Time to get WCKD! It’s milk tea that is sinfully good!

Hello there milk tea lovers!

The number of people being swept up by the milk tea craze continues to increase in many parts of the world! It’s an explosion that just won’t subside.  

More so now with the entry of WCKD, authentic Taiwan milk tea!  Where can you find it? At the new My South Hall at the ground floor of S’Maison, Pasay City.  

Enjoy WCKD’s variety of flavors  - Pearl Milk Tea, Taro, Wintermelon, Black Sugar, Oreo Cheese Cream, Strawberry Cheesecake and other fun and modern twists to this delightful drink. 

But if there’s one that you simply MUST try, it’s WCKD’s ULTEAMATE!  There are absolutely good reasons why it’s dubbed the ultimate in milk tea experience.  Here’s why :  Imagine sipping into this milky delight with just the right balance of creaminess and sweetness,  flavored with  fresh tea leaves  and topped with perfectly chewy tapioca pearls, grass jelly, and pudding.

Coffee lovers can also have their caffeine fix with WCKD’s Iced Coffee, Iced Coffee w/ Cheese cream, Iced Caramel Coffee, and Choco Hazelnut Coffee.  

My South Hall is a vibrant hub that elevates the food hall concept featuring  dishes created by award-winning chef, Josh Bouthwood, The Bistro Group’s executive corporate chef.  It boasts a delicious mix of restaurants and specialty beverages under one setting such as Tabemashou (Japanese), Golden Treasures (Chinese); Roast’d (Chinese roasts); Seoul Hotpot; Chix (wings); Roma (fresh pasta and Italian roast) and Juicy (Korea’s 

no. 1 fresh fruit juice drink).

Time to get WCKD! It’s milk tea that is sinfully good!

Amaia Skies is soon to open in Mandaluyong

Amaia Skies is soon to open with new tower to families and individuals seeking secure and tranquil homes in a prime location that places residents within a few minutes’ drive to commercial establishments, educational institutions, hospitals, and the nearby Ortigas, Central Business District. Other business districts within convenient distance to the development are Makati CBD, and Bonifacio Global City (BGC). 

The 38-floor condominium, located in Mandaluyong City, is also set near major roads and highways and has access to various modes of public transport. For instance, prospective residents will find that the MRT Shaw Station and EDSA are just within walking distance. Retail hubs like SM Megamall, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, and S&R are also a short drive or commute away. And so are schools such as the University of Asia and the Pacific and hospitals like Cardinal Santos Medical Center and The Medical City.

It will feature 1,254 tastefully designed units—studios with sizes ranging from 18.6 to 30.7 square meters and one-bedroom units with sizes ranging from 26.9 to 30.7 square meters. 

It will also offer different recreational amenities to its residents: a sizeable swimming pool, a children’s play area, 17 retail shops, and a spacious multi-purpose hall for their social functions. 

As it is Amaia’s goal to provide modern homes to ordinary Filipinos, flexible payment schemes such as cash, deferred cash and bank financing are available. 

Amaia continues to serve prospective homeowners with affordable and sustainable developments that aim to elevate the Filipino living experience in a well-secured environment. 

For inquiries about Amaia properties, check out www.amaialand.com or like www.facebook.com/AmaiaLand.

Oracle offers beauty and wellness bundles that you could get at 40% off!

Korean expertise with a Filipino heart—this is Oracle Korean Aesthetic Clinic’s promise. It boasts of the world's best technology and expertise in beauty and wellness, and provide its customers with sustainable treatments and services for beautification and youthification. 

And on the occasion of this 4th anniversary this November , Oracle offers beauty and wellness bundles that you could get at 40% off on when you purchase four sessions. The Rejuve-PRP, Scalp-PRP, and Sclerotherapy are examples. 

