by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 17, 2016 | Stories
President and CEO Wins in the Individual Category of the 37th Agora Awards
Quezon City, Philippines – Nutramedica, Inc. President and CEO Sheila Mae Velilla bagged the Outstanding Achievement in Entrepreneurship – Medium Scale at the recently concluded 37th Agora Awards.
Nutramedica is a homegrown 100% wholly-owned Filipino enterprise that manufactures and distributes Novuhair, an acclaimed line of products that addresses hair loss.
Held last October 26 at PICC, CCP Complex, the Agora Awards recognizes individuals and organizations for exceptional marketing skills and strategies. It is touted to be the premier marketing awards body in the country and sets the high standards of excellence in the industry.
From humble beginnings to big winner
Moving in an industry dominated by giant multinational pharmaceutical companies, Nutramedica’s tenacious rise from its humble beginnings as a microenterprise is one for the books. Thanks largely to its creativity and innovation, it has become a major player with a well-established niche in the industry.
Founded in 2004 by Velilla, Nutramedica develops beauty and healthcare products out of natural and mostly indigenous ingredients. It is one of the pioneers in the commercialization of virgin coconut oil (VCO) and gained wide success with its slogan “healthiest oil on earth,” which led to its acquisition by a big company.
It continued to create more VCO-based skin care products and hit the jackpot with its latest, and now banner, product – Novuhair, nature’s answer to hair loss. This breakthrough solution is made of 19 herbal ingredients and comes in topical scalp lotion, herbal shampoo, and herbal conditioner that effectively battles the effects of hair loss and helps enhance and restore one’s crowning glory.
Launched in 2009, Novuhair enjoys tremendous success until today. It is widely accepted not only here in the Philippines, but also in other countries. It is set to enter the international market, starting with the United States (US), in December of this year.
Such bold, yet timely, move of the company to export Novuhair to the US and eventually the Middle East also opens the opportunity for proudly-made local products to penetrate the global arena.
Novuhair’s popularity and market leadership may be attributed to the company’s initial market study coupled with the right timing, as well as smart use of resources by coming up with an effective tri-media campaign best described as low-budget yet high-impact marketing.
Leveraging on its organic growth from a microenterprise to medium scale with over 30 employees in a span of 12 years, Nutramedica continues to further develop, market and distribute high-quality goods that could bring honor to the country.
The firm raises the bar in entrepreneurship with its faithful adherence to best business practices, such as provision of high quality products and excellent services, adaptability to market trends, constant innovation, diversification of trade, and giving back to society.
“Great things in business are never done by one person, they are done by a team of people”, Velilla quotes Steve Jobs when asked what’s her secret to success in this competitive business of beauty and healthcare.
“We at Nutramedica also adhere to our core values of integrity, trust, fairness, discipline, humility, leadership, teamwork and faith in God. That’s our winning formula,” Velilla further adds.
Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner are available in all Mercury Drug Stores and other leading drug stores nationwide. For more information visit www.novuhair.com, like the brand’s official Facebook Page at Novuhair Official, follow it on Twitter at @NovuhairNatural and on Instagram @novuhairofficial. You may also call the Novuhair hotlines at 4136570 and 09228830575 and order online at Lazada and regaloservice.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 13, 2016 | Stories
Late night shoppers started very early to take advantage of Lazada’s 2016 Online Revolution. Customers looking for the best deals from trusted brands started coming in from 12 midnight today. As of 9am, www.lazada.com.ph recorded 100,000 items, 29% of which came from the health and beauty category, with electronics as a close second.
Shoppers relished in the choice of products available to them at amazing offers –all at up to 95% discount. The very first order came from a customer in Tarlac City, who ordered a KDS Beats-0022 100dB Stereo Subwoofer Over-the-Ear Headphones.
Inanc Balci, Lazada CEO
“Lazada’s Online Revolution excitement started much earlier this year,” said CEO Inanc Balci.
“We’ve had an exciting and long night, with crowds of late-night owls turning into early-bird shoppers snapping up the best deals from Samsung, L’Oreal, P&G, BUM, Starmobile, Mamy Poko, among many others. Watch out for more deals coming later today and in the next 4 weeks for your Christmas shopping.”
The Online Revolution sale continues until December 12. Following 11.11, and during the next 4 weeks leading up to 12.12, Lazada is focusing on satisfying its customers’ interests with a weekly curated selection of products for beauty fans, supermoms and families, techies and fashionistas.
Beauty Fanatics (November 14 to 19)
Family Superstars (November 20 to 24)
Trendsetters (December 3 to 6)
Techies (November 29 to December 2)
Be part of history as Lazada kicks off the Christmas shopping season with the best brands and wallet-friendly deals. Get a chance to win an Isuzu D-Max and Turkish Airlines international roundtrip tickets for all your shopping. Visit www.lazada.com.ph or download the Lazada mobile app for free.
About Lazada Online Revolution
The Lazada Online Revolution is the biggest online shopping and selling event in Southeast Asia bringing brands and retailers, and consumers together in six countries.
Lazada started the Online Revolution on 12 December 2012 (12.12) to educate consumers on online shopping and its conveniences. The one-day sale sparked a shopping frenzy that grew it into an annual month-long event.
Since then, Lazada Online Revolution has proven itself to be Southeast Asia’s busiest online retail event. In 2015, US$40 million in Gross Merchandize Value was recorded in its three-day finale.
Lazada Online Revolution 2016 will see big retail and marketing brands participate to create an unmatched assortment of popular, quality products, and the best deals for Southeast Asian consumers.
About Lazada Group
Lazada Group operates Lazada, Southeast Asia’s number one online shopping and selling destination, with presence in Indonesia (www.lazada.co.id), Malaysia (www.lazada.com.my), the Philippines (www.lazada.com.ph), Singapore (www.lazada.sg), Thailand (www.lazada.co.th) and Vietnam (www.lazada.vn).
