by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jan 4, 2018 | Events
Mga Ka-Platinum Kantahan Year na dahil ilang tulog na lang bago ang #PlatinumKaraokeKantahan2018! Don’t miss the chance to see the first event of Maine and Alden this 2018! Just buy Platinum Karaoke Junior 2 for only P3,999 at makipagkantahan na with them this coming January 25! But wait there’s more!
You also have the chance to be the ONE LUCKY WINNER na mag-uuwi ng Grand Prize na iPhoneX, The all new Platinum Karaoke Cello with 2 wireless mic and an Outdoor Speaker worth 120K!
Oops! If you didn’t get the chance to win the Grand Prize may chance ka pa maiuwi ang 2nd Prize na Oppo F5 and The all new Platinum Karaoke Cello! Kaya naman Ka-Platinum magpapahuli ka ba? Get your Platinum Karaoke Junior 2 now at http://bit.ly/2CQFIke. Kitakits!
#PlatinumKaraoke #Ikantamoyan #BringMusicToYourLife
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jan 3, 2018 | Health and Wellness
It’s true that a diamond is forever—time cannot break its brilliance and elegance. For whatever season or occasion, there’s always a reason to wear diamonds. As it lasts for a lifetime, the sparkling beauty of diamond jewelry can complement any outfit—for day or night; from casual to formal—adding flair and sophistication.
Since acquiring diamond jewelry is a precious investment, it helps to have a jeweler who understands your inclinations and personal style. My Diamond offers only the best quality pieces.
Each of My Diamond’s exquisite pieces is meticulously made by internationally-trained craftsmen using diamonds of top-tier cut, clarity, color, carat weight, and with the assurance of authenticity. There is surely a diamond perfectly suited to every woman despite varying interests, tastes, and personalities that are fitting for any celebration and activity.

MyDiamond 18K Yellow Golf Cocktail Ring with 32 pieces .66 Carat Diamonds

MyDiamond 18K Yellow Gold Adjustable Tennis Bracelet with 35 pieces 2.1 Carat Diamonds
For the dynamic individual to achieve an exceptional daytime look there’s the modish 18K yellow gold Cocktail Ring with 32 pieces .66 carat diamonds. Complement this with the adjustable Diamond Bracelet, an 18K yellow gold adjustable Tennis Bracelet with 35 pieces 2.1-carat diamonds.

MyDiamond 18K White Gold Tennis Necklace with 70 pieces 6.15 Carat Diamonds

MyDiamond 18K White Gold Stud Earrings with 2 pieces Square Emerald 1.3 Carat Diamonds
As you transition to evening and shift to dressier affairs, go with classic investment pieces that will elevate your look and put you in a festive mood. Pair a Tennis Necklace in 18K white gold with 70 pieces 6.15-carat diamonds with 18K white gold Stud Earrings with 2 pieces square emerald cut and 1.3-carat diamonds.
My Diamond jewelry polishes off any outfit, at every occasion, and season, adding sparkle and refinement to your wardrobe because you deserve to shine brilliantly everyday.
Visit a My Diamond concept store at SM Megamall, Robinsons Place Manila, Festival Supermall, Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3, Gateway Mall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura Premier, Lucky Chinatown Mall, Ayala Fairview Terraces, SM Lanag Premier Davao, or follow and like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyDiamondPH/ and on Instagram: @mydiamondph.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 21, 2017 | Health and Wellness
So you’ve got your festive outfit set and the fancy gift wrapped for your “monito” or “monita”. All that’s left undone is a party season-perfect hairstyle.

