by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 18, 2016 | Stories
This week in Wheels, join the audacious team of motoring journalists Matteo Guidicelli, Kap Maceda Aguila, Manny Delos Reyes, Ulysses Ang and Angel Rivero as they take some of the country’s ultimate expedition rides for a spin on the open road.
Uly takes in the beautiful sceneries of Samar aboard the robust Nissan X-Trail and Juke. Explore the automobiles’ superb features and discover why they’re the ideal vehicles for outdoor adventures.
The Nissan X-Trail and Juke
The Chevrolet Trax
Matteo visits his adorable furry friends at the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and takes them on a ride with the Chevrolet Trax. As he test drives the Trax, witness the compact SUV’s swift performance and streetwise features and technologies.
Meanwhile, Kap exposes some of the bad habits of Pinoy drivers that should be avoided to prevent road rage. He will also share the consequences of aggressive driving and tips on dealing with it.
Finally, Manny discovers a new line of watches from Ferrari. Know how these refined and exclusive collection of timepieces were crafted, the Ferrari style.
It’s all these and more on the fourth season of Wheels, your guide to life on the fast lane. Catch it every Thursdays, 10:30 p.m., on ABS-CBN Sports + Action Channel. For firsthand info on the latest happenings in motoring, like and follow Wheels on facebook.com/PhilStarWheels, @PhilStar_Wheels on Twitter and @PhilStarTV_Wheels on Instagram.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 12, 2016 | Stories
ELRO Retail Corporation, a leading player in the footwear retail and distribution industry in the country, proudly took home a string of prestigious awards, both local and international, that recognizes their marketing and sales leadership in the Philippines and across the region.
ELRO is Number 1
Francisco R. Elizalde, ELRO Retail Corporation President and Magno Kleber de Freitas, Grendene Export Manager
ELRO was hailed as the Number One Sales Producer for the Oceania and Asia Region, in the recently concluded Grendene World Sales Convention held at the Sofitel Rio De Janiero in Brazil.
The Grendene World Sales Convension is organized by Grendene S.A. – manufacturer of Ipanema, Grendha, Rider, and Zaxy brands of footwear – as the company’s way of recognizing the initiatives and accomplishments of its global distributors and international representatives.
It acknowledges not only the attainment of sales goals and targets, but also recognizes how the brand promise of Grendene’s portfolio of footwear – known for their strong personality and brand recognition – is maintained in various markets around the world.
Bambu receives accolades
Meanwhile, Bambu retail store, home of the famous Brazilian footwear brands Ipanema, Grendha and Rider, was recently bestowed the Marketing Excellence Award for its hub located at the Ayala Harbor Point Mall in Olongapo City. With this year’s theme “Designing for Retail Tomorrow, Today,” The Ayala Merchants Rewards Program recognizes the achievements and innovations of Ayala Malls’ merchant partners who have made significant contribution in the retail industry.
Furthermore, Bambu received the coveted Most Outstanding Retailer of the Year Award, Fashion Shoes and Bags – Small Category, during the 2015 Outstanding Filipino Retailers and Shopping Centers of the Year Awards Night held at the Marriot Hotel, Manila. This prestigious award, given out by the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), the largest organization of the country’s top retailers and prime movers, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), cites the outstanding performance of local retailers that exemplify the best business models as well as good ethical practices in their operations.
From left: Belinda Benghui, PRA Auditor; Adrian Cristobal, DTI Secretary; Francisco R. Elizalde, ELRO Retail Corp. President; Wricks Recario, ELRO Retail Corp. Sales Division Head and Arthur Coronel, PRA Vice President
“These awards bestowed on us by Grendene, AyalaMalls, and the Philippine Retailers Association, serve to inspire us to further push the brands that we carry,” states Francisco R. Elizalde, ELRO Retail Corporation President. “It forces us to remain innovative and dynamic as we respond to changing customer needs.”
ELRO Retail Corporation, founded in 2005, is an established player in the footwear retail and distribution industry in the Philippines, and is committed to providing excellent service and uncompromising professionalism to all its customers.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 4, 2016 | Stories
This page will not list any promo code for Grabtaxi because, well, I rarely take a taxi nowadays. 🙂 I will update it as new promos reach me.
