Say "Bello!" to your favorite Minions and grab all 10 Despicable Me 3 Happy Meal toys on May 31 at McDonalds

If you are a McDonalds Minions Happy Meal Toy Collector and want to get first dibs on those funny cutees  then its time to visit your favorite Mcdo branch on May 31! These lovable, silly characters from the Despicable Me movie franchise return for a limited time.

Believe me the toys are soooo cute and there is an additional character to the gang!

We all went bananas when McDonalds PH launches the Despicable Me 3-themed Happy Meal and Menu Items at McDonald’s on May 29 at McDonalds Eton Centris.  We (and the kids) tried all the Minion booths made available for the media during the launch like face painting and the spinshot stall.

We enjoyed Despicable Me 3 menu items on our table namely the Honey Banana McFloat N’ Fries Combo; the Honey Banana McFloat is a sweet Honey Banana flavored Sprite McFloat.

Banana Pie a la Mode, is a sweet Banana Pie topped with vanilla soft serve, drizzled with luscious caramel topping; and the Banana McDip—the  creamy vanilla soft serve covered in crunchy banana-flavored dip on a blue wafer cone (available in Dessert Centers and select stores only).

The NEW Cheesy Burger McDo—beefy Burger McDo is topped with a slice of creamy American cheese.

Say “Bello!” to your favorite yellow creatures and characters from the movie with 10 new toy designs available in every Happy Meal purchase in-store and via Drive-Thru, Take-Out and McDelivery. Each toy has its own unique personality and feature!

Get ready to hunt down all 10 toys as soon as they launch (and be quick – we think they will sell out fast!):

Head over to McDonald’s now to grab all 10 Despicable Me 3 Happy Meal toys and these limited time offer treats before they run out!

Share your love for the Minions at McDonald’s via the official Facebook fan page, www.facebook.com/mcdo.ph, or by tagging @McDo_PH to your sweet and funny McDo moments on Twitter or Instagram and use the hashtag #MinionsAtMcDo

HOPE collaborates with Solenn Heussaff in "Hope in a Shirt"

Each T-shirt I wear has a story behind it, some funny, a few sad, but always a memorable story of the time I wore it.

That’s why I choose the times I wear each shirt if only to reminisce the feeling and that special moment.

Last weekend was extra special, not only because I met Nanette Medved and Solenn Heussaff, but because I had the privilege of owning one of their very limited edition shirts that is part of their new advocacy called Hope in a Shirt. 

There are three things that make each shirt special, the first is because it is designed by Solenn herself.. two is that the materials are made from 100% recycled bottles and the third is that every purchase of the shirt will help build public classrooms in the country.


HOPE founder and President, Nanette Medved-Po collaborates with Solenn Heussaff in creating exclusive designs for Hope in A Shirt collection.  Each shirt is made from 100% recycled bottles and is unbelievably soft custom printed shirts.

For every Hope in a shirt that you buy, you help build more public classroom for kids around the country. T shirts are available at the 1st HOPE Vendo Pop-up machine located at the G/F of Net Park in Fort Bonifacio. It is open from 11am to 5pm on May 28-30. After that, the shirts will be available exclusively through Zalora.

That there is a severe shortage of classrooms in the country is a sad reality that needs to be addressed. And the government simply cannot do it alone. It was towards this end that GenerationHOPE, a social enterprise aimed towards the building of public school classrooms, was formed by Founder and President, Nanette Medved-Po, who graduated with degrees in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Babson College in Boston.

From the initial success of Hope in a Bottle Purified Drinking Water — the full profits of which go towards the advocacy, wherein 37 classrooms have already been built — the team realized the growing interest among Filipinos in buying socially and environmentally responsible brands. Thus, as an offshoot, Hope in a Shirt was born. But these aren’t just any ordinary shirts: they are unbelievably soft custom printed shirts made from 100% recycled plastic bottles! These shirts became an instant hit among Nanette’s friends and soon word spread.

So taking this concept further, Nanette has turned to Solenn Heussaf with the idea of creating custom designs for an exclusive Hope in a Shirt collection. Now, with the help from the good guys at Globis, Inc., every one of Solenn’s brush and pencil strokes were transformed into high quality textile prints  – resulting in shirts that are unique, artsy, and stylish!

