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Mister Donut sports a brand new smile

2011-04-18T13:21:00.000-07:00

Simple joys can be easy to forget when things get hard and the pace becomes more hurried at work, in school and at home. It could be a crazy deadline or a cranky boss stressing you out. Maybe it’s busy mornings and downtown traffic. But however tough the daily grind gets, there should always be room for some cheer. Thankfully, all it takes is a Ngiting Mister Donut.

The country’s leading name in donuts gives you more reasons to smile with Ngiting Mister Donut, the brand’s happy and vibrant new “face.” Taste it in the yummy and colorful array of donuts from filled and frosted to dipped and sprinkled -- all affordably priced and easily enjoyable. Experience it as the stores soon sport a new look and product packaging. Each bite will surely turn into a smile at Mister Donut.

Ngiting Mister Donut pertains to the new approach to food, service and the overall Mister Donut experience. People behind Mister Donut worked hard to ensure that everything is done to delight its customers. This can be seen through the new store décor, people and the deliciously innovative products tailored for Pinoys young and old.

All-Day Feel Good Moments
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u are. Grab some donuts on your way to work with a hot cup of coffee. Munch it in heavy traffic to lighten the mood. Feeling down and hungry? Bite into a Mister Donut for a quick pick-me-up. For those headed for the beach, grab a box and enjoy it with the barkada. You may spend hours on the road but at least you’ll have fun getting there.

With so many cool ways to enjoy a Mister Donut, here’s another reason to have one -- the new Bavarian Frost. Made with the highest quality ingredients, the Bavarian Frost is filled with mouthwatering Bavarian crème and glazed with your choice of either a rich chocolate, strawberry or vanilla icing. It is the perfect all-day feel good indulgence and a great pasalubong for the family.

So visit Mister Donut today, where a lighter, merrier store awaits. The new shop design boasts of bold and bright colors to complement the courteous crew’s upbeat energy. Donuts are kept and handled in a hygienic manner to ensure total food safety. And with each order comes a Ngiting Mister Donut, a warm and simple gesture that comes straight from the heart.

Make it a habit. Catch the Ngiting Mister Donut in malls, markets, bus and jeepney terminals, LRT and MRT stations, 7-Eleven convenience stores, SM Cinema booths, Shell and Petron gasoline stations or any of the more than 1,000 Mister Donut branches found all over the country.

Cory Quirino World of Wellness (WOW) Direct Sales Corporation

2011-03-31T18:49:00.000-07:00

Recently Ms. Cory Quirino tied up with Ms. Sheila Mae Velilla to open her products to direct selling.

Cory Quirino World of Wellness (WOW) Direct Sales Corporation is duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under SEC# CS201017782 on October 29, 2010 and created to make health, wellness and beauty products available and affordable.

Seventy percent of the WOW products are sourced locally and includes: Sexy You, Juice Power, Premium Health Boosters, Herbal Power, Mushroom Power, Organic Wines, Whitening, Healthy Hair, Age-Defying Line, Skin Pampering Line, Beauty Soaps, Skin RH Line, Health Project and Crystals.

The WOW Compensation Plan they offer is a Three-Tier business model which rewards and recognizes its member’s Sales and Sponsoring efforts. Lifetime membership, no annual renewal of membership and no monthly maintenance.

For more information:

Address: 108 Scout Delgado St., Bgy. Sacred Heart. Q. C.
Contact No: 928-9969/441-969
Website: www.wowdirectsales.com

Escondido Beach Resort Boracay

2011-03-31T18:40:00.000-07:00

Escondido Beach Resort Boracay is the newest hideaway in Boracay that would surely captivate your heart. It boasts of an ambience that is different from the usual resorts in the island. The mountainside location and its proximity to the white beach in station 1 makes Escondido a one of a kind resort. The place offers an enchanting beauty that makes you experience nature at its finest.

Escondido is ideally situated in station 1 where the best sugar fine white sand of the island is found. It is a minute walk to the beach and the hottest bars and restaurant in the area. Its location offers the privacy and tranquility you want and the accessibility to the hottest spots in the island.

Escondido proudly exhibits the Filipino heritage in its entire interior. All decorations and furniture are from the different regions of the country. Antique vases, jars, tables, and cabinets were sourced from the northern to the southern parts of the Philippines. Each room represents a particular region in the Philippines. The hotel is modern yet uniquely traditional Filipino in style.

