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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Make your kids’ snack-time more exciting by preparing these yummy treats using Jack ‘n Jill biscuits and cakes

To make snack time even more delightful, parents can get creative in preparing goodies for their kids who do home learning. Whether their little ones need a quick pick-me-up in between online classes, or something to much-on to energize them as they do homework, here are yummy and easy-to-make snacks that are sure to fit the bill.

 


Delightful Fried Cream-Os                                  

With its crunchy, bitter-sweet chocolate cookies and rich creamy vanilla or chocolate filling, Jack ‘n Jill Cream-O is yummy on its own. With this new twist, parents can make this even more delightful for their kids.

 

Start by mixing pancake batter with water according to package directions, or creating his or her own batter by combining flour, water, milk, and eggs. Dip the Cream-O into the batter then fry in hot oil for about two (2) minutes or until they are golden-brown. Place the Cream-Os on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve and enjoy!



No-bake Quake Overload Chocolate Cake

Moms and dads can try this no-bake chocolate cake for their kids’ dessert during lunch break.

 

First, prepare the frosting by whisking an all-purpose cream until it thickens. Once it doubles its size, pour half (1/2) a can of condensed milk and mix it well together. Place it inside the refrigerator to chill for an hour. 

 

When the frosting is ready, start assembling the cake by slicing the Jack ‘n Jill Quake Overload cake bars in half horizontally to create two even layers. Spread some of the frosting onto the bottom cake layer. Place the second layer and put the remaining frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Add some crushed Cream-O bits as the finishing touch. Put the cake in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

 

Magic Flakes Tuna Nuggets

Here’s an interesting twist on the classic tuna sandwich that both adults and their kids will surely enjoy. 

 

To make this recipe, combine one (1) can of tuna, two (2) packs of crushed Jack ‘n Jill Magic Flakes Plain, two (2) tablespoons of flour, one (1) minced onion, salt, and pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and form into nuggets—get creative as you mold them into different shapes and sizes. Fry the Magic Flakes Tuna Nuggets until they are golden brown and serve it with your kid’s favorite dipping sauce!

 

Presto Peanut Butter Cups

This snack is a must-try for parents whose kids are peanut butter lovers.

 

To start, one will need one (1) cup of melted chocolate bar and one (1) cup of melted Presto Peanut Butter cream filling. In a cupcake tin, pour one (1) to two (2) tablespoons of the melted chocolate and place in the refrigerator to set. Top the chocolate with the same amount of the melted Presto Peanut Butter cream filling. Sprinkle some crushed Presto cookie bits on top and refrigerate for an hour before serving.

 

Choco Knots Cereal Mix

Parents can prepare this easy-to-follow recipe for their kids who love breakfast cereals and Jack ‘n Jill Choco Knots. 

 

In a nonstick pan, melt marshmallows over medium heat. To avoid burning, mix it every 30 seconds. Once it’s melted, pour in the rice cereal, chocolates, and Choco Knots bits. Stir the ingredients until fully combined then cut into smaller squares. Let cool and set before serving.

 

Parents can even try making strawberry or milk-flavored version of this by simply substituting Choco Knots with Berry or Milky Knots variant.

 


Wafrets Chocolate Milkshake

Moms and dads can serve this yummy wafer milkshake for their kids as a refreshing companion of during recess. 

 

Simply cut Jack ‘n Jill Wafrets into smaller pieces and combine it with milk, ice cream, and sugar. Place the mixture in a blender and blend until it’s smooth and creamy. Garnish the milkshake with a stick of Wafrets and enjoy!

 

Dewberry Ice Cream Cake

After a productive session at school, adults can reward their little ones with this yummy dessert using Dewberry. 

 

To make this, put crushed Dewberry into a bowl. Add a quarter (1/4) cup of melted butter and mix well. Once done, press the mixture into a greased pan -- this will be the crust of the ice cream cake.

 

Next, spread vanilla ice cream over the crust and let it freeze for two (2) hours. Before serving, drizzle some chocolate syrup and add some Dewberry crumbs. This fruity cake would surely be a hit for kids at home.

 

Do you have creative recipes in mind featuring Jack ‘n Jill Biscuits and Cakes? Post them on Facebook and use the hashtag #JacknJillSnacktimeFavorites.

 

Jack ‘n Jill Cream-O, Quake Overload, Magic Flakes, Presto Creams, Choco Knots, Dewberry, and Wafrets are proudly-made Filipino products of Universal Robina Corporation (URC). Learn more about URC by visiting its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/urcphilippines

 

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Think you’ve mastered the art of adulting? Here are signs to look out for

You know you're better at adulting, when you have an amazing pretty life and when you have achieved total financial freedom. Transitioning to adulthood is never easy. Even when you plan or think you’re ready for what’s to come, there will always be bumps along the way. That said, growing up can feel less overwhelming once you start achieving adulting milestones step-by-step.

