Festival Mall’s new Expansion Wing and River Park: A prime food destination to cater to all your Western food cravings

Ever recall that table full of glistening, golden breakfast goodies in one of those American shows you watched on TV or online? Pancakes stacked a mile high or steaming eggs and bacon smiling up from a plate? Or maybe you’ve come by an episode where the protagonist is gorging down on an authentic slow-cooked beef burrito, or a crunchy taco shell where juicy pork, onions, tomatoes and jalapenos are tumbling free.

Whatever food you see on TV may not all be realistic, but Hollywood has done well in portraying Western cuisine as a mix of traditional European influences set ablaze by South American spices. Like the US itself, its cuisine is a steaming hotpot of culture.

Festival Mall’s new Expansion Wing and River Park has become a prime food destination to cater to all your Western food cravings. Here are six restaurants that should satisfy hunger US or Mexican food. Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa, is a Filinvest Lifemall, where the city's heart beats.

Fiery Style Southwestern Flaming Grill is for the casual diners who crave hot Mexican food, represented by a wide selection such as tacos, nachos and burritos. Tacos and Chimichangas may come with marinated shrimps, jalapenos grilled to perfection, lime chicken with a clean zing that cuts through the meat, juicy pulled pork or barbecued beef brisket.

Tortillas and fajitas are fantastic for a quick snack. Go to the upper ground floor of the Expansion Wing for a muy caliente food experience at Fiery Style.

NY Avenue Café. It’s time to kick back, pull out a magazine from NY Avenue Café’s shelf and order your favorite coffee drink for a quick pick-me-up or heavy snack when you get the munchies after your lunch break. Classic New York is brought to life before you with their special recipe American style burger and crispy hot fries, spaghetti with meatballs, or pizzas that come as a meat lover’s dream, green for those trying to cut down on carbs, or white for those interested in a new twist.  NY Avenue Café sits at the lower ground floor of the new expansion wing.


The Morning After offers breakfast from all over the world, topped by the big American breakfast -- proteins in the form of bacon and eggs, carbohydrates in pancakes and waffles— but the magic that elevates a standard American breakfast into a fine dish is the creativity that goes with its preparation.

At The Morning After, a restaurant marketed as the go-to comfort place after a rough night out, breakfast comes in the form of Uncle Joe’s Big Breakfast. It’s a whopper dish with a 250-gram T-bone steak, served with bacon rashers, country sausage, rösti potatoes, two pancakes, and an egg cooked to your liking. If that doesn’t get rid of that hangover, we don’t know what will. The Morning After is at the upper ground floor of the new Expansion Wing.

The Pancake House (since 1974) caters to the sugary taste of Filipinos while at the same time staying traditional. Pancakes can go classic or with walnuts, cheesy or drizzled with caramel or chocolate sauce. Their signature Bacon Waffle contains caramelized bits of crunchy bacon with each bite. Healthier options also come with fruits such as banana or blueberry pancakes. The Pancake House is located at the Water Garden area of the new expansion wing.


Yellow Cab Pizza Co.  People are no stranger to the delight that Yellow Cab Pizza Co. delivers right to your door. New York’s Finest, a toss-up of meats and veggies, is for the family just as the rest of the pizzas in the menu are, and Manhattan Meatlovers will be thrilled from the assortment of pepperoni, ham, bacon, sausage and ground beef. #4 Cheese will make you spout the cheesiest lines while you chew, while the Garden Special is reserved for those vegetarians who still enjoy eating pizza. Yellow Cab is the Water Garden area.


Gringo. Settle in with your amigos and amigas or your familia in this cozy, almost nostalgic Latin American food place called Gringo, a restaurant that captures the essence of Hispanic cuisine thriving within a Euro-influenced America. It caters to big order sizes and hefty meals perfectly attuned to the South-American palate.

Chili con carne fries or a cheesy nacho grande starts you off the food ride and heats your body up for the big guns. Your mouth will then water once you see their Gringo original chicken, with its steaming caramelized exterior and moist, tender meat, or their famous baby back ribs, golden brown and packed with smoky flavor. Once you’ve had your fill with those (along with the many sides they come in such as corn, three varieties of rice, mashed potatoes, among others), you can cleanse your palate with their queso sorbets (cheese ice cream) or mango cream sticky rice. Gringo is located at the 2nd floor of the new expansion wing of Festival Mall.

