by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 19, 2019 | Family and Pets, Product and Service Review
Anyone who follows my personal account would know that when it comes to pictures I post I usually only have 3 subjects: food, my grandchild Star, and my furbaby Princess. This post is about the latter.
Princess is one pampered pooch.
Princess, Lhasa Apso
She drinks pet milk every morning and eats dog food at night. She goes on walks almost every day either with me or my mom.
Princess is a 7-year-old Lhasa Apso. The Lhasa Apso is often confused with the Shih Tzu as they look very similar. This is not unusual, really, as the Shih Tzu was supposedly bred from the mating of a Lhasa Apso and a Pekingese.
Because Princess is of the long-haired variety of dogs taking care of her hair can be challenging. Part of our daily routine is brushing several times a day which both my mom and I do with her. Because her hair tends to get tangled she often does not have the patience to sit through the entire process.
Whut?
During the summer we often have her hair cut really short (not shaved) so that she does not suffer from the heat and we don’t have to worry about brushing her so often.
This is important because in the summer she tends to jump into the tub filled with water to cool off and, that makes her daily grooming difficult.
Once a month I take her to the groomer for a bath, haircut, nail trimming, and ear cleaning. 3 out of those 4 I cannot do for her so I leave it to the professionals. For many years I have gone to three pet grooming places (in the area) on rotation and in each one Princess would react adversely even before we went in. I thought this weird because she loves bath time but chalked it up to an instinctive reaction.
One Fab Pooch
And then one day I saw this pet grooming salon at the corner of Scout Tobias and Gandia Streets in Quezon City. I’ve passed it many times and didn’t stop because they don’t have parking and their frontage (which is on Scout Tobias) is a Mabuhay Lane so I really couldn’t park without risking getting towed.
One Fab Pooch QC Reception Area photo was taken from a Google Maps contribution
Today, though, I woke up and decided that I was going to bring Princess to One Fab Pooch. I was just curious enough to try their service finally.
As we walked into the reception area, I noticed that Princess was calm. This was a first. I don’t know what it is but seeing her reaction put me at ease. The reception area is roomy enough and everything is white. I put Princess on that little ledge and she just sat down, weird. I put her on the floor to explore, and she walked around and then just sat by my feet, doubly weird. When one of the groomers came out to pick her up and to ask for my specifications she allowed him to carry her and even raised all four paws in that funny way and was just … chill, triple weird! But I went with it and was happy.
Princess’s journey from fuzzy to fab!
I waited at McDonald’s down the street and their receptionist, Monica sent me updates via Viber. Here is Princess’s fab experience.
Trimming her nails. It’s been three months since her last grooming so they’re pretty long.
Here they are trimming the fur on her feet. Good thing, too, as she sometimes slips when she steps on her fur.
Time to take a bath! Princess loves taking baths.
Blowdrying time. In the past, she HATED this part. I think it is the sound she hates. Most blowers are really loud. Theirs seems to be fairly quiet. Look at her cuddling her groomer, how sweet!
Look at her now, fully groomed … and with teal ribbons on her hair! Awwww, cuteness! She is definitely One Fab Pooch!
3-minute massage time. Look at her, so zen!
Rates
If you think the service is probably expensive, let me show you their rates. They are as follows. Note: all rates are in Philippine peso.
| SERVICE | DESCRIPTION | S | M | L | XL | ALL |
| Grooming | Simple Pamper Wash: Bathe + Dry + Tidy | 250 | 350 | 450 | 550 | |
| Ultimate Pamper Wash: Bathe + Ear Clean + Nail Cut + Shaving Around Genital Area + Face And Paw Trim + 3-Minute Relaxation Massage | 350 | 450 | 550 | 750 | |
| Express | Teeth Cleaning (With Toothbrush) | | | | | 150 |
| Ear Cleaning | | | | | 100 |
| Nail Cut | | | | | 100 |
| Nail Cut (Extra Short) | | | | | 180 |
| Relaxation Massage (45 Minutes) | | | | | 280 |
| Add-Ons | Creative Styling | | | | | 280 |
| Detangling (Regular) | | | | | 450 |
| Detangling (Severe) | | | | | 650 |
| Relaxation Massage (45 Minutes) | | | | | 220 |
| Coat Enhancement | | | | | 280 |
| Anal Sac Cleaning | | | | | 120 |
| Tick And Flea Removal | | | | | 280 |
| Daycare Services | | | | | | 220 |
Personally, I found their rates reasonable but others may find it steep, especially if they recommend additional stuff like severe detangling if your furbaby’s fur is very matted. To sweeten the deal, though, they also offer discounts via the VIPooch card.
