by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 1, 2016 | Business, Food & Beverage
As the Christmas holiday approaches people in businesses often wrack their brains for unique gifts to give their corporate partners and clients. What better way to strengthen your business relationships than showing your appreciation with Villa del Conte artisanal chocolates from Padova, Italy?

You can choose from Villa del Conte’s wide array of luscious creations such as praline balles, praline sticks, ovincinis, and “Thank You” dark chocolate
To make your gift extra special these Villa del Conte premium chocolates can also be specially curated in lavish gift crates with bottles of wine. After all, wine and chocolate are the perfect combination.
Where to find Villa del Conte stores
Villa del Conte also accepts bulk orders for corporate gifts with personalized packaging. Visit Villa del Conte stores at:
- Greenbelt 5
- Century City Mall
- Shangri-la Mall
- Resorts World
- Alabang Town Center
- SM Megamall
- and Robinsons Magnolia.
For bulk orders, please contact 893-2575 or 621-6101.
To know more about Villla del conte go to http://www.villadelcontecioccolato.com or follow them on:
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 31, 2016 | Health and Wellness
When we wash our hair do we find ourselves thinking about what hair chemicals we put on our hair?
We may not be aware that we are unknowingly putting harmful chemicals on our hair thus resulting to general conditions such as migraine, nausea and skin rashes. The symptoms may be quickly attributed to stress but if you look closer to that hair product you’re using, you’ll be surprise to find the culprit.
Popularity does not equate to safety, some popular brands sold in the market are loaded with mildly toxic chemicals that may be harmful in prolonged use.
Novuhair, Nature’s answer to hair loss, gives you the lowdown on these chemicals to help you with your choices.
The truth about hair chemicals
Lather
Myth: Shampoo must produce lots of lather in order to properly clean your hair.
Truth: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a compound that helps shampoo and other cleaning product in producing foam and bubbles. Though it may effectively remove hair build-up, it can also strip off essential oils that is needed to keep your hair healthy.
Anti-bacterial compound
Myth: Parabens has an anti-bacterial compound benefits that outweighs the harm.
Truth: Parabens are basically used to prolong the shelf life of hair and cosmetic products mostly for its antibacterial purpose. Symptoms that are related to over exposure to parabens are Atopic Dermatitis and Rosacea. Further studies also show that use of products with parabens accelerate skin damage and aging related to sun exposure.
Perfume

Myth: My hair smells terrific! I love the perfume scent on my hair product.
Truth: A nice whiff of perfume might not be harmful but the fragrance that is mixed in your hair product might have come from harmful substances from highly toxic ingredients which can lead to Allergic reactions and mood swings. That perfume is better off somewhere else.
Straightening and Smoothening
Myth: Hair products that promise straightening and smoothening effect use non-toxic Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate as a natural preservative.
Truth: Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate is a substance used in making your hair soft and bouncy, although it is considered natural preservative, also releases formaldehyde which can lead to skin and eye irritations. Prolonged use may also affect your immune system.
Use of some of these chemicals combined may also result to hair loss and other hair problems, thus, it is important to be an informed consumer. A lot of new products have saturated the market hence, read the labels for fine prints before buying.
Novuhair, nature’s answer to hair loss is made of 19 Natural ingredients which includes herbal components such as moringa oleifera, panax ginseng, virgin coconut oil and the natural essences of rosemary and peppermint.

Novuhair’s all-natural ingredients
Novuhair nourishes the scalp and hair by increasing the flow of nutrients and improving blood circulation to the scalp. Novuhair also helps hydrate the scalp, maintain the hair’s natural luster and prevent early hair graying, hair dryness and itching.
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 | Oct 29, 2016 | Events
Cohen’s Lifestyle Centre showed that you can eat delicious food and lose weight at the same time as it kicked off its first Cohen Cook-Off Challenge. Cohen clients faced off in a cooking competition and presented their healthy, easy-to-cook and appetizing Cohen meals that can be quickly prepared at home and by doing so, lose weight safely and effectively.
Cohen Cook-off Challenge Contestants

