by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 7, 2017 | Lifestyle
Furniture is essential in making a house a home – welcoming and beautiful. It is even more special for its power to help create memories with families and friends.
As BLIMS Fine Furniture celebrates its 40th year, it highlights different stories of families from different generations who have had their special moments with their BLIMS furniture pieces.
Philanthropist Virgie Navarro and daughter Beng Feliciano
Philanthropist Virgie Navarro and daughter Beng Feliciano, co-founder of The Parenting Emporium, consider their BLIMS furniture as investment pieces. “When I was young, my mom always brought me to BLIMS. It was our bonding activity. After I had my own family, she would always tell me to buy from BLIMS because of the items’ quality, price and timelessness,” Feliciano says.
Among the favorite pieces of mother and daughter is a wooden chest of drawers bought many years ago. “It’s still very much intact until now,” says Navarro. “I gave it to my grandchild who uses it in her room.”
Model Kelly Misa and her son, Tristan
New mom and model Kelly Misa saw the benefits of investing on a La-Z Boy and a good mattress. “When my son Tristan was born, he was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit due to infection. They had a recliner chair for the moms and I fell in love with it because that’s where I slept while nursing Tristan. I will always remember those precious bonding moments with my newborn son,” she said.
The mattress was also a prized possession. Misa says Tristan slept soundly when they tried one of the beds at BLIMS’ Mattress Gallery – a relaxing space where customers can try the top mattress brands in the country, including Ambassador, King Koil, Salem, Slumberland and Uratex Premium.
Misa who looks for quality and comfort when buying furniture, opts for items that are child-friendly as her son who loves to move around. “I’d rather save up for a piece that we really love and we know will last 10 to 20 years. I’m confident that they can give us what we are looking for,” she says.
Jorem and Shiela Catilo, professional photographers
For young parents and professional photographers Jorem and Shiela Catilo, BLIMS is all about celebrating milestones. “The BLIMS sofa from my parents’ house has seen us through different stages in our lives — from boyfriend and girlfriend, engaged couple, newlyweds to parents,” says Jorem.
As they establish their own family traditions, they hope their own BLIMS furniture pieces will also be part of their own story. “We have a sectional sofa where we can all fit. And that’s what we want—being able to enjoy something with the family,” says Shiela. “We want our kids to enjoy our home without fear of getting hurt or breaking something.”

BLIMS Fine Furniture proves that it is not only a one-stop shop that provides appliance and furniture items. Its pieces are tools for creating and celebrating wonderful moments with families and friends.
To know more about BLIMS Fine Furniture, go to http://blimsfurniture.com.ph/ or visit BLIMS branches near you.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 7, 2017 | Health and Wellness
Can’t get enough of the recent 3-Day Flash Sale for RxER? Grab this second chance to give the gift of health!
Get 1 RxER for only P1,500 (original price P1,998) when you apply online on December 8 to 10, 2017 and pay at any 7-Eleven and other ECPAY merchants nationwide. Please see list of 7-11 branches and EC Pay merchants by clicking this link: http://www.ecpay.com.ph/partner-outlet-finder/
Designed to give members utmost value and convenience, the RxER offers a new and specialized health care maintenance service that covers emergency, preventive and outpatient care. Best of all, there’s no age limit, no medical check-up required and there’s no hierarchy to be followed.
Patients requiring care for emergency trauma cases in MediCard-accredited hospitals will have an overall limit of P20,000. In addition, emergency care charges include an ER fee, professional fees and emergency medications directly related to the illness for the following cases, subject to conditions under exclusion: trauma cases within 6 hours from the time of the incident; burns; animal bites and accidental chemical poisoning.
Members can avail of emergency services for the above mentioned cases more than once as long as the limit is not yet consumed and the incident happened within 6 hours.
Outpatient services are availed in all MediCard free-standing clinics (FSC) and UROIC. Members can enjoy unlimited free consultations with primary care physicians and some specialists at FSC such as general surgeon, obstetrician gynecologist (for non maternity related cases), pediatrician, family medicine, general practitioner and general internist.
Moreover, members are eligible to enjoy a flat rate of P350.00 for consultations with other specialists and 30% discounts on the following procedure done at MediCard free-standing clinics: all laboratory and diagnostic tests, surgeries, and dental procedures. Dental consultations are free including a one-time prophylaxis.
In addition, members also get financial assistance of up to P50,000 for accidental death and disability.