And for yet another first, the collection will be launched in a special Hope-branded vending machine — an idea inspired by New York fashion week. The result is a disruptive and desirable product that celebrates art, innovative sustainability, and a worthwhile cause. The Hope vendo will pop up in 3 surprise locations, for only 2 to 3 days each. Just 200 shirts will be produced and sold, so excited shoppers can keep tabs on Hope’s Facebook and Instagram pages to find out where they’ll pop up.

Ortigas & Co launches Game of Drones 1st Flight at Circulo Verde

Following  the hugely successful launch of the country’s first signature pump track and bike playground, Ortigas &Co lights Summer Skies with the first ever Game of Drones 1St Flight at Circulo Verde.

The revitalized industry player introduced yet another signature event which captured the imagination of of millennials and kids of all ages. Crowds gathered despite the drizzle and looked skyward to witness a spectacle of lights and drone feats-The grandest yet–Game of Drones lst Flight


Circulo Verde, Ortigas & Co.’s 10-hectare master planned mixed use community in Quezon City was set aglow with the spectacular sight of drones flipping in the air.

After dusk, the place was ablaze with lights coming from the lit tracks where the quadcopters coursed through, prompting spectators to squeal in delight & excitement.

Circulo Verde offered the perfect venue for Game of Drones 1st Flight where drone professionals, hobbyists & amateurs had the whole day for themselves to race and learn a few tricks using the remote-controlled aircrafts.

The games were open to two drone categories: the Spec Class or Beginners for pilots using a quadcopter with 35 LiPo and 5” diameter props and Open Class or Advance for pilots with quadcopters that weighed a maximum of 50 lbs. The Game Arena was divided into several areas with different races for drone controllers, namely Time Trial, Drone Sprint, Rotocross, and Drone Photography.

But Game of Drones was not exclusively for drone enthusiasts. The country’s biggest and grandest drone spectacle also enticed families and friends to bond over raffles and other activities while served with first-class entertainment throughout the jampacked one-day event.

Everyone from kids and teens to adults also took advantage of food booths and other stalls that sold sports apparel from sponsors and concessionaires.

It was definitely air supremacy ablaze as everyone enjoyed the spectacle leaving a collective question which begged to be answered: What will Ortigas & Co. offer next?

FAME AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE FAMILY AT RTL CBS SUMMER FAIR 2017

RTL CBS Asia took fun and excitement to a whole new level with a weekend getaway for the entire family. Now on its third year, the RTL CBS Summer Fair returned bigger and better than ever with a slew of attractions as well as activities that let everyone enjoy a rare moment under the spotlight.

The three-day festival drew in crowds at Glorietta Makati from May 26 to 28, bringing to life some of cable TV’s most talked-about shows such as The X Factor UK, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and Scorpion.

A festival of fun and entertainment including karaoke, laser room, Velcro wall, and raffle games welcomed guests at the RTL CBS Summer Fair 2017.        Many lucky fairgoers also brought home several prizes from exciting activities including an ice cream eating contest as well as raffle games from the sponsors
Among the highlights included The X Factor Stage and the Carpool Karaoke Booth where fairgoers unleashed their hidden vocal prowess. As for the more physically inclined, the Scorpion Laser Room and a Velcro wall offered an adrenaline rush that had guests coming back for more.

Many lucky fairgoers also brought home several prizes from exciting activities including an ice cream eating contest as well as raffle games from the sponsors.

Secret Talents Revealed

The Summer Fair proved once again that Filipinos are gifted singers as guests belted out songs from classics to today’s radio favorites on The X Factor Stage. Just like in an actual studio, each performance was recorded for the participants to remember this fun weekend.

Fairgoers were also treated to a share-worthy musical experience at the festival’s own version of the Carpool Karaoke, where fans of the social media hit got the chance to sing solo or with friends inside a car a la Adele, Justin Bieber, and One Direction with James Corden.

Lights, Camera, Action!

High-tech crime fighting got real at the Summer Fair as guests took on the Scorpion Laser Room challenge. With only two minutes to complete the mission, participants had to dodge crisscrossing laser beams fast enough to escape the room and win the day.

A Velcro wall further added a bunch of laughter to the event by letting fairgoers both young and old come up with the coolest—and funniest—poses to be captured on camera.

The RTL CBS Summer Fair 2017 was made possible in partnership with Novu Hair, Baskin Robbins, foodpanda, Glorietta, Ayala Malls, Monster RX 93.1, SKY, Devant, and Volkswagen. RTL CBS Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53(SD) and 196(HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53 (Digital) and 89 (Analog), and Cablelink channels 37(SD) and 313(HD).