From left to right at the Cohen Cook-off Challenge: Regina Chuavon (Director, Cohen’s Lifestyle Centre Philippines), Carrie Luis (a freelance assistant), Marian Remo (businesswoman), and Dr. Mary Ann Tangcangco (physician)
Showcasing their original recipes were Mary Ann “Dr. Ianne” Tangcangco, 40, a physician who lost 35 lbs. on the program so far; Marian Remo, 30, a businesswoman who lost 16 lbs. to date; and Carrie Luis, 26, a freelance assistant who just started the program. Cohen clients Tangcangco, Remo and Luis prepared Apple Cake, Beef Stuffed Zucchini and Mushroom Burger, respectively.
Backed by years of scientific and medical research, Cohen’s Lifestyle Program is a personalized and rapid weight-loss and wellness program that focuses on proper nutrition and uses food as medicine. Each client’s unique blood profile is used as the basis for an individualized eating plan that recommends the personalized quantities of specific types of food that correct the hormonal imbalance that causes weight gain and obesity.
How does it work?
The program works like a prescription. It only “prescribes” food tested at the precise personalized quantity based on the biochemistry of your body to allow the body to do what it is naturally designed to do which is to burn fat. The food prescribed is easily available in the local supermarkets and is most likely already in your kitchen. Through this, there is no need for costly and unsafe procedures, such as injections or pills. Cohen’s Lifestyle Program delivers fast results, with clients averaging a loss of up to eight to 10 lbs. a month.

Barbara Young (CEO, Cohen’s Lifestyle Center)
“The Cohen Program has a track record of success in delivering rapid weight loss using only food as medicine. We provide a safe, effective and scientific method of achieving a slimmer and healthier body, where all other methods may have failed,” said Barbara Young, Cohen’s Lifestyle Centre CEO and a certified life coach.
“Cohen’s Lifestyle Program takes a holistic approach to losing weight. We don’t just guide you in losing weight but we also teach a healthier lifestyle, including cooking and eating habits and the way you look at food. You don’t need to be a chef to be able to prepare healthy, delicious meals.”
“With a little bit of creativity in preparing food, losing weight can actually be fun. With the Cohen Cook-Off Challenge, we hope to inspire more people to take charge of their own health by getting involved in the preparation of their own food.”
What does the Cohen Cook-off Challenge show us?
The Cohen Cook-Off Challenge demonstrates that you can enjoy healthy, delicious and easy-to-cook meals even on a weight-loss program. With Cohen’s Lifestyle Program, you can now say goodbye to bland food to lose weight rapidly, safely and effectively.
Cohen’s Lifestyle Centre offers complimentary information sessions. To schedule an appointment, you may call the Makati office at 828-5251 or (0917) 892-6436.
To know more about Cohen’s Lifestyle Program, visit www.CohenLifestyle.com.ph, or visit http://www.facebook.com/CohenLifestylePhil on Facebook and http://instagram.com/cohenlifestyleph on Instagram.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 28, 2016 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
Promo codes and vouchers are popping up starting today because of the holiday. I’ll be posting the ones that I encounter for October 29 to November 30, 2016 here, not just for Grab and Uber but also shopping promo codes and vouchers.
Ridesharing promo codes
Grab promo codes
Promo code: BONIFACIODAY
Happy birthday, Andres Bonifacio! On this hero’s birthday Grab offers us:
- discount – P50
- valid for ONE (1) Grabcar ride on November 30, 2016
- valid in Metro Manila only
Promo code: HALFTHEPRICE
- discount – 50% up to P200
- valid for ONE (1) Grabcar from November 12 to 14, 2016
- valid in Metro Manila only
Promo code: NIGHTSHIFT
- discount – 50% up to P200
- valid for 3 rides from November 10 to 16, 2016 from 9pm to 5am
- valid for 3 rides from November 4 to 9, 2016 from 9pm to 5am
- valid in Metro Manila only
Promo code: MIDDAY
- discount – P50 off on 1 trip
- Valid from 12 noon to 5pm only
- Valid for 1 ride on November 11, 2016
- Valid for 1 ride on November 8, 2016
- Valid from November 3 to 4, 2016
- Valid in Metro Manila only
Promo code: LONGWEEKEND
- discount – P50 off on 2 trips
- valid for 2 rides from October 29 to November 1, 2016
- valid in Metro Manila only
Uber promo codes
Promo code: TREATMNL
- discount – P100 off on 2 trips
- valid from October 31 to November 1, 2016
- valid in Metro Manila for all Uber products

