by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 18, 2017 | Health and Wellness
Photo shows French ambassador to the Philippines Christian Hue getting an eye check-up from Essilor Philippines General Manager Dr. Emelita Roleda.
Essilor Vision Foundation and Delfingen Foundation joined hands recently to provide free eye screenings and free prescription glasses for 700 Delfingen employees and their family members.
Held in Delfingen Cebu plant, the event was graced by French ambassador to the Philippines Christian Hue, Delfingen CEO Bernard Streit and Essilor Vision Foundation president Aicha Mokdahi.
This initiative aims not only to provide vision care to Filipinos, but also to raise awareness of the need for adequate eye care and the importance of regular eye checkups. For more information, visit www.essilor.com.ph.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 16, 2017 | Health and Wellness
Mark this date on your calendar – October 17, 2017 … this is the day when we celebrate National Pampering Day!
You work long hours everyday and often forget about pampering yourself. Well, tomorrow is the day to indulge. From 10am to 1pm get yourself a FREE manicure, or footspa, or foot massage at any Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa branch.
Visit www.nailaholics.com to check their services and find the branch nearest you. Get updates through their Facebook Page Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa, Twitter @_nailaholics and Instagram @_nailaholics.
Nailaholics is an urban destination that offers its customers an escape from the daily grind through its exceptional interiors and exceptional pampering service.
It currently has more than 50 branches nationwide, including in Gateway Mall, Eastwood Citywalk, Cash and Carry Makati, Harbor Point Mall Subic, SM Cebu, SM Bacolod, and SM Lanang. See the map below to guide you to the many branches.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 12, 2017 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
After a long day spent at work or in school, reward yourself with slices of mouthwatering pizza and a box of delicious mojos shared with loved ones. Or how about deep-fried chicken seasoned with secret spices? Better yet, get all these plus an order of pasta and wash these down with refreshing sodas or iced tea.
With your Citi Credit Card and Citi Debit Mastercard, you can indulge your favorite meals at Shakey’s Pizza thanks to an exclusive and generous 30% discount on your food bill of P1,500 or more!
Enjoy Shakey’s popular Chicken ‘n’ Mojos, world-famous original Thin Crust Pizza and a wide variety of hearty menu items using your Citi credit card or Citibank debit Mastercard to avail of the discount. Simply inform any of the restaurant staff that you want to avail of Citi’s special offer.
Shakey’s is the leading pizza parlor operator and one of the fastest growing casual dining restaurants in the Philippines. It offers a diverse menu and high-quality products. With over 40 years of experience in providing great times and memories for Filipinos, Shakey’s provides a welcoming environment to families and friends. The store ambience and location have added value to its brand identity.
“It is very exciting to partner with Shakey’s in providing exclusive offers that will surely benefit our customers,” says Citi Philippines Credit Payments Head David Stoughton. “Many of our cardholders dine at Shakey’s regularly and we wanted to give them an offer that they will sure to welcome, and take advantage of with family and friends.”
Round up the gang and visit any Shakey’s store nationwide. Offer runs from Mondays to Fridays until October 31, 2017 for both dine-in and take-out transactions!
For more information about this exciting offer and to know more about the most delicious rewards exclusive to Citi cardholders, visit www.citibank.com.ph/lovetodine.
Not yet a Citi Card Member yet? Apply now at www.citibank.com.ph/apply.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 11, 2017 | Real Estate
In its bid to further cement its enviable position as a true model green CBD, Filinvest City in Alabang has recently registered with the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED rating system, aiming for the prestigious Gold Certification. Filinvest City has engaged Barone International, a Philippine-based sustainability and LEED consulting firm with offices in Guam and Houston, Texas, as its LEED Accredited Professional.
In line with this vision is Filinvest City’s further enhancement of its future-ready masterplan through the guidance of renowned design firm AECOM Singapore, evident in its introduction of multiple innovative green features.
At the core of this transformation is the “green belt” aptly called the Spectrum Midway Linear Park, a foliage-canopied walkway that spans across the north and south ends of the CBD. Filinvest City also takes pride in its bike lanes, which are purposely built and integrated in the sidewalk. Already in place as well is a thriving bird habitat, a living creek, a bike trail, and tree-canopied road networks.