Festival Mall is a premier development in Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City. It is the only mall with five anchor stores: Shopwise Supercenter, SaveMore, Robinsons Department Store, Ace Hardware and Handyman. It has over 700 shops, almost 4,000 parking slots, various food outlets, and indoor amusement rides. The community’s needs and passions find balance at Filinvest Lifemalls, where the city’s heart beats.
 

         

CEITEX MANILA to showcase the latest innovations and breakthroughs in consumer electronics and information technology

If youre a tech fanatics, now is the time to earn up and visit CEITEX soon with the  same massive number of tech companies participating.

Will CEITEX MANILA be that event?



According to the email release we received, CEITEX, is one of the leading consumer electronics and information technology expo in the country. Together with  Omni Marketing, they team up to form an experiential event in promoting technological advancement and multiple concepts. It will run on November 2 – 4, 2018.

OMNI Channel Marketing Consultancy, Inc. is the new face of sales and marketing consultancy in the Philippines that caters traditional and digital marketing, ICT, franchising, leasing, activation and events.



CEITEX MANILA is the pioneering ground place to showcase the latest innovations and breakthroughs in consumer electronics and information technology. The event shall focus in honoring the partners they have been together since the beginning, welcoming and acknowledging new business partners, and presenting the company’s capabilities to deliver outstanding services.

“Partnering with Omni Marketing, means partnering with 25-year experts in the field.” said Omni Marketing’s Executives.

It targets businesses that need quality business services. Envisaging the new company’s performance in the market, said Omni’s Executive, “ We have vast networks and connections of tri-medias and key players’ expert to their fields. We deal with the heart of the business and merge both worlds to one.”

The company helps businesses to diversify on information and communication technology (ICT), including sales and marketing activation for brand awareness, franchise and lease sales management for growth, sustainability and profitability, and reputation management to monitor, maintain negative reviews of blogs.

Omni Marketing offers an all-in-one sales and marketing services and delivers a well-thought-out strategy. It also ensures that the businesses are consistent across all platforms, to recognize its brands; traditional and digital, sales and marketing. The company provides an effective plan with clear and concise measures.

A good grasp of what is going on in the marketplace is provided. “One of our expertise is partnering with franchising businesses and sell their franchise brand,” said Omni’s Executive. “We will not only serve as their marketing arm, but also cover everything that concerns business.”

Omni Channel Marketing is likewise introducing a new  Franchising Business that will break the stereotypical notion in the industry. Presenting the GadFetcher (Gadget Fetcher), a pop-up mobile phone, accessory, and repair services which serve honesty and integrity on handling customers’ electronic devices. They live up to their tagline — Fetch, Send, Repair.

“In our company, we evaluate first the businesses’ external and internal factor, including their products and services before engaging with the project. We make sure that our business partners shall be granted consultancy in optimum method.” the company said in their press release

When the business is reviewed, Omni would recommend what is needed. “We want to give clients the right advice for them to resolve the issues first, if there are any, and then we will offer what is the best for that business,” they continued.

The company’s goal is to help clients with honesty and assure them that the growth is irreversible. “We want to take good care of our brand, as we look at the long-term business relationship,” said Omni’s Executive.

Vivo to introduce its newest screen design

Vivo, the fastest growing smartphone in the Philippines, is about to introduce a pioneering feature that we haven’t seen before: a new screen design that is not only sleek, but is also cutting-edge, and functional.

Through their modern bezel-less designs and cutting-edge products, Vivo has paved the way for screen advancements with very little effort. Its past flagship models have proven that Vivo had pushed the limits of its screens.

             Vivo is going beyond the norms with its new screen design.

With its modern bezel-less designs such as the V7+, hailed as the best selfie phone in 2017 by numerous tech blogs and sites; the V9 for its 90% screen-to-body ratio with its 6.3-inch FullView Display; the X21 for its advanced In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology; and the NEX for its 8-megapizel Elevating Front Camera and Screen SoundCasting Technology, Vivo has definitely left its mark as a leader in innovation.

It has proven that it is indeed a frontrunner in the industry through its pursuit of the ultimate smartphone display. These groundbreaking products are a testament to Vivo’s slogan to be “daring to pursue true perfection, while continuously creating the surprising”.

