by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 20, 2020 | Awards and Competitions
Nadine Lustre and Aiden Richards for Century Tuna Superbods 2020
Do you have what it takes to be a Century Tuna Superbod? This 2020, the country’s number 1 canned tuna brand says, “Everybod can be a Superbod!,” as it enjoins everyone to embark on the Superbod journey.
If you think you have what it takes to be this year’s Superbod, join the Manila go-see event at SM Mega Fashion Hall on February 22-23, 2020.
The contest is open to men and women with Filipino heritage who are 18 to 60 years of age. Anyone within the age group can join as long as they have the passion for health and fitness as a means to become a better version of themselves. Thirty finalists (15 male and 15 female contestants will be chosen) will be selected in the final callbacks.
Finalists will be judged on the following criteria: 20% will be given for both their transformation story and social impact; then 30% will be awarded for body and personality, all totaling to 100%.
A total of ₱1,600,000 is at stake, with grand winners bringing home ₱500,000 each. Two runners up will both take ₱200,000 each while the rest of the 26 finalists will receive a ₱10,000 cash prize, along with other exciting perks and freebies.
For more details, visit Century Tuna’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/centurytuna. #FishEveryDay #EverybodCanBeASuperbod #CenturyTunaSuperbods2020.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 16, 2020 | Yummy Reviews
For quite some time now samgyup has been the binge-eating go-to for many Filipinos in the metro. With so many such restaurants (sometimes a stone’s throw away from each other) it has become a challenge for foodies everywhere to find the perfect samgyup restaurant. I, myself, have tried more than a handful from north to south and it always interests me to discover what new thing or “uniqueness” each place has to offer.
Finding the place
There it is! This is the view from near the escalator.
Earlier this week I was invited to try out this fairly new place at Fisher Mall. I was told it was on the fourth floor which I thought was unusual. The fourth floor is the cinema level and there weren’t any restaurants there before (to my knowledge). You see, I live quite near to Fisher Mall and I find myself there at least once a week and yet I never noticed a restaurant (and a full meal restaurant at that!) on the fourth floor.
I later realized why … it was a part of the mall I rarely (if at all) go to because it goes beyond the VIP Cinema. The few times I’ve been to that part of the fourth floor is when I took the east escalator going up, but I didn’t bother to look across to that direction. So, finding Samgyup King is like finding hidden treasure.
What makes Samgyup King different?
There is ample space to walk in even while carrying dishes and trays.
Once you enter you will be surprised at how wide and spacious and deep it is. I certainly was! I am used to going to samgyup places where you are sitting so close to the people at the next table that you are bumping into each other every time you move. But not here, this is a breath of fresh air for claustrophobics like me.
By now everyone knows how samgyup works … you sit at a table with a round hot plate grill in the middle and you are served a multitude of side dishes for you to consume and raw meat that you will then cook yourself. But before we talk about the grill and the food, let us first talk about the service.
Self-Service
From the get-go, this already makes them different. No more waiting for the waiter to bring you the meat or side dishes you want. Just stand up, go to the side table and kitchen counter and just get what you want or need there. Do you need meat? Sauce? Side dishes? The only thing you will need to ask the waiter is the ramen, the milk tea, and the bill. 🙂
Are you counting your steps? If so, then your fitness tracker will be very happy. Every time you need something you will have to stand up and walk to the back of the restaurant then back to your table. Since you can only carry so many things at a time, this translates to several trips! In other words, you exercise while having lunch. 😀
Milk Tea
Every person is entitled to ONE milk tea order. Each milk tea order is served with black pearls in a tall glass with LED lights at the bottom (which are supposed to be turned on). You can choose from Hokkaido, Okinawa, Thai, or Taro Milk Tea, whichever is available at the time of your visit.
On any given day they only prepare two variants and when I was last there only the Thai and Taro Milk Teas were available. Luckily for me, what I wanted was the Thai Milk Tea, so it all worked out. Next time I hope they serve Okinawa or Hokkaido as I want to try those, too.
Side Dishes
Samgyup King offers side dishes just like the other places, but they offer some unique twists, too.
- Pickled radish and carrots – think atchara but bigger thin slices, not strings
- Marble potatoes
- Kimchi – according to Chef Raymond they make this fresh every day, but they don’t serve it until two days later to allow it to ferment.