The fresh out of the shower look can be seductive yet temporary. Blame it to tropical climate, it can spoil your appearance, besides making you feel sweaty and stale. The heat and humidity brought about by extreme weather condition, likewise, dries out the locks easily and make it more fragile.
Adding damage to your delicate strands are the chemical contents of various products on hand. From shampoo to conditioner and hair treatment, down to styling goods to groom it to your liking, their harsh synthetic materials jeopardize the natural oil and luster of your mane.
Because you are what you eat, the fate of your crowning glory is in the plate. Your diet must have the correct balance of vitamins and minerals to supply hair with all that it needs to become shiny and strong. So don’t overindulge, especially this time of the year when gastronomic feasts are spread almost everywhere you go. Be careful of what you take in, thinking that it’s also what you feed your ‘do.
Even stress can wear off the beauty and health of the tress. And that’s exactly what you should avoid this Yuletide season. Never put pressure on yourself just to please everyone. Just take it easy, let your hair down and party all night long.

Watsons and Novuhair Christmas and Yearend Promo for 2017
In this time of gratitude, NOVUHAIR makes everyday “a good hair day” for its valued patrons like you with its Christmas and Year-End Promo. Get an extra NOVUHAIR Herbal Shampoo 200 ml. worth P1,040 for FREE if you buy a NOVUHAIR 3-in-1 pack at participating WATSONS stores nationwide (DOH-FDA CCRR Permit No.: 967 s. 2017).
Packed with 19 natural ingredients—mostly standardized herbal extracts, essential oils and co-factor nutrients—NOVUHAIR Topical Scalp Lotion does not only help prevent the hair fall malady, but also aids in stimulating hair growth. NOVUHAIR helps prevent hair loss, improve overall appearance, promote nourishment and rejuvenation. It is clinically-tested and proven safe and effective.
Opt for the best with this Christmas and Year-End promo. Whether it’s a luxury gift for your loved ones, or a self-indulgent treat for you, NOVUHAIR has the perfect gift to inspire and keep you party-ready this Holiday season, while providing you with the ultimate styling result.
For inquiries, please call 413-6570 or 0922-8830575. You may also visit www.novuhair.com or Novuhair’s Facebook page – Novuhair Official.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 21, 2017 | Health and Wellness
Variety is the spice of life, and this is what the new Ever Bilena Lipstick sets offer. For the Christmas season go for polished and corporate chic with three nude lip essentials from High Heels during the day and switch to the bold and vivid colors of City Romance at sundown.
These limited-edition lipsticks are quick-dry and transfer-proof. Wear these shades with confidence. Available exclusively at Watsons and SM Department Stores. To learn more about Ever Bilena and its products, visit www.everbilena.com.ph, and follow www.facebook.com/everbilenacosmetics.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 20, 2017 | Business
MANILA, Philippines – Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce company, Lazada Group, wrapped up its month-long Online Revolution campaign by crushing the region’s online sales record. The 12.12 final sale rang in USD 250 million in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), more than doubling last year’s sale. It also shattered the 11.11 record of USD 123 million, set only a month ago.
The massive sales volume is a clear sign that the month-long Online Revolution campaign, on its 6th year, is Southeast Asia’s biggest shopping phenomenon that has grabbed the attention of millions of consumers and provided them unprecedented access to products they want, love and need.
Lazada customers came from all over Southeast Asia – from big cities like Bangkok and Jakarta to far-flung locations like Alabel in the Philippines, Jayapura in Papua Indonesia and Điện Biên province in Vietnam. Due to the spikes in volume, Lazada had to charter flights to Indonesia and Thailand to deliver goods ordered from international merchants. About 50,000 local marketplace sellers also saw massive sales increases.