10-MINUTE HAIRCUT FROM KAIZEN HAIR SALON

In this fast-paced society where everyone seems to be on the run, 10 minutes can be crucial. They can mean some spare time to relax, take a breather, listen to music, nap, call people or catch up with friends. Some even get haircuts from Kaizen.

KAIZEN, a novel concept that originated in Japan and has since grown to other countries particularly in Indonesia, has five pillars that make it unique – it’s QUICK, CLEAN, STYLISH, AFFORDABLE and WATERLESS.

Its first branch in the Philippines is located at the 5th floor of SM Manila.

“We acknowledge and respect our customer’s time and since more and more of them need no-fuss, fast and efficient ways to look and feel good, we launched Kaizen,” Chinky Gabas, director of Kaizen Philippines. “The waterless process works perfectly with men, women, and children and is a fresh, clean, and quick approach for those who need no more than 10 minutes to improve their looks.”

The word Kaizen traces its roots to Japanese words “Kai” (which means “changes”) and “Zen” (meaning “continuous”). When put together, Kaizen translates to “continuous improvement”, which is exactly the way it is—unique, out of the box, revolutionary.

“Kaizen is all about having a speedy haircut with up-to-date styles. We sterilize our equipment in UV boxes, and we are the most hygienic because we use disposable neck paper in lieu of towels, and the customers take home the comb used for their haircut,” Gabas explained. Using a “zen wash technique”, Kaizen haircuts don’t need water but instead make use of an air-washer vacuum that ensures no stray hairs and a fresh-feeling finish. “Best of all, a haircut costs only 150 pesos, so it’s very affordable,” she added.

Visit Kaizen and the first thing you’ll notice is a slogan painted on its glass doors saying: “In here we smile, everybody smiles” and you will immediately feel at home. The contemporary black and white interiors (divided into modern haircutting semi-cubicles) and sleek barber chairs beckon. As you step inside, professional and skilled stylists will greet you with a smile. Most of them trained in Jakarta for the latest hair styles, trends and techniques. The core team, then, trained the rest of Kaizen team in the Philippines.

The stylists will give customers a “menu” of haircut styles, start prepping and give their desired cut in 10 minutes.

“If a customer wants a specific haircut that is not in our ‘menu,’ like something more complicated to do, the service might take more than 10 minutes. But it will still be a quick, no-fuss, and satisfying experience that costs half the price of any average haircut but still delivers quality results.”

Also called the ‘salon of the future,’ Kaizen caters to customers of all ages, gender, income groups, and lifestyles. Its customers include elderly couples, families, kids, toddlers, teenagers, students, young professionals and millennials (who love to videotape how Kaizen cleans their head, neck, and nape with an air-washer; then post this experience on their social media accounts).

“The hair is our crowning glory and having a bad hair day somehow affects our mood. Kaizen is here, offering a snappy solution that will resolve your hair concerns with a reasonably priced haircut without taking too much of your precious time,” Gabas concluded.First established in 2004 at Plaza Setiabudi One, South Jakarta, Kaizen has expanded across Indonesia with 75 branches & growing in Jakarta, Tangerang, Bekasi, Cirebon, Cibubur, Karawang, Bandung, Bali, Batam, and Surabaya. In the Philippines, Kaizen is poised to expand and open more branches in other malls, airports, corporate centers, condominiums and other prime stand-alone locations.

It is brought to the Philippines by Techno Holdings Corporation, a well-respected group of companies involved in the distribution of some of the world’s best-known commercial kitchen and laundry equipment; irrigation systems, precision mowing equipment, golf carts and other utility vehicles; gym and fitness equipment and premium lighting systems. The company has also recently opened businesses involved in health and wellness such as Karada Japanese Body Therapy Center and Oracle Korean Beauty and Aesthetic Clinic.

Enjoy cooling comfort without compromise with TCL's newest series

There are things to consider when buying an airconditioning unit. Number one is where the indoor and the outdoor units will be placed. Check if its Energy-Efficiency. The higher the rating, the more efficient the unit. That way, you would save on your electricity bills. Consider your budget. Dont be tempted to buy the least expensive unit available, remember that pricier units tend to have higher efficiencies, which make them less expensive to operate. The Noise. You dont want to hear its motor roaring especially at night. Last to check is if its environmental friendly like the TCL R410 series.

