This holiday, give the man in your life the perfect gift – a TechnoMarine timepiece that reflects and inspires the spirit of adventure. Engineered for any kind of environment, TechnoMarine offers distinct models to suit any personality or lifestyle.



For the adventure seekers—individuals who love the great outdoors, there’s the TechnoMarine Ocean Manta collection. Taking its cues from the grace of the manta ray, the Manta collection seamlessly articulates exceptional motion in design while maintaining its remarkable, Swiss made prowess. TechnoMarine Ocean Manta comes in a black tone case with a quartz movement.

For the urban dwellers and corporate movers—driven personalities who need a watch they can wear on any given day and on any occasion, the TechnoMarine UF6 is the perfect partner. The UF6 collection embodies the key components of active sophistication, combining high-performance materials with compelling design. The multifaceted watch comes in sta ainless steel case, a silicone strap, and a quartz movement.

For dressier occasions or a night out on the town, the perfect complement is the TechnoMarine Sea Manta Chronograph. Because every man needs a classic timepiece that is smart and stylish, the sleek lines and modern vibe of the Sea Manta collection –in stainless steel with black dial— offers effortless sophistication and exceptional performance.


Timely holiday offer
Making these TechnoMarine watches even more irresistible is an exclusive holiday offer of up to 30% discount on featured collections from November 30 to December 31, 2018. To know more about the promotion, visit TechnoMarine stores located at Greenbelt 3, Robinson’s Galleria, Robinson’s Magnolia, Shangri-La Plaza, SM City Cebu, SM Lanang Premier Davao, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, TriNoma, and Uptown Mall.

Being a mother is the most special task that I can ever have. During pregnancy, we moms know that our lifestyle and dietary choices will have a great impact on the health of our baby. But when cravings kick in, we often seem to neglect proper food intake.

Eating right, especially during the first trimester of pregnancy, is a must. I can’t blame you, eating fruits and veggies can get boring. It seems to always be the same routine. But let me share with you a simple, yummy and nutritious recipe that I’m sure you will enjoy.

It’s called Stuffed Potato Bowl that I  found on the Potato Goodness website. It is a vegetarian recipe that is high in fiber, perfect for pregnant moms! This recipe is recommended for pre or post workout, but the potato and a bunch of other ingredients like fresh kale, strawberries, chickpeas, and egg contain a host of vitamins and minerals that can benefit pregnant mommies.

INGREDIENTS:

1 medium russet potato, baked
1 cup Kale and Spinach blend, chopped
1/3 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 Tablespoons avocado, chopped
1 cup strawberries, chopped
1 egg cooked however you like

PREPARATION: 

Reheat baked potato for 30 seconds in the microwave.
Remove and slice vertically in half, then horizontally in half again.
Press the back of fork directly down into potato to “smash” it!
Season potato with salt and pepper if desired. Top with Kale and spinach blend.
Top with remaining ingredients and enjoy.

Did you know that a US study of women in the childbearing age (19-50 years old) indicated that most fell short of the recommended levels of vegetable consumption? Depending on a woman ’s calorie needs,  about  2  ½  to  3 cups of vegetables should be consumed daily.

With today’s diets, lifestyle choices and distractions, most women go with just a little over a cup of veggies a day.   It’s hardly ideal if you have a little one on the way. This means that you’re missing out on important nutrients like potassium, which can help you avoid horrible leg cramps in the middle of the night.

Bananas are good, but the best source of potassium is the potato. Potatoes rank highest in potassium content among the top 20 most frequently consumed vegetables. A medium-sized US potato at about 5.2 ounces packs 620 mg of potassium, way more than a  banana.  At that size and prepared with the skin on,  you’ll get only  110 calories.

Potatoes also have no fat, sodium or cholesterol. They’ve got loads of vitamin C and B-6, plus iron and fiber which help digestion and lower blood cholesterol. Potatoes are also high in folate, which is important in pregnancy for normal fetal brain and spinal cord development. Folate is needed for the development of DNA and other genetic material.

As your baby grows, he or she will gain energy in your womb through glucose. This may explain why your blood sugar levels may drop and cravings for starchy food begin. Potatoes are a convenient and delicious way to answer those cravings and will make you feel fuller faster. A serving of mashed potatoes can help reduce gastric acidity, too.