Buy four sessions of Mesotherapy, Diode Laser Hair Removal (Upper Lip, Beard, Lower Legs, Full Legs, Brazilian), Face Accutoning for pimples, Revlite Underarm Skin Lightening, V-Face Diamond Polar, Ultra V-Shape, 3-LipoMax Body Contouring, JetHair, and Venus Viva Face and you automatically get 40% off. 

If you want to have an acne-free, rejuvenated face, buy four sessions of Oracle’s Rejuvenating Collagen Facial, Anti-Acne Facial, JetPeel Facial, Korean Facial, Hydrafacial, and Korean Peel, and get 40% off the bundle. Remember, all purchases come with a free Oracle product to maintain the suppleness of your face and skin. 

You can also avail of special anniversary discounts in Ultherapy, Thermage, Ulthermage, and Venus Viva Abdomen services. Fillers, Botox, Threadlift, and Warts Removal, meanwhile, are available at a discount plus one (1) Oral Prohylaxis from Stelton Dental…free! These services likewise come with a free Oracle product for you to bring home.

Oracle Korean Aesthetic Clinic is a franchise from Oracle Skinland in Korea. The word “Oracle” traces its roots to a Greek word that means “God’s trust”, and is the largest networked dermatology, plastic surgery, and obesity clinic in the Asia-Pacific. To date, Oracle has 80 clinics spread across Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan. In the Philippines, Oracle is under Auracle Wellness Corporation.

Hurry and purchase the discounted services and enjoy them from November 1-30, 2019!

Oracle Korean Aesthetic Clinic is open from Monday to Saturday from 10:00AM-8:00PM. It is located at 2F Republic Glass Building, 196 Salcedo Street corner Soria Street, Legaspi Village, Makati. To know more about Oracle, call (02) 8801-4131 / 0916-2238821; 0977-8555768; check out its website: http://oracle-aesthetic.com.ph or follow it on Facebook/Instagram: /oracle.aesthetic

Seafood best combinations you should try at Seafood City

Nothing beats freshly cooked seafood to whet the appetite! Perfect for ulam or pulutan, seafood dishes make gatherings even more festive and fun as you dig into its meat with your hands.

Lucky for you, these delicious dishes are all included in Seafood City's Paluto-All-You-Can which you can enjoy for only P848 per head (lunch); P888 (dinner) at the Venice Grand Canal in McKinley Hills, Taguig; P797 per head (lunch), and P848 (dinner) at the Cebu branch.

If you don’t know where to start, Seafood City has rounded up its best combinations with their staple offerings:

Stir Fry Scallops with Veggies + Steamed Pompano with Tausi
For the veggie lovers out there, this combo is perfect for you! Light and packed with nutrients, the Stir Fry Scallops are filled with garden fresh cauliflower and broccoli, crisp carrot slices, and steamed scallops. Complementing it is the Streamed Pompano with Tausi, which is topped with savory flavors and a hint of spices of the sauce from the combination of chili garlic, soy sauce, and crushed tausi.

Salted Egg Shrimp + Salt and Pepper Calamari
The perfect pair to munch on with a glass of sub-zero beer, the Salted Egg Shrimp and Salt and Pepper Calamari are both packed with flavors, making them instant crowd favorites. Seafood City has elevated the shrimp’s natural flavors with a unique sauce made out of salted egg yolk, butter, and milk. Meanwhile, the Salt and Pepper Calamari is showered with slices of chives, red and green bell peppers. 

Sinigang na Salmon + Black Pepper Crab
Sinigang is a classic Pinoy staple that can definitely be paired with any dish. But at Seafood City, they are elevating this Filipino comfort food by loading it with chunky salmon cuts. Balance the tanginess of the Sinigang na Salmon with Seafood City’s signature dish, the Black Pepper Crab, with its exciting flavors from its sweet crab meat to its addicting peppery sauce.

Other combinations you can try with a cup of steamed rice are Salted Egg Shrimp + Black Pepper Crab, Salt and Pepper Calamari + Stir Fry Scallops with Veggies, or Sinigang na Salmon + Steamed Pompano with Tausi.

