by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 17, 2021 | Lifestyle
INAX, the Japanese brand is known worldwide as a pioneer of innovations, starting with Japan’s first advanced toilet and self-powered automatic faucet, unveils yet another masterpiece with the INAX 3-in-1 Jet Bowl.
The brand, which originated in 1924 when Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the greatest American architects during that time, teamed up with highly skilled Japanese artisans Hatsunojo Ina and his son Chozaburo, once again harnesses its innovative spirit as it takes a closer look at the ritual of hand washing in public spaces.
Since the onslaught of the pandemic, hygiene is of prime importance. Regular hand washing is considered our first line of defense, but doing so in public places while minimizing contact with surfaces is a challenge as it involves multiple essential steps – from turning on the faucet, and pressing the soap dispenser to activate the hand dryer.
The INAX 3-in-1 Jet Bowl is a thoughtfully designed washbasin that integrates all these necessary steps to make handwashing a truly hygienic, efficient, and enjoyable experience
Intuitive design for comfort.
Thoughtfully designed for an intuitive and hygienic handwashing experience, the INAX Jet Bowl is a fully integrated unit that combines a soap dispenser, hand-washing function, and hand dryer in a single bowl. The sequential layout ensures fast, convenient, and efficient handwashing, while its deep bowl offers comfort as it effectively prevents water from splashing during handwashing.
This intuitive layout is perfectly suitable for high-traffic places where high standards of hygiene are of utmost importance, such as public dining areas, shopping malls, health clinics, and educational establishments.
Maximizing Space.
A harmonious combination of design and ergonomics, the INAX 3-in-1 Jet Bowl intelligently utilizes the space by having the basin, dryer, and dispenser integrated into one area. No need to separate a soap bottle, a hand dryer, or tissue dispenser – the washbasin has everything built-in. The unit also includes a shelf just above the washbasin, allowing more room for small items and belongings.
Easy maintenance.
The soap dispenser has a large capacity of 4 liters, hence reducing the need for constant refills. Cleaning is minimized to a single area and takes less time since there will be fewer instances of the mopping of floors or countertops.
The INAX-3-in-1 Jet Bowl is another masterpiece that embodies the brand’s design principle, combining functional simplicity, intelligent design with a deep understanding of the needs of its users.
For more updates on INAX, visit www.inax.com.ph and follow @INAXPhilippines on Facebook and @inax.philippines on Instagram.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 15, 2021 | Lifestyle
GARY Valenciano’s pure energy is being channeled towards a new endeavor. Pray.com, the world’s number 1 app for daily prayer and Bible-based audio content, has chosen the country’s top singer/songwriter and ultimate performer, to be Pray.com’s Philippine ambassador, focusing light on one of Gary’s most enduring passions: connecting to the power of God through prayer.
Known for his unwavering Christian faith and devotion, Valenciano is the ideal choice for this prayer app co-founded by Steve Gatena five years ago, now loaded with content featuring Gary V. Gatena explains the company’s decision to partner with the beloved Filipino-Puerto Rican artist: “Gary V is an inspiration to Pray.com and the world. The way he talks about his faith, his willingness to reach out to people directly and encourage them to pray, it’s special. With so many out there struggling with mental and spiritual health because of the pandemic, Gary has chosen to share his voice with all of us. Now you can pray with Gary V anytime on Pray.com,” says Gatena.
For his part, Valenciano, a living miracle, reveals he was honored to join Pray.com and introduce the empowering prayer app to Filipinos. “I want to encourage everyone to pray. I have survived so many health challenges. I am here with you today only by the grace of God. I am unashamed to share my faith in my Lord Jesus Christ. I am grateful, first of all to God, and to Pray.com for giving me a platform to help others draw closer to the Almighty God who gave His only Son to save us,” says Valenciano.
Launched in 2017 with a mission to grow faith and cultivate a community, Pray.com now reaches more than 10 million people globally through its mobile app and website. It is the simplest way to incorporate prayer into your daily life. Pray.com provides encouragement and inspiration through daily prayers, pastor podcasts, and Bedtime Bible Stories. In this new venture, Valenciano becomes the voice behind bible stories like Joseph as well as meditation prayers that will inspire his millions of fans.
Prayer forms a vital part of Valenciano’s day. Whether he is working from home or at the ABS-CBN studios for his weekly ASAP Natin ‘To performances, an app like Pray.com on his mobile devices helps him seamlessly make time for quiet moments with God no matter how busy his schedule gets. Prayer has been Valenciano’s sanctuary and refuge, especially during this pandemic. During this heartbreaking season, no one has been spared from challenges, from grief, pain, and loss. Just recently Valenciano lost his photographer of 30 years, Raymund Isaac, to Covid19, who took his photographs for the posters of Pray.com.