Remember though,  that pregnancy nutrition is a careful practice.  Eating right, especially during pregnancy,  entails not just consuming the right foods,  but the right amounts prepared the right way.  Avoid deeply fried preparations,  for example,  and choose less processed dishes like boiled potatoes seasoned with spices, olive oil, and vinaigrette.

Thoroughly clean the potato for preparations with the skin on. Try the potato baked, with less cheese and toppings than you’d usually add, or steamed. Make potato dishes in combination with other vegetables and meat, or as a soup or stew. Mashed potatoes with some vegetables and spices will also make your day.

Potatoes are a rich source of vitamins and nutrients for an expectant mother and for a woman who hopes to be pregnant in the future. Plan your best pregnancy diet with your doctor or nutritionist.    So remember to increase your veggie intake in general, and take a good long look at how potatoes can help your nutritional needs. The humble spud could be the answer to the nutrient gaps so many women are experiencing.

Potatoes USA, an organization that has thankfully brought US frozen, US tablestock (fresh) and US dehydrated potatoes to our shores, offers a lot of options for potato meals.

High quality US potatoes can be purchased from major supermarkets and groceries nationwide.  For more information on  US  potatoes, you can get in touch with the local Potatoes USA-Philippines office at +632.534.8534 and info@synergyasia.biz. You may also visit www.potatogoodness.com or like and follow Potatoes USA-Philippines on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PotatoesUSAPhilippines.

Last chance for users to shop flash sales from as low as ₱12 and enjoy nationwide free shipping with a minimum spend of only ₱199 on 12 December


Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is in the final leg of the biggest Christmas sale of the year, the Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Ongoing since November 26, the Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale will round off with a bang on December 12 with 24 hours of free shipping with a minimum spend of only ₱199 and flash sales from as low as ₱12.

On December 12, users will also be treated to a two-hour Midnight Madness brand sale with discounts up to 98% off, celebrity guest hosts for Shopee Quiz, and the exclusive launch of the latest Meizu smartphones.

 
Leading brands join Shopee for a Midnight Madness Sale



From 12MN to 2AM on December 12, Shopee will be holding an exclusive Midnight Madness sale featuring leading brands including Colgate-Palmolive, Maybelline, P&G, Bosch, and many more. The two-hour timed sale will feature up to 98% off storewide across all participating brands.

Celebrity guests to host Shopee Quiz
Celebrities Kim Atienza, K Brosas, and Luis Manzano will join the Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale celebrations as guests hosts for Shopee’s latest in-app game, Shopee Quiz. Happening twice daily at 12NN and 9PM from now till December 12, users can catch the celebrity guest hosts on the evening slots of December 6, 9 and 12. Specially for December 12, users can tune in to Shopee Quiz sessions with an upsized coins pool of hundreds of thousands of Shopee Coins to be won.

 
Exclusive launch of Meizu’s latest smartphone
As an added bonus this Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, users can also look forward to the launch of Meizu’s latest smartphones, the Meizu M16th and C9 happening on December 12 exclusively on Shopee.

The Meizu M16th, Meizu’s flagship phone, boasts a 20mp selfie camera and a 12mp rear camera. With a super slim design that features an in-display fingerprint reader and a dual speaker system, the Meizu M16th will retail at a launch price of ₱20,399 instead of the usual ₱24,999. The Meizu C9 features a 5.45” display with HD+ resolution and up to 128GB worth of storage. It will launch at an exclusive price of just ₱3,399 instead of the usual ₱4,990. Both phones will be exclusively available on Shopee from December 12 to 31 December.

Join Shopee for the grand finale of Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Visit http://shopee.ph/12-12 for more information.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Looking for authentic Filipino food? Dencio’s is the place to go! Their menu is centered on food inherent to Filipinos -- our very own cuisine. They opened their first branch in Katipunan and have expanded their branches to different places here in the Philippines. Dencio’s is now serving their mouthwatering Filipino dishes in Eastwood City. You will easily fall in love with the cozy and chill vibe of the place. The enticing smell of the food when you entered the restaurant will instantly make you hungry.



Affordable and scrumptious ulam and pulutan? You can have the best of both worlds at Dencio’s! When you dine at Dencio’s, you should never miss their sinfully delicious crispy pata. After tasting the said dish, you will say “delighted at first bite”. You should also try their famous krispy sisig; many say that Dencio’s serves the best krispy sisig in town!