Filinvest City, with all these advancements, sets out to be the first masterplanned development in the country to pursue the up-to-date and more stringent LEED version four of Neighborhood Development (ND)-Plan certification, with only two other developments in the world – in Japan and Italy – bearing this coveted recognition.
Projects pursuing LEED certification earn points across several areas that address sustainability issues – among them location and transportation, sustainable sites, water efficiency, and energy and atmosphere – providing independent verification of the green features of a particular building or neighborhood in the key areas of design, construction, operations, and maintenance.
In the LEED ND rating system, the major prerequisites and credits considered are categorized as:
- Smart Location and Linkage (SLL), which considers transit accessibility, ecosystems and open spaces, and jobs and housing proximity;
- Neighborhood Pattern and Design (NPD) which looks into walkable streets, neighborhood connections, parking and transportation demand, among others; and
- Green Infrastructure and Buildings (GIB) that review such characteristics as energy efficiency and conservation, energy production and distribution, water efficiency and conservation, green building process, heat islands, and light pollution.
Filinvest City deliberately takes all these into account as it continuously aims to fuse the needs of the people, nature, and commerce, making it one of the most progressive green neighborhood developments in the metro. According to Dean Barone of Barone International, Filinvest City has embodied the principles of smart growth with walkable streets and an inviting mix of trees and development to foster a sense of community for over twenty years.
Aside from proactively embracing green initiatives, the masterplan for Filinvest City encourages transportation alternatives, and preservation of sensitive lands – all aimed at benefitting the public as a whole. The development emphasizes vibrant, equitable communities that are healthy, walkable and of mixed-use. Moreover, Filinvest City also promotes the construction and design of sustainable, energy, and water efficient structures.
Filinvest City has embodied the principles of smart growth with walkable streets and an inviting mix of trees and development to foster a sense of community for over twenty years.
Simply put, its green features were put in place for the ultimate benefit of residents and locators, all towards the goal of making Filinvest City an ideal community, one that is balanced and eco-sustainable – providing for a meaningful contribution to a greener economy.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 11, 2017 | Awards and Competitions
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by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 10, 2017 | Technology
The future of home cinema entertainment has arrived with the introduction of LG Signature OLED TV in the Philippines, via an official launch ceremony at the Ascott, BGC. LG is the pioneer in OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) technology. Thanks to OLED, we can now enjoy more vivid visuals like never before. Over the course of the past five years, LG has continually developed a better, more vibrant viewing experience. The result is the LG Signature OLED TV.
(L-R) Inkwun Heo, LG Philippines Managing Director; James Deakin and Tony An, Vice President for Home Entertainment
There is indeed cause to be excited because the pinnacle of this 5-year continuous improvement is embodied in the sleek 77-inch LG Signature OLED TV, the first LG Signature TV to be made available in the Philippines. LG Signature is the gold standard in design. Behind it is an intuitive, responsive and functional design philosophy that spells sheer elegance in simplicity.
OLED technology makes perfect blacks and perfect colors come alive, and the viewing experience is complemented by exceptional sound with the Dolby Atmos audio system. This is the first time that the Dolby Atmos has ever been featured in TV speakers. The result mimics reality on your TV.
Also because of OLED, the screen is so thin, it’s picture-in-glass thin! The result is a perfect viewing angle, wherever you are relative to the TV. Through the webOS, you can sit back and binge-watch movies and shows on Netflix for hours of non-stop excitement. No one can blame you if you never want to leave the house again!
Mr. Tony An, Vice President for Home Entertainment, LG Electronics Philippines
“With Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos integrated into our newest OLED products, viewers will be able to recapture the magic of the cinema and experience their favorite movies with their original clarity, depth and imagination intact,” said Mr. Tony An, Vice President for Home Entertainment, LG Electronics Philippines.
“The stunning new TVs on available in the market demonstrate our commitment to innovation and leadership in OLED Technology.”
With the arrival of the LG Signature OLED TV in the Philippines, we welcome a new era in TV. It has elevated the home TV entertainment experience.