Launched in March 2012, Lazada is pioneering eCommerce in the region by providing customers with an effortless shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, extensive customer care and easy returns. Lazada features a wide product offering in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment.
Lazada offers brands and sellers a marketplace solution and an ecosystem of partners providing direct access to about 560 million consumers in six countries online.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 12, 2016 | Video reviews
Anyone who knows me well can tell you that I LOVE musicals, and of the many musicals I have watched (and/or listened to) over the years Miss Saigon is quite possibly on the top of the list. I love it so much that I often find myself singing duets of songs from the soundtrack on Smule. 🙂
One of the first duets I did on Smule was The Movie In My Mind with a wonderful singer called Falsetto Musika. I could only wish I had his range. I know I could have done better but I think I did a decent job considering I had laryngitis at the time so I couldn’t really belt … and the dogs outside were barking in the background (hopefully not at me). 😀
Enough about me, though. Let’s talk about Miss Saigon.
The Movie In My Mind
I have wanted to watch Miss Saigon from day 1. When it first ran, they only performed in Drury Lane in London miles and miles away … beyond my powers to watch. The desire to watch it only increased with the samples we were given such as Lea Salonga and Simon Bowman’s performance of Sun and Moon and The Last Night of the World.
Sun and Moon
The Last Night of the World
And after watching those and other videos and listening to the soundtrack the desire to watch Miss Saigon became even stronger and with the passing of the years my desire has not waned.
Later it finally made its way here to the Philippines (with Lea Salonga as Kim) and I really, REALLY wanted to watch but just couldn’t afford the tickets. And I thought once again … “I hope they come up with a movie version of this so I could watch it”.
And after 25 years of waiting the movie in my mind is finally the movie I can watch.
25 years of waiting for Ms. Saigon
I rushed to SM Megamall from my class to meet my friend, Kasuy, and catch Miss Saigon in Megamall’s Cinema 5 before the show started at 5:05 pm. Since I took an Uberpool instead of UberX the trip took longer than expected but I made it! Huffing and puffing, I made it with a few minutes to spare before the movie curtains rolled up.
The cramps, the mild asthma attack … it was all worth it. I was transfixed on the screen and singing in my head with all the songs as I finally got to watch MISS SAIGON.
The cast was different and there were a few adjustments to the lyrics but the story remained the same. The 25th-anniversary performance of Miss Saigon met my expectations and then some.
Miss Saigon is a retelling of the story of Madame Butterfly which was set in feudal Japan. It tackles, instead, the trials of war during the Vietnam war and revolves around the characters Kim and Chris. I was so involved in the story that I often found myself chuckling in amusement or choking in sadness with my tears streaming down my cheeks.
I was awed at the cinematography, the lighting, the set design. I was equally awed at the choreography, the singing … and suffice it to say I was awed by the acting.
The actors
Being the super fan that I am I couldn’t help but compare the actors with the original cast, after all, Lea Salonga and Simon Bowman are tough acts to follow.
In my personal opinion, Eva Noblezada (who plays Kim) did an excellent job and sounded a lot like Lea back in the day. She has a very sweet voice and she acts like she isn’t acting, which made it easier for us to relate to her character.
Now and then, I caught a glimpse of Kim’s Lea which for me was a good thing because it meant that I focused more on the character and not on the actress.
Chris was played by Alistair Brammer and he perfectly depicted the “sensitive, disillusioned soul” who fell in love with Kim. Vocally I would say he actually sang better than Simon Bowman. 🙂
The phenomenal acting of Rachel Ann Go, as Gigi, came as no surprise. While part of us wished Isay Alvarez who was the original actress in the role was in the cast, Rachel did not disappoint. As a matter of fact, she was so good she made my arm hair stand on end.
Jon Jon Briones as The Engineer
Jon Jon Briones as the Engineer did a bang-up job and Jonathan Pryce would have been proud. His depiction of the role was definitely very Asian and, in my opinion, was more sleazy and playful. Each person who has played The Engineer has placed their own unique stamp on the role and Jon Jon has certainly made himself memorable to me.
Was it better than Jonathan Pryce’s? I wouldn’t say that. I would, however, say, it is different … in a good way. As Jonathan Pryce even said in the song when Jon Jon asks “am I good?” and he responded, “yeah, you learned it from me.” Cheeky! Lol!
The Gala Finale
After the 2nd intermission, the screens start to brighten and we see the silhouette of Kim, the same pose she had when the play started. But this time when she raised her head and removed her hat we (the audience) saw … Lea.
Lea Salonga at the 25th Anniversary performance of Miss Saigon
The gasps, the applause, the joy! I will confess that I had hoped she would appear and the show did not disappoint. After she sings a duet with Rachel Ann Go … The Movie In My Mind, which brought the house down.
Rachel Ann Go and Lea Salonga sings The Movie In My Mind
Lea Salonga and Simon Bowman reunite for the 25th anniversary
And then Lea goes into a little spiel and says (I paraphrase) … in playing Kim for Miss Saigon she has performed with many Chrises but we never forget our first … and from the wings steps out Simon Bowman – to the hoots and applause of the audience. They then proceed to sing (and re-enact) The Last Night of the World, complete with smooches. 😀
Out of the darkness steps out Alistair and Eva, and they join Simon and Lea in the duet (yes, including the smooching, lol!) At the high point of the song, the couples switch partners and Lea ends up with Alistair and, yes, the smooching continued, while Simon and Eva settled on hugs. 😀
The Kims and the Chrises
It was hilarious and unexpected! But I don’t think anyone took offense. I certainly wasn’t offended. I was even laughing along with my friend and said, “nakakarami na si Lea ah!” 😀
The Engineers, Jon Jon Briones, and Jonathan Pryce
The last song of the night was by Jonathan Pryce as The Engineer singing The American Dream. Halfway through the song, Jon Jon joins him and from the back in a car enters Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schonberg, and Cameron MacIntosh.