- Egg rolls – sweetened scrambled eggs that are cooked thinly and rolled
- Rice – served in a giant rice cooker at the buffet table. Go ahead and have your fill!
- Ramen – think of it as a slightly spicy noodle soup. This was not at the buffet table, so you have to ask the waiter to serve it to you.
- Chicken wings – this is one of the most sought-after side dishes. It is absolutely delicious! And you have 4 different sauces to choose from, too. Some people have even professed that they are ok with just eating this
- Mojos – when I was there, I was able to try two flavors: cheese and sour cream and onion. I prefer sour cream and onion. 🙂
Food for cooking
Seasoned meat
Other places give seven varieties, eleven varieties, etc. In contrast, Samgyup King provides just five varieties of meat for grilling:
- Chicken bulgogi
- Pork bulgogi
- Beef bulgogi
- Salt and pepper pork
- Salt and pepper beef
Bulgogi is a sweet soy sauce so whatever meat is marinated in this would be sweet. Usually, the meat is sliced very thinly (sukiyaki cut) to make it easier to cook. The salt and pepper beef is cut just as thinly but is lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, as the name suggests.
The salt and pepper pork is thick-cut meat in comparison. Think of a pork steak that is lightly seasoned. To cook this properly you will need to cut up the meat when it is half-done.
I know, at first, it seems like this is not much. But wait, there’s more!
Skewers
This is one of the features that make Samgyup King different … their skewered dishes. I was really looking forward to this.
My family loves to order these freshly grilled barbeque style meats from the corner of our street whenever we don’t feel like cooking. These are what they are offering for rotisserie grilling:
- Pork barbeque
- Spicy pork barbeque
- Chicken barbeque
- Chicken wing barbeque
- Gizzard barbeque
- Pig intestine
- Chicken intestine
- Pork skin
- Pig ears
- Sausage
- Garlic longganiza
- Hamonado longganiza
- Sweet corn
My favorites of the bunch? The pork intestine and the pork skin. 😀 I ate a LOT of those 😀
Time to cook!
The Grill
At Samgyup King each table has a long rectangular open metal grill at its center with grooves along its side. This grill is filled with high-grade charcoal brisket for you to cook with. On one side the staff will place a flat rectangular hot plate for pan grilling. This is where we cook the meat samgyup style!
The Rotisserie or Rotating Grill
Remember those grooves I mentioned earlier? Those are for the special skewers they use for the rotisserie grill. Each skewer has a flower-like disk towards one end with spokes. The skewers are placed with the spoked disk aligned with the moving chain track located just beyond the grooves. This is what makes the skewers turn to make cooking the meat evenly. Just make sure to space the skewers so that they can turn easily as they cook. Crowding the skewers just means only one side will get cooked (and burn).
That being said, there really is no reason for you not to cook the skewers on the flat grill if you wanted to, it just won’t cook as evenly. What we did last time was we cooked it on the rotisserie first then when it was almost done, we removed them from the skewers and put them on the flat grill to make them a little crispy.
Do they have dessert?
Available flavors: sweet corn, milk, chocolate milk, chocolate mochi, and watermelon
The dessert is not indicated on the menu because it isn’t part of the cost of the buffet. However, a variety of ice cream is available at the freezer at the back for P20 to P25 pesos.
Is it expensive?
The regular price is P599 with an introductory price of P499. When the owner, Sir Willy, was asked about how long the introductory price will be implemented he candidly said he doesn’t know yet as they are playing it by ear.
Here’s some good news for those who are looking for additional discounts. Samgyup King is on Metrodeal! Get your vouchers on Metrodeal and instead of paying P499 you will only pay P399. What a deal!
It is important to note that they do honor senior citizen/PWD discounts. However, while they apply the 20% discount, they do not remove the 12% VAT anymore that is the norm for senior citizen/PWD discounts because, they said, their price is already discounted.
If you are a senior citizen or PWD I would recommend that you just buy a voucher in Metrodeal instead of using your SC/PWD discount because the Metrodeal offer is still cheaper by P20. I know many seniors who might find using an app like Metrodeal challenging so either ask your kids or grandkids to get the voucher for you if you want to save the P20 per senior citizen/PWD ID holder.