Click me to be brought directly to the Lazada website or app
Shopping vouchers at Lazada
Voucher code: BDO10LZD
- discount – 10%
- For 1 use only so best to gather your purchases in one whack
- valid from November 11 to December 12, 2016
Voucher code: GOSHOP
This is open to all Globe postpaid subscribers only.
- discount – P150 for a minimum purchase of P1,000 in a single transaction
- valid from November 14 to 20, 2016
Voucher code: 1RVLTN
- discount – 10%
- maximum discount – P300
- minimum purchase – P1,000
- valid on November 11, 2016 ONLY
Voucher code: 02REV1
For new customers ONLY
- discount – 12%
- maximum discount – P350
- minimum purchase – P1,000
- valid on November 11, 2016 ONLY
Voucher code: MCREVO
Limited to buyers using Mastercard debit or credit card for paying for purchases online.
- discount – 12%
- minimum purchase of P1,500
- This is an exclusive to purchases made with Mastercard
- valid on November 11, 2016 ONLY
ISUZUDMAX
Get a chance to win an Isuzu D-Max with a minimum purchase of P2,000 by entering the the code ISUZUDMAX upon check out.
ZENREVO
Get a chance to win overnight stays (up to 4D3N) at Zen Rooms for a minimum purchase of P1,000!
- PROMO DURATION: November 11 – December 12, 2016
- Deadline of entry submission: December 12, 2016, 11:59PM
- ELIGIBILITY: Open to all registered customers of Lazada Philippines.
PROMO MECHANICS:
- Promo Period: November 11 – December 12, 2016
- Promo is open to all Lazada customers with a minimum purchase of Php 1,000.00 and will enter the code “ZENREVO” upon check out.
- Qualified customers will get a chance to win an overnight stay at any Zen Rooms hotel.
- Every successful Lazada order is equivalent to 1 e-raffle entry.
- Qualified customers can generate as many e-raffle entries as they can, as long as the minimum purchase amount is met and the promo code is entered.
- Voucher can be used for any product except those marked “Voucher Not Applicable On This Item”
TO JOIN THE PROMO:
- Visit www.lazada.com.ph/zenrooms or launch the Lazada mobile app and sign up or login to your Lazada account.
- Select the item/s you wish to purchase then click “Add Cart”
- Enter your shipping information
- Select payment
- In the payment page, under Order Summary, click “Do you have a voucher? Apply” and enter ZENREVO
PRIZE:
Get a chance to win overnight stays at any Zen Rooms:
| ZEN Rooms La Paz |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Zobel Roxas Street |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Poblacion |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Makati Amorsolo |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Penafrancia |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Jazz Makati |
Manila |
| ZEN Premium Roxas Boulevard |
Manila |
| ZEN Premium Binondo |
Manila |
| ZEN Premium Mabini Street |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Quezon North Avenue |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Adriatico Street |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Malate Del Pilar |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Santa Cruz |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Quezon V.Mapa |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Quirino Station |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Malate Nakpil |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Quezon San Juan |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Makati Riverside |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Ninoy Aquino Airport |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Malate Pedro Gil |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Mandaluyong Dansalan |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Pasay Seaside |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms EDSA Taft Avenue |
Manila |
| ZEN Premium San Antonio Village |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Libertad Railway Station |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Paco Park |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Ortigas Estancia |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Pasay Airport Road |
Manila |
| ZEN Rooms Station 2 D’Talipapa |
Boracay |
| ZEN Rooms Station 1 D’Mall |
Boracay |
| ZEN Rooms Bulabog Road |
Boracay |
| ZEN Premium Station 1 Road Front |
Boracay |
| ZEN Rooms Station 1 Main Road |
Boracay |
| ZEN Premium North Station 1 |
Boracay |
| ZEN Rooms Station 3 Beachfront |
Boracay |
| ZEN Rooms Station 2 Beachside |
Boracay |
| ZEN Rooms Station 3 Angol Road |
Boracay |
| ZEN Rooms Station 1 Balabag |
Boracay |
| ZEN Rooms Station 1 White Beach |
Boracay |
| ZEN Rooms Station 2 Jetty Port Road |
Boracay |
| ZEN Rooms MacArthur Highway |
Angeles |
| ZEN Rooms Dau |
Angeles |
| ZEN Rooms San Angelo |
Angeles |
| ZEN Rooms Valdez Street |
Angeles |
Terms & Conditions
- Zen Rooms will provide a unique voucher code to the winner that s/he can use in www.zenrooms.com
- Voucher code can be redeemed within 6 months upon receipt of code
MECHANICS OF THE RAFFLE DRAW:
- 6 (6) winners will be selected at random on January 8, 2017 at 5PM , at the main office of Lazada Philippines. The raffle draw will be done electronically through the RANDOM.ORG program
- The winners will be informed through registered mail and contact number and will be announced via Lazada social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
- Lazada & Zen Rooms employees and their relatives up to the 2nd degree of consanguinity or affinity are excluded from participating in this promo.
- Draw venue is at the 23rd floor Net Park 5th Avenue Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- By joining this promo, a customer confirms that he or she has read, understood and agreed to the promo mechanics, including but not limited to its terms and conditions.
- Cancelled orders will be automatically disqualified from the raffle draw.
- Prize is transferrable but is not convertible to cash.
- Lazada will get in touch with the winner via telephone or email within 7 days upon raffle draw
- Winners must claim prize within 60 days from receipt of the registered mail. Unclaimed prizes shall be forfeited with prior DTI notice.
- When claiming the prize, the winner needs to present at least One (1) Valid ID. Lazada and Zen Rooms has the right to ask for another ID if deemed at necessary.
- In case of a winner’s representative claiming the prize, an authorization letter coming from the winner must be presented together with the winner’s valid ID and the representative’s valid ID. The winner’s signature in the ID and the authorization letter presented must be the same. The Authorization letter presented must be the same. The authorization letter must state the full name of the representative claiming the prize on the winner’s behalf.
- Winner agrees to participate in publicity marketing campaigns.
Voucher code: TKONREVO
Be one of 11 winners to get international roundtrip tickets from Manila for two with Turkish Airlines.
PROMO MECHANICS:
- The promo is open to all Lazada customers who are 18 years of age and above, who spend a minimum of Three Thousand Pesos (PHP 3000.00) on the website of Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) and the Lazada Mobile App, and who will enter the code “TKONREVO” upon check out.
- Qualified customers will get a chance to win roundtrip flights for two (2) from Manila to Europe, USA, Canada, or Turkey (Hereby, winners shall be responsible to pay for all the applicable taxes, if any, on the raffle prize). See Appendix 1 for a list of available Travel Routes and Ticket Restrictions) every week from November 11 until December 12, 2016.
- One successful Lazada order that complies with the minimum spend requirements is equivalent to one (1) e-raffle entry.
- Qualified customers can generate as many e-raffle entries as they can, as long as the minimum purchase amount is met and the promo code is entered.
- Voucher can be used for any product except those marked “Voucher Not Applicable On This Item.”
TO JOIN THE PROMO:
- Visit www.lazada.com.ph/turkishairlines/ or launch the Lazada mobile app and sign up or login to your Lazada account.
- Select the item/s you wish to purchase then click “Add to Cart.”
- Enter or select your shipping information.or option.
- Select your payment option.
- In the payment page, under Order Summary, click “Apply here“ after the question ,“ Have voucher code?“” and enter the code, TKONREVO.
PRIZE:
- A weekly prize of roundtrip flights for two (2) from Manila to Europe, USA, Canada, or Turkey (Exclusive of government taxes/See Appendix 1 for a list of available Travel Routes and Ticket Restrictions) every week from November 11 until December 12, 2016.
