by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 20, 2019 | Lifestyle
After a long, stressful week at work, there’s nothing like using that hard-earned time to kick back and enjoy the best in life. For people who live and work in North Makati (NOMA), Assembly Grounds at The Rise offers a bunch of ways to chill and relax, enjoying the best food and pampering treatments.
Enjoy unlimited Korean BBQ at Premier the Samgyupsal.
The meat is succulent, the side dishes are limitless, and there are enough flavors and textures to keep taste buds occupied for a long time. Diners can get premier-grade meats, imported melted cheese dip, and more authentic dishes. Bring the entire barkada for a fun weekend feast!
Take some time for self-care!
Focusing on appearance isn’t just about looking good, it’s about feeling good, restoring a sense of self after a debilitating week behind that office desk. With /nook/ urban family salon + spa, both men and women can avail of top-notch pampering treatments, from facials to haircuts!
Chomp on some cheesy, meaty meals.
When craving for a juicy steak, crunchy nachos, and a dash of lime, head on over to Fiery Style Southwestern Flaming Grill, the place to be for Southwestern Tex-Mex food.
This perpetually festive restaurant is always alive with a vibrant cocktail bar or a live acoustic set, and when the most important thing in the world is a Friday night agenda, you can always rely on a hefty drink and a sizzling plate of spiced steak.
Set an appointment for a gentleman.
Got a bunch of fun engagements this weekend? Then looking dapper is a must. At Sanbry Men’s Grooming House, every guy becomes a gentleman, what with their bachelor-pad setup and expert grooming skills. You’ll walk out looking like the toast of the town.
Savor a hot bowl of ramen.
Is it a rainy weekend? Want to just stay in the area and enjoy something toasty and perfect? Then get a seat at Ramen Daisho, an authentic Fukuoka ramen restaurant that uses ingredients sourced directly from one of Japan’s Ramen Masters. With chewy, slippery noodles swimming in a bowl of savory broth, a rainy weekend will always be a happy weekend.
With all these things to do right in the heart of NOMA, Assembly Grounds at The Rise is the ideal place for the thriving community to make every minute of the weekend worthwhile!
For inquiries, call 8-298-8000 loc. 4 or visit www.assemblygroundsattherise.com. Follow Assembly Grounds on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @assemblygrounds.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 11, 2019 | Lifestyle
TVS Motor, one of the largest manufacturers of motorcycles in Asia, stuns Filipino riders with the release of the new TVS Dazz Prime and XL100 Premium motorcycle units and decals in a recent launch and workshop in Batangas Racing Circuit.
Guests were able to try out the new Dazz Prime and XL100 Premium units first-hand and experience TVS’ innovative design of the new motorcycle units.
Ride in this street stunner, TVS Dazz Prime in black and red.
The Dazz Prime units boast a sleeker look with a new embossed-type emblem, sharks fin design, and color variations in stylish white and red, daring black and red, or attractive gray and red. Dazz was the first to incorporate a mobile charging port in its scooter and has maintained it to allow the rider to charge a mobile phone on the road.
The new Dazz Prime also comes in a powerful engine with 8.34 horsepower at its maximum and can store 5.3 liters of fuel, giving the rider a powerful and stylish ride. In addition, tubeless tires are now in every Dazz Prime. No more worries about flat tires. The new upgrades give it a more expensive look that every smart rider would want.
Dazz comes with a best-in-class engine warranty of 3 years / 30,000kms adding assurance to its customers.
Ride with style on the new TVS XL100 Premium in army green.
XL100 Premium is a single-speed automatic that comes with a new mobile charging port, sync brake that allows the rider to stop faster when carrying heavy loads, and now an ES with an i-Touch technology that gives it a noiseless starting. XL100 Premium is available in army green, metallic black, and Vulcan red colors. XL100 Premium comes with a warranty of 1 year / 12000kms.
All TVS customers are always backed up with after-sales support through its wide network of over 300 service outlets in the Philippines. With innovative solutions like Lazada Online parts with free shipping and dedicated iCare helpline, customers are assured with the trouble-free ownership experience.
New decal sets were also introduced in a fun workshop where guests competed by styling Dazz units with TVS decals within the given time limit, and by personalizing a Dazz motorcycle with the bare decal sets showcasing creativity and style.
TVS Philippines is currently one of the largest manufacturers of two and three-wheeled vehicles in Asia which entered the Philippine market in 2016. Aside from excellent customer service, the company also boasts of its innovative designs, easy-to-handle, and environment-friendly products.
To know more about TVS and its products, visit https://www.tvsmotor.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 8, 2019 | Lifestyle
Just a few more days till the holidays and our favorite local fragrance brands Zen Zest and Scent Station are back with their best-selling holiday giftsets!
It has been a long-standing tradition, that Filipinos share love and joy among friends and families during the holiday season. As soon as the -ber months come rolling in, lists are created stating the perfect gift for each person.
However, last-minute gift needs are something that cannot be avoided. Don’t worry, Zen Zest and Scent Station got you covered.