If you haven’t tried at Dencio’s then you are missing half of your life! Bring your friends, colleagues, and families at Dencio’s as they are also offering affordable bundles of goodness perfect for your group. This will surely be going to be one of your favorite hangout places.

Experience the best of Filipino cuisine here at Dencio’s.

For more info visit their website: https://megaworld-lifestylemalls.com/

A life-sized Ginger Bread House by Seda Hotel

Christmas is a season of sharing and love, this year for its the second year, partnered with Seda Hotels to bring forever smiles to children with clefts this Christmas season. Seda Ayala Center Cebu, Seda Lio in El Nido Palawan and all Seda Hotels will participate to sell Smile Train ornaments and Christmas cards.


According to Mr. Brett Hickey, Group General Manager of Seda Hotels "During the first year of our partnership, the Seda community raised enough funds to help support more than 30 surgeries. We are positive that we will be able to help more children this year. Seda continues to engage in a number of CSR activities, we would like to give our guest and employees the opportunity to help change the lives of many Filipino children with clefts especially during the holiday season." 

Christmas wouldn't be complete without a tree lighting? Seda Vertis North hosted a tree lighting event and art exhibit benefitting Smile Train. Everyone witnessed the beautiful lights filling the scene. The experience made more special with the soft voices of Smile Train's patients that sing a song for all the guest.


By the way, an art exhibit was also presented by Seda Vertis North, it will be up until December 9. All of the artwork is up for sale and will benefit Smile Train. The different artist contributed in this exhibit are Sinag De Leon, a UP Film Institute artist who specialize in making art out of paper cut-outs; Ivy Lim, a full-time artist with a background in fine arts who is celebrated locally and internationally for designs and packaging of fast-moving consumer goods; Roberto Sanchez, a DJ and entrepreneur by trade, but creatively a self-taught artist; Jirawat Pramphet, a Thai artist with shows in Cambodia, the Philippines and Bangkok; and Arthit Pansuay, an award-winning Thai artist whose work is currently featured in an exhibit in London.


For more information about Smile Train's global efforts and to make a donation, please visit smiletrain.org. Follow Smile Train on Twitter and Instagram @SmileTrainPh, and like us on Facebook at SmileTrainPhilippines. 

THE MOA GRAND FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Every year mall goers especially those who are near Mall of Asia anticipate the Grand Festival of Lights. Where they are all waiting for the Christmas parade for almost on its 10th year. Holidays are more magical and memorable at the SM Mall of Asia as Santa’s magical friends, Leo the Lion, Hailey the Hippo, Gerry the Giraffe, Macky the Monkey, Cyril the Squirrel, Benny the Bunny, Elly the Elephant and Hanna the Panda are back and to join the parade for a Winter Wonderland Christmas adventure as they ride the six magical floats set to music and dance the night away. Together with Oppo, Lady’s Choice, Toy Kingdom, SM Store, PLDT, SMART and Coca-Cola, this year’s festivity is set to be the most memorable parade ever.


Harvey enjoyed the parade with over six floats that were all designed with the Holiday spirit. Parade-goers also waited for Santa Claus. Christmas floats come to life together with over a hundred characters dancing and spreading happiness to all capped with the spectacular fireworks display at Seaside Boulevard.



Every Saturday starting November 24, 2018, until Christmas Day, 5:30PM at North and South arcades, our customers will be in for a special treat and will experience more magical moments with family and friends.

I was just strolling around SM Department store shoes and bags section when I bump into this little kiosk with colorful notebooks. At first glance, I already noticed that it is a  planner. I asked the lady who is arranging the notebooks by then. "Ate how can I get those planners?" She then replies, " Ma'am puwede niyo po makuha yung planner in a discounted price of 199.75 pesos, kung bibili po kayo ng any Parisian shoes or bags. On my mind, it is perfect because I'm searching for a new clutch bag for my friend's wedding. Enough with the talking, now I'm going to share with you what's inside this notebook.


As I said, originally it cost 399.75 pesos, but when you're going to buy any shoes and bags from SM Parisian you can have it for only 199.75 pesos. A great deal right? It comes with 3 different colors that can fit your mood. Pink, Gray, and Blue. Scroll down the pictures below to check what's inside.