Miss Saigon is on a LIMITED RUN
If you would like to catch it you can buy your tickets at smcinema.com or the ticket counters of selected SM theaters. When I say it is a limited run, I mean it. You can only catch this phenomenal movie today, November 12, and tomorrow, November 13, 2016.
Still unsure if you should watch or not? Maybe this trailer will convince you.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 9, 2016 | Food & Beverage
Philippine coffee (locally sourced coffee) can compete with coffees from other parts of the world … this is something that most people do not seem to be aware of. Most filipinos are aware of the barako coffee from Batangas, known for its kick and flavorful aroma. A few are familiar with the Bukidnon coffee grown by the trancendental monks.
And then there is Bo’s Coffee — a staunch supporter of homegrown coffee, this Christmas they are promoting the coffee of Benguet.
Christmas Treat at Bo’s Coffee
This Christmas season try out the Christmas offering of Bo’s Coffee.
The Benguet Minty Cold White Brew and the Queso de Bola cheesecake are the perfect pairing.
The Benguet Minty Cold White Brew and the Queso de Bola cheesecake are the perfect pairing.
The Christmas Beverage
Given a choice between hot or cold brewed coffee I often opt for the cold brew. My reason? I’ve burned my tongue more times than I can count when drinking freshly brewed hot coffee. 😀 I guess it is safe to say I’m not very patient, hehehe.
This made Bo’s Coffees Benguet Minty Cold White Brew the perfect drink for me. Benguet coffee is not very acidic and the sprig of mint made this iced beverage extra refreshing.
Iced coffees are often sickly sweet. In contrast, the Benguet Minty Cold Brew’s sweetness level was right on the money. As my cousin, Teddy Boy would have said when he was a kid … not to sweet, not too bitter, just right on the groove.
The Christmas Cake
The Queso de Bola Cheesecake
To the Filipino family Christmas = queso de bola. And most Christmas celebrations come with cheesecake. Therefore, it makes so much sense to make a cheesecake made with Queso de bola.
Queso de bola is a sharp, hard cheese, wrapped in red wax often served with ham at noche buena and other Christmas parties. Made into a cheesecake, this luscious dessert is tart and sweet at the same time.
In my personal opinion, the Queso de Bola Cheesecake could even be too sweet which is why it pairs up perfectly with the Benguet Minty Cold White Brew. Try it yourself and let me know what you think.
Introducing: The Bo’s Coffee Starter Kit
The Bo’s Coffee Starter Kit
The Bo’s Coffee starter kit contains the following:
- clear glass cup wrapped in a cosy
- V60 dripper
- paper filters
- booklet with recipes inside
- a small pouch of coffee grounds
- postcards
- gift bag made of indigenous material like a sack cloth with Bo’s logo stitched on it
It will be available for sale early next year. In the meantime, how can we avail of this kit?
Download the Bo’s Coffe app on the Appstore and Google Play.
The Bo’s Coffee app can be downloaded from both the appstore and on Google Play.
The app is akin to a stamp card or sticker book. With every visit where we purchase food or a drink worth P250 we show the app to the barista and they “shoot” the barcode to register the sale. Each registered sale is equivalent to one voucher used plus points!
On our 10th voucher we get a free Bo’s Coffee cup. On the 15th voucher we can get the Starter Kit … for free! Yey! Yes, I said free!
The stamp card concept is not new. Many establishments do this … from sandwiches, donuts, chinese restaurants … it is their way of tracking loyal customers.
Whether you are a loyal customer or just trying it out, make your way to Bo’s Coffee this holiday season and try out their holiday offerings.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 9, 2016 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
In just a few minutes the 11/11 LZDRevolution will commence! Are you excited? I am! So many items from various categories will have items on sale. From flash sales to top deals, I’m sure there is something here that will make you want to press that BUY button. Click on a link to be brought directly to the item you want.
Before checking out your items make sure to click HERE for the vouchers you can apply to get even MORE discounts on your purchases.