- The winners of the raffle shall be responsible for securing all the necessary travel documents, papers, and visas, that may be required to enable the winner to travel to the desination subject of the trips.
MECHANICS OF THE RAFFLE DRAW:
- There will be five (5) weekly draws at the Lazada office to determine the winners. On each draw date, the list of eligible participants will be finalized (i.e. customers who purchased a minimum of Php 3,000 per transaction and did not cancel their orders during the promo period). The Draw will be done electronically through RANDOM.ORG
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DRAW DATE
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SHOPPING PERIOD
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WINNERS
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November 18, 2016
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November 11-15, 2016
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3
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November 25, 2016
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November 16-22, 2016
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1
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December 2, 2016
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November 23-29, 2016
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3
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December 9, 2016
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November 30-December 6, 2016
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1
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December 16, 2016
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December 7-12, 2016
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3
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- The winners will be informed through registered mail and contact number and will be announced via Lazada social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).
- Employees of Lazada and Turkish Airlines and their relatives up to the 2nd degree of consanguinity or affinity are excluded from participating in this promo.
- Draw venue is at the Lazada office located at the 23rd floor, Net Park, 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- By joining this promo, a customer confirms that he or she has read, understood and agreed to the promo mechanics, including but not limited to its terms and conditions.
- Cancelled orders will be automatically disqualified from the raffle draw.
- Prize is transferrable but not convertible to cash, and only consists of what is listed above.
- The Lazada will get in touch with the winner via registered mail within seven (7) calendar days from the date of the raffle draw (until January 20, 2016) and book the flight within 6 months from date of redemption.
- The winner can redeem the prize within sixty (60) calendar days from receipt of registered mail by the winner in the address provided by the winner. If the winner fails to claim the prize within the redemption period, the winner forfeits his/her claim to the prize with prior approval from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The Lazada will have a list of buffer winners in the event that a winner becomes disqualified which Lazada shall furnish to Turkish Airlines. Buffer winners will be selected along with the initial winners during each raffle draw.
- When claiming the prize, the winner needs to present two (2) original valid government IDs. Lazada has the right to ask for another ID if deemed necessary.
- In case of a winner’s representative claiming the prize, an original authorization letter coming from the winner must be presented together with the winner’s valid ID and the representative’s valid ID. The winner’s signature in the ID and the authorization letter presented must be the same. The Authorization letter presented must be the same. The authorization letter must state the full name of the representative claiming the prize on the winner’s behalf
- Lazada shall ensure that the winners of the said raffle shall participate in publicity marketing campaigns. Use of Intellectual Property Rights belonging to the Turkish Airlines for publicity marketing campaign must be subject to prior approval of Turkish Airlines.
- The winner shall be responsible for the applicable taxes, if any, on the raffle prize.
TICKET RESTRICTIONS:
- Ticket must be issued one (1) month before departure date.
- Ticket is valid between Manila to Final Destination (see appendix 1.1).
- Maximum of four (4) segments are allowed for the ticket. The ticket should be originating from Manila only. Istanbul is the transit city/hub.
Sample Route:
Manila to Milan (Roundtrip)
Itinerary: Manila – Istanbul (Segment1)
Istanbul – Milan (Segment2)
Milan – Istanbul (Segment3)
Istanbul – Manila (Segment4)
- Ticket is non-refundable, non-endorsable, non-reroutable and valid on Turkish Airlines operating flights only.
- Ticket must be issued in Turkish Airlines GSA Manila Office and once issued, the travel date cannot be changed.
- Ticket is valid from the date of raffle draw.
- Travel Period within One (1) year from the date of raffle draw of the winner (the return date of last segment of travel for the ticket must be completed within One (1) year from the date of raffle draw).
- Ticket is not exchangeable for cash and non-transferable.
- No mileage accrual for this ticket.
Voucher code: APPY150
- discount – P150 off
- minimum purchase of P1,000
- This is an app exclusive voucher
Voucher code: OCT10D
- discount – 10%
- maximum discount – P200
- minimum purchase – P1,000
- valid from October 28 to 29, 2016
- discount – 8% app exclusive
- maximum discount – P200
- minimum purchase – P1,000
- valid on October 28 to 29, 2016
This page will get longer as more promo codes and vouchers are posted. Watch out for changes.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 28, 2016 | Health and Wellness
Eau Thermale Avene, the leading French dermo-cosmetic brand officially launches its latest offering. The Skin Recovery Cream DEFI (Device for Exclusive Formula Integrity) joins the brand’s roster of products that are ideal for hypersensitive, intolerant and allergic skin.
The Eau Thermale Avene Skin Recovery Cream DEFI debuts this latest innovation at the ground floor of SM Department Store’s beauty section in Makati City.
Customers can look forward to a week-long event marked by various exciting activities. Shoppers can participate in a photo contest where they can get the chance to win Eau Thermale Avene products, free derma consultations from certified dematologists, personalized notebook as freebies for every purchase of the Skin Recovery Cream and many more.
Sterile Cosmetics
The Skin Recovery Cream was developed as part of Eau Thermale Avene’s product roster under the STERILE COSMETICS line. These products comply with a stringent charter based on 3 key points:
1 Sterilization throughout production
2 Rigorous selection of only essential ingredients
3 A perfectly patented hermetic sealing system called
“DEFI”. This cap ensures that the product inside does not come into contact with the air so there is no need to preserve it since the product remains sterile until use.
Sterile Cosmetics guarantee formulas with absolutely no preservatives or substances with incidental preservative function (unlisted preservatives). Since preservatives do not affect the formula’s efficacy, Sterile Cosmetics also means that your skin is getting only what’s essential and that it offers unique safety even for the most sensitive skin.
For Hypersensitive, Intollerand, and Allergic Skin
The Philippines’ tropical weather poses challenges to your skin. The high humidity and unforgiving sun can cause irritation. But with the Skin Recovery Cream your skin can be protected from the harsh effects of the environment as well as the cosmetics you tend to pile on.
This product helps protect skin and soothes irritation and restores the hydrolipidic film thanks to Parcerine®. This patented formula contained in Eau Thermale Skin Recovery Cream effectively alleviates and protects skin, restores the skin barrier, and reduces the skin reactivity.
To know more about Eau Thermale Avene Skin Recovery Cream, you may visit Greenbelt 5, Mercury Drug in Glorietta 3 and SM Makati Department store. And for all the latest about Eau Thermale Avene, like our official FB page via www.facebook.com/EauThermaleAvenePH.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 27, 2016 | Awards and Competitions