You can also have this set of coupons with 20% off

Althea Korea is serving us with a lot of new products for our delicate skin. Now I'm sharing with you this unique and irresistible peel mask which have many nutrients to help improve our skin conditions.

Milk Peel Cream Mask

Its active ingredients are AHA & BHA which help to peel off dead skin cells for smoother skin. It contains Casein Protein (milk) to provide moisture and help the skin to stay moisturized all day. It has a soft clay-like texture that bubbles up when massaged on damp skin to deeply cleanse the pores. It is also cruelty-free!

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Bubble Milk Peel Cream Mask from @altheakorea is a bomb. This is my first time to try this type of mask where cream is transformed to bubble. It contains AHA & BHA that peels off dead skin cells but don’t worry the milk content provides your face a moisture. #itsRayrose #DMtriesIt #AltheaAngels #AltheaKorea #MilkPeelCreamMask

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 Starting off, my face is oily and have some dark spots. Sorry for my pimple marks and pimple.

1. I splash some water on my face to dampen it
2. Pump enough product to your hands and lather it to your skin. In addition, I rather use a spatula to spread it all over my face. I think in this way the bubble will be not yet activated.

Alcatel is bringing Filipinos feature-rich devices without breaking the bank

There’s no better time to live than in the present. ‘Now’ is the instant where joy occurs. It’s where we live, laugh, explore, and engage with the world. Life is spontaneous and dynamic, make sure you get the most out of it.



This November, Alcatel will be officially making its return to the Philippine market, with new devices that helps Filipinos maximize the experience of ‘now’, while being affordable and accessible for everyone. The brand’s strong French has smartphones are designed to always be ready to help capture those spontaneous and ever-changing joyful moments that make up life.

"The new Alcatel smartphones were created as part of our vision to make great mobile technology accessible to everyone," said Rudolph Santos, Alcatel Philippines Country Head. "Our goal is simple – to make people smile. We believe in innovation that creates and enhances moments of joy for everyone, so we are very excited to bring our new line of smartphones to the Filipino people.”

Alcatel will be launching 6 new models that cater to all lifestyles. Whether you’re a savvy professional, an avid gamer, a techy creative, or a nomadic millennial, you can be sure there’s an Alcatel for you.

“With these new smartphones, we want to empower you to create, share and elevate every moment, and above all, to find new ways to enjoy and experience your own personal joy, now” said Rudolph Santos.

Alcatel’s new smartphones will be available soon at MemoXpress stores and other retailers nationwide (Techbox, Vertext, Wow, Exoression Mobile, RC Goldline, Cybertab and Accessone). Be sure to catch the unveiling of Alcatel’s 6 new smartphones on November 28, 3pm via Alcatel and MemoXpress Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AlcatelmobilePhilippines/ and https://www.facebook.com/memoxpress98/.

DJ Mark Thompson emerged victorious at the Red Bull Music 3Style Philippine Finals on Sunday, November 18th, 2018, at Xylo at the Palace, in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila. The newly crowned champion will advance to the Global Finals in Taipei, Taiwan, where he will represent the Philippines from January 20th – 29th, 2019.



Red Bull Music 3Style is one of the premier music tournaments in the world today. Now on its fifth year in the Philippines as an annual event, Red Bull Music 3Style brought out the best young DJs the country has to offer in a showcase of skill, creativity, and ability. Each participant was tasked to upload a five-minute performance video showcasing three different genres of music.


This year’s finalists included:

• Arpee Ong
• D’Mad Tweaker (DJ Jan Musa)
• DJ Gavin Skewes
• DYHA (Ernesto Alfante Jr.)
• iNBiTuiN (Charles Angeles Jr.)
• Mark Thompson

Before a crowd of over a thousand, each finalist was given a 15-minute set to showcase their skills, dazzle the audience, and impress the judges. This year’s judges included respected and internationally renowned names in the scene such as DJ Puffy and DJ Shintaro; former Red Bull Music 3Style World Champions, and DJ Shortkut; a member of the legendary group, Invisibl Skratch Piklz.

