by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 14, 2022 | Business
Filipinos working in the personal care service industry were among the severely affected by the numerous lockdowns due to the pandemic.
To support and help personal care services workers bounce back as we move toward the new normal, GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet has partnered with Bench Fix Salon to roll out tipping via GCash QR Code in all Bench Fix Salon branches nationwide.
Say thanks to your Bench Fix stylist by sending tips via GCash QR code
With this, customers can now show thanks by giving tips to stylists and other workers safely, quickly, and conveniently by simply scanning the GCash QR code at the back of the employees’ company IDs.
“We want to support our personal care services workers, many of whom were affected by the pandemic. As restrictions ease and the economy recovers, we’d like to provide them with innovative solutions such as this to make their lives easier and better every day,” said GCash President and CEO Martha Sazon.
Bryan Lim, VP for Business Development of Bench Fix Salon adds, “Personal care professionals were among those badly affected by the health crisis. We’re happy to have a partner in GCash which has made tipping so much easier for both our employees and customers. With the GCash QR code, our valued customers can now have a contactless way to reward good service.”
Don’t have GCash yet? You can download the GCash App for free on the Google Play Store for Android, the App Store for iPhone and iPad users, or Huawei Gallery. Funding a GCash account is easy and can be done through multiple cash-in kiosks in partner stores like Globe Stores, Ministop, 7-Eleven, Alfamart, and Villarica Pawnshop and supermarkets including Puregold, Robinsons Supermarkets, and SM Markets.
For more information, visit https://www.gcash.com/business.
About GCash
GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Financial App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, customers can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1.3k partner billers; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 4.5M partner merchants and social sellers; cash-in and cash-out at over 170k partner agents; and get access to savings, credit, insurance and invest money all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.).
GCash was recognized by The Asian Banker (TAB) and by the IDC in 2021 for its outstanding digital financial inclusion programs impacting more than 55 million Filipinos in the country today.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 12, 2022 | Book Reviews
Who doesn’t love a good office romance, right? I started My Boss is Clueless by Angela Lynn Carver on Goodnovel then when I discovered that it is on Amazon, I went ahead and bought the ebook for $4.99! It might sound pricey, but believe me, it is cheaper than reading it on the other app.
Ivan Adams is the CEO of Adams Corp. As usual, he is good-looking and brilliant. Ariel Young is his assistant. Ivan is a difficult boss to work for as he is quite demanding and calls on her any time of the day … but she needs this job so Ariel perseveres.
A funny encounter involving dry cleaning and a just-showered Ivan leads them both down a path neither anticipated but are helpless to resist!
Ariel is losing her mind! But she keeps her sanity when she starts writing a steamy novel on the sly with thoughts of self-publishing later. Meanwhile, there are suspicions of a corporate spy and she has become a suspect.
I love stories that make me laugh and make me eagerly want to turn to the next page. This story does have steamy scenes but most of them are not even between the main characters, but are excerpted in the novel the secretary, Ariel, is secretly writing!
Angela Lynn Carver is one of those authors that write good stories but need help with editing. Get past that and you are sure to enjoy yourself 100%. My Boss is Clueless by Angela Lynn Carver can be found on Amazon and Goodnovel.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 12, 2022 | Book Reviews
The Alpha’s Saviour by Reece Barden is so well-written that I just couldn’t put it down! I started reading it at night and finished in the afternoon of the following day. If not for the need to sleep, I would most likely have read it straight and finished before noon.
I started reading this on Goodnovel because the premise intrigued me. I mean … how often do Alphas need to be saved? Anyone who has read a shifter/werewolf romance knows that the Alpha is the strongest werewolf there is and, often, if anyone needs saving, it is the heroine of the story. As an added twist, she is human and knows nothing about the world of shifters and fated mates.
Reading their romance unfold was such a page-turner. Cooper’s hesitation to let people know that Hayley is his mate to protect her caused her to doubt his feelings for her and the status of their relationship.
While stories between werewolves and humans are not unheard of, it is not that common. I found Reece’s take on it interesting and worth pursuing.
If you would like to read this story, you can find it on Goodnovel and on Amazon in Kindle and paperback versions.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 11, 2022 | Bon Appetit
Here at home, mashed potatoes are probably among the dishes my family enjoys the most. Here at home Wednesday is my assigned day to cook dinner. I’ve been serving grilled steaks and mashed potatoes and waiting for my family to complain about the repetition but, it hasn’t happened. As a matter of fact, they keep asking for it. 😁
Thankfully, mashed potatoes are straightforward to make. I don’t understand why there is even such a thing as instant mashed potatoes because, honestly, preparing it is so simple, that it may as well be instant. But I guess instant mashed potatoes are really geared more toward people who do not want to have to deal with peeling potatoes.