Flash Sale Schedule for 11/11
Category
|
Product
|
SRP
|
11.11 Flash Sale Price
|
Discount
|
12:00am
|
| Diaper and Potties |
Huggies Dry Eco Newborn Diapers 40’s |
237.50 |
111 |
53% |
| Kitchen & Dining |
Larosso Stainless Steel Cookware Kitchen Set of 25 (Stainless) |
9,800 |
1,799 |
82% |
| Luggage |
American Tourister Para-Lite Pixel Print Luggage Set of 3 (Black) |
22,050 |
8,820 |
60% |
| Luggage |
American Tourister Para-Lite Pixel Print Luggage Set of 3 (White) |
22,050 |
8,820 |
60% |
| Mobiles |
Starmobile PLAY Click (Champagne) with P100 Load Card |
1,388 |
999 |
28% |
9:00am
|
| Camera Accessories |
Strontium Micro SD Class 10 16GB Card with Adapter (Black) |
399 |
299 |
25% |
| Diaper and Potties |
Huggies Dry Eco Small Diapers 38’s |
275.50 |
165.30 |
41% |
| Water Sports |
Thenice M2068G Full-Face Easybreath Snorkeling Mask with Camera Holder Size S/M |
4,399 |
1,399 |
68% |
| Water Sports |
Thenice M2068G Full-Face Easybreath Snorkeling Mask with Camera Holder Size L/XL |
4,399 |
1,399 |
68% |
10:00am
|
| Automotive |
Blade Christmas Car Wash Gift Pack 1 |
527 |
399 |
24% |
| Automotive |
Blade Christmas Car Wash Gift Pack 2 |
527 |
399 |
24% |
| Diaper and Potties |
MamyPoko Easy to Wear Diaper S, 22’s Pack of 6 |
1,043 |
625.80 |
40% |
| Printers and Ink |
HP Deskjet 1112 Printer (White) |
2,500 |
888 |
65% |
11:00am
|
| Home Improvement |
Bosch Promoline DIY 108pcs Handtools Set |
2,750 |
1,799 |
35% |
| Make Up |
MAYBELLINE COLOR SENSATIONAL CREAMY MATTES |
299 |
149 |
50% |
| Televisions |
Ace 32″ Slim LED TV Black LED-808 DN4 |
9,999 |
5,299 |
47% |
| Women’s Clothing |
Hot Shapers Women’s Shapewear for Belly (Black) and with FREE Munafie |
899 |
199 |
78% |
12:00pm
|
| HairCare |
L’Oreal Lip and Cheek Tint |
800 |
399 |
50% |
| Large Appliances |
Fujidenzo MM-22 BL 20L Microwave Oven with Mechanical Control Black |
2,498 |
1,999 |
20% |
| Mobiles |
Lenovo Phab 16GB (White) |
7,999 |
3,999 |
50% |
| Watch |
Casio Couple Pair Silver Stainless Steel Strap Watch MTP/LTP-V004D-1BUDF |
5,000 |
2,199 |
56% |
1:00pm
|
| Shoes |
Vertigo Terra Sandals (Lavander) |
1,375 |
499 |
64% |
2:00pm
|
| Bath and Body |
Nivea Extra White Firming Body Lotion 250ml |
346 |
173 |
50% |
| Kitchen and Dining |
Pureit Excella Water Purifier Filter 1500L |
4,998 |
3,498 |
30% |
| Laptop |
EDGE MINI 7.85 TABLET (TC79RA2) BT Keyboard Cover for B8080-Silver-PH |
5,990 |
3,499 |
42% |
| Watch |
Geneva Roman Numerals Women’s Gold Steel-belt Watch SY-3 |
1,500 |
199 |
86% |
3:00pm
|
| Laptop Bags & Cases |
Delsey Maubourg Back Pack |
4,690 |
1,125 |
76% |
4:00pm
|
| Accessories |
Pineng PN-920 20000mah Powerbank (Black/Red) |
1,399 |
699 |
50% |
| Automotive |
Spyder Motocross Helmet Brawl G 483 (Green/Yellow) – L |
3,195 |
1,999 |
37% |
| Food Supplements |
Snow Caps L-Glutathione 500mg Capsules 30’s |
1,200 |
899 |
25% |
| Women’s Bags |
Elena X-16012-1 Premium Bag Set (White) with Free Assorted Coin Purse |
1,999 |
599 |
70% |
5:00pm
|
| Computer Accessories |
Genius HS-G500V Vibration gaming headset |
1,699 |
699 |
41% |
| Outdoor & Garden |
Portable Folding Table (Blue) |
5,000 |
999 |
80% |
| Outdoor Toys |
Castle Pink Tent |
439 |
299 |
68% |
8:00pm
|
| Audio |
JBL C300SI On-Ear Dynamic Wired Headphones (Black) |
1,190 |
699 |
41% |
| Fragrance |
Victoria’s Secret Love Spell Body Mist 250ml |
600 |
249 |
59% |
| Fragrance |
Victoria’s Secret Strawberry and Champaigne Body Mist 250ml |
600 |
249 |
59% |
| Fragrance |
Victoria’s Secret Endless Love Body Mist 250ml |
600 |
249 |
59% |
| Small Kitchen Appliances |
NESCAFE Red Mug Coffee Maker with FREE Transparent Glass,NescafeClassic and Nestle Coffee-mate |
2,473 |
1,111 |
55% |
Top Deals to watch out for starting 11/11
Category
|
Product
|
SRP
|
11.11 Flash Sale Price
|
Discount
|
Image
|
| Cameras |
C5 ETCAM Underwater HD DV 5MP Waterproof Action Sports Camera |
2,500 |
599 |
76% |
|
|
GoPro Hero5 12MP 4K Ultra HD Action Camera |
22,999 |
18,999 |
17% |
|
Happy Cow Sky Phantom 5 2.4G Quadcopter with Camera (Black) |
8,000 |
1,862 |
77% |
|
LHR A8 HD 1080P 3.0″ Car Dashboard Camcorder |
2,999 |
789 |
74% |
|
Sricam Indoor Wireless Security Camera |
4,999 |
1,199 |
76% |
| Computers and Laptops |
Adata HD650 ShockProof 1TB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 |
4,399 |
2,499 |
43% |
|
|
Apple MacBook MJVM2ZP/A Air 11.6″ Core i5 1.6Ghz Dual Core (Silver) |
46,990 |
37,999 |
19% |
|
Lenovo IdeaPad 100-14IBY 14″ Celeron N2940 2GB Black Windows 10 |
14,495 |
9,999 |
31% |
|
N-Power i-Flash Drive 32GB External OTG Flash Drive for Apple with V8 Adaptor for Android |
2,200 |
799 |
64% |
| Health and Beauty |
iCare® CK-102S Blood Pressure Monitor Wrist Type Auto Heart Beat Rate Pulse Meter with Case |
1,800 |
684 |
62% |
|
|
L’oreal LA Palette Lip and Cheek Tint |
800 |
399 |
50% |
|
L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Lip Sticks |
400 |
199 |
50% |
|
Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipsticks |
299 |
149 |
50% |
|
Olay Night Ritual |
3,098 |
899 |
71% |
| Home and Living |
Beverly’s Christmas Tree 210S 6ft (Dark Pine and Light Pine Green) |
