Chef Rob Pengson's secret to keep him going

Pharmaton celebrity endorser,  award- winning Executive Chef Rob Pengson, The Goose Station co founder together with his Chef wife Sunshine Pengson , recently graced the event at Pharmaton at Blue Leaf Events Place, Mc Kinley.  He shares his kids favorite "chicken crostone" to the media by demonstrating how to quickly prepare this smart recipe.

The event was hosted by Lexi Schultz and attended by Pharmaton executives and media.

Of course, my family is the top force that drives me to keep going in life. But I also need a partner that can keep up with my busy and active lifestyle. A partner that can provide me with mental and physical energy to literally keep me going!Good thing I have discovered Pharmaton!’ says Chef Rob Pengson.

Chef Rob Pengson, got his monicker "rebel" in the food scene because of his groundbreaking cuisine that challenges traditional cuisine by infusing culture and heritage into cooking.  He recently graced the Madrid Fusion Manila and introduced "The New Filipiniana  Cusine".

Chicken crostone

An award-winning chef, a mentor, a business owner,a TV host, a creative, a risk-taker, and now a brand ambassador,  does all of these for his most important role: a husband and a father.‘My family is everything to me. I strive to be the multifaceted individual that I want to become because I want to give the best to them,’ shares Chef Rob when he is asked about the cause of his revolutionary approach in and out of the kitchen.

Pharmaton combines vitamins and minerals with ginsengG115 and deanol for improved mental and physical performance. This dual combination helps combat stress and fatigue, and raise body’s immune system for better protection from viral and bacterial infection, while managing inner physical and mental energy. Moreover, it improves overall mood, memory, and attention.. Along with other vitamins and essential ingredients combined, you’re guaranteed to keep going in life!

‘As a chef, ingredients are key in transforming any dish into a lavish cuisine. I also apply the same principle when choosing my multivitamins,’ Chef Rob describes. He further explains, ‘I’ve tried a lot already, but nothing compares to Pharmaton. With vitamins + minerals + ginseng G115® + Deanol, what more can you ask for?’

When asked what’s next for Chef Rob, he shares, ‘I want to continue to innovate the Filipino cuisine that I serve in my restaurants. Perhaps think of new concepts with my wife. She’s also a chef and a Pharmaton user. So you can just imagine how energetic our brainstorming is!’ With this surplus of energy, Chef Rob even has the bandwidth to also spend quality time with his family. This is the meaning of work-life balance for him – sharing his successes, time, and energy to people who mean the world to him.

Chef Rob is just one of the many users who have strived for success with Pharmaton as their partner.

Catch Robin Thicke at the Summer Sun Music Festival!

Remember Robin Thicke and his controversial MTV for Blurred Lines?  The one that glued us on you tube, now we will all be able to watch Robin Thicke perform live in Manila on April 30!

Another music festival is set to happen in Manila on labor day weekend for those people who will choose to stay in the metro. Are you ready to have a blast at Summer Sun Music Festival? Happening on April 30, 2016 at Globe Circuit Events Ground, Circuit Makati, Makati City featuring 4 international acts and 4 local DJs in the mix - will be playing a wide spectrum of genre, from pop to RnB to EDM music.

SSMF brings a unique experience that will steam off some heat in this summer season to the young generation. Ages from 15 and above are allowed to enter the music festival. Attendees will also enjoy fun activities, lounges, bars, food stations, and a carnival event look. And oh, better to bring an extra shirt because getting wet will surely be the main stunt of SSMF.


SUMMER SUN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016 featuring Robin Thicke, Fedde Le Grand, Shogun, and John Hart on April 30 with top local DJs Marc Marasigan, D+Cash, JJ Saur, and Nina Saputil at CIRCUIT EVENTS GROUND, Circuit Makati, Makati City presented by Driven Manila Production. Co-presented by FOX, Starworld, and Vans.

Here’s the list of performance line-up of SSMF:
International Acts:
Robin Thicke
Fedde Le Grand
Shogun
John Hart

Local Acts:
Marc Marasigan
D+Cash
JJ Saur
Nina Saputil

Ticket Rates: 
Early Bird VIP – Php 3,799
Early Bird Patron – Php 2,299
Regular VIP – Php 4,500
Regular Patron – Php 3,000

Get your tickets at SMTickets.com, Bondle.com, Partyphile, Neverland Manila Ravers, selected Vans Concept Stores in Metro Manila, Sole Slam, and The Rail Stores Metro Manila!

For more information about SSMF, follow them @ Summer Sun Music Festival on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Or email summersunmusicfestival@gmail.com for inquiries!