“I want to encourage everyone – no matter what you are going through – to take a moment, stop, and pray. Prayer doesn’t have to be complicated. Start a conversation with God who loves you, God who is everywhere, God who knows you and hears your every cry. The Word promises – we can approach His throne of grace and always, we will find help in our time of need; He who has promised is so much more than able,” Valenciano adds.
Some of Valenciano’s most intimate conversations with God have found expression through songs of praise; many of his compositions have become timeless classics – multi-platinum hits like “Shout for Joy,” “Take Me Out of the Dark,” as well as his vocal renditions of “Lead Me Lord” and “I Will Be Here.” Prayer has taken many forms for the multi-awarded recording artist and these songs reflect this truth.
His timely ambassadorship with Pray.com becomes even more significant as he recently released yet another song of praise entitled “Make Us Whole Again.” Written in the summer of 2020, the song is Valenciano’s way of expressing his journey during the pandemic, grappling with hope and fear, life and death, frailties, and faith.
As a line in the song goes: “No, our hearts won’t tire / Our faith’s on fire,” Valenciano’s faith is resolute as it flourishes, despite the persistent suffering and perplexing tragedies that plague the world. This is a testament to the strength of his faith and the power of his connection to the divine. With prayer as his priority from the moment he wakes, Valenciano lives a life of faith that stokes inspiration and admiration among many of his fans.
The new Pray.com app aims to enable more people of faith to make prayer a part of their daily lives. The platform has multiple functions that can be accessed by registered users: daily prayers every morning, nightly prayers before bedtime, audio Bible stories, Christian meditations, prayer plans, podcasts of pastors from around the world including globally renowned Christian personalities like John Piper, TD Jakes, Joyce Meyer, Manny Pacquiao, and even Philippine pastors such as James Aiton of Favor Church, Paul and Shoddy Chase and Mylene Evangelista of New Life Church, and Bo Sanchez of Light Of Jesus Family. It also has inspirational music of different genres.
In a time of global crisis, prayer is a path to guidance, healing, and comfort. Valenciano and Gatena hope that Pray.com will become part of every Filipino’s life as we navigate the uncertainties of a world in great turmoil and persevere to overcome them.
For exciting updates and more information on Gary Valenciano, visit www.GaryV.com; follow @GaryValenciano1 on Twitter and @garyvalenciano on Instagram; subscribe to Gary Valenciano on YouTube, and like Gary Valenciano Official on Facebook.
Pray.com is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play; and check out “Make Us Whole Again” on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.
Help spread the word about Pray.com by posting it on your social media platforms using the hashtags #PrayPhilippines and #PrayWithGaryV.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 5, 2021 | Lifestyle
The kitchen has become the heart of the home. Therefore, consumers’ expectations for the modern kitchen are high. When it comes to the faucet: It needs to be a smart helper for daily tasks, be of high quality and aesthetically appealing and fit a limited budget. With the modernized update of the popular classic Eurosmart, GROHE, the global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, is offering a product matching every kitchen. With new design options, user-centric features, and hassle-free installation at an affordable price, GROHE Eurosmart enables installers and planners to offer a cost-efficient portfolio that fulfills customers’ needs.
GROHE Eurosmart Kitchen – a perfect match for every project
Grohe Eurosmart single lever
Whether an installer or planner is involved in a large-scale project or a private kitchen renovation, customers want to have a choice when it comes to kitchen products. With the relaunch of Eurosmart, GROHE equips installers and planners with a wide portfolio of variants and features in an entry price segment, thereby making the Eurosmart kitchen a perfect fit for budget-driven clients with high expectations of quality.
GROHE Eurosmart features U- and C-shaped low, medium, and high spouts and two finishes – a brilliant Chrome or matte Supersteel. Moreover, it is also available as a wall-mounted faucet.
Convenient performance features add another level of comfort: Pull-out and swiveling spout variants as well as different spray options provide full flexibility in the kitchen. Additionally, specific variants with sustainable features make the kitchen future-proof: Equipped with GROHE SilkMove ES, Eurosmart faucets, compared to regular faucets, help users save energy because cold water flows at the mid-level position. Furthermore, Eurosmart faucets with GROHE EcoJoy feature a mousseur that reduces the water flow without compromising on performance – perfect for saving valuable resources while cleaning the dishes.
GROHE Eurosmart offers further advantages in terms of safety and health: Thanks to its innovative zinc die casting process, Eurosmart offers customers safe water enjoyment. Not only is the surface of the faucet seamlessly closed so that impurities cannot enter, but there are also dedicated inner waterways to make sure that the water is lead- and nickel-free. There is no contact between these inner waterways and the body material. There is a barrier between hot water and the external surface, which helps prevent scalding on hot surfaces. This makes GROHE Eurosmart faucets extra safe, especially for households with children.