Frtizie Lexdy Noche, Mrs. Philippines Globe 2016
Fritzie Lexdy Noche, a 36-year old mother and dentist from Batangas, was crowned as the new Mrs. Philippines Globe 2016. A second-time contestant of the pageant, she bested 17 other contestants who were also vying for the much coveted title and crown.
Personifying beauty and substance, Fritzie Lexdy Noche is also civic leader and a former president of the Philippine Dental Association – Batangas chapter in 2007 – 2008. She obtained her degree in Dental Medicine at the Centro Escolar University and took up Masters in Orthodontics Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orthopedics at the Roman Dental School.

Samsung Hall, SM Aura Taguig
During the coronation night held at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura, Taguig City, Noche and the other candidates proved to themselves, as well as to all the guests, that being married or having children should not hinder them from reaching their full potential.
“My second try at Mrs. Philippines Globe has allowed me to discover more about myself and improve my persona as a wife, mother, and friend to all,” said Fritzie. “I will bring everything I learned in this journey as I represent my country for Mrs. Globe 2016.”
The panel of judges for Mrs. Philippines Globe 2016
Leading the panel of judges were Mrs Globe Philippines National Pageant Director Carla Cabrera-Quimpo and Mrs. Globe 2013 Sheryl Lynn Callister who flew in from the Netherlands to grace the event.
Joining them were Mrs. Philippines Globe 2012 Joyce Agsaway, Mrs. Philippines Globe 2012 Woman of Substance Pinky Siva, Bb. Pilipinas Universe 1985 Joyce Ann Burton Titular, Mrs. Philippines Globe 2014 Janice Trillo, All Star Team president of Rotary Club of Makati Gems Vangie Jaehn, Solane Brand Executive Rae Steffi Behag, and Metro Pacific Investment Corp. Vice President for Public Relations of Melody Del Rosario.
The winners!
Noche, who won PhP150,000 worth of prizes, will also represent the Philippines in the prestigious Mrs. Globe World Finals in Hainan, China in December 2016.

