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McDonald’s Philippines now available on Foodpanda!

Hungry? Doesn't know where to eat? Want something that is cheap yet fulfilling?, Then you've been heard. Foodpanda , the on-demand food delivery platform in the country, and McDonald’s are now partners in making meal time delivery more convenient for consumers. Starting March 21, 2018, McDonald’s customers can now order their favorite meals like the Big Mac, World Famous Fries, or Chicken McDo via foodpanda through the foodpanda app. foodpanda is currently active in two cities in the country – Manila, and Cebu –  and have 600+ food brands on board. It was launched in the Philippines in June 2014 and has since grown to have over 2,000 partner restaurants nationwide. foodpanda allows users to conveniently discover food options around their neighborhood and directly order them online or via a mobile app. "Foodpanda’s partnership with McDonald’s shows that we at foodpanda always strive to bring top quality and best restaurants onboard to satisfy what our cust

Kwikset, Innovating Home Security Doorknobs

Security, Isn't it nice to sleep when you have the feeling that your home is secured, some of us may be taking for granted the importance of home security, with crime rate rising, it is better to invest in securing our home to protect our loved ones. You may not be aware but securing your home starts with your door knobs. Recently Kwikset discusses the importance of doorknobs at Kwikset Roadshow Manila 2018 A leading lock manufacturer in the world, Kwikset, educate Filipinos as they discussed recently about the importance of door knobs safety feature during the Kwikset Roadshow Manila 2018. Vice President and Managing Director of APAC Spectrum Brands Inc., Dave Albert, personally discussed different form of locks in the market that was presented to different booths at the event. In the first booth was the product station where Asia Sub Region Product Marketing Manager of Specterum Brands Inc., Alivin Tan, showed the difference of common deadbolt lock that most of

How Busy, Hardworking Moms Create #PocketFullofFun Moments with their Kids

Being a mom is not as easy as it looks, taking care of your kids is not enough. Proper guidance, love and affection are also important and you need to balance everything from your work, household chores and spending time with the kids. For these superwomen, finding the best sidekick is the key, having a trusty companion can make things easier. Moms nowadays are such multifaceted individuals. On top of managing housework, their careers, and their kids, they also have to make sure that their parenting styles are not overshadowed by their hectic schedules. These superwomen may be masters at multitasking, but sometimes, they do reach their limits. That’s why they need extra help when it comes to making sure that they take care for their little ones well. Take for example Pearl Paguio, a mother of three kids who also works as a freelance writer. As a woman who also has to balance her career with her other responsibilities, it is the little parenting details that she has to

SM and NBTC Officials Renewed Their Pledge

Basketball, a game that almost all Filipinos loved and continued to be loved. for the love of the game, almost every Barangay has their own basketball court. As they say, "ball is life". Last March 15, 2018, A press conference was held at SM Mall of Asia Arena. SM together with NBTC officials had renewed their pledge and extended their partnership for three more years of continuing to champion the skills of the Filipino youth through sports development. They also discussed the upcoming SM-NBTC League Finals that will happen from March 19-23, 2018 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Chooks-to-Go also shows their support to the grassroot program of the Philippine sports. Vivo Philippines , a top global smartphone brand that focused on developing innovative and stylish products for the young generation also supports the advocacy of SM and NBTC  that empower the youth through sports. Not only focused on showcasing and highlighting the talents of The Filipino youth, the

FWD sends off sole Filipino runner to North Pole Marathon 2018

Determination, dedication and the support of every Filipino is what our very own representative for the North Pole Marathon will bring with him as Pan-Asian insurer FWD Life Insurance the fastest growing insurance company in the Philippines, sends off sole Filipino runner on the Marathon which happened last March 22, 2018. After his intensive and rigorous training together with his support team, our very own Louie Sangalang is more than ready to carry the Philippine Flag towards the finish line. The multi-sport athlete and cancer survivor Luisito “Louie” Sangalang is set to fly to the northernmost point on Earth to represent the Philippines in the Marathon, which will be held on April 9. He will join ten (10) other FWD-sponsored runners from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Japan in the grueling marathon. Collectively, the 11 runners are dubbed “FWD Team Asia”. The FWD North Pole Marathon runners, hailing from all over the globe, will be running on ice she

Soriano Family as the Newest Family Ambassador of Red Ribbon

A cake makes every event a little more special, adds an element of surprise on a celebration, the same reason that it is given on almost every special occasions or even a simple way of showing gratitude. Care is shown and manifested in unique and different ways. From something as simple as lending a helping hand to going as grand as throwing a loved one a surprise birthday party, these acts of love show that actions do speak louder than words. Red Ribbon, one of the country’s most loved brands, encourages giving what is most special for your loved ones. Making every day simple moments and occasion sweeter, Red Ribbon cakes and pastries are the ones you share with people who matter most to you, such as your friends and family. “At Red Ribbon, we believe that the people we care for deserve only what’s best and special. So when you care a little bit more for someone, show it with Red Ribbon. Our special products are always a delightful treat that will make people feel your e

Studio Bake a Bread Gallery for Everyone

With all these Bakeshops that offers almost the same bread and pastries on their displays, only a few of them offers quality bread that you'll definitely remember. Recently, I was invited to attend the Grand opening of Studio Bake, a bread gallery that is located at the UG West Expansion Wing of Festival Mall in Alabang. Seeing the place for the first time gives you the cozy feeling and a guarantee that the products that you will buy are freshly baked and delicious. You won't stick to one since they offer varieties of bread and pastries and it ranges from sweet to artisanal. There is something for everyone to bite into. I've been really curious to try and when I tasted it, I was really hooked especially for their pork floss! The products are really affordable and high quality. I can say that it is worth every peso that you'll pay for it. According to them, they produce their bread before the sun comes up. Everything starts with a fresh batch. Knea