Experience the Lemongrass Ginger treatment at Posh Nails + GIVEAWAY

Summer is a time to relax and have fun, even with the heat taking its toll on us.  Its about time to have yourself pampered and visit the nearest Posh Nails branch near you and experience their relaxing and aromatic Lemongrass-ginger treatment. 

Posh Nails SM Moa

I always have my mani- pedi done at any Posh Nails branch because they offer so many imported brands to choose from.  From nude to darkest to teals, of  OPI, Essie, Zoya and Orly. The possibilities are endless, they even offer the quick polish gel mani pedi fix.  Perfect for summer time pampering.

This time around, I get to experienced the lemon grass infused with ginger treatment before having my nails done.  Darling, my attendant both rubbed and put lotion on my feet and legs after the footspa. I chose a dark creamy greenish blue (Essie) for my manicure and an OPI peachy pink on my toenails.

Lemongrass Ginger Treatment

The Smart Spa Luxury Lotions are a unique balance of vitamins, nutrients and essential oils creates the perfect hydrating product to help restore dry/damaged skin to a healthy looking and feeling condition and stimulate the senses through gentle Aromatherapy. Intense hydration lasts for hours.

As a special Mother’s Day delight, Posh Nails is giving away special Lemongrass Ginger pampering packages for two.  Treat your mom to a relaxing Posh Nails treatment and a movie premiere for two of the heartwarming Mother’s Day comedy movie starring Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson on May 3, at the SM Megall, 7pm.


Promo period:    April 16 to May 2, 2016, 9am
At All Posh Nails Branches nationwide

Give away alert!
Win pampering package from Posh Nails and treat your mom to a relaxing Posh Nails treatment and a movie premiere of the heartwarming Mother’s Day comedy movie starring Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson on May 3, at the SM Megamall, 7pm.

To join;
1.  Follow PoshNails on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
2.  Follow my instagram account https://www.instagram.com/jlougar/
3.  Follow my twitter https://twitter.com/jlougar
4.  Like my PoshNails post at https://www.facebook.com/lou.sv
3   Tag me @jlougar and @PoshNails
     and post a picture of you with your mom and tell me what is the best kind of pampering that                your mom deserves, with a hashtag #lemongreenteaphxposhnails  #mothersdaymovieph. Please          set your account on public.

     The best Mother's day caption will win the pampering package from Posh Nails and a movie                premiere tickets for two.

     Promo will run from April 16 to May 2, 2016  at 9AM.

How to Claim:

Ø Winners will claim their prizes at the advance screening of Mother’s day Movie which is on May 3, Sm Mega Mall 7pm or on May 2 at 108 Octoarts Bldg. Panay Avenue Q.C.

Ø They will receive 2 advance Screening tickets for Mother’s Day Movie and 2 PoshNails pampering GC upon presentation of their names as winner and the attached coupon we sent as proof.

I will announce winners via my facebook, blog, instagram and twitter account.

Pampering packages is Valid for use within a period of  (1) month (from April 16 to May 16, 2016) at any Posh Nails Branch nationwide.

Snickers is giving away free temporary license plates on April 23!

New car?  No license plate? Don’t fret because Snickers is giving away free temporary license plates to car owners on April 23 at the Capitol Commons Carpark.

The event is the launch of Snickers Don’t Drive Hungry Initiative, a road safety initiative reminding drivers not to let themselves get hungry while they’re on the road.

Long hours spent in traffic can lead to hunger, which can negatively affect the mood of a driver and the quality of driving; by giving out free temporary license plates, Snickers wants to remind motorists not to drive hungry.

To pre-register, drivers can visit http://dontdrivehungry.com.ph/, fill in their personal details and upload their car’s conduction sticker. An email will be sent to confirm their application and they can then claim their temporary license plate at the event venue on April 23.
They can also bring their car’s official receipt and certificate of registration from the Land Transportation Office and present it at the event venue for on the spot temporary license plate printing.

For more details on Snickers Don’t Drive Hungry initiative, visit the Snickers Philippines Facebook page.

Catch Echorsis in your favorite theatre, now on its second week run!

BLACK COMEDY film “Echorsis: Sabunutan Between Good And Evil” was given a second week run in key Metro Manila after it fought hard from being pulled out in cinemas.

The critically acclaimed horror-comedy film starring John Lapus, Kean Cipriano, and Alex Medina, are still screening in Market! Market!, Festival Mall, Robinsons Galleria, SM North Edsa, SM Manila, and SM Megamall to date. It’s producer Chris Cahilig of Insight 360 hopes that more cinemas will open its door to the film since it’s the only Filipino movie screening this week.

