The perfect gift for the queen of the household

by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 12, 2017 | Health and Wellness

Finding the perfect gift is tricky, and finding one for the woman behind the person we are today — the queen of our household, our mother is probably the trickiest of all.

We call her nanay, inay, ‘nay, mama, mommy or simply mom. Needless to say, she deserves more than that given the pivotal role she fulfills in rearing us from childhood to adulthood and possibly for the rest of our lives.

There may be opposing beliefs whether that greater maternal instinct is biologically predetermined or socially imposed, but everyone would agree that a mother is hardwired to love and care about the whole family, especially the children, all the time. For better or worse, it’s always the welfare of everyone at home on top of her priority.

No wonder she’s an epitome of a doting human being that touches everybody’s life. So, it’s but right to honor and return all the favors she has done for us. And what a better way to do this than this Mother’s Day.

Finding the perfect gift

Still drooling over the ways on how to spend this time of the year again with her? Well, you may opt for the basics of gift-giving from simple trinkets to expensive items. But take note, your appreciation of her is not equated by the tag price of your present. It’s the thought that counts, as an adage says.

You may consider a set of hankies that will bring back the memory of her wiping out her tears of happiness upon knowing that she’s conceiving a li’l creature inside her womb. That’s you, of course.

A loose yet comfy clothes shall make her remember that sort of a duster or preggy dress she wore in the laborious yet exciting “nine months” of gestation.

Why not a pillow that she could hug as tight as she embraced you after giving birth?

Or maybe a brassiere for protection of the very bosom she fed you with during infancy?

A bed will bring to her mind your tot years when you started to crawl and roll over it freely.

Shoes are a girl’s best friend, too, like your mom. Either sky-high heels or flattering flats, there’s a pair to match every bit of her fantasy.

For as long as it brings comfort to her feet, it’s more than enough to reciprocate the ease you had when you took your first walk with her guidance back then. If it isn’t her thing, though, a flip-flop will cause her to think that she also disciplined you through the proverbial “rule of slipper” hit on your buttocks while you were growing up.

Much to her delight, a bling ring will be worthy of your dear investment to show your deep appreciation of her just like when she never failed to recognize you with a pat on the back for simple good deeds or a job well done in your lifetime.

Novuhair is the perfect gift

Stuck for an idea yet? Here’s a simple but meaningful token of gratitude that for sure will make a big difference and, eventually, pull off a surprise for the celebrant herself: The NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 pack which includes the topical scalp lotion, herbal shampoo and conditioner. Yes, you read it right.

Still not convinced enough, why don’t you spray a liberal amount of NOVUHAIR topical scalp lotion onto your mom’s scalp and massage it for five to ten minutes.

You may not even know that with such a plain gesture of yours, it can melt her heart as it reminds her of the past when she used to do the same thing while you were still young, either as a trick to put you easily on a slumber or merely a relief every time you got sick. Those caressing hands of yours, likewise, imbibe your act of giving back the “natural care from mothers” like her.

Whatever impression it may have on her, what’s tangible she could gain is that you’re giving her nature’s gift of health. NOVUHAIR Topical Scalp Lotion is so unique that it combines 19 natural herbs, essential oils and co-factor nutrients––all working synergistically to help address hair problems from growth to vanishing.

This breakthrough product helps to rejuvenate, nourish and maintain the moist of her tress from root to tip, aids in stimulating the growth of her hair and helps prevent it from excessive falling, while improving the overall appearance.

More than anything else, NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 pack may be one of the most precious gifts that your mom could ever receive in her entire life. Well, she’s the most important woman in your life after all. Hence, she deserves to be treated like a queen with that vibrant, bouncy and shiny “crowning glory.”

NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 pack is beyond compare. So, don’t think twice to wrap it as your present for her this Mother’s Day and, if ever, for life. Head on to any Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores to get a dose of nature’s answer to hair loss.

For inquiries, call 413-6570 or 0922-8830575, and visit www.novuhair.com for more details. Follow us on Twitter @NovuhairNatural and Instagram @NovuhairOfficial for promo announcements and exciting updates.

Baskin-Robbins makes mother’s day extra special

by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 10, 2017 | Food & Beverage

Mama’s Basket Ice Cream Cake, Mother’s Day offering of Baskin-Robbins

Mother’s Day is the perfect day to show your love and appreciation for the woman who loves you unconditionally – your mom. Make this occasion extra special with an all-time favorite Baskin-Robbins ice cream cake!

