Giulia expands its menu to offer more dishes and a home-cooked experience

When you are on a diet but just couldn’t resist your cravings for some cold sweets then you might want to give in to some Gelato.

As far as fat content, gelato is a lot lower in fat since it is denser than ice cream due to its lower air content. And if you are looking for the best (all natural) gelato in the Metro then you might want to drop by the newly opened Giulia at The Block of SM North EDSA. They serve casa italia gelato one of the most popular gelato in Singapore and you have more than enough choices to satisfy any craving you have. But if I were you Id start off with the Pistachio and the Dark Truffle Chocolate.

From the same company that brought Casa Italia to the Philippines, Giulia expands its menu to offer more dishes and a home-cooked experience.

The place has this homey ambiance and a selection of perfect comfort food to go with your mood. I used to order their carbonara and pizza before, but now they even have more options that’s good for the entire family. I cant wait to bring my kids here.

Giulia formally opened last Nov 10 and  I got to sample a few of their must try dishes including the Aunt Giulia’s Legendary Fried Chicken (make sure to combine the gravy and honey dip) The Italian beef stew, Seafood shrimp and their pasta and pizza which Im sure you and your kids will love.

                                                             The Legend

                                                     Four Cheese Pizza

                                                            Beef Stew

                                                      Cafe Mocha

                                                   Carbonara

From the company that introduced Casa Italia to Metro Manilans in 2015, comes Giulia, the newest dining place that beckons anyone longing for home-cooked food.

Taking off from the same location where the renowned Casa left its footprint, Giulia is a full-service restaurant that whips up hearty dishes that linger way after you’ve finished everything on their plates.

For starters, you can choose from the ceasar salad, the pumpkin and the mushroom soup. Or you can sate your palates with their flavorful servings of Gambas Al Ajillo and Loaded Fries.

Sure to earn raves because of its size and flavor is the Legend- a big chunk of fried, boneless chicken which packs in just the right amount of spices.They also have other meat dishes like the Braised Lamb Shank, Italian Beef Stew and Crispy Pork Belly.

There is also something to be had by pasta lovers at Giulia: there is the carbonara, creamy prawn,  beef lasagna, spicy calamari, and bolognese.

For sharing, they have an assortment of pizza to choose from, including the four-cheese, the all meat and the chicken barbecue.

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They also have big plates good for a few hungry mouths- like the rib and chicken platter.

Then, for sweet endings, they have a premium gelato line which boasts of the most natural ingredients- like their best-selling flavors pistachio, dark truffle, mint and Bailey’s.

Jay Tan, Managing Director of Grupo Manna, which operates Giulia is excited to add another restaurant to his other two diners- Casa Italia and Gelatofix- both located at the Bonifacio Global City. He exclaims: “Having Giulia here at SM North EDSA is the perfect opportunity for us to serve customers from this part of the Metro who crave for well-thought of dishes. With Giulia, we promise you a holistic experience of good food, enticing ambience and great service.”

*Giulia is  open during mall hours and is located at the G/F the Block, SM North EDSA.

ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK returns for a live concert on November 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

            International music legend Engelbert Humperdinck will celebrate with Pinoy fans his 50th anniversary in the music industry with an array of classic love songs and romantic ballads when he returns for a live concert on November 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.

            The pre-Christmas presentation from Ovation Productions is part of a three-city concert series that also includes shows on November 23 at the LausGroup Event Centre in San Fernando Pampanga and November 30 at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan City, Laguna.

            It is part of the Asian leg of “Engelbert Humperdinck 50th Anniversary Tour,” a global touring celebration of half century of the successful musical career of a singer considered as one of the hottest male pop idols of the ‘60s.
                                                                                                                               
            The milestone pays tribute to the outstanding achievements of the crooner dubbed as “King of Romance” and who has charmed millions worldwide with his rich repertoire that encompasses a broad range of genres.

            It will take the audience to a memorable time of love and romance as it showcases the musical brilliance of Humperdinck, an ultra-smooth balladeer whose beautiful interpretation of lyrics and excellent vocal technique have earned him an enduring place  in pop music.

            Among the hit songs he has popularized in his sweet, powerful voice are “Release Me,” “Quando, Quando, Quando,” “The Way It Used To Be,” “The Last Waltz,” “After The Loving,” “Man Without Love,” “Spanish Eyes,” “Love Me With All Your Heart,” “Am I That Easy To Forget,” and many more.

            Engelbert Humperdinck’s passion for music drew inspiration from a life lived with a love for music that started at an early age when, as Arnold George Dorsey in Leicester, England, he began studying music and playing the saxophone at the age of 11 and discovered his vocal talent for impersonation at 17.

