by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 2, 2016 | Events
Bonifacio High Street is a favorite weekend fun spot for many residents of Metro Manila. Here we can find so many things that could cater to our whims. Spas, shops, parks, restaurants, cafes, dessert stores, kiosks, and many more.
New store opening at Bonifacio High Street
Baskin-Robbins Bonifacio High Street
Baskin-Robbins, the world’s most beloved ice cream brand, spreads more happiness as it opens its 14th branch at B8, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig, delighting ice cream lovers around the metro.
The newest branch of the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops features premium hard scoop ice cream, customized ice cream cakes and a full range of frozen beverages which will now be easily accessible to shoppers and residents within Bonifacio High Street and nearby areas in BGC.
President of IceDream Inc., exclusive licensee of Baskin-Robbins in the Philippines.
“There has been a lot of anticipation for the opening of this branch so we are looking forward to bringing our extensive flavor variety and fun factor to the lively Bonifacio High Street area. Guests can expect to enjoy their usual favorites plus a whole range of new and exciting flavors.” shares Michael Dargani, President of IceDream Inc., exclusive licensee of Baskin-Robbins in the Philippines.
To make the store opening more fun and memorable, Baskin-Robbins lined up a series of delicious treats for its guests and customers, including a special one time offer of their awesome range of ice cream flavors for just P31 all day on October 1.
Treats of the day
Apart from the sweet treats, guests enjoyed many freebies and various activities including a lively performance by the UP Dance Company, a friendly meet-and-greet with the Baskin-Robbins mascot, photo printing, face painting, a special booth called ‘Waffle Wonderland’ where guests could customize their waffles in various shapes and colors and ‘Fundae Sundae’ a booth designed for pure indulgence.
Waffle Wonderland
I felt some school loyalty so I opted for the green waffle cup. Animo La Salle! 😀 Cone or cup the choice is yours! For my ice cream flavor I chose Baskin-Robbins Double Chocolate. Yum!
Fundae Sundae
The fundae sundae is definitely a lot of fun … to watch them assemble and later, to eat.
- They take a cup and half fill it with toppings. I chose crumbled Oreos.
- Then they ask you for the flavor you want – here I chose Love Potion Dark.
- Then they take a sugar cone and push it down on the ice cream.
How to eat.
- Push the cone down a bit so that the ice cream picks up some toppings.
- Lift up and enjoy.
- Repeat as many times as you want until the toppings, ice cream, and cone are gone. 😀
Ice Cream Cakes
The brand’s delicious and mouth-watering ice cream cakes also attract dessert enthusiasts worldwide. Each delectable cake is made up of one’s choice of Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavors.
Available in a wide variety of designs and sizes, they are perfect to celebrate any occasion — birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, weddings, and graduations or just to satisfy ice cream cravings!
Baskin-Robbins was founded in 1945 by two ice cream enthusiasts whose passion led to the creation of more than 1,300 ice cream flavors and a wide variety of delicious treats.
Give in to your sweet cravings and join the fun with the opening of the newest Baskin-Robbins’ branch. Come visit the latest addition to Baskin-Robbins’ growing chain.
To avail of more exciting promos, visit a Baskin-Robbins store near you:
- Baskin-Robbins Uptown Place Mall, Central Square and SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City;
- Greenbelt 5 and Glorietta 2 and 5 in Makati;
- 2/F SM North, SM North The Block, Fairview Terraces and TriNoma Mall in Quezon City;
- SM Southmall in Las Pinas;
- SM Dasmariñas in Cavite and Solenad in Sta Rosa, Laguna.
For more updates, check out www.baskinrobbins.ph or its social media accounts:
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 30, 2016 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
Baskin-Robbins, the world’s most beloved ice cream brand, spreads happiness to shoppers and promenaders as it opens its 14th store at B8, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig.