Membership for this 3-day flash sale is only P1,500.00 per person, who will enjoy no provisions for hierarchy, status and family relationships. This membership is already good for one year.
Just fill-out the online application form and pay for the corresponding amount at 7-11 and any EC pay merchant. Please click this link to see the list of 7-11 branches and ECPAY merchants: http://www.ecpay.com.ph/partner-outlet-finder/.
Once validated, you will receive your RXER virtual card via e-mail in 5 to 7 working days. Payment should be made within the promo period only.
To know more about the RxER, call our Customer Care Hotline at 884-9999 or email in*****@***********ls.com.
Don’t forget to view Terms and Conditions here.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 6, 2017 | Events
Have you caught up on your Christmas shopping yet? I certainly haven’t! But guess, what? That awesome Christmas gift might just be on this list! Finding great shopping discounts has never been this easy. Check out the list below of all the items on the flash sale starting midnight on December 7, 2017.
I, too, will be checking this list. Do what I do and just click on the link below of the item that interests you. Take note of the flash sale time to get the best price for your product.
December 7 sale!

Time |
Category |
Product |
SRP |
Flash Sale |
12am |
Cameras |
GoPro Hero5 Black 12MP 4K Ultra HD Action Camera |
22,999.00 |
16,999.00 |
12am |
Electronic Accessories |
JBL T450 Headphone Black |
3,299.00 |
599.00 |
12am |
Fashion |
New Balance Q417 MRL005 Lifestyle Men’s Sneakers |
2,995.00 |
1,799.00 |
12am |
Bags & Travel |
Travel Basic Ciao Neal Small Hard Suitcase |
1,999.75 |
999.00 |
12am |
Sports & Outdoors |
Nitecore Extend BMX#20 Folding Steel Bike |
7,999.00 |
2,999.00 |
12am |
Groceries |
NESCAFE Mocha Shake and Share Promo Pack 12 sachets with FREE Shaker |
141.60 |
99.00 |
12am |
Health & Beauty |
Olay Night Ritual – Lazada Exclusive Set |
3,498.00 |
999.00 |
12am |
Tools, DIY & Outdoor |
Bosch GLM 25 Laser Measure |
4,500.00 |
2,499.00 |
8am |
Fashion |
Keds Ladies Chillax Sneakers |
2,695.00 |
1,499.00 |
8am |
Bags & Travel |
Delsey Maubourg 14-inch Laptop Backpack – Antracite |
4,800.00 |
1,099.00 |
8am |
Sports & Outdoors |
Bestway Inflatable Double Person Air Bed |
1,299.00 |
699.00 |
8am |
Health & Beauty |
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Cherry Blossom Eau de Toilette For Women 100ml |
2,950.00 |
399.00 |
8am |
Health & Beauty |
iCare CK802 Digital Upper Arm Blood Pressure monitor, Irregular Heart Beat Detector, WHO indicator |
2,380.00 |
879.00 |
8am |
Hoe Appliances |
Hnk Nutri-Blast Portable Blender |
1,999.00 |
799.00 |
8am |
Electronic Accessories |
Romoss Sense 6P 20000mAh Dual Output LED Display Power Bank |
4,599.00 |
849.00 |
8am |
Computers & Laptops |
Acer Switch One Intel AtomTM X5-Z8350 Quad Core 10.1″ Multi Touch Screen Win 10 |
12,999.00 |
10,199.00 |
8am |
Mobiles & Tablets |
Infinix Note 4 X572 3GB RAM 32GB ROM |
18,000.00 |
5,799.00 |
10am |
Health & Beauty |
Herbal Youth 3000 mg Garcinia Cambogia Extreme Maximum Strength – 60 Caps |
2,150.00 |
999.00 |
10am |
Motors |
Rear View Mirror Car Camcorder 4.3 Inch 1080HD |
1,899.00 |
799.00 |
10am |
Hoe Appliances |
Union UGSF-1639 WindPlus 16″ Stand Fan |
1,499.00 |
749.00 |
10am |
Hoe Appliances |
Electric Barbecue Grill Outdoor BBQ |
2,299.00 |
399.00 |
10am |
Electronic Accessories |
