Althea x Titi Kamal for Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist

Do you know that you can save on your favorite perfumes by layering it with a body mist? Yes, you can! and that the fragrance lasts for 6-7 hours. I actually discovered it when I layered my favorite perfume with Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist, Althea Korea's collaboration with Titi Kamal.

The body mist stays and lingers on until 7 hours and its perfect to carry-on inside your sling/tote bag. Perfect for touch ups.

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I recently received the Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist and Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser from Althea, Korea. I will do another review for Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser as well.

Althea recently collaborated with Indonesia's top movie star and singer Titi Kamal for Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist


This mist is a lightweight body fragrance with Titi Kamal's favourite fruity and floral scents: Orange, Peach, and Rose.

The combination of these beautiful scents will give you that fresh feeling you need to seize the day.

The bottle is perfectly sized to fit in your handbag or travel carry-on so you'll always be ready to impress.

 #TitixAltheaKorea #AltheaAngels #AltheaKorea

Check https://ph.althea.kr/ for best buys on Korean products.

Catch and collect your favorite Pokémon with GULP: Pokémon Metal Straw promo!

Get ready to catch ‘em all as 7-Eleven brings you a cool and environment-friendly way to enjoy your favorite Pepsi beverage with the GULP: Pokémon Metal Straw promo!


There’s no need to search tall grass to encounter some of your favorite characters from the beloved franchise. All you have to do is buy a 22oz. Pepsi beverage through specially designed Pokémon GULP cups for ₱89 and you’ll get a blind pack containing the Pokémon Metal Straw!

There is a total of ten Pokémon straws to collect, including Pikachu, Sylveon, Fennekin, and Meowth among many others. You also have a chance to take home a limited edition metal straw as four out of the ten designs will showcase some rare Pokémon, including the Mega Evolutions of Charizard and Blastoise.

Aside from being adorably cute, these Pokémon-themed metal straws aim to help minimize the use of single-use plastic products like plastic straws, items which have been identified as a major contributor to pollution and waste.

On top of all of these, a lucky CLiQQ app user will have the opportunity to visit the land of the rising sun – Japan -- together with a friend or loved one to personally see the home of Pokémon.

Another winner can win a brand-new iPhone XR. All you need to do is buy a 22oz GULP with a Pepsi Beverage and avail the Pokémon Metal Straw and then have your CLiQQ app barcode scanned by the clerk to earn a raffle entry.

The promo will last until January 29 only, so start practicing your Poké Ball throw and head on out to your nearest 7-Eleven to get your GULP and Pokémon Metal Straw today. For more information, visit www.7-eleven.com.ph/. Like and follow 7-Eleven on Facebook (www.facebook.com/711philippines) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/711ph

My Skin-care Products That Actually Worth Using

I have been on the lookout for a good skincare product for a decade now. My routine is just simple. DAY- Soap, Day moisturizer, Sunscreen,  NIGHT- mask, Essence/ Serum.

This year, I’m trying to create an evening skin-care routine that I can stick to. Hopefully.



I have been to drugstore and high end skincare. Believe me, I had my fair share of road testing products. I have yet to try LaMer or La Prairie when I have the budget for those hahaha. Right now, Im saving up for an incoming travel. Its just good that I have bought Murad Age Reform line which I think is good for 4 months of everyday use alternating with Sunday Riley samplers.

I usually ran out of skincare from April to May. That's why I always buy 2 different products on rotation, to rest my skin from retinol.

From Kiehls, Clarins, Murad, Estee Lauder, Dr.Perricone, FRESH, Algenist, Occitanne and Sunday Riley. I usually rotate on these products. They didnt cause me pimples which is good and somehow soften my wrinkles. Of course I always have my anti aging facials monthly to help with everything. BTW, I am 52 years old.

Before buying my skincare. It should have good reviews and testimonials from Makeup Alley or from top beauty vloggers like Jeffree Star.  He's been reviewing drugstore and high end products and advise what's really good on your skin accordingly.