            With the outrageously memorable name of Engelbert Humperdinck (after the Austrian composer of the 19th century opera,  “Hansel and Gretel”), and with his deep voice and thick sideburns, he burst into the music scene in the ‘60s along with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Tom Jones, and was catapulted almost instantly to the status of world icon.

            His debut single “Release Me,” became an instant hit when it went into the Guinness Book of Records for staying 56 weeks in the charts and became No. 1 in 11 countries.

            Humperdinck was subsequently hailed by The London Times as “the premier voice of the 20th century” for his inimitable three-and-a-half octave range and ultra-smooth onstage charisma that captivated fans of every generation in many parts of the world.

             
            During the next four decades, he has generated record sales in excess of 150 million records, including 64 gold albums and 24 platinum albums,  and won four Grammy Awards,  a Golden Globe award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

            Aside from touring the world before sold-out crowds in Great Britain, United States, Australia, Germany, Belgium, Canada and Southeast Asia, Humperdinck has performed for Queen Elizabeth II,  several US presidents and many other heads of states.

In 2007, he marked four decades in the music industry with his critically-acclaimed 40th Anniversary Tour, a 100-city worldwide celebration that coincided with the release of “The Winding Road,” his album which featured “contemporary British classics” by such great musicians as John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Sting, Eric Clapton, Christine McVie and James Blunt.

Five years later, he represented the United Kingdom in the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest in Baku, Azerbaijan, where he set a record by being the oldest singer to participate in the competition at the age of 76.

His double-CD of duets, “Engelbert Calling,” was released in the United Kingdom by Conehead Records last March 17, 2017  and charted in the UK Top 40.

The album features the singer in the studio with musicians like Charles Aznavour, Elton John, Il Divo, Johnny Mathis, Lulu, Willie Nelson, Olivia Newton-John, Cliff Richard, Smokey Robinson, Kenny Rogers, Neil Sedaka, Ron Sexmith, Gene Simmons and Dionne Warwick

Together with Humperdinck’s other hit, “I Followed My Heart,” the “Engelbert Calling” album is now available to stream in Spotify and other major streaming platforms.

            “Engelbert Humperdinck 50th Anniversary Tour”  will bring back the 81-year-old singer to the Philippines for the fifth time in the past 12 years after completing its swing across major US cities in September following shows in the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe and Asia over the past few months
         
            As he embarks on his sixth decade in music and show business, Humperdinck remains a formidable figure in pop music, a true icon of entertainment who radiates excellence in his honeyed, mellow voice and inspires people of the present age who exalt him as an extraordinary performer and a quintessential romantic balladeer. -- #

            (Engelbert Humperdinck 50th Anniversary Tour” is presented by Ovation Productions. Tickets for the Smart Araneta Coliseum concert available through www.ticketnet.com.ph or call 911-5555. Tickets for the Laus Group Event Centre in San Fernando Pampanga and Alonte Sports Arena in Binan Laguna tickets available through www.smtickets.com or at SM Customer Service).

Enjoy your Best comfort food at Hukad

I discovered Hukad Restaurant together with blogger friends in Tacloban City last year.  I remember our host treated us to a sumptuous lunch before leaving for Manila.  It was love at first bite. Their seafood dishes are savory bursting with flavors. I personally like their kinilaw version, grilled tuna belly, escabecheng tanigue and the oh so crispy and  tasty lechon belly! Im wishing they will open a branch near QC. My prayers were answered then.

To those who do not know Hukad  is used to describe the act of serving food on a plate and it is also the Visayan word for ladle or that large long-handled spoon (sandok) with a cup-shaped bowl used for serving rice, soup, stew, or sauce.

Hukad  recently launched its celebrity ambassador Mr. Gerald Anderson on Nov 9 at Hukad Trinoma branch. The half-Filipino, half-American heartthrob has lived significant parts of his life in both the US and in the Philippines, and in particular in General Santos City. He grew up with these visayan comfort food.

Exquisite local cuisine distilled from a wealth of local and global influences.  That in essence is the unique dining experience that is Hukad, a restaurant chain that has the same management, and that carries the same menu as the landmark foodie destination, the Golden Cowrie restaurant in Lahug City, Cebu.  This is why half-Filipino, half-American, and part-Bisaya Gerald Anderson is the popular restaurant chain’s perfect ambassador as it opens branches in Metro Manila.

