Three lucky contestants look forward to spending a joyful Christmas with their families in their cozy and stylish Bettina homes

Three contestants were thanking their lucky stars this Christmas as they will be spending the holiday season to their new houses.

Christmas 2020 is merry and bright for Herminia Escobar, Marites Floren, and Wilma Ocampo—three lucky contestants who snagged the jackpot prizes on Wowowin’s ‘Pera o Kahon’ game segment this year. The three ladies were giddy with excitement when they won a brand-new Bettina house and lot (1) unit from leading property developer BRIA Homes after going for the ‘kahon’.

Indeed, BRIA Homes, in tandem with GMA 7’s “Wowowin,” a top-rating TV variety show hosted by the exuberant Willie Revillame, brought indescribable joy to the winners when the latter received the key to their brand-new home—BRIA’s superior-quality, stylishly designed Bettina house-and-lot units that have two floors, two bedrooms, a kitchen/dining area, and a bathroom. With a floor area of 44 square meters and a lot area of 36 square meters, the Bettina home model also features a car port.

 

Now Herminia, Marites, and Wilma look forward to spending a joyful Christmas with their families in their cozy and stylish Bettina homes located in family-friendly BRIA communities. They also feel hopeful about life being better in 2021 as they settle down in their new BRIA homes.

 

BRIA Homes inspire optimism, offering as it does eco-friendly settings that encourage residents to spend time and bond with their families (2). Multipurpose halls, covered basketball courts, and children’s playgrounds come with the territory.  

 

All BRIA developments have perimeter fences, guarded entrances and exits, and 24/7 CCTV coverage, creating an environment where residents feel safe and secure (3) at all times. Should they need to venture out for business or errands, all BRIA projects tout proximity to retail establishments and other key destinations.

 

Prospective homeowners can purchase their own BRIA Home by availing of a PAG-IBIG housing loan or through bank financing. They can also choose from ‘ready for occupancy’ (RFO) units such as those at BRIA Homes in Magalang, Pampanga (4). 

 

To check out BRIA Homes’ other house models, aspiring homeowners can take the 360 Virtual Tour (5) that is now available on BRIA’s official website (6).

 

“Every Filipino family should have access to cozy, affordable homes in residential communities where they can live comfortably and in peace,” says Red Rosales, President of BRIA Homes. “We now envision this for winners Herminia Escobar, Marites Floren, and Wilma Ocampo whose gratitude and joy further fuel our drive at BRIA to make the dreams of more Filipinos come true. 

 

“We also thank Wowowin for their vital role in making a difference in Filipinos’ lives and for being a shining light of generosity and kindness through this time of crisis.”

 

BRIA Homes is a subsidiary of GOLDEN MV Holdings, Inc., one of the largest real estate companies in the country. BRIA Homes is primed to bring quality and affordable house and lot packages and condominium units closer to ordinary Filipino families. This is the goal that drives every single employee in the company, for which the ultimate fulfillment is seeing a client happily moving into BRIA'shomes.

 

To know more, visit their website at www.bria.com.ph, like and follow "Bria Homes, Inc." on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Spotify, Viber Community, Telegram Channel, Kakao Talk, LINE and WhatsApp, or call 0966-277-5944. 

 

Urls:

(1)   https://www.bria.com.ph/property/bettina/

(2)   https://www.bria.com.ph/articles/the-best-christmas-gift-for-the-filipino-family/

(3)   https://www.bria.com.ph/articles/keeping-homeowners-safe-in-communities/

(4)   https://www.bria.com.ph/articles/invest-in-ready-for-occupancy-housing-at-bria-homes-magalang-pampanga/

(5)   https://www.bria.com.ph/virtual-tours/

(6)   https://www.bria.com.ph/

 

TikTok creators come together to share tips and easy recipes that are perfect for intimate or even virtual Christmas celebrations

Just in time for the holidays, TikTok concluded another Creator Convos webinar, this time featuring awesome food creators on TikTok, Bok Cabigting and Ian Russel. 

 

Bok and Russell shared some helpful tips and tricks, along with awesome recipes for food and drinks that you can make for your Christmas celebrations. With all the cooking tutorials and food hacks found on TikTok, the platform truly is a great place to look for Noche Buena inspiration and holiday feast ideas. These recipes shared during the webinar are just a few examples of what you can find on the app.

 

Bok, who enjoys mixology, and posts his cocktail experiments on TikTok, explained how to make drinks that are perfect for Christmas get-togethers. Here are his quick and easy recipes for Soju Koolaid, Apple Lemonade, and the holiday classic, Eggnog. 