Apart from a wide variety of sizes and flavors to choose from, you can also customize the design of your cake. Plus, make it even grander by getting Baskin-Robbins’ new two-layer cakes!

Wow! Double the pleasure. 🙂

Visit Baskin-Robbins shops at:

Pasig
- SM East Ortigas
- Ayala 30th
Bonifacio Global City
- Central Square
- Bonifacio High Street
- Uptown Place Mall
- SM Aura
Makati
- Greenbelt 5
- Glorietta 5
Quezon City
- Fairview Terraces
- Trinoma Mall
- SM North (Main Building and The Block)
SM Southmall in Las Pinas
Solenad in Sta Rosa, Laguna
SM Dasmariñas in Cavite
SM Pampanga

For more information, log on to www.baskinrobbins.ph or check out their social media accounts: facebook.com/baskinrobbinsph, Twitter, and Instagram @baskinrobbinsph.

Are CDs and CD-Rom drives a thing of the past?

by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 7, 2017 | Technology

It has been the norm for quite some time for people to use CDs whenever they need to distribute large quantities of information. But large is truly relative. I remember when anything that reached 1MB (we are talking filesize here) was big and now photos we take on our phone are even bigger than that.

For the people out there who may not know (hyuk!) CD is short for compact disc and does more than store music or videos, they can store just about any kind of digital information. There are two sides to a CD, the shiny side is where the information is stored and the dull side is where the sticker usually goes.

But I digress. The reason why I wrote this post is really more to ask this … why do some companies give their clients or partners CDs when most people do not even have a CD-rom drive anymore? How are they supposed to play it?

Are there still computers that can play CDs?

Ok, ok. It isn’t fair to make a blanket statement. Yes, there are still computers out there (in the wild) that have CD-rom drives. The big, bulky Windows machines, for example, still have them (upon request) but newer models normally do not have them anymore.

Intel Nuc

Intel’s NUC, for one does not have a CD-Rom drive. Instead it has four (4) USB ports – 2 in front and 2 at the back.

The latest iMac does not have a CD-Rom drive.

Netbooks don’t have CD-Rom drives. The user often needs to purchase an external CD-Rom drive if they really need one.

Slim laptops such as Macbook Air and current models released by Acer, Asus, Lenovo, etc. do not have CD-Rom drives. Just as with netbooks, users will often need to purchase an external CD-Rom drive if they will have regular need for one.

Tablets and tablet computers do not have a CD-Rom drive.

Smartphones do not have a CD-Rom drive.

Xray and laboratory results are digital now

I recenly got an xray for my ankle at a medical center in Megamall and when I came over to claim the results they gave me a CD instead of a film. According to the clinic everything is digital now. That’s ok, but here’s a dilemma … how do I view it to send to my doctor? I scrounged around in my gadget graveyard and found an old external CD-rom drive that still worked. Yey! I’m saved!

Acer external DVD-Rom drive

I attached the drive to my computer, pushed the button to open it, inserted the disk, pushed it in, and waited. Guess what? It had a program that only ran on Windows and my laptop is a Mac. Waaah! I had to go through all the files in search of the jpeg otherwise, off to find a Windows machine!

This does not make sense to me. Most likely their computer runs on Windows, hence the output. But could they not have used a software that was compatible with any operating system? Maybe that is asking too much after all, if statistics are correct, Windows still has the market share when it comes to desktops and laptops.

St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City

St. Luke’s Medical Center (Quezon City) is my hospital of choice. The last time I had any laboratory tests and xrays done there they just gave me a piece of paper then told me to register on their site (if I haven’t yet) as all my test results are on a database online in my name. This totally worked for me! My doctor and I got to see my results anytime and from any device. I am so glad they did not offer me a CD.

Press releases for media (traditional and online)

And other times I go to some media/blog events and the agency reps hand us the press kit at the end which includes a CD that often contains their official PR and their own photos that we could use. This is the norm but the then how do we access the information?

sample press kit

Usually I just ask the agency representative to email me the files or a link to the files where we can download them. After all, expecting them to give us thumb drives would certainly be too expensive, right? Also, what will be do with all the thumb drives we will end up accumulating?

