Electrolux Delightful-E transforms worn out clothes into quilts with GawadKalinga’sTrese

I was first exposed to idea of service to others when a co-employee suffered a Dengue fever stage 4 and badly needed a blood transfusion. I have become a blood donor by accident, but continued on the deed after that,  I wanted to save lives by blood letting. Giving has a healing effect, believe me. Everybody has each share of helping the needy. I have  seen individuals inspired by others taking that first step, and have consequently taken the first step themselves.

 When I received an invite for the Gawad Kalinga's Trese Community in Payatas thru Electrolux (Fleishman-HillardPH) I said yes right away. It was a 45 minute drive away from QC on a sunny morning last October 14, 2014.  It was my first time to visit Gawad Kalinga's Trese, I wanted to meet the people behind the good cause.

The street going to Trese community

Electrolux Marketing Manager, Andrea Pionilla

Julius and Mike Go of Gawad Kalinga

Julius introduced us how to press photo silkscreen 

My first try on manual printscreen

My finished product

Electrolux with its long running advocacy of collecting and laundering clothes for calamity-stricken survivors, partners up with Gawad Kalinga's Trese in recycling worn out clothes into beautiful quilts for the new born babies and children in orphanages. What started as a small act of giving has continued to grow as each person deepens their commitment to service.

 Gawad Kalinga Trese' s Supervisor Ate Lita

Ate Lita's co worker sewing quilts

We witnessed how donated clothes sewn into colorful quilts that would make the most beautiful blanket an orphan could used. One of the most touching and inspirational stories I have seen and heard is that of Ate Lita, their supervisor at Trese Community, she started sewing quilts by herself and then recruited her neighbors, together they have earned enough to fend for their family. They have sewn quilts for distribution to orphanages, and accepted sewing job for other companies as well.

The finished quilt

Sharing with this tradition, Electrolux, a global leader in home appliances, has been collecting and laundering clothes for calamity-stricken survivors for several years now. This year, Electrolux, through its Delightful-E Simple campaign, innovated this long-running advocacy.

Together with Gawad Kalinga’s Trese community, Electrolux will upcycle unusable clothes into quilts for children and new born babies in orphanages and other communities.

“Electrolux believes that there must be dignity in the clothes that we donate. To make sure that every piece of clothing is in good condition, we will sort out the worn out, unwearable ones, then upcycle them into quilts with the help of Trese” said Andrea Pionilla, Electrolux Marketing Manager. “With this partnership, we aim not only to give quilts to children and new born babies but also another source of livelihood for this Payatas community.”

Be a part of this meaningful advocacy by donating some pre-loved clothes. You may drop off your donations in any of these locations:


• Electrolux Customer Service Hub
Grundfos Building, 5548 Osmena Highway, Brgy. San Isidro, Makati City

• Mommy Mundo Head Office
2nd Floor Fun Ranch Frontera Verde, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

• Unilever Philippines Head Office
1351 United Nations Ave., Paco, Manila

• Empire East Land Holdings Inc.
11th Floor World Center Bldg., Sen Gil Puyat, Makati City

• St. Mary's College
37 Mother Ignacia Ave., Paligsahan Quezon City

• Kodak Philippines
2901 88 Corporate Center Valero cor. Sedeno St., Salcedo Village, Makati City

• Morgan Stanley
16th Floor E-Services Building, Bonifacio Global City, The Fort, Taguig

• Center for Culinary Arts (CCA)
287 Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City

• Dasmarinas Village (Homeowners Association Office)
1419 Campanilla St. Dasmarinas Village, Makati City

• BrandAction Inc.
Unit 4B ALPAP Bldg., 160 LP Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City

• BrandAction Inc.
Unit 4B ALPAP Bldg., 160 LP Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City

• Isla Lipana& Co.
29th Floor Philam Life Tower 8767 Paseo de Roxas Makati City


Visit electolux.com.ph and click the Delightful-E tab to know more about the Electrolux Delightful-E Simple to Share advocacy and for the full list of donation drop-off sites. You can also visit www.facebook.com/thelittlewhitebook or follow @ElectroluxPH on Twitter and Instagram.