5,097 |
1,439 |
72% |
|
|
Bosch AQT 33-11 Pressure Washer with Car Wash Set with FREE Bosch Shirt (Green) |
7,875 |
4,499 |
43% |
|
Bosch Promoline DIY 108pcs Handtools Set |
2,750 |
1,799 |
35% |
|
Ceramic Pan 9-Piece Set (Red) |
4,000 |
1,237 |
69% |
|
Greatnes D&D 1312 Storage Wardrobe and Clothes Organizer (Chocolate) |
1,880 |
510 |
73% |
|
Home Discovery Heat Resistant Rectangular Tempered Glass Baking Dish 2.5 Liter Set of 2 |
899.75 |
584 |
34% |
|
Ikea Steka Frying Pan (Black) Buy 1 Take 1 |
2,399 |
299 |
88% |
|
Larosso Stainless Steel Cookware Kitchen Set of 25 (Stainless) |
9,800 |
1,799 |
82% |
|
Luminarc Flame Beverage 5-piece Set |
869.75 |
599 |
31% |
|
Luminarc Vitro Blooming Amber 1L Casserole |
2,199 |
1,399 |
36% |
|
Portable Folding Table (Blue) |
5,000 |
999 |
80% |
|
Pureit Excella Water Purifier Filter 1500L |
4,998 |
3,498 |
30% |
|
Pyrex Atlantic Blue 8in. Square Dish |
1,045 |
889 |
15% |
| Home Appliances |
American Heritage AHCF-ECON 52″ Ceiling Fan (Antique) |
2,698 |
1,999 |
26% |
|
|
Eureka EWA 0.6HP Window Type Air Conditioner (White) |
7,499 |
5,999 |
20% |
|
EZY ES-66F 1.7 Cu. ft. Refrigerator (Green) |
2,999 |
789 |
74% |
|
Fujidenzo JWT-601 6kg. Twin Tub Washing Machine (White/Grey) |
5,198 |
4,598 |
12% |
|
Fukuda SF-164XS 16″ Stand Fan (Green) Buy 1 Take 1 |
2,399 |
1,595 |
34% |
|
Iwata CM14INDC-C3 Induction Cooker with Free Stainless Steel Pot with Glass Cover |
1,795 |
1,595 |
11% |
|
Midea FT40-3D 16″ Desk Fan (White) |
1,099 |
699 |
36% |
| Media, Music, and Books |
Allegro Pro Cutaway 40″ Acoustic Guitar Package |
3,280 |
1,799 |
45% |
|
|
Davis D118 Digital Electronic Keyboard 61keys With Heavyduty X |
6,500 |
2,499 |
62% |
|
Mactan 40″ Acoustic Guitar (Sunburst) |
1,600 |
1,111 |
31% |
| Mobiles and Tablets |
Acer Liquid Z530E 8GB |
3,999 |
2,999 |
25% |
|
|
Alcatel OneTouch Pixi First 8GB (Soft Slate) |
2,999 |
1,499 |
50% |
|
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 32GB (Gold) |
13,995 |
6,995 |
43% |
|
Cherry Mobile Alpha View 8GB (White) |
4,999 |
1,999 |
60% |
|
Cherry Mobile Flare X V2 16GB (White) with Free Cherry Prepaid SIM |
6,999 |
3,999 |
43% |
|
Flash Plus 2 3GB/32GB (Venus Gold) |
8,490 |
6,990 |
18% |
|
Lenovo Phab Plus 32GB(Grey) |
15,000 |
4,999 |
67% |
|
Lenovo Vibe Shot Z90A40 32GB (Gray) |
17,999 |
6,999 |
61% |
|
Nextbook NX785QC8GB 8GB( Black) |
6,999 |
2,499 |
64% |
|
Pineng PN-920 20000mah Powerbank – (Black/Red) |
1,399 |
699 |
50% |
| Motors |
Blade Christmas Car Wash Gift Pack |
527 |
399 |
24% |
|
|
Portable Car Electronic 2-in-1 Cooling and Warming Refrigerator Fridge Storage 7.5L |
2,000 |
699 |
65% |
| Sports and Outdoors |
Fast Inflate Air Bed Lazy Sleeping Bed Folding Sofa/Chair (Blue) |
1,999 |
469 |
77% |
|
|
Spalding TF-50 Outdoor Basketball Size 7 |
650 |
395 |
39% |
|
XiX R1 Mountain Bike (White/Red) |
16,400 |
5,999 |
63% |
| Toys and Games |
Appliance Galore LL999 Rechargeable Motor Bike (Yellow) |
5,499 |
1,499 |
73% |
|
|
Funny Ride on Tolocar (Red/Blue) |
1,099.75 |
799 |
27% |
|
Tickle Princess Castle tent( Pink) and with Colorful Swim Pit Toys 100 Bouncing Balls Bundle |
1,299 |
584 |
55% |
| Travel and Luggage |
American Tourister Para-Lite Spinner 3-Piece Set (Pixel Print Black) |
22,050 |
8,820 |
60% |
|
|
Delsey Aircraft Trolley Case 66cm( (Black) |
13,090 |
3,390 |
74% |
|
Delsey Eole Cabin Trolley Case 55cm(Red) |
8,890 |
2,061 |
77% |
|
Delsey TN Inflatable Travel Pillow( Red) |
1,390 |
290 |
79% |
|
High Sierra Freewheel Wheeled Backpack (Black) with High Sierra Tethur Backpack |
8,140 |
2,849 |
65% |
|
Kamiliant Congo Spinner 55/20 TSA(Jungle Black) |
4,450 |
3,115 |
30% |
|
Pilot 868 Premium Series PC Aircraft Wheel Double Zipper Hard CaseTravel Luggage Set (Silver) |
8,999 |
3,499 |
61% |
|
Pilot 4009 Japan Fashion CLBD Style Large Capacity Unisex casual Backpack Handbag (Dark Blue) |
1,999 |
749 |
63% |
|
Racini Duffle Bag/ Trolley 158’21 (Black) |
1,699 |
1,359 |
20% |
| TV, Audio/Video, Gaming, and Wearables |
Ace 24″ Super Slim Full HD LED TVBlackLED-802 |
9,999 |
3,999 |
60% |
|
|
AKG Y10 107dB Lightweight In-ear Headphones (Blue) |
599 |
399 |
33% |
|
Handheld KTV Wireless Bluetooth Microphone Karaoke Player Perfect Design for Karaoke (Gold) |
5,000 |
888 |
82% |
|
Sharp 40″ LED TV Black LC-40LE265M |
19,999 |
14,899 |
26% |
|
Sony Bravia 32″ LED TV Black KLV-32R302D |
14,499 |
9,999 |
31% |
|
Toshiba 32″ LED TV Black 32P2400VE |
16,999 |
8,399 |
51% |
|
VR Box 3D Virtual Reality Glasses for Smartphone (White/Black) |
1,999 |
99 |
95% |
| Watches, Sunglasses, and Jewelries |
Elegant Women’s Gold Metal Strap Watch |
750 |
299 |
60% |
|
So much in store for us today and in the coming days! Start adding to your wishlist and shop starting midnight.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 8, 2016 | Food & Beverage
Have you ever gone on a food trip, trying different national dishes for each meal? Citi Credit Cards is teaming up with The Bistro Group to make this happen for you, and at pocket-friendly prices. Simply use your Citi card to get 40% off at the featured The Bistro Group restaurant of the week.