                                              Baked Bantayan Scallops

                                                          Crispy Pata

                                             Escabecheng Tanigue

                                            Lechon Belly de Cebu

                                                        Grilled Bangus

                                                          Ngohiong

Few understand Filipino cuisine and its place in the world the way Gerald Anderson does.

“We’re very pleased to have Gerald Anderson as our endorser for Hukad and Golden Cowrie,” says Kenneth C. Kokseng, General Manager of Hukad and Golden Cowrie. “His passion for life and for his craft reflect our passion for our food and our service.  What’s more, Gerald is part Bisaya, so he really is authentic, he truly knows and appreciates our culture, tastes, and flavors.”

Filipino cuisine draws from a diverse set of influences from many different parts of the globe, from Europe to Asia, to America, and to an extent even from the Middle East and India.  As it is in other parts of the world though, while Filipino cuisine “borrows” from many foreign dishes, there is always a local twist.  In the Philippines the way even a “classic” dish is prepared often greatly varies from region to region.

“Like Gerald Anderson, many world-savvy Filipinos may try out different cuisines and international concepts, but there will always be a place in their hearts for the homegrown Filipino comfort food that they grew up on,”  says Kenneth Kokseng.

Hukad is the ideal venue for family gatherings during special occasions, it offers a wide variety of Filipino dishes that will appeal to virtually every Filipino.  Hukad’s crispy pata is definitely a crowd pleaser, and an award winning one at that.  It won the “People’s Choice” at the recent “Best of Cebu” awards of Cebu’s leading newspaper SunStar.

And what Filipino restaurant would be complete without seafood?  At Hukad, Tuna Belly, Tuna Panga, Sizzling Squid, and Garlic Chili Shrimp are all popular items.  The “absolute must try” seafood item though is the Baked Bantayan Scallops. Baked in a simple but precisely balanced mix of cheese and garlic, the star of this dish is the plump Scallops that are flown in fresh from Bantayan island.

For authentic “must try” Cebuano flavors though, Hukad has emerged as the solid “when in doubt” option.  Cebu Lechon is almost universally regarded as the best in the country, and because the belly is regarded by most as the best part of the lechon, Hukad serves up a superb Lechon Belly de Cebu with all the flavors that have become so renowned from Cebu Lechon, and of course the sinfully crunchy skin.

With interiors lovingly designed by much sought-after interior designer Hannah Lim, Hukad has managed to encapsulate the best parts of the Filipino dining experience.  “When I eat Hukad dishes, I always remember how mom took care of me when I was young.  So it’s always nakakabusog ng tiyan and ng puso when it’s my turn to treat my mom at Hukad, because it brings us closer as a family,”  intimates Gerald Anderson.

Hukad now has branches in SM Mall of Asia, SM Southmall, SM Sucat, SM BF Paranaque, SM Bicutan, SM San Lazaro, SM Bacoor, SM Dasmarinas, Trinoma, S Maison, and Ayala Malls Cloverleaf.  In VisMin, you can visit Hukad in Cebu, Dumaguete, Tacloban, Bacolod, Iloilo, Boracay, Davao, Butuan, Tagum, Ozamiz, Pagadian, GenSan, Zamboanga, Cotabato, Digos, Tagum, CDO, and Iligan.

Justice League will have midnight sneaks in selected cinemas nationwide on Thursday, November 16 at 12:01 AM.

Filipino fans will get the chance to watch DC Super Heroes unite earlier than expected as Warner Bros. Philippines has announced that Justice League will have midnight sneaks in selected cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, November 16 at 12:01 AM.

Local audiences are encouraged to grab this opportunity to be among the first in the world to witness the eagerly anticipated movie event. Tickets to the midnight screening will be at regular admission prices.

The list of participating cinemas may be seen at the infographic below. Moviegoers may check with their favorite cinemas for more details.

From Warner Bros. Pictures comes the first-ever Justice League big screen epic action adventure, directed by Zack Snyder and starring as the famed lineup of DC Super Heroes: Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, and Ray Fisher as Cyborg.

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

The film also brings back Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Connie Nielsen as Hippolyta and Joe Morton as Silas Stone, and expands the universe by introducing J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon, Ciarán Hinds as Steppenwolf, and Amber Heard as Mera.

The Justice League screenplay is by Chris Terrio and Joss Whedon, story by Chris Terrio & Zack Snyder, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film’s producers are Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, Jon Berg and Geoff Johns, with executive producers Jim Rowe, Ben Affleck, Wesley Coller, Curtis Kanemoto, Daniel S. Kaminsky and Chris Terrio.