Easy installation thanks to GROHE Fast Fixation Plus
GROHE Fast Fixation Plus ensures hassle-free installation of the Eurosmart kitchen faucet in simple steps. The quick assembly system saves time – fitting time is cut by up to 70% – and thus enables installers to satisfy customers’ demands efficiently. For complete kitchen solutions, GROHE also provides a broad product variety of matching sinks, accessories, and waste systems – there is no easier way to provide customers with a smart kitchen update.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 4, 2021 | Lifestyle
The Summer 2021 GUESS Originals collection is returning with its newest essentials line coined the GUESS Originals Kit Program. The program continues to be refreshed seasonally with essential core fits and colors featuring premium fabrics and timeless designs for both men and women. The GUESS Originals capsule and Kit Program includes the brand division’s most contemporary denim styles and is available beginning July 16, 2021, in select GUESS retail stores and guess.com.ph.
GUESS Originals Collection
The Summer GUESS Originals Collection for both men and women takes inspiration from the California surf scene and features surf-inspired graphics from the archives. The relaxed California lifestyle inspires the pastel colors and softer washes in this delivery. The summer collection features timeless silhouettes with a fashion-forward approach.
The Men’s Collection
The men’s collection offers an array of tees, tanks, sweat shorts, slim and straight leg denim in light, dark, and black washes. Jogger pants, hoodies, and crew neck sweatshirts return in gray, black, and white tones and provide a laid-back look to your style. All denim pieces from the GUESS Originals seasonal offering also feature the iconic triangle logo on the back pocket.
The Women’s Collection
The women’s capsule incorporates a selection of tanks and crop tops in pale banana yellow and jet black. Knit sets in the form of button-ups, provide ultimate comfort to your wardrobe. A two-piece matching crop top and short set-in daisy prints are the ultimate go-to summer styles that are both lightweight and fashion-forward. The denim options are available in the form of cropped mom jeans, high rise, carpenter fit denim, and the debut of a retro-inspired wide-leg style.
GUESS Originals Kit Program
Each style featured in the GUESS Originals collection pairs back to the core styles offered in the Kit Program. Each silhouette included in the program emphasizes premium denim and heritage styles from the brand’s design archives. The Kit pants are an assortment of elevated light twill cargo pants, light chino khaki woven pants as well as light to dark stonewash denim. The Kit Program also includes chambray shirts and pocket tees for men. The women’s GO Kit Program offers a variety of ribbed tanks, bodysuits, mid-thigh shorts, as well as a light and dark stonewash denim jacket.
Pricing for the GUESS Originals collection + GUESS Originals Kit Program ranges from P1,698 to P3, 898 for tops, bottoms, dresses, hats, and denim.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 16, 2021 | Lifestyle
Margarita Forés
Palacio de Memoria recently unveiled its newly opened restaurant, The Loggia by Margarita Forés. Set in the gardens of this fully restored seaside estate, The Loggia lets diners enjoy Italian-Filipino offerings safely in a beautiful alfresco dining space.
Forés, who was named Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2016, has prepared a special menu for The Loggia with an Italian-Filipino fusion concept. Combining her advocacy for Filipino flavors and her expertise in Italian cooking, she is ready to serve gastronomic dishes in Manila that you will surely savor.
Among the must-try dishes at The Loggia is the Lamb Shoulder Brasato, a hearty meal braised in wine, vegetables, herbs, and spices with grilled polenta squares. Other main dishes include Halibut Cartoccio, Cotoletta of Chicken Breast, and Grilled Australian Beef Tenderloin with Scamorza Cheese. Diners can also try a selection of appetizers, dips, salads, soups, pasta, and desserts.
For a dining experience brimming with rich history, arts, and culture, guests can also revel in the surroundings and in-house museum of Palacio de Memoria that reflects the Golden Age of Manila. Moreover, Palacio de Memoria is a luxurious venue for intimate weddings, birthdays, and other events, to which The Loggia can cater as well.
The Loggia at the Palacio de Memoria is located along Roxas Boulevard, Manila, and is open Mondays to Sundays from 11 am to 9 pm. Palacio de Memoria and the restaurant implement strict safety protocols.
From romantic date nights to alfresco brunches to intimate weddings and events, make your dining experiences even more special at The Loggia by Margarita Forés. For reservations, call +63-917-711-3714 or +63-917-717-9654.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 1, 2021 | Lifestyle
Unless you occasionally check-in to 3 to 5-star hotels, you probably don’t encounter different kinds of bed linen besides the usual – fitted sheet, flat sheet, pillowcases, and blanket – and even then, most people don’t even use the flat sheet … or use the flat sheet as a blanket.