From the left: Dr. Nova Christine dela Cruz (3rd runner up and Darling of the Press), Ms. Annalyn Marie Gayatin (Solane Mother of the Year and Mrs. Philippines Globe Classic 2018), Dr. Fritzie Lexdy Noche (Mrs. Philippines Globe 2016), Ms. Timikko Santos (Woman of Substance), Ms. Michelle Boyero (1st runner up), and Ms. Niezal Cayangan (2nd runner up)
Aside from Noche, the pageant’s major winners also included Woman of Substance titlist Timikko Santos, Solane Mother of the Year Annalyn Marie Gayatin, 1st runner-up Michelle Boyero, 2nd runner-up Niezal Cayangan, and 3rd runner-up Nova Christine Dela Cruz.
Special awards
Special awards were also given to some candidates who stood out during the competition.
- Angelica Marie Catangay was chosen as the Personality of the Year
- Annalyn Marie Gayatin won Best in Talent
- Darlene Conde was chosen as Mrs. Body Beautiful and Woman of Charity
- Fritzie Lexdy Noche took home Career Woman of the Year and Supermodel Mom awards
- Maria Giselle Barrion took home Achievement of the Year
- Maria Theresa Uhlmann won the Entrepreneur of the Year
- Michelle Boyero won as Most Elegant Woman
- Niezal Cayangan was given the Life Story of the Year Award
- Nova Christine Dela Cruz won the Darling of the Press award
- Pinky Siva was recognized as Mrs. Philippines Globe Woman of the Year
- Timikko Santos was chosen as the Most Beautiful Face

ANALYN MARIE GAYATIN
A new title was also added this year – the Mrs. Philippines Globe Classic 2018 for women within the age of 46 to 55. The special award was given to Annalyn Marie Gayatin of Bacolod.
Other official candidates who also gave their best during the competition were Marjorie McMurchie, Brooke Cajita, Madonna Naval, Rasha Demonteverde, Genieve Uy, Coleen Ramos, and Geisha Muring.
About Mrs. Globe
One of the biggest international beauty pageants for married women, Mrs. Globe aims to empower misses as a vital part of the society. The pageant also recognizes that their achievements, charitable acts and stories can serve as inspiration to others.
Mrs. Philippines Globe 2016 is presented by: Samsung Hall, Lucky Rainbow Makati, SM Tickets, Sony Boy Mindo, Jojo Bragais, Arnell Papa, Eimee Cragun, Working Mom, Solane, and Bio-Oil. This pageant is organized by EVI Marketing Communications.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 27, 2016 | Events
MANILA, Philippines – Hotel 101 Manila celebrates Halloween with its guests this October 29, 2016, at the hotel restaurant Paesan from 10am onwards.