It has ten well-appointed deluxe rooms and two suite rooms all equipped with air-condition, cable television, mini bar, in-room safe, electric thermos, telephone/ intercom system, and hot and cold showers. The two suite rooms have the additional facilities of a mini-kitchen with microwave oven, and a bathroom with Jacuzzi.

Escondido also offers dining and entertainment to their guests. The resort has three native bahay kubo (nipa hut) at the hillside where the guests could hang out or experience an outdoor massage. The garden café offers the guests a dining experience with nature. The coffee shop also boasts of its seafood, native and international dishes. Guests can have a relaxing drink at the garden bar. Room service is also offered.

Guest services and other facilities include credit card counter, foreign exchange counter, airport transfer service, ticket reservation and reconfirmation, laundry, room/ outdoor massage, and a standby generator set.

Other activities such as island hopping tour, diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, banana boat ride, motorbike, mountain bike rental, horseback riding and golf can be arranged by the front desk officers upon the request of the guests.

NOVUHAIR Topical Scalp Lotion

2011-03-31T18:26:00.000-07:00

NOVUHAIR is a safe and effective way of preventing hair loss.

It is made from a combination of standardized traditional herbs known for centuries to cure hair problems, stop hair falling and stimulate hair growth. It also has essential oils and co-factor nutrient to enhance its effect in preventing hair loss.

NOVUHAIR is approved by the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) as a topical scalp lotion that helps prevent falling hair.

If you are looking for the best products that stop hair loss, always remember to use treatment that contains active ingredients that are known to be safe and effective in preventing hair loss.

Novuhair is available in all Cory Quirino World of Wellness and Mercury Drug outlets.

Grab a bottle now!

Novuhair website: http://www.novuhair.com/

Hotlines: (632) 413-6570 or (0922) 883-0575

World A.I.D.S. Day, Frenzy Condoms will kick off a special dance competition dubbed “Make Your Move”

2010-11-21T01:27:00.000-08:00

In celebration of the World A.I.D.S. (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) Day, Frezny Condoms will kick off a special dance competition dubbed “Make Your Move” at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Music Hall at 10:00AM on December 1, 2010. This event is in support of World AIDS Day to help recreate youth awareness of the disease.

Plus! Get a chance to win up to Php100,000 just for strutting your moves! Here's how to join! [More...]
MECHANICS
* Competition is open to all College students and Call Center/BPO employees between 18 to 25 years old and the dance group should have the following qualifications:
* A minimum of eight (8) and a maximum of twelve (12) members.
* Members may be all male, all female or a combination of both
* All dancers must be a bonafide College Student currently enrolled this school year or Call Center/BPO employee currently employed and must submit the following requirements:

1. Duly accomplished registration form
2. Photocopy of each member’s birth certificate
3. Each member’s medical certificate School or Company ID
4. Video of the group’s dance routine

* Dance should follow the street dancing routine and should be 3 to 5 minutes only.
* The Group can use any song of their choice but the routine should be able to incorporate the “AIDS AWARENESS” theme in their dance.
* Submit the requirements to On Ground Activation, Co.5F Doña Guadalupe Bldg., 7462 Bagtikan St., San Antonio, Makati City

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
DKT Reproductive Health Inc. and On Ground Activation will choose the Top 12 participants who will join the Finals on December 1, 2010 based on the following criteria:

Creativity and Originality – 35%, Timing and Coordination – 30%, Projection and Style – 20% and Over-all impact – 15%

PRIZES
The following prizes await the group with the best dances moves:

* 1st Place - PhP 100,000.00 cash
* 2nd Place - PhP 50,000.00 cash
* 3rd Place - PhP 25,000.00 cash
* Consolation Prize - PhP 5,000.00 each (all non-winning groups)

*For more information, pleas call (632) 895-2561

Great Migrations from National Geographic......

2010-10-22T04:22:00.000-07:00

National Geographic Channel’s Great Migrations is a seven-part global programming event that takes viewers around the world on the arduous journeys millions of animals undertake to ensure the survival of their species. Shot from land and air, in trees and cliff-blinds, on ice floes and underwater, Great Migrations tells the formidable, powerful stories of many of the planet’s species and their movements, while revealing new scientific discoveries with breathtaking high-definition clarity.