Justice League is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

MASTERMIND RECEIVES THE SILVER CREATOR AWARD FROM YOUTUBE

Mastermind has done it again! The group received the Silver Creator Award from YouTube for surpassing 100,000 subscribers on their YouTube channel.

A letter of recognition written by Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube, accompanied the esteemed award. In her letter, Wojcicki wrote, “You achieved this milestone with hard work, perseverance and probably a healthy sense of humour too. What you’ve accomplished can’t be taken away from you. And we’d like to recognise you and all your hard work with this Silver Creator Award, a small token of our esteem and respect.”

Mastermind is composed of Kristian Vienn “Pao” Gonzales, David Inere, Rey Baylon, Bryan Carlo Abunda, Raymund Arago, Adam Noel Bagares, Dale Johnson Odicta, Jester Brozas, and Ericson Apelado.

The dance crew has a huge following since they became one of the finalists of ABS-CBN’s Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5. Their videos on social media earn number of views, shares, and likes. Some of their dance videos have set trends in social media.

Mastermind has a long list of artists they have worked with including Ms. AiAi delas Alas, Enrique Gil, John Prats, Billie Crawford, Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Kathryn Bernardo, Liza Soberano, Miko and Gab, among others. Aside from doing the choreography, they are the back-up dancers in ASAP, Banana Sundae, and Gandang Gabi Vice.   

“We’re thankful for this great honor. Hindi namin makukuha ang tagumpay na ito kung wala ang suporta ng aming mga fans. We promise to do our best,” said Pao. 

Mastermind is a talent of Asian Artists Agency. For inquiries, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency.com, and visit fb.com/asianartistsagency

Technolux features Lincoln Conveyor Ovens om Nov 17 at Mall of Kitchens

Technolux continues its Business Series on November 17 from 2 pm to 4 pm featuring Lincoln Conveyor Ovens, one of the premium kitchen equipment brands distributed locally by the company.

To be held at Mall of Kitchens, a division of Technolux, the event is free to the public, specifically for aspiring food entrepreneurs and for businessmen who want to upgrade their kitchen equipment.

Dubbed “Lincoln Oven- Thinking Outside The Box,” the event is a collaboration between Technolux and Global Academy. The topics to be discussed include the features of Lincoln Conveyor ovens, the differences between a conventional and a conveyor type oven and menu planning. There will also be a cooking demo to be conducted by Chef Gerhard Gendrano from Global Academy and Mathieu Amet, Technolux’s corporate chef. Participants will be excited to learn how they can “think out of the box’ through creative and unique recipes and techniques using a Lincoln oven. A Q & A with the chefs will also be part of the day’s activities.

Moreover, quick demos on other kitchen equipment such as Convotherm combi oven, Pronto speed oven, Taylor soft serve machine, Kolb convection oven, Vittore espresso machine and Vitamix blenders will be conducted.

Lincoln Ovens are the premier continuous cook platform ideal for the food service industry. They are designed with a conveyor system that slowly pulls foods through the oven, helping them to cook evenly without over-baking. Cooking, baking, and crisping of foods are faster than conventional ovens, resulting in increased production for food businesses. Easy to operate and a breeze to clean, it improves bake time by up to 35% without increased noise levels or loss of product quality.

Technolux is the country’s largest importer and supplier of a complete line of foodservice, small wares and laundry equipment for over 40 years.

For inquiries, call 8964941and 8994531 or visit its corporate office at 2176 Primo Rivera Street, Barangay La Paz Makati City. Check out www.technolux.net.

Mall of Kitchens is located at 9703 Kamagong St.,Corner Lawaan St., San Antonio Village, Makati City (tel nos. 890-6758 / 552-3587). Ample parking is available.

HOOQ FILMMAKERS GUILD ANNOUNCES FINAL PILOTS AND ADDITIONAL 5 WILDCARDS

HOOQ – the largest Video on Demand service in South-East Asia, has announced six titles for pilot development from its inaugural HOOQ Filmmakers Guild 2017. 

The confirmed 2017 selections are Bhak (India), Suay (Thailand), Haunt Me (Singapore), How To Be A Good Girl (Singapore), Aliansi (Indonesia) and Heaven and Hell (Indonesia).  The six were selected from some 500 submissions received by HOOQ over a two-month period from all over South East Asia.
The six entries that have been earmarked for pilots span a range of genres.

India’s winning entry, Bhak, is a colourful dramedy that follows the adventures of two ambitious young filmmakers in the Bollywood film industry.  Written by Arjun Chatterjee and Shreyom Ghosh from Big3 Media, it explores themes of passion, betrayal and love.