Over the years, both brands have provided quality and affordable gift sets which loved ones will surely be excited to receive. This year, nine different gifts sets are being released that consumers can choose from!
Sugar Rush in Box
Zen Zest’s cute and refreshing line of body spritz perfect of teens and teens at heart! You can purchase them at Php60.00 each.
Its affordability will even allow you to purchase the whole line to give a truly sweet sugar candy rush to your loved ones!
2 in 1 Christmas Inspired Body Spray for Women
These Christmas Edition body sprays for women comes in 60ml bottles (Winter Apple & Sparkling Snowflake) that’ll surely make your loved ones feel the spirit of the holidays! It also comes in cute pink window box and retails at Php99.00 each set.
If our 60ml body spray bottles are not enough, here’s one in a 75ml cute and classy bottle packaging. Also comes in 2 Christmas inspired scents, Snow Angel & Christmas Fairy and is still affordable at Php150.00 per set.
2 in 1 Zen Zest Body Spray for Men
Packed in a 2 in 1 box is our own collection of men’s body spray. Perfect for men who are always on the go. Retails at Php99.00 per set too!
Body Wash with Loofa Set
A moisturizing and fresh smelling body wash that comes with a loofa and retail at Php99.00 per set!
Aromatherapy Roll-Ons in a box
Still haven’t found the perfect gift for the #TitasofManila? Zen Zest’s got you covered with their best-selling Aromatherapy Roll On in a classy box packaging. You can still choose from any of their best-selling scents: Energize, Uplift & Sleep. Each box is sold at Php150.00
Tea Tree Body Care Set
A cult favorite! Our best-selling Tea Tree duo in a box so cute, it doesn’t need wrapping! This best part? You can get this cute set for only Php199.00
Eau de Cologne (EDC) in a box
Take your friends back in memory lane when you give them one of Zen Zest’s best-selling EDC’s! This line has truly been the go-to fragrance of every college student! A perfect blend of freshness and light scent that would suit almost anyone and everyone! Grab one at Php120.00 each.
Scent Station 2-in-1 C-Series
The series has always been a crowd favorite because of the wide selection of scents and its sleek and compact packaging that fits in perfectly with your every bag. Grab a 2 in 1 giftset for only Php100.00!
BONUS: Scent Station Limited Edition for Him & for Her Eau de Toilettes in a box
Scent Station will be selling these sleek and perfect for travel 20ml EDT’s in an awesome blue and pink box packaging. Perfect for gift giving and also very affordable at Php75.00 each.
Start off the Christmas shopping game right! Head to the nearest Zen Zest and Scent Station store and find the perfect scent!
For a list of the branches near you, you can check out these links: Zen Zest Branches / Scent Station Branches. For more info, you can also follow them on their socials:
Facebook: Zen Zest and Scent Station
Instagram: @ilovezenzest / @ilovescentstation
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jun 1, 2019 | Lifestyle
On its 5th season, the San Miguel Pure Foods Home Foodie Chefs Yen, Martin, and John together with real-life couple Drew Arellano and lya Villania, continue to teach and entertain Home Foodies with resto-inspired and classics with twists but with new and level-up ideas, easy-to-prepare as well as budget-friendly recipes.
Among the new elements for this season is that Home Foodie went out of the kitchen for a fresh ambiance. Some of the cooking demos are done on location with a refreshing view of the Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges as the kitchen backdrop.
Home Foodie also engages more with its Ka-Home Foodie community on recipe ideas, questions, and needs that can be addressed by the show. Drew will roam around the city to personally talk to the viewers and netizens.
And so, the recipes are ka-Home Foodie approved, can be easily replicated by more households, and are suited for every member of the family. Lucky Home Foodies are also invited to the remote kitchen to watch the cooking demos and try the featured dishes.
Join Drew and lya, as they cook various Madalicious and Affordalicious meals for their growing family, together with the San Miguel Culinary Center Celebrity Chefs Llena Tan-Arcenas, Martin Narisma, and John Valley in Home Foodie Season 5.
Chef Yen, Chef Martin, and Chef John of Home Foodie
Home Foodie season 5 will be aired on GMA 7, beginning June 10, 2019, from Monday to Friday, after Unang Hirit.
Home Foodie episodes can also be enjoyed online through their website at www.homefoodie.com.ph, YouTube (Home Foodie), Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts (Home Foodie ph).
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 10, 2019 | Lifestyle
Today’s moms have come a long way from generations past. They are busier than ever, pursuing active lifestyles while still fulfilling their duties as caring and nurturing mothers, all deserving of recognition and appreciation for the selfless things that they do.
This Mother’s Day, there is nothing like showing your expression of gratitude and love for mom than a lasting gift like a TechnoMarine timepiece that is perfectly suited to her lifestyle and personality.
The Perfectionist Mom
The Perfectionist Mom who always pursues excellence with an outstanding attention to detail, the Sea Lady with the precision of its Swiss movement is the right one for her.