Baskin-Robbins BGC grand opening
To celebrate the opening of the newest Baskin-Robbins store, special treats await customers and ice cream enthusiasts. On October 1, the grand opening day of their Bonifacio High Street store, customers can have a taste of Baskin-Robbins’ iconic ice cream flavors for just P31 per junior scoop! There will also be fun activities and freebies for children and the young at heart during the grand opening celebrations from 4 to 7pm.
“There has been a lot of anticipation around the opening of this branch which is right in the heart of the action at BGC so we are looking forward to bringing Baskin Robbins’ fun and flavors to the neighborhood.” shares Michael Dargani, president of IceDream Inc., exclusive licensee of Baskin-Robbins in the Philippines.
As the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, Baskin-Robbins creates and markets innovative, premium hard scoop ice cream, customized ice cream cakes and a full range of beverages, providing quality and value to consumers at over 7,600 retail shops in nearly 50 countries.
Baskin-Robbins was founded in 1945 by two ice cream enthusiasts whose passion led to the creation of more than 1,300 ice cream flavors and a wide variety of delicious treats.
Join in the fun and festivities of the launch of this brand new location and come visit the latest addition to Baskin-Robbins’ growing chain.
How to avail of this exciting promo
Come visit a Baskin-Robbins store near you:
- Baskin-Robbins Uptown Place Mall
- Central Square and SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City
- Greenbelt 5 and Glorietta 2 and 5 in Makati
- 2/F SM North, SM North The Block, Fairview Terraces and TriNoma Mall in Quezon City
- SM Southmall in Las Pinas
- SM Dasmariñas in Cavite
- Soledad in Sta Rosa, Laguna.
For more updates, check out www.baskinrobbins.ph or click on the links below to its social media accounts:
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 30, 2016 | Food & Beverage
Guevarra’s is rich in heritage splendor and reminiscent of a house built in the 1920’s. The picturesque garden surrounded with rich greeneries have so far been the foreground of several weddings, with each one of them forever etched together in history.
A wide staircase that leads to the veranda gives you the feel of aristocratic elegance of the forgone era. As you enter the dining area, get ready to be enthralled with art-deco pieces transforming your senses to a magnificent old-world charm.
Since its inception, Guevarra’s has shared its domicile to numerous occasions from Baptism, Birthdays and weddings to corporate gatherings and reunions. The interior of the establishment can comfortably accommodate 200 persons with each area of the entire establishment has a story to tell.
Art aficionados will get to enjoy the walls that houses several awe-inspiring paintings and hanged plates with praises and dedications of celebrities who visited the establishment. Complementing the art of food and visual arts. Go ahead and shoot those selfies on any of the picture worthy angles.
Born by fondness for food, Guevarra’s have continuously raised the bar of epicurean palate for buffet lovers with its unparalleled buffet line-up. Their passion for food and flavor inspires Seven Plates Inc. partners, Warren Sy, Patrick King, Felix Yu, Timothy Go, Victor Go, Raymond Co and Jeffrey Siy together with Chefs Roland and Jackie Laudico to produce a celebratory feast that will make this season more remarkable. From appetizer to dessert, each lovingly created with love and inspiration.
Guevarra’s Yuletide Menu
What better way to celebrate the yuletide season than sharing good food and great ambiance with your family and friends. This season the Celebrity chefs has prepared several dishes on top of their year-round favorites to enthrall your visuals and taste buds.
Whet your appetite as you munch on crostini with
Christmas Chicken Liver Parfait; flavorful and rich Liver pate with infusion of moscato to open up your taste buds.
You will definitely roll your tongue as you taste their
Beef Morcon with it melt-in-your mouth goodness of rolled Top round with Bacon, Spanish chorizo, carrots and hard-boiled eggs.
Fusion precision with
Embotido Lasagna Roll – Classic Filipino meat loaf covered with Lasagna sheet and baked to perfection.
Bask in the marriage of flavor and color of the
Fish Mayonesa – Baked whole fish with Tartar dressing topped diced red and green bell pepper, carrots and egg.
A western favorite that proved to be as sought after here in the country,
Roast Turkey with cornmeal stuffing paired with two kinds of sauces – Cranberry and Gravy.