 


Think you’ve mastered the art of adulting? Here are signs to look out for:

 

You have a steady job.

It’s natural to jump from one job to another at the beginning of your career, but as you grow older, you begin to understand what you want to do until you retire. You weigh in on the pros and cons before accepting a job offer because you know your value. You’re aware that there are other jobs out there that would better suit your skills and experience.

 

You manage your time wisely.

There is a common misconception that being busy equates to being productive. Many people try to multitask and eventually produce low-quality output or get burned out. Adulthood is about accepting the fact that you can’t juggle multiple responsibilities all at once and understanding that prioritization is key to lessening the burden.

 

You prioritize your finances, and ensure government papers.

When you were younger, you were comfortable living from paycheck to paycheck. Now, you’re financially independent and only spend what you can afford. You keep track of all your bills. You want to avoid the hassle of time-consuming queues, and so you pay for your utilities and reload your radio-frequency identification (RFID) stickers on time and online.

 

You also ensure that aside from updating government IDs such as your driver’s license and passport, your NBI clearance is up to date in case of employment. For secure and worry-free transactions, Shopee has you covered. Use ShopeePay, Shopee’s official mobile wallet, to top-up your EasyTrip account and pay for your NBI clearance.

 

ShopeePay is a safe, convenient, and secure way for users to pay for their bills and online shopping purchases. It also offers monthly promos, cash backs, daily vouchers, and discounts for both new and regular users.


Until February 1, users can enjoy 10% cashback when they pay their postpaid bills and 20% cashback when they pay for their NBI clearance using ShopeePay.* 


For more information about the bill payment, check out https://shopee.ph/m/bills-payment.

Monday, January 25, 2021

LG bagged a record number of awards at the recently concluded CES

2021 is off to an auspicious start for LG Electronics as the South Korean technology company bagged a record number of awards at the recently concluded CES. The all-digital event, a first for CES, represented a pivotal moment in history for the technology industry. LG took home the most awards for the night, receiving more than 190 honors across its home appliance, home entertainment, IT and mobile categories.  

The biggest award for the night was Engadget’s Best of CES Award (the official award program of CES) in the TV category, which went to LG OLED for a seventh consecutive year. The acclaimed LG OLED TV was singled out from the thousands of new TVs shown at CES 2021. Also receiving Engadget’s Best of CES Award was the LG Rollable smartphone, grabbing the win for Best Phone/Mobile Device after it was previewed during LG’s CES 2021 press announcement.

LG’s renowned OLED TVs took home the industry’s top awards and honors, continuing its CES dominance. Among the newly announced LG TV models highly favored among industry experts is the LG G1 series’ OLED evo, the next step in the evolution of OLED TV technology that garnered honors from The Verge, Rolling Stone, and Gear Patrol. The new LG A series OLED TV was honored by Digital Trends for Top Tech of CES 2021 Award: Best in Show, touting it a “pragmatic product” and “manna from heaven” given its combination of high caliber and attractive pricing for the masses.  



LG’s new InstaView™ Door-in-Door® refrigerators also won big in the home appliance space, garnering accolades from the likes of Tom’s Guide, WIRED, Newsweek, and PCMag. LG WashTower™ – the sleek, single-unit laundry solution that takes up half the floor space while tackling ultra-large loads – was recognized by leading lifestyle publications such as House Beautiful and Best Products.

From the CTA’s official award program alone, LG won 24 CES Innovation Awards including two Best of Innovation Awards given to LG’s C1 OLED TV and LG’s InstaView ThinQ refrigerator with voice recognition. LG accoladeswere received this year from tech experts at major media such as USA Today/Reviewed, CNET, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, The Verge, Women’s Health, Business Insider, and much more. 

Among the notable awards earned by LG at CES 2021 include:

LG C1 4K OLED TVs

Ÿ  Engadget: Best of CES 2021

Ÿ  CNET: Best TVs of CES 2021

Ÿ  Gear Patrol: Best and Wildest TVs of CES 2021

Ÿ  USA Today/Reviewed.com CES Editors’ Choice Award

Ÿ  Techlicious: Top Picks of CES 2021 Awards

 

LG G1 Gallery Series “evo” 4K OLED TVs

Ÿ  Business Insider: The Best TVs of CES 2021

Ÿ  CNET: Best TVs of CES 2021

Ÿ  Digital Trends: Best TVs of CES 2021

Ÿ  HD Guru: Best OLED TV Design

Ÿ  IGN: CES 2021 – Biggest and Best Reveals

 