Watch the suspense courtroom thriller "How to Get Away with Murder" premieres tonight at Sony Channel

I am an avid fan of Shonda Rhimes' Scandal, I was hooked to hers since its pilot season, it is an edge-of-the-seat thriller drama series that would leave you ask for more. Anything Shonda Rhimes, will get my attention pronto. Upon learning that How to Get Away with Murder will have a media special screening this week, I said yes right away to an invite. I love how Shonda Rhimes' fast talking characters, and for a change I love how this courtroom drama with  hotshot attorneys outdo each other not to mention the law students involved.

How to Get Away with Murder held its blue carpet screening last night October 14 at Century Mall, it was graced by celebrities and media. The Sony tv launch was  hosted by Marco Lobregat and Shamcey Supsup.

This by far has the best script written with  suspenseful premise, star by no less than a two-time Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis,  it marks her first series regular role in a decade,  she plays Annalise Keating, the brilliant and mysterious criminal defense professor to her favorite ambitious law students who later entangled in a murder plot and thoroughly change the course of their lives. It has the making of a topnotch series with its playful sexy suspense-driven attack to its first two episodes.


 Sony Channel brings  “How To Get Away With Murder”, to the Philippines and I have a reason to watch away every week. It was produced by Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers (“Grey’s Anatomy”, “Scandal”) and premieres tonight October 15, 2014 at 9:05 p.m. on the Sony Channel.


"I don’t know what terrible things you’ve done in your life up to this point, but clearly your karma’s out of balance to get assigned my class. I’m Professor Annalise Keating and this is Criminal Law 100, or as I prefer to call it, How to Get Away with Murder."

The law students who stars alongside are  Wes Gibbins (Alfred Enoch), a wide-eyed, likable boy-next-door recently accepted off the waitlist; Michaela Pratt (Aja Naomi King), a confident, ambitious overachiever born knowing how to "lean in;" Connor Walsh (Jack Falahee), a sly, sophisticated heartbreaker used to getting any prize he lays his eyes on; Laurel Castillo (Karla Souza), a quiet, sensitive idealist who's easy to underestimate and Asher Millstone (Matt McGorry), an entitled know-it-all born into a world of Ivy League educations and country club memberships. The students all work under two of Annalise's dedicated associates: Frank Delfino (Charlie Weber), a local Philly boy done good, and Bonnie Winterbottom (Liza Weil), a sweet, observant team-player with a hidden edge.

"How to Get Away with Murder" is created and executive-produced by Pete Nowalk ("Scandal," "Grey's Anatomy").Shonda Rhimes ("Scandal," "Grey's Anatomy"), Betsy Beers ("Scandal," "Grey's Anatomy") and Bill D'Elia ("Grey's Anatomy," "The West Wing") also serve as executive producers. "How to Get Away with Murder" is produced by ABC Studios.

“How To Get Away With Murder” premieres Wednesday, October 15 at 9.05pm, on Sony Channel  (Double Episodes Premiere)

NANDITO PA KAMI – Tiongco Brothers

One of the country’s national treasure for entertainment and Aliw Awards Lifetime Achievement Awardee, The Tiongco Brothers is the featured entertainers of “Nandito Pa Kami” slated for October 29 and 30 at Bistro RJ in Dusit Thani Hotel. Showtime is 8:30 pm.

The Tiongco Brothers more popularly known as the “Four Aces of the Philippines” have managed to maintain the blending of their voices at par. They are the only trio who are brothers and has maintained their level of performance and popularity for more than five decades. A record to break in the Philippine entertainment history.

Their rendition of the Platters Medley, Four Aces hit songs, Lettermen songs brought back the golden years of live entertainment in the Philippines. As they have explained, that during their era, there were only few original Pilipino music that made it to the hit chart. Unlike now, that original compositions are big hits. They sing songs popularized mostly by foreign singers, for that was the trend during their time. And during their travels abroad, they remembered being introduced as the Four Aces of the Philippines.