This December, I bought a Murad product again on impulse. Its from the Age Reform Line,  the Rapid Collagen Infusion. It claims it "Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in 2 hours" .  It costs P4450+ at Rustans, Makati. I have been trying it for a week now. Let's see what it can do.

TIP:  Before buying on a regular size product, buy the sampler first or ask for a sampler from your SA. 

If youre travelling from Macau. Its good to buy your skincare from there. Its more affordable because its tax-free. I remember buying my  Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream With Super 7 Complex and save almost 1K for that product alone plus the SA gave me a handful of samplers.


Tell me what's your favorite skincare?  Hope to read your comment. Ask away.

Usher in 2019 with a Youthful Skin by Oracle Korean Aesthetic Clinic

If there’s one thing you should leave behind in 2018, it’s dull, lifeless and  sagging skin. Start the New Year off on the right foot…or face by including regular skin care in your New Year’s resolutions.

ORACLE KOREAN AESTHETIC CLINIC wants you to achieve your #skingoals so your face on social media and even in person will be naturally healthy with #nofiltersneeded. With its Oracle’s Korean Facial Treatment, you will be able to take the first steps towards younger-looking, glowing skin.

Our skin is constantly growing and changing brought about by the  death of old cells and the rebirth of the new ones. Skin stress has also something to do with Holidays’ unhealthy feasting, sleep deprivation and the simple lack of time to cleanse. Oracle’s signature Korean Facial Treatment will bring “youthification”, or the journey towards becoming young again, to otherwise dull skin.

Oracle Korean Facial Treatment sets itself apart from the rest because of the technology it uses from South Korea, touted as Asia’s beauty capital.   And while the others offer only the basic manual facial massage, extraction, and cleansing, Oracle uses an LED-technology, iontophoresis and other exceptional techniques that lift, firm, and lighten the skin. It also complements all skin types.

There are two versions of this popular service; one is the basic Korean Facial Treatment which involves cleansing, basic facial, scaling, vacuuming, pore extraction, skin ultrasound, Iontophoresis, LED light therapy, and the use of mask that will be applied to the face for 10 minutes.

The Korean Facial Plus (KF Plus),  meanwhile, helps oxygenate skin cells resulting in healthier, fresher and firmer skin. This unique Korean facial is a 10-step procedure for the face, neck and upper body and takes about 1 hour up to 1 ½ hours per session. This includes all the steps and procedures used in the signature Korean Facial Treatment plus a relaxing back massage.

Aside from cleansing, both services guarantee instant brightening, firming and lifting of the skin sans the clogged pores and sagging. After the procedure, the aestheticians of Oracle Korean Aesthetic Clinic will give post-treatment recommendations on how to further care for the skin. Treatments start at P2,500.

Oracle also suggests that #skingoals2019 should start from a daily and religious regimen about using sunscreen (to protect the skin not only from the sun but also from the radiation from gadgets, and direct light, among other factors), to habitually cleanse, tone, and moisturize. 

“Oracle Korean Aesthetic Clinic promises to help you achieve the best version of you in the next year with naturally healthy glowing skin. We would like to emphasize on ‘natural’ because we want you to be you…but better!” said Janyll Palisoc, Oracle Korean Aesthetic Clinic’s marketing head. 

Oracle Korean Aesthetic Clinic is open from Monday to Saturday from  10:00AM-8:00PM. It is located at  Republic Glass Building, 196 Salcedo Street corner Soria Street, Legaspi Village, Makati. To know more about Oracle, call (02) 801-4131 / 0916-2238821; 0977-8555768; check out its website: http://oracle-aesthetic.com.ph or follow it on Facebook/Instagram: /oracle.aesthetic