Enjoy the creamy goodness of their
Christmas Macaroni Salad, a rich blend of macaroni, gelatin cubes, raisins and dressing.
Filipinos love their rice, hence the
Christmas Paella, Flavored rice dish with morsels of Liempo, Chicken and Chorizo.
Craving for dessert will never be the same as you sensitize your palate with these yummy sweets:
Classic Christmas pudding, baked bread cut-ups with generous spread of glazed fruit preserves.
Christmas Suman Fruitcake, Christmas twist on Filipino specialty suman served with fruit preserves
Now let’s move on to the obvious signs that we are in the Christmas season and welcome Puto Bumbong and Bibingka.
These 2 glutinous rice creations will surely make you feel the warmth of the season in a classic manner.
We give back to the community
In the spirit of the season, let’s give back to the community. Each buffet head will automatically contribute a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Children’s Joy Foundation, a center that houses disadvantaged children in the country which Guevarra’s have been supporting for the past four years.
Where is Guevarra’s?
Guevarra’s is located at 387 P. Guevarra cor. Argonnes St. Addition Hills, San Juan.
Buffet rates at Guevarra’s are as follows:
Weekday meals (Monday to Thursday)
- lunch (Monday to Friday) – P399 +12% VAT
- maagang salu-salo – P499+12% VAT
- dinner – P499+12% VAT
Weekend Meals (Friday to Sunday)
- lunch (Sat. and Sun.) – P599+12% VAT
- maagang salu-salo (weekends and holidays) – P549+12% VAT
- dinner – P599+12% VAT
What time should we be there?
- Lunch is from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Maagang Salu-Salo 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Dinner is from 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
For Inquiries and reservations you may contact: 705 1811; 705 1874; 0917 311 2222. Follow them on Facebook: Guevarra’s ; Instagram: @Guevarras_ ; Twitter: @Guevarras_ .
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 29, 2016 | Stories
Dapat lang may quality time. Enjoy cooking with all the reliable safety features of Solane’s LPG
Solane, the country’s leading LPG provider has launched a campaign that advocates positive Filipino values and emphasizes the importance of family.
As the country gears up for change, ISLA LPG Corporation (ILC), the leading LPG solutions company and owner of the brand Solane, launches an advocacy campaign that aims to remind consumers of the importance of family and positive Filipino values.
Dapat Lang …
Drawing inspiration from the popular Filipino expression, which in English means, “That’s how it should be… Rightly so,” ISLA LPG launches the “Dapat Lang” campaign — a program that emphasizes the importance of doing the right thing, for the family, for others and society as a whole.
The campaign also touches on the importance of bringing back traditional Filipino values which have somehow been misplaced in our high-technology, fast-paced, modern setting. These values include commitment to the family, honesty, hard work, respect for others, and integrity.
“As we prepare for the many changes happening in our environment, we at ISLA LPG would like to remind everyone of the Filipino values that define us as a people and to put importance on the family, being a good neighbor and a valuable member of society,” said ILC-CEO Ruben Domingo.
“Our new campaign reminds all of us — our consumers, employees, and business partners — to do the right thing in everything we do, all the time, wherever we are, in order to truly bring out positive change in all of us.”
How will this advocacy of Solane be promoted?
The advocacy campaign will be communicated with various mediums — print and radio ads, social media, and online videos, showcasing a mom cooking the best dishes for her family, an employee putting in ample time at work, a chef preparing high-quality ingredients for his customers, a manager catering to the needs of the client, the Solane Hatid Bahay rider ensuring that LPG delivery is safe and on time.
As part of the Dapat Lang campaign, ISLA LPG is also launching a new website, which outlines the various ways with which Solane stakeholders can live out the new campaign principle in their everyday lives. The newly revamped site also features a blog that will serve as a way for ISLA LPG to communicate directly with its consumers, especially moms. The blog will feature quick and easy recipes and helpful and time-saving tips on cooking for the family, keeping a safe environment at work and home, and more.
Dapat lang good for the environment. Our expertise goes beyond our products. We aim for a better, cleaner, and greener environment.