LG A1 4K OLED TVs

Ÿ  Digital Trends: Top Tech of CES 2021 Awards

Ÿ  USA Today/Reviewed.com CES Editors’ Choice Award

Ÿ  T3: CES 2021’s Best TVs

Ÿ  Wirecutter: What We’re Most Looking Forward To

 

LG QNED Mini LED TV 

Ÿ  CNET: Best TVs of CES 2021

Ÿ  TWICE Picks Awards 2021

Ÿ  Tom’s Guide: Best TVs of CES 2021

Ÿ  Gizmodo: All The Best New TVs Announced at CES 2021

 

LG UltraFine OLED Pro Monitor

Ÿ  Android Authority: CES 2021 Top Picks Awards

Ÿ  Digital Trends: Best Monitors of CES 2021

Ÿ  Gear Patrol: Best Things We’ve Seen Out of CES 2021

Ÿ  Newsweek: Best of CES 2021

 

LG Rollable Smartphone

Ÿ  CNN: The Best Tech of CES 2021

Ÿ  Digital Trends: The 15 Coolest Gadgets at CES 2021

Ÿ  Engadget: Best of CES 2021

Ÿ  FOX News: Best of CES 

Ÿ  Robb Report: The 10 Best Gadgets and Gear at CES 2021

Ÿ  Wall Street Journal: Best of CES 2021

 

LG WashTower

Ÿ  T3: Best Smart Home Kit of CES 2021

Ÿ  House Beautiful: Best of CES

Ÿ  CTA Innovation Award

Ÿ  Best Products: CES 2021’s Absolute Best

Ÿ  Android Authority: CES 2021 Top Picks Awards

 

LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator

Ÿ  Residential Systems Picks Award

Ÿ  Tom’s Guide: CES 2021 Awards

Ÿ  PCMag: TechX Awards

Ÿ  Newsweek: Best of CES 2021

Ÿ  Business Insider: The 15 Best New Products Revealed at CES 2021

 

LG InstaView Range with Air Sous Vide

Ÿ  Reviewed.com: CES Editor’s Choice Awards 2021

Ÿ  T3: Best of CES 2021 Awards

Ÿ  Techlicious: Top Picks of CES 2021 Awards

 

LG CordZeroThinQ A9 Kompressor+

Ÿ  Business Insider: 11 Best Home Appliances and Fixtures of CES 2021

Ÿ  CTA Innovation Award

Ÿ  Reviewed.com: CES Editor’s Choice Awards 2021

Ÿ  Women’s Health: The Best New Technology at CES 2021

 

Speaking regarding the big win over at CES, Sungjae Kim, LG Philippines’ Managing Director was ecstatic. “This win only cements and proves our commitment to our customers. At LG, we’re always looking for ways to innovate and improve technology for the end user. Our end goal is to make life better for everyone. Consistently getting recognized for our achievements is just the proverbial icing on the cake.”

Sunday, January 24, 2021

Ever Bilena, the country’s leading cosmetics brand, shares this guide to the ideal blush


A few swipes of blush can make your complexion  healthier and youthful looking. Its one beauty product that I always keep in my bag, when I want an instant glow. 

 

If there’s one makeup product to always keep in your bag, it’s the ever-versatile blush. It can be used on the cheeks, eyes and even lips. However, choosing the perfect blush for your skin tone can get pretty confusing with the many shades and formulas to choose from.


To help you choose the right shade, Ever Bilena, the country’s leading cosmetics brand, shares this guide to the ideal blush, according your skin tone. 


 

Fair skin tones

Fair-skinned beauties should try to stay away from too vibrant colors. Instead, go for peach or coral toned shades like the EB Matte Blush On in Willow or Dainty to complement your porcelain skin. The key is to apply light with your clean fingers or buff it out with a powder brush for a more natural finish.   

 

Medium skin tones

If your skin color veers more on the tan side, rich pinks or mauve tones will work best for you. Try the EB Lip and Cheek Stain in Fresh Fig or Perfect Plum to add a healthy glow to your skin. To make sure you apply the blush on all the right spots, smile and see where your cheekbones pop. You may even try applying on your lids and lips for a more dramatic edge. 




 

Deep skin tones 

Complementing deep skin tones are deep shades of red, orange or brown such as the EB Lip and Cheek Roller in Uptown Red or Red To Go. To apply, sweep the blush on the apples of the cheeks and brush upwards towards the temples for a pop of color.

 

Whether you’re fair-skinned or more in the medium or deep skin tone range, there’s a perfect blush for your from Ever Bilena. Even better, they’re currently on sale until January 31, 2021 for only P99 each. To check all participating stores, follow Ever Bilena’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/everbilenacosmetics.

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Upgrade your appliances from Beko


The new year signals a fresh start for everyone. While things are not looking too bright right now, we still need to prepare ourselves and our homes for the year ahead. 