TCL recently launched TCL Airconditioners on May 25 at PBA Metrowalk.

TCL, as one of the leading home appliances manufacturer globally, introduces its “Comfort without Compromise” campaign geared towards providing cooling comfort for every family without compromising health and environmental safety through continuous product development and innovation.

TCL’s latest series of R410a air conditioners is its response to the emerging ozone depletion problems.

TCL F Series Window Type Air Conditioner
(Available in 0.6HP, 0.8HP, 1.0HP, 1.5HP, and 2.0HP)
The TCL F Series Window Type air conditioners are the newest addition to TCL’s premium selection of TitanGold air conditioners. Unlike its preceding series, the F Series is more environmental friendly since it employs the use of R410a refrigerant. R410a has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP), which means it poses no harm towards the Earth’s ozone layer.

The F Series boasts of exceptional state-of-the-art panel designs that will surely complement any corner of your home. Equipped with gold-plated louver fins, the F Series is designed to prevent and withstand extreme rust and corrosion; thus, assuring a longer product life. On top of that, this series is also packed with 5-in-1 health filters for safe and healthy breathable indoor air that truly cares for you, your family, and the environment. Through these astounding features, TCL aims to deliver not just alternative cooling solutions, but value for its customers’ money above all.

Enjoy cooling comfort without compromise, and help save the environment with style and in comfort through TCL’s newest series of R410a air conditioners!
The F Series Window Type air conditioner is available in Manual and Remote types, and comes in 0.6HP, 0.8HP, 1.0HP, 1.5HP, and 2.0HP capacities. Visit any TCL authorized appliance centers nationwide or log on to

  http://www.tclphilippines.com for more details on TCL Air Conditioners. 

Watsons #Hairgoals: Take your Hair on a colorful Makeover trip on Color Your Hair Day on May 27!

My friends know I love my hair. when i was still in college I often got complemented for my long shiny black mane that my friends say should've even made it to one of those magazines.

So when the hair coloring trend began, I was actually very hesitant to let anyone touch my "virgin' hair. But as they say, change is inevitable, so on one of my visits to the hair salon, I finally decided to let the stylist add not just one but three colors (caramel, burgundy, and chocolate brown). I had a tricolor and it was the so pretty it lasted a year.

And since then I love having my locks colored, I've gone from safe light brown to screaming Red in a few months and I cant wait to try more.

The good news is I dont even have to go to the salon and spend thousands on hair color, its become so DIY easy all you need is to get the right products and you’re all set.

Recently, Watsons launched a new campaign to encourage its female shoppers to go out of their hair comfort zones and discover different hair color and hair style trends.

#Hairgoals, aims to introduce a whole new world of color and style options and alternatives for women. With a vast spread of hair products available in-store, Watsons shoppers will find it a cinch to go for the specific look that they desire.

Watsons Group Marketing Manager Karen Fabres

The launch event was held on May 19th at the SM Mall Of Asia Activity Center. Guests were given a chance to try out new hairstyles and colors by trying out products and tools available at Watsons. With Hair Color provided by L’Oreal, Revlon, Kolours, Bigen, Beautylabo, Lolane, Liese and Revia.

Styling tools and products by JML, W. Elite, Babyliss, VS Sassoon, Tresemme, Aquanet, Finesse and Suave, and Hair Care Products by Dove, Pantene, Creamsilk, it was indeed an event not to be missed. After all, there’s nothing like uncovering a more gorgeous version of you by simply doing a few tweaks to how your hair looks.

Color Your Hair Day on May 27!
Want to get into a hair adventure of your own? Here’s good news! Watch out for the first ever Watsons Color Your Hair Day Sale – a one-day nationwide sale on all hair color products. Get 50% off on brands like Revlon, Kolours, L’oreal, Beautylabo, Lolane, Revia, Liese and Bigen! So, mark May 27 on your calendar as the day to head on any Watsons store or at the SM Store Beauty Section for the biggest hair color sale!

Oh, and if you’re an SM Advantage Card member, you can go from trendsetter to jetsetter! Show off that new do when you win one of the trips to either Bali, Guam, or Sydney! You can also get a chance to snag a free iPhone 7 or an iPad Pro. Every P500 single-receipt purchase of participating products entitles an SMAC member to one (1) e-raffle entry.

So get on it and color, style, and flip that hair like never before. Make your Hairgoals happen with Watsons!