Oppo Ambassador Ms. Sarah Geronimo graced the R7 series launch

Oppo R7 lite and R7 plus was recently launched last Sept 15 at the EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, TV Host, Actress and Oppo Ambassador Ms.Sarah Geronimo graced the event and entertained the media.

The OPPO R7 Series will be available in all retail and OPPO stores nationwide with the R7 Lite at 13,990.00 PHP and the R7 Plus at 21,990.000 PHP. It will also be available through Lazada, the country’s biggest online store.

Just a month after the release of the Mirror 5, OPPO Philippines continues to bring more in the table with the launch of the R7 Series. The R7 Series ensures its users with the best the global electronics company has to offer and comes in two variations, the 5”-screened R7 Lite and the more powerful 6”-screened R7 Plus.

It features a touch-type fingerprint sensor on its back that can store up to five fingerprints that corresponds to various commands, such as screen unlock and software encryption.

In terms of battery life, it holds 2,320 mAh which means long battery life for R7 Lite.

The R7 series is made for the selfie addicts, The R7 Plus’ camera is equipped with a laser autofocus system that focuses precisely on a subject in under 0.3 seconds. As you prepare to snap a photograph, the laser will intuitively scan the scene or subject and find the perfect focal point, which enables users to capture fast moving objects and sceneries. The main camera is coupled with an OPPO-first RGBW sensor which adds a white pixel to the usual RGB layout to substantially enhance photos under low-light conditions with a 32% higher light sensitivity and 78% noise reduction, delivering a more powerful performance in indoor low-light and dark conditions.

Big in size; big in performance

The OPPO R7 Plus offers a plethora of unique features that enhances the mobile experience of its users. The unit employs a magnesium-aluminum unibody design. Inside is 3GB of RAM and the Qualcomm MSM8939 1.5Ghz processor, which promises robust performance with minimal power use. The R7 Plus is backed by a 4100mAH inbuilt lithium-polymer battery and is supported by OPPO’s VOOC Flash Charge, ensuring longevity with regards to its battery life.


R7 Plus Specs:

Operating System: ColorOS 2.1, based on Android 5.1
Processor: Qualcom 615, Octa-core 1.5 GHz
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32 GB (Expandable up 128 GB)
Battery: 4100mAh Li-polymer
SIM Card: 2 Nano-SIM Card
Screen Size/Pixel: 6.0", Arc Edge Screen FHD (1920x1080)
Rear Camera: 13 MP
Front Camera: 8 MP
Key Selling Points: Full metal unibody design, ColorOS 2.1, Pure Image 2.0+, VOOC Flash Charge

SRP: 21,990.00 PHP

Sophistication and reliability

With its sophisticated full metal body, the OPPO R7 Lite is for users who are looking for a simple, yet powerful phone. With 2GB of RAM and the Qualcomm 615 Octa-Core 1.3Ghz, the device runs smoothly on OPPO’s latest OS, the ColorOS 2.1 (based on Android 5.1). The R7 Lite’s Security Center ensures stable performance with its data monitoring and memory clean up.

Taking high-quality photos is a breeze with its 13MP Schneider-verified rear camera with PDAF auto focus system, capable of taking 50MP-quality photos with its Ultra-HD mode. Like its older brother, the R7 Plus, the R7 Lite is also equipped with the flash shot technology which enables crisp and clear images of fast moving objects.  Selfies look natural and vibrant with its 8MP front camera and beautify options.

R7 Lite Specs:

Operating System: ColorOS 2.1, based on Android 5.1
Processor: Qualcom 615, Octa-core 1.3 GHz
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16 GB (Expandable up 128 GB)
Battery: 2320mAh Li-polymer
SIM Card: Micro-SIM Card and Nano-SIM Card
Screen Size/Pixel: 5.0", HD (720x1280)
Rear Camera: 13 MP
Front Camera: 8 MP
Key Selling Points: Full metal unibody design, ColorOS 2.1, Pure Image 2.0+

SRP: 13,990.00 PHP

Unicef Celebrity Ambassador Ms. Anne Curtis to run for "Heroes for Children Run" on Oct 25

Prepare to run and join UNICEF Celebrity Ambassador Ms. Anne Curtis for "Heroes for Children Run" for the ’1,000 Days‘ campaign which focus on much needed health and nutrition support in the critical first thousand days of the life of a child: from conception through pregnancy, to childbirth, and through to the child’s second year and beyond,” proceeds from the run will go directly to this campaign.