There are indeed many options you can choose from at Isla Sugbu Seafood City. To know more, visit their website at www.seafoodcity.ph or follow them on Facebook and Instagram @islasugbuseafoodcity

Firefly LED and Jose Mari Chan aims to provide brighter holidays in the Philippines

Singer and songwriter Jose Mari Chan is not just a brand ambassador for Firefly LED Lights. He also collaborated with the Firefly team for the concept and making of the digital video unveiled on October 16, to launch its "Celebright Christmas" campaign for the holidays. 

The digital video, which carries the theme and tagline "The spirit of Christmas made even brighter with Firefly LED Lights," (the phrase coined by Jose Mari Chan himself) shows the singer in a Filipino home talking to each of the family members about Firefly LED lights and safety. In the video, two Christmas Icons come together with Santa Claus’ makes an appearance and amusingly mimics Jose Mari Chan. 

The video, co-created by Firefly LED Brand Team, Gigil Ad Agency and Jose Mari Chan, was launched on October 16 on Firefly LED's Facebook and YouTube accounts.

"The video is light and humorous but it will also remind Filipinos to have a safe and bright holiday season. What is Christmas without lights?" said Chan, whose song "Christmas in our Hearts" is the Filipino anthem for the season.

As Chan tells it, "Christmas in our Hearts" was the result of the efforts of a number of individuals, including himself, Bella Tan of Universal Records, lyricist Rina Caniza and even his daughter Lisa, who had to learn the song practically overnight.

The singer-songwriter did not hesitate to accept Firefly LED's offer to be their brand ambassador. He liked the idea that it was going to be a Christmas campaign that would also remind the public about safety in using Christmas lights and lights in general.

"It's a perfect product for Christmas. What is Christmas without lights? That only happens in the Philippines where people have Christmas trees and lights in their homes. On the streets, people from Pampanga sell parol. Lights and Christmas go together and Firefly exemplifies that. When they asked me, I immediately said yes. Firefly, Christmas lights, LED--that's the in thing. LED is safe. It won't cause fires," said the singer-songwriter.

‘Song of the Firefly’

For the Chan family—Jose Mari, his wife Mary Ann and their children—trimming the tree is a big event. They have had the same tree for years. It is the same one that they brought from New York, where they lived for 11 years. Many of the three ornaments have stories to tell and the family has had them for years, too. Of course, the tree is lit up with Firefly LED Christmas Lights, the first Firefly-branded Christmas lights in the country.

Firefly LED is not the only brand that offered Chan an endorsement but he accepted it because the company manufactures products that he believes in. Trivia: Chan has a Christmas song called "Song of the Firefly."

"The campaign aims to inform the public that Firefly has lights for every household need, and its standard LED bulbs range is safe for the eyes, as certified by TÜV-SÜD, a world-renowned German testing institute. We are very happy to be working with Jose Mari Chan, who is a revered Christmas icon in the Philippines," said Erik Riola, Marketing Director of Firefly Electric and Lighting Corporation.

The Filipino-owned Firefly Lighting brand has been in business for close to two (2) decades, but only began selling Christmas lights three years ago. The company mainly sells various lighting and electrical products.

Last year, Firefly also lit up trees at SM Mall of Asia, SM City North Edsa and Ayala Cebu, the Christmas installations at Tiendesitas (Ortigas East), Bradco Avenue, Aseana City and Ayala Circuit Makati.

The brand is once again lighting-up the 70-foot tree at Central Park, SM by the BAY, Mall of Asia Complex on November 9, in partnership with SM by the BAY, and to be graced by Firefly LED’s celebrity ambassador, Jose Mari Chan.

Firefly LED Bright Christmas lights is the first Firefly-branded Christmas lights in the market today. These lights are tested safe as the product has a built-in safety fuse and made of  high-grade materials such as copper wire, instead of aluminum. All Firefly Christmas lights  are approved by the Department of Trade and Industry.