What to expect
The event is highlighted by a magic show that will leave the audience spooked and bewildered. Several trick-or-treat stations are set-up within the hotel for guests to claim interesting treats. Come in your scariest or most magical costume, as the best one wins an exciting prize.
How to join the Halloween event
Tickets to the Halloween event are free for those who will book a stay at Hotel 101 – Manila from October 25 to November 5, 2016. Stay at Hotel 101 – Manila for PhP 4,500 overnight with buffet breakfast for 2 persons. Guests may avail of complimentary two (2) tickets at the Front Desk.
For inquiries call +63(2) 553 1111 or email ma****@**********om.ph.
Be scary or daunting, bewitched or magical, or even pretty or fairy-like – Hotel 101 Manila allows you get creative and be yourself, with 101 Ways To Celebrate Halloween.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 25, 2016 | Events
The Rave Industry is somewhat saturated with artists and festivals. Boxed by commercialism, only a few try to make a difference in the sea of sameness. But there will always be good music, and interesting artists just looking for opportunities to be seen and heard in EDM’s process of evolution. And because fans deserve something new, a new sound and a new experience, we dare to bring them to you.
Equinox: A Drag|Rave Halloween Ball – the most anticipated pre-halloween event
Headlining this event are up and coming Filipino LGBT superstar artists: DJ SweetHeart, SuperStarletXXX and DJ Duo “Boys Can Trance”.

headliners for Equinox
The Ball will also feature a mini Drag Battle segment where Amateur Drag Enthusiasts will lipsync and Dance for their life. Suprise live vocals and performances are also being lined up for the event.
Our goal for the evening
We are taking the opportunity to make a difference and in true spirit of PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity and Respect) we are immersing the RAVE party goers to different subcultures through Music, Artistry, Self Expression and Creativity.
The event serves also as an avenue for promotion of different advocacies concerning self worth, responsible reproductive and sexual health, HIV awareness, treatment and management and sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.
When is this happening?
Happening this Friday; October 28, 2016, 11:59PM until morning at the newest Super Club in the Metro; “BeLOW”- Driveway Exit, New World Hotel Makati (beside Greenbelt 3).
Tickets – where to get them and how much do they cost?
Tickets are pre-sold at PHP 350 (w/ 1 free Hennessy VS Cocktail) and can be purchased at SM Ticket Centers at all SM Malls nationwide or online via SM Tickets (click here to be brought to the link directly). Tickets will be sold at Php 400 at the venue on the event date.
The following tables are available:
- Standing/Cocktail table (PHP 5,000) – inclusive of 1 Hennessy VS bottle, 1 mixer, and 13 complimentary tickets
- Couch table (PHP 10,000) – inclusive of Hennessy VS Bottles, 2 mixers, and 25 complimentary tickets
For inquiries and table reservations, kindly contact Equinox Hotline (09064549523) or private message Emergence on Facebook.
Event sponsors
Equinox A Drag|Rave Halloween Ball is brought to you by:
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Fun, fun, and fun!
So what should everyone expect on October 28? Equinox, a balance of elements in a mix of different subcultures. An Unforgettable experience, a happy place – a Very Special Night for everyone!
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 24, 2016 | Food & Beverage
I live in a household of chocoholics and my mom, the least chocoholic of the bunch LOVES Cadbury Dairy Milk. Whenever I bring home a bar or 3 she always gets first dibs – and this from a self-professed non-chocoholic. 😀
I recently found out that the limited edition Christmas flavors are back. Yey! Oh what a joy it would be to give these special chocolates to my special people.
Cadbury Dairy Milk Christmas Flavors – who deserves these special treats?
My mom deserves a treat
For my beautiful mom, the person who is always there for me no matter what, I would give her the Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Mousse. With its light and airy chocolate-flavored cream enveloped in classic milk chocolate shell, she is sure to love it and ask for more.

Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Mousse
Mom likes to eat her chocolate before sleeping, as a light snack. I hope she will be able to control herself and stop at just one. Just to be sure I will eat with her. 😀
My daughter deserves a treat
My fashionista daughter, Erika, is sure to love the Cadbury Dairy Milk French Vanilla. She likes her chocolate light and not too chocolatey … which makes this the perfect variant for her.

Cadbury Dairy Milk French Vanilla
A bite into this exquisite flavor will plunge her into the smooth, soft, silky center filled with light and delectable French vanilla cream.
This sophisticated flavor is definitely a match for my classy kid. 🙂 And, for sure, her baby, Star, will love it, too! But I’ll taste it first just to make sure. 😀
My sisters deserves a treat

my younger sisters
The Cadbury Dairy Milk Black Forest deserves a person who likes to live a little and experiment with flavors. Consider this … you combine your Cadbury Dairy Milk with chocolate cookies and red jellies and you get the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy wrapped in delicious chocolatey goodness!
It’s a two in one deal! Therefore, I cannot, in all conscience give it to just one person. I’ll live a little, too, and give it to both my sisters, Tina, and Gigi … then we three can share it, hehehe.