Suay, a Thai crime thriller by Marcelo von Schwartz, follows the story of ladyboy go-go dancer Lola, who receives a cut-off ear belonging to her best friend and mentor, Carly.  She is then forced to draw upon her past identity as a tough male private detective and descend into the underbelly of Bangkok.

Supernatural drama Haunt Me, by Oman Dhas and Goh Ming Siu from Third Floor Pictures, follows the story of Kwong, a widower, who after his father’s death, moves into his family ancestral home and discovers his family's secret sacred destiny; guiding lost souls to the other side.

The other Singaporean entry, How To Be A Good Girl, comes from Abundant Productions and follows former socialite turned ex-convict, Frances Lee, who is looking to reclaim her life after time behind bars.  

The Indonesian winning entries reflect two ends of the genre sprectrum. Aliansi is an offbeat comedy by Muttaqiena Imaamaa.  It follows the story of a down-and-out Jakarta-based creative executive, who gets a chance to start over when a mysterious millionaire approaches him to create advertising campaigns – to convince the public that aliens are real.  

By contrast, Bobby Prabowo & Eric Tiwa’s Heaven and Hell, takes us into the world of the Eastern Indonesia mafia.  When a gang war about to break out in Darmaga Batu, his adoptive hometown, Chris contemplates leaving the violent world of crime, until he realizes, the only way he can protect his jailed father, is by becoming the head of the crime world.

HOOQ has also selected five more submissions for script development. The selections are Crazy in Love (Indonesia), Golden Star (Philippines), Merit Score (Thailand), ReLie (Thailand) and Trips (Singapore).

While these submissions are not ready to be developed into pilots, they hold enough merit and potential to become compelling stories that will appeal to audiences around South-East Asia. HOOQ is investing in the potential of these ideas by developing them into scripts.

While these submissions are not ready to be developed into pilots, they hold enough merit and potential to become compelling stories that will appeal to audiences around South-East Asia. HOOQ is investing in the potential of these ideas by developing them into scripts.

 “The HOOQ Filmmakers Guild has really highlighted the immense talent out in Asia and the selection process for the top six pilots announced earlier was not an easy task.  The fact that we could pick out five more brilliant ideas on top of the six we already chose for pilot development means this region is a hot bed for creative talent. We are excited and committed to developing these talents and helping them turn their vision into your next favorite series!” Said Peter Bithos, Chief Executive Officer of HOOQ.

The five submissions bookmarked for script development are as follows:
 Merit Score by Lit Samajarn from Thailand follows the story of 25-year-old entertainment diva and mean queen Nadia, who meets an untimely end in a movie accident. Determined to do whatever it takes to get into Heaven, she has to improve her meagre merit score, secure enough brownie points and karma in the next 30 days.

 The other Thai submission is ReLie by Nirattisai Ratphithak. This thriller revolves around a wildly popular mobile game app that becomes all too real for a group of university students when the players begin dying one by one. To stop the deaths, they need to figure out who the murderer is, but doing so leads them to face the unexpected truth that is much bigger than what they would ever imagine.

 From Singaporean Xavier Ong comes Trips, about a down-on-his-luck model who joins a host club so he can earn enough money to marry his girlfriend. However, he soon finds himself being drawn deeper and deeper into a world where love and money are nebulously entwined and the only way to survive, is to lose yourself.

 The Philippines is represented by Jed Cyril Punongbayan of We Love Motion Inc. under Go Motion Productions. He created Golden Star, the story of a 48-year-old mother of three who tries to secure a better future for herself and her family by entering the tricky world of show business.

 Finally, Indonesia’s Mahakarya Pictures and Aditya Testarossa present Crazy In Love, an offbeat romance about plain jane Kinanti, who gets a peculiar gift from a mysterious stranger – a lip colour that will make fall in love with her through a single kiss. When Aaron, a famous celebrity, accidently kisses her, Kinanti's destiny changes completely.

The HOOQ Filmmakers Guild drew nearly 500 submissions for original content from across the region.

Judging was based on the relevance and potential appeal to Asian audiences, demonstrable creativity in storytelling and most of all, a well told Asian story with an original point of view.

Judge Puttipong Promsaka Na Sakolnakorn commented, “The number of submissions was far more than what any of us were expecting”.  The submissions spanned a range of genres and styles, from science fiction to supernatural and even historical dramas.  The dominant genres submitted were drama, horror/supernatural and comedy, with science fiction and fantasy a close fourth.

 “I was deeply amazed by the quality of the submissions, so much so that it made judging really difficult!” said judge Mouly Surya, director of ‘Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts’.  “It was affirmation to me that Asia truly has immense talent when it comes to filmmaking.”