Lazada constantly pushes the limits to better serve its customers and sellers to win in the region’s crowded eCommerce industry. To feature unique products and offers, it has entered into several exclusive partnerships with world-renowned brands like Apple and Unilever.
Furthermore, through the recently launched Taobao Collection service, it is offering a curated selection of international fashion, tech and lifestyle items. By investing heavily in its fulfillment operations, including warehouses and delivery hubs across the region, the company is continuously improving the shopping experience by reducing delivery lead times.
Supported by the expertise of Alibaba, Lazada is also deploying cutting-edge technology solutions, that range from search and personalization to logistics optimization, to ultimately benefit both customers and sellers on the platform.
Filipinos Revolutionize Digital
Filipinos have embraced the convenience of shopping online this holiday season. Close to two hundred thousand Online Revolution parcels coming from both brands and merchants get delivered from the Lazada sorting center daily. Cities such as Negros Oriental, Benguet and Laguna recorded the most number of items ordered during the campaign.
Interesting to note that aside from the usual tangible buys,majority of customers bought their prepaid mobile load on Lazada – a clear indicator that Filipinos are more comfortable buying almost anything beyond the realms of the physical store.
The holiday rush and last minute shopping also existed online. Items ordered broke records during the last day of the sale. Over 140,000 fashion items, over 15,000 lipsticks, and over 12,000 automotive gift items were ordered in just one day. Christmas trees of different sizes and home decorations were also top picks of customers.
“Our record-breaking performance during our Online Revolution campaign is a testament to the hard work our team has put in, but also that of our sellers, brands,logistic providers, and other business partners, over the last 6 years” said Lazada Group Chief Executive Officer, Max Bittner. “The Online Revolution has just begun and it will continue to benefit consumers as well as the entire eCommerce ecosystem” he added.
About Lazada Online Revolution
Online Revolution is the biggest shopping event in Southeast Asia. It was started on 12 December 2012 (12.12) to introduce consumers to the convenience and value of shopping online, sparking a ‘shopping frenzy’ that has grown it into a highly-anticipated annual event.
Every year, more and more consumers from capital cities to remote villages shop from a wide range of deals from international and local brands previously not available to them. Last year, shoppers ordered two million items in just the first day of the event.
This year, the highlights of Online Revolution will be on 11.11 (11 November) and 12.12 (12 December). Themed ‘Shop the Universe’, shoppers in six countries can look forward to millions of products from around the world – from branded cosmetics, apparel and fashion accessories, to TVs and other nifty electronics, household essentials and even pet food – at ‘out-of-this-world’ prices.
About Lazada Group
Launched in 2012, Lazada is the number one online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia – present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
As the pioneer of the eCommerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia, Lazada helps more than 135,000 local and international sellers as well as 3,000 brands serving the 560 million consumers in the region through its marketplace platform, supported by a wide range of tailored marketing, data, and service solutions.
With over 210 million SKUs available, Lazada offers the widest range of products in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion, sports equipmentand groceries.
Focused on delivering an excellent customer experience, it offers multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, comprehensive customer care and hassle-free returns through its own first and last mile delivery arm supported by more than 100 logistics partners. Lazada Group is majority owned by Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA).
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 19, 2017 | Business