Move as millions. Survive as one. National Geographic Channel’s Great Migrations gives the word "move” a whole new meaning. This seven-part global programming event takes viewers around the world on the arduous journeys millions of animals undertake to ensure the survival of their species. Shot from land and air, in trees and cliff-blinds, on ice floes and underwater, Great Migrations tells the formidable, powerful stories of many of the planet’s species and their movements, while revealing new scientific discoveries with breathtaking high-definition clarity. The miraculous red crab migration on Christmas Island. Flying foxes in Australia and army ants in Costa Rica. Wildebeest, great white sharks, zebra and Mali elephants. Microscopic plankton and jellyfish in Indonesia. The first radio transmitter attached to a monarch butterfly. The first film crew on the ground in Sudan in 25 years, there to capture the migration of the white-eared kob. The beauty of these stories is underscored by new knowledge of these species’ fragile existence and their life-and-death quest for survival in an ever-changing world. The all-National Geographic Great Migrations team spent two and a half years in the field, travelling 670,000 kilometres in 120 countries and all seven continents to bring this spectacular first-of-its-kind production to television in fall 2010.

2010-10-22T04:06:00.000-07:00

When it comes to diapers, dryness is one of the top priorities for moms – and it’s especially important for babies at the Active Baby stage, where movement, learning and play are practically synonymous!

And to help give baby the ability to play all day, Pampers has continued to improve its Active Baby diaper by providing it with an Extra-locking layer that keeps your baby’s bottom dry even under pressure.

Even when Pampers Active Baby was put to the test, it not only absorbed the water poured on it faster .... it was also the only diaper who stayed completely dry, even after 150 ml. of water was poured into it and pressure in the form of weights were applied – proving that it is indeed the superior diaper when it comes to dryness.

And moms agreed as 98% voted Pampers Active Baby as the driest diaper!

So nurture your child’s development with Pampers Active Baby - with uninterrupted dryness comes uninterrupted play and learning! See for yourself – pit your baby’s diaper against Pampers at the Pampers Dryness Challenge held in all major supermarkets and groceries.

2010-10-21T04:58:00.000-07:00

December may be the start of Christmas for the rest of the world. But here in the Philippines, Christmas history is made–because the world’s favorite season of the year starts a hundred days early. As early as September, Eden Cheese–the country’s well-loved cheese brand spearheads the world’s longest Christmas celebration with Eden’s Sarap ng Pasko: 100 Days of Christmas. Previously igniting the joy and faith of Filipinos nationwide in last year’s Keso de Gallo, Eden is back to once again bring the warmest and tastiest Yuletide tidings to everyone, reminding Filipino of hope and unity.

Eden in partnership with ABS-CBN Network kicked off as early as July when participating towns were asked for a cook off. Each dish was made with indigenous ingredients native to their very own town–making every dish original and unique. Now, with 100 towns competing to have the country’s number one dish, Eden’s 100 Sarap ng Pasko: 100 Days of Christmas will bring out even more the culinary creativity in every participating town nationwide. Eden believes in the natural talent and healthy competitiveness of Filipinos in making nutritious, delicious and affordable meals especially during this season. With a natural love and passion for food, this pioneering celebration isn’t merely a competition. Moreover, it brings the entire nation together in time to share the tastiest of Yuletide tidings. Apart from bringing the entire nation together during this celebration, we believe that this will also inspire the rest of the world on how passionate we Filipinos are when it comes to food.

With the Spirit of Christmas ignited as early as September and kept alive until the first Sunday of January 2011, the country is sure to make a mark in Christmas history the world-around. Moreover, the Yuletide warmth and joy spread by the country’s well-loved cheese among Filipino families nationwide will empower and unite the country even more.

“Christmas really is the best time to be closer to our loved ones and to extend our love and faith to one another,” Marketing Manager, Tacderas explains. “And to have this culminating event is a way for all of us to end the year with great joy and start the next with utmost optimism.”

Vote for your town and help them realize their simple community wish by winning 2M in support fund and 100,000 for yourself. Send an Eden carton and be counted. Visit www.sarapngpasko.com or call 72-PASKO for more details.

500th ......

2010-10-21T04:53:00.000-07:00

7-Eleven brings their trademark of convenience to the Eton Centris in Quezon City. The store which opened last July marks a historical milestone for Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC) as they inaugurate the 500^th 7-Eleven convenience store, making it the largest chain store in the Philippines to date. As more and more Filipinos have come to depend on the reliability of shops open 24 hours, seven days a week, with a wide selection of fresh goods, 7-Eleven’s accessibility and wide array of products and services make it the default convenience store of choice.