At the end of the day, though, if no accomodation is made, that’s ok. I just wait until I have to go to my day job where I have access to a computer with a CD-Rom drive. 🙂

My conclusion

Let’s keep CDs for music, movies, storing data that that is more than 300MB. But when all we need is to send small files … beam it, email it, or send a link to it. It’s just more efficient.

Essilor brings Bolon eyewear to the Philippines

by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 7, 2017 | Business

Italian-designed leading affordable luxury eyewear is now in the Philippines! Introduced by Essilor, the world’s leading ophthalmic optics company, Bolon® premium eyewear, known for its elegance, high quality and functionality, has been launched in Metro Manila and is now available in select optical shops.

What is Bolon?

Bolon® is recognized for its unique and stylish designs as well as its ingenuity in protecting the eyes against harmful rays of the sun. The Bolon® brand redefines the modern aesthetic to meet the standards of today’s chic consumers, at the same time maintaining its functionality and elegance.

“We are pleased and enthusiastic to launch Bolon® in the Philippines,” remarks Dr. Emelita Roleda, Essilor Philippines general manager. “With Bolon®, Filipinos now have access to premium, affordable luxury sunglasses and eyewear.”

Combining both science and art in each eyewear, Bolon® is not only a fashion statement because of its exquisite designs. Its high-definition polarized lenses have E-SPF technology to ensure the highest level of comfort and protection. It is also made from Italian “Mazzucchelli” acetate, renowned for its outstanding colors and textures, as well as from Swiss-made memory resin, well-known for supreme resistance and lightness.

Bolon eyewear, endorsed by Hollywood icon Anne Hathaway, now available in the Philippines

Bolon® is indeed a top-notch eyewear that captivates even Oscar® and Emmy® award winner, Anne Hathaway, who is its brand ambassador. Epitomizing youth, style, and glamor, the Interstellar actress perfectly embodies the high quality of Bolon® sunglasses and prescription frames.

With 85% brand recognition level and 30% market share in Asia, Bolon already has a strong presence across the region. It has also been massively distributed to major global hubs and airports, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, and Tokyo. Recently, the brand made a successful move to expand to the Middle East and UK markets.

Learn more about Bolon® by visiting your preferred eye care professional or leading optical shop nationwide.

Ridesharing promo codes for May 2017

by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 2, 2017 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways

Hot fun in the summer sun! May 2017 has some goodies in store for you.

Can’t decide which ridesharing app to use? Let Google maps help you decide. Below are some promo codes to make our commute more affordable.

Uber promo codes

Still waiting for more Uber promo codes. But not to worry! I’ll keep you posted as soon as I catch word of any. 🙂

Promo code: RIDEMAY400

Take 7 trips this week from May 22 to 28, 2017 and get a discount next week.

P50 discount on eight (8) rides from May 29 to June 4, 2017 only

Angkas promo codes

Taking an ANGKAS ride is easy peasy and fast! Try it now. Just like Grab, Angkas offers repeating promo codes. Perhaps because the two ridesharing services are actually related. 😀

Promo code: FORTYOFF

P40 discount on three (3) rides
valid from May 29 to June 4, 2017 only

Promo code: ANGKASMANILA

P30 discount on two (2) rides to and from Manila City
valid on May 24, 2017 only up to 11:59pm

Promo code: AK25

P25 discount on one (1) ride
valid on May 24, 2017 only up to 11:59pm

Promo code: AK50A

Complete one (1) ride and receive a discount on your 2nd ride

P50 discount
valid from May 22 to 25, 2017 only

Promo code: ANGKAS40

P40 discount
valid for two (2) rides taken from May 22 to 23, 2017 11am only
valid for four (4) rides taken from 10am to 4pm from May 3 to 8, 2017 only

Promo code: AKWEEKEND

P20 discount for up to two (2) rides
valid from May 13 to 14, 2017 only

Promo code: TRAFFIC

P20 discount
valid on May 12, 2017 only

Promo code: AK40A

Complete one (1) ride and use this promo code on your 2nd ride to get a discount

P40 discount
valid from May 8 to 12, 2017 only

Promo code: WEEKEND

P50 discount
valid for four (4) rides from April 28 to May 01, 2017 only

Promo code: ANGKAS

P50 discount on your first ride
valid NEW USERS only

Grab promo codes

Did you know that you get double GrabRewards points when you pay using GRABPAY instead of cash? It’s true! Level up faster when you use your Debit or Credit card or Grab Credits to pay for your booking. I, myself, am 985 points away from Gold at the moment, woohoo! So Grabpay today. 🙂

Whether you need a private car or are willing to share your ride, Grab has promo codes guaranteed to perk you up.

