HAIRX AWARDS MISS TEEN PHILIPPINES 2019 WINNER

HairX Removal, a one-stop-shop for hair removal concerns and other beauty treatments that are affordable and reliable, recently partnered with Miss Teen Philippines 2019 and awarded  Ms. Nikki De Moura, this year’s winner with P50,000 worth of services for one year. 15-year-old De Moura, who haird from Cagayan De Oro, bested 30 other candidates and brought home the crown as Miss Teen Philippines 2019.

Awarding the Gift Certificates  to De Moura (3rd from left)  is Janyll Palisoc (4th from left), HairX’s  marketing head. Also in photo are (from left) 3rd runner-up Mikki Barcela;  1st runner-up Patricia Beerda;  2nd runner-up Nicole Borromeo  and 4th runner-up Joanna Kalkschmidt.



Before the coronation night, the pageant’s candidates visited Hair X at Bonifacio Global City. The salon’s highly-trained aestheticians introduced the candidates to the latest  in technology and procedures to get rid of unwanted hair as well as other servces and beauty treatments.

As the Miss Teen Philippines 2019 Winner, De Moura can avail of HairX’s various services such as hair removal removal procedures (IPL hair treatments, Diode Laser machine, Lycon wax, and threading procedures) that provide effective and long-term results without the pain and distress.  She can also enjoy Hairx facials (Glow Facial, AquaFacial and Pristine Facial), skin lightening services (AquaLite, PristineLite, IV Glutathione, IV Placenta and IV Cinderella) and Power Brows Microblading.

Launched in August 2015,  HairX is a local concept that was inspired by Musee, Japan’s No.1 Hair Removal salon.

Visit HairX Hair Removal at the 2nd Level, Conrad S Maison, Marina Way, Mall of Asia Complex, 1300 Pasay City T: (02) 772-4587 M: 0915-774-3139 Operations: Mon-Sun (10:00AM - 10:00PM). HairX Hair Removal BGC branch is located at 2F Eight Forbes Town Road, Forbes Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig T: (02) 403-6346 M: 0977-855-5793; Operations: Mon-Sun (11:00AM - 8:00PM). Facebook: Hairxph; Instagram: hairxhairremoval

Happy Dumplings: The Best Flavored Hakaw in the Metro

If youre a fan of dimsum and you always orders HAKAW at a Chinese Restaurant. Then you're in for a treat. That is, if you live around  SM Fairview. You should try and visit Happy Dumplings at SM Fairview , 2nd Floor. 

Happy Dumplings hakaw is juicy, tasty, and bursting with different flavors. Yes, discover one hakaw to another with soy sauce and calamansi. 

=). Happy Dumplings’ Hakaw per order comes in a variety of flavors: Plain, Szechuan, Garlic, Satay,  Wasabi, Curry, Bagoong and Salted Egg. 

Chewy on the outside, the dough pleasantly thin, the shrimp have a slightly crispy crust with moist and tender meat, interlaced  with pork bits. Theyre so yummy. You should partner those with their rice toppings. This is a must-try combination.

Be instantly gratified! A basket of 4 is only P128.00 while 8 pieces are priced

at P238.00. Mix-and-match so you’ll have a taste of different flavors.

Prime your chopsticks ready and get set to dig into flavorful and satisfying dimsum! If you’re one to head straight for the piece de resistance, then let nothing stop you. Pile into Happy Dumplings is the only restaurant in the country to offer a variety of flavored Hakaw.

Enjoy these perfectly hand-made plump pockets or shrimp bonnets, encased in silky smooth wrappers in ‘happy’ colors.  

Aside from Hakaw they also offer Pork Asado, Lechon Macau, Soy Chicken and Hong Kong Style Crispy Fried Chicken. Noodles like Pork Asado, Wanton, Wanton Noodle,and Soy Chicken Noodles are also available. 

Dimsum, that's oh so divine!

Get your dose of true delight at HAPPY DUMPLINGS, home of specialty Hakaw in different flavors and a wide variety of authentic Chinese dishes!  

This place has opened its maiden branch at the 2/F of SM Fairview and has all that you need to have a happy dining experience. 

Move on over to more dumplings that make for a good snack, appetizer or main meal. Happy Dumplings has Pork and Shrimp Siomai, plus Fried Wanton, in case you want more of the same dumplings but with a crunch. Other dimsum include Tausi Spareribs, Beancurd Roll, Asado and Bola-bola Siopao and Chicken Feet.

