by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 11, 2015 | Health and Wellness
Nothing describes Gary Valenciano quite like his moniker “Mr. Pure Energy,” He is the very image of youthful vibrance, whether onstage or not. That’s why it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he values the way he looks the same way that he values the core of who he is: a prayerful, faithful husband, dependable father, and an outstanding entertainer.
Part of what makes Gary stay young looking is his head of hair.
What many people don’t know is that, like all other men his age, Gary once worried about hair thinning and hair loss. That’s why, at the first signs of the problem, Gary sought to find ways to prevent it from becoming worse.
“I first noticed the hair loss in the shower, after I toweled my hair dry. Then one day, my team of hairstylists noticed that my hair was thinning, too. That’s when they told me to look for the product that Fanny Serrano was using, a product called NOVUHAIR,” remarked Gary on his journey to regaining control over his hair loss.
NOVUHAIR is a topical scalp lotion that is a unique combination of 14 different natural ingredients and essential oils for a healthier hair and scalp.
One of the factors of hair loss, according to studies, is stress, something that Gary experiences on almost a daily basis.
Other factors include hereditary disorders, a persistent illness, major surgery, hormonal problems, childbirth & delivery, medications, infections, pollutants, and even excessive exposure to sunlight.
And contrary to popular belief, hair loss is as much a problem for women as it is for men. In many cases, hair loss may be prevented or alleviated through early detection. In the case of Gary, his decision to try NOVUHAIR to prevent his symptoms from worsening made a big difference, and within a few months, he saw remarkable results.
Gary shares his experience with Novuhair
“Hair loss runs in our family, too, even if it sometimes skips a generation. My brother and grandfather both lost their hair, but my dad still has a full head of hair at 87. I just wanted to make sure I take control of my symptoms.”
“Now, I use NOVUHAIR everyday, and I’ve noticed that I don’t shed as much hair as I did before, especially after toweling my hair dry. And my hairstylists noticed it, too. I love using NOVUHAIR because it has this minty, cool effect that makes me feel like my hair is always clean and fresh.”
“In less than a month and half, I already saw results even if I was told to wait three to four months before I can see a difference. The effects on me were much faster.”
“There were fewer strands on my white towel, which basically was within the normal boundaries of hair loss for an average person. Before using NOVUHAIR, I used to shed more.”
This is due to the fact that NOVUHAIR penetrates deep to help rejuvenate, nourish, & maintain moisture in the scalp and hair. By improving the blood circulation in the scalp, NOVUHAIR helps stimulate hair growth and aid in preventing further, excessive hair fall, while also improving the overall appearance of the hair.
“I never endorse a product that I did not experience first. I have to make sure it is really effective. With Novuhair, I can say that it has really contributed to my peace of mind and overall well-being.”
“And, heads up, as Novuhair is now part of my daily routine, which includes prayer, diet, and medication. God has truly lived up to his promise in my life, and as he says in Psalm 92:14 ‘I will keep you fruitful even in old age. Fresh and green.’ I am very happy now that Novuhair is a part of that.”
NOVUHAIR, Nature’s Answer to Hair Loss is available in all Mercury Drug outlets, Watsons, Rose Pharmacy, South Star Drug & Manson Drug, Metro Gaisano Pharmacy, The Landmark (Makati & TriNoma), J Centre Mall (Cebu), KCC Malls (Gen. Santos City & Koronadal City), NCCC Malls (Palawan & Davao), Gaisano Malls (Davao & Gen. Santos City) and online at www.regaloservice.com and www.lazada.com.ph. For inquiries, call 413-6570 or 0922-8830575.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Nov 13, 2015 | Yummy Reviews
There are two things I like to order every time I go to Mrs. Graham’s and those are the Apple pie soda and macarons for dessert. Yum, yum! #comfortfood (at Mrs. Graham’s)
I was dubious at first when they said Apple Pie Soda but one sip and I was convinced. Now I know what drinking an apple pie tastes like. It isn’t apple juice. You can really taste the pastry in the drink.