PRESENTERS AT THE 76TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

Halle Berry (Golden Globe Award winner and six-time award nominee), Chadwick Boseman, Sterling K. Brown (Golden Globe Award winner and two-time award nominee), Jessica Chastain (Golden Globe Award winner and five-time award nominee), Kaley Cuoco, Jamie Lee Curtis (two-time Golden Globe Award winner and seven-time award nominee), Dick Van Dyke (three-time Golden Globe Award nominee), Idris Elba (Golden Globe Award winner and six-time award nominee), Harrison Ford (Four-time Golden Globe Award nominee and Cecil B. deMille Award recipient), Johnny Galecki (Golden Globe Award nominee), Justin Hartley, Taraji P. Henson (Golden Globe Award winner and one-time award nominee), Felicity Huffman (Golden Globe Award winner and seven-time award nominee), Allison Janney (Golden Globe Award winner and six-time award nominee), Michael B. Jordan, William H. Macy (five-time Golden Globe Award nominee), Chrissy Metz (two-time Golden Globe Award nominee), Mike Myers, Lupita Nyong'o (Golden Globe Award nominee), Gary Oldman (Golden Globe Award winner and one-time award nominee), Jim Parsons (Golden Globe Award winner and three-time award nominee), Sam Rockwell (Golden Globe Award winner and two-time award nominee), Saoirse Ronan (Golden Globe Award winner and three-time award nominee), Octavia Spencer (Golden Globe Award winner and three-time award nominee), Ben Stiller, Lena Waithe, and Catherine Zeta-Jones (two-time Golden Globe Award nominee) have been announced as presenters by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) for the 76th Annual Golden Globe® Awards.

Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg will host the high-profile ceremony airing LIVE on Blue Ant Entertainment on Monday, 7 January at 8:00AM from The Beverly Hilton. Previously announced Golden Globe Award winner and six-time award nominee Jeff Bridges will be the recipient of the 2019 Cecil B. deMille Award. Five-time Golden Globe Award winner and sixteen-time Golden Globe Award nominee Carol Burnett will receive the first-ever Golden Globe television special achievement award, the Carol Burnett Award. Isan Elba will serve as this year’s Golden Globe Ambassador.

Produced by dick clark productions in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe Awards are viewed in more than 210 territories worldwide. Meher Tatna is president of the HFPA. Allen Shapiro, Executive Chairman of dick clark productions, Mike Mahan, CEO of dick clark productions, and Barry Adelman, Executive VP of Television at dick clark productions will serve as executive producers.



Blue Ant  Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53(SD) and 196(HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53, and Cablelink channel 37.

Starbucks Philippines and the Philippine Food Bank Foundation uplift more communities through the FoodShare program

Since it first opened in the Philippines in 1997, Starbucks has donated unsold yet still fully edible pastries to non-government organizations (NGOs). This year, Starbucks aims to serve more communities with the help of the Philippine Food Bank Foundation (PFBF).



Just recently, Starbucks partnered with the PFBF to help a few Starbucks branches find partner NGOs and implement this FoodShare initiative. For their pilot run which lasted for 1 week, Starbucks and PFBF successfully delivered a total of 1,600 pastries to orphanages, school, and underserved communities near the six stores.

“To eat the products of Starbucks is something that these people could not have imagined. To everyone it is such a blessing. Thank you very much for sharing your products to us. God bless and we continue to pray for all the endeavors you are doing,” said Sr. Cherry Consimino from the Daughters of Virgin Mary Immaculate, one of the NGOs chosen to distribute the pastries.

"We decided to approach socially responsible food companies in the Philippines to allow us to distribute their soon-to-expire (SOTEX) but still very edible products to the malnourished and undernourished Filipinos belonging to the 21 percent of Filipino families who fall below the poverty line. We found them among squatter areas in urban districts, poor households in the rural areas, orphanages, children in public schools and feeding clinics run by both public and private agencies.  Since we started distributing these food items two years ago, we have reached around 20,000 beneficiaries, equal to the number of pieces donated by Starbucks so far from November 2019 onwards." said by Chairman Dr. Bernardo "Bernie" Villegas Foundation Header of PFBF.