Use your Citi card when dining at any Bistro Group restaurant and try a different cuisine every week.
Oct. 3 to 6 at TGI Fridays
Oct. 10 to 13 at Bulgogi Brothers
Oct. 17 to 20 at Fish & Co
Oct. 17 to 20 at Krazy Garlik
Oct. 17 to 20 at Buffalo Wild Wings
Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 at the Village Tavern
Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 at Moe’s Southwest Grill
Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 at Texas Roadhouse
Nov. 7 to 10 at Modern Shanghai
Nov. 7 to 10 at Tonkatsu by Terazawa
Nov. 7 to 10 at Watami Restaurant
Nov. 14 to 17 at Italianni’s
This weekly 40% discount is available every Monday through Thursday from October 3 to November 17. To avail this, diners must have a minimum bill of P2,500 and the discount will apply up to the first P5,000 spend. Only one Citi card transaction per table can qualify for the promotion.
Learn more about privileges exclusive to Citi cardholders! Log on to www.citibank.com.ph or call the 24-hour CitiPhone Hotline at 995 9999.
You can also visit www.bistro.com.ph.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 6, 2016 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
Imagine going to the mall and dealing with the traffic and the crowd just to get that perfect gift for your loved one at your favorite top brands.
Now, imagine staying put, wherever you are, with your phone or tablet in hand or a laptop or desktop computer and, doing your shopping online. No more dealing with traffic and crowds. No more lugging purchases all over the mall until we finish shopping. Instead, imagine your joy when your purchases arrive at your doorstep a few days later.
Do you shop now or later?
The biggest online shopping event in Southeast Asia kicks off on November 11, 2016, with the participation of more than 12,500 local and international brands and 6,000 merchants. This month-long shopping event is Lazada’s fifth Online Revolution since its launch in 2012.
Top brands take the spotlight
This year’s theme is ‘Brands for All,’ putting customers’ favorite brands in the spotlight. Customers can expect jaw-dropping, well-curated offers, and exclusive launches of branded items. These deals come on top of the wide and growing assortment on Lazada.
To date, Lazada boasts an unmatched catalog of close to 30 million products for consumers across six Southeast Asian countries. In the Philippines, the assortment grew 4x more than in 2015. That means more gift ideas for you!
Lazada will offer everything customers love – from huge discounts to flash sales and exclusive bundles.
P11 deals
P11 peso deals featuring a Virtual Reality Box, LED light bulb rotating lamp, and a Genius gaming mouse among many others, are up for grabs.
Limited-time flash deals
Limited-time flash deals on a 32” Slim LED TV for Php 5,499, a Fujidenzo 20L microwave oven for Php 1,999, a Star Mobile 4.5” smartphone for Php 999, an HP desk jet printer for Php 888, and a L’Oreal lip and cheek palette set for P399 are only some of the many highlights during this mega shopping day. Perfect value indeed for all the Christmas gift-seekers out there.
The deals extend to over 17 product categories including Fashion, Health & Beauty, Home & Living, and Electronics.
Lazada is focusing deep into its customers’ interests with weekly specials- a curation of items for beauty fans, supermoms and families, techies, and fashionistas.
Lazada Games
As if these weren’t enough, Lazada will also launch games to make Christmas online shopping more fun. Follow Lazada’s social media channels to get free shopping vouchers, and brand giveaways from Samsung, MamyPoko, Unilever, JBL, Lenovo, and more.
Inanc Balci
“Online Revolution was launched in 2012 so more consumers could experience the ease and benefits of online shopping. Since then, Online Revolution has become the biggest shopping event in Southeast Asia, where consumers can find amazing deals from the most popular brands conveniently from their smartphones or laptops,” said CEO Inanc Balci.
“This year, we have secured commitments from big brand partners for more than one million deals to make Christmas shopping more exciting and effortless for Filipinos. The best of the world is truly at everyone’s fingertips now, more than ever.”
Lazada has also partnered with top brands to make shopping more rewarding.
Use your MasterCard to get an additional 12% off on top of already discounted prices. And if you’re feeling lucky, Isuzu Philippines is giving away a brand new pick-up for more out-of-town road trips, and Turkish Airways is raffling off air tickets to fly you off to your dream vacation.
Ever tried making a wish whenever you see 11.11 on your watch or clock? No need to be on the constant lookout because Lazada’s Online Revolution is guaranteed to make your Christmas shopping wishes and dreams come true with an awesome plethora of deals and steals. Visit www.lazada.com.ph or download the Lazada mobile app for free to join the biggest online shopping event of the year. The sale runs from November 11 to December 12.