Tailoring their services to meet the daily needs of customers, 7-Eleven has become indispensable to the urban Filipino who knows that if he needs something anytime of the day, whether it’s an ice-cold beverage, a hot and filling meal or those things you just ran out of, 7-Eleven is sure to have it. This convenience store may not be a genie in a bottle, but it sure comes a very close second to satisfying your desires once you step in through their always-open doors.

Dining Experience

2010-10-20T08:10:00.000-07:00

Josiah’s Catering, a wedding and banquet specialist, thought there’s no better time to give a party everyone deserves -- a luxurious evening of fine dining in an exclusive Black and White themed-event. They always wanted to give them to experience an evening of dining in style. Proving that, Josiah’s provided the best banquet not only for their clients but for their partners as well and came up with 9-course meal that will surely taste rewarding for each party planner. “We want our partners and clients to know that Josiah’s Catering is not just limited to wedding packages and buffet offerings,”
Versoza discloses.

For the hot appetizer, Josiah’s Catering serves Chilean Sea Bass Sous Vide served with Sautéed Fresh Mushrooms and Tomato Orange Sauce. Soon after, each guests’ taste buds will be tickled by the Moroccan Mint Tea sherbet before they indulge in the main course of Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks in Red Wine Reduction, Marsala and Truffle Sauce, Green Pea Risotto, Fresh Button Mushrooms, and Figs Compote.

And the meal will not be complete without cheese which comes in the form of Pistachio Crusted Camembert with Strawberry Salsa and desserts which are Dark Chocolate Almond Cake with White Chocolate Crème Brulee and Raspberry Sauce. The dinner ends with Coffee or Tea with Petit Fours which is French Macarons, Praline Puff, Pistachio Cake and Moka Cake.

Everyone deserves the best parties—even the most sought-after party planners in the country.

Rose for love.....

2010-10-20T07:59:00.000-07:00

Not all roses are created equal. Given a climate that is more conducive to pests and tropical heat than luscious, blooming petals, it's hard to express heartfelt sentiment and let the flowers do the talking. Despite this, Island Rose, the country's largest grower and wholesaler of European roses have managed to keep the gesture of sending roses to friends and family alive.

For those who wish to shower their loved ones with red roses, Island Rose has three variants: the thornless and thick-stemmed Grand Gala

rose with dark red buds, the long straight-stemmed Red Giant rose abundant with foliage, and the Red France rose whose petals are vibrantly red. The Osiana rose, on the other hand, features peach-colored buds while the Noseblesse rose has salmon pink petals, and the Vivaldi rose grows with very light pink buds

Island Rose features lively, vibrant hues with the golden yellow-colored buds of the Texas rose, light yellow petals of the Christine rose, deep orange roses of Salsa, and the Lambada rose whose buds come in a unique, bright orange tone. Finally, their white roses that include the thick-stemmed Tineke rose and the Gloria rose, whose buds have the purest white color, are both perfect for weddings and arrangements.

Additionally, Island Rose gives everyone an opportunity to become more creative with their sentiments by amplifying the appeal of their presents by pairing the roses with gifts that include stuffed toys, chocolates, and trinkets.

Island Rose, the country’s largest grower and wholesaler of roses, specializes in growing world popular European roses using state-of-the-art greenhouse facilities in the cool climate of Tagaytay, Philippines. You can order high quality roses straight from the farm to be delivered in any destination within the Philippines at www.islandrose.net.

The magic lives on.....

2010-10-20T03:03:00.000-07:00

Enchanted Kingdom, over the last fifteen years, had become witness to countless giggling children during their visits, who have since gone back as teens and young adults, now more than ever qualified to experience and enjoy all of the Kingdom’s rides and attractions.

EK’s newest ride attraction – “EKstreme Tower Ride” – our 15^th Year Anniversary offering to all our valued and faithful patrons. The EKstreme Tower Ride rises 150 feet into the sky, symbolically, 10 feet for every year that Enchanted Kingdom has been continually providing magical experiences.

Guests can now extend their stay at EK by having a venue that offers comfort, warmth, and efficient service that suits the guests’ budget for business or leisure. El Cielito Inn-Sta. Rosa offers a special package price of Php 3,990.00 which includes overnight accommodations good for four persons in the hotel’s Executive Room, complimentary breakfast good for two adults, four Enchanted Kingdom Day Passes and a roundtrip shuttle service from the hotel to Enchanted Kingdom and vice versa. Promo period is until January 9, 2011.