The show NANDITO PA KAMI on October 29 and 30 will be one of the few rare performances of the Tiongco Brothers. They still sing, dance and deliver jokes with the perfect blending which made them famous and they have never aged.
Part of the proceeds of Nandito Pa Kami will go to HELP Foundation Inc.

Tickets prices are Php 1,500 VIP seats and Php 1,200 Premium Seats

For details please call up 09282801551; 02-3453115 and 09228558144

“ANNABELLE” POSSESSED THE HIGHEST-GROSSING HORROR FILM EVER IN PH

I lost my voice after watching this movie. I was horrified and palpitated to most of the  fright scenes that have shown. The demon doll was good, I slept with the lights on. Thats why it doesnt surprised me that it has the biggest-grossing foreign horror movie released here.

New Line Cinema’s supernatural thriller “Annabelle” surpassed the biggest-grossing foreign horror movie ever released in the Philippines.

The film about a doll possessed by an evil spirit has terrified the local box-office to the tune of P121.13-million as of yesterday, Oct. 13, this according to Francis Soliven, General Manager of Warner Bros. Philippines which distributed the movie.

The gross of previous record-holder “Insidious: Chapter 2” at P113-million was actually surpassed by “Annabelle” after only 12 days of release.  Going into its third week, the demonic doll is tracking to dominate the coming weekend again as audiences’ appetite for a good scare seems boundless.

“We expect to continue excellent box-office performance for `Annabelle’ as the Halloween season ushers in,” says Soliven.  “The combination of an engrossing story, great filmmaking and reliable association with last year’s hit horror film `The Conjuring’ propelled `Annabelle’ to succeed.  The film delivered in a huge way.”

About “Annabelle”:
She terrified you in “The Conjuring,” but this is where it all began for “Annabelle.”  Capable of unspeakable evil, the actual doll exists locked up in an occult museum in Connecticut—visited only by a priest who blesses her twice a month.
In the film, John Form has found the perfect gift for his expectant wife, Mia -- a beautiful, rare vintage doll in a pure white wedding dress.  But Mia’s delight with Annabelle doesn’t last long.  On one horrific night, their home is invaded by members of a satanic cult, who violently attack the couple.  Spilled blood and terror are not all they leave behind.  The cultists have conjured an entity so malevolent that nothing they did will compare to the sinister conduit to the damned that is now...Annabelle.

Annabelle Wallis (“X-Men: First Class”) and Ward Horton (“The Wolf of Wall Street”) star as the Forms. Oscar nominee Alfre Woodard (“Twelve Years a Slave”) stars as Evelyn, a neighbor who owns a bookstore.

“Annabelle” reunites the filmmakers behind 2013’s hugely successful supernatural thriller “The Conjuring.” John R. Leonetti, who served as cinematographer on “The Conjuring,” directed the film.   James Wan, director of the global hit, produced “Annabelle” with Peter Safran. Gary Dauberman wrote the script.

            Still showing across the Philippines, “Annabelle” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

At Banzai, the more the merrier!

I had a thing with buffet, I know my way up from salmon maki tuna to dessert. Most of the buffet restaurants I know offer the same dishes, but when an invitation came up for Banzai, I now have second thoughts.  I just said yes and trooped to SM Moa. The oriental interiors at Banzai feels like you are eating in Japan with all Japanese food and themes that surround you.  Its homey feel makes you want to stay more and taste all the dishes that is within your reach.

As the holidays draw near, Banzai: the Great Authentic Japanese Buffet offers more reasons to celebrate at the country’s biggest Japanese buffet, where diners can enjoy a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and rolls, teppanyaki, tempura and tonkatsu, yakitori, noodles and ramen, cold soba, takoyaki, and more.

Get more value for money with Banzai’s lineup of promo offerings valid until December 31, and enjoy a sumptuous spread of authentic Japanese food.

Groups of 6 can enjoy Banzai’s 5+1 promo, available during weekdays, weekends and holidays, where one enjoys a complimentrary buffet.