“Cinema attendance, including big-budgeted Hollywood flicks, was bad last week perhaps due to the record-high heat. Many still want to watch Echorsis in the big screen that’s why I am happy that at least six theaters are still exhibiting it. I just hope that others will follow their example,” Cahilig said.

Echorsis, directed by Lemuel Lorca who recently bagged the Best Picture trophy for “Ned’s Project” in CineFilipino, and penned by Palanca-winner Jerry Gracio, pleased critics.

Clickthecity’s in-house film critic Philbert Dy described Echorsis as a “subversive little gem” and hailed it for its bold depiction of the LGBTQ community. He believed that Echorsis is the “spiritual successor” of the sleeper hit “Zombadings.”

“(Echorsis) emerges as a subversive little gem; brave enough to say things that aren’t often touched by our cinema, and it does it while being pretty funny. That’s certainly worth something,” Dy wrote.

Meanwhile, Oggs Crus of Rappler praised Echorsis for doing what it sets out to do which is to entertain while “deliberate forwarding a pervasive agenda.

Various online and print reviews and netizens praised Lapus, Cirpriano, and Medina for their sterling performances as the closeted Kristoff, the confused priest Father Nick and the sweet-tongue gigolo Carlo. Echorsis was likewise noticed for its unpredictable and sensitive screenplay by Gracio and breathtaking cinematography by Sasha Palomares.

“I hope that more people, particularly the lovers of Philippine cinema, to come out and watch Echorsis despite the summer heat. It’s truly worth their time, effort, and money,” Cipriano appealed.

Completing the ensemble cast of “Echorsis” are Alessandra de Rossi, Chokoleit, Kiray Celis, Mich Liggayu, Ruby Ruiz, Negi Negra, Bekimon, Nico Antonio, Francine Garcia, Odette Khan, and 1:43’s Yuki Sakamoto, Anjo Resurreccion, Gold Aquino, and Yheen Valero.

“Echorsis” is supported by BellaVita Land Corp. and McJim Classic Leather.

Beat the summer heat with Baskin-Robbins Luscious Pomegranate Swirl

Luscious Pomegranate Swirl rocks Baskin-Robbins’ Flavor of the Month.

Beat the summer heat and cool off with Baskin-Robbins’ luscious April flavor of the month – Pomegranate Swirl. The world’s most beloved ice cream brand has deliciously combined unique pomegranate ice cream and classic vanilla ice cream, swirled with a sweet and tart pomegranate ribbon.

Indulge in this frozen delight and treat your palate to a happy burst of flavours, creating a summer experience like no other. You can enjoy Baskin-Robbins Pomegranate Swirl in a cone, cup or as a milkshake.

Experience this refreshing, limited edition flavor in April at Baskin-Robbins outlets located at the Central Square and SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City; Greenbelt 5 and Glorietta 5 in Makati; Fairview Terraces and Trinoma Mall in Quezon City; SM Southmall in Las Pinas; Solenad in Sta Rosa, Laguna; and the newly opened branch in Uptown Place Mall in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

For more information, log on to www.baskinrobbins.ph or check out their accounts: facebook.com/baskinrobbinsph, Twitter, and Instagram @baskinrobbinsph.

Duterte leads as of 7-Election Cupdates

Roughly three weeks before the Philippine National Election, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte still leads the 7-Election fun and informal presidential poll garnering 58% of cup sales from the last week of March to April 18. This unscientific and unofficial poll relies solely on cup sales to determine the ranking of the candidates.

Not satisfied with the result? Now’s the perfect time to voice out your choice and support your bet in a fun way! Just head over to any 7-Eleven store and choose the GULP® cup featuring your presidential candidate. Whether you've already made up your mind for Jejomar Binay, Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Rodrigo Duterte, Grace Poe or Mar Roxas, or are still undecided, you can let your choice be heard.

With just a few weeks before the elections and the recent turn of events, results will most probably vary. Check out the official 7-Election website (http://www.7-election.com.ph/) for the Daily Cupdates,live results per area and a gallery featuring social media posts with #7Election hashtag. For more information, follow 7 Eleven Philippines on Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/7Eleven/) and Twitter(https://twitter.com/711philippines).

Devant holds special block screening of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”

It was indeed a clash for supremacy between two of the world’s greatest super heroes, a monumental collision to gain the trust and confidence of the people of the world as to who will be their ultimate savior.

But the night belonged to guests of Devant, makers of the most technologically advanced and smart TVs in the country today, for the special block screening of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” last Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the posh Greenbelt 3 Cinema 5 in Makati City.