Recommendations
I reviewed them in 2018 and if I compare their offerings and service then and now, they have definitely improved a lot! If you would like to try this place out, here are some tips I would like to offer:
- Weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) are toxic, meaning the waiting list is long and the waiting time could take long, too. If you must go there on a weekend for lunch, try to be there when the mall opens at 11am so that you have a better opportunity of eating immediately/sooner. 3pm is also a good time as the lunch crowd has left (or are leaving).
- Weekdays (Monday to Thursday) are good days to visit.
- If you are a big group, then it is a good idea to make a reservation
- A minimum of two people per table is required to eat here.
- For extra savings, purchase vouchers from Metrodeal.
- Samgyup cooking is faster than rotisserie grill cooking. This is because the meats prepared for the flat grill are sliced quite thinly that they would definitely cook faster. Rotisserie grill cooking takes longer because the meat slices and the skewers hover over the heat source rather than direct contact. Just have patience, though. I promise it is worth the wait.
- If you are really hungry and the cooking is taking some time, then grab some chicken wings and mojos. They are ready to eat and available on the buffet table.
- DO NOT EAT THE MEAT RAW. If you get sick, the management is not answerable for your stupidity.
- When cooking, please make use of the hood provided over each table. This will lessen the smoke and food smells from clinging to your clothes and skin.
Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your co-workers! Come to a place that offers more than just samgyup. Go to Samgyup King.
Samgyup King is located on the 4th Floor of Fisher Mall on Quezon Avenue, Quezon City, with branches opening soon at Cubao and Novaliches.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 15, 2020 | Business
Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno
Manila, Philippines – Leading food and beverage kiosk operator, Fruitas Holdings, Inc. (FHI), listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol FRUIT, has engaged Hon. Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, mayor of Manila, as its newest endorser.
FHI President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lester Yu
“The honorable mayor and Fruitas share a lot of common values, including love for country and innovation. From his humble beginnings, he initially made waves in the entertainment industry before transforming himself into a public servant,” FHI President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lester Yu, said.
Fruitas adds to its slate of endorsers, which includes Sarah Geronimo, Asia’s Popstar Royalty. Her endearing connection with Filipinos and a wider global audience has recently been confirmed by her hit song, “Tala”, going viral.
Fruitas has established leadership in fruit shakes, coconut-based beverages, lemonades, and meat-filled pastries, offered in kiosks in the Philippines and has recently completed a number of acquisitions, including Sabroso Lechon, Heat Stroke Grill, The Tofu Store, and Kuxina. It is targeting to grow its network to 2,000 stores by 2023.
About Fruitas
Fruitas Holdings Inc., listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol FRUIT, is the leading group in the food kiosk industry in the Philippines.
From a single Fruitas stall opened in 2002, the group ended 2019 with 1,068 stores across the country and over 20 brands in its portfolio, which includes well-loved food concepts Fruitas Fresh from Babot’s Farm, Buko Loco, Buko ni Fruitas, De Original Jamaican Pattie, Johnn Lemon, Juice Avenue, Black Pearl, Friends Fries, The Mango Farm, 7,107 Halo Halo Islands, Shou La Mien Hand-Pulled Noodles, and Sabroso Lechon.
For more information, visit http://fruitasholdings.com. #Fruitas #AlwaysFresh #HappyNaHealthyPa #FruitasPh #ShakeMuna #YormeforFruitas
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 15, 2020 | Advocacy
Manila, Philippines – Leading food and beverage kiosk operator, Fruitas Holdings, Inc. (FHI), listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol FRUIT, has donated Php100,000 cash and Php100,000 worth of goods including water and juices to the municipality of Taal. The residents of Taal were affected by the major ashfall brought about the Taal volcano eruption.
“It has been always our mission to give back to the community and help our countrymen in times of need,” said FHI President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lester Yu. “Since our listing on the PSE, we are more empowered to provide meaningful service to Filipinos,” he added.
The mayor of the heritage town of Taal, Hon. Pong Mercado, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Fruitas for generously contributing towards the repair of rehabilitation of the community.
Fruitas had also donated 200 boxes of Fruitas bottled water last January 14 and 15 for the displaced individuals and families from the volcanic disaster. Bottled water was disseminated through the help of ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya and GMA Kapuso Foundation, the company’s partners for this endeavor.
These latest initiatives form part of the Touched by Fruitas program, which also community feeding, scholarship grants, basketball clinics, and local community support. The growth of the company has enhanced its ability to extend service and give back to Filipinos.