Mrs. Graham’s is located before F7 on Rallos Street just off Tomas Morato in Quezon City.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 19, 2015 | Bon Appetit
No matter how old you are, mac ‘n’ cheese will always be the food of the gods. Savory, creamy, cheesy, and chewy, macaroni and cheese is a comforting dish that brings out the kid in us. Surprisingly satisfying, given how little time and money it takes to make, mac ‘n’ cheese powder from store-bought boxes and recipes can get old and isn’t the healthiest option.
Now, you’re caught in a dilemma: you want your comfort food and don’t have much time to prepare a meal that’s delightful and healthier. With your emails beeping and your phone ringing every now and then, you wonder when and where you can grab a quick bite. Don’t sacrifice your mealtime and risk your health and productivity! This recipe combines your comfort, convenience, and real cheese for a quick but satisfying meal on-the-go.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup pasta
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (option: mix Swiss and parmesan cheese as well)
- Optional: ½ tablespoon butter or margarine
Procedure:
- Combine pasta and water in a Tupperware Jumbo Mug
- Microwave pasta in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each minute to check noodle consistency. The water should be absorbed and the noodles should be soft after about 4 minutes of this
- Add cheese and milk, and stir. (Optional: add melted butter here to make your mac ‘n’ cheese creamier)
- Put pasta back in microwave for 1 minute, stir thoroughly, and enjoy!
With Tupperware’s Jumbo Mug, you have no reason to skip meals anymore! The Jumbo Mug comes with a cover that can also be used as a coaster, and a large handle for easy handling. It comes in colors Lychee, Blue Iris, Sea Green, or Purlicious and all parts of the Jumbo Mug are microwave-reheatable.
Tupperware Jumbo Mugs
This versatile pick-me-cup is perfect for the busy bee in the office! With just one Tupperware Jumbo Mug, you can make several different dishes and take it with you when you’re on the go: easy microwaved omelet, heavenly molten chocolate cake, and even a chocolate chip cookie. Or if you want some home cooked porridge (arroz caldo), simply pour some into your mug and reheat it while you’re at work.
Do yourself a favor by treating yourself to a cuptivating meal-in-a-mug or a nice warm beverage—tea, coffee, hot chocolate! Enjoy a quick and delicious lunch with Tupperware’s Jumbo Mug, whether you’re in the office or on the go!
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by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 28, 2015 | Events
The Satchmi Store was packed to the brim for their 1st birthday. A celebration of Satchmi’s love for records, music, and the lifestyle they cultivate together with their community of friends and loyal customers.
It’s no surprise when we saw people pouring in from all directions to the store. When you step in, it’s as if you’re in another world separated from the mall itself. There was free food courtesy of Mr. Graham’s Sandwich Shop, their highly talked about Cebuano along with chips and dip filled everyone’s appetite throughout the event. In tandem were Mrs. Graham’s macarons straight from her cafe, specially made for the event complete with vinyl record designs and plating. Their Apple Pie Soda was also served during the party as well as Craftpoint’s Summer Sessions. All free aside from Satchmi’s esteemed third-wave coffee.
People got to experience fun and games throughout the event like spin the wheel with prizes from Satchmi’s lifestyle brands — Happy Socks, Lost Nomad, Gouache Bags, The Green House Project, Sunday Paper Co and more, there was also a sleeve face Photo Booth contest, by the end of the night the most creative photo got to take home a Motorino Mk II. A Satchmi event wouldn’t be complete without performances from their favorite artists BP Valenzuela, Reese & Vica, CRWN, and up-and-coming Coeli. Chip Balbuena — a comedian from Comedy Cartel’s line up was also there to provide some laughs for the night.