Relish the roasts and rice toppings

The restaurant has more Chinese staple dishes that are bursting with flavor such as the Pork Asado, Lechon Macau, Soy Chickenand Hong Kong Style Crispy Fried Chicken. You may avail of these roasts in half or whole portions, depending on who you are sharing the meal with, and the strength of your appetite. But if you can’t decide which roasts to gorge on, order the Roast Combination—a sampler of roasted dishes in one plate.

Rice toppings are always a hit and at Happy Dumplings, they do not disappoint. Start with Fried Wanton, Fried Spring Rolls that  comes withSalted fish Fried Rice. If you are a pork person, there are Lechon Macau, Sweet & Sour Pork,Pork Asado Rice as well asBarbeque, Taosi and Salt & Pepper Spare Ribs Rice Toppings. 

Partial to chicken? Delight in the Soy, Chicken & Mushroomand Hong Kong Style Crispy Fried Chicken Rice Toppings.

Also in the menu are Yang Chow Fried Riceand Salted Fish Fried Rice. Add P55 and avail of the “unlimited rice” offer. The signature sauce slathered on Happy Dumplings’ rice adds another level of umami flavor.

As if all the roster of delicacies were not enough, Pork Asado, Wanton, Wanton Noodle,and Soy Chicken Noodles are likewise available. Add a sunny side-up egg (P20) or have a platter of Seasonal Vegetables(P128).

Happy Dumplings uses only traditional herbs, wines and other ingredients. Its chef-consultant makes its own, homemade flavorings and sauces that lend that authentic Chinese taste.

“We scoured different places in Hongkong in search of what we believe have authentic Cantonese dumplings and other dishes. We offer affordable, good food with value for money that will make your tummy, heart and pockets smile. This is why we are Happy Dumplings,” said Rhea Hao, marketing head.

Happy Dumplings is located at the 2nd level of SM Fairview (near the cinemas). For inquiries, call +63 917 152 2924.  Like Happy Dumplings on FB (Happy Dumplings) and follow it on IG (happydumplingsph). Store hours are Sunday to Thursday 10:00am – 9:00pm; Friday to Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm

                                                                                                                                     

POPEYES is back in the Philippines with new menu

POPEYES is back in the Philippines and is now opens at Arcovia City, Pasig. 

If you love your chicken perfectly spiced up with Louisiana seasoning plus buttermilk biscuits on the side. Then, its time to try Popeyes! Im sure you'll love their chicken and its sooo affordable just like its local competitor. Your kids will love it too. 


My favorites are the original honey biscuits, Cajun rice, (perfect! ) and of course their Fried Chicken. =)

POPEYES has just unveiled its new global restaurant image in the Philippines, marking Popeyes ArcoVia City, Pasig restaurant as the first in the world! This is a collaborative effort with Popeyes Philippines team that truly makes our country proud to be part of this milestone of Popeyes history.

The unveiling of the hip and more vibrant restaurant also launched the much-anticipated biscuits, Cajun fries, and the world-famous Popeyes fried chicken. This signature fried chicken offering that’s juicy not greasy, is made fresh daily and packed with distinct Cajun-inspired flavors from Louisiana, USA. 

“In the US, Hollywood stars and celebrity chefs constantly rave about Popeyes and we’re thrilled to bring this world-famous brand to the Philippines. Aside from being the first restaurant to feature the new global look of Popeyes, we take pride in introducing new menu items that will eventually be rolled out to other Popeyes restaurants worldwide,” says Atty. Lowell Yu, chairman of Kuya J Group, the parent company of Popeyes in the Philippines.

The first restaurant to open in Metro Manila is taking the Popeyes experience up a notch with new treats—the hazelnut and white chocolate biscuits, two delightful flavors which can be paired with your fried chicken or can be served as dessert, and Popeyes Spaghetti, a sweet, meaty meal that’s exclusive to the Philippines. All these will be available together with other Popeyes favorites: original honey biscuits, Cajun rice, and chicken tenders.

“We are excited for Filipinos to be the first to experience the world’s newest Popeyes restaurant,” notes Sami Siddiqui, regional president of Restaurant Brands International, Asia Pacific. “And we look forward to serving more Filipinos and growing our iconic Popeyes brand in the Philippines with our strong local partner—the Kuya J Group.”

To learn more, visit the website at www.popeyes.ph or follow them on Facebook www.facebook.com/popeyesphand Instagram www.instagram.com/popeyesph.

Enjoy a short and sweet escape at Starbucks with their indulgent new summer offerings

"There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart"

Sometimes, summer flies by so fast that we wish we could stop time to savor the sunniest days of the year for just a bit longer. And just because we return to the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it doesn’t mean that we can’t press pause once in a while. 

     

This June, Starbucks is giving everyone that much-needed detour with refreshing and indulgent beverages that will help you sit still, slow down, and savor its rich flavors. The revitalizing new drinks will be available for a limited time only starting June 4.  