Devant’s corporate partners, bloggers and other VIPs all showed up in an exciting evening to be among the first to watch the thrilling and most anticipated movie event of the year, where Batman and Superman clash in an epic collision for supremacy and power.

And that’s not all as premium loot bags and exciting raffles prizes were given away by Devant for lucky moviegoers prior to the screening, much to their delight.

Devant also reminded their guests that the “Battle for Supremacy” promo is still ongoing. For every purchase of Devant’s big-screen TVs like the 65-inch UHD200 Ultra HD TV, the 55 and 50-inch UHV200 Ultra HD TVs, the 58 and 50-inch DTV700 Smart TVs, customers can enjoy quality home entertainment by pairing them with equally impressive home entertainment accessories, all offered at special add-on prices.

Enjoy clear and distinct audio of your favorite movies, concerts or sporting events with the DV-5270 Devant 5.1 Channel multimedia speaker (270W), DV-280 Devant 2.1 Channel multimedia speaker (80W), and DV-5160 Devant 5.1 Channel multimedia speaker (160W).

Amaze yourself, friends and family with the AD-448 Android Dongle or MPC-01 Mini PC accessories, while watching movies or TV series marathons and listen to every word, note or shrill through Devant’s incredibly sounding SB-110 Devant 2.2 Channel Soundbar System (110W) and SBS-200 Devant2.1 Channel Soundbar System (200W).

And the good news is these incredible Devant TVs come with built-in Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting–Terrestrial (ISDB-T) receivers, the Japanese standard for digital TV and radio broadcast. ISDB-T is the digital broadcast platform approved by the Philippine government through the National Telecommunications Commission as it makes the big switch to digital broadcasting and communications.

This makes Devant the first TV brand in the country whose built-in ISDB-T receivers are ready to receive 1080p resolution digital broadcast signals minus a set-top box, cable or satellite connection.

Other benefits of the ISDB-T receivers include the Channel Variation Track feature, where each TV channel’s frequency band can be divided into 13 segments resulting to new multiple channels, and this standard, together with Devant’s LED technology, guarantees superb audio system for clearer, cleaner sound levels. The Reception Clarity Plus feature assures strong resistance against poor reception conditions, the Electronic Program Guide provides consumers with regularly updated broadcast schedules of broadcast stations running on ISDB-T, and Devant TVs also allow ISDB-T recording to record high-resolution digital feed through an external drive.

The “Battle for Supremacy” promo of Devant runs until May 15, 2016. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is now playing in all cinemas nationwide in 2D, 3D and IMAX.

For more information about Devant home entertainment products, visit www.devanttv.com.

Kenny Rogers "Final World Tour" in Manila this August!

The long wait is over. Grammy Award-winning superstar Kenny Rogers is finally performing in Manila on August 11, 2016  at the Smart Araneta Coliseum presented by Ovation Productions.
Kenny Rogers has enjoyed great success during his storied career of nearly six decades, which will be celebrated during Rogers’ final world tour: The Gambler’s Last Deal.

The enduring Country Music Hall of Fame member and pop superstar has endeared music lovers around the globe with his amazing songs, heartfelt performances, distinctive voice, gift for storytelling and universal appeal. Rogers has played to millions of fans around the world, performing songs from his catalog of 24 Number One hits including “The Gambler,” “Lucille,” “Coward of the County,” “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town,” “Lady,” “Islands in the Stream,” “She Believes In Me,” “We’ve Got Tonight,” “Daytime Friends,” “Through The Years,” “You Decorated My Life,” and “Buy Me A Rose.” His other hits include Someone Who Cares, You and I, Love Song, Don’t Fall In Love With A Dreamer, among others.

Incredibly, Rogers has charted a record within each of the last seven decades (’50s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, 2000’s, 2010’s). He has sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, making him one of the Top Ten Best Selling Male Solo Artists of All Time, according to the RIAA. Rogers has won many awards for his music and charity work, including three GRAMMY Awards, 19 American Music Awards, 11 People’s Choice Awards, eight Academy of Country Music Awards and six Country Music Association Awards, including the CMA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. Rogers was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013 and in 2015, Rogers was awarded the CMT Artist of a Lifetime Award.

(“Kenny Rogers Final World In Manila” is presented by Ovation Productions. Tickets available at regular ticketnet outlets and online at www.ticketnet.com.ph starting Tuesday, April 19. For more  info, call  532-8883)

Four tips for a healthier you from Electrolux

Whether you’re aiming for a beach-ready bod or simply want to shed a few pounds, summer is a great time to start a healthier diet. To help you get started, Electrolux has put together a few simple tips on healthier food substitutes and ways to prepare food that will help pave the way for that slimmer silhouette.