"Firefly’s Christmas lights come in warm white, white and RGB (red, green and blue). The Christmas lights prices range from P439 for the 90 LED bulbs, 6-meter, steady-on string lights, to P2,499 for the curtain lights with 400 LED bulbs and with a blinking night sky effect" said Christine Reyes, Assistant Brand Manager of Firefly LED.

Visit Firefly’s official Facebook page: facebook.com/FireflyLightingPH, or click this LINK to know what Jose Mari Chan and Firefly LED has in store for you this holiday season.

MAX’S RESTAURANT CELEBRATES 74 YEARS OF SARAP-TO-THE-BONES WITH ‘SORPRESANG SARAP’ MYSTERY BOX

“The House That Fried Chicken Built” and the beloved culinary heritage brand responsible for Sarap-To-The-Bones goodness turns 74 this October. 

In celebration of its birthday, Max’s Restaurant offers a special treat: all dine-in transactions with a regular or family-sized whole fried chicken can avail of a special pick from the Mystery Box containing Sorpresang Sarap coupons for only Php 74.

Available from October 11 to 24, these bonus Sorpresang Sarap coupons give guests the chance to win one random item from an exciting, delectable list of freebies: a feast for 10 persons complete with Max’s signature dishes, a Regular Crispy Pata, Kare-Kare, a Regular Whole Fried Chicken, Sweet & Sour Fish Fillet, Chicken Sisig, a Small Pancit Canton, Fresh Lumpiang Ubod, or a 1.75L bottle of Pepsi.

Redemption of Sorpresang Sarap coupons is valid for dine-in only from October 11 to December 24, 2019 at any Max’s Restaurant branch nationwide.

Max’s Kabisera, the Bonifacio Global City neighborhood destination for classic and modern Filipino dishes, also celebrates its first anniversary this month, launching NEW appetizing dishes now available for dine-in, take-out, and catering transactions. 

Savor the flavor of Max’s Kabisera’s version of the classic Chicken Inasal for only Php 299. For grilled chicken lovers out there, the Grilled Boneless Chicken Thigh Fillet combo meal and Griled Boneless Chicken Thigh Fillet 2-piece platter at only Php 424 will surely satisfy cravings and get more bang for your buck. All plates include Peanut Sauce, Toyomansi, Pinakurat with Honey and Cucumber, and Acharaon the side.

“As a sign of our unwavering appreciation and gratitude to the millions of Filipinos who’ve supported Max’s Restaurant in the last 74 years, we have these special promos and new menu items that will surely delight our customers’ dining experience,” said Mark De Joya, Marketing Director for Max’s Restaurant. “We’re committed to uphold the excellence in our quality and service as the flagbearer of Filipino cuisine and culture.”

SM Cares Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness

Did you know that Philippines is  one of the countries with the highest incidence of breast cancer in Asia.  The country has been in the list for years because the disease continues to affect a lot of Filipinos, young and old, male and female. 

There are institutions that are willing to help those who are afflicted. These were tackled during the SM Cares Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer talk held at SM San Lazaro last October 1.  

(L-R) DOH cancer control program manager Dr. Clar Cairo, PBCS president Dr. Victor Gozali, breast cancer survivors Bibeth Orteza and Melissa de Leon, and host Suzie Entrata-Abrera discuss the importance of breast cancer prevention and intervention during the Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer.

“Breast cancer cannot be prevented but the risk can be lowered by changing our lifestyle. Despite this, it still affects a lot of people, young and old, male and female alike. Our best defense is still early detection. This is the goal of our Pink Ribbon Campaign – to promote breast cancer awareness and early detection,” said Dr. Melanie T. Cruz, secretary of the Philippine Breast Cancer Society. 

Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer is an annual event held in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The opening activity was held at the Event Center of SM City San Lazaro, and was spearheaded by the Philippine Breast Cancer Society (PBCS) and SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, supported by the Department of Health (DOH).  