     

Bursting with break-power, Starbucks is transforming the usual coffee break into an indulgent escape with the Ultra Caramel Coffee Sphere Frappuccino, an upgrade on the classic Coffee Frappuccino but with a refreshing pop to it - small coffee spheres bursting with Starbucks Brazilian Coffee. The delectable blended beverage is topped with a dollop of whipped cream and even more coffee spheres.

     

Customers with fruitier cravings will love the new Watermelon and Lychee Aloe Frappuccino, a drink that looks and tastes like a slice of watermelon. The zesty blended beverage is made with watermelon juice blended with chia seeds, layers of floral lychee-infused whipped cream, and diced lychee aloe. With stunning layers of red, white, and green, this drink will satisfy both taste buds and your Instagram feed. 

     

Starbucks also captures our seafaring summertime daydreams with Anchors Aweigh. The nautical-themed collection depicts cute illustrations done in line drawing style with white, ultramarine and navy blue colors and red and silver accents.  

     

A perfect complement to the new summer merchandise is the Nautical Whale Card. This quirky card features a whale diving into the ocean with its tail sticking out against the sailor stripe design, available for only a minimum P1,000 activation.

     

Everyone deserves a break every once in a while. Grant yourself the permission to pause from the daily grind and enjoy a short and sweet escape at Starbucks with their indulgent new summer offerings!

CBLIC, now on its 54th year, provides relevant and affordable products for every Filipino

If youre looking for an affordable life insurance plan that provides protection for the whole family. Then, its time to consider Country Bankers Life Insurance Corporation (CBLIC).


Country Bankers Life Insurance Corporation (CBLIC) launches its new insurance product consistent with its mission to serve the needs of rural banks and microfinance borrowers in the countryside


The CB Kalinga 4P’s Program provides a wide range of benefits for an annual amount of P150: Death (P5,000), Accidental Death and Permanent Disability (P15,000),  Accidental Medical/Reimbursement (P2,000 max.), Daily Confinement (P200/day max. of 30 days), Instant Abuloy (P500), and Fire and/or Lightning Assistance (P3,000).

An option for a six-month coverage for the principal insurer is also available at P75.

Reaffirming its commitment as a true ally to Filipino families, CBLIC, now on its 54th year, provides relevant and affordable products that clients can easily understand and appreciate.

“We want to continue being known as the company with a heart that can be relied upon. Our products are simple, accessible and important,” says Geraldine Desiderio Garcia, senior vice president and general manager of CBLIC. 

Under 4Ps, Family Packages are also available for an annual fee of only P250, a Principal would have his/her Spouse and a maximum of 3 children enjoy insurance benefits.

A Principal’s Spouse could avail of Death Benefit (P5,000), Accidental Death and Permanent Disability (P15,000), Daily Confinement Benefit (P200/day) and Instant Abuloy (P500) while his/her children (max of 3) would enjoy Death Benefit (P1,000), Accidental Death and Permanent Disability (P2,000) and Instant Abuloy (P250).

Six-month coverage for Family Packages are also available at P125 premium.

A full service insurance provider of life insurance products, CBLIC is a subsidiary of Country Bankers Insurance Group(CBIG)
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For inquiries on life and nonlife insurance products, visit Country Bankers Centre at 648 T.M. Kalaw Avenue, Ermita, Manila or call 523-8611 for life and 524-0621 for nonlife.

SM Prime & Hamilo Coast: Defining Beach Resort Living in the Philippines

Recognized as one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, SM Prime offers innovative and sustainable lifestyle communities. Under its portfolio of leisure developments is Hamilo Coast, a master-planned seaside community located along Nasugbu, Batangas. 

Hamilo Coast is a sprawling coastline residential resort town that encompasses three major mountain peaks and 13 coves, three of which are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Its unique location at the head of the Nasugbu coastline makes it the gateway to the so-called “Philippine Riviera”.

Bounded by the vast West Philippine Sea and misty cloud-covered Pico mountain ranges in the east, Hamilo Coast carefully integrates residential, resort, leisure, commercial, and institutional land uses into its communities, wherein beach resort living will eventually be spun into an everyday lifestyle choice. 

Pico de Loro Cove, Hamilo Coast’s maiden development, is a vibrant community where environmental sustainability thrives. It boasts of a 1.5 km. stretch of fine white sand beach, a 4-hectare man-made lagoon centerpiece with pocket gardens, and a Beach and Country Club that features the most extensive land- and sea-based recreational facilities in Nasugbu. In 2007, Hamilo Coast teamed up with the World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines, a partnership that continues to thrive up to this day. One of its environmental programs included declaring Pico de Loro Cove as one of its Marine Protected Areas. Conservation efforts under this partnership include ridge-to-reef management, the use of renewable energy, and guidance on the responsible and eco-handling of solid waste.