The main event was when Satchmi released a video showcasing what was next for them this year. Some of the things announced were that they are opening a 2nd branch in Quezon City (exact location still top secret) in early 2016, the Motorino Mk II now comes in the new color Silver bidding goodbye to the Ivory model, a new Satchmi Blend of beans exclusive from EDSA Beverage Design Studio coming soon to the store and most importantly, a new vinyl compilation that is composed of some of their favorite performers from Vinyl Day 2013 to 2015. Some of the artists include Autotelic, Oh, Flamingo!, BP x CRWN collab, Tandems ’91, She’s Only Sixteen, Reese & Vica, Imago, Taken by Cars, and more! A total of 12 tracks for a vinyl produced and manufactured entirely by Satchmi. The vinyl, entitled “General Assembly” (and rightly so) will be released sometime in 2016.
“It definitely is hard to believe how far we’ve come,” says Edric Chua, co-founder of Satchmi. “When we started out with just a couple of records and an online store, we always used to talk about opening a brick and mortar store until eventually the opportunity presented itself to us and we took it,” he adds. “From an online store to an actual physical store, and now we are not only distributors but producers and manufacturers of actual vinyl records — for a couple of vinyl enthusiasts, it’s amazing to see how far we’ve come,” says Aislinn Chuahiock, another co-founder of Satchmi. When asked what their secret was into getting this far, Ronald Sy – Managing Director and co-founder of Satchmi simply said “It was really a collaborative effort. Both within the team and with everyone we’ve ever worked with. Our loyal customers and everyone who has ever supported us also helped materialize what we’ve been planning for how many years.”
Vinyl records have been around for a while now and although the emergence of technology and digital music has proven to lessen physical music sales, the fact that vinyl is slowly growing and emerging to be the ultimate and most genuine medium shows that a love for the good old days will never go away. Satchmi has been the frontrunner in making vinyl records accessible to everyone and as proven today, they are here to stay and we couldn’t be any happier.
Satchmi is a music and lifestyle brand with a love for vinyl records, worldly goods, and everything in between. Visit their online store at www.satchmi.com or their physical store at the 4F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall.
Follow their social media accounts: facebook.com/Satchmi, twitter.com/Satchmi, instagram.com/Satchmiteam, or contact them at ex********@*****mi.com or 401 6905.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 25, 2015 | Health and Wellness
If you are a woman and your are self-conscious about your body I am sure that you (like I) are worried about things like unpleasant odors “down there” and dark inner thighs. I’ve used many feminine washes over the years and the one thing I hated about them were the medicinal smell. Ew! Who wants that?
pH Care Coolwind, my default scent
Then I heard about pH Care. For the longest time the scent I liked was Coolwind. As you can tell from the pic on the right, I like it a lot! It’s empty now, hehehe.
What do I like about it? It is slightly mentholated and, therefore, leaves me feeling fresh and clean all day. Keeping myself clean by washing with pH Care every time I use the toilet helps even further.
I am not the only one in the family to use pH Care. So does my daughter, my sister, and my niece.
My daughter is a dancer. This means that more than anyone else, she finds herself in a situation where other people get up close and personal with her intimate area.
Erika dancing in the Nostalgia concert of LSDC Contemporary
Imagine how embarrassing it would be when her partner lifts her up in that pose and he gets a whiff of stink. Ew! With pH Care she has the confidence to move any which way and know that she still smells and fells fresh and clean all day, every day. And that is using Coolwind. Imagine how much better it would be with all-natural scents?
Experience natural care “down there”
Everyone’s going all-natural these days, whether we’re talking about organic food, health supplements from plant and animal extracts, and even personal care and beauty products. And, why not? It’s important to make sure that what we ingest or apply onto our skin is something that won’t harm us.
The folks behind best-selling feminine wash pH Care have an intimate understanding of the importance of using natural ingredients for your most sensitive part, your bikini area. This is why they’ve come up with their all-new pH Care Naturals line in two variants: pH Care Naturals Papaya and pH Care Naturals Guava.
pH Care Naturals Papaya
pH Care Papaya
There are a lot of factors that can influence a woman’s confidence when it comes to donning that swimsuit, including “puson” problems and cleavage consciousness. But one other common insecurity many women have is dark skin in and around the bikini area, and this is something they can feel self-conscious about even in the comfort and privacy of their own rooms and bathrooms.