VIPooch
The VIPooch card gives us furparents (and fur-guardians) discounts on all goods and services purchased from One Fab Pooch.
- 5% discounts are the standard
- A 15% discount is given on our furbabies’ birth month
That is reasonable enough for me. Note: VIPooch number is hidden but it is right there in the lower left-hand corner.
Before, Princess already looked beautiful. After, even more so. <3<3<3 We are trying to grow her hair out.
One satisfied customer
One satisfied customer
I am definitely one satisfied customer. If Princess is happy then I am happy, too. If I had to guess, part of the reason she liked it there is the air conditioning. The reception area, for one, was cool and comfortable. Another was the place didn’t smell of anything. Most other pet groomers I have gone to have an antiseptic smell that Princess just hates.
And as we were leaving Monica says, “bye Ma’am, bye Princess, have a fabulous day!”
Satisfaction rating? 5 stars!!!
If I had one suggestion to make … maybe they should have a coffee shop right beside them exclusively for furparents (with power outlets and wifi) so that furparents can wait in comfort nearby and work (or not!) at the same time.
Next month, same time, same place. 🙂
One Fab Pooch
One Fab Pooch can be found in Davao, Cebu, and Metro Manila. The Quezon City branch is located at the corner of Scout Tobias and Gandia Streets in Barangay Laging Handa, QC.
They do accept reservations but walk-ins are very welcome especially early in the day.
For more information about One Fab Pooch visit their Facebook and Instagram pages by clicking on the links.
For reservations and inquiries, you may also call (02) 275-9572 or on their cell at (0917)850-9572.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 18, 2019 | Events
It is Zooper Summer once again and we have relaunched the only theme park night activity at Zoobic that has received good reviews from patrons.
Why stay indoors at your home or hotel watching movies when you can view and interact with the animals in the only night safari in the Philippines, at Zoobic.
The Zoobic Night Safari opened its doors to visitors this year on March 2, 2019, but has been an annual summer offering for several years. It has wowed patrons since.
Go classic
Gear up your nocturnal senses and prepare for a series of roaring nights of fun while visiting Zoobic Safari’s classic attractions:
- Serpentarium – a wild encounter with snakes, lizards and iguanas,
- Zoobic Park – a walk-through petting zoo,
- Tiger Safari – an enclosed safari jeep ride that will take you to the tigers’ natural habitat,
- Croco Loco – a crocodile lair where you will have a chance to feed them.
Go bold!
Take a walk together with the greyhounds and follow the night trail in Greyhound Walk. Enjoy a different and bolder show specially prepared for the night’s entertainment; expect an explosive presentation that will surely growl your mind away.
How can we get tickets /make reservations for the Zoobic Night Safari?
Walk-in guests are always welcome and the regular rate will apply. But if you are interested in getting a discount, your best bet will always be to go to the official website and purchase your tickets there. Click on the link HERE to be brought directly to the reservation page.
How much is the entrance fee?
- P695 for adults and children above 4 feet (121.92 cms.) tall
- P595 for children from 3 feet (91.44 cms.) to 4 feet (121.92 cms.) tall
- Free for children below 3 feet
You may also check out affiliate sites such as Klook and Metrodeal for special discounted rates
Do senior citizens and persons with disability (PWD) get a discount?
I’m assuming so but don’t take my word for it yet. I will get back to you on that once I receive an answer myself. 🙂
How do we pay?
You may make payments via the following methods:
- Over-the-counter payment at BDO
- Credit card
- ATM / Debit card
- PayPal
What are part of the Zoobic Night Safari Tour?