Promo code: GOCASHLESS50

50% discount up to P100
use on one (1) GRAB ride from May 30 to June 01, 2017 only
use with GRABSHARE, GRABCAR, GRABCAR PREMIUM, and GRABCAR 6-SEATER rides
valid for Grabpay credits, debit cards and credit cards only

Promo code: SHARE30

30% discount up to P100
valid for three (3) GRABSHARE ride from May 29 to June 04, 2017 only

Promo code: SHARE25

25% discount up to P100
- valid for two (2) GRABSHARE ride from May 29 to June 01, 2017 only
- valid for one (1) GRABSHARE ride from May 25, 2017 at 6pm to May 26, 2017 up to 8am only

Promo code: SHARE

20% discount up to P100
- valid for one (1) GRABSHARE ride from May 29, 2017 at 6pm to May 30, 2017 only
- valid for one (1) GRABSHARE ride from May 22 to 23, 2017 only

Promo code: SHAREMIDDAY

P30 discount on one (1) GRABSHARE ride up to 4pm on May 29, 2017 only
P30 discount on one (1) GRABSHARE ride up to 4pm on May 19, 2017 only
50% discount on one (1) GRABSHARE ride up to 4pm on May 10, 2017 only
valid for Grabpay credits, debit cards and credit cards only

Promo code: GRABPAY50

50% discount up to P100
- valid for one (1) GRAB ride from May 27 to 29, 2017 only
- valid for one (1) GRAB ride from May 24 to 26, 2017 only
- valid for two (2) GRAB rides from May 12 to 15, 2017 only
- valid for one (1) GRAB ride from May 5 to 8, 2017 only
use with GRABSHARE, GRABCAR, GRABCAR PREMIUM, and GRABCAR 6-SEATER rides
valid for Grabpay credits, debit cards and credit cards only

Promo code: TRYSHARE

50% discount up to P200
valid for one (1) a GRABSHARE ride from May 24 to 25, 2017 only
for new users only

Promo code: CREDITS30

30% discount up to P100
valid for two (2) GRAB rides from May 23 to 25, 2017 using GRABPAY CREDITS only
use with GRABSHARE, GRABCAR, GRABCAR PREMIUM, and GRABCAR 6-SEATER rides
valid in Bacolod, Manila, and Cebu onlY

Promo code: SMMUSICFEST

P50 discount on a GRAB ride to and from SM City Sta. Mesa from May 21 to 26, 2017 only

Promo code: GRAB50

P50 discount on one (1) GRAB ride on May 21, 2017 only
valid in Metro Manila only

Promo code: NIGHTSHIFT

Nightowls, get ready, here is a promo code just for you.

30% discount up to P100
valid for one (1) GRABCAR ride from 10pm to 5am only from May 20, to 22 2017

Promo code: SMSANLAZARO

P50 discount on a GRAB ride to and from SM San Lazaro from May 19 to 21, 2017 only

Promo code: GRABPAY20

20% discount up to P100
- valid for two (2) GRAB rides from May 19 to 22, 2017 only
- valid for two (2) GRAB rides from May 16 to 18, 2017 only
use with GRABSHARE, GRABCAR, GRABCAR PREMIUM, and GRABCAR 6-SEATER rides
valid for Grabpay credits, debit cards and credit cards only

Promo code: THREADS

A post shared by Grab Philippines (@grab_ph) on May 4, 2017 at 8:06pm PDT

P50 discount
valid travel to the Threads Popup Bazaar at the Palace Pool Club on May 6 and 7, 2017
make sure your drop-off point is the PALACE POOL CLUB
use with GRABCAR, GRABCAR PREMIUM, and GRABCAR 6-SEATER rides
Promo valid to the first 400 users only

Promo code: GRABSHARE

For new GRABSHARE users only

50% discount up to P200 on your first ride
valid for one (1) GRABSHARE ride from May 04 to June 30, 2017 only
valid for Grabpay credits, debit cards and credit cards only

Promo code: GRABPAY30

30% discount up to P100
valid for one (1) GRAB ride from May 2 to 4, 2017 only
use with GRABSHARE, GRABCAR, GRABCAR PREMIUM, and GRABCAR 6-SEATER rides
valid for Grabpay credits, debit cards and credit cards only

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