SanDisk SDDD2-032G 32GB OTG Flashdrive |
999.00 |
590.00 |
10am |
Mobiles & Tablets |
Cherry Mobile OnRev 5-in display 4GB |
2,499.00 |
1,399.00 |
10am |
Computers & Laptops |
ASUS VivoBook Max X441NA-GA038T Intel Celeron N3450 14″ LED backlit HD Glare Panel Windows 10 Laptop with FREE ASUS Nereus Backpack and Accutone Aquarius 102dB In-Ear Headphone with Mic |
20,999.00 |
15,799.00 |
10am |
Computers & Laptops |
Digital Age AMD A4 6300 18.5 ” PISONET Extreme Computer Package |
15,100.00 |
14,345.00 |
12nn |
Home & Living |
Bosch GSB 550 Freedom Kit |
3,925.00 |
1,999.00 |
12nn |
Electronic Accessories |
Oontz Angle 3 Bluetooth Speaker Black |
4,699.00 |
999.00 |
12nn |
Mobiles & Tablets |
APPLE IPHONE 5s 16GB with Apple Care 1 Year Warranty |
14,990.00 |
8,799.00 |
12nn |
Computers & Laptops |
Asus VivoBook E402NA-GA251T, Slim 14-inch Celeron Quad Core N3450, 4GB DDR3, 32GB eMMC, Windows10 |
18,999.00 |
12,899.00 |
12nn |
TV, Audio & Video |
The Platinum Kool Sound Junior Lite KS-5 DVD Karaoke Player With 9,329 Songs With FREE SingStar Wired Microphone |
2,499.00 |
1,599.00 |
12nn |
Mobiles & Tablets |
SAMSUNG GALAXY J3 SMJ320G/DS 8GB |
7,990.00 |
4,390.00 |
12nn |
Bags & Travel |
American Tourister Air Force 3 PC Nested Set Black |
24,250.00 |
9,999.00 |
12nn |
Pets |
FRISKIES Kitten Discoveries 400g Buy One Get One Promo |
276.00 |
138.00 |
12nn |
Health & Beauty |
MAYBELLINE FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS LIQUID FOUNDATION 120 CLASSIC IVORY |
399.00 |
199.50 |
12nn |
Health & Beauty |
Indoplas Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor 105 |
1,999.00 |
589.00 |
2pm |
TV, Audio & Video |
RD-805 800 Lumens Mini LED Projector |
4,000.00 |
1,799.00 |
2pm |
Computers & Laptops |
Acer Aspire ES1-432-C79F 14 Intel Quad Core N3450 4GB Midnight Black Windows 10 (Free Flash Drive) |
17,199.00 |
14,399.00 |
2pm |
Bags & Travel |
KOREAN VOGUE 3 Pieces KV3001 Women Leisure Backpack Ladies Bag Set |
2,199.00 |
549.00 |
2pm |
Watches & Jewelries |
NARY 6053 Luxury Lovers’ Couple Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch(Black) |
1,500.00 |
299.00 |
2pm |
Mothers & Babies |
Avent My Easy Sippy Cup 9oz/ 260ml |
1,499.00 |
879.00 |
2pm |
Groceries |
NESCAFE GOLD Free Clear Glass Mug 175g |
445.00 |
399.00 |
2pm |
Health & Beauty |
VEET Sensitive Touch Electric Trimmer for Women |
2,999.00 |
899.00 |
2pm |
Home & Living |
Bosch Cordless Screwdriver IXO III 0601960 2K0 |
2,499.00 |
1,499.00 |
4pm |
Bags & Travel |
World Scratch Map |
1,500.00 |
399.00 |
4pm |
Fashion |
Fitflop Women’s Swirl |
4,490.00 |
2,299.00 |
4pm |
Groceries |
Chupa Chups Mega Lollipops (set of 3) |
359.00 |
299.00 |
4pm |
Pets |
Specialized Dog Shampoo Madre de Cacao 500 mL for dogs and cats, an effective anti galis shampoo |
550.00 |
227.50 |
4pm |
Mobiles & Tablets |
VINOVO V4 5.5 inch Touchscreen Quad Core 1GB RAM 8GB ROM Super-Slim Smart Phone |
4,998.00 |
1,999.00 |
4pm |
Electronic Accessories |
2.1 S5 Portable Multimedia Speaker |
1,899.00 |
584.00 |
4pm |
Computers & Laptops |
Lenovo IdeaPad 320-14IAP N4200 QC Quad Core 14in Win10 Home EM |
18,495.00 |
14,299.00 |
6pm |
Health & Beauty |
Japan Ishigaki Amino Classic White (60 capsules/bottle) with FREE Pilaten Black Head Remover Pore Strip |
1,720.00 |
999.00 |
6pm |
Groceries |
KNORR CHRISTMAS HANDAAN PACK |
503.00 |
426.87 |
6pm |
Pets |
API Freshwater Master Test Kit Complete Kit for Testing Aquarium