About Lazada Online Revolution
The Lazada Online Revolution is the biggest online shopping and selling event in Southeast Asia bringing brands and retailers, and consumers together in six countries.
Lazada started the Online Revolution on 12 December 2012 (12.12) to educate consumers on online shopping and its conveniences. The one-day sale sparked a shopping frenzy that grew it into an annual month-long event.
Since then, Lazada Online Revolution has proven itself to be Southeast Asia’s busiest online retail event. In 2015, US$40 million in Gross Merchandize Value was recorded in its three-day finale.
Lazada Online Revolution 2016 will see big retail and marketing brands participate to create an unmatched assortment of popular, quality products, and the best deals for Southeast Asian consumers.
About Lazada Group
Lazada Group operates Lazada, Southeast Asia’s number one online shopping and selling destination, with a presence in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Launched in March 2012, Lazada is pioneering eCommerce in the region by providing customers with an effortless shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, extensive customer care, and easy returns. Lazada features a wide product offering in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion, and sports equipment.
Lazada offers brands and sellers a marketplace solution and an ecosystem of partners providing direct access to about 560 million consumers in six countries online.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 4, 2016 | Travel
Do you #lovetotravel? I do! I try to travel at least once a year and when I do I often find myself hitting the beach. Alaminos (Pangasinan), Bali, Boracay, Cebu, these are just a few of my favorite destinations.
Boracay is my daughter’s happy place. It is a place with many happy memories for her with her friends from college and later with her husband. It could be your happy place, too.
Time to hit one of the world’s best beaches with Citi Credit Cards. Book a room at the Tides Hotel Boracay from now until December 15 and get a 55% discount when you use your Citi Credit Card or a Citibank Visa Debit Card.
But that’s not all! You can also grab additional exclusive discounts such as:
- 20% off on spa services
- 15% off on food and beverages at Kaon Restaurant
20% off on spa services
15% off on food and beverages at Kaon Restaurant
But don’t stop there! Book your next trip to one of the most exciting vacation spots in the country and call (02) 722 9200.
To know more about this #LovetoTravel deal and other Citi promotions, point your browser to www.citibank.com.ph or call the 24-hour CitiPhone at (02) 995 9999.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 4, 2016 | Business
Nov. 3, 2016 – In preparation for Lazada’s upcoming Online Revolution Sale kicking off on Nov. 11, the Lazada Affiliate Marketing team went on a roadshow tapping some of the Philippines’ key cities namely Manila, Davao, Cebu, Iloilo and Bacolod. During the 4-day roadshow, the cities’ top bloggers and influencers were given an introduction to Affiliate Marketing in order for them to earn while promoting Lazada.
With the Online Revolution fast approaching, the attendees of the roadshow were also given the privilege of knowing in advance some of the deals which will be released on Nov. 11. Some of the deals which caught the attention of many include:
- the Starmobile Play Click smartphone which will be sold for P999 on 11.11
- the inflatable sofa for P469
- and L’Oreal Color Riche lipsticks which will be priced down to P199.
In order to know more about the deals which will be released during the 11.11 Online Revolution, make sure to follow Lazada’s Affiliate bloggers and influencers.
Lazada Box of Joy
With Lazada’s ever-growing assortment, attendees of the Affiliate Roadshows were given the Box of Joy.
Each Box of Joy contains a variety of products such as shampoo, toothpaste, facial cream and lotion all sponsored by Lazada’s brand partners. It is a proof that Lazada is not only just an online store for electronics but also a destination for shoppers interested in buying lifestyle items and groceries.
My box contained the following:
- Axion Grease Cutter
- Colgate Fresh Confidence Bamboo Charcoal Fresh
- Colgate Total Pro Breath Health
- Creamsilk Conditioner
- Equal Artificial Sweetener
- Gard Shampoo
- L’Oreal Revitalift
- Lysol wipes
- Naturals Stevia
- Palmolive Naturals Cream Conditioner
- Palmolive Naturals Flawless Clean
- Palmolive Naturals Shampoo
- Ponds Spotless White Facial Wash
- Sunsilk Smooth and Manageable
- Tender Care Talc Classic Mild
- Tresemme Smooth and Shine Shampoo and Conditioner
- Vaseline Lotion
55″ Ace LED TV Raffle
It was also during the event that the affiliate-exclusive raffle mechanics for the Online Revolution was announced. Affiliate bloggers only need to come up with 5 blog posts until Dec. 12 in order to qualify for the raffle. Social media promoters also qualify in the raffle with a minimum of 3 social media posts about the Online Revolution per week.
In addition to the winner of the 55” ACE LED TV and a Creative SBS 120 speakers, there will also be 3 weekly winners of special prizes such as camera drones, hoverboards, headphones, LED TVs and many more!
Lazada Online Revolution
Lazada’s Online Revolution, started in 2012, is now the biggest online sale in Southeast Asia which is a month-long celebration of great deals across 17 product categories. Following the mega day on Nov. 11, Lazada will hold its weekly campaigns namely:
Pinoy Cybersale
Also, a highlight of the Online Revolution would be its Pinoy Cyber Sale running from Nov. 25 to 28. This sale will be similar to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale yearly held in the US. This event is organized together with other e-players with the goal of increasing e-commerce penetration in the country.
Finally, Lazada will conclude Online Revolution through a 6-day Mega Sale starting on Dec. 7 until Dec. 12. Stay tuned through this channel for the next installment of deals which will be available on Nov. 11.
Lazada Affiliate Marketing Program
Lazada’s Affiliate Marketing Program provides an opportunity for bloggers and influencers to earn extra income while promoting Lazada and its products. To know more about the Lazada Affiliate Program, please visit http://www.lazada.com.ph/lazada-affiliate-program/.