It’s not unusual for people to upgrade their appliances at the start of every year. Choosing the right brand is very important. Beko, Europe’s No. 1 appliance brand, has cookers, range hoods, refrigerators, gas hobs, ovens and washing machines that harness technology to your advantage. These appliances have features that work for you and make your life easier.

 

The "Beko Bigger, Better" promo offers discounts of up to 15% on select models of no frost refrigerators, freestanding cookers, ovens, gas hobs and washing machines from January 15-31, 2020.

"The beginning of a new year is the best time to upgrade and update household items so that our homes are comfortable and everything is more efficient," said Beko Philippines Country Manager Gurhan Gunal.

Participating outlets are SM Appliances, All Home, Ansons, Robinsons, Great World, Asian Home, Manila Imperial, and Savers, and e-commerce sites such as Lazada and  Household Appliances Trading nationwide.

 

Beko products are also available on Lazada and their official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bekoph/

 

Friday, January 22, 2021

The new Bayad Online, as an extension of the Bayad Centers, offer the same safe, hassle-free, and reliable payment acceptance that is available 24/7

I have been paying my SSS contribution and loans at Bayad Center for so many years now. Its faster, convenient and safe plus I love that its located inside the mall. Recently, Bayad Center launches its online app Bayad PH that anyone can download from their android or Ios mobile phones. Its easy now that I dont have to visit the mall just to pay for my government bills. 


Bayad Center, the country’s most trusted payments authority has rebranded with a new brand identity, logo and tagline as it connects with the new generation of payers, expand its digital footprint, and further contribute to the advancement of the country’s finance sector. 

 

Now known as Bayad, the brand’s transformation was driven by the company’s commitment to elevate the payment and financial experience of Filipinos. Building on its 20-year history and market leadership, Bayad reinvents itself as a bigger, better, and younger brand to adapt to the evolving financial needs of Filipinos in the face of accelerating digital transformation and recovery from the ongoing pandemic. 





Bigger, Better, Younger Bayad

 

With the rebranding, the paying public can expect a Bigger Bayad as the company expands its service and solutions portfolio, biller, and channel partner network, as well as its onsite-to-online platform. It is a Better Bayad because all the trusted payment solutions - Bills, Instasure (insurance), Load, Travel, Pay-out (loan disbursement), Withdraw (ATM transactions), Remit, and Med-assist (medical reimbursement) - are now under one name. And finally, it is a Younger Bayad as the brand sports a new look and vibe that resonates with the modern generation of consumers who lead dynamic lifestyles, as they establish themselves or build a good life for their families. 

 

Bayad President and CEO, Lawrence Ferrer elaborates, “We see a new world order emerging from advances in technology, business, and social spaces. We are transforming to keep pace with the times and people we serve. But always, we are guided by our belief that Filipinos deserve to be rewarded for their hard work, and so we always think of ways to make payments and other financial services simple, fast, and readily available in every home and community.”

 

Bayad in the new normal  

 

Since its inception, Bayad has been revolutionizing financial services through technology and has been supporting the advancement of fintech in the country. It further boosts its digital presence with the introduction of its revamped mobile app and online payment facility. 

 

The Bayad app is an all-in-one pera transaction platform that provides an accessible, easy, and reliable way of managing funds and earning incentives with family and friends. It is designed for digitally-savvy Filipinos who want to live responsibly and keep their personal expenses in check while earning exclusive rewards. The app carries an array of valuable features such as e-wallet & e-load, bills viewing and payment, personal financial manager, QR payments, rewards, insurance, savings accounts, personal loans, and credit scoring system.


 

The new Bayad Online, as an extension of the Bayad Centers, offer the same safe, hassle-free, and reliable payment acceptance that is available 24/7 and can be accessed from anywhere in the world. 

 

As a trailblazing feature, both Bayad digital touchpoints significantly benefit Meralco customers by being the first to introduce a real-time posting of Meralco payments through its system. With a few clicks and taps, every Meralco customer is assured that payments made through the Bayad App and Online are immediately posted in their accounts. 

 

From its humble beginnings as an over-the-counter payment center solely for Meralco, Bayad has evolved to be a full-service fintech company, offering a whole suite of financial products and services available through its extensive physical and digital channels.

 

In so many ways, Bayad is continually shaping the payment landscape in the country - from pioneering outsourced payment collection to expanding its network, and creating a robust payment ecosystem seamlessly bridging the physical and digital spheres. Today, Bayad moves forward with a new approach while keeping its mission and the Filipino consumers at the center of it all.

 

Bayad is available at Google Play Store for Android users and App Store for iOS users. Bayad Online is accessible through https://www.online.bayad.com

 

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