For more details, visit www.lg.com/ph, like LG Philippines’ official Facebook page or follow @LGPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 82,000 people working in 119 locations around the world.
With 2013 global sales of USD 53.10 billion (KRW 58.14 trillion), LG comprises four business units ― Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance & Air Solution, and Vehicle Components ― and is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year.
For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit www.LGnewsroom.com.
About LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company
The LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company is a global top player in television, audio video systems, monitors, personal computers, digital signage and commercial displays.
The company opened a new era of innovation in the TV market, creating pioneering technologies like OLED TV and implementing an intuitive operating system to allow customers to experience the full benefits of smart TV technology.
LG is committed to improving customers’ lives with innovative home entertainment products led by its award-winning 4K OLED TVs, ULTRA HD TVs and webOS TVs. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 9, 2017 | Lifestyle
When it comes to pampering on a national scale, Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa holds the only spot. After introducing the celebration of the National Pampering Day last year, Nailaholics is back at it again this 2017 with an amplified nationwide celebration of relaxation that everyone is looking forward to this October 17.
The National Pampering Day got off to a good start last year where Nailaholics offered free manicure service and a stress relieving hand massage from 10 AM to 12 NN on all their branches nationwide. This year, everyone will be treated to a free service of their choice: a soothing manicure, calming foot spa or a relaxing foot massage.
“We Filipinos are very hardworking in any given aspect of our lives and a nation of energetic and industrious people best deserves real pampering once in a while.”
“This year, as Nailaholics celebrates the 2nd National Pampering Day, we go deeper and dedicate this to everyone and remind them to take it slow, take it easy, zone out and relax for a while.” said Arvin Amaro, Marketing Head of Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa.
“With last year’s success of the National Pampering Day, we are back this year with a bigger and much more enjoyable day of pampering. In partnership with the number one salon brand and most beloved nail lacquer brand in the world, O.P.I., National Pampering Day 2017 will accommodate more guests with the extension of pampering time until 1PM.”
“Also, the best thing about this year’s National Pampering Day is that it will be in support to World Vision, The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), and Save Philippine Seas,” added Amaro.
When is #NationalPamperingDay?
So save the date and get ready to park away any thoughts of work because the only responsibility you have is to loosen up. Wind down and head down to any Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa branch on October 17, 2017 (Tuesday) from 10 AM to 1 PM and get yourself a free relaxing manicure, foot spa or foot massage.
Let Nailaholics’ skilled nail technicians take care of you for a little while and walk out of this Hamptons-inspired nail salon feeling refreshed and ready to bring it on again. Grab this once a year treat only at the country’s top destination for relaxation and real pampering.
Visit www.nailaholics.com to check their services and find the branch nearest you. Get updates through their Facebook Page Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa, Twitter @_nailaholics and Instagram @_nailaholics.
Nailaholics is an urban destination that offers its customers an escape from the daily grind through its exceptional interiors and exceptional pampering service.
It currently has more than 50 branches nationwide, including in Gateway Mall, Eastwood Citywalk, Cash and Carry Makati, Harbor Point Mall Subic, SM Cebu, SM Bacolod, and SM Lanang.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 7, 2017 | Beauty
Today’s young woman is outspoken, confident, and knowledgeable. She strives to make a statement in everything she does – from social media updates to the clothes she wears, and the cosmetics she uses. With this in mind, Careline has shifted to a bolder and trendier brand image.
“The youths are the main inspiration for Careline’s new brand direction. They are confident in who they are, what they want, and how they want to express themselves,” said Careline brand manager Creole David.
Combining quirky and “everyday wearable,” the new image aims to appeal to everyone. It is both simple and striking with its new boldface logo and colorful packaging. Upcoming products will match the new bold attitude.
“We offer products that are a little different from the usual drugstore make-up brands. They are Better than Basic,” explained David. “And they are very wearable!”
Some of these new products are Go! Mascara in two variants – The Go! Long Mascara to make lashes look long and wispy and the Go! Big Mascara, which has a special brush that packs on product to make lashes extra voluminous; Careline Best Brow Pencil, a retractable brow pencil and spoolie that brushes and tames the brows; and Careline Graph Ink Liner, which has a long flexible felt tip to make lining the eyes quicker.