PROMO CODE: GRABANDRIDE
Valid until September 2, 2016
Get a 90% discount on ONE Grabcar ride (up to P200) this week with the promo code GRABANDRIDE.
PROMO CODE: GCNOW
Valid on August 24, 2016 only
Get P50 off ONE Grabcar ride from 12pm to 5pm today with promo code GCNOW.
PERSONAL PROMO CODES
Have you been checking the notifications of your Grab app and your messages and emails from Grab? If you’ve been ignoring them I think you should reconsider and take a look at them now.
- from August 23 to 25 they have a P50 discount for up to 2 grab rides
- from August 16 to 18 they have a P100 discount for up to 2 grab rides
PROMO CODE: GRABVISA
Valid from August 15 to September 15, 2016
Get P200 off when you register your Visa debit or credit card to Grabpay. Use the promo code GRABVISA and go cashless to avail.
This promo is only valid for your first Grabpay Visa transaction.
PROMO CODE: MIDDAY
Valid on August 19, 2016 from 12pm to 4pm only.
Use this code and get a discount of P50 off your total bill.
PROMO CODE: Z3N
Valid from August 12 to 18, 2016 for one use only.
Use this code and get a discount of P50 off your total bill. This promo can only be used by the first 1,200 users.
PROMO CODE: GRABNAIA
Valid from August 10 to October 10, 2016
Special promo for our travelers!
Whether it is you or your loved ones who arrived you can claim a discount of P200 for one ride only when you are traveling from any NAIA airport to your home.
- Valid for one ride, when you select any Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal as your ride’s pick-up point.
- Valid for cash, debit, and credit payment methods.
- Valid for GrabCar, GrabCar Premium and GrabCar 6 Seater services.
- Valid whether you book on the Grab mobile app, or at the Grab booths at each of the NAIA terminals.
This is just for ONE RIDE so don’t forget to tell your family and friends who are flying in to make use of it. After all, can’t we all use the P200 discount? 🙂
PROMO CODE: HALFTHEPRICE
Valid from August 13 to 15, 2016
For Manila, Cebu, and Bacolod Grabbers: Enjoy 50% discount up to P200 on one GrabCar ride. This promo code is valid for both cash and credit card transactions.
PROMO CODE: POKEMON
Valid from August 6 to 12, 2016
POKEMON GO IS NOW IN THE PHILIPPINES! Make sure to Grab ‘Em All!
For Manila, Cebu, and Bacolod Grabbers: Use this promo code on your way to catch one. Hurry! Get P50 off on one Grabcar ride valid for both cash and grabpay transactions.
PROMO CODE: GRABFRIDAY
Valid on August 5, 2016
For Manila Grabbers: Get P100 off on one Grabcar ride when you go cashless. Valid for GrabPay transactions only.
Dine and Ride with Grab at BGC
Promo period: August 1 to 31, 2016
This promo is open to all customers of Bonifacio Stopover, Park Triangle and Crossroads merchants. Click HERE to find out how to avail of this promo.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 22, 2016 | Stories
Complete Set Reproductions Offer Fans Tour of Star Trek: The Original Series Sets in Ticonderoga, New York
James Cawley
TICONDEROGA, NY, July 14, 2016 – Star Trek super-fan James Cawley is honoring the 50th anniversary of the iconic franchise with the opening of his meticulously designed Star Trek: The Original Series set tour.
Located in historic Ticonderoga, New York and under license by CBS Consumer Products, the set tour brings memories to life by allowing fans to boldly go and tour the sets of the legendary Starship Enterprise.
Recreated exactly as they were laid out on the “Desilu” (now Paramount Pictures) Stage 9 in Hollywood for the original run of Star Trek, guests will be able to step onto the soundstage and be transported directly back to 1966. Starting this July, visitors can receive guided tours, photo opportunities and an immersive experience into the world of the classic television series.