Cadbury Dairy Milk Black Forest
How much are these these luscious treats?
Cadbury Dairy Milk Black Forest, Cadbury Dairy Milk French Vanilla, and Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Mousse are available in 180g packs for a suggested retail price of P180.00. Hurry and get all flavors – available until supplies last! #FreeTheJoy this Christmas with Cadbury Dairy Milk!
Cadbury Dairy Milk’s limited edition Christmas flavors are available in all leading supermarkets.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 23, 2016 | Events
Mrs. Philippines Globe 2016 will be crowned tonight! For the last couple of weeks I’ve posted a couple of things about Mrs. Globe. The first for Mrs. Bacolod Globe and then later the article that introduces the finalists for tonight’s event.
I had the pleasure of attending the media event where these 17 lovely women were introduced. Along with the former winners they are a beautiful sight to behold.
Meeting the candidates for Mrs. Philippines Globe 2016
During the event (where candidate number 1, Darlene Conde was not present) we were able to see them walk, pose, dance a little bit, and get to know the candidates a little better. It was clear from the start that the media had favorites. These were the candidates that were asked the most questions. To be fair they mostly answered very well. There may have been a fumble or two, but mostly they were forgivable.
Describe yourself in ONE WORD
At some point in the evening this lovely lady (Mrs. Globe 2013, Sheryl Lynn Baas, according to the Philippine Star) asked a question and addressed it to all the other candidates who were not addressed by the media. This was her question … “if there was ONE WORD that would describe you, what word would that be and why?”
This took some thought. Even I, though not a contestant, had to stop and think … what if I had been asked that question? Many of the candidates answered well enough but the one that almost made me choke on my spit was the one that said she could not come up with one word but rather a phrase and the phrase she gave was (drum roll, please) … BREAST FEEDER.
Jaw hit table. Breast feeder? Seriously?!? And, her reason … because she was literally just breast feeding just before stepping into the venue for the event. So, of course, my next action was to look down at her chest and I noticed she was small breasted which made me wonder if she had enough milk for her baby.
Ok, ok … That might have been mean. And maybe she just couldn’t think of anything else by the time it was her turn to speak. But, it also displayed to me that this lady was not good at following instructions … neither was she graceful under pressure … because if I were a judge (which I’m not) that was a big misstep.
Nova Christine dela Cruz

Dr. Nova Christine dela Cruz, Dermatologist
The candidate I am rooting for is number 15, Dr. Nova Christine dela Cruz. I have known Chris for about 17 years. She was my gym buddy, was and is my dermatologist, but more importantly, she is my friend. I am very picky about my friends so for me to call her that means that she has a wonderful heart … and is truly beautiful inside and out.
She told me months ago that she was joining the competition but it completely slipped my mind until I saw her step out in that lovely blue dress.

Genevieve Uy
Genevieve Uy
Another candidate who I thought was beautiful and was able to answer the questions properly was number 12, Genevieve Uy. If my memory serves me correctly she is a “plain” housewife with a doting husband.
I wanted to interject at that point that there is nothing “plain” about being a housewife because it is the most difficult job of all. 🙂
Pageant Night
Tonight the audience will be witness to our lovely ladies in swimsuits, dancing, beautiful gowns, dancing, intelligent answers to thought-provoking questions, dancing … and did I say dancing already? 😀
Who will take home the crown of Mrs. Philippines Globe 2016 and will go on to represent the country in Hainan, China for the Mrs. Globe 2016 competition? Your guess is as good as mine and in just a few hours we will know.
Special Awards
Aside from the coveted Mrs. Philippines Globe title, candidates will also vie for the coveted Woman of Substance title alongside other special awards such as:
- Achievement of the Year
- Best Talent of the Year
- Career Woman of the Year
- Charity or Advocacy of the Year
- Darling of the Press
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- Husband of the Year – which, I suppose, will be awarded to the most loving husband of one of the candidates 🙂
- Most Beautiful Face
- Mrs. Body Beautiful
- Mrs. Philippines Globe Classic 2018 – the latest addition to the special awards to be given to the chosen contestant between 45 to 55 years old
- Most Elegant Woman
- Personality of the Year
- Solane Mother of the Year
Criteria for Judging
Candidates will be judged based on the following criteria:
- 35% beauty charm and poise
- 35% personality intelligence conduct
- 30% figure

About the Mrs. Globe Pageant
Founded in 1996, Mrs. Globe is one of the biggest international beauty pageants for married women and single mothers. It celebrates beauty and culture goodwill, tourism awareness, and charitable acts through pageantry and competition.
Mrs. Philippines Globe is presented by: Samsung Hall, Lucky Rainbow Makati, SM Tickets, Solane, and Bio-Oil. This pageant is organized by EVI Marketing Communications.
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