Attended by hundreds of women, advocates and volunteer doctors, this year’s Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer focused on educational talks and sharing of experiences by breast cancer warriors. DOH cancer program head Dr. Clarito Cairo conducted a talk on the importance of breast cancer awareness, and at the same time taught women how to detect and be protected against the risk. 

“Every year, the number of patients suffering from breast cancer continues to rise. This is why we hold the Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer yearly, to continue educating women that early detection and early intervention is very important,” said SM Cares Program on Women & Breastfeeding Program Director Bernadette Velasco.

Celebrity Suzi Entrata-Abrera hosted the event, and inspirational talks from film director Bibeth Orteza and actress Melissa de Leon, well-known breast cancer survivors, were featured. Free clinical breast examination was also administered by volunteer health professionals. 

Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer was also held at the event center of SM City Telabastagan. 

The Philippine Breast Cancer Society, founded in 2009, is a medical organization dedicated solely to the management of breast cancer. Its members are made up of doctors under different specialties who are kept up-to-date on breast cancer management through annual Breast Cancer Symposium.

SM Cares aimed at supporting the communities where its malls are present. Other SM Cares initiatives for women include institutionalizing breastfeeding stations across all SM Supermalls nationwide as part of its program to provide breastfeeding mothers the convenience and privacy in nourishing their babies. Last August, SM Cares Program on Women supported Breastfeeding Pinays and DOH in the annual celebration of “Hakab Na!” in observance of Breastfeeding Awareness Month. 

To know more about SM Cares, you may visit www.smcares.com.ph, www.facebook.com/OfficialSMCares, or e-mail smcares@smsupermalls.com.

Buko chunks mixed with sweet custard filling and enveloped in your favorite crispy crust? Yes please!

The Philippines’ #1 fast-food brand Jollibee officially launched their latest delectable dessert offering, the Jollibee Buko Pie!

Now you can satisfy your coconut cravings anytime, anywhere. Your new favorite dessert pie is complete with chunky buko filling and a delicious sweet custard enveloped in that crispy pie crust you love. It’s real Buko Pie delight in every bite!

“We wanted to introduce a brand new but totally familiar local flavor to Jollibee’s selection of well-loved desserts and snacks,” shares Kay Segismundo, Jollibee Senior Marketing Manager for Complementary Products. “There’s no better treat to offer at Jollibee than the delightfully tasty Buko Pie, and we’re glad to make it easily accessible to anyone who craves it.”

No need to go far and get a taste of the delicious buko pie! Treat yourself to a Jollibee Buko Pie now for only PHP30 (solo) and PHP89 (3 Pies-to-Go)available for dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, and delivery at all Jollibee stores nationwide.

For more updates and info, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

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Mang Inasal, one of the fastest-growing brands under Jollibee Foods Corporation, is on its way towards launching its 600th store soon

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To create further excitement on this milestone, Mang Inasal has embarked on a digital activation promo that began with the opening of its 595th store at WH Olongapo City last September 13.

Here, Mang Inasal collaborated with Filipino visual artist Paulina Luz Sotto for a movable Pinoy jeepney installation artwork, reflecting Mang Inasal’s journey towards becoming a national icon in the quick-service restaurant industry. For over 15 years now, Mang Inasal has fast become a favorite among Filipinos who look for truly satisfying, value-for-money Pinoy meals.

Mang Inasal Olongapo store franchisee Eugene Y. Go (left) with special guests Richard Antonio, John Michael Javelosa, and Gilbert Chua.





The jeepney art installation will move from the 595th store to the 600th store.

Customers who dine at these Mang Inasal stores can take their selfies or groupies at the Pinoy jeepney installation artwork and post them at the official Mang Inasal Facebook page. Set the image to public and use hashtags #MIRoadto600 and #MangInasalJeep.
                                                                   
Ten entries will be chosen randomly per new store opening, each winning Mang Inasal gift certificates worth P600. For more updates, visit Mang Inasal’s official website at www.manginasal.com. 