Microwave your veggies

Did you know that cooking veggies in your microwave is a great way to preserve its nutrients?

Any cooking method utilizing heat and water tends to destroy the nutrients that make vegetables so good for us -for example, powerhouse vegetable spinach loses about 77% of its folate when boiled on the stove, but retains nearly all of it when cooked in a microwave.

This is because microwave ovens cook by vibrating water molecules within food, thus producing heat. It does not change the chemical composition of food in any way. As an added bonus, fresh vegetables, with their high water content can be cooked more quickly than other foods in a microwave oven.

Microwave ovens like the Electrolux EMS2348X comes with auto-cooking features that optimizes the time required to cook varying amounts of vegetables with just a few easy turns of the control knob.

To cook vegetables in your microwave oven, simply place them in a microwave-safe dish and add a small amount of water depending on the vegetables being cooked. Cover the dish with a safe plastic wrap and poke several holes or leave a corner open to allow the steam to vent.


Add spice to your meals with chili

Chili peppers are not just beneficial for health, but also for your waistline. Thanks to an antioxidant called capsaicin, chillies and other spices have been found to diminish appetite and accelerate your metabolism, helping your body burn fat at higher rate.

Electrolux EOB5450AAX Inspiro Built-In Oven

Electrolux EOT38DXA Tabletop Convection Oven

Capsaicin also increases fat oxidation, which pushes the body to use more fat as fuel. For optimal weight loss, consume in tandem with a low fat diet and try baking or grilling dishes in ovens like the Electrolux EOB5450AAX Inspiro Built-In Oven or the Electrolux EOT38DXA Tabletop Convection Oven.

Puree your way to a healthier you

Purees can be a low calorie, low fat replacement in certain foods like soups, salad dressings and deserts.

Creamy soups are a much-loved comfort food, both for its creamy taste and texture. For a low-fact alternative, pureeing the soup with cooked potatoes or tofu will give it that thick texture. Tofu can also be used as a substitute for sour cream in salads.

Meanwhile fruit purees shine in baking and desserts. One quarter cup of pureed apples and pears will replace one egg in a cake recipe. They not only add moisture but a fruity flavour to the cake. If the pureed fruit makes the cake denser than you would like, add half to one teaspoon of baking powder to get a lighter result.

Electrolux EBR 5050 Powermix Silent Blender

Creating a puree is easy – all you need is a powerful blender like the Electrolux EBR 5050 Powermix Silent Blender, which even comes with a fruit filter to easily remove pulp and seeds.

Top up your salad the healthy way

A tablespoon of mayonnaise contains about 100 calories while olive oil has 120. Cheeses like feta and parmesan can add 20 to 50 calories to the total. If you are having salads with bacon or crispy (in other words, fried) chicken, that ratchet up the calorie and fat count. Top if off with dressings like Thousand Island and your salad can weigh in at over 600 calories.

To help make your salads healthier, choose toppings that provide protein instead of fat like tuna, chickpeas and eggs. If you want meat toppings, go for a healthier cooking method, like sautéing, braising or grilling.

For more tips on home care and healthy living, please visit electrolux.com.ph or our Facebook page at facebook.com/Electrolux.

Sony Channel hosts Summer Escape in Boracay

Fun-filled summer activities await the participants in this event happening on April 22 at The Sand Bar Station 1 in Boracay starting at 1PM, to be hosted by Jaz Reyes. In the evening, the mood is set with special performances by Clara Benin, RJ Jimenez, and Up Dharma Down.

To participate in this event, guests need to register by liking Sony Channel's Facebook page. After which, they’ll be given an ‘event passport’ which they could use to participate in different activity booths, and enjoy the evening performances as well.

Guests can also make memorable beach moments with henna tattoos, hair braids, massages, nail art, bead buffet, printstagram, giant beerpong, and more! Plus, Sony Channel will be giving away exciting freebies for its summer loving guests.

Sony Channel’s Summer Escape 2016 is brought to you by Western Union in partnership with 2go Express, 2go Travel, Tanduay Select, DeborrahLippman, Palmers, OPI, Style Aromatheraphy, Havaianas, Piknik, BoracayCrossfit, Megstreetwear.ph and Meg.

Sony Channel is seen on SKYCable Channel 35, Cignal Digital TV Channel 60, Destiny Cable Channel 62, Cable Link Channel 39.