instantly brighten the entire wedding’s atmosphere. “Your smile is a significant part of you. Not only does a white smile make you look good, it makes you and others feel good,” adds Dy.

 “It’s one of the first things people notice, and having the perfect white smile will definitely boost your confidence to get through any day,” says Solenn. “I’ve used the product long enough to know that you can really rely on Colgate Optic White to give you the perfect smile on your wedding day. And even if I’m not yet getting married, I still want to dazzle my man with my perfect white smile,“ she adds.

“And because Colgate Optic White promises one shade whiter teeth after just one week*, you can be sure to have one less thing to worry about in making your dream wedding a reality.”

Colgate Optic White's Dream Wedding runs from September 4 to October 27, 2014 and is open to all wedded-to-be Filipinos in January until June 2015. The 10 most creative submissions will be chosen and voted on by the public.

The 10 most creative submissions will be chosen by Colgate and voted on by the public.
To know more, like Colgate Philippines on Facebook.

Ben Affleck plays married Nick Dunne to "Gone Girl" the movie

BEN AFFLECK’S TOUGHEST CHALLENGE YET ON BEING MARRIED IN “GONE GIRL”

This is one of the best book that I have read 2 years ago, and I keep re-reading it to relieve the moment and pain of Nick Dunne. I am pro -Nick, find out why.  Just like everyone else who read the book. I am excited to see the movie. 

The page-turner tome “Gone Girl” written by Gillian Flynn about a woman gone missing on the day of their fifth year wedding anniversary and a marriage believed to be on the rocks is brought to life by Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike under the direction of David Fincher.

From the bestsellers’ shelves, “Gone Girl” reveals the real Mr. and Mrs. Dunne as they go through the motion of making their marriage work. Nick (Affleck) decides to move back to his hometown in Missouri from New York after being sacked as a print journalist, bringing his wife Amy (Pike) with him.  Embittered by his current state due to the advent of online publishing, the couple has slowly drifted apart, with Nick spending most of his time at a local bar he bought and manages while Amy is mostly home and explores the community with a few newfound friends.

                Unexpectedly, Nick’s sleepy town has awakened due to Amy’s sudden disappearance, what was left are confusing clues as to why and how his wife had gone missing.  At the scene of the crime within the Dunne’s home are clear signs of struggle – shattered glasses and an overturned coffee table but there were no signs of forced entry, leaving investigators to think that the prime suspect they’re looking for might be Nick.

                In recent interviews, Pike stated that the movie will make people re-examine their thoughts on marriage.  “That aspect of marriage as a con game, or whatever.  The idea that we perform a sort of ideal version of ourselves that the other person wants. We perhaps belie our true nature in order to perform to the ideal. David and I talked a lot about living in an age of rampant narcissism.”

                Likewise, Affleck shared that ““I actually think this is the perfect date movie, not because I think it’ll result in divorce – I think that’s just David’s fantasy – but because it’s the kind of movie that a husband and wife could talk about afterwards. I think a man and a woman would have different takes on what happens. The last time I was in a movie that I thought polarised men and women in an interesting way was ‘Chasing Amy.’ That was quite some time ago.”

                “Gone Girl” opens in cinemas nationwide on October 8 from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.