With the success of their pilot run, Starbucks continues the partnership with the PFBF and has recently rolled out the initiative to 13 more stores in Southern Metro Manila including Las Piñas City, Muntinlupa City, and Parañaque City.



“We’ve always believed in using our scale for good and giving back to the communities we are a part of. For years, we have been donating our unsold pastries to the communities near our branches and now we plan to extend our aid further with the help of other organizations who share the same values as ours” shared Noey Lopez, president of Starbucks Philippines

The FoodShare program is one of the many steps Starbucks is taking to fulfill its mission of inspiring and nurturing the human spirit – one person, one cup, and one community at a time.

Starbucks introduces four new Teavana beverages – Oat & Green Tea Latte, Oat & Green Tea Frappuccino, Peach Black Tea Latte, and Chestnut Black Tea Latte

Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world, a timeless drink that has been enjoyed from the east to the west. In Europe, especially Britain, ‘afternoon tea’ is a staple relished by many, while in Asia, tea drinking is not only part of everyday meals but is also part of many traditional ceremonies. Through the years, however, tea has changed as more people look for exciting twists on the classic beverage.

Now, embracing the spirit of innovation and reimagination, Starbucks is introducing a new way to experience tea with a range of Teavana® ™ Tea Lattes to bring a modernized tea experience.

Available for a limited time only starting January 8,

Starbucks introduces four new Teavana  beverages – Oat
& Green Tea Latte, Oat & Green Tea Frappuccino, Peach Black Tea Latte, and Chestnut Black Tea Latte.

For those with a love for all things Matcha, Starbucks offers two invigorating Green Tea beverages.

Green Tea Latte infused with Oat Matcha powder 

Warming customers up for the season is the velvet smooth Green Tea Latte infused with Oat Matcha powder and sprinkled with colorful, crunchy granola and fruit topping.

Oat Green Tea Frappucino

The Oat and Green Tea pairing also comes in a more indulgent Frappuccino variation topped with coffee whipped cream, crunchy granola, and dried fruits.

A bolder and more intense tea flavor will surprise those sipping Starbucks Teavana® Black Tea Lattes because of its pure, finely ground, and unsweetened black tea. The Black Tea Lattes which are part of the new Starbucks Teavana® line are Peach Black Tea Latte made with creamy steamed milk, black tea, and hints of peach flavors and the Chestnut Black Tea Latte combined with decadent roasted chestnut sauce, smooth black tea, and steamed milk and topped with chestnut praline and freeze dried strawberry toppings.

Iced Peach Black Tea Latte

More unique and exciting flavor combinations await at Starbucks! Grab the newest beverages and enjoy a modern tea experience unlike any other.

Woodlands Point is home to a community of charming, contemporary ski resort-inspired luxury log cabins

Luxury log cabin living at Woodlands Point in Tagaytay Highlands

As you set your sights for a charming hideaway you will find Woodlands Point, an exclusive and premier log cabin community at the heart of Tagaytay Highlands where the rustic countryside meets luxury living.

Set against panoramic vistas of mountain ranges and lush flora, Woodlands Point is home to a community of charming, contemporary ski resort-inspired luxury log cabins. Time is best spent and cherished with the family in these homes that are made of Western red cedar, a sturdy handsome hardwood from Canada that lasts a lifetime and exudes a fragrant scent.

Sprawled on a 12-hectare low-density neighborhood, Woodlands Point blends harmoniously with its lush landscapes of thousands of Norfolk pine trees and the serene backdrop of the Canlubang countryside, Laguna de Bay, and verdant mountains. Residents can savor the year-round cool and misty weather nestled on one of the most elevated terrains in Tagaytay Highlands for the perfect mountaintop ambiance.

Inspired by the log cabins of North America, homes at Woodlands Point, ranging in size from 239 to 320 square meters, are impeccably crafted with elegant detailing of glass and stone and large picture windows for an unobstructed view of the countryside.