The Birthday promo allows birthday celebrants to enjoy a free buffet when dining with 3 full paying guests.  The celebrant must present two valid photographed IDs to avail the promo, available 3 days before, during, and 3 days after the celebrants birthday.
On weekdays, The More The Merrier Promo entitles guests in groups of 20 of more to a 20% discount.
Senior Circle is for guests aged 75 years and above, who will enjoy a 30% discount on weekday lunch or dinner upon presenting their Senior Citizen ID.

For the Wedding Anniversary promo, married couples enjoy 15% discount 3 days before, during, and 3 days after their wedding anniversary, upon presenting a copy of their marriage certificate and valid photo IDs.

Banzai vouchers are also available on group selling website Metro Deal (www.metrodeal.com) until October 30 (redemption period until November 15) for only P559 instead of the usual P699 for weekday lunch or dinner and Saturday lunch, public holidays not included.

All promos are not available in conjunction with any other promos or discounts.
Banzai is located at Bldg J, SM MOA by the Bay, Pasay City. For more information on Banzai and their promos, visit https:// www.facebook.com/BanzaiPH, follow @Banzai_PH on Twitter and Instagram, or call 0916-3775357; 0999-4713597; (02)552-7368 for inquiries and reservations.

Japanese street food goes to Banzai

Banzai: The Great Authentic Japanese Buffet rings in October with the Japanese Street Festival, a daily dinner offering that brings the Japanese street experience to the local buffet scene.
Located at the SM by the Bay Leisure Park, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Banzai is the country’s largest Japanese buffet, with a seating capacity of 500 and an extensive array of Japanese favorites made from imported ingredients, prepared and cooked the real Japanese way and served in the ambience of authentic Japanese settings.

Banzai’s Japanese Street Festival adds yatai delicacies to the buffet spread: Japanese snacks and finger food traditionally sold at mobile food stalls (yatai) set up along pedestrian walkways during Japan’s matsuris or festivals.

YATAI SPREAD
Banzai’s Japanese Street Festival introduces Japanese street food offerings at its new station that resembles an actual yatai, a wooden food cart festooned with graphic signage and loaded with an array of delicacies, much like the street food that is popular in Fukuoka, Japan.
Banzai’s yatai showcases Niku Buns, steamed buns with ground pork meat, sprinkled with sesame seeds; Bacon Kani, grilled kani stick wrapped in bacon; and Bacon Aspa, grilled asparagus wrapped in bacon.

Other yatai offerings include Squid Balls with Nori, deep fried Nori with squid balls; Kani Aunori Tempura, kani sticks with aunori leaves, deep-fried with tempura batter; Pork “Mimi” Yakiniku, grilled pig ears; and Mutso, grilled pork intestines.

Completing Banzai’s yatai spread are Tomorokoshi, grilled corn with miso, butter, and soy sauce; Dango Balls, sweet Japanese dumplings made with mochiko (rice flour); and Hokkaido ice cream, a mixture of Hokkaido milk with double cream. Weekend diners also get to savor Watame, Japanese cotton candy.

The new yatai station builds on Banzai’s existing street food offerings, including Takoyaki, little balls containing pieces of octopus (tako), a popular street food originating in Osaka; and Okonomiyaki, the Japanese savory pancake.

THE MANY TASTES OF JAPAN
Banzai’s new yatai station is only one of the many stations showcasing the myriad of tastes of Japan, including a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and rolls; teppanyaki; tempura and tonkatsu; yakitori and grill; noodles and ramen; cold soba; takoyaki, kaniyaki and gohan; Japanese pizza; bread, salad, roast, hot selections, and desserts. The restaurant also has an all-unlimited menu of beverages, including soda, beer, iced tea, juices, coffee, and iced Milo.

The restaurant also gives a true taste of Japan through its unique décor, divided into different areas showcasing significant periods in Japan’s rich history and unique districts of Japan: Dotonbori, Old Japan, the castle area, the Sumo arena, Modern Japan, and Osaka.