Water |
2,500.00 |
1,899.05 |
6pm |
Home & Living |
Bosch 12-in-1 Multi-Purpose Tool |
799.00 |
399.00 |
6pm |
Hoe Appliances |
Fukuda FWD-788L Table Top Hot and Normal Water Dispenser |
999.00 |
599.00 |
6pm |
Cameras |
Sricam SP017 1280×720 720p HD Security IP Camera |
1,750.00 |
1,579.00 |
6pm |
Computers & Laptops |
Razor Gaming Desktop |
25,000.00 |
13,299.00 |
6pm |
Fashion |
Tanggo Men’s Rubber Shoes Casual Sneakers B-7 |
1,399.00 |
499.00 |
6pm |
Bags & Travel |
Lipault Ines De La Fressange Backpack Extra Small |
3,350.00 |
1,675.00 |
6pm |
Sports & Outdoors |
XiX XT-777 27.5 Alloy Mountain Bike White |
11,999.00 |
5,999.00 |
8pm |
Hoe Appliances |
Union UDF-7 7″ Desk Fan |
799.00 |
575.00 |
8pm |
Mobiles & Tablets |
APPO HSP85 Ultra-thin One Button Erase 8.5 inch LCD Writing Tablet |
1,599.00 |
445.00 |
8pm |
Fashion |
CLN 15G Jemilene Flat Sandals |
899.00 |
489.00 |
8pm |
Watches & Jewelries |
Geneva Classic Round Ladies Bracelet Strap Watch (Rose Pink/Gold/ Silver) and with Geneva 179 Watch |
999.00 |
399.00 |
8pm |
Groceries |
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Stay Strong® with Ensure Gold Chocolate 850g |
2,989.00 |
2,899.33 |
8pm |
Pets |
FRISKIES Kitten Discoveries 400g Buy One Get One Promo |
276.00 |
138.00 |
10pm |
Computers & Laptops |
Lenovo Ideapad 320s-13IKBIntel® Core™ i7-8550U Quad Core Processor 13.3in FHD IPS AG (Slim) Win 10 Golden with Free Sleeve |
49,999.00 |
46,599.00 |
10pm |
Mobiles & Tablets |
APPO A7 Wifi Upgraded HD Screen 512MB RAM 8GB ROM Quad-Core Cortex A7 1.5G Hz Tablet |
3,118.00 |
1,279.00 |
10pm |
Fashion |
Wrangler Regular Tapered Jeans in Dark Wash |
1,299.75 |
500.00 |
10pm |
Bags & Travel |
Elena K011 Leisure Worn Black Shell Package |
2,599.00 |
549.00 |
10pm |
Watches & Jewelries |
Outperformer Chronology Series Calabria Men’s Watch and Original Seiko Movement with Wooden Gift Box |
2,300.00 |
749.00 |
10pm |
Mothers & Babies |
CNB69011 Portable Health Compressor Kit for Adults and Baby |
1,599.00 |
549.00 |
10pm |
Groceries |
Jack Daniel’s 1000ml |
1,599.00 |
1,408.00 |
10pm |
Pets |
Alpo Adult Beef, Liver & Vegetable 10Kg |
1,299.00 |
974.00 |
10pm |
Home & Living |
Bosch 34 pc. X Line Screwdriver Bit Set |
699.00 |
299.00 |
10pm |
Home & Living |
Sleep Lab Soft Blanket Coral Fleece 140 x 250 cm-Twin B97 |
699.00 |
330.00 |
10pm |
Home Appliances |
Kyowa KW-1340 Electric Kettle 1.7L |
450.00 |
379.00 |

Things to remember about shopping at Lazada
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 6, 2017 | Events
Move on from 11.11! Seize your last chance to shop from December 7 to 12.
Over Four Million Christmas Deals await Shoppers during Lazada Philippines’ Online Revolution Grand Christmas Sale
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Online Revolution, Lazada Philippines’ biggest online shopping event of the year, has begun last November and is set for even better and more deals for customers to enjoy this December. Dubbed as Online Revolution’s grand finale, the Grand Christmas Sale is everyone’s one-stop destination to make Christmas shopping merrier and stress-free.
Say goodbye to heavy traffic, long queues, and congested malls as Lazada.com.ph, empowers you to browse and shop for products discounted up to 95% off, 24/7. The sale which is participated in by top brands like Olay, Nestle, Ponds, Lenovo, Casio, Adidas starts December 7 and ends on December 12.