 

Soju Koolaid

 https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.cabanting/video/6898290009250499842

 

Apple Lemonade

 https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.cabanting/video/6896846741505658113

 

 

Egggnog

https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.cabanting/video/6904592912105934081

 

Russel, who is known for her easy to follow recipes on TikTok, shared tips for making holiday meal prep easier, including what to buy and what to DIY. She also shared her simple recipes for Leche Flan, and Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread

 

 

Leche Flan

 https://www.tiktok.com/@russelfoodstory/video/6903802848132238594

 

 

 

 

Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread 

https://www.tiktok.com/@russelfoodstory/video/6902324998833294594

 

After the panel conversation, media guests were given the chance to ask questions. For this Q&A segment, Bok and Russel were joined by a third foodie creator, Connh Cruz, a modern mom who shares easy family recipes online. 

 

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When asked what makes TikTok a great platform for food creators, all three agreed that, because sharing and viewing content is quick and easy on TikTok, people can learn a lot here, in just a short amount of time. The more they share, the more people are able to learn and try new recipes, just by watching their posts on TikTok. It’s a great way to teach the younger generation how to cook, too!

 

Christmas celebrations may be different this year, but with the help of awesome dishes to share with family and friends, your holidays can still be meaningful and filled with love. Take a look at all the holiday food and drink ideas on TikTok to start planning your Noche Buena and virtual get-togethers today. 

 

Download TikTok on your iOS and Android devices to get started.

Watch for Ben&Ben drops music video of KathNiel-starrer “Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay”

To those fans waiting, this is good news as Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla stars as a romantic couple stuck in a time loop in the new music video for Ben&Ben’s “Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay.”

Helmed by the band’s resident director Jorel Lising and written by Gaya Sa Pelikula creator Juan Miguel Severo, the song’s visual narrative explores the complicated relationship dynamics of two lovers who have lost and found each other in a fated cycle of events.

Complicated love in a time loop

Severo reveals that “Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay,” a song that deals with the “possibility of another life to succeed in love,” complements the KathNiel starrer that he has in mind. Having written Hintayan ng Langit, an evocative piece that examines eternal romance in the afterlife, Severo decided to do away with another reincarnation story for his interpretation of the material. 

“Then it hit me, what about a couple stuck in a time loop?”, the prolific writer points out. “What if every time one dies, they go back to their first date with one of them carrying memories from their previous run? It took the band, Direk, and I a couple of zoom calls, brainstorming ideas to compound on that concept and get everything laid out before I presented it to KathNiel.”

Severo’s writing lends to a beautifully understated film that allows KathNiel to tackle their role with nuanced sensitivity and depth. To make it more impactful on screen, music video director Jorel Lising makes use of non-liner, fragmented storytelling as a way to capture the couple’s memories in its undiluted form. Lising adds, “It all comes from the content of the song - it’s a strong piece that speaks about love lost and an intense sense of longing, so the process of developing the treatment and Severo’s script came from that. The challenge for us was to maximize the emotion based on that kind of narrative.”

Working with KathNiel

According to the band’s co-vocalist and acoustic guitarist Miguel Benjamin, the journey behind the music video was both a dream and a serendipitous sequence of events. "About two months ago, an interesting exchange came up while our keyboardist Patricia Lasaten was working on the music of Juan Miguel Severo’s Gaya Sa Pelikula,” says Miguel. “As a way of showing appreciation when we offered our song ‘Ride Home’ to the series, Juan Miguel graciously offered us in return to write a script for the ‘Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay’ MV, and pitch it to KathNiel, as they are good friends. We pushed through, and to our surprise, they loved both the idea of working with all of us and the script. This was a big thing for us because we never expected that these great artists would be open to doing a music video with us, given their stature and busy schedules.”

Despite the time constraints, Lising didn’t experience difficulty working with one of the biggest love teams in recent memory. The nine-piece collective’s frequent collaborator recounts that he only has few adjustments for every take, thanks to KathNiel’s astounding professionalism and craft. “We didn’t have a whole lot of time with them, but they definitely possess star power quality on camera. Every frame we took of them has a strong presence that comes with lots of experience, especially since they’ve been acting for so long now.”

The music video of Ben&Ben’s “Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay” is out now via Sony Music Philippines. 

Tecno Spark 6 Go Review: Should it be in your Christmas List?