Santouka Shio Ramen and Kara Miso Ramen
Ramen lovers in the north of the Metro don’t need to travel far to enjoy Japanese culture in a bowl. They can now indulge in the authentic, passionately-cooked ramen recipe of Hokkaido Ramen Santouka as it opens its 12th branch in Ayala Malls Cloverleaf, Balintawak, Quezon City.
The opening will give locals a taste of Santouka’s family ramen recipe developed in 1988. Its ramen offerings are masterfully made with imported ingredients-from the noodles to the soup and cooked for 20 hours daily to keep it fresh and healthier but delicious to the last drop.

Santouka Tonkatsu Set
Don’t miss out on its new branch opening with special discounts available this December. Visit Santouka at Ayala Malls Cloverleaf on December 20 and get 50% off on any original ramen order, or you can opt to order one Santouka set this December 21 to get a bowl of Ramen for free.
Hurry and visit Hokkaido Ramen Santouka at Ayala Malls Cloverleaf and experience the best, passionately-cooked authentic ramen in town.
Get to know more about Santouka. Visit its Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RamenSantoukaPH and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SantoukaPh, or go to any Hokkaido Ramen Santouka branch near you.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 19, 2017 | Health and Wellness
It’s the season of gift giving, and one of the most grueling parts of the holidays has finally come upon us – choosing just what to buy for our loved ones! While the amount we spend on someone shouldn’t reflect how we feel about them, it’s still important to be able to budget our spending on gifts.
Along these lines, we’ve prepared some great gift ideas for your loved ones that we’ve laid out into two popular budget ranges. Check them out and get ready for Christmas!
Under Php2500
Good earphones
The gift of high-quality music is precious. So do a little research and find a pair of great earphones that’s within budget for your music-loving friends.
Fountain pen
Once you’ve tried a fountain pen, you’ll never want to go back. Fountain pens are characterized by an incredible smoothness in the way they write, and will last forever if you take care of them.
You can get a really great fountain pen for Php1000-1500 – throw in a bottle of ink for about Php300-500 and you’re still under the budget!
If you buy it at Lazada you can get it for even less than P1,000. 🙂
Prepaid healthcare – Php2199/1599
They say that gifts are a way of showing someone that you care about them. You can translate that thoughtfulness into literal care with the MyMaxicare LITE prepaid healthcard!
For a one-time payment of Php2199, the recipient of this gift can get up to Php25,000 coverage for any of 8 common diseases – dengue, chikungunya, malaria, typhoid and paratyphoid, cholera, gastroenteritis, leptospirosis, and pneumonia – valid for 1 year, and for patients between ages 2 and 60 years old.
Cardholders are covered for room and board, lab tests, professional fees and more, and even get additional discounts at select health services. You can also opt for a Php1599 card that has all of these benefits, though excluding access to major hospitals.
Under Php1000
Power bank
A good power bank with a thin and light profile but a big capacity like 5000 or 10000mAh will help your loved ones stay in touch with you – or at least allow them to play a few more rounds of Candy Crush.
Dashcam
These little dashboard-mounted cameras are soon going to be an essential part of driving around the slow and furious streets of the Philippines. They’re an amazing gift for anyone who drives regularly.
Prepaid healthcare – Php549/749
Even at this lower price range, you can find great prepaid healthcare options. Maxicare’s EReady prepaid health card provides up to Php15,000 coverage on emergency medical conditions, inclusive of ER fees, dressings, casts, and sutures, IV fluids and blood products, and more.
It’s valid for up to 1 year from the activation date, and cardholders are eligible if they are between the ages of 15 days old and 65 years old. EReady can be purchased for a one-time payment of Php749 for access to major hospitals, and Php549 without this access.
Prepaid healthcare services
With Maxicare’s EReady and MyMaxicare LITE prepaid cards, the HMO opens up new, more flexible opportunities for Filipinos who can’t afford the monthly dues for a more traditional healthcare plan.
These innovative programs ensure that a greater number of people are able to access healthcare, leaving no one behind when it comes to what matters most.
To buy Maxicare prepaid healthcards, just log on to www.maxicareprepaidhealthcare.com.ph. EReady and MyMaxicare Lite are also available in all Robinsons Department Stores (Business Center) nationwide and via IRemit.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 18, 2017 | Lifestyle
Make the holidays sweeter with a delicious Christmas ice cream cake from Baskin-Robbins, the world’s most loved ice cream brand.
Choose from a variety of cute Christmas cake designs: a freezing snowman, a delightful ice cream cake shaped like a hot cocoa mug, a pretty ice cream cake present or a design of your choice.
Available in different shapes and sizes, you can also customize your Christmas ice cream cake with your favorite ice cream flavor and add a personalized message. Celebrate a wonderful Christmas with Baskin-Robbins ice cream cakes available in branches near you.
For more information, visit Baskin-Robbins website at www.baskinrobbins.ph or check out their Facebook (facebook.com/baskinrobbinsph), Twitter and Instagram (baskinrobbinsph) accounts.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 16, 2017 | Business
After more than two decades of experience in various leadership positions, JobStreet Philippines Country Manager Philip Gioca was named one of the recipients of the 2017 CEO Excel Awards.