 UNICEF Country Representative Lotta Sylwander with the new UNICEF Celebrity Advocate for Children Anne Curtis launches  the ’Heroes for Children Run’ for the benefit of children most in need, especially in their first 1,000 days of life last Sept 17 at The Discovery Suites, Pasig.

UNICEF Celebrity Ambassador Ms. Anne Curtis has been training and running twice a week at the Ayala Triangle and is preparing for the 21K run, hopefully she told the press that she would finish the 21K in an hour and a half or lesser than that. Celebrities Solenn Heussaff and Belle Daza will join Ms. Anne Curtis on October 25 at the SM MOA grounds.

The run is the first major fundraising initiative by Anne Curtis since UNICEF appointed her as Celebrity Advocate last March. "I am very much invested in health and fitness. I thought a benefit run that demonstrates health and wellness is a great way to raise resources to support children to have the best start in life! Proceeds from the run will help fund UNICEF’s ’1,000 Days of Life’ campaign," said Curtis.

UNICEF and partners launched the ’1,000 Days’ campaign through a series of legislative advocacy forums with the House of Representatives and the Senate last July. The central theme is, ’Ensuring the Right Start to Life through Optimal Maternal and Child Nutrition: Building a Stronger Nation’. 

"In the Philippines, at least 3.4 million Filipino children are stunted. Undernutrition accounts for over half of the 95 daily under-five child deaths. The ’1,000 Days‘ campaign will focus on much needed health and nutrition support in the critical first thousand days of the life of a child: from conception through pregnancy, to childbirth, and through to the child’s second year and beyond,” said UNICEF Country Representative Lotta Sylwander.

"UNICEF greatly appreciates Anne’s initiative to raise funds to support the critical needs of young children's health and well-being. She is personally leading this event and has mobilised her own networks and resources to make it happen.” Added Sylwander, "I accompanied Anne on her first field visit with us. She is committed not only to learn, but also to contribute in changing the lives of the Filipino children for the better. Her popularity and large fan base is an asset in drawing due attention to the needs of Filipino children.”

The run will feature a 500-metre dash for kids (age 12 and below); 5k, 10K, and 21K.

Online registration for the Heroes for Children Run is open at www.takbo.phzheroesforchildren until 11 October 2015. In-store registration will run from 23 September to 21 October 2015 at the following Chris Sports outlets:

SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM City North Edsa, SM City BF Paranaque, Glorietta, and Market! Market!

Organised through running partners Leadpack and Takbo.ph, the Heroes for Children Run is presented through the support of SM Mall of Asia, PSBank, Double Dragon Properties Corporation, Enervon, SM Accessories, Belo Essentials, Cherry Mobile, Jack ’n Jill, Toy Kingdom, SM Cares, Philippine Star, Nyxsys Philippines Inc., Chris Sports and Discovery Suites.

To know more about the run and UNICEF’s programmes, visit www.unicef.ph or call 758-1000 (Mondays to Friday, 9:00 am. to 6:00 pm).

J&T Plasticware: Ang Pambansang Plastic continues to be the consumers choice for 25 years

Back in the day, when choosing a kitchen countertop, cabinet or a shoe rack means a faded laminate wood or a built-in cabinet.  The built-ins are eating most of the space in the house. There are no color choices, styles, patterns and textures to choose from. Now, with a wide variety of plasticwares in the market, the plastic storage cabinets and drawers are the most in-demand plastics everyone has been buying because of the sleek space saving design are maximizing the indoor storage capability of your home. You can store anything in it like clothes,  tools, books, shoes and many more.

The country’s leading plastic manufacturing company Superbrands J&T Plasticware, marks a major milestone this year as it celebrates its 25th year of providing elegant and quality plasticware products integral to the daily life of its consumers.

Established in 1990, J&T started its business with an array of various plastic consumer items like hangers, clips, baskets, trash cans, food containers, plates, and other useful household products for the Filipino family.  Today, J&T has established a comprehensive product line that include a variety of kitchen and bedroom organizers like chest drawers, cabinets, kitchen organizers, functional boxes, plus monobloc chairs and tables, among others.

True to its icon of “Pambansang Plasticware,” J&T is committed to its mission of developing high quality yet affordable plasticware products that cater to the needs of consumers. It continuously improves and innovates its product line-up year in and year out for total customer satisfaction.  This dedication has not gone unnoticed, thanks to the awards and recognitions the company has received from various consumer groups. One of it is from the prestigous Superbrands, the international independent authority and arbiter on branding.