After a night of back-to-back competition, Mark Thompson prevailed as this year’s champion, with DJ Jan Musa in second place, and DYHA and iNBiTuiN sharing a tie at third place.
“I am lost for words,” shares 2018 Red Bull Music 3Style Philippine Champion, DJ Mark Thompson. “Like, never in a million years did I think I would win. I didn’t care about placing: I just wanted to do my set right and have a good time. Being a fan and watching the years before was already a big deal, let alone place and win. I can’t believe it.”

Mark Thompson rocked audiences during his set, which saw a drum solo in its closing moments. “What I did, because this is my first battle, was look at the rule book. I couldn’t compete with the talent, but I have ideas and I wanted to make these ideas happen. I can be creative and I wanted to mix the unconventional.”

With a Philippine Champion crowned, Mark Thompson now advances to the 9th annual Red Bull Music 3Style Global Finals at Taipei, Taiwan, from January 20th – 29th, 2019.
“I’m going to practice, practice, practice. I’m going to do my best and have fun,” adds Thompson. “I’ve never played in another country, so this is going to be another first. If you love it, work hard at it. It’s supposed to be fun!”


http://www.redbull3style.com

About Red Bull

The premium Energy Drink known all around the world – Red Bull (Blue & Silver can) – was launched in the Philippines last May 2012. Thanks to its unique formula, Red Bull Energy Drink gives you wings by vitalizing body and mind. For more information on Red Bull, visit our website at www.redbull.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: facebook.com/redbull | twitter.com/redbullph | instagram.com/redbullph

From November 26 to December 12, users can shop the Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale featuring daily free shipping promotions, deals as low as  ₱12, and exciting activities with Shopee’s Christmas ambassador Jose Mari Chan

Are you done with your Christmas shopping list? I bet you should be ready because it is Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale! A sale happening this November 26 until December 12 which you can find various sale items for as low as ₱12, daily free shipping promotions and some exciting activities that feature Shopee's Christmas ambassador Jose Mari Chan!

Just like the people behind me you too can enjoy Shopee Sale 12.12

Did you missed Shopee 11.11 sale? worry no more because Shopee 12.12 Christmas Sale is here! Play Shopee Shake worth 12 million. Shopee will also be launching a brand new in-app game, Shopee Quiz. Leading brands including P&G, Maybelline, Vivo, SM Store, Silverworks, Unilever, Lactum, and Platinum Karaoke will also be joining in the Shopee’s 12.12 Big Christmas sale celebrations with exclusive deals for Shopee users this festive season.

 According to  Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee, "The past year has been an exciting one for Shopee not only in the Philippines but also across the region. We have achieved many significant milestones, such as the most recent Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale which broke 11 million orders regionally on November 11. The Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale marks the final leg of the year and we are excited to end it with a bang. We want to thank all our shoppers, sellers, and brands for their unending support on this journey, and will continue to push even more boundaries and drive e-commerce in the region forward,” 

Shopee Quiz

To add more thrill, Shopee will also be launching its brand new in-app game, Shopee Quiz, during Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. The interactive live quiz will require users to answer a series of questions in order to win from a prize pool of hundreds of thousands of Shopee Coins. Shopee Quiz sessions will be happening daily at 9 PM from December 4 to December 11, and at 12 noon and 9 PM on December 12.

In addition, Shopee’s trademark in-app game, Shopee Shake, returns for one last run in 2018. Users should watch out for Shopee Shake sessions happening twice daily at 12 noon and 7PM throughout the campaign, and eight times on December 4, 11, and 12.

Once again SM North EDSA proves that they are one of the most visited malls here in the Philippines. This year theme for their centerpiece is the cute visitors from the outside world, Glitter Critter.

Photo by SM City North EDSA Facebook Page

2018 is the best year for PEP "Profiles Entertainment Productions Philippines" are you asking why? Let me tell you something, they are known for discovering great talents, creating and producing quality events. PEP "Profiles Entertainment Productions Philippines" started in the year 2014. This year, they are opened their new home at the heart of Quezon City. It features state-of-the-art facilities like Recording and Rehearsal Studios, Board Rooms, Media Team and more. They renovated an ancestral house to make it more homie type office for their talents.


The blessing and ribbon cutting of the new office which happened last Nov. 18, PEP "Profiles Entertainment Productions Philippines" promised to produced world-class shows and will feature Filipino talents.