Another product to look forward to is the Careline Multi Sticks, a multipurpose make-up collection that comes in six pieces:
- Contour Stick, a universal contour that also doubles as an eyeshadow color;
- Brighten Stick, a yellow-toned brightening concealer that can be used as an eyeshadow primer;
- Strobe Stick, a metallic highlighter for the décolletage and shoulders that also looks great as a metallic eyeshadow;
- Blur Stick, a pore-filling primer that works well alone or under foundation; and
- Rose and Peach Sticks, multi-use tints that do wonders for the eyes, cheeks and lips.
Careline has also upgraded its lipstick line. New collections available in the market include the Matte Liquid Lipstick that comes in rich hues like Upper Hand in deep burgundy, Craving in true brown and Dark Matter in a deep, almost black shade.
For the adventurous, Careline offers the Melted Metallic Lipstick with a matte metallic finish. It comes in champagne gold Luster, metallic red Live Wire, and metallic purple Prince.
To spread its Better than Basic message, Careline launched the Girl Gang, led by teen star and endorser Andrea Brillantes. Joining her are Alyana Chapman, Azusa Masu, Megu Demetrio and Regine Lacanienta, the brand’s online model search discoveries. They embody the fun but empowering message Careline wants to share with its youthful market through this video.
With its shift in attitude and a bolder, trendier brand image, teens and make-up fanatics can definitely make a statement with Careline.
To know more about the new Careline, visit https://careline.com.ph/, and follow their social media accounts:
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 6, 2017 | Events
You are graduating from high school this school year, you’ve applied to different colleges for acceptance, including the University of the Philippines … are you ready for the UPCAT?
The first ever mock exam for the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) in the country is now available for everyone with a computer and internet connection for every student taking the UPCAT this year.
AHEAD, the leading and most awarded tutorial and review center in the country once again introduced this innovation to prepare students who will take the UPCAT this coming October 21-22, 2017.
Only the creme dela creme are admitted in the University of the Philippines. UP graduates are deemed to be more ready for work and are given more opportunities in the past decades. UP produced 7 of 14 presidents of the the Philippines, national scientists and artists, chief justices, renowned entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, among others. UP has 15 campuses nationwide.
UP Oblation
UP remains to be the university with the largest number of applicants every year. UPCAT is one of the country’s most competitive exams, having 70,000 examinees of which only 10 percent pass. Tuition in UP will be waived next year so more students are expected to take the UPCAT.
AHEAD’s mission and vision include reaching more students; and through the internet, students from as far as Visayas and Mindanao can now experience taking the exam under time limit.
With the UPCAT online mock exam, students will be able to take a simulated test that will give them an idea about their chances of passing the UPCAT.
AHEAD helped create the tutorial and review industry in the country. It is known for creating many firsts. AHEAD published the first UPCAT book and UPCAT APP. It is the first review center that offered review specifically for UP, Ateneo and De La Salle. AHEAD is also the first center to offer a program that guarantees passing, or your money-back.
Aside from UPCAT, AHEAD also offers an online mock exam for the De La Salle University, and in the following months the University of Asia and the Pacific and other state universities’ entrance exams. Like UP, other state universities will also waive their tuition fee next year.
Is the mock UPCAT anything like the real one?
The mock UPCAT is like the real exam — it contains the same subjects and it’s also four hours long. AHEAD advises that students be ready with two bond papers to be used as scratch papers for math; snacks and drinks; and to go to the restroom before they start the test.
The test must be taken in front of a desktop or laptop with the following specifications and programs.
- A minimum internet speed of 1MBPS
- Desktop or laptop computer with at least 2GB of RAM
- Windows 7 or higher / OS X Mavericks (Version 10.9) or higher
Taking mock tests will help students have a feel of the exam so they will be more at ease during the actual exam. Students who need support after getting their scores can get explanation from AHEAD tutors in AHEAD branches in Quezon City, Ortigas, Alabang, Antipolo, Tuguegarao, Baguio, and Makati.