About Fruitas
Fruitas Holdings Inc., listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol FRUIT, is the leading group in the food kiosk industry in the Philippines.
From a single Fruitas stall opened in 2002, the group ended 2019 with 1,068 stores across the country and over 20 brands in its portfolio, which includes well-loved food concepts Fruitas Fresh from Babot’s Farm, Buko Loco, Buko ni Fruitas, De Original Jamaican Pattie, Johnn Lemon, Juice Avenue, Black Pearl, Friends Fries, The Mango Farm, 7,107 Halo Halo Islands, Shou La Mien Hand-Pulled Noodles, and Sabroso Lechon.
For more information, visit http://fruitasholdings.com. #Fruitas #AlwaysFresh #HappyNaHealthyPa #FruitasPh #ShakeMuna #TouchedByFruitas
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 14, 2020 | Business
What comes to mind when one thinks of the number 23? Is it Michael Jordan, the G.O.A.T. of basketball? Is it the age of real adulting for some, a point in one’s life where he realizes he’s a full-grown adult with all the responsibilities that come with being one?
Gerry’s Grill soft opening in February 1997
For Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar, more widely known as Gerry’s Grill, the number marks the years it has successfully catered to the discriminating palate of the Filipino people. 23 years ago, on February 14, 1997, the first Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar opened its doors on Tomas Morato, Quezon City. And the dining landscape has never been the same since. Gerry’s Grill pioneered the resto-bar concept that continues to appeal to the Gen-X, its original clients, as it does the Millennials of today. Many have followed suit but Gerry’s maintains its uniqueness for a good number of reasons.
Touted as among the few preferred go-to restaurant–bars in the metro, Gerry’s boasts of over a hundred stores thus deserving to be called the “sari-sari store” of resto-bars by virtue of its being found in every major dining and entertainment hub in Metro Manila. And in each branch, one is surely never short-changed.
Gerry’s has proven time and again to withstand food fads like the grill wars, i.e., shawarma, samgyupsal (Korean Grill), lechon manok/baboy and numerous experimental and fusion cuisines. This means that their Filipino-themed menu has become ingrained in the food psyche of Filipinos, a tradition no less. Their variety of dishes and beverages represents the whole Philippine cuisine. Its flavorful Sizzling Sisig, Beef Kare-Kare, and Inihaw na Pusit have been legendary food staples at every Filipino customer’s dining table. The rest of the menu caters to almost any craving.
The watering hole of choice
Even the beer gulping culture of the country has been shaped and influenced by Gerry’s Grill being a top-of-mind watering hole through the years. Its wide food selection is considered the holy grail of pulutans (hors d’oeuvres) that is perfect for inumans (benders).
a typical Friday night at Gerry’s Grill
Bert Santos, an engineer, waxed nostalgic when he said that he literally grew up with Gerry’s Grill as his tambayan (bar/beer joint) for unwinding during his college years. Today, Gerry’s is a favorite lunch place for his family after hearing Sunday mass. While Buddy Sanchez, a doctor, said Gerry’s holds a special place in his heart because this was where he bonded with his work buddies after a stressful day and where he eventually met his future wife, Sally.
Gerry’s Grill is international
Gerry’s has recently opened its branches in San Diego, California, and Houston, Texas, a good addition to its overseas chain which includes branches in Singapore, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Avenida
Avenida, a modern Filipino restaurant and bar, inspired by the Avenida Rizal (Rizal Avenue) of the post-war era, is another Gerry’s Grill-owned restaurant that opened in San Mateo, California. With these developments, our overseas kababayans have every reason to celebrate Gerry’s 23 years of great food and great service.
Gerry’s Grill dining area
Craving for sumptuous food after reading this? Go to the nearest Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar branch; visit www.gerrysgrill.com to view the complete list of their branches, as well as all the food entries on their 2020 menu. You can also visit their Facebook page, @gerrysgrill.com.ph for more info.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 7, 2020 | Business
Your friendly interactive mall attendant is coming to SM Aura Premier!
Ready to give delightful malling experiences to shoppers, SM Supermalls’ ‘SAM the robot’, the country’s first-ever smart mall attendant, officially invades SM Aura Premier starting February 7!