What is the purpose of a flat sheet?
A flat sheet is also known as a top sheet. When making a bed, the flat sheet is placed over the fitted sheet and under the blanket. I know of some people who think that the flat sheet is a blanket, but it actually serves a different purpose. This is so that any oils or sweat from our body will rub off on the flat sheet instead of the blanket. Blankets are thicker than flat sheets so it takes longer to dry. Having a flat sheet under a blanket means that we will not have to wash the blanket as often.
In the Philippines where the weather is generally mild and temperate, there is usually no need for a thick blanket. But as the nights get chilly in one blanket does not seem to be enough. I ask myself, do I use two blankets or do I grab the comforter from the linen closet?
Blanket
Whether it is warm or cold most people usually have a blanket on their bed. “Blanket” is an umbrella term commonly used to refer to any cloth covering the top of the bed and used for warmth. Specifically, a blanket is a single piece of cloth (often) made of cotton, wool, or fleece.
The blanket is a symbol of comfort and security, hence the idiom security blanket. Besides warmth, a blanket is also often used as a cover-up, and for modesty. Personally, I cannot sleep without a blanket covering my hips at the very least. Growing up there would be times when my mom would come into my room just to pull the blanket over my legs and higher up my body and shortly after, my legs would stick out again and I would push the blanket down to my waist. 😀
Despite the warmth, my favorite type of blanket is a plush blanket, which is often made of fleece or polyester. The softer it is, the more peaceful my sleep is as well.
Quilt
In simple terms, a quilt is a type of bedding made of 3 layers of cloth – top cloth, batting or wadding (a soft, spongy cloth), and a bottom cloth. The batting could be made of microfibre, wool, fleece, or polyester. The 3 layers are sewn together, not just on the sides but through, often in an ornate pattern but can be sewn in a grid.
Quilts connote nostalgia and tradition. In the past, quilts were made by hand by piecing together scraps of cloth of different types of fabric and color. It was a family activity and a skill passed down from mother to child. They were works of art and labors of love.
The quilts we use today no longer use cloth scraps but are still made by sewing three cloths together. The bottom and top cloths are often different types of cloth. As most quilts have a more eyecatching design, it is perfect to use as a bed topper or thrown across the back of a sofa as a design element for that “rustic look”.
Duvet
In appearance, it would be easy to mistake a duvet for a blanket or even a quilt. Simply put, a duvet is two pieces of cloth sewn together and then stuffed with a soft filling like down, wool, cotton, microfibre, or polyester. Some duvets come with a zipper, pocket, or slit – this makes it easy for us to wash the duvet and wash and change the stuffing.
Duvets can be cool or warm, depending on what you stuff them with so it is a good replacement for a blanket, a quilt, or even a comforter. No stuffing? Boom, it’s a blanket! Lots of stuffing? Boom, it’s a comforter. 🙂
I once bought a bedding set that had a duvet and didn’t know what to do with it. It was square and large and appeared to be a very large pillowcase as it was double layered and had a pocket and flap. I’ve been stuffing it with an old blanket I would normally have thrown away but now I use it as a duvet filler. Yey for repurposing!
Comforter
Comforters and quilts are often interchangeable as there is barely any difference between the two. Comforters, like quilts, are made with 3 layers – top cloth, batting, and bottom cloth. So what makes them different?
- The top and bottom cloth of comforters are made of identical materials.
- Just like quilts, comforters are also sewn through and on the sides in a grid pattern.
- Comforters are fluffier and have a cloud-like feel, and are, therefore, warmer.
- Comforters can be used on their own, without a blanket.
If you are in the market for duvets, quilts, and comforters look no further than Our Home. Visit their website at https://www.ourhome.ph. They have options for regular and contactless shopping. Follow them on their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram for updates and promos.
The Summer 2021 GUESS Originals collection is returning with its newest essentials line coined the GUESS Originals Kit Program. The program continues to be refreshed seasonally with essential core fits and colors featuring premium fabrics and timeless designs for both men and women. The GUESS Originals capsule and Kit Program includes the brand division’s most contemporary denim styles and is available beginning July 16, 2021, in select GUESS retail stores and guess.com.ph.
Unless you occasionally check-in to 3 to 5-star hotels, you probably don’t encounter different kinds of bed linen besides the usual – fitted sheet, flat sheet, pillowcases, and blanket – and even then, most people don’t even use the flat sheet … or use the flat sheet as a blanket.
Whether it is warm or cold most people usually have a blanket on their bed. “Blanket” is an umbrella term commonly used to refer to any cloth covering the top of the bed and used for warmth. Specifically, a blanket is a single piece of cloth (often) made of cotton, wool, or fleece.
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