Capping the Banzai experience is the Trick Art Gallery featuring seemingly-3D Japanese scenes such as sumo wrestling, a ninja dojo, and a day at the market, where diners can take photos in full Japanese regalia.

The Banzai Street Festival runs through the weekends of the month of October. Banzai is located at Bldg J, SM MOA by the Bay, Pasay City. For more information on Banzai and their promos, visit https:// www.facebook.com/BanzaiPH, follow @Banzai_PH on Twitter and Instagram, or call 0916-3775357; 0999-4713597; (02)552-7368 for inquiries and reservations.

Melissa marks its 35th year with the grand display from famous collaborations

Melissa, the stylish, colorful and cherry scented jelly shoes celebrates its 35th anniversary last October 9, 2014 at SM Aura Premier,  and marks its coral year with its grand display of collaborations from  the famous designers, Karl Lagerfeld, Viviene Westwood, Jason Wu, Gareth Pugh, J. Maskrey, and the Campana brothers.  The show was hosted by Nikki Gil,  a Melissa lover herself, and well attended by the movers and shakers of the fashion industry.

 On its three and a half decade of giving us shoe fashion like no others. Melissa has become my favorite jelly pair since my eyes laid on it, I acquired my first Melissa throuh my first salary. My first pair never runs out of style and fashion, I could easily pair it with any outfit that I desire without compromising my style. It has been in the country since 1979. Made of patented MELFLEX technology, a hypo-allergenic, recyclable, and extremely flexible material that revolutionized the shape, feel, and versatility of ladies footwear. The 35th anniversary presents the most colorful and drool worthy collection from Melissa, the all famous designers lent their genius to the  prettiest jelly pair.

For Melissa’s Holiday 2014 collection, Taiwanese-Canadian power couturier Jason Wu, choice designer of First Lady Michelle Obama, introduces several amazing shoe creations inspired by his handcrafted, classicist aesthetic. With goddess-like straps, golden weaves, and sleek ribbon-looking textures, Jason Wu redefines today’s femininity with chic effortlessness with the Melissa + Jason Wu collection, available starting this October.

Renowned furniture innovators Fernando and Humberto Campana have built a world-recognized empire through the use of mundane materials in ground-breaking devices. For Melissa’s Holiday 2014 collection, the Campana brothers updated their bestselling Campana collection with glittering accents to match the cheer of the season. By November, Melissa + Campana Fitas and Papel designs will also be offered in newer, bolder colors will hit the stores.

Melissa has once again teamed up with legendary fashion designer, punk provocateur, style icon, and royal-knighted Vivienne Westwood for a collection that dwells on the designer’s heritage of anglophilia, lighthearted quirkiness, and rebellious sensibilities. With lovely floral prints popping off muted colors, the latest Melissa + VW creation is set for release in December, the perfect start to a New Year.

Melissa revives its veritable iconic shoe, the Aranha, the pioneer Melissa shoe first produced by the brand in 1979. Inspired by a spider, the Aranha features a strappy, closed-toe sandal in newer colors and transparent varieties meant to please a new generation of Melissa followers.  Your favorite Aranha will be up for grabs on February 2015.

Paris-based designer and Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld, most known for his tongue-in-cheek aesthetics to match his chic material choices, delivers two masterpieces set to be a prelude to summer. A classic baby doll with a unique twist, and an architectural shoe of intertwined lines and nude tones, the new Melissa + Karl Lagerfeld duo, gets these extraordinary Paris designed shoes in stores on March 2015.

In giving back for all its 35 years of international fashion success, Melissa will be offering limited edition shoe bags perfect for the jet-setting and globetrotting shoe lover. These shoe bags will help take your favourite Melissa pair with you wherever you go, helping you conquer the world in style and comfort. The offer will be for a limited time only in 2015, so watch out for the brand’s announcement!

For more Melissa's you can place your order here http://www.melissaphilippines.com/search.php?mode=search&page=2

This Melissa style is on my wishlist.