Steven Tan, SM Supermalls COO with Sam
“SM has always been a home of fun and awesome experiences for shoppers and families alike. As we introduce SAM at SM Aura Premier and soon in other SM malls nationwide, we will continue to give our shoppers more extraordinary reasons to bond and spend time with loved ones in our malls,” said SM Supermalls president Steven Tan.
‘SAM the robot’ is designed to help with directions and provide mall information about the latest deals, promos, and events in a fun way. Equipped with an advanced face recognition technology, it can also give personalized greetings to customers once they enter the mall. Customers can also chat with SAM through the SM Supermalls Facebook page where it serves as a 24/7 online concierge that can provide information like branch locations, mall schedules, and promos, to name a few.
With its pilot run at SM Megamall in 2019 and now at SM Aura Premier, ‘SAM the robot’ is set to roll out to other SM malls across the country this year including SM City North EDSA, SM Lanang Premier, SM City Clark, and SM Seaside City Cebu.
SAM was created in partnership with Cal-Comp Technology (Philippines), which is a leading provider of electronic and original design manufacturing services.
For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com or its Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages: @smsupermalls.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 5, 2020 | Business
AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, has partnered with AVEGA Managed Care (an affiliate of Intellicare group and member of Fullerton Health), a leader in healthcare administration, to provide more convenient, accessible and world-class healthcare to Filipinos. With the alliance, AXA Philippines is able to offer an extensive and differentiated healthcare experience to its customers through AVEGA’s network of over 49,000 affiliated doctors and specialists and over 2,800 hospitals and clinics.
Now, AXA’s Global Health Access health plan allows customers to avail of cashless and seamless transactions nationwide through AVEGA’s extensive network, including dental and optical providers.
Photo shows (L-R) AXA Philippines chief of retail propositions Alok Roongta, COO Malet Lepatan, President and CEO Rahul Hora; and AVEGA President Mark Gamir, Vice President and COO Jerico de la Cruz, and head of sales and marketing, Alan Richard Silos.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 4, 2020 | Health and Wellness
They say it only takes 2 weeks to create a habit, so why not start off with the easiest resolution to keep: the habit of proper dental hygiene?
dietary acid scale for dental erosion
Building on the habit of good dental hygiene only takes a few minutes per day, but somehow, this doesn’t get the attention and commitment it deserves. To mindfully get into this habit, every household should begin by understanding our natural eating habits, as most of the food and drinks that we consume daily are generally either acidic or pigmented.
Think of oranges, coffee, pasta, ketchup, wine, and so on. The acid in food and drinks softens the tooth enamel or the outer layer of the tooth. Weakened tooth enamel may lead to dental erosion that makes our teeth prone to sensitivity. More so, the acid also promotes bacterial growth, which causes problems ranging from bleeding gums to gingivitis.
So, what can we do about it?
The latest innovation from Oral-B has a 2-in-1 oral care action that directly repairs and protects sore gums and weakened enamel. The NEW Oral-B Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpaste is clinically proven to protect gums and strengthen the enamel in 2 weeks. Oral-B’s Gum and Enamel Repair toothpaste has unique ActivRepair™ technology, clinically proven to neutralize bacteria on the gum line, and even keep it away afterward, too.
It also repairs the damage caused to your tooth enamel by everyday wear and tear and continues to protect it afterward. Not only that, but it also helps do all this in just two weeks. Unlike common fluoride toothpaste, Oral-B Gum and Enamel Repair is made with Stabilized Stannous Fluoride Complex.
Oral-B pioneered the introduction of Stannous Fluoride in its toothpaste in the 1950s, and with over decades of research, their technology has evolved to now deliver multiple dental care benefits, such as sensitivity repair, elimination of bad breath, cavity protection, enamel erosion protection, neutralization of plaque regrowth, and gum rejuvenation.
That’s because these days, just having long-lasting fresh breath isn’t enough. Your toothpaste must be hardworking enough to target the root causes of oral care problems, such as bacteria and acid erosion.
As it is difficult to prevent ourselves from eating food high in acidity, Oral-B delivers the oral protection that we need so our gums remain healthy and our teeth stay strong as we continue to enjoy our day-to-day grind.
Building on the habit of good dental hygiene
Dental experts recommend brushing your teeth three times a day or after every meal and visiting a professional for a dental cleaning at least twice a year. At home, the right way to brush your teeth and gums is for two minutes long in a soft and circular motion.