Christmas is just around the corner. If youre not done with your shopping yet and still thinking of what to give your loved ones this holiday season. Then, I suggests you might consider picking the Tecno Spark 6 Go.  The Spark Go variant was just released this November. 

Last week, I had a privilege of reviewing the new Tecno Spark 6 Go smartphone.

It comes in Aqua Blue, Ice Jadeite and Mystery White colorway.  

I just love the sleek and yet classy design of Mystery White, the one I got for review. It has a glossy finish to it. What I love about this affordable smart phone is that it has a large display. Perfect for gaming and binge-watching your korean movie/series in Netflix. 

Its packed with A 6.52 inches dot in display screen with 20:9 screen aspect ratio and 720 x 1600 resolution for a wider, clearer, immersive display effect, rich color contrast, and great visual experience. 

The battery stays longer with its 5,000 mAh battery this is also ideal for photography, gaming, browsing, video streaming and music. 

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CAMERAS

The camera is equipped with a 13MP + 8MP dual-camera 

Rear Cameras: 13MP Main + AI Lens, Dual Cameras, LED Flash

Front Camera: 8MP Selfie Camera, LED Flash

with AI Scene Detection that can recognize 18 different scenes with a 95% recognition rate, and AI Beauty functions and AR shots and smart processing that ensures high-quality images even in low-light conditions. It also has a dual-tone LED flash.

It also has a Bluetooth Audio Share feature that can connect to multiple wireless Bluetooth headsets at the same time, enabling users to listen and watch with friends for up to 3 devices. 

Im not much of a techie but all I know is that it equipped with HiOS for a more intelligent and convenient user experience, with a brand new dark theme feature that uses less phone battery.

The Spark 6 Go also has the AI Dual Unlock. The face unlock has the Screen fill-in light and Closed Eyes Protection for lesser eye strain. 

Spark 6 Go comes in 4GB RAM +64GB and 2GB RAM+32GB.

Here are my sample photo shots:

This was taken in broad daylight while driving.

AR Shot

If youre into food photography, Spark 6 Go takes perfect pictures with the right angle and food shots. It only struggles when zooming in. I also love the AR feature. That one alone sparks joy and its also best when taking your selfie. 

TECNO Spark 6 Go Specs

 

Display: 6.52-inch HD+ Dot Notch Display, 1600 x 720

Processor: 1.8GHz Quad-core MediaTek Helio A20

GPU: IMG PowerVR GE83200

RAM: 2GB/4GB RAM

Storage: 32GB/64GB Storage

Rear Cameras: 13MP Main + AI Lens, Dual Cameras, LED Flash

Front Camera: 8MP Selfie Camera, LED Flash

Network: 4G LTE, Dual SIM

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS

Others: Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner, MicroUSB, VoLTE

OS: HiOS 6.2, Android 10 Go

Colors: Aqua Blue, Ice Jadeite, Mystery White

Battery: 5,000mAh Battery

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So if you are looking for a budget phone that doesn’t deny you of the essential features like long battery life and big screen, the Spark 6 Go would be a great choice to get your loved ones this christmas. 

Perfect for your children's remote schooling, your partner's gaming or if you need a secondary standby phone for your Netflix binge-watching. 

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The Spark 6 Go Series is available at TECNO Mobile partner retail stores, and it comes in three models – Spark 6 Go 4GB RAM+64GB at PhP5,490, and Spark 6 Go 2GB RAM+32GB for only PhP3,990. 

For a complete list of stores, visit http://bit.ly/TecnoStoresPH. 

 

To stay updated on products and the latest offering from TECNO Mobile, visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook.

 

TWG Tea launches official online store on Lazada PH

Brewing a comprehensive digital experience for tea lovers in the Philippines, TWG Tea revolutionises the tea experience with the launch of a new official online store on Lazada Philippines this holiday season.  

 

Bridging the gap with customers caused by social distancing, the new TWG Tea online store will enhance the customer experience with a beautiful user interface and interactive content, providing a convenient shopping platform for new and existing customers. 

 

Explore a selection of signature teas and gift collections from TWG Tea’s iconic Haute Couture Tea Collection, 100% Cotton Teabag Gift Boxes and tea accessories from the comfort of your own home. 

 

There’s no better time to shop for the perfect Christmas gifts at TWG Tea’s official online store on Lazada Philippines, and enjoy exclusive promotions of your favourite TWG Teas and tea accessories at TWG Tea LazMall Grand Launch from 13 to 16 December 2020.