For its part, ISLA LPG lives out the Dapat Lang campaign by doing what it does best since the brand Solane was launched almost five years ago — provide consumers with high-quality, safe, reliable LPG products.
“We value our consumers’ safety and we ensure that it is our key priority,” said Mr. Domingo. “We also value our customers’ trust by providing excellent products and services that are well worth their family’s hard-earned money.”
Moreover, ISLA LPG offers Solane Hatid-Bahay Service, an exclusive service provided to Solane LPG residential customers. ISLA LPG’s well-trained riders conduct a Weight Check in front of customers using calibrated portable weighing scales, assuring households of value for their money.
The Solane Hatid-Bahay riders also perform the 7-Point Safety Check free of charge to help ensure the safety of consumers and their families. This includes checking the surroundings, o-ring, regulator, regulator and valve connection, hose, hose connection, and flame quality.
Furthermore, ISLA LPG holds regular safety seminars for its customers as well as to various communities nationwide. The company’s employees and contractors follow strict compliance of safe LPG handling and fire safety. Through this, ISLA LPG has achieved a significant milestone of 13 million man hours without lost time injury.
This commitment to provide the best and safe product and service is, needless to say, reinforced with the launch of the company’s new advocacy campaign because as they say, Kapag LPG, Dapat Lang Solane!
To know more about the Dapat Lang campaign, visit Solane’s new website, www.solane.com.ph, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/solane.ph.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 28, 2016 | Travel
TravelBook.ph is a top online hotel booking site in the Philippines. With over 2000 hotel partners, it ensures that travelers have the best options for accommodations no matter where their destination is.
TravelBook Philippines latest endeavor is the Blogger Affiliate Program which aims to help bloggers earn more while giving them the opportunity to travel, relax, and learn from various campaigns such as Blogger Getaways, staycations, trainings, and seminars.
As an Affiliate, you can earn as much as 65% commission for every successful bookings by referring your readers to TravelBook.ph with the use of their various marketing tools like banners, widgets, and hotel ad links.
The Travelbook.ph Blogger Affiliate Program Held it’s First Blogger Getaway in Caramoan
Recently, TravelBook Philippines hosted a 3 days and 2 nights Blogger Getaway in one of the most majestic places in Bicol – Caramoan, Camarines Sur. The 15 lucky blog winners were treated to an all-inclusive vacation. With two days island hopping, free accommodation, transportation, and full board meals, we’re that TravelBook.ph’s blogger affiliates experienced fun and adventure, all-in-one!
Here are some words from Travelbook.ph Caramoan Blogger Affiliate Winners!
Big heaps of thanks to @travelbookph for this wonderful Caramoan vacay! – Allan Bobis of
thefilipinorambler.comWe’re now heading home from the Caramoan getaway. A million thanks to the TravelBookPH team for their care! – Christian Lizardo Aligo of
capturingweekends.comLong weekend well spent. It’s a wrap! Thank you TravelBook.ph and TravelBook Blogger Affiliate Program for the awesome trip! – Charm Gamboa of
myscatteredthoughts.comI am surrounded with the best and the nicest people ever. The rest of the bloggers are so nice. I am having such a good time here. Thank you TravelBookPH. Hooray to new found friends and to more adventure! – Izza Glino of
savingspinay.com.phIf you want to experience how it is to be one of TravelBook.ph’s Blogger Affiliates, sign up now and be part of our program. Register at http://affiliate.travelbook.ph or email us at tr********************@***il.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 22, 2016 | Advocacy
Alopecia was a foreign word to me until a few years ago. Then I noticed that some people had bald spots in the weirdest parts of their head (off-center) and that some have gone partially or completely bald and seemed too young to be going bald at all.
Then celebrities started coming out to raise awareness about hair loss and how Novuhair was a natural way to address hair loss — celebrities like Fanny Serrano and Gary V.
September marks the month-long commemoration of Alopecia Areata awareness worldwide. Alopecia areata is a condition when hair loss occur due to faults in the immune system attacking the hair follicles which results in partial or total loss of hair on the head and other parts of the body.