The classic Seiko 5 Sports reveals 27 new looks

The new Seiko 5 Sports collection will have its Philippine launch on October 16, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center Aura, Taguig City.

For more than 50 years, the Seiko 5 Sports has delivered high levels of reliability, durability, performance and value that have endeared it to generations of watch lovers. Today, Seiko 5 Sports continues to celebrate individuality and extraordinary value with its new designs and broad collection. 

This much loved timepiece is indeed a charmer with its very distinctive attributes which every Seiko 5 sports watch is known for: an automatic movement, a day-date display, significant water resistance, a recessed crown at the four o’ clock position and a case and bracelet built for durability.

The revival of a Seiko classic includes 27 new looks tailored to the taste of the modern youth. There’s something for every style: Sports for the casual yet attractively stylish; Suits for the cultured and sophisticated; Specialist for the classy charmer, Street for the bold. Sense for the creative. Choose your style and come in your Seiko persona. 

Exciting booth activities and surprising rewards are in-store for walk-in guests. Get a chance to be a DJ for a day, create your first wall art, or learn to create your own coffee art!

Great discounts await Seiko watch enthusiasts on the day of the event. Enjoy a 20% discount with the promo codes from Seiko 5 Sports ambassadors Ben&Ben, Rodjun Cruz, Diane Medina, Khalil Ramos, and Shu Calleja, Iggy Binuya, Jormiel Labador, Curtismith and Een Mercado. Plus 15% off will be available for select Seiko products. 

DJ Crwn and Ben&Ben will surely hype up the guests during their live performance. backed up with an all-day party music from DJ Toby Panlilio and DJ Javi Vargas.

For more information visit https://www.seiko5sports.com/en/ and know more about Seiko 5 Sports watches or follow Seiko Philippines on Facebook and Instagram (@seikophilippines) for more details.

Technolux Business Series to feauture Van Houten Professional Chocolates and Monin

Culinary Best Source Inc. (CBSI), a division of Technolux, will partner with two leading food brands—Van Houten Professional and Monin Creative Flavor Solutions—for Technolux’s Business Series (TBS) on October 17, 2019 at 2 pm.   The venue is Mall of Kitchens in Makati City.

Technolux is the country’s largest importer and supplier of a complete line of foodservice, small wares and laundry equipment for 44 years.

Van Houten Professional, the pioneers in Cocoa on a quest for professional quality and European Heritage, is a brand of Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high quality chocolates and other cocoa products from Belgium while Monin is touted to be the world's leading brand in premium flavorings for cocktails, coffee and other culinary applications. 

These brands will give home bakers and foodpreneurs samples of delicious sweets and beverages pairings.

During the TBS, pastry chefs from Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts will conduct baking demos (featuring chocolate tarts, baked brioche with chocolate ganache and filling, fudge brownies, and raspberry chocolate cupcakes, among others) using Van Houten Professional compound chocolates.

Beverage Innovators from Monin, meanwhile, will pair these pastries with coffee, blended, iced and hot beverages using its premium flavorings. 

TBS is held regularly by Technolux to introduce world-class kitchen equipment and quality ingredients to foodpreneurs, chefs and enterprises engaged in the F & B industry. The series is also aimed at helping them discover what will work best for their businesses through product demos and engagements with guest speakers from different countries. 

Mall of Kitchens is located at  9703 Kamagong St. corner Lawaan St., San Antonio Village, Makati City  (tel nos. 8906758/552-3587). 

To know more about Technolux and upcoming business series, please call 8896-4941, 8552-3587 local 6117 or 0917-5488839. 

Visit www.technolux.net, www.cbsiph.com call 88964941and 88994531 or visit its corporate office at 2176 Primo Rivera Street, Barangay La Paz Makati City.)