Last Monday, Vivo already gave a hint that its thumbprint feature, the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, in the Philippines. With an emphasis on convenience and state-of-the-art smartphones, what will Vivo unleash next to impress us all? #

The next time you’re on the hunt for good ‘ol Filipino food, just bring out your phone and open your Eatigo app

When you hear the term Filipino cuisine, a few staples come to mind. Adobo, either chicken or pork, is surely on top of the list. Then maybe you think of a tangy, steaming bowl of sinigang. A pulutan favorite, sisig, is also right up there.

And for dessert, you can’t forget halo-halo, that glorious hodgepodge of macapuno, nata de coco, beans, ube chunks, topped with creamy leche flan.

As Buwan ng Wika comes to a close, the craving for Filipino cuisine is sure to live on. For times when you’re looking for something that taste and feels close to home, Eatigo is a sweet app that can help satisfy your cravings at an equally sweet price. Rightfully hailed as the leading online reservations platform for thousands of restaus in Asia, Eatigo has given its users the ease of scoring time-based discounts up to 50% off on participating restaurants.

Sentro 1771 in Greenbelt, for one, serves up Filipino food with modern twists. Apart from the café’s homey ambiance, their Sinigang na Corned Beef, Rated GG, and Lamb Caldereta are a few of what Makati workers keep coming back for.

Then there’s The Food Club, an opulent buffet restaurant that leaves intimidation outside the door. Experience a gastronomic adventure that treats both your hungry palates and your eyes through their live show kitchens. And for family gatherings,

Crisostomo has a no-fail modern yet authentic take on Filipino food that mom, dad, and the entire clan will undoubtedly enjoy.

Giving justice to its namesake, Sisig Society, is a crowd-pleaser which leaves every customer hungry for more of their irresistible, classic sisig.

Another group favorite is the bountiful Barrio Fiesta. Their special Crispy Pata, a mouth-watering bowl of pork knuckles fried to a golden crisp, should not be missed out on.

And nothing is more comforting than a breakfast plate of silog, may it be tapsilog, longsilog, or tocilog, Rufo’s Tapa is the way to go.

All of these restaurants are readily available on Eatigo, allowing you to snatch up deals that go as high as half-off from the total bill. Just download the app from the App Store or Google Play, sign up, and start scouting for deals.

So the next time you’re on the hunt for good ‘ol Filipino food, just bring out your phone and open your Eatigo app. Just like a homemade Pinoy dish, it’s easy, uncomplicated, and unquestionably delicious.

Why Daniel Padilla and Vivo endorsers tweet #GoBeyond on their IG handles

Vivo’s Filipino endorsers have been throwing hints on their social media accounts that something new is coming soon.

Teen King Daniel Padilla posted a photo of himself with a gradient pink and blue background and the words “Go Beyond,” tagging Vivo Philippines' account.

Other Vivo endorsers Darren Espanto, Julie Anne San Jose, Maymay Entrata, Maris Racal, and Paul Salas also posted the similar photos on their Instagram pages.

       

Vivo endorsers hinted online that something new from the smartphone brand is arriving soon.

TJ Monterde, KZ Tandingan, and Iñigo Pascual also posted photos tagging Vivo Philippines on IG. This time, their photos showed colorful backgrounds or lighting.

   

Do these photos tell something about the next Vivo flagship smartphone?

Vivo ladies Kira Balinger, Joyce Pring, Loisa Andalio, Elisse Joson, and Sassa Dagdag posted closeup photos tagging Vivo Philippines, as if to emphasize their makeup.

       
What is the common theme of these photos?

In the past week, Vivo has been dropping hints on its social media accounts. It kicked off with a video of a fingerprint depicted like a spiral galaxy in an apparent reference to its pioneering In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology.

Its second teaser was a video of a launch of a space rocket. The third one was another video of the moon with a curved line emphasizing its shape.

In this case, Vivo seems to be getting a lot of inspiration from the cosmos for its next smartphone. What do you think will Vivo post next? Best to keep watch on its social media pages. #

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Perla; as a moisturizer and anti-aging soap

Before going to bed every night. I have these beauty rituals that I inherited from my mother--and even my lola, and one of them is to make sure my face was clean and free of any makeup.