JobStreet Philippines Country Manager Philip Gioca (center) receives his award from IABC Philippines Vice President and Chairman of the CEO Excel Awards 2017 Belle Tiongco (left) and IABC Philippines Chairman Kane Errol Choa (right).
Under his tutelage, JobStreet Philippines has furthered its leadership position in the industry, presenting an average of 60,000 jobs posted monthly by as many as 24,000 employers across key industries and business sizes.
To date, 7.6 million candidates have registered to the online portal. He has also overseen the rollout of several innovations such as richer job ads with the inclusion of vital information such as salary data, Talent Search, Company Reviews, and the LiNA bot.
With his zeal for innovation and progress, Gioca has overseen the digitization of various traditional offline channels for job search and enablement. Government jobs, a growing labor market segment, has been added to JobStreet Philippines’ already vast number of job listings.
Nearly 100 government agencies have posted as much as 3,500 jobs since July 2017, which are all housed on a one-stop microsite, making the process of applying to government jobs more transparent and accessible. He has also championed Overseas Filipino Workers by making the Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) online in cooperation with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, which is now mandatory to all intending to explore job opportunities abroad.
In the spirit of nation-building, he establishes collaboration with government, NGOs as well as private institutions to increase the reach and access to available job opportunities in the country and help address job skills mismatch. Under his leadership, JobStreet recently partnered with the Office of the Vice President to further grassroots jobs generation and matching by supporting the Angat Buhay Program.
JobStreet also partnered with Edukasyon.ph, a social enterprise that helps high school students make better-informed career choices from education to employment.
The wealth of the company’s proprietary digital data has also been turned into empowering labor market insights. Philip has been a thought leader, acting as JobStreet’s spokesperson for job market insights and trends.
He has presented JobStreet’s Job Happiness Report, Top Companies Report, Fresh Graduate Report, Job Outlook and Trends Report, and Bonuses Report in various industry, media, and campus events.
Through his truly exemplary leadership and his desire for nation-building, Gioca continues to transform JobStreet into a leader in the Philippine online job marketplace, and in the job market as a whole.
The IABC CEO Excel Awards recognize the leaders of organizations who make use of exemplary communication as part of their overall business strategy for achieving goals, building relationships, addressing problems, and maintaining the reputation of their companies.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 15, 2017 | Technology
LG Mobile Philippines’ (LG) premium flagship phone, the V30+, is finally hitting the stores this month at SRP Php46,990, and it’s available for pre-order starting December 15 until 21. And, as a special gift this holiday season, the first 128 customers will get a LG 24” HD LED TV for free.
To avail of this exciting promo, all you have to do is visit any participating store, place your pre-order, and pay P3,000 for down payment. Every purchase entitles you to one (1) LG 24” HD LED TV.
The smartphone can be claimed at the same store starting December 22. Make sure to present the official receipt of down payment amount and two (2) valid IDs matching the OR. If you are among the lucky first 128 customers, your free LG 24” HD LED TV will be delivered directly to your home address.
Participating stores include:
- LG Concept Stores in SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Mall of Asia, Greenhills, SM Pampanga, Glorietta, Alabang Town Center, Sta. Rosa, and Marquee Mall;
- Memoxpress in SM North Edsa, SM Marikina, SM Megamall, SM Cubao, SM Pampanga, Robinsons Ermita, SM Mall of Asia, and Festival Mall; Abenson stores in Glorietta 1 and Market Market;
- Electroworld in Trinoma; Digital Walker in SM Mall of Asia;
- Introgadgets in Trinoma and Robinsons Midtown;
- Silicon Valley in SM Megamall; and
- Ephone in Market Market.
In Visayas and Mindanao, the promo is valid in the following stores:
- LG Concept Stores in SM Lanang, Gaisano Mall, SM Cebu City, Ayala Centrio, SM Seaside Cebu, BQ Mall, and SM Palawan; and
- RC Goldline in SM Cebu City.
Phone specifications:

For more information about LG mobile phones, please visit www.lg.com/ph/mobile-phones.
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