And while there are many products for whitening dark skin in other parts of the body, most of these aren’t safe or suited for use in intimate areas. Now, however, pH Care has a new whitening feminine wash that uses natural ingredients, so you keep the sensitive area fresh and fair.
The new pH Care Naturals Papaya cleanses the bikini area while the papaya extract, added to its formulation, aids in skin-whitening, so you get fairer skin in as early as 14 days.
pH Care Naturals Guava
pH Care Guava
Even if you’re not overly concerned with dark skin, you may still want a feminine wash made from natural ingredients that will still keep your intimate area fresh and clean. After all, in a hot country like ours, sweat can lead to discomfort, even body odor, and infection—and it’s worse when it involves the bikini area!
But no need to worry; pH Care Naturals Guava has been specially infused with guava leaf extract, which is well-known for its cleansing and anti-bacterial properties over the years. So if you’re 1 in 3 Filipinas constantly seeking for natural solutions “down there,” then give pH Care Naturals a try. It will naturally deodorize the area so you can feel confident regardless of outfit, activity, or even weather.
The NEW! pH Care Naturals variants are available at leading supermarkets, drugstores, and beauty stores. For more information, check out facebook.com/pHCare.
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pH Care Guava and Papaya
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 24, 2015 | Lifestyle
I won a karaoke machine!
OMG! This is soooo rare … I finally won something! And it is something I really, REALLY love … a Platinum HD-10 karaoke machine, yey! We had a small contest and the judges voted for moi!
*doing my happy dance*
Karaoke party, anyone? All I need now is an HD TV. Watch out for my full blog post in the coming days.
Thank you, again, for inviting me, Lazada!
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by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 24, 2015 | Product and Service Review
A while back I posted about the flash sale of Lazada where they featured the Lenovo A7000 Plus. Several bloggers were invited to the unboxing of the Lenovo A7000 Plus at Lazada HQ. There were tech bloggers and lifestyle bloggers.
Everyone had different blogging techniques that I found interesting to see. One was making a video blog on the spot. Another blogger brought her own lamp. And some would use natural light (aka, bring the unit to the window and use sunlight) for their shots. I opted to trust the camera of my phone (Samsung Galaxy S5) and Photoshop.
Some would write on the spot. And there were others, like me, who opted to take our work home.
I look forward to events like these because they give me a chance to fiddle with the gadgets. And that’s exactly what we got to do today.
Opening the box revealed the following contents:
Let’s talk about specs:
| Dimensions | 152.6 x 76.2 x 7.99 |
| Weight | 140g |
| Bands | GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
MHzWCDMA: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
FDD LTE Band 1/3/7/20
TDD LTE Band 40 |
| Platform HW/OS | MTK MT6752, 1.7 GHz, Octacore
Android Lollipop |
| Data speed | LTE Cat 4 / 150Mbps (download)
50Mbps (upload) |
| Display | 5.5” Full HD, 1920 x 1080 |
| Memory | 2Gb RAM + 16Gb ROM |
| Camera | 13 megapixels rear AF
5 megapixels front FF |
| Data connectivity | 802.11 b/g/n, BT4.0, GPS, AGPS |
| Sensors | vibration / gravitation / proximity / light |
| Card slot | dual sim micro-sim slot |
| micro SD card slot | vibration / gravitation / proximity / light |
| Battery (type) | 2900mAh lithium ion (Li-on) |
| Color options | black (sadly, no other colors, good thing we can buy customized cases) |
| OTG | YES |
| Charge current | 1.5A |
| Others | Dolby Atmos |
Considering the price I was expecting a low-end phone with entry-level specs. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that quality does not have to be expensive. Its features are almost comparable to the Samsung Galaxy S6. Its response time was really fast. I also wondered about the glass since Samsung comes with Gorilla glass and was told that it uses Dragontrail, instead of Gorilla glass. Dragontrail and Gorilla are very similar in performance. The main difference … the manufacturer.
The camera took really good pictures, too. Both the front and back cameras. We tried to compare the rear camera of our phones with that of the Lenovo A7000 Plus and it stood up well.