The Zoobic Night Safari Tour includes the following (in alphabetical order):
- Butaan Museum
- Croco Loco
- Enchanted Forest
- Forbidden Cave
- Greyhound Walk
- Serpentarium
- Tiger Safari Ride
- Tram Ride
- Zoobic Cave
- Zoobic Night Safari Show
- Zoobic Park
When can we visit the Night Safari?
The Zoobic Night Safari is only open on Saturdays starting March 2 up to May 25, 2019. Guests are allowed to enter between 6pm to 8pm only and the Night Safari show starts at 8pm. To get more value for your money I would recommend going their early (like at 5pm) so that you can enjoy all the inclusions.
A visit to the Zoobic Night Safari promises to be a night you won’t forget! See you there! Roar! 🙂
Zoobic is part of the Zoomanity Group, the leading company in the theme park industry under the Yupangco Group of Companies.
Zoomanity envisions world class, innovative and enjoyable facilities from Northern to Southern Philippines by providing the best tourist destination and nature educational experiences with the facilities that are uniquely designed to provide enjoyment to visitors of all ages.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 17, 2019 | Business
In celebration of International Women’s Month and Pilipinas Shell’s 105 years in the Philippines, the global leader in power and energy is launching a campaign to provide a platform that will empower women to take control in making the future and help erase the stigma against women drivers.
Dubbed “Women! Drive the Future,” the campaign aims to help drive out gender stereotypes and support the many meaningful journeys that women embark on every day. It serves as a call-out to all women to embrace their capability to believe in their capabilities, embrace their passions, and go where they want to go.
Shell FuelSave Brand Manager Vanessa Ejercito
“We want to bring together women to talk about how they take on the road ahead of and how they can use this to take control of their lives. We at Shell believe that, through this campaign, we will be able to better understand and subsequently address the needs of every female driver,” said Vanessa Ejercito, Shell FuelSave Brand Manager.
With a goal to continuously enhance the journeys of their female customers, Pilipinas Shell has been coming up with several initiatives such as partnering with the country’s biggest retailer, SM Advantage, to create a loyalty program and reward them with exciting shopping opportunities every time they gas up. Shell stations are also designed to provide convenient, refreshing retail experience – from putting up well-appointed comfort rooms to offering a wide range of healthy products at Shell Select and Deli2go.
And to strengthen their movement to empower women, Pilipinas Shell is partnering with the leading driving school network in the Philippines, A-1 Driving School. With their expertise in providing driving education, A-1 supports the campaign’s goal to break the stigma through knowledge sharing.
A-1 Driving School Business Development Head Luna Garcia
Luna Garcia, A-1 Driving School Business Development Head, pointed out the dependency of Filipinos in learning how to drive through informal means. And with the increasing number of female drivers on the road, they came up with a program to equip female drivers on the road with proper driving knowledge that will help in proving wrong the stereotypes placed on them.
The “Women on Wheels” program tackles road safety — from identifying road signs to changing tires. “We want to emphasize that there are numerous preventive measures that we can take to minimize accidents. You start with following the rules, driving defensively, and ensuring proper vehicle maintenance,” Garcia noted.
“We believe that driving is a skill that every woman should have. And through this program, we foresee a future where there will no longer be a distinction of gender but only between an educated and misinformed driver.”
Women! Drive the Future ambassadors DJ Riki Flo, Patty Laurel-Filart, Bianca Santiago-Reinoso, Girl Racers Club Directress Rowie Abracero, Michele Bumgarner, and Kelly Misa-Fernandez, along with Shell Payment and Loyalty Manager Tin Cerezo, Shell FuelSave Brand Manager Vanessa Ejercito, Shell Brands and Communication Manager Cherine Capadocia, and Shell Marketing Assistant Alyssamae Nuñez
Racecar driver Michele Bumgarner, and Baby Barangay members Kelly Misa-Fernandez, Patty Laurel-Filart, and Bianca Santiago-Reinoso were also present in the Women! Drive the Future launch event held at Blackbird at the Neilson Tower in Makati City. Joining them as well was Rowie Abracero, Directress of the Girls Racers club — the first all-female car enthusiast club in the Philippines. Led by the event host, Riki Flo of Magic 89.9, the women opened the discussion about driving out the stereotypes and supporting equality amongst men and women on the road.