The season of gift-giving
Filipinos celebrate the longest Christmas season in the world. And what truly makes this season special is the tradition of gift-giving. Find the most thoughtful gift ideas during the Grand Christmas Sale decked with over four million deals, perfect for any budget.
Some customer favorites in the line-up are the Hot Wheels On-the-go Track Set at Php 350,Adidas shoes for as low as Php 1,437, a Samsonite Red Claytton Backpack at Php 2,667,a 7’ Lenovo Tablet at Php 2,699, a Samsung Microwave Oven at Php 3,299 and a 3-piece American Tourister luggage set at Php 11,999.
Holiday stocking stuffers on flash sale include:
- Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Liquid Foundation (Warm Nude) at Php 199.50
- ODSCN Basic Dual Sim Phone at Php 345
- GoPro Hero5 12MP 4K Ultra HD Action Camera at Php 14,999
- i2i Daniel Padilla Eyewear at Php 189
Lazada’s Taobao Collection is also offering up to 90% off, free shipping nationwide and an exclusive voucher giveaway.
Shop, give, and win!
Gifts are not only for your loved ones as Lazada has special gifts for its customers as well. Shop at Lazada and you might get a chance to win one of these amazing raffle prizes:
- Php 1,000,000 cash for a minimum purchase of Php 1,500 worth of Avent products
- ISUZU M-UX for a minimum purchase of Php 2,000
- International trips to Sydney, Honolulu and Narita from Philippine Airlines for a minimum purchase of Php 3,000
Lazada customers can now enjoy using the Lazada mobile app without being charged for mobile consumption thanks to Freenet, the free internet platform of Voyager Innovations.
Laz stickers are also available on Viber until January 2018 with a surprise voucher one shouldn’t miss.
Lazada is truly a holiday gift-giver’s best friend. With over four million deals to choose from, cash-on-delivery payment option, free shipping and free & easy returns, Christmas shopping is a breeze. Visit www.lazada.com.ph/online-revolution/ for details on the biggest Christmas sale yet.
Things to remember about shopping at Lazada
About Lazada Online Revolution
Online Revolution is the biggest shopping event in Southeast Asia. It was started on 12 December 2012 (12.12) to introduce consumers to the convenience and value of shopping online, sparking a ‘shopping frenzy’ that has grown it into a highly-anticipated annual event.
Every year, more and more consumers from capital cities to remote villages shop from a wide range of deals from international and local brands previously not available to them. Last year, shoppers ordered two million items in just the first day of the event.
This year, the highlights of Online Revolution will be on 11.11 (11 November) and 12.12 (12 December). Themed ‘Shop the Universe’, shoppers in six countries can look forward to millions of products from around the world – from branded cosmetics, apparel and fashion accessories, to TVs and other nifty electronics, household essentials and even pet food – at ‘out-of-this-world’ prices.
About Lazada group
Launched in 2012, Lazada is the number one online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia – present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
As the pioneer of the eCommerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia, Lazada helps more than 135,000 local and international sellers as well as 3,000 brands serving the 560 million consumers in the region through its marketplace platform, supported by a wide range of tailored marketing, data, and service solutions.
With over 210 million SKUs available, Lazada offers the widest range of products in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion, sports equipment and groceries.
Focused on delivering an excellent customer experience, it offers multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, comprehensive customer care and hassle-free returns through its own first and last mile delivery arm supported by more than 100 logistics partners. Lazada Group is majority owned by Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA).
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 5, 2017 | Events
Good news to all Katsu lovers in the North! Katsu Sora, home of authentic Japanese tonkatsu and diverse selection of high-quality Japanese cuisine, is set to open another restaurant at the ground floor of Ayala Malls Cloverleaf in Quezon City on December 6!
Satisfy your cravings for crispy, tender tonkatsu and visit the newest branch on its grand opening day to get a free Tatsutaage set for every katsu set. Choose from the resto’s premium pork – Iberico, Shimofuri, Kurobuta and Sakura.
Make your own salad at the buffet bar and explore infinite number of salad mixes with a variety of ingredients to choose from. You may even complete your unique Japanese dining experience with a hearty bowl of either Awase Miso or Shin-su Shiro Miso soup.
Visit Katsu Sora at Ayala Malls Cloverleaf and have a taste of authentic Japanese cuisine. For more information, go to http://katsusora.com/.
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