Tourism Promotions Board Supports Film Tourism with " Cine Turismo"

The Philippines is known for its beauty and unique charisma. In 2013 and 2017 Palawan ranked as No.1 in Travel + Leisure World Best Island while Boracay landed on the 3rd spot. Filmmakers and other tourists were captivated by the hidden beauty of our beautiful islands. Not only once that foreign film was shot in the Philippines; Naked Weapon in 2002, some scene was shot in Subic, Zambales; Romantic Island starring Eugene and Lee Min Ki and directed by  Cheol-Woo Kang was shot in Boracay: Mango Tree directed by  Lee Soo-Sung was shot in Cebu. The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB ), an attached agency of the Department of Foreign Affairs  (DOT ) under Chief Operating Officer Cesar Montano gave recognition to eight Filipino-made and two foreign movies that showcased the beauty and charisma of the Philippines and helped promote the Philippine Tourism through their film. Cine Turismo, the newest campaign of Tourism Promotions Board under COO Cesar Montano, will give recognit

Vivo to Bring the House Down this March with the Newest Flagship

The top global smartphone manufacturer Vivo is set to send the mobile phone industry in frenzy with the release of yet another stunner in their smartphone series. Set to be unveiled March, Vivo’s latest offering promises consumers bigger and better offerings in their mobile phone experience.Vivo will offer another innovative flagship phone this March.                                           Following the success of the V7 plus and the V7 release, the word is out that consumers can expect that the new offering will retain all of the V7 phones’ impressive, thumbprint features albeit enhanced and updated with specs that are centered on delivering flawless selfie shots made even by state-of-the-art artificial intelligence beautifying tools. Because it is still dedicated to delivering perfect photos, it should also be expected that the camera will rock a souped-up HDR mode. Moreover, a buzz on this newest Vivo flagship includes a bigger display complemented by a full HD res

Why a Good Night Sleep Is So Important

A lot of factors affect the good night sleep and the sleeping pattern of an individual, aside from stress and depression, sleep deprivation can also be caused by your posture during sleep. Lack of sleep can affect you in a lot of ways. According to medical studies, this can get you prone to heart disease, obesity, and high blood pressure, your mood and judgment. Humans generally spend 1/3 of their lives sleeping. Moreover, it is an activity considered to be just as important as following a healthy diet and exercise. On the other hand, trivia shows that humans are also the only mammal that willingly delays sleep. True enough, getting proper zzz's is something most of us often take for granted. A shocking worldwide statistic has ranked the Philippines as the fifth country with the worst sleepers, with individuals getting an average of only six hours and 22 mins of sleep. Sleep deprivation in the country affects about 50 million Filipinos, making the problem a nati

Caltex Crazy Fuel Sale in Partnership with Landers

Discounts, freebies, savings, words that makes you hear the "ka-ching" sound every time. With all necessities soaring up high due to the new tax law, even fuel prices going up with the trend. With this being said, a little discount can really ease up something in our already tight budget. Good thing that some of the petroleum companies here in the Philippines like Caltex the retail brand of Chevron Philippines Inc; that offer high-quality products and services partnered with Landers Superstore to give huge discounts to its members. Cardholders of the only membership shopping in the country with a branded retail fuel station inside the facility will get more discounts for their fuel purchases in the Caltex Crazy Fuel Sale promo. From March 12 to 16, Landers members fueling up at Caltex stations in all Landers Superstores will get P10/liter discounts for Caltex Platinum and Silver while Caltex diesel customers will receive P6/liter off. On March 14, members

Restoring the World Heritage Treasure through Music

Our Filipino ancestors, creative, resourceful, artistic. With the goal of farming rice for the community and growing crops, they carved the mountains and created the well known Banaue rice terraces. Done without any help of modern equipments but meticulously worked and thought about to evenly distribute water from the mountains to the crops. as centuries  and generations passed, the living wonder slowly dies as modernization expands. Restoring and maintaining this heritage that was passed to us is our duty that we should not ignore.  With this being said, Universal Harvester, Inc., together with the local government of Banaue offers a new experience to the Filipino and to the world. The 2018 BANAUE International Music Composition Competition invites composers around the Philippines and all over the world to create Banaue-inspired symphonic works. This is the first time that a competition of this magnitude will be held in the Philippines. With the Grand Prize of 12,000USD

Authentic Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen in Alabang

A bowl of a delicious ramen not only warms our stomach but it also warms the heart. With different restaurants who now offer ramen as part of their menu, it is really hard to compare and choose the best of them. Just last week, Ikkousha opened to the public, serving 300 bowls of your choice ramen with another bowl of ramen for free. Ikkousha is located at the Upper Ground Floor, West Extension Wing Festival Mall, Alabang Muntinlupa. Over viewing river park at the west wing extension. The store open from 11:00 am - 9:30 pm. Ikkousha is pronounced as " i-Ko-sha" means " one happy place" in English. The founder of Ikkousha, Master Chef Yoshimura started his first restaurant in Fukuoka way back 2004 and his dream of creating a place that would bring people together, creating good memories while enjoying a delicious bowl of ramen. Master Chef Yoshimura is making sure that he is involved in every branch.Now Ikkousha has branches in nine diff