The Lazada Box of Joy is supported by the following brands and sellers: Colgate, Palmolive, L’Oreal, Creamsilk, Durex, ACE, Veet, Creative, Pond’s, Vaseline, Tender Care, Scholl, Sandisk, JBL, Gard, LuckyHR, D&D, Maybelline, Axion, and Equal.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 3, 2016 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
In just 7 days old and new Lazada customers will be able to enjoy BIG DISCOUNTS from as low as 10% to as high as 80% when you purchase items at www.lazada.com.ph as we celebrate the 11/11 Online Revolution! This event is happening in all participating countries.
Online Revolution Items Up For Grabs
So many wonderful items up for sale on November 11. Check out this list of goodies from the Philippine store:
| Item | Description | Price | Image |
| Starmobile Play Click 4Gb (Champagne) with Free P100 load card | Running on the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, the PLAY Click gives you a sweet Android experience. It focuses on rich multitasking, refined user interface, and deep interactivity, and adds a powerful way of communicating. | Original Price: P1,388
11/11 Price: P999 | |
| Sony Bravia 32" LED TV Black KLV-32R302D | The Sony Bravia 32" LED TV Black KLV-32R302D boasts of a crystal clear display thanks to its LED feature. To make your viewing experience even better, Sony’s Motionflow XR 100Hz is integrated to make actions more lifelike. This feature minimizes motion blur for fast-moving scenes, delivering smoother images. | Original Price: P11,799
11/11 Price: P9,999 | |
| Fast Inflate Air Bed Lazy Sleeping Bed Folding Sofa/Chair | The Fast Inflate Air Bed Lazy Sleeping Bed Folding Sofa/Chair is a comfortable seat or sofa for two that you can fill with air within seconds using our unique filling technique. | Original Price: P569
11/11 Price: P469 | |
| L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Star Collection Lipstick | | Original Price: P400
11/11 Price: P199 | Beauty week (Nov 14 to 19) |
| Lenovo VIBE Shot Z90a40 32Gb (Gray) | The Lenovo VIBE Shot Z90a40 uniquely stands tall within the ocean of modern mobile devices by packing top-tier components that rival, if not surpass the giants of today. | Original Price: P7,499
11/11 Price: P6,999 | |
| Bosch GSB 500 RE Impact Drill DIY Toolset - 06011A01k0 | | Original Price: P3,729
11/11 Price: P2,699 | |
| Apple Macbook MJVM2ZP/A Air 11.6" Core i51.6 Ghz Dual Core Silver | This Macbook Air uses Intel's fifth generation of Core processors - the latest processor in the market. This has been designed to utilize all programs without worrying about the battery life but still provides Class A performance. | Original Price: P40,999
11/11 Price: P37,999 | |
| Spalding TF-50 Outdoor Basketball Size 7 | | Original Price: 449.50
11/11 Price: P395 | |
| SeanSean TUXUN K068 Handheld KTV Wireless Bluetooth Microphone | | Original Price: P999
11/11 Price: P888 | |
Discounts of as much as 80%, wow! And that is just the first batch of deals. Whether it’s gadgets, fashion, wearables, entertainment, toys, appliances, etc. Lazada’s Online Revolution will have mega discounts in all categories. Watch out in the coming days for more.
Moving in an industry dominated by giant multinational pharmaceutical companies, Nutramedica’s tenacious rise from its humble beginnings as a microenterprise is one for the books. Thanks largely to its creativity and innovation, it has become a major player with a well-established niche in the industry.
“Great things in business are never done by one person, they are done by a team of people”, Velilla quotes Steve Jobs when asked what’s her secret to success in this competitive business of beauty and healthcare.
Shoppers relished in the choice of products available to them at amazing offers –all at up to 95% discount. The very first order came from a customer in Tarlac City, who ordered a KDS Beats-0022 100dB Stereo Subwoofer Over-the-Ear Headphones.
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Lazada Group operates Lazada, Southeast Asia’s number one online shopping and selling destination, with presence in Indonesia (
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To the Filipino family Christmas = queso de bola. And most Christmas celebrations come with cheesecake. Therefore, it makes so much sense to make a cheesecake made with Queso de bola.
The Bo’s Coffee app can be downloaded from both the appstore and on Google Play.
The stamp card concept is not new. Many establishments do this … from sandwiches, donuts, chinese restaurants … it is their way of tracking loyal customers.
Limited-time flash deals on a 32” Slim LED TV for Php 5,499, a Fujidenzo 20L microwave oven for Php 1,999, a Star Mobile 4.5” smartphone for Php 999, an HP desk jet printer for Php 888, and a L’Oreal lip and cheek palette set for P399 are only some of the many highlights during this mega shopping day. Perfect value indeed for all the Christmas gift-seekers out there.
Use your MasterCard to get an additional 12% off on top of already discounted prices. And if you’re feeling lucky, Isuzu Philippines is giving away a brand new pick-up for more out-of-town road trips, and Turkish Airways is raffling off air tickets to fly you off to your dream vacation.
Lazada started the Online Revolution on 12 December 2012 (12.12) to educate consumers on online shopping and its conveniences. The one-day sale sparked a shopping frenzy that grew it into an annual month-long event.
Lazada Group operates Lazada, Southeast Asia’s number one online shopping and selling destination, with a presence in 
Lazada’s Affiliate Marketing Program provides an opportunity for bloggers and influencers to earn extra income while promoting Lazada and its products. To know more about the Lazada Affiliate Program, please visit 
In just 7 days old and new Lazada customers will be able to enjoy BIG DISCOUNTS from as low as 10% to as high as 80% when you purchase items at www.lazada.com.ph as we celebrate the 11/11 Online Revolution! This event is happening in all participating countries.
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