A membership at the Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club is a pass to a whole new world of exciting recreational adventures. A member has access to aquatic sports like sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and scuba diving and outdoor activities such as hiking, trekking, and birdwatching. Members can also enjoy indoor activities such as billiards, bowling, basketball, tennis, badminton, and swimming.

To enhance, Hamilo Coast continues to elevate beach resort living through its latest residential offering, Freia. Rising a few steps away from Pico de Loro Cove’s beachfront, Freia gives its future residents a breathtaking vista of the serene blue waters of the West Philippine Sea and verdant Pico mountains. 

Upon entering Freia, residents are welcomed by a grand, high-ceiling lobby designed by acclaimed consultant Budji+Royal. The beach condominium will offer 214 superior two-bedroom units and nine bi-level three-bedroom penthouses, each designed with living spaces, large picturesque windows, and spacious balconies, that open up to the owner’s chosen view. 

Only a 90-minute drive from the SM Mall of Asia, Hamilo Coast is the premier sustainable beach resort town of the Philippines. 

Hamilo Coast is the SM Group’s premier beach resort town in Nasugbu, Batangas. It is now approximately 90 minutes from Manila via Cavitex and the new Ternate-Nasugbu Road. For inquiries, call (632) 945-8000 or visit www.hamilocoast.com.

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Zaldy Bueno wins Cebuana Lhuillier’s Happiest Pinoy 2019

Cebuana Lhuillier recently named their 4th Happiest Pinoy at New World Hotel last May 29. The event was attended by Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier judges and hosted by RJ Ledesma.

The board of judges composed of Usec. Zenaida Maglaya, Gang Badoy Capati,  James Deakin, RJ Ledesma, Love Anover-Lianko, Jonathan Yabut,  Winston Maxino, Rommel Arellano, and Richardson Navor.

Zaldy Bueno, a 37-year old teacher from Gumaca, Quezon was hailed as the 4th Happiest Pinoy, winning Cebuana Lhuillier’s Search for the Happiest Pinoy which honors and celebrates the Filipinos’ innate “optimism, resilience, and hope amidst different life crises.”

Zaldy bested nine other finalists from different categories, winning one million cash and a trophy.

Zaldy volunteered as an ALS teacher and taught on weekends, he even had his mother as his student at one point and helped her finish her secondary education. Zaldy also co-founded project PADYAK in 2017, PADYAK stands for Pidal Apakan Dunong Yayaman, Asenso’y Kakamtan, which aims to provide bicycle units for students who could not afford to travel to school.

The project turned out huge with so many people donating new and used bicycle units from all over the Philippines even getting donations from OFWs abroad. This project drastically increased attendance for students at school for which their school received a perfect attendance award.

“I am very happy with the results of this year’s search -- with over 800,000 entries received through our branches, online, SMS, and walk-in entries. It’s been amazing to read the entries of the 10 finalists and Zaldy proves to be a worthy winner as his tale will definitely inspire countless people to push on despite life’s difficulties, Zaldy exemplifies the commendable Filipino spirit of rising up from your current predicament and using that as fuel to make a difference in the lives of others.” said Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO, Jean Henri Lhuillier.

Currently, Bueno serves as the head teacher of the English department at the Gumaca National High School. As a kid, their family would often encounter financial difficulties, Zaldy would help his mom wash clothes for their neighbours and would get his daily allowance from selling vegetables he planted to augment the family income. Zaldy vowed to work hard and study hard in order to improve their life.

A turning point in Zaldy’s life was when typhoon Rosing hit in 1995 which completely obliterated their house, and forced to stay at the barangay health center. During clinic days, Zaldy and his family had to move their things on the street to accommodate the influx of patients.

After graduating secondary school, Zaldy tried to get a college education but had to stop schooling due to financial constraints. In order to get back to school, he had to work two jobs, including stints at a tile store and as an advertiser scout for a local radio station. He finished college after 6 years.

Bueno is the fourth winner of the biennial search following Richardson Navor (2015), Rommel Arellano (2012), and Winston Maxino (2009).

When asked what Bueno will do with the prize money, he shared that he will use it to further improve Project PADYAK by acquiring more bike units which more youths can use to get to school. He also shared that he will use a part of it to bring his parents to Singapore for a well-deserved vacation.

Breaking its own record, the Cebuana Lhuillier search received over 800,000 nominations this year, the most entries it received in its ten-year history.