Leading this year’s celebration in the country is Alopecia Philippines, a group founded by singer and songwriter Abby Asistio in 2012. She has been championing the cause of empowering citizens with this condition.
Abby is no stranger to alopecia, having been diagnosed with alopecia areata since she was four years old. Abby’s decision to come out in public with her condition was a major turning point in her life.
On September 2012, Abby decided to start an online campaign in time with Alopecia Awareness Month by inviting family and friends to pose with the double “A” (inverted “V”) sign using their fingers on the photo sharing site, Instagram. It quickly caught on and Abby was overwhelmed by the response from netizens, with over a thousand photo contributions to date.
This paved the way for the beginnings of Alopecia Philippines. It aims to raise awareness about alopecia and correct common misconceptions and perceptions about it, provide encouragement to people afflicted with it, and create an online support community for them.
Inspired by Abby’s honesty and courage, men and women, kids and teens from different walks of life began sharing their own stories and struggles living with alopecia. What started out as a group of ten is now more than 300 members strong and its Facebook page – Alopecia Areata Awareness, draws followers from all over the world.
Abby Asistio endorses Novuhair
Novuhair has been supporting the cause for Alopecia Philippines through Abby Asistio. Abby have been using the brand continuously since March 2013 and she has only praises to share using the product.
Nature has provided a safe and effective answer to hair loss and scalp disorders. Novuhair is the only topical scalp lotion in the market that has the highest concentration of natural ingredients, FDA-certified and ACD-compliant. Novuhair is a homegrown, proudly Philippine-made product that is globally competitive.
In this video Abby explains what alopecia is and how Novuhair can help people with alopecia. Gain confidence with Novuhair.
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, Instagram: @NovuhairOfficial and follow it on Twitter at @NovuhairNatural.
You may also call the Novuhair hotlines at 4136570 and 09228830575 and order online at Lazada and regaloservice.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 20, 2016 | Health Tips
A healthy mind is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. It affects how you perceive the world and how you react to your environment and the people around you. In order to function normally and accomplish your daily tasks and goals in life, it’s important to keep your brain and mental well-being healthy.
“Healthy brain and mental functioning can be cultivated. In the same way that eating nutritious food and exercising can make your body stronger and more fit, certain habits and activities can also boost your brain power and mental well-being,” says Dr. Nicky Montoya, president and CEO of MediCard Philippines.
To improve brain and mental health, Dr. Montoya offers some tips:
Get enough sleep.
Sleep helps your brain and body work properly. While you’re sleeping, your brain is forming new pathways to help you learn and remember information.
Deep sleep also promotes normal growth in children and teens. It also boosts muscle mass and helps repair cells and tissues in children, teens and adults.
Drink plenty of water.
It is important for the brain to be adequately hydrated to function properly. Your brain cells require a delicate balance of water and various elements to operate efficiently. When you’re dehydrated, your brain has to work a lot harder to perform at the same level.
Drinking water also helps you feel refreshed, which may improve your state of mind. It can also prevent headaches and hangovers.
Get moving.
Exercise releases endorphins, which are essential for producing good moods. Working out also keeps your brain and vital organs healthy. It also improves your body image and keeps you motivated to conquer challenges and pursue your goals.
Learn a new skill and play brainteasers.
Learning a new skill and playing brainteasers can keep your brain sharp. When you learn a new skill, your brain creates new neural pathways that help you process and remember information better. Meanwhile, brainteasers and games that require you to decipher codes and pattern series, remember events and rationalize your answers can also enhance your problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, creativity, and imagination.
Communicate with other people.
Regularly talking and socializing with other people can boost your communication skills and improve your decision-making and problem-solving abilities. It is also a way to avoid depression and negative thoughts, which can interfere with your daily activities.
Practice meditation.