Star Trek’s NCC 1701 USS Starship Enterprise’s Bridge
A true franchise fan, Cawley began creating the sets in 1997 after receiving a copy of the original set blueprints from Star Trek: The Original Series TOS costume designer William Ware Theiss. From there he spent 15 years researching, crafting, and refining his set replicas alongside other dedicated fans and craftspeople.
Cawley was joined on the project by Star Trek alumni and fellow fans including prop fabricator Ed Miarecki and concept designer and SFX supervisor Daren R. Dochterman. Studying stills and frame captures from the series and sourcing vintage materials and antiques, Cawley ensured even the smallest details were accurately and lovingly reproduced including an array of props and set decorations. The result is a stunning achievement offering the most complete and accurate reproduction of the original standing sets from Star Trek: The Original Series.
“To me there is no other franchise around that is more enjoyable and more socially relevant than Star Trek,” said James Cawley. “I’m very thankful for all the support I’ve received on this project and can’t wait to begin welcoming my fellow fans this summer.”
About CBS Consumer Products:
CBS Consumer Products manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company’s extensive library of titles, Showtime and CBS Films. Additionally, the group oversees online sales of programming merchandise. For more information, visit www.cbsconsumerproducts.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 17, 2016 | Stories
Weddings never fail to bring people together, it is a time to celebrate love and reconnect with family and friends. It is also a time to reflect on what it really means to be an adult.
This week on Single/Single, our favourite weekend barkada will once again come together for another celebration. This time, to organize a despedida de soltera for Tita Bianca and a stag party for her beloved soon-to-be-husband Dwight. The riot starts even before the parties start as they go into a frenzy planning for the two events. The laughter is even turned up a notch as Mama Yo, played by Bernardo Bernardo, returns to help in the preparations.
With love and wedding bells in the air, will Joey Boy and Joee Girl get inspired to give love another try, or will this affirm that they made the right decision in going separate ways? And how will Ranee, fresh from her heartbreak, handle herself amid the romantic celebrations?
Join the barkada in another hilarious episode as they learn #HowToAdult and get a lesson on the importance loyalty and commitment on PhilStarTV and Cinema One’s breakthrough series Single/Single season 2.
Single/Single airs every Sunday, 10PM on Cinema One with replays on Wednesdays, 8:30pm and Saturdays, 9pm. Past episodes can also be viewed on philstartv.com. For more updates, visit facebook.com/SingleSingleC1 and follow @SingleSingleC1 on Twitter and Instagram.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | May 20, 2016 | Stories
Elevating the kilig, fun and valuable lessons for millennials, Single / Single, the breakthrough romantic comedy series of PhilStar TV and Cinema One, is back for the another run. The premiere episode aired last Sunday, May 15, bringing back the wacky gang of Joee, Joey, Ranee, Benny and Tita Bianca, played Shaina Magdayao, Matteo Guidicelli, Anna Luna, Brian Sy and Cherie Gil, respectively.
The Season 2 premiere episode picked up six months after former housemates Joee and Joey decided to go their separate ways. The friends haven’t seen each other for quite some time but there’s a reason to get together – it’s Joey’s birthday and he’s celebrating via glamping.
As old flames met again, hilarious catch-ups and a charade of feelings followed suit, putting Joee and Joey as well as Tita Bianca and Brandon in funny, awkward moments. More of these can be expected in the second episode of Single/Single Season 2.
at the campfire
Watch out if sparks will fly or completely die in the “Hugot Bonfire”. Expect to laugh and cry with the whole gang as they reveal their innermost thoughts and feelings. Will Joee and Joey, Bianca and Brandon, rekindle their romance? Will there be transferees from one tent to another?
Find out in the next episode airing on a special 8pm timeslot on May 22, Sunday on Cinema One. Succeeding episodes will revert to the original 10pm Sunday timeslot with replays every Wednesday, 8:30PM and Saturday, 9:00PM. Past episodes can also be viewed on philstartv.com one week after airing. For more updates, visit facebook.com/SingleSingleC1 and @SingleSingleC1 on Twitter and Instagram.
Uly takes in the beautiful sceneries of Samar aboard the robust Nissan X-Trail and Juke. Explore the automobiles’ superb features and discover why they’re the ideal vehicles for outdoor adventures.
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