The Lenovo A7000 Plus retails at P7,999 only at Lazada. Click here to purchase your very own Lenovo A7000 Plus today.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 19, 2015 | Events
It’s been a year since the Satchmi Store opened its doors and they’re celebrating it the best way they know how: the ultimate birthday party happening! I’m so excited for September 26, but while we wait, here are a couple of things we hear you can expect at Satchmi’s Birthday Bash:
Free-flowing drinks
The Satchmi Store as most people know is not just your ordinary record store. They also have a coffee bar situated right in the middle. Their third wave coffee has been praised and raved on by many, getting their beans straight from the local supplier – EDSA Beverage Design Group. This time though, not only will we get free-flowing coffee for the night, but free-flowing craft beer from their friends over at CraftPoint Brewery! Coffee + Beer = the perfect way to cap off the night
Party giveaways and prizes
Those who attend the party, get a chance to win Satchmi’s Motorino Mk II – Customized Limited Edition. A staple in almost all of Satchmi’s events. Not only that, but they’ve also added in more giveaways from their favorite curated local brands like Sunday Paper Co, The Lost Nomad, Gouache Bags, Leather Fellow, The Green House Project, and more!
Record sales
We also hear that there might be a sale on their records (plus a special announcement about the Motorino Mk II we are absolutely dying to know!)
Lots of music and laughs
The Satchmi Store has been known for hosting intimate and fun events for music and the performing arts. You can expect some of their staples on stage: Reese & Vica, BP Valenzuela, CRWN, and up-and-coming artist Coeli (all we can say is you have to see her to experience her music). Adding to the birthday fun, Satchmi will also be getting Comedy Cartel’s Chip Balbuena – JackTV’s Kamikaze Best Comedy Act Competition winner & Laugh and Stack Standup Comedy Competition Champion to end the night right.
Secrets and plans revealed
We also hear that there’s going to be a special part of the program where Satchmi will be disclosed to everyone there what their plans are for next year. It’s kind of ironic how this time the birthday celebrant will be doing the surprising and we just gotta know what it is! They’ve been dropping a few hints here and there but I guess we’ll have to wait for the actual event to find out what Satchmi is planning for 2016.
Until then, we are inviting everyone to go to one of the most exciting birthday parties this year. Advanced Happy Birthday to the Satchmi Store and see you on September 26, 7 PM!
To RSVP go to tinyurl.com/happybirthdaySatchmi
The Satchmi Store is located at the 4F, Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall
For more details contact Satchmi at ex********@*****mi.com or call them at 401 6905
Visit their website at www.satchmi.com
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 30, 2015 | Technology
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the launch of the VIBE Shot smartphone in the Philippines, in partnership with Lazada, the Philippines’ One Stop Shopping and Selling Destination. The VIBE Shot, with a 16MP main camera and 5.0” Full HD screen, promises the best of both worlds, combining a fabulous camera with a premium smartphone, tailored specifically for both shutterbugs and savvy socials who love a good design.
“The VIBE Shot is part of Lenovo’s new and vibrant VIBE ON brand promise which aims to empower individuals to go their own way, by providing smartphones with the latest technology and features that they care about, at a price they wouldn’t expect,” said Dino Romano, Country Lead, Lenovo Smartphones, Philippines. “It is a stylish and powerful smartphone that consumers want, and an advanced camera that budding and seasoned photographers will love to use.”
Inanc Balci
“Lazada is thrilled to be the first to launch the Lenovo VIBE Shot in the Philippines, building on the partnership we started with the highly successful Lenovo A7000. With our market leadership and being able to reach millions of consumers in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia, we are confident that our partnership with Lenovo will contribute to their continued pursuit of innovation and success,” said Mr. Inanc Balci, Chief Executive Officer of Lazada Philippines.
“Lenovo has found an excellent partner in Lazada, the biggest e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia,” said Romano. “The partnership extends our reach of customers beyond the usual and provides them with an alternative platform to buy our smartphones, ensuring that in places where we do not have an offline presence, we are still available for purchase.”