Dwell in another level of luxury with beautifully designed living spaces – living and dining areas with high ceilings allowing natural light & ventilation, spacious bedrooms, en-suite toilets and baths, and a semi-furnished kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, cooking range, and range hood.

For those who seek a sanctuary for unforgettable weekend getaways or a treasure to cherish for a lifetime, a log cabin by the countryside remains second to none. Settle seamlessly in luxury mountain resort living at Woodlands Point in Tagaytay Highlands, in the comforts of a log cabin home you’ve always dreamed of.



Tagaytay Highlands is the premier mountain resort development of the SM Group in Tagaytay. Nestled among the highest elevations of the city, it is a leisure destination that speaks of exclusivity and luxury, where stunning nature views and a breezy, cool climate come together to redefine relaxation. For inquiries about owning a Highlands home, call +632 5052422 and +63917 5150158 or visit www.tagaytayhighlands.com

PLDT introduces a new era of home broadband with all-new Google Wifi Plans Enjoy Unli Fibr in every room, on every device starting at Php2,299 per month

Leading digital services provider PLDT is ushering in a new era of home broadband as it introduces the new PLDT Home Google Wifi Plans, which lets you enjoy Unli Fibr in every room and on every device starting at Php2,299 per month.

The new PLDT Home Google Wifi Plans come with Unli Fibr and three Google Wifi 'points,' which you can strategically install around your home, so your family can make the most of PLDT Home’s fastest Unli Fibr connection in all their online activities. The new PLDT Home Google Wifi Plans also come with a free landline with unlimited calls to Smart, TNT, and Sun.

With PLDT Home Google Wifi Plans, you can put an end to Wi-Fi dead spots – those corners in your home or office where Wi-Fi signal just cannot get through – an especially common problem in huge houses with thick walls, multiple levels, and other features that block or hinder Wi-Fi signals.

A bane to our increasingly digital lifestyle, Wi-Fi dead spots result to interrupted online activities: One minute you are making a perfectly fine video call with your best friend, uploading an important file, or streaming your favorite series from your living room – only to get cut off the moment you go to another room, head to the kitchen, or move upstairs.

Using mesh networking technology, PLDT Home Google Wifi Plans let you enjoy not only fast but also reliable and seamless Unli Fibr around your home, delivered by strategically located Google Wifi 'points'.

Powered by Unli Fibr with speeds ranging from 30Mbps, 60 Mbps, 120 Mbps, 250 Mbps, up to 1Gbps, the PLDT Home Google Wifi Plans let you stream videos seamlessly, upload and download heavy files in an instant, play games without lag, and make clear and video calls without any interruption.

Making sure that your home is blanketed with Wi-Fi is a custom job, as no two homes are exactly the same. That’s why as part of the package, PLDT Home Google Wifi Plans come with free service from the Home Geek Squad to help you position and set up the Google Wifi ‘points’ for optimal experience.

Google Wifi is designed intuitively, ensuring that connected devices are always latched on to the channel with the strongest Wi-Fi signal from PLDT Home Fibr. So even if you move around the house, the Network Assist feature will keep you connected online, leaving you with a seamless and uninterrupted internet experience no matter where you go.


To manage Google Wifi, you can download the companion app (available for Android and iOS) to manage settings, allocate bandwidth to different devices, and create scheduled pauses on devices used by kids.

Put an end to your Wi-Fi dead spots now and enjoy Unli Fibr in every room, on every device by upgrading to the all-new Google Wifi Plans! Know more by visiting www.pldthome.com.

In a touching new Jollibee ad, the Muhlachs give us another heartwarming glimpse of their family life

 Being a celebrity comes with a multitude of “rewards,” including fame, fortune, and countless public milestones. But for celebrity parents Aga and Charlene Muhlach, there’s no greater joy than being able to give their best for the twins, Atasha and Andres.

In a heartwarming new commercial for Jollibee, former beauty queen and renowned actress-host Charlene professes that her “greatest joy” in life are her twin children, who had grown up relatively away from the limelight.