I was still in my teens when I first got introduced to Perla, yes, the laundry soap, and it was by accident because I ran out of facial wash.

My mother handed me her extra Perla soap saying it was the one she had been using all those years and swore that  it had a moisturizing and smoothing effect on her face.  Like any teenage girl I was very hesitant fearing that it would sting (because she used it for our clothes!) and worse, even  damage my face!

But after trying it out for 6 months, I was convinced, Perla was indeed effective and it had since become part of my  routine.

My mother uses it at night prior to applying her anti aging moisturizers. She says, it has that tightening feel effect on her face, so I guess it works for anti-aging too.

For those who know my mom, she is already 68 years old, but she still looks young and sometimes those MRT guards would  still ask for her Senior Citizen's card.

I remember too, back in the days, I was diagnosed with eczema. My dermatologist recommended Perla for my hands. Its good for moisturizing the skin and prevents itching too. I swear by the many use of this wonder product.

Not to mention that I used to wash my kids white uniform using this laundry soap separately as (first wash) for how many years now.

Perla is the perfect partner in taking care of your special clothes such as whites as it is made with natural ingredients that keep your whites looking pristine and new while ensuring that your skin remains moisturized and not irritated. Perla is known for its gentle cleaning properties without the harsh and harmful ingredients. It retains the credibility of coloured clothes without compromising the strength of the fabrics even after several washes. Proven, tested, and trusted over the years, Perla remains the number one choice of many Filipinas when it comes to maintaining delicate clothes.


Perla marks their deep relationship with fashionable Pinays over the years, Perla staged a fashion event celebrating the unique fashion sensibilities of Filipinas last August 25 at SM The Block. The fashion show was hosted by Ms Gelli Victor and graced by Perla Ambassador Ms.Toni Gonzaga.

Perla ambassador Toni Gonzaga leads fashionable Pinays in a fashion show

Entitled Basics Redefined: The Perla Fashion Show, the event featured 30 real-life Perla users who slayed the Perla all-white OOTD contest on Facebook and Instagram. Through runway ready all-white looks, these Filipinas proved that white outfits are neither bland nor boring, but instead empowering and timeless.



Today, many fashionable Filipinas are turning to basics to create standout looks. Monochromatic outfits are all the rage in some of the top fashion capitals of the world--from New York to Milan, Tokyo to Paris -all-white looks dominate runways and walkways. This trend has now caught on here in our country, with fashionable Filipinas rocking the look everywhere.

And to help them take care of their basic whites, more and more Filipinas are turning to one trusted name--Perla.

Aside from walking down the runway with fashionable looks last August 25 at The Block, SM North Edsa, the winners of the social media contest got to interact with Perla’s brand ambassador, TV host and notable actress, Toni Gonzaga.

”It’s so inspiring to see all these ladies, from all walks of life gathered in one place to celebrate fashion and timeless style,” Toni shared. ”These women are mothers, students, and career women, and Perla took the time to pamper them, dress them, and glam them up. I’m so happy that they got to experience the level of Perla’s meticulous care, just like what I’ve enjoyed from Perla.” 

From the thirty ladies who joined the fashion show, three winners were named who subsequently took home special prizes from Perla! Ms. Trish Perez bagged the grand prize of P40,000.

The audience did not miss out on the fun as well because they too, received Perla gift packs just by participating on the activities and games on the venue.

For more information about the Basics Redefined: Perla Fashion Show and more exciting promos and offers, follow Perla on Facebook at facebook.com i erlaahiliq vines and on lnstagram at instagram.com/per|a.ph. 

Why Kathryn loves Peachy Spunk on her Lips #KathxHappySkin

If youre a Happy Skin fan, the pioneer of skin-caring makeup, like me.
You know by now that they have collaborated with some of the local celebrities. But this time around, the much awaited celebrity collaboration that I was excited for is the Generation Happy Skin with Kathryn . As I have road tested her collection at the recent launch. I feel like I am buying some of her collection.

My personal favorites are My Lips But Better Ultra Matte Lippie in Courage and the controversial Peach Spunk because of its almost nude swatch.
The thing is you can layer it over your favorite lipstick to create that smooth and matte look. It doesnt bleed or crack after 4 hours. I also love The Stay Fresh Weightless Pressed Powder (P499). This is like a blot powder, if you wanted to achieve that matte finish without the oiliness. You're going to love this pressed powder. This is comparable to MAC Blot powder,  for just a fraction of a price.