Over the years I have developed my own technique for making this yummy side dish. It may not be original (I’m sure someone else is doing it this way) but through experimentation, I’ve found this to be the most efficient way to make it. Traditional recipes will tell you to wash the potatoes, boil them with the skin on, then when they are cooked, you peel the potatoes before mashing them.
That does not work for me.
- Hot potatoes are not easy to handle.
- If you wait until the potatoes are cool enough to handle and peel easily, it makes them more challenging to mash properly and infuse with flavor.
This is why I like to do things differently. I like to peel and slice the potatoes BEFORE cooking them.
Here is my version of mashed potatoes. Enjoy! 🙂
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a good side dish to anything fried or grilled.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: potatoes
Author: Penny Angeles-Tan
- 1 kilo potatoes I prefer using the big ones, as it means less potatoes to peel but, really, the size does not affect the taste so use whatever is available.
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 cup milk If you want the mashed potatoes to be creamier, go ahead and add more!
- 2 tbsps. salted butter A lot of recipes you will find online will tell you to use unsalted butter. I say, bring on the salt! It just means I have to add less (or not at all) at the final tasting.
- salt, pepper, and other spices to taste
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 11, 2022 | Beauty
Blush is a versatile beauty essential. With the right blush, you can brighten up your face with just a few gentle swipes! Yet, the wide array of blush colors at beauty counters often leave women confused about what shades complement their skin the best, or which hues go well with a specific look. Worry not — finding the shade that works best on your skin tone shouldn’t be hard. A good rule of thumb women should follow is that the darker the skin tone, the deeper the blush shade should be.
Careline Oil-Control Blush-On comes in eleven shades to match every skin tone
The expanded shade range of Careline Oil-Control Blush-On offers a wide variety of colors to match the different skin tones of Filipinas. It also offers a fade-free flawless finish that can last for hours and, despite its highly pigmented formula, it delivers a natural-looking finish on the cheeks. Careline Oil-Control Blush-On also has a soft texture that blends perfectly into the skin without caking, allowing a buildable color intensity.
Check out this selection of blush colors perfect for every skin tone:
Fair skin tones.
For those with fair or light skin tones, the best blush shades are soft pink, light coral, and peach. Soft pink shades can give a natural look while peachy coral shades can give a pop of color to your cheeks. For fair skin tone, try wearing Careline Oil-Control Blush-On in shades of Charming Pink, Touch of Pink, Pinkish Blush, and Peach Glow.
Medium skin tones.
Having a medium skin tone means you have a little more freedom when it comes to experimenting with richer colors. If you’re looking for something slightly bolder, you can opt for popping pinks, bright corals, or warmer mauve shades. Careline Oil-Control Blush-On can help you achieve a more daring look with Rosy Cheek, Red Velvet, and Fresh Tomato shades.
Dark skin tones.
When it comes to the best blush for deep and dark skin tones, you can feel free to pull off dramatic, rich tones without having to worry about creating an overly harsh contrast. Red and orange shades are particularly flattering on dark skin tones, as well as shades of brown. Women with dark skin tones will also look wonderful in deep fuchsia, berry, warm brown, raisin, and tangerine blush shades. Feel free to be adventurous with Careline Oil-Control Blush-On in shades of Berry Pop, Orange Bliss, Starlight Shine, and Pinch of Plum.
Swipe the right pop of color and make your look entirely your own with Careline Oil-Control Blush-On. Available on Careline’s official page on Lazada (bit.ly/CarelineLazada) and Shopee (bit.ly/CarelineShopeePH), and in leading supermarkets and department stores nationwide. For more updates, visit and like Careline on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CarelineCosmetics), Instagram, and Tiktok (@carelineph).
GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Financial App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, customers can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1.3k partner billers; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 4.5M partner merchants and social sellers; cash-in and cash-out at over 170k partner agents; and get access to savings, credit, insurance and invest money all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.).
Ivan Adams is the CEO of Adams Corp. As usual, he is good-looking and brilliant. Ariel Young is his assistant. Ivan is a difficult boss to work for as he is quite demanding and calls on her any time of the day … but she needs this job so Ariel perseveres.
I started reading this on Goodnovel because the premise intrigued me. I mean … how often do Alphas need to be saved? Anyone who has read a shifter/werewolf romance knows that the Alpha is the strongest werewolf there is and, often, if anyone needs saving, it is the heroine of the story. As an added twist, she is human and knows nothing about the world of shifters and fated mates.
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