It’s also important to choose a toothbrush that can do more than just brushing. Unlike regular toothbrushes in the market, Oral-B’s toothbrushes are made with crisscross bristles that remove 90% more plaque even in hard-to-reach areas. With the rise in popularity of detoxifying properties of charcoal in the health and beauty industries, OralB has harnessed its power and learned to infuse it in their Charcoal White toothbrush to help whiten your teeth in just two weeks!
Oral-B Charcoal White
glide floss
Aside from brushing your teeth and gums, dental floss is also an essential dental care step to remove plaque from tight spaces between teeth and gums. This prevents both bacteria and plaque buildup from forming, which can potentially lead to cavities, sensitive teeth, and gum disease.
Oral-B Glide Floss is lightly coated with natural wax that makes it strong, smoothly gliding, and is perfect for people with sensitive gums. It is also made from a single filament, which means it never shreds, and leaves you with a cool and clean feeling afterward.
Remember, it only takes two weeks to build a habit. So, practice early and practice right and make sure to teach everyone in the family the value of having healthy teeth and gums!
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 3, 2020 | Business
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), warmly welcomes its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Atty. Maria Anthonette C. Velasco-Allones.
A Career Executive Service Officer since 2010, Atty. Velasco-Allones brings her extensive civil service management expertise to TPB. Prior to her appointment, she served as Executive Director of the Career Executive Service Board (CESB) since 2007. Under her leadership, CESB received international recognition from the UN-Asia Pacific Center for ICT in 2009 and 2010 for “bridging the information and communications technology (ICT) capacity gap of government executives in the Philippines to achieve socio-economic and development goals”. She successfully spearheaded CESB’s administrative reforms and program innovations in support of leadership capacity enhancement among the country’s top career senior officials.
She also served as Assistant Secretary for Personnel of the Department of National Defense from 1999-2001 and as Assistant Secretary at the Department of Labor and Employment from 2001-2006.
(L-R) DOTr Usec. Atty. Reinier Paul R. Yebra, Diamond Hotel Philippines general manager Ms. Vanessa L. Suatengco, DFA acting USEC. Lourdes O. Yparraguirre, TPB COO Atty. Maria Anthonette C. Velasco-Allones, DOT USEC. Benito C. Bengzon, Jr., DTI ASEC. Rosario Virginia C. Gaetos, TIEZA asst. COO Jetro Lozada, Mapawa Nature Park president Eduardo Pelaez, and DOT ASEC Howard Lance A. Uyking
An Outstanding Alumni of the National Defense College of the Philippines, Atty. Velasco-Allones received the Outstanding Vincentian Alumni Award for Leadership Excellence and Service from the Unibersidad de Santa Isabel in Naga City last 2018.
Atty. Velasco-Allones completed her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Philippines. She obtained her Master in Public Management from the joint program of the Lee Kuan Yew School of the Public Policy-National University of Singapore and the Kennedy School of Government-Harvard University.
She presently serves as a core faculty member of the Ateneo School of Government and is a resident faculty of CESB’s Leadership and Management Proficiency Program.
Her extensive and remarkable achievements in the public sector, organizational development, and strategic human resource management earned her the prestigious Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) award in the field of Human Resource Development in government service in the Philippines in 2009.
Atty. Velasco-Allones will lead TPB’s continuing campaign to manage all domestic and international marketing and promotional efforts for Philippine tourism and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) industries. Aside from promoting and supporting sustainable tourism, TPB will also participate in numerous travel expositions, strengthen its social media presence, and continue ongoing projects to help increase the number of local and inbound tourists.
Under her leadership, TPB is looking forward to a purposeful year of promoting the country to become the most preferred tourist destination in the Asia Pacific by 2022.
Atty. Velasco-Allones will assume office as TPB COO on February 10, 2020.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 1, 2020 | Beauty
A trusty eyeliner is part of every girl’s makeup staples. With a simple glide and proper techniques, you will surely rock this makeup style. Below are eyeliner methods perfect for every eye shape so you can effortlessly slay your M.O.T.D (Makeup Of The Day).
The Careline Graph Ink eyeliner is one of the best in the market with consecutive recognitions, the Best Liquid Eyeliner at Cosmo Beauty Awards 2018, Metro Beauty Awards 2018, and Cosmo Beauty Awards 2019.
Natural
Maris Racal in Natural eyeliner technique
Nothing beats the classic. Highly ideal for any eye shape, the natural eyeliner style is probably one of the easiest to make.