About Lazada
Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) is the Philippines’ largest online shopping mall and is pioneering e-commerce by providing a fast, convenient, and secure online shopping experience combined with an extensive product offering in categories ranging from mobiles & tablets, and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion, and sports equipment.
Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments, and free returns. Lazada mobile applications for Android, iPhone, and iPad provide additional convenience to its consumers’ allowing them to shop anywhere, anytime.
For more information, please visit http://www.lazada.com.ph. For updates on Lazada’s latest innovations, as well as activities, contests, and promotions, connect with us via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines).
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jul 4, 2015 | Technology
Cherry Mobile launches smartphone brand CUBIX to be sold exclusively in Lazada. From the company behind Cherry Mobile Brand, Cosmic Technologies Inc. is officially launching their first exclusive online brand, CUBIX. With the growing shift towards e-commerce, the CUBIX aims to become a significant contributor in the growing online market.
Cosmic Technologies Inc, has partnered with Lazada for retailing CUBIX to online customers. “We believe that Lazada has the right e-commerce strategy and expertise to help bring awareness to the Cubix Brand. We are also confident that with the strong logistics capability and the wide cash-on-delivery network, CUBIX will be enjoyed by Filipinos nationwide,” says Maynard Ngu, President and CEO of Cosmic Technologies, Inc.
Starting June 26 at 12 Noon, customers may purchase the CUBIX CUBE exclusively on Lazada for only P4,490 via www.lazada.com.ph/cherry-mobile-cubix/. It runs on Android KitKat with a 5” HD On Cell Display, and has a 13MP Rear Camera and a 5MP Front Camera. With a 1.4 GhzOcta Core Processor and 16GB ROM and 2GB RAM. All CUBIX CUBE devices will have the Lazada App which enables online consumers to purchase other items from the convenience of their mobile device.
With the growing shift towards e-commerce, the five-inch display CUBIX smartphone aims to become a significant contributor to the growing online market. The introduction of the CUBIX will provide consumers with better and more affordable smartphones alongside the the benefit of effortless online shopping.
Inanc Balci
“Cosmic Technologies, the makers of Cherry Mobile, has been our partner since Lazada started in the Philippines and with the launch of CUBIX within the Cosmic Technologies family – their first exclusive online brand. We at Lazada are very much excited to be part of this milestone and bring CUBIX to Filipinos nationwide,” says Inanc Balci, CEO of Lazada Philippines.
“I never endorse a product that I did not experience first. I have to make sure it is really effective. With Novuhair, I can say that it has really contributed to my peace of mind and overall well-being.” 
Tupperware Brands Philippines distributes well-loved brands including Tupperware, Baby Care Plus+, Kids Plus+, Colour Collection, Ivana and White Result. For your questions and inquiries on how to be a dealer, log on to 
The Satchmi Store was packed to the brim for their 1st birthday. A celebration of Satchmi’s love for records, music, and the lifestyle they cultivate together with their community of friends and loyal customers.
Vinyl records have been around for a while now and although the emergence of technology and digital music has proven to lessen physical music sales, the fact that vinyl is slowly growing and emerging to be the ultimate and most genuine medium shows that a love for the good old days will never go away. Satchmi has been the frontrunner in making vinyl records accessible to everyone and as proven today, they are here to stay and we couldn’t be any happier.
Those who attend the party, get a chance to win Satchmi’s Motorino Mk II – Customized Limited Edition. A staple in almost all of Satchmi’s events. Not only that, but they’ve also added in more giveaways from their favorite curated local brands like Sunday Paper Co, The Lost Nomad, Gouache Bags, Leather Fellow, The Green House Project, and more!
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the 
Cherry Mobile launches smartphone brand CUBIX to be sold exclusively in Lazada. From the company behind Cherry Mobile Brand, Cosmic Technologies Inc. is officially launching their first exclusive online brand, CUBIX. With the growing shift towards e-commerce, the CUBIX aims to become a significant contributor in the growing online market.
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