 This sentiment was echoed by her fellow Indonesian judge, actor Nicholas Saputra, “Not only were their submissions for the HOOQ Filmmakers Guild fantastic,” he said, “they are so energetic, creative and bursting with ideas and serves as a reminder to all seasoned filmmakers to never lose that spark inside of us.”

 Judge Erik Matti, an award-winning veteran in the Filipino film industry, was impressed by the entries,  “The submissions took screen craft to another level. The level of detail and the amalgamation of brave ideas, Asian culture and stunning creativity brought out some of the most amazing submissions I have ever seen.”

HOW TO GET HOOQ
It’s easy to get HOOQ’d.  Customers can simply download the HOOQ app from Apple Store or Google Play, sign up or log in, to access HOOQ’s extensive library of Hollywood and Asian hits.  Find out more and sign up today for a 7-day free trial at www.hooq.tv and pay for the subscription through credit card.

Mary Kay Philippines launches the Beauty On-the-Go Starter Kit

I have tried using Mary Kay Time Wise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation a year ago when a friend offered it to me. I bought 2 tubes. It has the nicest and flawless coverage when finishing off with a pressed powder. It never caked.

I got excited when Mary Kay offers the Beauty On-the-Go Starter Kit.

Each Kit includes a Botanical Effects Evolution Cleansing Gel, an On-the-Go Mineral Pressed Powder (in Ivory 2), a Gel Semi-Shine Lipstick (in Red Smolder), and a Brow Definer Pencil (in Brunette).


The newest make up trend, the hottest fashion find, the up-and-coming food hub in the neighborhood, not to mention your weekly fix of salted egg chips and craft coffee – there’s just so much a girl’s got to spend on! As if sourcing the funds weren’t already a challenge on its own, these days, that’s not all we think about.

Sometimes, more than the dent it’s going to make on our bank accounts, we’re concerned about finding the sacred time to be able to do these things in between our full-time jobs, #adulting chores, and Manila traffic.

Mary Kay Philippines, one of the biggest skin care and cosmetic companies in the world, throws our drowning wallets and schedules a lifeline as it launches the Beauty On-the-Go Starter Kit. A beauty and skin care arsenal that you can purchase when you sign up to be a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant, this lifesaver lets you be the ultimate #girlboss for only PHP 1,500.00.

The #GirlBoss Life
A good-paying job with a flexible working schedule where you can operate at your own pace and time – sounds like a unicorn, right? Not really! Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants, aka #girlbosses, get to enjoy all that.

When Mary Kay Ash, the beauty company’s namesake, founded the brand over 5 decades ago, her cause was clear and simple: to enrich and elevate the lives of women all over the world. On top of great products, Mary Kay Ash also envisioned giving women the opportunity to achieve success, while balancing their lives around their values and priorities.

Mary Kay, through its direct-selling model, allows its Independent Beauty Consultants to avail themselves of high-quality beauty and skin care products for a significantly lower price, which they may then sell for a profit. When, where, and how these beauty and skin care bosses do it is entirely up to them.

Great conversation skills, mad graphic designing powers, brilliant make up expertise – strengths and passions take center stage in the #girlboss business of Mary Kay. If you’re a social butterfly who thrives in parties and gatherings, maybe this means building networks of loyal customers. If you’ve got a great eye for style and design, perhaps this means coming up with beautiful online content to keep buyers coming. If you’re a make up extraordinaire, then maybe it’s all about knowing what works and what doesn’t work for each of your clients. Have the chance to do what you love, get better at it, and earn a pretty penny while at it too!


The Beauty On-the-Go Starter Kit
Inside the Beauty On-the-Go Starter Kit are beauty and skincare must-haves that Independent Beauty Consultants can sell in their own time and for their own profit. Each Kit includes a Botanical Effects Evolution Cleansing Gel, an On-the-Go Mineral Pressed Powder (in Ivory 2), a Gel Semi-Shine Lipstick (in Red Smolder), and a Brow Definer Pencil (in Brunette). Also included in the Kit are new and exciting literatures and makeover tools that are designed to help beauty consultants conquer the world one beauty junkie at a time.

Of course, every #girlboss makes sure to dress to slay. Mary Kay Philippines has got that base covered because the Beauty On-the-Go Starter Kit is an incredibly stylish black bag adorned with fun and colorful patches, and may be worn as a shoulder bag, a backpack, or a cross body bag, making it the ultimate accessory to complete your look.