Meditation, which involves focusing your thoughts on the present moment, provides cognitive and psychological benefits. Aside from giving a sense of peacefulness and physical relaxation, it can also improve memory, empathy and sense of self. Harvard researchers discovered that practicing mindfulness increases the amount of grey matter in the hippocampus, which helps with self-awareness, compassion, and introspection, and lowers grey matter density in the amygdala, which helps manage anxiety and stress.
Since meditation is a big component of Ashtanga yoga, attending yoga classes can also be good for your mental well-being.
Dr. Nicky Montoya
President of Medicard Philippines
“The best thing about the human brain is that it adapts and re-wires itself as a result of behavioral changes. There are a lot of ways you can do to get the best out of your brain cells. One of the most effective ways is, of course, letting go of unhealthy habits and embracing a healthy lifestyle,” says Dr. Montoya.
The MediCard Lifestyle Center in Makati offers quality medical and specialty services, including nutrition counseling, diet management, and yoga classes. For more information, call (02) 878-5101or visit http://mlc.medicardphils.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 17, 2016 | Events
The first ever STYLECON, held last September 10 where bloggers, influencers, and industry insiders were treated to informative and inspiring talks.
Lazada Stylecon Panelists: Sassa Jimenez, Patty Ang, Kelsey Merritt, Bea Constantino, and Angela Yeo
The event brought together today’s brightest young names in the different fields of style, such as makeup, couture, styling, and modeling. Talks revolved around style and beauty in the age of social media and digital shopping.
Quotes for Stylecon panelists
Bea Constantino
Bea Constantino, one of the most celebrated fashion stylists in the country, shares how sometimes the most unexpected things turn out for the best, “Fashion was never my thing when I was young. But through the years, I fell in love with it. Inspiration comes from all over – from people to places and experiences. Surviving this industry is all about respecting those who came before you, learning relentlessly and finding your best self in the process.”
Patty Ang
Seeing fashion accessories as an investment was also a highlight in the discussion. Patty Ang,designer for Andi Eigenmann’s Cannes scene-stealer dress, said; “Invest in good jewelry. It’s a great investment because it stands the test of time. You can even pass it on to your children. Quality pieces, be it jewelry or leather bags, are great ways to add a sense of class to your wardrobe without feeling the need to update constantly.”
Sassa Jimenez
As for online shopping? Haute Couture designer Sassa Jimenez gave the most practical tip: “Online shopping is great because you don’t have to decide (and spend) on the spot if you want to purchase an item. In fact, you can make a wish list when shopping online. Add the items in your cart. Sleep on it. Come back the following day and assess if you still want to push through with the purchase.”
An interesting topic during the discussion was the effect of social media on fashion trends and individual style. Most of the audience, comprised of bloggers and online influencers, realized that even the experts in individual fields were always on the lookout for inspiration from other people. In a truly social world, we inspire each other with our own unique style.
Kelsey Merritt
Nowadays social media is an avenue for people to express their passion for fashion through images, and maybe even live their passions as well. “I have to thank the internet because social media gave me my big break as a model,” was Kelsey Merritt’s sentiment on how her fame sky-rocketed due to Instagram. From her stylish clothes to gorgeous make-up, Kelsey’s Instagram account garnered enough traction that an NYC-based agency signed her as one of their models.
Angelo Yeo
The roundtable discussion was followed by a makeup tutorial sponsored by L’Oréal. Angela Yeo,celebrity make-up artist and owner of beautylista.com, showed the audience how to achieve an easy “office chic” look – an everyday dilemma faced by majority of working women. The tutorial was broadcasted through Facebook LIVE via Lazada’s account. As a vlogger, Angela stressed the importance of product reviews when shopping online.
The most important learning from STYLECON was best summed up by Bea Constantino, “Find your passion, always update yourself, and build your brand.”
With more and more people passionate about fashion, Lazada has continually increased inventory with a wide assortment of fashion and health & beauty products. Lazada believes in empowering people to find their passion from the comfort of their homes, be it in fashion, photography, make-up, or the arts. Check out new and exciting finds by visiting www.lazada.com.ph.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 17, 2016 | Food & Beverage
Papa John’s Pizza University Mall branch. Photo credit to www.vozzog.com.