Enchanted Kingdom (EK) introduces an EKciting Treat for Tourists Package for foreign tourists and relaunches the Global Filipino EKspat Package for fellow kababayans abroad. For only US $50 or its peso equivalent, the Global Filipino EKspat Package includes three Regular Day Pass Tickets, one 5R Family Photo, one Wizard Doll and allows 15% off for additional tickets purchased with the promo. Promo period is from June 26, 2010 to December 31, 2010.

Enchanted Kingdom is open Thursdays and Fridays from 12NN to 7PM and from 11AM to 9PM on Saturdays and Sundays until December 17. Fireworks display is staged at 8:30 PM. For more details you may call (632) 584-3535 or 584-4326 to 29. You may also log on to www.enchantedkingdom.ph.

Tangs' Refreshing baon surprise....

2010-10-20T02:28:00.000-07:00

Finally, the most-wanted lunchbox is finally opened….. and now every boy and girl will discover the reason why little Xyriel was so urgently searching for this one in particular – the refreshing baon surprise inside for kids to enjoy in school everyday.

Unlike before when children had to wait to get home and have mom prepare their favorite juice drink, the newest Tang Pick & Go – the surprise waiting inside Xyriel’s lunchbox – allows kids to make for themselves a delicious drink, whether after a PE class with their classmates or during recess breaks in school.

Tang Pick & Go not only makes nutritious refreshment more accessible, this newest easy-to-prepare Tang variant empowers kids to do things independently like deciding what flavor to drink and preparing it on their own. Wherever their sense of adventure may lead them, they can always enjoy their favorite juice along with them.

Tang Pick & Go is now available at supermarkets, groceries and sari-sari stores nationwide.

2010-10-20T02:22:00.000-07:00

Greenwich’s latest additions to its best-selling Overloaded Pizza menu are overflowing with mouthwatering premium toppings. Hungarian Sausage & Bacon Overload has piled on twice the usual amount of Hungarian sausage and crispy bacon strips topped with 100% mozzarella cheese. The Shrimp & Garlic Overload, on the other hand, boasts of generous servings 1/3 pound of juicy grilled shrimp, complemented with roasted garlic, onions and fresh green bell peppers—all packed atop a thick bed of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. These latest pizza variants from Greenwich make the perfect treat for one’s most bigatin friends.

A new dessert was also introduced—the Greenwich Pizza Cookie. A flavorful dessert of Butterfinger chocolate-stuffed cookie topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with rich chocolate syrup, and sprinkled with crushed Butterfinger chocolate. This joins Greenwich’s other well-loved desserts, Brazo de Mercedez and Chocolate Orange Truffle, that are exclusively available in the chain’s fast-casual stores. Between the latest Overloaded Pizzas, a sweet new treat, and other Greenwich best-sellers, everyone was in for a really bigatin treat!

Enjoy Greenwich’s bigatin pizzas with your bigatin friends! Visit the nearest Greenwich store now or call 5-55-55 for delivery. For more information, log on to www.greenwich.com.ph.

My Top Ten Emerging Influential Blogs for 2010

2010-08-31T01:37:00.000-07:00

Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for the year.

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1. Recycle Bin of a Middle Child (http://www.recyclebinofamiddlechild.blogspot.com)- for his exciting take on different topics which makes you watch out for every new blog post!

2. Fashionista By Sai (http://fashionbysai.blogspot.com/)- for trendy but budget friendly d\fashion finds and topics!

3. Surviving Autism (http://survivingautism.net/)- for her tireless efforts to spread information about autism!

4. The Thirsty Blogger (http://www.thirstyblogger.com/)- for great places to travel and of course eat!

5. The Black Fedora (http://theblackfedorablog.com)- for Michael Jackson updates taht nay MJ fan will definitely appreciate!

6. Munch and Gulps (http://www.munchandgulps.blogspot.com/)- our family food blog which now evolved into an a dream-come-true epicurean blog

7. Fat Girl No More (http://fatgirlnomore.com/) - for the inspiration to better and prettify oneself one day at a time!

8. Tales From The Tummy (http://www.talesfromthetummy.com/)- for great food finds from high end to budget friendly places!

9. Bongga Ba (http://www.bonggaba.com/)- fo rfabulous travel suggestions and of course, food finds!

10. NomNom Club (http://nomnomclub.com/)- the foodie club we all enjoy!