The all-in-one fashion accessory and beauty war chest is sure to be a hit among the beauty conscious urbanites. One of the reasons why there are millions of loyal Mary Kay customers in Manila and around the world is because Mary Kay products consistently deliver the benefits women want at prices they can afford. Mary Kay’s global team of scientists uses the most advanced skin care ingredients and technology available to ensure that women get what they want – from cutting edge skin care to bold color cosmetics and fragrances.

Get ready to kiss #FOMO goodbye with the Mary Kay Beauty On-the-Go Starter Kit. Alternatively, Mary Kay also offers the TimeWise® Starter Kit, also at PHP 1,500.00, which includes anti-aging products. Simply visit the Mary Kay Beauty Center to sign up to be an Independent Beauty Consultant, to purchase the Starter Kit, and to learn more about Mary Kay products.

For more information, you may visit the Mary Kay Beauty Center at the 2nd Floor of the Allegro Center, 2284 Pasong Tamo Extension (Makati City), G/F, Philam Life, Rizal Street (Davao City), and 2/F YPC Building, Veteran’s Avenue 7000 (Zamboanga City). You may also call 859-MARY (859-6279) in Makati City, (082) 224-5956 in Davao City, and (062) 992-6222 in Zamboanga City.  You may also visit www.marykay.com.ph, MaryKayPhilippines on Facebook and YouTube, and @ilovemarykayph on Twitter and Instagram.

FOX Movies launch-es Nights Of Incredible

FOX Movies, the No 1 Hollywood Movie Channel , launch-es Nights Of Incredible: 17 premieres with 44 iconic Hollywood blockbuster movies over 61 nights from 1 November – 31 December. Expect exclusive blockbuster premieres such as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Beauty and the Beast, Logan, Hacksaw Ridge and more on every Saturday night.

To celebrate the launch of Nights of Incredible, FOX Movies has collaborated with Foodpanda, the global food delivery service, to offer viewers and diners Saturday night FOX movie-themed takeaway packages. Working with a selection of restaurants, including; Señor Kimchi, Wingman, and Motorino New York Slice. Movie fans can settle in to their Saturday night with their food delivery and expect incredible from the comfort of their own entertainment room.

Each food order made from Foodpanda’s FOX movie-themed packages will include one VR viewer kit, allowing viewers to view exclusive content and movie trailers for the upcoming mov-ies on the FOX Movies VR app, available for download in the AppStore and Google PlayStore. 

“Viewers in the Philippines are hungry for the latest and greatest Hollywood blockbusters,” said Andy Baek, Vice President — Hollywood Movie Channels at FOX Networks Group Asia. “We can’t think of a better way to launch Nights of Incredible than working with Foodpanda to en-courage viewers across Asia to spend their Saturday nights at home with delicious food and the latest movie premier.’” 

Movies premiering on Nights of Incredible include:

> Assassin’s Creed – Based on the popular video game franchise, dive into the war be-tween Assassin’s and Templars, with a modern twist

> Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – A group of rebels attempt to steal the plans of the Death Star in order to defeat the Galactic Empire in this first instalment of the Star Wars anthology series

> The Magnificent Seven – Seven gunslingers come together to defend a town in need and right what is wrong in this remake of a Western classic

> Hacksaw Ridge – Set in World War 2, Hacksaw Ridge depicts the experiences of Des-mind Doss, a pacifist combat medic who received the Medal of Honour

> Beauty and the Beast – A live action fantasy musical based on the all-time Disney classic animation, starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens as the titular roles

> Logan – The final chapter of Wolverine’s journey featuring Hugh Jackman’s last por-trayal of the character – a neo noir take on the superhero genre

Tune in to FOX Movies from 1 November to 31 December to experience the biggest block-busters and franchises.

FOX Movies can be seen on SkyCable (SD 55) (HD 170), Cignal (SD 55) (HD 211), Cable Link (SD 47), GSAT (SD 109) (HD 202). You may contact your local cable operator for more information.  

Golden Fiesta kicks off ‘Heart Healthy Camp’ at Nuvali on Nov. 11

Bringing its advocacy of health and fitness closer to more Filipinos, Golden Fiesta, the Philippines’ leading cooking oil brand, is holding the first leg of the Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp at Solenad 1 in Nuvali, Laguna, on Saturday, November 11.

The free-admission fitness camp is expected to gather—in a single venue—not just scores of fitness enthusiasts but legions of young professionals who want to be heart-healthy by jump-starting a fitness regimen.

Participants can choose from an assortment of fitness routines and activities that are categorized into beginner, intermediate, and advance levels to suit their varying fitness requirements. They can also listen to and engage in “Heart Talks” to be administered by licensed Nutritionist-Dietician and fitness specialist Fia Batua.