The Career Mom
For the Career Mom who maintains a successful corporate profession, while also effectively looking out for her family and the household, there’s the timeless style of the Sea Beauty — elegance personified and a notch above the rest.
The Stylish Social Mom
Then, there’s the StylishSocial Mom who is fashionable and always up to date with the latest fashion trends. From her hairstyle, clothes, and accessories, everything about her is in sync. Hence, the Sea Pearl with its exquisite Mother of Pearl Dial is the best match to her trendy look.
The Active Mom
Finally, for the Active Mom — sporty, athletic, and always on the go — the Cruise Original could be her ideal timepiece. With three sub-dials that display 60 second, 30 minute, and 1/10th of a second, it also boasts of water resistance up to 200 meters.
Also this Mother’s Day, TechnoMarine will offer a 30% discount on featured watches — especially for moms — from May 6 to 15, 2019.
Holding true to its mission of delivering exceptional time, all TechnoMarine models are meticulously engineered utilizing only the finest materials. Due to this distinguished craftsmanship, TechnoMarine has earned international recognition, a reflection of the brand’s richness in dimension and attitude.
TechnoMarine can be found at Robinson’s Galleria, Robinson’s Magnolia, Shangri-La Plaza, SM City Cebu, SM Lanang Premier Davao, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, TriNoma, and Uptown Mall.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 8, 2019 | Lifestyle
Impervious, elegant, and precious – these exceptional qualities make diamonds one of the most special and memorable gifts one can receive on Valentine’s Day. Whether you are planning on getting engaged or would want to give your Valentine a gift she will always remember, there is nothing like a diamond.
Diamonds are one of the classic, can’t-go-wrong options when it comes to picking out something special for the love of your life. Also, diamonds are symbols of absolute purity, beauty, and rarity; just like how you want your relationship to be.
This Valentine’s Day, lavish her with a gift that is not only timeless but one that will sweep her off her feet. With MyDiamond, your love remains eternal and invincible. Whether you decide to purchase MyDiamond earrings or rings, you’re giving her a gift that will be cherished and worn time and again.
Celebrate love and mark this special moment in your relationship by surprising her with MyDiamond’s stunning 14K White Gold Heart Solitaire Ring with 1 piece of 0.375-carat diamonds, or an 18K White Gold Eternity Ring with 17 pieces of 3.82-carat diamonds. Complete her look with the 14K White Gold Multi-way Earrings with 42 pieces of 0.87-carat diamonds that can be worn as a stud or drop earrings.
For more exquisite diamond jewelry collections, visit any My Diamond concept store at:
- Ayala Center Cebu
- Festival Supermall
- Gateway Mall
- Glorietta 4
- Greenbelt 3
- Lucky Chinatown Mall
- Robinsons Place Manila
- SM Lanang Premier Davao
- SM Mall of Asia
- SM Megamall
- SM Aura Premier
Also, like and follow My Diamond on Facebook and Instagram: MyDiamondPH.
Focusing on appearance isn’t just about looking good, it’s about feeling good, restoring a sense of self after a debilitating week behind that office desk. With /nook/ urban family salon + spa, both men and women can avail of top-notch pampering treatments, from facials to haircuts!
When craving for a juicy steak, crunchy nachos, and a dash of lime, head on over to Fiery Style Southwestern Flaming Grill, the place to be for Southwestern Tex-Mex food.
Got a bunch of fun engagements this weekend? Then looking dapper is a must. At Sanbry Men’s Grooming House, every guy becomes a gentleman, what with their bachelor-pad setup and expert grooming skills. You’ll walk out looking like the toast of the town.
Is it a rainy weekend? Want to just stay in the area and enjoy something toasty and perfect? Then get a seat at Ramen Daisho, an authentic Fukuoka ramen restaurant that uses ingredients sourced directly from one of Japan’s Ramen Masters. With chewy, slippery noodles swimming in a bowl of savory broth, a rainy weekend will always be a happy weekend.
Zen Zest’s cute and refreshing line of body spritz perfect of teens and teens at heart! You can purchase them at Php60.00 each.
Packed in a 2 in 1 box is our own collection of men’s body spray. Perfect for men who are always on the go. Retails at Php99.00 per set too!
The series has always been a crowd favorite because of the wide selection of scents and its sleek and compact packaging that fits in perfectly with your every bag. Grab a 2 in 1 giftset for only Php100.00!
Scent Station will be selling these sleek and perfect for travel 20ml EDT’s in an awesome blue and pink box packaging. Perfect for gift giving and also very affordable at Php75.00 each.
On its 5th season, the San Miguel Pure Foods Home Foodie Chefs Yen, Martin, and John together with real-life couple Drew Arellano and lya Villania, continue to teach and entertain Home Foodies with resto-inspired and classics with twists but with new and level-up ideas, easy-to-prepare as well as budget-friendly recipes.
Holding true to its mission of delivering exceptional time, all TechnoMarine models are meticulously engineered utilizing only the finest materials. Due to this distinguished craftsmanship, TechnoMarine has earned international recognition, a reflection of the brand’s richness in dimension and attitude.
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