On its 25th anniversary, J&T Plasticware continues to be relentless in its pursuit to be the best plasticware manufacturing company in the Philippines and build a leading brand that will be the consumers’ top choice for quality, convenient and affordable plasticware products

First Applebee’s Grill & Bar soon to open at BGC this September

I first had a taste of what seems to be the best juiciest huge plate of steak with delicious sides and unlimited salad bar  at Applebees, UAE at Mushriff Mall 2 years ago. My sister and friends convinced me to try their steaks as I am not into steak or meat, to just get the first dibs of what Applebees steaks/ribs taste like abroad with a halal country.   I remember ordering the steak platter with portobello mushroom stuffed with creamy artichoke, their medium rare steak was the softest, tastiest and  juiciest dinner that I had with an extra order of their house salad ( fresh salad greens, bacon pieces, shredded cheese, croutons, cucumbers, tomatoes and caesar for dressing.)

Imagine my excitement when I learned that Applebees will be coming here in the PH soon and it would mean long lines along BGC  just like what happened to the IHOP opening.

In lieu with that, I got an invite to Applebees Grill & Bar  Media soft opening last Sept.10 at BGC last week.  All the food memories from UAE flashed before me. I realized, we are not third country anymore, with all the international restaurants coming in like IHOP, CPK , Dean and Deluca and many others.

We were first offered the Cowboy Burger, the western burger topped with crispy onion strings, melted white cheddar cheese and smoked bacon served on a toasted brioche bun with honey BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles is soo delicious and filling, the burger is good for sharing, at least for me. The burger is thick and juicy I would want to order an extra rice, seriously.

Next is the juicy Pork Ribs marinated in Applebee's special house blended, grilled to perfection served with corn on the cob, french fries and cole slaw with a choice of honey BBQ sauce, smoky chipotle, spicy sweet Asian chili and Korean BBQ sauce. Yum!

Applebees Grill & Bar is soon to open last week of September at W Global Center, Ground floor 30th Street corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

The Applebees Grill & Bar at BGC has the same interior as the one in UAE, with warmer earth tones of brown, wood furnitures like tables and chairs are fixed to get the cozy feel of home. “There’s always a reason to celebrate”, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or just simply finding your car keys—reflected in every aspect of the guest experience, from design and décor to promotion to menu innovation to service and hospitality.

The very first Applebee’s restaurant opened in 1980 in Decatur, Georgia, in the United States under the name “T.J. Applebee’s Edibles & Elixirs.” The brand gained popularity and eventually, six years later, the first franchised restaurant was opened in Kansas City under the name “Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar.” Applebee’s then entered a period of rapid and steady growth around the 1990s, opening its 100th restaurant in 1989 and it’s 250th by the end of 1992. By 1996, the chain had 819 restaurants throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Germany and the Netherlands. Currently, there are more the 2,000 Applebee’s restaurants in 49 states, 16 countries, and two U.S. territories – Applebee’s is 100% franchised.

Boneless chicken bites

Pork Ribs

Quesadilla Burger

Cowbow Burger

Three-cheese chicken cavatappi

Churros and smores

Wonton Taco

Pot Stickers

Shakes

Blue Ribbon Brownie

Aside from specializing in celebrations, Applebee’s delivers guests the best in American Grill and Bar food, including ribs, steaks, burgers, a variety of unique and delicious appetizers, and mouthwatering desserts. The brand is also known for its selection of creative beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

Applebees Bahama Mama

The Appblebees Bahama Mama is is a flavored rum-based liqueur made with natural coconut extract, malibu rum, house rum, banana liqueur, grenadine, pineapple juice and orange juice.

Apple Sangria

The Apple Sangria is a cabernet sauvignon with red apple, grenadine, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice topped with lemon-lime soda, it is best to partner with their pork ribs.

Applebee’s Grill & Bar, the quintessential American restaurant since it first opened in 1980 outside Atlanta, Georgia and which has since grown to be the largest casual dining brand in the world, is opening its first location in the Philippines, it was announced today by Daniel del Olmo, President of International, DineEquity, Inc.

The new Applebee’s, which represents another step forward in the international growth strategy of parent company DineEquity, Inc., is located at the Ground Floor of the W Global Center, 30th Street corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

It also represents an expansion of the DineEquity relationship with its franchise partner for its other leading brand, IHOP restaurants, Global Restaurant Concepts. Global Restaurant Concepts currently operates seven IHOP restaurants in the Philippines.

The opening of Applebee’s Grill & Bar, will bring the brand’s 35 years of experience serving the best in ribs, steaks, burgers, appetizers and a range of drink choices to guests in the Philippines, and is the first of three Applebee’s locations expected to open in the Philippines over the next several years.

The new Applebee’s restaurant will embody Applebee’s new 360 degree brand evolution.