Apart from the workout activities, a live cooking demo and food sampling using heart-healthy Golden Fiesta Canola Oil by NutriAsia will be conducted by Pinoy celebrity chef and fitness buff Jose Sarasola. Participants will learn how to prepare simple, heart-healthy meals like Golden Fiesta Lettuce Salad with Guyabano Vinaigrette, Golden Fiesta Bangus Back Fillet and Adobo Kangkong Duo, and Golden Fiesta Japanese Chicken Katsu in Curry Sauce.

Golden Fiesta Canola Oil is a rich source of the cholesterol-reducing phytosterols, an all-natural plant extract that can reduce your body’s cholesterol level by as much as 15 percent. Scientific studies and trials show that consumption of two grams of phytosterols per day has the potential of diminishing one’s risk of developing coronary heart disease.

Interested participants may sign up at the registration area at Solenad 1-Flex Lot, Nuvali on Nov. 11 as early as 6 a.m. They will get a free test to check their current fitness status using Golden Fiesta’s Karada machines before proceeding to a warm-up session. They will also be given a special event passport that will be stamped after finishing each fitness activity. The Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp at Nuvali will run until 11 a.m.

According to Carl Constantino, category marketing manager at NutriAsia, the Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp is the brand’s way of reaching out to Filipino consumers, encouraging them to be more mindful of their food choices and to maintain an active lifestyle despite tight schedules.

“We are encouraging everyone, particularly residents of Laguna and nearby cities and municipalities, to drop by Nuvali, the first destination of our Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp, on Nov. 11,” Constantino said. 

“They must explore this opportunity to learn and enjoy new fitness techniques from fitness experts and enthusiasts—all for free. At the same time, our camp participants can pick up useful tips from nutrition and fitness experts and learn how to cook their favorite fried dishes—plus new dishes that they can try at home—using heart-healthy Golden Fiesta Canola Oil.” 

After the Nuvali leg, the Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp will proceed to Track 30th at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig on November 26 (Sunday) and to Eton Centris Walk in Quezon City on December 3 (Sunday). The Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp is coming soon to a venue near you, so make sure to check out Golden Fiesta’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GoldenFiestaPH/ for updates on upcoming legs.

Golden Fiesta by NutriAsia, the country’s number one cooking oil brand, is available in leading supermarkets nationwide. NutriAsia is a powerhouse of beloved, timeless, and iconic Filipino food brands, including Datu Puti, UFC, Silver Swan, Papa, Jufran, Mafran Mang Tomas, and Golden Fiesta.

OPPO Giveaway Alert: Get a chance to win a Louis Vuitton bag worth Php70K when you purchase a brand new OPPO F5

OPPO Philippines is truly set to define a new generation of selfies with the new OPPO F5. Following its record-breaking success of generating a total pre-order of 33,000 units in just seven days, OPPO is giving away four luxury bags worth Php70,000 this November until December 1, 2017.

The Capture the Real You contest is open to all Filipinos who will purchase an OPPO F5 within the promo period.

Participants must visit www.capturetherealyou.ph to register their full name, email address, registered address, and the OPPO F5 IMEI1 number found at the back of the unit box. To obtain one raffle entry, they must upload three photos captured using the OPPO F5 – one natural-looking selfie, one beautified selfie, and one taken using the F5’s rear camera. Entries will be accepted until December 1, 2017, 2 PM.

One lucky winner will be chosen every week through a raffle draw. The draw dates will be on November 10, 2017, November 17, 2017, November 24, 2017, and December 1, 2017 by 3 PM at OPPO’s main office. Announcement of winners will be on November 11, 2017, November 18, 2017, and December 2, 2017 through OPPO Philippines’ official Facebook page. An email notification will also be sent to the winners.

“OPPO highly appreciates the overwhelming support that we received from the F5 pre-orders. We have always been grateful for our fans’ continuous support and this is just one way for us to give back to them,” said Stephen Cheng, Brand Marketing Manager of OPPO Philippines.

The F5 is OPPO’s latest selfie expert smartphone featuring a 6.0-inch full-screen FHD+ display device and facial unlock recognition. It is equipped with the first A.I. Beauty Recognition technology, designed to make selfies more natural-looking.

The OPPO F5 is now available for Php15,990 at authorized OPPO dealers nationwide. Installment option is also available via Home Credit at 0% for 6 or 9 months payment plan.

For more information about the OPPO F5, please visit www.oppo.com/ph/smartphone-f5 and check out the OPPO Facebook page for latest updates via https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/.