All of Kathryn's Generation Happy Skin collection are affordable. 

Last August 20 , actress, author, and entrepreneur Kathryn Bernardo launches collaboration with Happy Skin at the SM Mega Fashion Hall .

Homegrown beauty brand Happy Skin, the pioneer of skin-caring makeup, created an all-new diffusion cosmetics line called Generation Happy Skin with Kathryn.

The Stay Fresh Weightless Pressed Powder (P499) comes with a sponge in a separate hygienic compartment for easy application and retouch sessions. A few pats are all you need to help reduce shine and oiliness, leaving you with skin that’s fresh and natural-looking!

Stay Fresh Weightless Pressed Powder in Light Beige, Medium Beige & Natural Beige (P499) – Covers up imperfections, while maintaining a natural finish. Kathryn personally wears the Medium Beige shade.

Kiss & Bloom Water Lip & Cheek Tint in Dainty, Fearless, Prim & Serene (P299) – Highly pigmented with a natural watercolor finish. In all her shoots, Kathryn applies her own lip tint. Her rule? A little goes a long way and always make sure to blend for a natural finish.

 Extra Drama Volumizing Mascara (P499) – For dramatic, yet natural-looking lashes. Mascara is the one makeup product Kathryn can’t live without. It was only after three sample passes that she gave the go signal to produce her dream formula.


• Perfect Brows Long-Lasting Liquid Pen (P399) – Comes in a universal brown color and has a sweat-proof formula. This one’s key to achieving Kathryn’s trademark brow look

My Lips But Better Ultra Matte Lippie in Authenticity, Courage, Moxie, Spunk & Wonder (P399) – Lasts for long, hydrates for long. Kathryn’s favorite shade is the peachy Spunk. Because it adheres to her morena skin. She told that it looks fresh on her, she's been using it as her everyday lipstick. 

 Instant Glow Longwear Powder Blush in Freedom and Love (P399) – Gives a blendable, radiant-looking flush. Kathryn fell in love with and approved the very first samples of both blushes.



Kathryn Bernardo is adding a new title to her growing list of achievements as she teams up with homegrown beauty brand Happy Skin Cosmetics, the pioneer of skin-caring makeup, as the first makeup collaborator for Generation Happy Skin¬—the brand’s all-new diffusion line.

Inspired by this, the six-piece Generation Happy Skin collection—compared to its big sister Happy Skin Cosmetics—showcases more dressed-down packaging and straightforward product names. No detail was left unnoticed by Kathryn, which made the collaborative experience so much more fulfilling.

She was highly involved when it came to deciding on the collection’s pastel color palette, and personally wanted the shade names—like Freedom, Courage, and Love—to inspire others to stay true to who they are. “Personally, I like being simple. I like doing my makeup, but I don’t like changing my face,” Kathryn explains. “That’s why I want my fans to learn how to also feel and look beautiful without looking too made up.”

For Kathryn, being hands-on with creating a makeup line has always been a dream. “And ever since, I’ve liked the quality of Happy Skin’s makeup,” she adds. “It’s very important for me that I believe in the brand.” Aside from being able to share herself in a completely different way, Kathryn sees that a makeup collaboration is the perfect avenue to express her belief that simple can be beautiful.

This is why Generation Happy Skin speaks to a new breed of women who believe that good skin is a priority and who are after effortless, everyday makeup that allow them to showcase this truth. “You can be a college student or a working mom, all kinds of people fall under Generation Happy Skin,” explains Kathryn. “We all want something that’s easy to use and effortless. You don’t need a lot to look beautiful.” The inaugural collection of Generation Happy Skin, which took two years to materialize, was developed specifically to reflect Kathryn’s personality: it’s authentic, ace, and accessible.

#KathXHappySkin: Authentic and Confident

Through her family-first values and classic approach to beauty and fashion, Kathryn has always led her personal and celebrity life with authenticity. Even though lot of out-of-the-box thinking are celebrated these days just for the sake of being out of the box, Kathryn keeps herself grounded in who she is: completely confident in her simplicity.