Later in the program, the ladies participated in the hands-on demonstration of A-1 where they had a refresher on tire changing, dealing with a dead battery, and performing a lubricant check.
The event is first of three activations in spreading the call for women to drive the future. Pilipinas Shell, along with their partner, A-1 aims to flip the stigma against female drivers and empowering all women across the country with upcoming events in Cebu and Davao.
For more information, visit www.shell.com.ph
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 13, 2019 | Finance Tips
Welcoming the new year means a fresh start on all your goals and resolutions — including the financial ones. But how many times have you told yourself that you’re going to save up, but then lose your way midyear?
This is why it’s important to have a proper financial game plan. AXA, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, shares some tips:
List them down. Before creating a financial plan, know what your goals are. From the most practical and urgent to the seemingly unattainable, it’s important to list them all down so you can visualize them and study them later.
Prioritize. Reflect on what you really want to have. Is it a house or car, further studies, or travelling? Do you plan to save up for retirement or investment? It’s important to know your short-term and long-term goals. This will help you get a head start and prepare your game plan to achieve your aspirations in life.
Establish a budget. A simple formula to follow is your income minus expenses equals savings. Subtract a portion of your salary for monthly payments (utility bills, car, house, etc.) and a portion for your lifestyle (shopping, travel, a night out, etc.) and what’s left should be set aside for your savings on a monthly basis.
Build a fund. Investing should be part of your financial agenda but be discriminating about what tools to use. When your savings have amounted to an amount you can invest, AXA’s Asset Master can help in building a solid foundation for your financial legacy. Designed as a single-pay, investment-linked insurance plan, Asset Master allows you to build a diversified investment portfolio of local and global investments. For more information, visit www.axa.com.ph.
Keep track of your progress. Make sure to monitor your progress so that you can stay on track.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 9, 2019 | Awards and Competitions
When people talk about kids’ art, they often picture basic drawings composed of shapes and curves, with colors outside the lines. But from the beginning, young artist Worth Lodriga’s work has been anything but basic.
When he was two years old, Worth’s motor skills were way advanced for his age that his art could be mistaken for a 5-year old’s. His mother noticed this innate gift when she was teaching him to read and write. She took a quick break and left him to play on his own, and when she returned, she saw her son doodling on the whiteboard. “I was amazed because I hadn’t seen a 2-year old boy who could draw a human being in 3D,” she said. That was the moment she thought of enrolling Worth in Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp.
Worth Lodriga
Worth joined Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp 4, formerly known as Promil Pre-School’s i-Shine Talent Camp when he was just four years old. There he explored drawing details, painting, and other crafty activities. “I enjoyed the experience a lot because I learned how to widen my imagination and make better art,” he said.
This exposure helped pave the way for his professional career as an artist. After joining the talent camp, Worth participated in and won several international competitions, including:
His latest recognition was the 10th Ani ng Dangal Awards for the Visual Arts category in 2018 where he was honored for garnering international awards from the previous year.
Ani ng Dangal was launched in 2009 to give honor and recognition to artists whose works and achievements have placed the Philippines among the best in the world.
Worth is a shining example of how parents play an important role in nurturing their kids’ talents and making sure they are exposed to learning experiences that will hone and nurture these gifts. As such, Worth is further helping moms and dads nurture their children’s gifts as he appears in the newest Promil Four TVC.
Just like Worth, parents can nurture the gift by allowing their children to explore their talents, and shine brightly through experiences that will help further develop their skills. To know more about Promil Four’s i-Shine Talent Camp 7, visit www.promilnurturethegift.com.ph for more details.
Trimming her nails. It’s been three months since her last grooming so they’re pretty long.
It is Zooper Summer once again and we have relaunched the only theme park night activity at Zoobic that has received good reviews from patrons.
Zoobic is part of the 
And to strengthen their movement to empower women, Pilipinas Shell is partnering with the leading driving school network in the Philippines, A-1 Driving School. With their expertise in providing driving education, A-1 supports the campaign’s goal to break the stigma through knowledge sharing.
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