The first time I heard about Papa John’s was when they opened a branch at the University Mall (U-Mall) on Taft near my place of work and I treated my daughter there for lunch. Sadly, that branch is no longer around but then … good news! There are more branches of Papa John’s Pizza now, and even more are opening soon!
Papa John’s current branches
All over the world there are 4,700 branches. Wow! That’s a lot of branches. In the Philippines alone there are currently 16 branches with more to open very soon. So where are these branches in the Philippines, you may ask? Here’s a map and a list for your convenience.
Some of the pizza markers may not appear at first glance as they are in areas outside of the immediate scope of the map. However, rest assured they are there. You just need to either zoom out or drag the map up and down. 😀
Check out the BLUE pizzas.
- Antipolo
- Emraud Square Plaza
- Shell Marcos Highway
- Quezon City
- Banawe (corner NS Amoranto)
- Cubao (20th Avenue)
- Tandang Sora (Berkeley Square, Commonwealth Avenue)
- Tomas Morato (corner Scout Rallos)
- Visayas Avenue
- Xavierville (Nueve Uno)
- Las Pinas (Dona Nena Business Center Building, Alabang Zapote)
- Makati (Jupiter Street)
- Mandaluyong (SM Megamall Building A)
- Marikina (PACLEB Building, Bayan-Bayanan Avenue)
- Paranaque (Don Bosco, Dona Soledad, Better Living Subdivision)
- Pasig (Julia Vargas corner Shell C5 Road)
- Rizal (Ortigas Extension, Taytay)
- San Juan (Wilson Street)
And more branches opening locally are opening soon!
Check out the RED pizzas.
- Baclaran (September 21, 2016)
- Kalaw (September 21, 2016)
- Nangka (September 21, 2016) – 2 branches
- Caloocan (October 2016)
Whew! That’s a lot of branches! You’re sure to stumble into 1 or 2 branches as you traverse through traffic in Metro Manila. 😀 My favorite branch, though, is the one on Tomas Morato. Probably because they have more space (multiple floors, people!) but basically, because it’s near where I live, hehe.
Papa John’s at Tomas Morato corner Scout Rallos Street in Quezon City
Now that you know where to go it’s time to know what you can enjoy while you’re there.
House Specialties
Pizza, pizza, pizza! That’s what Papa John’s is all about. But there are 6 flavors which they proudly say are their specialties: All The Meats, Cheesy Bacon Melt, Chicken BBQ, Chicken Bacon Ranch, Super Papa, and Texas Heat.
The last one I tried was the Chicken Bacon Ranch and I really enjoyed it! Call me weird but I think salad dressing on a pizza is just plain yummy. 😀
Chicken Bacon Ranch … Papa John’s Specialty Pizza
I could be deluding myself when I say this but … one other reason I like it is because it seems the healthiest choice of the 6. 😀
Sides
Pepperoncini
All Papa John’s Pizzas are served with a side of pepperoncini and garlic butter sauce. When I first encountered this I was surprised. That isn’t something that happens in other pizza restaurants. And these are big peppers, similar to the one used in sinigang. I love spicy food but even I approached it with caution.
The first time I took a knife and sliced a small piece and bit into it … and it was good! Spicy yes, but also tart, and crunchy! Then I tried cutting it up and putting it on my pizza and dribbled some hot sauce … even better! In the end I just picked up the next one and munched on it like chips. 😀
Now, if you (like I) can munch on a pepperoncini then you are sure to enjoy this.
Pepperoncini Dynamite
The pepperoncini dynamite! Ta-daaah!!! You’ve likely eaten many pepperoncini in your life whether you’ve realized it or not. But I assure you, they’re nothing compared to Papa John’s Pepperoncini Dynamite. This goodness is bacon wrapped pepperoncini stuffed with cheese sauce for a melt-in-your-mouth surprise.
Personally, I think everything’s good with bacon. 😀
What’s new at Papa John’s?