Start by drawing a thin line on both ends of your eyelids. Then draw another, this time thicker, lines from the middle of your eyelids outwards to create wings.
Doll-Eyes
Maris Racal in Doll Eyes eyeliner technique
The doll-eyes makeup technique is perfect for women with round eyes.
Slay this style by drawing a simple cat eye from the inner corner of your eyes, outwards. Then, to create a more dazzling eye makeup, add glittery eyeshadow and use lash extensions both for your upper and lower eyelashes. Finish the look with preferably brown contact lenses.
Thick
Adela Mae Marshall in Thick eyeliner technique
Another technique that is ideal for those with mono-lids is the thick eyeliner which aims to define the outer corners of the eyes.
Starting with thick lines on the inner corners, gradually add more volume from the middle of the upper lash line to the wings.
Floating Eyeliner or Double Line
Andrea Brillantes in Floating or Double Line eyeliner technique
This makeup technique has a lot of variations but is most ideal for girls with hooded eyes. Accentuate your eyes even more by going extra on your typical cat-eye.
To achieve this look, draw a thin line from your wing which extends up to your inner crease to create an illusion of bigger lids. Finish off the look with a swoosh of mascara.
Artsy or Cute
Adela Mae Marshall in Artsy or Cute eyeliner technique
For a funky and stylish technique that would most definitely suit any eye shape, try the artsy eyeliner.
Simply draw a heart shape on top of your eyebrow down to your cheekbone. This technique will surely bring your eye makeup game to another level and help steal the spotlight on your upcoming holiday gatherings.
An eyeliner is almost essential in every makeup look and with these methods, you will no longer have to experiment with what kind of eyeliner style would look best on you. Walk confidently in a sea of people and draw their attention to your eyes with Careline Graph Ink eyeliner – smudge-proof and waterproof eyeliner that features a long-lasting and water-based formula with high-precision felt-tip applicator for easy application.
Get this holy grail for only P170 at all leading stores nationwide including The SM Store, Robinsons Department Store, Landmark, Watsons Drugstore, Mercury Drugstore, and Puregold. You can also purchase this online through Lazada.
To know more about Careline, visit https://careline.com.ph, and follow their social media accounts: www.facebook.com/CarelineCosmetics, www.youtube.com/channel/CarelinePHOfficial, www.instagram.com/CarelinePH
Every person is entitled to ONE milk tea order. Each milk tea order is served with black pearls in a tall glass with LED lights at the bottom (which are supposed to be turned on). You can choose from Hokkaido, Okinawa, Thai, or Taro Milk Tea, whichever is available at the time of your visit.
At Samgyup King each table has a long rectangular open metal grill at its center with grooves along its side. This grill is filled with high-grade charcoal brisket for you to cook with. On one side the staff will place a flat rectangular hot plate for pan grilling. This is where we cook the meat samgyup style!
Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your co-workers! Come to a place that offers more than just samgyup. Go to Samgyup King.
Fruitas Holdings Inc., listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol FRUIT, is the leading group in the food kiosk industry in the Philippines.
Fruitas had also donated 200 boxes of Fruitas bottled water last January 14 and 15 for the displaced individuals and families from the volcanic disaster. Bottled water was disseminated through the help of ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya and GMA Kapuso Foundation, the company’s partners for this endeavor.
Your friendly interactive mall attendant is coming to SM Aura Premier!
Photo shows (L-R) AXA Philippines chief of retail propositions Alok Roongta, COO Malet Lepatan, President and CEO Rahul Hora; and AVEGA President Mark Gamir, Vice President and COO Jerico de la Cruz, and head of sales and marketing, Alan Richard Silos.
Building on the habit of good dental hygiene only takes a few minutes per day, but somehow, this doesn’t get the attention and commitment it deserves. To mindfully get into this habit, every household should begin by understanding our natural eating habits, as most of the food and drinks that we consume daily are generally either acidic or pigmented.
The latest innovation from Oral-B has a 2-in-1 oral care action that directly repairs and protects sore gums and weakened enamel. The NEW Oral-B Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpaste is clinically proven to protect gums and strengthen the enamel in 2 weeks. Oral-B’s Gum and Enamel Repair toothpaste has unique ActivRepair™ technology, clinically proven to neutralize bacteria on the gum line, and even keep it away afterward, too.
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