“We are delighted to bring the classic American grill and bar experience to guests in the Philippines, which has long been a goal for all of us at DineEquity,” said del Olmo. “Our largest ever consumer research study identified the Philippines as a market with great growth opportunity for Applebee’s.”

“But key to our plan was to find a franchise partner who would bring the same level of commitment, quality and guest satisfaction that we experienced with our IHOP franchise partner Archie Rodriguez and Global Restaurant Concepts, who, in their first year of operations, won our IHOP International Franchisee of the Year Award,” del Olmo continued. “Once they expressed interest in bringing Applebee’s to the market, we knew we had found the perfect partner and the perfect opportunity.”

“We are happy with the partnership we have with DineEquity as we are aligned in many ways with our vision and mission of providing a memorable dining experience. The rest of the team and I are excited to celebrate everything with our guests at Applebee’s as we serve classic American grill and bar flavors. As with the success of IHOP, we are sure Filipinos will love the whole concept of Applebee’s – from its menu, service, and overall ambiance - with their friends and family,” says Archie Rodriguez, President and CEO of Global Restaurant Concepts.

“Global Restaurant Concepts has grown IHOP in the Philippines rapidly over the past few years, and their work has caused local guests to truly love the brand,” del Olmo added. “I believe we will see very similar results with the Applebee’s brand from our committed and experienced partner.”

Lose weight while relaxing at the Blue Water Day Spa

Have you ever heard of colonic massage? This non-invasive massage stimulates the colon to function properly.  It is ideal for anxiety related gastro-intestinal problems, food sensitivity related issues, lower back pain, bloating and constipation, gynecological and period problems, IBS and nervous tummy disorders.

While you still need medical attention for the above condition,  colonic massage will help you ease out of your gastrointestinal problems. The bonus part is you'll get to lose weight around the waistline while getting the much needed kneading and massage. Who doesnt want a nice relaxing massage?
Try to drop by at the Blue Water Day Spa and ask for Therapeutic Colonic Massage.

Blue Water Day Spa launches Therapeutic Colonic Massage last Sept 15 at the Crowne Plaza with Blue Water Day Spa celebrity ambassadors Christian Bautista, Miss Universe 2013 Third Runner-Up Ariella Arida, Ken Alfonso and Winwyn Marquez.

As we become more and more exposed to toxins- from the unhealthy food that we eat to the pollution we encounter on our daily commute across the metro, our body becomes heavy because of the buildup of waste, leading to a loss of energy and an uncomfortable disposition.

Combining medical science with Blue Water Day Spa hospitality and relaxation, the Therapeutic Colonic Massage helps gently remove excess toxins from your body, starting with those that have accumulated in your digestive system.

The treatment concentrates on the core (abdominal area), loosening the hardened blockages in your system through massage. The body then naturally expels these wastes through normal body function.

Enjoy the full-hour treatment, made more relaxing with the use of chamomile oil, in the calming ambience of the Blue Water Day Spa suites. Though the massage on the abdomen itself takes approximately 20 mins, you will enjoy lasting results.

In as little as one session, find relief from common digestive problems such as constipation, bloating, gas, and abdominal pains and cramps. The gentle boost on your digestive tract realigns organs and also helps your body cope better with hard-to-digest food. Regular, weekly treatments offer long-term benefits that include improved sleep, more detined abdominal muscle tone, and restored energy.

As you detox, the treatment also primes the body to respond better to diet and exercise, helping you lose weight faster and safely. Say goodbye to stubborn love handles, as you welcome a shapelier and more defined figure.

Christian Bautista, popular singer/actor and an avid fan of the Therapeutic Colonic treatment, shares, “As a performer, my schedules are hectic and always changing, so I have to be in the best shape possible to meet all the demands of my work. The long nights and late meals do take a toll on my body. With the Blue Water Day Spa Therapeutic Colonic Massage, i feel better an’d have more energy. It’s a gentle detox that serves a dual purpose, because it helps you lose weight, too!

Fellow spa enthusiast, Ariella Arida, Miss Universe Third Runner Up 2013, visits Bluewater Day Spa whenever she has the time. She pampers herself with a relaxing and beautifying Collagen Facial Treatment from Bluewater Day Spa to keep her skin looking youthful with that special glow.

Actress Winwyn Marquez, on the other hands, keeps herself physically lit with various exercise regimens. But when it comes to looking her best, she visits Bluewater Day Spa for her Photo Therapy Flash (IPL) Treatment, a highly advanced yet safe laser technology that removes unwanted hair permanently.