The ad begins with Charlene getting up very early to get her twins ready for their various extra-curricular activities, and continue on with glimpses into her family’s life. She reads a heartfelt message for her children, expressing how she had dreamed of having them in her life and how she and husband Aga have always strived to give them the best.

“I can’t believe how time has just passed so fast, and totoo pala ‘yung sabi nila, that no matter how old you get, you’ll forever be babies in my eyes. I want you to know that we tried every day to give you the best at hindi kami magsasawang alagaan at mahalin kayo,”  —a sentiment that many parents can truly relate to.

The message that Charlene addresses to her children in this newest Jollibee ad is almost verbatim of her Instagram post on the twin’s birthday, which, as of the commercial’s release, garnered over 50,000 likes. As it was written straight from a thoughtful and well-spoken mother’s heart, the message became an instant hit among Filipino netizens who related to the emotions in Charlene’s post.

Aga, well-loved member of the Jollibee family, caps off the ad with another heartwarming sentiment—that we only want to give only the best for the best. The best people in our lives, our families, deserve only the best-tasting crispylicious, juicylicious Chickenjoy. The beloved Jollibee favorite that has captured the hearts and taste buds of Filipinos for generations.

“As the country’s biggest fast-food brand and a proudly homegrown Pinoy company, we at Jollibee have always strived at being the best in every way possible especially for our products,” said Cathleen Capati, Jollibee AVP for Flagship Category. “Chickenjoy and the role it plays in bringing Filipino families together, like the Muhlachs having meaningful family bonding moments during mealtimes, has been one of Jollibee’s greatest joys.”

Just Like the Muhlachs, ring in 2019 with renewed love for family—with only the best-tasting crispylicious, juicylicious Chickenjoy on the table.

For more information on Jollibee’s products and promotions, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @Jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

Danes Cheeseball: The Star of the Noche Buena Feast

Every New Year's Eve I make it a point to be with my kids, although now that they each have their own families, and one is even in the US, its becoming a bit more difficult to spend equal time with them and my grandchildren. It’s hard celebrating the holidays knowing that I can’t be with all of them like when they were young.

So I would adjust my schedule and for the most part spend the holidays rushing to their place only to find out that they aren’t there and I have to go home alone. It even came to a point that if I can’t be with any of them, I would just celebrate the holidays with my parents and any of my grandkids.  Last year, I spent it with my eldest grandchild Finn and we welcomed 2018 with some fireworks and a great food spread prepared by my Nanay.

Its funny how things have come full circle, instead of being the one to spend my holidays with my kids I’m the one who gets to spend it with my parents.

I guess time really changes a lot of things, and there’s nothing we can’t do anything about it. The only thing we can do is reminisce the memories and share some of the traditions we grew up with. During Noche Buena and Media Noche for instance, a holiday feast will never be complete without our favorite Pinoy dishes.

Buco Salad with Danes Cheeseball cubes

Since I was spending it with my parents this year, it was me who felt like a kid again as my Nanay was the one who prepared our family favorites—mechado, buko salad, adobo, with some malagkit like kutsinta and cassava cake and of course a big red Danes Cheeseball. It made her buko salad taste even better cutting it into cubes and mixing it with all the other ingredients. I also sliced some and made a simple cheese platter with grapes and crackers.

Every year, families all over the world gather to spend the holidays together because there’s nothing like the warmth of home.

While no holiday celebration would be complete without family reunions, this is the best time to introduce new and fun traditions to make this holiday season even more memorable than last year’s.

                                This kid ate a lot of Danes Cheeseball with crackers, her favorite =)

Danes Cheese Ball is available in all major supermarkets nationwide. You can even purchase it through your smartphone using the HonestBee app and have it delivered to your doorstep with just a few clicks! Now you can enjoy more cheesy goodness without dealing with the holiday traffic, long lines at the grocery, or the hassle of finding a parking spot.

This year, make Noche Buena even more delicious and festive – make fun and new traditions with Danes Cheese Ball. Happy HoliDANES!