Or they can get an online tutorial so they don’t have to travel to the tutorial center but speak to a teacher live. They can also inquire about this by emailing on****@*******du.ph or calling 09178911187.
Education will always be the best investment. And education from the best universities will always have the best ROI.
UPCAT 2018 schedule
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 5, 2017 | Lifestyle
For the second time this year, customers who purchase an LG Electronics (LG) 4K TV will receive a three-month Netflix gift subscription through an exclusive promotion until November 24.
The latest LG 4K TVs – OLED, UHD, and Super UHD – have earned designations as Netflix-recommended TVs for the third consecutive year.
Through this exclusive promotion, owners of LG 4K TVs can enjoy a wide range of UHD 4K and HDR titles available on Netflix such as ‘Death Note’, ‘Okja’, ‘The Defenders’, ‘Chef’s Table’, ‘Chasing Coral’, and ‘The OA’.
How to avail of the Netflix promotion
Netflix Hot Key
To avail of the gift, customers can access Netflix on their LG TV by pressing the Hot Key on the Magic Remote. Then, select the Netflix promotion wedge banner, access “My Content”, look for “Netflix Promotion”, and conveniently install the Netflix app from the LG Content Store. After entering the Netflix Promotion page, sign up or log in and get the three-month Netflix Premium gift subscription with 4K UHD plan.
The plan offers unlimited TV programs and films on 4 simultaneous screens in High Definition (HD) and Ultra High Definition (UHD).
Participating stores nationwide include:
- Abenson
- Addessa
- All Home
- AMB Ambassador
- Anson’s
- Asian Homes
- Automatic
- Avid
- BHF
- Des Appliance
- Desmark
- Du Ek Sam
- Echo
- Emcor
- ESLA (ASDA)
- Fist Family
- GTC Aldis
- Imperial
- J&R
- K-Servico
- Magic
- Major Brands
- Ocampos
- Pricewise
- Reverb
- RJ Homes
- Robinsons Appliances
- Savers (SEWI)
- SM Appliance
- Stratlink
- Solidmark
- 1st MegaSaver
- Western
- Wrenleys
“At LG we are committed to constantly innovate our products. We aim to not only give our customers the best viewing experience, but also easy access to the best content. This way, we pave the way for a smarter and a truly enjoyable TV viewing experience,” said Mr. Tony An, LG Electronics Vice President for Home Entertainment.
LG 4K TVs are equipped with HDR with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, which transform any space into a complete home theater.
With your Citi Credit Card and Citi Debit Mastercard, you can indulge your favorite meals at Shakey’s Pizza thanks to an exclusive and generous 30% discount on your food bill of P1,500 or more!
“It is very exciting to partner with Shakey’s in providing exclusive offers that will surely benefit our customers,” says Citi Philippines Credit Payments Head David Stoughton. “Many of our cardholders dine at Shakey’s regularly and we wanted to give them an offer that they will sure to welcome, and take advantage of with family and friends.”
For more information about this exciting offer and to know more about the most delicious rewards exclusive to Citi cardholders, visit 
Filinvest City, with all these advancements, sets out to be the first masterplanned development in the country to pursue the up-to-date and more stringent LEED version four of Neighborhood Development (ND)-Plan certification, with only two other developments in the world – in Japan and Italy – bearing this coveted recognition.
You have X days to win P100,000 cash with PadamihAnne sa CityMall raffle!
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 82,000 people working in 119 locations around the world.
Careline has also upgraded its lipstick line. New collections available in the market include the Matte Liquid Lipstick that comes in rich hues like Upper Hand in deep burgundy, Craving in true brown and Dark Matter in a deep, almost black shade.
For the adventurous, Careline offers the Melted Metallic Lipstick with a matte metallic finish. It comes in champagne gold Luster, metallic red Live Wire, and metallic purple Prince.
AHEAD, the leading and most awarded tutorial and review center in the country once again introduced this innovation to prepare students who will take the UPCAT this coming October 21-22, 2017.
LG 4K TVs are equipped with HDR with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, which transform any space into a complete home theater.
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