Actor/singer/host Ken Alfonso maintains his perfect abs through Blue Water Day Spa’s Revitafirm and Revitashape Treatments. Using the technology of heat through the RF machine, this treatment tones your body and melts away excess cellulite.

Jump start your journey to a healthier, sexier, and more energeh'c you with Blue Water Day Spa.


BlueWater Day Spa has branches in Ortigas-Greenhills (T at No 7278420), Makati (Tel No 8173126), Capitol Hills (Tel No 4730455), Eastwood City (rel No 9151247), Tomas Morato (Tel No 4865455) , Cotabato City (Tel No 09228399751) and Naga

City (09177391822). For franchising information please call 6951820 or 6691634. www.bluewaterdaysga.gh.

Goldilocks presents the New Duo Marble Layer Cake

Goldilocks Bakeshop has mastered the smooth and exquisite flavor of vanilla, just as it has perfected the rich and velvety taste of chocolate. As such, it is often hard to choose among the two flavors, which ultimately has to be settled by deciding which of the two cravings is stronger.

In light of this mandatory-yet-delicious tradeoff, Goldilocks has taken the guesswork out of choosing your next cake. Indeed, the country’s number one bakeshop recently launched what could be the next mainstay at your parties – the new Duo Marble Layer Cake.

 The Duo Marble Layer cake is a delightful combination of vanilla and choco chiffon cake iced with vanilla buttercream, attractively decorated with streaks of chocolate frosting. The tantalizing combination of creaminess, sweetness, and boldness in flavor will definitely make it a worthy addition to any celebration, gathering, or occasion.


Grab this new and delicious cake and experience it for yourselves. Tell us what you think about the Duo Marble Layer Cake today on Twitter or Instagram at @GoldiclocksPH, on the Goldilocks Facebook page,or at the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph []

GREEN INFERNO FINALLY GETS THE GREEN LIGHT

After more than a year of waiting, horror movie fans will finally get to see perhaps the most disturbing, and controversial films of the year—THE GREEN INFERNO.

Ahead of its US release, Solar Pictures unleashes the Green Inferno in local cinemas nationwide beginning September 23, 2015.

Directed by Eli Roth, the horror mastermind behind such groundbreaking films as Cabin Fever and the blockbuster Hostel franchise, Green Inferno is a terrifying, twisted and blood-soaked take on the a digital-age phenomenon known as “slacktivism.”

 The Green Inferno tells the story of what happens when “slacktivism”—the well-meaning social-media response to global catastrophes—turns deadly deep in a South American rainforest.

When a group of college students take their humanitarian protest to the Amazon jungle, they are taken prisoner by the indigenous tribe they came to save. Trapped in a remote tribal village, these naïve, technology- dependent students suffer unspeakable acts as the victims of chilling and soul- destroying rituals reserved for only the most threatening intruders.

In early 2012 Eli Roth was working on a script about a group of college students who try to solve the world’s problems by using online videos to publicly embarrass anyone they see as doing wrong. Before he finished writing it, an organization called Invisible Children made the video “KONY 2012,” which urged viewers to help take down Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony.

Fueled by a worldwide social-media frenzy, the video was viewed more than 100 million times. Soon, however, the campaign came under intense criticism for oversimplifying—and in some cases misrepresenting—a complex situation, and the organization’s founder, Jason Russell, suffered a very public breakdown.

Roth was amazed that these real-life events so closely mirrored the central premise of The Green Inferno.

“Everyone in the world was tweeting about something they had learned from a YouTube video, and almost shaming other people into re-tweeting it, as if you were uncaring about Ugandan child soldiers if you didn’t,” he recalls. In the end, the KONY 2012 campaign did almost nothing to solve the problems it highlighted. Yes, it raised awareness, but just re-tweeting links to YouTube videos isn’t actually going to stop warlords.”

For Roth, the controversy surrounding KONY 2012 validated The Green Inferno’s core conceit—the idea that “slacktivism” is often just a way for social media users to feel like they are doing something about horrific events that are completely beyond their control. “It came from a good place, wanting to help others in a far corner of the world,” says Roth. “But ultimately it was more about people feeling better about themselves.”

Although the film offers a pointed commentary on this uniquely 21st-century trend, Roth’s primary
goal is more visceral: to share with audiences his love for blood- curdling movie mayhem. “Horror movies were my passion growing up, and my favorite thing was being scared and watching scary, gory movies with my friends,” he says. “I love to terrify people. As things get worse in this world, and people feel a loss of control over things, they need an outlet, a place they are allowed to be really scared. Where better than in a horror movie?”

THE GREEN INFERNO OPENS IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 23, 2015, FROM SOLAR PICTURES.