A lot! Let’s see now… There’s
- chicken popper pizza
- mexican ole – for those who REALLY like it spicy!
- pepperoni buffalo
- fried chicken goodness – which is currently only available at the Jupiter branch
- vegetable stromboli
Not included in the pics above is the pineapple caramel stromboli, which, incidentally, is not yet available in stores but will be soon.
Does seeing all that food make you hungry? But at the same time does it make you worry about your wallet? Not to worry! Papa John’s loves the fact that Filipinos love to eat together and so they have a bunch of promos made especially for groups.
The Promos
I confess, I LOVE promos! Especially when the whole family comes together at home and everyone wants pizza … promos are there to save the day! 😀 Here are Papa John’s super duper awesome promos.
Grab 2 side items for free
Two is better than one! Buy any 14-inch pizza and get 2 sides for free from Friday to Sunday only. Choices for free side items are: 4 glasses of iced tea (dine in only), pepperoncini dynamite, cheese sticks, herbed parmesan breadsticks, single served featured pasta and season wedges.
This promo can only be enjoyed in the store and not for delivery.
Super Duos
Double deal! Get 2 Party Featured Pizzas for only P695.
SINGLE FLAVORS: Cheese Trio, Mexican Ole, Island Spice, Papa’s Deluxe, BBQ Bacon Lovers, Crabmeat Marinara, Pepperoni Buffalo, Bacon Cheeseburger Surprise, Honey Chicken Poppers Pizza.
HALF & HALF: Mexican Ole & Papa’s Deluxe are not available for Dine-In.
Pizza Holiday Mondays
Start your Monday with a bang! Grab our selected regular sized pizza for only P129 every Monday only.
Variants included are Bacon and Cheese, Simply Cheese, Italian Sausage and Cheese Trio. Not available for delivery.
P299 Pizza Party Tuesday
Come to our Happy Tuesdays. Experience our freshest pizza ingredients. Selected party sized pizza for only P299 every Tuesday only.
Variants included are: Chicken Bacon Ranch, Texas Heat, Simply Cheese, Garden Special, The Hawaiian, Pepperoni, Cheese Trio, Cheesy Bacon Melt and Cheesy Margherita.
Available for dine-in, take out, and delivery.
At the end of the day, though, I must confess, these are my favorites.
Creamy crab meat pasta
Pepperoni Pizza
Somedays, I just don’t want to think about what I will eat and these two are no brainers. Guaranteed happiness in every bite. 😀
But the best way to enjoy Papa John’s is with fellow foodies. 🙂
Papa John’s Pizza. Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.
I think I’m going to hop on over to Papa John’s now. Doo dee doo …
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 16, 2016 | Health and Wellness
What if, in the middle of your routine eye check-up, you ended up face-to-face with Philippine leading man Piolo Pascual?
I would be speechless and I may even forget to breathe for a few seconds there. And then at some point I may just go all fangirl on him and hug him (to get a feel of those beautiful abs :P) and then ask for a selfie, hopefully with his arms around me. 😀
But that’s me. What would be your reaction? Watch the video below and share the surprised reactions of patients during a vision screening set up by Essilor’s flagship brand Crizal®.
The new video is part of the brand’s campaign to encourage patients and customers alike to stay present in every experience of your life – or, better yet, to create your own precious moments with the clear vision that only Crizal® can provide!
So many people nowadays suffer from poor eyesight which means that many have need for glasses. Instead of getting ordinary lenses opt to spend a little more and get clearer vision with Crizal® lenses.
Crizal® lenses are available at leading optical shops and through eye care professionals nationwide. For more information, visit Essilor’s website at www.essilor.com.ph.
As part of the Dapat Lang campaign, ISLA LPG is also launching a new website, which outlines the various ways with which Solane stakeholders can live out the new campaign principle in their everyday lives. The newly revamped site also features a blog that will serve as a way for ISLA LPG to communicate directly with its consumers, especially moms. The blog will feature quick and easy recipes and helpful and time-saving tips on cooking for the family, keeping a safe environment at work and home, and more.
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